UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Official student paper of the University
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The Daily Kansan aims to pique the interest of all students at University of Kansas; to go further than merely print the news by founding a school that will pay no favorites; to be clean; to be cheerful; to be clear; to be cheerful; to be clear; to be cheerful; to be clear; to be cheerful; to be clear; to be cheerful; to be clear; to be cheerful; to be clear; to be cheerful
REALLY GOOD
THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1917.
Pure religion, and undefiled before God and the Father, is this: To visit the fatheros, and their wife, our brothers, and himself united from the world—New Testament.
K. U. paid tribute last night to a dramatic club production staged under the direction of the department of public speaking—an innovation begun three years ago which has constantly been growing in favor. Decidedly, "Under Cover" was one of the best amateur productions given at the University within the memory of present students; and the coaches, the management; and the players themselves, who all did excellent work, deserve the highest of compliments.
The production was handsomely staged. The acting throughout was as near professional as could be hoped for. Every feature of the performance—including the music before and between acts—was top notch.
And, incidentally, of course—that full house just goes to show that advertising pays!
NO GAME?
There are a few college professors—only a very few of course—who use twin-six words to express one-cylinder ideas.
The inquiry, "Why be a soldier? You have nothing to gain and your life to lose," which was printed on cards recently distributed on the campus, raises a question worthy of consideration from the viewpoint of the university student. Would the college man's enlistment as a soldier bring no gain?
The Daily Kansan, while non-commital concerning preparation, firmly believes the college man has a worthy reward in store, if he is forced to take up arms. The youth who has undergone an intellectual training, cannot fail to be repaid in whatever field he seeks or by circumstance is forced to operate, whether it be science, big business, literature or the ordinary undertakings of average citizens. Mental faculties, after all the power responsible for the world's greatest achievements, are highly developed in the college student. Above all persona he is the man who responds to inspiration. On the other hand, political and social history proves beyond a doubt that no force, intellectual or otherwise, has furnished such unlimited inspiration and material for reform and advancement as has military conflict. Thus if war came it would furnish the raw material from which constructive results would be worked out by men of ability—among them the college men of the country. Would not such achievement offerrain for college men?
But this is not all! Service as a soldier for one's country arouses dormant spirit and understanding; opens avenues of thought previously without appeal or attraction; brings the individual face to face with problems ordinarily overlooked; and in short, compels serious consideration of everyday affairs. The man who has served for his country does not never active connection with his country's affairs when he discards the musket. Then, more than under any circumstances, he realizes his responsibility as a citizen. He has fought for his country; has sacrificed his time; and, when the conflict ceases, he returns to his position as a citizen, not to forget the institution he has been fighting for, but determined to participate in matters affecting his country's welfare which previously he has been satisfied to let the politician and schomer handle. He comes back to take his proper place in a wide awake citizen body, a responsible electorate, a highly inspired society. Would this not be a gain?
THE CUT-OUT: A FABLE
A student's vocabulary might well be listed under the simple topics, "he says" and "she says."
There was once a youth who came to the University in order that his abilities might be known. So he spent his substance for a home-made racer and speed wildly over the Hill with the cut-out wide open. And he caused the dwellers in the library to hurl imprecations at his head, and those who went on foot, to wish him dead as they choked in the dust and blue smoke he left behind him. After a while he discovered all of his money had been changed for gasoline and his car could be sold only to the junk dealer. So he packed his goods and returned to his native heath. When he came back to the Hill after several months for a visit someone asked him if he had ever been in school.
UNPREPARED
Moral: The odor of gasoline endur-
eth not forever.
WHO WON'T GO TO HEAVEN?
Many students who present themselves for instruction in the college of the university do not know the fundamentals of grammar, spelling and punctuation. They are not prepared to take up the principles of composition, description, narration, and the literary forms beyond, and consequently, the college and the university today are spending much time teaching not how to write a business letter or an editorial or a short story or poem, but a sentence—Daily Iowan.
In this day and age, candidates for heaven's joy may be rare and then again they may not. In our opinion, the man who cuts his classes for the movies still has a chance; so has the man who fails his assessment the unfortunate who hasn't enough loyalty to pay his senior assessment. There might be a place for the man who makes it a rule never to support anything or anybody, and for a filler in, the individual who doesn't go to school, the individual who that's anything connected with college life is too "razy" for his superior attention, might be used.
Yes, all of them, as bad a lot as they are, may taste the nectar of exquisite being in the Life Beyond, but there is one low form of life on the campus where you can learn about "thumbs-down." It's the worm who runs off with a library reference book in the middle of an afternoon before the mid-term examination when said reference book is the sole book of its kind in the library, and when you're finished for it. He's the man who won't go to heaven!—Daily California.
IN THE FUTURE
Mistakes are often unavoidable, and consequently must be pardoned or considered of little consequence; but successful men in every field have made it their motto never to be caught in the same mistake more than once. Most of the failures of students involve the result of mistaken ideas, especially among freshmen. Conditions were new and methods of study had to be changed. A mistake last semester need not prove a permanent handicap, however; but care must be taken to avoid a repetition of the errors of the past. This is a good time to think out the reasons for the mistakes and do active participation in student notes, or poor preparation may have been causes. A realization of the mistakes of the past is the first step toward avoiding them in the future—Purdue Exponent.
Some who have had it insist that smallpox is not a small matter.
CAMPUS OPINION
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WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE GLEE CLUB?
Editor Kansan:
Edubor Manasat
The men's Gice Club of the University of Kansas began this year with great expectations and hopes, under the direction of Professor Downing of the School of Fine Arts. Things seemed to be progressing fairly well; the direction was liked; the manager, chosen by Mr. Downing, early arranged for a fine trip; the boys were enthusiastic.
Just before Christmas, however, the bucket of joy was upset. Dan Deutler strove in the room in which the club was practicing, listened a few minutes, and directed director hopeless, and began to give free advice on the art of singing in a glee club. After Christmas he even took personal charge of the club for a few times, but soon tired the long-suffering Mr. Downing.
Interest in the club was at a very low ebb for a while, but the interest was revived when it was announced by the manager that the proceeds from the "Chimes of Normandy" would be given to the Glee Club. The "Chimes" was given, and was a paying proposition, but the club never
even received a report of the disbursements.
This spring, Kansas City offered the Club an engagement, and the boys practiced faithfully for the appearance. The week before the date set for the engagement saw another change in club. A new director, Mr. Farrell, replaced Mr. Downing. The new director was handicapped from the first. He had no idea of the club's repertoire, nor did he know anything about their plans. When informed of the Kansas City city council ordered the manager to cancel the engagement. The Kansas City promoter had sold a number of seats and had done extensive advertising, but graciously consented to allow the club to pay $25, and cancelled the date.
The optimistic Glee Club recovered from the disappointment, and under Mr. Farrell's splendid direction revived interest. A new manager was appointed to replace the one who had mysteriously disappeared, and it is hoped to begin March 6. The club members felt that their faithfulness was to be rewarded.
Monday, February 29, a list of the eligible club men was received from Professor Boynton. Out of the sixteen members our team has settled the setting condition is more easily understood if the University Senate's ruling on the eligibility
for organizations other than athletic is known. One failure in school work, if it is not removed, disqualifies the student even practicing in the club. The failure may have been regrettable. The Glee Club could not represent the University with a double quartet, so the trin was called off.
This short history of the Glee Club is not a criticism of either Mr. Downing or Mr. Farrell. Both of these men are highly respected by the club. Neither, it is hoped, is this article a reflection on the singing ability of the club. Mr. Farrell asserted that in all of his experience he had not worked with a club that could sing better than the club of "17. This article is a criticism against the central university of the musical affairs of the University; and is a criticism against the University Senate for its ridiculously high standard of the scholarship required of the Glee Club members.
Disgusted.
Appreciation is a fickle thing. I stamps the church as a charitable in stituation and vaudeville as a public benefaction.
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