The Stetson Reporter

Sin For '68 At Mardi Gras THE FLORIDA'S OLDEST COLLEGE NEWSPAPER STETSON REPORTER Volume 80 Friday, March 1, 1968 Number 16 Mardi Gras Spikes Spring SENATE CANDIDATE and former. Florida Governor LeRoy Collins . (center) talks to Acting Dean of the Liberal Arts School Ray Sowers, left, and Dr. T. Wayne Bailey, chairman of the Political Science Department, about his impending race for the U. S. Senate. Collins was on the campus Wednesday morning after a breakfast at the University Inn with about 40 supporters. Commenting on the educational crisis in Florida, he said, "Take the leaders from all sides, 'lock them up in a room and don't let them out until they solve the problem by what is right and.not who is right." Stetson students also got a chance to question Collins in one of Dr. Bailey's political science classes Wednes- day morning.— -y " " Advantage To Teachers Cited At Seminar On Computers - "Teaching teachers to teach," said Dr. Raymond E. Roth at a Stetson seminar on Comput- ers-in-Education last ..week, "is one of the best uses to which a computer can be put*" Dr. Roth is professor of mathematics and director of the Computer Center at the State University of New York at Geneseo. During the week he lectured at the five Associated Mid-Florida Colleges on "CAI" or Computer Assisted Instruc- .tion developments. "There are a very great many , fields in which a computer can be used to great advantage now, and learning is certainly one." He advised members to "get familiar with computer jargon," and not leave this new language to the few. "Computers are going to affect our lives in many ways." He feels it Would be far better to become familiar with these great machines than to "live in the dark." Some day—and it may not be far off—' 'a man's thumb • print may be stamped on a computer tape opposite his name," thus relegating the credit card to the limbo of the past. "It would be infallible," he said, "an identification mark that could not be used at any time by any other person." GEREN ATTENDS Dr. Paul Geren, Stetson pres ident, attended both morning and afternoon sessions, held at Davis Hall before some 100 Ptck fessors, students, and visitors. Another speaker at the seminar was Dr. Bertram M. Drucker, director of the School of Mathematics at Georgia. Tech. He saw the computational machine as a valuable tool, adding that the university should be a place where the student may gain experience in and a deeper understanding of computer operation. A closed circuit televlsioh system comprising several - large video monitors and a video camera was on demonstration, provided by Poly- Tronix Sales Company of Orlando. It was described and operated by Owner Frank Smith and Sales Manager J. Edward Content of Maitiand. Data transmission capabilities were demonstrated by G. W. S-tgreaves, . Data Systems Specialist for Southern Bell. He used a TWX console to communicate with a computer in Cooperstown, N.Y. KEY FEATURE A feature of the seminar afforded a mythical look into the future of American banking. Sitgreayes called it "our check- less society." Instead of writing checks to pay bills a "depositor" would merely "dial" an electronic-1 computer banking center, give a private key or code to identify himself, direct the computer to pay the bill, and report the balance. Overdrawing one's account would be impossible. WEEKLY CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 1 SUB Movie, "HUD" — 5L, 3. p.m. Peter Viereck, last of the Stetson Lectures, Stetson Room, 7 p.m. "Fight for Creativity in the Machine Age." Mardi Gras, Dance and Hay Ride at DeLeon Springs, 7:45. SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Mardi Gras Costume Ball, SUB Circle, 8 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Faculty of Professors Buxton and Cushman, Elizabeth Hall, 8 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH S Lawrence Olivier's "Henry V", 5L, 7 p.m. MARDI GRAS gets off to a good start tonight, with Saints and Sinners Ball, a moonlight hayride and a marshmallow roast, in DeLeon. Springs. The Ball will take place in the brand new Peacock Room. The band for the evening, is the Story Tellers from Orlando, and dress will be casual. Greenlbriars begin leaving from the SUB Circle at 6:45 this evening, and will also supply transportation back.' Refreshments such as Hot Chocolate Pocorn and Marshmallows will be supplied. The Restaurant and Lodge will also be open with other foods being sold at half price. If you haven't" already purchased a ticket, they may be obtained tonight at the Springs. Saturday afternoon of Mardi Gras weekend will be packed with activities for you to enjoy. Starting off the day will,be a student. — faculty picnic in the Forest of Arden at 12:00 p.m. Things start this late because everyone is-expected to still-be- tired from the Saints and Sih- , ners Ball and the Hayride the night before. That kind of stuff is very tiring you know. Following the picnic there will be a special MARDI "GRAS Drama Presentation, also in the ' forest of Arden. Later in the afternoon, a faculty - student all star volleyball - game is planned. The rapidly advancing plans for* Stetson as a community will receive a short setback as the two rival groups will meet in deadly combat. That's not all, however, The SUB Movie for this week, HUD is being shown Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. instead of Friday night, and will be free of charge. HUD will be shown in the Stetson Room. All afternoon the Bowling Alley and the Cne Room will be operating FREE of charge. There, will be plenty for all to do, so don't stay around in the dorms all day, come to MARDI GRAS and have fun. SATURDAY NIGHT . MARDI GRAS Weekend will come, to a dramatic climax Saturday night with the MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE COSTUME BALL. The Ball will be held in the SUB Circle from 8 to 12 p.m. The Circle will be specially decorated for the occasion and, of course admission is free. Music will be supplied by the Masquerade Party, a band from Daytona Beach. This is thegroup which played for the Snowball and is considered by many students to be one of the best bands we have had on campus. The Union Board is supplying just about all you need for and ' evening of gaiety. Free confetti, streamers, masks and favors will be given. Yes, even the re- jfreshments are free. Just a sample of the tasty delights being supplied includes bon. bons, petit-fours, chocolate pinwheels, and the mysterious punch .known as "A Votre Sante." Dress will be costume, so if you have; always wanted to be an aardvark, come dressed as one. If people have been telling you that you are a clown show them you are a pro. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Stenstrom Is Elected To Board Douglas Stenstrom, Sanford attorney, has been elected to the Board of Trustees at Stetson University. . Stenstrom is a 1948 graduate of the Stetson College of Law, having earned his LL.B. degree, on the DeLand campus. His A.B. was earned at the University of Florida in 1942. He' also attended the University" of Virginia College of Law for one year prior to entering Stetson. He is the senior partner of, the firm of Stenstrom, Davis' I and Mcintosh; | in Sanford and - is active in civic affairs in 5;,: Sanford and '* central Florida. He was elected to a S em in 61 e judgeship' at i the age of 26, before .his STENSTROM graduation from law school. After being re-elected, Stenstrom decided to run for the unexpired term of the late Florida Senator: L. F. Boyle in 1954. During his first term in the legislature, he was awarded the Allen Mbrris award as the outstanding first term senator and continued his outstanding record 1 in the Senate. Recently, Stenstrom announced his Intention of becoming a candidate- for the United States Congress and is presently involved in preparing for that ' race. I He is married to the former Florence Wells of Sanford. They have two children. Stetson President Paul F. Geren said of Stenstrom joining the Stetson trustees: -:We are fortunate to have this, man among our trustees. His great experience compacted in relatively few years, will mean a great deal to us. We like his courage, his determination,; and - his good humor also.