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PAGE ^Momk . . . Ye or Swimmin' Hole Rejoice dear students, for we again have a place to enjoy the rays of Old Sol. Yes, Hal Orr’s and Coral Court have let the students of Wesleyan again use their swim- ming pools. But it was not a decision that was easy to make. In fact, at one time it appeared that NCWC would not be offered the use of the pools. The large increase in the college enrollment and the corresponding increase in the crowds at the pool were cited as a reason not to offer the pool. The owners of the motels were afraid the crowds would scare off business. However, they did finally decide to let us have the pool. And it was purely out of the goodness of their hearts, for regardless of what one may have heard, the owners of the pools do not get one red cent out of the 50c paid for the pool pa.sses. The whole thing is just a good will ges ture. And now to the point. Since the owners of the two pools are being altruistic about the matter, those who av'ail themselves of the privilege should make all efforts to obey the pool regulations and net to make the pool area appear like a small scale Fort Lauderdale. For if the regulations are not obeyed one and only one thing will happen: there just won’t be any pool to use next year. THK DF.rRFF May 6. 1966 LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS So You Want to Study! Most of the Wesleyan students realize that as a pre requisite to receiving a diploma it is neces.sary to do a certain amount of studying. Admittedly in some cases it is the second or third year before this painful fact be comes apparent. Nevertheless, studying is just one of those things, like death and taxes, that is impossible to escape. Unfortunately, the NCWC administration does not ap pear to realize that the po6r student must hit the books on occasion. Or perhaps they feel that in the “quiet, sound proof,” dorm rooms one could do all his studying. It’s too bad that the only time the dorm is quiet is between 2:00 and 5:00 a.m. A member of the administration might reply that the college has a library where one may study. Alas, the library, as anyone who has attempted to study there knows, is not very quiet either, and if one is addicted to cigarettes he must be subjected to withdrawal pains if he avails himself of this facility. What about all those big, quiet, air-conditioned class rooms? What about all those big, quiet, locked, air-con- diticned classrooms? Why can’t students use these for studying? If anyone has been privileged enough to gain access to one of these rooms, he also probably gained the attenti' n of our eagle-eyed night watchman who asked the student to leave. And when the watchman received the query, “Why,” he replied, “Because that’s what my ‘boss’ says.” What is the “boss” scared of? Would a stu dent mess up those nice clean blackboards? Might he even learn something in the process? The only conclusion one can reach is that the adminis tration evidently is not very concerned or perhaps even scared of a student learning something. If the administra tion did care about its student body they would certainly take pains to provide all the study area possible; especially those big, quiet, air-conditioned classrooms. Letters To The Editor LETTER TO EDITOR Editor: I was under the assumption that young people from the ages of 18 to 22 know the difference between respect and rudeness. I am re ferring to the disgusting actions of a few of our “mature” young people who are always griping but can always be found sitting on the posteriors doing nothing. These “mature” young people are the most disgusting children that Pve ever seen. What I am talking about really Is the rudeness In our Chapfel services. Even though I am against the required Chapel attendance, I feel that students should not show their disapproval through loud talking, yelling or rattling of newspapers. On Thursday, April 28, I sat in Chapel trying to listen to Dr. James, Ed Lewis and Mel Gay talking about something that we as students can do to help both ourselves and the community of Rocky Mount. But there was so ntiuch disgus^ting displays of rude ness and self-righteousness that the people surrounding these “children” could not hear. I can not find words that are strong enough to express my utter contempt and disgust at these people, but I can say that you make me sick to my stomach and the sooner you leive Wesleyan the l)etter off we will be. You are making fools of yourselves and you are degrading and causing people to lose respect for you. Remember you are the loser In the end, not us. Sincerely, Tess Ledford LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, When asking a certain person If he would like for the DECREE to publish some of his works, I found out several reasons why students will not submit their works to the paper. In this particular case, the writer said he would not submit his works to the DECREE be cause he could not gain any re cognition by doing so. He said the campus population consisted of a large group of misfits. He went on to say that his works were not worth this small paper. He did not think he could get a start In creative writing by merely letting the college news paper print his works. Others that sided with him said the paper was no good and all the previous literature was V rtf nJHo Neeo? t^NOWS Nor-mATHE Nee-ps w APpoin, ONlY “ All THE6E 'F'e AK£ COMiNQ iN AT A PAl^riOlLAKLV m> TIME fOK YOU KIC5HT HE(?E at THE EMP OF TH' TERM written upon request by the staff. They stated the paper was no good. Now, how under God’s heaven can any newspaper, ma gazine or any other periodical l)ecome good, if everyone crit icizes it and no one helps to Improve it? Sure, the DECREE Is young and trying to progress into fields of greater recogni tion. How can a paper become any better If its readers will not submit their works? How can It gain recognition if In nearly every edition there are empty spaces that could be filled, but are not because the students think the DECREE should be as great as the “New York Times” before he shouldbeobli gated to submit his works? Like the pacifistic attitude of N.C.W.C., I guess the atti tude of the newspaper will have to stay the same since a news- peper is supposed to relate and display the actions and works of Its readers. So, until the readers of the DECREE are will ing to support it in an active manner, the DECREE will re main the “quiet” little paper of its inert readers. - parent literary genius to improve It? But, I shall excuse these gentlemen for their oversight and just say perhaps the “New York Times” will meet their standards more fully than the DECREE. Although this one instance perhaps seems insignificant, 1 comprehend it to indicate a feel ing on this campus that, in part, is responsible for associated ills which are prevalent here. The DECREE Is only part of the body which is afflicted and I feel, unjustly so. But until the student body In part or as a whole l>eglns to care about the life, workings and existence here at Wesleyan, such com ments as the literary genius’ shall continue to be said again and again and again. It is a difficult situation to face but prevalent just the same. The DE CREE could be the New York Times for that matter, but un less the feeling of disregard for the college is stopped, the news paper’s quality or quantity will be of no importance. SOPHOMORE PROFICIENCY EXAMS TUESDAY, MAY 10 THE DECREE Official Student Newspaper of North Carolina Wesleyan College M. c Supervising Editor Co-Editors Sports Editor Writer Layout Editor Photographers Columnists Faculty Adviser Secretary Tresh Sanford Rick Houck Nancy Stallings Bruce Wilkie Red Horrocks NEWS STAFF ED NOTE: I would like to call your attention to a letter to the Edi tor this issue concerning a stu dent who refused to offer his writings to the DECREE because In all actuality, It was not good enough for him or any other member of the college com munity. Ordinarily, it would be In order to apologize to this stu dent and offer my sincere re grets, on behalf of the news paper, for not fulfilling his ap parent qualifications of a col lege literary publication. I said ordinarily—but not in this case. I am sorry though, that the stu dent is unsatisfied with the DE CREE yet, I can say that my sorrow does not scratch the surface. The student stated that he could receive no recognition for his writing in such a small paper which is read and published on a BUSINESS campus composed of misfits. His Business Manager associates, Involved in the dis- Assistant Business Manager cusslon, stated that they felt the Circulation Manager newspaper was plainly “no good.” I have one answer to these gentlemen residents of South Hall and it is: I am sorry you feel that the DECREE does not meet your specified standards, why* then do you not offer your ap- Potpourri By: Doug Groseclose It is certainly funny how as short a span of time as eight hours can change the opinions of hundreds of people, isn’t it? Before the trials, which the Stu dent Life Association held Tues day night, of the fourteen fresh man and “Red” Gatehouse and Allen Barwick, the student body yelled about the inaction of the S.L.A., since that time they have yelled about the action. It makes me sick to ^ee the people at Wesleyan who have crit icized the S. L. A. all year for its inaction, completely turn around and call it’s members names because they were too harsh. Should they have patted these boys on the hands and said, “You were bad little boys, don’t do it .^galn.” is that not as much a travesty of justice as any harsh decision? Apparently many people are oblivious to the an- achical situation which has exist ed in Edgecombe Hall, particu larly the first floor, all year? I think it is obvious that they are. As far as all the talk about pressure on the S.L.A. is con cerned, do all of you who say the punishment was too harsh because of pressure know that, some of the sources of any such alleged pressure wanted to suspend all fourteen of the freshmen involved, regardless of past records of degrees of participation? This certainly would have been a severe punish ment. Do you also know that this case did not have to go to the S.L.A. at all, that it was entirely within the jurisdiction of the Administration? The Ad ministration gave these fourteen students a break by sending them to the S.L.A. and I think any one of the fourteen would tell you that they think the Adminis tration would have been packing their bags by now. I would also like to say that one of Dr. Frye’s official du ties is that of Advisor to the S.L.A. and in this capacity he has performed throughout this year. Dean Frye has no vote, and can influence the voting mem- bers of the S.L.A. only as far as they are willing to be In fluenced. They can, and have.- In like manner influenced the Dean to change his opinion in matters before the S.L.A. Continued On Page 3 IT. C. W [ SMI K.C. STAFF GENERAL STAFF Tommy Inscoe Duffie Monroe Bob Kirkman David Lamm Butch Harvey Anne Van Wagoner Larry Boothe John Morgan Doug Groseclose Hal Lloyd Mr. Sturgill Shelton Nickens Bruce Sharer Tess Ledford Susan Treihart Nann Brown Faye Cooley Damelle Dabel Nancy Stuart
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