The Collegiate PUBLISHED WEEKLY ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, MARCH 17, 1966 NUMBER NINETEEN Dwight Wagner Elected President Drinking Bill Is Amended The Executive Board adopted an amendment that deleted Sec tion 2 of the proposed drinking rule Monday night at its regular meeting. The motion was intro duced by Cookie Wickham, vice president, and the action was preceedd by strong debate. Objection to Miss Wickham’s amendment was made when Bob Parvin, day student senator, of fered an amendment to the amendment which stated that a seemingly standard of conduct should be maintained at all times, as the substance of sec tion 2. This amendment failed after strong debate. It was felt by a majority of the board that any discussion in the rule about the allowance of drinking would not be acepted by the college. Following this Larry Poore, Men’s dorm president, moved that section 1 be deleted so that the words on and at would be double underlined. This motion passed. In other business, Randy Smart, president of the senior class, reported that the gifts committee had inquired into pos sible gifts for the board mem bers. Prices on the various gifts would range from $5.50 to $8.00. Charles Burton, junior presi dent, reported that the registra tion committee had met with Mrs. Joyner, college registrar, to discuss pre-registration. Sug gestions were made on ways to cut down on the number of drop adds, and it was reported that this preregistration will be drop- ed and that registration will take place on the first two days of the new academic year next fall. AC Regulations Are Discussed The Campus Awareness Com mittee held its second discus sion group of the year on March 9th, in the recreation room of Harper Hall. The topic of the discussion was Student Free doms and Responsibilities. The panel consisted of both students See REGULATIONS Page 3 STUDENT CENTER Atlantic Cliristiaa College NEW STUDENT UNION—Atlantic Christian College has received final approval of a IlHFA loan in the amount of $450,000 to be used toward the construction of a new student center. Work on the new structure is expected to begin this summer pending acceptance of satisfactory bids. The student center will house a new cafeteria, book store, post office, and student lounge and recreation areas. Delta Sigma Phi Takes Initiative In SGA Presidential Debate By CLAY BROWN On Thursday March 10, 1966, at 3:30 in the afternoon a new, and hopefully lasting prece dent was set. The event that set this precedent was an open forum debate between the two candidates for President of the SGA. Jerry Carter, President of Del ta Sigma Phi fraternity, was the originator and arranger of this debate. Carter conducted the de bate from the porch of the Delta Sig House while an eager crowd of politically conscious Greeks sat in the warm afternoon sun. listening intently. Carter’s opening remarte boomed out across the beauti ful tree-studded yard of the Del- 1 ta Sig House and fell on the eager ears of the Greeks. Jerry said, “It is time the Greeks are recognized as a dominent force in campus affairs. We perhaps have failed in the past, but times are changing. Since the Greeks have the power to directly cast over 200 ballots and indirectly influence another 200 ballots, we desire to know the platforms and programs of the candidates for President of the SGA.” The program format, after be ing agreed upon by the candi dates Fred Snodgrass and Dwight Wagner, consisted of a five-minute opening speech from each hopeful. Then the floor was open for questions. After the person was recognized by Car ter, and he had stated his name and organization the questioning could begin. The persons ask ing the questions could direct them to an individual or to both the candidates. If the question was directed to both candidates, it would be answered in a ro tating order. The answers to each question were limited to two minutes. The issues brought up at this debate are irrelevant since this article will come out after the candidates are elected. The im portant factor is the way it was received. When the debate end ed at 5:00 p.m., this reporter sat on the porch enjoying a cigar which was graciously giv- BASKETBALL bonanza—a Thursday night in the featured by the Freshman Class shown above gym at 8:00. Certain n?e“?ers of hejl^ss^a^^ as they prepare for the battle. It swim flippers. (Photo with the boys wearing boxing gloves and swim pp by Gene Duncan) Campaigning Immaturity (EDITOR’S NOTE: As chair man of the Poster Committee, Janie McCormick has written to , The Collegiate in response to certain violations and unethical conduct during the recent SGA campaign and elections.) By JANIE MCCORMICK It was brought to my atten tion last week that certain cam paigning procedures had been violated. Had the delinquencies occurred earlier in the week, this article would not have missed last week’s issue of the paper. Before candidates run for any See POSTERS Page 4 en to him by AI Averette, the official time keeper of the de bate, and drinking a Pepsi, in the original 12-oz bottle. The Pepsi Colas were given to ev eryone in attendance by the Del ta Sig brothers and pledges. As we talked to the two candidates, they unanimously agreed that the event was a success and worthy of continuation. The candidates also agreed that Carter, Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, and the whole Greek system should be praised for taking the initiative and arrang ing this debate. Your reporter feels that this should be an annual event among the Greeks as well as the whole student body. A de bate of this type leaves nothing to the imagination and serves the campus political system in more ways than one. Since it usually takes one individual to break the ice, it is certain we will all benefit from this event next year. Again, hats off to the Greeks for taking the ini tiative. ♦ Jerry White, VP (Connie Brantley, Sec, Kojjer Sin, Treas. Dwight Wagner has been elect ed president of the Student Gov ernment Association of Atlantic Christian College. Wagner de feated Fred Snodgrass by 277 to 246 or by 53 to 47 per cent. Commenting on his victory Wagner said, “I am very pleased that the student body has given me the opportunity to serve them in this position. I accept this position with the sincere in tention of applying every ounce of energy and ability that I may have towards the improve ment of student affairs and the college as a whole. 1 feel that Fred Snodgrass conducted a ex cellent campaign, and I hope that the continuance of a go