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THE CAMPUS ECHO
Monday, September 28, 1964
CatnP“^©Echo
Member
ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS
Charles Clinton Edit9r-in-Chief
Gloria Snipes Managing Editor
Gordon Moore News Editor
Nathaniel Currie Business Manager
Ronald E. Jones Advertising Manager
Joyce Hill Secretary
Ever Lee Hairston Assistant Secretary
Yvonne Allison, Robert Seldon, Robert Moorman ... Feature Editors
John T. Clemons Columnist
Robert Evans, Douglas Gills, Lestee Perry Sports Editors
Dianne Page, Sandra Page, Barbara Marable, Catherine Holmes,
Phyllis Harris, Malissa Felton, Betty Wilson, James Williams
Barbara Williams, Charles Sutton, Jeanette Shaw, Ruth Whitehead,
Margaretta Brown, Rufus Horton, Richard Mizelle, Dianne Bryant,
Charles O'Neil - Reporters
James NewtoA Cartoonist
Jean Norris Advisor
Registration Changes Needed
Registration here at NCC is becoming increasingly unbear
able—The administration must find it quite jovial because little
has been done to overcome this problem. Many schools throughout
the nation have found remedies for these problems—but here,
little.
We must admit that the school is under staffed, and under
paid, but this is solely an error of the administration.
But we are hard pressed to find an excuse for the personnel
concerned when registration officials return leisurely 15-minutes
late from lunch. We are at wits-ends to find a plausible excuse for
the large amount of time the ladies spend conversing with each
other rather than registering the student.
While we are handing out praise for the inefficient way in
which registration was conducted, we do not want to overlook
the blundering, floundering, security officers, whose egocentrici-
ties kept the students unnecessarily waiting in the hot sun while
they playfully passed out slips of paper.
Although it is far from our intentions to criticize, we feel
duty-bound to point out that the real chaos of the administrative
procedure was not caused by inherent flaws in the procedure it
self—but rather by the inefficiency and incompetence of those
concerned with it’s execution. It is indeed necessary to say that we
are well aware of the fact that the Registrar’s Office and Business
Office may be under staffed. We are also aware that registration
is nerve-wracking, painstaking, and a frustrating experience. We
also know that it is neither eagerly enjoyed, nor vastly liked, by
either the workers or the students. But, since it is a necessary
activity, it is our opinion that all concerned should measure up to
their responsibilities and realize that there is more to life than
returning from lunch 15 minutes late.
Book Review
KING'S 'WHY WE CAN'T WAIT' ELOQUENT WORK
Housing Problem Apparent
Over the past few years, the housing of the vast number of
students here at NCC has been a problem—but this problem has
grown steadily worse. And realizing the need for living accomod
ations, the people of the community of Durham are attempting to
solve this problem.
There are provisions been made by the State, Dr. Massie and
the administration of the college to further alleviate this problem.
They have begun work on the new men’s dormitory, which is in
the shape of a horse shoe, Land has been bought to begin con
struction on the new women’s dormitory on George Street.
The staff and personnel of the school are working until the
late hours of the night, attempting to find the most adequate of
living facilities that are best suited for the student’s health, wel
fare and social interest. In fact, some of the personnel have even
gone as far as to take a number of students into their homes and
accept them as part of their families.
In talking to some of the college’s officials, we have found
that some are still at wits-ends with the housing of the students'
and feel that there should be more done concerning the student’s
living accommodations. Also, it was added that the city of Durham
should be commended on the way that it’s community has rushed
head-on into this situation and attempted to give the State^ Col
lege and students a helping hand.
But in passing out praises, we do not want to overlook the
main-stream behind this gigantic movement, the Deans of Women,
Men, and Students; Dr. Massie; the faculty and staff, who should
be given the highest commendations.
By Gordon Moore
The pleas and explanation for
Racial Equality are many, and
have been echoed over the cen
turies and across many lands.
Yet, no plea in its favor has
been more eloquently present
ed than that by Dr. Martin
Luther King in his latest book,
Why We Can’t Wait. This book
displays a great deal of under
standing and intuitive ness
which could only have been
voiced by one vitally concern
ed with the problem or race re
lations.
Although to many, much
seems reiterated (for the “um-
teemth” time) to many others
—among them, the not so cog
nizant—the book is completely
new.
Why We Can’t Wait, is based
in part upon King’s Letter From
The Birmingham Jail, which
just happens to be included
within the covers. You will of
course, recall that this letter
was in reply to one,letter from
white clergymen, of the Lone
Star State, who felt that King
was seeking too much too soon.
This letter was from the typi-
ral white moderate whom King
describes as being “more devot
ed to order, than to justice . . .
The moderate feels that the
Negro should “wait” (which is
a word synonymous with
never), for “a more current
season.” He believes in our goal
but can’t quite agree with our
method of direct action.
This gentleman fails to un
derstand that “justice too long
delayed is justice denied.”
King summarizes this point
well when he implies that to
the Negro today, lukewarm re
ception from shallow-minded
people of good will is more
frustrating and bewildering,
than absolute misunderstanding
and outright rejection.
Dean Challenges
Thorpe Calls Students To Excel
By Dean M. D. Thorpe
Greetings! So here we are a-
gain, a bit older, more sophis
ticated and ready to make this
a truly successful year as
Eagles. The absence of last
year’s seniors arouses a feeling
of sadness, but the promise of
this year’s freshman class
makes us realize that we must
use the best of the past to in
sure the future of the new.
Those of us in Student Per
sonnel Services extend a most
cordial welcome to each of you.
We know that ^he North Caro
lina College student represents
nothing but the best. Also, we
know that all of us must work
harder to make that “best” bet-
Letters to Editor
ter. In fact, we insist upon it.
Upperclassmen will be push
ed in all respects of good stu
dent life by most of the 1020
plus freshmen students who
were admitted. Freshmen will
be pulled by the 1300 plus upr
perclassmen (two to one ratio,
female over male) who have al
ready and realistically attained
the rank of “sophist” or above.
None of us will mind the push
ing and pulling as long as it
follows the college’s path Ito
college goals, which all of us
have helped to establish. Is this
what you intend to do? If so,
go ahead and push. Go ahead
and pull—see if we care.
Campus, Other Problems Viewed
Courtesy, Respect Needed
NCC’s officials are always asking the students to patronize
the college facilities. In fact, at every assembly; on every bulletin
board, one finds the same “tired material:” patronize the college
facilities. For what, when the actual intelligence of the students
is insulted?
When we attempt to purchase a book from our “enormous”
book store we are treated dirt. The courtesy that we
receive is practically unbelievable—One is snarled upon, in
fact almost spat upon, when trying to get service. Yet, you want
us to patronize, for what? At the bookstore downtown, we are
treated with kindness and respect—and if the material that we
order is not in stock, they will attempt to get it for us—but
here, they don’t give a darn.
You ask to be accepted in society as a total citizen, but yet,
you fail to practice what you speak. If you do not give respect
and courtesy ,at home, what do you expect Charlie to do .... .
Welcome, New Students
NCC’s Campus Echo takes pride in welcoming to NCC the
freshmen and new students. We hope that you will find here
the educational, social, and factual learning that is necessary for
this new “slant on life.”
The Echo office is always open for comments and information
so that if at any time you need assistance and guidance in any
field, feel free to call on us. Again, we, the “Echo Staff” welcome
you.
To The Editor:
I pose one question. At the
beginning of each semester,
who is supposed to alleviate the
anxiety of those poor displaced
young females whose fate their
parents entrusted to this school’s
administration?
C a n’t an administration,
which sees reason to admit an
ever increasing number of new
students, thereby accepting re
sponsibility for them, guaran
tee suitable accomdations?
There have been numerous
stories circulating on campus
of young ladies in dire circum
stances and desperate need of
relief.
With other items of varying
degree, which invariably find
their way before the administr
ation, certainly this situation
warrants concern.
Gordon Moore
Dear Editor:
Compulsory forum attendance
at North Carolina College is do
ing more harm than good.
Students are required to at
tend the forum meetings every
week whether they are interest
ing or not. Because the majority
of these meetings are neitheii
informative nor interesting,
students sit in their seats and
either talk to their neighbor, or
study the lessons for their next
class.
Others who choose to skip
assembly and study in the li
brary or dormitory accimiulate
overcuts at the end of the se
mester.
For the book. Dr. King out
lines in detail the events,
forces, and the pressures that
led Americans to move across
the country in sit-ins, prayer
marches and freedom demonst
rations. Through these, he ex
emplifies his Christian belief
in moral courage. He says that
there is something in the Amer
ican ethos “that responds to
the strength of moral force.”
And with this belief he tells
how he is able to change ris
ing hatred into constructive
energy—(which seems to be the
backbone of his nonviolent
movement).
The exigency of this move
ment is dramatized well. And
from start to present, this writ
er can recall no better story
of the struggle which is now
occurring or a better prediction
of the one that will inevitably
ensue.
And for those of you who
still feel that we must wait
for a better time—let me re
mind you in the words of Dr.
King, “that such an attitude
stems from a tragic miscon
ception of time, from the
strongest irrational notion that
there is something in the very
flow of time that will inevit
ably cure all ills.” While in all
actuality, time itself is neutral
and can be used constructively
or destructively.
Thus sayeth King, the slow
ebbing of the Negro’s faith in
litigation as the primary met
hod of attaining freedom is all
a result of the failure of our
nation’s leaders to implement
the law This implement
ation we ^seek This denial
we choose correct This
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exploitation^4|K will change.
/
Cobb Assumes
SG Leadership
By Robert M. Selden
North Carolina College’s Stu
dent Government Association is
under the present reign of Mr.
Hilton Cobb, Senior Political
Science Major, of Washington,
D. C. Cobb, servant and eman
cipator for the students, will at
tempt to live up to the faith
placed in him by the students
of this institution.
He has already gotten start
ed in his new position. He no
longer works in the cafeteria
but has become a changed man.
His attitude toward the school,
student, and faculty has chang
ed totally.
At present, Cobb feels that
every student’s rights, wants,
and advantages should be of the
greatest concern. He speaks of
having a Homecoming Parade
this fall and he has already,'
filed for permission from the
the city manager. There has not
yet been any reply from the
city manager’s office.
As far as dealings with the
administration of the school,
there have been none officially;
however, Mr. Cobb is pleased
with the cooperation of every
one “From President Massie
on down. . . Things might
get just a little rougher when
he submits his request for a
salary for himself and the S G
Vice-President. This may be in
order; however it has been done
before, and if Mr. Cobb can
serve his student body well e-
nough to justify this move, per
haps this idea of salaries may
be extended, even futher than
intended. These other areas take
into consideration the editors
of the Echo and Eagle and the
secretaries of the Student
Government Association and
Echo.
If the forum is to serve any
useful purpose at all, plans
should be made now to make it
more interesting and benefical
to the student.
Dear Editor:
. . .The sooner the American
Negro starts to solve his own
problems, the sooner he will be
fully integrated into the Ameri
can society of which he is an
inextricable part.
Recent events have made
significant advances for the
Negro, but at the same time, on
the Community level, these e-
vents, in many cases have creat
ed confusion. The ideas set for
th herein, are not considered a
complete solution; they only
constitute a step in the proper
direction.
Education of the Negro, in
both Negro and white schools,
has failed and neglected to
train and prepare the Negro for
Local Leadership among his
people. Recent polls show that
Negroes are ready to move poli
tically, ready to break out of
their traditional inaction and to
influence elections.
At the present time, the
strength o f organization and
development among Negroes,
lies, for the most part in ig
noring the matured intellectual
Negro, and in seeking leader
ship and organizational mate
rial among the Youth, the illi
terate and the untrained.
The answer to many prob
lems which the Negro faces is
(see Campus page 8)