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MERGER UNIVERSITY, MACON, (GEORGIA ,
.'JoviinU r .’ IW.I Volume XI.Ill, No. 7
l.iirrv Maioriello, Editor
Hob Hurl Yvonne Reeve*
Managing Editor Uusines* Manager
Executive Editor John Weatherly
AhS(K'ldatf E.litar Davia McAuley
.Feature Editor Tim Gill
Sports Editur ....... si Jack Fincher
Copy Editor ‘ i. Jane Shaw
Coiitrilnitiug Editors Hugh law son. Ronald Carr, Martv Layfield, Hanna
Sand, Man Jane Cnrtr, A) StphetiNon, Dick Shiver.
News Stall Kaye Wells, Dana Poole, Katie Koellner, Bob Carter, Judy
Kennedy, Mary Payne. Harliara Bradley, Charron Pitts, Edward Sim
mons. Betty Ham ken. Carols n Phillips, Elaine Hudson. Sandra Faulkner.
Business Stull Heine Auburn! (Circulation Manager), Jean Smith, Ma-
lald^T Hi ■Kina. Martha Dunion Tommie Harris, Donna Barrett, Jayne
Shields Peggy (>1 lalloran. Betty Anne Lambert, Elizabeth Johnson.
Feature Stall Linda Kelley, Frances Bozeman. Susie Gridley, Elaine
Kelly. Susan Battles. Deanna Shiver, Sandra Williams, Deann McCauley,
Peggy Jones Elaine Kelly. Brinson Hood, Bohhv Douthit, Dick Hyer,
lot Williams. Anne Johnson. Jim Maxwell, Walter Pharr, Joyce Davis.
Sports Stall Carolyn Arnold. Charles Grant, Jack Lamb, Wayne Poore,
James Hicks. Bobby Johnson
i'h* Mfl.ei ( Iiinlei i,
it is written, edited
r«dited opinion* in”
ifie University's \iewi
f.eid on request I.etU
of the editors Letter!
published weekly, e
nd (tublished b\ th
t are the opinions
tint All letter* to t
* do not iitw-sKitrify
should not tie lontf*
cept during holiday and examination period*,
student hotly of Mercer Univ«r»ity* All un-
«>f the student editora, and not neceaanrily
e editor must be signed, name* will be with-
reflect the poiiry of the paper or the opinion
than 200 words.
A Counter Proposal
When the Board of Trustees of Mercer ap|>ointed a committee to
study the mailer ol admissions to the University without regard to
rate or color" it may justifiably have lieen prepared to evoke much in
terest and some res|x>nse—both pro and con—on the |>art of Mercerians
and Georgians in general That it did so is shown by the reaction, less
Ilian a week later, of one small group of alumni of the law school. This
group adopted a counter pro|s>sal “opposing the integration of Mercer
University or any other Baptist institution in Georgia."
The expression of view|x>iijt*. even controversial viewpoints, is a
gissl thing And it is the right—nay, the responsibility—of every con
scientious citizen to make known those matters of public concern about
which he [eels strongly But correllative with the responsibility to make
known those view|siints. is the res|Hinsibility to make them known in
their true light regarding just who it is that is voicing the opinions. When
a statement is issued to the news media pur|sirting to represent the views
ol a large group of responsible citizens, hut which in reality has been
decided on bv only a few niemliers of that group, then the matter smacks
of misrepresentation
It is the duty of the press to present fairly both sides of any mai
ler ol general etineern It is the duty of those supplying the news to the
press to oiler all the relevant facts, not concealing |>ertinent informa
lion or issuing half truths.
Perha|)s the resolution adopted hv the Macon Alumni Senate of the
Delta Theta I’In law fraternity actually represents the viewpoint of all
those not present when the vote was taken, and of those present and
not voting, hill Ibis lias not Ix-en established.
However. M is almost laughable to realize that news and radio
i-overage attached such ini|M>rlanrc to a matter that was sup|sirted (un
known to the news medial hv only three |ssiple—who overcame the two
dissenters lix one vote
We lio|ie that when all the facts are known the matter may he seen
from a hcltci |M rs|H-clixe and weighed accordingly.
NOTICE TO SOPHOMORES
All Sophomores and transfer students who have completed
!>S quarter hours nf study must take Sophomore Examinations on
lIh jultertiuuii.s uf November I t and l. r >.
These tests will he administered on the 'bird floor of the
Humanities Building. Students biking these tests will report there
on Wednesday. NNivemls-r 1 I, at 1:!{« P.M.
DAVIS McAULEY
Representative
Responsibility
Under the present articles of t(je Constitution
of the Student Government Association there are
two committees which to a large degree determine
an area of student activity on which students
serve side by side with faculty members. Those
two committees are the Board of Student Publi
cations and the vitally important Student-Faculty
Board of Appropriations. This board virtually
contrails the Student Activities Funds out of
which all school financed student activities come.
It was felt that students wanted and deserved the
opportunity and responsibility of controlliqg*thia
part of student life that most directly affects
them: student publications and student activities.
At the time of the writing of the present con
stitution there was some serious concern that
students would not accept the responsibility that
these committees demand of its members. But
the dissenting voices were silenced with the as
surance that students were eager to have as big
a voice as possible in the university student av-
tivities. At this time those who voiced concern
about the plan seem to have been prophetic.
The Board of Student Publications has not met
this year. At a recent meeting of the Student-
Faculty Board of Appropriations only two of the
five student members showed up, although they
were sent notices of the meeting. And, according
to Dean of Women Helen Glenn, this was not the
first time students had failed to come to meetings
JOHN WEATHERLY
for no apparent reason.
Whereas the Publications Board may hava had
no pressing need to meet this year, the appropri
ations board is hard at work. Or rather, part of
it is. These committee* were set up *o that stu
dents would have at leaat as much voice a* the
faculty in their decisions. The publications hoard
has a majority of students on it. The appropria
tions lAiard is evenly divided with five student*
and fivk. faculty member* serving under the
chairmanship of a faculty member.
Hut the Students are neglecting at thi* point to
exercise the\power they have been given. They
apparently have dodged the responsibility. An
ex-appropriations board member commented la
conicly when tHy* hoard was mentioned, “Oh, I
didn’t like that much. It was so much work.” And
rightly so. Large privileges carry with them heavy
loads of work and responsibility.
The appropriations board has the power of de
termining how the Student Activities Funds are
spent. This is a large responsibility that the etu
dent members must take seriously if Mercer
students are to retain u voice in the scho >1’* ac
tivities for students. *
Also, the student members uf these boards are
responsible to the student electors who have en
trusted this vital job to them, to see that the
interests of the students are served and actively
represented.
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The Cluster Columns
Several people have expressed the notion that
"the nature of things" somehow suggests that
there must be a unanimity of opinion among
Cluster columnists. Be that as it may, it doesn't
take a careful reading of our editorial page to
realize that we’re consistently violating this no
tion—with good reason. I believe.
First, I find diverse range of viewpoints inter
esting and stimulating. I think the paper is much
more readable. Secondly, it would take far too
much time to bend each columnist in a direction
not natural to his way of thinking.
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Further, it would be pretty boring to read and I
re-read opinions that completely agree with our I
own—it can have a pleasing aesthetic value up to [
a point, hut only so far. Lastly, it would take far I
too much time to bend each columnist in a direc-1
lion which would often not be natural to his way |
of thinking
Still, while there is no unity of opinion, we do|
take the resistnsibility for the selection and print
ing of the columns Such limitations as good taste |
or readability are placed on the columns submit
ted.
HON AID CARR
A Final Word
Obviously, there are many things which remain
to be said about “conservative liberalism". One
could compare Kautsky’s “revisionism” (socialism
in a democratic context) with "conservative libe
ralism”, noting similarities and differences. One
could discus* the "Victorian Compromise”, a noble,
but futile attempt to balance liberty and equality
in nineteenth century England. However, “The
Case For Conservative Liberalism” has already
been proven.
it is hoped, however, that this series will, in
some email way, provide the reader with a deeper
understanding as to why he is on American and
why America has, without a doubt, one of thel
/most stable political systems in the world today.l
/ Because of the flexibility of “conservative liberal-!
(| ism”, America has been able to and will continue!
\u^survive the bufferings of totalitarianism, com-l
munism, and depressions to which many natioml
have succumbed, indeed, America is a mighty!
nation for many reasons, and of all the factoril
which have contributed to her greatness, the phil
osophy of “conservative liberalism” advocated by I
most of her citizenry, seems to rank high amonf|
them. .
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DICK SHIVHt LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS
n
House of Horror
please let us do it." Marsha's
er mother's ears All (he kids
t hifi in and give all they have to make it a
success Please let us have one "
For days now Marsha had been pleading tor
In i mothers |s-nm.ssion to have a Halloween
jiartv in the basement of. their home. All the chil
dren in the neighlxirhood bad backed her in her
plea They'wanted to have a celebration that even
St. Halloween would never lorget Finally Mar
sha's mother agreed At least, she thought, this
will kix-p them oil the street and out of trouble.
Marsha provisl to Is- an effective organizer.
Sally Jones would plan the apple dip Bruce and
Mary would decorate. And Jimmy would con
• struct the House of Horror, wth Marsha assisting.
Jimmv refused. "Do I have to," he pleaded.
"Yuu know that things like (hat never appeal to
rue."
"Yes you do." was Marsha's reply. “You will
inuke the heat House of Horror that we ever have
had." And so reluctantly, Jimmy agreed.
On the night of the |>arty. Marsha le dher par
ent* and the other parent* of the kids into the
liaaemcht They all commented on how well the
party had been |ilanned and what a wonderful
job their children had done. Finally came time for
tlie trip through the dreadful House of Horror.
Marsha led the parents and the children
through. Her witch costume seemed to lend the
proprr atmosphere for the occasion. She com
mented with a blood-thirsty voice oh hte items
(hat the |>arents saw and touched.
"Here is the bloody, bloody, brain of the un
lucky victim.” “Touch it,” she commanded.
"Ds.ks real." one of the parents commented.
"They sure went to great ends to make this gory
(long realistic.”
Marsha led the procession on. They saw and
felt the stringy intestine*. They clutched in their
hands the meaty heart. On and on they went, and
Marsha continued to give her gory commentary
on the parts of the unlucky victim’s body.
Finally it was over. Each parent and Child com
mented to Marsha how effective and well done
the House of Horror had been. Then Jimmy s
mother spoke up.
“Where is Jimmy?” I understood he was to
have a part in this House too.”
"Oh ye*,” Marsha replied, “he had a part, the
most important part of all.”
At first no one said a thing. Than, as in one ac
cord, everyone screamed.