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Kansas University Weekly.
ATHLETICS.
That every dog has his day is a familiar expression but why it is true is a question that baffles even the ingenuity of the 19th century. Its truth is recoghized alike by the politician, the statesman, the preacher and the sporting man. It must too be evident to the student of nature, and the student of the modern college has it forcibly suggested to him at every turn. The daily routine of class work, of lessons well prepared and sadly recited, and vice versa, is only part of the University education. College life would indeed lose much of its attractiveness if the class room should be the "head and the all, here." It is the society, the fraternity the associations incidental to the college work that make the University; and the student who refuses to affiliate himself with these interests, misses the highest development at his command.
In relation to these associations it is that we would make a particular application of our aphorism. First we notice the intense struggle of the literary minds for recognition through the University reviews. For some weeks they delight the student body with witticisms and pretty fancies woven into delicate verse. Then our interest centers in the election of an editorial board of some college paper. Then the sturdy and stalwart Athlete dons his canvas suit and shin guards, and we think we shall never cease to admire him; but after the Thanksgiving game,the foot ball player rolls up his mudy suit
and disappear from public view. The orator is scarcely given a chance to make his bow before he is hurried into oblivion by the eloquence of the debater who wishes to know if England is wrong, and if Cuba is right. Meanwhile the Glee Club endeavors to secure an opportunity to charm and entrance us all, but alas! their songs are never heard beyond the secret council chambers. Now we are approaching the days of base ball, track athletics and the indoor meet. This is at least their opportunity. We hope that what has been recited will not tend to discourage; it is intended to do just the opposite. It is the desire of the Athletic board and the officers of the respective clubs that this year in spring athletics shall be the most notable one we have ever had, and to that end they have set to work. What is needed is the faithful co-operation of the student. There is every reason why the coming athletic teams should be just as popular as was the foot-ball team. The fault lies with the contestants themselves. The teams will receive due recognition and support if they will train conscientiously and make the best showing they can. Negotiations are now in progress looking toward a field day with Missouri at Kansas City, and with the University of California for a day of meeting at McCook field. The names of every student actively interested in Athletics should be handed to Coach Cowan, or to any member of the committee.
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