THE UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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Vol. XII.
LAWRENCE, KANS., OCTOBER 12, 1893.
No. 6.
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J. L. HARRINGTON, Editor.
M. L. ALDEN, Local Editor.
MACGREGOR DOUGLAS, Literary and Exchange Editor.
L. S. CHAMBERLAIN, Athletic and Amusement Editor.
E. P. LUPFER, Managing Editor.
C. R. TROXEL, BENJ. HORTON.
Business Manager. Circulator.
THE INCREASED number of subscriptions to the Courier sent in by former students is very gratifying testimony of the more intense interest in the University by its students. It is largely due to our patriotic alumni that the University has been able to take the high position it now holds among the great universities of America; hence we see in this increased interest an indication of the future greatness of our Alma Mater.
THE BAKER students cause themselves much unnecessary trouble by trying to keep secret the condition of their foot ball team and the amount and kind of training it is receiving. Part of those who stray as far as. Lawrence deny that the team is training hard and that it has a coach while others boast of the hard work it is doing and of the extraordinary ability of their coach. It would be well if they would get together and fix up their tale before they leave home.
WHERE is the class spirit this year? Not only the class of '94 but all other classes as well, are distinguishing themselves by doing absolutely nothing. Neither precedent in Kansas University nor the example of the Universities about us can induce any of the classes to get up either a foot ball or base ball game. The mighty Seniors won't wear plug hats as did the class of'89 and thus afford the egotistical Sophmores much amusement and inspire the timid Freshman with profound admiration. All seem hard at work trying to appear busy.
A few students are showing a very unpatriotic spirit by greatly exercising themselves over the illegality of the library and laboratory funds. The latter are used to purchase the materials the student uses in his work. The legislature evidently intended that they should be paid for in this way for no money was appropriated with which to purchase them; and if the students refuse to pay the dues, it will be necessary to cease work in those studies in which materials are used. The library fee is not so essential; but it is small, and the books purchased with the money thus obtained will benefit the student far more than the amount of the fund.
THE SLIGHT knowledge we possess of the tactics and the strong and weak points of the foot bail teams our victorious team will soon meet, will cause as much trouble as any weakness in our own team; but Baker plays the Missouri State University at Kansas City, and the State University of Iowa, plays Denver at Denver next Saturday. Hence we shall be able to learn something of the strength and tactics of four teams. If our team maintain its past re-