UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The official student paper of the University of Kansas.
EDITORIAL
OMAR HITE. . .
JAMES HOUGHTON.
HERBERT FLINT.
BUSINESS STAFF
..Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editor
Managing Editor
JAMES LEIDHU . . . . . . . . . Adv. Mgr.
JOHN C. MADDEN . . . . . . . . .
KANSAN BOARD
EDWARD OFHOMFAN LANDON LAIRED
FRANK HENDERSON LELAND THROMPON
LUCY BARGER JOHN GLEISNER
H R. HUTCHESLUNG LIESHL E. DEMONDS
Entered as second-class mail matter September 17, 1910, at the postoffice at Lawrence, Kansas, under the act of March 3, 1879.
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THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1913
Editorial page today in charge of LEON E. HOWE
When a man has no design but
when he is not apt to it
is to be calkative—Prentice.
CRAMMING?
"What is the student doing?" "The student is cramming."
"The student is crumming.
"What is he cramming for?"
"He is cramming for final examinations."
"What are final examinations?"
"What are final examinations?
"Final examinations are tests to show how much the student remembers."
"Who wants to know how much he remembers?"
"The professor wants to know. He has been busy all semester and he no other way of judging whethe or not he is a good professor."
THE STUDENT COUNCIL
One of the Co-ed baseball players at Missouri University recently received a ball on the end of her nose. Which causes us to rise and remark that she needs a protector.
The chief criticism that has been made of the legislative assemblies of the United States has been that they are prone to pass over the big things and remain motionless until kicked into action by public opinion. Any little thing that will catch public attention is given all the consideration necessary, but the needed laws remain in the pockets of the committeemen. This same criticism ear justly be made of the Men's Student Council.
Down-town dances and after-chapel rallies were given a large amount of ponderous deliberation, but such affairs as the Masque club and other incidents of the year have remained in the secret fastness of the council chamber until kicked out by the professorial toe, and student opinion.
It is not our intention to knock on the actions of men when they are well intending, and have a measure of justification for their conduct. We realize that almost all the rules passed by the council originated in the brain of some member of the university faculty. That is just where the council has been at fault. Motionless, bound up in secrecy, the council has been blind to its opportunities and has come into action only when it feared that its power would be superceded by a faculty ruling.
A slight amount of initiative would have saved the recent council from a great deal of criticism. Instead of sitting tight until forced into action, it would have done much better to have taken hold of violations of the council rules, and acted at once. Combining as it does, both legislative and judicial functions, it is manifestly the province of the
council to get busy when anything happens. So far this year we have had a brilliant exhibition of inactivity.
With all the respect in the world for the long-headed statesmen who have conducted our affairs of state, we must again assert that the last council has done much to weaken the possible effect of its rulings. Their inaction has bred contempt for their power of enforcement. If the coming council follows in the rut already dug out by its predecessor, there is little reason for the existence of the Men's Student Council. Better abish it, and save the University the yearly catastrophe known as the student council election. Here's hoping that the coming legislators will awaken to the fact that they have a big opportunity to initiate many good and beneficial rules; that they will realize that the student council is both legislative and judicial in construction, and should exercise both of these powers.
JAY GOLFERS
It rests largely with the members of the Oread Golf Club themselves as to how long the University campus will be used for a golf course. The campus is no longer an unfrequented weed patch. To be sure it is to be remembered that the disappearance of weeds and buck brush is partly the result of the activity of the golfers of former years who were seeking to ameliorate the sufferings—and language—of golf-ball hunters. But presumably those same golf players got the value for their money in the increased pleasure of their game. No especial concessions are due the golf club because the campus is smoother today by reason of their efforts. The players of golf are not a privileged class.
Thus it appears that the plain citizen has a kick coming to him when his peace of mind and corporeal welfare are jeopardized by careless golfers.
Every day sees a greater number of persons strolling across the campus. That is one of the proper uses of the place. It ought to be a great playground, free and safe for all. The drivers of golf balls are not exactly safe persons to have around unless they are exceedingly careful that full warning is given to all who are within range. This is not always done. Yelling "fore" once or twice is quite sufficient if the person yelled at happens to hear, but if he doesn't hear—what? And those "slices" and things that go off on a tangent towards almost any part of the landscape—how about them? They are more or less dangerous both to chance passers and to the future peaceful possession of campus links by the Oread club.
OFFSIDE KICKS
Students are invited to express their views through this column. The name of the writer must be signed, not necessarily for publication, but as an indication of good faith.
A recent query from my parents started me to thinking about the subject, and the more I thought, the less reason I could find for the attitude of the Kansan. I would be grateful for enlightenment on the subject.
Not that I am curious, but I have often wondered if the editors of the University Daily Kansan have the idea that the student body is incapable of understanding anything but discussions of college subjects? I have watched with a great deal of interest their attempt to fill their editorial pages with matter that at the best is of little interest. Why not print something of importance to all? During the recent legislature there were accusations made which could have been easily converted. Why was the chance neglected? Several unjust attacks by local papers were passed over without notice. Is there any ethical reason why a newspaper should not stand up for the things it represents?
Some fool headline writer makes the statement that the senior laws have twelve practice "cases" on. A glance at the campus during chapel hour will convince any one that while the "cases" may be mere "practice" the statement as to the number is untrue, incorrect and absurd.
H. E. L.
Jaysquawks By Ponce
We object to being called a student of an "Eleemosynary" institution. So boob might think that we are an inmate of a new fangled bug-house.
We give the managers of the Jay-
hawker credit for true observation.
We feel that socks and hosiery will
fill a long felt want among and on
the student body.
We are assured on reliable authority that the golluff club will finish their meet this week. They have been chewing the rag about it for so long that we had given up hope that they would ever get down to the meat.
And since we are in the midst of a discussion of the Holy Bible, we might refer to the present flood of outgoing professors as the Book of Exodus.
Our idea of the silliest girl is one who is "Just crazy about him." "Wild about his dancing," and who could "love his piano playing to death."
Which reminds us that some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and others can eat onions in polite society.
WITH OUR OWN
BUDDING BYRONS
Advice To A Senior
Stay away from the concert tonight, son.
Though pleasant to you it may seem;
seem;
The co-eds will be walking abroad, abroad.
And the co-eds, you know, like ice cream.
And before you have had time to think, son.
Of June and its need of the "tin," The line of least resistance, my son,
Will be towards Lee's College Inn. So give enough time to your thesis, stude
And keep all your purse strings pulled tight.
Let the undergrads be the goats friend;
Ten nice professors, teaching here all day.
Let them go to the concert tonight
TONIE J. PROFESSORS
TEN NICE PROFESSORS
Nine grave teachers, each with a book,
One got married, and then went away.
Eight harsh pedagogues, thinking of the rent.
One got canned, and also the hook.
One got more money, and away he went.
Six busy profs, working hard and late.
Seven serious counselors, all with serious mien.
'Nother went away; couldn't stand the beat.
One tired climbing Oread and sought another scene.
One turned up his toes, very glad to die.
Four more teachers, each wondering why.
Three alone are left, looking very glum.
Five poor professors, eating lots of meat,
One with Leland Stanford got a teaching date.
Two scared teachers, one an awful crank,
He went away with an increased rank.
- One writes for a job and draws a great big plum.
One alone is left; how long will he stay?
Well, he's a dead one, he'll stay till Judgement Day.
U. of K. CALENDAR
Thursday
4:30 El Ateneo club: Business meeting, (314 Fraser).
Baseball: K. U. vs. Warrensburg Normal, at Warrensburg.
Art. exhibit
10:00 Chapel.
10:00 Chapel. Musical program.
Friday
0:30 Chapel. Musical program.
Greek Symposium. Modern
Greece illustrated by views
and music, and refreshments.
(206 Fraser).
Art exhibit.
Baseball: M. U. vs. K. U. at
Columbia.
Saturday
Baseball: M. U. vs. K. U. at
Columbia.
Submit. Free
Art exhibit. Free.
Classes meeting at 8:00 will be ex-
cised. Saturday, n. p., May 31.
Examination Schedule
amined Saturday p. m., may 31.
Classes meeting at 2:30 will be exe-
Classes meeting at 2:30 will be examinated Monday a. m., June 2nd.
another meeting at 9:00 will be ex-
clases meeting on June 4, 2013.
Classes meeting at 3:30 will be examined Tuesday p. m. june 3rd.
Classes meeting at 10:15 will be
annexed Wednesday, a. m. June 4th.
amined Tuesday a. m., June 3rd.
Classes meeting at 3:30 will be ex-
Classes meeting at 11:15 will be examined Thursday a. m. June 5th.
examined Thursday a
Classes meeting at 1:30 will be ex-
pected June 6th.
Classes meeting at 4:30 will be examined Saturday a. m., June 7th.
Future Events
May 26 Recital: Pearl Emley.
May 27 Recital: Lucy Parrott
Pharmacist Agn'r Conte
May 27 Pharmacy Ass'n Con.
May 28 Pharmacy Ass'n Con.
May 29 Pharmacy Ass'n Con.
May 28 Pharmacy Ass'n Con.
May 29 Pharmacy Ass'n Con.
May 31 Mo. V, Con. track meet at St. Louis
June 3 Fine Arts Commencement Concert.
June 7 Western Con. Games at Chicago.
June 8. Baccalaurate service.
June 11 Commencement.
June 12 Summer School opens.
May 22 Baseball: W. Normal
May 23 Baseball: M. U. vs. K. U
at Columbia.
May 24 Baseball: M. U. vs. K. U.
stay 27. Baseball. St. Marys vs. K.
U. at St. Marys.
May 31 Mo. Val. Con. track meet,
at St. Louis.
June 7 Western Con. games, at Chicago.
THE SAD, SAD GRIND OF OUR COLLEGE LIFE
Jones (ax times divorced)—Can you arrange these marriage certificates in some sort of frame for me?
Bright Clerk—I guess you've come to the wrong department. You want a tie rack.
What makes a man always give a woman a diamond engagement ring?"
He—Will you be my partner—
He (continuing)—For the next dance?
She—Oh, George, this is so sud-
dult. Give me a little time.
"A woman."
She (continuing)—To catch my breath. I haven't recovered from the last Boston yet.
—Sphinx.
Marble Head—Burned the mid-
night oil last night.
—Pelican.
Plymouth Rock—Can it be?
Plymouth Rock—Can it be?
Nickel Hardy, you had the auto
Plymouth Rock—Canada Marble Head—Yes, had the auto out.
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