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The Panther
APRIL, 1967
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What Price
Academic Freedom
The question of whether or
not to bring George Lincoln
Rockwell, head of the Ameri
can Nazi Party, to the St.
Mary’s University campus in
San Antonio embodies a prob
lem that plagues any college
not heavily endowed, comments
the St. Mary's Rattler. The
problem, harsh as it may sound,
boils down to “what price acad
emic freedom?”
Some would dodge the issue
by saying that the man is a nut
and does not deserve to use our
podium to spread his ideas, but
this is irrelevant. It is not the
questionable sanity of Rockwell
that irks those who oppose his
coming, but, rather, the unpop
ular cause he espouses. We dis
agree with Rockwell on nearly
every topic, but we feel it is the
right, if not the duty, of stu
dents to become informed and
objectively critical of his ideas.
If the cultural activities com
mittee does ask to bring Rock
well here, it will probably be
turned down by university of
ficials for two reasons. First,
Rockwell’s appearance would
hurt the “image” of the school,
probably losing donations from
valuable benefactors. Second,
the growing closeness of the
Jewish and Catholic communi
ties, due to a great extent to the
work of the university’s Depart
ment of Sacred Doctrine, would
be severely impaired if the Uni
versity sponsored a speech by a
vehemently anti-Semitic Nazi.
We sympathize with those
who have to make the decisions
on this sort of difficult question.
Yet, if students do not actively
argue for academic freedom,
decisions like these will not be
given enough consideration. It
is too easy to automatically
turn away controversy for fear
of reprisals from the outside
when there is no fear of criti
cism from within.
We strongly commend the
Student Council, therefore, for
its decision to go on record in
support of efforts to bring
Rockwell to campus. We hope
those who make the final de
cision consider the educational
as well as the financial goals of
the university.
Inquiring
Reporter
by Maryjo Clark
QUESTION: Do you have the Spring Fever Slump and how does
it affect you?
ANSWERS: The Spring Fever Slump hit me all of a sudden one
day. It made me feel as though rest was the only homework that
was in store for me, but knowing that was not true, the slump will
have to wait.
Elaine Turner,
“Miss Fresman'
I suppose the Spring Fever
Slump is something everyone
can’t avoid, but I haven’t fallen
into its clutches quite as bad as
others. It’s only effect on me
is some laziness which I have
fought against by keeping my
self busy trying to obtain the
title of “Sophomore.”
Rose M. Jordan,
Freshman
Yes, when it starts getting
hot I start getting slow which
makes me get behind. I don’t
feel like doing anything in the
line of studying.
Marcia Jackson,
Sophomore
Yes, because when it is a
real bright day 1 feel like doing
other things besides sitting in a
hot classroom when the teacher
is dull, however, this does not
occur every day, but only on
real bright days. I believe that
during Spring time a person
should get all of his work done
as soon as possible so that in
case he wants to goof-off he has
leisure time.
Charlie McLendon,
Sophomore
No,
slump.
I have a year-round
Ronald Mcllwain,
Junior
Review Conscientious
Objector Policy
While the government is examining, and perhaps overhauling,
the Selective Service System, it should give closer consideration to
the question of the conscientious objector, comments Faye Unger
in the Michigan State News.
The present system makes little provision for a person outside
a pacifist sect or church to gain CO status. It makes no provision
for conscientious objection to a particular war.
We have been told, and rightly so, the News continued, that a
system with more flexible provisions would make it easy for men
who merely want to dodge the draft. And with the difficulty of
drawing up and enforcing such a system, it's easy to see why any
government would want to drop the whole issue. Yet both Chris
tians and democratic governments hold that a person cannot sur
render his conscience to the state.
There are Christians who don’t belong to pacifist churches
who arc confirmed pacifists on the basis of scripture. And there
are humanists, atheistic and agnostic, who are pacifists by convic
tion. Persons in both groups face difficulty in getting classified as
COs. Yet a member of a pacifistic sect can get classified as a CO
whether or not he is confirmed in his group's views.
Some persons believe some wars are more just than others.
Certainly we should be responsible for questioning the morality of
specific wars and acts of war.
The struggle between individual conscience and the demands
of society will never end, but we can reach a more equitable ad
justment for the conscientious objector. Drawing up more flexible
laws will be difficult, but difficulty should be no excuse for a gov
ernment which prides itself on guaranteeing freedom of conscience.
Rising Tuition Threatens
Private Institutions
Students at small private col
leges and universities are begin
ning to feel deep financial pains
as private institutions face a
trend of escalating tuition, notes
the Kansas State University
Collegian.
Costs of attending a private
school, now roughly $500 to
$600 a semester for tuition, are
on the rise. The year, for
example, Marquette University
raised tuition $75 a semester,
St. Louis University $125, and
Creighton University $45. The
reason in all cases was stated
as the growing imablance be
tween income and expense.
The Rev. Paul Reinett, S.J.,
St. Louis president, stated in an
open letter to students, “Vir
tually every private college and
university in the country will
be forces to increase its tuition
rates this year because of the
simple, inescapable fact that the
gap between tuition income and
general educational costs con
tinues to grow greater.”
At Creighton, this is the third
tuition increase in as many
years, bringing the yearly tui-
tioi load to $1,020 for under
graduates. St. Louis’ increase
brings the single semester total
to $700. Since funds are ob
tained primarily from tuition
rather thatn taxes, it seems in
evitable that fees will continue
to escalate with inflation and
increased educational demands.
It also appears that state in
stitutions, not totally dependent
upon tuition and endowments,
have a better chance to meet
the increased demands of en
rollment, technology, and re
search. Increased funds can be
obtained either by increased
taxes or by the redistribution
of governmental budgets. At
the same time they can main
tain minimal tuition.
Students at private institu
tions are paying double —
taxes plus extraneous tuition. If
the escalation continues, private
education will be a privilege of
wealth, and it will become in
creasingly difficult to maintain
academic standards. It does not
appear that private institutions
will be able to compete effec
tively with state institutions in
the process of mass education.
Unfortunately, progress often
means the death of tradition.
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Together, L to R: Mary Burton, Erma Reed, Joethel Cooper, Parie Slade, Carolyn
Cochran.
Togetherness: A Suit
JERRILYN MeGHEE, Fashion Editor
“Togetherness" is one of this year’s compelling new fashion
themes. Mixing and matching for a stunningly total look are the
cues for these times. The charming group above is linked for just
that: the look of togetherness, the suit look.
The coat suit has come on quite strongly this year. The three
shown above are representative of the many smart-looking ones on
our campus. From the left:
Mary Virginia Burton, a Senior from LaGrange, wears a strik
ing number by Howard Wolfe. The coat features bold burnt orange
horizontal and vertical stripes on navy. It has a solid orange
notched collar, is double-breasted, and has looped pockets for
waist belting. It is worn over a nifty burnt orange shift that has
dainty little buttercup sleeves.
Erma Reed, a Sophomore from West Point, Georgia, has on a
chic tattersall plaid outfit by Jr. Scene of Glenhaven. Her below
the knee coat is of magenta and navy stripes on beige. It has a
notched collar, is belted at the waist and has large front patch
pockets. The above the knee skirt matches and is also belted. The
look is finished off by a turtleneck, long-seleeved navy pullover.
Joethel Cooper, a Senior from Greenville, S. C., prefers a coat
of seven-eighths length with matching skirt by Butte Knit of Johna
than Logan. They are of 100% wool knit and have white pin
stripes on grey. The coat features a black velvet Chesterfield
collar, front flap pockets, and a Balmacaan front. Tucked under
neath is a perky grey blouse with a tie at the neck.
Pant suits have also come into their own this year. Taken from
the men and slightly re-styled to suit feminine tastes they make the
scene with snazz to spare. From the right:
Carolyn Cochran, a Senior from Commerce, sports a wide-wale
corduroy, bone-colored duo. The jacket has a notched collar, is
double-breasted with front pockets and hip pleats. “Pat” often
wears a white, man-tailored blouse and brown tie to add extra
zing to its look.
Parie Slade, a Junior from Danville, Virginia, wears an eye
catching two-piece suit in bone and tan. The top has cardigan
styling and features matching pairs of buttoned mock pockets.
Parie’s slacks are ankle-length.
These young ladies invite you to get in the swing of things,
too, and promote “Togetherness.”
—Jerrilyn McGhee
OPEN HOUSE
FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS
Representatives from the
NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
will visit
ATLANTA
This is your opportunity to learn first hand about the
rewards of a teaching career in the New York City schools.
You are cordially invited to attend and to meet with
our representatives who will be on hand to answer questions.
Open House will be held at the Marriott Motor Hotel on
May 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 from 3:30 P.M.—8:00 P.M.
DETAILS OF NEW YORK CITY TEACHING LICENSE
EXAMS, SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON MAY 13, 1967 IN
ATLANTA WILL BE AVAILABLE AT YOUR TEACHER
PLACEMENT OFFICE OR AT THE OPEN HOUSE SESSION.
Successful applicants are guaranteed teaching assign
ments for the 1967-167 school year.
Those unable to attend may obtain further information by
writing to:
Bureau of Recruitment, Dept. B
New York City Board of Education
110 Livingston St.
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201