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The Gold Bug, April 15, 1949 THE GOLD BUG Pins 'n Points :~~~o:!The Editor IC~! 'Wdi Jt CtJe4 04~H.? I 0 If ever you want some fun, just Official sludent ~ew"papel" of Wedern Mary· stand in the reo room when the man land College, publoshed s"mi.monthly on Fri· Because the majority of the mem- At I t l F t f th h d Th" th t . day, during October, November, .January, who owns the juke box comes in to February, March and April, and monthly du .... bt rs of t~: J unio~ Cla~ ~~ ntO~atte~i of inte~l:cts :o;re~: c:ntrib~tio~a~ roni, I:t~~en; i~;::t~:' GIgaloo Maca- ing September, December, Bnd May, Entered change the records. Like so many as second class rna!.!e,. at West.minster Post little children shouting as though he ~ as~:e~ ~~gS, oug ht a. ~twrl the world has been made. For centur- It all happened when Gigaloo Maca- Office, under the Ac' of March 8, 1879. waffle conces- ~7~t~Skeethe; t~~:~~ ;e:~ i7~nd f:~; ies the great disco_veri.esof the worl.d roni was t~ken to. the barbershop for were the neighborhood Member sionaire, squeals of, "Ooh! Here comes 't ~ t d d h t have been made outeide of the um- the first ctme. LIke all red-blooded and fought, fill the air. man!" Associated Collegiate Press the record makes a bee-line for And I sT~ne~:n~or ~~:::g:s~o e ~=:o~ed the versit~-the invention ~f the wheel, _ ~merican chil.dren he under the tvran- the dl~covery of Ame~lca, the s~ap Junior-Senior PromJand, ~s usual, we kicked and squirmed everyone him SUMcriptton Price '2.00 • Year to see ,what wonderful new things re holds In that box. Goes to show us, ~V~~k~h;h~i~:~~:;~:sde~~~na~i:ll i;i~ ;~a:m~t::~ ~:;s~ "" ""?" z: ~~:~~s c~~ ~~: ~:i~:t~~~~ b~i~~:~ everybody at all ages likes surprises. day. night, there were a num;er of That IS a bygone tradition. ;~~::t r::e:~/;o ;:~ a~e~d t~:\h~~ Edilor-in-Ohie! ..•........•.. Bill Porler. '50 Jumor girls who showed up and help- • dreadful institution, to emancipate t":~~~i~egE~~\~~;::~~~tict!;~~~f:.~:~::~g • Borrowed BIts Feature Editor.. Lou;. Pietroforte, '51 ~:h!~ s;::~e l:~~ ~~ep;O~;r;heer~·~~~! t~e ra: of man from the dictatorship }'ew. Editor ... _.. c Joanne Koehler, '50 W. 1\1. C. in the national news: Re- As.istl>nt News Ed'tor Lynn Golberg, '51 cently. Betty Linton, WMC cooed, was Sport" Editor .•.... Homer Earll, '50 only about eight men who remained The play is the thing on college 0 GigalooMacaroni grew up. His hair Copy Editor.... .Nallcy Winkelman, '51 honored with the job of toast-mistress ~hi;e!~en~~t~ ~~et::t~:~a~:::;S~n;f campuses these days. To be sure, there grew. He threatened suicide when his Typing Editor Rita Bittle, '51 at the banquet marking National 4-H Exchange Editor Mary Jeall Rupert, '51 events for the members of the Junior is plenty of talk about May queens parents attempted to take him again Cartoonist.. .Patricia MeLl>ren, '51 Club Week in Washington, D. C. and their courts, student government to the hated clip joint He went to Seven 4-H'ers from various sections Busines" Manager... .. .Edward Wright, '50 of the country, as well as numerous ~~~;isi~;: ~~! AM!. Busine •• Manager •.. Elinor Pr.iee, '50 :{~~~~~:~;o~::~l~;:~~::tii:~:~t:~ ~~~~~o:ss\e:;dpo:;i:~es~p ~:: a~~ ~~~~~~. ~: ~~~~:~ Ad,·ertl.ing M~nnger Lloyd Bowhng, '51 senators and representatives and then with the_general theme "What to night, experimenting, driven by that Circulation Manager Jeery Lockman, '51 dance are men. The eight men who and other nationally known figures Write About?" But with exams in fiery childhood oath of yesteryear. He were present. The seyen 4-H members helped at the dance and worked to the the dim, dark past and spring in its mixed and stirred his chemicals, try- were guests· of honor at a luncheon early hours of morning represented budding stages, the young collegian's ing them with inexhaustable energy given by the National Grange later only two fraternities-the Bachelors mind turns to the charms of the and determination to the menagerie that day. and the Preachers. Several announce· theater. of cats, dogs, rats, sheep and cows ments were made in the dining hall and at fraternity and sorority meet- The Domino Club of Albright Col- that he kept secretly in his room. And ings. Apparently only eight men and lege presented a four-night appear- at last, victory was his! He was ready The sophomore class is making about thirty girls heard them. ance of "Joan of Lorraine", with Vi to give to the world the perfect hair plans for a class picnic to be held It seems rather odd for a class of Seibert in the leadin~ role. Villanova's growth retarding solution! by NQrm Stern some time next month. Also in their its size to have such a large number Turf and Tinsel Club tackles their Catastrophe Threatens The World plans is a -laying of groundwork for take so little interest in its functions. May production of the musical It will soon go on sale. Barbers will With graduation only six weeks a class show to be presented on the This past class function was not the comedy, "Cleo 'Vas a Lady", including go on the soup line, ....millions unem- away, the present Student Govern- Hill late next fall. Committees have first time that lack of support was an all-male cast and dealing with the ployed. The attention of the world ment is ready to turn over the reins been appointed who are now working displayed. Not long ago, the Juniors lives of Cleopatra, Mark Anthony will be diverted to the rehabilitation of administration to those new mem- on ideas for script and organization. sponsored a movie to make some and Julius Caesar. Since the club was of ranks of men of this lost art. bers who have their eyes set on high These groups will continue working money to be used toward the expenses originally organized to interest varsi- Charity will increase by leaps and goals for the incoming semesters, on the project throughout the sum- of this Prom. As was the case, the ty athletes in dramatics, it is difficult bounds, new church benevolences will to guess whether "Cleo" played end The new members chosen to repre- mer vacation so that the project will movie was poorly supported and, be opened, reticent philanthropist~ sent the student body in the recent be able to get under way immediately even now, some members still owe or center last fall. comedy, "Again will come out of hiding, and the musical Another serious-minded election were of the upon their return next semester. Stu- ticket money. It's Yesterday", was presented by the brotherhood of man will be a resound- highest caliber: John Silber (who dents interested in participating are One .might say that the purpose of E-52 Players of the University of ing reality. during the past year was devoted to urged to submit their names and this letter is two-fold. Its main pur- Colonel Smith's storm troopers will many activities and interests of the particular talent to Lou Pietroforte pose is to stir up more class interest Delaware. A unique feature of this go the whole year without a single students) President, and Betty White, within the next two weeks so that on the part of the Juniors (we will production was that a study hall was gig for unkempt hair. a sincere worker on the Hill, Vice- the planning committees can organize be Seniors next year, you know). established in one of the dressing It will sweep the nation, the world! rooms for the benefit of the students their ideas around definite acts. preSident. Secondly, it might serve as a driving Salesmen will carry this life-blood to "Remember, if you have talent, OJ' during rehearsals, and it reportedly the Bantu in the- nethermost regions if you know someone who does, sub- force alllong the fraternities and "made for better acting." of Africa. "Which twin has the Maca- Rec Room Will Be A Project mit their names now!" is the latest sororities for the next and final dance And now for the bit news- roni?" will be the new household The various classes chose wisely in request from the sophomores. of the year-the Pan-Hell Dance. I Bendix washers have been instal- word, as hundreds of pairs of identi- only hope that more support is given selecting Joe Fowler, Harry LeFew, to this dance (the profits of which led in the dormitories of the Univer. cal twins tour the world, one twin and Lionel Lee as the representatives will be used toward the new in- sity of Maryland. with the new, miracle, wonder tonic for the men, and Marion Auld, Taking into consideration the freak firmary) than that given to the By a majority of three, the faculty the other with the old-fashioned, out- Mickey Rupert, and Carol Brown as weather we've been having these past Junior-Senior Prom. of Gettysburg College has voted to dated, barbarous haircut. People will the wo,men representatives for next few months, it's no wonder that no- ban smoking in the classrooms. The see, and know the difference, glad to term's senior, junior, and sophomore body will venture a guess as to what Sincerely, yours, main objection-students did not classes respectively. This new council kind of skies to expect from day to Joe Fowler furnish their own ash trays. :~-c~:~r-:tt~~Ci~~~iz!~tte::st~m t1!~al'c will take office immediately so that day, regardless of the season. At any . haircutting. Long live science! during these next few weeks they will rate, plans will soon be under way Leon Stover begin adjusting themselves to the re· for various outdoor activities and Sam Snade, Detective, Reporting! sponsibility entrusted them. The pre· ceremonies. Among the most color- sent council will continue to work side ful of these are the May Day cere· To: The Dean of Women soon remedied by opening my eyes. by side with these new members in monies in the back campus amphi- From: Sam Snade, From the air of general disrepute and, an advisory capacity. theatre, the Rose Cup ceremony in License No. 146454 the heavy breathing, I knew that I While everyone is eagerly awaiting Robinson Garden, and the Lantern was a prisoner--of the Sinn Iss Terr It is not the responsibility of an the opening of the new rec room, the Chain on Hoffa Field. This is the time Subject: The Sinister Sorority Caper sorority! Tied up in their sorority editor to publish in detail (when as· Student Government is working on of year that seniors begin to wish The sinister sorority caper opened room, I recalled the tales that were suming his position) a document set- plans to make it more than just a they were freshmen once again, believe while I was involved in another job, whispered in the men's dorms of ting forth what he plans to follow as spacious, attractively painted' room. it or notl that of affirming the fears of a fel· others who had come this way-and a "black-and·white" policy. Subscri- A committee has been appointed to low-student that his femme fatale was not returned! I was guarded by a bers control a periodical's policy in plan the interior conveniences and killing someone else. I first began to' group of toughs, undoubtedly their two ways: (1) they may offer contri- decorations. Some of the projects un- Dr. Holthaus of the Philosophy De- suspect her motives when I saw her football team. In a moment the presi- butions or formal criticisms, and (2) der consideration are: partitioned partment is organizing a local chap- walking toward her dorm with a dent approached me. Automatically they may apply social pressures to lattice-work sections, tables, card ter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, National strangle hold on an unlearned (but I memorized her description-six feet- such an extent so that in order to games, a television set, coke machine, Honorary Philosophical Fraternity. learning fast) freshman. I began to five, 220 pounds, scar on right cheek. survive the editor must alter the and indirect lighting. Any construc- Interested members recently attended shadow them as inconspicuously as . . I greeted her in an appropriate policy. Both of these means are close tive suggestions submitted to student a convention held at Lafayette, possible, ducking behind trees and manner. at hand for every student of Western representatives will be welcome. crawling along in gutters. Taking a Fearless Fosdick Is Old Stuff Maryland. Easton, Pa., and returned with ambi~ plant outside the women's dorm, I "I can tell from your language", When saying "student", I refer to tious plans for making AKA a per. was taken by surprise by the sound Summer SGA undh Consideration manent organization at Western of heavy menacing footsteps, and, she replied, "that you are a spy from every person, no matter the what his for- Tighten-The-House-Rules institution with Com- mal' connection the There is one other problem that the Maryland. Interested students are re- before I could turn, something hit my mittee. OK. So you know. But it may be, interested in its general wel- Student Government would like to quested to see Dr. Holthaus for de- head like all the loose plaster in the won't do you any good. However, fare and betterment. This vast scope put before the student body. The sug· tails about eligibility and other in~ men's dorm. we'll be lenient-- you ean pick the includes students, alumni, members gestion has been made to have a quiries pertinent to membership. I awoke in total darkness., This I date of your execution." Unaccount- of the faculty and administration, and temporary Stu den t Government ably cheered by this statement, I re- the many other persons striving for operating during the summer sessions marked, "Please don·t kill me. I'm the Greater Western Maryland. here at WMC. Naturally this council not prepared." "Scared of dying, Attention To Criticism Wanted would be very valuable in helping to huh." "Nope, I just don't like the protect the organization of the new idea of being killed." "That's all for Though I have heard numerous rec room, as well as other student you, brother. What'll it be-a lighted criticisms of the Gold Bug policy since problems that arise during the sum· cigarette under Old Main? Firing I have been editor, I have received mer months. The suggesfSon is left squad ink at 14 inches? Or shall we only one letter of criticism. Editorial open to the present student body for turn you loose in the hall and scream statements have been the subjects of constructive criticism, and anyone for the house mother?" faculty and student club meeting dis- wishing to elaborate on it should see Two women came running and cussions and round-the-table grille Jim Cotter or John Silber in the next seized me by the arms. Playing for conversation. Remarks that have been week. time, I gasped, "This reminds me of voiced are constantly being brought The present Student Government a book." "What book?" they chorus- to my attention. Yet, only one of sincerely thanks all members of the ed. "Hold Back The B1'awn", I replied. these persons has had the initiative student body and faculty for the There was a battering sound at or has taken the time to offer con· generous cooperation received in car· the door. "Open in the name of the structive criticism. • rying out suggestions and working house rules!" I rolled behind the sofa Thus I suppose you _ .. the stu- on mutual problems faced during and began to cut my ropes with a dents of Western Maryland .. , are this past term. We would also like to broken record of "I Love You Truly". either not interested or regard the extend our good wishes to the new The door split open and in rushed Gold Bug as another "piece of gibber- Student Government. the house mother and the house presi- ish"? Heretofore, the student publica- dent, and close behind, the fire chief, tion on this campus has been weak to reeling out more hose and yelling the extent that the readers glanced Alumni News Item "ding-dong." I breathed a sigh of re- through it, guffawed, and tossed it lief and crept out the door as the into the "circular file". The minority Capt. Donald H. Humphries, a crack of loaded billy-clubs and the group that is controlling Europe and graduate of WMC in 1940, has re- cries of "Ah-wah, Ah·wah" swelled Asia today is not unique. A word to cently been appointed Squadron Com- to tl).e heavens. the wise "tongue-critics" is sufficient- mander of Headquarters Command, Disguising myself as a bucket of My policy is and will be to voice U. S. Air Force, at Bolling Air Force water, I poured myself down the ele- c l' i tic ism s and recommendations Base, Washington, D. C., according vator shaft, Bowed down the hall, and through the freedom of the press for to an announcement made by Col. S. "0. 0 lor Ihe ONE THOUSANDTH and THIRD time; dripped exhausted in the gutter. the general welfare and betterment D. Grubbs, command commandant. NO, I AM NOT KAY KYSER!" Period-End of Report. of Western Maryland, Reprinted E'squire