The University Weekly.
Editor-in-Chief, CHAS. HARKER RHODES.
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LAWRENCE, KAN., SAT. MAR. 15, 1902.
A NEW COURSE IN ORATORY.
A movement is on foot to petition the regents to establish a regular course of work in oratory. The plan is to secure some optional courses in elocution and public speaking and credit to be given for work done in this department as for any other course in the schedule of study. Such a course appeals to us as possible. In the first place, under the present system of requirement, the work in this department must needs be rather farcical. It is unsatisfactory to both the student and the instructor. However winsome and resourceful the professor may be, he cannot, under the present conditions, make his apartment popular. In a sense, the student is not encouraged to enter oratory seriously, owing principally to the inadequacy of the course required, and secondly, to failure of the state to make provisions for free tuition in advanced work. Not only does the state not offer any work in this line, tuition free, but the University gives absolutely no credit in the Arts school for private instruction directed by the licensed professor. Oratory and debating need a stimulus of some sort. By simple exertion and small expenditure, the regents can very materially advance the cause of this neglected art.
The revival of interest in this department means a keener manifestation of interest in public contest. In the light of our lack of preparation, our defeats in the intellectual bouts heretofore appear as a natural consequence. We compete with colleges with whom the oratorial contest is the event of the year and the instructor of oratory ranks next to the dean in influence and sway. Now is the crucial time. The two recent defeats should rouse our public spirited regents to put on the emergency brake before this branch of public speaking plunges headlong down the grade of discouragement and into oblivion.
The practicability of the plan may hinge on the probable support the proposed course would receive. The enrollment from the Law school alone would justify the presence of such an addition to our curriculum, and we have plenty of talent among the Arts actually languishing for want of
development. The fact that this course may arouse spirit to retrieve our lost honors in the lists of oratory and rank our name where a State Institution's should stand, leads us to hope for favorable action upon the petition.
CONTEST IN DRAMA.
If the general unconcern and indifference existent heretofore is a true exponent of the attitude of the student body toward oratory and debating, then the school as a whole should yield to the manifest desires of the majority and accord the loyal minority with a well earned vacation. From the enthusiastic attendance upon one of our recent dramatic events, it is apparent that the students would prefer rather to feast their eyes and ears than their brains. If this sentiment is to hold, we would suggest the abandonment of all participation in inter-collegiate debates hereafter or in any contest in fact that may even remotely suggest tedium for the tired minds. But since it would hardly be orthodox for a state institution to live entirely isolated and alone, to give a semblance of orthology, we should institute a series of inter-collegiate dramatic contests. These events would certainly accord with our Greekish natures. Since after all the public recognizes the contests themselves, regardless of their nature, as the essential thing, let us proceed at once to emblazon our escutcheon with sock and buskin. Let us proudly show the scoffing state, that if we fail and falter in original composition, we triumph gloriously in the capacity of phonographs.
The plan suggested would be this: After the negotiations incident to the challenge had been completed, the rival dramatic clubs would meet and give their respective productions on succeeding nights. Competent critics previously secured would then decide the winner. Such events would give greater opportunity for social ostentation and for this reason should meet with general approval.
The flattering success of "Shore Acres," and the universal commendation and support accorded it by the student body is encouraging. For the past two years there has been a decided tendency on the part of the students to withdraw their active assistance, enthusiasm and even moral support from all save athletic lines. Nearly every feature that has not been vitally related to the gymnasium or McCook field has been blighted in its very incipiency by a lack of public approval. This concentration of effort and support upon athletics, to the exclusion of all other lines of college athletics, is detrimental to our outer reputation as a school. And while the enthusiastic pride that follows in the wake of a victorious athletic career, is highly commendable, yet merely content with the acknowledgment of our brawn, we should never forego the possibility of our "brains." A catholicity of student support is needed and this
late expression of approval, we trust, presages its revival.
We have in our midst an array of students who are not permanently affiliated with any class. Only when it is a matter of personal gain do they temporarily identify themselves with some student body.Before the "Prom" they are ardent and loyal Seniors,and at the Senior play, Time has turned the back dial and lo! they are Juniors. In a similar manner they avail themselves of class parties avoiding ever to commit themselves to a financial levy. This social Jayhawking should not be encouraged. Guerillas are a detriment to any cause and this "monkey" business should stop. The committee for the important coming class events should agree upon a systematic boycot of these people, and thus leave as a legacy to under classes the precedent of a worthy reform.
The university may be governed by a board of control, a trustee, or a board of regents, or what, we care not, but one fact remains that she must have more liberal support. Her immediate needs may be ignored or overlooked by our representatives but they remain none the less conspicious and nobody that has ever assembled can legislate them out of existence.
The above clipping from the Daily Iowa, concisely states our sentiment.
The Greekish nature of our K. U. society has disclosed itself recently on the support of "Shore Acres." But true Greekish spirit revels not alone in its delights of the drama, but zealously patronize oratory and public speaking as well. In this connection, we wonder how many line parties there will be at the next debate, and if the rising sun will look upon an impatient line of students clamoring for reserved seats.
A man once stole a watch and absounded. An officer followed and captured the culprit after a ten mile chase. "The whole affair is a huge joke I assure you," said the prisoner with a bland smile. "My friend, replied the officer grimly as he slipped on the bracelets, "that joke is too far-letched."
Willie Mustard is one of the warm members of the Phi Beta Kappa at K. U.—Western Life.
Yes, conscious of his purpose in school, Willie Mustard has the courage to overcome all distractions or obstacles, and now the pendant Key is his reward.
New Recruit, "I haven't Botany supplies yet?"
New Recruit,—"Hm! I might have Node that before."
Prof. "Then you can't enter the class."
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“What I don't like about our schools,” said the boy who had been whipped, “is that they run too much to physical culture.”—Washington Star.
Why is an old coat like iron? Because it is a specimen of hardware.
Why is an actress like an angel? We seldom see one that is not painted.
Why are butchers thieves? Because they steal a knife and cut a way with it.
What is the difference between a spendthrift and a pillow? One is hard up and the other is soft down.
Why is the Fourth of July like an oyster?
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The highwayman indulges in highhanded methods when he gives the command, "Up with your hands!"
"What did you say the conductor's name was?" "Glass-Mr. Glass." "Oh no." "But why not," impossible. And why not. "Because, sir, glass con-conductor." "H. I. Sensation Parsons."
"Fighting his weigh." The fat man, when he tries to reduce his weight.
The organ grinder may be said to follow the "wetry grind of life."
The teamster does not necessarily indulge in hunting because he draws his load.
The tailor has a "pressing engagement" when he presses your clothes.
Cultivating the voice is a harrowing experience for the listener.
The snake charmer is more or less wrapped up in his work.—Washburn Review.
Judging from the actions of some people, a brass-moulder must have had a hand in the moulding of their characters.
What pen ought never to be used for for writing? A sheep pen.
What tree is of the greatest importance in history? The date.
What is the keynote to good breeding? B natural.
How should drum music be sold? By the pound.
How should music generally be sold? By the chord.-Sentiment (Parsons).
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