Since the time when "The Oldest College Daily" was founded, in 1878, undergraduate journalism has become a profession in itself. Today almost every college has its daily or weekly news publication. Beginning often as semi-literary journals, they shifted the emphasis until they have come to serve the student body in the capacity once filled by official publications, at the same time that they cover the news of the college and sometimes of the outside world. The business side of the work has increased in complexity and importance. Editorial polices, too, have developed so that they cover student matters of all sorts, and help the papers to serve as a medium between the student body and the Administration. The report of the Editorial committee of the Intercollegiate Conference on Saturday suggests that the editorial field can still be greatly expanded. More attention should be given to developments in other colleges; scholastic matters, as well as athletics and innovation in other, often warrant the interest of students elsewhere; frequently they are suggestive of possible reforms, or offer answers to mutual problems.

Even more to the point is the clause in the report which proposes a more extensive and definite attitude on public affairs outside the colleges. It is recognized that "the undergraduate of today, being the leader of tomorrow, should learn before graduation to think in national terms." If the college publications can help to rouse and crystallize sentiment on important national and international matters, they will make undergraduate opinions more effective, give them an outlet, and perhaps help the student to prepare for public activities after college. Undeniably, there is at the present time a revival of student enthusiasm for such matters. This is a tendency that can periodicals can do to further it will be effort well spent. As the report suggests, the international question, with the League of Nations as a focus, is certain to be a prominent problem in the coming years. College men, with college newspapers as a medium, should take a vigorous part in the discussion.