The Stetson Reporter

MW«sw^,8RBa««»K»««^^ 8OT8S»¥MS!^ft«JWI4JUUYW^ tetston 'Florida's Oldest College Newspaper" 71st Year No. 4 THE STETSON REPORTER Friday, October 25, 1957 Forensics Activities Increase Formulated Activities in forensics at Stetson University, where the first intercollegiate debate in Florida was held in 1902,'will be increased this year, according to Dr. Mary Louise Gerhing, director of debate. Twenty-two students have indicated their interest in this field and a meeting has been called for Monday in Elizabeth Hall to learn if others would like to take "part this year in team debate and in dividual speaking. To Debate Labor Question The intercollegiate debate question this year is "Resolved that the requirement of membership in a labor organization as a condition for employment should be illegal." This is a current question as was the one for the frst Florida debate--"Resolved that municipal ownership and operation of street railways is preferable to ownership and operation by private corporations." This first debate was between Stetson and Florida Agricultural College of Lake City. Judge O.K. Reaves, of Tampa, was one_of the members of the Stetson team. The late Verling W. Davis and Thomas W. Fielding were the other members of the Stetson affirmative team. Three Contests Planned The 1957-58 program includes participation in the University of Alabama Discussion Tournament on November 7-9, the' University of Florida Debate Tournament en December 6 and 7, and the national contest in public discussion sponsored by the University of Illinois by tape recording. Students indicating their interest this year include Danny Allen, Aurelius J. Brackins, Warren Carr, Grant Cole. Donna Carroll, (Continued on Page Two) Chess Interests Many Students The meaning of the word "chess" is spreading on our campus. At the second weekly meeting of Stetson's Chess Club last Saturday evening at 7 p.m. the new members showed up in droves, relatively speaking that is. We wish to invite all who are interested and especially the beginners. Besides the opportunity to play we offer criticism, advice, and occasionally, instruction. With "the" game even the loser wins in that he gains experience and confidence. During the play the other night we detected a low moan of misery underlying the losers' howls of angish. The people waiting to play were unhappy at the lack of boards. So for "chess" sake, come and bring your board. The Chess Club is not restrictive in its membership. The faculty is cordially invited. The Chess Club HORSESHOES BEGIN Jon Henrikson Jerry Johnston, Student Director of Intramurals, announced Monday that Horseshoes and Ping Pong will begin next week. There will only be one league for each of these individual sports and they will be played in single round- robin fashion. In horseshoes each organization will enter a two man team. Each match will consist of two single games and if the match is tied it will be decided by a doubles game. Horseshoes will begin Tues. and be played every day except Mondays. NEWSPAPER SEE! AS NEW YEAR BEGINS Stetson's student newspaper is experiencing a number of changes this year, although most of the top staff members are retaining their positions from last year. George Owen and Dick Scott, editor and business manager respectively, continue in the same capacities in which they served last year. George McLarry, recently promoted to assistant editor, also retains his previous^ position as sports editor. Ann Severance continues as copy editor, and Jody Kelly was promoted to religion editor. Some of the outstanding editorial staff members returning from last year are Judy Hill, Marilyn Lazarus, and Dick Scott. Mary Heney, who worked on makeup the first semester last year, has also returned. Several new faces on the staff receive special mention. John Moore, of . "Marauding with Moore," replaces John Morgan of last year's "Marauding with Morgan." John Henrikson is replacing Jerry Johnston as men's intramural reporter, and Sally Lied is handling women's intramurals. Juanita Gresham replaces Bobi Freeman as society reporter. Circulation is being directed by Dale Miley. Numerous freshmen and upperclassmen have shown a desire to become regular staff members. Many of them are now going through a period of trial, from which many of the future staffers are expected to emerge. Editor Owen indicated that they would become regular staff members "as soon as they show a desire to (Continued on Page Three) BEGINNING THIS WEEK: SOMETHING NEW HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE STETSON CAMPUS! Beginning this week and for the rest of the year America's number one college cartoon, "Little Man on Campus/' will be coming your way through the pages of the Stetson REPORTER. Today the first two cartoons appear on page 2. Take a look and let us know how you like them! NOTICES AND 'NOUNCEMENTS If a thrilling trial is what you need to make your life complete, you better reserve a night during the weekend of November 1 to attend Stover Theatre's production of the masterpiece by Herman Wouk, "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial." , The FOUR FRESHMEN will be here in DeLand on November 2. They will present a two-and-a-half hour concert featuring their most popular numbers. The show begins at 8:15 p.m. General admission is $1.50, but any fortunate Stetsonite will be able to sneak by for the nominal price of $1.00. NOTICE TO SENIORS Students expecting to graduate this year who have not made application in the Registrar's Office should do so as soon as possible. LIBRARY Library book discards may be taken Monday between 9 and 12 and 2 and 4 through the catalogue department in the basement. There are also some 78 r:p.m. phonograph records (classical) to be given away. ATTENTION JUNIORS! JUNIOR CLASS PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN NEXT WEEK IN ALLEN HALL. THEY WILL BE TAKEN ONLY ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY FROM THE HOURS OF 12 UNTIL 3:30. GIRLS: WEAR WHITE BLOUSES. BOYS: WEAR WHITE SHIRTS AND TIES. REMEMBER THAT YOU ONLY HAVE TWO DAYS TO GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN TO GO IN THE ANNUAL! Four Stetson students are attending a convention of Student Unions this weekend in Durham, North Carolina. Leaving early Thursday morning, Dave Marcell, Harry Conner, Ja,ckie Hogue, and Jody Kelly drove up with Mr. John D. Olofson, Acting Director of Stetson's Student Union. Sadie Hawkins Week United With Fellowship Head Lycan Appointed Dr. Gilbert Lycan, president of the DeLand Rotary Club and a- member of the faculty of Stetson University, has been appointed district chairman for the selection of Rotary Foundation Fellowships for Advanced Study. Other members of the committee include Carl Lissenden of West Palm Beach and John Holland of Miami. The foundation fellowship program is based upon the development of better international understanding and it is essential that applicants have an extensive knowledge of current affairs. Applications are made to Rotary clubs in which the applicant maintains a permanent residence. Information about applications for the fellowships may be had from Dr. Lycan. WHITEHAIR TO SPEAK DELAND—Francis P. White- hair, president of the Stetson Lawyers Assn. and former Undersecretary of the Navy, will speak at 4:45 p.m. Monday at the U.N. observance of the Stetson ROTC. The public is invited. Whitehair was a member of the Student Army Training Corps, the ROTC of World War 1, and then went on to a distinguished naval career and administrative positions with government. Special guests for the parade on Hulley Field will be 17 foreign students enrolled at Stetson. They will be welcomed by Ivlaj. Malcolm D. Brannen, professor of military science and tactics. by Marilyn Lazarus The annual Green Feather Drive and Sadie Hawkins Week will be combined again this year, Nov. 4-9 under the direction of the S.G.A. The Green Feather is Stetson's Community Chest Fund. By combining many charity contributions into one big drive, Stetson avoids the waste of time and energy that.would be necessary to conduct separate campaigns for the Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Polio, etc. The goal this year is $2,000; efforts to raise this amount will be combined with the activities of Sadie Hawkins Week. To give an appropriate atmosphere to the week, Stetson male students will be expected' to start growing beards on Sunday, October 27. ROTC students begin on Tuesday. This will continue through Saturday night, November 9, when a prize will be given for the longest beard. Men who do not cooperate will be fined $1.00 and put in the stockades. This will be enforced by the "S" Club, a well-known law enforcement organization on the Stetson campus. During Sadie Hawkins Week, the dating is reversed; women ask men and pay for the date. This (Natchurly!) leaves the men with more to contribute to the Green Feather Drive. Friday, November 8, the "Hatter Howler" will be presented in Elizabeth Hall. This is an annual contest, in which the fraternities compete with each other for the best skit. This year there will be an added attraction. The faculty will enter the fray with their own skit! Admission will be 50<>, paid, according to the rules by the women. The week's events will be topped off by -a Sadie Hawkins Dance Saturday night at 8:00. RELIGION IN THE NEWS IY FOUNDATION PLANS PICNIC AT LAKE MOLLIE by Jody Kelly The various religious groups on campus have settled down to their regular meetings for the year after the first few weeks of getting acquainted with new members and making plans , for the year's activities. Every group extends cordial invitations to all students who are interested in attending. Wesley Foundation A picnic at Lake Mollie tomorrow is planned for the Wesley Foundation. The Methodist group will leave from Allen Hali at 1:30 and,wil return to campus at five, according to Ken Evans, chairman for the outing. On Sunday, the group wil hold its regular meeting at 6-"15 in the Conference Room of Allen Hall. Informal "buzz" sessions on various topics will be on the program. Officers for Wesley Foundation are Norman Crane:. President; Donna Carroll: Vice President; Donna Schooley: Secretary; Bill Speck Treasurer; Ken Evans: Program Chairman; George Owen: Publicity; Marilyn Lazarus: Worship Chairman; Pat Taylor: Music Chairman; and Larry Creech: Recreation. Lutherans A small, but active group is the Lutheran Student Association. Officers are Roy Paulson: Presi- (Continued on Page Two)