Show E have reason to feel encouraged WE W over the spirit of unity which exists among the students of the University It is not uncommon to find such a a spirit in denominational institutions for there we find peculiar conditions calculated to inspire it but in free public institutions institutions institutions where no sect holds sway Vay where Students are free to select their work and having completed it receive their credits as a pure matter of business between between between be be- tween themselves and the institution there will more likely be a spirit spirit spirit-of ot ability The much talked of II college patriotism depends upon this feeling of unity and though we some times complain of a lack of college s spirit piri t we feel less inclined to censure censure- than to commend True we do not possess that spirit found in larger and older colleges but the contrast contrast contrast con con- is no greater than that between western western western west west- I ern cities and cities of the east Why no not then let the growth of college spirit take its natural course and not try to torce force it Nothing genuine can be in induced induced induced in- in in this way but but- merely superficial demonstrations which only serve to bury us deeper in defeat It is the purpose of the CHRONICLE to engender in the students students students stud stud- a feeling of respect and for everything pertaining to the University 1 to help them to appreciate it for we believe believe believe be be- lieve this is the only way they can be taught to love it Students come here because they find better advantages than at other schools this alone is a demonstration of their greater respect for the University They realize too that the school will be in great measure what the students make it They are anxious to make it all that it can be and such a feeling it seems is isone one of genuine one of true college college college col col- lege patriotism We desire to excel in athletic sports for physical superiority is to be respected but the victories won in the pursuit of of- learning are what have distinguished and given character to institutions of learning |