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TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1951
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Marvin Arth
the editorial page
Kansan Policy—Impartiality-
A student newspaper, like any newspaper, always has its motives challenged at election time. It is the result of a never-ending struggle between a newspaper and those of its readers who undoubtedly would like a little more favorable presentation of material.
A newspaper that tries to remain impartial on political issues is much like a mugwump—only it gets slapped in the mug from one group of readers and kicked in the wump by the rest. The editor who tries to please all usually winds up not pleasing anyone.
The University Daily Kansan could go out on a limb and favor one or the other of the political parties on the campus. It could exert a strong pressure on certain of its readers and thereby influence their ballots at the polls. It has been charged with exerting such undue influence. We think the charge is unfair.
The editor of the University Daily Kansan feels that it is not the place of this paper, or any other paper, to try to control public sentiment at election time. A factual presentation of the issues involved in an election is, in our opinion, the method by which our paper can best serve its readers. The Daily Kansan has presented the issues of this election in an unbiased manner in its news columns.
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Campus Politics, 1951 A.D.一
"Were you ever in campus politics, Mom, when you were in school?"
"No, but I remember back in 1951 at K.U. when we had quite an election!
"Not only was there a new party to oppose the old party line; but there were issues on whether to change the school alma mater song and whether to change the type of school yearbook.
"That was quite an election; I don't know whether we needed a new school song or not, but even after the students voted on the issue it would have to be passed by the administration. And the yearbook; there were good arguments on both sides of the fence, and in spite of the election, it has continued to be published through the years.
"There were never any real issues, the same old charges pro and con. The student council really didn't have much power. Sure, the administration would let them bicker over the little issues, but everything was referred to the University Senate, and the administration had the final say on every vital issue.
"Actually campus politics was a farce. In fact, it was that way at every school I was familiar with then, and I suppose it's that way now.
"It might have been considered a training ground for future politicians, but to be a good politician, I have always thought a person should do as little politicking as possible, and then if he were called upon to represent the people, he should attempt to serve them to the best of his ability."
"Would you advise me to go into campus politics when I go to school, Mom?"
"No."
—Nancy F. Anderson.
Francis Kelley
Students from metropolitan areas are often inclined to poke fun at their companions from rural communities. They make cutting remarks about the recreational facilities offered in country towns and, in general, make themselves obnoxious to small-town students. The following incident is intended to convey the idea that everything is relative and that rural folk can enjoy themselves without having all the cultural conveniences:
A traveling salesman, having missed the bus, found himself with a few hours to spend in a small Kansas town. He approached an old man on the street.
"Got a picture show here?"
"No."
"A pool room, or library?"
"Well, how on earth do you amuse yourselves?"
"No."
"We go down to the grocery store in the evenings. They have a new bacon slicer."
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Quote-of-the-month: "There are two kinds of students at the University; the happy, neat, successful students, and those with eight o'clock classes.
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A severe blow to Americana has been dealt by the federal trade commission. The commission has ordered the word "liver" eliminated from the trade name, "Carter's Little Liver Pills."
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The keynote of higher education: A local advertisement tells of a special price on crepe paper to houses and organizations decorating for the Kansas Relays.
No, sonny, the Hare system of proportional representation does not involve the multiplication of votes.
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(Because of space limitations, the editor reserves the right to condense letters of more than 100 words. Anonymous letters will not be published but names should be addressed on request. Letters should be addressed to the editor of the Kansan.)
Letters—
Song Too Fast!
To the editor:
The Jay Jane Pep Organization would like to voice its opinion that the Alma Mater not be changed from the present Alma Mater to "Onward, Spirit of Kansas." In the estimation of the club, the tempo of this song is entirely too fast for the sincerity that an Alma Mater should carry.
Jay Janes Pep Organization
Info From FACTS
To the editor:
In the last month or so, there have been some pretty absurd rumors circulating about F.A.C.T.S. which are untrue. One, in particular, is a fairy tale, pure and simple, and I'd like to clear it up right now.
It seems that some folks think that F.A.C.T.S. is strictly for Independents, directly opposing all Greeks. This is not true. F.A.C.T.S. is open to any student who wishes to join, regardless of residence, race, religion, creed, intelligence, or color of hair. F.A.C.T.S.' purpose is to establish a coalition of Independent and Greek students, in order to put campus politics on a sensible basis, with the emphasis on issues, not residence. F.A.C.T.S., by the way, stands for Society for the First Actually Constructive Ticket.
It should be understood by all that F.ACT.S. does not want to abolish fraternities and sororites. In fact, several F.ACT.S. candidates are Greeks. It doesn't seem logical that they would abolish their own organizations, does it? Of course not; we don't want to build—and we're starting with an appeal for sensible politics. Anything anyone says to the contrary should be taken with a grain or two of salt.
Philip Hahn
Philip Hahn
College freshman and
F.A.C.T.S. nominee for
sophomore class pres.
To the editor:
It has recently come to my attention that the underlying purpose of the new campus political party is being misinterpreted. A number of students have gained the opinion that this party has as a primary aim the abolishment or regulation to the point of abolishment of all Greek houses. But such is not the actual case, as is indicated by the following information gathered from University administrative officers.
(1) No one existing campus political party has shown any intention of trying to regulate or abolish fraternities or sororities should it come into power.
(2) Policies determining the existence of fraternities and sororites on this campus are those of the University administration.
(3) Any change of policy which might lead to abolishment or regulation to the point of abolishment of fraternities and sororities on this campus would have to be achieved with the knowledge and approval of University administrative officials.
What all this really means is that the abolishment or regulation to the point of abolishment of Greek houses at the University of Kansas is, and will continue to be, out of the hands of any campus political party.
William Nulton College sophomore
Flying To Class
Yesteryears
(From the UDK, Jan. 22, 1941) If fine arts students see a faculty member flying to class next semester, it will be nothing to get up in the air about.
Ruth Orcutt, associate professor of piano, who recently passed her C.A.A. ground school tests and has only five hours of solo flight to her credit, has been delivered an Aeronca 65 airplane.
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