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Page Two ®fje §utlforbtan Entered 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 Edward N. Post Managing Editor Alan N. Connor Business Manager Peter Keegan Associate Editor Gene S. Key Sports Editor Tom Evaul W. A. A. Editor Marjorie Jardine Circulation Manager Barbara McFarland Feature Staff Morton Salkind, Darrel Peeler News Staff —Hollis Heissner, Ruby Sharp, Florence Brice, Marilyn Linhart, Hope Fox, Jean Gravitt, Barbara Tuttle. Sports Staff Willis Fussell, Jr., Jim Finch, Lee Stackhouse Business Staff —Candace Cullen, Carolyn Cornatzea, Gen Mays, Frances Roberson, Typists— Joan Brookings, Richard Collins, Karl Reinhardt, Ann Reece. Faculty Advisor Dorothy Lloyd Gilbert Subscription Price SI.OO per year Plans Predictions are bad things to make, especially if there is even a twinkle of doubt. Your GUII.FORDIAN, however, plans to continue last year's policy of publishing a newspaper every two weeks. We hope to tie, if not surpass, the record of nine issues from October through March. Although the average issue will be four pages, our present plans call for one eight-page edition at Christ mas, and either a six or another eight-page paper for Pounders' Day. We also hope to raise the newspaper's paid mailing circu lation. Whether we will be successful depends upon our finances and the productiveness of the staff. 'Rat Court' Once again the "Master Rat" and his men opened the 1950 school term with their well-known session of "Rat Court." Once again the male freshman began to accustom himself to the vigor of college life. Gone were the statements, "This place is dead . . . nothing ever happens ..." From the male upperclassinan's point of view, the sessions were "successful." In fact, many feel that without the annual "initia tion" (hazing is a poor word for the proceedings, they say) Guil ford just wouldn't be Guilford. Many feel that what occurs during the meetings is perfectly just. Among the argument's that can be heard are: " 'Rat Court' is part of the college life ... all colleges have some form of initia tion, why shouldn't we? ... if it is controlled so as not to bodily or psychologically harm anyone, 1 am in favor of it." The female opinion varies. Some have been heard to say, "It is disgraceful and entirely uncalled for." Our argument or opinion is that "Hat Court" is not necessary. It 5s not necessary when it harms others. However, if it is to continue, we do feel that the argument "If it is controlled so as not to bodily or psychologically harm anyone, 1 am in favor of it" lias some validity. There are some rules that should be followed. First, the leaders should select first-year students who emotionally can take a joke; those who cannot should be excluded from the proceedings. Sec ond, no harm, physically or mentally, should come to any of them; they shouldn't be embarrassed before female students. Third, it' we are to continue to have these sessions, they should be completed as early in the fall as possibLe so as not to psychologically harm the freshmen during examination time. Fourth^if "Rat Court" is to be continued it should be controlled in the background by the Dean. Training Table Once again we're on our way . . . quizzes, tests, games, rat court; a few freshmen giving up the chase and going back to "mommy and daddy." And, not first hut foremost, there's the usual griper. No, the freshmen aren't griping. It's great big juniors and seniors who're giving out with the tirades against the food, the rules, the facili ties, etc. One of the latest gripes is one concerning the training table for the team. Some team members and supporters (not freshmen!) think that the training table is the leant the school can do for the team, to which we agree. Still they feel that being subjected to certain dining hall rules makes it seem that the training table is being given them grudgingly . . . "and," they say, "other schools have had training tables for years. Why is Guilford different?" It seems to us, and has seemed, that this is clearly defined when we understand Guilford's program and purpose. Guilford's ath letic program is only about one-twentieth of the total program. She wants a good athletic program, one with no sacrifice of scho lastic rating or loosening of requirements. Under Eddie Teague, our program is improving day by day, and we will our share of games. Guilford does not, however, and will not, even under increasing accentuation on athletics, give exemption from scholastic work and regulations to athletes—even if "other schools do it." "We believe that someday our men will appreciate this fact; and even now, we think that we have the (inest group of young men wearing our uniforms in the North State Conference. It seems to us that a person could decide in less than three or four years which school he wished to attend. We round out in one semester. THE GUILFORDIAN Pulling Strings ... The past few weeks have been weeks of triumph for the little man, and for the most part, the de feat of the mighty tyrant. The days of the mighty (nonolopy seems in deed numbered. The government is trying to break up A & P and du Pont. They at first undermanned Allied forces in Korea have now turned the tide, and are steadily advancing through North Korea. But the fact that mo nopolies are through was even more apparent in the field of sports. The Cardinals, Dodgers, Braves, and Giants which have controlled the National League for so long, stood back and let a team which hadn't been in contention for 35 years, take the flag. Even though the Phillies lost four straight to the monopolistic Yan kees, it was good to see that these forementioned teams would no longer control the National League. In football this was shown even plainer. Titanic, unbeaten since 1945, NoU'e Dame found itself on the tail end of the final score. North Carolina, after having almost held Notre Dame, found itself held to a scoreless tie by a Georgia team, which the week before had been humbled by St. Mary's. Ten nessee, who two weeks ago had been unable to score a single point against lowly Mississippi State, swamped high and mighty Duke. And N. C. State saw an unheard of Catawba team come from no where, and hold State's margin of victory to a single point. Yes, the ... LETTERS TO THE EDITOR... Dear Friend: The executive committee of Woodbrookers in America would be glad if sudents and friends might be informed of the following facts through your paper: The executive committee of Woodbrookers in America announ ces that a revolving loan is avail able for use by Americans for study at Woodbrooke. Woodbrooke is a Friends' graduate school, located in a suburb of Birmingham, England. Emphasis is put on religious and social study, and on the promotion of international understanding. Students at Woodbrooke come from all over the world, and a per iod of study at Woodbrooke offers rich opportunities for friendships with people of many different na tionalities as well as a chance to know England and English Friends. Students of any age are welcome for any length of time. Even short periods of study are most reward ing at Woodbrooke, and the loan fund is available for shorter terms of study as well as longer ones. Inquiries may be addressed to Emma Cadbury, chairman of the Woodbrookers in America, Moores town, N. J. Further information concerning Woodbrooke itself, and its program, may be obtained from the Wardens, Noel and Margaret Hyde, Woodbrook, Selly Oak, Bir mingham, England. Sincerely, Dorothy Bonnell. Dear Editor: Tomorrow is homecoming. X wonder if all the students realize what this day means, not only to the students now enrolled but to the returning alumni. According to the meaning of the word, in the collegiate sense, it is a day for all alumni to return to their Alma Mater to renew their ties with members of their class and to ob serve the progress of their school since they matriculated. Usually the festivities of the day are climax ed by a football game. That is just what is happening tomorrow. Guil ford will play a tough Emory and Henry squad. For some of the old grads, one way to show progress is to have a winning football team, something they did not have when they at tended this intsitution. This year is going to mean a lot of progress in that department, but it can't be done without the cooperation of everyone at Guilford. I don't draw any lines when it comes to cooperation, I mean faculty and students alike. In both cases there are too mMy who are prone to "let George* do it." If we are to have any spirit at all everyone has to pitch in and help. If no one takes the initiative then you take it. By SALKIND day of the mighty football ma chines of the 40's seemed to be drawing closer to a final fade-out. It seemed good to see the day of the mighty monopoly close. The U. S. System is based on small, strong individualists. Actually we don't want these mighty giants either in industry, sports, or any other phase of life. As a rule they can create only resentment. It seems we are heading back towards individual freedom. This reporter does not usually indulge in criticism. However, this is one time I think it is highly warranted. For many years Guil ford students have been complain ing about the hot water (or should I say lack of it). It is true that there would be a great expense in correcting the existing situation. But it eventually has to be done, there is no point in putting it off any longer. It is bad enough when the people on the upper floors of Cox Hall cannot get hot water ex cept during the wee hours of the morning. Then when the water starts tasting bad, and when you can't get cold water no matter how It tastes—it's high time something was done. As I say, I realize there is a great expense involved. We all realize that. But at the same time we're getting tired of cold showers, and cutting up our faces shaving in cold water. I think all of us agree that it would be well worth the cost and certainly none can help see ing the necessity of undertaking the project immdiately. In the past two weeks there has been a sudden upsurge of spirit which in flowing over the campus has touched everyone, but there are still some things which could be improved. What about the Alma Mater? Why isn't it sung more often? Are we ashamed of it? What about the Day Hops? How are we going to fix it to include them in the Pep Rallys? To answer the first three ques tions, I have a few suggestions. Why don't we sing it in chapel at least once a week? That way every one will get to learn the words and the right ones. I belive it would be a fitting close to any chapel period. Now for the Day Hops. There are many of them who would like to be included in the Pep Rallys, but don't belive they could spare the time to drive out from town at night for fifteen or twenty minutes of cheering. Why not have the Pep Rallys during chapel periods? Since everyone is required to at tend chapel the Day Hops would have a chance to participate. The rallys don't have to be long, just long enough to get everyone in the spirit of having a winning team. Let's have a big turnout for the game and everyone turn out for the pep rally. The team is doing its best and win or lose let us stay behind them and show that we ap preciate their efforts. I belive if we all get together and sing the Alma Mater and in clude the Day Hops in our plans, the old grads wil see the progress that has been done. A student. O Dear Editor: Because of the new ruling on Chapel announcements, some of us, who are leaders in various stu dent activities, have increasingly realized the tremendous disadvant age in which we have been placed to adequately publicize the various activities. Since we must be realistic about the attitude that who you don't see will not hurt you which most of the students have towards bul letin board announcements, I wish the college administration would reconsider its ruling. I am in sympathy with the reas ons behind the college's recent rul ing; however, it would certainly bp of great value to the student activities if we might be allowed to have a few moments during Monday chapel to present our an nouncements. These announce ments should and could be limited to a very few seconds. Certainly we need have no 'horseplay' as we occasionally have had in the past. That sort of announcement has ne place in chapel. However, in consideration of, and for the benefit of Guilford's student activities program, I wish the College administration would reconsider its ruling. Sincerely yours, Howard Davis. October 13, 1950 The Spectator No one is exempt from talking nonsense; the misfortune is to do it solemnly. —Montaigne Each year there is a great-to-do about Guilford's Core Curriculum. Ye Spectator has heard so many conflicting comments, comments ranging from paeans of praise to grumbles to profanity, that it be came necessary to resolve the con flict by consulting well known au thorities. Here as some typical comments. History 37-38: My mind lets slip a thousand things Like dates of wars and deaths of kings. —Thomas Bailey Aldrich Biology: So, naturalists observe, a flea Has smaller fleas that on him prey; And these have smaller fleas to bite 'em; And so proceed, ad infinitum. —Jonathan Swift Math 13-14: Manner is, all in all, whate'er is writ, The substitute for genius, sense and wit. —William Cowper Philosophy 24—Aesthetics: I'd like to watch the clouds roll by. And think of Cherubs in the sky; But when I think of Cherubim, I don't know if they Re her or him. Boy and Girl Stuff Wild Bill Smedley is Sweet William now. He was roped, throw ed, and tied in record time by a cowgirl name of Janice Davis. There are some who cry "No con test!" on the contention that Wild Bill didn't put up much of a fight. However, Ye Spectator considers this complaint to be sour grapes and the catch legitimate. Ray Blakeslee is staggering around dazed by the charms of Lorna Leak, who is by no means a bad looking chick. Some physicist should sepa rate them by about twelve feet and measure the attractive force. Com paratively, atomic energy is just a has been. Strupe (I'm just a shy little country boy) Lackey seems to have lost out in the shuffle for the hand of Mary Jane Hines, but is getting a good bit of sympathy from a little freshman. Rick Ferrell and Max Ballenger are reported to be the leading contenders for the vacancy. Old Married People Department Harry and Anne Roeske, Wen dell and Andy (Margery Anderson) Edgerton, are two couples who fall in the newlywed class at Guilford. Good sailing, folks. Speaking of couples, have you taken a good look at Hank Semmler and Gene Peace, or Jimmy Pratt and Mickey Peele? Warms your heart just'to see them go by. Ain'tcha got no culture? Dept. Guilford, with its polyglot popu lation and multiple fields of inter est, has much to offer the student of human behavior. Event and con versation occur here which must be witnessed to be believed. For instance, this gem of erudition overheard in the library. "Ya like to read?" "Yeah." "Whatcha like t'read?" "Li'l Abner, Terry'nna Pirates, Dick Tracy." "Ya like O.Henry?" "Nah, th' nuts git in me teeth." Cruising Around Familiar Sounds Barbara MacFarland's sudden, high pitched squeal of laughter . . . Jo Butner's husky, magnolia laden drawl ... Joe Floyd eulogizing the one great love of his life—Joe Floyd . . . Audrey Garris at Foun ders' piano . . . the ever shifting crowd gathered to listen and sing . . . John Floyd and Rudy (All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth) Craven arguing over football . . . Charlie staggering around the chowhall, drunk with his own power . . . the sudden start a freshman gives when spoken to . . . couples pairing off for strolls after supper . . . the business of getting acquainted . . . easing old aches with new companions ... it brings to mind Edria McDole and this brief ode to an old romance . . . Knowing you. darling, Was slightly swell; A little of Heaven, A little of Hell, A parcel of Paradise, That wouldn't jell. Goodbye, you lug, It was slightly swell.
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