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THE LANCE
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
THE LANCE
St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Laurinburg, N. C. 28352
Staff
EDITOR Ed Butterworth
ASSOCIATE EDITOR Linda Susong
ASSOCIATE EDITOR Margaret Parrish
SPORTS EDITOR Joseph V. Junod
BUSINESS MANAGER Pat Cooney
ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER Jim Neal
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To Be Resolved
The issue of drinking and possession of alcohol on St. Andrews
campus has slowed Its rapid pace from the heated controversy
evident several weeks ago. Yet while the active discussions
and open hearings have dispersed, a final decision Is yet un
determined, The statement issued by the Student Life Committee
recognized several angles to the problem and suggested that
changes in policy be made prior to a final decision on the issue.
The statement sent from the committee to the office of the Pre
sident was endorsed by College President Ansley C. Moore,
encouraged by the committee’s observations. The President
has notified Dean Roger Decker that the issue will be presented
to the Board of Trustees at their next meeting in the spring.
The decisions reached by the committee and endorsed by the
President recognize the tremendous progress made by the stu
dents in their efforts to legalize the bad existing situation, and
to improve their social atmosphere through improvised student
legislature. While the issue is still to be argued, it is obvious
that student reform by conformity to present rules is a neces
sity. Already there are cases where campus drinkers have been
brought to trial in dorm counsels. Several students have quicken
ed the reforms by admitting their own violations.
The true test of the issue rests in the total student response to
the situation and the Improvements in student-administration
communication. While it probably will be several years before
campus drinking is legalized, the right steps toward responsible
student response to rules will have to be started now and con
tinue to be enforced in the near future to make this student effort
a reality.
The recent efforts by students are Indicative of a promising
outcome in the drinking situation at St. Andrews. The problems
presented by a dry county, and a growing but not yet financially
independent church supported college are indeed great in light
of the drinking issue, but defeat shall not overcome the efforts
of the student body if they realize the proper course of action
to be taken to gain their victory.
Student Elections
student Association elections
will get under way next week
with self nominations, followed
by a week of campaigning prior
to the votingon March 21. Twen-
ty-nine positions are open for
candidates with an overall grade
point ratio of 2.5 or better. The
Lance will feature an exclusive
coverage of the elections, In
forming the student body of the
candidates and their platforms.
Self-nominations for class
officers will begin on March
25, also followed by campaign
ing prior to their election on
April 4.
POLICY
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all rights to accept or reject
letters of opinion sent to the
editor. Letters should be typed
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and should be signed. Names
will be withheld upon request.
Letters printed in The Lance
do not necessarily reflect the
views of the editor.
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Editor Comments on Successful Pageant
Dear Editor:
Now that the glamour of being
involved in a beauty pageant has
to some extent worn off, many of
us utter a feasible sigh of relief
for a task completed. Many
people worked hard to make
Saturday night’s Miss Lamp
and Shield Pageant a reality.
Actualizing the dreams of
choosing our “Fair Lady” is
no easy task. It involves many
hours of tedious labor. The
sense of accomplishment one
feels when the event is happen
ing does, however, overcome
the aches and pains of hours
spent dying curtains or building
sets.
Many people worked behind
the scenes in various capaci
ties. It is no exaggeration to say
that the people whom no one
saw at the pageant were the
most indlspenslble. They de
serve, even more than the con
testants, the gratitude of every
member of our college com
munity.
For decorating the small din
ing room for Saturday’s lunch
eon we owe thanks to Nofa
Farha, Bonnie Foster, and
“Dudley” Wagner, They burn
ed the midnight oil Friday eve
dressing the ladies and gents
of “My Fair Lady” to adorn
the walls for the occasion.
We must tip our hats to the
stage crew, many of whom spent
Friday night quite uncomfort
ably In the L,A, auditorium. Led
by Mary Key, pageant co-ordi
nator, and Joe Mitchell, the fol
lowing people worked relent
lessly: Carol Fetter, Phyllis
Deith, Jane Hay men, Anne
Strickland, Dixie Fulton, Marty
Heaton, and George Shaffar. The
striking green and white set
was the beautiful end product
of their toil.
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The pageant could never have
been the same without the witty
comments of its master of cere
monies. Dick Prust, Kings
Mountain’s dorm dad, charmed
contestants and audience alike
with his intriguing dialogue. He
covered every subject from the
Azalea Festival to Plato with
increasing fervor.
Finally, the last person to
appear was Carrell Ludlow,
the crownbearer. Carrying a
pillow as large as he, he won
the hearts of all during his
brief appearance.
On behalf of the LAMP and
SHIELD staff and my feiiov,
students as well, I voice our
most sincere appreciation to all
of you, and to our 22 lovely
contestants as well. My only
regret is that more of you were
not there to lend your support
to the girls who represented
you.
Most sincerely,
Betty Baldwin
Editor-ln Chief
1968 LAMP AND SHIELD
Students Answer Poll Question;
SUZANNE
USTINOV JONES PLESHEHE
reasonably coheslve||
Did you know what you were voting for when you abolishem
class officers? Yes - 294 No - 90
Do you believe your dormitory is
social unit? Yes - 280 No - 103
Would you read a Student Government Newsletter on the actions||
taken by the various branches of our student government if onejl
were published? Yes - 284 No - 98
Has the money, effort, and time put into the Concert-Lecturell
Series been justified by the results, such as prestige? Yes - 190!
No - 194
Do you believe that Dialogue and Accent have a more effective) |
presentation of relevant campus issues than THE LANCE'’)!
Yes - 276 No - 107 ' '
Should the United States give economic aid to a non-democraticll
country? Yes - 207 No - 164
Should the government be able to regulate the use of psyche-1
delic drugs? Yes - 277 No - 97
Do you believe there Is an effective Honor System at St.,
Andrews? Yes - 112 No - 256
Do you believe that the 4-1-4 calendar for the year 1968-1969
will actually be better than the present system? Yes - 2071
No - 163
Should fraternities and sororties be allowed
Yes - 229 No - 145
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