The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-10
Impressions at l.. S. G.

Vie university is the campus. There
are two parallel rows of buildings,
one on each side, extending from
Sumter street back the whole length
OF the campus, about two blocks.
These rows consist of Professors
houses, dormintories and class rooms
alternately. They are built of bridk,
and some Of them are very picturesque
with their ivyclad walls. At the head
OF the campus is the presidents house,
and on the left hand side going up.
near the street is the library. Near
the center is the monument erected
to the first president of the college
by the members of the Clariosophic
Society. The campus is covered with
beautiful lawn shaded by massive
oak trees, which are especially beau
tiful in springtime. At the head of
Sumter street. about block from the
foot of the campus, is the Science
Hall. 1t Is large brick building
with immense Corinthian columns.
In the basement of it is the gymna-
sium. On one side of it is the mess
| hall and on the other the athletic
field. This contains football, base
ball and basketball grounds and a
quarter-mile track. Just back of the
campus are the golf links and tennis
courts.
Now, since we have discussed some
Of the physical features let us turn
to some Of the advantages Of the
university itself. There are not as
many courses offered as in most
State universities, but the ones offer.
ed are very thorough. There are at
present eight or ten courses in the
university leading to the degrees of
A. b., B. S., M. A. and LII. B.. The
entrance examinations to all these
courses, except the law courses, are
necessarily very low, as compared
with other universities, because Of
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in the State. The standard, though,
is being raised every year, and If this
practice is continued, in two or three
years more the standard will be as
high as that of any other university
in the South.
Another interesting thing to be not
ed is the ability Of the faculty. Very
rarely in Southern universities or
colleges is seen such an aggregation
Of men so widely renowned for their
learning. A glimpse into the records
Of any Of these men will reveal their
ability.
Again, another point is this The
legislature, at its last meeting, ap-
prOpriated considerable sum for
the erection Of a new building. Plans
for this building have been drawn,
and work will be commenced on 1t as
soon as possible. The building will
add greatly to the appearance of the
campus and also to the comfort Of
the students. The new infirmary,
which is now in course of construc-
ton, will be. when completed, a very
handsome as we'll as very useful
building.
Still another thing that will inter-
est those contemplating going to COL
lege Is the athletic standing Of the
college under consideration. Carroll
ma has always been renowned for her
baseball and football teams. This
year she has the best baseball team
in the State, and the prospects for
next years football team are very
promising indeed. Track work Is
also coming into popularity here.
Last fall Carolina defeated Furman
University in a meet, and next year
we hope to have q team which can
claim the championship Of the State.
| Then another question very inter-
esting to those who are considering
sending their sons to college, and also
10 those going. Is the discipline OF
the college. At Carolina there is
practically no constraint on the stu
dents except attending classes and
chapel. The students are put on their
honor to conduct themselves as men
and gentlemen. The honor SYSTEM
controlled by the student body, is ap-
piled to examinations and class work.
There are, Of course. many tempta-
| tions owing to this very freedom,
which would not prevail in strictly
disciplined school, such as a military
academy When not in the class
room the student is allowed to go
| where he pleases. He has access to
| pool rooms, etc. and if he is inclined