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The Gold Bug, Nov. 7, 1958 The Editor Speaks Freshman Stndents HELLWEEK? _ THE WORLD SITUATION Study During Frat Problems Evoke Their Study Hours! in perspective All Western Maryland students This week in the second of the GOLDBUG'Sseries for student analysis Discussions And Action have come in contact with fresh- ing graduated from Baltimore City Coliege in 1956, Mr. Musselman Hav- is our guest columnist of the world situation is Lloyd Musselman. man study hours at one time or an. other. This is the time between a member of the junior class. --------------------- 10 POINTS BEHIND '3 and 10 pm four nights of the He is majoring in history and in his freshman year he was awarded Cooperation, consideration, intelligent discussions leading school week in which freshmen the History Excellence prize. to helpful evaluations of the issues-these are the key words women are supposed to be in their He was recently elected treasurer of his class. Athletically, Mr. which must be used to describe a recent meeting held at the rooms. Each year there is much Musselman has a deep love for soccer and is the first team goalie. discussion about the advisability home of the Dean of Men. This meeting was held last thurs- 'having study hours· because they of day evening for the purpose of "talking over" fraternity hell have both advantages and diaad, The Correct Angle Of Vision week. Those present were Dean David, Dr. Summers, Dr. vantages. life. Recently an Intellectual Yet neither Crain, Dr. Sturdivant, Dean Makosky, Mr. Pugh, Mr. Cole, was hurled upon the literary sputnik the unquestioning am I defending by acceptance hone. Mr. Uhrig, Mr. Clower, Harold Taylor, Allen Wortz, Stewart College Women Helped on of the world. Boris Pasternak, the American public of anything Dorweis, Sam Cook, Norman Davis, and yours truly. Coming from high school to col- author of Doctor Zhivago, a pano- anfi-Rusaian. Should we ~s free- This was a memorable night for several reasons. First, lege is a big change. Freshman ramic novel concerning the suffer- thinking individuals give up our it proved that our faculty and students can and are willing to studying is sometimes lost in the ings of a Russian physician, was right. to do just that-think freely? work together. When we understand each other, the problem rush of extracurricular activities. selected as winner of the Nobel Let us therefore approach Mr. in question, if any, is half solved. Why not endorse the further Study hours help the freshman Prize. Immediately the political, Pasternak's novel wi th a critical development and continuation of this stimulating relationship! woman to adjust to college life by as well as the literary world, spot- attitude worthy of someone with This is one of the missing links we've been looking for. requiring her to be in her room, lighted its attention on this man enough intelligence to qualify as a away from and his work. Would the Soviet most distractions, for Let Secondly, to the editor's knowledge, this was the first time at least a few hours dur-ing- the government allow him to receive superior college student. appreciation us our subordinate not this particular subject has been discussed in such a manner. school week. Enforcement of the the award! Would reprisals be in for his style and the actual content Needless to say, it was advantageous and certainly some sound study hour, supplemented by "quiet order? These and similar ques- of his work to naive pretensions criticisms and suggestions concerning fraternity hell week hours" in the dormitories, attempts tions were in the minds of inter- that his novel is one long political evolved. to create a proper atmosphere for ested spectators. mandate condemning communism Thirdly, an attempt shall be made to explain exactly what study. Also, Imowing that she is Boris Pasternak, whether he has and that its importance lies only was discussed. There are several factors, however, which must 110t missing any activities with her sought the position or not, has be- for this condemnation. be brought to your attention in order that you might gain a friends encourages the student to come not only a literary giant, but J n short, when approaching the more complete understanding of the material to follow. At no study during study hours and set also an international hero symbo- subject of communism, let us sin- aside other times for recreation. which time did the faculty or the students hint that fraternities be lizing the hoped-for rise of Russian cerely try to do something in such a comes quite unnaturally women's freshmen study The abolished. In fact, it was unanimously felt that our fraterni- hours also have several disadvanr; intellectuals in opposition to the situation-think. ties serve purposes which contribute much to our college com- Russian conununistic state. He munity. ages. The main one is this: that has become a fearless thinker The primary concern of the study hours are for only the fresh- armed not only with his nerve and group was to evaluate the hell men women. Confining a small indelible convictions surrounded by THE SPIRIT IS UP; week period; the majority of portion of the college population to of stereotyped Russian machinators. LETTERS for their rooms the purpose world has TIl(' free THE TIME HAS COME time was spent thusly. At the studying accomplishes little if a word as gospel. accepted his To The There is an expectancy in start of the meeting, the stu- majority of the students are able to' Certainly, Boris Pasternak is a EDITOR dents explained why they felt the air-a great day is com- our hell week was worthwhile. do as they wish. Sitting at her hero, or is he! It seems as though ing-the first major event of It yields closer bonds between desk, the freshman woman will everyone has cast him in the role the college year - Homecom- members and the pledges at probably not have the desire to of one incapable of exaggeration To the Editor of the GOLDBUG: ing, 1958. the start; it forces the indi- study for two hours if her upper- or fabrication. here. A man's honor is May I introduce myself? friends are having a party. clast What is now not at stake To the class of '62, it's the vidual pledge to prove himself Knowing that the freshmen men being spotlighted is the credulous- I am a Scot, (hometown _ Edin- long-awaited freedom fro m worthy of membership in the are free to come and go as they ness of non-communists concerning I::urgh) now a Civil Servant in Lon. bondage-the day the beanies fraternity; and the initiation please does not induce the student' attacks on communism. Should not don. During the war I was a are unshacked and die a quick period causes the fraternal to study. we as thinking individuals accept radio operator in the British Mer- and unmourned death. But membership to become some- Study Hours Are Good with a grain of salt Mr. Paster- chant Navy and I visited America even more, to the freshmen thing with meaning rather nnk's views? Should we view him many times. I was always im- the campus becomes a I iv e than the mere joining of an- During study hours freshmen as semi-divine for the reason that pressed by the kindness and hos- with an excitement different other club. women are not allowed to make use he thinks along our lines? pitality shown to Britons like my- from any other heretofore ex- The faculty members raised of the library. This can be a Here is a man sixty-eight years self who were thrown up on your perienced. the following questions and handicap if she has to do book re- of age, whose works have been sup. shores by the war. work which can ports or research The pom-poms, the parade, only be done in the library. pressed for their radicalism, much I now have a lot of spare time as socialistic the Homecoming beauties, the made these remarks. Is the The idea of !jtudy hours is basi- tracized here, works have been os. and so as a hobby, I have started a is Here Is the a Club to enable young people in man costuming necessary? snappy rhythm of the Drill period of costuming too long? caiiy an excelleht 'one, but it does grown bitter not only because of Amcrica and Britain to get to know Team and the College March- The classroom is no place to not go far enough. A method the Russian government's curtail. each other better, exchange ideas, ing Band, the displays bearing conduct initiations for frater- should be devised to make certain ment of others' rights, hut also be- magazines, etc. confident tidings of the after- nities. Doesn't our present that tho students who are required cause of the curtailment of his I already have a long list of noon victory at Hoffa Field hell week insult the academic to be in their rooms are not both. rights as a writer. Isn't this fer. young Britons who are eager to (How could our team do any- dignity of the college? Aren't ered by other students ill the same tile ground for fabrications? Per- make pen friends in America but thing but win?) hell trips outside of the town dormitory or by unnecessary dis- haps Mr. Pasternak's memory has my difficulty is putting them in All this is Homecoming- of Westminster dangerous? turbances on the campus. Then been clouded by personal bitter- touch with young Americans of the study hours would be close to old stuff to sophomores, jun- Can it be said that our hell fulfilling their purpose: getting similar interests. I am, therefore, iors, and seniors, and yet ever week is merely another victim freshmen to study at regular hours. I am not a communist, I .am not taking the liberty of writing to you in the hope that you will bring the new. of tradition? Are there not defending the communistic way of Club to the attention of your reed- A sentimental time per- ers. _ haps. The Class of '59 sud- more constructive ideas that A Report From The Home I am sure you will agree that week could encompass hell denly realizes THIS IS IT. that would meet the same only good can come from such a And the next Homecoming purpose? Of The Near-sighted Pheasant f.ow of correspondence across the will be a very real one. It isn't felt that a definite Atlantic and if any of your readers Down at the far end of Albert Norman Ward dormitor-y majestically Other, older classes, alumni yes or no can be answered to perched, well, perched, anyway, atop three other floors is a big old single are interested would you please ad- now, return. College friends all of these questions. How, room. The room itself when viewed objectively is just another room, four vise them to write to: MR. H. meet at the football game, in ever, they do indicate that we walls, t\'..ro dormers, three closets. Like all the other rooms in all the HENRY, 38, Crawford Street, sorority and fraternity open should evaluate our present other dorms on this campus, slowly but surely, the room is begining to LONDON, W. 1. houses, orIn the Grille. New system. If, after considera- gain a personality. ly, Trusting to hear from you short. husbands, wives, and children tion, you feel that the present Pictures are placed on the wall, slogans are hung by the closets with Yours sincerely, are introduced to "my alma system is the best system, be care, dirt is accumulating in drifts under any haven it can find. Mr. H. Henry mater." This is a time of "Re- able to back your decision up The chests of drawers, whose tops when cleared can be used for a member when ... " with facts. On the other hand, bar or a dissecting table whichever the occasion demands, form a penin , Spirit is up. We're celebrat- if you foresee that certain eula jutting out into the center of the room. In the study portion a Syllogisms at 20 Paces ing! And the GOLD BUG, worthwhile imp r 0 v ements typical beat generation chair slouches up against the wall beside a regula- too, has caught the Homecom- could be made, why? This tion wooden school issue type. Next to the living room section of the Has it ever occurred to you that ing spirit. Six full pages just matter is one to be discussed humble abode stands the solid oak bookcase. This is the library. The Western Maryland College does not for Homecoming! books on the shelves are as diversified as the people who read them. have an intercollegiate debating Yes, it's a wonderful time. and after you have come to Thy range from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible to In One team? The college is well repre- the soccer sented on the gridiron, A time to fill our scrapbook of certain conclusions, back them Hcad a.nd Out the Other to the latest edition of /.fun, the Man's Maga- field, the basketball court, the base. memory. up with your total personal zine for Men. atop the bookcase like the Cotossoos ef Rhodes, lording it ball diamond and the rifle range. support. Standing it merely enough compete ELIGIBILITY RULE over the room as he surveys it with unblinking eyes, is the Near-sighted Is against other institutions to of higher HAS PASSED with honors, out- GOLD BUG While we are on a subject Pheasant. Bedecked with ribbons and encumbered across at a pumpkin education in the area 'Of athletics r-anking- everyone in the room, he gazes unfeelingly concerning fraternal life, it placed on a small set of shelves, The pumpkin, a masterpiece of art, without giving consideration to the contest between two keen minds? seems fitting that the student created by a Mr. Browning, is carved in tho exact likeness of Mr. Boh. Many of the members of the stu- body be informed of a recent Suspended from the light fixture in the ceiling there floats a dried dent body probably come from high ruling passed by the Interfra- autumn vegetable with an interesting history. This organic mobile schools where they have had some ternity Council. For a period symbolizes a rather prominent feature of one of the inhabitants of the exper-ience with societies. of this of about one year, the Greek room. nature. Debating societies give Member letter organizations have been Positioned to the right of the imaginary hailway there is a, clothes the student who is well co·ordi- Associated Collegiate Press considering the establishment tree adorned not only with various and sundry articles of clothing but nated mentally a chance to come Subscription Price $2.00 a Year of an academic average to ~~s~h~~~~~:~s~:i~hr:~~e:~;j~~r:;i~~sr;!~~~!~:, l~~a;~on of the center into competition with similarly en· dowed students from other colleges. govern eligibility for member- Albert T. Dawkins, Jr. ship. After much delibera- So much for the appointments of the room. A few words about the This not only gives the student the Editor·in-Chiei inhabitants therein. occasion to sharpen his wits in at- Robert Fothergill tion, such an eligibility has A look at the fields in which the fellows are majoring is a means of tempting to gain his point but also Business Manager been accepted and goes into gaining 'an insight into their personalities. Practicaily every general let.s him uphold the honor of his EDITORIAL STAFF effect immediately. area of intellectual inquiry is represented. History, science, English, school as he attempts to deieat his News Ed!t.o,." __ Ellen Richmond The requirement so agreed philosophy, religion. History, with a sense of stableness, a feeling of opponents from the rival institu- Joanne Trabueeo tion. Ass't. News Edito,." Barbara Horst upon is to equal the one re. belonging in time; science, with its emphasis on the present and a quest Donna King There are many benefits to be Feature Editor Robert Borden quired for participation in for the future; English, communication and inspiration; philosophy, gained from the creation of an in_ r:s';'s.ta~~ ..~:..E~~~u;_eEdi~rharles Pur,rh varsity athletics. systems for tying together the accumulated facts 'Of our culture; and tercollegiate debating society. Not M.ry It is hoped that this ruling religion to provide a secure faith. to mention the prestige that the SportsEcl;tor_~._ will be supported by every Assi.t.ant Sports Editor Of course, all these fields are never used this way but it's nice to college will gain, there is a definite X~~r.t!~:toc'"OPY-Edito,." present active member of a think about what they mean. reward for the member of the de- fraternity. May this help de- What I've been trying to describe, what I've been trying to say is bating team. The d(lbater will crease the annual number of that the thoughts that are expressed, the ideas that come forth, the gain poise, speaking ability and the BUSINESS STAFF jokes and laughs that tak(l place, are all similar to the actions that take facility for thinking on his feet. Advertisini' Manager _ Ronald Harman "flunkouts" and serve as a place in similar rooms all across the campus. I hope that by sharing the I.et this be the proposition, Circulation __ .~ Powell Anderson s tim u I ant for academic thoughts, the actions, the observations of this room, the readers can see solved, theer should be formed re- at ~~s"o~g':__:_--=--==Dr:-·R~cl.na~rl ~~~~ achievement to freshmen and themselves mirrored, and see them as their thoughts, their actions and '''MC an intercollegiate debating other new students. their observations. soci(:ty.