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Al Capp on Campus
The Wi-i-i-i-i-ld Man
Wi-i-i-i-i-i-i-ld man Steve Gallon tells all the old dirty and ethnic
jokes that you’ve heard in the locker rooms of America. In his
album MY MAN! WILD MAN! the wild man tells filthy stories
about faggots, “who’ houses”, honeymoons, Volkswagens, and the
bodily functions. He’s no more or less funny than his contemporary
colleagues on the local scene. We call THEM the foul-mouths. The
Wi-i-i-i-i-i-ld man is a real showman, and his ethnic jokes are often
quite funny, but he ain’t no male Rusty Warren! Steve, who is
from New York-Texas-Miami (which ever happens to fit the joke),
is a risque (risky) fellow to have around in mixed company; he’s
been thrown off the radio more than once. The album is on
(understandably enough) the Raw label. Watch (out) for it!
Charles Coleman Wows
Charles Coleman is another of the unknown performers whose
ability will sell albums as well as, or better than, the name of the
established “stars” will sell their albums. He records for Jubilee
Reocrds, which is not a tremendous company: however, if Jubilee
continues to introduce artists of the calibre of Coleman, they will
not be small for long. Monsieur Coleman not only plays, as the
title of his album (CHARLES COLEMAN PLAYS) proclaims, but
he also arranges, conducts, and has damn good taste in music. On
this album he has capitalized on the musical achievments of the
most talented writers of our day.
The heady strains of Coleman’s piano give John Anz’s “Fly” an
air of bright and breezy holiday. He follows this up with the more
serious “Once Upon a Summertime.” which is. in turn followed by
another Anz tune. “Blues By Candlelight.” In direct contrast to the
first cut. this tune is quiet and melancholy. It “kinda makes folks
wanta touch one another.” After these three relatively unknown
tunes have established Coleman as an artist-in-himself, he ascends
the stairs out of the pit of obscurity and proceeds to render nine
of the most well-known tunes of the sixties. First on the list is “A
Man and a Woman,” which he interprets close to the original
version. The strings are the same, but he has added a jazz guitar in
one verse that is out of sight. Everyone knows that “Un Homme et
Une Femme” is by France’s Pierre Barougli. “The Impossible
Dream” is next in all its sentimental appeal and ability to stir the
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Al Capp is a very funny man, but we already knew this, because
we all read “L’il Abner.” He is one of the most outspoken social
and political satiristis in America, and he steps on all toes
indiscriminately. In his Jubilee recording of AL CAPP ON
CAMPUS, Capp directs his New York wit and biting satire toward
students and administrators alike. The album is a recorded question
and answer period at Fresno State College. Capp doesn’t always say
what the audience wants to hear him say as he knocks campus
riots, Stokely Carmichael, wed mothers, the Peace Corps, welfare
programs. P.T.A., religion, and himself.
At one point, Capp draws a parallel between Stokely Carmichael
and Little Orphan Annie, noting the similiarities in their hair styles
and lack of entertainment value. Here are a few quotes from what
is an excellent album for entertainment or thought:
0- Is there a breakdown of morals on U.S. campuses?
A- Now the sanctimonious tone of this question doesn’t fool me
a bit. What this individual really wants to know is, “If there is a
breakdown in morals, when is it going to get here?” You show me
a college student who is concerned about the breakdown in morals,
and I’ll show you a guy who isn’t getting any action.
Q- What do you think about two o’clock curfews?
A- If a guy can’t score by two o’clock...well, why give him an
extra hour or so to make a fool of himself.
Q- Why do you always draw girls with such big bosoms?
A- Because I like ‘em!
Q- Since you are by far the most practical man on the
American scene, why have you never considered running for
president?
A- Because I am by far the most practical man in America.
Q- How do you rate William F. Buckley?
A- He’s generally conceded to be one of our leading
intellectuals, a man of unquestioned integrity, and a man of total
courage and so, of course, he’s considered unfit to hold public
office.
Q- If you believe that the establishment should be attacked, why
do you attack the college students who attack the establishment?
A- To any student protestor who has been offended by my
attack on him for attacking the establishment, remember that Harry
Truman once said, “If you can’t stand the heat, then get the hell
out of the kitchen.”
Q- What do you think of abstract art? Can you explain it?
A- Of course I can...Abstract art is the product of the
untalented.sold by the unprincipled to the totally bewildered.
These are but a few tidbits from an anthology of comment on
presidents, Ann Landers, Harvard, crusades, humanitarianism, and
four letter words. The creator of Sadie Hawkins and schmoos has
been called the “rarest of public man - one who tells the truth.”
il atJ
Major Lance
Jam Up
Again
Here it is spring time again
and that means Jam-up, which
is our big week-end in the
spring and will be on Friday and
Saturday, April 25 and 26.
This year's Jam-up is really
going to be big. Each night’s
activities, Friday and Saturday,
will begin around 8:30 P.M. and
last until approximately 2:30.
Friday nite. Major Lance will
be here from 8:30 - 12:30.
Following that the Soul
Sensations will perform from
12:30 to 2:30 A.M. Saturday
night will see the fabulous
Coasters performing from 8:30 -
12:30. Then the Villagers from
Atlanta will be here from 12:30
- 2:30 A.M.
Tickets for each night will be
S3.00 a couple. There will be a
special rate of $5.00 if
attending both nights.
Tickets will be sold in
advance.
Six Flags
for $15
THAT’S RIGHT—-YOU’VE
COMPLAINED ALL WINTER
Be sure you’re included in
the group going to Six Flags,
May 10. Leave with us via
charter bus Saturday morning.
Upon arrival at Six Flags, a
picnic lunch will be set to
prepare you for your exciting
afternoon. After lunch, you’re
free to spend the rest of your
day enjoying the activities
available inside Six Flags.
That’s right faculty, you and
your families are invited to
enjoy the afternoon with us.
Total cost for round trip
charter bus far, picnic lunch and
admission to Six Flags is only
$15 per person.
For reservations and any
additional information contact
Jerry Hensley, phone 536-3950.
Former
Records
Instructor
By F. N. Stewart
Will Check, a former
instructor here at the university,
has produced a record. It is on
the Cheek-0 label and includes
two songs which he and his
wife. Peggy, wrote. “Well Done
(Little girl)” is the title to one
of the songs, and “Can’t Find A
Tiling to Do” is the title to the
flip side.
Neither song is better than
mediocre. Mr. Cheek’s voice is
nothing to be excited about,
but the lyrics to both songs are
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From the President's Desk
Stiwalt & Ridge
to Head Handbook
Janet Stiv.'alt and Mike Ridge
have volunteered to head up the
Handbook committee for the
ensuing months. Their
appointments was subject to the
Student Legislature’s approval
on Monday, April 14. Miss
Stiwalt has assisted with the
Handbook before. Mr. Ridge
was the winner of the Bonnie
E. Cone Award two years ago
as the outstanding freshman and
continually demonstrated a true
sense of responsibility in
relationto those organizations to
which he has belonged. Other
students have volunteered to
assist; however, even more are
needed. If you are interested in
working with the publication,
please contact me or leave a
note at the Union Information
Desk. You may also contact
Miss Stiwalt, Mr. Ridge or Mr.
R. T. Smith. The Handbook
needs revamping and some more
ideas, please assist in any way
you can.
The speeches for class
officers and class representatives
will be held in separate rooms,
according to class ranks. The
specific room numbers will be
announced in next week's
JOURNAL and will be posted
on bulletin boards. The speeches
are scheduled for Wednesday,
April 23, at 11:30. The
following Wednesday, April 30,
at 11:30 during the Honors and
Awards Convocation, F. N.
Stewart and Alan P. Hickok will
be sworn in as the new S.G.A.
President and Vice-President,
respectively. Your support of
these two officers is needed
from the beginning of their
term. Please attend.
1 have sent a memo to Dr.
McEniry suggesting that Black
history should be incorporated
in the^ basic history courses. In
essence it should be taught as a
part of the history of man. The
second suggestion is that UNC-C
should support and initiate the
incorporation of Black history
in appropriate courses in the
University system, state schools,
and on the national level.
It’i
Britton
By George
Is Student Gov’t Alive
Three hundred and ninety seven people found the polls last
week, and elected a new President of the Sudent Body, THE
student representative, a member of many major policy making
committees, and a possible member of the consolidated University
Board of Trustees. Surely, more than 397 students care about
student regulations, and liow the community views our student
body. There must be another reason for the poor turnout, or in
this case, many reasons.
There was plenty of publicity, all over the University, and the
“CAROLINA JOURNAL” carried the campaign as a featured
article. Let’s face it, nobody faced any issues, made any issues, or
courted prospective voters. Campaign strategy seemed to be limited
to vague generalities, and little in the way of aggressive politicking.
Hopefully, the students who will be here next year will demand
progressive activity. There has been a rumor that Student
Government is alive and well in Union Room B-2. I don’t believe a
word of it. Somebodv is eoinc to have to prove it to me.
Downtown
I went back by to see my friendly gargantuan banker last week.
1 had heard a rumor that I wanted to check out. Sure enough, as
soon as 1 mentioned that I wanted to know how many finance
companies were owned or directly controlled by N.C.N.B., the
welcome mat was pulled out from under my feet. 1 haven’t been
able to find out yet, after many promises to call mo right back.
The pressure that comes when a car payment is late begins to
become a little easier to understand. Bank infioxibility forces
delinquent accounts to seek other means, at much higher rates, and
the bank through direct control of finance companies is able to
make higher interest, and isn’t forced to operate in a conventional
manner when making collections. The marble facade continues to
crumble more at a later date.
Back in the realm of politics, the city mayoralty race is
assuming alarming proportions..Someone finally said something. The
“Charlotte Observer” printed it, and all three pages said nothing.
Isn’t anybody going to take a stand on anything. John Belk is for
progress, Gib Smith agrees, and Mr. Pearson is trying. There are
many burning issues facing city government now, and they arc sure
to multiply before installation of the new politicos. Liquor by the
drink, unionization of city employees, educational reform, welfare
reorganization are but a few of the many complex propositions. It
is going to take dynamic leadership to relate Charlotte to the
future. We’ve been content too long with our image of a little big
city, or a grown up hicktown. None of the candidates have
demonstrated a true desire to face the issues. (!an we expect more
after the election? 1 certainly hope so, and will be looking forward
to a televised “Meet the Press” type interview, giving equal time to
each of the three mayoral candidates. Jhe issues are burning. It’s a
shame that the candidates aren’t too hot.
Times Are Changing
The legislators in Raleigh have all lined up their cannons, and
are aiming at the campuses of the colleges and universities in North
Carolina. A few demonstrators have convinced our trusted
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