Syracuse University - Onondagan Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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238 Syracusan Top row: J. Robbins, M. De Turck. E. Blumm. W. Brennan, S. Forquhar. 8. Larson, R. Hammond. D. Hedner, E. Jescen. fn E. Ullmon, C. Cranqle, M. Godshall. R. Laurence, L. Annin, H. Devlin. ro : W. BieseL Celebrating its fourth anniversity this spring, the Syracusan is the newest University publication. Established in 1935 by the publications electoral board, it replaced the Argot, literary magazine, and the Orange Peel, humor mag- ozine. By this combination it was possible to present both serious and humorous material in one periodical. The Syracusan is published eight times during the college year and is supported solely by subscription and advertising. The former system of junior managing editor and depart- mental editors has been changed in order to provide for capable seniors otherwise eliminated by spring elections. At present there ore five senior editors, assisted by juniors. Two juniors assist the managing editor each issue and gain valu- able preliminary training for the position of editor-in-chief. Faculty members of the School of Journalism act as advisors. Dean M. Lyie Spencer is general literary advisor. Bently Raak assists on technical and typographicol prob- lems. Professor Hlbbard Kline of the Illustration Depart- ment in the College of Fine Arts aids the art editor and his staff in the drawings for the publication. During the next year all engravings of pictures appearing in the Syracusan will be made in the new engraving plant of the Castle. Then all phases of the magazine, with the excep- tion of printing, will be under student direction. Replacing the Freshman Beauty Contest formerly spon- sored by this magazine is a Popular Couple Contest. The most popular man and coed on campus, selected upon the basis of a student vote, dined and danced at the Terrace Room as guests of the Syracusan. Since spring the covers of the magazine hove been illus- trated with block and white photographs of modeled figures, m . I ..1

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237 Top row: P. Price. R. Shoy, M. Weeden, R. Jones. J. Ruhle. S. Mekeel, J. O Byrne. W. Sugormon. FIrsf row: C. Wright. D. Whitbeck. A. Berman, Z. Wagman. 6. Bornet. L Bader. V. Delia Fero. For the first time, notional news coveroge was included in sumnnary form I page one of the Daily Orange. Editorials were directed to national and arid affairs, in addition to campus problems. A series of special articles on Syracuse University housing conditions lused much comment. Illustrated with pictures, the series showed housing jfciencies and suggested remedies in cooperative housing projects. An iempt to revive the student union issue was made In a series of articles ) the history and potentialities of that project. Editorials on national affoirs consistently attacked the Chamberlain alley of appeasement, asked for a labor peace, and urged American cognition of South American conditions. The Daily Orange enlisted In a ilture program by sponsoring, in conjunction with the College of Fine rts, an all-University series of symphony concerts. Emphasis was given to the newly-developed radio program. Introduced lis year for the first time. Daily news broadcasts over downtown radio otions and special weekly interviews highlighted the program. Two omen were Included on the senior staff this year for the first time in the nlversity ' s history. The junior staff was cut to 1 4 members, the sophomore off to 30, and the freshman staff to 30. The radio staff was organized as separate unit from the editorial staff with individual class organizations. More thoro coverage of University sports activities was given by the ports department. Gome features and associate stories were Introduced page three. Football play was transferred for spectacular page one ame-day ploy. To parallel the editorial coverage of off-campus news, e sports department Introduced a column of off-campus sports and oppo- :ion stories were well played. The sports department sponsored the Uni- (rsity ' s first all-University bowling tournament on March 17 and 18. The business staff increased its personnel to Include 42 students and itoined the organization of four senior managers. Advertising Income was increased, boosting the publication budget over e $25,000 mark. Almost $1,000 worth of advertising was solicited for e single anniversary issue on December I . The record for that week made 1 all-time high In advertising lineage. The Daily Orange staff Is comprised of Chester B. Hansen, editor; ominlck J. Cross, managing editor; Imogene Weyer, editorial page Jltor; Ethel Frltts, news editor; Edward C. Jones, radio editor; Roger ommond, sports editor; Raymond F. Jones, business manager; Clayton bright, advertising manager; Peter Price, credit and collections manager; id Zelda Wagmon, women ' s advertising manager. Raymond Jones

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239 Top row: W. Grlnnell. R. Hill, E. Rilchlngs. M. Peine, E. Miller. R. Swonsfeger, W. Kob. K. Kazonjieff, D. Moses, Flnt row: A. Doolittle. R. Sincloir, B. Bishop, R. Schoock, K. Wolker, M, Rouh, C. Hartburg, W. Boder. imitating the Esquire trend. Earlier Syracusan covers dis- played satirical cartoons of freshmen. Editorial staff members are encouraged to experiment with various literary forms. They also gain experience in the mechanical phases of the publication, by assisting in actual production. The business staff learns tlie technique of selling and collecting advertisements. An innovation of the post year was the election of Marion Godshall, first woman editor of the Syracusan. Robert Genant is managing editor, and Harry Devlin is in charge of the art work. Senior editors include William Biesel, Stanley Forquhar, John Gill, and Robert Laurence. Other staff mem- bers are Lucile Annin, Wilson Ashley, Sarah Brenner, Wil- liam Brennan, Charles Crangle, Eileen Ullmon, Jane Augus- tine, Matthew Bassity, Mary Lou DeTurck, Thomas Donnelly, Phyllis Hickman, Peg Hoffman, Shirley Jackson, Elizabeth Jessen, Betty Lou Larson, Mary Mix, Vincent Naromore, Jeanne Robbins, Evelyn Rudhart, Frank Stout, Virginia Sweet, Betty Taylor, and Nellie Ward. Ralph Schaack is the business manager. He is assisted by William Bader, Poul Bertoccini, Albert Doolittle, Clarice Gross, Becky-Joyce Hutton, Mae Long, Violet Moclnnes, Edwar d Miller, Davis Moses, Ruth Sinclair, Fred Turkington, Glenn Vogel, and Lillian Weiner. Kay Walker heads the circulation staff. Students aiding her are Barbara Bishop, Jean Dennis, Marie Anna Peine, Ruth Hasty, Jane Heiser, Ruth Hill, Carolyn Hartburg, Karolyn Kozanfleff, Winifred Kob, Morgo Lundgren, Mar- jorie Rouh, Betty Ritchings, Jacqueline Schmitt, Elizabeth Schoonover, and Ruth Sutherland. Rolph Schooclc