i american panorama Ed. Note: By Auswell Muzan This is a new column by a foreign student with a flair for descriptive writing. Over Thanksgiving I attended a conference for International Students living in the Southern States at the Ridgecrest Baptist Assembly Grounds. Other renresentatives from Montreat Anderson College were Edwin Udogu from Nigeria and Joseph Gabidon from Gambi. The students attending the conference were kept busy with activities during the time. We were taken on interesting tours, one to the Biltmore House in Asheville, and the other to the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Maxim Tabory from Hungary and I were MC’s for a talent show held during the conference. This was one of the 'highlights of the conference because everyone narticipated. I participated in several discussions during the conference. One of the tnost interesting was a discussion entitled "World Religion." We were asked to discuss the question, "What will be the fate of the millions in the world who believe in Hinduism Confusciancism, Budhism, Islamism, and others"? It was gratifying, however, to hear the answer from a Hindu-graduate co-ed: "The Hindus recognize Jesus Christ, and when he comes, he will be considerate to us." There was a complete and profuse social mixture of peoples of all races, creeds, and Ideilogical background. Our parting thought was the hope that all might be one. For several days now I have various comments and opinions on the rules for girls at Montreat-Anderson. Some people think that these rules are too harsh and some agree with them fully. One of the main arguements is the Late Minutes Rule. This rule states that each girl is permitted only 15 late minutes. After 15 late minutes the rule is as follows: 15-20 min 2 days hall restriction 1 demerit 21-25 min 3 days hall restriction 2 demerits 26-30 min 4 days hall restriction 3 demerits 31-40 min 1 weeks campus 4 demerits 41-45 min 2 weeks campus 5 demerits 46-50 min 3 weeks campus 6 demerits 51-55 min 4 weeks campus 56-60 min 5 weeks campus 8 demerits 61-over left to the descretion of dorm council. Is this rule unfair? Who knows. We do know there must be rules of some kind. If we the students of Montreat feel this rule is unjust what are we going to do about it? If you have a gripe and have a good suggestion to go along with it. Write us a letter and we will print it in the next Cavalier. Don't gripe unless you want to do something about it. ********************** This conference was held from Thursday, November 27 through Sunday, November ■ 30. More than 250 college and university students from 41 countries representing akk continents of the globe attended. As one can see my column has different contents this week. For several editions to come I will explore the problem of rule revisions, especially for girls. My content will change again as the year progresses. What will be next only the Shadow knows. I walked through the lounge Just the other day Heard tales of Improvements Or so said they. More professors? New courses? No, these would do not. What this place needs most Is a new parking lot. A wider election Of books in the store? Or stools for the lab? What could we need more? "Stop your demanding. Students, if you please What this place needs most '?^" Is a lawn full of trees." More books in the library For studies j to jtist read. Aren't all these things That students most need? "No," say the spenders, "Are all' your baoins nobby? VJhat this place needs most Is a fountain in the lobby." Students, arise, pay attention Take heed To what the big spenders Seem to think that we need No professors, no ideas Or new fields of study? What does it matter If your tires get mussy? Why can't we wait To have a few trees? It's the students, not garden clubs That must be appeased. Think now. Oh students What's important to you Education or fountains All bubbling and new? For you cannot judge By a cover or looks But you can rate a college partly By its library of books. From the Western Pedimont Campus Candor". ^rCcA Dear Honey, I am having troubl being accepted here at Montreat. I've tried to be friendly but that does not help. I've joined in activities but that doesn't help either. What can I do? Signed, Troubled Dear Troubled, To be accented one must give of himselves, especially one must be himself. Do not trv to put up a tront or an act, because most people can see through this frant and act. Try to be outgoing and above all friendly; speak to everyone and smile. If that doesn't work dry Scope, and a little Secret deoderant. Honey Dear Honey, Even though I'm in college now and able to conduct myself as an adult my parents think different. The three times I've been home since September I have had earlier curfews than we have at school. They have to know where I am every minute. I have tried talking to them, but it doesn't change the situation. I need your advice. Frustrated Dear Frustrated, Even though yuu are in college your mother still considers you here baby, and until you're twenty-one you must do as your parents say. I personally think that for a college student one is an ideal curfew. Sit down and explain to your mother and f father that if you can conduct your self in a way becoming to a lady or young man then you can take care of yourself. Ask her to let you have a trial weekend with an hour extension on your curfew, and if you get in on time, them maybe she will always let you be in an hour later. Honev Can you love two people? Please ask Honey? This is a question I have asked myself many times, and I believe that it is wholly possible. A person is capable of loving many people, but you always feel more for one person than another. Consider yourself lucky that you love two people equally and not one too much, because loving one person too much can lead to trouble if the love is not equally returned. Honey weha.'ve met the a>xicl pogo
