Wednesday,-October 22
MAROON AND GOLD
1352
rAGE TWO
Mdroon And Gold
Edited and printed by »tudenU of Elon
College. Published bi-weekly during the
college year under the ausplcc* ol the
Board of Publication.
Entered a» iecond clai* matter at the
Post Office at Elon College. N. C., under
the Act of March 8, 1879. D«’i!Tered by
mail. $150 the collcge year, 50c the
quarter.
fditoriai. board
Matt Cuirln
I.ynn Ca'fhion
James Rhodfs
I’n'sy Melton
Cooptr Walker
Reuben Askew ..
Luthtr N. Byrd
F.ditor-In-Chlcf
AssoC'.^le Editor
. A iitant Editor
Millie Editor
Alt Kil '-'jr
Staff Photographer
Faculty Ailvi>or
lU SINESS BOARD
Jsm. s Rhodes Busine?^ Manager
Joe Br;inkli v Circulation Manager
B. C. Frick Printing Advisor
I,ynn Ca^■hion Pref^ Operator
SPORTS STAFF
Gary Soars Sports Editor
Mike Rausco Af^t. Sport.i Editor
Uoii Merrimon Sports Assistant
REPORTERS
Ronnie Black Joann Newman
Dorii. Chrismon Page Painter
David Crowle Bill Renn
Ervin Durham Max Vestal
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 22, 1952
WH.\T IS THE TRUTH?
For three years we have heard cries
for peace, progre^'. and advancement on
our college campus. We have striven
for "just one big happy family." but we
have failed. Why? The answer is sim
ple and clear . . . there are those on our
campus who are full of petty Jealousy and
who I I- afraid that someone might do a
little more than they can do.
Until this, attitude vanishes from the
tcene we will remain in a state of confus
ion. This attitude is not limited to the
members of the student bodyl This is
the most shameful fact of all!
We must respect everyone's opinion
without netting mad. We must speak up
for our.'elvei and be men instead of mice.
We must have courage!
The main objective on the Elon campus
is to attain "one big happy family." Why
can't we attain that goal? It is not be-
cau-e the majority of the campus wants
di.«unlty. rather it is due to a small few.
Why:'
If we could learn why people are jeal
ous, why people delight in disunity, why
people are petty and "little," then and
only then can we achieve our goal. We
must not let pettiness and fear reign
supreme' We must not let "littleness" reign
snpreme'
Now another thing which causes dis-
imity Is RUMOR. We have rumor because
we lack TRUTH. TRUTH kills RUMOR!
■■'Vou shall know the truth and the truth
shall mnke you free." but 1 ask you, "What
Is the truth? "
Another cause for turmoil is not mind
ing one's own business. This is a main
cause. Let it cease if possible. There
are those who are so constantly minding
other people's business that they fail to
mind their own.
This newspaper reserves the right to
express its own opinion. We are proud
of this fact' We will continue this year
to present what we feel is the TRUTH.
That Is why we alternate in writing this
column. We are not afraid to express our
own opinion. We realize that it is impos
sible to please everyone, but we will
present what we feel is just. If we are
wrong, we are sorry; if we are right, we
are glad. Let the whole student body
judpe. not just a few individuals. Let
each have his own opinion.
We do not write that which »1II always
pUase only thct v hith ue feel is just.
IjCt us try to banish pettiness, greed,
lust from our campus. Let us respect
everyone's own opinion-that u freedom.
— CURRI.N
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By LYNN CASHION
Mn-e V,.' half-.v,.y through the
'-t qu^rt.^, 1 think it only fitting and
t^Ti 1 ‘'ive you a report on our
bludn't G' . aliment for the oeiiod juit
p;- . J. I - •• id like to take advantage of
this “*ii.:it; to do 50.
We have, 1 feel, gotten off to a fine
start. . id from all indications, v.e shall
! : .e ^me >■; our finest years in the aspect
PtucKnt Government. When I spc.^
of Student Government, ray terminology
inclucie the stucknt body aii a whole, not
the stu;'ent" themselves constitute the
Student Government. Vonr elected oflici-
;i!s ; :e cnlv your representatives and serv
ants.
We have an Entertainment Commit
tee that is doing an exceptional job m
v/eekend entertainment. Of course, this
committee could never pretend to operatt
without your participation and cooperation.
The different organizations on campus
have graciously responded to Phil Mann s
request that they assume the responsibili
ty for one weekend during the year, pro
viding a planned program of entertam-
ment.
The students have already seen an ex
ample of the Dance Committee's labor in
the Home Coming Dance, which was staged
ten days ago. The gym was appropriately
decorated, and the students danced to the
mutic of Jimmy Rhodes' Band, a band
which includes several Elon students.
There was a very good attendance record
set. and from all reports, everyone really
enjoyed the dance very much.
The Dining Hall Committee is just
launching a special program, which they
hope will bring satisfaction in the dining
hall in regards to students breaking in
chow line. This committee is also going
to consider everyday problems of our din
ing hall, and attempt to bring all-round
satisfaction with that important institu
tion. However, this committee will have
to have your full cooperation before any
one goal can be achieved.
A new system has been inaugurated by
the Parking Lot Committee that should
immediately show, much more efficiency
in distribution and collection of tickets
for violation of the parking lot regulations.
This will, or should, eventually eliminate
any complications In this department and
be of great convenience to the students
v.ho drive to and from rhe college daily.
A Publicity Committee has been ap
pointed for the purpose of making posters
and getting out ne^vs of campus functions,
legardiess of which committee, depart
ment, or organization is sponsoring tlit
activity. Therefore, all the students at
tending Elon will know of activities and
programs well before time, and no one
individual will go un-noticed of what is
happening on campus, either weekends or
otheiw’ise.
The Sophomore Class installed a new
program of initiation this year for the
Freshman Class which has been con-
slxuctive to school spirit, the Student
Government, Student Body and college
The Freshman Class has electad a very
good and capable staff of officers who
are already deep in their duties. The
Freshman Class has definitely added
0 our Student Body in more wavs than
one.
•The Student Legislature, of course, is
playing a very important part in cur Stu
dent Government. It is this body tha
keeps a close check on student body needs
They are forever seeing that necessities
are provided for the students and that a
constructive program is kept going in the
Studen Government. The representatives
If are the main supporters
of the diffrent committees of our Student
Government, and they play a vital part
m the progress of our college. More stu
dents should take a direct interest in the
Legislature and attend the meetings to
see how It functions, and also to let the
legislators know- that the students are in
terested in that body. Your representa
tive would appreciate your interest!
All in all, we have a very active and
effj^c.ent Student Government. Every de
Partmen, is looking for ways to improve
thoucT ‘hi Remember
S and r ^0“^ offi
cials and representatives work, they can
aceo„,p„,h nothing without your coopera-
on and assistance. That will take
In!) 1 '“'"pared to the tin^I
bm ToVT"'
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Showiniy
On
Elon Stage
There's thrills and excitenienL
as well as riotous fun in "January
Thaw," the three-act comedy,
nhich the Elon Players will pre
sent in Whitley Auditorium on
Wednesday and Thursday of next
week as the first show of their
new dramatic season. One of the
exciting moments is shown above
when the detective, enacted by
Bob Tyner, brings back the fugi
tive boy friend, portrayed by
Johnny Meadows. Those appear
ing in the secne ileft to right) are
Johnny Meadows, as George, boy
friend of Barbara Gage; Bob Ty
ner, as the detective; Jerry Loy,
as Matt Rockwell: .Ann Wilkins,
as Mathilda Rockwood; Lynn
Cashion, as Jonathon Kockwood;
Dianne Maddox, as Marge Gage;
and Jackie Newman, as Barbara
Gage.
Only two of the individuals, pic
tured at the left and right, has
ever enacted a leading role with
the Players, with one other hav
ing had a bit part, and the other
three appearing on the Elon stage
for the first time. TOP LEFT is
l^inne Maddox, of Cincinnati,
Ohio, who appears as Marge Gage,
mother of three young daugh
ters; and TOP RIGHT is J. B.
Pickard, of Greensboro, who en
acts the role of Herbert Gage,
harassed husband and father, who
is trying to find peace and quiet
in which to write a novel. CEN*
TER LEFT is Lynn Cashion, of
Sanford, who portrays Jonathon
P.ockwood, and CENTER RIGHT
is Ann Wilkins, of Suffolk, Va.,
appearing as Jonathon's wife,
Mathilda Rockwood. BOTTOM
LEFT is Luuk Grout, of Hilver-
siim, Holland, who came all the
way across the sea to take tlie role
of Freida; and BOTTOM RIGHT
is David Crowle, of Glenolden,
Pa., who has the Walter in the
Broadway stage play.
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A Line 0’ Type Or Two
-By PATSY MELTON
Silo McRunt, .^ge Thirteen
Once upon a time, during an
extra horse. Silo MeRunt, age
thinecn, tried to count up to
his mofher. His actions were
noticfd by his v,et neighbor, a
mere bacon fanner by trade,
w ho had ju.«t defeated his break
fast. He rushed to a telephone
and called the Hard Lard Con
necting Works. He frantically
described the situation to Mrs.
Razzfcr.shel, the author of "The
Veto of Lard Hardness" or "The
Hard Varnish of Leto." Mrs.
Rfi?zbushel had been suffering
with bundles for three days,
but she poured herself into the
hearse and drove at neck-breaK-
ing speed to the scene of little
McKunt, counting up to his
mother.
She sped through the night
like a damp sausage. She had
a ham in her hand, and the blis
ters on her feet sang like tur
keys in the twilight. Mean
while, and unknown to her, an
old man sat down in his grave.
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We must return to the scene
of Silo McRunt, age thirteen,
counting up to his mother.
"Have you ever stink like Bo-
^0?” he cried, falling on his
bargain.
McRunt was what one would
ordinarily McRunt. And why
not McRunt? Others had often
McRunt. From the wooded
hills and templed valleys came
the sweet soft echo—"McRunt.”
In the Northwest the people
i.doptcd a slogan — "Fifty-four
McRunt or Forty. " Even in far
off Europe (he feeling prevailed.
Swarms of Germans filled pub
lic squares singing McRunt
Uber Alles." In Local, Idaho,
a man died near a gymnasium
covered with McRunt.
The wet neighbor was con
fronted with a desperate situa
tion. He stretched his ears for
a sound of Mrs. Razzbushel. He
was rewarded only with his
wife's belch, near the cistern.
She belched again, nearer the
cistern. “Ain’t gravy windy'?"
she chortled and with a final
blast, she tiptoed through the
cabbpge.
iViti:unt had won.
the
moving finger
writes
By MATT CURRIN
Dr. Duane Vore. an alumnus of E'.(,a
College, who is now pastor of the Congre.
gational Christian Church in Suffolk, Va.,
recently wrote a brief article for the
■ Christian Sun” under the title of "xi,j
Church and Politics,” which might be
read with profit by all of us as the time
for the national presidential election draws
near. Dr. Vore’s article follows:
Two of the biggest shows on earth
are held in July at four-year intervals.
This year T. V., as well as radio has
given us a better insight into what goes
6n at these shows than many of us
have ever had before. To my mind It
raises a question that is real and vital
to our personal as well as to our na
tional welfare.
As one watches the proceedings of a
national political convention, there
"comes the impression of the tremendous
hidden powers that seek to control the
outcome of political action. Pressure
of various kinds is brought to bear, and
end results in both parties are deter
mined by the coalition of the interests
of the parties.
For a long time there has been the
feeling that the church had no place
in the arena of power politics. With
that belief I concur, but it goes too far.
Truly the church as an organ’rzation
ought not to enter the field of politics,
but the concepts of Christian charac
ter, Christian practice and Christian
planning certainly should determine the
choice both of nominees and of elected
representatives. If ever the rule
God is to 'oe more perfectly .represented
in the world of men, that rule must be
present in local, state,?and national g
ernment as well as in the individual part.
It is not the business of the churcli
to pick a man and ask that you support
him. It is the business of the churcli
to insist upon personal recognition
responsibility as Christian citizen; to
urge you to go to the polls and vote, hut
above all to urge you to measure candi
dates not by political expediency but by
Christian concepts of character.
Neither political party is completely
good nor completely bad. Both will have
men of real strength and purpose to prt
sent. Personally I hope that as Chris
tian citizens we will measure the stature
of the candidates and act upon our sense
of Christian principle as we look forward
to our choice of government in the weels
ahead.
“AUTUMN”
by Rabindranath Tagore
Today the peace of autumn pervadB
the world. In the radiant noon, silent aii
motionless, the wide stillness rests liltei
tired bird spreading over the descrtei
fields to all horizons its wings of gt
green.
Today the thin thread of the river flu*'
without song, leaving no mark on its sant;
banks.
The many distant villages bask in tK
sun with eyes closed in idle and langii^
slumber.
In the stillness I hear in every blai
of grass, in every speck of dust, in eveU
part of my own body, in the visible i
invisible worlds, in the planets, the s®
and the stars, the joyous dance of tt*
atoms through endless time—the myrii^
murmuring waves of rhythm surroundW
Thy throne.
“ANOTHER YEAR OF SETTING SINS’
by John Chadwick
Another year of setting suns.
Of stars by night revealed.
Of springing grass, of fender buds
The winter's snow concealed;
Anoth€|- year of summer’s glow,
Of autumn's gold and brown,
Of waving fields, and ruddy fru'^
The branches weighing down:
Another year of happy work.
That better is than play.
Of simple cares, and love that grows
More sweet from day to day;
Another year to follow hard,
^Vhere bettef sons have trod.
Another year of life's delight;
Another year of God!
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