Southern
California
Trojan
LIBERAL ARTS WINNERS
The Liberal Arts golf team won the intercollege golf tournament held at Brentwood yesterday.
Aubrey Devine made a low gross of 86 in the faculty meet.
Full details will be in Monday s issue.
CERTAIN member of the executive committee yesterday rved notice to the editor of the >aily Trojan that unless the pub-"cation refrained from criticising he committee that the editor ould be asked for his resigna-on. All of this in a country here free speech and freedom of the press is fundamental. Be-tuse a student elects to voice his pinion, gives certain facts, endeavors to present details of vital interest to the student body, he is accused of coloring news.
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The charge was that the policy of the Trojan this year has been a destructive one. If it is destructive to aim toward a co-operating student body, if it is destructive to point out defects where defects are noticeable, f it is destructive to ask for fair play, t is destructive to give the student iy information on their goverrv ent, and if it is destructive to aid in he promotion of the following—
A STUDENT*UNIO*N SYSTEMATIZED RUSHING UPHOLDING OF TRADITIONS BEAUTIFY THE CAMPUS FURTHER GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP IN INTER-COLLEGIATE EVENTS
ACTIVITY BOOKS INTER-SECTIONAL DEBATES REVIVE THE OLD ALMA MATER A SWIMMING POOL A MEN’S GYMNASIUM SAFETY DRIVING EMPHASIZE SCHOLARSHIP ALL SPORTS
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And further, if it is wrong and de-ictive to speak well of rival teams d coaches, campus organizaUons ho accomplish something, faculty embers and students who are worthy f praiBe, and if it ls wrong to uphold e students’ rights, then the editor is rfectly willing to withdraw from his Ifice.
It appears that editors who express their views are subject always to the :ame sort of threats as handed the ditor of the Trojan. Wallace Knox, litor of the Daily Palo Alto, recently rote in regard to the many self-ap-inted eritics as follows:
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"The editor has been accused of excessive fault-finding. He has been accused of doing nothing but declaring that the University individually and collectively was going to hell, either across lots or in a roundabout way.”
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The aame accusations have been de of the Trojan editor. An editor not a *‘jack of all trades.” If some-ng is not being conducted accord-g to ethics he should be able to point out aad not necessarily offer a solu-)n for it, for to add this latter re-irement he would have to be versed every trade and profession.
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If the student body wants an editor who is afraid to speak his mind they will have to look elsewhere. The editor is not perfect; no one is perfect, and is therefore pt to make errors. A few of our 'ideas have failed to become real-il ies, as in the fraternity rushing uestion. It was the will of the il iter-fraternity council. We were ^rrong. We were also wrong when it endeavored to point out a need :>r a Dean of Men and willingly dmit it.
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L has been our aim to make the [dents think. If wo did this we are isfied. If their views do not hap-i to coincide with ours, it is the lersity of opinion, the thought stim-Ited and the conclusion drawn, from Ich the greater University of South-California will be built.
VOL. XVII
Los Angeles, California, Friday, February 12, 1926
Number 87
POPULARITY CONTEST CONDUCTED BY ANNUAL STARTS THIS MORNIN
Votes May Be Cast For Students Enrolled in University This Semester; Contest Closes Wednesday.
Beauty is to bend her knees to Popularity in respect to space in El Rodeo. In order to come into an undisputed agreement about the most popular men and women on the campus, El Rodeo is conducting a popularity contest which begins this morning and ends Wednesday, February 17, at 12:00 P. M.
The contest includes all students, metropolitan or otherwise, who are enrolled in the university this semester.
According to Ed Murray, El Rodeo editor, who is conducting
the contest, the elements and tests of<« popularity are meritorious campus activities and other attributes given by a dependable dictionary.
Every student can cast a ballot bearing the name and list of activities of his candidate. As many candidates as desired can be turned in.
Out of the names given the presidents and vice-presidents of every college and school of the entire university will choose twenty names which will constitute any equal number of men and women.
From the twenty names chosen by this body the students will in turn choose four men and four women. It is necessary that the ballot must contain exactly eight names of an equal number of men and women in order that the vote will be valid. Identification cards will be required from the students who are voting.	/
All ballots may be turned in to Murray or to the “El Rodeo Popularity Contest office” from today till Wednesday, February 17, at 12:00 P. M
ELECTRICAL FIRM GETS . SENIORS
GS.C
POLY SCI SOCIETY HAS JUDGE NEELEY AT ANNUAL DINNER
George C. Bastian, instructor in le Medill School of Journalism, lassiftes news as “the chronicling f the outstanding events of the ay,’' and classifies editorials as mment upon these events and terprcting them according to the idividual newspaper’s standards i an endeavor to help the public i forming an opinion that will and Ften leads to beneficial action.
;n editorial is a downright expres-ion of opinion. It does not pre-;nd to be neutral—it has taken a tand: there remains only the duty F speakirrg unequivocally.”
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Vke Daily Trojan of i<^j^-iqj6 ■ endfot'ored to do this. If zvhat ias done in “forming an opinion \irh n.'iil WaA to beneficial action" destructive, then, as zee said heir, 'ice’ll step from the editorial
TREASURE HUNT STARTS TONIGHT
Bachelors Will Go Forth To
Search For Buried Loot in Los Angeles.
Provided with picks, shovels and chaperones, members of the Bachelors’ Club and their fair ladies will search for buried treasures in the dark corners and recesses of Los Angeles tonight. They are scheduled to leave on the hunt from the corner of Thirty-fifth and University at 7, but when and where they will find the treasure is only known by members of the club who “planted” the clews.
The plan for the hunt includes arrangements for handicapping the larger and speedier cars, such as Packards and Cadillacs, and for starting all lesser vehicles, such as Fords and bicycles, from scratch. The car which finishes the race in the lead will earn for its drivers prizes, and all cars which finish at all vill earn for their drivers the right to dance and make merry at the end.
Ormond Grier, president of the Bachelors’ Club, states that directions will be given to the contestants at the start of the hunt for the finding of the first clew. Each clew thereafter I will give directions for the finding of the next clew, until the end of the search is reached. The committee in charge of the hunt has already placed the clews.
As the end of the chase will bring the hunter to the place where the dance is to be held, the location of the scene cannot be divulged. Wes Woodford’s orchestra will play for the dancing.
Noted Man is Made Honorary Member of Honor Society At Banquet Last Night.
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The annual b £ jet of the History
and Political Sc*xuce Honor Society,
held last Wednesday night at the Twin
Cedars Inn, was pronounced by all
those present to be one of the most
successful, interesting and inspiring
events ever sponsored by this society.
Sixty-four members of the society
and campus celebrities, were present
to do honor to the distinguished guest
of honor and speaker, Judge Charles
Grachus Neeley, who is remembered
with respect by all those who were so
fortunate as to study diplomacy under
him in summer school. ‘‘Law and Its
Administration” was the subject of his
address.
To the great interest of the members of the society, Judge Neeley brought out the wisdom of combining the two departments, History and Political Science, into one organization, by stating that history and political science go hand in hand, for history keeps the record of law, while law is a part of the field of history.
As a fitting conclusion to his speech, Judge Neeley was unanimously elected to honorary membership of the society.
General Electric Co. Chooses Six Men From Electrical Department for Study.
Hating the Southern California Elec-tricai Department among the best in the country, the General Electric Company chose six Seniors out ot a possible sixteen to take their student engineering course at Schenectady, N. Y., which will fit them for executive positions in the various branches of electrical activity.
Al. Al. Boring, w^o is touring the , colleges of the United States in quest of exceptional students for his concern, has chosen from the June graduates Paul Churchill, Walter Scoti, James Schiedler, William Hogue, Chat. Little and Burdette Ives. Mr. Boring, inselecting these six students out of the sixteen interviewed, based his opinion solely on scholastic standing, but included student activities, general intelligence and personality.
These stidents will leave immediately after graduation for Schenectady, New York, where they will take up what is equivalent to a post-graduate course under the tutelage of the General Electric experts, who are considered among the best in the world. The purpose of the student course is to develop men who are capable of assuming positions of importance on the staff of the company, its subsidiaries and customers.
According to Professor Beigler, head of the electrical engineering department, Southern California is highly complimented by the General Electric Continues on Page Four)
COLLEGIATE SKIT MAKES BIG HIT
Playing to a capacity audience, the skit produced by the Deputations Committee of the University of Southern California made its initial bow to the public yesterday afternoon at the Montebello High School. Eddie Blaine and Iceland Tallman could not be reached in time to get a complete list of the cast.
According to Sam Gates, chairman of the Rally Committee, the purpose of the Deputations skit is to give the high school students of Southern California a general idea of college life, other than the scholastic side. The student activities and campus life are the points stressed most in the play.
It is the desire of those in charge of the production to make it clear that it is not the purpose of this skit to induce students to come to the University of Southern California. There is not the slightest suggestion in any part of the skit that one would be wise to come to U. S. C. The conditions that are presented in this play are general conditions that prevail on * the average college or university campus.
Pi Deita Epsilon Razzberry Edition
To Pollute Trojan Campus Next Week
Only six more days until the notorious Pi Delt Razzberry edition, the yearly publication of Pi Delta Epsilon, national horonary journalistic fraternity, will expose the underlying truth and numerous secret deeds of every prominent member of the campus on Thursday morning, February 18th.
The day is not far off when all will search for their exposure. They will not search long, as it will be told in clear truths by glaring headlines and staring pictures on yellow paper, the exact size of the Trojan. It will outrival any attempt of the yellow sheets to portray the scandal. According to advance information, no one will be pictured in their moments of wrong-doing. No bribes will be accepted. All will suffer. It is -a time when the honest men of the campus are awakening to the truth and are exposing it. Scandal! Even the historic “Teapot Dome” will be left in the background. It is feared that this Razzberry edition will start one of the greatest back home movements that has ever been witnessed. From sound information every professor, student, and freshman will be exposed to the fullest degree.
CONTEST GIVEN BY FEDERATION
Better America Federation of California Sponsors Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest.
Recognizing the benefits which have accrued from previous contests, the Better America Federation of California, with offices at 724 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, recently announced that they will again sponsor a national intercollegiate oratorical contest on the Constitution of the United States. All colleges and universities are eligible for competition.
The Better Amervca Federation is conducting this contest as a contribution toward better and more intelligent citizenship. It is one of the features of an extensive educational program. The contest held in 1925 prove0 successful in reviving intensive study of the Constitution and awakening new interest in public speaking. The finals of the contest last year were held in the Philharmonic Auditorium early in June, a representative of Northwestern University winning first place.
In the official announcement made by the federation, it is stated that the oration must be original and must not require more than tea minutes for delivery. The orations may either be on the general topic of “The Constitution” or on the relation to the Constitution of Washington, Hamilton. Jefferson, Marshall, Franklin, Madison, Webster or Lincoln.
The prizes are seven in number, i ranging from $2000 to $3000. They ; will be paid in cash at the grand final meeting in Ix>s Angeles on June 25, 1926. Elimination or preliminary contests will be held in each of seven districts throughout the United States, the seven winners competing in tbe finals.
Organizations Asked To Pay For El Rodeo Space Now
All organizations desiring a place in this jear’s El Rodeo are advised to pay for space reservations by Friday, February 12.
According to Burdette Ives, business manager of the El Rodeo, this final date is two weeks later than the date originally set.
‘*It is necessary to keep the organizations out that do not pay,” said Manager Ives, “because past experience has shown that there is a certain percentage of ‘dead’ groups on the campus that never intends to pay for reserved space.
“Inasmuch as it costs practically as much to put a page in the annual as the money we receive for it, the El Rodeo will not be the loser. By a special arrangement with the printers, the student publication can be so altered as to cut those organizations that have failed to pay for a reservation In the El Rodeo.”
CLUB AIDS AGITATION FOR UNION
Trojan Alumni Club Appoints Two Committees To Work For Student Union.
NEVADA STUDENTS SMART
LINCOLN DAY SKIT TO BE PRESENTED IN CHAPEL TODAY
Patriotic Program Has Purpose of Putting Over an Idea; Combined Glee Clubs To Sing.
With the arranging of the singing parts of the combined glee clubs, under the direction of Leo Cameron, and the procuring of tbe final properties, everything is in readiness for the presentation of the patriotic Lincoln skit in today's assembly.
The primary concern of the rally committee in putting on this particular type oi program is not entertainment, but the desire to ge1 over an idea in an entertaining way. The setting is a home for Civil and World War veterans, and through the dialogue of representative types of its residents the attitude of war veterans is given. Marcus Beeks, as the disabled World War veteran, speaks for the men who were “put out of the game” while overseas. His part calls for real depth of feeling and an understanding of the psychology of the men who returned from France. Collaborating with him in this is Bob Irvine, a returned veteran and a Trojan engineer, who plays the role of buddy to Mr. Beeks.
Charles Wright, as the Civil War veteran, is considered to have the most difficult role to play. His is the responsibility of puttAng over some of the humorous, relief situations, but changing his manner to get into the feeling of the more sober moments.
Clare Kaufer, as “Jean,” is to play the feminine lead. Miss Kaufer brings a lot of dramatic experience to her part and is responsible with Mr. Beeks for bringing out the full meaning of the wreckage of war. Charlotte Sul-tain, as the flapper co-ed, plays a contrast to Miss Kaufer.
The part of a small boy, who serves to bring out the attitude of many people today toward militarism, is to be taken by Dickie Sprague. He is a precocious boy who, critics believe, has a remarkable understanding of his role. Floyd Collins, as a college boy, and George Jordan, as a friend of the old soldier, complete the cast.
To assist the students oi the U ilw versity of Southern California in pushing investigations in regard to a Student Union, two committees composed of members of the Trojan Alumni Club were recently appoxated by Herbert Frestor, president of that organization, according to Frank tiadlock.
Working with the student body com mittee of Southern California, Louie Canoepa, captain of the baseball team in 1915; Dr. R. Lane, chairman of the Home Coming Week committee of 1925, and K. Ellsworth will put forth every effort in finding out the best plans for a Student Union.
Detailed to look into the proposition of land for the building site is a committee composed of: Dr. John McCoy, Dental College; L. K. Small, School of Law; J. Seizler, Liberal Arts, and H. Paulin, Liberal Arts.
As a center of student life of the college, Student Unions have proved an asset to many other school which have them. Since 1W2 the University of California has carried on its activities through a plan similar to the one that has been the incentive for much agitation at Southern California for the past semester.
If established on the campus of the University of Southern California, the Student Union will have in it an administration building for student body government, as well as an adequate place for all other student affairs
JUNIOR PLAY . IN REHEARSAL
Clever Settings Have Been Secured From Flagg Studios; Furnish Shrine Scenery.
The Juniors are sparing no expense to make their forthcoming play a sparkling success. Through Ray McDonald, stage manager, a set has been secured from the Flagg Studios. The Flagg Studios furnish the Shrine Auditorium with scenery, so the Juniors feel that the play of Friday, February 26, will have a proper setting.
• The Goose Hangs High.” which is now in rehearsal, is going to be the most enjoyable performance presented on the Southern California campus this year, according to John Atwill, a»> sistant play production manager. The managers feel that a play has been selected which will appeal to all college students.
Lewis Beach, the author, has written a play that is exceedingly clever. Atwill promises that- the lines are full of laughs, the situations subtle and the plot exciting, with all kinds of suspense engendered by the unfolding of the story. The impetuous spirit of American youth is caught by the author and transferred to his play
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, Reno, Nev., Feb. 11. — (PLP.) — Although only 65 per cent of the total student body of the University of Nevada comes from within the state, representatives of this 65 per cent won 75 per cent of the places on the honor roll for good scholarship last semester.
Y. W. MEETING
A meeting of the Y. W. C. A. will be held at 12:45 today. The meeting will be a short one.
California Wants To Amend Constitution
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA. Feb. 11 (P. I. P.)—More than 1000 students have signed the petitions for amendment of the recall provisions of the A. S. U. C. constitution. These have been circulated on the campus, and are now in the hands of the A. S. U. C. secretary. The president of the student body must call an election on the proposed amendment within 15 days.
The petition proposes that in the future special recall elections may be called at any time in the year by the presentation to the A. S. U. C. secretary of the petition signed by three per cent of the students. A second proposal to be voted on is that each of the councils represented on the committee be enabled to recall its member by two-thirds vote.
TEACHERS FLU VICTIMS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, Fteno, Nev., Feb. 11.— CP I.P.)—About 10 per cent o? the faculty members of th*-university were victims of an epidemic of influenza which raged in nmjtus circlc3 last week.
A. 5. C. £. Make
Temporary Plans
Plans for a tentative program for j the semester was tbe topic of diacus-' sion at a meeting of the University I of Southern California American So-
I ciety of Civil Engineers held Wedne-s-i day.
According to Bill Rose, capable pres-, ident of the A. S. C. E., a sport pro-| gram has been planned which will include tennis, golf and baseball Last, year the Engineers played on the various class teams and the Juniors'
I team, last year's winners of the base-! ball championship, was in the main composed of Engineers. With their own team they have a good chance to j cop the championship.
The Civil Engineer's golf team will I meet the golf team of the Electrical ; Engineers sometime within the next j week, the date not having been def-j initely decided as yet.
The program for the semester fur-ther includes weekly lunch meetings at the “barn” every Wednesday noon and two semi-monthly night meetings. Prominent Engineers of Southern Cali-I fornia will be obtained to speak before the Engineers at these meetings