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Page Two THE TWIG March 25,1971 ^ MfcreditK. Colle.ge. March 25,1971 Anfi-Pollution—Not Mere Rubbish Old Glory waves, almost hidden in a cloud of smog, and the “hours of splendour in the grass” are continually being disrupted by an increase in the trash. Amcrica has seemingly taken on a self-persecution campaign as evidenced by the steady rise in everything that can erode, clutter, smother and choke. Something has to be done or we will succeed in wiping ourselves off the now polluted face of the earth. Becoming concerned, though, means doing more than merely saying “I care.” Immediate action must be taken, and, to borrow from an old song, the place to begin is “in your own back yard.” We have passed beyond the stage of platitudes. “Stash your trash” and “Every litter bit hurts” fall on ears lulled into deafness by a multiplicity of clever phrases produced by our age. Few of us need a course in “The Ap preciation and Use of the Garbage Can.” As a purportedly civilized and intelligent people, we need to put our abundance of knowledge to work. Trash cans for instance are meant to be used, and a majority of actively dissatisfied community members can do much to persuade industry to cut down on the deadly waste that factories belch forth into our air and waterways. Our only alternative to action is to sit and to watch ourselves eventually eaten away by apathy and pollution. Somewhere- buried beneath drink cans, rejected shoes, soggy newspapers, and struggling for life in this asphyxiant mist that hovers about us lie greener pastures, but these pastures, like fresh air, clean lakes and rivers, and good health, are on the brink of becoming obsolete. We must act now—ov prepare to “waste away.” NBA Traffic Safety Valedictory EDITORIAL STAFF Editor Helen Wilkie Associate Editors Nancy Ausbon, Abigail Warren Managing Editors Geni Tull, Anna Vaughan News Editor .....Susan Van Wageningen Feature Editor. - Percy Beane Copy Editor Lynne Bogguss Columnist Phyliis Willetts Reporters Patsy Brake, Colecn Erdman, Cindy Giorgis, Doris Heustess, Suzanne Pomeranz Cartoonist - Elena Bennett Photographer Tina Vaughn Faculty Sponsor. Dr. Norma Rose BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager. Joyce Little Advertising Manager. June White Mailing Editors Nancy Barnhill, Elaine Dawkins Circulations Managers Linda Ehrlich. Penny Gallins Typists Martha Jane Legget Faculty Sponsor Dr. Lois Frazier Member Associated Collegiate Press. Entered as second-class matter at post office at Raleigh, N. C. 27611. Published semi-monthly during the months of September, October. November, January, February and April; monthly dtiring December and March. The Twto is served by National Educational Advertising Service, 18 East 50tb Street, New York. Subscription Rates: $3.70 per year. Whic-h do you. prefer ^ Letters to the Editor A number of students recently expressed concern for their safety when the Wade Avenue extension of Highway 54, which runs directly behind Meredith is completed. Most of our students trade regularly at Ridgewood Shopping Center, and trips are most frequently made on foot, necessitating crossing the Wade Avenue extension. The increased traffic when the extension is completed will increase the hazards. We called the traffic engineering department of the North Carolina State Highway Commission to see if a traffic light could be installed at the intersection of Wade Avenue and Ridge Road to facilitate our crossing. Ned Bevins, a member of that department, told us that such a light was planned for the intersection and it would be put up when the extension was completed. RAW Mark Twain once said that he did not approve of long-winded, tear- stained valedictories because in them a person who had inflicted himself on the public for too long already cried for over a column and annoyed the readers just that much longer. I have decided to take Twain’s advice and refrain from crying over this last Twig of the 1970-71 staff. I am not ever sure if such tears would be ones of sorrow or joy—probably both. I would like to thank all those who worked faithfully on the staff this year. I especially appreciate the help of my suite, Nancy and Abbie, who always “came through” for The Twig. Best wishes to Susan, Anna and the 1971-72 staff! Dear Editor, After an interview with the Mere dith Admissions Office, the prospec tive student remarked that she had never gone through such an ordeal. The somewhat nervous, overly anxious high school senior (this be ing her second interview with the office) was grossly intimidated through the use of “leading” ques tions thrown at her by the dis tinguished staff member. Further more, the staff member more than once made a quite false statement about the overall Meredith student body saying . . Meredith students KNOW the world issues and the questions to ask and are searching for the answers ” Unless she was referring to ques tions such as “I wonder who I’ll be dating this weekend?” or “Do you think Dr. Heilman will pass volun tary chapel attendance?” or “Dr. Rose, why can’t we study Catch 22 this semester?” then Meredith stu dents aren’t concerned about world issues. In general, I would state that Meredith students are probably the most apathetic conglomeration of girls in the nation. I sadly include myself in this conglomeration. However, the apathetic condition of the Meredith community is not the matter at hand. At present I am concerned with the problem, that if the staff member tries to create this false impression of our community (being actively involved and con cerned with the world problems etc.) to one prospective student, what will stop her from doing it to everyone??? Granted, the small col lege needs to be sold, the enrollment needs to be raised, etc., but doing so by these means is NOT good public relations. It might be interesting to note that the particular student men tioned above left her interview, de cided not to go to Meredith, and enrolled the same day in a more prestigious university. One week later she received her acceptance letter from Meredith. Sally Davidson Dear Editor, Since we came to Meredith, we have witnessed great changes in the physical shape of the college, the Carlyle Campbell Library, the Weatherspoon Gymnasium and the Bryan Rotunda, to name but a few. Their usefulness to the college and their beauty as features of the same are indeed great. After such fine examples of de velopment, I cannot understand how anyone could have been so foolish as to permit admittance to the cam pus of our newest acquisition — namely the loudspeaker on top of Jones Auditorium. The blaring mus ic which it provides before worship services is anything but rejuvenating for our spiritual selves. “What a Friend We Have In Jesus” can be a beautiful hymn of inspiration, but issuing loudly from what looks and sounds like a fire siren makes it lose all its value. To be quite explicit, the newest “ad vancement” of Meredith College makes the college sound like Christmas in the mall at North Hills! If the new sound system was meant to enrich our spiritual lives, I am afraid it has failed miserably. There are many things which would be beneficial to alt members of the campus community, such as lights on the steps between Brewer and New Dorm, lights and a sidewalk between Jones and New Dorm and lights in the court. We fail to see the benefit of such a system and would like to be informed of its purpose. Connie Kidwell Cely Kiley Chris Fecho Linda Ball ANNOUNCEMENT Bccky Freemao has won five dollars for her sufi^estion that the cafetcria label each food selection for the convenience of both dents and cafeteria staff. SENIOR ART EXHIBIT Chris Barker Calvert, Sharon MacTuggart Hiiss, Lyn Middleton and Abigail Warren present “Con* coctlon,” March 26>Aprll 7 in Joy ner Gallery. UPCOMING CONCERTS March 26, 8 p.m.~Maty Ann Bess Recital March 27, 8 Patsy Johnson Recital March 28, 3 p.m.—Lynn Moore, Piano Recital March 28, 8 p.m. — Bonnie Sue Barber Voice Recital March 29, 8 p.m.—Ellen Barney Voicc Recital and Joyce Lindley Piano Recital March 31, 8 p.m.—Ann Goodson Rccital April 1, 8 p.m.—Mary Elizabeth Bradley Organ Rccital and Debo* rah Dillard Voice Recital April 4, 3 p.m. — Lavlnia Vann Piano Recital April 5, 8 p.m.—Anne Lynch Or gan Recital Inquiry ‘ By PKyllls Willets • ' Apathy: lack of interest or con cern; listlessness; indifference. Thus^ Webster defines it. Most of us here at Meredith don’t need to be told the meaning of the word. We’ve heard so many sermons on the sub-’ ject that, if we didn’t know the meaning of the word to begin with, we could have certainly deduced it! from the context of the sermons. We may know the meaning of the word by now, but the context of the. ' sermon hasn’t changed, and there’s still need for its delivery. Student government elections are over and the leaders we have elected' for next year will undoubtedly be good ones. But, as always, there is the question — why wasn’t there more response to the need for candi- dates. There are still three upper classmen hall proctors needed, and for some major offices there were^, only one or two candidates. We at Meredith have an oppor- ^ tunity that few women in colleges or universities have. When women, elsewhere are clamoring for the right to occupy positions of leadership, we have the privilege and responsi bility of governing ourselves. It^ would be easier to understand the apathy on the part of the students if the positions of leadership were merely token offices. But all stu-’ dents who have witnessed the changes that have taken place at Meredith over the past few years should by now be aware of the part' the legislative board has in initiating reform. So why aren’t more people interested in being In this position? Maybe you don’t feel your talents lie in the area of leadership, there are still ways to make yourself, heard. When opinions are asked for,’ voice yours. When committees are needed, volunteer to serve. If ' changes aren’t being made rapidly enough to suit you, tell one of the leaders. Don’t gripe to your room mate about the way things are. Write a letter to the paper. And whe>r student leaders plan activities to benefit the student body, either par ticipate or suggest something better.- Our leaders for next year are good ones, but they can’t lead a group of half-asleep students anywhere. Let’s, shake off our apathy, make Meredith the kind of place we want it to be — and eliminate the need for periodi-, cal sermons like this one. THE SPIZZWINKS ARE COMING! On Friday, March 26, twenty Vale men who call themselves the Spizzwinks will enlertaio our cam* pus during (he chapel hour. You sophomores, junior, and seniors needn’t be reminded of who (he Spizzwinks are, but to you fresh men, they are a uniquely*talenlcd singing group (hat tours to Florida every spring, stopping at Meredith when our schedules permi(. The Yale Spizzwinks began in 1914 as a rival (o ano(her Yale group of singers, the Whlffenpoofs. Taking (heir name from a legendary insect, the Spizzwinks met on Wednesdays and became B band of serious musicians. Today these musicians blend the past and present with a repertoire Including traditional bal* iards, folk, classical, Jazz, and show tunes. Meeting iMfore the the school year, (he group prac* (ices in (he summer and rehearses an hour a day during (he year. Once you hear them sing you may want to purchase (he records which they will have on sale. Singing (heir way from coas( to coast, (he Spizzwinks have enter tained in the most well*known clubs. For (hree months they were at the Mermaid Tavern in Strat' ford, Connecticut, stayed a week at the Jamaica Playboy Club, sang (wo weeks at the Ponce Intercon* (inen(al Hotel, and performed at (he Governor’s Mansion In Al bany. The Spizzwinks will be on cam pus March 25, 26, 27. They will be eating in our cafeteria and would probably enjoy having your company. 1
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