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Lo» Angoteg, California, Wednesday. April 6, 1971
No. 69
WEAPONS BEING PREPARED FOR POLITICAL RIOT
Competition to Be Keen for Numerous Student Body Offices
ELECTION
TO BE CLEAN
Enough Positions to Satisfy AH Aspirants to Fame
By Lew Wiles
Once more the voice ot the rancous politician can be heard in the land Nomination petitions for student body offices are ready and soon the secret sessions of tlie political henchmen «H1 commence.
Nominations will be made from the floor at an assembly to be held In the chapel Tuesday, May 3, at 12:35.
Petitions to Be Filed Previous to the formal nominations petitions must be filed with Secretary JIarie Dennis and the eligibility of the petitioners must be passed upon by the executive committee.
Blank petitions may be obtained from Miss Dennis at any time and, according to Gwynn Wilson, It is to the interest of everyone concerned to get signed petitions in as early as
possible.
Interesting Times Ahead
Politics as conducted at U. S. C. have all the interest and enthusiasm that are connected with national elections. Each candidate goes into the fight to win. And, in the past, the fight has been devoid of crookedness and chicanery. There is no reason to believe that this year’s battle will be otherwise.
Multitude of Offices Our constitution provides for almost enough offices to enable everyone who feels within himself the desire to become great to step up and help himself. Approximately 20 men and women are needed to efficiently govern the activities of U. S. C.
Qualifications The most important office is, of course, the president of the student body. The constitution provides that the candidate for this office must have completed three years of collegiate work, with one year completed at U. S. C.
The vice-president must have completed two years of college work with one year at U. S. C. The secretary must have the same qualifications as the vice-president, as does the athletic manager.
Editor of Trojan The editor of the Trojan must have had two years of college work with one year completed at U. S. C„ with the additional requirement of a year’s work in the Journalism department.
Judgeship Dead One office which is mentioned in the constitution will probably go begging. That office Is judge of the traditions court. This office expired last year amidst the plaudits of the entire student body. The office has never been revived.
Otlier offices to be ..lied are Trojan manager, debating manager, and the executive committee, which is the governing body of the school.
«PLAY IN THETA
Baseball Now
Lures Fan With Winning Team
U.S.C. DEB* TEAM SMS FO# TEN OAT
By Carl Farman
Yesterday afternoon, the same time that the first ball was pitched in tlie Pacific Coast League schedule, saw Coach Hunter’s Trojan nine ln action against their first college opponents of the season. U. S. C. clashed with Whittier yesterday on the latter's diamond, the results coming in too late for today's Trojan. The outcome of thc game will go very far towards determining what sort of an aggregation the Cardinal and Gold will be able to stack up against its southern opponents in the coming weeks of the season, with reference to its possible championship. The hot stove league, which has considered most the posl tions as practically in the hands of the veterans who will be out this spring for the second time, is due to get severe shock when the line-up is placed before them. Very few of the old familiar faces, as J. W. Riley would remark, will appear in the process of breaking into print or into action. A large number of new men have been working out at this stage of the sea son, and the competition is keen for most of the positions, with what old-timers there are kept steadily the jump.
Schmitz Captain
The man behind the bat for the season’s games will, in all likelihood, be Bill Smhitz, future professional tooth yanker and present captain of the 1921 team. Cook Is also putting up a bid for this job. The pitching staff includes Babe Thornton. Dutch Hinrichs, George Lloynd, and Eddie Stanley, all men who have the goods. Acres seem to be the best bet for skipper at the first sack.
At second base Sanji and Everett are competing for a place. The clever Tap has showed up stronger, though both are good men. Farrar aud Er-
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EL RODEO 10 GO TO
PRESS THIS FRIDAY CALIFORNIA TO MEET
Monday and Tuesday the Dust of El Rodeo Will Rise
Sophomores are planning a grand and glorious party at the Kappa Alpha Theta house next Friday night, April Nth. according to Helen Tobie, vice-president of the class.
Entertainment for the evening Is under the direction of Max Chamber-lain and his corps of assistants, who promise a super-program consisting °* numbers by tlie Z. K. E. orchestra and Harold Taft, a reading, saxo* Phone solo, one act comedy, shadow Pantomime and cabaret. The Sopho-niure Quartet will also render a few surprises.
H'freshnients are not be neglected, the refreshment committee, under direction of Mildred Hicks, has slso been busy and promises some
good eats."
Helen Tobie wishes to impress upon 116 mind of every Sophomore that he or she cannot afford to miss this Party The Theta house is known of “id as a place of good times, and the party Friday night Is to be no exception.
SENIOR MEETING
There will be an important Meeting of all seniors today in room 240 at 12:35 sharp. Be on time.
Every person graduating In r ebruary, June or summer school, it expected to be present 0 hear of the plans for com-m*ncement.
EARLE HAZELTON,
President.
“El Rodeo goes 10 press Friday. Absolutely no copy will be accepted after Thursday noon,” says Florence Gilbert, El Rodeo editor.
Turn in Records
Of the 210 seniors only 175 have turned in senior records. Miss Gilbert emphasizes the fact that senior pictures will not be used without the records. They may be put in the El Rodeo box today and tomorrow. No individual pictures may be taken hereafter without a special order from Harold Mulhollen, business manager of El Rodeo.
Organization Copy
“All fraternity and other organization copy lias been handed in by organization officers,” said Miss Gilbert. “I am not responsible for lt to any extent but as to typographical errors. All corrections or appointments for corrections must be made by Thursday noon. No material may be added or revised after the final proofs have been sent back. The Theology and Pharmacy editors are requested to meet Wednesday evening at 7, In the El Rodeo office. If they are not present I will not be responsible for mistakes in their copy.”
Staff Members Report
The editor will be in the El Rodeo office every afternoon, from 2:10 to 3. She will be there earlier or later by special appointment. There will be no regular staff meeting Wednesday noon, but staff members are asked to report to the office Wednesday, after 2:10, for special duty.
"There is still a day and a half left to get copy in," says Miss Gilbert. “Hurry up if you want your material t,o be in the book.”
HOME VOLUNTEER MEETING
The Home Volunteers will have their regular meeting today, Wednesday, 3 p.m., in Room 106 as usual. The nature of the meeting remains a Chinese puzzle, for the secret has not yet been divulged except that it will deal with th# Chinese work in this country. A splendid meeting Is promised. Outsiders are always welcome.
CALENDAR
Liberal Arts Team Which Defeated College of Pacific Orators Is Chosen
Aspiring to bring fame to U. S. C„ the Liberal Arts debating team, consisting of Harold Curtis nnd Louis D'Elia, has been launched upon a ten-day trip which will take them through four states nnd carry the good name of our Alma Mater to six colleges.
First Debate in Arizona The team left Los Angeles April 3 for their first debate with the University of Arizona. The University of Texas has been scheduled for the second debate and the thid will take place at the Methodist University of Texas. From there the team will travel to Oklahoma, where they will meet the debaters of the state university and also the Phillips College iu Oklahoma. The final debate will be held at the University of New Mexico.
The Question The question, "Resolved, that the United States Should Establish a Direct Primary for the Selection of Presidential Candidates," will be argued by the U. S. C. debaters in both the negative and the affirmative.
The team chosen to represent U. S C. is the same that defeated the Col lege of the Pacific with a score of two to ore last Thursday.
Brilliant Debaters Harold Curtis, of the College of Law, has never before debated on Liberal Arts team, but his work on the debating team of the College of Law last year was very successful. He is a brilliant orator and has done remarkable work as a lirst speaker.
Louis D'Elia has long been the mainstay of the Liberal Arts debating team and is noted for his ability in argumentation and rebuttal.
Reflections On Blue Law Blues
By Mia
Shiver in your boots, ye sinful Trojans! The outposts of the Blues aTe rapidly closing in on you. Put away those noisy little cubes, prepare to spend your Sunday evenings improving the quality of the grey upholstering of your cerebrum hy perusing a volume of Dickens or Macauley instead of making your W'eekly expedition to the Garrick.
The passage of the Pomona Blue law makes eminent the danger to U. S. C. sinners. Our ways niay be mended in spite of ourselves if, out of sympathy, the City of the Angels decides to become that in truth as well as in name.
After all, brethren, It might not be so bad. There have been times when we found it quite agreeable to remain at home in the front parlor with the light of our life and dispense with the vulgar crowd at the movies.
JUNIOR PLAY CAST IS SELECTED FI LIST OF NOTABLES
Miss Dorothy Barnhart Receives Leading Feminine Role as Lucy Manette
REHEARSALS ARE BEGUN
Miss Anina Doyle Will Have Assistance in Directing Work of the Cast
RACKET WIELDERS MEET CAL. TECK
Bears Are Favorites; Michigan to Send Strong Team West
April 6
11:40—Chapel.
11:40-Stray Greek meeting in Room 240.
12:35—Junior Class Chapel Annex
12:35—Senior Class Room 240.
3. Qg—Home Volunteer meeting in Room 106 Chinese meeting
AP&il30—Y M C. A cabinet meeting at. Hill’s.
7-00—Devotional hour.
6-30—Press Club dinner at 947 W 30th St.
g.00—History Club meeting at Southwest museum.
AP8 00—Frosh party at the Kappa Alpha Theta house.
meeting in meeting ln
This Saturday at Berkeley, one of the greatest athletic days in the history of the university will take place. In the morning there will be a crew race between California and Washington, in which the Blue and Gold are the favorites, because of the numerous veterans back and the sterling ability of certain football stars, among them being Dan McMillan, a former university of Southern California star, and the selection of Walter Camp for one of his all-American mythical elevens for this past season.
In the afternoon there will be aseball battle with Standford. and though California won the Initial contest between the two, it is believed that the Cardinal will best the bears in the second game of the series. However, previous dope has it figured out that the game is certain to be both lose and exciting.
Michigan Coming West But the real excitement of the entire day will be the track meet between the Bears and the Wolverines. For tho University of Michigan is coming to the Coast with the avowed intention of taking the Bear skin into camp, and revenge the defeat of another member of the Big Ten for the defeat admin istered on January flrst.
Though Michigan is bringing a host of stars to run against Captain Pesky Sprott’s cinderpatb artists, and though Michigan feels confident of winning, nevertheless, when they tackle the Californians they are meeting not only an undefeated team, but one which probuhly no team in America could defeat in duul competition Though the Blue and Gold men are not all stars, they have so many strong point winners that they literally swamp the enemy ln both track and field events. Simmons and Hutchinson Meet Simmons of Michigan, a sprinter, expects to take the number of Hutchinson ln the 100 and the 220. He comes with the recommendation of I-ewson Koblnson of Pennsylvania, which may be enough to make Simmons feel cocky, but which has no effect whatever upon Eastern athletic fans. Brother Lawson claims that neither Hutch or any other sprinter in the West can run under ten seconds, but despite what this Easterner says, he has no right to render an opinion when he has not seen Hutchinson in action. When the latter ran so swiftly on the twenty-sixth, he far outdid ten seconds, and men as experienced as Lawson Robinson were there to verify the fact that he ran in at least 9:4 and 21:1. the latter mark tying the record which is now on the bokB for the furlong Walter Christy and the California Student Body probably have no qualms concerning the outcome of the sprints, and If the century and the furlong can be considered as correct criterions, the meet should be an overwhelming victory for the Blue and Gold
Second Official Match of thc Season; Paul Greene Plays First Man
U. S. C. and California Tech met yesterday afternoon in their annual varsity tennis match on the latter’s court in Pasadena. This marked the second official match for the U. S. C. men this season.
With the overwhelming victory over Whittier fresh in their minds, the four local men left in high spirits. Greene, playing first man, had his hands full in disposing of Schugart, Tliroop’s best bet. Olerich and PVeese played second and third man respectively; both were expecting a real battle.
Important Match SkleveTs, a new man who defeated Harker lately for fourth position, left with tho team and completed the quartet. Coach Lee expected a favorable outcome, but only after a hard fight.
Should this match result in a victory for U. S. C., the games scheduled to take place against Pomona next Saturday will be for the championship of Southern California. The importance of this match was realized by the team and they left with determination written over their countenances.
In a recent meeting of Caltech and Pomona, the latter won out only by very small margin, which signifies that the Pasadena team is particularly strong this year.
SKEILL AND DAGGER PEAKS NOT DIVULGED
Not since the advent of Al G. Barnes circus has so much student interest been aroused. Looking forward to the parade, monkeys and lemonade is as nothing compared with tho unbearable suspense thut shrouds tho coming ini nation of Skull and Dagger, Senior Men’s Honor Society, to be held Fri day, April 8, at an assembly at 12:30 o'clock.
The austere officials of this much revered organization have remained impregnable to the repeated onslaughts •of the inquisitive, even as the Sphinx. It is rumored that the University Police Station have increased their force in order to meet any emergency. Meanwhile the following pledges are wuvering on the brink of nervous pros tratlon.
The cast for the Junior play, "Sydney Carter,” hus practically been selected. However, thero is still nil opportunity for some clover actors und actresses to mako a part.
Though Sir Charles Paddock has been selected for tho lead, it is not yet certain whether he will have the time to take the part, for ho is still In the midst of a busy track season.
The play is a dramatization of Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities.” Incidentally, the aforesaid Sir Charles is the author of the dramatization, which is to be presented in either Trinity Auditorium or the new U. S. C. Auditorium late lu the term.
Dickens Wove Masterpiece
Dickens wove from out of the chaos and horror of the French Revolution a stirring novel of the characters of the time. Charles Paddock has included the most dramatic episodes in the acts of his play.
Merle McGinnis, remembered for his character work In “Mister Antonio,” will have the second lead, that of Charles Darnay.
Other male parts are taken by Paul Greely, Dr. Manette; Charles Dean, Mr. Stryver; G. W. Norveil, Mr. Sorry; N. Lacy, attorney general; Kemp, solicitor; Glen Ingles, Barsad; Bert Lyons, De Forge; Kenneth Townsend, Cruncher.
Large Feminine Cast
Dorothy Barnhart, from tho College of Oratory, has tho leading feminine role, thut of the dainty Lucie Manette. Others are Eva Blacker, Madam De Farge; Sarah Stoneham, Miss Pross; Myrna Ebert. Vengeance; Esther Betts, the seamstress; Dorothy Hunt, Mrs. Cruncher; und others having parts are Alice Teague, Velma Grib-ben, Mildred Heinze, Violet Smith and Reata Walker.
Annina Doyle will direct the play, assisted by Miss Wadsworth und Mildred Voorhees from the College of Oratory.
Miss Doyle announced that the cast may be changed at any time, und thut there are still several minor parts to be filled.
SPIKE ARTISTS WILL PERFORM AT REDLANDS
Biggest Meet of the Year Southland Track Program
TROJANS ALWAYS WIN
Trojan Stars Will Be in Tip Top Shape for the Coming Fracas
DELINQUENT LIST FO EL RODEO
Notice! The following owe the specified amounts fur space in 101 Rodeo, which must be paid before Friday noon:
J. O. C......................
Argonauts ...................
Student Volunteers .........
Clinion .....................
Quill Club ..................... 10.00
Math Club .................... 10.00
San Joaquin Club.............. 10.00
Onlmtn .................... io.oo
Menorah Club ................................10.00
Architects ..........................................5.00
Cosmopolitan Club..........................10.00
Commerce Club ..............................10.00
Press Club ........................................11.00
Aristo..................................................10.00
Frosh Class ......................................20.00
$10.00 10.00 10.00 20 00
Sigma Chi .........
Theta Psi .........
Sigma Tau ........
Gamma Epsilon.....
Z. B T.............
Pi Beta Phi........
Beta Phi ...........
Phi Mu .............
Delta Beta Kappa Skull und Dagger ,.. Torch and Tassel ... College of Theology. College of Oratory . College of Music
20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20.00 20 00 20.00 20.00
EL RODEO EDITOR E
Local sport fans nre looking hopefully and anxiously toward the coming A. A. U. meet scheduled to take place at Kedlands April 23.
lt must be remembered that in this meet both high school nnd college athletes contest against each other for supremacy of tho south.
Biggest Meet of Year In this meeting nil the schools and colleges will enter their very best material. Among tho colleges and universities entered, our own institution looks the strongest. As long as U. S. C. entered a team in the annual affair they have been victorious, and this year Indications point to still another win. Pomona should put up some strong competition and Itedlnnds will be dangerous in somo events, but if nil the S. C. contestants run true to form it will be a big day for us. Even in the open events, where all men are eligible even to tho youngest phenomenal athlete of the elementary schools U. S. C.’s spike artists should check up enough points to win.
Big Stars Will Be There Tho quarter mile Bhould be the greatest race of tho day. A “dark horse” ln the person of Hurst, a freshman at S. B. U. C., is credited with the unofficial time of 50 seconds, while Kilby of Redlunds has made a name for himself already. Schiller, as evidenced by last performance at U. C., is improving in form and may turn the tables aud defeat Kilby on his own track.
Evans will have to extend himself in the shot put if all that we have heard of a certain youngster attending Oxnard High Is true. Boyle, in the discus, will have a tussle with the same youth.
Charlie Paddock may make a new world's record ln the 100-yard dash if all goes well. At any rate he will try to and thousands of sport fans will be present to egg him on.
Senior Records and Copy for Annual Must Be Ready by Tomorrow Noon
The following people have never called for ihelr proofs for El Rodeo from Witzel’s, and consequently liavo no cuts on file In the El Rodeo office Florence Gilbert, P’l Rodeo editor, usks thut all proofs be called for and turned for printing by Thursday, April 7:
Dike, R. J.; Evans, Nettle; Gilliland, C. V.; Howse, Paul; Hedley, G. I Lewis, Thomas; Montgomery; Steffer, A. P.; Ulrey, A. H.; Moses, Virginia; Wright, Kenneth.
Proofs Must Be Returned The following people have never returned their proofs to Wltzel’s for printing, consequently have no cuts on file In the Kl Rodeo office. Florence Gilbert, P'l Rodeo editor, asks that these people return their proofs by Thursday, April 7 Otherwise they will not uppear in El Rodeo:
Bowltz; Bailey; Clark, Dorothy; Culver, Bessie; Gruves, lsobel; Gartin, Ruth; Carver, Paul; Gilson, R. W.; Gibbs, M K.; Hadlock, F.; Heinze, Mil dred; Kemp, Elizabeth; King, J. It.; Miller, Barbara; Mullen, Florence; Philip. Gene; Rowley, Robert; Rogers, L. E.; Steel, G. B.
PARTY AT EBELL
Juniors are planning on a huge party to take place April 15 at the Ebell Club. A vaudeville show will be presented the first part of the evening and later the Dental College are entertaining with a gladsome affair, Including punch, n’ orchestra, n’ everything. Tickets are to be on sale the flrst part of next week.
COMMERCE COLLEGE MEETS—
Meeting of College of Commerce in Chapsl today at 11:40.
FLUENT ELOQUENCE Of S. C. ORATORS DETEATS PACIFIC
In the last debato before a local audience, tho University of Southern California affirmative team convinced two of tho three Judges that candidates for the Presidency of the United States should be selected by a national system of direct primaries*
This was the flrst victory for U. 8. C.’s superlative team, composed of Louis D’Pvlia and Wilbur Curtis. These two eloquent gentlemen completely baffled the opposition with their fluent and preponderous oratory, winning tho recognition of superiority ln flowery presentation, from even their adversaries. The debate was, perhaps, the keenest, and most bitterly fought contest that has been witnessed yet this season. The two to one decision was a Just criterion of the relative merits of the arguments of both sides.
Wilbur Curtis, opened the discussion for the affirmative with a compelling, clear-cut exposition of the state of American politics brought about by the convention system. Advancing us a serious churge against existing moil:-ods, the argument that (he theory of delegated powers hud failed in its application, he went on to show that the convention had outgrown Its usefulness and necessity, because transportation difficulties which Inaugurated Its existence have now been fully overcome. With modern, progressive means at the disposal of the government, he pointed out there was no longer the advisability of continuing the complicated and undemocratic selection of candidates in the turmoil of convention. Mr. Curtis was master of the situation at all times, and ln a calm, dignified wuy, brought his points out in sharp, well-defined sentences.
Trojan Orators Eloquent Louis D’Elia attacked the “Gentlemen from San Jose” immediately upon arising, and in the first few outbursts had won tbe support of the crowd by his shrewd comments upon the case as presented by the negative. Having lessened the effect of his antagonists’ flrst speech, D’Elia commenced to build up strong contentions for the change in our political system, stressing the point that the convention Is not representative and that Its power Is not delegated In the same sanse as that of congressmen. D'Elia dwelt at
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