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Page Two Columns October 20, 1961 COLUMNS Volume XXI Number 1 Published by Louisburg College Students MEMBERS OF THE STAFF Editor Lester Godwin Assistant Editor Frank Wilson Sports Editor John Charles Business Manager Barbara Johnson Photographer Merle Thomas Typists Jackie Jones, Sue Wethington J Writers: Mike Brewer, Pat Coss, Anne Dowdy, Linda Haley, Ray Harding, P Linda Lou King, Walt Pullham, Eddie Rollings, Sammy Shield, Stuart Spero, f| John Tugman, Emily Wood, Tommy Wooters. Thankfulness and Praise Oh, Lord, we your humble servants thank thee. Thou hast thought of creation and made it one of thy works. Thou hast breathed in man’s nostrils the breath of life. Thou hast given man dominion over the earth. But what hath man done? He hast offended Thee and rejected Thee, O Most High. Woe unto man! But still, Thou love and mercy for this lowly creature can not be held by the Universal boundaries. Mike Brewer The Collegian LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS Addiea; P. O. Box 1531 Mop»«t«y, can In 1937, Louisburg College published The Collegian, a literary maga zine containing the poems and essays of various members of the student body. Because we feel that the student writers presently at this college are capable of equalling and surpassing the standards established by previous Collegians, an attempt is being made to publish an issue of this magazine during this year. Unlike its predecessors, the 1962 Collegian will expand its range of contributions to include selections from most phases of student writing. An attempt is also being made to include the works of as many contributors as possible—but, as before, quality will remain the criterion for publication. Publishing a campus literary magazine cannot be accomplished with out the support of an interested student body. It will, therefore, require the assistance of students willing to submit their work, and of students who are willing to assist in the staff duties. Louisburg College has received recognition in the past for the excel lence of this student publication. We have the opportunity to bring addi tional prestige to the college and to publish the writings of deserving students; but it cannot be capitalized upon without assistance. Those stu dents who are interested in contributing to, or working on the staff of the 1961 Collegian are strongly urged to contact Dr. Sarah Davis. W.N.D. The Editor Comments We haven’t heard too many male students gripping about the addition of the girl’s dorms to the campus—even though one is nearly a mile away. ... It doesn’t seem advisable to allow too many intermissions at a concert. It seems that the number of spectators decreases with each break. ... We understand that there is a possibility that LJC will have summer school in 62-63. No definite plans pertaining to classes have been set, but we will give you this information as soon as it is possible. . . . Isn’t any organization planning a dance before the Thanksgiving holidays? The 175th Anniversary Ball will take the place of the Winter Dance. . . . The Dramatics Group is putting forward a great effort to present two plays soon. Let’s not make the mistake the majority of students did last year and miss them. ... It is advisable to go to the library during quiet hours to listen to excellent piano music. . . . The student body appreciates the fact that we can neither play cards nor dance in the Dope Shop: Let’s help the workers keep the Dope Shop clean. There are two types of individuals in the world; those that give his fellow-man an even break, and those that will take candy from a baby. Now we have found someone who is lower than the candy-grabbing kind. A few weeks ago a very friendly individual entered the boys dormitory seeking a person who liked him and wanted a companion. He found one! This ‘pal’ performed a very delicate operation, to wit: removing the skin from the tail of a very friendly dog. Did the person who performed this inhuman deed realize, that, besides the chance of infection, there was also the possibility that the dog could not lay down for a long period of time because every time he did lay down the ground would increase danger of infection? Where is the dog? Have you seen him lately? Is he dead? Who did this dastardly deed? Was it your roommate? ? ? Was it the guy in the room next to you? ? ? Was it your best friend? Of greatest interest— was it YOU? ? ? Lester Godwin ‘"fflgoMl.V CLUE I’UL QlVe VOU I'STHAT IT CAMS FI20M CAFETEI^IA/' One Sunday 1 sat with him in the stillness of the same church. Listening to the same sermon. Singing the same hymns. I seemed to get more out of the service because he was there, in God’s house, with me. And then when the service was over, We walked out of the church—together. I watched him as he slipped quietly out of the church yard And walked slowly up the hill to the cemetery where his father lay. As he stood there in the quietness of the Sunday morning, His hands in his pockets, shoulders slumped, head slightly bowed, A strange feeling crept over me; A feeling which I cannot describe. But it tore at my heart—standing there, watching him—he who seemingly possessed no compassion, no grief, for anyone. But I felt that somewhere, beneath this outer covering. Somewhere deep within—he was different, he was human like anyone else— with compassion, a warm heart, and with grief. As I stood there watching him, I knew not his thoughts, but somehow I knew whatever they might be—I understood. I had the urge to run to him, to lay my hand on his arm, to look into his eyes, to let him know I understood. But instead, I turned my back on the poignant scene And departed in the opposite direction. HU( ^ Testing and Guidance Services Are Offered This year for the first time the Louisburg College Testing and Guidance Office is offering a class in effective reading. It is a non credit course in the improve ment of reading and studying skills. Equipment and some textbooks are provided without charge, but each student is required to purchase the College Reading Manual, by Phillip B. Shaw. At present the course is open only to first-year students, and they are aided by diagnostic reading tests twice weekly. The one hour class is held Monday and Wednesday at three o’clock in room 209, A-C Bldg. Again this year the Testing Service administers diagnostic, psychological, aptitude, and vocational tests. Results are made available to those faculty advisors and staff members responsi ble for guidance and counseling of students. At least thirty-three stand ardized tests are made available to the students without charge. The tests are given by appointment each Tues day and Thursday in room 1 of the Fine Arts Building. Also, tests are given to students who desire help in clarifying their occupational and professional aims. All interested students may consult the Office of Testing and Guidance. Students may arrange to examine the occupational information that is available, or they may take aptitude, interest, or other types of tests to help in deciding upon academic and occupational goals. These tests are made by appoint ment for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 until 11:00 in room 3 of the Fine Arts Building. D.C.D. What College Means to Me The most powerful thing in this world, excluding the natural forces both destructive and helpful, is not the I. C. B. M., nor is it the complexity and undetermined power of the megaton thermo-nuclear bomb. Strangely enough, it is the small instrument that makes possible these tremendous forces. It is probably the most unique and least understood of all God-made perfections. This is the human brain. I mentioned its uniqueness, and this is an appropriate word to start describing it. The human brain is unique in the sense that it is the most complex and potentially powerful thing on earth. In it is the power to love and hate, to create and destroy, and to reason and dominate over all other earthly animals. God has given one to me. By no means is it superior. My brain and everyone’s for that matter, has a purpose and a capability. I think that God has made clear the purpose, and I know he has given us the capability. Whether the human carries out that purpose or disregards it is his responsibility with either an eternal reward for his correct use of his life or an eternal penalty for his disbelief and malice toward the Creator. Yes, God has given to me life and a brain. I am thankful enough for this gift to try to use it in the correct way and to find its capability. Too many people fill their brains with immoral and ungodly thoughts and leave little room for the beauty of life and nature. This understanding of life and the knowledge of its beauties and treasures is my goal. God has given me the physical and mental tools, but I have to learn their uses and purpose. Before I build my life with these tools I must master them. In college I hope to gain knowledge of their use. I hope to take my physical and mental tools and build a life that is pleasing in the sight of God. Most of us began laying our plans before we came to college. Perhaps in college we will discover that our plans need changing and redrawing. As for myself, I still have some doubts. Most of us do. I do feel that often in college our plans will be made and the tools will be sharpened. Then we will face our task, a task that will be far from easy. Sometimes, perhaps, it will seem that our plans are crumbling. But this is the time to draw on all our strength and make the best of whatever comes. I am sure that with the spiritual, moral, physical, and mental strength found and perfected in college we will be better prepared for life. No, my brain wdll never design a million-megaton bomb, but I shall use it to my God-given capacity. Each of us should do this, and college is the start of a life filled with love, joy, and true happiness. CAROLE WARE The purposes of the Louisburg College Y^T)._C- ^re to stimulate in young people an active interest in governmental affairs, to increase the efficiency of popular government, to foster and perpetuate the ideals and principles of the Democratic party, to recruit new members and candi dates for the Democratic party, to help acquaint voters with the issues and the candidates, and to provide for our people through Democratic Administration the highest degree of justice, social welfare, and happiness. The first meeting of the year got underway on Tuesday, September 26, in Davis 105, conducted by the newly-appointed officers. This was an informal meeting to familiarize the new members with our purposes aims, and ideals. The officers were introduced: President, Tom Twyn- ham; Vice-President and Program Chairman, Ann Woodard; Secretary, Kay Curry; Treasurer, Danny West; Parliamentarian, Bob Shannon- house; Chaplain and Publicity Chair man, Carole Ware; and Sponsor, W. Carrington Gretter, Jr. A brief talk on the purpose of our Y. D. C. by Mr. Bretter followed the introduc tion of officers. The Young Demo crats Club promotes self-confidence, through speaking, leadership ability, and awareness of public affairs. After the meeting, refreshments were served, and everyone had a chance to make new friends and catch up on the latest chit-chat of campus activity. Outings and social events are being planned to provide our members with many opportuni ties to participate in various projects and to work hard for intangible re wards. Y. R. C. SPEAKS By Bobby Langston The Young Repubficans Club of Louisburg College began a busy year on Saturday, September 23, by play ing host to the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Federation of Young Republicans. The thirty-five representatives from various parts of the state met in the faculty lounge of the Auditorium-Classroom Building, where refreshments were served. On hand to serve the refreshments were three members of our club: Johnny Short, Herbert Rockefeller and Sam Monagham, as well as Mrs. Bessie Mitchell, who made a charming hostess. The meeting started about 2:30 P.M. and broke up about 5:30 P.M. Mr. Meade Nehrig, our campus advisor and Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee, gave one of the many reports. One report dealt with a booth at the North Carolina State Fair. The Young Republican Club will meet once a month this year and in vites everyone on campus to join. CAMPUS DRAWS INTERNATIONAL (Continued from page 1) Korean universities; and materials for a library in Basutoland, Africa. WUS represents an international arm of academic life offering techni cal assistance to campuses in need on a campus-to-campus and student- to-student basis. The program is now organized in some 41 nations of the world and has been in operation since the days immediately following World War I.
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