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PAGE 2 THE DECREE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1972 Merry Christmas Chlcf As the Christmas season draws near once again the Editors would like to take time out to wish each and every student a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, The following is a kind of Christmas Card from Tom and myself to the Wesleyan commu nity. Go' placidly amid the noise and haste, and re member what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexa tions to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourseK, Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourselfwith imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome dis cipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you con ceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and as pirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul. With all its shame, drudgery and bro ken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. (Copied), Unnoticed And they came with haste and found Him, just as they had been told. Hosts of angels surrounded Him, and great throngs chanted His praises from corner to corner. People from every part of the world, representing all nations, races, and ideologies, danced and sang In an atmosphere of total bliss and gaeity. He was worshipped; He was praised. He was the cen ter of attention. He was the Spirit of Christmas, In the center He sat on his great golden throne, the symbol of wealth and authority. He spoke with the wisdom of the ages, but only a few listened. He was dressed in red velvet and black patent leather, and his jolly laugh and jovial manner filled the palace with glee. And they all brought gifts and laid them at his feet. Great gifts and small gifts: gold, frankincense, neckties, handkerchiefs, pretty lace and precious gems. The decor was magnificent—bright lights, shiny tinsel, stunning costumes. And wrapping paper enough to cover the workl was strewn about the palace as the gifts were politely exchanged. And over the palace there could have been seen for miles around a great light, manufactured specifically for this occasion by one of the nation’s leading indus tries. And they celebrated through the night, and continued for years and centuries. And still today they sing and decorate and exchange gifts and worship this Spirit of Christmas, While in one obscure corner of the room, almost covered by the wrapping paper and tinsel, almost deafened by the roar of the crowd, lay a babe— a King, Unnoticed, (Editors note: The following Is a letter recleved November 10, 1972 by the editors. We were unable to print the letter at that time due to deadlines. E- ven though the problem stated in letter may have been solved already we have chosen to print the letter and all signitures (55) because we feel the letter proves to some degree that stu dents are capable of striving to gether in a common cause. We sincerely apologise for the lateness of the letter appearing in the Decree but we assure all involved that it could not be helped.) Dear Chief: Recently all Dorm Councils on campus appear to have been drastically changed to fit the needs of the administration, rather than that of the students. The Dean of Students hads prac tically reduced the councils to a mere social commissions by transferring more power to the A.R.C.'s. The large majority of cases brought before the dorm coun cils have been by A.R.C.’s. Now they also have the power to levy punishment upon indi vidual students without due pro cess of law. The “Bishop’s Law” states that “the Dormitory Council shall have orriginal jurisdiction over the following infractions when these infractions occur in the council’s own dormitory: a. Excessive noise b. Litter and general un sanitary conditions c. infractions of dormitory rules d. rowdiness and misconduct In the past, the administration has gennerally interrupted the “Bishop’s Law” so as to be fair and just to students as pos sible, however the newly refined interpretation on the part of our administration of this document is a blatent infraction upon our rights as members of the Wesleyan community. This in terpretation states that the councils will have jurisdiction only over those cases which council members themselves bring to court, and although the A.R.C.’s are “council mem bers” with no vote, they now have the powere to punishwith- out the right to trail by jury. This revision of the “law” by our administration Is not agreeable to the residents of North Hall Dormitory. An ap peal will be made to the Stu dent Life and Services Com mittee, Respectfully, Becky Newcomer Kathy Strangman Marjorie Ann Stevens Susan Hinton Joan Harrell Sharon Roberts Debbie Pearce Janice Newark Jane C, Gravely Carolyn Beane Jude Vilagos Margret Ives Lynda Land Lydia Graham Katie McFarland Dorthey Truesdell Kathy Wiesner Peggy Verkler Ellen Lorette Terry Everette Bobble Wescott Sue Thompson Jan Umberger Mellisa Bowers Sherry Davis Debbie Piver Bonnie Faircloth Rosanne Bright Cristie Quakenbushe Barbara Blanton Anne Carroll Linda Lee Sheryl Tillett Susan Gillis Bobbi Russo Debbie Sink JuUe Kay Meador Myra Lee Dean Peggy Berg Flo Dakes Frances Pond Nina Clements Cindy Trimm Brenda Battle Lee Bowers Amy Rhyne Nanci Wilson Robin Rider Christine Scott Jacquelyn Platshaw Georgia Adams Bess Boone Janet White Ann Tyndall Susan Haynie OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF NORTH CAROUNA WESLEYAN COLLEGE Editor-In-Chief Charlie Rogers 1 Associate Editor Tom Hardison ^Advertising MGR Rick Davenport : Business MGR CharUe Rogers 'Circulation MGR Rick Davenport Sports Writers Ben Gregory, Gil Carter ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ SU6 1V[0SS . Photographer Wyatt Sasser ( Advisor Mr. Mack Sturgill Columnists: Tom Hardison, Omaha Tremor, Herb Henny Reporter: Donald Williams Business Address: Box 3056, Wesleyan College Rocky Mooct, North Carolina 27801 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY WESLEYAN STUDENTS Opinions Published Do Not Necessarily RejHresent Those Of Wesleyan College IMi many die and more are ruined for LIFE BY LACK OF decent food. The edema (swelling) caused by fluid in the tissues of this youngster is a symptom of serious malnutri tion. For millions like him, CARE food will help prevent permanent, irrevers ible mental and phy sical hunger damage, I WANT TO HELP feed some of THOSE KIDS HERE IS MY Regional Off 615 Forsyth Building, Atlanta, Ga„ 30303 3WC
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