SOLDIERSI STAY IN COLLEGE

The military units in the University are being disbanded. For many of the men this means that a great cross-road in life has suddenly been reached. Shall they take the road which leads directly back to home and a position, or shall they choose the more indirect road which will take them through College before bringing them to a similar destination? The decision must be made by each man during the next few days. And it will have as great if not greater influence on his future life than any other choice which he will ever be called upon to make.

There are two important sides to this great question which should be carefully considered before making the irrevocable decision. The first of them is--duty to country; the second is--duty to self.

While the war lasted the duty to country was unmistakable--to remain in the University until called for active service. But in times of peace does not the civilian also have a duty to perform for his country? Irrefutably he has, and that duty is to fit himself to the extent of his ability that he may become a leader in thought and in industry, that he may become a citizen who will be worthy of the great nation of which he is a part. This is the duty that each civilian owes to his country, and the road to its fulfillment is the one which leads through the college.

In addition to the higher duty to country,--each man owes a duty to himself,--it is to develop the best that is in him. To do this he must continue his education. Lack of finances will seem an insurmountable obstacle to many. To them is answered. "Where there is a will, there is a way." The University stands ready and willing to aid men who give promise of being worthy of assistance; and few will fail to obtain their degrees.

There are a few men who delude them selves in the belief that the years spent in the University will be time lost. The attention of these men is called to the fact that the proportion of non-college, men who really succeed in life is rapidly becoming infinitely small. Inherent ability without scientific training is becoming of less importance each year. The few exceptions to this rule which still exist merely serve to prove that the man without a college training is the real man without a chance. Do not become one of them. Choose the road which leads to a bigger and more satisfactory life-it is the which leads through the University.