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Page two THE TWIG September 23, 1960 Time—Master or Servant? We hear a great deal about the danger of majoring in extra-curricular activities. Such warnings are important to heed. There are definite hazards in spreading ourselves too thin over a number of activities, in that when examination time rolls around we may be found lacking in essentials of academic requirement. However, much can also be said of the jeopardy of keeping our noses constantly in the book. If we are following such a course, we arc not get ting the education which will be required of us later as Graduates of Meredith. The answer lies in the intelligent use of abundant opportunities right here on our campus to broaden our scope and become well-rounded citizens. How many times have we heard that “you can find lime to do what you want to do”? The “finding time,” however, is no haphazard thing; it in volves discerning choice and careful budgeting of hours and minutes. What are some of the opportunities at hand to widen our outlook? What about the biology major who has an interest in creative writing but no time to work the course in her schedule? Contributions to The Twig or The Acorn might answer her need. What about the English major with a flair for music and no time for lessons? For her, the college chorus or even the B. S. U. choir. The list is endless. A good sugjgestlon for the new year might be—examine yourself, make discerning choices, and—find the time!! S.R. THE ESSENCE OF MEREDITH The beginning of a new year is traditionally a time for reconsideration of goals and purposes and for incorporating new life within the old. Par ticularly is this process a part of the life of a college. Already we have been challenged by new courses and new ideas, by the enthusiasm of a new group of students, and by the prospect of a year ahead whose history for us may be determined largely by ourselves. As returning students and as new students at Meredith, we have been reminded more than once of the purpose of our school, of the ideals for which she stands, of our responsibilities to her. Perhaps the proper con sideration for us at this point is “What is Meredith?” There are several obvious answers to this question. Physically, she is an institution located on a hill at the western city limits of Raleigh occupy ing almost two hundred acres on which are erected numerous buildings. Academically, she is a center of higher education offering two degrees to her graduates and noted for her high scholastic standards. Culturally, she is the center of various contributions in the arts, not only to her own students but also to the city of Raleigh. Economically, she may be repre sented by figures and symbols on paper. Yet, what is Meredith spiritually? Here is the essence of the question. Here is her true being, that which makes possible all the other aspects of her existence. Being a small woman’s college with a foundation laid whhin the Christian religion, Meredith occupies a unique position. She is a com munity, a family, and within this assertion there arc profound implications. A community cannot exist without persons, and they must be persons who are related to each other in a somewhat mystical sense. There must be individuality, but more importantly there must be self-sacrifice and devotion. There must be a rapor between individuals which makes per sonal involvement and communion a reality. Community life demands that the persons within the society be able to communicate with each other on the basis of common desires and considerations. Meredith is her students. For her life she depends upon their insights into her purpose and her heritage. As Meredith students we stand within a rich tradition to which we can contribute positively or negatively. We will contribute whether we desire to do so or not. Thus, it behooves us to con sider our relationship to this community of which we are a part and to determine what our role will be. S.L. MEMBER Associated Collegiate Press EDJTORIAL STAFF Suzanne Leath Associate Editor Sue Rogers Managing Editor. Peggy Wilkins Feature Editor. Linda Kirby Music Editor Susan Leathers Sports Editor. Cris Kress Columnists Linda May Photographer Barbara Sullivan Reporters—Toula Bellios, LeDhu Gillespie, Libby Greene. Carroll Ann Hicks Sally Holbrook, Peggy Klick, Alice Maney, Pat Shuman, Elaine Smith Faculty Sponsor Dr. N^rma Rose BLISINF^ STAFF Business Manager Mary Louise Hudson Advertising Manager Faye Lee Circulation Manager juiia Horton Mailing Editor Dorothy Maynard Chief Typist Barbara Adams Advertising Staff—Mary Loii Allen, Judy Bullard. Rachel Lowe. Jeanette Worthington Typists—Jeanclle Baker, Mary Baugham. Seleda Camp. Judy Howie, Linda Ko.se Lee, Louise Parrish Faculty Sponsor Miss Lois Frazier Enierud as second-class matter October II. 1923, at post office at Ruldsli. N. C.. under Aft of March 8. 1879. Published semi-monlhly durin« the monihs of Octobcr, November, flnd April; monthly during (be montlis of December, January, Fcbrwry, Marcli nnci May THE Twin is the college newspaper o( Mereillih Collefte, Ralctsh, North Carolina and ns such Is one of the three maiot publications of tlio Ittslitution—the other two beina TUt Acorn, the literary mae.izlne, ftnd The Oak Leaves, (he colleRe annual. Meredith Collego is an accredited senior Hheral ar(a college for women located in (he capital city of North Cnrolinu. It confers the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachclor of Music JcRrces. The college offers majors in twentyKine fields including music, art, business and hoiTie economics. Since 192t the institution has been a member of the Southern Association of Colienes and Secondary .Schools. The college holds membership in the Association of American Colioccs and the North Carolina Colle«e Conference. Graduates of Meredilh Colleuo tire eli«ible for membership in the American Association of University Women. The iiistiiotioti is u liberal arts member of iho National Association of Schools of Music. Subscription Rales: S2.QS per year The Twto is servetJ by National Advertising Service. Inc., 420 Mudiaon Ave., New York 17, New York. Music Notes By SUSAN LEATHERS With a new school year beginning, there are many summer experiences to hear about, practice hours to sign for, and schedules to slave over. Some of the faculty members are experiencing great difficulty in fitting a schedule to that of their students. Miss Swanson is still starry-eyed and full of vices for her theory students after a summer of studying in France. Trying to schedule new and con venient hours for the chorus members who each seemingly have a diflerent schedule is occupying much of Miss Donley’s time. Miss Hacsler’s stu dent teachers are nervously anticipat ing the ingenious pupils they are sure to find in their classrooms. Our de partment welcomed several new fresh men into our group. Good luck to you! This is the first year Meredith College has offered a church music major. Several students are taking advantage of the new course. There is an expressed need for graduates with this major all over our slate. Combinations of this course and others, such as religion, will prove popular. U. Department of State To Hold Exams The United States Department of State will hold its next written Foreign Service Officer Examination on De cember 10, 1960, in approximately 65 cities throughout the United States and at Foreign Service posts abroad. In announcing the examination the Department is seeking to interest undergraduate and graduate students who have studied in such fields as economics, public and business ad ministration, language and area stud ies, history and political science. To be eligible to take this exami nation, candidates must be at least 21 and under 31 years of age as of October 24, 1960. Persons 20 years of age may also apply if a college ^aduate or a senior in college. Amer ican citizenship of at least nine years’ standing is required. The starting salary for officers ranges from $5,625 to $6,345 per year, depending upon the qualifications, experience, marital status, and age at the time of appoint ment. Application forms and other in formation may be obtained immedi ately by writing p the Board of Examiners for the Foreign Service, Department of State, Washington 25, D. C. The closing date for filing the application is October 24. MADEMOISELLE ANNOUNCES COLLEGE BOARD CONTEST Mademoiselle Magazine an nounces that its 1960-61 College Board Contest is now open to women undergraduates under twenty - six years old who are regularly enrolled in an accredited college or junior collegc. The contest offers a chance at winning one of twenty guest edi- i torships for a month on the staff of : Mademoiselle. Written, Drawn Tryouts Accepted To try out for membership on the College Board a girl may write a criticism containing 1,200 words or more of the editorial section of a current issue of Mademoiselle or depict in words or drawings the fol lies of her campus. Entrants will be notified by January 1, 1961, whether their tryout has been accepted. Each College Board member will do one assignment for Mademoiselle. The list of assignments to choose from will appear in the January issue of the magazine. There will be a variety of selections enabling persons to choose one suited to their own in terests. Prizes will be given for both tryouts and assignments. Winners Are Guest Editors College Board members who are among the top twenty on the tryout and assignment program win a sal aried month in June in New York as guest editors on the staff of Mademoiselle. Besides working as ap prentices to Mademoiselle editors, Aid For Graduate Study Is Available Among the scholarships which are available for graduate study are the Fulbright Scholarships for those who wish to study abroad, the Woodrow Wilson Scholarships for those who plan to become college teachers, and the National Science Fellowships for college graduates and secondary school teachers studying for a master’s or more advanced degree in science, mathematics, or engineering. Dean L. A. Peacock will be glad to talk with any seniors who are in terested in doing graduate work in either American or foreign schools, and he suggests that those who are interested in applying for scholarships should send in their applications by the middle of October. He also urges that sophomores and juniors begin early to consider the possibilities of graduate school. SEEN ABOUND CAMPUS Primary education majors display ing their dramatic abilities on the floor of Joyner with “Billy Goat Gruf!.” People, people, people—all in the dining hall lines. Biology students making the rounds to inspect Meredith’s trees. Enormously envious looks being directed toward the occupants of fourth Stringfield. Billy Astro and Milton being groomed for their debut in forthcom ing rush activities. Meredith girls assuming partisan roles in the current political situation. Feminine pulchritude adorning the first Faircloth hall as people primp and preen for annual pictures. Signs of the industrial revolution reaching the Meredith campus: hair diyers, new drink machines, modern sign-out desks with neon lights! Two English professors sporting new go-carts and Mr. Eads being walked by his new pup. Dr. Tilley’s namesake causing some people to be concerned about the weather. Seniors starry-eyed over wedding plans and freshmen enthralled with rush parties. guest editors will be featured in the August issue and will represent the college girl in editorial meetings held to plan articles and fashions for forth coming issues of the magazine. November 30 is the deadline for submitting the tryout assignment. For more detailed infomiation one should write to_ College Board Contest, Mademoiselle, 575 Madison Avenue, New York 22, requesting the Contest Rules Book. Stables Receive New Horses cind Saddles Mrs. Mary M. Edwards, equita tion instruction for Meredith Col lege, has announced that there are four new horses in the stables this year. MERE DITHER By DAILEY There’s something about this com ing back. One feels a sense of urgency to succeed, to achievc, to outdo oneself. At limes this eagerness de ceives itself, for those wlio have come back know that the fire of ambition will not continue to burn so brighdy for long, and those who come for the first time soon realize that such a flame must lessen or they themselves will bum away into unnerved ashes. But this conscientious feeling is re freshing, and it thrills even the smug senior’s heart; and the junior secretly adds up possible quality points for Dean’s List in February; and the sophomore visits the Beehive for paper and notecards and ballpoint pens which she selects carefully with extravagance; and the freshmen, with chill bumps and a racing heart, enters her first class, smiles quite over- indulgently at her professor, and seats herself in a front desk with pen In hand five minutes before the first belt Girls meet for the first time, anxi ous to make another friend, willing to be one. Student assistants diligently check papers two days ahead of time. Rooms are spotless, drawers still straight, closets uncluttered. Blouses are pressed meticulously at night in stead of with drowsy carelessness at eight o’clock in the morning. Faculty desks are clear and notes are in neat and correct order. Shoes arc shiny, shirttails are tucked in .. . all day! There is something in the human being that calls for a new start, for as long as a heart can begin anew, it will continue to grow; it will live and breathe afresh each morning, each hour, each passing moment. Yes, there’s something about this coming back . . . something very significant about this coming back; LETTERS TO THE EDITOR As the student publication of Meredith College, The Twig has long maintained a policy inviting members of the student body to ex press their views on various mat ters through letters to the editor. Such letters' must be signed, al though under certain circumstances names might be withheld from pub lication. Letters may be given to any member of the editorial staff or left at The Twig room on first Brewer. The staff reserves the right to de cline to publish letters of an un suitable nature, but all letters will be given careful consideration. Stu dent opinion is a vital part of a campus newspaper; therefore, we urge you to make this your paper and to contribute to it. These horses are the following: Highland Chief of Oakwood, a three-gated horse given by Miss Nancy Blanton of Shelby; High Faluting, a three-gated pony from Mr. Phin Horton of Winston-Salem; (Continued on page three) cam?u$ comedy MOU^AIt 'YOUR OATS tin mr m hwr aco mt\ aucb. hs $AiO 70 CAU THIS /HJMBeR MEH ^00 wew iJeAPY,"
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