HUMAN NATURE It seems as if it is just human nature to object to criticism. We humans consider ourselves uncriticizable, supremely excellent. As the editors are, after all, no more than human, subject to human faults and eccentricities, the attitude they took recently in regard to some very timely criticism might be forgiven, However, if the editors had been less hasty, if they had considered the facts behind the criticism, I an' sure they would have taken an entirely different stand in regard t it. It seems to me that when a student offers criticism with the hop of reforming, those in charge of t department that would profit by t reform should recognize and appri ciate his efforts. Certainly th should not take an extremely sentful attitude as did the editc It might be well to point out the almighty editors that the c icism was not directed at them. was directed at the students of t school—those who write such feat er brained articles, and those w let real literary ability go to wa, while such tomfoolery remains u disposed as an example of Ogd High's literature. It is not too late for the editors to repent their action. It is not too late to build up some real literary notes. Therefore, I challenge the editors to reconsider the criticism that has been offered, and I chal-lenge the student body to consider it. If the editors can correct their disastrous bulldoggedness, if the students can dig deep and bring out some real worth-while articles, it might be possible to have a decent O.H.S. column after all.—Dan Alsup. BOYS' ASSEMBLY Dr. Mills, one of Ogden's noted physicians, and always a friend of the Ogden Senior High school gave a talk to the boys of the school which proved very interesting. This assembly was given for the boys because up to this time the girls have had assemblies from which the boys were barred. To equalize the opportunities of the boys with those of the girls, Mr. Merrill has kindly consented to give assemblies as often to the boys as to the girls.—Pat Quinn. MR. MERRILL SPEAKS Wednesday, January 23, Mr. Mer¬rill in the sixth period study gave a very timely and appropriate talk on order in the study halls. This talk also reproved those people not being on time for classes. Be loyal students, and if you have nothing to do yourself in study—or any oth¬er class, read a book or think, but don't disturb others.—Busy Body. ELECTION HELD T. O. Smith's fifth period sociol¬ogy class held a class election. The officers receiving places of office are as follows: Stanley Whittington, president; Jean Tueller, vice president; Elzada Carlson, secre¬tary. These officers with the co-opera¬tion of the class will make sociology a very interesting subject.—Cath-erine Casmas. BETA ZETA TAU LeConte Stewart gave a talk to the club of Beta Zeta Tau on the beautiful exhibit the club is spon¬soring. The exhibit consists of block prints and etchings. These studies are done in colors and also black and white. The pictures are on ex¬hibit in the art room of the Ogden High school. We, the club of Beta Zeta Tau, urge each and everyone of you to see this exhibit before it is too late.—Alleene Sampson, club reporter. MONEY, MONEY Yesterday we had an excellent lesson on economics broadcast from the office. It had for its subject "Money" and the theme was the five year depression is due largely to the stagnation of money. Money in and of itself is valueless; it is only when money is in circulation that it has value. Money is piled high in banks, in safety boxes, in jars, in stockings, etc., serving no purpose other than contributing to the lengthening. "Idle men is the curse of this country and has been for some time. Idle money breeds idle men and idle men breed hard times. Most of the idle money—two-thirds of it at least, is owned by a few wealthy men. Their refusal to put it to work, has probably done more than anything else to prolong the de¬pression." A NEW CHAPTER And now cometh the teachers and sayeth "you must be in class on time or trouble awaits you." It seemeth there beginneth a new era. 14. SCHOOL WILL TEST TALENT IN DEBATING Tryouts For Team Places Will Be Conducted Friday OGDEN HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Emily Merrill, Editor; Blaine Larsen. Associate Editor. Tryouts for the school debating teams will be held Friday, February 1, in room 203. Any high school student is eligible. A five minute argumentative speech on the sub- ejst: "Resolved that the federal government should adopt the policy of equalizing educational opportun¬ely throughout the nation by means of annual grants to the several states for public elementary and secondary education" must be pre¬sented by each of the contestants. WANTED We need at high school right now a goodly number of books— Literature and Life Book IV. For¬mer students who have used these books during the past eight years will do us a great favor by sending or bringing these books to us. Stu¬dents will be paid a fair price for them. UNDER DIFFICULTIES In the near future Superintend¬ent Driggs of state school for the deaf and blind will demonstrate how the deaf are taught at his school. This demonstration will be given before the entire student body so that we may appreciate how the tremendous handicap of deafness and inability to speak are overcome by modern methods of teaching. TEACHER ILL Miss Neeley, foods teacher, was operated on for appendicitis Friday evening last. Mrs. Nelle Martin is substituting for Miss Neeley this week. FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Applications for the Thompson scholarship at Berkeley, University of California, were made last week by the following students: Jane Davis, Marian Tueller, Emily Merrill, Paul Packer, and Conrad Smith. The Thompson scholarships are the most valuable available to Utah high school students. GAME TONIGHT Meeting probably one of the best teams in the northern division, the Ogden Tigers tonight play Preston in the Weber gymnasium.. Preston is tied for second place with Logan and Weber, while Ogden rests in first place. From all indications both Ogden and Preston are unusual teams. A close contest is expected. Students, our team is "going places." The results of the game last week with Logan proved that. It is our duty to assist it in every way possible. Come to the game tonight and give the Tigers some vocal support. REGRET Most sincere regrets are express¬ed by the Notes to Earl Robertson, one of our fellow students, at the death of his most beloved mother. Earl is deeply moved by the loss of a person so dear to his heart. A little comfort given Earl by each of us will tend to fill the gap that has come into his life. WHY NOT? A few pennies stacked together appear to be greater in number than the same amount scattered about. Several trees planted in a grove give more shade than several that are planted separately. And the dheering of the student body is much more effective when the group responds as a group than when a few students do so individually. As demonstrated in past athletic ac¬tivities, one finds that better results are obtained by collective cheering. It is a well known fact that the performers need encouragement, and a strong volley will be appreciated far more than a series of almost inaudible sounds. In the basketball game here tonight with Preston the students are requested to sit to¬gether in a body to unite their ef¬forts in cheering our team on to victory.—Barbara Taylor.