The Stetson Reporter

Editorial: Trucks Still Roar Past The University Despite Vigorous Protests Probably the worst headache the University has ever had is the movement of truck traffic through the center of the campus. The administration, the students, a recently appointed Student Safety Committee and The Reporter have pointed out numerous times the need for the diversion of this traffic. Traffic on the boulevard has increased over 54 per cent according to a State Road department survey, and the University enrollment has more than tripled since the war. Yet trucks still grind up the boulevard and zip past students on the way down! Tiue, four signs have been erected, thanks to Safety Chairman John Hathaway. BUT these signs don't mean a darn to most motorists and they surely don't quiet the roar of trucks passing the campus. Students living in Stevens, Brittain, and Conrad Halls complain the noise these trucks make keeps them awake at night. Professors complain the trucks interrupt classes during the day. Just think of the countless number of class hours lost by the passage of these trucks along the boulevard. People on campus are pretty well fed up with this nuisance and we think it about time the students and faculty of John B. Stetson gets a little consideration from some of the political big-shots. We know there are ways of re-routing truck traffic around the campus. Local, county and state officials have had these routes pointed out to them, but always give a feeble excuse and the movement is further postponed. The Reporter suggests that Chairman Hathaway gather his Safety crew and make big talk with these officials once more. If he can't get satisfactory action then, maybe wc as the entire student body can. Students aren't going to stay at a college where they can't sleep or study in peace! Campus Beautiful To Those Who Till The Soil By BILL TOWNE STETSON UNIVERSITY has been growing by leaps and bounds during the past year. New buildings, more teachers, and a masive .landscaping program are only a few of these improvements. Speaking of landscaping, it is about time some of the people who have "tilled the soil" got some well-deserved credit. Not only should credit be given to the administration and to Ralph Harper, who is superintendent of yards and grounds, for their relentless efforts, but recognition should go to various groups of students who have cooperated in this beautification program by dressing up their part of the campus. * * * ON TOP OF THE list would probably be the Conrad Hall-girls who have trimmed their lawns with petunias, calendulas and other seasonal flowers. These plants were provided by the University for the girls who in turn have taken grand strides to belter thc looks of their domicile. Possibly one of tho biggest beautification projects undertaken by a few individuals was the ''dressing up" the Sig Eps gave the city block en which is their fraternilj house. * * * THE NEWLY-BUILT Delta Sii house on West University avenue is a monument to the courage of a group of men who wished to better their..surroundings, but who couldn't quile afford to pay the high costs of building. Although the Delta Sigs are more or less amateurs at the construction game, they have 'built their own house. The Sigma Nus haven't done such a bad job of beautifying their backyard. Recently a cement patio, a ba"-be-que pit and new grass were completed by the five-star boys. * * * OTHER BUILDINGS on campus, including fraternity houses, dormitories, the religious center and various others, could be made to look even better with just a little time and efi'O'-t spent on them. A double row of petunias has just recently been planted around the base of Hulley Tower. How many students have noticed them? Mr. Harper has informed the Stetson Reporter that he has ordered many flower seeds and is going 1o start a'nursery at the air base to provide flowers and other plants for tho beautification of campus grounds. Already a sprinkler system has been ordered for the lawn in front of Elizabeth Hall. * * * THE REPORTER believes thai n cooperat've effort in a landscaping , (Continued .onvPage: 2)> Hatter Five Play Last Game Tonight 7 p.m. Story Page 7 62nd YEAR lhe Udsoti Importer "Florida's Oldest College Newspapep" STETSON UNIVERSITY Head Coach Cowell Made Athletic Director Story Page 7 NUMBER 19 AROUND-THE-CLOCK MUSIC DAY LISTS BLUE BARRON Talent Show 10 a.m.; Concert 4; Serenade 8-12 Air Base Hanger Tlie first, of which is hoped to be an annual, Around-The- Clock. Music Day, gets under way this morning in the Elizabeth Hall auditorium with a big bang. The Music Day, which promises to be one of the Ihest events of the entire school year, is divided into three parts. Thc Talent Show this morning will be part a concert by Blue Barron and JEANNE HARRELL, Stetson Senior from Jacksonville has been selected by the DeLand Jaycees to represent them in the Azalea Queen Beauty contest to be held in Palatka. • BILL BIRNBAUM, who has acted as chairman of the student participation in the First Around- The-CIock Music Day. Birnbaum is a sophomore from Bayside, New York. GLEE CLUBS PRESENT OPERA "THE GONDOLIERS", MARCH 9-11 By BARBARA BRUNDAGE Rehearsals, are going into the last full week for "The Gondoliers" by William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan which will he given by the Stetson Glee Clubs on March 9, 10, 11, and 12 at the Stover Little Theatre. Described as being a comic opera, the story concerns thc search for the king whose identity has been concealed since he was a baby. The two acts are filled with solo^, quartets, chorus number, and the familiar Gilbert and Sullivan "patter" songs. Four of the women's parts have been cast double with each girl singing on alternate -nights. Principal characters included in the cast are the twin brothers -Marco, John Everett, and Giuseppe, Bill Jones; their wives, Casiida, Mary Jane Lewis and Connie Moody, Gi- anetta, Jonnte Mae Miros and Betty L>nn: the D.uko of Plazo-Toro. Earl Compton; the Duchess. Botty Slater and Barbara Sharpless; Don Alhambra, Dick Las«iter; I.uiz, the attendant, Bob Auman; Te?sa, (Continued on Page 2) Stidler Recital Was One Of Year's Best By DOROTHY FLORY Louis Sud'ler, distinguished American baritone, presented a recital Monday night which will be remembered by many as ''one of the best concerts I've ever heard." Mr. Sudler opened his program with a group of French songs, including Lull\'s "Boix Epais," "Ouv- re Tes Youx Bleus" 'by Massenet, and Ferrari's "Le Miroir," and "Avant de Quitter Ces Lieux"~from Gounod's opera, Faust. In his second group, consisting of German x4rt songs, tho young artist showed a full understanding i of Schumann's romanticism in his ! singing of the stirring "Ich Grolle 1 Xicht." "Morgen" by Robert Strauss and "'/ueignung," by Richard Strauss were enthusiastically received. Three very clever American songs by Edward German, "When The Cabin Port Holes," "The (Continued on Page 2) TENNIS, GOLF SQUADS MEET GATORS IN FIRST GAME OF YEAR Tn thc first intercollegiate matches of the season the flatter tennis and golf teams will meet thc University of Florida Gator Saturday. Coach Phil and his tennis team have 15 intercollegiate matches and a conference tournament, on schedule Golf Coach Wes "Berner has 13 matches and two tournaments, including the Florida Intercollegiate inated before Saturday, they will play at Gainesville. Other top Stetson golfers who will make the trip to Gainesville are: Pete Matthews, Asheville, N. C; Tom White, DeLand; (Continued on Page 2) .-..;. one, his orchestra following at four o'clock, and various members of the DeLand Alumni are sponsoring a "Starlight" Serenade with Maestro Blue Barron providing the music to top off the day. The Talent Show, which is scheduled for the Elizabeth Hall auditorium from 10 until 10:30, will feature many of Stetson's most talented students, ximong the many which will appear on the show are Bill Jones and Jeane Harris; Dick Crum, who has his own radio program over local station WDLF; Sue Warren, freshman newcomer;, and Herman Turnage, who will do some of his now famous orchestra imitations. From four until five o'clock at the Athens Theatre, the second part of the Music Day will feature a concert by Blue Barron and his orchestra. Admission will be for Stetson students only and will be activity ticket. Chairman Bill Birnbaum advises all who wish to attend to come early as seating facilities are limited. After the Athens Theatre concert, Maestro Barron and his crew (Continued on Pago 8) which will be held at the College xlrms course, on slate. Berner listed eight team members (or "the matches. VA Kirkland and Grace Lenczyk are play- in? in the mixed two-ball tourna- i ment at Orlando. If they.are elim- To The Editor Faculty Invited To Music Day Dear Editor: w We would like to extend a cordial invitation to the faculty of John B. Stetson University for our '"Round-the-Clock" music day. BILL BIRNBAUM Chairman