Athletics In ancient times whole nations had for their ideal, physical culture. The respect they were able to command from other nations was in proportion to the degree of excellency attained to in this line. This school does not hold physical training as its sole aim, but as one of three important factors. Nevertheless our school is judged to a great degree by the class of its athletes. Students, each one of us, can add his mite to the success of this institution in our school. Hard work and many knocks have characterized the preparation for the coming basket-ball season. A team has been chosen that will come out victorious at the close of the season, providing they have your support. The members of the team are: Ingles Right Forward Call Left Forward Clark Center Roberts Right Guard Watson Left Guard McKay Substitute Lindsay Substitute The first game of the season was played at Weber Academy, with the Y. M. C. A. first team of Salt Lake on November 18. It resulted in an easy victory to our boys, the score being 53 to 29. Although the game was not of the league series, it was of great importance to us, as it showed the results of conscientious work and a good coach, and also served as a first-class practice game. Every member played a star game, much to the satisfaction of all present. The second match game was played with the Alumni, resulting in another victory for the boys. During the first half the score was close and excitement ran high, but all fears were dispelled in the second half when our boys ran up a score of 33 to 13. All seven members of the team had a chance to warm up during this game. Exchange To our many friends on our "Exchange" list the "Acorn" extends a hearty "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." We mailed a great many copies of our first issue to our "Exchanges," but up to date we have received very few acknowledgements in their Exchange Department. We are rather anxious to know whether they reached you, or were lost in the mails. For the October and November issues of "Whims," "Trident," "Pennsylvania Punch Bowl," and the October number of "Cogswell" we have no criticism to offer. "Whims" is very newsy, "Trident" bubbles over with school spirit, "Punch Bowl" original and interesting, and "Cogswell" an altogether fine paper. "College Chips," Decorah, Ia., an excellent paper, but a few cuts would improve it greatly. "Purple and White," Allen-town, Pa., an interesting and instructive paper. "Crucible," Greely, Colo., you have a strong editorial department. Don't you think a better grade of paper would be an improvement? "Lowell," could the standard of any paper rise higher than yours? We think not. Cuts, quality of paper and well everything is commendable. "Totem," you are certainly alive from cover to cover, yet a good story wouldn't hurt your literary department. "Anemone," you are lacking in enthusiasm. Try some new way to interest the students in your paper. We have received the following new exchanges this month, and. we assure everyone of them that their presence is welcome: "Advance," "Aeroplane," "Bugle," "Courier," "The Cue," "Crimson," "Clintonian," "H. S. Impressions," "The Distaff," "Garnet and White," "The Herald," "Hawkin's H ammer," "Keramos," "Oracle," (Jacksonville, Fla.), "Purple and Gold," "Polaris," "Pennsylvania'