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THE TWIG
April 27, 1972
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April 27, 1972
Great Expectations
Depend on Cooperation
I can’t really say that I am expecting great things out of The Twig
next year because I would hate to have to retract words. 1 can say that
there are definite ideas which can be worked out, but only with the help of
an able and dedieated staff. The potential for an informative, entertain
ing, and even controversial news media is definitely present at Meredith,
as exhibited by the some 15-20 students who have already indieated their
support, and I am eounting on the continuation of that support next year.
However, a eampus newspaper must be representative ot the campus it
self, not just of the editor and her staff. Hence, 1 would first of all make a
plea for all students to express their concern whenever possible or reaet
to any issues of The Twig which call for comments. Secondly, 1 ask facul
ty and administration to feel free to do the same.
Our country is in a great upheaval at this time, and 1 would like to see
I iiE Twig beeome an active part in realization of what goes on beyond
these 200 acres. Hence, 1 plan to introduce news from all over the nation so
that students may at least be reminded of the “Outside World.” There is
no reason why a eollege newspaper cannot benefit students and administra
tion from a dual aspect—the college and the college community—as both
interact in the world of today.
In order to bring forth more student and administrative comment, 1 am
planning to expand the editorial page so that the editor will not be the only
one to comment on issues. 1 believe that not only is news important, but the
interpretation of that news is equally as important, and the editorial col
umn can definitely be of aid here. ,
I hope that as we approach a new academic year, Meredith students,
faculty, and administration will be responsible enough to take an active
part in’current affairs and to comment on those affairs. As Editor of The
Twig, 1 will provide the media for publication of that action.
J FS
Students Care Enough
to Become Involved
Letters to the Editor
In response to the letter from Senator Gravel (which is printed on
page three) and out of my own convictions about the Vietnam War, I took
part in the Demonstration and March to the Capital on April 21, 1972.
As the some 8(X)-1()(X) “freaks” and “straights” gathered at the N. C.
State Union for the rally, 1 noticed some definite changes in attitudes from
protests of the late ’60’s.
Gone was the violence (perhaps as a result of Kent State); gone was
the blatant intolerance to speakers; and gone was the real urge to chant
obscene slogans.
Present were the students, the Vietnam Veterans against the War, a
Vietnamese student, and Wilbur Hobby (the only invited gubernatorial
candidate who came, much to the chagrin of students who feared a politi
cal rally). As we marched, I noticed the presence of the usual cold stares
and FBI men, but 1 also noticed the smiles of policemen who were block
ing the traffic for our march. There were the usual obscenities expressed
over the mercilous occupation, bombing, and recent escalation of the
^irwar. . T . j f
Yet, there wtis new current in the voices of the speakers, instead ot
advocation of domestic revolution, there were pleas for students to regis
ter to vote and to exercise that privilege. There were pleas for united
petitions from universities and colleges in response to the war, and pleas
for these institutions not to support the “war companies who manu
facture “dead bodies.” There were statements from Shirley Chisholm,
Terry Sanford, Nick Galifianakis, and others urging students to become
actively involved in these pledges. POW families were there as well as
students, lawyers, ministers, and businessmen. I even noticed a certain
reverence for nature at the rally, for the beautiful flower beds at the
Capital were left untrampled.
As 1 stood at the Capital, I realized that the Peace Movement has not
lost hope; rather, it has rccentcrcd its forces into the “system.” As UNC
student body President Richard Epps stated, “Our job is not done. ... We
cannot soothe our consciences by demonstrating, we must keep on fight
ing.”
And as for the fight at Meredith? There are a few things we could, as
individuals and as a group, do. For instance, we could refuse to buy
Wonder Bread, Tiptop products, and Hostess Twinkies, for the money
poured into all of these industries goes to ITT, who, in turn, support the
automated air war in Vietnam. We could refuse to pay government phone
taxes for the same reason. We can inform ourselves about the escalation,
realizing that with the automated air war men push buttons rather than
triggers. In these cases, radar picks up any movement—child, animal, or
enemy and, regardless of that movement, bombs that site, reducing killing
to the mere pushing of a button.
The question here as well as at the Demonstration Friday was, “Do we
care enough to get involved?” The fact that 1,000 students showed up to
march in a driving rain says something, but, as Richard Epps says, “Our
job is not done.” We must continue the fight, individually or collectively,
and eventually, “We shall overcome.”
JFS
Dear Editor,
I think as we begin a new year
in Student Government, we need to
do a bit of serious reflecting about
who we are and what we are about
at Meredith. We have undergone a
year which has seen intensified con
cern by Student Government for
working closely with faculty and ad
ministration. Particularly, Legisla
tive Board, as a body and as in
dividual members, has sought the
counsel of experience and of
different perspectives. Legislative
Board has had a very successful
year as we have sought to bring
regulations more in alignment with
student attitudes. The greatest con
tribution of the 1971-72 version of
Legislative Board has been in meet
ing the challenge of developing a
mature and patient approach to
wards effecting change.
In working through the channels
of our Student Government, we
have a well-established base from
which to operate. For this we are
indebted to a long history of con
cerned and responsible SGA offi
cers. In running for SGA president,
I asserted that the main thrust of
my leadership would be to explore
the many ways in which I can capi
talize on the unique aspects of
Meredith. We would be well on our
way to a heightened sense of com
munity spirit, if together we could
become more conscious of our posi
tive factors.
Underlying our lives here at
Meredith is our system of honor. In
living under the honor eode, it is of
the utmost importance that we live
up to our responsibilities. Our
total environment at Meredith is
completely dependent on the as
sumption of honorable conduet. It
is the essence of the character of
Meredith.
In further endeavors, the SGA is
going to explore ways in which it
can be instrumental in co-ordinating
community projects. Also the SGA
will promote opportunities for meet
ing and talking with faculty outside
of the classroom. Much of what we
hope to do revolves around the
College Center. Through the use
this year of SGA offices and in
continuing this in the Center it will
become a more common practice to
stop at the SGA offices. We hope to
effect more firmly established meth
ods in linking all the steps in the
legislative channel to ensure that
any form of legislation is sent to the
proper place and necessary action
taken within a reasonable amount
of time.
The work involved in SGA is
quite time consuming for everyone
actively involved. To make this
time spent worthwhile, be an active,
supportive member of the SGA in
every possible way. What we are
striving towards is to efficiently do
the work of SGA, accurately re
flecting the student’s desire and
through all of this helping to rein
force and enrich the academic en
vironment of Meredith. I anticipate
a very exciting year which should
be for all of us a growing experi
ence.
Remember to vote in the May 6
primary!
Thank you for your time.
Carolyn Cartor
SGA President
(1972-73)
Dear Editor:
Friday, April 14, was the instal
lation service for the new student
government officers. The service
was well-publicized and faculty
members as well as students were
invited to attend the installa
tion and Honor Code rededication.
By 10:10 a.m., it was obvious that
only about 150 students, faculty,
and members of the admmistration
cared enough to attend this service.
Can you imagine how discouraging
this was to your 1972-73 student
government officers? To realize
from the beginning that maybe only
150 people at the most would be
interested in what our student gov
ernment does? To realize that com
munication cannot be anything but
feeble when people simply do not
care enough to sacrifice their own
“valuable” time in order to work to
wards improvement? How pathetic
— to elect officers who pledge
themselves to responsibility and ac
tion and then to sit back and feel
that your job is over! Your task is as
continuing as theirs, and it’s time
that many of you began to
think about your own responsibili
ty. Without input, production is im
possible.
Let me quickly say that this year
has not been unsuccessful by any
means. We have made changes in
social regulations and laid ground
work in other areas which will al
low student government to begin to
expand into new areas of academic
concern. Elected student govern
ment officials have worked hard
and have begun to establish better
lines of communication with differ
ent segments of the college. For all
this I am most grateful. But I am
also concerned about this disinter
est which was reflected most obvi
ously on April 14. The installation
and Honor Code service were de
signed to make everyone realize
their responsibilities as part of the
college. 1 feel that those of you who
were not in attendance were ex
tremely discourteous to your new
student government officers and to
our guest speaker. Please plan to
cooperate in the future — little
things like attendance make big
movements realistic. Accept the
challenge of responsibility we have
placed before you. Your new offi
cers are willing, eager, and full of
ideas which can only improve
Meredith. But the rest is up to you.
Good luck.
Sincerely yours,
Gail Knieriem
“Car Bash” during Exams
Raffles
Bake Sales
Anniversary Game
Dating Game
Movies
Folk Sessions in the Hut
“Yale Spizzwinks”
Guy Britton Jewelry Sale
Christmas Dance
Heart Fund Drive
Springs Concert
Refrigerators
Lemonade Sales on sun-decks
The SAB has handled over $5,-
000 this year. Our big activities, of
course, have been the two dances
and the Heart Fund drive. The
Christmas dance was a big success,
and we feel confident that the
Springs Concert will go over big,
also.
This letter is, first of all, one of
thanks to all students and faculty
members who have supported and
enjoyed our projects. Thanks also,
for giving us the opportunity to
serve the school through activities.
Second, it is apologetic to all stu
dents who did not receive prizes
for selling the Heart Fund candy.
Even though the sales were handler
by two SAB members, with the re:..:
of the board under their direction,
the responsibility for this neglect
and error is enshouldered by thel
whole Student Activities Boanf
Please accept our sincere apology'
for the confusion. Even though eou
didn’t receive a reward for your ef
forts, just think of the people you
helped through the Heart Fund
Campaign.
Third, this letter is one of on-
gratulations and challenge to j.ext
year’s board members. We chal
lenge you to plan and carry out even
more activities for Meredith stu
dents.
Yours truly,
Vivian Cilvig
Secretary, SAB
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Dear Editor,
The Student Activities Board has
worked hard all year. With no
money available to us from tuition,
we have sponsored many projects
to make money for the big activities
we planned for the students. Since
SAB members took over last May,
the following projects have been
sponsored:
The following is a list of the ma
jor items presented and discussed at
the April 22 faculty meeting:
* Two students representing a
new organization at Meredith,
Black Voices in Unity, appeared be
fore the faculty to express thanks
for co-operation received and to
outline the organization’s purpose
and possible objectives.
* A report was made by Dean
Burris, representing an ad hoc com
mittee which studied the possibili
ties of student representation on the
academic council. The committee
recommended that five students be
selected each year as regularly vo
ting members of the academic
council. After lengthy debate, the
faculty agreed to postpone a de-
(Continued on page 4)
This letter is being written to the
entire college community and is the
result of a particular incident which
in itself is a reflection of a larger
problem here at Meredith. From the
beginning, let me make one point
clear — this letter is not a gripe
letter on my part, but rather one
which should make each of us
realize more fully our responsibili
ties as part of Meredith College.
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