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GENERAL STAFF MEMBERS: Nancy Thomas, Erras Davis, Jean Parvin, Phil Edgerton, Bob Milan, Patty
Lyman. Doug Reu, Jani Craver, Betty Jo Guill, Don Bass, Joe Walker, Dave Smith, Abby Moore,
Loudermilk, Vicki Wyszynski, and Phil Sanders.
Black Studies?— Where?
The initial stages of the struggle against
racism in America found black students
occupying catalystic roles in the
desegregation of businesses and public
facilities. After the passage of appropriate
legislation outdated such roles, the students
focused their attention on the idea of
studying their cultural heritage: a concept
known as black studies.
The widespread exposure of this
development has resulted in considerable
dismay among the ranks of many white
liberals who warmly supported the students
in their initial confrontation with white
racism during the early 60's. In fact some
whites, thoroughly disgusted by the desire
of black students to examine their cultural
heritage, have labeled proposed black
studies programs as racist oriented.
Before too many Americans subscribe to
such a rash conclusion, perhaps we should
consider the aspirations of black students
for the study of their cultural heritage in
comparison with those of other ethnic
groups in our society. Such a comparison
would elicit many questions concerning
accepted ethnic practices: Should we label
Whose To Blame?
The North Carolina Legislature recently
enacted into law a bill which reduces the
maximum penalties for first and second
drunk driving convictions to a SSOO fine
and six month prison sentence. According
to the sponsors of the measure, there
intentions were not to condone intoxicated
driving but rather to relieve our state the
financial burden of providing lawyers for
persons facing possible jail terms of more
than six months duration. The Tar Heels
interest in this realm of financial restraint
was prompted by a recent State Supreme
Court Decision requiring the state to
provide attorneys for indigents accused of
crimes carrying penalties greater than six
months incarceration.
Southerland Heads Committee
Guildord's off-campus
seminars which now exist only
on an experimental basis
received a boost recently when a
new ad hoc student committee
was formed to assure
continuation and expansion of
the program.
Under the direction of Claude
Shotts, who co-ordinates the
school's off-campus seminars,
the committee was formed by
members of the groups who
went to New York in December
and January. Carl Southerland
was elected chairman of the
committee, with Paige Via,
secretary.
Two weeks ago interested
students met with Deans Jerry
Godard and Willi?m Burris for
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the Anglo-Saxon student a racist for
choosing to study the Magna Carta or other
aspects of his cultural history? Must all
German-Americans be labeled racists
because they like German food and beer?
Was the admission of Columbus's birthday
to our calendar a concession to
Italian-American militants? Are
Polish-American parents prejudiced because
they experience satisfaction discussing their
forefathers industriousness with their
children?
There are those who defend such status
quo ethnic practices while criticizing those
proposed by black students due to the type
of communicative channels the accepted
ones employ. They maintain that ethnic
pride and interest are best transmitted
informally through a clannish home and
community structure.
While no one can deny the advantages of
such a system, the fact remains that black
communities are not so oriented. Thus in
reality schools and colleges are the only
structures where black studies can be
pursued.
Although we commend the law matters
for their interest in fiscal responsibility, we
question the prudence of their methods.
Regardless of the legislators worthy
intentions, some drivers will undoubtedly
view the diluted penalties as a temptation
to drive while intoxicated.
Moreover we wonder why our legislators,
so concerned with the possibility of
violence in campus unrest, continually
ignore their responsibility in preventing
Americas yearly drunk driving offering of
25,000 lives. Perhaps our representatives
are merely reflecting their constituents
general apathetic indifference towards all
matters of change.
the purpose of suggesting
improvements for the seminars,
including financial help from the
school. Funds, they were told,
are not now available to help
compensate the students' actual
expenses on the trip. Honoraria
for speakers while on the trip
can, however, be provided by
the school next year.
Last year the faculty
approved topics in three areas of
study those being some field of
social work, art in contemporary
society, and some field of
political science. The first two
seminars, attended by a total of
about 40 students, were
heralded as great successes. The
third such seminar is scheduled
to begin March 26 in
Washington. One-hour credit is
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awarded for participation in
each of the seminars.
As it stands now, a student
may receive credit only once for
attending a seminar, but may go
on as many as three for credit,
provided they deal with
different topics. Southerland's
committee is interested in
expanding the program,
recruiting students during
pre-registration, and setting up
more seminars with other topics.
The committee is also
planning to give a review of their
seminar experiences and to make
proposals to the Board of
Trustees and Faculty Curriculum
Committee that the off-campus
program be incorporated into
the curriculum on a permanent
basis.
Quaker Pulse
Concerned Stom
Dear Editor:
Having studied under Mr. R.
C. Ward, I have become
enlightened to some of the
problems that face the nation.
One of the problems which
concern most directly our
student body is the food in the
cafeteria.
This concerns not only the
students living on the campus of
Guilford College but also the
intelligentsia of universities and
colleges throughout the United
States. Obviously, this is a plot
devised to gradually drain thei
strength of the students thus
restricting his capacity for
learning. As this is going on, has
the Food and Drug
Freshman Girl To
Receive New Award
The Guilford College
Women's Association has
announced the creation of a new
award to be presented on
Award's Day, during the
commencement exercises.
The award will be made to the
freshman girl who has
demonstrated through
contributions in various phases
of campus life, charter,
dedication, and promise of
continuing achievement.
The new award is an attempt
by the G.C. Women to
encourage young women of the
college to make greater
Quaker Quotes
By PATTY LYMAN
Questions have been raised in
the past few weeks as to how
effective the honor system at
Guilford is. Here are a few added
comments.
John Sinclair remarks, "I
think it's a farce. It's the lack of
responsibility of students and
teachers. Teachers don't respond
to pledges. No student is going
to stand up in class and say,
'John, I see you cheating.' "
"I think we ought to have an
admissions policy that gets more
honorable students rather than
having enforcers, as has been
suggested," commented Rankin
Wittington.
"From my observations, the
honor system is acceptable at
Guilford. I haven't seen any
cheating in my classes," replied
Lydia Dellinger.
"I think it should be
discontinued because it's'
entirely ineffective."—Cheryl
Sprinkle
"The honor system is very
childish. Each person should
take the responsibility for his
own behavior without a silly
pledge. I especially object to
acting as proctor and being
expected to report someone else
if he cheats. Everyone has to
make his own decision."—Mary
Ella Tetterton
"I think it's defunct. I don't
think it's working at all because
nobody wants to squeal on their
friends."—Sharon Watkins
' 'Cheating is like
prostitution—you're never going
to wipe it out."—Jerry Wolfreet
Friday, March 14, 1969
Administration forgotten that
"you are what you eat"? Or can
this be added to Ward's list of
subversive Communist activities?
The CONCERNED Stomach
ICC Fading?
Dear Editor:
Why did such a new and
potentially valuable organization
as the Greensboro Intercollegiate
Council fade into obscurity?
Reader
contributions to campus life.
The recipient will be chosen
by an impartial committee
consisting of students, Women,
faculty, and administration. To
be eligible a girl must
demonstrate dedication and
promise of continuing
achievement and must have a
grade point average of a "C."
The award will consist of an
engraved charm and a certificate.
Any student or faculty
member wishing to place a name
in nomination may do so by
placing it in Clifford Lowery's
box in New Garden Hall.
"The honor system is too
idealistic for Guilford
College."—Mike J. Cox
"The system is not going to
work if no one will turn in
people they see cheating. A new
system is being considered where
the witness confronts the
that will be even
harder. I'd rather have an honor
system than proctors,'
however.—Sue Sherill
How many people really have
the courage to turn in their
friends for cheating? It almost
seems unethical. In the Society
of Friends the swearing of
oathes is rarely condoned. It
seems strange that Guilford, as a
Quaker college, upholds this
practice.
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continuing their investigations,
and a report on short-run
changes and long-range demands
will soon be submitted to the
administration, ARA Food
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