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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
TUESDAY, NOV. 8, 1949
The Editorial Page-
Campus Politics
Another freshman election is over, and as everyone had expected, the results are completely one sided.
And, as usual, everyone is bemoaning the fact that student politics at KU. is meaningless—that the vast majority of the students have no interest in the affairs of campus government, and what can be done about it?
Nothing can be done about it as long as the parties are split along Greek-Independent lines. The fact that such a split exists is the fault of no single group—it's just one of those things that grow up through the years. Yet as long as the present situation continues, it is impossible to take campus politics seriously.
continues, it is impossible that under the present set-up, there are no political issues aside from the question: "Shall the Greeks or Independents hold a majority on the A.S.C.?"
With this the only issue, it's easy to see why elections are one sided year after year. The Greeks have an incentive to vote; the Independents do not. A fraternity or sorority knows that if it remains in the party and sees that all members vote faithfully, it will have a representative on the Council every two or three years, and occasionally, an A.S.C. president. In the highly competitive Greek organizations, these positions of honor are important. It means something to be able to say that Brother Jones is on the A.S.C.
Jones is on the A.S.C.
On the other hand, to the vast majority of the Independents, it means nothing at all to be able to say that another Independent is an A.S.C. member. Aside from the office seekers and a few organized houses, there's no reason for an independent to become excited about an election. The man living in an unorganized house down on Kentucky doesn't care whether or not another Independent living out in West Hills is a political wheel.
So you see, it's really just a matter of gravy. There's none of it in campus politics for the average Independent, and just enough of it for the average Greek to make his vote worth the time and effort.
The only solution we can see is a realignment of political parties—completely away from the present Greek-Independent set-up. Of course, this is easier said than done—traditions are not easily broken. But it seems to us that only through such a change will genuine issues ever become the concern of the students—therefore making student politics worthwhile.
—J.W.S.
Communism On Trial
Although Judge Harold R. Medina, charging the jury at the end of the nine months' trial of Communist leaders insisted that the Communist party itself was not being tried, we are inclined to think that the effect will be otherwise. No matter how apologists for Communism may explain the term "revolution" in the language of "peaceful change," the methods of Communism incite violence. The verdict in this case makes the historic propaganda of the Communist party criminal, and drives the party underground. It could not operate openly without such a drastic change in its principles that it would no longer be the Communist party.
Whether the American people want to take such action against a political party—no matter how abhorrent its teachings may be to a majority of the people—is another matter that will be fully discussed in the appeals that will undoubtedly involve the constitutionality of the Smith act under which the Communists were convicted. Such a discussion, which could not take place in Russia, will be profitable in our process of perfecting democracy here at home. —The Christian Advocate
'Small Things'
Whatis name spins to the K.U. five yard marker, four downs to go, and No! . . No! . . Please. . . Yes . . Yes . . It IS a message from your sponsor.
Don't Max Falkenstien's goalpost shadows get worn out creeping across the field? ___
"No," the history professor told the Daily Kansan sports reporter, "the Kansas-Nebraska act was not the annual gridiron classic which was held last Saturday."
Zalejski — Poloncak—Murakowski—Koceski—Swistowicz—what football teams Poland could come up with if the game ever became popular over there.
Television will come to the Student Union building, and we hear that the administration is desperately trying to buy class time over WDAF-TV.
After years of struggling, K.U. pays for the stadium just in time for televised football to keep it empty.
Parking Fines Are Painless
Ogden, Utah —(U.P.)-Folice have a new wrinkle for collecting parking violation fines. A combination meter violation-citation envelope goes on the windshield of the offender. The driver may place his 50-cent fine inside the envelope and take it to police headquarters or mail it.
Boston Claims First Girl
Boston, — (U.F.)—Oldest thing in Boston is a burying ground on lower Tremont street. The ancient graveyard was first established and used in 1630. It contains, among other bones, those of Mary Chilton—the girl who some claim was the first Pilgrim to step ashore on Plymouth Rock.
A talk on "Effective Committee Work" was given by R. Paul Brotsman, assistant professor of social work, at a meeting of the Y.M.C.A. cabinet.
Brotsman Tells YM Of Committee Work
A group discussion on working with committees was held after the talk. Emphasis was placed on the importance of the individual's responsibilities.
sponsor of the World Peterson, chairman, reported on the world relatedness committee, and its plan to have foreign students stay in Lawrence homes over the Thanksgiving holiday. Robert Orr, chairman of the membership committee, reported on the membership campaign.
There will be a Y.M.C.A. -
Y.W.C.A. hike on Saturday, Nov. 12.
The destination will be announced
later.
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Chicago.—(U.P.)-A pair of stick-up men fairly well cleaned out Dr. Rollie Harrison.
He told police the gunmen took his wallet containing $500, a $350 ring and his watch.
Then, he said, one of them noticed his shoes, tried them on and kept them in place. He was fancy the doctor's spectacles and appropriated them for himself.
Dr. Harrison said he was glad they apparently didn't care for his taste in clothes.
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