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Page Two THE TWIG The Twig Bi-Wepkiv A$ (ht OffUiai Organ 0/ tht Slu44nt noay of Mertditk Collto* Editorial Staff OAKAM Hudson Editor Eva Butlkb Aaaociate ESUor EtonoTiiY Bei.i Managing Editor Mauy ViBotKiA Oi.BNN Mattaffinff Edilor RACiiEt Manrss Slanaging Editor Mary Frances Biiown Managing Editor Cathkiiine Ciiifi'ri.i.r Sports Editor ViRoiNiA Si.uDEu Feature Edilor Hki.f.s MAoI^rrofllr OolumnUt Bi.iZADifrH PauiTT Cartoonist Business Staff Aha Wai.l Business Manager Oai-iinb Proham Assistant Business Manager Makv Elizaiiktii Postf:r Circulation Manager Marqarbt Bunn Sabah Jackbon Marv Oarvf.y Nan Davis AoNEB Oraiiam Martha Carter Reporters Lillian Watkins BvtxvN Holvfield Rosanma Barnes Saba Justiob DoRoxnT Roland Bdwina Lawrbnob Bkrniok Brinklbt Mautha Olive RACnr.L Fulton Mvktie Ppterson Alh'K Fai.i.h Corhina Shsrbon Fr.o Hkwitt Marion Daiiiikn MahikSi'ch; MarvGokdon Mary Hbsteh Powei.i, Typists Ruth Martin Vivirn Jf.pfreys Ruth McCants Mahy Ei.r/.AiiKTH Fkikiuson Martha Stbooi- Rnt«red a» Beeon«J*clau niBtUr October tt» 102S, at Po*% OfHce at llaleish. N. C.« uader Act of March 81 1$?H. Accfptanfie for malllnir at spccUl r«t« ot poaUse pro- via«l tor InSccUon U03. Act of Octobcr 3, 1917» au thoritgd October 11. 1B23. SUBSCRIPTION PniCE 11.70 Sug^gestions for Exams! Observing the deep concentration that is being spent on books at this particu lar time, everyone can see that examina tion week has come again. Some seem to doubt the need of exams and have the opinion that they are not true estimates of a semester’s work. Of course, a teach er with a set of questions answered in two hours cannot And out everything one has acquired in the course. The ob ject of a final check-up, however, is not to test the number of facts mastered; it is to see how well a student can or ganize her material and see that par ticular course as a whole. But whatever opinions are held on the matter we do have examinations, and we should try to do the best we can on them. While we are in the midst of this important week which only comes twice a year, we need to remember some rules which are not concerned with the tak ing of the exams but deal with the preparation for the ordeal to be fol lowed. First of all, it does not pay to sit up all hours of the night to cram a little more for the exam scheduled for the next morning. Again, see if better work cannot be done by continuing to eat the regular three meals a day. Do not worry is the third in this series. If calmness is maintained a student will find that she really can accomplish more than she could otherwise. Remember that if one girl does not have an exam on the fourth day, it does not n\ean that the girls in the next suite are not study ing for one. They will appreciate this consideration if the busy signs as well as the regular study hours are observed. Although the major emphasis in this article .eem.s to be concerned with how to study, exerci.se anci fresh air really help a dull mind. The time is here; try to follow the advice given, then, you be the judge to decide whether it is good or had.—M. V. (.1. Be It Therefore Resolved This is li)‘l(). It’s now year, and as numerous persons have already ob- servud, ii i.s a very good time to make resolutions. Of cour.scs the l)e.st time to mali.‘ up youf nund to reform is Just whenever you decide to reform. Most of uj! tend to get in the mood to be good when we’re home under the influence of (lur families and in the spirit of the Christmas season. But somehow the actual day of liugiiiniig again has a way of being put olF till we get back to col lege. and then it i.s forgotten in the luisUe. When uxams are over, how ever, and the new semester begins, an excellent opportunity is offered to all those who think that they “should make a resolution about something.” After the usual resolutions to work harder, grumble le.ss, and get more fun out of life have been taken care of, why not try something different? Resolve to make up your own mind (and quit making up other people’.s). Try setting aside a small part of your allowance to spend for ju.st plain foolishne.ss. Have at least one good laugh every day. Keep tabs on Brothers Adolph and Joseph in the library every day. Write the kid brother or sister once in a while. Make some sort of a resolution anl then stick to it at least until June, and probably by that time it’ll be so much of a habit that you won’t be able to stop. — Catii- llllS ('tll)IIIICIlls. ■ — MffliKumi 1 A Plea To Our Elders “I shall finish college in June. “My classmates and I will have reached the culmination of four years ttf insurmountable desires — both our own and those of our parents and friends. “Many nights have been spent in wondering—where will I work next year? Will I get married? How much money can I expect on my first job? Shall I take the first position offered me?” Many, many thoughts have winged through our crowded heads. Everything that spells freedom to the college graduate piles up and suggests what we may think to be the true path to success. We know the world does not owe us a living. No! We're willing to work long and hard. We’re eager to share the responsibility that belongs to every American citizen. We know we can't set the world on fire. Too many things have molded our lives into paths of practicality for us to lean toward the spectacular. We’re content to do our own jobs well. The depression caught us—the war babies—and played havoc with any se curity that might have b«en ours. We know security to be as ethereal a thing as the democracy our fathers fought for in the great war. Our universal prayer is Peace—Peace as a cornerstone upon which to build our lives. We ask no greater gift of the older generation. We know that we are lacking in the experience of our fathers. Is our ig norance a crime? Be sure that we will look long and well at any measure that suggests war. We don’t blame you for the last one. You were only misguided, and a little foolish. But don’t feed us Democracy and Patriotism on postage stamps and baby bonds—they turn to gall. Yes, we do love our country. To us, the United States is the greatest coun try on earth. We never fail to thrill when the flag goes by. "The Star Span gled Banner” makes us catch breath and. thank God for a country like ours. What we want is peace for a long enough period to build permanently—for God. There are three classes of us: Those who wish to marry, those who wish to work, and those who wish to continue study. Will you let us do it? It is in your power. Shall our husbands, our employers, and our professors fall prey to the same destruction that roamed the earth twenty odd years ago? Before God, we say to you, the Older Generation, that if the Four Horsemen that fertilize the battle fields, fill the hospitals, and overwhelm the ceme teries, ride once more—you will have to go. You have been kind to us in your way. You gave us our education for living, but you may have failed to give us life if you send us to war. —Alabamian. Mma>rri( I —— War Great Opportunity For ‘Women’s Rights* Of late various magazines have been carrying articles relative to alleged dis crimination against the fairer sex in the matter of jobs. The pros and cons on the question: “Should women work ?” have been argued ad nauseum. Net re sult, as far as we can observe, is that the numerous femmes continue to strug gle along with their varied occupations as if nothing had happened. But with the outbreak of a war which is due to last for a long period of time. It might be well asked whether Europe ts due for an eventual Amazonian rule. With all the able-bodied young men on the several fronts, the seven seas or in the air, it remains for the “aweet young thing.s” to carry on in civil occu pations formerly held by their mascu line protectors. When hostilities finally cease, it re mains to be seen whether the damsels relinquish their war created authority or reduce the battle scarred veterans to dishwashers and nursemaids. —Exchange. Mfsimirii! clally if he tikes them veil enough to take them over again. Tlie freshman aUus Improves with age, tike a green apple and some girls 1 know. Thank you, Ana. ' MaimtTH I —— ♦ — ■ —M———♦ Takes and Mistakes THE STUDENT SPEAKS JKilitrir'H Note; The fallnwina column conaieU •1 ccintnliiitlons, wliieh we woleomc, hut which iiri.' iiiit HCcMHarllj- the oiilnloiiH i,r »talT nivmbbrH. I DISAR KDITOR: Tlii> S. (J, is dohiK !i tlioroiigh Job of iniiklns Moiwllih n Iiettor place, !iut they r'lm do jiodiiiiB If wa do not help them. Tlie sugKj'slloii us to iiolae In tlio hulls ia a very tltiiely suggestion and I think that oaeh one or ua will beiieflt from it. Yet tho suocess dopr'tids u|)on us. Supposo, for a pliaiiKp. tho studouts cociperute without force and make MeriKiith n plnaaant pluco in which to live,- -U, M, Surprlsi!: A contribution from Ana Lulaa AnffUule. She says It whs found In a liUrary bilok puliiished In 1808, INTRODUCTION TO KllESHMAN CI.ASS Tiic PruaUnian is « nocoaanry evil like cos- (or oil, only more bo. 1 don I know who ia roaponslble for the frosbnutn, but I bet he's aorry. Thero WHrc no freslimon In the Garden of lidi'n. There are two and ono-lialC kinds ot frosh- iiion—Kciol freslimen, bud freshmen, and the pu rSORH. All frosbnion are popiiiurly supposed to Iw Kieon but all freslimen claim they are not itrcen, wbic-h provoa tiial some folks Is color biiml. Freshiucn are usually not allowed to carry calna, for fuar of conaekwenoBS, which la French for sephonioroB. Last fall, the freshmen licked the coDse- kwences. Some people claim that the freshman wea maid by Nature, Tliey will have to he careful or Nature will brinfj a libel suit. Ulessod la he who invented antl-tojcin, Who will Invent anti*froahmen? A boy in love with a freahmun Is like a yaller wasp loafing round a hop toad—wMch la generally unhealthy for both, Mathematics is the bain of freshmen, espe- By Hblisk MaoIktohii The Burning of Rome {By MoTh Clioo Choo Tivain) Vunee upon a time a long time ago, ther vos living In the Roman E^nperlum a little boy about so high, by the name from Nero. Now the old man Vas wanting to call the kid Zero, 'cause he didn't know too much; but the old lady objected and the old man gave in like all good huabanda should, and they tagged the Uttle kid Nero. Now, to make ti short story long, sothe kids ia horn with a silver spoon In their mouth, but little Nero was born with a Roman candle in each hand and, oh. boyl gee whiz! by golly! hot dog! what a mean passion that kid had for making firea, Every day when the nurse took him roller-skating in the royal courtyard, she tried to teed him animal crackers and milk, but little Nero only cried for fire crackers and gasoline. One day when little Nero's father, who was the Emporium from Rome, vas playing a wicked game of monopoly with the royal coachman, little Nero tripped gracefully over the carpet and cried out to his father in a soft, crooning voice; “Papa, I would chew the fat mlt you on a aubjoct which is most Im- portal to your Royal Highness. Did you aaid what I hear?” "Okay, kid!” said the old man, "Shoot and make it schnappel, 'cause I ain't in the humor for cheap eags.” "Yell, rat I was going to telling you vas deae, vas dose, vas dum, when I should be getting to be a big man like Jack Dempshl, could I please burn down the Coliseum, huh, father, hub?" “Okay, if It gives you pleasure mine little man, but he sure the aparks don't spoiling your new polo suit,” "Okay, kid!” aaid Nero and he slipped and fell from the window out. Now one day when little Nero vas reaching himself about twenty-seven years from age, hla ole man thought It would be a good Idea It he ahould learn how to read and write. But, little Nero had bigger and better ideas. He wanted to becoming for himself a inooslcian. So be went to Europe and he studied hard tor a long time and pretty soon he vas playing the second ukulele atrlng In the Roman Sym pathy Orchestra. And oh, 1>oy, what a mean atrlng that kid could tickle. Ho could play Tho Rhapsody In Blue , . . and in seven other colors. Little Nero vas going all over Europe play ing Sunday night concerts on Tuesday after noon, until one day he received a telespatch from the palace aaying that the old man vaa having tough breaks mlt his health. He had Flat Feet, Dropsy, Measles, Tomato Poisoning, Fulling of the Room Rent, and Pie a la Mode in the Orand Central Terminal, but outside from that he was akoy. Then vun day ho re ceived ii tclespatch saying that the old man had passed away, "Aha!" said Nero, “now I cun make myself the Emporium from Rome,” So he went back to Rome, and vun night when tho cabarets vas whooping It up and the speakeasies vas talking louder, little Nero grabbed his cigar-lighter. Jumped on his bi- eyclo and started out to burn down the Coll- suuin. The first place he came to was tho town's biggest asboKtos factory and dat vas bis volst enemy. As usual hla cigar-lighter viian't working, niid he had to go back to the I’alace for matches. Pretty soon little Nero had the whole town burning up nicely, and he r;limbed to the hishesl mountain peak and started to sing and play on his little ukulele “There’ll He u Hot Time In the Old Town To night," and for an encoro he played a ayni- Dhoiilc disarranGonient of "Keep the Homo Fires Burning.'' Now the moral oC the story ia the voids from Shake.speare. He wlio would ateal me of iny pncketbook wmild got only 08 cents, but he who would steal me of uiy good name I woaldn’t give him two weeks booking in vaude ville. Unckword Tills new edition ot The nurning of Rome aims to present the tragedy not only as n plere of litoraturo to i-ead, but alao aa a dis- Uirti-d lesson in hlatory. Tiie editor haa tried tn meet halfway—and in an inhuman way—all the disinterest atudents actually feel In study ing Komun hlatory. For tills dynamic masterpiece no great au thorities have boon consulted (which you can roiidlly aee). Yul, with all due roapect to scholarly authorities, this edition dei-lvoa Ua Information frnm the editor's remarkable imagination. For further detalla, consult your local news- papor.—"llun" Ilavna. This Is a contribution from way up In good old Now York State. Memorize and t«ll It to tho boy friend. I'm sure he'll bo entertalned(?). And hero's a coutrlbutloii from Flo Hewitt: Who am I ... to dream of you. To dream of our happiness together. To plan foolish thlnga that can't come true. And want you for mine—forever. Who am I ... to love you so. Your love and your honor I've never earned. There's only ono thing I'd like to know— Wlio am I ... as fur as you're concerned? For Sam's gal? You know vory well I would! Little llshie in Uie pool Wliy you awim there like a fool? Why don't you ever leap and play? Cause your master's gone away? Fishle, I’m in deep water too, And I’m feeling Just like you. But I manage to laugh once in a while and you can't even give a flshle smlle-l See yuh! January 20, 1940 Campus Leaders EDNA BARLE COOOINS "That makes me perfectly furi ous!” She Is always saying that, but one look at those big brown eyes (which are Just one of her claims to tame), Is proof enough that she never means any such sayings. Edna Earle Cogglna was born September 20; 1919, In Inman, S. C., and 1s she proud of It! (Well, wouldn't you he?) She la the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Coggins, of Inman, and has one brother and one sister, both older than she. (But she isn't the least bit babyish. . . .) Thia Edna Earle of ours Is a •'Night Owl." She sleeps In the daytime so as to save her nights for going out, for listening to the radio, or (or partaking In bull ses sions, and Edna Earle does love bull sessions. You may have guessed by this time that sleeping Is ber hobby of all hobbies. She sleeps on and on, and adores it, but Just the same she jumps up when the last bell rings. You see, she doesn’t dare miss breakCaat; we might have grits! Honestly, it would break her heart to miss the pleasure of partaking ot her favorite Soatb Carolina dish. And speaking ot eating, she la one peraon who will never atand to see tho producers ot chocolate go on a sit-down strike. Ob, boy! Just mention Toddle House choco late pie and watch her purr! And whenever you see heV B-Hlve bound, which is often, you may rest assured that its high time to start dipping out the plain choco late ice cream. . . . She’s crazy about so many things, including Here-Oowes the-Hun roommate, that it would take all week even to begin to list them, but you are now going to learn her pet peeve: She simply cannot endure having to wait—> for a bus, (or a program to begin, or (or you! But she really should not mind even waiting i( there's a piano handy, tor she can play that instrument something won derful, and no kidding. Butch. But anyway, if you ask her to go to u movie (and she adores movies, mind you), don't koop her wait ing! Edna Earle is the most export punner you ever saw or beard toil of, and you don't have to bang ai’ound long to find it out. Bebe wouldn’t be at all surprised to hear her pulling ono in her sleep! Her Individuality Is always crop ping up In all kinds of ways. Why. every timo she washes her hair she arranges It in a now atyle, of her own'oreatlon. by zlngo, And she Is simply nuts over turbans ihitt are different. This cute child, who has alwny.s been one of the cutest things out, has a major In math and hlatory, and Is planning to teach. She has been active in so many things (and sleeps so much, too!) that everybody wonders when she ever studies, but when the honor roll la made up, she's always on it. Although Edna Earle Is presi dent of the senior class this year, she still has time to indulge In a good many campus activities—but that began her frosltman year when ahe was elected secretary of her class and a -member of the B- Hlve Coinmltteo, of which ahe is now chairman. She kept up her actlvitica and her Junior year was treaauror ot tho Astrotekton So ciety and on the Student Oovern- mont Council and the Twio staff. This year ahe Is, in additlou to the other things mentioned, a freshman counselor, oSoIal''ohap* ei-one, and Is llstod In Who'ii W/io In /l»if»'(c«n CoUei/eii anti Unlver- Milieu. Vini aui’oly don’t need to bo reminded that she ia an active momber in several clubs here on the canipua. And believe you me, we weren’t kidding when we elect ed her the cutest girl in the senior clnss. it is of general interest that 13dna Earle Just won't leave the table at mealtime until she has taken Just one last little alp ot water! Let's drip out on that. Suzy Snoop Says... Attention, ladles, Walter Win chell's secretary, Miss Anne Aes thetio. Is bringing to you the latest news In the air or ether aome old news warmed over. Before the gossip begins I Just want to remind you girts that 1940 Is leap year, eo all you Daisy Maes can go out after your Little Abners hand and toot. Remem ber, life begins lo '40. Begin early and avoid the rush and more power to you! Wake Forest turned out many Santa Clauses tbia Christmas. Ask Eddie Lawrence, Betty Baldwin, Margaret Bunn and Rachel Poe about what was in their stock ings. Another young Santa Claua' really ottered a nice make-up to Janet Hobbs. Nor did Janie Par ker get left out. Hoo-Ray (or San ta Claus! Edna Earle also got a little Christmas present! Ask the hall proctor on third floor A, why ahe is getting Gray lately. (It took me Ayers to think that one up.) And we're going to have to Jake our Junior class president up to see what's been going on lately. It haa been rumored that Vir ginia Lee Watson lost her appe tite at dinner before the last Col ton English Club, and It could Hartly be due to Indigestion. Also, her roommate la still pinned down. I hear, I wish we could get Grayson to be Frank with t^s about this Christmas affair. Ob, Sorah Par nell found an Acer waiting for her when she got home tor the holi days. What we’d like to know is whether Mlnetta haa a new beau or ia it still Jimmie? And why did Crltch talk about Easter Christ mas time. You're rushing the sea-, son, Crltch. And why does Margie Thomas like out-door sports so well that ahe’s thinking about be ing a Gardner, Muat be for some Guy. Also, why does Bather Meigs want to drop the subject about Skinny? “Oh, Jonny" is certainly the theme song of Rachel Maness and she doesn’t moon about It any more. Mary Lois haa been imving Paulpltatlons lately over a Free man, Also, we bet Aggie will Earnheart trouble during exams. Lest we forget, let's remind Flor ence to keep re-Peating about her love to-Morrow. And now, I must turn artist and draw this column to a close. 'Gone With the Wind" leads freshman book preferences for the second year in succession at Mas sachusetts State College. Barnard College this year has tho heaviest student Iwdy in live years. Average weight of its mem- iicrs is 12C.0 pounds. University o( Wisconsin scien- ilsls are conducting research on fossils that date back to 199,998,000 B.C. The University of Cincinnati re cently received a sandstone frag ment bearing amphibian footprints 250.000,000 years old. To aid in ellnUnatlng tumbles. University of Illinois grldders woor Jersiea that hove strips of "stick- um" cloth sewed on. Since Inaugui-atlon of an unlim ited cut system, Willlama College reports a steady Improvement In the grade averages ot seniors. Yale University is collecting a special library ot written materials dealing with the wars now in prog ress In the world. Gem Watch Shop 107 Fayottevllle St- Watches Jewelry Diamonds Your Ci-c(llt .Tcivoloi- BOON-ISELEY DRUG CO. RALEIGH’S FINEST Drug’s . Cosmetics Candy . Sodas SPORT SCOOPS By Catherine CmrFEiXG I( I’m not mistaken, I think that all of us would be Interested in a general outline of next se mester's athletic activities. First o( all, however, I'd like to tell you about the Immediate happenings. Right after we stop the present nose-grlnding and get back to nor mal, basketball practice wlii start. Another activity will be the life- saving course to be given at the State College swimming pool. The course will probably be given aronnd two or three times a week. Mary Owln Oliver, manager of swimninig, will be able to tell you about It better than I; so if you would like to take this course, see her for additional Information. This will be the only time that the swimming pool will be available; therefore you'd belter look Into It. Now I should like, os I said be fore. to give you a brief outline ot the athletic events for the com ing semester. Basketball, man aged by Rachel Lewis, will have its season between the dates Jan. 29 and March 1. This will be fol lowed by soccer, which lasts from March 4, through April 6. Corrina Sherron manages soccer. Tennis starts April 8 and runs through the end ot the school year. Sarah Hayworth has charge ot thie sport. Two tennis tournaments are held annually, singles and doubles. At the end ot the tennis season, cups are given to the winners of these tournaments. Baseball is another sport which will be active at the same time as tennis. Badminton, ping-pong, etc., are Just naturally active all of the time. Warm weather will find the fol lowing sports being played. Golf, managed by Nora Binder, will start. There will be a professional golfer, who will Instruct all ot those who are Interested, here at the college gymnasium. Rowena Daniel and archery will appear. Spring will also find horse-back riding active under the manage ment of Harriett Salley. Margaret Martin will And her kettle and the hikes will step right along. Tiie Athletic Association will try. If the weather stops being bad on Sunday afternoons, to start the step singing movement. This is a bi'ief, but. as you can see. rather a full outline of the acti.vitles of this coming spring. Here's a wide range ot sports from which you can choose and have a great deal of tun; or perhaps you are not the least bit choosy and Intend to go out and have fun In all of them—good! Anyway, look them all over; all are guaranteed to give each and evory one a good time. It looks to me (bow about you?) ns If a busy time will bo had by all. Sweaters and Skirts lit llio Sportswear Shop SAVED!... Your Money Your Clothes Your Temper Hilker Bros. TAILORS 10 West llurgott Stt^cet Welcome, New Transfers to Raleigh BOYLAN-PEARCE Incorporated DIAL 6841 "R«lol{j;li'»i Sho|>|>lng Oen(«r" SPRING STRUCK? ,.. 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