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lEiittonal fag? PAGE TWO THE CLARION October 16, 1970 Is The U.S. Nearing Big Decision In Viet Nam? N. Vietnamese Tactics May Force New Action The recent announcement of President Nixon on the Vietnam War, or shall we say, the war in Southeast Asia, was still another move by the ad ministration towards opening up negotiation for a peace plan. His latest speech, presented nationally last week, called for the adoption of a complete ceasefire, with existing boundaries to be recognized as they stand. The move, if adopted, could mean a quick end to the war, especially for as use of U.S. troops is concerned. It would ena^ble the U*S. to withdraw completely in a short time, with the South Vietnanaese becoming solely responsible for their own protection. But, despite the fact that this proposal may be one of the best to come along as yet in this rather futile, frustrating, and costly war, the North Viet- names©, not unexpectedly, refused to accept the terms. While this may be one of the best chances yet for the U.S. to get out of Vietnam on the plus side since their present position is comparatively fa vorable, for the North Vietnamese it is not. Also throughout the war, the North Vietnamese have con stantly refused to settle for anything less than a complete U.S- withdrawal with no real assurance that they would not resume aggression once the forces were removed. Thus, the Paris Peace talks have been a com plete failure, although the blame cannot be complete ly placed with the North Vietnamese. Still, however, the United States cannot make too many more con cessions without giving in completely, which would be what the North Vietnamese have sought all along. The dilemma of the whole situation is that, for the United States, the only alternatives _ are to continue the war, suffering great costs in men and material resources; give up completely, letting down the people that they have already worked so hard to protect; or to attempt to widen the war ef fort, going all out to win it as soon as possible. All three alternatives had their bad sides, of course, and all would meet with opposition from various sides. Perhaps for the North Vietnamese the best strategy would be to continue the war for a longer period of time, perhaps indefinitely. But for the United States, a solution, however difficult and im perfect it may be, is practically a necessity. Unless the North Vietnamese change their present stance, the United States may find itself forced to take some decisive and definitely controversial, action. The College Store Makes Announcements The manager of the College Store, Mr. Alderman, has an nounced that all those wanting a Brevard College class ring must, by the end of October, place an order. One must do this by making a required five- dollar deposit to insure an early spring delivery. Place your order quickly, for other colleges and universities are ordering at this time. There are six samples in the college store on display from which one can choose. They range from men’s jumbo to a lady’s dinner ring. Gray Brevard T-shirts, sizes large and extra - large, have arrived at the college store and are now on sale for $2.50. Mr. Alderman is now taking or ders for personalized rubber stamps. Mr. Alderman also said that cjCetterd Oo Dear Editor, I am concerned about the lonely presence of the flag pole on the center of campus and the absence of the Ameri can flag I expect to see flying there. True, the fact exists that flying a muddy, weather-beaten flag is disrespectful and unset tling to see. It is also true that rain is a safe prediction for today’s or tomorrow’s forecast here on campus. Even so, Bre vard weather is not offensive enough to stand as an excuse for the absence of an American flag on any American college Of> campus. And if that is not the excuse, then what is? I feel I hold an average amount of patriotism and pride for the institutions of which I am a part. I want to see the United States flag that is still to me a symbol of faith and hope. Brevard College is wrong not to take advantage of the campus inspirational mountain surroundings. This beautiful campus setting is the perfect background for a picture of optimism, created with the American flag in the fore- ground. Susan Harrell Soap In The Fountain Symbol Of Rebellion By Mike Thorpe see the fountain as a thing of Earlier this fall someone beauty made by man to rep- ivxi. poured soap into one of the resent God’s beautiful crea- anyone wishing to place paper jn front of McLarty- . tions: rivers, small streams, the in the mail boxes in the post Classroom Building It wonderous likes, which He has of ice must first fold them be- finally removed this week, given man to enjoy. The soap fore bringing them to the ^ Unijti IrtrtlroH nf it. ciiHc fflnflfinjJ hnhhincf iin nnH „ _ _ Some may have looked at it suds gloating, bobbing up and store. There is a folding ma- thought of a prankster as down in the fountain, make me chine in the public relations ^jjq ,ji,j it. This see the interference a man’s negligence and a “don’t care” attitude about saving the earth’s natural resources can cause. - being the one who did it. This office which one may use. likely would be correct. I Brevard College SGA Has Need For Change Did the person see and un derstand the hidden meanings of his work of rebellion? I watched many people, fa& ulty, and students, pass the By • Milton Rankin In conclusion, one should fountain, and I saw them take The student representative keep in mint at all times th^ condition. I wonder body for Brevard College is Brevard College Is a church many saw\ the fountain as the SGA. It is the responsibil- supported institution; there- j Many stopped and laugh- itv of the Student Government fore, it is expected to conduct others stared and shock Association to carry the de- or respond to certain stand- sires wishes, complaints, etc., ards that surround rehgiously of the student body to the Ad- affiliated schools and uniyersi- ministration. The Association ties. It would appear that the in the past has never become denial for a strong and effec- ^ radical or demanding, and has tive SGA is not included in the insinuated no such action of list of-scch regulations. coming so this academic how many sawythe fountain as laugh ed; others stared and shock their heads in wonderment. When one looks at the foun tain, first he looks for beauty, art, and for love; then he sees the disfigurement of these i UTLOOK & mu VM EDITOR The CLARION The VOICE of Brevard College Mark Todd Ryle Adams Susan Genes -- Mike E. Thorpe Repo^r Rowe Haden Sports Reporter Reid Tunstall News Reporter Milton Rankin News Reporter Susan HarreU News Reporter Bobbie McDaniel News Rep^rtej Mrs. Ena Kate Sigmon Published weekly during the college session, with the exception of holidays and examination periods, by stad- ents of Brevard College. The opinions expressed m this periodical are those of the editorial board and not neces- sarily those of the CoUege. Printed by The Transylvania Times, North Broad Street, Brevard, North Carohna. school year. However, because it is the responsibility or duty of the elected SGA member to carry “the voice of the stud ent body” to the Administra tion, faculty, and staff, and be cause Brevard College stud ents are now demanding ^ a stronger voice in those decis ions and regulations directly itafive"^Stu^nt^ ^Government Now that midterms and fall break are prac- Association may be forced to tically here, and homecoming has just been complet- emerge. ed, things are picking up on campus. The appear- Although 1 do not suggest ance of Robert Moorman, a former drug dependent that the SGA be as strong a associate of Dr. Timothy Leary, was one of tiie most interesting events of the semester. It was, for those who attended, a very worthwhile experience. *1, • arantpH to US at ^or many of us it was the first time that we nave ^ Astands now the heard someone tell it like it really is on the subject SGa' averages about 90 ’min- of drugs. It seems that all too often, drug present' utes each week debating ov- tioBS do little but confuse and misinform. Or it tn y er how proposals are to be do not do that, they serve to give a distorted view worded to be submitted to the damaging effects of drug abuse. Moorman rea- the Administration. While one ]y l^nows what drug dependence and its effects a might conclude that we’re as^ like. He has been there before, and has used ^ ing too much from a church drugs that are coming to be even more m ^ supported school, I sometimes every day. i wonder is_ it Even before the recent drug related deaths o Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, two “acid - rock” artists, the drug problem has been m and more in the forefront. Moorman admitted his own ignorance subject of drugs before he was introduced to ‘ He also admitted that, at first, he enjoyed ° But the eventual effects, he pointed put, were that he is still struggling today and will have to tinue to struggle to recover from them. _ This type of program, it seems to me, is per ^ one of the best ways to educate the youth of Am to the dangers of drug abuse without turning off before you even begin. Have a good vacation; good luck with midterm grades, and I’ll see you week after ne Uiat uiic , Vj • governing body as the Admm- istration, I believe that we should have more authority or power than is granted to us at NOTICE Dr. Andrew Baggs, from the Department of Political Science at Western Carolina University, will be the pri mary speaker at a required convocation on October 19th at 7:00. Entertainment will be provided by the Brevard High School Band, under the direction of John D. Evers- man and Georgie Henson.
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