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©ttnrial f PAGjE TWO THE CLARION March 5, 1971 cjCettepd ^Ite ^diL Is Age Of Violence On The Way Out? A new consensus of opinion appears to be pre dominant in American society on the issue of vio lence. After rising in the late 60’s to a peak pre viously undreamed of, our violent society seems to be becoming somewhat calmer. The feared outbreak of continued serious campus disorders has failed to materialize this year. In other asipects of society, a similar trend is evident. The American people finally seem to have found that violence results in very little progress. Although more peaceful methods are often frustratingly slow, after finding that violent uprisings are even less sat isfying, many seem to be returning to the rational ap proach. Whether this is a temporary change is not yet ■certain; however, after reaching rock - bottom, ev- -en the old methods of change look preferable. While the ills of another century still linger on, perhaps enough progress has been made to show concerned individuals that there is hope for reform through peaceful methods. While slow in coming, reforms brought about through peaceful avenues tend to be more effective and long - lasting. Since they are not sim'ply rationalizations that have appeared in the wake of a heated current con troversy, they can be much more effective in the end, after the initial emotion has subsided. While our problems are certainly getting no less complex, per haps our methods of dealing with them have been revitalized in the light of previous failures. Religious Emphasis Week Offers Great Potential Next Monday the twelfth Plyler Religious Em phasis week will begin on the Brevard College Camp us, continuing through Thursday. The leader for the week’s activities will be the Reverend Reginald Smith, Jr., Pastor of Plains United Methodist Church in Canton, N. C. The youthful Smith should help to add the stimulus for a successful and interesting week of discussions. Other than the opening convocation Monday night, none of the events will be required for atten dance. However, the 'person who attempts to at tend as many events as possible should find the pro grams very rewarding for his personal needs. The opportunity is ours. If we take advantage of it, we may find it valuable in expanding ourselves and en riching our outlook on life. The issues to be dealt with are indeed of rele vance to us all. The chance to hear more about them from other’s viewpoints and to form our own opinions should make for a memorable week of education al value. The CLARIOM The VOICE of Brevard College Mark Todd Editor-in-Chief Mike Jones Associate Editor Susan Mossv Jim Carroll Advertising Frank Owen, Laurie Pearson, David Arledge, Susan Har rell, Betsy Goebel, Lynn Ryder, Dennis Avery News Reporters Mike E. Thorpe, Rowe Haden, John Pepper, Rod Jones Sports Reporters Diane Smith, Adele Dickieson, Barbara Snider Typists Kent Deardorff Photographer Mrs. Ena K. Sigmon Advisor Published weekly during the college session, with the exception of holidays and examination periods, by stud ents of Brevard College. The opinions expressed in this periodical are those of the editorial board and not neces sarily those of the College. Printed by The Transylvania Times, North Broad Street. Brevard, North Carolina. Dear Editor, I would like to thank the persons responsible for the Lyceum program presented Friday. This was a long-await- ed, greatly . received presenta tion of talent; and it proved to be the kind of entertainment Brevard College students will stay on campus for. Programs of the past have featured Polish ballet troupes, assorted dra matic readings, even an entire family of Applachian Mountain doggers! Although these pro grams were cultural, they did not attain SRO status or pro duce the unanimous approval seen at the Jarnz Dutton con cert. The continuation of such pre sentations should be encourag ed if financially possible with the GOP committee and So cial Board. The efforts would then be rewarded with con structive activity for students and less “non-Christian” be havior. Sincerely, Herb Weishaupt To The College Community: Please convey to the faculty or and administration of Brevard College the deep appreciation of the family of the late Alan Wallace for the sentiments ex pressed in the resolution de livered to me recently by Pro- fessor Ed Roy. Alan’s work and connections with the college and students gave him great satisfaction and pleasure. It is comforting to be reminded of the sympathy and esteem of Brevard College friends. Many, many thanks. Esther H. Wallace Most sincerely. The Coming Of Spring Is Eagerly Anticipated By David Arledge When I first saw him he was by the side of the road, resting on the curb. To his right were his poles and line, and in his hand a bait box. My first thought was that it was too early for fishing. It had been raining, a soft shower, much like the ones that are so common in spring, but in the chill of early March, Spring seemed far away. As I approached him he turn ed and looked my way. His Continued Suppression Will Bring Problems By Milton Rankjn Most all of us would agree that an individual should not be held or suppressed to another man’s domination. We, citizens of the United States, have seen the “end - results” of what this does to a person or group, and through many long, hot summers, have learned of the disgust and anger (through riots, burninga, etc.) of these victims who found themselves (or their people) oppressed. Why then, does the U.S. (and even the world) refuse to rush aid to those being oppressed in the African nations? Or is the reason, perhaps, too obvious to us all? While I am completely aware that the U.S. can not afford, under any circumstances, to permit herself to become in volved in another “Viet-Nam,” I feel that the U.S., through joint e'-C'-is, with other ma jor powers of t'le worTd, coi'ld bring an en.^ to the w\ ng that is occuirmg in the blfl^k na tions of the world. Although I am not mlly in formed as to specific instances or occurrences that exist, simp ly my knowledge of the strict segregation policies that have been issued; to the native is enough to spell out trouble to me! When, if ever, the natives awaken and realize that they’re in the majority and should be in control of what is rightful ly theirs, “trouble” will be much too nice a term to de scribe the predicament that the “PIGS” will find them selves in. However, I sincere ly hope that it will never come down to this. I am sure it won’t if we, and the rest of the world, call attention to this wrong before it is too late. face was one that had seen many a chilly March, but yet it carried an air of kindness about it. The whitening hair around his temples proved a sharp contrast to his chocolate brown checks. As he watched me, his dark red lips parted in a wide grin revealing his ag ing yellow teeth. “Going fishing?” I asked. “Shore am.” he replied, “It’s getting about that time.” “You must think it’s Spring, and here it is only March.” I kidded. He smiled, looking at me and said: “Spring. Why it’s just ov er the hill; it’ll be here any day now. Everywhere you look buds are just itching to burst out, and' before you know it Easter Lilies will be in bloom.” “Ves, I protested. “But you know how March is; it could come a big snow before Eas ter and freeze everything. He picked up his gear and rose slowly, still smiling, his spirits not the least bit damp ened by my\ pessimistic atti tude. Then looking at me again he said; “Yes, I know it could turn cold yet, but don’t you worry, the Lord will take care of everything, just like he takes care of you and me.” With that he gave me a quick wink, a nod' of his head, and then turning away, he walked on. As I watched him go>, I hoped that he was right — right on both counts. For we could sure ly use Spring, and we all need som.eone to take'care of us. UTLOOK & m,j, DM EDITOR Perhaps you’ve noticed it; the gradually notice>- able green tint of the grass, the buds on the trees, and the pleasantly cool days that are becoming grad ually more prominent. The coming of spring is a gradual thing, not always predictable in a temperate climate. More and more one can see students returning to the outdoor world after being bottled up in con fining buildings for so many months. Perhaps you have noticed students slipping away to their rooms and coming back with a set of golf clubs on their shoulder, shortly afterwards disappearing in their car to the nearest course. Although some may not realize it, baseball sea son is here again; as in Arizona and Florida the various big league clubs are beginning a month of exhibition games after a few weeks of workouts. It s a process called Spring Training, you know, when every team can envision itself in the World Series, come October. Springtime is like that, a time of anticipation of better things to come. Hope is just a litle easier o reach for when you can start off fresh once more. Perhaps it’s not re.illy spring yet in that the March winds may prove a bit stifling for those of are hoping for a quick arrival of summer.^ They occasionally make us wonder if summer will ever come. Particularly for our northern friends, who can recall Aprils in years gone by that were some thing less than warm. However, for those of us who w^ill be heading still farther south with the coming of Spring Vaca tion next week, springtime is quickly becoming a reality.
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