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Page T wo Personal Involvement Key To Success Of Campus Qroups With the culmination of work and planning m preparatiori for Founder's Day, the time seems ripe to consider the value ot in volvement for the student at Salem. This can be discussed on two basic levels. First is the level of personal or individual involve ment, like study for personal satisfaction and/or reward. T e second is involvement based on cooperation with others in a group or organization to accomplish a particular goal or to satisfy a com mon interest. ... l j- The first of these is an entirely individualized matter, but dis cussion of the second type of involvement can have, and does have, a meaningful bearing on the life of students. Involvement of the student in a "cause" or project outside herself can strengthen the individual by broadening her horizons and exposing her to new criticisms and ideas. It also serves to break down the mono tony of studies and to help students learn to work with others in a group. Salemites have innumerable opportunities to become in- volved in the "life" of the College apart from their personal aca demic endeavors. Publications like The Salemite, Archway, and Sights and Insights are totally dependent on student participation for their mainten ance. The quality of their work is determined by the enthusiasm and dependability of their staffs. Likewise, successful Pierrette productions and May Day's are the result of cooperative efforts among a voluntary group of students. The Y is initiating a pro gram of recreation for underprivileged girls in which Salemites will try to help younger girls become "involved" on a particular afternoon each week. Student support is the only way it will work. These are only a small sampling of the activities open for stu dent participation. All have been established from the various needs and desires of various students to become involved in the life of Salem. But the success or failure of their functions as or ganized campus groups will be found in the motivation of both old and new students to be active participants. The only cost is an hour or so each week, yet the benefits of experience and new ideas leave long-lasting impressions on the individuals involved and on the College community as a whole. Ag new Th rows Wrench Into Slick Nixon Machine By Lynn Davis Richard Nixon nas scored one of the more unbelievable politicoT comebacks of United States history in the years 1967-68. After suffering defeat at the hands of the electorate in a presidential and a gubenatorial race, he is once again the Republican nominee for President. It is safe to assume that he has scrutinized his past failures and success to glean any knowledge that would enable him to take the Presidential oath this January. The Nixon-for-President machine is, without a doubt, well-coor dinated and organized. It has the necessary funding to run an intensive campaign. Now that Nixon has gained and kept first place in the public opinion polls, this machine and the man him self are doing all in their power to retain their comfortable posi tion. If the November election were held today, Nixon's only worry would be George Wallace: "I'm getting 95 per cent of the Republican vote, but I'm not getting enough of the Democratic vote. That's where Wallace is hurting." Nixon has two weapons with which he can combat Wallace's popularity. His present strategy is to simply ignore the former Alabama governor; he can also use his Vice Presidential candidate, Spiro Agnew, to persuade the small-town folk to vote Republican. But Agnew has not provided this second punch that Nixon needs to score a clear victory. The governor of Maryland cannot read a written speech effectively; neither can he speak extemporan eously. These off-the-cuff comments bring nothing but embar rassment and more of Nixon's "what-Mr.-Agnew-meant-to-say" speeches. His biggest blunder so far has been to deny any "col lusion" with George Wallace. Mr. Nixon himself had made this charge against the Democrats. Thus Agnew compounds what Nixon is desperately trying to eradicate. As the fall continues, the Democrats seem to be more ana moie shut out of the picture. A few newsmen are beginning to forecast that the Republicans will win, despite Agnew and the old 'Tricky Dick" label. November will tell. Other writers contributing this week are Cyndee Grant, Gin ger Zemp, Joy Bishop, and Jane Orcutt. Published every Friday of the College year by the Student Body of Salem College OFFICES: Basement of Student Center Printed by the Sun Printing Company Subscription Price $4.50 a year Editor-In-Chief Assistant Editor Business Managers Sybil Cheek ..Carol E. Carson Lillian Hewitt Pat Sanders MancK|M9 Editor Sandy Kelley THE SALEMITE Friday, October 4, I96J rOuNcInG m BRICKS By Carol Car son This week Salem’s brieks have been bounced upon by feet rushing to practice for Founders’ Day and then to celebrate the day with field events, songs, and skits. But did you stop to notice as you ran, how things have changed! Even nursery rhymes have been colon d by these changes Paul Dehen has written “Rhymes For a Modern Nursery,” two rhy mes of which we might consider. Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch some heavy water. They mixed it with the dairy milk And killed my youngest daugh ter. Or perhaps Two blind mice See how they run! They each ran om of the lab with an oath For the scientist’s wife had in jected them both. Did you ever see such a neat little growth On two blind mice ? will give us a topic for conver sation. Saturday, Oct. 5, 3-5 p.m. Open House Salem Book Store Wednesday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. Rondthaler Lecture Hanes Aud. Dr. Lawrence Slifkin Thursday, Oct. 10, 8:15 p.m. Concert Reynolds Aud. Men's Chorus of Bucaramanga, Colombia Salem Choral Ensemble Friday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. Concert Hanes Aud. Men's Chorus of Bucaramanga, Colombia Salem Choral Ensemble Campbell Evokes Comment As Controversial Speaker Student reaction to last week’s assembly speaker, The Reverend Will D. Campbell, has included many opinions. Rev. Campbell, from the Committee of Southern Churchmen, spoke on race relations and the results of the failure of the civil rights movement Wednes day, September 25, in Hanes Audi torium. Most students agreed that Rev. Campbell was a controversial speaker. One student simply stated that “he upset me,” and almost all the students polled commented on his lack of concrete solutions. Many felt that he had some worthwhile points to make, but the word “pessi mistic” was repeatedly used to de scribe his speech. Doree Koontz felt that he was “overly critical” and Sidney Campen noted that “he gave plenty of information on the Negro situation, but he failed to give any resolutions as to what should be done.” Other students also felt that Rev. Campbell “left them hanging” by not suggesting concrete solutions. Sally Wilson commented, “I didn’t like him. I thought he was assum ing a lot. He should not have given such a negative approach.” However, she would like to see more controversial speakers at Salem, Ginger Berger felt that Rev. Campbell “seemed to appeal more to emotion than to reason. I didn’t think he said anything new except that we have already failed.” Genie Sloan noted his “striking ap pearance” and expressed disappoint ment that he “didn’t offer more Christian hope.” Some students reactea in favor of ANNOUNCEMENTS -TIH , . . 0 News Editor , Sara Engram Feature Editor - Sterling Winstead Copy Editor 1 ....Polly Smith Advertising Managers Melinda Yarborough Carol Carter, Jean Peterson Photography Editors Anne Wyche, Carilee Martin Headline Staff .....Jane Horton Anne Dukehart Managing Staff Jane Wilson Layout Jane Wilson, Linyer Ward Circulation Manager Debbie Lotz Adviser Mrs. Laura Nicholson The w'orld is changing, but in of, position to the pessimism of th nursery rhymes, things seem to I getting better here. Each of us uring brick paths to lead us t learning experiences from which \v may gather seed thoughts and plar them in our minds, for (as Jo; Anglund says) One seed can plant a garden can start a sea One drop One doubt can start a hating One dream can set us free. Shall we let our dreams sail hig> with the help of experience and i; terest, or shall they float unguided Or shall we simply ignore the wall and the world and become staj nant ? Students Writ Mrs. Knoivital Dear Mrs. Knowitall, Rev. Campbell’s talk. Margaret Beeler said, “I agreed with him. 1 thought he made some good points.” Susan Dillard reacted by saying, “I loved him. I thought what he had to say needed to be said whether people understood it or not. He needed more concrete solutions, but (this type of speaker is) a good thing for Salem to have. I would like to see more speakers like this.” Witli few exceptions, students agreed that they would like to hear other controversial speakers in as sembly. Kathy Rose thinks “it’s great to have speakers like this. We need dissenting opinions to make us defend our own.” Doree Koontz would like to see “more sides of a question presented so we can make up our own minds.” An honest opinion came from Ann Con ner who said “I would like to see more enjoyable assemblies like the one last Monday (FITS assembly). There are enough unpleasant things in this world without having to sit through unpleasant assemblies.” I’m a freshman and so excite about being at Salem. TTTS keeping me running, and I am desperate need of your help. Yu see, we have to eat with all tlios upperclassmen, and my experieiu with family style serving isn’t all like they do it here. Could y« tell me what is correct so that won’t get into any trouble in thi area. Mother is looking fonvai to my return, and I really want surprise her wdth my Salem mai ners. Sincerely, A Hungry Freshman The Salem College Alumnae Club of Winston-Salem met on campus Thursday, October 3, for a luncheon in the Club Dining Room. The Board of Trustees will hold their fall meeting on Thursday, October 31, in the Trustees’ Room of the college office building. Thursday evening at 6 p.m. they will dine with various members of the administration and faculty in the Club Dining Room. Dear Hungry Freshman, Eating can be very complicatM especially if you learn all the ruli Here at Salem the style used is; evolved form from the traditiot family service. Here the girl (ho or father at a family table) at end of the table has the servii dishes placed in front of her. Ii dividual plates should be served the person at the head of the tab and passed by the head around tl table. The head person may be a sisted by the person beside he while the coffee and dessert shon be served by the person at the fo( of the table. Here at Salem mobility is the k( word, and it, is best to sit near tl head of the table. Sit quickly at stab the piece of meat you hai chosen while waiting for the bless ing to be said. With your oth hand, pass the plates quickly do* the table. This method of servi assures that those at the other ei of the table will be able to enj( their pickles (if they happen to U such) while refills from the kitchi arrive. Another custom w'hich is so® what unique at Salem is the servi of the beverage, milk. Just renter ber that the terms “red” milk an “blue” milk refer to the carti tolor and the contents of the. whi milk that is inside, and yotiW have that subject mastered. I do hope this helps you ■ m next four years of Refectory me# which you eat here. Your niotb” will find the Salem method a q® way to feed the family, too. Sincerely, Mrs. Knowitall P.S. I would welcome any otb problems or comments. Just P them in Bitting 203’s box, addressi to me. NOTICE The annual picnic given by * Home Moravian Church for Sal* students will be this Sunday, ^ tober 6, at 12 ;30 p.m. in front Dr. Gramley’s home.
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