20 Feb 1942
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Newspaper
The Cornellian
Location
Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1942
Page
1
Cornell geologist Dr Neil Miner warns that after the war Americans must shed indifference and embrace patriotism. He denounces absolute pacifism as dangerous and calls for college students to focus on winning the war, consider a military career, and help rebuild democracy worldwide.
Varsity debaters led by Don Jackson Bob Irvine Wally Tripp and Phil Hanna finished second last Saturday at Central College Pella winning four of six debates. Iowa Wesleyan teams took first with six wins. Ed Schmiel junior debater traveled with the teams and judged three debates. Eight colleges attended the event.
Rich and Ennis lead a 7 p.m. Tuesday panel in South Hall on war production. They will discuss optimism for victory, Allied resources, resource marshaling, and individual attitudes toward resource concentration. Hosted by the International Club with faculty leadership.
The Cornell freshman class presents a campus circus at 7 30 p m featuring acrobats clowns and a Bevy of Bouncing Beauties. Attractions include a fish pond palm reader Gypsy Tea room and a post show dance with Benny Goodman Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey.
A profile of Bob Samek known as the Cage Monkey for his long hours in the gym and Pep boosting humor. He serves as loyal supporter for all Cornell teams and tends the players before matches with dry wit and special salve routines.
Corneil considers a government style initiative to boost student fitness but the plan remains in early stages. A faculty committee will consult students before any definite steps, with no compulsory six AM exercises and no rushed rollout. Institutions like Grinnell and Lawrence already pursue intensive conditioning and afternoon classes.
Fifteen Cornell students earned straight A grades for the first semester of 1941 42, the registrar announced. This marks the first time since 1936 that so many placed in the top ranks of the honor roll. Criteria require at least 12 credit hours and exclude physical education and non credit courses. Names are listed for highest high honors, high honors, and honor students.
Journalists plan a satirical lampoon of professors and students at the Gridiron Banquet the Cornell College edition in 1942. Faculty demand retaliation and campus figures will be sketched in a Cornell College Comic distributed free at the banquet with tickets selling to English club members first and dorm residents with priced seats.
Lois Rupp junior voice student of Professor Francis German will give a 7 p.m. recital in the chapel with Florence O Kieffe as accompanist Usher duties are assigned to Eloise Magee Alice Loomie Beth Brower and Lois Smith The program includes Bach Gluck Handel Grieg Wagner Brahms Schumann Mancini Griffes LaForge pieces reflecting a varied concert repertoire.
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