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THE TAR HEEL CHfici&l Orswn of the Athletic Association of the University of North Carolina ; Published Weekly - J BOARD OF EDITORS 1 FORREST G. MILES. . . . . ... .Editor-in-Chief ASSISTANTS . J. S. Terry II. S. Everett T. C. WOLFE Managing Editor ". ASSOCIATE EDITORS E. S. Lindsey W. C. Eaton J. H. Kerr, Jr. VV. H. Hooker A. L. PURRINGTON L. C BtYTHE W. H. Andrews W. R. Berryhiu. H. G. West W. II. Bobbitt C. R. Sumner C. D. Beers T. C. Leanard ' J. W. Foster Miss Elizabeth Lay J. S. MASSENBTJRG Business Manager To be entered as second-class matter at the postofflce at Chapel Hill, N. C. Printed by The Sebman Pbintebi, Inc., Durham, N. C. Sabeariptioa Price, $2.00 Per Year, Payable in Advance or During the First Term Single Copies, 5 Cents DR. BATTLE Few men have meant so much to the life of the University as Dr. Kemp Plummer Battle, to whom the Tar Heel dedicates this issue. He was a pioneer hardy, stirring ever with pioneer honesty and fidelity to purpose to broaden the scope of frhe University whose destinies he guided for many years. He worked greatly; he blazed the way for his successors; to him we offer thanks for the Uni versity that has been given us, Dr. Battle, to us, represents the pioneer spirit the spirit of North Carolina. THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT After accenting the active chair manship of the faculty and the re sponsible leadership of the University, Dean Stacy was immediately at work on his conception of a great Univer sity. The "Report of the Chairman of the Faculty," which he had recent ly submitted to the trustees of the University, we are told, impressed that body of men as few such papers have done. The University policy which he so clearly outlined in this report, and his suggestions for the immediate fu ture of courses in the University re vealed Professor Stacy as "a progres sive in whom the deep fervor of the idealist is controlled to be the clear vision of the truth-seeker." Many of the state papers at the time remarked that the report so impressed the trustees that they accepted it as the immediate settlement of the Univer sity's predicament. Every student who is interested in the University, its needs, aims and ideals, should secure a copy of this report that he may better understand his University and its relation to the state and nation. In the report pro per, the work of the University in all of its various departments, for the past year, is clearly defined, and means are suggested by which the University would seek immediately to increase its usefulness. The work of the S. A. T. C. at Carolina this fall is explained by the Director, Prof. P. H. Daggett, together with his conclu sions as to its effect upon the future work of the University. The aim of a state institution, the mission of this University its aims and ideals Pro fessor Stacy nterpreted as follows: ''Not only should the University maintain a high standard of instruc tion and investigation, but it should be keenly alive to the interests and welfare of the entire State. It is clearly the function of a state institu tion to initiate agencies for progress, and by intelligent foresight to study the development process of the com monwealth, and to assist them to full growth. If advance may be made in material resources, in commerce, in industry, in government, in educa tion, in social service, or public health, the University would seek to contri bute its part not with any purpose of self -advancement, but as an intelli gent instrument of the people of the entire State. This conception of a University sets no limit to its useful ness, and permits the State to say what kind of University it desires. If educational institutions are regarded as subjects to be supported, their ac tivity is circumscribed; if they are ' regarded as opportunities for invest ment, their service is as wide and full as the State asks. "North Carolna faces a future of large possibilities. What shall be achieved depends upon. the terms in which she thinks of herself. Conse-. crated to the task of war, she has learned some' valuable lessons. The sympathies of her people have been made national and inter-national. Her sons have fought in a great cause and her citizens at home have dared to do the heroic and seemingly impos sible. And they , have gone over the top. Shall the same spirit still ani mate her people ? Shall North Caro- ina in peace and reconstruction at-! tempt large achievement? Already; within her borders private organiza-; tions and institutions lor great ,good ; are thinking iin large :and productive units. Shall the State institutions have a vision less broad or a faith less confident? "The answer of the University is clear and unmistakable. Reflecting the spirit of a democracy which has registered its approval of schools by 100,000 majority, it would join- every other helpful agency, in daring to ren der a larger . service. It would ask nothing for herself at the expense of others. The work of education is large enough and important enough to com mand the highest skill of all the teachers of the State, and this great er effort must be in co-operation and not in competition. By increasing educational resources, by intensify ing work already existing, the State may expect from her educational in stitutions, both public and private, an impetus hitherto unknown. "The right of an educational in stitution to exist rests upon its abili ty to bring to the, commonwealth something richer and finer than could be known without it. The University of North Carolina, physically located in a quiet grove, is yet a spirit, from which eminates something creative, something permanent. Its mission is to instruct and to inspire. The greatness of its work and the great ness of its achievements depend upon the consecration of its men and wo men to their task. I believe a larg er day lies before us, for I believe the people of the State understand their University, and their Universi ty understands the people of the State. This mutual understanding promotes good will and promises to the Uni versity and to the State a freer and more abundant life." THE MAGAZINE The modern Falstaff, Romeo living in the New Dorms, and Juliet, who dwells back home in Mudville, the learned Aristotle wearing his Phi Beta Kappa key, and the mighty Cicero at whose ponderous voice the radiators in the Di Hall tremble with affright will appear this spring in Chapel Hill through the magic pages of the Maga zine. Such jovial company may astound "the high-brows" with their familiari ty and profane disrespect for dry and dull dissertations of Ph. D.'s, but nev ertheless they are cheerers and hu mane friends of the normal college man. He could no more deprive him self of such delightful company than he could stop going for his mail or stop smiling over the contents of the wonderful pink envelopes that arrive each week. The Magazine, since it satisfies a deerj craving of human na ture for wholesome entertainment and for the poetic and beautiful side of life, is a necessary outgrowth of a full University life. To compare the Magazine by a simile well appreciat ed by all lusty Carolina men: it is like a delicious meal at home, of the whichness Swain Hall hath never glimpsed, a repast that is consonant to the taste of the philosopher, the social leader, the debater, and even that strange and fearfully wrought species of humanity, the Carolina "hard boy." Such a book of life must have the whole-hearted support of every Caro lina man. Each fellow here has a pe culiar personality that has no dupli cate in all the world. Hence each individual sees the varied life about him from a unique point of view, in some aspect, perhaps, from a finer point of view than any one else. To get these various personalities to work upon the materials of the rich life about them and translate it into literature is the purpose of the Uni versity Magazine. A DIFFERENT SPIRIT It is already apparent that there will be a changed spirit in the col leges after the war, a point which is touched upon by Professor Robert N. Corwin, chairman of the committee on revision of courses at Yale, in a iccent discussion of the reforms which are reasonably to be expected as the result of the war. He finds first of all that because the world is poorer, it will be necessary for all men to work harder, and that in this college men will not be able to escape their share. This brings us to the probability of longer terms and short er vacations, with an implication in favor of the all-year school. But it means more than that; it also includes "less desultory study and random election of courses," and better direc tion of the work of the faculty and students. Elimination of lost motion gains time, as any mechanic knows. A significant influence in bringing about the change which to make the college a place for serious work will be exercised by the students themselves. It is plain that young men who have been aged by a year and a half of war will not return to their classes in the same state of mind in which they left them. They will be many years older, measured by that which they have seen and done, than they were when they went away. The point that the years of youth are precious will have been impressed upon them. They will constitute the leaven of the whole lump.- They will be there primarily for work and only incidentally for play. It is impos sible to escape the conclusion that other young men will follow their ex ample. It will no longer be unf ashion-, able to be a "grind,." The light headed, the casual, and the student who selects his studies with the sole ,' purpose of obtaining credits easily either will reform his plan or be left behind in the race. It seems quite probable, too, that! the faculties will need to look to their1 laurels henceforth. We do not envy some of them their task of teaching experienced veterans where hereto fore their classes have consisted only of boys. We do not allude to the rela tively unimportant requirement that they shall be careful of their "facts," but to the need of interpretations which will appease the requirements of students who had had new practice in thinking for themselves. The tea cher who formerly "got by" because of the plasticity of his pupils, is going to find it necessary to inspire them in some positive way, or his usefulness will bee done. It is safe to predict a tremendous rattling of the dry bones. The colleges will not be committed, regardless of circumstances, to the four-year course. The problem is individual; it is partly financial, and must be adapted to circumstances. But something like it is certain to come. It is improbable that the seri ous young man of the future will be content to potter for four years over work that he could do in three. The world is calling for him, and he is chafing over every delay. The spirit of the student is changing, and the college must be prepared to vibrate in harmony with the new note. Yale Review. STUDENT FORUM AN ALL ROUND MAN What do we mean when we say an all round college man? Do we mean the fellow who allows his books to take all of his time? Or do we de scribe him as the chap who has his mind more intensely concentrated on a free and go-lucky life? No. The college man is more than any of these. He is the fellow who tastes of all the college activities, and who, finding them palatable, de sires some of each. He is a well de veloped man who loves to work while he works and play while he plays. His books are not the usurpers of all his time, for he always finds time to J mingle with his friends and hold a good old bull session. Neither is he a slacker in his duty toward his col lege duties and studies. As we un derstand an all round college man, he is not a one-sided creature who is interested in just one phase of our life here. But his interest is divided equally among the several fields. Let us take this matter into the living of our lives on the Hill. We have a task of gigantic proportions before us. Two of our dearest and most cherished friends and leaders have passed from our midst. The spirit of their exemplary lives bid us to the performance of our duty. Shall we turn a deaf ear to their val uable advice of by-gone days? Their spirit tells us to be men. So as true Carolina men we will prepare for the future. Let us enter into every ac tivity that holds an interest for us. If we want to make this a great year for Carolina and each one of us, ev er" man must help every organization and publication . by giving them his loyal support. CLASS ATHLETICS "Hey there! Where are you going?" "Nowhere. Why?" "Well, how about taking a little ex crcisc ? "What's there to do?" "That's right; there's' nothing much." If you'll just glance around you will find this to be the case. Out on the field you'll hear bats crack and in the gym at night you'll see the Sparsely clad in pursuit of the basketball. But it is only a chosen and expert few who are able to participate. This year practically no provision has been made for the physical development of the majority of the students. In oth er words, the ordinary class player has hardly a chance to improve. The Greater Council seems to have as its object only a picture in the annual and a line in statistics. Take, for instance, class basketball. It was up in old Commons Hall that such men as Lynch and Shep received their training before they became varsity material. Now (we are glad to say) Commons is no more. It is true that we have Memorial Hall standing gloomy and vacant in our midst, but it seems that it would be unheard of to make it, suffer the in dignity of benefiting any one. Then, there is the gym. Every afternoon from two until four its occupants are very few and undecided as to purpose. This would be an excellent time and place . to start a class basketball league Likewise, places may be found for other class sports and inter est aroused in them. One thing is certain it is time the proper authorities took some action on the matter. Only when every one is given his chance to show his abili 'ty and when the raw material has ample opportunity to develop its quali ties will the athletic condition of the University be on a firm and winning Id 1 SIS WEBB DURHAM. WHY RUSH? If a visitor should go to Chapel any imorning he would either think us very anxious to go on class or very impolite. It takes us easily more than ifive minutes to get to Chapel, but the i second the 10:45 bell rings everybody : starts grabbing a hat or book on something. Is it a desire to get on' class that prompts this? I am sure ;it is not, besides you still have hve minutes to get there in. Consider the ' speaker, he wouldn't be up there if he didn't have something to say that was worth while, something that con cerned you and your relation to your State or school. He knows what that bell means as well as you do, and if you will only, sit quietly just one min ute longer, arid give him a fair chance to finish, he will, and you will be on that class in plenty of time to answer "Here." Put yourself in the speaker's shoes, and imagine now you would feel. Think it over and see what you think about it. II. G. W. AMPLE OPPORTUNITY The crack of the baseball bat out on Emerson Field where the varsity team is rapidly rounding into shape and the rush of Capt. Cuthbertson's basketball warriors across the gym floor is music to our ears. We who sit on the bleachers or stand in the gallery of the gym and yell our throats sore as our varsities fight to win laurels of victory for us are proud to see our teams developing so rapidly. But that crack of the bat and scramble on the basketball floor has stirred the blood in our veins and made us want to get into the fight ourselves. If that is the case, why are we not out with the varsity, might be asked. The answer is that we are only the worshippers of the heroes of the diamond instead of being stars ourselves. We belong to that great majority of students who are highly interested in sports but who ourselves for various reasons cannot play on the varsity teams. In other words, we are the men with limited time, little athletic ability, but with great desires to spend part of our time in beneficial recreation. At the present time out of a stu dent body of eight hundred, there are about 20 men trying out for bas ketball and about thirty out for var sity baseball. Of the remaining 600 a very small percentage play tennis, a few go to gym but the great ma jority do nothing. But the reason this great majority does nothing in the way of regular, beneficial exer-. cises is not because they do not de sire it but because that something to do is lacking. Our athletic system is a failure in that respect. It is our intention not alone to criticise but to suggest a remedy to this situation. Our plan is to start class athletics baseball, basketball, soccor and spring football. Let those men who wish to, go out for these teams. In addition to this we sug gest that the Althletic Association, even if the students must be assessed for additional funds, furnish baseballs and bats, footballs and other athletic equipment for the use of those men who wish to do no more than engage in back-lot type cf baseball or board ing house competition. In other words, give every man a change by furnishing games suitable to the ability of the men. We would sug gest that the Athletic Association take this thing under their charge. The benefits to be derived from such a scheme as mentioned or from any scheme just as long as the whole stu dent body will derive good from it can not be stated in print. To re member the great physical benefit regular army drill did for the stu dents is sufficient argument for a sysr tem of class athletics. But in addi tion to physical recreation the student will receive the joy of the sport itself. A gbod spirit will be created and kicks made against football or soccor ball instead of other possible things. Let"s kick a football instead of oth er things. NAT MOBLY. Every High School in the State should have a Tar Heel. County Clubs listen: The Tar Heel wants your support. Give us a subscrip tion and send the paper to your school. Obey that impulse now! Washburn and Topping, student clothiers, have their display rooms at No. 8 Vance. They represent Hop kins and Schloss Bros., fashionable and moderate priced tailors, of Balti more. They solicit your trade for spring suitings. Adv. 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