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Show THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1940 2 THE SIGNPOST JhsL UJsJjrA. Qoll&qsL $iqnpAt Publisher Senii- fficia' SUdent Pap6r f Editorial Office, mSSSoSSSZ WEBER JUNIOR COLLEGE ZZT The College Year Ufah BuMurg Editor: J. M. Demos Business Manager: Ardell Russell News Editor David Lund Society Editor Nola Agricola Sports Editor Kathleen Davis Editorials: Morris Gordon Consultant: C. M. Nilsson A New Tradition What is the purpose of the Victory Bell? Does not its very name signify that for which it stands? Victory yes, but not a mockery of the word. Several members of the student body expressed their opinions on this "bell" subject Monday when they were asked. The general idea was that Weber's bell should not be rung just at odd moments. That is, in case of a tie and in case of anything else but victory, for that matter. If we are to have a fine tradition centered around this bell, then cer-tanly the purpose of the bell should be observed or the tradition itself will be defeated. Furthermore, every student at Weber, should have respect for the effort if not the object of the effort for the obtaining of the bell. Has the bell been made an object of disrespect? The answer to that question, at least, is a little more than obvious. On Friday after the game a contest that ended, according to official reports, in a 6-6 score the sound of a bell could be heard gaily cavorting down the field. To announce a victory where there was none. Is this, then, why we have a victory bell? Is our tradition to be flaunted at any and every whim? Ring the bell, yes! Let us hope that it peals forth often, let us hope that it booms out the inability of anyone to vanquish the Wildcats, but don't dally with the clapper and announce a hollow lie. Rather let the bell ride on its well deserved pedestal in the Homecoming Parade, a symbol of glory on the field and fame in victory. Let the bell represent the tradition for which it stands. Whip Stag Party Orchids to Whip for the very successfull stag dance they sponsored friday evening, September 27, in the college ballroom. Despite the fact that it was pouring rain and students were drenched after watching the football game, there was a wonderful turnout for the dance. During the' evening a number of mixers and stag dances were allowed so that a greater number of acquaintances might be made. An added attraction as the attendance of the Riverside players. They remarked that Weber students danced in a manner somewhat different from the residents of Caifornia but they had a good time just the same. Survival of the Fittest No one who walks upon the campus of Weber college can help but notice the "dinks" which adorn the heads of the freshmen. If one were not a member of the student body, the overabundance of pool-table-green hats would lead to the conclusion that Weber is a school for freshmen only. This is not true, but it is a well known fact (among the sophomore class at least)) that at least 75 per cent ' of the enrollment consists of freshmen, and that out of the 1000 enrollment, there are only a few over 250 sophomores. Where have the other 300 freshmen gone who attended Weber last year? This perplexing problem is one that is shared by many. The answer is simple and an be summed up in five words: The survival of the fittest. The huge freshman class of last year faced the problems that all beginning college students face. For three long quarters, they went through the grind. When the year ended, about half of the freshman class had survived. What does this lead up to? Well, just this: Freshmen, when you see a sophomore on the campus you are looking at a superior type of animal. One that had the fortitude to withstand the grind, and the good fortune and common sense to return to Weber again this year. So, freshmen, gaze upon the sophomore as an example of a successful student and try to live up to the standards which he has set at Weber durng the past year. You, too, may survive! Coed Counselors aid Freshman The Coed Council, consisting of a group of sophomore girls, has been very busy the past few weeks acquainting the freshman girls with the life The Wildcats Are On the Move! That is the cry of all students who know what the boys have already accomplished this year. Some of the notable deeds which have been accomplished at present are shown in the assistance offered to freshmen in registration week. This, Mrs Clarisse Hall says, "is one of the finest things the boys have done. Their help in directing students and answering questions has lifted the burden from our shoulders and has given us time for more important matters.'' The Wildcats were active in procuring the new men's lounge. Recently the victory bell was mounted and painted, and now it has been placed in custody of the Wildcats. It will be in evidence at all of Weber's major games. SIGNPOST POLICY At intervals the editor, the advisor, and the editorial council of of the Signpost are embarrassed by certain suppositions and insinuations as to who runs the paper and who is responsible for what. As nearly as we can determine, the following presentation is a true one: Editorial policy is an intangible article. Such is the rule. And the Signpost does not rashly proclaim itself an exception to the rule. Nor does it herewith attempt to make its policy more definite It can say little more than that editorial policy is biqqer than editorials. I hat it is the news paper contents itself; the material that it presents, and the manner in which it presents it. We can think of but one exception, the featured columns. A column to be successful of necessity has to possess individuality, has to develop its own character. It remains the property of its author. Being of singular and individual origin, then, all columns represent views of their respective authors, and not necessarily those of Signpost. More can be said about the manner in which editorial policy is formed than what constitutes it. Much more. Its methods of formation are legion. io Degin witn, student body opinion is pos sibly one or the prime creative agencies. Popular opinion produces a strongly charged atmosphere that cannot long remain ignored. Additionally, the staff itself may create policy. Not only through their franchise as members of a collegiate paper but also through their interpretation and treatment of the news. Policy can be set by the editor arid the editorial council. They enlarge period. They organize. They occasionally originate. Officially, they wield the rubber stamp. The faculty influences policy. Suggestions from the instructors are respected; their background and experience are considered. Collectively, they maintain certain moral and cultural standards. Individually, their torch is carried by the Signpost advisor through his council. Tradition tinges policy. Conventions and institutions that defy change grow stronger with each succeeding year. Memory has always glorified the past. From the foregoing we draw a conclusion. It is apparent that editorial policy is the product of many people, things, forces. Thus in a democratic institution perhaps the sole requisite is that it be of the many. Obviously, it is unwise, if not impossible, for any solitary interest to dominate or attempt to dominate editorial policy. Just as no single student could formulate student body opinion, so no lone interest could dictate or compose Signpost policy. Not HI America. Not in an American school. The editor may be overruled. So may the adviser. And so the Signpost emerges a democratic paper, and, we trust, in the main a satisfactory paper. Democratic because it conforms to the will of the majority. Satisfactory because in this school the majority is enlightened. at Weber college The purpose of the Council is to show the freshman girl around the' campus and acquaint her with respective classes and teachers. Not only this but also the coed counsellor makes an effort to get her "little sister" interested in participating in college activities such as sports, drama, and such things. The Coed Council will be only too glad to assist anyone in finding his place in Weber college. FcTBAlL StltfoH OPEIW Tournament for Women Students Inaugurated Alumni Member Explains Lure Dear Sir: I could use up about 10 inches of feature and two or three fillers relating to the weather and your health and my health and similar literary beatings around the bush, but I am the honest type. I will come directly to the point: I find that my existence is burdened with a void. Yes, a void one of the yearningest and burningest voids I've ever been called upon to void. But then it was writing for the Signpost that made me somewhat voidier than the average letter-writer. (If you can affect aBrooklyn-Jew accent, you might make a pretty good pun out of that.) What I'm getting at getting at the hard way, I admit is that I would like a little piece of heaven in the form of Signpost. I can't help thinking of that guy in Florida who sent one dollar $1.00) for a subscription, and your subsequent reaction. Your pride in the drawing power of your paper was obvious, but lurking beneath it I detected an element of conscience trouble. Now, dear editor, if it would ease your conscience to know that two literary connoisseurs (I swear I didn't look up the spelling on that) instead of one were being benefited by that dollar, I would be perfectly willing to be made an honorary member of your mailing list. I'm beginning to feel embarrassed being so downright beggarly about this. Therefore I'd better bring it to a close while I've still got some self-respect. Thanks for the paper, I hope. Rolfe Peterson. Yours sincerely, Dear Editor: As I scanned the pages of the 1939-1940 edition of the Weber college yearbook, I could scarcely help but notice the fact that one social club, representing but an infinitesimal number of individuals, seemed to be the ruling force over all departments in this publication. For example, the large majority of the miscellaneous photographs used in this book were of this club's members and of their respective girl friends. Under the club section of the Acorn I found that the write-ups used were in, some cases extremely pointed in their attempts to make uncalled for remarks and slurs at all clubs other than the one whose members were in charge of the publication. Upon a little inquiry I am given to understand that each club submitted its own write-up, but few if any of these ever reached print. Also, I understand that certain departments in the school received less space in this book than they paid for, while others received more. After all, this publication is designed to be representative of the whole school and of all its numerous component parts. Therefore, I can see no reason for any particular faction becoming a literal dictator, controlling this publication that rightfully belongs to the entire student body. In looking over the list of executives and staffs of this year's student publications I am indeed gratified to find that with very few exceptions these positions are filled by students who are not affiliated with any social club or organization within the school. I feel, as do many others, that this will make for a better and more equally represented year containing no personal vengeances and no student organizations slighted. Don Garner. When You Need a Gift Think of Us! (Lu Rene Thompson) PACKER & WEST SMALLEY BROS. INC. JEWELERS Club Pins Phone 369 School Jewelry 2479 Wash. Blvd. Ogden, Utah THE FLOWER SHOP of Elizabeth Huth Phone 73 Eccles Building, Ogden, Utah OGDEN'S REASONABLE FLORIST WEBER FIGHTS! AND D-O-K-O-S (Marion Fiet) Serves EVERYTHING RIGHT Track Squad Beefs About Too Much Neglect By GLEN CHERRY "Why go out for track at Weber College?" Football and basketball are backed by the student body and instructors, but track is just thrown in to fill the gap in the spring quarter. In all probability there aren't twenty students who know that Weber has a track team. Why? Because the track team doesn't have an assembly held in their honor to tell what they have accomplished. No one knows that Willie Thomas, who hurdles for Weber college broke both hurdle records at the junior college track meet held in Salt Cake City. During the same day the half-mile relay record was broken by a Weber team consisting of Willie Thomas, Ray Freeman, Allen Christianson, and Eldon Garden. The fact that no one knows that Weber has a track team isn't the only kick that Weber track men have. Last year honor day was held one week before track had finished therefore, boys, earning points in track didn't get credit for them, because the points were in the office one week late. In behalf of the Weber College track men and coach Losee I ask that honor day be held one or two weeks later so as to make track points count. Track Prospects Coach Losee expects to have a much better track team this year but on the other hand the colleges we compete against have stronger teams than ever before. He is de pending on much of his material coming from the freshman class He stated that in the field events his team would be weak, but in running he would have the strong est team ever attending Weber College. He hopes to make a trip to Idaho with his track team, and also down to the invitational meet held in Provo, Utah. The following men are reporting back from last year: Willie Thomas, captain firr 1940-41, Ray Freeman, Larmar Green, Jay Green, Delmar Stone, Jerry Young, Howard Page, Allen Bader, George Stewart, Blair Evans, Lloyd Nor-seth and Glen Cherry. Some of the new-comers are Bob James, Bob Allen, Goug Eldridge, Jack Downing, Arnold Rowe, Mor-rie Luden, Rod Dunn, Pat Feeny, Tim E$yer, and Leon Bartlett. FROSH TELLS NEOPHITE GRIEF (Continued irom Page One) female," unquote. To bring it down to the level of the masses (quite a jump I'll admit, coz the masses in the cold, cold ground) there's a couple a guys to every gal. Yes, the feminine freshies haven't found their particular two men. That accounts for the hunter's gleam in the eye shining forth at every eligible male specimen within reach. As one little disillusioned blonde shyly admitted to a small group of intimates, when discussing reasons for attending college, "I came to college to be went with, but I ain't yet!" Weberites, we can't let this lamentable situation prevail within the portals of old W. C. We can't afford to let the freshmen find out (at any rate, just yet) as one frosh was led to state in his epic "Evolution of a Freshman's Knowledge" . . . how much they didn't teach him in high school!" Leave them at present merely with the recently found impression that "the Moench builf'g is more than just a reminder of a man eating grapenuts." Merely this their impressionable characters couldn't bear up under any more revelations of the erudities of college life. And about this "dear" hunting season recently opened among the frosh girls, their trusting and implicit faith in mankind will be considerably shaken if something ain't done about it, fellas! Ross Hawkins Jack Crane ROSS & JACK (Reed Coray) Lunch and Dining Room 364 25th Street Air Conditioned Fountain Service OPEN ALL NIGHT OGDEN, UTAH Varied Activities Feature Nation's Schools By ART FOWLER A Mixer In the Crowd Approximately 1000 students of the University of Kansas flocked to the mixer and open house at the Memorial Union building to enjoy three hours of seeing new faces, consuming free refreshments, and dancing. The new and old students came home exhausted. (Don't misunderstand me, but I don't blame them.) Watch Out Veterans You Unloyal Frosh Too F. B. I. spy-hunters have on their list of suspected espionage agents two U. S. army officials of high rank, now retired. Sophomore microbe (Frosh) hunters have in one hand some socks what they thought were fresh hose, and in their other hand their own nose. Born Four Years Too Soon A freshman of the University of Kansas relates that the seniors were born four years too soon be cause they missed becoming freshmen of the 1940 style. He says, "We even enjoyed the first day of school. Professors are fascinating in a musty sort of way. In fact, if anyone should inquire, we like it here." Among our first lessons were, "how to make a coke last through two rubbers of bridge" "how to hold a ham sandwich in one hand and play a second hand low with the other" "how to choose recordings from the nickelodeon list as scientifically as though we had a speaking acquaintance with all the composers and band leaders and had often week-ended with Tommy Dorsey." The Stags Are a Universal Affair The students of New Mexico U. are trying to find someone who has a good suggestion as to a way to keep the stags off the dance floor at the free affairs. The daters who thought they were lucky are now moaning because they say that sometimes there is more room behind the stags than in front. A New Constitution The Colorado State student body will vote on the question of installing a new constitution into the school. The student council held a special meeting to completely rewrite the constitution. Face Reality President Sterns of the University of Colorado welcomed students back with his speech on national defense. He stressed the necessity of facing the world as it is. He urged students to support the new program of national defense provided by the university and to prepare for any altered circumstances. Super Highway In the World's Fair Futurama and in his book, "Magic Motorways," Norman Bel Geddes foresees a North ' America spanned by super highways on which cars roar from coast to coast in 24 hours, unimpeded by red lights, curves or crossings. Over 70 per cent of the U. S. roads today are obsolete or out of repair. But in Pennsylvania an army of men and machines hurried to complete the nearest thing to a Magic Motorway this land has ever seen. Started late in 1938. now more The Merchants Who Advertise In This Paper Make The Sign Post Possible Patronize Your Sign Post Advertisers By ALMIRA HESLOP The Woman's Athletic Association of Weber College opened their intra-mural tournament Friday, September 27. Girls groped through the darkened gym while the storm raged without. The result was a most brilliant display of affiliated and unaffiliated vitality. Vacation time is over. It is time to stir this lazy summer slpggish-ness into rousing activity. This activity is found in the opening tournament of volley ball. As the sea son progresses the sports change to bowling, serv ce ball, and swimming. The acthities are varied to suit the wide interests of the college students. President Bernice WcEntire urges all of the girls in the school to get their W. A. A. handbooks which are being distribute this week. This handbook is to acquaint the girls with the purpose and activities of this organization. To become a member of W. A. A. you have only to join one of the unoffiliated teams. The affiliated girls automatically become members if their club is active. The other way to join W. A. A. is to join one of the sports clubs. The sports clubs are the out-stading feature of W. A. A. All socially ambitious girls should join one or all of these clubs. The archery club offers a challenge to all Robin Hoods. The main event this club participates in is the Telegraphic Archery Tournament. The fencing club meets on Thursday night at seven p. m. Mary Dyer, president of the Dancing club invites all of the artistically inclined to meet on Wednesday evening from seven to nine p. m. Elaine Williamson heads the swimming club. This club was very active last year. They participated in many swimming meets and carnivals throughout the year. The program planned for this year is just as full and interesting. The climax comes in the Spring Water Carnival. The W. A. A. award system is based on participation. All of the competition is between clubs and teams. For a club or team to win the trophy they must receive the most points. To keep the trophy permanently a team must win for three consecutive years. If there is not a club organization for you to join toi participate in your favorite sport, you should organize your own club. The activities sponsored by the W. A. A. are open to everyone and since the activities are now in full swing the officers urge all students, espicially freshmen to enter in these activities. Rod Dunn worked nart summer for his dad on sa on the Great Salt Lake an! worked at the American Can com pany. ncrTRr than 93 per cent complete, the $70,000,000 Pittsburgh - Harrisburg Turnpike cuts 160 miles through mountain ranges that have historically hindered the westward wanderings of Indians, woodsmen, pioneers, and modern men. Trans-State routes now in use the Lincoln and William Penn highways twist tortuously over these rugged ridges. The new turnpike knifes through them in seven tunnels totaling nearly seven miles in length. It is the longest four-lane divided highroad in the U. S. White City Monday, Oct. 24th ONE NIGHT ONLY THE SULTAN OF SWING TOMMY DORSEY and his Orchestra Prosonlcd by MCA (Earl Tanner) Admission 0 Each I LUNCH AND EAT AT WALGREEN'S HOT CfflLI CON CARNE SALTINE WAFER RYE BREAD I5c YOU'RE ALWAYS WELCOME AT WALGREEN'S Open 7:30 A. M. to 12 P. M. THIS MIGHT BE YOU! In a motion picture hailed for its unusual qualities, Douglas hanks, Jr., is starred and Rita Hayworth is featured as a Broadway "wise guy" and a cafe entertainer, respectively. Thomas .Mitchell and John Qualen arc others in the cast of Columbia'! "Angels Over Broadway," starting Friday at the Egyptian theatre. A special added attraction will be Blng Crosby in "Swing With Blng." 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