Stetson Weekly Collegiate

frn tsoi stmm STUDENTS' PUBLICATION csux&m OF STETSON UNIVERSITY. Vol. xx. DeLand, Fla., Thursday, January 16, 1908. No. 10. FACTS ABOUT STETSON FROM STUDENTS' POINT OF VIEW AS WE ALL FEEL. . The summer seemed ra her long that year—September never would come. The vacation had been fine; they had enjoyed every bit o f it; but somehow now that it was almost over, they were anxious ,0 get back 10 their Alma Mater. Such a queer but pleasant feeling pricked their hear.s, when September drew near, and they began to think and plan about their next year's work at S e.son. Wonder who will be there—if all the old students would be back, if the new ones would be nice, if the teachers would be glad to see them, if their work would be hard, etc. The more they thought about it the more they wished for the time to come. And at last it did come. The trunks were packed, good byes were said, and they were off. Hurrah! there were some boys and girls they knew. "How do? Going to S.eson? Aren't you glad to get back? What you going to take? Lo s of new clothes?" etc. Everybody was so glad to see every body else. Chaudoin was a regular Bedlam. Hugs, kisses, handshakes, smiles; all combined to make the old and the new feel equally glad to be at Stetson and at "home." In the course of time the excitement died away; the novelty wore off and they settled down to steady work. College life was a reality, not a myth. One, two, three, four, five, six weeks went by quickly for some, slowly for others. The atmosphere somehow had changed. What was the matter? Every body happy? Yes, but— What? Nothing, only—oh it's such a long time till Christmas. Kinder like to see the home-folk. College is all right; lo.s of fun going on, but kinder tired of studying so hard. Exams loom up in the not very distant future! Oh, won't it seem good to have a vacation! And so it went on. Slowly but surely the long looked for days came. Exams were over. Good bye to DeLand—good bye to everything but fun and happiness and joy for two long weeks. Happy! Tired of school—never want to see the place again—-not for two weeks at least. S.e.son is lonesome! Everybody had gone. Far or near, in their respective homes, the students were enjoving their long an- ticipa ed vacation. One week flew swif ly by, the novelty of being at home and having mother's cooking had worn off. They are beginning to wonder what their fellow-students are doing. To wonder how DeLand was getting on without them. "Must be mighty lonesome place." Just one week and they will all be flocking back. Somehow at this thought a pleasant little thrill runs up and down their spinal cord. Wont it be fun to see everybody again? Oh, no, they are not "crazy" about going but they wont make any fuss about it when the time comes. Again the trunks are packed— and they are off. Tears come at thought of leaving the dear ones, but smiles take their place when once on the way. Think of the spreads they will have w.ith all the goodies mother has put in their trunks! Wonder what the girls will say about their new suits ? Oh, dear, the way was so long! Hurrah! at last they have reached the station. Joyfully the bus rolled along, the campus came in sight, and then unable to control their feelings; with one glad accord they gave three rousing cheers for Stetson. And the best part of it was that they meant it. The first two or three days at College after the holidays was just about the same as before. No use to go into detail, you've been there and know all about it. Everybody is happy for sure this time. No doubt after four or five weeks the same old feeling comes again— they get tired or lazy. Home seems good to them, four months of vacation looks like the picture of Elysium fields; but once away, af >er they are res.ed and "stuffed" invariably comes back the longing and desire to be back with the rest at Stetson. You can't deny it— once get the taste of Stetson and you long for more. LITERARY SOCIETY. The first meeting of the new term was held Saturday evening. It proved to be a very interesting program both for the incoming officers and the members of the society who were present. Owing to the illness of Mr. Woodward we did not hear from the outgoing President, but our new president's speech was full of enthusiasm and showed the earnestness which Mr. Durrance has in taking up his new work. We are expecting some very in eres.ing programs