A Proposed Compromise Between Elections and Selections AN EDITORIAL Back in the twenties, campus politics—a two-party received only a small majority of votes in a minute, al- Boards system is not perfect. appointments As the time for student draws near, fraternity system in which the group won which most though campus-wide poll, the selections system was im- If students are clamoring for colorful campaigning, the more conversational trend is once toward campus successfully wooed the independent vote—became each mediately adopted. The plan was practically in whole a let's give it to them. But at the same time let's not be so politics. year more fraught with the practices of "big time" student proposal, and, following the customary two-year foolish as to revert to a system that by unanimous agree- year or Within the last two, agitation for a return to politics. probationary period it was approved once more by stu- ment smelled to high heaven with rotten politics. the old system of direct student elections has developed After an investigation into the election system in dent referendum. with increasing emphasis. This question is a serious one, Why not effect a compromise? Why not let the 1932, the CAC submitted to student referendum a pro- for good government—whether national or campus-wide Much of the criticism this year has emanated from Selections Boards serve as nominating committees? Why posal to remedy the political by naming independents. in scope—is vitally essential to personal happiness. situation itself This is a bit of irony, for under the exist- not authorize them to eliminate all but two or three of the candidates for to campus vote on ing plan independents There is considerable misunderstanding in regard to election offices. The have received far greater recog- most qualified candidates and then determine the final this question being almost even, no change in the system nition gained through plan, ? the existing selections system. Much of this can be than they ever the two-party choice by a campus-wide vote to was made at the time. which gave all major offices to the fraternities and sor- attributed the fact that the present student body has If the often-heard charge that a form of dictatorship no experience orities. had whatever with the old plan and prob- In 1933, party and independent leaders proposed that exists in our student government can definitely be proved, ably never has been fully informed to the facts both for the CAC abolish politics in favor of the present Selections Although it is perhaps the most democratic plan in then it is time for a change. Students, and against students and the system now in use. Boards system. The committee concurred, and while it use on any campus in the United States, the Selections alone, should operate their government. GREEN AND WHITE Convention Brings Volume XXVIII The Official Student Publication OHIO UNIVERSITY, ATHENS, OHIO, FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1939 Published Semi-Weekly No. 40 50 College Editors, GRADE REPORTS Eight Students should deposit by Four Juniors, - Seniors a self May 1 addressed stamped envelope in the black box at the door of registrar’s in to the office Auditors Athens Named to Phi Beta Kappa Ewing Hall, Registrar F. B. Dil- ley announced today. The address should be that to Green and White Plans Full For Scholarship, Activity which the student wishes his grade report mailed during the Program for Ohio Association Gold Phi Beta Kappa keys, the highest academic awards week of June 4. The grade re- slips which an undergraduate may earn, will be bestowed on 12 students port will be mailed early Twenty Ohio college newspapers sent more that week. than 50 editors of Ohio University at the Athens Country Club on Friday, April 21. and business managers to Athens this morning for the annual con- The selection of the five men and the seven women was an- vention of the Ohio College Newspaper Association, to which the nounced by Professor Raymer McQuiston, secretary of the Ohio 5 States Send Green and White plays host for the second time in four years. University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, after the election by the The journalists last met here in December, 1935. committee on April 12. Key winners After registering in the Men’s Union at 11 a.m. the delegates this Professors Here year are participants in many were entertained at their noon luncheon in the Berry by Portrait Exhibit extra-curricular activities and scholas- Hotel tic averages range from a high of For Convention Dunlea and Mack, magicians. the minimum George 2.868 to 2.5. With President Herman G. James Prof. Starr Lasher, director of Ohio University’s School Features Annual Winners activities and their are: delivering the key-note speech, the of Journalism discussed “College Pa- DONOVAN ZOOK, Akron, Jr., inter-regional conference of the Amer- per Censorship” at the first session Fine Arts Week men's debate squad, band and orches- ican Association of University Pro- early this afternoon. Richard Green- tra, Tau Kappa Alpha, Library Opens Featuring an exhibit of all Ohio Phi Eta Sigma, fesors opens here tonSorrow. wald, editor of the Akron Buchtelite, University Campus Affairs Committee, Men's Ac- Represented at the meeting will be also spoke. presidents’ portraits in the Board, Sunday Nights Library art gallery, Arts tivities L'AUiance Francaise, colleges from the states of Ohio, Mich- Individual staff meetings were sche- Fine Week and Philosophy Starting Sunday, Edwin will April Club. igan, West Virginia, Maryland, Penn- Watts duled to begin at 3:30. Kranklyn be celebrated here from 14 library open K. through April 21. NORMAN KEIG, Cleveland, Jr., sylvania. Chubb will remain Lauden, Green and White associate has from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. The program will consist of plays, president, American Student Union, Ohio University one of the The editor, was slated to lead a discussion and strongest change marks the concerts, and art displays in Der Deutsche Verein. chapters of the association first time in by the editorial staffs. Sports staffs’ student in It Ohio University’s history that Arts Gallery third BERNARD H. WITSBERGER, the country. ranks 12th- in the meeting will be led by Paul J. Day, Fine and on the of library be open Sunday of Tiltonville, Jr., Phi Eta Sigma, Eta number members. the will Green and White sports editor, and floor Ellis Hall. Program of nights. The move was made to A by University Choir Sigma Phi, and Kappa Delta Pi. the conference: will include a talk by Morris Rabin, recital the comply with student requests. will wind up the week’s activities in CAROL SEEGER, Columbus, Sr., 10:11 A. M. MUSIC HALL AUDITORIUM Marietta Times state editor. 1. "The Responsibility of the Association for However, the change has Memorial Auditorium April 23. Mortar Board, Psi Chi, and Phi Mu. Incompetent Teachers." President H. G. Business staffs are to meet with W. of James, Ohio University. change has caused the library Arthur Williams of The portraits late President E. H. 2. "A Faculty Experiment the National Ad- FORREST CORN, Ironton, Sr., in Administrative to close every Saturday at 5 p.m. B. Bryan and President Herman G. Democracy." Robert E. Mathews (Law). vertising Service. Pre-Law Club, Debate, Der Deutsche Clyde Ohio State University. The staff James were recently painted by Carl Lucas employed Saturday S4X Verein, and Phi Eta Sigma. * * 3. "Academic Freedom and Tenure—a Report DINNER AT * will be R. Gentry of Columbia, of the Discussion at the Recent Meeting evenings transferred to Missouri. BERRY, Barnes- of The OCNA delegates will dine at Along with the presidents’ paintings EDITH LOUISE the Association of American Colleges." Sunday nights. ville, Sr., Eta Sigma Phi, James Morgan Read (History). University 6 tonight at Hotel Berry, where ad- library, group miniatures L'AUiance of Louisville. The new plan is experimental in the a of Francaise, Kappa and dress will be given by Carlton Zucker, by Mary will dis- Delta Pi, 4. "Some Phases of the Problem of Tenure," and will continue for the re- Coleman Allen be YWCA. Richard N. Owens (Government), George editor of the Toledo Campus Collegian played. Lasting throughout the week Washington University. mainder of the semester. and president of the OCNA and Thur- various will MARIA BOERLAGE, Columbia, N. Versatile Lucus Mixes 12:30 Luncheon. Presbyterian Church. 65 exhibitions of art works cents. (Please man (Dusty) Miller. J., Sr., Women's League Secretary, send reservation to W. H. be held on the third floor of Ellis Fenzel) Tonight, the newspaper men Kappa Alpha Beta, Dolphin Club, P. will Hall, Logan’s store window, and the 2 M. MUSIC HALL AUDITORIUM dance to Clyde Lucas’ music at the Kappa Delta Pi, and Tau Kappa 1. "How to Kill a Chapter." Robert Ash- Warns Is fine arts studios, while an exhibition burn (Romance Languages), West Vfc-- Wednesday Engineers’ Ball. Alpha. Swing ginia University. of stagecraft place Ewing Tonight will take in Sweet, morning Tomorrow individual star Auditorium. SANFORD BLANK, Cleveland, Sr, 2. "How Chapters May Organize To Work Deadline for Senior Combining technical talent with social savoir faire an Efficiently." Francis J. Tschan (History), meetings will begin at 9:30. The edi- exhibit of student work de- Green and White, Kappa lota Alpha, in Pennsylvania State College. •TV11An CAlilUll Ui in SLUUtHIL worn. in ue- torial and sports staffs Der Deutsche Verein, and Chemistry affair that promises to take the lid off the dormant spring social 3. "Relation of the American Association of will hear David (Continued on page two) University Professors to the American Invitations Orders of the Gerard and Club.