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S • THE MERCER CLUSTER • January 27, 1967
MEET "GEECH"
Why I Ran lor Editor
(or Who Really Cares)
You may be asking yourselves, “Why did he run for
editor?” Well, that “he” is ME, so let me tell you: I have been
here at Mercer nearly three years and in that brief span of time,
I have made no significant contribution to my alma mater
(other than monetary, of course), and, as Frankie would say,
I am in the “September” of my years, school-wise; so I decided
to do something worthwhile. That something was this — I am
the new editor of the CLUSTER.
So here I sit, in a completely deserted office. I feel much
like the captain of a sinking ship who sees his crew abandon
ship in the only life-boat. But then he watches as waves engulf
the life-boat. Then his ship goes down, but neither it nor its
captain perish, for it is in reality a yellow submarine, and only
he knows. “Goodbye, Crew,” says he and sails his ship to sea.
Yes, I feel much like that captain.
Alas, the CLUSTER is not dead, nor dying; but in slumber
it is softly sighing. “Awake,” say I. Of course, she will — for
only God can keep this paper still.
Lest my poor poetry bother you, dear Readers, I shall
return to the present. For I have been inspired as I sit here.
I can get a new staff; I’ve already started rebuilding with new
faces. This is an opportunity not only for myself but for others
like me who want to see the paper improve. This is an oppor
tunity especially for the Greeks on campus to build a better
image. I know your problems, and I will be ready to help at any
time. Also, this is an opportunity for the unaffiliates — I think
they need better representation in regard to special problems.
(After all, where do they go every week-end — not to Greek
Parties.)
What I have been trying to say is that as editor I will
personally attempt to solicit your support and to get as many
of you as possible on your paper. I have new ideas, some will
WE CANNOT STOP NOW
GUfHRIE
JOHN
President Harris’ announcement that Mercer's
succeed and some will fail. (For example, in the issue after next new science center will soon be under construction
I hope to have a column written by the editor of the Wesleyan heartening to those of us who will have a con-
paper — than) , you, Larry P. Other ideas include features on tinued interest in the growth and well being of this
faculty membe rs, perhaps a student a week column, and such.) university. The new building should prove to be
Well, its getting late and I’ve got to call “Slim,” SO in con- a valuable tool by which the educational process
elusion I’d like to ask you to please co-operate. The strict at Mercer may be aided. Its construction speaks
formality is gone — this is your paper and I am your editor, well for those whose responsibility it is to insure
P.S. — that bird which has been so much over-worked has the continued value of this school to the com
been donated to the cafeteria, I am sure they will cook and munity which it serves.
serve it — at least I know they will serve it. The new science center though, cannot consti-
tute a stopping place for Mercer’s growth and
expansion. There are and will be other program
U A|>| Wa ? which the university wil have need to undertake
llwW 1^0 »* v O I OllO • such as increaaing faculty salaries or the modemi-
lues- rat * on of existing facilities.
To protest or not to protest, that easily could be the
tion. But, in the midst of a world of issues, which one
The educational institution which does not con-
choose? It has long been the practice of newspapers on all levels tinue to meet f* 1 ® need ,or increased and im
to back and support various types of movements. This paper
will be no exception; however, there are certain facts which
must be explained.
To begin with, the election for editor revealed a lack of
interest on the students’ part in that less than one-third of the
student body voted. This means that the paper has only the „ . A , A
active support of that minority. Further, this means that any De * p,te a poor turn out of voters, Bobby P
proved facilities cannot compete effectively witi
other colleges and universities. This is particular!;
true in times such as these with their increasiq
emphasis on quality education.
There is though, one ever preeent drawback
such projects as the construction of new facilitis
or the improvement of existing ones; such pro
jects cost money.
The most obvious and the most readily avail
able source of such funds is the money availabi
through federal aid to education.
The GBC, in particular since it is either unabi
or unwilling to provide more than a minute per
centage of the funds necessary for even
routine operation of this university, might do
to reconsider its policy concerning money avail
able through the federal programs.
STUDENTS ELECT PHILLIPS
claim we might make at the preeent will be weak, to say the j! 13 * ! dge ‘* 1 ? ue ^^“Jf 52 . 221 ,!? the . r V n '°. ff e,ec '
least. However, it is hoped that the new staff can generate tlon for ^ to f of a T*“; The tota .
enough life and personality into the paper to create a revived r fP^f?* nted , n . ? p ? r . cen . ° tll _
interest in the student boJy.
In regard to specifics, procedures and such, the Cluster . ... I £“L tt remaine d M bu-4
will always attempt to see and present both sides, however ^ ISu^wSker wa. named man-
this at times will not be possible if correspondences are not •
acknowledged both by the students and by the administrations P phiUi u a junior from savannah. Georgia
and iffull co-operation is not revived tl1 Hei, -Member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon frater-
The paper can be a powerful tool when it gains the full ^ and plang to pl ^Tmore emphasis on Greek
support of the student body. It can serve as an outlet for stu- act i vitie , than did hi. predec<~oix Commenting
dent opinion, criticisms, or praise. But its efforts will be in vain on ^ PhiIlip8 stated, “I feel that the fraternities
without your support.
and sororities as organised groups are the
bone of the news on the University campus. Thi
increase school spirit and add to the social U
of the school.
McConnell is a first quarter senior, plannis
to graduate this summer quarter. He, too,
member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Hailing fna
Dalton, Georgia, where he had had experience
editor-in-chief of his high school newspaper as
as a summer sports editor of the town newspapo
The associate editor plans to enter law school
faU.
The staff has placed much confidence in I
two young men’s revitalizing of *lto
CAMPUS
YOUR CLUSTER
NEEDS YOU!!
With the recent election of a new
editor, The Cluster again (aa al
ways) rinds itself in need of more
staff members. It makes no differ
ence if you have never gotten any
closer to a newspaper than to read
one because we are willing to train
you. We have openings for editorial
writers, proof resale rs, advertising
and circulation people, staff re
porters, typists and many, many
and its quality
Cluster , is a
about the
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is your news
Wc\t JHercer Cluster
January 27, 1967
XLVIII, No. 7
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Larry
MANAGING EDITOR
BUSINE88 MANAGER
Nasi
Art
Jady
Wansley