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THE MERCER CLUSTER
April 29, I960
THE EDITOR SPEAKS
CAN THE ALBATROSS!
In accordance with tradition, not only theTCluster is mine,
but the Albatross as well. This old bird, that s been shot from
one editor to the next is much like the paper that goes with it.
Both are well worn and thread-bare, and as the election clearly
shows, hard to pass off on some ambitious soul. I took this
editorship hesitantly and with grimance, but now that the
shaft has hit home, the pain is not so bad.
The old bird reeks of stench, and has even lost plumage
in the past years, but instead of hanging it around my neck as
some have done, I have started a disection to see where the
odor is emulating from, and as usual, it traced back to the
everpresent apathy. In the dissection, which could be more
appropriately termed an autopsy due to the deadness of the
paper, there seemed to be a definite malignancy in the area of
appeal. 1 had hopes on giving the old bin! shock treatments
to revive not only spirit, but even breath ; it has yet to grasp
the meaning of life on campus.
I personally feel ’tis time to toss the bird away and start
anew. W ith the bloodless creature gone, maybe some support
can he mustered for a new cause. The name CLUSTER has
Ireen in use for many a year, and like the albatross is worn and
tattered. A change in attitude might be proded like a change
in name and style. I propose that the name Cluster be abolish
ed from the face of Mercer forever, and with it be swept away
the apathy of nonpartisipants. It is not in my power alone to
do this, but a vote of S.G.A. is needed, I would appreciate any
suggestions and comments on such a move before any action
is taken.
As one will note, the masthead has gone through a total
ly new overhaul, and the staff has many new faces and per
sonalities. These new faces, and old ones are ready, like
myself, to put “Mercer On the Move” through the paper.
Though there are many names on the staff, there are never
enough, and consistancy is the key word necessitated to con
tinue production.
I hope to induce action on the part of any student who is
willing to cover the news, or express his opinion. As far as
journalistic freedom, I assume that the administration will
not dictate authority, nor will I, with malice aforethought,
openly flout the accepted boundries of such authority without
justifiable, and rational reason. I do intend to let the paper
be the true voice of the student. After all, Mercer is not per
fection, and I intend to gouge into the bowels of every weak
ness and prod any one found into the open where even the
most squinted of eyes can clearly see.
Now that my stand has been illuminated, I close. . . .
PIN-UP OF THE WEEK:
Sandra Rich from Orlando, Florida strikes a pretty pone to in
augurate the addition of beauty to the CLUSTER. Sandra it a fresh-
man in the ADPi sorority, 5"7” brown eyet and hair, a biology mo/or.
a contestant in the Mist Mercer Contett. and the Sports editor of the
CLUSTER. Her hobbies are golf and water tkiing; plus being an avid
fan of the Bear baseballers.
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ftutch Allen Watson Mosley
THE RETURN OF THE NATIVE
Ah, 'tis a great feeling to once again return to
the old rampi after bo many months. No, I haven’t
been napping, I had to attend the Tele-Spy Con
vention held near Gotham City. Herny Phyfe, and
Bond dropped by and said we were to meet the
rest of the agents in the Batcave for our annual
blow out. I would have returned sooner had not
there been a disagreement on who was to be sta
tioned in the girls’ dorms at Vassar . . . that guy
Solo is some swift talker, so I’m back at Mercer.
Scanning the area, I see the old Universitatis of
Vegitablis hasn’t undergone too devastating a
change. I happened upon a few lions and snakes
trying to overpower a few oysters, but except for
that smiggin’ of activity — which incidently was
taking place in front of the ultra-modem Science
Center on Halucination Drive — the campi seems
to be somewhat quiet.
Hark! What’s the great noise emanating from
yon gym window . . . Could it be perchance a
championship game? The Harlem Globetrotters?
But no, 'tis only a janitor changing light bulbs.
Such is the athletic spirit of the University —
the campi will support anything.
Brring! Argh! Narrowly missed by a herd of
co-op bound campineers. Rumor has it that the
infamous Dean f the Coop has sent out mid-term
deficiency slips to all patrons not spending four
hours daily in the gab confine, otherwise known
as the institution of “higher" entertainment.
Browsing through the infamous place I see that
the damsels are raising the hemlines a tad,
hmmm. . . .
I see that the trusty Security guard, Double-
mint Seven and his faithful dog, Fang, are still
keeping watchful eye over the bubbling campus.
Ah, he just clubbed a wayward professor for
straying off one of the campi's 64V4 sidewalks.
Well, so much for now, I just wanted to let all
know that: The SPY has returned, and like Santa
Claus, “he’s everywhere,” and watching you, so
till next issue be on your toes, kiddies!!!
DENTON’S BACK
TEMPORARY INSANITY - REVISITED
Happy and peace was I, blissfully whistling “Te Deum”
and other funeral songs as I sat blissfully translating the com
plete works of Sigmund Freud from the original Swahili and
engraving them on the head of a pin, another busy-work
assignment generously handed me by my favorite prof — who
realized I took no other courses, and rightfully assumed the
6 hours a day I spend on her course alone is hardly enough. . . .
(But I digress.)
Meanwhile, in the opposite corner of our dingy cubicle,
my roommate and cohort in crime, Morgana LeFay — recently
transferred from Wesleyan where she majored in astronomy
— poured over the charts of the skies, seeking to find the
answer. What unfortunate star had seen my conception that
this should happen to me again?
“This,” of course, was the reassumption of the weekly
Albatross, and as they fitted the noose again about my neck,
I took one last fond look at the outside, and crawled once more
behind my chartreuse desk.
Not that I wasn’t glad to be back, don’t get me wrong.
But I still have scars from my last disastrous effort to sit
precariously in this seat (namely, I got kicked up to editor,
and then kicked — well. ...), and besides, really doubt 1 have
the time for the job, since I’m busy compiling all my past
editorials into a small paper-back book entitled — appropri
ately enough — “Mental Illness, For Fun and Profit.”
But to deviate from my usual verbose manner of saying
nothing, and antagonizing many as I do so, I should like to
shout my usual genteel “HEY!” It looks like a real good year
ahead, with a bigger and better Cluster coming up, and I’m
glad to be able to contribute my small part once again. I’ll no
doubt fight the same things — probably the same way. ’Cause
after all, let’s face it, Mercer really hasn’t changed that much
in these three years.
MEMBER
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Thomas W. Ui|
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Diana Deaton
BUSINESS MANAGER
Lee O’Brien
NEWS EDITORS:
William Wehunt
Stan Leopard
SOCIAL EDITOR:
Dave Wanaley
SPORTS EDITOR:
Sandra Rich
TECHNICAL EDITOR:
Rich Van Bnakirk
EXECUTIVE EDITORS:
William Dayton
Sandy Harrison
FEATURE EDITOR:
Sanaa Walker
CIRCULATION MANAGER:
ADVERTISING STAFF:
Sherri Clarke
Renee Stanford
Frank Fignerea
NEWS 8TAFF: Lynn Ogleeby, Mike Rliaxard, Kay Enbank, Shirley
Mitchell. 8am Oni, Renee Stanford, Terry Bntt, Peggy Goran, Linda
Vang*, Jacgae Rees, Nancy Jehnoaa. Sally Begga, Nikki Doan, Mary
Middlebrookm Peggy Malatte, Kathy Howie
GIFT
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borrowed by the Univeraity to be
funded and repaid over a long
period of year*.
Dr. Harria aaid that income from
tuition and feee ia predicted chiefly
from anticipated enrollment, which
ia expected next year to include
1,400 full-time atudenta and 51 stu
dent nurses in the College of Lib
eral Arts. 190 students in the Wal
ter F. George School of Law, and
140 students in the Pharmacy
School.
He pointed out that each Mercer
student receives an automatic
scholarship of $497 per year, in
dicated by expenditures for each
student over tuition charges. All
other forms of utsdent aid next
year will exceed $525,000.
Dr. Harris reported to the
trustees that Mercer’s share of the
corpus of the estate of the late
M ^a Julia ( 1 mmi KInr4k ft nans! a
•*** wuifo vmni vti rfonn niigusui.
S. C„ is expected to push the total
endowment over the $9 million
mark by July 1, 1966.
He added that Mercer's operat
ing income is derived from several
sources. Anticipated funds for the
1966-67 budget will include 44 per
cent from tuition and fees, 30 per
cent from auxiliary enterprises,
eleven per cent from endowment in
come. five per cent from gifts and
grants, and three per cent from the
Georgia Baptist Convention.
Income from tuition and fees is
expected to be $1,739,215 (M), en
dowment income $427,501, and
$126,209 from the Georgia Baptist
Convention.
In giving approval to naming the
new Law Library building in honor
of Judge Harley Langdale, the
trustees pointed out that he is a
prominent alumnus and trustee of
Mercer who has rendered illus
trious public and professional
service.
The dedication will be made on
Law Day. Friday, May 18, and
U. & Senator Richard B. Russell
will be the speaker.
NOTICE
Those expecting to
ia 1967 and who are lutarwtsd
in graduate study, are requested
to meet with the Committee on
Graduate Scholarships at 10
am. Wednesday, May 4, in the
student-faculty lounge.