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THE TWIG
September 25, 1969
Meredltk College
September 25, 1969
EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor Brooks McGirl
Associate Editors Emma Ruth Bartholomew, Janet Morris
Managmg Editors Susan Soloway, Debby McShane
News Editor Helen Wilkie
Feature Editor Abigail Warren
Copy Edimr Nancy Ausbon
Assistant Copy Readers Paula Gilbert, Linda Haddock
Carloonists Rita Caveny, DeLena Williams. Dail Dickson
Snoop Scoop Becky Brown, Lura McCain
Columnists Percy Beane, Donna Williams
Reporters Kathy Oliver, Emory Farris, Alice Forney
Edith Whitley, Suzanne Fomeranz, Ann Goodson, Susnn Van Wageningen,
Martha Stephenson, Nancy Barnhill, Carolyn Harrelson, Ann Bryan, Patsy
Brake. Nancy Watkins, Jane Holt, Geni Tull
Faculty Sponsor Dr. Norma Rose
BUSINESS STAFF
Business Manager Cathy Moran
Advertising Chief. Ellen Webb
Mailing _ Ediwr... Ruth Talton
Circulation Chief Lynda Bell
rvpmg Chief. Joyce Little
Fsictiliy Sponsor. Dr. Lois Frazier
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A Small Matter of a
Cyclone Fence
Returning to Meredith this fall, we were first struck with the sight of
the newly-erected cyclone fence which now circumvents the campus. And
no matter what the intended purpose of this addition to campus land
scape, its symbolic significance, we have come to feel, is quite a different
thing.
We fear that some students will use the new fence as just another
excuse to fall victim to the “Meredith isolation syndrome.”
For the uninitiated, the Meredith isolation syndrome attacks students—
generally in their Freshman year—with the following results: lack of en
thusiasm, lack of concern for either school or outside community—in fact,
no concern for anyone but self. Many students never recover from the
initial attack of this dread disease, but remain cloistered in their rooms
or in the library or the classroom buildings and never venture to take part
in any other activities throughout their four years of college life. And,
frankly, such a life must be pretty unexciting.
The isolation syndrome is not a disease particular to the Meredith
campus; don’t misunderstand us. It attacks students everywhere and with
no regard for race, sex, or social class.
But the job of erradicating the disease must begin somewhere—its
spread must be checked. And where better than at a relatively small
school such as ours.
So—and these words are addressed primarily to freshmen, but other
classes need not feel exempt—help stamp out the isolation germ! Begin
with yourself and get involved. When you are called upon to help your
class for Cornhuskin’, Stunt or whatever, DO get involved and DO be
enthusiastic. Help tutor a child, read to blind children at the Blind School,
or help someone find himself at Dix Hospital. Write for the Twig or help
publish the Oak Leaves. All these opportunities and more are available to
you.
Don’t—and we repeat—don’t do what too many students at Meredith
do: sit around, doing nothing and complaining about how “shut off” from
real life Meredith is. These same students could find “real life” in the
community of Method, just across the street from our campus, if they
would just take the trouble to get off their seats and do something about it.
Perhaps protesting students have the right idea—we do not and will
not condone their methods—but at least they have become involved and in
a big way.
You may not have to involve yourself in such a “big” way, but at least
do your share. After all, as we are constantly reminded, “Life is just what
you make it.”
Make your years at Meredith mean something—do something—any
thing—if it helps your school and community.
And don’t let the small matter of a cyclone fence make you a casualty
to the isolation syndrome. RBM
Look at the Bottom
Right now—look down at the bottom of almost any page of this issue
of the Twig. If you’re like many girls, your eyes merely skip quickly over
the'advertisements you see.
If that holds true for the majority of Meredith girls, then an entire
section of your college newspaper defeats its purpose. There is a wide
spread misconception that the ads are there solely to fill space whenever
there may be no news.
On the contrary, the Twig staff solicits these advertisements from Raleigh
merchants who feel that such publicity will be good for their business.
They feel confident that their ads in our newspaper will show us how
much they want our patronage.
It is our opinion that such good faith on the part of the merchants
obliges us, wherever possible, to give our business to them. This will not
only establish good relations between college and business but also aid
students in finding bargains and conserving their money.
Therefore, we urge you to take advantage of the good will offered to
you by these businesses. Patronize the stores who advertise in the Twig.
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Looking Back
at the Opening of School
September 27, 1941
“On Tuesday the freshmen re
ceived pecan rolls with the invitation
to ‘Roll along and be an astro.’ This
procedure was followed the next day
by the presentation of doughnuts
along with warning, ‘We’ll dough
nuts if you don’t go Phi’.”
September 23, 1933
From President Brewer’s welcom
ing message:
“Get acquainted with your teach
ers and also your fellow students.
Such acquaintances will ripen into
finest friendships that will bless you
throughout life.’’
September 16, 1927
“The formal opening exercises of
Meredith were held Friday morning
in the chapel. It was indeed an im
portant occasion for the seniors, as
they made their first public appear
ance in their caps and gowns.”
September 21, 1928
Sketches from Frosh Exams:
wrong answers on handbook tests:
“—Victrolas may be played from
2:30 a.m. till 7:45 p.m.
—The worst major offense possi
ble, in my estimation, is to kiss a
boy.
—The honor system is a system
by which the honors are divided up
so that no one girl will hold too
many offices.
—Since I am too young to have
dates and callers, and since I am
already used to being carefully chap
eroned, I have not bothered to learn
many of those things for which there
is a serious punishment.”
September 26, 1930
“The first three nights after their
(the freshmen) arrival were filled
with parties given in their honor by
the Senior, Junior and Sophomore
classes.”
The Perils of Percy
By PERCY BEANE
I was supposed to write a funny
column on “orientation,” but frank
ly, I can’t remember anything funny
about orientation week. Neverthe
less, the week did offer some unusual
experiences, which could only have
happened to me,
The word “matriculate” is familiar
to you by now, but the first confron
tation with this word can be frustrat
ing. As an example, I was on my
way to Johnson Hall to matriculate,
when an elderly family friend called
to sec how I was weathering college
life. Explaining that I had to com
plete matriculation and couldn’t talk,
I hung up. To my surprise and hor
ror and a get well card stated that
“with modern technology doctors
will find a cure for my disorder and
I would regain my voice eventually.”
Slightly hard of hearing, she mis
interpreted my explanation and
thought complete matriculation was
a throat disorder.
Never to be forgotten about Orien
tation Week is “The Mixer.” For
many of you it was a new experience,
just as it was for me. When I walked
out into the courtyard and surveyed
the situation, I recalled pictures of
the 16th century slave markets in
India where hundreds of maidens
were put on display for the shieks
to choose and purchase from. Half
way expecting some 20th century
Sultan of Bagdad to come up and
inspect my teeth and muscles, I
crossed the court to take refuge at
the refreshment area. There I was
accosted by this boy who had an
uncanny resemblance to Lurch of
the Adam's Family. Thoroughly dis
couraged, I relocated myself next
to a group of young Prince Charm
ings who within five minutes were
joined by a bevy of beauties called
Sophomores! Needless to say I left,
and left alone.
Maybe your experiences haven’t
been quite as frustrating, but you
don’t look like Twiggy, sound like
Carol Burnett, and invite trouble
just by breathing either!
— Movie Review —
“A Nice Girl...”
A Fallen Angel
By DONNA WILLIAMS
“A most unusual iove story”
seems to have become the motion
picture industry’s newest “catch
phrase.” However, the advertising
men, in their almost universal use
of this recent brainchild, seem to
have neglected to apply it to the
film most deserving of such a title—
“A Nice Girl Like Me.”
The plot of this movie, a “lo
story” in itself, includes, as a s
plot, a satire on romantic tales. T
strange combination effectively
lustrates the film’s theme—that
mantic ideals are nonsense; love
where you find it and what
make it.
However, the film uses some'
rather blunt methods and indiscreet
scenes to shatter the audience’s ro
mantic ideals. Such scenes are
mitigated, as the heroine’s mind
wanders, by beautiful photography
of the escape she would seek, were it
possible; nevertheless, a fairly toler
ant and liberal attitude is required
on the part of the audience.
The film’s most basic weakness
lies in its “credibility gap”; certain
aspects of the plot and dialogue lack
realism. However, occasional flashes
of dry humor, and the aforemen
tioned beautiful photography do
much to compensate for its flaws.
This writer enjoyed “A Nice Girl
Like Me.” Barbara Ferris is a
charming heroine in her portrayal
of what might locally be referred to
as “a fallen angel.” I feel certain
that anyone whose viewpoint is suf
ficiently liberal as not to be offended
by the film’s shortcomings, could
also pass a very pleasant evening
viewing this movie at the Village
Theater.
CONCERTS AND LECTURES
SCHEDULE 1969-70
October 13«14: Lucas Moving
Dance Company
Convocation^October 13
Concert—October 13 and 14
8:00 p.m.
October 20: 82nd Airborne Di>
vision Chorus (Fort Bragg):
Convocation
November 17-~Earl Wilson, Lec
turer 8:00 p.m.
February 4: National Opera Com*
pany
Convocation
Opera—“Hie Kalian Girl from
Algiers” 8:00 p.m.
March 2: Dr. Peter Bertocci
Lecture: Convocation
March 10: Distinguished Faculty
Lecture—Dr. Sarah Lemmon
8:00 p.m.
Meredith Playhouse Announces Schedule
Is there a Sarah Bernhardt within
you? If so, Mrs. Ruth Phillips, may
be able to help you.
Tryouts for two one-act plays
were held on Thursday, September
25 in Jones 202.
The first play to be cast will be
“An Infinite Deal of Nothing!” This
is a crazy comedy which requires
four giris to play four rather zany
characters, according to Mrs. Ruth
Phillips, dramatics teacher here. An
over simplification of the theme
would be “All work and no play
make Jill a dull girl.”
Tryout time was from 7:00 to
9:00 or by special appointment with
Mrs. Phillips, ext. 265.
The second play to be cast is
being done in conjunction with the
University Players of N.C. State.
There will be an organizational
meeting of all girls interested in the
Meredith Playhouse at 9:00 on Sep
tember 30 in the parlor on first
Brewer. Anyone interested in any
phase of play productions for the
semester is urged to come. The rest
of the play productions for the se
mester will be determined and last
minute casting will be done for the
first two plays, says Mrs. Phillips.
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newspaper staff.