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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 1946)
Oregon ^ Emerald > LOUISE MONTAG ANNAMAE WINSHIP Editor Business Manager MARGUERITE WITTWER BILL SETSER Managing Editor Advertising Manager JEANNE SIMMONDS News Editor Leonard Turnbull, Fred Beckwith Co-Sports Editors BYRON MAYO Assistant Managing Editor MARYANN THIELEN Assistant News Editor BERNARD ENGEL Chief Copy Editor TED BUSH Chief Night Editor ANITA YOUNG Women’s Page Editor JACK CRAIG World News Editor BETTY BENNETT CRAMER Music Editor Published daily during the college year except Sundays, Mondays, and holidays ana Snal exam periods by the Associated Students, University oi Oregon. Entered as second-class matter at the postoffice, Eugene, Oregon. Ovc/i ^Jweniu-Qm . . . The question of whether University students will be per mitted to drink beer at “on campus” taverns and cafes has been brought to statewide attention with the publication of yester day’s Oregonian. Members of the Oregon liquor control com mission have contemplated—but with no official action—the prohibition of beer sales in “hangouts” adjacent to (and not on) the campus. Much has been said pro and con on the immaturity of the average college student. Yet we take man-sized jobs; we fight for the nation in time of war, and we claim the right to vote. If not attending an institution of higher learning, we would be recognized by society as adult citizens. The mere fact that we are following a pattern of formal study rather than punching a time clock or pounding a typewriter seems to brand us as school children in the eyes of many. The possible restriction to be placed upon the activities of Oregon students by the liquor commission reveals a tendency toward this viewpoint. As adult students, we claim adult recog nition—not the status of sheltered and strictly ruled elementary school children. Oregon cannot be said to harbor drinking among its students. Compared with the vast majority of university and working youths throughout the country, the Webfoots are moderate. However, the proposed ruling of the commission will not prevent students from buying beer. It will merely force them to obtain it elsewhere than in their present community—an ob viously undesirable situation for both the faculty and the stu dents. In other college towns where beer and liquor have been banned, students indulge in heavier drinking outside of the re stricted zone and often become a serious traffic hazard. The prohibition era proved that such restrictions only defeat the original purpose Ky making liquor a desirable “forbidden fruit.” Student drinking near the campus is subject to a type of social control because of the presence of non-drinking students and faculty members, besides the regular control of the mana gers of the cafes. There is no justification for excessive drinking—but it is the exception ruiher. than the rule at Oregon. If students are considered bv their parents to be mature enough to live away from home, they surely are wise enough to govern the extent of their own drinking, without being forced to travel to non controlled areas or to skulk down back alleys. 1/Uamenrl Qlectio-nl . . . What University of Oregon women do with politics within their organizations will be demonstrated today at the AWS assembly in Cerlingcr hall. Politics, as the term is applied to ASl'O elections, do not exist in the women's organizations, as sociated women students, Young Women's Christian associa tion, and women's athletic association. The cabinets of these groups select candidates for nomina tion on merit, rather than on party lines. Nominations from the floor) usually are allowed. The nomination and election process are combined. Women students, upon entering C.crlinger hall at 11 o'clock, will be given AW S ballots, and WAA and A WCA ballots it they bring membership cards for the latter groups. They are automatically members of AW S. The assembly will consist of nominations and introductions of candidates, to be followed by the casting of ballots. Voters will not be wrong no matter what candidate they choose. However the election of the most capable person is de sired. The AWS president is a member of the executive council and supervises such activities as Coed Capers, teas, an auction sale, and a freshman assembly. In the hands of the WAA president is entrusted the women’s intramural sports program and other athletic and social events. Planning of a worthwhile social and activity program for the YWCA is another challenging job for a University coed. These coed leaders will be chosen today. 1 Clips and ( 1 Comments I p “ By Carley Hayden “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow” — so there’ll be plenty of good skiing at this year’s annual Winter Ski Carnival at the Univer sity of Washington. In spite of ski outfits and the mountain theme of their Ski Shuffle, there wasn’t a chilly atmosphere surrounding the opening event of the carnival. Dur ing intermission, the queen was introduced from the five finalists in the contest for ski queen. Win ner of the obstacle ski race found that he had the least difficulty dodging step-ladders, wash tubs, and saw horses. The official coro nation ceremonies centered around a throne of ice and snow. * * * Plaster Board OREGON STATE: Flash—elev en men will make Plaster Board this year! Eleven black-robed sen ior coeds in Mortar Board will tap men for this honor. Once a year Plaster Board honors come to a chosen few and they are plainly recognized by their plaster boards! COMMENT: in cake you are won dering — Plaster Board is not a union, or a masoner’s lodge. It is an honor society for the male big wigs who are reversia ball dates of the campus female big wheels, namely, Mortar Board members. * * * Louisiana Tech—made the most of a light snowfall, the first in two years, by building a gigantic snow man on the campus grounds. More Men Colorado college—found it had a unique situation—the men out numbered the women in the new 1,450 registration. Happy day! * * * Northwestern State college — placed a war memorial plaque honoring the men of the college who served in the armed forces during World War II in the field house. University of Alabama—staged a big welcome-home rally for the re turning Tide boys who flooded the Rose Bowl. Miami university banned stu dent serenades after 12 p.m. any day and none on Sunday. (Please turn to page three) Jam for Breakfast ........mini.......mum.tin...mi.. Week’s biggest news (conned from national mag) is full story behind final issuance of Metronome’s annual All-Star record. Two sides were made on morning of 15 Jan. between mi&*» night and four ayem. Number of coffees and/or slo-gins con sumed at time was not disclosed. Neither were master numbers, without which none of you could rightly be expected to finish breakfast. Tunes caugnt were oy uuva » “Look Out,” written for the oc casion (always things are written for occasions) and the Duke’s “Metronome All-Out” which was hit upon as being a very clever way to title the tune and get the hell out of the studio before morn ing. Personal: Personnel: Neil Hefti (Woody Herman-Joe Marsala), Sonny Ber man (Herman), Pete Candoli (Herman), Harry Edison (Elling ton), Rex Stewart (own combo), trumpets: Bill Harris (Herman), J. C. Higginbotham (Red Allen),' Tommy Dorsey (Sammy Kaye), Will Bradley (NY studio), trom bones; George Auld (own band— now disbanding), tenor; Flip Phil lips (Herman), tenor; Buddy Di Franco (T.D.), clary; J. Hodges (Duke>, alto; Herbie Fields (own band), tenor; Harry Carney (Duke), baritone; Dave Tough (Eddie Condon), drums; Billy Bauer (Herman), guitar; Teddy Wilson (own recording combo), piano; Chub Jackson (Herman), bass. The above-named constitute the “riff” and BG, or “orchestral,” section. Added for Solos The following were added for between two to ten bars of solo: Cootie Williams (own band), trum pet; Tiny Grimes (Tatum trio), guitar; Red Norvo (Herman-con cert master), vibes. Ellington di rected the “Met” side, Oliver the reverse. No vocals. On Victor, a 12-incherino, to be released this month. Previously mentioned in these lines. Proceeds from sale to Red Cross et al deserving chari ties. New album of note: Norman Grantz's “Jazz at the Philharmon ic,” so yclept in re recent west coast sessions, held from LA through Vancouver, B.C., one of which you may have caught in Portland. Three 12-inch Aasch covering a small part of one Sun day's Shrine auditorium bash, in (Please turn to page seven) miiiiimiiinititiiiiiiiiitmitiiiiRiimii^ Telling the Editor iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuimiitiiiiiiiiiuir About Frosh Glee . . . To the Editor: The current remarks being cast concerning the Frosh Glee theme, “Piccaninny Prance,’’ apparently calls for some self-defense from an offender. To be quite frank, I was shocked to hear the comments about our so-called racial prejudice in choos ing this theme. If we had thought this situation would occur, the idea-, for the dance would never have been used, but perhaps we uncon sciously considered the Oregon students too broadminded to let race prejudice enter their minds. Just what would have happened if we had chosen “Colleen Crawl” for a theme? Would the student body be infuriated at the thought that we were subjecting the Irish people to ridicule? On the con trary, I’m sure this would enter the minds of few, if any, people. The war recently over was founght against the ideas of which we seem to be accused, and it would be a terrible thing if it were in vain. People are human beings, no matter what their beliefs, races, or nationalities, and no one race should be subjected to hu miliation. I do not feel we are committing this error, but if I ariT“ wrong I sincerely apologize to those whom I have unintentionally hurt by my part in this act. Being in a minority group my self, as I am Jewish, I realize the sensitiveness that some of us ac quire at times, but none of us should become so narrowminded as to take offense at the slightest implication, when usually there is no malicious intent. • Most sincerely, Trudi Chernis, Chairman, Frosh Glee. Way Back When Coeds Abandoned Slumps, Strides,l As Senior Patrol Judged Posture 30 Years Ago “SIMPL SPELING RAPIDLY GAINING IN UNITED STATES.” Over 9,000,000 circulation among papers and magazines using “Nu Styl.” Reed college uses the simpl word form recommended by the simplified speling board. More than 7500 teachers encourage its use. The number of students who hav adopted it is over 115,000. The movement has been endorsed by the Oregon State Teachers asso ciation. (No, those weren’t typo graphical errors.) * * * Council divided on sophomore member bill. The student council made plans to draw up a consti tutional amendment providing for one sophomore member on the council. He would only be a fig urehead, since the. seniors do all the planning, objected one side. Means a continuous policy, said | the other. * * * What is the matter with Ore-1 gon? The Emerald philosophizes:' ’’There are always persons whose idea of life (for themselves) is to: lie down most of the time, on cushions, 'while others pull the oars; and occasionally seek diver- j sity by getting up and rocking th< boat.” * ❖ * 20 Years Ago Captained by Howard Hobson Onego n's northern basketbal champions received their last ova tion from the home throng wher they boarded the southbound train at noon. Although one of the main stays was in the infirmary, the team departed with* high hopes oi victory and Pacific coast champi onship. “The Oregon Pledge Song” was chosen the official alma mater song for the University at a meet ing of the student council. Hence forth “Mighty Oregon” was to be a marching song, and all refer ences to the name of a coach of another institution was abolished from official Oregon songs. Alpha Chi Omega purchased a lot on 15th street between Alder and Kincaid for the erection of a new house. Plans included build ing within two years. Excerpts from the “Seven Seers”: Cherry was a sheik’s nickname, j His girlie’s name was Hector; When up the millraee these two went ’Twas then that Cherry nectar. * * ^ In the good old days, freshmen were blit freshmen. One group was ordered to report in' front of the library steps for punishment for the following offenses: wearing lid downtown, no lid, pigging under an umbrella, too cocky, disregard ing- upperclassmen, and cocky to upperclassmen. 10 Years Ago “FROSH FROLIC IN GER LINGER.” LTniversity freshmen celebrated their first class social function at the Frosh Frivolities, newly innovated St. Valentine par ty. Frosh Frivolities was institut ed after a demand had been made by freshmen for some form of social activity during winter term. Originators of the idea hoped to perpetuate it for the benefit of future classes. Little did they^, know. “Oregon Swim Team Jumps to Coast Prominence for the First Time in Four Years.” Smeared (Please mm to page seven)