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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 194
The Editorial Page-
2250 A.D.
"Education in the 20th century had many quaint aspects. Students (or rather, their parents) paid dearly for schooling. Fees, tuition, room and board—all mounted to a tidy sum. Learning was definitely an expensive proposition in those days; yet strangely enough, if a teacher tried to give a student his money's worth by making heavy assignments, howls were raised against the man, and many called him a bad teacher.
"Students spent months taking voluminous notes for a single course. This distilled wisdom of the lecturer was fiercely committed to memory before the final examination, and then thrown away. Very few students kept their notebooks for future reference. Within a year, the most they could remember about a course was its name.
"Men and women attended classes together, although it must have been plain that the men were often far more interested in sweaters than in Shakespeare. One far-sighted educator of the early Nineteen Hundreds said that a man who could be taught economics with a girl in the room wasn't worth teaching in the first place.
"Although most of the men were in school to learn how to make a living, few of the women made any effort to learn home economics, even though nearly all of them would soon be expected to manage a home. Many of them spent their time "dating" (mate-seeking) and followed the path of least resistance toward a college degree. In all fairness to the 20th century female student, however, it must be noted that her grades were usually higher than those of the men. How much of this superiority may be attributed to the institution of the "snap course" and the rolling of eyes at professors is not known. Many historians refer to the 20th century university as a matrimonial clearing house.
"Looking back on the 'higher learning' of this bygone era, it is truly a miracle that mankind has reached the pinnacle of civilization which we enjoy today. 300 years later."
"Some students went to phenomenal lengths to cheat in examinations, although it is difficult to understand whom they thought they were cheating. At best, they would be caught and ordered from the classroom; at worst, they would leave school, expected by all to have knowledge they had never possessed.
Grant To Truman
What with the five per centers, deep freezers and former shoe-shine boys with influence, it would appear that Truman would be wise to put a brake on his well-known "loyalty to friends."
Undoubtedly lots of the sniping aimed at the president because of his recent appointments is strictly chest thumping and for political reasons, but certainly congressional investigations this summer revealed that Truman has sometimes acted unwisely in placing old cronies in positions of power.
—History of American Education
There is an alarming parallel between the Truman and Grant administrations—and it is becoming more apparent daily. Like Grant, Truman seems to have unlimited confidence in his friends. He seems unable to see their defects, nor will he listen to any criticism of them.
According to Chauncey M. De Pew, a man intimately acquainted with national politicians from Linecoln to Harding, Grant was a man of such "transparent honesty and truthfulness that he gauged others by his own standard. Scandals among officials of his administration were due to this great quality."
Although Truman arose from a well-publicized political machine (and most politicians do arise from machines), there have been few who ever challenged his basic honesty and good character. We admire his loyalty to his friends. It's a fine thing. However, Truman must remember that above all else, his basic loyalty is owed to the citizens of this country; his duty, above all else, is to promote the well being of those citizens. This includes preventing the misuse of public funds—specifically, guarding the treasury against raids by the five per centers and others of such ilk.
Foreign Students Increase Despite Enrollment Drop
The world dollar shortage hasn't cut the foreign student enrollment at the University. One hundred seven students from 40 geographical divisions outside of the United States now enrolled in the University are a new record. A year ago there were 94 students from 36 geographical divisions. In 1947, when American dollars were more plentiful abroad, there were about 60 foreign students.
The territory of Hawaii is the best represented division this year with 13 students. From other American dependencies are three students from Alaska, two from the Panama Canal zone and one from Puerto Rico.
Canada supplied 10 students this year. The little Central American republic of Costa Rica sent nine. Despite the chaotic conditions in
their homeland, eight Chinese students are at K. U.
Five Jayhawkers are from India and five from the new state of Israel. Pre-communist Czechoslovakia is represented by four students.
Turkey, Colombia, Germany and Italy each have three students at the University.
Iraq, Peru, Ecuador, Syria, Cuba Chile, Mexico, Switzerland and the Netherlands West Indies are each represented by two students.
Dear Editor
Why? Sir:
We students in the department of architecture are pretty confused as to the validity of the teaching of contemporary architectural design to which we are being exposed at the University—especially after seeing the picture of the proposed Lyle Stephenson dormitory in the Oct. 5 issue of the Kansan.
It seems to us that we are studying in an ivory tower designed by Wright, Corbusier, Gropius, Neimeyer and Howard Roark, with the inspiring (?) example of the hodgepodge of archeological styles that compose and will continue to be a part of the K. U. campus.
Why Georgian for the proposed dormitory building? Why not Ancient Mayan (as depicted in an exhibition of Life magazine on the third floor of Marvin hall)? Why are we not taught Georgian and Colonial, if this it what the public will demand of us once we are practicing architects?
WHY?
Signed by 120 students Dept. of Architecture
Upstream Friend
Sir:
A letter in the Kansan of last Wednesday requires, I think, some comment.
As I understand its purpose. Upstream has been in the past and is intended for the future as a vehicle for the expression of the many ideas which are supposed to be developing within our fast maturing minds. In short, it supposes that some thinking is going on here, and seeks to harvest a bit of that activity for the benefit of both writer and reader.
I for one think it is a somewhat hopeful sign that Mount Oread is able to produce a few thoughts at least slightly more complicated than K. U. F—i—i—i—ght.
Charles Cory,
College senior
Thief on 'Last Weekend'
Springfield, Mass.—(U,P)—Dr. Didney Isaacs may have saved the life of a thief who stole $12 and an alcohol-labeled bottle from his office. When he discovered the break, he hastened to police and asked them to broadcast a warning that the bottle actually contained carolic acid.
Countries represented by one student are Japan, the Philippine Islands, the Netherlands East Indies, Venezuela, France, Greece, Norway, Guatemala, Siam, British West Indies, Sweden, Bolivia, Australia, Hungary, Egypt, Iran and Brazil.
Although a few students are here on exchange scholarships with the University and others on government scholarships, the majority are paying their own way.
Five Women Buy 'Chug-a-lug'
Five University women pooled their weekly allowances to bu "Chug-a-lug," a unique, colorful 1924 Dodge touring car.
Crug-a-lug, a unique, colorful 1923 Design Contributors to the $50-dollar pool used in making the purchases were Barbara Lamoreaut, College senior; Kathleen Graff and Sara Strickland, College juniors; Lois Lacy and Jackie Simpson, eddedal juniors.
junior.
The five women painted the old faded chassis in a few hours wifi an eye-catching red, blue, silver, and white combination. Cruism around the campus between and after classes has become a daily pastime for the five women. Even the Alpha Delta Pi sorority house mother, Mrs. Thomas A. Clark, has ridden in "Chug-a-lug."
Mechanical knowledge is still an unsolved problem for the car's new owners. When asked how many cylinders were under the hood they looked preplexed and asked, "What are cylinders?" Further investigation revealed there were four.
investigation revealed that there were The proud owners of "Chug-a-lug" claim it is one of few cars on the campus that can pull up 14th street hill in high gear. Only two forward gears are used (second and high.)
"Low gear is used when we want to climb trees," Miss Simpson added.
Streptococci Toxins Discussed By Phi Sigma
Keith Bowman, graduate student, spoke on "The Five Toxins Produced By Streptococci And Their Effects On The Human Body" at Phi Sigma Tuesday noon.
Until now the touring car's longest trip was to the Lawrence Country club, but the women intend to travel to Kansas City before cold weather. No plans have been made for "Chug-a-lug's" care next summer.
A 15 minute discussion period followed the talk. John Ott, president, announced that the next meeting will be at the Sigma Xi lecture Tuesday, Oct. 18, in Lindley auditorium.
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Federal Officials Hold Land Hearing
A Federal hearing conducted by government officials from Washington, D. C., was held in the courth of Green hall Monday. H. C Allen, professor emeritus of istry, testified at the hearing.
Discussed at the hearing were recommendations regarding the disposition of lands containing natural gas which the government took over during the war from private owners Leading authorities on natural gas in Kansas attended the hearing. Professor Allen's testimony concerne the composition of natural gas.
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"The Public Accepted It"
This October marks thirty years of service to K.U. students at Brick's, the oldest and most popular eating house down through the years Ask MOM and POP about Brick's. The same quality in food enjoyed by them is served today for you. MEALS AT POPULAR PRICES.
BRICK'S - ON THE HILL