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THE LAXCE
JANUARY 16, 195J
EDITORIALS
To All Students...
The other night we witnessed eight young men about to
face a situation which in their own minds was comparable
to facing the firing squad. They were going before the
Honor Council. They were to be tried for a major offense
on our campus. They were guilty of coming on campus
“under the influence of alcohol.” This was discovered and
reported by their Dorm Council. Though these young men
were quite upset by this situation, they admitted their guilt
and were willing to take whatever punishment the Honor
Council might give them. The decision of the Honor Council
was to place these boys on suite arrest for a period of two
weeks and on Disciplinary Probation until Spring Holidays.
We are not contesting this particular decision as we be
lieve it to have been a fair one and one which would be
made in any similar case. We are contesting, however, the
fact that many similar cases go unpunished.
It is on record that a similar case came before the Meck
lenburg Dorm Council. This particular offense involved the
same situation; the offense was committed in Orange Dorm
itory, was reported by the Council of that Dorm to the
Council of Mecklenburg, and the case was tried. Is this in
accordance with the rule stating that any offense involving
more than one Dorm should be referred directly to the'
Honor Council? The fact remains that the penalty given
was the loss of two merits. Are these penalities con
sistent ?
It is common knowlege around the campus that many
other cases from Mecklenburg Dormitory go completely un
punished. Is this because the rule has not been interpreted
clearly enough to this Dorm? No, we don’t think this is
the reason because in the early part of the year a member
of the Administration attended a Dorm meeting and ex
plained in no uncertain terms what this rule meant and
how it was to be interpreted. Then why is there a constant
violation of this rule? Could it be because the residents of
this Dorm are aware that their offenses will be over-looked
by their friends and by even their Dormitory Council? This
sort of Student Government makes a mockery of those people
who are honestly trying to uphold and enforce the regula
tions.
It could be that the rule needs to be stated a bit more
definitely. We understand the Honor Council is presently
revising the Honor Code. And incidently they will welcome
student opinion on what the Code should contain and how
it could best be stated. Perhaps this is a thought for them.
Until then, our constructive suggestion is that the members
of the Honor Council and Mecklenburg Dormitory Council
have a long talk together and try to understand the posi
tion of each governing body.
Perhaps the newly organized co-ordinating committee
will be of some help in getting the penalties regulated. We
sincerelj' hope this will be true. E.W.
A Word To Freshmen!
Tomorrow you as a class will have your first solitary
voice in the Student Government of our campus. You will
elect your class president. Although he will only serve our
class until the Spring Elections, these will be important
months and he will be an important person. He will be the
pace-setter, the standard-maker and the precedent-setter.
Consider well all the ca;ndidates. Consider his previous
experipce in Student Government, his ability to work hard
and stick to the job, and his ability to get along with people.
Getting along with people is important because your class
is so large. Yes, consider well all the candidates, choose the
one whom you feel is best suited for the job, and then vote.
E.W.
CHEAT
V)jtH \5^ GALLON^.
YOU GET fit F'Rte
The Students Speak
Why the complaint of the
choir robes and stoles? There
is evidently a problem of mon
ey involved, and after all, first
things first. We need that li
brary a lot more than beauti
ful, clean choir robes.
Keeping with an accepted
vogue, may I make a construc
tive suggestion? Since some
people have such an affinity
for soiled choir stoles and the
letters “F” "M”, choir mem
bers could chip in and pay to
have them cleaned, and some
ambitious soul could take scis
sors in hand and cut away the
blue threads.
While we’re cutting, let us
remember that we can never
brush completely away from
the past. There is too much to
be learned from it. And while
we try to push and push PJC
and Flora Macdonald back and
forget about them, let us real
ize that we are pushing away
the actual foundation of St. An
drews Presbyterian College.
Margaret Ann Martin
Freshmen
Feelings
By KBBEOCA CARTER
Editor-in-chief Elaine Ward
Managing Editor M. Preston Stone
EDITORIAL STAFF
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News Editor C. R. Graham
Feature Editor Joyce Hellekson
Co-Sports Editor Lib Baxley, Jim Bunnell
Fine Arts Editor -Pqjjj Farinholt
Editor Harriet Otten
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Dianne McDonald, Bill Patterson
Sue Shannon, Martha Walsh.
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Within the next week our
local pharmacies will see a
sudden rise in business as an
xious freshmen stock up on as
pirin, No-Doze pills, and blood
building tonics. Merchants will
sell dozens of pencils, tons of
paper, gallons of ink, and even
good luck charms, because
hair-pulling, nail-biting, exam
time is invading St. Andrews.
The campus facilities wUl be
deserted. Most students will be
gin the tremendous task of re
viewing studies within the seK-
imposed boundaries of a dorm
itory room. Eatai student sec
retly prays that during this
time his dull brain will be trans
formed into the “gray mass”
of a genius!
Emotions are varied in the
Freshman Class concerning
exams. Panic, dread, and ex-
dtement are a few of the ad
jectives expressing opinions. C
and C exams wdli be tougher,
generally speaking, than most
of the courses due to the cov
erage of more material. How-
2ver, tihis does not mean the
other exams will be "crip.”
The 'anticipation of a short
est after exams will encour
age any tired brains that are
>till able to roam around af-
er the tedious hours of labor
ire completed. These tests will
‘nd our first semester of col
lege and begin the second.
Teachers send one word of
advice to any interested fresii-
men— “Be Prepared!”
My Life On Campus
My life at school is very con
fusing.
It seems to stay in a mad
delusion.
I always seem to stay in a
hurry,
And spend most of my time
in a worry.
The tension and pressure is
something furious,
Almost as bad as a class un
der Pierce.
My studies for some reason
are never done;
Because one comes to college
only for fun.
I seem to think that no one
is concerned,
When it really should not
make a dern.
On Friday nights I am known
as a Dodger
As I spend all my time down
at Roger.
With exams about here I have
my fear
That I am about to end my
college career.
In conclusion I would like to
say
That it may seem I have a
pretty rough day,
But I myself am able to sur
vive.
And realize how great it is
to be alive.
Benny Ormand
'Flu' Shots
Flu” shots are available
at the Health Center be
tween 1 and 2 p.m. Monday
through Saturday and be
tween 4 and 5 p.m. Monday
throug’h Friday. Two injec
tions, at $1,50 apiece, are re
quired for best protection.
Forms were sent to the
parents of most students,
asking that they indicate
whether or not they wished
their ohUd to take these
shots. Any student whose
parents did not receive a
blank and wishes to take the
injections may do so.
S G A Activities!
Honor CouncU Rij.
On January lo the HoJ
Council met to hear the J
of eight male students ii
in an incident prior to
mas. The incident occurred*
the last day before the Cbi'
mas vacation, and invoO
violation of the drinking
The offense was referred to
Honor Council by their Dor
tory Council. The charge
returning to the campus „
der the influence of alcoll
and the students were gJ
two weeks suite arrest al
placed on disciplinary pro|
tion until spring vacation.
In other Honor Council
tion on January 12, a malei
dent was found in violation]
dormitory regulations. ThisL
fraction involved the studej
running up to the second flj
of one of the women’s don,
to say goodnight. This greviol
I infraction, though without pJ
I edent, was dealt with by
ing the student one weeks su
arrest.
This case was referred
the Honor Council in line wi|
the stipulation that any
fense involving two dormitol
ies is taken directly to the Hoi
or Council for action.
There has l>een a revision
advisors to the Honor Couik]
Due to Dr. Gwynn’s having!
take over some of Dr. Moorel
duties as president of the
lege, Dr. Harvin has replaci
him as advisor. Effective
uary 10, Dr. Harvin will sen|
with Miss Mims in this
ity.
Freshmen Elections
Voting day for the freshmJ
arrived January 10 to elef
their senators and class preJ
dent. After a quiet but eff|
tive campaign Robert MurpJ
was elected to one senatorl
seat, while there is necessil
for a run-off to fill the oth|
between Joyce Clanton and ]
Holland.
Due to a discrepency in
titioning John Redhead wj
forced to withdraw from
race for president. The otlij
candidate also withdrew, so I
petitioning was opened agaj
until January 15. The run
for the remaining senate sej
and the election of the pre|
dent is to be January 17.
candidates petitioning for prej
ident are Preston Stone, Jolt
Redhead, Steve Pitt, and Psj
Grubb.
Zodiacs To Gome
Mecklenburg and Wilmingtl
dormitories have combin|
their efforts to bring to
Andrews a celebration. This]
to take place February 1, regi
tration night. The enter
ment is to be the Zodiacs
Charlotte. The charge for
mission is $3.00 or $2.50 stai
and it should be well worl
it to hear this popular grou(|
Pay Your Bills
Mr. Silas Vaughn, Bushiest
Manager of the college, hasi
announced that all bills musl
be paid before students will
be permitted to take theitl
final exams. If there are anji
luestions, students are urgi
^d to check with the busi|
less office.