Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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The Stude SOME MISUNDERSTANDING There seems to be some misunder standing as to the object and functions of the Student Government and Student Council. When the committee that was first ap pointed to petition the faculty about a vigilance committee went before the fac ulty, or representatives, of the faculty, they were not in favor of a com mittee to see that freshmen should wear their caps but after an elaborate dis cussion it was finally decided that if the sttdent body wished to handle all the affairs pretaining to student conduct the faculty was heartily in favor of such a Ilan. The Student% Body! Committee was then instructed to draw up such a lan and submit it to the student body for approval. Five years ago Carolina was laughed at, scorned and criticized. Within the last two years she has blotted out that stain to a large extent. At present she is not looked ppon as a school where tea-hotads, drunkards and gamblers dwell, but instead she is looked upon as a school with high ideals and a strong morals. Yet there is room for improve ment. You ask, "What is wrong with the present system?" As far as the faculty is concerned they could not handle it better under existing conditions. The argument for this change is, however, that one nightwatchman cannot handle seven hundred students and see that all of them are conducting themselves as they should. The object of this sys ten i4 not to ship anybody for the love of it, but rather to help such men as would be brought before them and cor rect their mistakes. If a man should appear before this committee, it would be their duty to do all in their power to help him over-come his error, then if he should deliberately disgrace the niame of Carolina, it would be their duty to restrain him. Some have the idea that every student will be under obligations to report him lelf or any other for anything that ap ears to be wrong. As the writer un lerstands it, no man will be under any nore obligations to report to this com nittee any other man than he is at the present time. It will be the duty of this committee to summon the man or men that are violating the code and give him a fair and square trial. Then if he feels that he has not had a fair trial, he can appeal to the Student Body. Now, the whole thing comes to this moint. When a person matuculates at the University of S. C., he is considered I man or woman and not a high school ttident who must be controlled by po ice or some form of discipline. Are the students of Carolina nioi able to con rol and govern themselves? If not, I ay a sad day has come. At present, there are a number of roups and classes on the campus that (nd to pull against each other. Every nan should have the right to go with his et but when a question comes up that nvolves the whole campus and for the ood pf the school, then it is the time or everybody to feel that we are all rothers and sisters and are to stand or a common cause. This Student Goy rnmnent will bring us all under one head. V'e wvill all stand for the love and spirit +our school and when a few who have tthe love of the school at heart, but end to scouge it and disgrace it, the vhole school should let him or her know hat such a person is not wanted among is. '[here are a number of outsiders 'ho come upon our campus and to our ances and who have no regard or love or Carolina, yet they indulge in evils hat disgrace them and the school get he credit. Outsiders dho not know who re Carolina students and wvho are not. hese meni this committee could han e also, and tell them they are not want if they aret here to infringe upon the orale and the good name of the Univer ty. If the Student Body is behind this 'mmrittee the sentiment will be so strong at no one will dare do anything that ill mar our good name and if this ideal n be instilled into the hearts of every trolina student, then will be the time at Carolina will reach the highest inlciple--.."The Greatest Carolina.'' Mo ers and Fathers all over the state and tof the state will not be afraid to ud their boys and girls to this institu , and they are the ones that every hool depends upon for st:pport. The plan that was p)rop)osedI by the stu lit committee was submitted to get the ws of the students. Of course it does nt Council HAVE YOU STUDIED IT? Everyone has a right to his ownt opin ion, but no one has a right to anything called opinion unless that be based upon exhaustive study, minute examination, calm and sober reflection. The Student Body has been called together and ask ed to consider certain changes in the gov ernment of that body. The object of this article is to advance a possible solu tion of the evils now attributed to the present System and to stimulate intel ligent discussion of the question through tile columns of the GAMECOCK. It has been suggested that tile Student Body enact a code of Laws,-or adopt a constitution embracing "statutory law" and setting out distinctly the Cannons of Conduct for the Studeits;-the which suggests to my mind the ancient question of whether the Civil Law of Continen tal Europe or the Common Law of Eng land is the better system. Let it be here said that our traditions, customs and laws, generally, are based upon the Com ion Law of England and that it is the foundation of Americai culture. Also, that throughout the world wherever the Common Law has come in conflict with thd Civil Law it has conquered and dis placed its mighty rival ; not the greatest cause for which has been this remarka ble distinction:-Under a code,-which is always subject to unholy annihilation by being "construed" to mean something entirely different from the original leg islative intent, one cannot be held ameid able to restraint or correction unless the Code names the offense, whereas, un der the Common Law, the test is, not what has been adjudged wrong, not some conduct which was punished and a record made of tile offense, but what miyht have beei the subject of correction and res traint in tile right of our conception of good morals. From which you will readily perceive that under the Common Law, where one is guilty of a gross in fraction of the rules of common proprie ty he is subject to restraint regardless of whether there be a statute upon the subject or not. How many average fami lies in South Carolina today have a con stitution or Code of Laws for the mal agement of the home? What member of an average family who has reached tile age of discretion but knows full well what conduct is expected of him? The attributes of a gentleman are inculcated in every student at Carolina long before he enters here. His innate sense of pro priety, his own conscience, tells him what le should db and what iot. Igno rance is no excuse! mitted. The object is-"What is best for the school," and not the selfish in dividual. If you have a better plan or wish to change the one already submit ted, the committee will gladly consider your proposal. The school is growing Why not grow with it?, Cannot the sen tinent of eleven-hundred students have more power than one nightwatchman? COLLEGE PRESS MEETING ThIe Sotuth Carolina College Press As sociationl meets at Greenville, Novem ber 19-21 with G. W. C. and Furman as joinlt hosts. The Carolinian senlds as representa tives, J. H. Black, editor; JohIn Mont gomery, business manager; Anna Swin dell, Asst. editor. The Gamecock sends C. B. 'WVilliams, editor; Furman Gres RENT Al DRIVE IT - Special Rates to U Where to Go - H-ow to Get Ford and Nash Cars - C OF COLUI Centrally 1216 Lady St. sette, business manager, J. R. Pate, cir culation manager. Dr. W. W. Ball, dean of Journalism at the University, will be one of the speakers. ---U.s.. Have you organized that Coun ty club for the annual. The Photographer will be here Nov ember 17. The secret of many a, suddenly rich man's success is a secret still. ENTERPRISE Hardware Co. 1324 Main St. Phone 4026 We Welcome You to Our City Foot Ball and Basket Ball Uniforms and Supplies "Special Prices to Students" Capital Cafe "Nearest Restaurant to University" Your Patronage Will Be Greatly Appreciated Food of Best Quality Excellent Service 1210 MAIN STREET SNAPPY PIPES FOR COLLEGE MEN Meerchaum Pipes Bakelite Socket Pipes French and Italian Briar Pipes Cherry Wood Pipes Crego Pipes SALE AGENCY Dunhill (London) Pipes You will add to the enjoy ment of your pipe if you smoke Pinkussohn's Pot pouri Tobacco. J. S. Pinkussohn Cigar Company 1309 Main St. SYLVAN BROS. Jewelers and Diamond Merchants CLASS RINGS AND PINS OF THE BETTER KIND 1500 Maini Street Corner Main and Hampton Streets COLUM BIA, S. C. iEW CAR YOU RSELF niversity Students - There - And You Drive It )pen and Closed Models 4BIA, Inc. Located Phone 3386 Connelly's Cigar Stand WIGWAM CIGARS, SODA, MAGAZINES POCKET BILLIARDS Agents for Johnson's Chocolates COLUMBIA, - SOUTH CARDLINA Make this Store Your Headquarters We Want Your Business Because it Pleases Us to Please you GET SMART STYLE -But Get - HART SCHAFFNER & MARX QUALITY BACK OF IT M. L. Kinard 1523 Main Street UNIVERSITY 'I LOOSE LEAF N ERASR w PS T\NP The State Bocl ,re State NewvA-C per 11u 14 C1,OSE TO THE CAMPUS OVERLAND WILLYS-KNIGHT - Sales and Service - We Have a Few Good Used Cars Priced Right OVERLAND-KNIGHT CO. Corner Sumter and Senate Columbia, S. C. Top Coats and Overcoats --$16.95, $21.50, $25.00 and up to $40.00 WVe are now showing a complete line of fine Top Coats and Overcoats in the new models. Every conceivahle pattern at prices that are less than the other stores. "Sce Them for Yourself" TWO P AN TS SUIT S-$25.00, $35.00 & $45.00 It is wvell-known what we show in college men's suits-we are dlaily receiving new shipments, and if you are interested in a suit, it will pay you to see us. W\orstedl "V" neck slip-over sweaters .... . -.. .. ...$2.95 Yellow College Slickers ...........................6.95 Fancy Wool Vests ............................... 5.00 Gray Flannel Trousers ........................... 6.50 COGGINS & JOHNSONS 1300 Main Street Phne 336