Life — February 10, 1927 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Collegiate Impressions—No. 2: The VOST Influence at the University of Michigan This satirical cartoon depicts campus life at the University of Michigan, with multiple figures labeled "Hurry up!" scattered throughout—suggesting a frenetic, rushed atmosphere. Key labeled figures include Willie Heston, George Felch, Himself, and President Little, along with a "Birth Control Lecture" reference. The cartoon appears to mock the University's hurried pace and the influence of unidentified figures or policies (the "VOST influence" remains unclear). The repeated "Hurry up!" exclamations emphasize frantic activity. References to Willie Heston and President Little suggest these were known campus personalities or administrators of the era. The overall satire critiques college culture's overwhelming pressure and perhaps administrative priorities the cartoonist found excessive or objectionable.