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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1945
THE KANSAN COMMENTS
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor:
The Greeks are afraid of the new independent movement on the campus. They are wary of it politically. The worry does not involve the dread of an independent-Greek fight but rather the fact that if the independents were organized, they could carry the vote in any election. Suddenly the smug political Greeks have found themselves having to play ball. There is no alternative.
In the past few years, K. U. politics have been filled with petty bartering of offices for votes. For instance, in the two women's political parties, the independents have a rough majority of 200 women, and yet have the least number of officers in relation to that number. Poorly represented, it is no wonder they have been unhappy about being dominated by the Greek minority. The closed caucus is another thorn in the independents' side when the inner circle tosses just enough crumbs to independent houses to keep the vote, with little or no regard to the capabilities of nominees.
Among the independents, there has developed an underdog leaderhas developed an undeddog leadership that is not afraid to bring politics out of sorority-fraternity manipulation and into the open. It is well known that the majority of offices are held by a very few persons, most of whom are Greeks. If the new organization for consolidation of independent students concentrates on the betterment of independent's social and financial status, they must keep politics as a means and not an end. If their leadership is intelligent enough and strong enough, they will realize that they cannot and must not wage open war on Greeks for the sake of open war. Their organization must not become only a political party. If it does, it will fail utterly in the commendable ideals it has set up.
It is about time smug, complacent sorority women were finding out that they, as a Pan-Hellenic organization, owe something to the campus rather than the campus owing something to them. Sororites have prestige. Do they deserve it? They have campus offices. Again, have they been good representatives and represented the independents as well as the interests of their own particular sorority? Our political parties are degenerate, selfish, quarrelsome, and wholly unrepresentative. They have elected personalities and sororites rather than ideals and platforms. Their own strength was the disorganization of the independent majority.
The independents must write and fight—but fight intelligently against discrimination and poor policies rather than against personalities. Representation is the core of democracy—it is worth fighting for.
A Greek
Long Wait to see Eclipse
If a person waited in one place on the earth for a total eclipse of the sun to take place, he would stay there for 360 years, says Dr. C. H. Cleminshaw, of California.
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Rock Chalk Talk
By MICKEY ROWSEY
"You know how big the Pacific is? You can put the rest of the world in it 13 times," Marge Snyder informed some of her Theta friends. Big statement of the day came from little Ginny (Rose) Phipps when she moaned, "And I'm having trouble finding one little PT boat!"
The teacher must have forgotten the last lesson in drilling the DG pledges on good behavior for a national officer impression. Mary Jane Waggoner made the greatest faux pas when she introduced the visiting province secretary as the provincial secretary.
No rest for the anchor gals, 'cause later that night, away went their furniture. Posing as "coke" men, the Phi Fsi's emerged from all directions at 11:30 to depart with the Delta Gamma chairs. General comment from the victims later was, "Why can't they think of something new? This is getting a bit monotonous!"
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Just a small reminder to the serenaders (?) singing in front of the Sigma Kappa house the other night. Finals are still a month away. Maybe the fellows just got their dates mixed, but the listening gals would have preferred an earlier hour for the entertainment.
Margaret Stratton, Theta, was all excited about seeing Martin "Pappy" Hatfield again when he was sent home from overseas and naturally she wanted to look her best. He happened to see her curling her eyelashes one morning, and upon viewing the strange sight asked Margaret what she was doing with that strange thing. Enlightening him upon the latest in beauty aids, Martin informed his mother didn't do it, and he couldn't understand why young girls do such thing to mar their youthful beauty.
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Students Suggest Improvements Additions to Post-War Campus
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New gym! Union! building addition! chemistry labs! more women's dorms! field house! K. U. students want all of these and many more new buildings added to the University campus following the war, according to a student poll.
Although the vote for the first building to be erected was far from unanimous, a new gymnasium to replace Robinson gymnasium received the most votes.
'Dine and Dance' Spot Needed
The planned Union building addition, more women's dormitories, and music studios vied in popularity for second place.
Popular quotation of the season:
"How come you're so cute?"—courtesy of Van Johnson.
Since few journalism students were interviewed, a new building for them did not rank high in the poll. However, the present building, 'the shack' was the second building on the campus, completed in 1884, as Chemistry hall.
Bob Weber, V-12, College junior,
"The first thing that should be built after the war is a new gymnassium, as the present one is too limited, and will be more so after the war with more fellows enrolled."
"A dine and dance spot near Potter's lake should be the first project after the war, but of course!" was the novel answer offered by Lynn Leigh. V-12. engineering junior.
Beverly Frizell, College junior, and Nancy Goering, College freshman. "We think that the University should build a new Journalism building—the present one is too small."
Bob Gove, V-12, engineering sophomore. "They should build a field house. Why? Well, because we don't have one."
The fact that the 25 students interviewed were from different departments may account for their varied answers. Students interviewed and their answers are: King, Snyder, Air Field
Loren King, College junior, "I think that the University should have its own air field, as it would increase the aeronautical program."
King Suggests Air Field
Mildred Carpenter, College sophomore. "The new Union building addition would provide a dance pavillion, and lots more recreation."
"We don't have a Field House"
Lois Mann, education freshman
"I think that the plans for an addition to the Union building should be carried out first." New Gymnasium Gets Votes
Joan Lippelmann, education freshman, "As a physical education major, I am all for a new gymnasium."
New Gymnasium Gets Votes
Martha Ellen Woodward, College senior. "We could do with new buildings to replace both Haworth and Robinson gym. They are outmoded in the present campus setup."
Mary Kathleen Webster, College freshman. "Something very definitely should be done about the girl's dormitories before any other building project is started." Junior Sars 'Fine Art' MA
Junior Says 'Fine Arts' Alone
Ruth Carwood, College freshman. "I think that the music students should be given the new studios they need so badly."
Rose Nell Curtis, College freshman, "Robinson gymnasium should be rebuilt with a more convenient arrangement, and more modern equipment."
Wayne Patterson, College junior,
"A new fine arts building-off to itself."
Robert Campbell, College sophomore. "I'm in favor of a new Chemistry building—one that won't burn." Gymnasium for Girls
Maurine Waterstradt, College senior, "I think that we need a new addition to the library, as the present space is inadequate."
Helen Stormont, business senior "Just a new women's dorm."
Fireproof Chem Building?
Hope Miller, fine arts senior,"A new music building, please."
Barbara Ford, College freshman,
"A new auditorium or another place
for basketball games should be
erected."
Rachel Fuller, College freshman,
"I cast my vote for the Union addition,
with more facilities for entertainment,
especially for dancing."
Jeane Quaney, College freshman, "We need a new gymnasium, just for girls."
Leatrice Gibbs, College junior,
"Something should be done about
Fraser—either rebuilding or
repairing it extensively."
Jo Ellen Hall, College freshman,
"K. U. needs a big swimming pool,
open to everyone."
Personal Experience Convinces Coed 'March of Dimes' Is Worthy
Though no student of the University has been treated for infantile paralysis at Warm Springs, Ga., several of them will vouch personally for the worthiness of the "March of Dimes" campaign. Betty List, Leavenworth, a junior in the College, has had ten operations since she was struck with the paralysis when she was 11 months old.
"I was paralyzed from the hips down," Miss List said. "That was a year before they knew any treatment, and Dr. Frank Dixon, bone specialist in Kansas City, was my first and only doctor.
High Fever Comes First
"The disease usually begins with a high fever," she explained, "but it is hard to say what treatment can be used or which is best since each case differs. Arms, legs, and lungs are most frequently affected, but each case must be treated differently."
A year after she was afflicted, braces were put on Betty's legs, and she walked with crutches. When she was three years old, Dr. Dixon performed two operations. Both ankles were stabilized so that they do not move in and out, and a bone was transplanted to her left knee. In the sixth grade her right hip was reset, because the hip socket was slipping. Last summer, Dr. Forbes, Kansas City, further stabilized her right ankle, so that she no longer wears a brace.
Recovering is Easier
"I've always felt that I would be able to run so much better than walk," Miss List said. "I don't know why, but it's the same feeling Glenn Cunningham must have had."
In explaining the various treatments now available she said that very few polio cases go to Warm Springs. The theory they follow
Durrant Will Organize K. U. Biology Course
Prof. Stephen Durrant, on leave of absence from the University of Utah, will organize and teach a new course in general biology during the spring semester at the University. The appointment was made by Chancellor Deane Malott, and approved by the Board of Regents.
This course will be given for three hours credit, with two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory work. Beginning next fall the general biology course will be required of all students of the College.
High School Seniors Favor College, Recent Survey Shows
A survey made in the larger cities of Illinois and Indiana revealed that three out of every four high school seniors expect to go to college, a recent issue of the Engineering News Record observed.
The effect of this highly mechanized war and specialized training is revealed in the fact that 43.3 per cent plan to study engineering. The other choices in order are medicine, law, business administration, agriculture, and physical education.
A watch was awarded to the top senior R. O. T. C. at Colorado university.
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there is to exercise the muscles in a pond of swirling water. Only the worst cases can go, which eliminates many who would like to take the treatment.
"The famous Kenney treatment," she said, "is to place hot packs on the patient at certain intervals. This relaxes the muscles, which otherwise would be taut and deteriorating. However, it must be performed within a few weeks after the disease strikes."
After the treatment, the patient may be placed in a tub, and muscle development is encouraged by massaging in the warm water.
"Since my operation last summer I've been trying the physical therapy method of practicing walking in front of mirrors. In time I will be able to dispense with cane and with more practice, to walk regularly."
At the time Miss List was afflicted, the use of the cast was the most popular treatment. The parts of the body affected were placed in a cast, which was supposed to relax them.
Massage Given in Water
"The serve treatment, breaking down the nerves, relaxing them, and then placing one in a cast, is one of the latest methods," she added.
Her operations have been performed at the Providence hospital, Kansas City.
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