Colby College - Oracle Yearbook (Waterville, ME)

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DITORIALS VVe agree with the Editor-in-Chief of last year, that the time has come when the ORACLE should become a college publication, in which every man has his rep- resentative whether he be a fraternity or a non-fraternity man. Never in the his- tory of the college since fraternity life was introduced, has there been such a large percentage of non-fraternity men, and surely the time could not be better for this change. Before attempting to call together such a large body of men from all over the city, we deemed it best to get the ideas of the representative men of each class and our attempt was rather discouraging as they seemed to be afraid to shoulder the burdens that the fraternities have carried along so successfully for so long a time. Under the present conditions, it has been neccessary for each fraternity to hold itself responsible for two books for each man and under the proposed changes, every man would be held responsible for one book, while the price per book would remain the same, the quality of the book would be increased under the laiiger board of editors. The change seemed impracticable this year, but we hope that next year our non-fraternity men will be more ambitious and show a little more college spirit by helping to make their college annual more democratic. In last year's ORACLE, an architect's drawing of the new dormitory was pic- tured. This year we publish a picture of the 'building as it looks to-day. Beauti- ful in its outward aspect, it is one of the finest buildings on the campus. The rooms are large and pleasant, giving each and every man a chance to have the finest surroundings possible while in college. The building has not as yet received an official name, but the campus seems favorable to the name Roberts Hall, in honor of the President who made it possible for us to have this beautiful addition to our campus. We hope this name will find favor with the trustees and will be accepted officially. I2

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1912 THE COLBY GRACLE 13 During the past year radical changes have been made in the management of Colby Athletics. The old, clumsy Executive Committee with its red tape of sub-committees has been entirely swept away. The athletic policy of the college is no longer to be decided at monthly meetings of a committee of twenty odd stu- dents, chosen for every purpose except a knowledge of the management of athletic teams and contests. The new constitution of the Association aims to place the running of our sports upon a business foundation. The direct supervision of them is entrusted to a Graduate Manager, who acts under the direction of a Council of seven, com- posed of two alumni of the college, two members of the faculty, and three stu- dents. This Council, of which one of the student members is president, meets weekly, and thus keeps in close touch with the athletic situation. A second radical change was made necessary by the reductfon in the size of the Council. The election of all ofhcers and managers of the association was placed in the hands of the student body. How much of a success the new constitution will prove cannot as yet be told. That it is not perfect is evident. That such a radical change would be at all per- fect was not to be expected. That it is much more satisfactory than the old organ- ization, however, is certain. Probably no event in this city has been so instrumental in bringing the citi- zens of VVaterville and the faculty together than the chess tournament which took place this year. The faculty won the tournament, but the best part was won by the city club when they gave the faculty team a forfeit banquet. At this affair all the phases of life were represented and the speeches were among the best ever heard in this city. Captain Marquardt and Captain joly are certainly to be con- gratulatd o-n the success of the affair from beginning to end. The QRACLE wants to take this opportunity of welcoming to Colby, the new members of the Faculty. Our association with them for the past year has been one of the very pleasant events of the year. Our only hope is that they have enjoyed the year as much as we have. Men of Colby, you have been indignant at the way the Echo has been used the past year, but look at it in the right way and see who has made it necessary for such exposures to be made, and remember that there is no other way to reach all of you. Think it over.