FIAT LUX
VOL. 49, NO. 7 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1955, ALFRED, NEW YORK Telephone 5402
Von Nieda 55 Ugly Man; S a x o n S DrOWIl KlllgS P o i n t 1 9 - 0
Receives Key At Assembly ^ _ , , / _ „ „ HoMKP TO 59 Yards Rushing;
photo by E. Lasky Chuck Maass, APO president, crowns Buzz Von Nieda, winner of the Ugly Man contest, while Student Senate president, Al Potter, looks on.
The campus has been, hanging in suspense and waiting expec- tantly for the results of the 1955 Ugly Man Contest. At the November 3 assembly. Chuck Maass, president of A.P.O. awarded the Ugly Man key to Buzz Von Neida. Von Neida and George Meyers, last year's
winners are both members of Klan Al- pine. Forty seven dollars and fifty cents were collected from the contest and contributed to the Campus Chest Drive.
Results of the contest are as fol- lows: Buzz Von Neida from Klan Al- pine with 1020 votes; 2nd, Harry Gur- nick from Psi D with 934 votes; 3rd, Howie Jarolomen from Kappa Nu with 382 votes; 4th, Erf Porter from Lamb- da Chi with 261 votes; 5th, Ed Bertha from Delta Sig with 191 votes; 6th.
Hank Graham from Kappa Psi with 189 votes; 7th. Larry Greenstein from Phi Lambda with 176 votes; 8th. Duke Rodemoyer from Bartlett with 142 votes; 9th. Harvey Mandell from Tau Delt with 116 votes; 10th. Frenchie LaBIanc from Theta Gamma with 64 votes; 11th. Bob McKinney from Kap- pa Sig with 31 votes; and 12th,'Bill McAlIee from Cannon and Barresi with
2 votes.
Next on the program was an exhibi- tion given by the Alfred Fencing Club.
Members of the club explained and demonstrated the use of the foil, sa- ber and epee. Those participating in the exhibition were: Peter Richman, David Jones, John Miles, Marvin Tri- guba, Harris Freeman, Mark Bohan- nan, Sue Nielsen, Bea Romero, Linda Furman, and Georgia Machotka. An in- vitation for membership was extended to everyone interested in fencing re- gardless of their previous experience.
The Fencing Club meets 3:30, every Saturday afternoon in South Hall Gym.
Education Week
Alfred University has joined educa- tional institutions throughout t h e country in the observance of American Education Week, November 6-12.
American Education Week Is set aside each year to highlight a deeper and more widespread public under- standing of American education's, fun- damental contribution to a free soci- ety.
Dr. Lyman J'udson, Assistant to the President, has pointed out that "Al- fred University, 'by participation in the observance, seeks to better acquaint the resident of the immediate area with the role Alfred is playing in our American way of life."
The University's schedule of events, prepared in connection with the ob- servance began Sunday, November 6.
with a carillon concert by Dr. Ray Wingate, from 3 to 4 p.m.
A series or three outstanding class- room lectures will be open to the pub- lic Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. They a r e scheduled for 8 a.m. in Alumni Hall. The lectures are part of the civilization course.
On Wednesday of American Educa- tion Week, student representatives of high schools in Steuben and Allegany counties will gather at Alfred for a student council conference.
On Thursday, Alfred University stu- dents will hear Dr. George I. Blanksten of Northwestern University at a spe- cial assembly program. Dr. Blanksten will speak on "Latin America and the United States."
Alfred's observance of American Ed-
Admission, News
Beginning October 21, a four-day conference titled "Colloquium" was held in Herriman, New York for the purpose of discussing relationships be- tween higa schoo- and college. Mr.
Kevin Bunnell, Alfred's director of admissions represented Alfred Uni- versity. The meetings were held a t Arden House, a large state owned by Columbia Univrsity and used each year for this purpose under the spon- sorship of the College Board. Top ranking principals and guidance coun- selors attended, with the purpose of combining their knowledge.
From this important conference, Mr.
Bunnell drew two main ideas which he hopes will soon go into effect at Al- fred. In the past, it seems, the admis- sions board has been secretive about the quality of the student to be ac- cepted. This was done because the Un- iversity did not wish to be placed in a category by the high schools so that they would be sent only one type of student with a particular average. It is now felt that if the high school guidance couselors a r e provided with informtion on the standard required by the University it would eliminate guess work and let each student know beforehand what his chances are for acceptance.
It was also decided that in the fu- ture, applications will be processed in the early fall of a high school student's senior year rather than in February or March. Interviews and college visits will begin in the spring term before their graduation year. If accepted, the student will be sure a t this -early date of a place ln the entering freshman class. Those who are sure they wish to attend Alfred will have no need to make out other application forms for other schools.
Freshman Class Votes For Reps.
"Bdggest in spirit and biggest in number!" The class of '59 manifested this spirit in the most enthusiastic freshman election campaign that this campus has even seen.
A nominations meeting was held at 7:00 p.m., November 27, in Alumni Hall to determine the candidates for offi- cers of the freshman class. Five candi- dates were nominated for president, seven for men's, vice president, five for women's vice president, eight for secretary and six for treasurer.
The candidates got to work with paints and brushes and the very next day posters were up on every available wall and tree trunk.
The FIAT LUX offered space to all presidential candidates in which they could present their platforms and qual- ifications. This offer was unique since it has not been made in preceding years.
The class of '59 inaugurated an- other "first." All men running for office were invited to make campaign speeches in t*he Brick lounge. The girls were also invited to speak at Bart- lett.
Wednesday afternoon voting sheets were handed to freshmen as they en- tered the dining rooms for lunch. Each student encirclued the names of the canididates of his choice and handed the sheet back to a member of the Stu- dent Senate as he left the dining room.
Votes were counted and the follow- ing results were posted on dormitory bulletin boards later that afternoon.
The results were: Charles Bradt, pres- ident; Sam Iorio, men's vice presi- dent; Ernest Cicci, secretary; Law- rence Eaton, treasurer. Ann Holmes and Betty Reinke tied lor women's vice president. There will be another election to announce the winner.
The FIAT LUX wishes to congratu- late the new officers of the freshman class.
Four AU Students Attend Model UN
Alfred University has been invited to send a delegation of four students to attend a Model Security Council meeting which will be held December 9 and 10 at Syracuse University. This meeting is held annually.
Alfred has been invited to these meetings during the last two years.
This year's delegates are Sherry Fine, Sidney Landau, Judy Lerner and Spencer Young.
Each college or university repre- sents a different nation belonging to the United Nations. The country Al- fred will represent has not been de- cided as yet,, but t h e desired selec- tions are Iran, Russia or New Zea- land, in that order.
The agenda for the meeting are not known at present. Eventually four is- sues currently before the Security Council of the United Nations, will be selected to be discussed at four con- secutive meetings of the Council. Each delegate will prepare to discuss one of the issues as a representative of the designated nation. He will be ex- pected to express that country's point
• of view on the subject.
Ceramic College Will Grant PhD
Poli Sci Meets;
Opinions Differ On Court Ruling
At 8:00 P. M. Thursday, November 10, the Political Science Club met in Kanakadea Hall. The topic for discus- sion was Race Relations.
Before this subject was presented to the group for general debate, the constitutional, national and interna- tional aspects of the problem of race relations were discussed by certain members of the club.
There was a differing in opinion between two exchange students pres- ent at the meeting. One felt Uie race problem definitely had international repercussions and was detrimental to the prestige of our country. The oth- er student said that foreign nations are not aware of our federal system of government and. .think that the Supreme Court's decision on segrega- tion meant actual and not theoretical termination of segregation throughout the country.
It was brought out that social preju- dices stem from tradition and child- hood teachings. Therefore, this exist- ing discrimination cannot be wiped out by legislation alone, but requires voluntary assent. It was also pointed out that desegregation is an evolution- ary process and not a revolutionary one.
The group generally felt that there has been a gradual move for equality as a result of past legislation and fur- ther understanding. Almost everyone agreed that this gradual movement will eventually lead to a type of soc- cial equality in the future.
Another important cause and root of racial prejudice was considered to be the status of the American economy.
It was brought out by a student that segregation is now no longer as pro- fitable as it was in the past and there- fore the existence of it can only hinder our progress in building up a strong nation both economically and politi- cally.
The meeting -ended on that note and the club planned to meet Thursday evening, November 10, at which time Dr. George Blanksten of Northwestern University will appear before the group. Dr. Blanksten will be t h e speaker at the assembly program Thursday morning and will discuss La- tin America and the United States.
President M. Ellis Drake of the Uni- versity has just announced the estab- lishment of a graduate program lead- ing to the degree of doctor of philos- ophy in ceramics at the College of Ceramics.
The new program will place special emphasis on fundamental research in ceramics, solidi state physics, solid state chemistry and the earth sciences.
John F. McMahon, dean of the Ce- ramic College, in commenting on the announcement, said "The doctorial program will give Alfred students a better opportunity to prepare for the great technological and scientific challenges that will confront them in the future."
The University nas seen awarding undergraduate degrees in ceramics for more than fifty years and awarded its first master's degree in ceramics in 1932. This long and intimate associa- tion with ceramic education, togeth- er with an appreciation of the needs of the ceramic industry, led to the establishment of t h e advanced pro- gram.
ucation Week will wind up Friday with The College of Ceramics is a recog- the spotlight centered on the College I nized leader in the field of ceramics.
of Ceramics. Dean John F. MeMahon has issued a special invitation to the public to visit the Ceramics College next Friday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m.
Winter Parking Rules Now In Effect Says Chief
Police Chief Wilbur W. Rounds Is reminding car owners that the win- ter night parking regulations are now in effect. This^ means it is a violation to park on any village street be- tween 2:00 and 6:00 a.m. from No- vember 1 through April 30. The chief has given warning that lack of neces- sity for plowing the street does not mean violators will be overlooked.
Its offering down through the years have been in tune with advances in
On Wednesday, November 9, Captain W. F. Sparks of the U.S.
Marine Corps will visit Alfred.
At that time Captain Sparks and his colleagues will hold discussi- ons for interested students in the Campus Union, concerning the opportunities or being a commis- sioned officer in the Marine Corps.
Ceramic Seniors Take Plant Trip
Next Sunday, November 13, at 12:30 p.m. a bus will leave Alfred carrying 43 engineering students (one engin- eeress) and two faculty members to Sarlisle, Pennsylvania, the first leg of the annual senior engineering plant trip. The plant trip, a required course for engineers, this year heads into the wilds of southern Pennsylvania and Baltimore, Maryland areas with Dean John F. McMahon and Dr. Wil- lard J. Sutton acting as safari lead- ers.
With favorable winds It is hoped that the group will have returned to this haven safe and sound by 5:30 p.m. Sat- urday. November 19.
Their planned itinerary of plant
Museum-On- Wheels;
Artmobile Here
Alfred is to' be included in the first public tour of the Artmobile when it comes tonight from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
This is a museum-on-wheels with an exhibit selected and loaned by mu- seum throughout the state.
Linn Phelan, local representative for the trustees of the project, has an- nounced the Artmobile will be parked on Main Street, near the library. Dur- ing the day it is to be parked in front of the Alfred-Almond Central School where groups of children will go through it.
He explained the purpose of this mu- seum-on-wheels is to share a r t treas- ures more widely with the public so
| the teaching and appreciation of art may become more vivid and direct through inspiration from the famil- iarity with what is most creative.
Supported by the New York State Art Teachers Association, American Association of University Women and New Y6rk State Audio-Visual Council of Public School Adult Educators, as well as many private individuals, it is now on its first "barnstorming tour"
after making its initial appearance at the New York State Fair in Septem- ber.
education as well as with the advances I tours is as follows: Monday, November made in the ceramic industry. The re-
search program of the college, which has steadily grown since its inaugur- ation in 1936, is highly regarded by ceramic people everywhere.
Bendersville, Pa.: Keystone Ridgeway 14, Keystone Oeramic Corporation, Corporation, Gettysburgh, Pa.; Har- dinge Company, York, Pa.; Tuesday, Locke Department of G.E.; Harbinson-
"The doctoral program has been in- I Walger Refractory Company; and Gen- itiated with confidence," said Dean j timore; Wednesday, Bethlehem Steel MoMahon. "and the University is
pleased to be in a position to offer increased graduate opportunities in the. field of ceramic science."
eral Refractory Company, all in Bal- Company. Sparrows Point, Md.: Bal- timore Brick Company, Baltimore.
Md.; Thursday, American-Standard and Pemco Corporation, both in Baltimore;
Motorists now pay gasoline taxes j Friday, Washington Brick Company, to the state at the rate of more than
$13,350 per hour. Muirkirk, Md. and National Bureau of Standards in Washington, D. C.
Future Assembly
On Thursday November 10, an as- sembly will be held at Alumni Hall concerning Argentinian politics. The guest speaker will be Dr. George I.
Blanksten of Northwestern University.
Included in the program will be mo- vies of various political scenes in Buenos Aires and several sequences of street demonstrations.
At Northwestern University Dr.
Blanksten is chairman of the Com- mittee of Latin American Studies. His official capacity at Northwestern Uni- versity is that of associate professor of political science. Dr. Blanksten spent the years 1950*1951 in Argen- tina, and has made several trips to different Latin American countries in the past few years.
Dr. Blanksten attended the Univer- sity of Chicago and received his Ph.D.
in political scinece at UCLA. He is the author of "Peron's. Argentina." and
"Ecuador: Constitutions and Caudil- los." Dr. Blanksten will remain at Al- fred on Thursday and Friday and will be avilable for meetings with students interested in Political Science.
Hobart Next For Clean Season
Special to the FIAT LUX
The Statesmen of Hobart College stand as the only roadblock between an undefeated and an untied season.
With seven victories recorded the hard hitting Yunevichmen need only one more victory, and the contest at Geneva on Saturday will tell the tale.
Senior Pictures
All seniors are requested to re- turn their pictures to the Dick Jay studios by Tuesday, Novem- ber 8.
In the rain and mud at Kings Point- on Saturday the Saxons defeated the US Merchant Marine Academy 19-0 for their seventh straight victory.
John Zluchoski scored once in the second period and again in the fourth.
Between these two touchdowns was a Moresco-to-Schultz TD pass good for 34 yards.
The Saxon line gave up only 59 yards while -Alfred finished wi'th a net of 200 yards rushing plus another 78 through the air.
Alfred failed on a golden scoring shot in the opening quarter. Taking the first kickoff, the Saxons rolled from their own 19 to the Kings Point 3 — a total of 78 yards — but missed four times from a lst-down setup on the Kings Point three.
In the last two plays of the opening quarter, Jimmy Hartnett made 10 and Zluchoski 4. Then Weaver made 8 to the KP 21 as the second period start- ed. The Saxons were pushed back to the 36 on a penalty.
Moresco passed to Shultz who made the catch on the 10 and was brought down on the 7. Weaver hit for 3 and then banged to the 1 yard line. Zlu- choski banged over for the touch- down. .
The second half was only 9 plays old when Alfred scored again. A short kick gave the Saxons the ball on the Kings Point 24 but penalties had Al- fred back on the 34, when Moresco passed to Shultz for the touchdown.
Charlie made the catch in the. clear on the 15. Weaver kicked the point to make it 13-0.
Kings Point had its one big shot in the third when Alfred fumbled on last down. The Mariners reached the Alfred 13 but then were stopped cold.
Alfred blocked a Kings Point punt on the last play of the third period.
Farnan returned it 20 yards to the KP 2-0'. Jimmy Hartnett passed to Shultz on the 5, Ryan made 3 and Zluchoski hit for the touchdown.
EXTRA POINTS — Chet Micciche who broke his arm in the Buffalo game was in St. James Hospital in Hornell until Wednesday. That night
John Farnan
and the next day he was in the Infirm- ary. . .". On Friday he left for Kings Point with Coach McLane. Mic- ciche was on the bencH' (not in uni- form) for the game. . . . Team left for Kings Point game at 8 a.m. on Fri- day . . . arrived late that evening . . , quarters for the team were at the Academy, furnished by the hosts.
Tomb Memorial Field holds about 10,000 people . . . big crowd down from Alfred. . . . Many alumni, friends and relatives of Alfred students and play- ers at the contest, since this was t h e first appearance of the AU grid ma- chine in the New York City area since AU met Brooklyn College. This is about five years ago
With Micciche's injury Saxon squad was out of reserve centers. Chefs ca- pable replacement for past two years has been soph Ed DeChristopher. With Ed starting that meant that there were no subs. Andy Maguire rejoined team, along with a bad knee tc\ give squad reserve strength in the middle, along with John Fredericks.
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Holiday Regulations Altered;
Vacation Early; No No-Cut Days
At meeting on October 20, 1955, the faculty of Alfred University voted the following:
(1) Thanksgiving Recess will begin at the close of the individual student's school day on Tuesday, November 22, 1955. In order to acco.modate those students with afternoon
classes, the dormitories, soror- ities, and fraternities will be open Tuesday night. Housing will be closed Wednesday at 12 noon. For dormitory residents who regular- ly take their meals in the Univer- sity dining halls, the Tuesday ev- ening meal and Wednesday break- fast will be served. For women students, the closing hour Tuesday night will be 12 o'clock. Classes will resume as scheduled Monday, November 28, at 8 a.m.
(2) Christmas Recess will begin at the close of the individual stu- dent's school day on Friday, De- cember 16, 1955. Dormitories, sor- orities, and fraternities will be op- en Friday night in order to accom- odate those with Friday afternoon classes. Housing will be closed Saturday at 12 noon. For dormi- tory residents who regularly take their meals in the University din- ing halls, the Friday evening meal and Saturday breakfast will be served. For women students, the closing hour Friday night will be 12 o'clock. Classes will resume as scheduled Wednesday, January 4, 1956, at 8 a.m.
(3) Spring recess will begin at the close of the individual stu- dent's school day on Thursday.
March 29, 1956. In order to ac- comodate those with Thursday af- ternoon classes, the dormitories, sororities, and fraternities will be open Thursday night. Housing will be closed Friday at 12 noon. For dormitory residents who regularly take their meals in the University dining halls, the Thursday eve/iing meal and Friday breakfast will be served. For women students the closing hour Thursday night will be 12 o'clock. Classes will resume as scheduled Monday, April 9, 1956,
at 8 a.m.
(4) "No-Cut Days" will be abol- ished; however, no excuses will be issued or honored. All other sections of the attendance regula- tions remain in effect. Students are reminded that the responsibil- ity for class attendance rests squarely upon their shoulders and that they are completely respon- sible for all material presented.
These regulations are frankly
experimental. Whether or not they will remain in effect for the school year 1956-57 will be dependent up- on their successful operation dur- ing the current school year.
Alfred Graduate Heads For Africa
. Theodore Paul McKnight (Class of '55) of Whitesville, N.Y., is one of 40 young men and women who are leav- ing the United States this fall to serve three years as snecial term mis- sionaries in 44 countries where the Methodist Church has mission work.
Mr. McKnight, who has been a li- censed Methodist minister three years, will do social work in Johannesburg, the Union of South Africa. He will leave this country in November or De- cember.
Together with other special term missionaries, Mr. McKnight spent six weeks in study last summer at Scarritt College, Nashville, Tenn., in prepara- tion for mission service. The group
! included 11 men and 29 women. They I will do evangelistic, educational, so- j cial and agricultural work in Metho- i dist missions in Africa, Asia and South
| America. The men will serve the Dlvis-
| ion of World Missions] the Board of Missions of the Methodist Church, and the women the Woman's Division of Christian Service of the Board.
A native of Hornell, N. Y., Mr. Mc- Cnight attended the elementary schools near Hornell and high school at An- gelica, N. Y. He was a student four years at Alfred University at Alfred, N.Y., having been graduate last spring with a bachelor of arts degree in so- ciology.
His last three years in college, Mr.
McKnight was pastor of his home church, the First Methodist Church in Whitesville. At college he was a member of Klan Alpine and a mem- ber of the Sociology Club.
Since September, Mr. McKnight h a s been studying at Kennedy School ot Missions at Hartford, Conn.
PAGE TWO THE FIAT LUX, ALFRED, NEW YORK TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1955
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What Is Liberal Arts
It might almost be considered a contradiction to attend a Liber- al Arts School and then "major" in one field. But the necessity for specialized and extensive knowledge in a comparative narrow portion of what is known as liberal arts is recognized; until our system of education is drastically changed, until it allows for a liberal and broad education as well as specialized training, students must take advantage of the existing facilities in the liberal arts college. There are opportunities which the curriculum allows for taking advantage of the variety of courses in a liberal arts college.
To graduate, the student must restrict himself to a minimum of 24 hours in one field; this allows him to take a considerable num- ber of courses in "allied" as well as foreign fields. But how many students take advantage of this planning in the curriculum? Most students grduate with twice the required number of hours in their major, and the minimum number of hours in the "allied" and other fields. This is where the general complaint arises that Liberal Arts colleges are graduating relatively "narrow" people, thereby de- feating the purpose which is implied in the name "liberal arts."
There are some students who recognize that a true liberal arts education will benefit them as people, throughout their lives, no matter what restricted field they may enter. This fact is recognized by some medical schools. They recommend pre-medical students to major in a field other than one of the sciences. They argue that the necessary sciences will be taught in medical school, and that under- graduate work should be developed to making a fuller person out of the pre-med student.
Some students, especially those not planning to do advanced work, find it absolutely necessary to take a great number of courses in the field in which they will, upon graduation, attempt to make a living. But even under these circumstances, it is not necessary to completely confine yourself (aside from the required 12 hours in
"allied fields") to the major field. Students should recognize the lasting value of a broad education, and attempt as far as possible, to widen their scope of knowledge through courses in many fields.
A narrow education may make a man competent in his field, but does it prepare him to face life in all its complexity? Only a liberal education can attempt to prepare the student for the part of his life that he will spend outside his profession.
Letters
Senate Defense
Dear Editor:
In the Senatorially Speaking column Of the November 1 edition of the Fiat Lux, the Student Senate was accused of legislating without regard to the wishes of the represented student groups. In order to remove this stig- ma from the records of the conscien- tious people who represent their groups in the Senate, I would like to inform the student body about the ac- tion on sending the band to Hobart.
The routine business of the Senate is accomplished without the represen- tatives checking the opinions of their respective organizations. This method of conducting business is the reason for having the Senate because it elim- inates the necessity of every organiza- tion on campus discussing Senate busi- ness in its own meeting.
The motion to send the band to Ho- bart was placed before the Senate on October 18, 1955. Because the original estimate for sending the band to Ho- bart was two hundred dollars of stu- dent funds, the Senate tabled the mo- tion until the representatives could check the opinions of their respective organizations. On October 25, after this matter had been voted on in organi- zational meetings and Mr. Cappadonla had explained that the cost would be only one hundred and seventy five dollars instead of the anticipated two hundred dollars, the Senate voted prac- tically unanimously to send the band to Hobart.
The Treasurer of the Senate present- ed his proposed budget for 1955-56 on October IS and included an item of two hundred dollars to send the band to Hobart. Because this motion had been tabled, the budget was amended and the two hundred dollars was plac- ed in a miscellaneous classification.
By October 25 the Treasurer's com- mittee had changed its mind about the feasibility of spending one hundred and seventy five dollars for a cause which almost the whole campus thought worthy.
The finances of the Student Sehate are not so complicated that only a few specialized people can understand them. The Senators knew that the money was available and spent it in the manner which those represented wished.
Senate Pres. Reports On Student Congress
by Al Potter
The conferences which 1 attended this summer were very bene- ficial to me from several viewpoints. They'were a wonderful personal experience. The people whom I met and came in contact with were extremely interesting. However, there are other aspects of the con- ference which were even more enlightening.
Alfred University as an educational | institution is not unique in having problems concerning student govern- ment and student attitudes. Almost all of the colleges and universtiies in the United States have similar problems regarding excessive drinking, student apathy and student participation in activities. However, Alfred University compares quite favorably in these areas to most of the other schools represent- ed at these conferences.
Our student government is progres- sive. There are presumably three phases in the organization and devel- opment of student government at any educational institution. First, student government acts as a general activi- ties coordinator. In the second phase student government represents and acts in behalf of the students in rela- tions with the faculty, administration and other interests. When student government reaches the third and fin- al phase, it is actively working in cooperation with the faculty and ad- ministration toward attaining the ul- timate goals of the educational com- munity. At the present time it is my belief that student government at Al- fred is in transition between the sec- ond and third phases and actively working in segments of the third phase.
The conferences also served to bring to my attention many of the aspects of student government and higher ed-
ucation. Previously, I had given these aspects little attention. Discussion and talks on the "Goals of Higher Educa- tion and Student Government" gave me a much better insight on what we are working for.
While at the NSA Conference I serv- ed on the Student Government Com- mission. The following is an objective comparison of student government at Alfred University and its activities to what the National Student Association considers good, effective student gov- ernment. First, we must consider in- ternal structure, representation and elections.
Representation: The Student Senate at Alfred University directly or Indi- rectly represents every student on the campus. Direct representation is pro- vided to those who live in fraternities, sororities and dormitories, this repre- sentation being proportional to popula- tion. For those who live outside of the dwelling units, representation is pro- vided by the class presidents who are automatically members of the Stu- dent 'Senate.
Elections: Voting and participation in the past several elections has been ood. In the general election last spring 55 per cent of the students voted.
While this compares favorably with a national average of 40 per cent, there is room for Improvements
Internal Structure: The Student Sen-
ate has a reasonably efficient com- mittee system. However, many im- provemnts can be made in this area.
Second, we should consider student self-discipline. Unfortunately, at the present time an "Honor System" per se at Alfred University pertains only to women's hours. This is administer- ed quite effectively by the WSG. There is much to be done in this area and eventually an expansion of student self-discipline should probably devel- op.
Third, we should consider the ac- tivities of student government at Al- fred University. More specifically, we must consider the Leadership Confer- ence, the Orientation Program, the Moving-Up Day Program and the re- lationship of the Student 'Senate to other campus organizations and the faculty and administration.
The Orientation Program at Alfred | when compared to programs at other schools is excellent. It is a well-plan- ned program, planned through the co- operation of students and faculty. The advisors are chosen carefully and giv- en special instructions in how to "or- ient" freshmen. This program contains social events, tours, lectures and exams which definitely help orient the fresh- men to college life.
The Leadership Conference, initiat- ed in the spring of 1953, is of definite value to the campus. While participa- tion in the past has been small, the conferences have been quite sucessful.
With increased attendance and inter- est on the part of faculty and students the annual Leadership Conference will be even more worthwhile.
The Moving Up Day Program at Al- fred which once posed a serious prob- lem has been successfully solved by joint student-faculty efforts. The pro- gram is now a very constructive one and in the true spirit of "Moving Up Day."
Relations between the student body and especially the Student Senate to other organizations and the faculty and administration are good. At the present time an attitude and spirit of cooperation exists. The administration of the University has been especially helpful by promoting student interest and participation in University activ- ities. Representatives of the student body serve as members of various stu- dent-faculty committees. Unknown to many students are many student-fa- culty committees. Such committees are: the Assembly Committee, Forum Committee, St. Pat's Committee, Dis- cipline Committee and the committee which is currently gathering sugges- tions for the "New Union" building.
At the present time, the Senate and certain members of the administration are considering reviving the old "Stu- dent Activities Committee' which prov- ed helpful in the past. As you can see, there are various committees with stu- dent representatives, continually work- ing to make Alfred University an ev- en better place to get an education.
Student government at Alfred Uni- versity is relatively good. However, improvements can certainly be made.
The main problem which was as stu- dents face is maintaining a construc- tive, positive attitude toward educa- tion in general and student govern- ment in particular.
" ? Shadow"ProductionProgresses;
WorkBegun On Set, Other Phases
by Carol Silver
That "theatre" is composed of more than actors and a play, may seem to be an obvious statement. Not many people, however, are aware of the complex and varied technical aspects of a production.
Makeup, lighting, props, sets, costumes, publicity, sound and con- struction are all essentials in the production of any play. The skill with which they are handled may mean
the difference between-a mediocre per- formance and a memorable one.
"Shadow of a Gunman," to be pre- sented by the Footlight Club of Alfred
University on December fourteenth and fifteenth, represents an unusual challenge to the technical crews. It is realistically set, in Dublin's Hill- joy Square tenement district, and oc- curs during a delinite period of time, May 192'0 during one of the phases of the Irish Revolution. The problem is created by the fact that though see- ing one room only, the audience must still grasp and understand the out- side environment and its occupants.
Essential to creating this "world within a world" is a good set. From several ideas submitted, Bert Katz's stage design was chosen. The room, that of Seumas Shields, features an interesting breakup of line and color.
Bert has designed a basically realistic set since the environment must grow out of the play and O'Casey (the au- thor) makes quite clear what is de- sired. Nevertheless, it is a varied and interesting design as it manages to capture the bleak realism of a tene- ment, peopled by rather weary "cliff- dwellers" and torn by the tensions of a society in reblelion.
Lighting, designed and executed by Steven Homer and Barbara Long, is needed to further the mood of the set- ting as well as to creat several special effects. As the action of the play oc- cuns within twentyj-four hours, it must catch the changes of daylight, I feel that the Student Senate has
always tried to act in the best inter- ests of the student body and that the members of the Senate resent the implication that they have disregard- ed the wishes of the students in this case.
R. Francis Tatnall i from the rising of the morning sun to the trickling in of moonlight, a special problem as the light must appear from the outside and yet be visible on stage.
It the job of the construction crew, with Bruce Blkin at its head, to build the set created by the designer. The crew must change rather vague sketch- es into visible, practical props and flats. Work has already begun on this in the new Crandall Bard headquarters of the Footlight Club. Interested stu-
Election Thanks
Dear Editor:
I am happy to have been given this opportunity to sincerely thank all those responsible for my recent elec- tion to the office of president of this year's freshman class. In assuming this responsibility, I am sure I will receive the utmost cooperation from my very competent fellow officers:
Sam Iorio, men's vice president; ,Ern- ie Cicci, secretary; Larry Eaton, treasurer; and either Ann Holmes or Betty Reinke, women's vice president.
You can rest assured that you will not be disappointed with those you have chosen to represent you. On behalf of all of us, may I again thank you very much.
Charles Bradt
Print Collection
The University's collection of re- productions of paintings will be available for renting, at 3 p.m.
Tuesday .November 15th In the Student Union. The pictures will be on exhibit from 1 to 3 p.m., but no selections may be made un- til 3 when the order of "first come, first serve" will reign.
Prints may be borrowed for a period of one semester for a charge of 50 cents, or a dollar, .depending on their individual or- iginal cost. All money received be- comes part of a fund for adding to the collection.
In order that records may be kept in order, it is urgently re- quested that all prints at present on loan, or not previously return- ed be taken to Dean Russell's of- fice In Greene Hall by Friday, November 11.
dents are urged to help in this pro- ject.
Hand-in-hand with lighting and con- struction goes sound. The sound crew will be directed by Ron Shapiro and will creat effects ranging from Irish folk music to the sound of an approach- ing lorrie, and including such things as off stage voices and gunshots.
To further the impression conveyed by the actors, costumes and makeup are necessary. The costumes will be designed by Phil Bellomo and exe- cuted by iSylvia Johnson, head of the costume department. Makeup, always an essential, will be planned and de- signed by Linda Napolin. Here again, interested students are invited to par- ticipate. Sheets, for those interested in participation in the various activi- ties to sign, have been posted in Green Hall, Room 2.
As >the production progresses, sev- eral other departments will become more and more important. The publi- city department, headed by Carole Sil- ver, will inform students and towns- people of the play's performance date and time. Through the media of the press, radio and posters, it will try to work up interest in the play.
On the actual night of performance, the business manager, Paul Stillman, will take charge of the running of the theatre, while backstage Jenny Floch will be assembling and placing the props that her crew has accumulated.
Phil Feld, the stage manager, will be in charge of the control and coordina- tion of things backstage.
At the head of all these activities and in charge of all technical activities on stage and off, is Professor Jim Leonard, who is Technical Director for the play and responsible for its smooth functioning. A successful production is impossible without the sincere ef- fort and technical know-how of all it's members. All interested students are invited to try their hands at the various skills.
Senatorially Speaking
by Judy Lerner
At the end of last week's column, I stated1 that perhaps this week 1 would bring to light some of the finer aspects of Senate affairs. In line with this, last Tuesday night's meeting was certainly significant.
Here, amidst other petty discussions and some out-of-order quibbling, the Senate took one big giant step
If Jesus were to return to earth again, there is a good chance the re- ligious fanatics and reactionaries would attempt to remove Him from the scene again.
which could prove to be the' solution to one of the Senate's major difficul- ties.
There has been much disagreement among senators in the appropriating of money for quite some time. For in- stance, whether or not the band should be sent to Hobart was a major issue last year just as it was this year main- ly because of the amount of money in- volved. It seemed that no matter what the nature of the appropriation or its j intended purpose, there were certain
| senate representatives who would vote in its favor. And more often than not, the treasurer would find himself reluctantly signing checks. And while it seemed that a treasurer's veto to a requested sum was considered by a few senators, it was overlooked by the majority and, therefore, made null and void.
In examining the position of the treasurer, it could be found perhaps his senate-elected office was not be- ing given the importance it needed, and that the treasurer himself could not do his job in a highly adequate fashion. In an effort to alleviate this situation, the present treasurer, Sol Schwartz, proposed that the treasurer be elected by the entire student body at the same time that the president
and vice president are elected. His committee, which had been composed of volunteers, should then be elected from and by the Senate in such a way as to be made up of one representative from each class. The Senate quickly approved of these measures, and with the absence of sufficient freshmen rep- resentation, Joe Stein, Erf Porter, and Merle Arnold were elected to repre- sent their -respective classes.
The change in attitude showed itself almost immediately in the form of a Senate vote against giving twenty dol- lars to the R.O.T.C. band for one meal for each of its members at the Hobart game. The significant fact here was that roughly half,-a-dozen repre- sentatives asked the all-time question of the treasurer, "Can we afford it?"
Mr. Schwartz answered that of course, we could squeeze it out, but he con- sidered it unwise to make such an expenditure at this time. Apparently, this simple statement carried more weight than the remarks of the R.O.
T.C. representative whose plea was that the band worked "real hard'1 for the university so why shouldn't the Senate pay for the food! I don't real- ly care to make fun of this statement, but quite a few people work hard for the school and without thought of pay-
by Judy Dryer
The Kings Point game drew many people away from Alfred last weekend, butf the campus had quite a bit of activity anyway.
Those from Delta Sig who went to the game were entertained by Bud Pepetone at his house on Long Island. Klan Alpine looked like darkest Africa Saturday night, with low-hanging vines and moss.
Klansmen and their dates were transformed, for the evening, into warriors, wild animals, natives, missionaries, and even a palm tree.
This was alL for Klan's Jungle Party. Chaperones for the affair were Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCrea. Dr. and Dean Russell were guests at dinner Monday night.
Lambda Chi had a hayride Saturday night, followed by a party at the house. The Youngs and the Nortons chaperoned. Mr. and Mrs.
Bower were guests at dinner Sunday.
Most of Tau Delt was at Kings Point, so there was no party.
The biggest news this weekend comes from Campus House. J^>an Harnett had her pony tail cut off last Friday afternoon. Georgia Jones was the fiend who did it.
Just to get things straight for all those concerned — Leon Ablon came from Harvard to see Marg Deck for the Castle's party, ;md Lou Krevolin came from New Haven to see Jenny Gobert. Lou is working at Glidden now, and will be in Alfred. The Gertzes were guests for Sunday«dinner at the Castle.
The girls from Pi Alpiha have painted their kitchen "skyline blue." Mrs. Rabe painted the woodwork, and made the kitchen cur- tains. Rhoda Levine's mother was up to see Rhoda last weekend. Ann Peterson, Diana Smith, Ellen Lipsey and Dee Parker went home for the weekend.
Sigma Chi's honoraries gave the girls a dinner at Howell Hall Monday evening, October 31. The dinner was followed by charades and singing. Barb Frerich's aunt, uncle and cousin were at the house for lunch that Monday. Hopie Scott was married to Rod Benjamin in Cuba Saturday. Phyl Francis, Dorrie Wilson, Penny Svec, Mary Carmichael, Jean Britting, and Alberta Brown attended the wedding.
Joan Murphy came from Geneseo State Teachers College to see her twin sister, Jane. Ruth Leisman's folks were down Sunday. "Windy"
was visiting Jidge last weekend. Jo Tuccio was home several days because of illness.
At Theta Chi, Gretfa Hansen's parents were visiting last weekend.
Joan Trepasso went home late in the week, due to illness.
Jackie Ross was back visiting the girls at Omicron last Sat- urday.
No more news for this week. See you all again soon.
Student
Outlook
by Marv Bell
No news is good news. Therefore, you should all be very happy this week, since we don't have a thing to say. Nevertheless, other people have got something to say, so here goes. ,
CAREER BLAZERS is a rather per- sonalized organization, whose business it is to place selected girls, in positions befitting their backgrounds, skills and male careers may be obtained free of ambitions. A pamphlet concerning fe- charge by addressing an inquiry to Brbara Baer, Career Blazers Agency, 5 West 46th Street, New York 36 New York.
The United States Civil Service Com- mission has announced a new engin- eer examination for filling positions in the Bureau of Reclamation located throughout the western states and Alaska. The entrance salaries are
$4,346 to $5,440 a year. Further in- formation and application forms may be obtained from the U. S. Civil Ser- vice Commission, Washington 25, D.
C. Applications will be accepted until further notice*.
Dean Gertz has asked us to announce that all liberal arts seniors expecting to graduate this year, shouldn't!
The Fellowship Office of the Nation- al Academy of Sciences is now accept- ing applications for two post-doctoral fellowship programs in the natural
sciences for the academic year 1956- 67. Detailed information and applica- tion forms may be secured for these programs by writing to the'Fellowship Office, National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council, 2101 Con- stitution Avenue, N. W., Washington 25, D. C. All applications must be postmarked on or before December 1 1965.
"Career Opportunities in the Fed- eral Civil Service" will be the sub- ject of a talk by Mr. Robert Bulchis, U. S. Civil Service Commission repre- sentative, at 5 p.m. on November 28 in room 2, Greene Hall. Mr. Bulchis will discuss a variety of positions available to students who pass the Federal Service Entrance Examina- tion. Copies of the announcement of the examination and information on filing procedures may be obtained from Dean Gertz.
Also available from Dean Gertz's office is the recent employment bul- letin of the Armstrong Cork Company.
This piece of literature lists important information concerning job opportun- ities in the fields of advertising, chem- istry, design, engineering, physics, productions, sales, and personnel. An- other matter worth looking into.
That about sums up the situation for this week. 'Til next time, keep a bright OUTLOOK, and remember: All generalizations are dangerous; even this one. (Figure that one out.)
ment. One group which comes to mind is. the cheerleaders. For some reason they haven't come for "lunch money"
yet. I guess they know better by this time.
To say the least I was beaming all over the place. That's my usual reac- tion when things are going well.
Infirmary
Last week Dick Winchell of Ag-Tech.
Howard Jarolman, Robert Perry, Hol- ly Greenwald, Joan Kassel, william Rhodes, Martin Delin, Samuel Warn- er, and Peter Slomsky were "residents"
Of the University infirmary.
Chet Micciche, the Alfred football player who suffered a broken arm dur- ing the Alfred-Buffalo game, was still in traction at the hospital.
