THE KANSAS UNIVERSITY WEEKLY
Editor-in-Chief...RALPH ELLIS
Associates {...A. H. HAYNE
Sporting Editor...FRED A. GILLETTE
Local Editor...J. W. KAYSER
Society, Editor...MABEL BARBER
Literary Editor...CHAS. L.VANLEETH
Business Manager...M. N. McNAUGHTON
REPORTERS.
J. B. KIENMAN, Geo. Hansen, Wm. Shaw,
Bert Beach, O. A. Rimmenman, Ray Barton,
J. R. Brady, Mary Burwell, Earl Campbell.
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THIS ISSUE of the WEEKLY marks the entrance of the new editorial staff into the field of college newspaper work. It is with a certain amount of misgiving that the first venture is made; but with the assistance and forbearance of student body and faculty, it is hoped that something more than a flat failure may result.
Mr. Chambers has left a standard which will be hard to surpass or even equal. The K. U. WEEKLY under his administration has been a clean, dignified, sensible college paper. Nothing of a questionable nature has appeared in his columns; no unjust criticism against university, student body or faculty has occurred; and the general tone of the publication has been one of sincerity and elevation.
It is felt that the policy of the K. U. WEEKLY could scarcely be improved upon and the future endeavors will be to emulate the general policy of the paper as it comes to our hands.
The editors feel that a considerable degree of responsibility rests upon them to make this paper worthy of the great institution which supports it. The co-operation of every student and faculty member will be necessary for the highest success and if such assistance is given there is no reason why the WEEKLY should not be the best paper of the best University in the West.
THE MICHIGAN University faculty has purchased the daily university paper from the student corporation which did own it and its publication will henceforth be a part of the work of the English department. The reporters will be given credit upon their English work for all work done on the paper.
This is a move that Kansas University could well imitate. In the first place it would guarantee a good college paper, plenty of material and an army of reporters. Again the financial interests of the publication would be sound and a choice of the right sort of men for running the paper could be easily made. There would be a motive for a reporter to perform efficient service. The work would be divided up to a greater extent instead of a very few having to perform it all. It will be interesting to watch the action of other colleges in this matter if the new Michigan paper is a success.
SMILE.
Tis easy enough to be pleasant
When life flows along like a song;
But the man that's worth while
Is the one that can smile
When everything goes dead wrong.
"TRUTH CRUSHED to earth will rise again." In spite of the fun which the Kansas newspapers have been poking at the K. U. class in journalism, the first two members who have left school have already received positions on Kansas City papers. We feel confident that Mr. Edson and Mr. Clifford will more than satisfy the expectations of their friends.
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THE PROPOSITION of building a hospital in Kansas City by the University is one that should be carried out. The medical school would then have an opportunity to provide clinical practice for its students and the school could then be enlarged to a full four years' course. By eatting down "ventilation" expenses at the next meeting of the legislature, Kansas could easily afford to make the necessary appropriation and the University would be able to offer the best course in medicine that could be found west of Chicago.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY pensions her professors at the age of seventy. They receive a salary after that age of $1500 per year. This year four professors will reach the age limit. Every educational institution in the country might profit by this example. If any class of men deserve pensions it is the university professors. They spend all their years of usefulness at work in the interest of a college at salary that will barely allow them a livelihood. It is through their efforts that the institution becomes a leader among its kind. It is then simply a matter of abstract justice that the institution which they have assisted for years should in return care for them during their last years.
THE OUTLOOK for Spring Athletics is not as bright as it might be. Several of the University's best men in track athletics and base ball will not try for places this spring. This means that the freshmen must fill up the vacant ranks. Let every first year man, who ever ran a hundred yards or batted at a base ball, interest himself in Spring Athletics. Captain Sexton is especially desirous that all base ball players shall report as soon as possible. Now is the time to show university spirit. It makes little difference how well you can play. Get out anyway. Show that you have some interest in the athletic teams. Even if you don't feel that you can make a place, your example may get another man out who can be of use to the University.
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The University schedule for base ball will be of a better character than usual. Our team will meet some of the best teams of the country and we must be prepared to show them that the K. U. base ball team is second to none.
In track athletics we will have a hard contest with Missouri. Our defeat at her hands means that it is all the more necessary that we win from her this year. Only by the greatest efforts can we hope to do this.
The effort must be made by the individual The material to win every track event of the season is in the University but the men who can do track work must come out for practice.
Let us start in this spring and make a clean sweep in athletic contests for the entire year of 1904.
THE RHODES Scholarship contest seems to be exciting considerable interest over in Iowa. Twenty-two applications representing nine schools have been made. Every college of any standing from the University down, has one or more contestants.
We should be thinking of this scholarship at K.U. There is no reason why some K.U. student should not be an Oxford student next year. Gird up your loins, get your armor on, and march in and get one of those scholarships.
INTERCOLLEGIATE NEWS.
President Harper has announced that the University of Chicago is no longer a Baptist institution. That the university has broadened out until it is no longer under the allegiance of the Baptist Church. President Harper says: "Religious denominationalism in Universities is narrow-mindedness, and the fact that the University of Chicago has broken away from this class is an evidence of its mental progress. Denominationalism may apply to small colleges but not to large ones."
President Jesse of the University of Missouri in an address at Columbia, named the five expressidents of the United States, whom he considered had been the great champions of education. He mentioned Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Harrison and Cleveland as the five who had proved themselves great friends to education Of President Roosevelt, Mr. Jesse said: "In legislation now pending Roosevelt, that magnificent hero and man, has had his opportunity to include his name in the list."
Freshman engineer: Yes. The engineers have always been considered the social equals of the laws. For further information read the work entitled, "How to be a Gentleman in Overalls."
OUERIES AND ANSWERS.
Double Flunk: We know of no guide which will tell you how to pass all quizzes safely. Consult Phil Autthropist's text book, "Rallying the Cavalry Under Fire."
Which is the better, five aces or a Royal Flush?
T. H. Sport-Either is much too good to be true.
Sweet sixteen: No, of course you are not expected to pay the nack bill for the freshman leap year party. Your escort was a brute.
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Easter occurs April 3rd.
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All Garments
Gray, have the positive assurance that they are
Handled right There may be other places
Repaired right, where you can have your
Altered right, clothes sent but there is
Cleaned right, the one place where you
Pressed right and can find that the workmer
Sent out all right. are on to their business
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Bowersock Opera House
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8.
Dave B. Levi's big production.
UNCLE JOSH Thirteen years of Success All new this year.
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WATCH FOR THE BIG STREET PARADE.
Prices 10c., 20c., 30c., and 50c. Seats on sale at Woodward's Drug Store.
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The agricultural department at M. S. U. after several months of endeavor to find a suitable yell have sprung this upon the waiting world:
Evis, oris, bos et sus,
Zey, mais et triticus.
Agriculture may shrive;
We're the class of 1905!
Shelley
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