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p LETTER TO THE EDITOR Convention at Elon. attended by those who had to move, Elon Convention A Success “Slave Insurrection of August 7, 1970 and Subse quent Trials and and Tribulations” Location: Marin County Courthouse, California Being Prosecuted: All blaci people who have the intestinal fortitutde to let their op pressors know the “time is right for equality.” Involved: As fabricated by J. Edgar Hoover, and his boys, one lone blacl woman, Angela Davis — Ronald Reagan tosses and turns in his sleep wondering when this dangerous guerilla will be cpatured — one woman ac cused of kidnapping, murder ing, and conspiring with 17- year-old Johnathan Jackson for the Slave Insurrection of August 7, 1970. One black woman on trial for her life, and most important, for her beliefs. Results of the trial: In June of 1972 Angela Davis was ac quitted for the lack of evidence. Warrants are now being Issued for: ELON COLLEGE Charge: Keeping the black students of Elon in conser vative controband and keep ing us unaware and ignorant of blackness. Submitted: Proud of myself and my people, of what we are and what we are capable of becoming. Having been asked to tone down my letter to the editor, it Andre What’s-His-Name played his guitar in Whitley Auditorium Thursday night and had I not made the unfor tunate mistake of sitting near the back I probably would have liked whoever he was and whatever it was he played. Being a member of the Music Department, I am accustomed to attending recitals without the extra added attraction of people giggling up and down the aisle, without loud laughter and chatter from the lobby, and without the benefit of watching people get up, march down the aisle to speak to friends and return to their seats. I would have screamed but I don’t think anyone would have heard me. If these are the Jet Set Intellectuals from Burlington, thank God I’m not part of it. was mutually agreed that I would substitute certain phrases and add a paragraph or summary to point out the “wrongs” I have stated in the above. To be blunt and to the point there is not one black professor at this institution, of higher learning, nor is there one BLACK STUDIES COURSE. We, the blacks realize we are a definite minority, but we would like to see some changes come about. The white students who have had no cause to rally behind. Now have one with meaning and truth, for we (the students) should have some word in our rules and regulations. Rodney Evans EDITOR’S COMMENTS: A black studies course is a definite possibility which can be arranged through the registrars office either as an independent studies course or possibly, as a class which could be filed for with Dean Strum. I’m not familiar with the hiring of faculty members; however, I will have done that research, and will answer your other question in the publica tion of the next newspaper, which unfortunately will not be until next fall. If you have to have a definite answer by the end of the semester, stop by the office. Thanks. G.A.O. The man was sponsored by the Forum and was playing free of charge. That he remained on stage during the party in the audience amazed me. I honestly feel that if someone could apologize for galloping discourtesy, they should do so. Meanwhile, I’ll just stick with the dummies who know something of com mon courtesy, and the people who attend a concert to hear it rather than to be seen there. Rexanne Bishop EDITOR’S COMMENT: When an Educational System is run like high schools, when it is supposed to be a lossage, one must expect the seeping in of spectators. G.A.O. On Sunday night, March 31, the annual Elon Insomnia Convention was held in the Alamance administration building. The delegates came from all over the campus the majority of the delegates com ing from the outskirts of Staley-land, and the inner campus dwellings known as Smith and Carolina. It was a festive convention, as is the tradition of this event. There was plenty of entertainment: watching half-slumbering bodies being crushed by non participating persons who attempted to crash the con vention. Also, several attempts were made to break the record for the longest game of two- handed solitaire by fourteen people. True to tradition, beverages flowed freely; courtesy of the local mechanical merchants which greedily grapped the silver coinage, and the funny looking bottles which, to the relief of all concerned, proved to contain nothing more than juicy liquid from our southern sunshine state. The only trouble connected with this event came at sunrise of the following day. There were reports of shoving and pushing and kicking as the conventioneers attempted to pay their respects to the promotors of this well- publicized event. Deans June Looney and Frank Rhodes. But, the pandemonium was dispelled and order once again reigned. Of course, not all of the delegates were happy with the results of the convention. They are demanding that the format of the convention be changed to suit their particular needs. However, as most of the delegates seem pleased with the present format, change seems to be far in the future. Their contentment insured the success of this years’ conven tion. For those interested in par ticipating in future conven tions, some of the qualifications are listed below for your benefit: 1) must be a full-time student (male or female) discontent with pre sent living conditions: 2) have a strong desire to see how the other half lives; and finally 3) be willing to lose or give up one night’s sleep in the expec tation of attaining your dream room. For those willing and able to attend this convention, start preparing now. After all, you have nothing to lose but a night's sleep. To quote one participant, "... it’s a good way to meet girls ...” Patsy Lynch Dimensions Today Staff Diane Dunler Patsy Lynch Carl Lykes Peter Bissette Bruce Boyd Laurie Hefner John Lamberth Ann Shoffner Pat Hughes Dave Shuford - photographer Willard McCombs Steve McCord Debbie Cochran Sue Lawber Sports Editor Gary Austin Co-assistant Editors Judith Dean Jennifer Sommers Editor-in-chief Gregory A. Overfelt Advisor Mary Priestly
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