Stetson Weekly Collegiate

-*a. kv ' STETSON WEEKLY COLLEGIATE OFFICIAL STUDENTS' PUBLICATION OF STETSON UNIVERSITY. VOL. XVII. DE LAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1905. NO. 16. A History of The Collegiate* The next year (1901-'02) found the Collegiate still improving and growing, conditions which were due in large part to the unusual capability of the students who controlled it. The editor-in-chief was Charles S. Hayes, whose assistant was Helen Forbes. The associate editors were M. P. Edwards, M. E. Johnson, E. G. Baldwin, J. <f. Lofberg, L. H. Forbes, Louise McKinney, W. E.. Baker, and Elizabeth Winegar. P. Marvin Pope and Chastain W. Haynes were business managers. In January the editor- in-chief resigned and Harry M. Tingle took his place. His assistant was Walter B. Fulghum. Then in March the editorship changed hands again, Elizabeth Winegar and Louise McKinney assuming its duties. Also E. F. Oates succeeded Mr. Haynes as business manager. An evidence of the growth of the paper is to be found in the fact that special numbers—e. g. Football Number; Chritsmas Number, etc.,—were issued in imitation of large magazines. Of especial interest j& the Presentation Day Number, issued in February of this year. It was truly a magnificent production and deserves much praise. It had 32 pages filled to the brim with photographs of the university buildings, faculty, athletic teams, etc., with specimens of work done in the art department, and excellent literary contributions. All this was enclosed within covers having a very artistic and brilliant design in colors. In 1902—'03 Miss Winegar was still retained as editor-in-chief, having J. O. Loftberg as assistant. The following were associate editors: Eouise McKinney, Susie Law, Gertrude Board, Helen Manville, Elisabeth Remmers, Maysie Emery, F. D. Sears, C. H. Dean, and Amy Fuller. The business managers this year were L. H. Forbes and E, F. Oates. Miss Winegar found it necessary to resign temporarily, and Lofberg served as editor during April and May. It is interesting to notice to what a large extent athletics, especially football, permeated the whole spirit of the paper at this time. The following year witnessed the great event of events in the life of the Collegiate. For some time there had been felt a growing need for a weekly paper. This, together with the fact that an opposition weekly students' paper was threatened by some students ambitious for private gain, left only one course open to the Collegiate. It had to become a weekly out of self- defense. It accordingly assumed the four-page form which it still maintains. Such a radical change was, of course, not unaccompanied by misgivings and troubles, especially in a financial way, but the paper pulled through the year in safety. The first editor-in-chief of the Stetson Weekly Collegiate was Elizabeth Winegar. J. O. Lofberg was assistant editor, George Calhoun was local editor, and Pearl Spaulding, Maysie Emery and Amy Fuller, associate editors. The business manager was W. B. Crawford. After the second term of school, the editorship was accepted by Mr. Lofberg, who still retains the position. This, then, brings us down to the present year, and "so endeth thia strange, eventful history." Vesper Service. The subject of Prof. Smith's vesper talk Sunday afternoon was Life. He began with the following pictures of life: "A crust of bread and a corner to sleep in, A minute to smile and an hour to weep in, A pint of joy to a peck of trouble And never a laugh but the moans come double And that is life. A crust and a corner by love made precious With a smile to warm and tears to refresh us And joy seems sweeter when cares come after And a moan is the finest of foils for laughter And that is life. " and then compared the two as drawn by the poet. The first a picture of mere existence without the vital part of life, the second as it should be with the light of love pervading it. He told of a picture in the Japanese exhibit at the Columbian Exposition entitled "Life," and how deeply the hopelessness, the desolation, the despair of the whole scene impressed him. He compared this view with the bright and hopeful future of the Christian life and its assurance of a glorious eternity. He reminded us of our great blessings in a Christian life and land and urged that we always remember to aid in every way those not so fortunate as we. The selection by the choir, "The Sands of time are Sinking." was very much enjoyed. Miss Shirley Storm, in the absence of Prof. Morse, presided at the organ. Fancy Dress Party. Friday night, (in Room A of the "college ell") Avhen several grandees of past centuries were assembled, the following answered to roll-call: The Heavenly Twins, Napoleon, Lady Jane Grey, Sir Peter Stewart, Tildie the Clown, Mary Jane Walpole, General Wellington and Dolly Madison. Their dainty fingers were soiled by pineapple from the Florida Keys, and Vanilla and Graham wafers from South America. The "Heavenly Twins" were very well mannered and refused a third helping of pineapple. The grandees departed at 10:30 with a steady step. Blue Lake. Saturday morning—although not "brite and fair"—six gay couples, on pleasure bent, spent a jolly day at Blue Lake, with Prof, and Mrs. Sears as chaperons, well versed in that difficult art. The fish didn't bite but some of the crowd did. "Boating and rabbit ball were the main features of the day, while the bountiful lunch was -i mere (?) incidental. Athletic Association* Last Monday the third adjourned meeting of the Athletic Association was held. About 15 men were present. This is certainly a glowing record for a school of this size! Fifteen men out of a total of nearly 375 students care enough about the management of their interests to take active part, when opportunity is offered. We print below a copy of the proposed new constitution and by-laws. Two changes deserve special mention. Under this suggested constitution (1) all male students of the University, above the Grammar grade, are members of the Association; (2) a majority vote of all the members shall be necessary to pass any motion. According to this latter ruling, it is your duty as well as your privilege to come and vote. No measure can be passed by a mere majority of those present, when those present munber fifteen or twenty. The following constitution is merely proposed. If you object to it, your duty is to come and vote it down. Next Monday evening another meeting will be held and all men are urged io be present. Aarouae your manhood enough to get there this time. Student organizations should be governed by students, not faculty committees 01^ University cliques. But if students refuse to govern, cliques must do the ruling. CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS SUGGESTED FOR ADOPTION OF THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. Name—Stetson Athletic Association. Purpose—To encourage amateur Athletics in the University; to elect Manager for the respective teams, and, under the Athletic Director, have supervision of Athletics. Membership—The Faculty Athletic Committee and all men students of the University, above the Grammar grade, are members of the Association. Officers—Shall be a President, Vice- President, and a Secretary-Treasurer; also the Managers of the various teams in their seasons, and an S-Com- mittee. which shall consist of the President of the Association, the captain of the team in season, and three members appointed by the President of the Association, at the first meeting of the Fall term. The latter three to hold office for one year. Duties of Officers—The President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer, shall be such as usually appertain to those offices. Duties of Manager—To act as assistants to the Athletic Director in all duties of manager. Election of Officers—The President, Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected at the first meeting of the Association, held in the Fall term, and shall hold office for one year. The Managers of the respective teams shall be chosen at the first meeting of the Association, held after the final game of that season. Voting—A majority vote of all the members shall be necessary to pass any motion. The "S-Committee" shall award the letters under the following rules of the Association: RULES. I. A student is entitled to wear the Varsity "S" if he has played in one entire Inter-Collegiate game on the Varsity team in either Football, Baseball or Basketball. II. A student may be awarded the Varsity "S" who has played in a part of an Inter-Collegiate on the Varsity teams in either football, baseball or basketball. III. The "S'' committee may award the letter "S 2d" to fifteen men in football, two substitutes in basketball and twelve men in baseball upon recommendation of the captains of the respective Varsity teams. IV. A student winning first place in any event at an Inter-Collegiate Track-Meet or breaking the University record in any event is entitled to wear the Varsity "S." V. The "S" committee may award the letters "A.S.A." or "S.A.A." to any student representing the University in an Inter-Collegiate Meet, or to one who is to represent the University at any Inter-Collegiate Meet. AT. The managers of the several teams are entitled to wear the letters "A.S.A." or "S.A.A." on cap. Such letters not to exceed one inch. VII. Having Avon a letter in one branch of Athletics does not entitle a student to wear the same while representing the University in another branch. VIII. No student of the University shall wear on his or her person any combination of letters based on the initials of the University unless fulfilling one of the above conditions. Meetings shall be subject to call of President. This Constitution may be amended by majority vote of total membership. Basketball shall be limited to January and February. Baseball. The neAV suits have come! If you Avish to see them, go out and witness the game that will be played Friday. The boys are noAV prepared to play two games every Aveek in "full dress." These will be played on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. The students should feel duty bound to show their loyalty by coming out and encouraging the boys. Although the Aveather has been very unfavorable the practice Avork has been going on steadily. The team has not been selected and there is still a good chance for the right men to win ] daces. Twenty men are needed for daily practice. Come out and help the good work on. Harvest Home. On Saturday evening Miss Mae Bradley and Miss Evaline Dowling, as Sir Arthur Donnithorne and Hetty, delightfully entertained several of their friends at a Harvest Home dinner which Avas prepared in Chicago. A happy evening Avas spent and at a late hour the guests departed, after assuring their hostess that "they were no longer hungry."