Students travel in the best of Rigs, and they get them of TOOTHAKER.
VIEWS.
I think the Greek fraternity may be made a power for good, but when it is brought to the level of a mere political machine, it certainly is a worker of mischief. The literary society, to do its work, should have a small membership. Its members should be students desiring to improve themselves in debating and oratory, who are willing to work for society and not fraternity. Fraternity spirit should not be tolerated in the literary hall.
We cannot well bar the preps from membership to the literary society, nor can the number of members be limited, but I think that the society should say that a person who does not perform the duties of a member should fortfeit his membership. Could some such plan be adopted we might have fewer members and betttr work.
EDITOR VIEWS:—In last week's Courier was an item which spoke of the present low standard of our literary societies. It said that the large number of voters who took no interest in real literary work, tended to retard the advance of the society. That we know is true. No effort was made to explain the presence of these voters. I think that any spectator could see that the large membership and poor work is due to Greek influence. Contest elections cause the fraternity men to rush in a large number of "voters" who will support the fraternity candidate. These voters merely clog the programs, as they do not expect to do literary work when they join. The "Greeks" themselves are rarely seen in the society except on election days. They, it seems, regard the literary society as a very convenient means of securing honors for their chapter, while the real workers become disheartened when they see all the honors taken from them and given to men who have hardly deserved the name of member.
EDITOR VIEWS:—I notice by a recent ruling of the faculty, or one member, that the Seniors are required to have their orations, and possibly their thesis, all ready to hand in to professor of English by the 1st of May. If the Senior has to finish his work by that date, why do we not have commencement then and allow our graduating class to leave for their homes? The expense of the Senior is truly great, and when increased by five weeks extra board and expense, it becomes onerous. Why do we have five weeks vacation? I can think of no reason unless it be requisite that we should inflict our august presence upon the students for that period of time. And again, it may be necessary to give us those dear five weeks to learn the art of ball, etc. In all colleges time is given the Senior to prepare his oration and thesis. Here we are expected to grind our our orations and thesis while we have our regular studies. Is this fair? Can the Senior write an oration which will have to be good, and as the same time keep up his studies! A moment's thought will convince anyone it is impossible.
R. E. HENRY.
'What shall we do to be saved?' SENIOR
"Trust to Providence and hope for better days." EDITOR.
Now that examinations are near, the minds of all students are intent upon getting through. In being prepared for examination they are right. It is the manner they prepare themselves that the trouble lies. If they during the review, would make up what has been omitted or not learned, it will be found much easier to pass the ordeal of exams, final or otherwise. But filling their minds by the system of cramming, they will lose time, efforts and knowledge. They may be able to retain this forced knowledge long enough to pass a creditable examination, but of what benefit would that be to them, if in a short time after, most if not all, is forgotten. To those that come to the University to spend their time, and to gain the "honor of having attended the K. S. U.," this may be sufficient. But there are many—I may with confidence say very many—who come here for the sake of an education. These being inexperienced in study, it may profit them a little to hear from one who has tried both ways. In the hope that this may reach those for whom it was intended, I am, Erythus.
EDITOR VIEWS:—I see in your last issue a long harangue against the making of collections in the studies of natural science. The alleged Sophomore wails bitterly over the prospect of a zoological collection. But he should rather be glad that instead of confining him to dry desultory text book work, he is urged to use his own knowledge and energy, and learn something which he otherwise must be in entire ignorance of. To be a man of culture and education, to be a broad-minded man, not a narrow-guaged, one-idea plodder, he must acquire a knowledge of the living organizations about him; must examine the flowers and watch the habits of the animals. Natural science is one of the most interesting and enertaining of studies—to those who are willing to work and do not wish to confine themselves to reading other people's labor. The power of research, of comparison, and above all the faculty of observation, are aided and stimulated. It is true there is no "grinding," "boning" or "cramming," but there is an exterior of one's natural ability which amply repays time spent on the collection. There is no perfect education without a knowledge of the science of life and living. There is no knowledge of this without actual experience and observation. The "howl" is one against an imaginary evil—against what is really an essential good.
Mr. Merys, one of the men employed in the building, has lost a valuable Scotch Collie. He feels the loss very much, as the dog was a great pet as well as being of great use.
EDITOR VIEWS:—Are we going to have a Field Day, and if so, isn't it about time something was being done about it? We have had some excellent Field Days, and nothing in commencement week was more popular and entertaining. The University is larger than ever; there is no reason why we could not have better sports. If some one would take the matter in hand it could be made a great success. ATHLETIC.
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Commencement Change.
Wendnesday W. T. Little, R. S. Horton, Harriet Haskell, Sadie Emery, J. D. McLaren, H. F. Graham, H. A. McLean, W. H. Brown, Cyrus S. Crane and Cora L. Kimball were chosen as the ten contestants for the Field-Grovenor prize for best original orations. These will be given the first evening (Thursday) of commencement. The subject of each was assigned by the professor of English. The faculty contest will, as usual, occur Monday morning, with ten contesting declaimers instead of five, as heretofore.
Science Club.
The usual highly entertaining and instructive meeting was held by the club on Friday afternoon. Prof. Snow delivered a highly interesting and instructive address on the ant, showing the striking similarity existing between the habits of these insects and the habits of man. Following came a paper by H. F. Riggs, on the manufacture of paper. Prof. Tyler then favored the society with a few remarks on subjects of scientific interest. The literary program was then closed by a discussion of the journal Scientific News, and the subjects of light, and meteoric showers in particular, by W. S. Franklin. Committee on excursions reported favorably in relation to financial success of K. C. excursion, and stated their intention of working up another excursion to some point of interest in the near future. REPORTER.
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