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University Daily Kansan Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1959
Students 'Acing Out' With Maverick System
When grades drop all over the campus, there must be a reason. One rumor blames it on television.
A highly popular Sunday program, "Maverick," is a dusty drama about two card-playing dandies. The rumor says that students are attempting to emulate the two gamboling gamblers.
There is generally some basis of truth in rumor, and this one has some credibility. Only one thing will keep a sorority woman from watching "Maverick"—a 24-point bridge hand.
"Really," you say, "bridge can't take that much time."
Can't it? Notice the pledge who just learned the game. Night after night she will sit on her bed or the floor and play cards until three in the morning.
Check any organized house after supper. There are sure to be at least two tables going, with a third group bidding on the floor.
If she were studying until that hour she wouldn't be able to get up until noon. But this is different.
The eager miss is ready for more bridge as soon as the fourth gets back from her 8 o'clock.
And if girls play bridge a lot, think of the male students who spend literally days in poker games. For the local pub, pitch is the usual game. Many of our best students win a week's finances while relaxing over beer with the cards.
The whole issue is of no real importance, because in another five years entrance requirements will allow only a chosen few into state universities. The card-playing rummies will have to transfer to offices or to the Army.
But cards are not the root of all evil. Just some. Think of the benefits they may bring. Many masterful students have financed educations on their winnings.
This really solves the problem. Students will be too busy to learn card games. "Maverick" will feel the loss in ratings, and the show's sponsor will readily change its name to "Palaverick."
New developments in learning how to classify living organisms were discussed yesterday by Dr. Peter H. A. Sneath of the National Institute for Medical Research, London, England
Lecturer Tells New Taxonomy System
Dr. Sneath, a holder of a Rockefeller Fellowship for research in this country, spoke in the University Lecture Series.
Dissatisfaction with the present system of taxonomy led Dr. Sneath to a plan to classify living things according to their natural relationships, rather than through their internal and external features.
Dr. Sneath feels that this system will give more information in the names of the organisms.
Marketing Club Will Meet
The marketing club will hold its first meeting of the semester at 4 p.m. tomorrow in Room 305 of the Kansas Union.
Members will elect officers and discuss plans for the semester.
More than 90 of the nation's largest corporations own and operate their own airplanes.
The tongue of women is their sword, and they take care not to let it rust.
Items for the Official Bulletin must be brought to the public relations office, 222-A Strong, before 9:30 a.m. on the day of publication. Do not bring Bulletin卡片 to only Kansan. Notices should include name, place, date, and time of function.
Official Bulletin
Ph.D. French Reading Exam, 9 a.m.
Ph.D. French Reading Exam, 10 a.m.
De-Coster in Fraser S.B., by Therese
By action of the AWS Board of Standards all those women students attending the Kansas State game at Manhattan basketball extended hours until the buses return.
TODAY
Teachers Appointment Bureau nterviews, 117 Bailey Hall. Come in and make an appointment. Clyde C. Miller, St. Louis. Mo.
Business Placement Bureau. Interviews.
214 Strong Hall, Mr. Fred Nordstrom,
Cargill Inc., Mgmt. trainees, production
trainees, and fee sales.
Das Faschingst跌 wird beim Deutschen Verein ein Dienstag um 8 Uhr in Raum Leipzig. Die Befreiung deutsche "Mardt Gras." Tragen die Kosztume, wenn Sie wollen—aber das ist nicht noetig. Kommen Sie doch alle; wir werden Spass haben. Es wird Spiele, Konsultationssitz und
University Theatre production of "Italian Straw Hat." 8 p.m.
TOMORROW
United Preshysterian Center, 1221 Oread, Dr. John Patton will lead noon discussions on the topic, "The Christian Layman."
Newman Club Mass, 6:30 a.m., St.
John's Church, 11th and Kentucky.
Episopcai Morning Prayer, 6:45 a.m.
morning following. Canterbury House.
fast following. Canterbury House.
United Presbyterian Center, 1221 Oread.
Noon luncheon Seminars. Dr. John H.
discussions on the topic "The Christian Layman."
Faculty Forum. Dean George Waggoner will discuss "Poetry." Noon in the Union English Room. Please phone your reser-
tor to the Y-office by Tuesday at
afternoon.
The Lutheran student group, led by
Patricia Brittain, will provide services in
Dunforthe Bay township. 8am.
S.U.A. Duplicate Bridge Club, 7 p.m.
U.S.A. Duplicate Room, regular game. All bridge players.
University Theatre production of "Italian Straw Hat." 8 p.m.
Business Placement Bureau Interviews.
Mr. A, Korte, UARCO. Inc., sales.
Luncheon Seminar, Noon-12:50 p.m.
United Presbyterian Center, 1221 Oread,
Dr. John H. Patton will lead discussions
on "The Christian Layman."
Jay James, Oread Room of the Union,
5 p.m. Attendance required.
Humanities Forum, 7:30 p.m., Pine Room of the Union. Calder Pickett of School. The New York World: 1883-1898. The Culmination of the Mass Press."
THURSDAY
Business Placement Bureau Interviews.
M. Robert M. Kershaw,
Col. Co., junior, summer employment;
Mr. Norman Edmonds, Hallmark Cards,
Robert C. Kershaw, Arthur Young
Cape Public Accounting.
Newman Club Mass, 6:30 a.m. St. John's Church, 11th and Kentucky.
Epicopal Morning Prayer, 6:45 a.m.
amafamily Community House, breakfast,
following Church House.
Luncheon Seminar, noon-12:50 p.m.
United Presbyterian Center, 1221 Oread.
Dr. John H. Patton will lead discussions on "The Christian Layman."
ASC SPONSORS HOSPITALIZATION PLAN
For the First Time
Blue Cross - Blue Shield
Is Offered to KU Students at
Less Than 20% of Normal Rates
Individual Rate . . $11.70
Family Rate . . . $64.75
On February 12, 13, 14, and 16, when they pay their fees, KU students will be given the opportunity to purchase a new health insurance program designed and priced for college students. For $11.70, you, as a KU student, may purchase coverage for all illnesses you may incur from February 1, 1959 until October 1, 1959. Yes, this coverage is retroactive from February 1, 1959 to the present. Information on this coverage is available at the information booth in the Kansas Union or Watkins Hospital.
At fee payment time a crew of Blue Cross-Blue Shield experts will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have. For those who are already covered by individual Blue Cross-Blue Shield policies, provisions have been made for conversion to this special extended benefit, low price student policy. Examples of special coverages: 100% prescription drug coverage, diagnostic x-ray, no deductable 365 day semi-private room coverage.
ASC Student Health Commission Recommends This Policy for All KU Students