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Mock Elections
October Ninth
Students at Southeastern will
have a chance to vote for their
presidential and gubernatorial
candidates in a mock election set
for Wednesday October the
ninth.
The presidential candidates
will consist of Richard M. Nixon
with Governor Spiro Agnew as
the vice presidential candidate
for the Republican Party. The
Democratic Party will offer Vice
President Hubert H. Humphrey
with Senator Edward Muskie for
the vice presidential spot.
Former Governor George C.
Wallace will head the ticket for
the Independent Party with the
vice presidential candidate being
unannounced at this time.
In the gubernatorial race for
the state house. Congressman
Jim Gardner of the Republican
Party will fact Lt. Governor
Robert Scott representing the
Democratic Party.
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Strickland Views
Political Scene
WALTER STRICKLAND
In this unpredictable year oi poiiiics
we have seen the President of the United States beaten in a state
primary, a candidate assassinated on his way to victory, and the
bloodiest national convention of aU time. With things happening like
this in an election year, it is hard to predict the outcome of the
November Election because so many events can occur.
This year we have three national candidates who will all draw
heavy votes and who all have a chance at victory.
As the election stands indications are that Nixon is the most
likely candidate to win. He will probably carry big electoral states
like Ohio, New York, Illinois, and California. Nixon has complete
party unity behind him and this counts heavily in the eyes of the
voters. The only thing that could hurt Nixon is for Wallace to get
enough sizable votes in these big electoral states to swing them away
from Nixon to Humphrey.
WaUace, the little man from Alabama, is giving both national
parties a big scare. He may care most Southern states on which the
Republican Party once depended. He probably will cut sharply into
norther labor votes which have always meant victory for the
Democrats in the past. He can win the election if he receives 34
percent of the votes and each of his opponents receives 33 percent
of the votes. But odds are that the election will not go that way.
Humphrey has little party unity. The right wing of the party has
gone to Wallace. The liberal and ethnic factions of the Democratic
Party may “boycott the election” because they do not share the
same views as Humphrey does. Also, Humphrey has adopted many
views and policies of the Great Society which the voters seem to be
against. Probably the only chance Humphrey has to win is for
Wallace to capture enough electoral votes to throw the election into
a Democrat-controlled House of Representatives where Humphrey
would be sure of victory.
Voters of North Carolina seem to prefer Wallace and Nixon at
the present time, but the election probably will go for Wallace in
November as far as North Carolina is concerned.
Students at Southeastern will have a chance to give their opinion
on Presidential and Gubernatorial Candidates in a mock election
during the first week of October.
Student Code
The Student Code was a
necessary evil to destroy a
problem that had gotten
completely out of hand. The
Code was prepared quite well as
was set down in a special
committee report issued by the
American Association of
University Professors.
But after the problem was
eliminated in majority it
becomes apparent, that the Code
is necessary to preserve the
rights of the majority from the
abused privileges of a few.
privileges of a few.
It is now, after careful
analysis, that the Students be
protected from a hypothetical
harassment from faculty and
administration.
With specific reference to the
provision of the Major Offenses,
“The first violation will result in
a written reprimand, a copy of
which will become a part of the
student’s official record of the
college.” The college has no
right to permanently damage or
blemish a student’s record
because he threw one cigarette
butt down.
This is an example, it should
justify a reevaluation of points
of the Student Code and that
the new revision be voted on by
the student body.
Editorials
New Change
For Old Policy
In an institution as young as
Southeastern it becomes
necessary to prepare standards
for a progressive movement for
the college, if not a smooth
movement.
The constitution of the
Student Government was such a
measure of standards. The
constitution has served its
purpose well, until the present.
Every good thing does indeed
come to an end and the old
constitutions no exception. It is
now, the present, that the
constitution must be reviewed,
reevaluated, and revised to
better serve the use of the
student body.
Much has been said in the past
about student unity. It is the
desire of this editorial to
enhance that unity by suggesting
several points to be reviewed by
the Student Government of this
year.
First, a clear reference must be
made to the voice of the student
body as mentioned in article
two, point four. Second, that
election procedures be formally
included within the constitution
to eliminate any doubt in
election results. Third, that a
closer look be administered to
article sue, section sbc by the
student Government The
executive cabinet should be used
as an aid and not merely used as
a section within the
constitution.
These are three points for the
new Student Government to
take upon themselves as a
project of great concern. These
suggestions were submitted not
to destroy the Student
Governments duties but to
enhance its usefulness.
Ram’s Horn
Rated First
The Ram’s Horn, has just
recently been awarded a first
class rating by th6 Associated
Collegiate Press.
Press.
The award is given by the
Associated Collegiate Press at
the University of Minnesota,
School of Journalism.
Out of a possible 3600 points.
The Ram’s Horn got 3400,
which is equivalent to first place.
As a new year opens for Southeastern Community
College, it sees an enrollment never realized before. It is
wfith pleasure that the staff of Ram’s Horn is the voice of
the student body. It should be used as such by each
student to voice his or her opinion toward his relationship
with the college to which he or she attends. The paper
opens itself to the opinions of the students, faculty, and
administration. Ram’s Horn is dedicated to build and not
destroy. Any criticism is sincere and constructive.
In the past, student unity and communications was a
problem that had to be surpassed. It is the desire of the
editor that the new Student Government will not be
apathetic but a vital organ of the student’s position on
campus.
It is also the desire of the editor that the students will
find a place at Southeastern to make his mark upon this
institution. Southeastern has much to offer, something for
everyone. Responsible students can enjoy himself while
attending Southeastern and at the same time achieve his
central purpose of obtaining a higher education.
Therefore, the Ram’s Horn urges that each student
take advantage of the many opportunities offered for his
approval.
The editor wishes everyone a successful endeavor at
Southeastern and urges that the time at Southeastern be
utilized and enjoyed to the fullest.
Lounge Again
Bad Problem
Students have now developed their own disaster area on campus.
The disaster area was formerly known as the student lounge. Not
only must one eat where there are clutters of garbage on the table
but the horror of the whole situation is that there is an unsiglitly
object flying about which is commonly known as the fly.
Why will students sit around and ignore such filth? Is it
unnoticed in our homes? What is it going to take to make college
students aware of the fact that they should put their garbage away
after eating?
Do we need monitors to go from one table to another
announcing “you’re talking too loud, quit dropping your food on
the floor, put your trash where it belongs, locically in the trash can.”
This is a typical way to handle first graders, but from the looks
of the lounge one may think it looks like a typical first grade mess.
Is this the picture we want to present of our student lounge? Or
do we want to keep the lounge a clean, comfortable place to eat and
relax?
If the lounge gets too messy it may be taken away from us, as
was almost the case last year.
So come on students, let’s prove that we know the difference
between adults and over-sized pigs. Let’s keep our student lounge
clean.
The Ram’s Horn
Official student newspaper of Southeastern Community College,
Box 151, Whiteville, North Carolina.
Published monthly during the College year except during holiday
and examination periods.
The opinions expressed in this newspaper are not necessarily
those of the College, its Administration, Faculty, or Board of
Trustees.
Editor-in-Chief Red Ward
Sports Editor stu Smith
News Editor Priscilla Hewett
Feature Editor Judy Hayes
REPORTERS-Sharon Townsend, Dorothy Odom^Ruth Ward, and
James Flowers.