Read It In The Trojan
Vote on Constitution today. Honor system before students. Senior play in Bovard tonight. Big Ten honors S. C. men. Editorial writers win prize.
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ELECTION FACTS
“The colleges of liberal Arts, Commwe. Speech, ana Engineering wni vote in tne Doocn> in the Administration building arcade.
“Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Law will vote at
their respective colleges."
Signed,
HENRY C. ROHR, Chairman Election Committee.
VOL. XVIII.
Los Angeles, California, Tuesday, December 14, 1926
NUMBER 61
FOUR TROJANS WIN PLACES ON ALL-AMERICAN
Captain Cravath, Kaer, Bad-gro, Taylor Picked By “Big Ten” Experts.
LARANETA HONORED
Honor System as Presented To Students is Explained
Here is the Honor System as was printed in the Daily '1 rojan j on December 8 and as it is to ve voted upon today.
1. The Honor System consists of a Trojan honor commission I composed of one justice, a senior; one clerk, a junior, and six jur\ men, equally chosen as to sex. The personnel of this commission will be chosen from any college on the campus.
2. Cases of dishonor are to be" brought before the honor commission
Five S. C. Athletes Placed On Football Honor Roll Of Magazine.
By BILL FOOTE
One of the greatest tributes to the grid fame of Southern California ,was paid by the Big Ten Weekly, foremost sport publication of" the middle west, in a recent issue of the magazine when four Trojan football stars, Captain Jeff Cravath, Morton Kaer,
Morris Badgro, and Brice Taylor were picked as deserving a position on their first All-American
i i	+	school, or recommendation of
team. Manual Laraneta, demon ■
Trojan fullbaofc. was gi\en lion- pu s on orable mention besides being placed with the other four on “Big Ten's” Honor Roll.
through form notices. These notices which will be found in designated places, will contain data as to the name, the offender, the offence, the time, and the place.
3. On the first offence the action of the Honor Commission will be in the form of a severe reprimand. On second offence, recommendations will be made to the Faculty Welfare Commission that a penalty be given.
The penalties will be consist of either failure in the course, failure in the course plus additional units required for graduation, failure in all courses for the sei^^ster, recommendation of suspension with possible probation when permitted to return to
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COMPOSERS TO BE APOLLIAD’S GUESTS
Manuscripts Due January 26; Originality Required For Ap-poliad Program; Noted Guests
AlJowing time for work on Apolliad material during the Christmas holidays, the final date for entering manuscripts has been set as January 26, according to Tacie Mae Hanna of the School of Speech.
Original one-act plays, short stories, essays, poems, musical compositions, works of art, sculpture, paintings, etchings, and architectural designs are to comprise the program of the Third Annual Apolliad, a movement for the stimulation of creative art and original ahilitv among college students on the Trojan campus. All manuscripts, bearing nom de plumes as w?!i as correct names ar.d addresses of students submitting them, should be sent to the School of Speech office.
Authors and composers of note in* the Southland will be special guests and critics at the Apolliad program of selected student material, to be held in Touchstone Theatre early in the spring.
Y.W. WILL SERVE WAFFLES AT NOON AND BOOST FUND
To Increase Fund For Sending Delegates To National Student Conference At Milwaukee.
To boost the fund for sending delegates to the National Students Con ference to be held at Milwaukee, December 28th to January 1st, waffles and coffee will be served this noon at the Y. W. Hut.
“The Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. are particularly anxious to have the best representatives at this conference, feeling that the University of Southern California will be greatly benefited by it,” said Miss Clara Miller, faculty secretary of the Y. W.
Jeffery Smith, William Henley, Paul Cunningham, Barnett Eby, Stanley Hopper, Ruth Whitney, Harriet Fallen. Florence Nickle, and Juanita Ellsworth have been selected as the outstanding students to be sent to attend the conference.
Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Fullen, and Eleanor Mix will have charge of the waffles while Mrs. O. J. Marsten, president of the Y. W. C. A. adviory board and Mrs. R. B. von KleinSmid will officiate at the waffle iron.
PROFESSIONAL DEANS GIVE OPINIONS ON NEW LAWS
Law and Dental Deans Have Varied Ideas. Dental May Not Vote.
“I cannot comment on the merits of the newly revised constitution which is to be presented to the students at the polls today. I have read it, but have not given it much serious consideration and can take no stand in the matter.”
This is the way Dean Frank Porter of the Law school answered when asked if he favored the revised constitution. The general consensus of opinion at Law seems to be in favor of the adoption of the new order, however, and it is thought that the entire school will vote to adopt it by a good majority.
DENTAL DEAN The situation as Dental is somewhat different. iDean Ford refused to be quoted as being either for or against the new set of laws. He added, “The Dental students will probably vote on the constitution as much as they will vote on the honor system.”
Verdun Thomas, president of Dental explained this by saying, “I think the Dean is In favor of not having the Dental students vote on either proposition. I, personally, believe the new revised constitution the better of the two.”
This is the day when we vote on the constitution and the proposed honor system. Both have been printed in the Trojan and we have given space to any editorial opinion that may have been wanted by any students. It remains now to see what the campus will do with these. We have just one letter against the constitution. We are printing it today. It is from a student who feels that not enough publicity has been given on the constitution.
We can understand this feeling.
Annual Senior Production Will he Presented Tonight
Sale of iickets Progressing Rapidly; Stage Properties Made By Students; Cast Has Finished Production Ready.
Aha ! It is here !
1 hat superabundance of mystery, melodrama, thrills and suspense. popularly termed the Senior play,’’ will be presented to the campus officially this evening in Bovard Auditorium.
1 he sale of tickets for “In the Next Room” has been most satisfactory, according to John Atwill, manager of student production
“So far,” states Atwill,
HONOR SYSTEM TO BE DECIDED AT POLLS TODAY
Issue Closely Watched By Other Colleges. Campus Leaders Say Spirit Is Essential.
PROFESSIONALS OUT
S. C. STUDENTS MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR ASILOMAR
Famous Male Quartet To Entertain At Conference. Fifty S. C. Men To Go.
Announcement was recently made that the Clarion Four, a male quarete, made up of students from LaVerne College, will be present and sing several times at the Y. M .C. A. Student Conference to be held during the Christmas vacation at Asilomar on We have been trying for some the Monterey Peninsula. The Clarion
time to get the document in shape to print. But he is mistaken in saying that it comes out the day of the election. Yesterday’s section was the last. But to date we have had no criticism, but we do not think it worthwhile to kill the whole constitution on that one point, if that is what he wants to do.
AMAZONS UPHOLD
Promotes Hot Contest
PROPOSED SYSTEM Among Trojan Writers
Voting unanimously in favor of the proposed honor system, the Amazons have gone on record as loyal supporters of it, and anpear in uniform today as its sponsors.
The Amazon organization is com pc-sed of twenty-five representative girls of the campus. They have stud-
Scholastic honors served to brighten the outlook of two hard-worked editorial writers of the “Daily Trojan” staff, when Vivian Murphy and Howard Edgerton tied for first place articles in Professor Marc C. Good-now’s Editorial class, Thursday. It is the hope of the winners that the award will be an “A” for the semes-
ied the honor system as it has been	ter.
proposed, and are prepared to explain	Both Miss Murphy and Mr. Edger-
and defend it to any who may desire	ton have received first honors in the
information before voting.	writing class before. Professor Good-
Martha Wiggett, president of the	now has promised a grand prize for
Amazons, states that she heartily endorses the system, and believes that it will work if carried, for all those who vote for it should feel that they are personally responsible for its upholding.
the student who wins three consecutive first places. As a result, competition is keen between members of the class, and the two “Trojan” staff writers are anxious to uphold the reputation of the student publication.
CO-EDS HAVE WEIRD IDEAS OF
COLLEGE. HOBBIES ARE VARIED
These co-eds—
With coeds riding bicycles to gc**^01- collecting junk, and coming to Jpllege as a result of an overpowering" thirst for knowledge, it seems that the old world is being revolutionized after all.
At Smith college things are beginning to look serious for the unwary pedestrian, for the girls are recklessly speeding to and from classes on bicycles. At this time the Trojan staff wishes to be quoted as suggesting that the hard-working reporter be ko equipped.
Some co-eds adopt weird hobbies — such as collecUng tires, old light globes, and old window shades. It sometimes appears as if the most
BY MURIEL HEEB
popular of these is the acquisition of fraternity pins.
North Carolina University co-eds are ail in college to satisfy their thirst for knowledge. According to a census taken last year, 99 per cent of the co-edb claimed matrimony as their aim in collegiate life. This year 99 per cent, claim more serious intentions.
And last, but funniest, comes the startling discovery made by the psy-cnology department of the University of Minnesota that men students are not women haters, and that women have something beside adverse criticism tor the opposite sex, a notable
ENGINEERS MAKE IMPORTANT TESTS
S. C. Engineering Dept. Cooperates With L. A. Bureau of Power and Light.
During the past two weeks the University of Southern California Electrical Engineering Department, in cooperation with the Los Angeles Bureau of Power and Light has been conducting important tests on high tension fuses at the River Power House near San Fernando Road.
High voltage is necessarily more hazardous than ordinary house potentials, and therefore the duties imposed on a high tension fuse are correspondingly more severe. In these tests voltages as high as 40,000 volts were ebployed, direct shorts being placed upon the fu^fes.
But we are frank to say that we believe the honor system is going to be the point where there may be real differences of opinion. The constitution is a necessity and can be changed at points if found lacking when tested. But the honor system is a new thing. We can only say that as far as we can see it can do no harm and its sponsors think it will accomplish much. Certainly, we have seen enough cheating on this campus to know that there is ground for wanting to try something. Whether or not we are worse than other campuses we do not know. But what other people do is not always the best criterion.
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While we are on the subject of Dean Crawford we might mention another idea she threw out to us yesterday. Says the dean, the time is past when women should be the vice-presidents of things. That is just a little beyond popular thinking, but she says it ought not to be beyond Southern California thinking and she goes a step further and proposes a system of government whereby the men and women al-As the functioning of a fuse takes ternate, having the president of place in a very small lapse of time, the W.S.G.A. serve automatically ordinary instruments would not give as president every other year.
The idea seemed to have merit.
any
data on the action of a fuse, therefore it was necessary to rely on and we thought about it
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a system if proposed. And with
thinking it over since talking with Dr. Crawford, we do not believe it would be the best thing
Four has been heard at Southern California several times and Is famed for their harmony over the entire Pacific Coast.
Universities in the Pacific Southwest, from Arizona to Berkeley, will send representatives to the conference. Several hundred college men, in all, will attend the series of meetings. It is planned this year to have a large number of open forum groups where discussion from all of those present will take place. It is hoped that the exchange of ideas in such meetings will be mutually beneficial.
Leaders in Student Y. M. C. A. work from all over the United States will be present, and plans for the event this year are on a much larger scale than they have been in any previous year. Those who are interested in attending should communicate with the Campus Y at once.
SOCIETIES TO HOLD HOLIDAY MEETINGS
Christmas Cheer, Varied grams, and Formal Initiation Banquet Planned By Literary Clubs.
there have been nearly seven hundred sold, and everything points toward a complete sellout for one of the most successful prosentations of the year.”
The plot revolves about a singularly mysterious episode wherein two untimely deaths occur. In this, the presence of a highly decorated and decorative cabinet forms the nucleus of surprising developments. This cabinet was built specially by two students, Ray Pinker and George North-am, formerly with the Community Players, who have had considerable experience with stage properUes.
The ca3t, headed by Amanda Chambers and Marcus Beeks, has evolved a finished production, according to Ray McDonald, university play director. “Each character,” states McDonald, "has perfected his lines and actions in a manner that leaves little to be desired by a critical audience."
A total absence of all events that usually characterize a mystery play will be the keynote marking “In the Next R^om.” No trick circumstances will be employed, and originality in theme and presentation will mark th& production. A limited number of good seats are still obtainable, according to Atwill. They may be secured at the Students’ Store at fifty and seventy-five cents each.
INSTITUTE ENDED ON INTERNATIONAL RACIAL PROBLEMS
Members and Delegates Express Satisfaction Of Results; Dr. von KleinSmid Was Chancellor
blown and recorded on the oscillograph.
The tests were a decided success and many important oscillograms, pictures of the phenomena involved, were obtained. The importance of these records to the Bureau of Power and Light is obvious, as they know the merits of these particular types of high tension fuses.
With regard to the University department, the significance of the tests cannot be overestimated. ' In the first place it serves to bring about closer co-operation between the Bureau and the Electrical Department, and secondly it demonstrates to Los Angeles commercial interests that there is an up to date and progressive department of Electrical Engineering.
NOTICE OF SUSPENSION
Two students have received discipline for dishonesty in examinations. One has been suspended from the University and the other will be compelled to complete fifteen additional units more than the regular requirement for graduation.
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The student body president should be elected at large from the student body. But as an attempt at a solution of the problem of student government, the idea is getting warm. There are a good many, even though still in the minority, who would not be surprised to see a woman president before many years have passed. Gladys Lee seems to be getting along pretty well in the absence of President Tallman, whether he would like it said or not. A little campus discussion by way of the “letter box” would make interesting reading.
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We hope this isn’t getting to be considered a congratulatory column. Such a column is likely to b e misunderstood, especially around election time, and besides, there are so many people who are
doing worthwhile things around
the campus that someone is certain to be left out.
Everything from Christmas programs to formal initiations will te featured by the literary societies tonight at their last meetings before the holidays.
It is expected that the Christmas spirit will pervade the Comitia meeting. The members are requested to bring a sock, preferably clean and of the regulation size, which will be filled by Santa Claus. The program will consist of a Christmas poem by Joe Link, a vocal solo, “The Birthday of a King,” by William Blackstone, and an original Christmas story will be read.
Clionian will have a recognition service, a piano solo by Ruth Hardie. a short story by Pauline Allen, a book review by Florence Nickels, and a parliamentary law drill for all members.
Tryouts for the extemporaneous speaking contest will be held at the Aristo meeting.
Athena will hold their formal invitation, which will be followed by a banquet at the Mary Louise.
Notices
Members and delegates of the Institute of International Relations ex-Pro j pressed themselves as more than satisfied with the progress made at round tables and conferences throughout the Institute, at the final meeting held in the Chancellor’s chambers at the Mission Inn, Saturday evening.
Appreciation for the unstinted er-fort of Dr. R. B. von KleinSmid, chancellor, and Dr. K. C. Leebrick, director, in making the Institute an unqualified success, was expressed on behalf of the delegates by Dr. C. E. Martin, dean of the social science faculty and professor of political science at the University of Washington.
Prof. Eugene Harley of the University of Southern California reported that the round table on Limitations of Armaments, which he conducted, had resulted in mutual enlightenment on the part of all who attended, armament, both economic and military, having been successfully defined, and proposed Liethods of disarmament considered. The desirability of an in-ternatfonal police force under the jurisdiction of the League of Nations, was discussed. Prof. Harley was one of ten professors at the Institute who attended the League of Nations session last summer, Dr. C. E. Martin (Continued on Page Four)
Executive Committee Advocate Giving System a Fair Trial. Complete Plans Proposed.
By MARY JANE McLURE
One of the biggest issues ever to come before the S. C. 9tudent body will be decided today at the polls. Whether the much discussed honor system is “to be or not to be” depends on the expression of student opinion at the ballot.
The outcome of this issue on the Southern California campus is being watched with interest by other univer. sities, the honor system having been tried at the University of California, and having been a decided success at Stanford. The concensus of opinion as expressed by iocal campus leaders to date is that the main requisite for the success of the system is the Honor Spirit.
LAW AND DENTAL
Recent discussion as to the adaptability of the honor plan in all colleges of the institution ended in a decision of the Executive Committee to exclude Law and Dental from a vote on a sys-(Continued on Page Four)
CHANGE DEADLINE FOR NEXT WAMP
Contributions For Unconventional Number To Determine New Staff Positions.
All notices maul be brought to the Trojan office "nt 716 Weat Jefferson St. or phoned to HUmbolt 4522. Notices rnnnt be limited to 35 words.
Deadline for the Unconventional number of the Wampus was moved from December 15 to the 24th, at which time changes in the staff will be made, according to an announcement of Milton Booth, editor, at a Wampus staff meeting yesterday.
Contributions to the Unconventional number will be the determining factor in selecting contributors for positions on the staff, according to the new plan. Work on previous issue will also be considered in judging for the new year
3taff.
“The Wampus will appear just before exams,” Booth said. “We are hatching deep plots to cheer the students before the dark days begin.”
Directions gi\en for work that wiil be accepted, stated that nothing over 250 words car. be used. The editor asked that cartoon ideas be kept mind when writing for the Wampus.
FRESHMAN FROLIC AT OAKMONT CLUB
Tomorrow night at the Oakmont Country Club the freshmen class will give its first off-campus dance. Loren Matheson, class president, states that attendance at the dance will giv^* everyone the proper start on the best possible vacation. “Start the vacation right is the motto of the freshman dance,” said Matheson.
Tickets for the dance are on sale at the Students' Store for $1.50 or may be obtained from any member of the freshmen executive eommittee.
STUDENTS AND PROFS. FACE
WORK DURING XMAS RECESS
LIBRARY NOTICE
The library will be open during the Christmas recess from 8:30 A. M. to 4:30 P. M. Books falling due during the vacation period will be due January 3rd.
SENIOR MEN
All Senior men entering cross country runs repQrt to the training quarters Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 15.
The inter-fraternity council meeting which was to be held tonight at the Alpha Sigma Delta is postponed until tomorrow noon in the second balcony of Bovard auditorium, according to Paul Fritz, council president.
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By MARY MAIN
Christmas comes but once a year —well, that’s a relief for some of us, for between "just little short exams to sort of tie things up,” term papers, outlined upon which to work for finals, and the confidential talk from beloved professors that we really aren’t doing the work that we are capable of etc., the holiday season looks rather gloomy.
That’s only one side of it. When on Christmas morning the fair coed opens the box of candy and exclaims, “the darling,” and when the
boy friend discovers that his new tie is exactly what he would have
picked himself, Christmas takes a different aspect.
When we think of the real Christmas spirit—.he spirit of giving— we’ll admit the actual shopping isn't very pleasant, we again become exuberant, and our minds turn from thought from over industrious professors, studies, snappy, tired clerks, and disorderly stores.
Then, again, interviews with the professors prove that, after all, it isn’t so jolly to have to correct a few hundred papers over the vacation. It is tragic to haxe exams, but
pity the poor prof and wish him a Merry Christmas!