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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 30, 1926)
(Oregon Uatlg ifmcralb University of Oregon, Eugene SOL ABRAMSON, Editor EDITORIAL BOARD EARL W. SLOCUM, Manager Ray Nash . Managing Editor Ronald Sellers . Associate Mng. Ed. Harold Manj?um . Sports iwiitor Philippa Sherman . Feature Editor iNews ana j^un-or rnonoi, coo BUSINESS STAFF Calvin Horn . Associate Manager Milton George °. Advertising Manager Bam Kinley . Advertising Manager Ed Ross . Foreign Advertising Manager Herbert Lewis . Ass’t. Advertising Mgr. r rancis McKenna . Circulation manager Bob Dutton .... Ass’t. Circulation Manager Joe Neil, Ruth Street —.. . Specialty Advertising Alic > McGrath . Specialty Advertising Roberta Wells . Office Administration Day Editor This Issue— Geneva Drum Asst Bess Duke Night Editor This Issue— Laurence Thielen Assistant—Wayne Morgan The Oregon Daily Emerald, official publication of the Associated Students of tiie University of Oregon, Eugene, issued daily except Sunday and Monday during the college year. Member of Pacific Intercollegiate Press. Entered in the postoffice at Eugene, Oregon, as second-class matter. Subscription rates, $2.26 per year. Adver tising rates upon application. Residence phone, editor, 2293-L; manager, 1320. Business office phone, 1896. Unsigned comment in this column is written by the editor. Full responsibility la assumed by the editor for all editorial opinion. IF there is anything vitally important to the happiness of human beings it is that they should relish their habitual pur suit.—John Stuart Mill. Surpassing Fond Hopes; The Student Report SURPASSING by far the fondest hopes of its creators, the under graduate report on the status of in tellectual vigor at the university, issued last spring, has attracted the serious attention of noted educa tors in various parts of the country. With our pride and satisfaction is mingled a goodly portion of Bur prise. The committee made its sur vey with only local problems in mind and aimed at stimulating ac tivity toward local improvement. That the problems at Oregon might have a counterpart in other schools was not considered. The committee’s greatest hope was that tho report be given full consideration here. What, then, does the outside in terest mean? Evidently organized introspection is not a widespread activity among colleges. More than that, however, tho Oregon report has aroused much favorablo com ment, and is to bo brought to the attention of the Association of American colleges by Edward S. Parsons, president of Marietta col lege. The interest has certainly been more than casual, and for that we are thankful. It should not be assumed that the report holds the key to educa tional reform and that tho princi ples it embodies aro tho best as well as tho most applicable. We aro sure the widespread interest was not occasioned by such a belief. The members of the committee did not offer the suggestions with this motive nor were they unani mous in their views on tho value of the suggestions embodied in tho statement. Merely reviewing the situation, tho committee had no de sire to dictate, even were such a eourso possible. The suggested re forms were based on what appeared to the committee to bo the best features of the systems employed in other universities and colleges as well as at Oregon. They were meant as possible aids to the administra tion should it determine to alter the existing educational system. Most probably tho outside interest evi denced in the report is concerned with the spirit which prompted the •tudents to analyze their own situa tion rather than with tho remedies they proposed. • * The report is not now a dead is sue. The problem although recog nized, remains to be solved. All tho fine things that may bo said by other educators about the statement will in no way alleviate the problem at Oregon. Surely it will not bo said that the report was “not without honor ■—save in its own college”? It Might Have Been Worse at That Bootleg automobile rides and moonshine Fords are considered by the Daily Californian possible out growths of the ban on student-own ed automobiles at the University of Illinois. If our geography is right, Chicago is in Illinois. That should prove that anything is likely to happen. The Californian makes it clear that the Oregon students have got ten off easy. It believes that of ficial bans are far more effective than letters sent to fond parents. Illinois has apparently learned by experience that half-way measures are ineffective. Consequently no student may drive an automobile in tho town of Champaign, the site of the university, or possess a car while enrolled in the institution. Bigid enforcement is promised by Thomas Arklo Clark, venerable dean pS deans. Perhaps the riding academies will flourish or blind pig automobile joy rides may follow. At any rate Il linois is making a great experiment that we shall watch with interest. In the meantimo tho few Oregon students who are reluctant to give up the luxuries of dilapidated fliv vers, may console themselves by realizing that it might bo worse. And, oh yes. While the Illinois authorities are taking steps to pro tect students’ morals, why not change tho name of the university town? Aqua, Illinois, would sound much more pure than Champaign. An Opportunity to Hear the New President For months we have been wait ing to soo him and hear him; today wo have that opportunity. Dr. Ar nold Bennett Hall, by virtue of his training and experience and his po sition as head of tho institution, is suro to have soino interesting ideas on leadership, tho topic announced for his talk. On the assumption that the now president will outline his policies, it should hardly be necessary for us to point out that tho meeting to day will be of general intorost. The entire student body should be at the assembly. Commendation for Pan-Hellenic Has Pan-Hellenic been congrat ulated for its abolition of tho “tra ditional ceremonies” attending wom en’s pledging? It should be. We are glad someone finally realized that the bit of barbarism disguised j by designation as a tradition, had I no place in campus life. As Others See it The Auto on the Campus (The Spectator) Exclusion of the automobile from the college campus is such a serious invasion of the rights of the students, that where it has been practiced, wo have confidently ex pected to see them do something about it. Naturally, we looked for a series of strikes, through which our children and young men and women who are beneficiaries of our tax supported educational pro gramme usually register dissatisfac tion. It is a highly flattering com mentary on the American sense of humor that we aro able to view as something highly jocular our many school strikes in which our spirited young people abandon the class room, and refuse to return until they have been given everything they demanded through a complete surrender on the part of the author ities. As we know that without the aid and encouragement of the youth ful students ’ parents, these school strikes could not be successfully prosecuted, we find the spectacle of the school walk out and boycott overwhelmingly funny. Our enjoy ment of these highly amusing strikes in which the fond parents foster the playful recalcitrancy of their spor tive offspring is greatly enhanced when we note the arrest of a poor widow or a sick father for permit ting the son of school age to shirk his classes in order to contribute to the family living. Penn Walker has written to many parents urging them to suggest to their sons and daughters who are attending the University that they leave their autos at home. It is neither a request nor a demand; rather an appeal, which is couched in this language: "The increasing use of automo biles by university students has been observed with much concern by uni versity officials everywhere. Care ful studies have shown that they cause poor scholarship, are expen sive, waste valuable time, increase the danger of moral delinquency, land cause traffic congestion about | 'he campus; that at best they are i undesirable and unnecessary at col lege. and that they often positively [are demoralizing.” It seems a little hard on the par ents to ask them to speak to their 1 hoys and girls on this delicate sub ject, and wo can imagine that some j of them may not like it. Probablv some of the students refused to go to the University unless they were provided with autos, and it is going to lie very unpleasant for the par ents to have to tell Sonny and Suu ! shine that they must send the ma chines home. Then we might expect to hear Sunshine and Sonny declare it was a question of no autos or no | university; and what are the dis tressed parents going to do with themf They can’t hang around the [apartment house, and the univer sity is about the only place thev can go. It is a very difficult position for I mere parents to occupy. Hut we can not blame the faculty for trying to get the parents to take the initiative; indeed, the faculty should have our praise for seeking to point out to the mothers and fathers of Oregon that there is some responsibility attached to parent hood. We do not overlook the fact that the faculty may be doing a little side-stepping; it would be pleased if could be ruled from the campus the harmful, unnecessary auto by parental wish, and without the like hood of the strike that would follow a No Auto order from the univer sity authorities. But if the parents do a little dodg ing on their own account—what then? Dean Walker declares the ma chines are the cause of poor schol arship, increase the danger of moral delinquency, and are often positive ly demoralizing. Under the circum stances, it seems to be a matter with which the parents have little and the University authorities have all to do. Even at the risk of a strike, the faculty should purge the Uni versity of whatever increases the danger of moral delinquency and that is positively demoralizing. ; SEVEN f SEERS CHI PSI OBSERVATORY AGAIN IN OPERATION! Sims Pinchpenny’s Diary Early up, singing merrillie, and did chuck the cook under the chin til she did feed me grapefruit and cinnamon toast to my heart’s con tents, the affectionate creature. Soon to worke hut could do little so many -were the jokes thrust upon me about A. McPherson. A pox say I for such drivle. Anon out upon the campus to gaze upon the many proud possessors of new pledge pins of varied hues and descriptions. Did see some which can be used for collar buttons and others which would fit in a gas meter or gum machine. By night home and did fall to playing of games and what not with the freshman til long past 9 o’clock; so to bed. An optimist is a girl who hopes to make Phi Beta Kappa on a fur coat. RUSHING BULL. BETA’S THROW RALLY WHEN SHEARER PLEDGES. When Wally, social lion cub, let the boys pin him down such exub erance was shown, Jerry Gunther, erstwhile level-headed hoopster, and Rolf Klep, cool-minded editor of the new magazine, jumped in the mill race. Klep, upon being inter viewed after his plnnge, stated that he was merely getting in practice for the first number of the “Web foot.” THETA’S PLEDGE BOOZE BAT. Three demurs little maids trim have seen the world through a beer bottle and who owe their vigorous upbringing to the wilds of Marsh field will mow the Theta lawn and stoke the furnace this term. PHI PSI’S PAY FORMAL* CALL Descending in a cloud upon a certain house to demand a certain man, rushing off to follow directions, returning in a huff and with threat ening glances, only to come back to that certain house with meek apol ogies are the tactics of the eleventh streeters. FOB THE LOVE-LOBN The SPE’S should have no troubles concerning love or any thing more delicate this year for we notice in the pledge list that they have a pledge named Marian Miller. LOOK OUT! ....WARNING! To girls and espec ially those of the freshmen class— shun Lambda Psi pins as you would wooden nickels—soon the bright new ones will come and the old ones must be done away with—their one At the Open House Dance Let TJs Help You Make a Good Impression Campus Barber Shop 13 St. Near Co-Op RESERVED SEATS Beginning tonight a new vaudeville policy goes into effect for your added convenience and comfort. All seats to be reserved for the first show from 7 to !) and tickets on sale each Thurs day from 11 A. M. to 8 P. M. Phone calls accepted and tickets held until Seats for second show not reserved. All seats One Price, 60c, Children, 25c A new added feature for your pleasure is the Heilig enlarged presentation orchestra giving to vaudeville patrons a superb musical act each Thursday. America’s Loveliest Coloratura Soprano DORIS JUDY and LORENZ TRIO in “A Vaudeville Recital” HERBERT E. DENTON & CO. in “POUGHKEEPSIE” FERGUSON & SUNDERLAND in “Bits of Musical Comedy” BORDE—ROBINSON in “Figure It Out” PAUL BROTHERS Eccentricities Offering the Heilig Presentation Orchestra Charles Runyan. Conductor Tonight’s Soloist—Kathleen Powell Topics Of Day Adults, 60c ALICE DAY in Mack Sennett’s ‘The Ghost of Folly” Oregonian News Children 25c idea is to plant them or put them to seed. AND THE KAPPAS 1 One little freshman during the course of conversation dur ing a hectic rush-week luncheon, sweetly said, “Isn’t it fine that the Chi Omega’s have a new house for they can now get their national—Alpha Chi Ome ga. HELLO! RUSH WEEK IS OVER AND THE FIJIS ARE AGAIN SPEAK ING TO MEN OF OTHER TONGS. *** »»**» * Question: What keeps the * * movies cool? Answer: The * * movie fans. * *** ***** McDonald Last Day The VOLGA BOATMAN The Most Popular Picture Ever Shown In Eugene PROLOGUE NIGHTLY Coming Tomorrow “The Dancer Of Paris’’ With Conway Tearle Dorothy Mackaill Our candidate for the pest house this week—Is a freshman who thought the ol’ pioneer was Dean Straub. A few reasons why we should not forget onr grudge against Spain. Spanish Inquisition Spanish Influenza Sinking of the “Maine” Valencia SEVEN SEERS MONEY TALKS Salesman, Salesladies and Retail merchant. My items fit all of yon. Salesman averages $1.00 profit for every dealer called on. Costs dealer $2.00, he sells for $3.50, makes $1.50 on $2.00 invested. Salesman makes $1.00. If you are a Salesman or wish to become one. If you never sold anything in your life I will tell you how to make better than $100.00 a week. (Address) Geo. L. Lane, Mansfield, Ohio REX THEATRE Last Times Today! THE STUNT STA® Richard TALMADGE in “The Better Man” Laughs and Thrills In One Grand Parade CLEVER NEWS COMEDY EVENTS Greetings Oregonians! May you enjoy this college year to the ut most. Our eats and sweets still retain their tra ditional goodness. For breakfast, lunch or dinner you’ll always find just wh'at you want to eat. The Oregana Whether Co-ed— or Male “Stude” Every University man and woman should have good light while studying— —We suggest a good “Student Lamp”— they’re priced, $2.00 to $4.00. Bailev Electric Co. 640 Willamette St. Phone 234 Eugene’s Largest Emporium Extends A Hearty Welcome! To the College Girl:— You’ll Welcome Rainy Days For Bringing Such New And Gayly Colored Raincoats —Be prepared for the inevitable rainy days which are here. Here’s real protec tion on rainy days! —These gayly colored college raincoats will play an important role—more than ever before—and you’ll know them by their bright colors— OREGON GREEN. 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