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Universiteit Daily Kansan
Monday, Feb. 17, 1964
Freshman Restrictions Minimized Since Days of Fines—Punishment
Restrictions placed on the KU freshman of 1964 seem like small stuff compared to the limits placed upon them in the past.
By Linda Ellis
One of the only restrictions on freshmen this year is the segregation of the women in living quarters separate from upperclass students
THE PENALTIES for not adhering to the creed as set up by the council was stiff. It amounted to "punishment suitable to the occasion on campus and chastisement by the Red Vigils' off campus." The vigils were a group of upperclassmen who punished offenders of the rules.
IN THE EARLY 1920's members of the "K" Club had the responsibility of taking care of offenders to the freshman rules. This club was made up of KU athletes and other campus leaders who took it upon themselves to use their power over the underclassmen.
The "beanie" problem was big at KU for many years. In 1919 one student had his voting privileges revoked because he refused to wear the little blue cap. In 1920 specific rules were formed concerning the cap. The student council of that year said "It (the cap) shall be worn by freshmen at all times when on campus, be worn at all football games here, the bill shall not be more than an inch in width at the widest point."
Cap wearing was not the only insignia of freshman students in the past. In 1926 the Men's Student
As far back as 1924, students entering KU for the first time were made to feel inferior and were blanketed with numerous compulsory tasks that they dared not shirk. At that time students were chastised for not wearing the freshman "beanie." It was not a joke. Fines and physical punishment were the reward for all those who did not conform.
Council prohibited freshmen from smoking. The ruling said "All freshmen of the University are prohibited from smoking on campus between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m." This rule was apparently meant to keep up the good image of all good freshmen.
Lucy Adjusts to New Life
ANOTHER METHOD of keeping freshmen in line during their first year was to make them pay homage to seniors on campus. In 1923 they were expected to tip their caps to the colors each time they passed them. The colors consisted of the KU flag and a group of seniors armed with wooden paddles to take care of any offenders.
Much of the chastisement of freshmen may seem a bit harsh to the class of 1964 but at the time it was condoned by the general college community. Even the chancellor agreed with an amount of restrictions on freshmen. Frank Strong, chancellor in 1919, said he thought freshmen should conform to a reasonable amount of tradition and authority and saw no wrong in making freshmen obey the rules.
All of these incidents may sound slightly foreign to students of the present but it was not very long ago that the practices were attempting to return to KU. In 1951 the return of the infamous bowie was imminent and many freshmen were becoming alarmed about the consequences. The All Student Council (apparently much tamer than the council of years gone by) stated that wearing of the caps would not be compulsory. It was "suggested" that students keep up traditions by wearing them, however.
WASHINGTON—(UPI) — "It's a very big place. It's a very dark place. You can be just as happy as you want to be in it, or you can be miserable."
In the days when freshmen hazing was in vogue there was little or no mention of women in the proceedings. All references in stories of the times refer to men, never to women or the general students.
Those were the philosophical words of 16-year-old Lucy Baines Johnson speaking about life in the White House. Some presidents have not put it as well.
Black haired blue-eyed Lucy gave an animated, sparkling picture of dating, the Secret Service, her school work and her buddies
to a group of teen-agers who pepered her with questions.
THE IMPROMPTU press conference took place at a White House party for high school students who also saw a performance of the national ballet.
They also asked her about the Secret Service. She told them that three on a date took some getting used to. Also that she used to have more "freedom." But she added that the agents are "very kind."
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In 1958 the caps made one more comeback try. Students were not very receptive to the idea and since then student hazing has become just one more thing of the past.
By 1951 it was obvious that the days of "murder the fresh because he forgot his bonnet" were gone.
Liberal arts students line the wans of the basement of Strong Hall to smoke cigarettes, drink coffee, and talk between classes. The rails in front of Bailey Hall provide a resting place, and in the case of the KU girl watchers, a type of recreation for aspiring teachers. Those various other students who "haven't discovered their calling" find the Hawk's Nest in the Kansas Union their collecting place. And for those in the School of Business, the Hawklet in the basement of Summerfield Hall ternion classes these business execuis the social gathering place.
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During the morning and early af-
tives of the future relax in clouds of the smoke. Bridge, bull sessions, "beaver-shooting," and, for the conscientious student, last minute case planning are the most popular.
Undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty all find the relaxed and informal atmosphere of the Hawklet a good place to get together and talk "shop."
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