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4 The Gold Bug, Jan. Ii, 1952 College Slates GED ,(lap PoLL 01Bt.uI.ud (!J~ •••• Test for February Survey Shows Nation's Students Lambert, Munch Represent Class In SGA ,,~:::'~:,';~:~;~~~io~':n'~~~;~:~,,~Consider College Football Overdon by MiUa.rd Lea Callette by Barbara Bankson How shall I describe this fair-haired "If we can just find Marty we'll ing new! equivalent batteries of the by Roland Fleischer, Survey Editor lad of the English Department? Per- have a fourth for bridge"-but this college level Tests of General Educe, haps I should begin by saying that second floor McDaniel inhabitant is tional Development (popularly known The foUowing is the first of a. series of artides revealing the results 0 he was born 21 years ago at Drexel probably no place in the very izn- as the "G.E.D." tests). These tests, the Natiorwl Poll of Student Opinion conducted on campus last month by th Hill, Pennsylvania. At Haverford mediate vicinity. In fact, no one's widely administered during and after GOLD BUG for the Associated Collegiate Prees.. High, he was honored for his scho- exactly sure where Mervine is because the war, are designed to measure the lastic record, and he was frequently ever since she descended on WMC \. achievement of students in the first (ACP) Most college students feel that college football is over-emphasize pinned-c-on the mat. The extent of from Arlington, Virginia (and she's two years of college work. Scores in This was indicated last mohth by results of the ACP National Poll of Studen his learning there is subject to ques- not only a true rebel, but makes these tests are used to substantiate Opinion. tion since he" labors under the illusion claims to having been an athlete back credits ear-ned by service personnel More than 3,000 students from 63 colleges and universities in all parts 0 then) her outstanding qualities as a in courses offered by the Armed the country were asked: Do you feel that football at most colleges is over leader have made her many talents Forces Institute. The program vali- emphasized, under-emphasized or just about right? The results: a "must" in numerous campus groups. dating the new tests is therefore a Natiorwl WMC So when "Hey, Marty" goes unan- vital concern both of colleges to which 1. Over-emphasized _.._. ...__. . 53% 46% ewered it's a fair guess that this tall, service personnel may seek to trans- 2. Under-emphasized ._..__._______ 5% 0% thin bundle of boundless energy is at fer credits and of young people who 3. Just about right ..__ . 38% 38% one of her many meet.ing-a-c-or in the may wish to acquire transferable 4. No opinion _._ ..._._._._ ...__._.____ 40/0 9% Grill, cigarette holder and all, play- credit toward a college degree while The farther along a student was in his college career, the more he tende ing bridge. serving in the armed forces. to feel that footbaU was over-emphasized. As senior representative on the The supervising organization (the The figures went up according to classes in a steady progression: Fresh SCA, Marty not only expounds on University of Chicago) wishes to men, 43 per cent; sophomores, 53 per cent; Juniors, 57 per cent; seniors, 6 campus issues but also keeps the reo- secure scores for each of two forms per cent. ' ords straight and writes up the SGA of tests in four different fields and at There were no important differences of opinion between men and women article for the GOLD BUG. If she's both freshman and sophomore levels. Several of the students interviewed blamed over-emphasis on spor not there, then look for a group of As each test takes ~our hours, indlvid- writers who "put too much stress on the game." Others said it was the faul Sigmas where, as vice-president, she'll ual colleges are undertaking to ed- of the public, which "rates colleges according to sports prestige." be in the midst of them, helping with minister only one or two parts of the Students were also asked: Do you feel that ,organized football is (1) a total project; Western Maryland vol- necessary to a college as a history department; (2) less necessary; (3) mor unteered to assist in the validation of necessary? Here are the results: one test at the sophomore level. Natiorwl 1VlIfC 1. As necessary ._._ ..._._. .. .. 36% 36% Social Science Test Slated 2. Less necessary .. . ..__ ._._ 53% 58% The test selected is that constructed 3. More necessary __ 6% 2% that '''all the world's a suburb of for the social sciences. It will be taken 4. No opinion ._._ .. .__ 5% 4% Philadelphia." on the afternoons of February 19 and A follow-up question asked students to rate football with a zoology depart After entering these ivy halls in 21, between 2:00 and 4:00 p. m.. ment. National results differ only slightly from those of the preceding ques- 1948, he often threatened to take off, tion: like a cheap toupee in the wind, but This cooperation with the United Natwrwl WMC he didn't want to miss the Video States Armed Forced Institute will 1. As necessary __ ._ __ .. . ... 30% 36% Rangers. He's a complete idealist and cost nothing for the College or for 2. Less necessary __ .__. _ 53% 38% a slave to punctuality---especially in any student. The scoring will be done 3. More necessary __.__. ..__. . 8% 16% others. Haunted by fears of teaching by USAFJ, and the results returned 4. No opinion ._. -. .__._ .._.. ._ 9% 10% and graduate school, his dreams are to the College along with national There were practically no differences of opinion among the classes; technicolor- nighmares in Sanskrit. norms and interpretative data. As there were none between men and women. and To the chapel choir, he lends his choral with other tests of this sort adrrrirris- talents, and in the band, he's a "kil- tared on the campus, no use will be Several students who voiced "no opinion" declared that football was "the ler" on the trumpet. He's the low made of the tests by way of formu- more popular" at. th~ir school: A male senior from an eastern college when note in the Black and White Quartet lating grades for individual students. ask~, to .rate .f~otball and a history department declared, "Neither are neces- and an energetic member of that frat. Marvina Munch- Scores, however, will be made known sary. HIS oprmon was shared by six others. In the morning, he's consumed with and interpreted to students who are The majority of those who commented seemed to express either one or both hell fire and brimstone until after their plans and keeping everyone interested, and all results will be of the following attitudes: (1) There is a place at college for a sound athletic breakfast. Since the "temporary" din- laughing by her endless witty com- studied with the purpose of strength- prog~am, one ,:"hich "develops sportsmanship and fair play." (2) College foot- ing room arrangement was initiated, ments. ening the college program. ball, m ~any instances, has "gone pommerclal.' .f j his hunger eurpaaseth understanding; Eating, believe it 01' not, is one of Thus, through the cooperation of he sits at the middle of the table. Marty's favorite pastimes but if she's the sophomore class and the supervis- WMC To Inaugurate JHU He's a "doer" who likes to "func- not indulging in shrimp or spaghetti, ing faculty members and with the in- SMITH & REIFSNIDER Chapter Of Pershing Rilles tion" in positions of responsibility. her favorites, she might be reading- vestment of nothing but time and Incorporated The College's Company M-5 of the One office he has held in the fashion preferably Thomas Wolfe or Somer- energy, the College is able to gain LUMBER-COAL National Society of Pershing Rifles of Franklin D. The greatest problem set Maugham. valuable information for the guidance WESTMINSTER, MD. will partake in the installation of a in education, he says, is that people By choice, she's an economics ma- of individual students and the im- Pershing Rifle Chapter at the Johns memorize rather than learn. Yes, jor, and her hobby is wr-iting-Lea- provement of its program and at the Hopkins University during the last counsel he does give and on councils pecially songs and lyrics-but she's same time to cooperate in a patriotic week in February. Cadets Lt. Col. he does serve that oft make mockery already chosen a title for her first service. It Pays To Look Well Carl Sturgill, Major Mitch Tullai, and of their name. A hoarder of books, novel. Credit for three of the songs Captain Ted Bobilin, the local chap- he desires only the simple life: Ken- and much of the witty scHpt of last Visit The ter's top ranking officers, will journey ton music, slippers, and a pipe. De- years Junior Follies goes to' Mar- people by her effi~iency and the ease to Johns Hopkins to hold the formal spite the fact that every sentence be- vina-the gal with all the ideas and with which she takes things in her ~ installa,tion. gins with "K", he's a brilliant con- the sparkling wit. Gershwin and stride. When she casually tosses out Avenue Barber Shop versationalist. Odd bits of informa- Rachmaninoff are her avowed favor- one of her philosophic theories, the. The starting of a new chapter at tion that he frequently introduces in- ites, although she is crazy over any discussions begin to click. Where The Students Go JHU by Western Maryland will mark to his speech make him appear to be kind of music except hillbilly, which Marty's plans include a trip to the first in a series of rival colleges a brain. she mentioned confidentially because Europe after graduation where she'll 8S Pennsylvania Avenue and universities that plan to open He is characterized by abounding she confessed she was afraid of alien- have a chance to ponder her econ units under Company M-5's expansion ability and quick wit. In his fertile ating all her mountain friends. Marty some more, so she says. But no matter program. brain originated many of the ideas indulges in some of her own music what she does, Marty will always find for NOW and THEN. He's a well- making at times-the deep voice in a place for herself; and her versatili-' dressed young man, and maintains his the Harmonic Morononics is none ty will make her a welcomed' asset- "slick" appearance even in the other. belying her unassuming exterior is shower. Finally, he's one casanova There's method in this bundle of a wealth of talent, sympathy, and that "got the Gate" and liked it. madness though; in fact, she amazes character. Continuous.,2 p. m. Saturdays and Continuous 1 p. m. Saturdays -end Holiday •. Holidays. Sunday Matinees: 2 and" Sunday Matinee!: 2 and' p. m. p. m. Evening show 9 p. m. Week- He had no wish but- Matinee 2 p. m.-Evenini'S 7 &: 9 p. m. day shows continuous from 4:30 p. m. - to beglad WED., THURS., JAN. OFF WED., THUR., JAN. 16, 17 16, 17 YOURSELF THE LADY PAYS BEHAVE Nor want but- Linda Darnell Stephan McNally Farley Grange_,· __ Shelley Winters FRI., SAT., JAN. 18, 19 FRI., SAT., JAN. 18, 19 JESSE JAMES whenhe thirsted Clifton Webb ELOPEMENT Anne Francis Tyrone Power (Technicolor) Nancy Kelly The Jolly Beggar SUN., MON., TUES., JAN. 20, 21, 22 SUN., MON., TUES., JAN. 20. 21, 22 CALLAWAY WENT THATAWAY Fred McMurray Dorothy McGuire THE TANKS ARE COMING Each frosty bottle of Coke is the Steve Cochran Mari Aldon WED., THURS., JAN. 23, 24 WED., THURS. JAN. 23, 24 THE WILD BLUE YONDER (Double Feature) Wendell Cory Vera Ralston I KILLED GERONIMO FRI., SAT., JAN. 25, 26 ,nd THE UNKNOWN MAN FORBIDDEN JUNGLE Walter Pidgeon Ann Harding FRI., SAT., JAN. 25, 26 SUN., MON.,. TUES., JAN. 27, 28, 29 (Double Feature) I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS GOLD RAIDERS Doris Day Danny Thomas ,nd FIGHTING STALLION WED., TRUR., JAN. 30, 31 THE LIGHT TOUCH SUN., l'IION., TUES., JAN. 27, 28, 29 Stewart Granger Pier Angeli THE MAN WITH THE CLOAK Joseph Cotten Barbara Stanwyck FRI., SAT., FEB. 1, 2 WESTWARD THE WOMEN WED., THURS., JAN. 30, 31 Robert Taylor Denise Darcel CALLING BULLDOG DRUMMOND SUN., MON., TUES., FEB. 3, 4, 5 Walter Pidgeon Margaret Leighton THE MODEL AND THE FRI., SAT., FEB. 1, 2 MARRIAGE BROKER OVERLAND TELEGRAPH Jean Crain Thelma Ritter Jim Holt Gail Davis