The Stetson Reporter

Castillo Disagrees With Recent Criticism Of SG By ANGEL CASTILLO My proof convinces the ignorant, and the wise man's proof convinces me. But he whose reasoning falls between wisdom and ignorance, I neither can convince him, nor can he convince me. —Kahlil Gibran The other night, having spent quite a few hours on student government work, I decided to take a coffee break and go to the Hat Rack. Once there, I sat with a number of friends, and we engaged in the usual conversation, the topics ranging from birth control in Japan to the literary style of Espronceda. Everything was swell until someone mentioned the unpopular "speedbumps," and the conversation was shifted to a topic usually labeled "student government and why it is worthless." POWER TO BE Well, I tried to defend the merits of our system of self- government by enumerating some of the many services carried out by the unpaid workers of SG; however, I kept hearing that "SG does not have any power, and shouldn't exist." As a senator, I am upset by the undue amount of criticism that SG has been the object of lately, both in this newspaper and elsewhere — a criticism which is often haphazard, un- factual, and clouded by rash emotions. — and, although I realize that most of this criticism is due to frustration and is aimed at SG for lack of a better target, I would hereby like to try to build a case in favor of what I have found to be one of the best-organized and most efficiently run student governments in the South, both in its structure and its overall effectiveness. SG INTRICACIES There are many of us working many hours every week in student government, within a rather intricate network of student affairs; those people, who happen to attend one student senate meeting and conclude that "nothing is being done," fail to realize that most of the SG work is done In committee meetings throughout the week on the private time of senators and others. The senate meetings are used to discuss committee reports, for exchange of ideas and information, for discussion of items of campus-wide relevance, and for items which require legislation or a concensus of student opinion through its elected representatives. These are the same people who take for granted the many (often-anonymous) services carried on by student government, such as the concerts, Home • coming, Hatter Holiday, Green Feather, the different assembly programs, etc., plus specific efforts to improve campus situations, such as the present investigation of the infirmary, the curriculum evaluation, the work of the library and commons committees, plus direct participation in areas such as educational activities and traffic control. NONDESCRIPTS Most of the work done, day by day, as well as the improvements achieved, usually go un noticed or unappreciated; but they would be sorely missed if the SG did not do its job. It should be kept In mind that our Stetson SG is a young organization, which — although it has come a very long way — is still in its formative struggle, and needs much co-operation and support from the student body in order to attain excellence. Actually, the real reason that FROM MY CORNER (Continued On Page 2) HOMECOMING FOR ALUMNI (See Beeman — Page 2) Wat frtsmt WLtpixtter ••* Florida's Oldest College Neivspaper • •• THE INTERNS' ON TONIGHT AT STOVER 78THYEARN0.7 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5,1965 PRICE 10 CENTS World Headlines By STAN CROWE NETWORK VIEWING DROPS What has happened to television this year? According to national rating surveys, the total audience has fallen off precipitously compared with last year. Does this reflect a growing discontent with the one-eyed monster? Network officials say they want to wait until later in the season to make any statements. BRITAIN VS. RHODESIA Rhodesia has been a thorn in ihe side of the Brlilsh Commonwealih for years and this year is no exception. This week the all-white government of Ian Smith rejected the idea of a British conciliation committee io Investigate peaceful ways of giving Independence io the country. The whites are demanding UDI — unilateral declaration of independence. In spite of ihe fact thai there are only 200.000 whites in a country of 4 million blacks, ihey are demanding white supremacy rule and Britain is pledged to prevent this. QUAKER & UNIVERSITY MEN In front of the Pentagon last Tuesday, a pacifist Quaker named Morrison burned himself to death to protest the United States' action in Viet Nam. Fortunately, rescuers were able to save his 18-month-old daughter from the flames. At the University of California and at the University of Michigan, students began selling North Vietnamese stamps to help the victims of "American invasion." LINDSAY WINS IN NEW YORK Republican John Lindsay has beaten Democratic contender Abraham Beame for the office of New York . mayor* This race, the first major Republican victory since Goldwater's defeat may mark a turning point In thai party's future. Lindsay had joined forces with ihe Liberal Party, reversing ihe conservative national Image of ihe GOP. KKK GOES TO COURT The House Committee on Un-American Activities has been investigating the Ku Klux Klan and has turned up some very revealing evidence, if the confessions of certain ex-members can be accepted as valid. The head of the KKK, Robert Shelton, invoked the Fifth Amendment to keep from answering questions, but others have spoken of graft and embezzlement and schools of violence to train KKK members in terrorism. DeGAULLE WITHDRAWS SUPPORT Is France going io join in an alliance with Russia? DeGaulle has effectively withdrawn French support from NATO and there are substantial rumors ihat he will make ihe headquarters of NATO leave Paris. This week ihe French foreign minister has just completed a scientific agreement with Russia. Diplomats say thai even France's unwillingness to have the same kind of color television system as ihe rest of Western Europe is an example of anti-isolation from American orientation. VIET NAM DIVIDES STUDENTS David Miller, a 22 year-old graduate of LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York, has been the subject of great controversy. Several weeks ago, he climbed onto the top of a car, grabbed a microphone, and proceeded to burn his draft card to protest Johnson's Viet Nam policies. There have been numerous parades and blood drives to support the war effort, and in Fort Worth there is a "send the boys some home baked goods" drive. Is Stetson going to accept or reject this collegiate ferment? After a poll of six of our campus leaders, the DeLand Sun News says that Stetson is solidly behind the administration. GREEK GAB .•aM"{vM""".,y ALPHA CHI OMEGA The Alpha Chi's would like to congratulate all of those who helped plan such a good Greek Week. We would especially like to recognize Dan Rothwell who coached our team to a 7-6 victory over the Alpha Zi's in the powder puff game. Thanks go also to the Delta Sigs, our partners in the chariot rac«. They deserve a big hand for their victory! A thank you goes to the Sig Eps for a wonderful social last Tuesday night. Congratulations to Linda Priddy and Morris Adams, Pi Kappa Alpha, who were recently lavaliered. ALPHA XI DELTA The Alpha Xi's proudly welcome a new member, Carol Gailbreath, who was pledged in open rush. Pledge officers include Sandy Williams, president; Pat Per- grem, vice president; Janice Wheelan, secretary; Donna Sherfey, treasurer; Meg McCar- 'on. Junior panhellenic. The Fuzzies admitted defeat last week on the basketball court in a close game with the members of Pi Kappa Alpha. On Monday night the chapter en- joyed a social at the Pike house. Alpha Xi's were happy to accept the Greek Week Sing trophy and would like to thank Caryl Giffin and Prissy Tunnell for directing. DELTA DELTA DELTA A belated thanks to the Pikea and Lambda Chi's for 2 great socials. A special thank you to the Lambda Chi's for all their help and support during Greek Week. Congratulations to all the winners this past weekend. And special congratulations go to Janice Bonlal, who is lavaliered to Charley Johnson, Pi Kappa Alpha. PI BETA PHI Our best wishes to Selby and Tom Prince who are the proud parents of a baby girl, Michelle Lynn, born on Oct. 27. Congratulations to the Greek Week Committee for a wonderful (Continued on Page 3) Davis Performs In Concert Twice During Next Week IVAN DAVIS ..Texan Pianist Ivan Davis, outstanding young American pianist and record'jig artist will appear twice on campus next week. Davis will present a solo recital, sponsored by the Artiste and Lecturers Committee, on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. in the Elizabeth Hall Auditorium. WITH ORCHESTRA Appearing again' on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 2:30 p.m., Davis will perform as soloist with the University Orchestra, conducted by Robert L. Hause, assistant professor of music history. This concert, to be staged in 5hw concert, to be staged in the the first of the orchestra's new season and is open to the public without charge. Davis has performed as solo'.st with many of the nation's leading orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, the N e w York Philharmonic, and the orchestra of Chicago, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Houston, Dallas, and Ft. Worth. Hause has appeared V9 Comes To Stover Saturday Night ByALANLITZ A touch of merry old England is due on campus tomorrow night at 7:30 in Stover Theatre. The film version of William Shakespeare's classic, "Henry V" will.be shown, , Produced, directed, and acted in by Lawrence Olivier, the film is a spectacle of early, people in. Europe.Two-thirdS' of the-original text is from the.original play by • Shakespeare. Portions bor - rowed from other literary works include a;speech from "Henry IV", Part n, and, several lines from Christopher- Marlowe's "Tamburlaine." HOARDED FOOTAGE Filmed in 1942 and 1943, under the difficult working conditions of blitzed London, the movie took 18 months to complete, at' a cost of about $2,000,000. Needless to say, the precious technicolor film was hoarded and each' foot counted by Olivier during the filming. In the picture there is little trick photography. Many scenes find the camera stationary. If contrast to conventional films the camera backs off from Ihe main subject as the climax is reached. Unlike most films, the climax is reached through the verse of which has kept audiences spellbound since Shakespeare's era, over three centuries ago. LONDON: 1590 Not in keeping with other films of the period, "Henry V' is presented as a play within a play. The first scene takes place in London at the Globe Theatre, Stetson Choir Will Perform Stetson University's Conceit Choir, under the direction of Harold M. Giffin, professor of voice, will present its annual concert to the Florida Baptist Convention, meeting in Ft. Lauderdale's First Baptist Church, Tuesday, Nov. 9. The Convention Concert, scheduled for 6:45 p.m., is preceded by two additional appearances. On Monday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m., the Concert Choir will sing at the First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The group will perform at 5 p.m. on Tuesday for the Stetson University Alumni Dinner in Ft. Lauderdale. about 1590. .Historical informa - tion concerning the chorus, act- ors, and physical outlay of an Elizabethan theatre are shown. Shakespeare has been'criticized with comments that today his puns would be poor, h i s plots'implausible, his melodramas, bloody, and his archaic words even outdated for his own time. . . Some criticism of the play itself are that the English;camp night scene could be more poetic and open air than the studiolike image which it has and the battle scene could have had more sharp naturalism and detail to intensify its poetic detail. The only embarrassing bit of amateurishness presented in the show was exhibited by the actress who portrays Mistress Quickly. " On the other hand, "Henry V" has also' been praised with "the picture is* a beauty." The flowing lino and' rhythmic pattern of mass and color are equalled on the. screen .ih"only the best of the Disney fantasies Some of the instrumental people who remained out of the limelight are: William Walton, the composer, who worked out the exact musical score which was to be used as a guidetrack for timing; Alan Dent, who performed the intelligent editing of the play; Reginald Beck, who executed the fine movie editing; and Muir Mathieson, who conducted the music. : Some- of the more interesting aspects of the play to look for are the beautiful scenes of- the French Court, which is slightly more slanted to the French than Shakespeare might have wished it to be, and the two scenes with Princess Katherine. And especially the incredible night before the battle scene, in which Henry, disguised as one of the regular soldiers, talks with some of his men. In the two scenes with Princess Katherine, the first one is in French (leave home your dic- tionnalre, you won't need it) and the second shows Henry's wooing his love. DELTA SIGS PULL THEIR CHARIOT to victory in the Greek Week chariot race held at halftime of the soccer game last Saturday. with Davis on two previous oc casions at the Gilford Mus'.cal Arts Center; in Greensboro, N.C. UNDER BERNSTEIN During the 1964-65 season, Davis made more than 30 appearances with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra during its American tour," which included a concert in Orlando, as well as ODK Accepts 8 Candidates As Members Stetson's chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership society for college men, tapped eight hew members into its circle Monday at a special assembly. Jack Dawson, Hoyt Edge, Paul Martin, Jay Mechling, Dale Massing, Dick Schuford, Ken Steele, and Steve Wilkerson were chosen. Keynote speaker at the as • sembly was James V. Car - michael, prominent lawyer and business executive from Atlanta, Ga., who was the:1965 recipient of- the Georgia medal for distinguished public service, awarded by the Associated Industrie? of Georgia. Carmichael spoke about the challenge of the changing South and the need for strong leadership to deal with problems of urban growth, racial desegregation and political transition. "It is necessary to develop a reservoir of human power beyond the technical skills our needs require. "This reservoir can be dls - covered and developed best by strong universities, such,as we have here in the South, committed to the highest levels of performance, whose standards go beyond regional limitations." He defined the objective of the Southern university as follows: "to impart knowledge, to help develop the power, of individual thought, to guide its students into the acquisition of judgment and, through a combination of these, enable people to acquire wisdom and vision transcending the boundaries of technologies and nationalities." A member of ODK at Emory University, Carmichael spoke of the emphasis ODK places on the development of "the whole man." "It is not enough to be merely a scholar. The self is a composite of the hand, of the heart, and the spirit, as well as the mind... It is for the leader to articulate goals and policies in terms which render their achievement. a matter of uni - \ersal commitment." Cdrmichael spoke of the equality of man. "What the founders of our nation meant when thev laid the cornerstone that 'in America all people are equal' A as that each has an equal opportunity to become unequal, to excell above others ... and, he becomes : unequal by study, by application, by perseverance, by sacrifice, and, by undergoing hardships." He closed with a question: "Will you arise to the challenges of tomorrow,' become an inspired or dedicated leader, and thus leave; some imprint of yourself on the sand of time... or will you sit idly by and let the advances of the human race sink into a quagmire of despair and oblivion because you and others like you are too lazy to exert yourselves sufficiently to become a leader and assume any re • sponsibility toward the human race?" ODK President Bob Eslinger presided over the tapping ceremony for the eight new meru- bers. Jack Dawson is SUB president, was outstanding senator last year, and is a member of the senate's judiciary and rules committee. '■ • j Hoyt Edge, who spent hi* junior year abroad in Germany, is a recipient of the Taylor Prize" (Continued on Page Two) concerts in other Florida cities. In September,'Davis.opened tne 1965-66 season of the New; York Philharmonic under Leonard Bernstein. The program Davis will play with the Stetson Orchestra includes "Piano Concerto 4," by Saint-Saens, one of the pieces .ie played while touring with the Dallas orchestra. Also included in the program will be "Overture to Russian and Ludmiila," by the Russian composer, Glinka, and the "Second Symphony in D Major," by Johann Brahms. "The first concert by the University Orchestra promises to be one of the most exciting ever presented in DeLand," said Hause. "I am especially pleased to have my friend Ivan Davis as soloist, and to peform the Brahms 'Second Symphony.' I hope to see Elizabeth Hall filled to capacity for this concert." PROTEGE AT 12 Born in Texas, Davis wa3 first attracted to the piano at the age of 12. His progress wa3 such that he was awarded a scholarship for advanced study, at North Texas College with Dr. Silvio Scionti. This study led to a Fulbright. Scholarship; giving Davis an opportunity to study in . Europe with Carlo Zecchi at Rome's famous Santa Cecilia Academy. Following his European study, Davis received additional coaching from the world- famous pianist, Vladimir Horo- Florida Teachers Of English Name Allen To Preside Dr. Eliot, D. Allen, University professor of English, was elected president of the Florida College English Association for the com- ing year at the group's fall meeting held at the University of Miami last weekend. Dr. Allen, who came to Stetson in .1960 from the University of Massachusetts, holds a B.A. de- gree from Wesleyan University, an A.M. from Harvard Univer- sity, and a Ph.D. from Princeton University. He also served on the University of Virginia faculty." A - member of . the Modern Language Association, the Vo - lusia County Teachers of English, and the U.S. Naval Institute, Dr. Allen is co-author of "A Short Guide to Manuscript Form and Documentation" (1963) and author of "A Short Guide to' Writing a Critical Re- view," (1964). witz. The event which . catapulted Davis into national prominence was his capture of the 1960 Franz Liszt Piano Competition in New York. He later became a featured artist on Columbia Records' ''Masterworks." .The New. York Times said of Mr. Davis: "He has one asset not shared by all his colleagues —he is able to communicate musical excitement. His pian- ism is resourceful and intelli - gent, and he is ful of strongly personal ideas about the music he is playing. It left no doubt that an important new. American pianist has,arrived on the scene." Debate Team Scores First In 2 Outings By LARRY ROMANS Stetson's debate team brought home a first place trophy in its first outing of the 1965-1966 season. Five i students, Darlene Walker, Larry Romans, Jackl Manning, Dave Demers, and Ken Taylor, journeyed to the University of Florida for the annual All-Florida Group-Action Discussion Tournament at which the team had won first place last year. - ; • . Their plan and its oral de. fense again defeated all com« petitors, which included the Uni- versity of Florida, Florida State University, the University of South Florida, and various junior colleges in the state. . Last weekend proved equally successful. Four students participated in the annual Dixie Debate Tournament at Mercer University in Macon, Ga.,Representing Stetson on the affirmative team were Ken Taylor and Jim Roth who.won four out of six debates. The negative team, which suffered only one loss, won the first place trophy, ranking over 36 other schools* Elmore,Philpot won an "Excellent" rating; his partner, Darlene Walker, was close behind with two speaker points less. This weekend four members of the. team will venture to Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. Representing,; Stetson will be Betty Walker, Dave Demers, Jim Roth and Jay Mechling. The coach, .Miss Martha Wolmack, and team again hope to win a first place trophy at this import- ant tournament. Weekly Calendar By MARY CURTIS UPSHAW ON AND AROUND STETSON (Week of November 5-11) Friday, November 5: SUB Movie "The Interns" 7 p.m. — Stover Theatre Saturday, November 6: Film Masterpiece Series "Henry V" 7:30 p.m. Stover Theatre. Tuesday, November 9: University Orchestra Concert 8 p.m. — Elizabeth Hall Thursday, November 11: Artists and Lecturers Series: Ivan Davis, Pianist, 8 p.m. Elizabeth Hall. AT THE MOVIES ATHENS Friday - Saturday, Nov. 3-8: "Old Yeller" BOULEVARD DRIVE - IN Friday - Saturday, Nov. 5-6: "The Rounders" "Fluffy" ;.i. : "None But the Brave" *J WEEKEND MOVIES IN DAYTONA Friday-Saturday, Nov. 5-6: DAYTONA... "The Nanny" CINEMA "Situation Hopeless, But Not Serious?' BEACH "Ship of Fools"