‘, in attending classes. To the Editor: School spirit at 111‘ has been in a state of definite decline. At first, there were very few traditions but gradually even those were dest1‘0yed——freshman hazing was stopped. Immediately fol- lowing the war, there was an influx of veterans who were interested mainly School spirit, again, suffered a relapse. Now, there is a younger group of students at Tech. They want book learning, but along with it, some “Joe College” life. For.incoming freshmen this means wearing an identifying badge. Here at IIT, the ideal badge would be a crimson and gray beanie worn while the student is on campus. Toward the middle of the semes— ter, there could be an athletic con- test between the “freebies” and the second termers to determine whether the beanies would have to be worn during the remainder of the semester or not. The contest could be a push-ball contest or tug-of-war to allow many students to participate. ”This would instill school spirit in the freshman classes; this spirit could easily be maintained during the re— mainder of their years in school. Student Admissions Advisory Board ii- ‘lt i’: ‘ To the Editor: Even though I often read Technology News with interest, I am almost always disappointed by the exclusion of impor- tant off-campus news. The obvious fact that local and international events might easily monopolize the entire con- tents of a college newspaper does not justify a complete omission of these events Man does not live by bread alone, and engineers do not live by science alone. Engineers too, face the problems of economic security, of rearing a family, of living in a hazardous age. Often it is the engi- neers who build the machines which threaten their own existence. Let me cite one example of news upon which Technology News might have commented. It is the near race riot which took place recently on Chi~ cago's southwest side. An event of this kind could easily .have more influence on the future of the graduating engi- neer than could all of his schooling and all of his experience. To completely ignore problems of this kind is a serious indictment of an organ which considers itself a uni— versity newspaper. M. S. To the Editor: A certain fourth~term candidate has main policies against our cherished fraternities and Junior Week. Fearing the press, he declines to air his intentions of having ITSA investi— gate publications and Nu Chi Sigma He must be stopped. W. T. Dori- cite proud ol our picky The Chicago Daily News editorialized Tuesday, that Chicago in general and Techawks in particular should be very proud of Henry T. Heald, president of Illinois Tech. Recent passing of the revised build— ing code for Chicago was a major vic— tor-y for those people who engaged in an embittered struggle to lift the restrictions on the small homes’ con— struction practices. President Heald led the fight on behalf of the Citizens’ Building Code committee. Passing of the law has wide ramifi— cations. Techawks may soon find that it will be possible for slum areas to disappear with greater rapidity than was previously expected. With less restrictions on the building of small homes, the blighted area around the present campus may be rehabilitated with greater ease, giving way to neat rows of apartment buildings and pri- vate homes. The Daily News implies that Presi- dent Heald is a great guy. We knew it all along. Alan Plait lBince this is my first column of the year 1950, I suppose I should be very reminiscent and follow the line of radio and press and review all the hit songs or all the big new; events of the past year. But I imagine that after the surge of this malarky in the past two weeks, you’re as sick of it as I am. lnstead, let’s glance at the year ahead and see What we have to look forward, to. Finals, homework, quizzes, the Canasta craze, the threat of war, nine cent coffee, another battle with my veep about NBA and conflict in programs. But let’s not be too pessimistic. There’s the good side also. Passing, , bridge, another year of peace, the return to dime beers, a World Series in Chicago, another November 24, ‘ and no Saturday classes. (I hate to say it, but the first list looks a lot more probable.) lt’s hard to realize the semester is already drawing to a close; seems like only last week when I stepped into George Bowman’s shoes. Already the heels are worn down. I have quite a few misgivings about the little that’s been accomplished in the past year and how much more there is to do in the year to come, but I also have a better idea about what my prede~ cessors were up against when they tried combining schoolwork and politics. I’m not complaining, because it’s very gratifying to know that in some small way you are helping to determine student policy. The true- trating thing is that it is impossible to devote your full time to it, espe- cially when you can’t work a slide rule. In a few weeks we’ll have some new people taking office, so while I have the chance I’d like to extend my thanks to all the outgoing officers for the coopera- tion they gave me. To the incoming officers, whoever they may be, let me say, we’ve got a job out out for us, let’s give it all we’ve 'got. ldtf’lldlfld a Fall blhhod ova Frld durln the school year by“: memo ol llllllala In tllluto of famously. hall 5. rooms. hIca ago It. loiIIIrl Eats as new and October I0 I949, oi the nest office at Ehlcoqa. IIllnoll. under the ct atMarch 3, I879 Re losontod for national advorthlng by the MotlunaI A vorlislno Sorvlco In no. 420 Ma dlmn Ave" New‘! rlt I. Y. Ad vovllslngg mm furnished u on request . but» stolen: 32% pm omnibus-«Domestic: $1.50 per loam. w it it: Editor-tumbled .......... . ...... db Pdlchlhhlc huslluooo Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . .MIW hilllLdlhl Associate Ildttor. . . . . . . . . ..... JWWNNEE [MSW Mandolin“ Editor. ...... . . . JOWM hmkNNEM. 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I want you to be the mother of my children.” “But how many do you have?” asked the girl. its? M Mlebtd‘dm ELECTlON 'l‘lME is drawing near, and it’s time to clear away the slide rule smoke and consider seriously who is about to seek class office in your telm. It may be hard to convince some of you to take an active interest in your candidates, to discuss them and by all means, to vote for them. You have been preached at enough ill your life about; all the abstract ideals in elections, our American heritage and all it connotes; I don’t think I have to remind you of them. You should be interested'in thefuefm fects of your voting. Your elected rep- resentatives determine how your-money .. is to be spent (01‘ pos- “ sibly misspent); and what level of student ,morale will exist. They :decide how many 2 school dances are'to‘ "g be held and how much is to be spent on them, who shall manage stu- dent publications and Junior W e e k Open House programs, and how well the vari-w ous student groups on the campus co- operate as a smoothly working whole. I’d like to compare the quality of . oflicers you elect to the quality of the clothes you wear when you are trying to look your best. Students who repre— sent Illinois Tech as a whole reflect your character like clothes do for you when you are out with your sweetie or when looking fora job. You can avoid your responsibility to determine who are your school leaders and, indirectly, what are their policies, but you cannot escape the consequences. Your life now as a member of our stu- dent family and your life out of school is dependent on the recognition that Illinois Tech achieves and maintains in student affairs as well as how care- worn your slide rule becomes. GOOD WRITERS are precious souls, and it warms an editor’s heart to give them recognition. Hal Bergen of our feature staff has written eight articles, the last of which appears in this issue. This series has done much to make Tech students conscious of the impor— tance of effective placement procedures. ,Being conscious of them is not enough. It remains for Illinois Tech students to be so active in undern graduate placement activities that we gain the national reputation for the best placement of our graduates. This reputation will have to be earned. Present placement programs, and broader ones too, will have to be pur- sued with untiring efforts before we win such a reputation and reap its benefits. Working on a crossword puzzle, Mrs. Clark asked, “What is a female sheep ‘1” “Ewe," replied Mr. Clark, and the battle was on. -x ~2- A couple of newlyweds got into the elevator of their hotel. The elevator operator, a cute little gal, looked at the groom. “Hello, darling,” she said. There was an icy silence until the couple got off upstairs. Then the bride exploded. “Who was that woman?" she de— manded. . “Look honey,” replied the groom, “don’t get excited! I'm going to have enough trouble explaining you to her.” 9:» x x- “llow did you get the black eye?” “From a cough.” “A black eye from a cough?” “Yeah, l coughed in a clothes closet.”