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Show Page 2 THE SIGNlOST Jlis. SiqnpDAi Editor In Chief Jacob Weese Editoral Assistants Pauline Rogers. Stanley Johnson Business Manager Orville Nielson; assistant, William Chase Society Editor -Norma Pantone Athletic Editors Jack Hyphens. Melvin Maniull Features Norma Barrows, Glen Wade, Ted Collins, Stanley Johnson, Josephine Kunz, Evcral Harris, Mary Peterson, Harold Benson Contributors Dwight Williams, Eva Rogerson, Constance Ford, Hugh Garner, Beth Cardon, Reed Alexander, Knolyn Hatch, James Luvaris Circulation Chet Gilgen, Barbara Reeves Tvnlsts Verna Watts, Thekla Holmes Photographer' ::: ZZZZZ. .Robert Peterson I'uhlished every other week by the Associated Students of Weber College Interniountain Publishing Co. -'09' THE SHINE ON THE APPLE The greatest need in American colleges today is an individuality of thought. Because of the current convention in student thinking that the slightest intimacy between them and the teacher brands them as an apple-polisher, students are shoved farther into conformity. In this conformity it is the traditional thing for them to do as the majority, and thus, do nothing, to learn nothing, to extend themselves not the slightest. In refusing to become intimate with the teacher, the student is protecting himself by not letting the teacher have a conception of the manner in which he is, or is not, doing his required work. . Occasionally, down through the ages, there have appeared great masters, leaders, and teachers. These people were outstanding because they had a little extra, something that removed them above the common. They were individualists and did not follow the easy path of conformity. These men realized the need, that the need was an integral part of them, that before them there was one or two outstanding men who could teach them a great deal. They became very intimate with these men either personally or through their writings. This intimacy gave the teacher and the disciple many worthwhile things. The need of each was mutual and was a give and take proposition. Confuscius wandered for a life-time across China gathering and disseminating knowledge and wisdom. With him at all times were scores of disciples. In ancient Athens the philosopher and teacher spoke every day in an open forum to all who cared to listen. The listeners would follow him about the city and the intimacy was as exists between two brothers. Jesus wandered among men and taught them of God. He lived as one of them, sharing their daily bread and toil. Confuscius wrote with feeling and wisdom; but the personal contact between him and his followers was the entire thing. What is contained in a book or essay is merely a condensed fragment of a man's knowledge. To get the whole it is necessary to be in daily contact with that person. The old philosophy of gathering knowledge has been replaced by the idea that the slightest intimacy between the instructor and the student is stooped to only by sissies. The he-man goes no farther than just nodding to his teacher as he passes him in the halls. The teacher is thought of as a different creature who merely gives out work to do. Little do students realize that ninety per cent of the good they receive in college is from personal guidance. No teacher can prescribe for a student unless he knows that student personally. Apple-polishing is the name of a necessary part of a student's school days, and the correct conception regarding it should be reconsidered. FOR TF(E MANY The journalism class is developing a unique system of college publications. In contrast to other colleges, Weber has a plan in putting out the college paper that is built for all the journalism students, not just a favored few. Every student who shows the slightest bit of promise is urged to write for one of the college publications. He is also encouraged if he doesn't show any promise. Of course only those who have a natural ability or flare for writing will ever become famous at it. This, however, should not be a deterring factor. It is becoming increasingly apparent to the leaders in different fields of endeavor that he who can handle his pen efficiently can usually think in a logical manner. And thinking logically is always the next thing to acting sanely. This plan of favoring the many instead of the few is also apparent in the rest of Weber's publications. The most surprising thing about the recent spring issue of Scribulus was the great number of unknown student contributors. Although not appearing ostentatiously before the public they have made themselves known by the quality of their writing. Physiologists Held Clinic, May 16th On Tuesday, May 16, the physiology class of Mr. O. W. Young visited the X-ray clinic of Dr. Porter Robins in the First Security Bank building. A first group had previously made a visit on Tuesday of last week. Dr. Robins graciously explained the function of the fleuroscope and the X-ray method in modern diagnosis. Bone structure, joints, and the digestive and respiratory processes of members of the group were studied. "Much remains to be learned about life processes," stated Dr. Robins. "Our present equipment is much in advance of methods used twenty years ago. Contrast media are extensively used in localization of foreign substances and ailments in the body. In the X-ray method most of the electromagnetic energy used is dissipated as light and heat. A very small portion is necessary for the X-ray shadows for they are not based on the principle of light refraction." Excelsior Initiates Four Pledges Following a banquet at Cobble Cottage the evening of May 10 four Excelsior pledges took the oath of membership. The new members are Junior Cook, Norman Bowen, Larkin Patterson, and Bob Peterson. Special guests of the evening were three alumni members of the club: Lloyd Fredrickson, Warren Stewart, and Jens Thorne. Regular members who attended were: Nick Sweeney, Hugh Garner, Max Burton, Fred Blakely, Dean Williams, Jimmy Maher, Val Goddard, Vern Had-lock, Darrell Deis, Glen Brewer, and Mr. Orlo Childs, advisor. Girls' Club Organized A new girls' club following the plan of the mythical figure, Robin Hood, and with the purpose of helping others, is being formed under the supervision of Beryl Dickens and Jeanne Johnson. Possible members will be Druce Foutz, Betsy Service, Alice Randall, Margaret Smith, Elaine Froerer, Marian Toone, Joy Berry, Katherine Farr, and Dorothy Chatelain. Marian Read will be the faculty advisor. Clever uniforms of Lincoln green and white and smart pins, which will probably be silver foil with pearls, will be approved along with their constitution at a meeting next week. The club will probably not be active before the fall quarter. Dinner Dancing to be Enjoyed by Members And Guests Tomorrow evening at the Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City, Phoenix members and their feminine guests will enjoy dinner -jancmg lor the night. About thirty couples are expected to included in the party. Alumni members have been invited to accompany the present members at the affair. Dr. Dean Anderson, faculty sponsor of the organization, will be the special guest for the evening. Officers for next school year will be announced at some time during the dinner. Harold Benson is general chairman in charge of the plans for the party. EVERSHARP PARKER WATERMAN i FOUNTAIN PENS ! and PENCILS ! At ISTRVF'S j Office Supplies j 2414 Washington Blvd. ! 1fcur Corner By GLEN WADE This article attempts in a serious way to discuss, analyze, and further trace the results of certain major contributions which have been recently brought about through the efforts and experimentations of those higher institutions of learning in our fair country, the universities and colleges.The obvious reference is, of course, to those amazing innovations accomplished by the scientific application of the more adventurous elements of those institutions in swallowing certain of our finny and hairy friends, whole and alive. Through those efforts I anticipate a marvellous change in the diet of the peoples of not only this nation but also of the entire world. Chirping Crickets In a comprehensive study of the situation I find that great will be the changes in our living when those scientifically tested mores are universally adopted. Preparation of meals and an enormous amount of the time spent in their consumption will be eliminated when we find our dinner consisting of the following: for the entremets, a bowl of crisp, chirping crickets, rich in vitamins A and B. served with mayonnaise, salt and pepper; for the piece'-de-resistance, a delicious, meaty troupe of lively white rodents recently imported from Brazilian mice farms; the dessert will possibly include a refreshing tray of quivering tropical goldfish caught in waters off Japan. Eating Time Cut One half I have had calculated mathematically those savings in time spent on meals. Cooking will be entirely eliminated and the time spent in eating will be cut to one-half. If all the time saved in the eating of merely one meal all over the United States were laid end to end I find it would make a line extending from the earth to approximately the halfway mark of the distance to the moon. Thus illustrating the vast-ness of the thing. Below I have prepared a carefully diagnosed list of things which will be put upon the menus of our restaurants in the future if this keeps up. 1. Goldfish and other small fry. 2. Staple rodents, both larger and smaller. 3. Humming birds, certainly canaries, possibly sparrows. 4. Insect life of every type. 5. Snakes, really delicate in flavor. 6. Frogs, entire and not piecemeal as heretofore. 7. Small turtles, as is. 8. Night crawlers and related elongata, in lieu of Italian importations.The line will be drawn at Shetland ponies. I have just received word from my congressman that he anticipates a constitutional amendment for their protection.There Are Evils As there are evils to all things, so are there evils to this. I MALTED MILK 2604 Washington Blvd. 1939 ACORN Specially designed, padded cover . . . College dimensions; more and larger pages . . New features . . . Unconventional make-up . , . Sections in color . . . Issued May 25th Complete payment on your contract immediately if you have already reserved a copy of Aoorn. Inquire at the Book Store about buying Acorn if you have not already done so. . . . Dorothy Dixon Gains Office at B. Y. U. Dorothy Dixon, former coed at Weber, was elected vice president of the B. Y. U. in the student body election held recently.Miss Dixon is an outstanding student at B. Y. U. and participates in many extracuricular activities. When at Weber Miss Dixon was an officer in the Woman Association, was on the editorial staff of the Signpost, and was a member of the honorary club, Orion. Miss Dixon is the daughter of President and Mrs. H. A. Dixon. Eloi-Sun Speaks Eloi-Sun, an eminent American writer, presented a lecture entitled "I Saw Nazi Germany Thunder Over Europe," Tuesday evening in the college auditorium.His lecture Wednesdav was "The Miracle of Nurmburg." Tonight he will talk on "I Am the Light of the World." Final Scribulus Has Strong Writing (Continued from Page 1) sophomore from Evanston, Wyoming.Art and Photography Hugh Garner, sophomore from Ogden high, was editor and contributed illustrations tellingly. His work is featured by a clean-cut realism. Ira Young, sophomore from Ogden high, and Oliver Parsons, sophomore from Kansas, were staff artists for this issue. Photography was by Weldon Burnham. Models for the full-length portraits of girls in evening dresses were Weber coeds, Doris Secrist, Ida Smith, Verna Lindsay, and Ruth Tolhurst. All are freshmen and come from Ogden high school. see domestic strifes which will ensue as a result of such a change. For instance, a mother may have occasion to suspect her son along with the family cat of devouring the pet Chinese bung-eye and leaving the empty bowl haunting the corner table. Cats I am reminded and mouse trap manufacturers all over the country will be thrown out of employment because their places will be taken by hungry college boys who zealously and greedily station themselves at holes, crevices, and other promising apertures in attics, pantries, and cellars. Emily Post will, no doubt, introduce an entire new set of rules of etiquette involving the freer use of hands and the doing away with the fork, knife, and spoon, and perhaps the place. If Your Watch Doesn't Work Consult an Expert Geo. F. Vaughn Jeweler 322 25th Street DO-NUT SHOP |
