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E. C NEWS - LIBERATED PRESS VOL. 1 ELON COLLEGE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1968 NO. I Compendium In the best interests of this student community the new S.G.A., at tlie request of its president, has taken a step from which others, whether through laziness or fear, have heretofore retreated. It has instituted this new, liberated campus newspj^r. Rapport between the S G.A. and the students and within the student body itself has long been absent and has resulted in a climate which breeds social indifference and academic callousness. This situation is as unhealthy to the col- legian pursuing a liberal education as js the distance which exists in tUs college between students, professors, and administrators. As long as this prevails, liberal ^ucation is impeded, even infected. Discussion of issues on campus is symptomatic of interest in and eventually regard for the institution and conditions existing therein. And without a valve which will open rapport, discussion can only be limited in scope, uninteresting, ineffective. To serve as this valve then, is the end VERITAS hopes to achieve. It Is true that the consternation now enveloping the nation as a re- suit of the rapidly changing times may not as yet be felt in certain areas of the country. But distance from the happening, is certainly no reason to deny its existence. To feel what is occurring is more than having a knowledge of it from reading about Chicago, or listening to the Beatles’ Revolution or the Stones’ Street Fighting Man. A sense of the times is necessary. When realization has its day, those who lack this will not be equipped with proposals, or even opinions. Awareness should characterize every institution of learning, not merely awareness of the front page news stories read every day m the paper but awareness of the period in which you live. No man is edu- cated’who permits himself to fall prey to fixed attitudes. What con- tributlon to civilization is made by those who never call to question me institutions and establishments which determine their course of liv- ing? Fixed attitudes are the greatest enemies to active minds. There is no reason to stop thinking and questioning at any age, A free press has always been a prelude to interest in those things which guide our actions. Active participation in campus life is often an outgrowth of the free press. The reason for this is that just reading an opinionated column of any kind usually stimulates people to take one view or another. With this, and the liberal policy of our staff in mind, we open to any student, faculty member, or administrator, the “Let. ter to the Editors” section. It can be used for any matter which thinks deserves consideration. It will not be criticized or commentM upon unless the author calls for a reaction. We do not recognize the word censorship except in the case of scandalous, or libelous writing. We do hope that this vital section will be utilized to good advantage. It will be the basic policy oi te editorial staff to remain always amenable to suggestion and criticism, ready at any time to discuss relevant Issues. The staff is fresh, enthusiastic; but, for a time, in experience will be our first hurdle, polishing our first t^k. It is our most earnest desire that this community will take notice of its new campus publication. This done, the climate will improve itself. R.S.S. Note From Publisher In this, the first edition of VERITAS, it is important that the Pres ident of your S.G.A, give a brief estimation of what a Student News- paper should set as its standards and goals and define its relationship to the S.G.A. VERITAS represents something very special- somethmgthatis new to Elon and unique to the majority of small schools. It is desire o b* immediately separate from boththeS.G.A. andthe College Admin istration, Though it will exist as an S.G.A. committee y^r, year its editors will be elected in a student body election and hopeiu y after this edition, it will be financially independent. 1 am a strong believer in freedom of the press, even No issue can ever be skirted, but a level of n-ust use be,maintained. To be meailingful and lasting VERIT^ m^.'^e J'ell researched commentary and be always willing to g ,g ^\sides of any concern. It can never let itself be ^ looking the S.G.A.’s "administrative voice,” It must stand ap , It both, reporting their good and bad points. This is why its independence is essential. It has^ote more th^ S.G.A. buUetin and much more than the (»LR I am sure that the student body, faculty, and college stare my pride in VERITAS. This first edition reP*"®®®" gn, *ork of many people - but its eventual success j^len President, S.G,A. Senate Summary By MORROW MILLER The Fall session of the Elon College Student Senate was call ed to order on September 25, 1968, by Mr. Paul Bleiberg. AU thou^ there were no bills vot ed upon, there were still several important developments. Before the consideration of the bills several announcements were made concerning procefure and practice of the Senate. From now on all bills have to be pre- sented to the secretary for final preperation thirty-six hours be- fore the Senate convenes. Another announcement encouraged better participation of the Senators in their respective committees. This will enable the Senate to function more efficiently, since there will be less time spent for debate on the Senate floor. The first bills presented to the Senate this semester were all put in committee for further study. The first of these bills will be discussed by the Senate in the near future. Most of these bills were authored by Mr. Bill Walker. There were also several reso lutions passed at the last meet ing. The first of these resolu- tions requests that Summer School schedules by published by March first and Fall schedules be published by April first. The second resolution calls for the Registrar to register classes in decending order. The third re solution suggests that Bermuda Shorts can be worn from May 1 to September 30, with no de generation in the high standards of the school. Letters To The Editor The Veritas welcomes all let ters; however, due to a lack of space, we reserve the right to be as selective as necessary in our choice of letters for pub lication. Moreover, we reserve the right to delete from any cor respondence. Those wishing to write to this newspaper should address their letters to - EDI TOR, P.O. Box 1635, ElonCoL lege. Brief communications will receive preference. Noel Allen S.G.A. Religious Life Committee Resolution An official statement of the S.G.A. Religious Life Committee on the second day of October, nineteen sixty eight was the fol lowing, “We the Elon College bers: Bill Bowes, Gordy Payne, Dennis Kopic, Jerry Sebum, and Creig MacCreary. The Religious Life Committee decision Is very significant to the future of Elon College. The resolution was made after much discussion and thought on the part of the members. The committee feels that this reflects the feel ing and opinion of the individuals on this campus. The members Robert Craig MacCrary Committee Member S.G.A. Religious Life Committee, consider the consumption of al coholic beverages on this cam pus to be a matter of individual conscience rather than a reli- gious issue. Therefore, we feel that religion should not be made an excuse for the prohibition of alcoholic beverages on this cam pus.” The preceeding resolution was signed bv the following mem- Jerry Schumm Committee Member made this resolution hoping to express to the Elon Campus their opinion on the consumption of alcoholic beverages. The day will come when there will be few streets available for the parking of motor cars-- there wiU be too much traffic. College or Church;
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