UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS PAGE FOUR SEPTEMBER 26,1945 University DAILY KANSAN Student Newspaper of the UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Member of the Kansas Press Association, and the Associated Collegiate Press. Mail subscription: $3 a semester, $4.50 a year, plus 2% tax (in Lawrence) add $1 a semester postage). Published in Lawrence, Kan.; except on Saturdays during the month; except Saturdays and Sundays. University holidays, and examination periods. Entered second class matter 17, 1910, at the Public Office of Lawrence, Kan., under act of March 3, 1879. NEWS STAFF MARY TURNINGHON Managing Editor JOAN VEATCH Asst. Managing Editor VIRGINIA VAN ODER Sports Editor PAM PENNYS GAYNETH Soccer Editor PA MANN Sports Editor LOREN KING Telegraph Editor BILLIE HAMILTON Futures Editor JANE ANDERSON Military Editor LILLIO FOX Research Editor BETTY JENNINGS ) Campus Editors DINIE GILLANDLA Asst. Sports Editor ELENA ALEIGHT Asst. Telegraph Editor EDITORIAL STAFF EDITORIAL STUDIO TRAD MARSH Editor-in-Chief BUSINESS STAFF NANCY TOMLINSON Business Manager BETTY BEACH Advertising Manager The College Plan No one could accuse the present faculty of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences of being unwilling to try something new. Those people are certainly doing just that, in a pretty good-sized way, this fall. The full significance of the new system of required courses may not be seen for several years, but it appears that progress toward the true goal of education may be in the making. The reading course in Western Civilization is not unique, but neither is it generally practiced, especially in state universities. The idea is, of course, to prepare students for world and national citizenship by giving them some notion of the trend of thought and culture which has gone to make up our own system. The change in English department procedure is also noteworthy. In it may be seen some advantages and some disadvantages. Certainly, the idea of extending practice in composition a year longer will result in increased writing proficiency. The correlation of subject matter with the reading matter in the Western Civilization course, however, might well prove too much of a good thing, crowding out such of the classics as have no particular bearing on social, political, or economic trends, though their value, otherwise, is unquestionable. That, too, remains to be seen. The remaining changes are all in line with the idea of preparing a student more satisfactorily for the world in which he is to live. It may seem ridiculous to have to instruct students in the state university in elementary, everyday arithmetic; but who can deny that if such knowledge has escaped a student throughout grammar and high school, he should certainly receive it before being granted a degree from a university? Knowledge of elementary plant and animal biology, and practice in public speaking both will stand students in good stead in future years. A new system of allowable majors is another step in the right direction of conformity with new complexities of living. On the whole, though little flaws will undoubtedly appear from time to time, the College faculty is certainly to be commended for its forward vision, for recognizing that education is a constantly changing field. New students ever bring new problems, and this University can well be proud of its progress in solving these problems. Rock Chalk Talk By LEE RATRICK I saw ol' Granpappy Jay Hawk himself this morning for the first time in several years. Grayed and stooped, he was hobbling around the campus on his cane. "Better go up and speak to the old guy." I thought, "After all, his 'empus is furgiting, and I oughta' be nice to him." As I neared, I saw he was going at an unusually fast pace and when I finally caught up with him, I saw he was grinning ear to ear. 乖 乖 乖 "Jumpin' Jayhawkers!" he cawed. "This is wonderful! I'm an old man —heen looking after this territory for a long time—but I think I've got many a year ahead, if this keeps un." "What do you mean?" I asked, puzzled at the pleased expression on his bearded beak. "Just look at this campus," he replied. "Hain't never seen anything like it. Why I was cruising along up there early this morning, thinking what a dreary day it was, when I suddenly saw a bright spot right below me. I put on the brakes, peeled-off, and landed here in the midst of all this excitement. K.U. has come to life again. I can hardly believe my old eyes." "That's right old man, she's out of uniform and back into sport coats and loud ties," I agreed. ** "What a change," the old-timer exclaimed. "Students and students and more students. Not the long-faced, serious kind I've been looking at for the past few years—afraid to have a good time, with the thought of brother Jayhawks flying 'over there.' These are different—knocked-out, out of this world, real Jayhawkers—like Frankie, they send me." I could see the old man wanted to talk, so I decided to stick around and let him rattle. "They had a little trouble with the veterans at enrollment today," he continued. "Time and again, when asked for their classification (freshman, sophomore, etc.), they'd absent-mindedly reply, '4-F,' '1-A', or '2-B.' But not for long. Those guys will help make K.U. like it used to be. * * "These young 'uns will have to learn, too, that at K.U. there are two kinds of leaders—those who blaze a way, and those who blaze away." "And that old saying about sailors having a girl in every PT (port) is in reverse here now. K.U. girls have a sailor in every PT instead. "Was down in the city Saturday and noticed that some youngsters don't have much respect for age—except in bottled form. "See that boy over there, son? Well, he almost pulled a fast one yesterday. Got all the way through enrollment and was on the way out, when someone saw he was enrolled in a girls' swimming class! "There was a pledge looking for the ah—bed room at her sorority house this morning, and walked into the broom closest instead—with Fibber MeeGee results!" "One freshman was just about to cry this morning, 'cause he had enrolled in an econ class of E. B. Dade and someone told him he was a Dade Duck. "But they're all good kids—just as good as they make em—and they'll make good Junior Jayhawks, too. It's really gonna be fun watching them learn the ropes." And ol' Granpappy Jay Hawk CARLS---- "Welcome You"— The Home of— Hart Schaffner & Marx Clot Varsity Town Clothes Arrow Shirts, Ties Interwoven Socks Stetson & Pedigree Hats Botany Woof Robes Catalina Swaters Glover Sportswear Varsity Town Sport Coats By the way: Looks like a football team coming up. Union 'Information Bureau' Condensed to Pocket Size There's Quality in— GILKERSON'S CAFE Welcomes Students, New and Old Come to Gilkerson's For Those HOMEMADE MEALS YOU MISS New students interested in Union activities such as ping pong tournaments, and membership in bridge, camera or other clubs, can obtain information concerning these activities from "Union Doins", an open letter to all new University students, Alberta Cornwell, student director of Union activities, said today "Union Doins," issued for the first time this year, is available at the Union Activities office in the Union subbasement, Miss Cornwell said. Many people in the Arctic regions build houses partly underground for protection against the low temperatures in winter. OFFICIAL BULLETIN University of Kansas Tuesday, Sept. 25 Notices due at public relations office, notice of legal hall at 9:30 a.m. on day of publication. Former members of the Women's Glee Club will attend the New Student Induction ceremony at North College Hill at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Sept. 23 to help with the singing of "Stand Up and Cheer" and the "Alma Mater." They must enroll in Glee Club if they desire to retain their membership this year. Prospective new members will try out on Monday and Tuesday, at 3:30 p.m. in room 130, Frank Strong hall. Irene Peabody Director Irene Peabody, Director. strutted merrily on his way, happily surveying his old stomping grounds and his new charges. The idea that temperatures are controlled by the sun was first by ancient Greek philosophers. CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE—Practically new K. & E's slide rule. Call Catherine Miller, City No. 427, between 6 and 7 p.m. LOST—Red Amity billfold con LOST—Red Amity billfold contains Oklahoma drivers' licenses, Social Security card, valuable pictures. Keep money, return billfold to University Daily Kansan office, Joyce Wormon. LOST—New dark blue raincoat several days ago. Finder please call Martha Ringler, 1113W, 1654 University Drive. Reward. CO. LAWRENCE OPTICAL 1025 Mass. Phone 425 HUNSINGER MOTOR CO. Garage and Cab Co. 922 Mass. Phone 12 ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP 1017 Mass. Both New and Old Students Welcome to the "Hill" WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SERVING YOU Lawrence Typewriter Exchange 735 Mass. Phone 548 WELCOME TO K.U. We are looking forward to seeing you at Swope's We have the Sport Clothes that you love SWOPE DRESS SHOP 943 Massachusetts Street Phone 603 BUY AND SELL YOUR BOOKS AT THE STUDENT BOOK EXCHANGE, UNION BUILDING