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PAGE TWO THE COMPASS OCTOBER, I960 THE COMPASS For Students and Alumni Published by STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE NEWS PRESS CLUB ELIZABETH CITY, N. C. Member: Columbia Scholastic Press Association EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Henry Pickett ASSOCIATE EDITOR aorenc© Biggs FEATURE EDITOR Carolyn Mosley LITERARY EDITORS Theresa Hall, Lois Gray, Charles King, Mary Little, Eugenia Mills, Elesta Dancey, Mary Puryear, John Iordan NEWS EDITOR Frances Moore SPORTS EDITORS Stewart Vick, James Hand, Christine George, Robert Hester SOCIETY EDITOR Brown REPORTERS Clara Britton, James Robertson, Arthur King, Rosa Stokes, MarUene Elliott TYPISTS Fondella Scott, Bonner Murrell, Thurman Bellamy, Phyllis Edwards, Nancy Clark ADVISORS Mrs. E. H. Mitchell, Mrs. V. B. Taylor Vote For Freedom There was once a time when the Negro had no voice at all at the voting polls; now the time has come wherein he can play a vital role in the election of a candidate to an office. Many hardships still face the Negro voter, but he knows that his right to vote must be exercised in order for him to achieve equal rights. One of the major problems facing Negro leaders at the present is getting Negroes of voting age to vote. Men such as Roy Wilkins and Adam Clay ton Powell are working faithfully every day, trying to show the Negro that the only way he can ever realize complete freedom is by electing some one to office who will be of help to him. These men are not alone in their struggle. Just last year a group of students from North Carolina A & T College traveled from door to door in the Negro sections of Greensboro urging people to exercise their right In some areas of our great country, Negroes are not so fortunate as to be able to vote. The white man knows that the Negro’s most powerful weapon for equal rights is his privi lege to vote. Therefore, the Negro is not allowed to vote in some sections of our country; for instance, in some sections of Mississippi and Tennessee. In one section of Alabama known as the Blackbelt, the Negroes out number the white people by a con siderable margin. Negroes are pre vented from voting, because the white man knows that if the Negro is permitted to vote freely, he will elect a person to office who will guarantee him the freedom to attend the school of his choice, to eat where he wishes, etc. If we who have the right to would exercise it, we could help race considerably. There is no reason why we should stay home and c plain about the situation as it is. The best way that we can take an active part in our quest for freedom is by going out to the polls on election day. We Need Christ We need Christ in times like these. We need him for our protection from wars, dangers and hidden snares. We need him to help us stand for the right in this changing world. There fore, we as Christians have a job to do, telling the people that Christ is the same today as he was yesterday. Is is said in this modem time that everything has changed, but Christ yet the same. His power, mercy and his love, will overcome temptation. The people have turned from serv ice to society; from mercy to money; love to liquor; grace to gambling; the Bible to beer; from God to gold; and from Christ to cards. We as Christians must keep the faith in Christ. We must walk the walk of faith. We must continue teach the message of faith. It is also our obligation to live the life of faith everywhere we go—school, church, college, and throughout the country. It is our only hope to let the world know that Christ remains the same Freshman Impressions I think the campus is very nice, and it’s a very nice place to be in school. The advisors have helped me greatly. —Sarah Jordan I think S. T. C. has one of the greatest educational and extra-cur ricular programs of any school I know. I think it’s great. —Minnie Simmons As a city student, I think S. T. C. is a wonderful college. The environment conducive to learning. The students and staff are very cooperative. —Albert Robinson, Ji As a student of this college, I quite sure that I have chosen the right place for higher academic learn ing. I have discovered that S. T. C. offers many field of majors for all students who have the intentions of gaining higher goals in learning. I will conclude my statement by adding: we all have come here for this purpose, I am sure. Therefore, are at the place where we will gain much success by understanding and learning. —Roxanna Smith I feel that this school has everything to offer in order to well qualify for the teaching profession. Programs carried on at S.T.C. contribute great ly toward making one a well-rounded individual. Due to many things taking place on this campus, I have taken broader outlook on life during the short time I have been here. —Alvin Kelley Those Fabulous Freshmen Never before in the history of S.T.C. has there been a Freshman class quite like this one of 1960. For one thing, it is the largest to enroll at S.T.C., but this is not by far its only unique feature. This class has displayed and is displaying an unusual amount of enthusiasm and interest about becoming familiar with the aspects of college living. From :ime of their arrival to the present day, all have noted the eagerness to learn, which the freshmen have dis played when introduced to the un familiar in academic as well as social life. The Freshmen, on a whole, have responded heartwarmingly to the pro posals to join the various cultural, social and religious organizations of this school. Examples of this can be seen quite clearly if you will look at the roster of the various clubs and groups. There you will note that the number of Freshmen who belong quite large. In fact, quite a few clubs and groups have doubled their mem bership since the coming of the Fresh- Academically, the F r e s h n promise to be very successful. What else can they be, if they continue have the great desire for learning that has been displayed in every field of learning that this school offers? One will find this want of knowledge every class from Cosmetology to Psy chology class. Although the Freshmen of 1960 are very social and academic-minded, they have not forgotten their spiritual side of life. Every Sunday one can see large number of the Freshmen c of the various churches of the city. In the above I spoke of the Fresh men as a group; this does not mean that the Freshman class does not have individuals who excel in particular fields. Quite the contrary for in this class is a great variety of talent. There are musicians, dancers, actors, scholars, athletes, and a host of students who excel in other fields. So, all 'in all, the Freshman class promises to be a great credit to S.T.C. How College Students Can Improve Their Manners MESSAGE TO ALUMNI We hope to see many members of our Alumni Association at the Homecoming on Saturday, October 29. You will be interested in the fact that our enrollment continues to climb. Our increase this year was approximately 100 with a total enrollment of 670. You have increasingly aided in scholarship programs through which we have been able to attract more and better students to our college. 1 am sure that we will not lessen our scholarship efforts. It is my hope to visit a number of alumni chapters this year. These visits have been one of my most enjoyable privileges, and I look forward to seeing you at Homecoming and in your chapters. Very sincerely yours, President \ Fall Fashions Have you tried to buy a navy bfUe coat this season? If you have, you have probably had difficulty. The colors for the fall, as you have al ready seen, are brown, gold, green and purple. Since it is the fall sea- it would be more fashionable to buy clothes that are colored to fashion. On the campus, the pleated skirts are really taking a bang! Their colors are black, gold, green, red and as sorted. To accent these skirts, the famous blazers are coming into be ing. The most predominant of these are red and white. You may have noticed that more attention is being focused on the leg- line; therefore, more attention will be paid to shoes with the pointed toes and needle heels. The important shoes colors are green and tan. The continental suits are still in style and are really taking a beat ing by the boys on campus. Their favorite colors are olive green, blue and charcoal gray. The famous Chuk- ka boots are just as popular as they were last year. The bulky knitted sweaters are frequently being seen as the properties of both girls and boys. They are in an assortment of colors. No matter how fashionable these colors and shoe styles are, your per sonality should determine the colors and shoe styles you should wear The 1960 Freshman Classes All across the nation freshman students are proceeding to their re spective courses of endeavors. At present, we are settled, but let us go back about two months. We find that our colleges were unprepared for the tremendous num ber of freshman students. It seems they had forgotten the war-babies, who, now grown, are entering college this year. These universities and colleges lost no time in preparing tentative housing for these students. Here at S.T.C., we, too, have an unexpected number of freshmen. Although we are crowded, the College has not had to turn anyone from its doors. At present, we have under construc tion a dormitory that will house the young men. Evidently, we are not the only ones who have had this problem. Per haps we are even lucky, for at least our facilities are on campus. Some colleges have to establish their temp orary facilities elsewhere. Some of these places are: trailer camps, hotels, and basements. Some college students are sharing high schools with students of the high school age. Although we have a problem, there is a bright side to the picture. Cutting the Lunch Line Every college should offer a course polite manners, since social life plays an important role in the matur ing and development of all college students. Good manners, which are distinctive ways of social behavior, may be grouped under four headings. These are: table manners, party man ners, conversational manners, and general acts of courtesy. When a person enters college, he should be prepared to know and use good table manners. Some good table manners include helping a girl with her chair; standing when a girl is approaching or leaving the table; eating with the right hand while the left hand is in the lap: using the fingers only when etiquette allows; and not talking when the mouth is full of food. Party manners include such things as asking a girl for a dance and not just holding out the hand or pulling her; dancing gracefully and politely rather than trying to show off by dancing wildly; being polite enough in this changing world. We have behind us the history of man’s doing since creation. This indeed marvelous, as we behold both dealing of God with the people who have been upon the earth, and the rise and fall of nations. —Jasper Evans to take the girl back to her seat, but not leading her off the floor by her arm; and being polite if a girl re fuses to dance with a boy. Conversational manners are also important to the college student, since speaking is one of the most effective ways of communication. Communica tion cannot be done efficiently if vul garity is used; if two people are talk ing at the same time; if a person tries to carry the conversation all by him self. He must remember that listen ing is also a means of communica tion. One must learn to be a good I siener as well as a good speaker. If a person is talking, he should be ask ed to excuse the person desiring to interrupt his conversation. If the social manners stated above are practiced, then the last one can be very effective. General acts of courtesy are po lite or considerate acts or remarks which include saying, “Thank you,” “You’re welcome,” “Excuse me,” “I’m sorry,” “I beg your pardon,” “Please,” and others. One should be gracious and polite with his courtesies. College students must not only have these social qualities, but they must use them also. If they fall short in any of these manners, they r strive to improve them and be better persons socially. A course in polite manners would help college students. With the increase of enrollment of the student body, line cutting in the dining hall has become a problem. Those entering the line late and taking it upon themselves to break the line are infringing upon the rights of others. Everybody wants to eat, so wait your turn. Let’s look into the opinions of members of the student body. . I think it is most unfair. A person joining the line last, should remain last. Of course, until someone else joins the line. Freshman—Elementary Ed. . Since line cutting for no reason at all shows a lack of proper home training, there is quite a bit a student himself can do about such a problem. Junior—Science Major . . . . I think that students who cut the lunch line should be placed on social probation, and if they continue to cut line, should be dismissed from the institution. Senior—Elementary Ed. .... I think that line cutting is un fair. There are many students who have classes to attend, and they want to leave the dining hall to report to class on time. Junior—Elementary Ed. .... I think that the problem of line cutting is a very simple one to solve, if the students take it upon them selves to regard the rights and the positions of the other persons in line. Junior Counselor Elementary Ed. . Line cutting is very poor man- . No one should cut line, because [le person can leave his room in time to get in line first, another person who is late shouldn’t get ahead of him. Sopomore—Business Ed. . . Line cutting shows the lowness personality of the person. If a person is in the front of the line, and another person comes late, he should wait. He is no better than the other. Freshman—Business Ed. . . I think a student who cuts line ifringing upon the rights of others, and I feel that any of us here should 3t be guilty of it, because it is not i;h a pleasant practice among col lege students who are seeking higher training. Miss S. T. C. Senior—Elementary Ed. Movie Review “PEYTON PLACE” Starring Lana Tunrer, Hope Lange, Diane Veisu and others, “Peyton Place” is a story about the inside of what appears at first to be a peaceful -ittle town. This story reveals the pit- tiness, lonliness, meanness and unfor- giveness as well as the goodness, love and forgiveness that are the under current of lives in this small town. “Peyton Place” is a first-class movie which shows the good and bad quali ties of human nature.
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