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Page 2 THE CHARLOTTE COLLEGIAN October 3, 1958 1 lie Charlotte Collejiaii Tm; Chaklottk Collix;ian is the official student newspaper publication of Charlotte College. The Collegian is financed by the Student Government Association, supplemented by the sale of advertising. Managing Editor George Killough Reporting Staff Bob Robertson, Gay Hinson, John Yandle Martha Moore, Geraldine Loveless, John Kirby Business Manager Eugene Cadieu Circulation Manager James L. Skipper facult-^ Sponsor Mr. Rupert Gillett Panel Favors Student Activities Parking Dilemma Will Come As No Shock The fact that parking is some- ihinK of a problem in the Keneral vicinity of Charlotte College (and particularly on P’riday nights) will come as no shock to the sagacious C. C. sophomore: this rugged indi vidual has doubtlessly matched wits on many occasions with the myriad misplaced machines that jam the courtyard behind the Central High School building. How often he has patiently combed the maze of streets within a four-block radius of the school in his futile quest for eighteen feet of ground; and how many times he has succumbed to temptation and left his trusty motor-car in dangerous proximity to a fire hydrant or a “no parking” sign! We can tell him nothing that in not already painfully familiar to him. But to sophomore and freshman alike we should like to direct a few remarks in regard to the sit uation; to the uninformed fresh man they may prove enlightening, and to the weary and worn sopho more they may help to impart a new philosophy. Parking, as we have said, is def initely a problem. And with each increased enrollment it becomes more of a headache. But the gen eral concensus seems to be that the administration blissfully ig- From the Charlotte News nores the futile and frustrating ef forts of the students to find a paiking place and get to class on time. Such is not the case. This two-aspirin headache was referred to the Student Council last year for investigation, and the Council investigated: they petitioned the •ity police for aid or advice; the police could offer nothing. Now our esteem for the Council is high, and we are fully cognizant of its manpower shortage. But it seems to us that the creation of a .standing committee to consider the countless suggestions that pour in from time to time might not be a bad idea. Any solution for the con gestion in the courtyard would necessarily involve a system of identification for student automo biles and someone to track down the culprit when difficulty arises, and as we see it, the office is much too burdened to undertake such a responsibility and carry it out ef ficiently. Meanwhile, back in the court yard, the problem looms large. It seems to us that cooperation among the drivers who use this parking area is the only immediate solu tion. We know how it feels to be late to class; we also know how Continued page 3, Col. 1. Mecklenburg's 1 - In • A ■ Thousand Thing With characteristic aplomb, Oliver R. Rowe put the forthcom ing bond election for the Charlotte Community College System in its proper prospective this week. “The only thing wrong with this community college movement (in Charlotte) is that we are going about it on too small a scale,” Mr. Rowe told the North Charlotte Ro tary Club. “If we voted a $10 million bond issue to build two community col leges in this populous Piedmont community,” he said, “so great would be the improvement in our economy that it would not cost the taxpayers a dime in the long run.” Oliver Rowe is no wild-eyed vis ionary. He is a successful business man and his economic philosophy is soundly conservative. Conse quently, his size-up of the cash valume of the community’s invest ment in higher education is worth more than casual consideration. As it happens, Mecklenburgers will merely be asked for a $975,000 bond issue to put Charlotte and Carver Colleges on their feet as full-blown institutions of higher learning. Added to this will be some matching funds from the state and, of course, a modest tax levy from the county for operating jxpenses. What will this money buy ? Edu cation for thousands of people here abouts who would not othei'wi.se have gone beyond high school. VV'hat does this mean in terms of dollars and cents to the communi ty ? Mr. Rowe has a provocative answer: “It is conceivable that the indus trial development brought about .hrough th efforts of just one outstanding man alone during his lifetime would bring to the state and this community more revenue „han the total cost of these (pro posed) college buildings.” Higher education simply means higher earnings for most individ uals. Trained manpower even at tracts new industry. The whole economic well-being of the com munity is bolstered and improved. “And,” adds Mr. Rowe, “this is not the kind of expenditure that adds to our long-range tax burden. It is that one-in-a-thousand thing that makes money for the community and the state. It will raise our per capita income—which is the only way of increasing state revenues without increasing the tax rate.” It is a convincing argument and Continued Page 3 Column 5 Benefits Found Adequate Reason For Participation (Kdilor’s note—Since student IMi'ticipation is so vital to the suc cess of the extra-curricular activi ties at Charlotte College, THE COLLEGIAN asked Mrs. Edyth Winninyham to meet with Presi dent Wiley Martin, Vice-President Bob Robertson, Secretary Kanela Maydanis, and Treasurer Jim La- Roach iyi order to discuss the prob lem of student failure to enter into activities. The following arti cle is a resume of the points Itrnught out by this group.) A panel composed of the four executive council members, Wiley, Martin, Bob Robertson, Kanela Maydanis, and Jim LaRoach, along with Mrs. Edyth Winningham, faculty advisor to the student coun cil, expressed the opinion that get ting Charlotte College students to take part in extra-curricular activ ities is definitely a problem. The need for more student participation is probably most keenly felt by the Student Council. It was pointed out by the panel that the Council renders a great many services to all students through its specialized committees and it is in these committees in particular that the manpower shortage is so much in evidence. When asked why students seem so reluctant to enter into activities, the group offered several explana tions: they said that many students have the idea that “the same little cliques run everything, and there is no chance for anyone else;” they pointed out that the majority of students feel that they do not have the time; they conjectured that some students “just do not care.” The panel urged that students make an effort to join some phase of the activities; they pointed out that most of the people who con tribute heavily in this area have families and full-time jobs and that somehow they manage to find time. Benefits Derived When asked about the benefits a student derived from his partici pation, the group listed quite a number: “It helps develop a sense of responsibility, a spirit of co-op- eration, an insight into problems; it is a necessary part of a well rounded education,” said one mem ber. “When a studnet takes part in : committee work,” said another, “he helps himself as well as his fellow students.” “It helps to develop individual leadership and broaden a person’s interests,” a third member contin ued. “It also helps him socially.” “Extra-curricular work makes a person a better manager of his time,” said still another. “In addition to leadership, it helps develop ‘followership,’” some one pointed out. “Also, some of the finest friendships grow out of as sociations that were made during some phase of extra-curricular ac tivity. Then there is a great deal to be said for the feeling of fra ternity, the school spirit that it promotes.” Incentives Needed The next question raised was, “How should we go about getting students to participate?” The panel seemed to feel that the ■?? Charlotte Couece Packing Lot "A0ANOON AkL Hope, ye e«fVI IN HCRC.'I “We're giving your son an emotional stability test, Mr. Smith. If he successfully maneuvers his automobile out of our parking lot, he will be eligible for enrollment in college.”—(Collegian Cartoon—Staff.) opportunities and positions avail able be made known to the student body. It was also pointed out that personal contact is often an im portant factor: encouraged by a friend, a student will often venture in whtre he might not have. Most members of the group agreed that faculty members could and should help in guiding students into areas w'here their capabilities lay. But they also felt that such guiding would have to take place on an individual basis and not with the class as a whole. It was the opinion of everyone present that this year’s possibili ties are good; to substantiate this opinion someone cited the instance that the Freshman Advisory Com mittee had needed thirty-six mem bers and had been able to get thir ty-six volunteers before school had even opened. In addition, consider able interest in the various activi ties has been expressed through the Student Council cards that were filled out registration day. Someone mentioned in closing that throughout the year council committees will make mistakes; that there will be critics at every hand to belittle their efforts; and that these critics should by all means exercise their right to ex press their opinions but that they should offer constructive advice as well. 200 Attend Faculty- Student Picnic. The Charlotte College social com mittee provided the first picnic of the year for students and faculty members Saturday, September 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. at Bryant Park. It was estimated that be tween 175 and 200 people were in attendance. All students and faculty mem bers were invited to bring families and friends to the gathering. Food was prepared and served by a cater ing service. Two picnics are ordinarily sched uled during the school year—one during the fall quarter and one in the spring. Editors and Collegian : One of the things that rather got my goat at the beginning of this quarter was the book store. It was somewhat easier in obtain ing books this year than it was last year, but I still found that it was jsually closed when I had time to buy them, and open when I had classes. When it was open and I had some time between classes to buy my books, there usually was a line a mile long ahead of me that moved at a snail’s pace, and I was late to class. If they would put two people in there instead of just one, I think it would help things considerably. B. B. Poet’s Corner BY ROBERT BERRYHILL Stand fast my thoughts. Listen not to the confusion And madness of the immoral. Fasten my feet to a rock of ideals So they may not slip On the restless sands Of injustice and prejudice. Let me remember the good. The satisfaction of ideals And forget the frustration Of worldly contradictions. Rest my heart and soul. For they are tired of wandering From idea to idea. Listen, my thoughts. To a man grown weary Of restlessness and disappointment. Listen to my past frustrations And then let my life speak, Not for the past, but for the future.
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