Show SAVAGES IN COLLEGE every now and then incidents occur which make one question the idea that education is a civilizing influence such an incident was reported from the university of missouri a few days ago in which a bunch of savages masquerading as college men kidnapped a young woman who had been selected as queen of a university dance and kept her away from the function so that she might not enjoy the honor for which she had been chosen As a result of this outrageous action a gun fight among rival student groups took place in which several were wounded some perhaps fatally if this were an isolated case it might be passed over as unimportant por tant but unfortunately manifestations of the savage spirit among college students are by no means rare tortures resulting in senous injuries and even death in connection with hazing ceremonies have been frequent wanton destruction of pubic and private property by students upon one pretext or another is not uncommon less violent but none the less reprehensible is the cruel snobbery from which poor but worthy students often suffer at the hands of members of reputedly elite fraternities even college football which is supposed to be conducted on a high plane of sportsmanship is marred by slugging and other brutalities for which there is not the slightest excuse while it is true that manifestations of the savage spirit enumerated in the foregoing are somewhat exceptional they exist to an extent sufficient to demonstrate that education alone will not transform a ruffian into a gentleman |