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THE SALEMITE
May 2, 1958.
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In a recent case before the student govern
ment, two Salem girls pleaded their case and
were given a penalty. The penalty went into
effect the next morning with both girls fully
cooperating. But there were repercussions
from the administration and students about
the leniency of the penalty in view of the
facts of the case. On the first day of their
restriction, the girls were informed that the
case was being reopened because of these re
percussions. A second hearing was held, and
a severer penalty was given, to which both
girls again fully cooperated.
This seems to me to be a violation of in
dividual rights. If Salem is to have an effec
tive Student Government, then that body must
have a clearly defined policy regarding the
basis for decisions of penalties. It is not just,
fair, nor right for a person to be penalized
for the same offense twice. Just as no person
may be tried for the same crime twice, no
member of the Salem student body should be
subjected to a reopening of her ease unless
she requests it.
That the council made a hasty decision is
evident; but the reopening of the ease implies
that control of the Council’s activities does
not lie in their hands. If the comments from
the administration were strong enough to re
commend a reopening of the case (it was left
up to the Council) then the faculty advisory
committee should have been called in for con
sultation. In any event, the fault lies in the
Council’s hasty decision; but the administra
tion is satisfied, the students are satisfied
The rights of two people have been treaded
upon lightly, almost imperceptibly, and they
are resigned.
The ease is closed. Unless the Council de
sires to reopen it.
—J. S.
Beyond The Sc^uare
A must for all European-bound Salemites
this summer; the Brussels World’s Fair! This
fair, the first since the 939 affair in New York,
should prove a spectacle long to be remem
bered. After seven years of planning, sixteen
months of construction, and frantic last min
ute crisis, the Fair had its official opening
last week and runs through October 19. On
opening day Belgium’s young King Baudouin
proclaimed: “The aim of this World’s Fair is
to create an atmosphere of understanding and
peace.”
Let us take a tour through the U. S. pavilion.
As we enter, we suddenly find ourselves in the
middle of a crowd eagerly eyeing the con
tinuous fashion parade of everything from
inexpensive chemises to $8000 mink coats.
When we finally tear ourselves away from this
glamor, we are attracted by the remarkable
IBM 305 Eamac, which has memorized his
torical facts of every year from 4 B. C. to
1958 A. D. and gives us a card with the an
swer to any of our questions in little more
than three seconds—and in ten different lan
guages I Oh, to be able to sit next to a Eamac
in Dr. Africa’s history class! After watching
the fascination of foreigners as they view
U. S. voting machines, we leave the
main pavilion and enter the smaller circular
Circarama, which projects a fifteen-minute
glimpse of American life on a spectacular 360-
degree screen. The producer? Who else but
Walt Disney! As the panorama of America
unfolds, we wade through Kansas wheat, en
dure a bumpy ride over the Ford testing
grounds, swarm over UCLA campus, and sail
into New York Harbor, where we are greeted
by the gracious Lady of Liberty. After this
spectacle that made us homesick for America
the Beautiful, we end up at the “corner drug
store” and consider whether our pocketbooks
can stand “le demi poulet printemps barbecue
a la mode do Dixie”, or whether we should
just stick to “le hamburger”. On the news
stand we pick up a paperback book, “Will Act
ing Spoil Marilyn Monroe?” and know we
have found a true slice of America in the
middle of Belgium.
—Nan Williams
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Letters To The Editor
Transferring
Dear Editor:
I do not believe that Anne
Howes’ article about transferring
IS completely valid. First, she
states that some girls transfer be
cause they wish an easier school.
This would be hard to back up,
and I have found (from talking to
transfers at a university) that they
find the ork at least as hard or
harder at the larger school. Se
cond, she suggests that the teacher
-student relationship is a cause of
dissatisfaction. Here at Salem, we
have an excellent relationship with
the faculty, and any transfer to a
university must realize that she
will be one among many and will
probably not receve as much per
sonal attenton from the faculty.
Third, she suggests that if you
wish a university atmosphere, you
shouldn’t have come to Salem at
all. With this I cannot agree. A
small college is a much smaller
leap for a student from high school.
With all the reasons list^ for
transferring, she omitted one of
the major considerations for many
girls; greater independence, both
academic and social, that is enjoyed
at a university.
And I do not believe that, as
was implied, the girls who transfer
have no love for Salem.
-^Susan M. McCotter
Democrats
Dear Editor,
There seems to be a current mis
understanding about the purpose of
the newly organized Young Demo
cratic Club on our campus. I am
writing this letter to help clear up
this misunderstanding.
The constitution of this organi
zation states, “The purpose of this
club shall be: (a) To stimulate in
Salem’s students an active interest
in governmental affairs, (b) To
foster and perpetuate the ideals
and principles of the Democratic
Party, (c) To better prepare
Salem’s students for the responsi
bility and privilege to exercise their
right to vote, (d) And to provide
for the students, through its ad
ministration, the highest degree of
justice, social, welfare, and happi
ness.”
The majority of us will be of age
to vote in the coming presidental
election. Are we prepared to
choose a candidate intellectually?
Do we have any substantial prin
ciples on which to base our selec-
which will inevitably arise in the
future? Are we satisfied to go to
the polls and vote without a tho
rough knowledge of who and what
they are voting for? I think not!
I believe that all of us want to
do the right thing when the se
curity of our future is' in question.
I believe that we want a secure
government and country in which
to live and in which to raise our
children. We have been satisfied
in the past to leave this responsi
bility to our parents, but now the
responsibilities of our parents are
our responsibilities. This is our
generation and this is now, more
than ever, our government. We
are the future leaders of this coun
try. The progress, achievements
and advancements of our country
depend on us.
We believe in democracy. The
founders of this, our country, pro-'
vided and fought for freedom, free
dom of choice and selection. We
have the freedom to select the can
didate and party which we think
will best lead us. Shouldn’t we
take advantage of this freedom?
The Y. D. C. has been organized
to better prepare us for the pri
vilege and responsibility to vote.
It is here to help us to learn to
gether the ideals and principles of
the Democratic Party. It is here
so that when the time comes for
us to select a leader of our country
we will know what we are voting
for.
We welcome anyone to our meet
ings. You' don’t have to be a
Democrat to join our club. If you
aren’t familiar with the policy of
the Democratic Party, come and
hear our speakers and join in our
discussions. We do not ask you
to commit yourselves to the Demo
cratic Party. We welcome your
questions, arguments, and prob
lems. In the very near future we
must select a party. We want to
help you select the party in which
you will find the ideals and princi
ple that will best suit you. If you
are a Democrat come and find out
why you are. If you are not a
Democrat, come and find out why
you are not.
None of us are well enough in
formed politically. Here is the op
portunity for us to learn together.
I urge you to take advantage of
this opportunity. Come to the
meetings. Ask any questions you
wish. If we cannot give you an
answer, we can find’that answer
together.
I hope that this has helped you
tion ? Are we informed on the to better understand the purpose
policies of our. two parties? Are
we aware of the tremendous re-
sponsibiliy which rests on our
shoulders, the responsibility of se
lecting a man and a party to lead
our country through the crisis
of Y. D. C. and I sincerely hope
that you will stop and realize the
responsibility we have, the future
leadership of our country. Are we
prepared ?
—Nyra Boyd
Around The Square
As a direct repercussion of the subversive
activities carried on by an anonymous group
of “spring fever struck college boys”, South
dormitory has now been supplied with a new
door bell and a sign to attach below the bell
which reads: “EINQ—WALK IN—HAVE A
SEAT.” This sign is hoped to deter all rowdy
boys and stray roosters.
Speaking of roosters—Mrs. Lovett gets the
award for being one of the most accomplished
rooster catchers we’ve ever seen. She had the
opportunity to display her prowess when our
unexpected “feathered friend” squawked his
way past Mrs. Lovett’s room to the front hall
of South. “A word to the wise is sufficient”—
all roosters had better steer clear of South
Hall—if they don’t want to get caught.
I had to chuckle the'' other afternoon as I
sat in Salem College’s volleyball powerhouse’s
room—^Miss Hila Moore — and watched her
anxiously prepare for the tea party the senior
cooking class gave for the faculty. I had a
vivid picture of Hila decked out in her femi
nine baby blue dress serving little dainties
and conversing in tht usual tea party manner.
Salem’s campus had the ultra-military at
mosphere as VPI invaded—uniforms and all,
to present its band concert. Eeports have it
that their marches were particularly good.
The spotlight of their trip, however, took place
around. 12:00 that night—as they lulled us to
sleep to the tune of taps.
Speaking of military schools—two safaris
left for Annapolis and West Point and, per
usual, there are several star-struck young
women proclaiming the advantages of such in
stitutions. I refer you to Ann Snyder, Gertie
Barnes, Anthea Taylor, and yours truly.
More fraternity pins are decorating the
blouses of our cohorts. Anna Yelverton is
sporting a glittering Phi Gam pin, as Jenny
Elder displays the PKA pin presented to her
as “Dream Girl.”
This week’s emphasis on academic freedom
came to a significant ending as Dr. Gramley
reviewed his conception and Salem College’s
conception of academic freedom. It was in
teresting to note the fine line he drew be
tween intellectual freedom and the freedom
of speech, press, etc. It was made clear that
we, as college students, have this academic
freedom and it is our responsibility to use it
accordingly.
Concerning a freedom of another sort—I am
of the mind that Salemites should look a little
deeper into the governmental freedom — and
the governmental system on this campus. I
have now become a member of the “mystical
group”—the nomination committee—and am
no less than amazed at the lack of real pur
pose we have. Are we, as a committee, re
sponsible for simply serving as a screening
committee for nominations handed to us from
various groups—or is it our duty to set up a
slate of officers at our own discretion taking
only a passing consideration of the nomina
tions brought to us? Would the students care
to make this a little ^clearer ?
“Peanuts—pop corn — cracker jacks—pink
lemonade!” ' The juniors are back for their
final plug. They’ll be peddling their ware
Saturday afternoon in the May Dell. Support
them or they’ll haunt you forever.
To Dr. Welch, Miss White, and all the be
draggled education majors goes a loud ap
plause. It’s mighty nice when you can reap
the fruits of your own labors—and you have.
This was the big week for faculty children
when all the administration’s children are in
vited to gather their innocent little faces and
stare wide-eyed and amused at the stories told
by industrious primary education M A JOES
(OOps—I mean minors). If any college stu
dents are interested in attending, I know you’d
be more than welcome. Come and see why
your “education minor” friends have nervous
breakdowns.
Nollner Morrisset has joined our ranks
again. Nollner has generously consented to
give instructions on how to attend classes two
days a week and graduate. We’re mighty
happy to have you back from your extended,
extended, extended, home visit. There’s no
place like home . . -