EDITORIAL AND FEATURE PAGE OF THE OREGON DAILY EMERALD University of Oregon, Eugene Willis Dunlway, Edilor Larry Jackson, Manager Thornton Shaw, Managing Editor Ralph David, Associate Editor Betty Anne Macduff, Editorial Writer Merlin Blais, Radio Director UPPER NEWS STAFF Rufus Kimball, Asst. Managing Editor .Tack Rellincrpr. News Editor Roy Sheedy, Literary Editor Walt Raker, Sports Editor Doug Wight, ChH-'l Night ignitor UPPER BUSINESS STAFF Advertising M«r.Harry Schenk Promotional Mj*r. Dick Goebel National Advertising Mto\ Harold Short Assistant Adv. Mgr.Auten Bush Classified Adv. Mgr.George Branstetter Office Manager .Jack Woods ftamryn j<uuKnmiKc i i i i i .Uih New Grades for Old ITHIN a short time the University administration will ’ " release more complete information on the new grading system, how house averages will be computed, if the old point system will be used and, if so, how it will be revised, and just what the relative values of the new grades will be. The new system involves five grades, A, B, C, D, and F for unsatisfac tory. This has one less grade point than the old I, II, III, IV, V, and F. It is significant that the four-step system of grading is in widespread use throughout the country. In a survey conducted by the registrar's office it was found that 34 of the larger and better-known institutions, including Harvard, Dartmouth, Uni versity of Illinois, University of Wisconsin, Stanford, University of California, U. C. L. A., University of Washington, Washing ton State, University of Idaho, and Oregon State, use this method. Another significant fact is that the Pacific coast universi ties, from which most transfers to Oregon come, employ this system. By adopting it Oregon steps into the file of more pro . gressive institutions. Contrary to what some members of the faculty staff have expressed and what some students have declared, the new grad " ing system was not forced upon the University without its con ' sent by the state board of higher education. The board made the change effective, but only after the University administra tion had acquiesced to the shift as one of the many adjustments made in the joint agreement with Oregon State last spring. The four-step method of grading was recommended by the government’s survey commission in its exhaustive report of the higher educational institutions of the state last April. The Uni ', versity is to be commended for adopting a system superior to the one which has been in use here in the past. Saved by the Ballot Box STUDENTS rallied to the cause of a threatened campus tradi ^ tion yesterday, and proved with an overwhelming majority of favorable votes that they believed whole-heartedly in Open House and wanted the annual custom continued. And carried on it will be, for the night of Saturday, October 17, has been set aside definitely for the affair. The Open House controversy this year was not a new one. Each fall we hoar objections against a social event that is the foundation of Oregon’s friendly campus spirit and the basis of its “hello” tradition. Each fall there are upperclassmen who begrudge giving up one evening to a get-acquainted function that they feel is all right for freshmen but unnecessary for them. And each year, too, the campus rallies to the support of Open House and is glad to do it. We notice from the tabulation of ballots that three living organizations, two fraternities and one sorority found their mem bers unfavorable to Open House. The action of other groups need not coerce these three into participation, but if certain of their members wish to be placed on the list they will be wel comed. No doubt the campus next year will experience another at tempt on the part of a minority group to abolish Open House. Let the students then be guided by this year's wonderful sup , port. ..mm. ..-.—.— . 1 1 1 w . WITH OTHER EDITORS ... EDUCATION OUTLOOK Since the initial big parade to the various universities of the land during and since the World “war, vve have had no opportunity such as the one now presented to evaluate education. The depres sion has caused some drastic changes in the lives of education seeking youths and their parents. To quote from the New York Times: “It may be a different type of education that will emerge when the depression ends. Signs already point to that, and some of the more critical educators be lieve the lesson of the depression will be sadly missed if education does not change. Bid the out standing fact revealed in an infor mal survey of the educational pic ture as seen from the vantage points of universities in various parts of the country, is that in terest in education is still at its peak. The recommendation of President Hoover’s unemployment relief organization to keep youth in school is being followed if it were needed.” Enrollments at practically all of the Middle Western universities demonstrate that the depression has not injured the enrollment. In fact, the number of registered stu dents has increased slightly. With economic conditions at a low ebb, we must admit that the enroll ment points conclusively to tin fact that education is appreciated. Apparently, the youths of the na tion are making more strenuous attempts to pursue an education than they have been called upon to make in some time. In many cases difficult sacrifices have been made and we hope that this will serve as an object lesson to the students and cause them to exert themselves to a degree never before attempted, in order to get some genuine good out of educa tion. Today is the first day of school. Now is the time to make resolu tions and determine, if you are an advanced student, to mend your ways or if you are an entering' | student to get a good start and 1 settle into an efficient scholastic stride that can be maintained throughout the year. Ohio State Lantern. PEP ENTHUSIASM HOLDS FEATURE OF BIG RALLY (I’oni'ntuetl front l'tijjc Vnt ) planned because of the difficulty of operation and the uncertain backing given by Oregon students, Rallying last night showed more true Oregon spirit than has ap pear to any extent recently. A sparse showing was made at the j depot, but the rally dance, held at | the Igloo, was inordinately suo | cessful with an attendance of over a thousand. It was featured ! by freshman election campaign tug THE GREEN JESTER Today we present for your ap proval a near tragedy. Now, now, don’t be facetious! * * # This Is a Near Tragedy The air was stifling with smoke. No flames illuminated the dark recesses of the little chamber in which r.ine men were huddled. Only no-,/ and then a glowing em ber pitched through the air but was promptly smothered beneath the quick foot of one of the in mates. Low, anxious voices came staccato like at intervals. Now and then a pale faced youth would speak in a little louder tone, querying, addressing the group. Only faint groans re plied. Several shut their eyes in utter hopelessness. But the Pale One insisted kept urging, talking, gesticulating. At last the little knot of men arose and with de moniac yells leaped on the Pale One and with sledge hammer blows assailed him. What would be the fate of these men? Would they, berserk with rage, perish miserably in their re fuge? What would be their ulti mate fate? -God alone could an swer the last for it was a fra ternity “bull” session and the brothers had just taken revenge on the house punster. * * * Little Irvin of the vigilance com mittee just came rushing in and says that he lias made the start ling discovery that surveyors are never finaneially embarrassed be cause they always have a stake. # * * WE MIGHT ADD THAT THEY NEVER GO WITHOUT MEAT ON THEIR TRIPS BECAUSE, BY THE SAME TOKEN, THEY HAVE THEIR STEAK WITH THEM, • * * And then there was a mining engineer who took over a ham burger mine and went into the meat business. What? Don’t you know what a hamburger mine is? It is a mine that an engineer pro claims “is just jmy meat.” And sinee it is ground, it is hamburger. ♦ • # A Little Tale of Love She lay sleeping quietly on the davenport, her pert little face serene under long silken lashes that masked innocent corn-flower blue eyes. The door opened softly and a man slipped into the room. The light of love broke into his eyes as he surveyed the figure of Liittle Nell. Softly he tiptoed forward and with a gentle motion, scooped her into his arms. With a frightened shriek she commenced to squirm. Her efforts were useless. Hungry lipe sought her eyelids — her cheeks, her lips. Then with a faint, dignified gesture, she halted him. “Nell,” he whispered, “Nell, you’ve changed a lot in the two months I’ve been gone.” And his six-year-old daughter drew herself up and said: “I guess so, daddy; but you shouldn’t kiss me when you didn't shave last night.” * * * No column is complete without a little poetry. Craving your in dulgence, here goes:— My South Sea Girl Klingatona-Tla Lived upon an isle Down by Jijiland Where the moon beams while The stars shine bright. Now, this South Sea girl She learned the hula dance, Did this dusky tropic pearl. But in her snaky capers Her knee was dislocated As about a thumping drum Wildly she rotated. And—here’s the end— The story’s brought to point:— The Bull’s have locked her up For running a loose joint. Improvement in Economic Situation Expected Soon All conditions are apparently ready for an improvement in the economic situation, says Dr. Vic tor P. Morris, associate professor of economics in the University. He expects the upturn to come within a very few months. As for the disturbance in the securities market last week, he attributes that to “nervousness on the part Classified Advertisements Kates Payable in Advance 10c a line for first insertion; 5c a line for each additional insertion. Telephone 3300; local 314 MAKE ME AN OFFER: Beautiful Console Brunswick Phonograph, practically new 75 late records. Ph. Springfield 74-R. FOR RENT A small housekeep ing apartment one block from campus; room for three; $20 a month. 749 East 13th. WANTED Anyone interested in soliciting advertising for the Emerald, please see Larry Jack son, business manager, at Mc Arthur court. WANTED Man wants a room mate; room and board $26 a month. 749 East 13th. WANTED Home laundry. Phone 2293-W. ANY intelligent person may earn good income corresponding for newspapers; all or spare time; send for free booklet: tells how. Heaeoek. 418 Dun Bldg.. Buf falo. N. Y. BEGINNERS BALLROOM class Thursday, 8:30 p. m. Merrick Dance Studio, 861 Willamette. Ph. 3081. BEAUTY PARLOR work, mar cell. finger wave, shampoo, each 50 cents. Phone 23S0J. DRESSMAKING A SPECIALTY Phone 462-W. Mrs. Blanche Wise, 101 W. 6th St. SPECIAL Laundry work done for students 749 East loth of speculators, resulting largely s from the suspension of the gold J standard in Great Britain, rather * than from any basic cause in the c industrial situation of this conn- c try.” Dr. Morris has recently written t a series of eight articles dealing t with the present economic situa-, i tion. They have appeared in a c large number of the newspapers of < Oregon. Dr. Morris is an authority in his field, and has made a spe- 1 cial study of the present world ] situation and offers in these ar- ] tides his analysis and some sug- ( gestions for the future. < The popular idea that the presi- ( dent is responsible for the state < for the state of business affairs is ] answered in the article on "Presi dential Responsibility.” , “For energetic advocacy of re- ; medial or relief measures we may t hold him responsible, but by no ( stretch of the imagination can we ( pin the cause of business depres- < sions on a president, be he knave > or saint,” says the economist. c PLEDGING 1 ANNOl'NCEMENT Alpha Chi Omega announces j s the pledging of Mary B. Codd of ] t Wenatchee, Washington. 11 Y. W. C. A. Is Beneficial to Campus Girls Club Encourages Social Activities in College Group Tries to Combine Religion and Education At University That the importance of the place of the Y. W. C. A. on the campus is now being recognized generally is shown by the recent remarks of prominent men and women in the University. Karl W. Onthank, personnel di rector, says: “The Y. W. C. A. performs an essential service for University girls. Finding employ ment for girls needing it is obvi ously important, especially at such a time as this. The contribution of the Y. W. C. A. to the spiritual life of the University, the oppor tuhity it offers for broadening ac quaintances and friendships, and for strengthening attitudes of social responsibility, plainly shows its worth to the campus and the importance of its adequate sup port.” A. W. S. Prexy Speaks Ann Baum, president of the As sociated Women Students, says: "To aid women students in the realization of pertinent problems of the day, religious, social, and economically to give young women a sound foundation from which they can realize intelligent solu tions to their problems; to aid in the growth and development of girls as individuals; to give each girl an opportunity for leadership and self-expression—such is the place of the Y. W. C. A.” Says Margaret Edmunson, sec retary of the “Y,” “The active par ticipation of students in the choice of objectives, making of policy, and execution of program with the resulting development of student leadership is the way we desire the Y. W. C. A. to function; and our task is to discover how the experience we call ‘religion’ and the one we call ‘education’ can re inforce and stimulate each other to illuminate life.” Helen Chaney, president of the Y. W. C. A., says: "The Y. W. C. A., being an organization with Employment Is Given Many Students at the Dormitories Eighty-nine students living in he dormitories, 69 of whom are >oys and 20 of whom are girls, are earning an aggregate sum of more han $3000 per month through obs at the dormitories this year, iccording to Mrs. Genevieve Tur lipseed, dormitory director. In addition to these 89 regulars .4 freshman football players are jeing given work, making a total if 103 on the payroll. “Employment is being given svery student who needs it so far is possible,” Mrs. Turnipseed said. ‘There are 60 boys who have ap jlications in for jobs, and these ire given part-time work when ever additional workers are re paired—at banquets, parties, and j iinner-dances.” The jobs consist jrincipally of waiting on tables, iitchen work, and janitorial work. The majority of the students employed there make a sum suf ficient to pay their board, and some make more than this. A plan is in force this year to stand ardize the jobs, making each job just pay board. For those jobs jvhich have not already been standardized on the basis of last pear’s figures, 30 cents per hour is paid, the same as that paid by other institutions in the state, ac cording to Mrs. Turnipseed. Jobs this year were given first to those students who worked at the dormitory last year, and the names of those for whom work could not be found were put on a substitute and waiting list. “When a student begins work, he is considered as is any em ployee,” Mrs. Turnipseed said. “If he does not make good he is dropped to the substitute list, and someone else is given the job. Our greatest problem is training new students for jobs on which they have never worked before.” The jobs are arranged so that they will continue throughout the year regardless of the decrease in the number of students in the dormitory during the latter part of the year. Under this method students who plan working all year to help pay expenses ai'e not disappointed, Mrs. Turnipseed ex plained. “Student workers as a whole show greater efficiency this year than any previous year, probably due to the fact that this is the Reoonimended by English Department UNIVERSITY OF OREGON WEBSTER’S COLLEGIATE The Best Abridged Dictionary because it is based upon WEBSTER’S I\EW INTERNATIONAL— The “Supreme Authority.** Here is a companion for your hours of reading and study that will prove its real value every time you consult it. A wealth of ready information on words, persons, places, is instantly yours. 106,000 words and phrases with definitions, etymologies, pronunciations, and use in its 1,256 pages. 1,700 illustrations. Includes dictionaries of biography and ge ography and other features. second year on the same job for many of them,” Mrs. Turnipseed said. “There are few shirkers, the majority show great pride in their work and are anxious to do good work and co-operate with the dormitory officials in every way possible.” CAMPUS ♦ ♦ ALENOAR Woman in Her Sphere group of Philomelete will meet Sunday at 5 p. m. in the women’s lounge of l the Gerlinger building. All girls interested are invited to attend. Sigma Delta Pi meeting Friday at 4 o’clock in Dr. Wright’s office, Oregon building. Travel group of Philomelete will meet at 4 o'clock Sunday at 1471 Villard street. Miss Nella Roster, the foreign scholar, will talk on Florence. Anyone interested is in vited to attend. All girls, including upperclass women and underclasswomen who have not signed Y. W. C. A. mem bership cards, please do so today. a religious purpose, has a unique place on the campus. Moreover, being one that reaches all women on the campus, it makes it possible to reach not only those in activi ties, but also the girls who would n't have campus contacts other wise.” i For That THICK MILKSHAKE Drop In At GO SSER’S' Two blocks from the campus on 13th Charlie and Mac are surely glad to see you back REMEMBER This is one of those “rare” places where you can really get a haircut the way you want it. DROP IN ANL) SAY HELLO UNIVERSITY BARBER SHOP Next to Cocoanut Grove ANNOUNCING Our New Evening Special Sandwich 10c Every evenin'? we are offering a different popular sandwich at a reduced price. Drop in on your way from the libe and try one for that pre-bed snack and hand of bridge. Hot Dog Buns 5c Sold at the Counter “A PLACE TO MEET AND EAT” They’ve Just Arrived ! These Smart POLO COATS of the better style and quality , at only $14’50 •Just the thing for the Seattle trip or rumble-seat ritlinjr and general eampus wear. 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