The Stetson Reporter

giiMiM.: t* **> Cfte tetsfon Reporter "Florida's Oldest College Newspaper' 71st Year No. 8 THE STETSON REPORTER Friday November 22, 195T Edmunds Speaks JJo Fla. Baptists Pensacola — The whine of, the little dog in Sputnik II and taunts from the Kremlin on the Unites! States missile program constitute a challenge which must be accepted by every person in the democratic way of life and in Christian education." Dr. J. OIlie Edmunds, president of Stetson University, told the Florida Baptist Convention. "The stark reality is not that Russia has been able to send a satellite around the world; not that they may reach the moon first; it is that our democratic tradition has been challenged by the socialist way of life," Dr. Edmunds said. "The world knows now that Russia, with a totalitarian control over the lives of its citizens has outstretched the free countries of the west in basic scientific, exploration." Br. Edmunds, who is president of the Association of American Colleges and a member of President Eisenhower's committee for 'scientists and engineers, warned that America must not be frightened ,into just any sort of technical training crash program." He recalled a portion of the ■ 'committeels latest report'to President Eisenhower: "The dawn of the scientific age has other implications. As the role of the scientist becomes more decisive, he j will need a deeper perception* of values outside the scientific world. If he is to use his specialized knowledge wisely in the course of human advancement, he Will need training far beyond that of mathematics and the natural sciences; he will need a deeper and more discriminating understanding of all the complex forces which shape our world." This type of training comes from a program announced last week-by Stetson and the University of Florida which provides for theree years study at Stetson in the humanities and basic sciences and the filial two years at Florida in advanced technical subjects leading to engineering degrees in seven wields. Dr. Edmunds referred to Central Intelligence Agency reports on the training of scientists in Russia and i said, "It is very foolhardy for ^ny of us to believe that the Russian technical schools are inferior to ours, Russian college students start out with much more intensive preparation at the high school level; they study hardier and longer in college; they work in better equipped laboratories and receive more technical .training." "The Russians have extensive technical and programs in progress at both Rangoon and Calcutta and the brightest young students in India, ' Burma and China are being told that they must go to Russia to obtain the latest and most reliable information about outer space, Dr. Ed- ftnunds continued.-' - jt "More than 15,000 graduate "^Students from China and India " are engaged in basic and applied tes Stetson's Fine Record "THE ABILITY TO MAKE A LIVING IS NOT ADEQUATE GOAL" .GOVENOR TELLS by Grace Waterson After the Governor's annual press conference at the Florida $ress Association's 78th Annual Convention, Governor Leroy Collins spoke highly of Stetson University in a special interview with this reporter. The convention was held last week-end at the Fort Harrison Hotel in Clearwater, ■ Florida. Governor Collins Is Interviewed By Stetson Reporter Grace Waterson At Florida Press Association Annual Convention. Notice Reporter Staff Meeting a.m. Monday in Stetson Union Building — Room 204. All staff members and students interested in working on the staff should be present. research at Russian expense in the Joint Nuclear Institute in Mos\ cow," he added. "Russians have given scientific education and scientific exploration top priority." "Southern Baptists believe in higher education," Dr. Edmunds declared, adding that they support 69 colleges and seminaries, including Stetson University. "Therefore, the challenge to the Christian world is: "First, to demonstrate that a free society can train enough scientists to regain leadership in this scientific world, and "'Second, to remind the unChris- iian world that it is entirely too dangerous to train men to command the forces of nature without giving corresponding moral and- spiritual lessons on the wise jsercise of this control."' Civic Music Reviewer Pleased by Malcoljn Glass The DeLand Civic Music Association presented a program last Monday night in Elizabeth Hall which opened their series for this reason with a flourish. The duo- pianists Arthur Ferrante and Louis Teicher presented a program which was, if nothing else, a diverse one. Of course, the pro- gram was many other things also, but let me speak of its diversity first. The intelligent and discriminating person who appreciates good music and who goes to recitals to do so, was perhaps a little disappointed to find some semi-classical, popular and novelty numbers 3n the program. Why?. Because such a person doesn't like a concert of good classical music to be watered down with lighter, less serious music. It is not that the intelligent listener doesn't like or appreciate lighter music, for he most likely does, being intelligent. However, he could go to a "pops" (Continued on Page Two) Governor Collins stated that he believes Stetson and other small universities and colleges of its type hold a tremendous place in the future of our nation. There are many things about smaller colleges that larger schools cannot provide, such as the intimacy between faculty and students. Being like a family relationship, it provides inspiration and strength. The Governor also believes that the ability to be more independent is good. State schools must be governed by law and this is not always- good, he said. When asked how he thought Stetson ranked scholastically , with other universities across' the nation, Governor Collins replied, "Very high." He said that,he has met many lawyers from Stetson who are as well trained as lawyers of any institution. He also remarked about the pride among the alumni. He said he thought we have one of the finest presidents of any university and that President Edmunds is highly regarded throughout the nation. The question was put to the Governor, "Has the elimination of football '. affected . Stetson's standing?" The Governor replied that he felt it has not affected "Blackout" In Poetry Seen By Poet Lorraine by Lewis Nadie (Stetson University) Lillith Lorraine, internationally recognised poet, editor, author and teacher spoke here on Friday afternoon. Addressing an audience of approximately forty people, Miss Lorraine's lecture was, "Trends' in Modern Poetry: The New Romanticism." Modern poetry, says Miss Lorraine, must face the challenge of Life. While so many of the cold, obscure poets of our time have found glory only in death, there is a trend or tendency for today's inspired poet to search for expressions of meaning for life, to exalt man's glory and achievement, continuity and emotion. Poetry in the United States has been going through a "blackout" period which has been characterized by pseudo-intellectual profundity, obscurity, dullness, fear of, expression, emotionalism, and commercialism. Americans (although there are two million poets in U. S.) have largely lost the interest in poetry w-hch was vital to the generations which preceded this one. Miss Lorraine attributes a good part of this loss (Continued on Page Three) the standing whatsoever. He said ". . .of coures I love football" and that personally he was yery sorry to hear of its elimination, but he realizes that smaller institutions cannot maintain an adequate program in competition with the larger schools. He stated that soccer has been very successful in other schools and is glad to see Stetson take it up. If football can be, reinstated soundly, the Governor is all for it. However he said that he does realize there are some problems to be- overcome. When asked if he had any specific message to the students of Stetson University, Governor Collins replied, "I think one of the greatest challenges pf our -day' is to improve AbaJkl^eal of scholarship. We must put the scholar on a higher pedestal aisdi encourage people to he more anxious to achieve excellence in scholarship. The ability to make a living is not an adequate goal. Spiritual advancement and broadening of horizons of knowledge are things that will give people richer and fuller lives as well as make them able to render fuller service to their fellow, man and community. These are the things I believe Stetson University strives to accomplish and as Governor of the State of Florida I would like to say I am very proud of Stetson University." " The Governor remarked upon the fact that the Stetson Glee? Club sang for His first inauguration ("The Battie Hymn of the Republic") and he said lie would like for them to know that "I thought it was perfectly wonderful and beautiful." This interview followec| a two- hour press conference in which .Governor Collins explained the changes that are necessary in our state constitution, using' charts to illustrate ' the' various issues. One of the amusing items that should be tak^n out of the constitution was aboutj the fact that anyone "who challeriges to a duel or accepts a challenge to1 a duel cannot hold an office of honor. Needles^ to say;, this item,,put into the constitution jn 188'5 is no longer of use. Governor and Mrs Coll}ns are very graciods and thoughtful. They are most anxious to help the young people especially, as was evidenced by his taking time out from a very heavy scnedule to give f;his personal message to the students of Stetson, yte feel proud and confident When a, leader- such as ' Governor Leroy Collins- guides our state.