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MISS McCORMICK first came in
contact with Michigan coeds
when she was a member of the Phy-
sical Education Department for Wo-
men. At that time, members of the
cast of JGPlay rehearsed in Barbour
Gym and Miss McCormick was on'
hand to answer anyquestions that
arose. She also worked with coeds on
Lantern Night.
When the present Michigan League
was completed, President Alexander
G. Ruthven asked Miss McCormick
to serve as coordinating supervisor of
women's activities. Since that time,
she has served in her present posi-
tion, and has beenresponsible for
making the League the central mec-
ca of women's campus affairs as well
as a building devoted solely to the
interests of coeds.
Commenting on the merit system
of petitioning interviewing, the social
director said, "There is a sincere ef-
fort to make every women feel that
she is welcome in any campus ac-
tivity and to encourage women to
take part in the activities they are
interested in." She continued that
there is a feeling of getting people
acquainted and that "anyone with an
idea has the opportunity of having
it heard."
Miss McCormick emphasized that
who strives for a frank relationship
between students and that many
times she has allowed coeds to un-
dertake projects which she believed
would not be entirely successful.
However, she was quick to admit
that in many cases she was proud
Proper Clothes
Seen as Useful
Coed Study Aid
Dressing in the right clothes for
the right occasion is the key to suc-
cess and so it is with the proper
approach to studying.
Despite rumors to the contrary,
quite a bit of studying is called for
in the typical college program. And
until you learn exactly how much
the minimum cover charge is, it's
better to plan on doing too much.
But to get back to the main topic,
you can't study if you're not dressed
for it or you can't study if you are
dressed. What I really mean is that
you have to be undressed to study
and dressed in study clothes.
Now that blue jeans have been
prohibited, we discover that the chief
difference in this year's and last
year's study clothes is their new
primness. One of the sharpest new
ideas is the gray flannel three-quar-
ter slacks to be worn with a casual
flannel shirt of a contrasting color.
Also sweet and neat are the navy,
black, or brown and white checked
slacks and matching "battle jackets"
with their military crispness.
Or if you prefer to study in lux-
urious femininity, there are quilted
jersey brunch coats which come in
wonderful colors - black with red
lining, white with soft light blue,
or aqua with peach. These can be,
teamed with black satin trousers
whichgcomplete the effect of ex-
travagance.
So when you study, dress the part,
but don't ever part with these extra
special study dresses.
Cloud Strollers
Add Novel Note
To Coed Wardrobe
Newest of the new in eye-deceiving
apparel are the cloud strollers intro-
duced by a leading designer this year.
Simply a refinement of the culotte
of several years ago, the strollers
look like an honest to goodness skirt
with unpressed pleats, yet give the
freedom and movability of short
slacks.
How is this phenomenon accom-
plished? By an ingenious system of
pleating. Front view, cloud strollers
appear to be a skirt with four un-
pressed pleats, the center one, a pleat
extending across milady's front. The
overlap prevents the strollers from
revealing their true nature while
walking.
Made i into suits, the outfits are
convincingly tailored and good look-
ing.
By A PHI BETE
Don't let the byline scare you!
This little treatise is designed to give
you neophytes some hints on how
you can roll up an impressive aver-
age, and still have a bang-up good
time at Michigan.
That may sound like burning the
candle at both ends to some of you,
but it is really quite simple when you
get the hang of it. Before I pursue
the subject further, let me state
emphatically that I disagree heartily
with those who say that college is a
place for work and not play, it is the
place for both.
The experiences and friendships to
be gained from extra-curricular ac-
tivities and other recreation stack up
pretty well alongside the more intel-
lectual pursuits in their value to' the
individual. Either one alone, how-
ever, seems to create a rather shal-
low personality.
The most important thing is to get
off to a good start. You'll probably
get a few assignments your first day
in class, so instead of spending fif-
teen minutes hanging out your win-
dow ogling at veterans, spend the
time getting your assignment out of
the way. Most of the early sign-
ments are short, and if you nibble
away at them as they come along,
you won't have the whole cheese to
eat the night before an exam.
Use Those Free Hours
You may find yourself with a
schedule with free hours here and
there between classes. These provide
excellent opportunities to go to the
library and get a little work out of
the way. Preferably work for the
class you just got out of, not the one
you go to the next hour!
Eventually you may be able to
discipline yourself so you can go
alone to a local drug store and drink
a coke while you study during the
hour. Utilizing your odd hours dur-
ing the day has the advantage of
leaving your late afternoons and
your evenings free for chats with
your friends, activities or an occa-
sional movie.
Cutting classes is a matter for the
individual to settle for himself, but
I wouldn't recommend it except in
cases of dire necessity. Attending
classes has many benefits other than
the assimilation of the professor's
words of wisdom. It creates a good
impression and may get you the B
instead of the C if you're on the bor-
der line. It also helps in getting a
makeup if you really are sick some
time during an exam.
Notes Important
You'll find it a tremendous advan-
tage if you know how to take good
rotes. If you take Slosson's History
11 or 12, you'll be off to a fine start,
but here are a few suggestions which
have proven helpful, to many, for
those of you who aren't interested in
history.
Use an outline-essay form, getting
the main points and sub-points down
and filling in whatever details you
have time for. Usually you will have
no trouble keeping up with a lec-
ture and can get almost everything,
but get what's important, and fill in
the details during a lull. You'll find
they'll come in handy on an exam
so don't neglect them.
By all means, look interested in
class, even if it means writing letters
to stay awake. And, if possible, talk
to your instructor sometime before
or after class. If there is something
you're not quite clear on, don't hesi-
tate to ask him, but be sure the
answer isn't in the book first!
A good way to let your instructor
know you are reading his optional
assignments is to ask him a question
about it, perhaps some point that
differs from the text. Talking to a
professor before or after class gives
him a personal impression of you,
whether it is good or bad will depend
on the questions you ask. That im-
pression may prove valuable in a
recommendation some day.
Find Old Exams
When blue-book time comes a-
round, you should experience little
difficulty, if you've gotten off to a
good start. The professor will usually
give you a pretty good idea of what
he thinks is important and the type
of questions he'll ask. If not, you
can always make use of the exam
files at the main library lower study
hall.
Hoping that this will help you a
little, let me wish the best of luck to
you new freshmen in your studies.
But let me also urge you to go out
for some extra-curricular activity
fro its many benefits and I hope
you'll have as much fun as I have.
Don't Forget..'
When packing that exciting trunk,
remember that mittens and gloves are
as much a part of a wardrobe as
sweaters.
There's no limit to ingenuity in
hand-warming styles. Try heavy
string knit gloves for the first crisp
days. Available in every shade con-
ceivable, they add a bright dash to
your outfit. Go all out for fur-lined
or heavy cable stitched wool for the
icicle weather ahead.
NO NEED TO GRIND:
Phi Bete Offers Sound Advice
To Aspiring Young Women
Michigan Songs
THE VICTORS
Now, for a cheer' they are here, triump~hant!
Here they come with banners flying.
In stalwart step they're nighing.
With shouts of vict'ry crying.
We hurrah, hurrah, we greet you now. Hail!
Far we their praises sing
For the glory and the fame they've bro't us.
Loud let the bells them ring,
For here they come with banners flying.
Far we their praises tell,
For the glory and fame they've bro't us.
Loud let the bells them ring,
For here they come with banners flying,
Here they come, Hurrah!
Hail to the victors valiant
Hail, to the conqu'ring heroes,
Hail! Hail to Michigan the leaders and the best,
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail, to the conqu'ring heroes,
Hail! Hail! to Michigan the champions of the West.
We cheer them again,
We cheer and cheer again,
For Michigan.
We cheer for Michigan,
We cheer with might and main,
We cheer, cheer, cheer with might and main we cheer.
VARSITY
Men of Michigan on to victory,
Ev'ry man in ev'ry play;
Michigan expects her Varsity to win today,
Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah!
Win for Michigan!
Chorus:
.Varsity, down the field, ne'er yield!
Raise high our shield.
March on to victory for Michigan
And- the Maize and Blue, Oh Varsity,
We're for you, here for you, to cheer for you,
We have no fear for you, Oh Varsity!
THE YELLOW AND BLUE
Sing to the colors that float in the light;
Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue!
Yellow the stars as they ride thro' the night,
And reel in a rollicking crew:
Yellow the fields where ripens the grain,
And yellow the moon on the harvest wane:
Hail!
Hail to the colors that float in the light;
Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue!
Blue are the curtains that ev'ning has spun,
The slumbers of Phoebus to woo;
Blue are. the blossoms to memory dear,
And blue is the sapphire and gleams like a tear;
Hail!
Hail to the ribbons that nature has spun;
Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue!
Here's to the college whose colors we wear,
Here's to the hearts that are true!
Here's to the maid of the golden hair
And ,eyes that are brimming with blue!
And hearts that are true and voices combine;
Garlands of bluebells and maize inter-twine;
Hail!
Hail to the college whose colors we wear;
Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue!
'MISS MAC'
men will be more civic-minded and
will continue to use their good judg-
ment in deciding issues pertaining
to the things they have to do.
"The reason that they have con-
tinued to improve the caliber of their
work in activities is due to the fact
ghat they have ideas and the oppor-
tunity to work them out. They are
given responsibility in the positions
they hold and have the backing of
the entire University from start to
finish," she explained..
'Reminiscing about her experiences
as social director, Miss McCormick
recalled an incident at a pre-war
Soph Cabaret when she was asked to
make a drawing for door prizes dur-
ing the floorshow. The crowd waited
expectantly for the first ticket to be
withdrawn from the box and much
to her embarrassment, Miss Mac dis-
covered she had drawn her own tick-
et,
All in all, Miss Mac is as important
a part of coed life at the University
s the League itself.