The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-30
NEW BUILDINGS
ARE NOW ASSURED
GENERAL REJOICING OVER AS
SURANCE OF NEW BUILDINGS
AT THE UNIVERSITY.
(From The Argonaut)

! VI iOIl l. IC al SOIoQlJ
| There is great rejoicing among the
students and faculty of the University
of Idaho over the news that the state
board of education has approved the
plan of asking the legislature for
funds to cover the erection of new
science building and the remodeling
of Lewis Court as an addition to the
Gymnasium. At the present time there
is pressing need for both structures.
The large increase in attendance
experienced by the University has
made it necessary to use every avail
able inch of space. Glasses have been
scheduled in the University auditorium
and in the Y M. c. A. hut All rooms
are in use during the entire day. In
some cases it has been found neces-
sary to run classes in the evening on
account of it being impossible to find
rooms in which to convene them dur
ing the day.
Chemistry Laboratory Overtaxed
The chemistry laboratories have
felt the need most keenly To ac-
comodate all, it has been found neces-
sary to hold chemistry classes six
days a week and four nights weekly
from seven to ten. Both teachers and
pupils report that the crowded sched-
ule works great hardships.
Gymnasium Needs
Lewis Court was originally erected
as an enclosure in which to practice
military drill and outdoor athletics
during inclement weather. At the
present time it is a huge frame struc-
ture with dirt floor, having neither
heat Hor light. If the necessary
funds are appropriated, it will be re-
modelled to suit the needs of regular
indoor athletic work. 1t will be lined,
a running track will be built in, hard
wood floors will be laid, and heat
light, and gymnasium equipment will
be installed.
7 The floor space thus provided will
be sufficient to provide for two
basketball courts, and the structure
will yet be available for use by the
department 1t will make
possible courses in physical education |
that have hitherto been denied be-
cause of lack of space.
Student Petition Refused
Last year George Space, of Weippe,
Was chairman of committee of stu
Tents which circulated petition
lsking the state board of education
or new gymnasium with a swim
ming pool. The student body signed
he petition unanimously. After care
I'll consideration the board felt that
he finances of the state would not
'ermit the erection Of the desired
tructure at the present time. Com
missioner of Education q. A. Bryan
tated that personally he would not
avor the building of a gymnasium at
cost of less than $150,000, but that
t the present time such an outlay was
ut of the question, and that the board
yould prefer to postpone action until
UGH time as it might be possible to
ut up a gymnasium in keeping with
Their buildings being erected on the
ampus. 7
ssNeed Exercise" Says Upham
President Upham, speaking of the ]
situation, said, "One of 7
ur greatest needs is better facilities |
,r physical education and athletic :
ndeavor. In my opinion, physical \
pbuilding is essential to mental de- )
elopment. The present floor space is !
atirely inadequate. 1t gives very lit t
9 opportunity for physical education /
: athletic games. Although in use r
ON IL to Is hours every day, but
nall part of the students are enabled 7
procure the necessary exercise"
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