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MERCER UNIVERSITY, MACON, GEORGIA, DECEMBER 9, 1960
Number 9
Honor Council Ruling
Favors Cauldron Staff
In Frat Assessments
The honor council decided, following an open hearing Monday night,
that the Cauldron staff was acting within its legal rights to assess
il<i from each fraternal organization on the campus in order to make
ip a deficiency in the budget. The decision was appealed to the president
if the university.
In drawing up their proposed
aidget and in determining their in-
ome, the Cauldron staff discover-
s need for some $206. In order
bring in funds to cover the cost
publishing the Cauldron, the
taff, after the move had been ap-
ved by the student activities
nnmittee, sought $16 from each
raternity, sorority and indepen-
ent group on campus.
Steve Smith, president of the
ippa Alpha Order on campus,
1 pcstioned the legality of this
1 love. His action delivered the
irublem into the hands of the
> onor council.
Retiring Chief Justice Jane Oli-
in announcing the decision of
court, recommended that the
irding in the constitution re
nding this matter be clarified,
then reminded Smith that the
ision could be appealed to the
resident of the university. Smith
d appeal papers Wednesday.
Decision Called “Unjust"
Said Smith after Justice Oliver
ivered the decision of the court,
in convinced that it’s unjust and
like very much to do some-
f^iing about it.”
In the hearing Monday night,
mith spoke first, presenting his
rguments. He pointed out that
SGA Constitution allowed no
the power to tax or assess.
rAirthermore, that if there were
f®ch a power, under the pres-
t basis for membership in SGA,
t^Kial groups were not members,
nee there would exist a state of
axation without representation.”
In addition, he claimed that the
essment was against the wishes
the student body.
1 >ean Richard Kurts spoke for
student activities committee,
traced the history of the assess-
iloAmt in Mercer's past, pointing out
® c at for a period of about 10 years
£ 11 itw ng the war, the policy of as-
sment was allowed not only for
y e social organizations, but also
individuals who wished their
tures in the Cauldron.
Changes Made
About five years ago, according
the dean, this policy was
nnged. He stated that the Cauld-
n was viewed as an “official rep-
Driglsentation of campus life” nnd to
sure complete representation this
Jj hey of assessing for pictures
2n<: is dropped.
Bringing the problem into focus
Km recent times he noted that
£ >ug Bailey received more than
nerally alloted to Cauldron edi-
[-G- rs. “Under special pressure Doug
££ liley put on us,” said the dean, we
utt< ve him more.
wfThis year when the appropria-
ns committee started their bud-
t-making work, there was no
tor for the Cauldron, hence no
i represented that organization
requesting funds. The commit-
i approximated and designated
me $9600.
When John Black assumed the
itorship, he found it impossible
publish the 1961 Cauldron with-
that sum. He needed some $206
re. He and Jim Willingham,
■iness manager, decided upon the
icy of assessment, “to put us
sr the hump,” as Willingham
(Coatiaaed oa page 3)
Changes Made
Today For Next
Quarter's Work
Students making changes in
their academic schedule for the
winter quarter are urged to make
the changes today by 5 p.m., sug
gested Dean R. H. Spiro, Jr.
Changes may be made at regis
tration, but the dean requests that
students to make the changes be
fore the quarter ends. Muking
changes on registration day is
time-consuming and reduces the ef
ficiency of the streamlined regis
tration procedure.
Students desiring to make
changes should first consult with
their faculty advisors who will
supply the necessary forms. Next
they must consult with the profes
sors whose cluss is to be entered
and if the new professor will ac
cept the student, he then obtains
permission from the professor
originally scheduled to withdraw
from his class.
Final forms are to be filed in
the office of Dean Robert H. Spiro.
President Meets
With Educators
Dr. Harris' schedule calls for his
being in Atlanta during the first
of next week.
He meets with the Southern Re
gional Education Board there
Monday, on Tuesday with the en
dowment committee of the Georgia
Baptist Foundation and on Wed
nesday with the joint planning
committee of the Georgia Asso
ciation of Colleges. The planning
committee meeting, a luncheon one,
will be at Emory.
staff photo by Ward Lowrance
THE HOMECOMING COMMITTEE discusses plans for today and Tot Weekend. They are
(1-r) Edge Farley, Tommy Clark, Olin Thompson, Nick Banks, Dan Bradley and Gail Norris.
'No More Bear Day'
Committee Informs
Pathologist Talks
To Beta Beta
A local pathologist addressed the
banquet meeting of the Mercer
chapter of Beta Beta Beta, nation
al honorary biology society, Mon
day night.
Dr. Leo Erble, pathologist at the
Macon Hospital, speaking on “An
Insight Into Pathology,” showed
slides of various cancers that he
had taken.
Dr. Erhie, a graduate of Bow
man-Gray in North Carolina,
spent four years in residence
there studying pathology. He be
came affiliated with the local hos
pital staff in 1959.
Also during the meeting three
associate members were inducted.
They are Charles Demby, William
Farley and John Ray.
Paul Tucker is president of the
local chapter and T. P. Haines is
faculty advisor.
Cadets Name Johnson
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staff photo by Ward Lowrance Pershing Rifles’ spon-
Bonnie Johnson was announced ROTC SO r has been elected
battle group sponsor during the military battle group sponsor,
ball Friday night. Cadets named to the
honor society, Scabbard and Blade, are Chap Chappell, Edge Farley,
Benny Rivers, L. C. Collins, Jere Key, Tommy Storey, John William
Watterson, Curtis (Scrappy) Jordan, Hunt Sanders and Jim Torrance.
Co-eds who were presented that night and their sponsoring units
include Beth Herrin, battle group staff; Babbie Sheppard, band; Bon
nie Johnson, Pershing Rifles; Roslyn Rawls, Co. A; Carrie Johnson,
Co. B; Ann Corbett, Co. C and Julie McMahan, Co. D.
"Toby and Tot Weekend,” replacing last year’s “Bear Day,” is set
for February 4-6, according to Tommy Clark, chairman of the SGA
homecoming committee.
photo by Ivowrance
Hunt Sanders became justice
of the honor council Monday
night. Previously he was court
clerk.
Hunt Sanders
Made Court
Chief Justice
Hunt Sanders was elected chief
justice of the honor council Monday
night. He succeeds Jane Oliver who
completes her academic work here
in December.
Nancy Minter was also elected
clerk on the honor council as San
ders held this position before his
becoming chief justice.
Oliver's departure leaves a va
cancy on the bench that must be
filled by a co-ed according to
regulations prescribed in the SGA
Constitution. There were three wo
men on the court before Oliver's
leaving.
Sanders, a member of the Kappa
Alpha Order, has served a year on
the court. Among his other activi
ties he is a member of Phi Eta
Sigma and of Circle K.
The honor council now consists
of Lynn Bradley, John Black, Tom
my Hudson, Ward Lowrance, Min
ter, Sanders, Lindsey Simpson and
Bill Williams with one vacancy.
The festivities will begin with
a barbecue in front of Roberts
Hall at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb
ruary 4. At present, the barbecue
will be free to all Mercer students.
Following the night’s game with
Rollins, an informal dance has
been scheduled with a band. Tic
kets, however, will be sold for the
dance.
Toby and Tot will be crowned
at the half of the Kollins-Mcrrer
game. Olin Thompson, as presi
dent of SGA, will crown the Toby
and Tot. This year nominations
for Toby may be from each so
rority, MICA and the unaffiliat
ed women students. Candidates
for Tot may likewise be nomi
nated by each fraternity, MIMA
and the unassociated male stu
dents.
Candidates will l>e presented in
SGA’s chapel, Tuesday, January
.'11. Voting will be on Thursday,
February 3.
A pep rally and bonfire will be
burned on the intramural football
fields on Monday preceding the
Mercer game with Stetson.
The decision concerning this
year’s homecoming activities was
reached Tuesday. At that time
SGA expressed its hopes to spon
sor some weekend similar to this
each quarter in the future.
On the homecoming committee
for this year which made the ar
rangements for the “Toby and Tot
Weekend” are Tommy Clark, chair
man, Nick Banks, Dan Bradley,
Charlie Ethridge, Edge Farley,
Gail Norris, Lindsey Simpson and
Olin Thompson.
Phi Delts Win
Spirit Contest
Phi Delta Theta won the Christ
mas Spirit Contest sponsored by
APO with their decoration of the
law building.
Phi Mu, who decorated the ad
ministration building, placed sec
ond; Alpha Delta Pi with MEP
third and MIMA with the humani
ties building fourth.
The decision of the judges was
announced this morning in chapej.