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PAGE TWO CAMPUS ECHO DECEMBER— 1947 THE CAMPUS ECHO Published monthly during the school year by the students of the North Carolina College at Durham, Clathan Eoss and Perey Giluaed ASSOCIATE KDITOES Louise Jackson, feature editok Masoaret Best, typist IIeemeni* Fitts, exchange editok Swannie Mooee, business mqe. Ki.ane Mooee, spoets editor Mary Eason, eepoetek Waltee Beown, spoets wsitee W. Stinson, advertising mgr. Mildred Thoeton, typist Vivian Noewood, adv. asst. E. Nathaniel Nile, circulation managed W. A. Tuck and C. E. Stanback STArr advisors THE QLIZZER By r. BSADFOED GILLIAED The Quizzer question of the month is one that the majority of the stu dents have thought about, although they have not had the opportunity to voice their opinion. The question is ‘ ‘ What do you consider to be some favorable improvements for the col lege?” Cliarles H. Smith, Jr., New Haven, I Conn. says, ‘ ‘ I think facilities should I be made available for the campus stu- j dent to have an adequate outlet for I recreation. Furthermore I believe the PEACE ON EARTH GOODWILL TOWARD MEN attitude of the instructors should be 1 more cooperative and beneficial to the students. ’ ’ . Christmas nineteen hundred years ago meant the privilege of announcing the Savior’s birth. The records tell us that after the announcement by the angel a multitude of the heavenly host unit ed in praising God and saying “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace and goodwill toward men. ’ ’ The message of the Heavenly Host was the message of old that the Prince of Peace had come to bestow’ the peace of God which passed all understanding. The message meant that godwill was to dwell among all mankind regardless of race, creed, or color, for his tidings of great joy were for all people. If the world is to have lasting peace, and goodw’ill, the message of the first Christ mas must be reinterpreted to all nations. This year as the w’orld turns to its third peacetime Christmas, thoughts of men turn to ancient Bethlehem, to lowly shepards keeping watch over their flocks bj^ night: to eastern wise men, who saw a mysterious star and followed its beam to the place where the Christ Child lay. Here and everywhere, despite the ill- will and the hate in the world, men are responding to the message of Peace on Earth and Goodwill Toward all mankind, which the day (Christmas) so signally represents. There are comparatively few unkind words at this season of the year and few' unkind thoughts. For some unseen and undiscovered reason, a spirit of goodwill and brotherliness, however shortlived it may be, has tak en hold of men and they are responding to it. Why should not this spirit continue throughout the year? Why should the goodwill and good cheer of Christmas turn to gloom and ill-will after the Christmas season has passed ? The an swer is that there isn’t enough response in the hearts of men to God’s great love of the world. Too, the true meaning of Christmas .h^ not been interpreted for the birth of the savior meant peace and goodwill toward all mankind. Not only at ChriBtmas time should the message of peace and goodAvill be stressed but through out the entire year? C. Stelzle says that ’’only as men themselves erect barriers that the world is robbed of Christmas joy. Hatred shuts out the Spirit of Christmas which is love, joy and peace.” May Grod grant that the people of the world join together’ in ex pression and experience in proclaiming peace on earth and good will toward men. Love to God, love to fellowmen encouragement to the weak, a lifting hand to the fallen, health to the distressed gifts which would bring God’s peace to men of goodwill, and may the great star of faith draw us to universal lasting peace on earth and goodwill to all mankind. R N. N. Lavern Martin, says; “I think Dannlle, Virginia the student body should be made to feel that they are an indispensable part of the insti tution. Student initiative should be encouraged rather than discouraged. ’ ’ * * * Henry Frederick, Florence. South Carolina, says: “I feel that student achievements shcmld be given greater recognition on the campus as well in the eyes of the public in the surround ing area. This would encourage stu dents to greater aspirations and high er ideals’ ’ * * * .. B. Parker MacDougald, Jr., Chi cago, Hlinois, says: “It is decidedly obvious that better facTilty-student relationships would increase the cul tural adjustments not only of the students but of the faculty. This seems to be cardinal in the improve- r.ient of any school of this nature.” * * * * Elaine Chafin, Lynchbnrg, Vir- cinia, says; “One of the most dis tressing situations in this school is that of subjectiveness seen in the majority of the senior women. The primary reason for this condition is the lack of privileges and responsibili ties. We feel that we should develop leadership so that we may do better in the positions that need trained leaders. ’ ’ KEEPING UP--- I With Louisb Jackson The liasty rush to the library for last minute “cramming” has sub sided; all term papers are in and everyone has agreed upon who Thut- mose III was and everyone has stop ped worrying about the ‘ ‘ Investiture Controversy” and Innocent III. Peace and order reign on the campus in anticipation of those glorious Christ mas holidays. ‘Seems that the extra time we were given will be needed to help celebrate St. Nick’s arrival and everybody is really preparing for the jolly ole fellow. is Santa bring- in English? in Dear Old IS. C. C, STUDEIST’S STUDENT COUNCIL The students of North Carolina College voted in 1946 to dis continue their previous governing body, the Student Forum, and elected John Brown, Doris Trice, Charles Flowers and several other active and progressive students to draw up a constitution for a Student Government that would engulf all phases of stud ent activities. The newly formed Student Council managed some hoAV to survive last year not because of student support but in spite of it. The “progressive thinkers” of this institution are beginning to doxibt the desirability of a student organization that has to exist without student support. The Student Council can be a weapon if it is supported and placed in capable hands. It is a tradition in this school for stu dents to do nothing about these conditions collectively. The Stu dent Council can be a ramrod when it represents the majority, it can force the “powers that be” to recognize the student needs. The college is suppose to teach the individual, among other: things, how to govern and be governed. North Carolina College ^ •students are letting this phase of their college career pass. P. B. G. That college so unlike the rest Is circled around the Eagles’ Nest; Yet that new building stands so uni que About two hundred yards from Fay etteville Street. It looks inviting and that must be That wonderful College called N. C. C. II As I look from here I see no less Than landscaping which I’d call the best. I wonder whose mind contained such art As made su?h a campus from down lot A: It’s a pleasing view and everyone should see This beautiful campus of N. C. C. III Just through the gate as I begin my stroll On the right I see the senior bowl, S^urrounded by seniors as busy as bees these are the Working very hard to earn their de grees . I tip my hat for glory be! This must be the college called N. C. C. IV Continuing my stroll, I look around For a friend a girl from my home town. I hail a little girl, but she says, ‘‘hush! ” For immediately behind me stands Dean Eush. The girl moves smartly away from me Now I know this is the college called N. C. C. V In the dining hall just across the way We sing the praises soft and gay. Then a waiter comes out with some meat balls And a freshman reaches out and takes them all. But why should I worry there’s more out. It’s mighty rough riding for one like me But I love this dear old N. C. C. —By CHARLES EIGHSMITE A NOTE TO THE FRESHMEN on Allow me to take this opportunity to congratulate you your completion of one quarter of your college work. You will be leaving for the holidays soon, and I hope you will leave with a new outlook on life and return next year with renewed determination to make this a most enjoyable experience. Your presence here signifies that you are cognizant of the dire need of an educated and enlightned New Negro. Take home all you have learned here and wear your know ledge wisely. A little education in the head of a fool can be dan gerous. You will find, when you return to your respective places of residence that you will occupy positions of importance in your community. Carry yourself so that you will at all times be a good ccpresentative of North Carolina College. C. good dietitian at N. C. VI On Monday morning, in the chemistry class Students study the chapters over which they’ve passed. Dr. Beale comes in with stuff and • junk Sixty take the test and forty-five ■flunk Dr. Beale has a Ph.D. you see And is making it known at N. C. C. VII This is a liberal arts college and one of the best. For it circles around the Eagles’ Nest. The Eacrle flies high and there’s no doubt The Eagle Express is the only way Dean Stewart Reveals Lack Of Men Interest In Campus Activities There are indications that many of the men students of North Carolina College do not make themselves avail able for all the advantages and op portunities which would give them a more complete college experience. Replies to inquiries among the 300 "'on-campus men students reveal that nany of them only spend enough ^^•ne on the campus to attend classes ind compulsory assemblies. One of the off-campus students in answer to questions, told me that he did not belong to a student organiza tion, that he did not know he could be a member of the Y. M. C. A., that he did not know the names of any students who were presidents or chairmen of student organizations, that he had not attended a meeting of his class, that he had not taken any part in the activities of the Stu dent Council, and that he was neither acquainted with the staffs of student publications nor had he had his pic ture made for the yearbook. He fur ther revealed that he had not attend ed a single concert and that he knew nothing about the fraternities on the campus. This student probably represents one of the extreme cases. Since he is a full time regular student, he is not iving all he should receive as a ge student. This is not only tiue ome of the non-campus students, it is also true of some of the campus students who live in the midst of all the advantages and opportuni ties which the college has to offer. It is very easy for such a college student to pass up four years of excellent op portunity to develope himself cul turally as well as academically in a college environment. Unfortunately, many of the non campus students seem to feel that they are the step children of the col lege since no lounge has been pro- ^aded for them. This need is recog nized, but due to the overcrowded conditions, space is not available. In order to initiate a closer inte gration of the non-campus students into the extra-curricular activities of the college, under the present cir cumstances, a Men’s Eecreation Council has been organized which has as its major function to provide acti vities for both non-campus and cam- By the way, what ing you? An “A” History? Oh! No? Well don’t be dis appointed, he’ll be around next year, but the question is “will you” be around? Well, anyway after we go home and make a good “feed” we’ll feel like making all “ A’s ” ' next quarter, won’t we? To keep you in the mood here are some specialties. I want to pass a- long to you: Statistic — Empire State building window washer who stepped back to admire his work. Opportunity seldom calls on people who aren’t worth a rap and who can’t stand a knock. “I wouldn’t vote for you if you were St. Peter.” “If i were Saint Peter, you couldn’t vote for me; you wouldn’t be in my precinct. ’ ’ Bore One who opens his mouth and put his feet in it. Laziness — is the esthetic love of phvsical calm. The reason you never see angels Pictured with whiskers is that most men who get to Heaven make it only by a close shave. My “Keeping tTp Thought”-is this: ‘ ‘ How happy is he born and taught That serveth not another’s will; Whose armor is his honest thought. And simple truth his utmost skill.” a Tv u re^h’ i A TRIBUTE TO DR, J. E. SHEPARD By GEOSGE W. McCORKLE He came forth with a courage great A faith that was secure A love for all to emulate A hope that would endure He found his work, and with high aim, He faced the acid test; His anxious heart was all aflame To give the world his best. He had a purpose in his view, A vision in his soul That gave hirn power to dare and do As he pressed toward his goal. He gave his life that rising youth Might have a larger place; He was embodiment of truth ' While struggling for his race. The North Carolina College stands Secure and well content That this man built with his own hands A lasting monument. Poem Of The Month One ship sails east, and another sails west. With the self same winds that blow; ’Tis the set of the sails and not the gales That determines the way they go. Like ' the winds of the sea are the ways of fate, As we voyage along through life; ’Tis the set of the soul that decides the goal And not the calm or the strife. —BLLA TVnEELEn WILCOX pus students. The ’ card tournament planned for December 10th and 11th is an example of the kind of inte gration which we hope to cultivate.
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