Show STUDENT LIFE PAGE EIGHT unto the Testee fly of Africa its organization and the welfare of the community to which they bepoisonour sting is not recognized long whether it be the college the until it is too late fraternities at present are clanish in their nature for when The tnc members of such organizations ace out in society they do not at- life Isdubent Published every Friday of the School Year by Student Body Organization of the U A C ¥ 100 - Subscription Per Year 5 Single Copies Cents Committee JOHN 0 PENCE JOE OLSEN LEO MERRILL “Entered as 19 1908 second-clas- s matter September at the postoftice at Logan Utah under the Act of March 1879” Life College Delivery is made from Student Office Boom 27a FRATERNALISM We all recognize the field for fraternities with reference to the good and the evil that they might It is my aim to preaccomplish sent in this short paper from an unbiased point of view some of the good and had qualities that exist in some of the fraternities of our larger institutions of today and further than this to give the field of what I consider to be an ideal college fraternity From the outret we must remember that we are all members of one great family and are called upon to fulfill a two fold mission namely to protect ourselves and to protect the social group or family to which we belong With the responsibility of a two fold mission placed upon us we justify ourselves in the act of organiz- ing ourselves into a society for protection both socially and intellectually Assuming that the statement just made is the cause for nine tenths of the fraternities coming into existence then docs it not behove said fraternities to put forth their best efforts to advance the social and intellectual interests not only of its members but also of the members of the great family to which it belongs? Are the fraternities doing the latter? our mutual In the majority of fraternities how are the selections made or in other words what forms the bases of selection? Are they based upon the good common horse sense that the prospective candidate posses' es or are they based upon such characteristics as these? A fine looking fellow A winner when it comes to a question of the fairer sex A fellow who can dress well and numerous other qualifications may be given What can be the internal workings of an organization that selects rucli men for its members? Do thev succeed socially and intcllectuallv as far as the organization itself is concerned and as far as the family to which they belong is concerned? A negative answer may be given to all these questions Why? llecause they operate within their mui little sphere indulging in games and pas time amusements that are not elevating in their nature such as smoking parties card parties and the like further than this the wine cup finds its way into the circles of so many of these societies which may be liked - tempt to associate with anyone except their own limited number thereby shutting out a big factor in the development of mankind in other words the light that should radiate from such an organization is overcome by the shadow east by ita members Any conducted along organization these lines is both detrimental to its members and to society in general On the other hand fraternities organized' whose purpose is the social and intellectual develop- ment of its members also that of Such society suecers is assured organizations in making their selections usually ask questions similar to the following and an affirmative answer to them other things being favorable is just cause for a young man being asked to join the fraternity: Is he a man? Is he true from center to circumference? I he a worker? Docs he possess a mind of his own? Is he generous and public spirited? Will he stand shoulder to shoulder with us on questions that are for the general good? Is he big enough and broadminded enough to respect the opinions and righto of others who dare to disagree with him? These and other questions of a similar nature might be enumerated The internal workings of a fraternity made up of men who fill the above bill need not be treated at length suffice it to say that the major portion of their time is given over to the discussing of problems that effect their The Ozark univen-it- y or the town In their social functions welnv the general public forms a part the light and spirit of equality from eve'ry member thereby becoming a cog in the wheel of progress The world’s bitter cry today is for MEN and it is directed at the last mentioned fraternities and their answer must be and is: WE WILL SUPPLY THE MEN TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE HOUR FROM OUR RANKS radiater WHAT SOME PEOPLE TXT TWIT OV TTC The Preps That we are a bunch of grafters with the desire to make a fool out of all possible victims The Freshmen Tht we are unjustly exclusive The Sophomores ? That we are all right but The Juniors That we are too conceited The Seniors Only sad regrets The Faculty A jolly bunch but desirous of too much fun The Janitor Something to make a dust and more work The Police Force That we could easily be mistaken for an annual outing of the Ministerial association By Ourselves Vivimus non nobi solum and!!!! — - — Junior From April 1st UTAH GOLDSTONE—crosses and hearts dainty and popular all the girls wear them size inches long — $1 Money back if not pleased Local Novelty company Gunnison Utah CANDY SHOP where the Good Candy is Made Everything Clean and Sanitary Always open to Public Inspection We also Cater to Class Parties All Goods Guaranteed to be the Best that can be made Don’t forget the place 119 North Main Street Logan Utah NOW IS THE TIME TO SELECT YOUR SPRING TOGGS Shipments of the Newest Niftiest and Most Styles Have ‘‘Just Arrived” Come in and Look Them Over ‘Twill be Worth Your While Up-to-Da- te Thatcher Clothing Company 27 North Main Logan |