Pasadena Chronicle, September 27, 1940

Liveliest Hi-Jinks In Years Offered By SCA Tomorrow At T Building Voi. 32 Pasadena Junior College, September 27, 1940 Jake Leicht Back To Lead Bulldogs In Football Game Rose Bowl Tonight No. 2 Board Approves Semi- Weekly When new “streamlined” Chronicle appeared Sunday excited “ohs” and “ahs” went up all over campus. Two “ohers” and “ah- ers” are Bob Houck, Jeanne Hummel. 1940 SCA Hi-Jinks Features Fisher’s Music Straight from Broadway, or possibly Memphis, come those four, footstomping colored boys, Ken Murray, Eddie Hall, Art Duncan, and Bob Mitchell to add more sparkle to a scintillating floor show — the Hi Jinks. Put on annually by the Student Christian Association at the local YMCA, this year’s show (8 p. m!. Saturday) promises everything from Broadway and 42nd to Marengo and Walnut. $2,600 Per Year Years Of Crusading For Ads End In V ictory For Chronicle As Educators Give Okay As far back as anyone connected with the 'Pasadena school system can remember, the Chronicle has tried to persuade the Board of Education to lift its ban on advertising in the school paper. Last Tuesday, the dream shared by student and administration leaders alike became a reality. Passed by a unanimous vote was genial Dr. Sexson’s letter which recom¬ mended : “That the Board of Education . . . suspend that portion of its Buies and Regulations which prohibits the solicitation of ad¬ vertising by the faculty or the students in charge of school pub¬ lications, and that the Board authorize the principal of the Pasa¬ dena Junior College, Dr. John W. Harbeson, to permit ... the Pasadena Junior College Chronicle to accept advertising in an amount not to exceed $2,600 annually until further notice, sub¬ ject to the following provisions: “1 — A definite schedule of advertising rates shall be drawn up and submitted to the Board for its approval. “2 — The solicitation of advertising shall be on the basis of service rendered. “3 — Advertising shall be confined to local business firms and shall exclude the advertising of goods or services of objectionable character. Legal Stuff Deferred Fees Ticklish Most ticklish job set up by the new constitution last se¬ mester, was inherited by At¬ torney General Warren Allen. Studnt officers run to legal- minded Allenfor interpKeta- tions of the constitution, mull over his advice in board meetings, decide what course to follow. Late Wednesday afternoon, Allen handed good-looking Harlan Erickson, Student Body President, a message which puts the Student Board way out on a shaky limb. Wor¬ ried over the number of deferred student body fees (the $5 fee may be deferred and paid at some later date), Attorney Gen¬ eral Allen stated: “An unusually large number of deferred fees has created an awkward situation for all stu¬ dents participating in extra-cir- ricular activities. The Board of Representatives two years ago passed the following ruling- membership in the student body is required for participa¬ tion in all activities supported by the Associated Students of Pasadena Junior College. This includes co-curricular football, basketball, baseball, track, ten¬ nis, swimming, band, orchestra, chorus, drama, debating, ora¬ tory, Chronicle, Campus and other organizations supported all of in part by the Associated Students.’ “Along with the sections in the constitution covering active membership, this means that all those students in football, student government, journal¬ ism, etc., who have deferred their fees are not entitled to so participate until their member¬ ship fees are paid in full since they are not active members of Pasadena Junior College.” What the Student Board of Representatives does with Allen’s bombshell affects hundreds of students who have not yet paid their $5 student body fee. Most probable board decision is to set up a deadline for deferred fees (about three weeks). If fees are not paid in full by that time fur¬ ther membership in extra-curri¬ cular activities is banned until payment. Ticklish part of the problem is how to distinguish between those who honestly can’t afford the $5 right now, and those who hope to skim through without paying. Ventriloquist Bob Fisher’s smooth orchestra, featuring a snappy girl trio and Wanda McCrillis, vocalist, will keep the swing-happy individuals busy. For the less rhythmical but more athletically-inclined, swimming, tennis, and ping pong will be in order. The theme, after the imagina¬ tion of Jean Eagle and her com¬ mittee is “Under the Sea.” Hence, a timely warning by Suzanne Sanders, general chairman, is to bring your rubbers. With Harlan Erickson, A.S.B. president expected to preside as Master of Ceremonies, many other Student Government not¬ ables are to be among those present. The Hi Jinks is design¬ ed primarily for new students, Bids are gratis to new stu¬ dents. OMD Assembly Stresses Pep Sponsored by the Order of the Mast and Dagger, today’s assem¬ bly will feature the international¬ ly famous music and pep of Audre L. Strong’s Bulldog band. Their selections of popular march tunes will open the first assembly of the year as a sort of prelude rally to the Pomona game, tonight. Cheer leader competitors will lead the audience in school yells, at the same time trying out for the coveted positions. According to Ed Vath, tem¬ porary pep commissioner, win- ( Continued on Page Two) Streamlined Chron Changes Make-Up, Style Of Writing “Streamlined for easier read¬ ing” is the phrase used by Edi¬ tor Charlie Allen to describe the new Chronicle. “We are trying to present news in such an inter¬ esting manner that students will look forward to reading the Chronicle.” Most important changes in the' new streamlined Chronicle are: 1 — “Time” style of writing (background is added so that everyone can understand the) story). 2 — Use of “open” make-up; stories are easier to find, more pleasing to read. 3 — Coverage of all important campus news; everyone from teacher to socialite will find interesting reading in the new Chronicle. 4 — Use of color to heighten interest; every issue will see the Chronicle in a new color. 5 — More and better pictures showing all phases of campus life. NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS Most important change is twice - weekly publication ( see page 1) on every Tuesday and Friday mornings. No longer need students wait until news becomes stale and uninteresting; the new Chronicle will present news while it is still news, fresh and inter¬ esting. A plea for cooperation is issued by City Editor Noel Young, who asks “that every organization appoint a Chronicle representa¬ tive as a double check to make sure the Chronicle covers each activity.” Frosh Functions Junior Highs Get Equal Voice In Class Politics In years past freshmen have been as traditionally clannish as Scottish Highlanders. Oridnarily a melting pot for new students who still stubbornly cling to ju¬ nior high school loyalties, the Frosh class has already broken precedent in its first election. The broadmindedness, according to Kimiko Fukutaki, member of the Elections Commission, was shown by the consciencious vot¬ ing in which the freshmen picked the candidates they believed best qualified. EQUAL VOICE Previous to the election, the Elections Commission had made arrangements that would call for equal representation of each junior high school group in the final ballot. The new system dictates that if, for example, a Marshall gradu¬ ate receives the vice-presi¬ dency, all other Marshall can¬ didates shall be disqualified. Because of the coincidental ex- istance of five junior high schools and five freshmen of¬ fices, each group of graduates will have an equal voice in the government. Opening gun in the Chron cam¬ paign for a bi-weekly was Editor Charlie Allen’s lengthy and ex¬ plicit letter giving his reasons for desiring more frequent pub¬ lication. This letter, bearing sig¬ natures of approval by Dr. Har¬ beson and Adviser Hodges, was also approved by Dr. Sexson. Allen and Hodges then sat through two meetings of the Board, answered questions about policy, etc. Board Member Park¬ er, as he opened the Board room door to go fishing, was the first member to express approval. All others, too, signified satisfaction with the plan, but suggested that no definite action be taken until the Merchants Association also put its okay on the suggestion. Ed Davis and Allen were taken by Dr. Sexson on a personally escourted tour of officers of the Association, and again a favor¬ able reaction was recorded. Final approval of the Board was given Tuesday of this week. DAVIS SCORNS PROFIT “The Chronicle is not seeking profits,” Business Manager Ed Davis insists. “We plan to keep the ads stacked entirely on the inside pages; and no matter "hat the demand, we are con¬ templating no further expan¬ sion in number of pages. Furth¬ ermore, we are adverse to run¬ ning more than 30 to 40 per cent advertising even on these pages.” (Continued on Page Two) (Continued on Page Two) FROSH MEET PJC START STUDYING SEE CAMPUS Frosh class — Most energetic in years — Rubsamen. Olson se¬ lected as yell-leaders — P. 2. Castle-in-air? — More informa¬ tion on the proposed East Campus Student Union.— P. 2. Love robs cabinet — Student Officers vacate posts in favor of love and jobs. — P. 2. New Deal for orientation classes — Student Officers to ex¬ plain activities. — P. 2. Sports Column — Jim Marugg looks over PJC’s Bulldogs for Rose Bowl clash. — P. 3. Pomona vs. PJC— Team all set for game, Frosh snake walk to be half-time feature. — P. 3. Student Spectator — Pom-Pom wavers add beauty to games. — P. 4. Spartan President Ginny Spahr shows Senior Bench to Frosh Ginnie Hall, Mildred Gage, Margaret Horn- Beck, Janet Frayne, Luetta Young, Sheila Kemp, Mabel Zufall and Virginia Denver. Already relaxed with books under East Campus’s sprouting trees are Sam Seamans, Ruth Farris, Mildred Miller and Nick Nickerson. No dictator’s salute says Student Body President Harlan Erickson — just showing the school to some Frosh. First man in line, Jay Clark from Eliot, is only one who looks interested. Cartoon — Another Stevens rib-tickler. — P. 4. Public Pulse — Letters to the Editor. — P. 4. [ )