lïieuw Amsterdam Trio Alumni Hall
Tonight, 8 P.M. FIAT LUX "The Matchmaker"
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Vol. 50, No. 5 ALFRED, NEW YORK, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1962 Phone 5402
Alfred Senate Sends Letters Supporting Meredith to Miss.
Student Senate voted last week to send letters in the name of the Alfred student body to James Meredith, Governor Ross Barnett, and the president of the student government at the Uni-
versity of Mississippi.
College Students Voice Support for Meredith
by Harriet Fain
WHO IS THIS? For story on this fantastic man, see page 2.
Students of Alfred University are not alone in their action con- cerning James Meredith's enroll- ment at the Univeristy of Missis- sippi.
Letters, telegrams, postcards, and-rallies demonstrated the con- cern of American college students.
The Executive Board of1 City University, composed of student council presidents of the four New York City colleges, Bent a letter to the president of the student government of the University of
Several Years' Struggle Ends
Sectarianism Issue Ends As
Clauses Disappear on Campus
by Jim Place
On October 2, 1962, the Alfred chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha announced to the Student Senate that it had droped its restrictive clause after deliberations held at the national con- vention during the summer. Thus sectarian fraternities on the Alfred campus came to an
end.
President M. Ellis Drake, in a statement prepared for the FIAT LUX, hailed the Lambda Chi ac- tion ias a "most significant step."
Dr. Drake declared that the "ac- tion is particularly pleasing to the faculties and administrative offi- cers of Alfred University because It has been taken by the frater- nity itself and is in accord with onr announced position that the local problem 'can best be solved through action taken by the frater- nities themselves'."
The Lambda Chi announcement climaxed several years of discussion,
political fighting, confusion and misunderstanding over the entire issue of discriminatory fraternities.
Although only three years ago half of Alfred's six fraternities chose new members on a restrictive ba- sis, all of them succeeded in work-
ing for the elimination of this practice. How has this transition come about?
National Fraternities Banned Early in 1953, the FIAT LUX reported that the State University of New York banned national fra- ternities and sororities from estab- lishing 1 chapters on its campuses.
President Drake issued a statement at this time to the effect that Al- fred agreed with the State decision
and that it was in complete har- mony with the anti-discriminatory policies of Alfred University.
On Jan. 12, 1954, it was announc- ed that the Ag-Tech chapter of the American Association of Universi- ty Professors had lodged an offi- ciel protest with the State Univer- sity because they felt 1) the rul- ing was an infringement upon the personal liberty of the individual,
2) it did not guarantee the elimin ation of discriminatory practices, 3) it deprived the fraternities and sororities of private property with
•out due process of law.
The first reaction to the issue came in the Feb. 17, 1953 issue of the FIAT LUX in the form of an editorial entitled "Charity" by Dor- othy Sachs. It concerned the pledg- ing of a non-aryan to the Williams College chapter of Phi Delta Theta,
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Phoenix Theatre Actors To Present Wilder's 'Matchmaker
Mississippi asking "Where is the voice of the students of Mississip- pi?"
The letter implored the Missis- sippi student body to accept Mere- dith on the basis of his academic ability. It also challenged the stu- dents to speak out against Go- vernor Ross Barnett.
It went on to refer to the recent riots over James Meredith Case as not only trespassing upon the rights of on© student, "Ultimately, it threatens government by law and therefore the rights of all stu- dents. If the university should be closed, the rights of the students of Mississippi would be immediate- ly challenged."
Hunter College Bronx Student Council of Hun- ter College has sent letters to the president of the University of Mis- sissippi's student body, the Missis- sippi State Legislature, and the the University of Mississippi ad- ministration condemning their ac- tions. They also sent a letter to James Meredith prasing his per-
severance and urging its continu- ance.
Swarthmore's Student Council sent a letter to James Meredith supoprting his efforts to enroll at the University of Mississippi. The Council also sent a letter to the president of the University of Mis- sissippi's student body urging stu- dent leaders to attempt to main- tain order and sanity among the Mississippi students. Enclosed with each letter was a copy of the Stu
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Nieuw Amsterdam TrioToPlay Chamber Music Here Tonight
The Phoenix Theatre, under the auspices of the New York State Council on the Arts, will present Thornton Wilder's "The Match- maker" in Alumni Hall on October
20.
Directed by Harold Prince, Wild- er's farce about a tight-fisted Yon- kers Merchant of the '80's' in search of a wife, and of a scheming lady matchmaker who blows out every match she gets until she herself Is made the conquering flame, is much too genteel to fold, it has people bouncing out of trapdoors, squeez- ing into closets, hiding under tables,
enooping behind screens; It has identities mistaken and pursed mis- laid, boys dressing as girls and cab drivers looped with drink.
The Phoenix Theatre was found- ed by T. Edward Hambleton and
Norris Houghton in 1953'; since then they have established it as a permanent institution. Mr. Hough-
ton is a Princeton graduate; he studied theatre abroad for a year on a Guggenheim Fellowship and was a member of the University Players. During the 40's' he help- ed found Theatre Incorporated which brought the Old Vic Com- pany to the United States for the
first time. He produced "Pygmal- ion", directed "MacBeth," and both produced and directed "Billy Budd."
He was formerly a lecturer on drama at Princeton Columbia Col- lege and is now Adjunct Professot
of Drama at Barnard College.
The Phoenix's other Co-Manag- ing Director, T. Edward Hambleton, is a graduate of the Drama School
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The Nieuw Amsterdam Trio, a chamber music group which has been touring the United States for several years, will give a public con- cert at Alfred University tonight at 8 p.m., in Alumni Hall under the auspices of the Cultural Coun- cil of Alfred University.
The trio will play movements from Mozart's Opus No. 3 in E Ma- jor, from Beethoven's Opus 70, No.
1 in D Major, and from Brahm's Opus 87, in C major. Members of the musical group are Edith Moc-
sanyi, pianist, .Joseph Rabushka, violinist and Jascha Bernstein, cel- pigt.
Edith Mocsanyi is a native of Vi- enna. She graduated from the mas- ter class of the Viennese Academy of Music under the world famous pianist Emll von Saner, and later studied with Leonie Gombrich. She toured extensively throughout Eu- rope and the Near East as the pianist of the Koffman Trio, the Georg Steiner Trio, and the 'cel- lo-piano due she had with Ernst Newmann. She has performed in the United States as a soloist, and
^.s the pianist of many leading chmber music organizations.
Joseph Rbushka, a pupil of Ra phael Bronstein, made his debut at the age of 14 In Town Hall.
Three years later he gave his first solo recital at Carnegie Hall, fol- lowed bl recitals and appearances as soloist with various symphony orchestras in New York and oth- er major cities. He has toured ex- tensively in England and Europe.
Jascha Bernstein, a native of Lithuania, studied under Prof, von Glehn at the Moscow Conserva- tory, and later with Prof. Julius Klengel in Leipzig. He then toured Europe as a recitalist and as solo- ist with major orchestras, among them the Israel Philharmonic un- der Artmro Toscanlni who urged him to come to the United States.
Tickets for the concert are on sale at Koskie Music Co. in Hor- nell, Fred D Rice Music House in Wellsvllle, and at the Campus Center in Alfred. Admission for the general public Is $2.50. The concert is free to Alfred Univer- sity students as one of several events partially financed by a Stu- dent Senate grant. Faculty may attend on season tickets or gener- al admission.
Meredith is the 29 year old Air Force veteran whose attempts to enroll at the University of Missis- sippi were blocked by Governor Barnett until President Kennedy ordered federal troops into the state.
The letters express the concern of Alfred students with the recent violence and defiance of federal law in Mississippi, and called up- on both Barnett and the student government to meet their responsi- bilities. The letter to Meredith him- self declared that the student body of Alfred was in full "support of your courageous efforts."
The Senate action followed the request of President Fred Silver- stein that Alfred's students show that they are aware of and inter- ested in events of national and in- ternational significance, and to do so by sending messages to those in- volved in the latest struggle over desegregation. An original motion by Ralph Strauss that the Senate send letters to Gov. Barnett, the student body president, and the University president was passed, but at a special session Wednes- day night the Senate voted to send a letter to Meredith himself rather th;an to he University President.
Following are the texts of the i three letters:
To James Meredith:
"We, the student body of Alfred University, are aware of and In support of your courages effort«
to obtain an education and would like to extend to you our full sup- port for your success In this en- deavor."
To Governor Barnett:
"We, the students of Alfred Uni- versity, are aware of the radical changes In your state's social structor which the events of the past weeks have underscored.
We urge you to uphold federal law In the best interest of the United States of America. We hope that the registration and enroll- ment of Mr. Meredith will be peacefully accepted by all concern- ed without further violence;"
To U. of Miss. Student Body President:
"We, the students of Alfred Uni- versity are aware that you are fac- ed with a critical problem at your University. In view of the threat of further violence involving the enrollment of James Meredith, we urge you to show competent lead- ership and set an example by wel- coming Mr. Meredith as a member of your student body.
We hope that the problem will be resolved peacefully for the best interests of all Involved."
All three letters were signed
"STUDENT SENATE, Alfred Uni- versity."
Print Collection
Alfred has over 75 prints for rental to students, faculty, and staff for the school year. A mod- erate fee is charged for both se- mesters for both modern anr old prl nts.
This collection is stored at the Campus Center and may be seen by asking at the Campus Center desk.
Have You Seen Everything?
Probably Not "Dirty John's'
by Jqel Karasik
Even afer spending a relatively abort time in 'Alfred, one gets the impression that he's seen all that's worth seeing in the area. This, however, is a misleading concep- tion, especially if one has never seen "Dirty John's".
"Dirty John's" is an endearing, if not literal term, which describes a business establishment which is something between a junk shop and an antique shop. Judging from the prices, it is probably closer to the latter.
'It is situated between Alfred and:
Hornell off on the road to Angel- ica. As one approaches it on the one lane county road winding through the rolling farmlands of Allegany County, one wonders Just what type of place this is going to be. Whatever you are thinking, you are wrong! Even after seeing it, "Dirty John's" defies descrip- tion, and to imagine it without see- ing it is almost impossible.
Discription 'Difficult Trying to describe "Dirty John's"
is like trying to describe the United States to a foreigner; it is just too complex, and the only thing you can do is resort to enumerating particulars. For one thing, "Dirty John's" is big. It is contained in a number of buildings on hundreds
• of square feet of land. Trying to see it all in one afternoon gives one the same feeling of futility that one get's attempting to cover the entire M'useum of Natural His- tory in a single day.
And "Dirty John's" is complex;
diversified, yet still cohesive. Just knowing the story behind every ob- ject there would make one an au- thority on western New York cul- ture for the past 200 years. John has everything— books, magazines, lamps, farm equipment, bicycles, coaches, buttons, stuffed animals, clothes, license plates, dinnerware, carburetors, vacuum cleaners, cars, coffins, fossils, and even an authen- tic (so he says) skeleton of tihe first man to be hung in the coun- ty. The list is infinite, and a story goes with each article.
Gun Collection
One of John's most prized pos- sessions is his gun collection. He can tell you about it, but he can't show it to you. That's because it's kept on the second floor of his house, and there is so much "stuff"
piled in front of it that it would take you all day to get to the guns. The guns, which number about 350. are muskets and flint- locks which go back almost 200 years. John claims that he was offered |12,500 for the lot by a passing antique dealer a number of years ago.
John also takes great pride in his collection of old clocks. These clocks, which are in perfect run- ning condition, are so old that their internal mechanisms are con- structed entirely of wood. Since they do not have internal counter- weights, a polished pebble must be supplied externally.
Yet with all the wonders in the buildings, one of the most won- derful is John himself. For better than forty years John has been buying and saving everything any- one would sell. But even today, he can recall in a moment the exact location of anything he has. One often wonders what would have happened if he had applied these amazing powers or organization and recall In another field. Td say he'd probably be rich.
Only a strong person is able to rise above his surroundings. Most don't.
Elmer Rice
Well-Worn Plot Told With Slow-Moving Pace
JOHN'S HOUSE with 10 tons of stuff upstairs.
'Automation' Topic Of Annual Ceramics?Association Meeting
Members of the Ceramic Associa- tion of New York will hear talks on "Automation in the Ceramic In- dustry" during their 29th Annual Meeting on October 19 at State Uni- versity of New York College of Ceramics at Alfred University.
A special guest speaker will be William L. Swager of the Depart- ment of Economics and Information Research at Battelle Memorial In- stitute, Columbus, Ohio. He will addrestf the luncheon and business meeting in Howell Hall.
Robert E. Gould of Buffalo, Pres- ident of Buffalo China Company and President of the state Ceramic Association, will open the meeting.
Glass Co., Elmira, will serve as chairman during the morning and
^afternoon program sessions in Binns-Merrill Hall.
The subject of "Flexible Auto- mation" will be discussed by H.
W. Nidenberg of United Flexima- tion Corp., Inc., Schenectady, at the opening session at 9:50 a.m.
"New Whiteware Equipment" will be described by A. J. Wahl, Presi- dent of A. J. Wahl, Inc., of Broc- ton, N. Y.
William A. Fergusan, Assistant Company, Niagara Falls, will speak at <<11:16 ofa "Inventory Control and Order Processing."
"Modern Handling of Glass Con- tainers" will be the topic of J. F.
Brown, Manager of Industrial En- gineering of Anchor-Hocking Glass
Co., Lancaster, Ohio, at 2:30 p.m.
L. B. Coffin, Assistant Professor I of Research at the College of Ce- ramics, will speak at the closing
session on "A Look at the Firing Problem."
A joint meeting of the Ceram- ic Association of New York and the Upstate Section of the Ameri- can Ceramic Society will be held (at the Hornell Country Club at 6 p.m. The speaker at the dinner meeting will be Dr. Ekkehard L.
Kreidl of the Research and Devel- opment department of Arthur D.
Little Co., Cambridge, Mass.
Drake to Host College Center Trustees Here
President Drake of Alfred Uni- versity will be host for the month- ly meeting of the Trustees of the College Center of the Finger Lakes on Oct. 22 in Alfred.
'Important on this month's agen- da will be the consideration of ad- mitting additional colleges to the group. These colleges will be re- presented at the meeting.
At the last meeting in Corning on Sept. 28, a committee was es- tablished to explore the possibili- ties of a quarterly scholarly journ- al. Faculty members and perhaps students of member colleges could submit articles for national publi- cation.
Attending from member colleges will be Pres. Murray of Elmira College, Pres. Hirshson of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Pres.
Perry of Corning Community Col- lege and Pres. Rathgeber of Mans- field State College.
Pres. Long of Wells College, Pres. Dillingham of Ithaca College and Pres. Litterick of Keuka Col- lege will also attend this meeting.
by Steve Skeates If you have ever wondered why Mexican movies are seldom brought to this country, last Sunday and Tuesday at the Campus Center, you may have found out. If The Wave (Is representative of Mexican mo- vies, very few people would ever flock to the neighborhood theaters if any were brought here. Even those people who enjoy slow-moving artistic movies, when told the story of one like this, would probably stay home and watch television.
There are two basic types of movies—the mass-appeal movie, which usually tells an old story in some new and fast moving way, and the more artistic movie, which usually tells an original story, building up its impressive effect in elow-moving scenes. The Wave, however, fell into neither of these categories. It contained character- istics* of both—the old worn out plot of the mass-appeal movie and the slow-moving scenes of the ar- tistic movie. Needless to say, this combination was quite ineffective.
The movie concerned itself, in brief, with the old story of mis- treatment of labor. This time the laborers were fishermen who re- ceived approximately 7.2 cents an hour. One laborer, whose son had died because of poverty, became upset about the wages, and organ- ized a strike. But some of the fishermen didn't go along with the strike, and, therefore, there was a fight. During the struggle the organizer was fatally shot. Because of this the "scabs" saw the light end joined the strikers. And as they all rowed out, on strike, into the sunset, the picture ended.
It is doubtful that even Holly- wood, by adding a fast pace, more violence, and some sex, color and
wide scenery, could ever have sav- ed such a well-worn plot as this.
This plot, plus the slow way in which it was told all added up to
a very dull movie. In short, the majority of the people who stayed for the second reel were those who had fallen asleep during the first.
Alumni Return to AU Campus for Gala Homecoming
Homecoming is here again as Alfred prepares to greet Alumni returning to campus for the week- end. The program begins Friday, Oct. 19, and will continue through Saturday evening.
An Alfred-Hobart football game scheduled for 2 p.m. Sat. afternoon will highlight the program. All the fraternities and sororities will make posters for the game, and three judges from the faculty will award prizes for the best display.
During half-time, members of the undefeated football team of 1937 will be Introduced.
Beginning on Friday will be the 29th annual meeting pf the Ceram- ic Association of New York. The topic of discussion will be "Auto- mation in the Ceramic Industry."
An Alumni Council meeting will be held 9:30 Saturday morning at Howell Hall. An all-campus Buffet Supper arranged for 5:30 at the Campus Center.
Thornton Wilder's play, "The Matchmaker," will be presented by the Phoenix Theater at Alum- ni Hall on Saturday evening. Fra- ternity parties will also be held that night as Alumni and students look toward a weekend of fiun and excitement
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Social, Academic Honor Systems Are Examined
This is the second in a series of article/a on college honor systems.
Jjost week's article was concern- ed with just what an honor sys- Itern is. This week we turn our at- tention to the divisions of an hon- or system and how 1such a system might work.
For the most part, all honor sys- tems can be classified into three main categories: academic, social, or a combination of these two.
An academic honor system covers only those matters which concern the student's scholastic affairs. This would include such regulations as
«heating on exams, plagiarism, bor- rowing books from the library, and In some cases cutting classes.
All non-scholastic aspects of the student's life would be covered by a social honor system. This system usually entails coverage of specific elements such as drinking, smoking, cars, living unit rules, signing in
Assembly
A Junior Class Show will be given at Thursday's assembly.
All freshmen and sophomores must attend.
Attention Seniors
A Senior class picture will be taken at Susan Howell Half,
Wednesday, Oct 17 at 12:50 p.m., weather permitting. Caps and gowns are required.
and out, assembly attendance, fra- ternity and sorority rushing, etc.
How an Honor System Works
An effective honor system involv- es judicial system of some sort.(Continued on Page 6)
Potter Resigns SenatePosition
George Potter resigned from his position as treasurer of the Stu- dent Senate last Tuesday night.
Dissatisfied with a decision of the Executive Council to send mes- sages to Mississippi — see story, page 1) and discouraged by his lack of influence in Senate affaire, Potter decided that he could no longer work in harmony with the other members of the council.'
•He stated that his personal views do not conform with those of the
"starry-eyed" idealists represent- ative of the majority at the pre- sent time.. He also stated that he feels that he can fight for his be- liefs better on the "outside." His last word to the silent group of representatives was an ominous
"peace"—then he left the room.
Ball Vanech, class of '65, was elected to succeed Potter as Treas- urer of the Student Senate. .Vanech is a brother of Klan Alpine and a member of the Varsity 7. He ' was president of his freshman
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W.S.G. Plans 62-63 Program
In an effort to establish closer relations between Alfred University women and to acquaint the class of 1966 with the activities of the Wo- men's Student Government chapter on the campus, the representative council has organied a series of events for the coming year which will be open to participation to all interested women.
The first of these is the Big and Little Sister party to be held on Oct. 17 in Howell Hall from 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. This activity is a contin- uation of the Big Sister Program launched earlier this summer to aid freshman women as they begin their life at Alfred. The agenda includes a skit, fashion show, and general 'teab" to make the girls feel more at home.
November 10 is the date set for a field day which W.S.G. is spon- soring in cooperation with W.A.G.B.
The schedule of activities is be- ing planned in order to accommo- date anyone interested in good healthy fun. Relay races, a softball
and a cage ball game are a few take place between the frosh girls and the upperclass women.
On the same date, several mem- bers of the representative council will attend a statewide convention of the Intercollegiate Association State Teacher's College. The I.A:
W.S. is a national organisation concerned with the coordination of the goals of college women. The conference Willi, afford the dele- gates with the opportunity to pre- sent problems from their respec- tive schools and discuss with oth- ers, ways to improve the role of the college women on campus.
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Jonathan Allen Honored At Charter Convocation
Jonathan Allen is Alfred's Great for 1962. He was honored at the CharterDay-Opeining Colltege Con- vocation in an address given by Rev. Albert N. Rogers, Dean of the School of Theology.
A student of Oberlin College, Ohio, and Alfred, Jonathan Allen was invited to join the Alfred fac- ulty after teaching at the Milton Academy in Wisconsin. Allen stu- died a year at Harvard University and a term at Andover Theological Seminary. Appointed acting,/PrasjL- dent in 1865, he sssumed the full responsibility of the office upon the d'aath of William Colgro^e Kenyon, the first president" of the Select iSchool.
As the second president, Allen's administration lasted a quarter
•century, from 1867 to 1892. His activities included instituting the departments of physics and geolo- gy, history and political science.
He built the Steinheim, where geo- lo'gical Specimens colMcted from his journeys were displayed, and raised funds for the Kenyon Mem-
orial Hall, which w)as erected where the Campus Center now stands. President Allen enhanced the campus' cultural and academ*
\ ic situation and in 1857 wad in- strumental in obtaining the Alfred
| University Charter from the New ' York State Legislature.
Besides mathematics, b i o l o g y and botany, Jonathan Allen, who was greatly interested in the sci- ences of teaching, taught Greek, i ILatln, logic, theology, homiletict ' and elocution.
President Allen supported the lyceums cultural influences In stu-
dent life. He invited Julia Ward Howe, Susan B. Anthony and Em- erson to the campus.
Jonathan Allen died on Septem- ber 21, 1892; his home stood where the Carillon is presently located.
Third in the series [of Alfred's greats, Allen is peceded by William Colgrove Kenyon, the first presi- dent of the Select School, and Booth C. Davis, One of Allen's stu- dents, who became the fourth pres- ident and second in this series.
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Dr. Carroll V. Newsom Speaks At Charter Day Convocation
"Every age has had distinctive problems presented to its men and women. These still exist today,"
stated Dr. iCarroll V. Newsom, guest speaker at tht annual Chart- er Day-Opening College Convoca- tion.
Dr. Newsom's speech entitled
"Responsibilities and Opportuni- ties" brought to the audience a comparison of developments in his college days and those of today;
he stressed the fact that although each age has its problems, the present solutions are no more dif- ficult than earlier ones.
Concerning man's responsibili- ties, Dr. Newsom said that each person possesses distinct poten- tials and that "man must learn to take pride in the distinction that each has a different potential."
General tests, "can only give a general notion of one's abilities,"
he added.
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Each person is responsible for discovering his own potential. This
can be done by thinking, intro- spection, and trial and error. Af- ter discovery of a person'« poten- tial, it is that individual's respon- sibility to develop it. "All assign- ments o be carried out to their best, must be assigned to people of distinct abilities."
Dr. Newsom went- on to say that it is most important to understand other cultures. "We must not as- sume that we are unique or that we have all the answers." Prob- lems of civilization constantly grow, but for each generation they are no more difficult. We must as- sume that our civilization will survive and prosper only to the extent of solving these problems.
"It is essential that a solution be made if we are to prosper."
"We must combat the idea of college as a hothouse for western gentlemen." It is imperative to think in a provacative and purpose- ful manner. Quoting from the China Mall of Hong Kong, Dr. New- som read that we have a dire need for leadership and that a disci- plined mind need not be a/fraid of responsibility.
Dr. Newsom is presently senior vice president of Prentice-Hall, Inc., publishing firm.
Dr. Dennis New Language Prof.
Dr. William D. Dennis is the new associate professor of foreign languages at Alfred University.
A native of 'Salem, Mass., Dr.
Dennis earned his B.S. degree in three years at Harvard University.
He later received his MA. from Boston University. Dr.. Dennis has also studied at Columbia Univer- sity, Harvard, Middlebury College, the Sorbonne in Paris, and in 1954 the University of Minnesota on a Ford Foundation Grant. Boston University gave him his Ph. D. de- gree in 1955.
Dr. Dennis' teaching career be- gan in 1946 at Emerson School for Boys. Since then he has taught in public high schools, the Uni- versity of Massachusetts, and Iowa Wesleyan College.
Dr. Dennis is pleased with the facilities at Alfred, especially the language laboratory. He finds the students "courteous, friendly, and interested in their work."
Editorials...
Action taken by the Student Senate last Tuesday in sending a letter of support to James Meredith was a vital and necessary step in creating student interest and opinion on issues wihch, wlhile not directly affecting ther lives, will shape the future moral and political climate of the United States.
Mississippians may choose to wave Confederate battle flags and shout the slogans of states'Jrights, but these are relics and
•logans of the past—they will not solve the problems of the pre- sent and future. States certainly have certain legal rights, but these can never be allowed to supercede the rights of the nation as a whole, even when direct intervention by the Federal Gov- ernment becomes a necessity. Some Southern communities find it difficult to believe, but there are not 50 sovereign states in this union; there is one sovereign Federal Government and 50 states owing allegiance to that government. Any other idea of government for this country died in 1865.
In direct contrast to the Mississippi racial situation is that existing in Tanganyika. Where the Negro currently rules, so also rules relative racial cooperation in achieving stable gov- ernment and in working for the country's future. Tankanyika's leading citizen, Julius Nyerere, has not shouted for the removal of all whites from the country, but instead has realized that the talents of British civil service workers are necessary if his coun-
try is to prosper. And the British are generally willing to coop- erate for a better Tanganyika. Alone, neither race could per- form the task; together there is every possibility they will suc- ceed.
Admittedly, the calm in Tanganyika does not exist in all other African nations, but it does prove that when both races are willing to cooperate, harmony can be achieved. Investigation will show that in most nations where violence between races has occurred, an effort was made to force the Negro to accept second-class citizenship; to prevent him from occupying impor- tant government positions. Violence decreases in direct propor- tion to the amount of cooperation and trust offered.
If the above pattern can be followed successfully in other nations, can it not be adopted and followed also in the United States? Certainly there is no easy way to erase a centuries old social system in the South, but an effort must be made, and if all other means fail, then force must be used to insure equal opportunity for all. It is Utopian to claim that all men are equal, but it is not Utopian to insist that everyone must have an equal chance to prove his ability. The United States must be patient with the problems of the South, but it cannot be patient forever.
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Finally, a few comments on President Silverstein's method of conducting Senate meetings. We cannot help but wonder of affirmative leadership would not give more direction and pur- pose to the Senate. Silverstein seems to feel it necessary to offer several apologies for every motion he approves and supports.
It is impossible to keep all of the people happy all of the time—
why try f
R. J.
Fiat Lux
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Alfred, New York, Tuesday, October 16, 1962
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF — RONALD BERGER MANAGING EDITOR — ROBERT JOHNSON
ASSOCIATE EDITOR — RANDA BERG ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR — HARRIET FAIN * * • • • •
News Eldtor — Carol Jaeger Associate News Editor — Rosemary Broccoli
Feature Editor — Lin Bessett Copy Eldtor — Carol Neustadt Sports Editor — Joe Rosenberg Proof Editor — Carol Steinhäuser
Photography Editor Carl Spoerer Business Manager — Yvonne Small Advertising Manager — Alan Mandel Circulation Managers — Vlckl Klein, Sue Martin
NEWS STAFF B. Breillng, P. Brewster
FEATURE STAFF
K. Amsterdam, J. Karaslk, S. Skeates SPORTS STAFF
D. Barrls, F. Cuneo, D. Gremberg, J. Higgins, J. Karlln, M. Kosser, H. Land- a u , E. Mandell, D. Place, R. Plesser, J. Wanderman, B. Waterhouse
Copy — K. Jordan Cartoonist — R. Strauss
Campus Pulse
by Karen Amsterdam
Question: What do you think of dating between m e m b e r s of different faiths? Does religion in- fluence your own choice of dates?
George Potter, Newark, N.Y., Sr., LA
The God of the Judeo-Chrls- 11 a n traditionIs represented ias the epitome
°f perfect love.
Any religion or religious conviction that negates a natural affection has decay within Us basic tenets. v '
Barbara Tripp, Penn Yan, N.Y.,
Soph., LA
I honestly don't think that it tmakes any difference. All religions are basically the same, with only a few variations. Why limit yourself to only one faith? It's simply be-ing narrow-minded.
Justin Schulman, Merrick, Sr., Ceramics
Religion has never been the determining fac- tor in my choice of dates. As far as dating be- tween different faith iS concerned, I believe that there is nothing wrong with it ei- ther socially, ethically or morally.
However, In the event that circum- stances go beyond the dating stage, there may be serious problems which must be settled before a sound permanent relationship can be established.
Kathleen Kupferer, Croton-on- Hudson, N.Y., Fr., Nurs.
It doesn't bo- t h er me. It broadens y o u r
experience, and you can learn q u it e a bit.
Sometimes it's fun to have an argument about It.
What I definitely don't like is when a guy tries to force his religion on you, telling you it's the one and only.
Charles Sherman, Horseheads, N.Y., Fr.,LA
I can't see any reason why this should affect a person's dating, but if the per- s o n s involved fit should become serious, for sosial reasons beyond their control—what people outside might think—the unwritten laws'
of society, trouble would develop.
For our own good, it's wise to keep that in mind. Otherwise, there's nothing wrong. After all, you can- not first ask what their religions are before you meet people.
Perci Lobb, Massapequa, L. I.,
I think that interfaith dating is permissible while in college, but I don't be- lieve that inter- marriage is too good an idea.Therefore, if I were to become seri- outf with anyone, he would have to be of my own faith.
I. D. Cards
I. D. cards have arrived in the Personell Deans' office. Residents of sororities, fraternities, and dormitories will receive their cards through their Head Resi- dent. Those students not resid- ing In the above residences can pick up their card at Dean of Men's office begining Wednes- day, Oct. 17.
From the Chair
.by Fred Silverstein Due to the nature of changes in communication that the past fifty years have brought,- it is no longer possible to live in our society and not be concerned and interested in what is happen- ing elsewhere in -the world. It is thus virtually impossible to di- vorce one's self from the major occurrences such as reaently transpired in Oxford, Mississippi.
This is a situation which affects all of us, especially since we are students. The registration of James Meredith in the Uni-
versity of Mississippi was a major break-through in the walls of academic segregation in the deep South. Mr. Meredith's enroll- ment was in compliance with the Supreme Court ruling and should have been accepted peacefully.
Many people are well aware of the problems due to the ex- isting southern social structure which this registration has caus- ed. In the same light it is also true that southerners have been confronted with some social problems which citizens of the North have never faced. However, neither of these factors les-
sens to any degree the seriousness of the actions taken in barring Mr. Meredith's registration. The state of Mississippi had no right to contest the federal court ruling nor were they just in
permitting the violence to materialize. This violence resulted in the deaths of two persons, the injury to several hundred others, and put Mr. Meredith's life in danger several times.
This is the type of problem that the students of Alfred should be concerned about. The violation of academic freedom directly relates to our lives as students and citizens of the
United States of America. At the laslt Senate meeting the issue was discussed and the Senate decided to send three letters to Mississippi. The first letter was to James Meredith, declaring our encouragement and support for hm in his endeavors to be- come an accepted student at the University of Mississippi. The other two letters were to Governor Barnett and the President of the student body at the University requesting their coopera- tion and peaceful acceptance of federal law.
These letters may not be directly instrumental in changing their feelings toward Mr. Meredith, but it makes them aware of the fact thatt people outside of Mississippi are aware of the problems in the South and are concerned about their solution.
The letter to James Meredith is intended to convey to him the fact tht he does not stand alone in his struggle for recognition and equality.
Who was playing "Hide and Seek" at Theta on Friday night?
Why is C. F. called "Ducis"?
B.G.—What is the epistemological reason for the "Speed of the Elevator"?
Pi Alpha has been having unusual results from spaghetti re- cently.
In Rome do as the Romans! Is that what happened in Naples this weekend?
Is it true that Antonina Rocca will be our next Convocation speaker?
Who lost their blue panties on Greene Hall's door—and whose pink ones were on the telephone pole?
S. B., did you and L. M. enjoy the "Falls"?
It is very hard to take shorthand in French, K. K. ?
Beastie returned very suddenly to L. K. Who is responsible for that?
It J. "T." M. going to get lavaliered soon? Which one will be the lucky one ?
What attraction does the "Capitol" hold for B. G. and D. C.?
K. J. K. has the makings of a good teacher.
Social Synopsis
Pinned:
Margie Rex, '64, Sigma—Jon Rasweiler Lee Pearson '64—Dick Bedner
Bill Nevins '63, Zappa Psi—Cindy Nead '64
Mike McMahon '64, Kappa Psi—Cheryl '65, Pi Alpha Phil Stillman '64, Elan—Nancy Howes '65
Nick Ferreri '64, Klan—Rosette Giambono '63, ABX Jed Denton '64, Klan—Patrica Wojie
Lavaliered:
Andrea Altemus '62—John Ruf. Maxon '65, Phi Bp Engaged:
Ann Perkins—Wayne Anderson, Klan
Ellen Wolfson '63—Alan Willsey '63, Klan
Fraternity Sectarianism Traced
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•which contained an Aryan mem- bership clause in its constitution.
This resulted in the suspension of the chapter from its national af- filiate. Miss Sachs indicated approv- al of the local chapter's action.
Senate Opposes Segregation The entire problem of segrega- tion was brought to the fore in early 1956, when the Student Sen-
ate sent a message to the adminis- tration of the University of Ala- bama, which had just admitted its
¡first negro' student amidst student rioting. The message declared that
"We believe that every individual regardless of race, creed, or re- ligion possesses equal educational as well as religious and legal rights.
In accordance with our beliefs, we are definitely opposed to racial seg- regation in any form."
All levels of discrimination were further discussed in FlAT-sponsor- ed forums during the fall semes- ter of 1956. This was followed by a Joint Student Senate and faculty meeting in late November. FIAT editor Nathan Lyons asked the fac- ulty what had been done to carry out the Administration's pledge to elemlnate sectarianism on the cam- putf and to redefine their stand.
In an editorial of Dec. 4, Mr. Ly- ons asked, "What Does ATI Stand For?" He emphasized that he was not asking for an administrative
«diet because he still felt that "the ideal solution would be a response through the student body."
In May, 1957, the specific ques- tion of fraternity discrimination on campus broke out again, and in a FIAT extra, the problem was thoroughly discussed. Most faculty members felt the administration was taking the proper step when President Drake Issued a statement which declared that the "faculty and administration of Alfred Uni- versity are opposed to discrimina- tory clauses which control frater- nity membership." The statement
announced that the fraternities would be expected to "work toward the elimination of discriminatory
Campuses
(Continued from Page 1) dent Council's Rights resolution, passed a year and'a half ago.
Boston University The president of Boston Univer- sity's Student-Faculty Assembly, Robert Levy sent a statement to the students of the University of Mississippi.
"We cannot help feeling shame- ful at being called your fellow Americans."
"We hope you will realize that as Americans we must strive for the goals and ideals on which this country was founded."
He added, "We hope that the black eye which you have given the college population of America can be whitewashed."
Boston University also sent a telegrom to Mrs. James Meredith stating, "We at Boston University send you our support and encour- agement. The telegram contained signatures of 1,221 University stu- dents.
Protest rallies for James Mere- dith were held at City Colelge
(New York City) and Columbia University.
The rally at City College was addressed by Dr. Buell Gallagher, president of the College. Dr. Gal- lagher denounced the instigators of the violence on the University of Mississippi campus, and stated that he is certain that "<law, order, and the Constitution of the United States will prevail."
Students of Boston University and Hunter College are sending in- dividual postcards, fleftteirs, and telegrams to the University of Mis- sissippi.
clauses through negotiation with national officers and local advisory groups."
Zoldan Calls for Rally After this Dr. Drake Issued peri- odic reports on the situation. The campus remained quiet until last January when the Student Senate approved its President's (Alex Zol- dan) request for a mass rally in
support of ending discrimination on the Alfred campus. Although originally opposed by Lambda Chi Alpha, the only national fraternity with a belief in Christian principles clause, that fraternity later sup- ported the rally.
The rally grew out of Pres. Zol- dan's request for a Senate -sponsor- ed rally that would support the
•Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) which was ac- tive in the struggle in Albany, Georgia. Zoldan, however, center- ed the Issue around the problem of discrimination on the Alfred cam- pus.
Lambda Chi officials stated that their house would be glad to sup- port the SNCC rally but was op- posed to any demonstration pro- t e s t i n g fraternity membership clauses. They also stated that they could do nothing at that time but declatred that "we're trying our hardest to' solve our problems and we'll do a good job at it. Our fra- ternity has changed a lot and lots
of progress hias been made." Zoldan later retorted that "we haven't seen any progress."
Lambda Chi representatives told the 'Senate that morally their house was wrong but in a statement giv- en to the FIAT LUX, Lambda Chi said, "ja process of changing sectar- ian fraternity clauses is one of evolution not revolution," and as long as definite progress is being made to Abolish such clauses, there shouldn't be pressure exerted by an outside group. "You can legis-
late civil righjts but not mortal rights," they declared.
Chapter President Robert Korkin announced thai progress had been made by Lambda Chi, and cited the changes made in 1954 and 1958 which opened membership to Cath- olics and orientals. He also report- ed that In 1962 membership would be open to Christian Negroes.
M. Tozier Brown, National Presi- dent of Lambda Chi Alpha, com- mented at this time that "anyone familiar with affairs on today's col- lege campuses agrees that 'claus- es' are on their way out." He also is bated that a referendum before all 156 chapters would, If approv- ed, give the national fraternity power to grant autonomy in se- chapters «¡ame under duress because of the clause.
Amendment Proposed A month after this, Senate Presi- dent Zoldan proposed to amend the Senate by-laws so as to give the Senate authority over fnaternlty, discriminatory clauses. The propos- al was greeted with opposition from many quarters. Many felt it was giv-
ing the Seni&te too much .power, es- pecially in an area where the Sen- ate did not belong, and others felt that the Senate would not use its power fairly. The amendment itself was generally regarded as "vague."
A second amendment was then proposed which was less viague, and it was adopted overwhelmingly.
This amendment gave the Senate the power to request yearly pro- gress reports from fraternities hav- ing restrictive membership clauses.
With the passage of the amend- ment, plans to hold the rally were canceled.
The struggle finally ended this year when it was announced that the remaining fraternities with dis- criminatory clauses had succeeded in eliminating them.
Phoenix Theatre
(Continued from Page 1) at Yale University. He operated a summer theatre at Matunuck, R.I., for three years and spent four years in the Navy as an Air Intelligence Officer. He later worked with the Experimental Theatre, sponsored by the American National Theatre and Academy, to present for short runs new plays which might not otherwise be done.
During their first season, the Phoenix production of "The Gold- en Apple" won the Drama Critics Circle Award as the best musical Phoenix has resented many out- standing plays and actors, utilizing
stars. It had recently joined forc- es with Theatre Incorporated to be- come a permanent institution with a classical program and an acting, company.
Admission for high school stu- dents will be $>1.00 on Saturday af- ternoon at 2:3® and general admis- sion on Saturday evening will be
$1.50. Students with entertainment books will be admitted free of charge.
This is the second consecutive year the Phoenix Theatre will per- form at Alfred University. Last, fall the acting company put on the- immortal Shakespearean tragedy,.
"Hamlet."
Vaccinations Will Be Given To Counter Asian Flu Scare
The Administration is offering a series of flu vaccinations to counter a possible Asian flu epi- demic this winter. .
The first inoculations for stu- dents and staff memebrs will be- gin next Monday, Oct. 22. The se- cond ones will be given two weeks later.
Vaccinations will be optional with certain restrictive measures.
A person who is either allergic to chicken or eggs, or has a cold, will not be vaccinated.
Parents will receive a form through the mail giving these de- tails. No student under 21 years of age can be vaccinated without this permission form. There will be a fee of $1 per innooulatlon.
The following is a schedule of in- oculation dates:
8 A.M.. - 3 P.JM.
Monday Oct. 22 Bartlett Tuesday Oct. 23 iBrlck Wednesday lOct. 24 Cannon, Tau
Delta Phi
Thursday Oct. 25 Krusen Fraiday Oct. 26 Barresi, Pi Alpha
Pi Saturday Oct. >27 Staff (9 a.m. to
2 p.m.) Sunday Oct. 28
Monday Oct 29 Tuesday Oct. 30
Staff (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Rodies, Castle,
Sìgma Chi N<u Alpha Kappa
Rockefeller
Governor Nelson A. Rockefel- ler will be In Hornell and Wells- vllle next Wednesday and Thurs- day Oct 24 and 25, on a cam- paign tour.
Omicron, Theta Theta Chi, Lamb- da Chi Alpha
Wednesday Oct. 31 Delta Sigma Phi, Klan Alpine, Phi Epsilon Pi Thursday Nov. 1 Kappa Psi Up-
silon, Off-Campus Residents Friday Nov. 2 Off-Campus Res
dents (Men In apts., etc.)
Matson Speaks On Archaeology
Dr. Frederick W. Matson, pro- fessor of Archaeology at Pennsyl- vania State University, was speak- er for the first meeting of the Al- fred Student Branch of the Ameri- can Ceramic Society. He spoke on
"Archaeology in Ceramics."
Dr. .Matson said that the study of ceramic products indicates the eating habits and technological ad- vances in primitive societies.
Brick kilns were set in the ground and had spaced draft holes.
Glazing was done by band by prim- itive man. Dr. Matson showed slides of eastern people working ceram- ics today using the same methods as their ancestors.
The degree of firing Indicates the approximate dates of a civili- zation, he said. Definite techniques and intensity were used during each civilization. Dr. Matson demonstra- ted the techniques used to deter- mine the age of bricks.
Dr. Matson holds a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. In addition to wide ex- periencse in ceramics, he has tra- veled extensively In the Near East.
He is presently the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Penn.
State and Is a member of Keramos.
On Campus MœÔhalman
w i t h(Author of "I Wan a Teen-age Dwarf," "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillie," etc.)
HAPPINESS CAN'T BUY MONEY
Can education bring happiness?
This is a question that in recent years has caused much lively debate and several hundred stabbings among American college professors. Some contend that if a student's intellect is sufficiently aroused, happiness will automatically follow.
Others say that to concentrate on the intellect and ignore the rest of the personality can only lead to misery.
I myself favor the second view, and I offer in evidence the well-known case of Agathe Fusco.
Agathe, a forestry major, never got anything less than a straight "A", was awarded her B.T. (Bachelor of Trees) in only two years, her M.S.B. (Master of Sap and Bark) in only three, and her D.B.C. (Doctor of Blight and Cutworms) in only four.
Academic glory was hers. Her intellect was the envy of every intellect fan on campus. But was she happy? The answer, alas, was no. Agathe—she knew not •why—was miser- able, so miserable, in fact, that one day while walking across campus, she was suddenly so overcome with melancholy that she flang herself, weeping, upon the Btatue of the Founder.
By and by a liberal arts major named R. Twinkle Plenty came, by with his yoyo. He noted Agathe's condition. "How ccaate you're so unhappy, hey?" said R. Twinkle.
"Suppose you tell me, you dumb old liberal arts major,1
replied Agathe peevishly.
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"All right, I will," said R. Twinkle. "You are unhappy for two reasons. First, because you have been so busy stuffing your intellect that you have gone and starved your psyche. I've got nothing against learning, mind you, but a person oughtn't to neglect the pleasant, gentle amenities of life—the fun
things. Have you, for instance, ever been to a dance?" * Agathe shook her head.
"Have you ever watched a sunset? Written a poem? Smoked a Marlboro Cigarette?"
Agathe shook her head.
"Well,
we'll fix that right now!" said R. Twinkle and gave her • a Marlboro and struck a match.
v She puffed, and then for the first time in twelve or fifteen years, she smiled. "Wow!" she cried. "Marlboroe are a fun thing!
What flavor! What filter! What pack or box! What a lot to like! From now on I will smoke Marlboros, and never have another unhappy day!"
"Hold!" said
R. Twinkle. "Marlboros alone will not solve your problem—only half of it. Remember I said there were two things making you unhappy?"
"Oh, yeah," said Agathe. "What's the other one?"
"How long have you had that bear trap on your foot?"
said R. Twinkle.
"I stepped on it during a field trip in my freshman year,'?
said Agathe. "I keep meaning to have it taken off."
"Allow me," said R. Twinkle and removed it.
"Land sakes, what a relief!" said Agathe, now totally happy, and took R. Twinkle's hand and led him to a Marlboro vendor's and then to a justice of the peace.
Today Agathe is a perfectly fulfilled woman, both intellect- wise and personalitywise. She lives in a darling split-level house with R. Twinkle and their 17 children, and she still keeps busy in the forestry game. Only last month, in fact, she became Consultant on Sawdust to the American Butchers Guild, she was named an Honorary Sequoia by the park commissioner of Las Vegas, and she published a best-selling book called I was a Slippery Elm for the FBI. © 1962 Max Sbulmu The makers of Marlboro are pleased that Agathe is finally out of the woods—and so will you be if your goal is smoking pleasure. Just try a Marlboro.
Honor System
(Continued from Page 3) The clearest method of demonstrat- ing the mechanics of an honor sys- tem Is to concentrate on its Judicial aspects. This will also reveal many other factors including: 1) by what procedure a case reaches the honor court, 2) what standards or rules Of honor have been violated, and 3) what factors are taken into' consid- eration in determining the guilt or Innocence of the accused.
College A Is a non-sectarian insti- tution. It has a judicial branch of student government which consists of seven elected members (two sophomores', three juniors, two sen- iors):
1. Offenses failure to fulfill as- sembly requirements by one assem- bly.
Rules Students are required to at- tend half of the aggregate number of assemblies each Semester.
Penalty: Attend two extra assem biles next semester.
2. Offenses Two juniors smoking In their rooms.
Rule: No smoking in rooms ex- those specified.
Background: Both girls seemed to Indicate a generally indifferent at- titude toward the honor code. At the same time, they were not antag- onistic. The board felt that their at- titude might be the result of living Wider rather ineffective honor sys- tem In preparatory school. Because of the grav'ty of the offense, a strict penalty was in order.
Penalty: Three weeks ©ampusing.
College B's honor system is di- vided into two equal branches, the academic honor system" and the so- cial honor system. The academic Infringements are dealt with by a
>board composed of four faculty members (including the Dean of Students and the College Physi- cian) and three students. The social violations are considered by a board of eight students representing the different classes. The student who haS infringed upon- the social hon- or system comes before the board himself, with his house president, and explains the reasons for the of- fense. Then there iS questioning and
conversation as the board points out the reasons for the rules and the individual responsibility under the honor system. The offender of
•the academic honor system usually does not apoear before the board,
•often because he is in a rather agi- tnti-rf if ate. Therefore, the chairman of the honor board, a student, talks to him at length and presents his ca=p to the board.
The following illustrates the pro- cedure taken by this school in reac- tion to violations of the academic lionor system:
1. Thirteen library books not signed out from the college library were found in a student's room.
They had been taken over the peri- od of the freshman year through the senior year.
2. Any book taken from the li- brary must be signed out with the student's full name and class.
• 3. The student, a senior, gave her own testimony to the chairman
of the honor board, who represented her to the rest of the board. She was extremely frank, admitting op- enly her actions. She had not real- ly thought of It as dishonest. No one else had been Inconvenienced as there were many copies of some, and others were rarely taken out.
4. The chairman spoke:
a. to a professor who knew her well, about her general hon- esty, her personality, and her outlook on life.
b. to her house president, for her house citizenship.
c. to the head of the group with which she Spent her Junior year abroad, for her citizen- ship there.
d. to the vocational office for her summer Job recommendation.
6. She suddenly realized the mag- nitude of her action, and in spend- ing a good deal of time with the chairman of the board, came to un- derstand herself and her way of life far more thoroughly.
6. The board considered grades, {attitude, pressures, the student's future life, and the college commu- nity in general.
7. The student asked to leave the college immediately to see a psy- chiatrist. She asked to be given the opportunity of readmisslon, as early as her psychiatrist thought advis- able.
The following is an example of an offense against the social honor system at the same college:
1. The offender was sent to' the board for being late three times and for not doing the jobs In the house. All students in this college are required to work once a week.
2. The offender being a freshman, the board tried to explain the ne- cessity for each student playing her part in the academic community, and the responsibilities which the honor System places on each per-
son.
3. The penalty imposed was seven days of oampusing and three trips of taking reserve books from the library to the students in the in- firmary.
Besides handling cases against the Honor Code, the Board of Col- lege E "strives to prevent breaches of honor before they occur, by re- minders to the student body such as posters, assembly talks and no- tices of the Board's meetings." Vi- olations of both social and academic natures were noted during the peri- od of observation, but we have cho- sen to present only one of the aca- demic cases here.
1. Academic Honor — Examina- tions and Quizzes.
2. Sophomores, four, no previous offense.
3. Reported by a member of the class who witnessed the offense.
4. Case — the four girls, when told of a pop-quiz, opened their notes and studied while the ques- tions were put on the board. They assured the Board that they did not look at the questions while study- ing, and thus didn't consider it cheating, asd so didn't report it as such. Now they see the unfairness to' the remainder of the class, who did not have the advantage of a last-minute look at their notes.
5. Decision — The offenders agreed that the Instructor should be Informed of their action so she could grade accordingly. It was rec- ommended that in the future they consider such actions to be covered by the Honor Code.
The Judiciary Committee In this school functions separately from the Student Council. It Is composed of two representatives from, the senior, Junior and sophomore class- es, and one freshman, elected after the first semester. The Chairman of the Judicial Committee has a seat on the Student Council.
The case chosen from the report
of College F illustrates their prin- ciple oi "mutual responsibility."
This Is a responsibility placed upon the individual and the group to pre- vent or check any harmful attitudes or undesirable conduct reflecting discredit upon the individual. Re- porting Individuals guilty of in- fringements against the honor sys- tem also is implied here.
Offeiise: Two girls reported by dormmates for smoking in their room.
Rule: There is not adequate pro- tection from fire In the old-fashion- ed dormitories: therefore, girls are not allowed to smoke In their rooms. There IS a smoker provided in each building which Is perma- nently open.
Background: Both girls spoke be- fore the Board and said they didn't believe in the Honor System, or the way in which it worked. Their reason for smoking In their room was that they were mad at the oth- er girls in the dorm. They were
"testing" the mutual responsibility phase of the system by not report-1 lng themselves within forty-eight
hours after the violation occurred.
Their dormmates did not report them, so mutual responsibility did come into effect. Their attitude to- ward the Honor System was very negative. They felt that they were
"forced"' to smoke in their room when they wanted to study. They seemed to blame their violation completely upon others. During the Board's discussion of this cjase, they considered the seriousness of the violation (fire hazard) and the poor attitude of the girls.
Penalty: The penalty decided up- on was social discipline for a period of two weeks and confidential pro- bation for second semester.
The Honor Board of the college is composed of eight Students and six members of the administration.
'Civil Service Interviews
The New York State Depart- ment of Civil Service will hold Interviews on Monday, October 29. Interested students should see Dean Powers to schedule the Interview.
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