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Page Two ■£- die (guilfotbtan Filtered at Guilford College, N. C., as second class matter under the act of Congress, August 24, 1912. Published semi-monthly during the school year by the students of Guilford College. Editor-in-Chief William L. Kerr Business Manager John Charles Rush Managing Kilitor Jerome Allen Make-up Editor —Audrey Smith. Contributing Editors —Adrian Brodeur, J. W. McCracken. Busines Staff —David Holland, Garland Bakestraw, James Warren, Jack Wyatt. Circulation —Thomas Andrew, Sarah Arnold. Feature Staff —Jerome Allen, Fred Bray, Bettina Huston. News Staff —Margery Anderson, Barbara Blair, Juanell Brewer, Alfred Cappiello, Mary Elizabeth Fischelis, Bettina Huston, Mary V. Mvirrow, Henry Pollock, George Balls, Albert Busaek, Beverly Utley, Jeanne Van Jx>er, Marianne Victorius. Sports Editor —Herbert Sclioellkopf. Sports Writers —L. T. Coward, Boy Cuneo. Typists —Bobert Ertl, Betty Jo Harris. Photographer —James Pat ton. Faculty Advisers- —Dorothy Lloyd Gilbert, David Parsons. Subscription price SI.OO per year Member PUsockrfed Golle&iate Press Member Intercollegiate Press If Henry Wallace . . . . . . and his supporters do nothing else during the ensuing cam paign for the presidency of these United States, lie and they should be congratulated for one thing: they have recognized the political potentialities of the college student of this generation. Reports returned verbatim from the Wallace student conven tion held at Chapel Hill last week end indicate an enthusiasm which may catch hold like the proverbial wildfire; an enthusiasm which may sweep campuses throughout the nation; an enthusi asm which is not based on psychological and emotional tricks, but based on clear and common practical sense. Before continuing our "polititorial" let us emphasize that THE G-UILFORDIAN is neither advocating nor admonishing Mr. Henry Walalce. Political policy should not be set for a majority by a few; that is why we feel that the paper should remain neu tral and preferably unbiased. However, we have every intention of giving full coverage to all meetings and plans formulated by the new Wallace Club which has been inaugurated on campus. Frankly we're darn proud that politics on a national scale lias reached Guilford. To us it would not make a particle of difference if the club were the Taft Club or the Truman Club; they would receive the same share of news coverage. Our point is that a few people have become interested enough in the state of our world to try to do something about it. These people are going to try to do something about it right here on our own campus. They may not reach any world-shaking decisions, but one thing will be accomplished—a non-material element which we feel is of major importance—thinking. Wallace supporters have already begun to think; the delegation of students who organized last week have spread all through the state of North Carolina to spread the message of the Wallace party. This is being done in every state in America. Soon, col leges will elect students to attend a national convention of students. We should all be sensible enough to realize that it is not neces sarily the man who has stirred up this "active thinking"; it is the people who have done it. The people are seeking to make their voices heard; heard even above the bellows of Congress and the selfish streaming of pure(?) politicians. Wallace has placed the American people above the plane of politics. For this he must be commended. We visited the convention site at Chapel Hill last Sunday because we did not feel justified in voicing opinions about some thing that we did not know too much about. If Taft or Truman bad sponsored a similar rally there, we would have gone for the very same reason. During our visit we discovered something which we thought it very important. At least it was to us; it may not be to you. Delegates supported and urged Wallace's election, to be sure. Hut of greater importance is the fact that the surrounding spirit seemed to urge the adoption of his ideas for a lasting peace—not secondary to his election, but primary. In other words, even though Wallace mtn) defeated for election, this group will still continue to support his basic ideas for a world understanding'. The point is lliiit it is not necessary to be mi active supporter of Henry Wallace to join this fight. This fight is for everyone; not the few, hut the majority. A Liberal, a Democrat, and a Republican—who to vote for? It's less than a year before you decide, hut begin to think about it now. It's important, not only for you but for ensuing gen erations. liut when you think about the party, think about the man behind it. Let's hope that the Wallace Club on Guilford's campus will be but the forerunner to other political organizations. Let's all start thinking in terms of future government ; condemn no one until we are sure that someone else has a better plan to solve the chaos which is creeping closer and closer to us all. It can be solved. THE GUILFORDIAN Although it*s another . . . . . . few weeks before campus elections, it isn't too early to begin thinking about, candidates and organizational positions. Students who voted in last year's elections will remember the whirlwind campaign which was conducted by so many . . . for so few. With blaring of bugles and colorful signs, they managed to coerce a lot of irersponsible individuals into voting for their party. Now we don't mean to insinuate that all the candidates were not tit for their elected positions. There were some people who joined the party organization simply lecause they realized that students were stupid enough to vote a straight party ticket rather than on individual merit. The majority of the party were elected; a few of tiieni have performed tasks which demanded the responsibility and capability which no one else could probably have done. Students probably realize who these few are; unfor tunately there aren't too many. And how about the ones who let the school down? Weren't there a lot of promises made with a lot of new ideas suggested? Did you "Read THE GUILFORDIAN ON TIME?" We pick that catchy little phrase out of the woodpile to use as our specific example; we remember all the great plans for your paper. What happened? If you don't know, then find out before you vote again. Be careful how you vote next time. Remember—your vote wil mean a lot in the long run and for a long term. So let's think twice. Vote for what he or she can do for the school; not 011 the basis of personality, but 011 the basis of responsibility. In the chapel debate . . . . . . on "the honor system," one of the speakers for its abolition made the point that since we have not shown any ability to man age responsibility, we should therefore he deprived of ALL responsibility by institution of (lie proctor system. First, let lis point out that children and young people are expected to acquire, through home training and formal educa tion, an understanding of the demands of responsibility, along with the knowledge that helps us control our environment. Edu cation is fully half, and preferably up to two-thirds, a grasping of what personal responsibility involves, and how to meet it. One can never develop a sense of responsibility unless one lias it thrust upon him. Naturally enough, we start with small things —an allowance of 25 cents a week. When our parents see that we know how to manage that much, it is increased a bit. We are given charge, of the house and baby brother for an hour while mother goes to the Art Club meeting. When we have shown that we can meet that responsibility, we are left with tlie house all evening while the folks go out to dinner. Thus it is a process of gradual increase in learning how to take responsibility. When you take a job, your boss doesn't plump you down 011 a very responsible job right away; he starts you on a small job so that he can size up your ability—and pri marily to see how well you can handle responsibility. Persons who are about to go out into the world as college gradu ates are presumed to be better fitted for life than one who has not had that advantage. A college graduate is expected to be better able to handle responsibility than one who only went through high school. It is admitted that such is not always the case, but if there are those in college who still need training in responsibility, they will not have the opportunity of learning it if every such opportunity is stripped away from their pattern of living. The college student has a favored position in that he has four more years to learn the implications of personal responsibility than the high school graduate. The honor system is the nearest approach in college to the cold hard world. If the honor system is taken away, or if we throw it away by abusing its privileges, then we arc admitting our intellectual infancy. ROBERT CAREY CANDIDLY SPEAKING with McCracken There are moments in the lives of all people when confusion, doubt, ignorance :ml often complete bafliemebt seem to take the wheel unci drive the man. There are moments when we seem to be utterly lost in the scheme of circumstances that surround and corner us. Out of these certain situations come the leaders and the fools. At this moment, three political parties are battering each other's libit forms for the elections this fall. At this moment, 011 a little plot of bind in New York, men are arguing the prcblems of the world. And at this moment, the fall of the prices of commodities on the stock exchange, while promising the end to intlation, may bring the thought of another depression. Out of these problems can come undestanding or panic. Out of these can come progress, a lietter way of life, or collapse. Man, himself is essentially a selfish individual. The state of being 111.111 makes him so. The idea of the elevation ef personal self, personal standards, JH'rsomil needs come foremost in this thoughts. The average man takes no interest in Ills government until an issue arises that directly concerns himself. It broadens from factors that concern bis country to those that concern bis world. It is liecause, that in each man's eyes, be, himself, is the community, the state, the government, the country, the world. It is hard for him to conceive of the effects' of such upon others. Many years ago .this country Was founded 011 democratic principles. The moment was as great as the country has become, liecause it had its basis in these democratic ideas. We have become the most powerful nation in the world because of far-seeing, tniscllish leaders; those that could rise above their insignificant selves and think clearly, plan and build in a universal sense. Now, as never before in the aftermath of war, we have a need of states men, not iioliticians; of thinkers, not schemers; of builders, not parasites. We can have peace, prosjierity, good-will among men and nations only if we cling to those great thoughts set forth in our constitution, not only (Continued on Page Eight) March 5, 1948 Sandpaper By "FRISCO" BRAY Midge, "I told you 1 love you, now get out, or Th'season's over, you've had it, Hub or But I>oc lets me use his car . . . lie comes in hand.v." Uidge may even be interested in the fact that Smithdeal has returned. Wil she discard Jack Klkins, and pick ui> on the star baseball player, or perhaps a hot tennis champ will do for the spring months. Which one will it be? How will she do it? When will the brush-off come? Will "Potia ltidge" face life? or will life make a face at Portia? . . . Con tinued in the next month's thrilling issue . . . don't miss It! Pinky Fisliillis. to visiting hlinil date from Penn. (Quote) "Jack Klkins? . . . (Hi. he and I go steady, but lie doesn't mind if I date other boys when he's playing bail . . . " (Unquote) Generous of Jack don't you think? A 1 Poggioli had to send his Valentine candy to Kernice "Money bags, Plantation Club" Koury via freight car 'cause the lbs. were more than he could carry. Herb Schoelkolph's sudden rise to stardom includes not only two points in the Lenoir-Rhyne game but smiling Deunie Helton, too. Jimmy Mann doesnt mind riding the bench since Ruth Mines came into liis life, for now he has sweet day dreams to occupy that spare time! Inga, "I will not go to town with out signing out ... I will not go to town without signing out." Ixmgerich has suffered the conse quences and fully repented for re porting herself . . . Rradshaw Snipes was the motive back of the misdemeanor . . . Tch, Teh, Ama truda was never so wicked! • To Ilia, "We just can't wait to gel married" Rollins, we ask Which One???? From all appearances, it looks like Ciineo dropped Retina. From Retina, it sounds like Retina drop ped Cuneo! (Mi. my aching pride! Seems like Retty Nunn has gone Hog Wild over J. W. . . . (Oink- Oink) Surpressed emotions may cause trouble later, but over excite ment now, may cause nervous breakdown . . . Take it easy! Just whinning to gether for three meals a day at Hollowell's we find Pettingale and Rarbara Pearson . .. with constant companions, Gerke and Rollins. Incidental)', with the present Physical Education set up at Guil ford, I can't understand why we can't have more money spent, for equipment that is definitely need ('(1 to complete the department. "Hoppy" Toad Davis maneuver ing slyly under cover of darkness, whispering (goo goos) to Jean Pres neli as they walked under a street light—she used ta' love the Planta tion Kid ! Gerry Garris can't get away from tlie yankee stadium lovers and this time it's a true, yankee—ltoy On iieo, formerly of Mary Ilohbs Ilall —Aw. Mush! Walt "Bathtub" Moon is deti iiitely "fudged" since his little sweetie Rob "Mazie" Kerr pulled nut of Guilford and took a one-way ride to Florida with Smithdeal . . . What'cha say. l.illy! Look out. Gordon . . . Whoa, Teague . . . Re member . . . Duh-h-h-h! Girls: If you haven't noticed him —-please do. . . tliey call him Mr. Dado and now for the rumor . . . he's a mad lover . . . Caudle and red dog; this para graph we withheld for Rlack mail . Problem: Jean Van Leer. Solver: Moe Campbell "To be or not to lie" (in on time) that was the ques lion . . . Answer: .s.'{.oo and a taxi! l'oe Moe! I like peanuts but Alyce Vnleer likes Goober! Since M. J. Sweeten doesn't cater to Joe Ruzlcka any more, she does i t cater to Rarbara Itnzieka either. These who l : se their friends and then throw them aside . . . Shame. Shame! Never the-less, liar bara is Churning around with Joe Coleman. What's tip between ("arlyle and Rachel Pringle??? Retty Reelcerilite is taking a back seat while Jean Dindly is on campus for a visit . . . Rut after she's gone . . Dick Campbell! Why you old I wo-timer! There is always at least one case of the ole "triangle situation," but this time there seems to lie more than there ouglita! Just look at this lineup: I'at vs. Rodney for Tom Andrews. Retty Renbow vs. M. J. Sweeten for Dick Ryder. (Continued on l'age flight)
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