Page 2 ■ Maroon and Gold Editorials The Draft System As of December 2 one of the most prevalent quest ions around was "what is your number?” Answers come with moods of joy to ones of disgust and dis appointment. Our President has seen fit to tell every male citi zen of this country between the ages of 19-26 when he will be drafted or when his turn to learn how to kill or be killed will come up during the year of 1970 or if one has a deferment, when that defer ment runs out. In a way, it is nice to know where one stands in his chances of being drafted so that one doesn’t have to keep guessing and living in fear. So, one would tend to think it a better system and an improvement over the former one. The only real improvement in the draft system however, would be no draft system at all. In a country where freedom of choice is preached there seems to be a lack of choice when it comes to living a life without fear of being grabbed up by the military machine and taught “legalized killing” because some think the only way to win respect in this world is with military might. “To kill or be killed”, that is the question, but there is only one answer—you must go along with it. If you refuse, then you will be punished for exercis ing a human right-the will to live and think freely. If one wishes to fight, to kill, to be a military man, then join, volunteer, do what you think is right, but for those who strongly object, let them have freedom to choose. Freedom To Dissent Over the past year or so, Elonhas witnessed numer ous demonstrations on various subjects - from food protests to the Moratorium and particularly the Smith case. The Student Union has been used for organizational meetings to oppose the Administration on the Smith case. Also, we have observed an orderly march to Dr. Danieley’s office, several night marches to Dr. Danieley’s house, the posting of signs which were derogatory to the President, the painting of peace symbols on school property, and the sticking of Moratorium stickers on furniture and walls. The Administration has not, in any apparent way, attempted to stifle dissent, including freedom of as sembly and freedom of expression. Although, some of its actions during the first Moratorium were quest ionable—such as the various letters the Adm'nistra- tion sent out in an attempt to discourage it. The Administration has been, on the surface, willing to hear the students’ views and, in-so-far as possi ble, answer questions, sometimes without an appoint ment. (Of course it is one thing to hear, but to listen and understand and reactpositively is another matter.) Also, the Administration has not attempted to sup press publication of dissenting views in either the MAROON and GOLD or VERITAS. The Administration did in an indirect way try to discourage some of the dissenters by sending what some considered one-sided letters to parents ex plaining its version of events that happened or might occur. While the Administration surely does not agree with the actions of the students, it’s commendable that they have not tried to stifle dissent or the basic free doms. Such protests are accepted on state-support ed campuses; however, at many small church-relat ed schools such opposition to the administration would not have been tolerated. Editor’s i\ote This will be the last issue of the Maroon and Cold before Christmas, The Maroon and Gold will not be published on a regular basis during the winter term, but will re turn to its weekly sche dule during the spring term. Letters Letters to the Editor should be sent to box 3118. Letters are edit ed for spelling, gram mar, libel, and length. Letters must be signed. merry CHRISTMAS! to you from the staff of • he Maroon and Gold TT!!1 Senate Meeting By BARRY SIMPSON I was extremely dis appointed in your cover age of the Senate meeting held November 19. Whatl had hoped would serve as a platform for ex plaining where and how the Moratorium got its funds and supplies, did not appear in your ac count, so let me clari fy several points. First of all, let me list the supplies we used: three reams of paper and six stencils. The poster board, as well as most of our printing, was con tributed by individual do nors. The money that financ ed our activities came from many concerned students. At no time was there even any thought about using SGA funds - we are an entirely inde pendent organization. The printing on the SGA mimeograph machine was approached in a strictly business manner. The printing could have been done in several places, among them, the college’s own facilities, but it was felt that it was more con venient to use the SGA machine. The formal per mission came from the SGA President, Bill Com - ninaki and Lee Loy, the Vice President, who by operating the machine, gave his tacit approval. I would like to thank you for publicizing the probe and for providing me with a forum to clari fy the problem. Keep up the good work. Recreation By R. W. McEVOY Since you are realizing the need for definite changes and progress in Elon College, and I am a loser in the recreation end of this progress, I would like to express my views and give my ex perience here. Three years ago G. P. Roberts and I opened the College Ku Klub, a bill iard parlor. This was done with the sole pur pose of having a clean type recreation for the boys, girls, faculty and Elon College community. My aim was to outlive the old-fashioned pool with bar and gambling and to enjoy a good sport. A few months later an 18 - hole miniature golf course was added as another recreation. I could not begin to write the many hardships I en dured trying to establish this in Elon. This was not supported by the town or the school, I have two daughters and a son - in - law who were graduated from Elon. I know the need for services and recreation you speak of in the Ma roon and Gold. Until there is a better form of government, how ever, the community is in the interest of those in charge, one or two in fluencing the rest, and it will stay the same. Don’t stop. Push For ward. By all means work towards progress in a Christian way for the good of your school and com- munity. Try to eliminate the condition which exists here. The student body and faculty should back you solidly. My three years experi ence in Elon has meant something to me. I have learned a lot about peo ple, I will be leaving Elon soon. To the boys, girls, and few faculty members who have thought I was right and supported me, thank you. Choir Gives ‘Messiah’ The 37th annual pre sentation of Handel’s Messiah” was given Sunday, December 7 at 4 p.m. The Elon College Choir, composed of 90 students, was accom panied by Dean Fletcher Moore on the organ. The soloists were Jack Gotten, tenor, a senior voice major; Charles Ly- nam, bass, Elon graduate and former faculty mem ber now teaching at UNC- G; Mrs. Terrell Cofield, soprano, of the Music De partment; and Sandra Walker contralto, UNC-G graduate. Carol Sing Is Planned (Continued from page 1) LAUGH-IN AWARD By KATHY DAVIS A Christmas candle light carol service will be presented Dec, 11 at 9 p.m. in Whitley Audi torium. The service will be composed of the Elon ^ Choir, various solos, the college quar- tet and a brass ensemble 1 he services will be co- ordmated by Professor Richard Apperson of the Music Department. Rumor had it that Laugh-In has present- ^award to Elon College, but on checking that- found cu Bay 1 iff. Campus ^hop manager has bor rowed the statue from a new store opening in the ourhngton area. Anyone interested purchasing Sfaritc»r. Thursday, December n Counselors Students By Carol Overstreet It's a busy time of tl, year, and one of thebu! est offices is the Cou»; sehng Office. Initss! office has made market statues can do so through he Campus Shop accord ing to Bayliff, in of the advancement over k- year’s activities. Tlie staff of counselors in elude Professors Ba Williams and Racta Westmoreland, both ol' whom teach Psycholon part time and Mr. Lofe Wilkins, full-tini.5Acade. mic Counselor. Oneoftk primary responsibilities of this office involves tlf counseling of approx], mately 520 first semestei freshmen, most ofwhoit were introduced to tk services of the Counsel- ing Office during the sum mer orientation period The counselors ej. couraged each freshman to come in for a per. sonal conference, andap. proximately four-fifthsol the class respondedposi- tively. However, the counsel ing services are not limited to frest. m en. These counselors also advise sophomores and others who have noi selected a definite field of interest in which to major. The Counselinj Office also supervises those students who have been placed on acaderait special probation andwh must report regularly to the office. Another re sponsibility of this offlcs is the assignmentthrougi the department chairmen of advisors, and pro cedures in changing ad visors. Yet, the counselinj services are not liraltei to the academic field. One of the services that few students take advantage of is that of vocational and occupational counseling, The office has complete files on almost every job opportunity available to day and also tests which aid in detecting an in dividual’s interests and capabilities. The officeis (Continued on page 3) I Maroon 1 & ! Gold 1 Published weekly by thev students of Elon Collcgei S Staff: Ed Baker, Katl^J ij; Davis, Janet Winstead,| Richard Youmans, Garyv Dean, Rev. MarvinMor-; gan, Carl Reynolds,; Faith Pease, Car(Wj V Overstreet, i Beck, Donna HedricK,; Cathy Albair. I Photographer :Ray^j^? Cartoonist: X MuldOO”;:; Co-editors: Larry Sag^j. , A1 Advisor: Miss Marilyjj: Spenccf?