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MARCH 28, 1974 EDITORIALS We are in the throes of another Union election and once again the Guilfordian will courageously decline to support a candidate. Our heads tell us to vote for the experience and reliability of the Pratt ticket, but in our hearts we cannot overlook the large debt of thanks that the Union owes Vatz and Holsenbeck. An election means nothing if the electorate cannot vote out those in power, but it took a successful challange by Morris and Dax to the "one-semester active Union members" who seem to think that the Union should be run like some sort of dynasty with leadership passed on as a divine right. Further, the reformed Union constitution is far from perfect. For one thing, the Union Board of Governors still has the power to review all candidates for Union Office and to decide whether or not they are suitable. This shows an inherent lack of faith in the democratic process, but more importantly, the constitution specifies no concrete standards by which candidates are to be judged. The criteria are left entirely to the discretion, or lack of it, of the Board of Governors. Standards could vary from candidate to candidate. This is a condition that needs to be remedied immediately, if future Union elections are not to be as tainted as this one has been. About the candidates there is little we could say to change anybody's mind, even if we wanted to. There seem to be some fairly legitimate questions about whether Vatz and Holsenbeck really comprehend the complexities of running the Union. Similarly, we wonder why Pratt and Mayor seemed somewhat unresponsive to student sentiment for change in the Union until they were forced into it by the results of the last election. On the whole, we are underwhelmed by the choices and will probably just end up voting our prejudices. Couldn't somebody persuade Esther to stay just one more year? C.D.L. To Don Woodside: You may have noticed that two of the group of job ads you sent to us last week specified "Males only;" this week two more specify which sex the applicant must be. While we have no wish to withhold job information from Guilford students, in the future we will decline to print any ad which indicates any discrimination on the basis of sex. Sexism is prevalent enough without our support in the form of free advertising in the Guilfordian. Guilfordian Editors Open Letter Re Lack of Academic Grievance Comm. The following is an open letter to Dr. Moore of the religion department, which, Michael Kennedy has re quested that we publish. Kennedy felt that he received an unfair grade from Dr. Moore, and after discussing it with him, took the matter to the Academic Dean. Kennedy was told that there was nothing that could be done unless he wanted to accuse the professor of unprofessional conduct (which he didn't, but merely to have the, grade changed). This letter is in response to the situation his petition for a grade change created. Dr. J.F. Moore Department of Religion Guilford College Greensboro. N.C. Dear Dr. Moore: I would like to take this opportunity to offer you an apology for the time and trouble I have put you through. It was not my intention to ostracize myself from the department or you in the manner which has transpired. I sought only justice in a case which I felt was right. Through circum stances beyond my compre hension, justice is not part of the academic curriculum at Guilford College. 1 shall endeavor to work harder in my courses this semester in hopes of negating the obvious problems which confront me in the department as a result of my appeal. Yet in all of life's experiences a lesson can be learned. 1 have made a sacrifice and have in turn learned through this experience that having a good case does not mean justice. We must find the non-existent court in which to appeal that case. Again, my apology for any inconveniences which you might have gone through as a result of my appeal. 1 remain respectfully, Michael Kennedy CC: Cyril Harvey Guilfordian The QutlMion Editor K. Rice Managing editor L. Swan News editor L. Lathrop Business manager K. Reddick Advertising Manager D. Shavin Sports editor D. Green Photographers S. Causey, C. Fenske Cartoonist S. Oliver Others K. Sloan, W. Price The Guilfordian it published weekly except for examination per iod* and vacations. The Guilfordian it not an official publication of Guilford Col legs, and Itie opinions expressed herein are solely those of the authors and editors. Office: Room 223, Cox Old North, Phone: 292-8709. Mailing address Guilford College. Greensboro, North Carolina 27410. Subscription rates: $4.00 per year, $2.50 per semes ter. distributed free of cherge on the Guilford College campus. Archeological Find Here In Greensboro by Porhtal Nyl Archeologists digging out side of Greensboro, N.C. are excited by what they believe to be the ancient civilization of Loof Lirpa. About 1,000 individuals lived in Loof Lirpa, presided over by a leader known as Yelsmirg. Evidence indicates that Yelsmirg was of Housing For Next Year The following schedule should be followed by all students desiring to reserve campus housing for the 1974-75 academic year. On the scheduled date that applies to you, bring your contract to the Student Personnel Office and sign up for your room. By Wednesday, March 27 students who wish to live on a "quiet hall" should come by the Student Personnel Office and sign up for this type hall. Scheduled "quiet halls" are as follows: Milner - 3rd North; Bryan - 3rd Section A; Binford - 3rd T Wing. Those students now living in such an area must apply to live on a "quiet hall" or change rooms. (See Section C). On Thursday March 28 and Friday, March 29 students who wish to remain in their present room should come by the Student Personnel Office and sign up for their room. On Monday. April 1 all students being displaced by "quiet halls" will be given first priority to vacate suites or rooms. On Tuesday, April 2 rising Union Re-Election The Union re-election will be held this Thursday from 8-9 and 11-5:30 in the main campus dining room and 12-5:00 in the library for day students. The candidates are Jeff Pratt and Pam Mayor, running against Morris Vatz and Dax Holsenbeck. unusually large build which is wisest members of the possibly why he was chosen as leader. He lived in a fine home, was the father of many sons and daughters, and had servants to keep his home supplied with firewood. The largest building at Loof Lirpa was the Anad used for ceremonial purposes and seniors who wish to be housed in a different room in their present residence hall must sign up in Student Personnel. On Wednesday, April 3 rising juniors and sophomores who wish to be housed in a different room in their present residence hall must be signed up in Student Personnel. On Thursday, April 4 and Friday April 5 students who wish to live in other residence halls may sign up for a room in the Student Personnel Office. By the date designated for you to sign-up for a room, all students should have selected a person with whom to live. If a student does not list a roommate, he will be assigned to any available upperclass student, incoming freshmen or transfer student. Students who desire single rooms should petition for them in the Student Personnel Office. A single will cost an additional Vi of the regular room rent. If you have any questions, please contact Ray Moody, Student Personnel Office. Thank you. Cfi*'€ I Pincht ttfj Ci f {(aCti cclie 'ifn tnenhms • i PAGE TWO Sexist Quotes Of The Week "Maybe it (War) is strange for the female, but she works in different ways-I think that she works by poisoning." William Beidler "Just like a woman, you want to be mysterious." Jim Baxter. Harlan Strader, upon seeing Annette Zitver pick up a check for dinner with David Green: "I can see who wears the pants in that family." various rites of passage, including training in which the community imparted the knowledge of their years to the younger members. Other buildings served as residences for men (known as Renlim) and women (Drofnib). While these buildings were suppos ed to be strictly segregated according to sex, there is evidence that this taboo may have been violated frequently. One building which remains somewhat shrouded in my stery was called Nedrag Wen. Little is know for certain about what went on in Nedrag Wen except that it seems that this is where the unique social system of Loof Lirpa was perpetuated. Somehow, Yel smirg and his assistants, known as the Snaed, convinc ed the common people to come to Nedrag Wen to pay tribute and make sacrifices. The two Snaed were Yelsmirg's link to the common people since tradition decreed that he could not be glimpsed by commo ners more often than once a month. Another interesting feature at Loof Lirpa is a ceremonial pit in which the strongest and fleetest Loof Lirpans engaged in ritual warfare with other communities. Nothing was gained by these battles except a rise in the relative status of the community. Civilizations like Loof Lirpa provide us with an invaluable link to the past and serve to give us a glimpse of a way of living completely unlike our own.
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