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of colloquialisms that have to be immediately discarded, and cheap
"short cuts" which can no longer be understood. W e realize w i t h a
shock, but too late that we have graduated f r o m a seat o f learning
with a pauperized vocabulary.

RHO

A T this time when our eyes are a l l turned toward the Rho chapter
* * we hear splendid news of them. A t the time of their organiza-
tion, they decided to enter strongly into some branch of college l i f e
and to become a power, as the surest way i n which to serve their col-
lege and to strengthen their chapter and to make Alpha Omicron Pi
an organization of moment instead of a struggling new sorority, striv-
ing f o r position amongst established ones. They chose politics. N o t
to run for office, gain votes f o r themselves, but to work f o r the
principle and the "right man" always, and to work agressively. Con-
sequently i n this short time they have become so p o w e r f u l i n then-
field, that their help is enlisted always, and they are k n o w n as a
power i n college politics. T o such an extent have they succeeded
that Mary Ross Potter, Dean of women wrote in a letter to Presi-
dent H a r r i s of Northwestern—"Alpha Omicron Pi is the youngest
chapter at Northwestern, having been organized only three years
ago. T h e y are a fine group, very democratic, and fearless when any
principle is involved."

Let this inspire us a l l to do and be something special and some-
thing strong.

IOTA

T3 E A D the last of the Iota alumnae notes and "go thou and do
likewise." Iota is the first and only chapter to be able to make

such a triumphant statement. The editor, business manager and a l l
of your sisters appreciate your loyalty, Iota.

| " T seems almost necessary to make a report of the chapters, which
A are supporting the magazine. This is the time f o r renewals,—
indeed the time is past—yet the alumnae, we think, are not doing
their part. T h e E d i t o r i a l Staff has worked f a i t h f u l l y , i t now feels
that i t deserves, the only compensation i t asks f o r , and that is support
f r o m the alumnae. I t is not much to ask f o r a dollar a year, i n the
maintenance of this, the only material thing, that the fraternity stands
for in the national College world. I f you are proud of your frater-