TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1942
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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When Age of 'Man' Passes Girls Dig for Dates
Weep for joy, you youngsters (fellows under 20 years of age) and you guys with physical defects—prepare to take over the "jobs" we "men" leave behind—namely, the dating of the Hill women.
And girls, prepare yourselves—it's going to be awful!
Stalwarts, handsome ones, beautiful profiles, big chests, and athletic sweaters full of bulging muscles will soon become a thing of the past. The kids with the peach-skin faces, the changing voices, the sunken chests,
and the rosy cheeks will take over the masculine half of campus society.
The finis will be signed to the thrilling intramural contests of brawn an muscle—ping pong and tag games will take their stead. Everyone will take up knitting—thrilling dates will be spent over glasses of milk, both parties knitting away on socks for the "man" in the service.
Memories of Man Cherished
No doubt there will be erected in front of Frank Strong hall a lifesized statue (just so all the femmes won't forget) of the former "man" of the campus—the stimulator of cardiac action who 'used to roam.'
The physically unfit fellows too will have a fractional part in the campus social whirl. At times men with only minor physical defects turn out to be a better date-deal than the ordeal of going with an adolescent. For instance, if a pleasant fellow had only two toes on his left foot, but still possessed a nice chest and a fair profile, he wouldn't be such a bad deal (as deals will probably be going).
Classification of Dates
The democratic way for the young ladies on the Hill to run things will be for them to hold a registration of all the enrolled males, then a classified list be drawn up. The fellow with the two toes might be labeled as 1-A, the 16-year-old freshman could be put in the 1-B division, and so on. Then the co-ed would be allotted a certain number of 1-A dates, 1-B dates, and 1-C
dates for the year when she enrolls or pays her fees. The W.S.G.A. could work up this program.
Or perhaps the women could hold a lottery before each social function and raffle off the available men (or faesimiles) of the campus. By this method some girls would win while some would lose horribly, but life's like that now.
Men Rationed
Commercialism might enter the picture and the men set a price on their own heads—thus renting themselves out by the hour. The rate per date would be set by the male's amount of self-esteem and the economic curves of supply and demand.
There's not much doubt that the social future of the campus female is being tossed out of the window.
Now, for one of the rare times in the history of the University, the real importance of the "man" will be given its justice—his true value will be brought to light and his high place in the life of the campus will undoubtedly be observed and missed but, sadly, too late.
Quack Club In Swim Exhibit
Quack Club, girls' honorary swimming organization, will have charge of the Women's Athletic Association meeting at 4:30 p.m. next Thursday.
The club will put on several swimming exhibitions including a duet by Betty Allen and Lo Smith, president of the club, and a solo by Lo Smith.
The fountain
FOR A "COKE"
Spend your leisure time at the Union Fountain by having a delicious coke. The fountain is the favorite gathering place for K.U. students.
FOR BREAKFAST
If you want fast and efficient service, the fountain is the place to eat breakfast. Complete breakfast for only 25c.
FOR A LIGHT LUNCH FOR SANDWICHES
The Union Fountain serves a different plate lunch every day for 25c. You can't beat a ribeye steak sandwich with French fries and choice of drink at this price.
You can't mention the fountain without mentioning those "Big-6" special sandwiches for 25c. These sandwiches are a meal in themselves and a specialty with us.
UNION BUILDING
Twelfth Night Comedy Here On Feb.25
Michael Chekhov's current production of "Twelfth Night" is scheduled to appear in Hoch auditorium at 8:15 p.m. Feb. 25, as the fifth version of the Shakespearean comedy which the former leader of the Second Moscow Art theater has produced and directed.
Touring the Middle West for the first time, the full production company, which has recently played in New York, is playing at colleges and cultural centers throughout the United States.
Has Trained Cast
Beatrice Whitney Straight, who has studied in England, France, and New York, plays the part of Viola. The part of Sir Toby Belch is played by Ford Rainey, who has toured the Pacific coast states as a member of the American Repertory company and appeared in the New York production of "Infernal Machine."
Sebastian is portrayed by Ronald Bennett, actor in New York professional plays. John Flynn, supporting actor in "The Constant Wife" with Ethel Barrymore, will take the part of Orsino.
Chekhov, a nephew of the playwright, Anton Chekhov, was a member of the Moscow art theater and then became director of the Second Moscow art theater when it was established in 1923. He left Russia to work with a noted Hebrew-language group, the Halinina players. In 1935 he toured America and in 1938 established his studio theater in Connecticut.
Branding of Tires Urged by Sheriff To Thwart 'Rustlers'
Dodge City, Kan.—(UP)—Sheriff Harry Brown of Dodge City believes that automobile tires should be branded so that every motorist can identify his tires if they are stolen.
He suggests that the brand be placed on the tires when they are retreaded.
If some plan can be worked out, Brown says he will organize a vigilante society to register the brands and track down the tire "rustlers."
The production company director strives for a balanced performance with no character shadowing another in importance. He is opposed to the "star system" in which a featured player dominates a supporting cast
The ticket office in Green hall will not be open before the production of the play as no seats will be reserved. Holders of activity tickets and season tickets will be admitted upon presentation of the ticket at the door. Single admissions will go on sale at the ticket office in Hoch auditorium the night of the play.
The cafeteria
The Main Ambition of the UNION CAFETERIA
is to feed hungry folks with the kind of food they like. At the Union you order only what you like and pay for it at moderate prices. The combination of food you like plus nutritious, well balanced meals can't be beat.
UNION BUILDING
KNOW YOUR MEMORIAL UNION BUILDING
The Memorial Union building was erected in memory of the 129 students and alumni of the University of Kansas who gave their lives in service in the First World War, as the bronze tablet by its east door relates, the building has enjoyed no more colorful a history in the last 15 years than was experienced preceding the founding. Men fresh from the First World War, other enthusiastic students, alumni, faculty members, townspeople, and friends of the University staged rallies, wore tags, offered prizes, wrote slogans—but raised the money for construction of the Union, in pledge form and otherwise. Students themselves pledged an average of $53 per man. Kansas spirit was crystallized in tangible form with the dedication of the Memorial Union building in October of 1927.
Today, almost every form of student activity finds an outlet in the multi-farious facilities that comprise the complete Union. When you buy your student activity book, you are helping to support the Union, you become a member of the Union. The lounging rooms and their literature and comforts are yours to enjoy. The recreation rooms and their equipment await your pleasure.
The music room
Music of the masters reproduced with the finest equipment money can buy.
Friday, February 20
7:30 p.m.
DON GIOVANNI ___ Mozart
Sunday, February 22
2:30
2:30 p.m.
Mendelssohn
Overture to Mid-Summon
Nights, Dawn
Nights Dream
Symphony No. 4 in A Major
War March of the Primes
from Athalia
Nocturne from MID-Summer Nights Dream
Regular Hours
Open 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Open 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Sunday