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Oregon Dcciltf . « (EMERALD THE OREGON DAILY EMERALD h published Monday through Friday daring the college year except Oct. 29; Nov. 23, 24; L)ec. 5 through Jan. 3; Mar. 4 through April 1 ; and after May 29; with issue* on N.v. 24 *nd May 10, by the Associated Students of the University of Oregon. Entered as second class matter at the post ot.ice, Eugene, Oregon. Subscription rates: $5 per school year, $2 per term. . . . Opinions expressed on the editorial ; iRe are those of the writer and do not pretend to represent the opinions of the ASUO oi of the University. Initialed editorials are written by the associate editors. Unsigned editorials arc written by the editor. A Light in Darkness “Your newspaper lights the way of freedom." That's the theme chosen for the 1951 observance of National Newspaper Week—this week. And it has a deeper meaning than ever in these days of ever-tightening controls, when the press is being successfully stifled in many parts of the world. Censorship is becoming more of a reality daily in Indo-China, Lebanon, Venezuela, Columbia, Mexico, and India, as well as in Argentina where the recent suppression of "La l’rensa ’ stirred up an international furor. And it can happen here. Recent indications, such as the pro posed censorship of government agency news in regard to what is released to the public, reflect a disturbing trend in that direction. Perhaps what is needed is a new fighting spirit in the nation's press for the preservation of what we have come to take for granted as one of our inalienable rights. The men who founded this nation considered the right to tell so important that they wrote it into the first amendment to our Federal Constitution: “Congress shall make no law... abridging freedom of speech and freedom of the press." But the right to tell is more than a privilege, it is a duty. The Oregon Daily Emerald purposes to stand in the ranks of the newspapers of integrity by informing its readers of all the news, “without fear or favor.” For we firmly believe in the principle set forth by Christ that “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” “Your newspaper lights the way to freedom.” The vital truth of that message is the one thing National Newspaper Week has to sell.—G. G. A Golden Opportunity for IFC There’s going- to be a beach party this week-end for members of the Interfraternitv Council. Besides the usual equipment for such outings, IFC will be joined by Ray Hawk and Donald DuShane, who have some thing to do with the affairs of Oregon students, especially men, and most particularly, fraternity men. This party is a wee bit more important than the ordinary marshmallow roast. Combining business with pleasure, the group will seek to reach a common understanding regarding freshman rushing procedure. (Which won’t begin until winter term, incidentally.) Of course, the understanding has already been reached as far as technicalities are concerned, but it is the hope of IFC presi dent, Dick McLaughlin, that this blanket party will help moti vate the fraternities to cooperate full-heartedly, not because they have to, but because they want to. We go for that idea. We believe the program now in effect at Oregon, called by various names, of which the Oregon Plan seems as good as any, is one which can benefit the student body as a whole. For one thing, it puts college life in a better perspective. It helps new students realize that obtaining an education is the important issue—pledging a fraternity is of secondary im portance. Fraternities are benefited by being able to look over the best prospects (discounting yellow convertibles) and make the appropriate choice. Freshmen are given a chance to study a number of frater nities without having to grab whatever comes first. They can make a thoughtful selection. Independents who have no interest in such goings-on are allowed to live in peace. We won’t dwell on benefits to the administration but there are several obvious ones and we doubt if the financial revenue gained from dormitory bills is the most important one, even to the administration. We like the idea of infusing IFC with that old college spirit. We hope they are as sincere as a group as their president is as an individual. The fraternities have a very important part in making the program work as it was intended. We might say they have a golden opportunity. So do the freshmen. They can take advantage of the counselling program which has been set up for them. Some of them may not need any help. Others may remain in college by virtue of such help. But no one will benefit unless everyone plays fair. It’s up to the freshmen as well as the fraternities. And we might add, the resident assistants and sponsors have a very important role. It’s not just the fraternities who can disrupt the program. They’re just the most obvious, that’s all.—B. C. Camp^A. <MeaAli+te4.--£lle.u*U&i& Alabama Faculty Man Resigns Due to Beer Interest One of the faculty members at the University of Alabama re signed because his financial in terest in a beer distributing firm made his presence on the faculty •‘detrimental to the University" in the eyes of the administration. Just putting theory into prac tice, we'd say. * * • * * And traffic problems are not exclusively ours. At Aus^i, Texas, a new truffle program opened. Most of the students and faculty members who live within walking distance are leaving their oars at home. "It's much easier for them,” explained the campus cup, "it's too hurd to get an authorized parking space.” UCLA shows ii drop In regis tration figures nearly 1,000 below last fall’s quota. They only have 12,850 this fall. Hardly enough to field a good football team. ***** The University of Maryland has suff. red a staggering cut in their yearly- Student Government bud get. The Student Government will have to get along with only $58, 000. Last year they got $07,000. Maybe they have bigger and bet ter sports nights. ***** An obliging burglar broke in to some fraternity houses at Syracuse University, New York, and lifted $128. He overlooked $ 2,000 which Interfraternity President Greg Ferrintlno had hidden in a closet. Probably i good friend. • * • • * University of North Carolina:. James Walker, a Negro, returned, a number of football tickets tic had been issued In lieu of the reg ular athletic pass boo1-. The tic-* kets were marked "colored” ai l entitled him to a scat at the end of the stadium. Chancellor House explained (that's the word used by the stu dent newspaper, "The Dally Tar Heel”) that “There Is u dlstlne-' tion Itetween educational services and social recognition. Ily law Negroes are entitled to dormitory rooms and a section has been re served for them In Steele Dormi tory. They can also use the uni versity dining room.” fynxMtt the Manque 20 YEARS AGO Oct. 3, 1031—llran Wayne Morse announivs a 35 per cent increase in enrollment at the law school. The increase is due to the law school’s outstanding rep utation, according to Morse. 10 YEARS AGO Oct. 3, 1041—Orides President C'orinne VVignes and 1040-41 Em erald Editor Lyle Nelson are mar ried in a ceremony at Gerlingec hall. 5 YEARS AGO Oct. 3, 1946—University offi cials meet with municipal offi cials to consider plans for allevi ation of congested traffic on 13th street. Aside from the News NSA Doesn't Represent Voice Of Students Columnist Believes ___ By Bill Frye If 5 per cent of the nearly 4,500 students now enrolled in the University have ever heard of an organization calling itself the United States National Students association, that will be surprise No. 1. If 5 per cent of this small number understand the principles and aims of said organization, that will be surprise No. 2. A Day at the Zoo The Story of a House Meeting, Or-Is Pie Throwing Moral? --By Bob Funk It was Monday night in the dim-lit heart of the Fraternity With A Soul, Gnu Pu. The as sorted brethren sat solemnly about the living room, some chewing On the rug, some pulling chairs out from the already seated, one pushing another into the fireplace, the fire at that time being rather in need of fuel. Ten persons were simultaneously attempting to sit on a davenport. The light of fellowship shone in all their eyes. This was par ticularly impressive considering that most of the junior class had two heads. “The question Is,” observed the Grand Keeper of Morals, who was balancing himself on his big toe in a corner, “whether it is really MORAL to throw pies at the house president.” “It is some thing” (at this he wept impressi vely) “which we as loving broth ers cannot dismiss lightly,” “Nay, never,” chorused the 10 men on the davenport, all of whom were on the Grand Keep er’s coffee list. "But the rushees will EXPECT us to throw pies,” complained the Grand Deluder of Young Freshmen. “All the other frat clubs throw pies.” An anonymous person from the fringe of the rug asked if it were necessary to be like all the other frat clubs. It turned out that he was only the house president, and his comment was declared out of order. “As any REAL member knows, it Is often necessary to sacrifice One’s own desires to desires of the—urp—multitude.” All eyes turned to the speaker, who was the Grand Real Member of the fraternity. “No REAL member would mind.” Several persons blanched guiltily. The Grand Keeper of Morals glared signi ficantly at the davenport crowd, all of whom prepared to give a negative vote. At this point three persons swept dramatically from the room and ran sobbing upstairs. They were later heard chuckling at their clever method of escape. “Question!” shouted the Grand Keeper. “I second!” shouted a rug chewer. “Pa**!” shouted the Grand I>e Inder. "Double!” chorused the dav enport. At this point it is necessary to explain that none of these per sons knew anything- about either bridge or Robert's Rules of Or der, and that no motions were ever really voted on anyway, but always referred to some officer, who promptly forgot about it. The meeting broke up with a stirring shouting of the Official Song, which was "Neat Are We." There was sporadic fighting after this, and other good cheer. If you don’t understand this coiumn you must have skipped house meeting. Going on the assumption that this is not my day for surprises,' we’ll tuke a brief look-see into an issue on which not too mu< lr is certain. This much is known, however: NNA has a membership of 3<i3 schools, 83 per Cent of which urr small In si/at and not comparable to stale universities. Since llllli, 47 schools huve withdrawn, a mong them University of Wash ington, Stanford and Ohio State. NSA places much cmphusis on solving nationul and International* problems. It presents Itself as the voice of the students in world affairs. Financially, NSA la a very weak organization. Its balance,, sheet for 1950 showed a deficit of $10,867.87. The annual costs to the AS! IT would include a minimum of $HM) for membership fees, plus $IIT to register each delegate at the yearly congress. This much appears obvious: , Such representation as NSA offers could not be considered the voice of the students since most, of the large schools are not mem bers. I’he costs to the ASUO would" not warrant Joining such an or eganization. We ulready have ade-# quate representation in the Paci fic Student Presidents association and the Oregon Federation of Collegiate leaders. Couldn't we find a better white elephant someplace ? One for IFC? “And as a member of our dub, you’ll enjoy our friendly rivalry with the frat next door.”