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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 13, 1923)
UNIVERSITY GIRLS { URL WELL ROUSED Greater Number of Freshmen Women Taken Care of NEW SYSTEM IS SUCCESS Sororities Pledge More and Aid in Rooming Problem University women are more satis factorily housed this year, in propor- j tion to the large number, than ever before, according to data given out from the office of the dean of women. In accordance with plans made last spring, a percentage of upperclassmen, the exact names to be determined by the hall women themselves were to reside in the halls. The percentages were so divided that 50 per cent of the personnel of the halls were to be fresh men, 35 per cent sophomores, and the remaining 15 per cent upperclassmen. This put on an honorary basis the junior and senior women who were elected by the girls of the halls to return. unueruiciBBxmju, niuou The purpose of having a largo per centage of freshmen than of any other class was declared to be the fact that the University’s protection should first be given to the younger students. It was also thought that the under classmen by being given preference in the hall would have moro University life, and form closer associations. “This system is working out very well,” stated Doan Virginia Esterly, “and tho halls are full.” That the now arrangement has caused no ill feeling among the upperclass men is shown not only by the honorary basis upon which the system has been placed, but also by their increased reg istration, and consequent return to the University. Women who found it necessary to obtain rooms in private homos in the city arc all well placed, Dean Esterly declared. This was due to the personal visitation of every house on the room ing list. Sororities Pledge More Tho increased number of women pledged to sororities this year has to a greater cxtont than ever taken care of the increasingly difficult housing problem. Last year but 79 women were pledged, whereas this year over 125 women received bids to the seventeen sororities. A number of boarding houses in town HEILIG THEATRE Last Times Today Hoot Gibson in “Blinky” The smiling, fighting king of the outdoors in his first special production. A com bination of thrills, action, excitement and fun is this picture of army life on the border. 20 CENTS ANYTIME £ Advertise! as well as Friendly hall and the wo men’s halls, provide meals for the wo men residing in private homes. The same rules regarding hours and the same University regulations apply to these resident women students. | ORATORICAL TRY-OUTS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY Winner to Represent Oregon in Contest At Convention of Pacific Coaat Public Speaking League Try-out to select an extempore speaker who will represent the Uni versity of Oregon at a contest to be held at the convention of the Pacific coast public speaking league, will be held this morning in Villard hall, from 9 to 12 o’clock. “The number of contestants for the try-out is gratifying,” said H. E. Bos son, University debate coach. “Con sidering the fact that the contest is being held so near the beginning of the school year while the students are not yet settled, we are pleased with the showing.” Many of the candidates are from the public speaking classes of the Uni versity. Several former debaters are out, and some students who are not en rolled in classes of public speaking are participating. Both men and women are entered in the try-out. This is the first time that the Uni versity has entered such a contest, states Mr. Rosson. It is a particularly difficult type of contest. The partici pants in the meet to be held here next month will not Know tne exact huujcoi that is to be disscussed until an hour before the contest takes place. Sometime before ‘the final discus sion, the president of the league will send out a general topic to the con tendants. This topic will be subdivided into more specific parts and given to the speakers only a short time before they must discuss it. Meanwhile they may be working upon the general sub ject. Oregon is one of the nine colleges that will take part in the convention. The largest of tho Pacific coast uni versities, including Stanford, Univer sity of California, University of Southern California, University of Washington and O. A. C. are entered in the contest. JOURNALISM GANG TO GATHER AT JAMBOREE (Continued from page 1) a sailorman. The women of tho news order will also dress to their taste what' ever it may be, farm lassie or societj belle. To the type louse who wears his neck swathod in a white collar, dir< things are promised. So the dope read! that fine raiment is taboo. Ever; journalist and member of some campu publication is urged to bring himself having previously made a date witl one thin dime, the ticket to a thro hour course in “tromp and tromp” new dancing step, played on the fee of tho other guy. NTEBE5T IN STUDENT MOVEMENT IS URGED Delegates From University to Attend Convention “We should like to stir up an in terest among the students on the cam pus over the student volunteer move ment,” said Florence Magowan, sec-1 retary of the Y. W. C. A., in an inter-1 view yesterday. “Both Mr. Davis,; secretary of the Y. M. C. A., and my- j self are anxious to meet those stu-! dents who expect to some time do work in foreign fields. Most every campus has a group of students who are in terested in such work, and who want to educate themselves to the needs and; opportunities in such a filed,” she said. The student volunteer movement holds a convention every four years, once in a student generation. The ninth convention of the movement is to be held at Indianapolis, Indiana this year, beginning on December 28 and ending January 1. An invitation to the Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. at the University have been received, urging the associations to send delegations. “I have been to some of these con ventions, and I "know they are won derful”, stated Miss Magowan. “They are inspirational, and broaden one’s outlook. And the most interested and earnest workers in the field attend them”. The purposo of the convention is to emphasize the solidarity of mankind, and the interdependence of all nations and races. It is to bring out the critical needs and possibilities of the situation in the world today, and to consider the responsibility of the Christain students of the United States and Canada in the light of this situa tion. Delegations from more than one thousand institutions in the United States and Canada, are expected to be at the convention this year. COURSE IN FRESHMEN ETHICS IS ABOLISHED Officials Decide Class is not Necessary; Dean Esterly’s Policy Opposed to Compulsory Plan Classes in ethics for freshmen girls are no more. The decision to abolish the one-third hour term course, com FACULTY SUBSCRIPTIONS to the Emerald are now due Mail, $2.25 year to Emerald Business Office After“Shy’s”Gridsters do their staff today and after you’ve yelled all afternoon as the squad tears down the field, you’ll feel the need of a cup of hot, creamy chocolate and gen erous piece of cake that George has ready for you at— The Oregana COATS and DRESSES A new shipment has arrived from New York and San Francisco to sell AT POPULAR PRICES EXQUISITE GOWNS in velvet, poriet, twill, erepe. Wo specially invite the student to call in and see our store. Hemstitching BEARD’S Sot! Willamette 8t. i m.m fti ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■■.■* Phone 1699-J ■ a„ a-m a. a. ■ a^arr ■ Mi "Mac"—The Old Reliables—“Jack" VARSITY BARBER SHOP llth and Alder Hair bobbing a specialtj oulaory in the past for freshmen girls, I was reached because university of ficials believed it to be an unnecessary burden added to the duties of the dean of women. It was decided that the small amount of information and help contained in the weekly lecture could be given through individual opinion and assist ance from the dean of women, Mrs. Virginia Judy Esterly. The policy of the dean did not in clude the giving of such a course, and because the difficulty of presenting it to the freshmen women of the univer sity with her slight knowledge of ex isting condition here, the decision to abolish it was accepted as most favor able to all concerned. Most universities do not give such a compulsory course in ethics, although at O. A. C. it is included in the schedule for freshmen girls. Get a Wiggle On! LAST CHANCE TODAY The Greatest Show on Earth Adapted from Otis’ TOBY TYLER SIDE SHOWS, TOO * ROSNER’S 1-MAN BAND of 50 pieces * Matinee 20c; Night 30c Continuous 1 to 11 P. M. IP Oregon Belts for Women New shipment fresh from the factory in bronze, silver and green gold finishes with real leather belts at $1.50 complete. The bronze letters and border with green gold background are the most popular sell ers. Oregon Belt Buckles for men have also just arrived. Luckey’s Jewelry Store “One Price to All” We Sell ’Em—We Rent ’Em —We Buy ’Em TYPEWRITERS Full line paper, ribbons and ’supplies. ( Long-time Contracts Cheaper than Rent. OFFICE MACHINERY & SUPPLY CO. 917 Willamette * Phone 143 (Over Western Union) Naturally it’s easy to say ‘yes’ to the first cords they show you. But it IS worth while to buy a reliable make. 9 Can’t Bust ’Em Campus Cords are made only of carefully selected materials. The designs are created by specialists trained to understand the demands of college men. Just .compare Campus Cords with the rest. Notice the fit, the cut and the swagger. You’ll find there IS a difference— and remember, they’re guaranteed. Your dealer ha* ’em - or can get ’em for you. CAN'T BUSI ER PUS CORDS