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Dee Wilson
Lockhart Ledbetter
Vickie Moir
Elaine Foster
Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editor
Business Manager
Assistant Business Manager
Office Hours: 5:00-10:00 p m. Monday
4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Telephone: 723-7961, Ext. 250-Salemite Office
Or call 727-1421 or 727-9002
Thursday, October 4, 1973
editorial
student reaction on Salem campus to the abrupt
resignation of Spiro T. A^new ranj^ed from expressed feel-
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inj^s of sympathy for the Vice-President to scathinjr de
nouncements of the entire Nixon administration. In a
conducted survey of students, the majority shared the
sentiment that Apmew was a scapegoat for higher political
powers. The survey also showed that although most students
were aware of Agnew’s resignation, many were unclear
concerning the actual charges against Agnew as well as
the reasons for his jilea of nolo contendere to the tax income
evasion charge.
The terms most freipiently employed by Salem students
to describe their reaction to Agnew’s resignation were
“shocked,” “sad,” and “surprised.” Many .students said that
they were particularly startled because of Agnew’s earlier
public statements that he would not resign under any
circumstances. Others also commented upon the aura of
non-involvement with Watergate which surrounded the
Vice-l’resident.
As one student said, “He appeared so clean in respect to
the political entanglements of Watergate.”
There is a faction of students on campus who believe
sti'ongly that the Watergate affair created the initiative
for the investigation of the Vice-President.
“If you go looking for trouble, you can find it,” one girl
.said.
These comments reinforce many students’ belief that
the resignation of the Vice-President is a ploy by the Nixon
administration to shift the public attention from Watergate
to another major scandal. However, they concede that
ultimately the public eye will once again focus upon the
W'atergate entanglements.
The remaining dominant faction expres.sed disgust with
the entire administration.
“It seems as if the government is corrupt,” one student
lamented.
Many said they were numb to the announcement after
all other occurrences in the Nixon administration. In con
trast to feeling sorry for Agnew, they expressed sympathy
for the state of the country.
Many agreed that the resignation was indicative of a
working democracy because they felt it proved no one was
immune to the law. Some students commended Attorney
General Richardson for the resolution of the Justice Depart
ment in pursuing the facts. These students felt the course
taken by the Justice Department proved its separation from
the Executive branch of the government. All students hoped
that the country would continue its investigations into any
corruption present at any level of government, national,
state or local. The need to re-examine the procedures for
campaigning and election in the country was also voiced.
As far as a successor is concerned, the ovenvhelming
majority favored Senator Howard Baker, Republican from
Tennessee.
However, throughout the many comments gleaned from
students very few expressed opinions about the nolo con
tendere plea of Agnew. Most students had an opinion about
his resignation but rare was the concern for the allegations
dropped against him.
One student said, “Everyone cheats on his income tax,”
revealing her defense of the Vice-President for a not so
uncommon crime. Many students shared this sentiment by
commenting that few politicians are “snow-white.” Students
were aware of only the most outstanding facts about the
charges made against Agnew. They realized he had been
convicted of tax fraud and they knew his sentence, but
they were unaware of the reasons behind Agnew’s plea of
no contest.” Many students did not realize that by such a
plea all other charges of bribeiy, extortion, and conspiracy
were dropped. This type ot plea provides background for
much speculation which many Salem students failed to
recognize.
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Too often, students on Salem campus approach an
matters on this same level. It’s merely a surface approach
a familiarity with only the most conspicuous facts with
out any in-depth inspection. This lack of concern may stem
from a sense of isolation from the mainstream of the
national and international affairs. It may also be that Salem
students don’t care to delve any further than their own
private concerns. This is true not only of national issues
but carnpus issues as well. Although the resignation of
Agnew has been the number one news story on campus this
week, it is hoped students will continue to sensitize them
selves not only to world affairs but also to the affairs of the
world which lies within Salem Square.
— DW
Except in a few large cities,
college and university students
rarely get an opportunity to see
professional theatre on a
basis. Beginning this fall how
ever The American Film Theatre
will ’alter that situation by pre
senting filmed versions of eight
famous plays, featuring prestig
ious casts and directors.
The eight attractions in The
American Film Theatre’s Pre
miere Season, which will continue
from October through May, are
Eugene O’Neill’s “The Iceman
Cometh,” Eugene Ionesco’s
“Rhinoceros,” Harold Pinter s
“The Homecoming,” Edward Al-
bee’s “A Delicate Balance,” John
Osborne’s “Luther,” Anton Chek
hov’s “Three Sisters,” Simon
Gray’s “Butley” and Kurt Weill
and Maxwell Anderson’s “Lost In
The Stars.”
Actors featured in the eight
motion pictures include Lee Mar
vin Frederic March, Robert
Ryan, Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder,
Karen Black, Katharine Hepburn,
Paul Scofield, Lee Remick, Jos
eph Gotten, Michael Jayston, Paul
Rogers, Vivien Merchant, Stacy
Keach, Laurence Olivier, Joan
Plowright, Alan Bates, Brock
Peters, Melba Moore, Raymond
St. Jacques and Clifton Davis.
Directors participating in the first
season are John Frankenheimer,
Tom O’Horgan, Tony Richardson,
Peter Hall, Guy Green, Laurence
Olivier, Harold Pinter and Daniel
Mann.
Ely A. Landau, creator and
President of The American Film
Theatre, describes the new en
terprise as “the first opera
tive National Theatre-on-Film
anywhere in the world . . .
the effect of The American
Film Theatre will be that
of a permanent repertory
theatre bringing its efforts to the
public via film in hundreds of
communities simultaneously. It is
an achievement unequalled in the
history of the theatre. No ‘live’
theatre group could possibly pre
sent eight productions of this
scope or quality in a single sea
son or afford to employ such an
array of great artists and cre
ative talent.”
The eight American Film Thea
tre presentations will be shown
on a subscription basis in more
than 500 theatres throughout the
United States and Canada. A
different film will be shown each
month, beginning October 29, on
two consecutive days, always a
Monday and Tuesday. There will
be a matinee and evening per
formance on each of those days.
A special price structure will
apply for college students at mati
nee performances of The Ameri
can Film Theatre for $16, a sav
ings of $8 off the regular price.
For the convenience of depart
ment heads who would like to
make class projects out of The
American Film Theatre’s Pre
miere Season, group-sales order
forms are available through this
newspaper, English departments
of colleges in or near the 400
communities participating in The
American Film Theatre’s pro
gram and at participating thea
tres.
There is no reduced student
rate for evening performances,
which are priced at $30 for the
season subscription.
Iiicunal)ula
)oiisors Contest
Incunabula is sponsoring a
Founder’s Day Photography con
test which is open to all students.
Photographs should be turned in
to Anne Manly or Gwen Smith or
the Incunabula Box in Main Hall
Deadline is October 26. All photo
graphs will be returned. Your
name should be written on the
back of the photograph as well
as your campus address. Prizes
are to be announced later.
Sp
Student Contests Drop-Add
Dear Editor and members of the Salem College community,
Now that we have a visitation policy, of sorts, we Salemites ha-,j
made some progress in changing almost all areas of social life
order to allow the mature student to express her personal gro,i.
more freely. Although not perfect, such changes have been carrifi
out rather steadily during the past five years. So, we are liberatf'
women socially, but are we liberated intellectually? Shall we contim
to party and have fun while ignoring the archaic academic polta
that tend to limit academic freedom and success? We complain abts'
academic policies, but we do little to act on our complaints. Lack
action may be the result of the following: student apathy in t[
area of academic affairs, lack of communication between studer,
and the powers that be (whoever they may be), and overridii
concern for social affairs. In order to change matters we must A(j
There are many academic policies which need to be examinf
but I am particularly concerned with the procedure for withdrawit
from a course. Present policy is such that a person may withdra
from a course only during the first week after registration witho
the penalty of a failing grade (even if she is passing) unless i
Committee on Academic Appeals makes a recommendation to tl
contrary. I feel this policy is unfair for the following reasons:
1. One week is not enough time for a student to determii
whether or not her schedule is too demanding.
a. Many classes meet only once or twice in the trial period.
b. Often students are pressured into “sliding by” in order to “pas
four courses in an overly demanding load when she might lea:
more in three courses to which she might devote more time. As
stands, academic mediocrity may prevail over academic exo
lence.
2. It is unfair for a student to receive a failing grade in
course that she is passing. A failing grade, which is not necessari
indicative of the student’s abilities is recorded on her permane
transcript which is an important criterion in determining her futun
3. This policy does not allow enough flexibility for individua
with personal problems.
Many schools offer a longer period for Drop-Add and a syste
through which the recording of a failing grade may be eliminak
for a passing student. I suggest a plan for Salem similar to this oi
used by Converse College:
Adding courses
A student may add a course only during the first week of a ten
Dropping courses
A student may drop courses in accordance with the followii
conditions:
1. Without a grade — during the first two weeks of class.
2. Withdrawal passing or withdrawal failing — A student t
receive a WP or a WF, depending on her grade at the time, in
course she drops during the following period: after the first t?
weeks and through the ninth week of the term.
3. Automatic withdrawal failing — After the ninth week of tl
term (unless excused from the penalty by the appropriate faculi
committee).
4. Withdrawal — A student, who for reasons of health, fami
emergency, or other reason that does not involve an acadeni
penalty, will receive a W in the course, excusing her from any grat
penalty.
There will be a petition to this effect in the near future, and
would appreciate your comments and your support. Let’s all take i
active stand on academic policies which need revision.
Constructively yours, Beth Perry
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