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PAGE TWO THE LANCE NOVEMBER 20, 1961 EDITORIALS Exercise Your Right - Vote! Recently there has been a big discussion among stu dents that they are not being given the opportunity to vote on many of the important issues on campus. But let us con sider what happens when they are given the opportunity to vote, and then decide for yourself whether voting really means much to the majority of the students. About a month ago voting was held to elect students to be listed in Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universi ties. We were given the chance to select 12 people whom we felt desei’ved this honor, but only 100 people chose to exercise their rights. Nom' granted, we hardly knew each other then, but certainly there were more than that small number who knew at least one or two outstanding people on campus. Last week, after we had had a month longer to become acquainted with the really qualified people, we elected those students who will have a large part in formulating school policies that are to last for years. Every opportunity was made for each student to get to know the candidates; they were presented at supper, in front of the Student Center, and in the dormitories the night before the voting was to take place. The ballot was a bit complicated, but it seems people could read and follow instructions. We were shock ed to learn that only a little over 300 people voted. This is not even half the student body. From these facts does it appear that the students want the responsibility of gov erning themselves? A word to those who did not vote . . . Remember you did not help put any students in office so you have no right to criticize when something is done that does not meet with your approval. You should have voted for the candidate of your choice! Concern has been expressed by a number of students about the complicated voting procedure for our first elec tion. Many feel it would be much easier to vote at the ballot box and not have the night’s delay between picking up and depositing ballots. The Elections Committee has stated that they are to improve this method before the elections in the spring. Students and Leaders Challenged In considering the first Student Body Meeting, we feel that much was said there by Dr. Moore that could have real significance in the life of every person on this campus. In the challenges given the three divisions of the Student Gov ernment Association, many points were mentioned that apply not only to members of the particular group but also to each individual. The Student Government is only as big as the student body. We must respect them for their work, and we must uphold their decisions. This is not to say that we do not have the right to criticize them if we feel they are wrong, but remember, before you criticize, be certain that you understand all the circumstances surrounding the situation. Along with criticism should come constructive suggestions. The Honor Council was charged to “win students to high standards of conduct, by counsel.” This places a ti’e- mendous responsibility upon their shoulders — a responsibil ity that must be constantly maintained by them and sup ported by us as students. It places a responsibility on us, as students. It places a responsibility on us, as those who elected them, to be behind them all the way and respect the things they do for us in our name. The Honor Council can function only as efficiently as the honor of the students will let it. The people w’e elected to the Honor Council have promised to accept their end of the responsibility and to seek God’s help; can we as a student body do less? As Mike Pegram, President of the Senate, read the names of the members of the Senate, the largest representative body of student leaders on campus, we were filled with the tremendous influence that these students have on the rest of us here on campus and on our actions. To have Dr. Moore challenge them never to limit their concern for us, but also never to violate their own convictions or go against the best interests of the people they represent, we realized more fully than ever just exactly how much faith the adminis tration of this college places in our student body and its leaders and their ability to legislate and govern themselves with efficiency and effectiveness. We hope we can count on the Senate,' the Student Council, and the Honor Council to be interested in the “whole man and the whole woman” in their actions. We hope they can count on our support and strength in accepting and abiding by their decisions. The representatives were asked if their offices chal lenged their whole heart and mind; they were asked if it made them feel humble with the weight of their responsi bility. They were challenged to let God guide them in their wisdom in making choices for the student body. With a challenge such as this accepted by our designated leaders, we at St. Andrews can have cause to feel that our elections have represented the first step on the long and probably often discouraging road to making our college one that w'hen w'e do look at our diplomas in the future \ve will re member not the newness and inconveniences of the first few years, but the spirit of a student body rising as one to meet the ’ challenge of the future. Svetlova - Pro And Con An Accomplished Artist By TOM FARINHOLT On Thursday, November 9, students interested in broaden ing their education further than the four walls of a class rooan ventured forth for a very informative and entertaining evening of ballet. As I sat waiting for the pro gram to begin, I could not help but be just a little em barrassed at the physical fa cilities that were being offered to our guest artist. However, as soon as the curtain opened and Marina Svetlova began to dance, I soon forgot that the otage was only slightly larger than one of the dormitory rooms back at school, that the piano was not quite the best in the world, and that the lighting was poor. Miss Svetlova demonstrated the grace, form and beauty of movement that has taken her to the height of her pro fession. At times, Miss Svet lova seemed to be tired and un even in her movements, but perhaps this was due to the ef fort which she had to exert to leave the crowded stage. The program sparkled and glittered with a beautiful ar ray of costumes and color, es pecially those worn in the ‘.Romeo and Juliet” scene. Miss Svetlova, in a beautiful costume of white feathers, brought the evening to a high peak of perfection. Indeed this showed Marina Svetlova’s abil- ty and interpretation. The male dancer who per formed with Svetlova in the iluos especially the “Romeo and Juliet” ballet by Tchai kovsky did not demonstrate the same perfection and grace as Svetlova. At intervals during the pro gram a very happy and always smiling Spanish dancer appear ed. Adding even greater spice and variety to the evening, he captivated everyone with his great rumbling of feet and clicking of castanets. I don’t know who was more exhaust ed after his dance, the Span ish dancer or the audience. The piano accompanist gave several well attempted solos. The first was very nerve rack ing, considering that the audi ence held its breath in hopes that the crippled piano would not collapse. Over-coming all these obsta cles would 'have been indeed a chore for the greatest artist, but Miss Svetlova and her company proved that it could be done. The program was a sheer delight which sparkled and glittered from beginning to end but it is difficult to judge the performance of any artist under such adverse circum stances. Attention Within two weeks, St An drews students will make the headlines in their home town newspax>ers as Individ ual news releases will be mailed from the college. Students participating- in activities (cheerleading, elec ted offices, varsity basket ball, etc.) other than those listed in their yellow public relations cards earlier this year should go to the Devel opment Office, Boom 108, immediately. A Real Loser By M. PRESTON STONE Walking into the Laurinburg High School auditorium was in deed a very depressing experi ence. Perhaps this subconsc iously influenced me; but from all indications Miss Svetlova could have certainly overcome the difficulties created by such circumstances. As the curtain creaked open, ,ny eyes fell upon what seem- ?d a reasonably adequate stage for presentation of the ballet. When the ballet dancers first sntered the area, I was a lit tle disappointed. The dancers did not appear to have a true enjoyment of their work. Con ceivably after many perform ances it is easy to let a thing of enjoyment turn Into boring routine. Much strength, co ordination, and poise are re quired in ballet. A true artist can overcome all these strains and still manage a pleasing smile. Miss Svetlova almost had to force her expressions — this I found disgusting. It was quite obvious that, except for the Spanish dancer a complete new wardrobe was needed. I was worried by the broken zipper on Svetlova’s costume. It was terribly nerve- racking to feel that at any moment the costume might pop. Another astonishing feature v/as the condition of the stage surface. A good coat of polish would have gone a long way towards removing the annoy ing squeaks generated when the dancers landed in a spin. At different intervals When Svetlova and Zorich would touch the stage, their costumes became spotted from the white dust and dirt on the stage. It would have been hard to correct some of these irrita tions but somehow an effort should have been made. Briefly, I believe that the ballet Involves a great deal more beauty and grace than was demonstrated here. It is unfortunate to see a presum ably great ballet dancer per form as poorly as Marina Svet lova did. I may have expected too much but regardless, the ballet company did a poor job In presenting this particular form of art. Drama - Thrilling, i lioiight-Provoking This is an experiment in re viewing. The writer did not at tend the drama, but observed a “prompted” discussion be tween two students who had. This is a summation of their opinions and feelings about it, The drama, “Cry Dawn in Dark Babylon,” a story of the effects of death on the living, was pre sented with only a suggestion of scenery and costumes. It was a thought-provoking ex perience, directed more to the Intellect than the emotions. The action moved rapidly, with no break In the continuous flow of ideas. The end was a shock, leaving the audience with a feeling of incompleteness and of question. There was no immediate im pression possible. The drama did not answer questions, it asked them. It was not deep, and yet it was infinite in its implications. As one of the two said, it was not something that could be summarized in one sentence. The two individuals did not or could not say what it meant. It would take time to find the answers. If this was the- drama’s pur pose, it was achieved, and done well. CRG Basketball Schedule Friday, Dec. 1, Frederick Col lege, Here. Wednesday, Dec. 6, Louisburg Junior College, There. Friday, Dec. 8, Camipbell Col lege, Here. Tuesday, Dec. 12, lK)Uisburg Junior College, Here. Monday, Jan. 8, Georgia State College, There. Thursday, Jaai. 11, iCaanpbell College, There. Saturday, Jan. 13, Charlotte College, Here. 'Tuesday, Jan. 16, Wilmington College, Here. Wednesday, Jan. 17, Char lotte College, There. Friday, Jan. 19, Frederick CoUege, There. . .Wednesday, Feb. 7, Wilming ton College, There. Friday, Feb. 9, Georgia State College, Here Saturday, February 10, Col lege of Charleston, There. Editor-in-chief Elaine Ward Assistant Editor Charles Quick EDITORIAL STAFF Feature Editor Joyce Hellekson Co-Sports Editors Lib Baxley, Jim Bunnell Fine Arts Editor Betty Daniel Art Editor Harriett Otten staff Writers Ed Benjamin, Rebecca Carter, Mary Elizabeth Davis, Elizabeth Falls, Tom Farinholt, C. R. Graham, Richard McCord, Diane McDonald, Sue Shannon, M. Preston Stone BUSINISS STAFF Business Manager Vivian Dutton Circulation Manager Mellie Nelson Assistant Circulation M^anager Ann Stradley Typists Bea Smith, Leon Keith, Linda Kelly, Jean Pigott General Staff Kay Barber, Patsy Lackey, Audrey Hartsell, Sue Stephenson Bob Zeh, Jean Wasson, Faculty Advisor Mr. Ramon Veal opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor and in signed columns appearing on this page are not necessarily those of The Lance. Only the editorials are the official opinion of the newspaper The Lance Is published every other Tuesday except during holidays and vacation periods. Offices in the Student Union. Subscriptions $2.00 for the remainder of the year.
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