OCTOBER. 1953
THE COLLEGIATE
Five
Frontier Thinking Howdv Folks
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ARE \0L GUILT\ ? Guilty of one of the worst crime.-.
on any college campus—blocking the road.s that lead to
frontier thinking?
When I say frontier thinking. I’m speaking of that
type thought hich does not agree with the general think
ing of others. No, I do not mean that this includes all
radical ideas, but rather allows them to be voiced. On
this, as well as other college campuse.s today, the students
who seek to offer new ideas are often scorned. This is
particularly true when the idea affects the breaking with
a tradition of the institution.
Too often we are inclined to be dogmatic in our think
ing. By this I mean that we deem our thinking, or the
general thinking of the group, as valid. And in taking
this stand we reject the ideas of the individual completely.
Therefore we refuse to even take into consideration the
possible worthiness of these suggestions. We don’t give
the ideas the consideration which is due them.
Incident In Chapel
To illustrate, let’s consider the incident which occur
red in the chapel near the first of the semester. You
remember that we were discussing the question of whether
or not to allow the faculty to break the line in the dining
hall. It has been traditional to allow such action, and
therefore there was little doubt in the minds of the ma
jority as to the continuance of the tradition. There were
some students who thought that this was not the right
thing to do, and they readily voiced their opinions on the
matter. But instead of accepting the suggestion.s aa bring
ing new light on the subject, they were de.scribed by many
as being absurd. Perhaps they were absurd, but the point
i.s that little consideration, if any, was given these opinions.
History proves that only through a break with tradi
tion has growth occurred. 1 am not suggesting that we
should have accepted these “radical” ideas aa valid, but
merely that we should have considered them for their
value. Only in examining ideas can we widen our scope
of thinking. When we practice complete disregard for
those which are not in accordance with our thinking, then
we cease to progress.
In practicing this theory we are also defeating the
purpose and basis on which the colleges and universities,
as well as the other aspects of society, are founded—
DEMOCRACY. Naturally this causes the foundations of
any group to appear shaky and unstable, and therefore
little, if any, growth is the result.
Duty To Investigate
I am simply .saying that it is our duty as citizens and
students to investigate all ideas that are expressed within
a group. For through this discipline we attain the power
of growth in gaining new channels of thought on a subject,
whether the idea be good or bad. For in listening to, and
trying to understand, even the ideas which to us are not
so good, we see all the more reason why we are going in
the right direction with our thinking.
But a matter of greater concern than this, is the fact
that we do not stop with not attempting to understand new
ideas, but we tend to reject the person who submitted
them. In many cases friendships which could have been
valuable are stunted in their growths by such a trmal
matter. WHY DO WE CONDEMN PEOPLE FOR DIS
AGREEING WITH US? Had I not seen this in action on
our own campus I would have hesitated to make such a
statement, but we all realize that it is true.
The next question is, “WIIAT ARE WE
DO ABOUT IT?” We are all here with the thought of
growing in knowledge and maturity. True this is a child
ish position to take, in saying that we condemn people lor
disagreeing with us, but this immaturity exists throughout
society today. It is the responsibility of us as students w
prepare ourselves for the betterment of our scJciety. 1 ne
society in which we will be leaders in the
constantly faced with the statement: THE JJOPE Or Int,
WORLD LIES IN THE YOUTH OF TODAY. If we are to
better society, the time is now for us to begin forming cor
rectly those characteristics which will dominate our future
lives.—James Hemby.
C^oileg^iate
WILSON, N. C.
Vol. XXIV ^
EDITORIAL BOARD „ . ,
Editor-in-Chief
News Editor Richard
Feature Editors Betty Jane Lamm, George Dayis
Snorts Fditor Peebles
Page Editors. J"-.'-Jo Ann Moore, Mildred Blackmon
Reporters Gloria Etheridge, Jack Hamilton,
Phil Houchins, Judy Muldrow, Georgia Tuck,
Dot Smith. ^
Staff Artists Billy Draughn, Tommy Williamson
business BOARD
Bu.siness Manager 7
Adverti.sing Staff—Mildred Blackmon, Joan Edwards,
Tvni.^ Ellington.
Faculty'ATvlsorV--”-’-’--- ^e® Howard
I
We've been looking forward all |
summer to your coming. The old
csmpua waa as quiet aa a church;
on Saturday night during the latej
weeks of August after aummer |
school had closed. It looked as if!
the first day of school would never |
arrive. It was good to see you mcv-1
ing in, arms loaded with suitcases t
and trunks. So let me say, in this
first issue of the CoUcglate, "Wel- j
come to the campus of Atlantic!
Christian College and to the finest \
\ student body you could have chos-;
en."
My sincere hope is that you will
come to love the collcge and enjoy
the rich fellowship of your fellow,
I studenl.s. a fine faculty, and ad
ministrative officers of the school. I
They're a great group of folks,
whom I’ve comc to know and ap-;
preciale in the brief months I've j
I been on the campus. j
I The demand of a great expansion
; program for the collcge, about
! whi»h I'm going to tell you one day
I soon in Chapel, has kept, and prob-
! ably will keep. n>c from the camp
us many days trying to enlfst those
: who can help us bring our dreams
I to realization. 1 expect to share I
with you, from time to time, thej
I progress which we're making In
helping to build AC College Into a |
greater institution. |
I I do hope to come to know each
j of you by name. The door of my ,
I office is open to you when you j
‘have time to drop by. Mrs. Glen-
' denning, Mter known as Margucr-
I Ite, will look after any requests |
‘ when I’m away.
I’m happy to be the president of
AUantic Christian College. Togetli- ‘
er, let's make it a great school. '
TravU White
SCA Elnumerates ,
Year’s Activities I
$360 for World University Serv-1
ice ...breud sale ... Religious Em-|
hasis Week ... Christmas Vespers... |
recreation ...chapel movies: these:
are some of the many activities |
spon.sored by the Student Christian
Association I
Four commissions compose the'
SCA. The chairmen of these com-|
missions and the officers make up
the cabinet. These are: Worship.
Vivian Muns: Information, Ric
hard Ziglar; Publicity and Drives,
Darrell Huffman; Special Event*
and Recreation, Jim Burnette. Oth
er offlctrs are Barbara Hutchins,
president; Velva Pearce, secre
tary, and Peggy Ward, treasurer.
Mr. Sharp and Mr. Rider are spon
sors
A cycle of programs has been set
up to cover the different focuses
of Interest to college students. The
first and third Tuesday evening of
each month is devoted to'vespers,
the second Tuesday to recreation
and the fourth to discussion groups.
The SCA of Atlantic Christian is
not alone In Its work. We are af
filiated with the NaUonal and Inter
national Young Men's Young Wom
en's and Student Christian Asso
ciation (YMCA, YWCA, and SCA I
MOVEMENT. This U the largest
student movement in the world
Each student at AC is an auto
matic member of the S. C. A. To
enjoy the full benefit of being a
member, become an active mem
ber. See Barbara Hutchins for a
pl^ge card.
To go or not to go.
That is the question.
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind
To suffer the slings and
Arrows of outrageous homework
Or go see "Idiot'* Delight."
By JACK HAMILTON
Have you over received a imikiigc through the mail
and upon opening it and examining the content.>t had the
urge to repack the same and ^‘hip it back to the .Hender
r.O.l).?
If you received your Pine Knot thi.s .summer thi.s
probably wa.s your first inclination.
At first glance I decided that the printer had dropped
the layout designs and had engaged a group of children
to •‘unscramble” the mess!
Then I looked again! And what 1 saw rather startled
me! I suddenly came to the conclusion that the staff had
produced a good yearbook—in fact almost a masterpiece
of modern art! *
The Staff attempted by means of informal pictures
and layouts design to capture something of the informality
and friendline.Hs of the A. C. campus. And they did a
magnificent job! A.*! one glances through the book the
pages seem to come to life in their interpretation of that
unique relationship of individual friendship which exists
among both faculty and students on the campus.
Added to the informality of the design there is the
use of two other devices not previously used in the Pine
Knot—modern art and color.
These two features add to and enhance the beauty
of the 195.S Pine Knot in an almost unbelievable way!
The art work on the "Organi/.ation” pages Ss superb both
in its unicjueness and its appropriateness.
The entire staff of the 15)53 Pine Knot is to be con
gratulated for the presentation of a very enterUiining and
modern Yearbook. Their’s was a difficult task, but they
came through with "flying colors” with a publication that
shall long be remembere(l us "the dawn of a new era” in
the life of the Pine Knot.
Answer To A Pro lost
By ROBERT OVERCASH
Somewhere around the campus of Atlantic Christian
College the ((uestion ‘‘Why Sunday School?” has arisen.
It seems that someone has been deprived of his proper
religious education in his childhood, as are many young
people in our churches. This is a (luestion expected from
a child eleven or twelve years of age, who is juat getting
old enough to protest to his beloved mother against having
to get up early on Sunday morning.
However, this is not the first time I have heard this
question. I once was so fortunate, or unfortunate as one
begins to think about the matter, as to hear two ministers
discussing the same que.stion, "Why Sunday School?” It
seems that one disapprove of having a calsa on Sunday
morning. His reason seemed to be, "It is not scriptural. ’
In other words, his HIble did not say "Thou must get
thouself up at eight o’clock on Sunday morning and makest
haste to Sunday School.” Yet, that poor man was wrong!
It is scriptural. Jesus Himself made Sunday School a must
■n Matthew 28:19.
As for college .students, the topics studied and dis
cussed by this age group speak for themself as to "Why
Sunday School?” For example, all the Y'oung Adult
Classes who use the scripture of the International ('ounci>
of Religious Education, including most all churches in this
area, will discuss in the near future such current problems
(Continued on page Six)
The Art Of Living
By Norman Vincent Peale
A Review By Richard Ziglar
Here is a book, designed to aid the people of our mixlern day in
this time of worry, anxiety, and fear. By reading this book, one Is able
to establish an ease of nxind which brings about happiness and satis
faction. In general this book gives practical advice to the old as well as
the young in the greatest of all arts, the art of living.
The problem around which the l»ok was written Is: "Tell me how
to live here and now In a way that will bring me saUsfactlon and pcace
and give me a sense of worth". Dr. Peale believes that Christianity
contains the only secret of the satisfactory and peaceful life.
"How To Banish Worry" 1* one of the most interesting topics in thin
book. Dr. Peale states that one of the first things to do in learning the
art of living Is to hold a funeral for Old Man Worry. In life one cannot
be happy and worry at the same Ume. To banish worry one must have
faith and trust In the goodness of 7116 Almighty.
Some of the other major problems which Dr. Peale discussed In
this book are: "How to Have Peace of Mind," "TTie Discovery of
Happiness." "The Kscapc From Fear," and "How to I.lve in a Time
Like This". As one can readily see, these are tremendous problems
and questions which face each of us today.
Indeed, The Art of Uvlns would help every reader who is striving to
make his life count.
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November ,
5-.*}—State Disciples of Christ Convention at Winston-
Salem
4—College Night at Convention
6-8—State Baptist student Convention at W'inston-
Salem
7-Harvest Dance sponsored by Sigma Tau Chi
12-13—"Idiot's Delight”, play by Stage and Script
14—F^nd of First Quarter
20—Cherry Point Game, here
21—Homecoming
For the most Idiotic Delight in town,
come sit a while at
TWEETIE'S
Free booths and water) food and drink at a price.