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2 DECEMBER, 1966
The Panther
The Clark Panther
PURPOSE
A journal of college life published from September to June
by students.
To fill the vacuum of lack and effective communication be
tween students and administration; students and students.
An instrument for fostering constructive criticism of activi
ties pertaining to college life.
Carrell Smith
William Hammond
Robert Allen
Jerry Allen
William Hammond
Clarence Carter
Cartoon Editor
..Editor-in-Chief
Assistant Editor
News Editor
Copy Editor
Feature Editor
Sports Editor
Albert Tinsley
Reporters:
Gail Jordan
Jonathan Pointer
Hugh Farmer
Staff Editorial Writers
PRESS
Rosemary Clark
Johnny Russell
Maryjo Clark
Harold Craig, Bernice Little, James
Widemon and Larry Mattix
Photographer
Social Editor:
Marie Banks
Exchange Editor:
Eddie Embry
Fashion Editor:
Jerrilyn McGhee
Advisors
Charles Smith
Typists:
Sonja Collins
Bettye Carter
..Mr. George McMillan, Mr. Pat
Watters, Miss Ellen Maby, Mr.
Black, Miss D'Souza
Student Awareness
We, as art students, should be entitled to the use of the Art
Department for any purpose that will help us to develop socially,
academically, and financially, without charge. We feel that this is
so mainly because of two reasons: (1) The school (Clark College)
does not grant art scholarships; and (2) the school does not
maintain any stabilized budget that will aid in the growth of the
Art Department. It seems to me that Clark is stressing too much
culture and leaving the students with less service.
I, as an Art Student, attacked the Art Department mainly
because I took a job that required the use of the Art Department
for some time, and I was told that I would have to pay a fee for
the use of the Art Department. I am a Clark student (a struggling
one, at that) paying full tuition with the help of my mother, alone.
I feel that I, along with many other students, are being deprived
of our mortal standings. We are forced to live under the dictate
of the administration, instead of by their leadership in a demo
cratic Clark College family.
Students, unless we realize that we are young adults and we
are here not just to better ourselves, but our community, country,
and society, our children will arise against us as we are trying
to arise against our parents.
Gregory Tisby
Abolish All Women's Hours
(ACP)—Coeds living in dormitories have long been victims
of an hours policy which treats them as immature children who
cannot be expected to use their time responsibly, comments the
University of Minnesota Daily.
They are denied the rights of coeds living off campus and
working girls in this age group to do whatever they wish with
their time. The Daily continued:
In all fairness to the administration and to Dean of Students
E. G. Williamson it must be pointed out that the women’s hours
at the University of Minnesota are more liberal than at most
large universities and certainly more liberal than at most smaller
private colleges.
And the trend at the university is toward even less restrictive
rules. Since 1960 there have been no restrictions on women over
21 and recently Williamson approved a policy granting junior and
senior women in three dormitories permission to regulate their
own hours.
But the “stifling paternalism” (a phrase coined by Williamson)
of the university toward women dormitory residents will not cease
until all women’s hours are abolished.
There is no evidence indicating that coeds will suddenly be
come irresponsible if they are granted freedom. At Comstock Hall,
for example, junior and senior women use the no-hours policy an
average of only twice a month.
And current policies, ironically enough, do not prevent a girl
from staying out late if she really wants to. Instead of returning
late and risking a penalty, she simply stays out all night.
University officials are worried about public reaction to a no
hours policy, especially if it is granted to freshmen. The public
is “not quite ready for the shock” of giving total freedom to fresh
men, Williamson said last year. “There’s still a little protectiveness
in our culture.”
Yes, there might be some adverse public reaction if all women’s
hours are eliminated, but hardly as much as administrators fear.
The public has shown itself to be remarkably tolerant in other
controversial matters. Besides, the university should take the lead
in correcting society’s weaknesses — overprotectiveness certainly
is a weakness — and educate the public on them. We hope the
administration will seriously consider the abolition of women’s
hours this year.
7Ue Sdit&i'd @o>t*ten . . .
White America, Racial Oppression
And the Black Man
by Carrell Smith
White America is now reaping the results of racial oppression
of the black man. Lately, there have been riots in major cities
of this country. These riots had a cause and the reaction was
apparently natural. For years the black man has suffered un
mercifully just because the white man has clung to the idea of
white superiority. The Negro has served as the white man’s phycho-
logical, physical and social scapegoat.
There has been a need for the white world to oppress some
one in order to maintain their mental
stability, and the black man, unfortunate
ly, was quite available to soothe the
white man’s mental sickness.
Stokely Carmichael of SNCC (Student
Non-Violent Coordinating Committee)
has been severely criticized by black and
white Americans simply bcause he advo
cates equality for black people through
unity. He has been accused of being a
violence agitator when actually he is only
saying: “Be not afraid of white people
and don’t turn the other cheek for the
inhuman attacker.” Carmichael further
wants to alleviate the undesirable situa
tion of the black man by advocating economical, political and
social stability.
Mohummad Ali (Cassius Clay) incorporates himself with the
Black Muslms in order to identify with the black heritage. Clay
is condemned for being a muslim; but who is to decide what
religion is right or wrong? All religions have weaknesses.
The United States must turn now and re-examine the values
for which this country stands and treat the black man as a human
with eelings instead of something to be oppressed.
Students, you have an obligation to your black brethren to
understand the problems we are facing with the white world.
More conversations concerning the destiny of the black man must
be carried on in order to unite what power the black man has
to some useful end.
Are you apathetic about the race problem, or do you merely
criticize the issue?
Carrell Smith
Inquiring Reporter
by Maryjo Clark
Question: Does the Negro really have something to fight for in
Viet Nam?
Answer: “Yes, the Negro definitely has something to fight for
in Viet Nam because he too is a part of this American
atmosphere. Whatever happens to America also includes the
Negro.” Aundra E. Golden, Sophomore
“No, there is no place for the Negro in the Vietnamese
war. He is trying to achieve something for a foreign country
that he has not yet achieved in his own country.”
Johnnie Mae Sawyer, Sophomore
“No, because he doesn't have the same quality that he’s
trying to attain for somebody else.”
Nathaniel Jackson, Senior
“No, because the purpose of the fight is in vain.”
Laura Vines, Freshman
“Yes, we have something to fight for because we are
part of America too and we should fight for the freedom
that we have. It could be worse unedr Russian rule than it
is in white America." Joethel Cooper, Senior
“We do have something to fight for because we are
American citizens and in that our country is fighting this
war against communism, I think that it is our civic re
sponsibility.” Jacqueline Forston, Sophomore
“The Negro has no business in Viet Nam. Why must he
fight for someone else’s freedom in a foreign country when
he can’t come “home” and be free himself?”
Barbara L. Eiland, Freshman
“If he considers himsel an American citizen then it’s his
duty as an American citizen, but this point can be argued
by saying that the Negro may not feel that he has all the
rights of an American citizen in America, therefore he has
nothing to fight for in Viet Nam.”
John R. Shockley, Jr., Senior
“No! I don’t think the Negroes have any reason for
fighting in Viet Nam. Let the white man risk his life to fight.
Why? Even while the Negroes fight, just like the white man,
there is a barrier between the two. If or when they return
their equal rights are different. If the Negro is good enough
to fight for both white and colored, he is good enough to
have equal rights just like the white man.”
Joyce Rhue, Sophomore
“The Negro has a right to fight in Viet Nam, as an Ameri
can citizen. But the question is, ‘does the American citizen
have a right to fight there’?” Vivian Snellings
The Divided House
Italic by Eddie L. Embry
For several weeks the eyes
of the nation have been focused
upon Georgia, the state that was
once known as one of the most
progressive states in the South.
And just as it appeared that we
were about to make even greater
advancements in nearly every
field of endeavor, including
racial relations and education,
we allowed two of our “office-
hungry” citizens, Howard Calla
way and Lester Maddox, to step
into the public spotlight and de
stroy our image. Today, Georgia
is no longer a united state, but
a divided one. In fact, it has be
come so divided against itself
that its own citizens cannot elect
a governor and its own legisla
ture cannot appoint one.
Therefore, there appears to
be a real need for unity between
the citizens of Georgia. How
ever, we must remember that
we cannot become united in our
fight for responsible leadership
as long as there are “office-
seekers” who will not fairly
represent all of the people if
elected, who will openly break
laws merely because they do not
agree with their principles or be
liefs, and who promise to fight
with all possible power for the
repeal of those laws that guar
antee equal opportunities for all
citizens. No, these people cannot
unite the State of Georgia, but
can only divide it more.
Although, at the time of this
publication, we do not know
who the next governor of Geor
gia will be, of one thing we can
be sure: “Unless it is a man (or
woman) who will work cease
lessly to preserve the basic rights
of all citizens, regardless of race,
color, or religious beliefs, this
state will become more divided
within the next four years, and
‘a house divided against itself
cannot stand’.”
Will Georgia stand? United
she will, but divided she shall
surely fall!
Letters To The Editor
Dear Editor,
What is happening to our
leadership at Clark College? Is
it necessary for one or two
people to always head every
school organization or function?
Are we led to believe that out
of 996 students, Clark has pro
duced these five or six?
Confused
Dear Confused,
There is a system here at
Clark where instructors appraise
certain students of their inter
est and unconsciously push them
into the student body framework
as ideal leaders. Other students
become apathetic and say
“what’s the use, Tom or Mary
will probably get the office any
way.” There are many other
talented students who just
aren’t given a chance. I agree
this is ridiculous.
Dear Editor,
What can be done to pro
mote student interest in the wel
fare of the school activities such
as cultural affairs and recrea
tional activities?
J. Patrick, Jr.
Mr. Patrick,
There are many things that
could be done to get the inter
est of students in activities. One
thing that could boost interest
is using more publicity by con
versation, invitations, signs and
other ways of publicity.