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The journey through Europe upon which Prof. Carruth will enter about the first of March, will not only be of inestimable value to the professor, but especially to his future students, who will reap a rich harvest from the uniting efforts and careful observation, with which our Schiller will examine every phase of German life. If the professor is now one of the finest scholars and instructors in the West, his zeal and perseverance must eventually place him among the leading literary men of the nation.
--for, if these college days are but the preface to the great work of life, nothing is more important than, that the preface should be so constituted as to thoroughly prepare the toiler for his earthly task. These holidays are the portals in the temple of school-day joys, through which we glean but a passing glance of the tireless toilers without. Then, as we mingle in the scenes of merriment with the world's busy workers, we should learn many valuable lessons which in after life may enable us to join in the future holiday enjoyments, acting a part made nobler and grander by the prudence and sagacity gathered from the classic lore of the class-room, the legends of past experience, and the many valuable lessons which even the carols of Christmas may impress upon the ever vigilant and observing student.
The ignorance of the average student of every day history is desparate. It may be true that events are not a part of history, until they have been stripped of all their speculations and theoretical adjuncts, but, nevertheless, there is a freshness in present and passing acts that vanishes as these events retire into the fixed crystallization of history. Our students are so worked that they are compelled to neglect general reading. We would suggest to our Professor of History, that, at least, one day out of every two weeks could be spent in the discussion of current events. In this manner our students might be able to compare the present, the better with the past.
THE members of our faculty, in spite of their usual wisdom and sagacity, seem quite hostile to that spirit of intellectual combat, which is making the contest a prominent feature of our college work. From an impartial stand point, we believe that the golden mean lies between the spirit of the faculty and the tendency of the students. Our contests, if rightly regulated and controlled are the great conflicts in which acquired knowledge must be mustered in its greatest array. The systematic arrangement of argument or even facts calls into action a self-reliance and independent thought, which can be derived from no other field of college work. Contests should not become too numerous, but a limited number, properly controlled, are certainly of lasting benefit to the contestants as well as those who are treated to the products of their labor and industry.
We would like to see more students write for the college papers than at present. While quite a number do contribute, a large majority of the students take too little interest in and too small a share in getting up the college papers. There is really no reason for this, except laziness or negligence. Every student has spare time, and in no way can it be filled more profitably than by working on the college papers. It is not necessary to have an editorship, if one is willing to work, for copy is always gratefully accepted, no matter who from. On college journals work is done, not for pay or honor, but for the experience and practical benefit to be gained thereby. Therefore, this privilege is thrown open to all students who wish to write, and they should take advantage of it.
We are greatly pleased to see so many teachers at the Association claim K, S. U. as their Alma Mater. Indeed University students fill a large majority of the most important teacher's positions in the State.
--for, if these college days are but the preface to the great work of life, nothing is more important than, that the preface should be so constituted as to thoroughly prepare the toiler for his earthly task. These holidays are the portals in the temple of school-day joys, through which we glean but a passing glance of the tireless toilers without. Then, as we mingle in the scenes of merriment with the world's busy workers, we should learn many valuable lessons which in after life may enable us to join in the future holiday enjoyments, acting a part made nobler and grander by the prudence and sagacity gathered from the classic lore of the class-room, the legends of past experience, and the many valuable lessons which even the carols of Christmas may impress upon the ever vigilant and observing student.
SECTION 6 of Article III, was through oversight, omitted last week in our publication OF THE COURIER. It reads: "The journal staff shall meet on the day of election and choose one of the business managers as managing editor."
WHILE cultivating extemporaneous speaking, students should not imagine that extemporaneous speech is necessarily unprepared speech. It is far better training to speak from a well-thought outline than to talk on a subject without knowing anything about it. The real benefit of extemporaneous speech is not the ability to speak on a topic without information, but to express one's self well without previous written preparation. Before making an extemporaneous speech one should thoroughly inform himself on his subject, without writing, but simply thinking out his speech. After speaking from an outline a few times, one gains the necessary confidence in himself and general information to speak without preparation, when compelled to do so. Students have not ordinarily sufficient knowledge to speak entirely impromptu, and when they can get as good training without doing it, we think it certainly a poor plan to attempt it.
THE meeting of the "Association of the Colleges of Ohio" is being held in Cleveland this week. The subjects under discussion are the ethical element in education the study of Plantus and Terrence, the relative importance of lecture teaching and laboratory work in physics in the college course, methods in teaching Latin, the function of the laboratory in biology and geology, the proper order of teaching the different subjects of natural science, college electives and the relations between the Ohio high schools and the colleges of the association. The organization comprises sixteen of the best colleges in Ohio, and meets annually for the discussion of topics concerning college work and higher education. It has an excellent influence in elevating the standard of the educational institutions of the State and in bringing the better schools into closer communication. Would not such an organization in Kansas be of great benefit, better, perhaps, for our colleges than the State Teachers' Association, which is the only association at all similar in
--for, if these college days are but the preface to the great work of life, nothing is more important than, that the preface should be so constituted as to thoroughly prepare the toiler for his earthly task. These holidays are the portals in the temple of school-day joys, through which we glean but a passing glance of the tireless toilers without. Then, as we mingle in the scenes of merriment with the world's busy workers, we should learn many valuable lessons which in after life may enable us to join in the future holiday enjoyments, acting a part made nobler and grander by the prudence and sagacity gathered from the classic lore of the class-room, the legends of past experience, and the many valuable lessons which even the carols of Christmas may impress upon the ever vigilant and observing student.
THE markings of the judges in the Oread-Orophilian contest are a mystery. How the total markings of three judges upon the productions of four individuals could sum up to 3,613 is beyond comprehension. For instance, had the markings been on thought, composition and delivery plan (although we fail to see how thought could be taken into consideration in a declaration), it could give the possibility of each performer receiving from each judge a grade of 300. Three hundred from three judges give a total of 300 to each performer, or a possible grand total of 3,600. But even this would require absolute perfection in the opinion of each judge on the part of each performer, which is in itself out of the question. But why go farther? The greater question arises, where is the name of all that is reasonable did Orophilian get her other thirteen? We give it up! We hope some plan will soon be arrange which we can all understand. The judges evidently gave Orophilian the victory on the total count somehow or other, yet they said two o me decided in favor of Oread However, let us count this an Oro philian victory, and arrange a bet ter scheme next time.
It is a common comment among prominent men of the State that Lawrence seems to think that it owns the University, and perhaps with a good deal of reason. Lawrence people and Lawrence papers are where the University is continually before them. It is discussed at the breakfast table and on the streets, and the interest of the incidents, their difficulties, successes, etc., become to a certain extent to be those of the citizens. It is not strange under the circumstances, that, when any thing is done, changes made, or other action taken, they should be the first to be heard from either in approbation or condemnation. And this is not so much because they think they own the University, but because their interest in the institution is greater and their knowledge of it better than those living in other parts of the State. But there is enough truth in the statement to merit the careful consideration of Lawrence people. At their interest is greater, and their knowledge of the facts better, they should refrain from doing anything that would prejudice the interests of the institution throughout the State. If the people of Lawrence are continually making attacks or the management of the institution and the city papers open their columns to every person who has a private grievance against some member of the faculty, the only and natural result will follow. The people of the State will come to the conclusion that the institution don' amount to anything, and instead of the generous support given by the legislature in previous years, they will be cut off and the old hue anery of the Lawrence high school will again be heard. We by means think that everything don' at the University should be sancioned, or if there is really some abuse, that it should not be criticised, but we do think that ever little action of members of the faculty should not be sought out and made the basis for a newspaper attack by some one who has a personal grievance against that member, and that the city papers should not lend their columns to such work.
--for, if these college days are but the preface to the great work of life, nothing is more important than, that the preface should be so constituted as to thoroughly prepare the toiler for his earthly task. These holidays are the portals in the temple of school-day joys, through which we glean but a passing glance of the tireless toilers without. Then, as we mingle in the scenes of merriment with the world's busy workers, we should learn many valuable lessons which in after life may enable us to join in the future holiday enjoyments, acting a part made nobler and grander by the prudence and sagacity gathered from the classic lore of the class-room, the legends of past experience, and the many valuable lessons which even the carols of Christmas may impress upon the ever vigilant and observing student.
THE annual return of that season of merriment and amusement, which constitute the common holiday season of the whole civilized world, brings with its jubilees and bells the fond remembrance of by-gone festal days, and calls for the cessation of those arduous labors which have calloused hands and wrinkled brows with care.
To the college student it means not only a needed rest from ceaseless toil, not only a trace in the great strife and struggle of student life, but also a meeting of affectionate friends in happy homes by pleasant firesides.
A week's recess amidst the joyous scenes of home, sweet home, with no lessons to learn, no task to trouble, and no care to know, may well be considered as the most gladsome period of college days.
If we have become much attached to our cherished school associations with their pleasant scenes and benign privileges, we long since learned to love the scenes of home with their tender ties and jewels of joy with a love that cannot dim.
In the midst of these holiday hilarities, the student regains his individuality that has, as it were, been lost in the great sea of surging, swaying student souls. He is again brought face to face with the business world, with its stern realities and unsolved problems. His mind is filled with awe as he is whirled away from his Alma Mater with the prodigious speed produced by the marvelous power of steam. In his alert soul he sees the masses of mankind engaged in the great conflict for daily bread, and, as in a dream, his mind wanders beyond the veil which screens from view future events, and ponders over the part which he is to play in this great drama of human life. It is a thought well worth the thinking;
VIEWS
The first idea which enters the mind of a new student, as he complements casting his lot with most any institution of learning, is that he will necessarily be looked upon with the eye of suspicion and distrust by all his fellow students, and that he will be an outcast from society and be treated as an inferior by all upper class men until he has made some desperate stride and ingratiated himself into society of these "college monsters" by passing a severe test showing his physical or mental ability. Such is the common idea of the young man about to embark on the uncertain sea of college life. No doubt this fabulous idea has had and may still have some shadow of truth appended to it, when applied to some of our eastern institutions, but let not the youth of Kansas or any neighboring State imagine that these assertions are applicable to the Kansas University. Far from it. Never was there an institution of learning founded which gives the student more freedom as a student, and where there is more equality of feeling among all classes of students. True now and then will appear the ever abomnable head of a self-concocted dude, who will gather around him a few "spider-legs" of his own type, but no sooner does he neglect his University duties, as he inevitably does, than he is ostracised from all good society and soon receives an invitation to the highest tribunal to take a sojourn in the west for his health. With this bigoted and aristocratic nenumkalled on the retired list, again the society moves on uninterruptedly and students of all classes mingle together for the common good.
"U-NO-WIIO."
--about as good an exercise as there is. If we can get twenty-five students interested, and each "thorw in" what he can. I am sure we can raise enough to buy a pole, bar and a mattress or two. We must apply to the faculty for the use of some room in which we can practice. An organization thrown open to all students can be formed and assembled once or twice a week for practice. If the organization becomes too large, we can divide into classes. These classes can elect their own leader and assistant. The result of such an institution cannot but prove beneficial to the health of the students, and we decided advantage to the University
The society and society surroundings of the student are among the most important considerations in the line of education upon which the student as well as parent should dwell. Hence the importance of selecting an institution which is free from all such society evils as are often apparent. Such an institution is seldom found except in the west. Such a school is our State University. Therefore let every good citizen of this State meditate well before sending sons or daughters to eastern institutions where the customs are more or less different from our western ideas. Now let every student consider it his or her personal duty to add all in his power to make the society of K. S. U, still better. Let society lines and distinctions vanish until they mark the difference in pupils, which is shown in their various degrees of morality and sterling worth, and are not guided by superficial looks and the style of the garments worn.
"U. No woe."
ED. VIEWS:—As a student interested in the health of the students and the welfare of the K. S. U., I would like “to clip in a word edgewise” on a subject that has been harped on frequently, but without success. I think one reason why it has failed is because the students expected aid from the State. The subject I refer to is Athletics. It is needless for me, here, to discuss the necessity of physical training in connection with mental, for that is a fact known to all of us, many a young man having left this institution well educated in mind but a physical wreck. Now, instead of going to the Legislature for aid, let some of the energetic students take this matter in hand and start what, in the future, may become a gymnasium, but for the present will make a good turning school. Turning on horizontal bar, single or double, is
AN INTERESTED PERSON.
ED. VIEWS:—For the last month, or two it has been especially apparent, among a certain class of students, that there was a decided manifestation of a lack of interest in many departments of University work. No doubt a large percentage of this inattention was due to the approach of the holidays and a feeling of fatigue after a long term of hard work, but nevertheless the feeling of disregard and disinterest has been entirely too general.
Why is this? What is the primitive cause? It is by no means the fault of our professors, but it is undoubtedly due to the negligence of a certain class who come to this school, not for the purpose of honest work and advancement, not for the prime object of securing an education, but, as they say, for the sole purpose of having a good time and making a pretence to study. In other words, they spend a great part of their time in what is commonly called "flirting" and "promenading in the corridors." Surely this is profitable(?) employment. Why should the funds of the State be consumed in giving the best of advantages to such worthless flirts? Isn't it about time the students would hold a meeting and try to persuade such persons to sever their connection with the University And if this method does not prove effective, no doubt by the interference of the faculty the desired effect could be secured.
Let every one consider this, and,
if it seem in any way applicable to
himself, let him make a resolution
for the better or else stay at home,
as thereby there might be some car
fare saved, as the eye of the faculty
is surely on you.
A WELL-WISHER OF K. S. U.
BOYS!
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