)l is w^\ I THE WEEK THAT WAS: The signs tell the story. The scene is last Thursday night on the BC Quad rangle. This was the students’ hour of glory, but it was short - lived. The following Sunday evening, a small group of students gathered on the President’s lawn and shouted -“We want freedom.” That did it. The sincere efforts of those who n arched cn Thursday were drown ed out by the iddesponsible shouting cn Sunday eve. The Clarion A Weekly Publication Of Brevard College Volume XXXV MARCH 21, 1968 Number 22 Doctor/Rabbi To Cindermen Head For Furman Speak At Chapel To Defend Track Title March 20 Dr. (Rabbi) Israel J. Gerber, spiritual leader of Temple Beth El in C3iarlotte: will speak in Chapel. His sub ject will be “Nature Versus Hu man Values.” He will also meet with class es in, Religion on Manoh 20 and 21 tp interpret bis faith and answer questions raised by stud ents. This program is an an nual event at Brevard College. Dr. Gerber lectures on Col lege campuses under the aus pices of tie Jewish Chautaugua ^iety, sponsored by the Na tional Federation of Temple Brotherhoods, an organization which creates better under standing of Jewts and Judaism through education. Dr. Gerber received his B.A. Degree from Yeshiva University in N. Y. and his PH.D. from Boston University in 1950. He was ordained at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in 1941. The author of THE PHILOS OPHY OF THE SUFFERING MND, and THE IMMORTAL Rebels, he has also had nu merous articles published in leahng magazines. His sipecial- >ty is in the field of psychology and religion. Next Saturday at Furman University, Brevard will try to defend its crown in the Jr. College Division of the News- Piedmont Relays. Competing from Brevard will be “Moose” Baron, Dave Fussell, Bob Gray. Wayne Morton, Tommy Jordan, Jimmy Ward, Ed Holder, Rog er Jones, Ronnie Vance, Char lie Allen, Mike Scurto, Jim my Thames, Bobby Julian, Mau rice Green, Mike Poole, Fred Neescn and David Williams. The Tornadoes w:ll compete against schools like Gardner- V/ebb, Wingate, Lees - McRae, and Dekalb Jr. College. Attention Sophomores , J'here’s only about six weeks t until graduation. If a stud ent wishes to transfer to a senior college, he should get IS application and room reser- ^atjon sent in at once. Most colleges and universities will ®nly be accepting applications lor a few more weeks. DEAN ROBERTS TELLS IT LIKE IT IS " Students at Brevard College met in the Auditor ium on March 12 to discuss recent demonstrations on campus. Dean Eston Roberts honestly and straight forwardly stood behind the students, presenting both che good and bad points of their freedom rallies. As a result of the demonstration last Thursday night, Dean Roberts stated that many positive things came before the eyes of the administration which had been presented several times before, both by Dean Roberts and the S.G.A. Changes in library hours, quality point deductions for chapel absences, .he drinking rule, and women’s closing hours were advocated. The outcome of the March 7 protest was a meet ing of a group of students with President McLa'’’*v for an hour and a half on the following evening. t :hat meeting the students were told by the Pre.sii that he regarded many of their requests as valid. aiuL that he would set up a meeting in his office where matters could be discussed with interested students and the Dean of Students. As a result of this meet> ing, the President met with Dean Roberts on the morning of March 9 and they set up an informal meeting for the first part of the following week. On Sunday afternoon a group of students, led by the very members who had met with the President on Friday evening, visited the President’s home with placards and shouts of freedom. This demonstra tion occurred long before it was humanly possible for the adminstration to have taken any actions on the earlier meeting. The President was naturally angered, feeling that his time and good efforts and the validity of his word were thrown back in his face. He felt the students were demonstrating just to be demonstrating. So, now the President does not intend to take any special action to get rules changed, and all ■pro ceedings must go through the regular channels. In light of the above actions, made the following suggestions: Dean Roberta This year the University di vision will have some toxigh competition. The University of Tenn., headed by Olympic pros pect Richmond Flowers and 16’6 pole vaulter Steve Owen, University of Florida with 7” high jumper Frank Saier, Ohio State, Rochester, Duke, University of Georgia, defend ing Champs East Tennessee, Florida State, Johnson C. Smith, with Pan - Amcochamp Vince Matthews and Tennessee A. & T. Altogether, there will be. over 50 teams from N. C., S. C., (Continued On Sports Page) 1. 1 j. m That the students prepare immediately, and submit to the SGA, a listing of recommended library hours.^ This list will in turn, be, tum^ ed fn to the Librarian, who will consider them positively. 2. That the survey being conducted by the wo men’s house councils be continued with ha.ste that they present their recommendations to the SGA as soon as possible. 3. That students accept his word for the fnct that the drinking rule cannot be changed in the middle of the year because of the pi- - cedent - setting situation, but that the rule- will definitely be changed for next year, 4. Tha,t the students present a petition to the SGA asking that Brevard’s policy of deduct ing quality points for chapel absences be di:5- continued and that a system of substituting the deduction of a class cut be instituted. 5. That members of the student body inte'*'e't- ed in making the Student Handbook at Bre vard College a truly student handbook, meet with Roger Jones and offer their services. 6. That the noble institution of non-violent pro test be reserved for worth and legitimate causes and that it not be made a thrilling- seeking, recreational activity. The Clarion NEXT WEEK “Inside The SGA” An In-depth Study of the SGA, its purposes and functions. “The Drinking Rule: The first of a An Analysis” Series to better ac quaint students with BC rules and re.jr’ilations. News, Features, Sports, Editorials — In Tlit ;,lai-ioa One of ihe V. aiih&rn Drolhers Performs.

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