Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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itoT.......Katherine Armida Jennings EDITORIAL STAFF News Editor...........................John Roese Assosate Editors-David Lynn Freeman, Helen Pride Craig, Jimmy Brookman CO-ed Editor....................Margaret D. Jones $eelety Editor........................Jeuns Good Sports Editor...........................Joe Guess Managing Editor, Harry H. Jenkins, Jr. Navy Please Note! You Can Cuss Us... But It Will Cost! Dear Navy-this won't hurt a bit, so please spend two minutes on the following: First, let me assure you that we aren't trying to talk you into or gyp you out of a thing; we merely want to bring to your attention a few facts. So here goes: All civilian students at the University of South Carolina are required to pay a $8.75 student activity fee. The money thus collected is allotted to the various student organizations, such as the literary societies, University Play ers, etc., and (the subject of our discussion, as you may have guessed) the venerable Game cock. After paying this fee the students are eligible to participate in all these organizations. and to receive the Gamecock free of charge. Now the Navy boys do not pay this fee, or any part of it. Regardless of this, they are allowed to join all student groups, and also receive the Gamecock gratis. It therefore looks like the civilians are not only doing their share of supporting campus activities but are also doing your share. This seems hardly fair. And now we come to the point! Since fees are being collected only from civilians, and the number of civilian students is not what it once was, the Ganecock's share of the alloca tion is naturally being icireasedil (along with everyone else,. Neetdlc-s to mention. the cost of publishing the (Jaitecock i., not decreasing at all, but inerCasing, if anytthing, becuic of the number of copies given free. And things can't go on like this. Of course we could figure out some systeni wheireby only those paying the fee would re ceive a copy, which would leave out the Navy altogether, but that. hardly seems in keeping with the old Carolina spirit and we aren't plan ning to execute any such scheme. But we are planning to ask you, individually, for a dollar subscription fee. This is no threat; you will continue to get the Gamecock whether or not you pay-as long as we can keep on having a Gamecock. We realize the possibility of your not caring who has a Gamecock, although its a possibility that we shudder to think of! But, although your remarks at times put the Gamecock into . the class of Campus Enemy No. 1, we just can't believe that your interest, is nil. So don't feel imposed upon when we ap proach you for a hard-earned buck, its quite a bit less than the $8.75 the civilians pay. And it will enable you to cuss the Gamecock with a clear conscience! "Can You Walk?" See You At Vespers This Sunday Upon request, we send forth a plea for larger vesper attendance, although there is no reasori why Carolina students should have to he wheeled into attending. The programs are short, well-planned, informal worship services -surely even we busy people could take tim<( out! As there are no daily chapel programs foi the summer semester, Sunday vespers provi<b one of the few opportunities for the student body to be together as a unit. D)uring the sum mer, vespers will be held on the main campui by Maxcy monument, instead of in the chape as formerly, so there's plenty of room for all And what could be more logical than to stol by on the way to supper, dates and such. Fo that matter, a half hours calm should be mos welcome in the confused rush of this summer The vespers committee works hard to organ Ize interesting programs, and it is disc.ourag ing, to put it mildly, when only a handfiu of students dribble in. The reason for the all time low in interest is hard to find. as statis tics could probably prove that the Carolini student-body does nothing but shoot bull an loaf from 7:15 to.7:45 on Sunday p. mn.s, any way. The programs, put on by the Y, are led h; students and faculty members and are p)lanne< to interest students. The vespers committei headed by Ethel Lazar, will be -glad to hea any suggestions that yion might have to offei $o give it a try-drop by Maxey monument a 9.1X this Snela. night. Memilber cialed CaUeiale Press Distributor of ROBE Olle6iate"Di'est c~i Entered I i9. O., Non We Support Y, And Get Friendly Letter, For Once A V-12 asked us to .publish the following and we are more than glad to do so, not only because we're delighted at receiving a letter but because this letter well expresses the cam pus opinion of the Y. The Y is probably the most active and worthwhile organization on the campus, and we heartily urge all new stn dents to heed the advice given below: To the editor of the Gamecock: I think it's time that some publicity is given to the "Y" on the campus for what it is. Many students, especially V-12's new to the campus (and for nearly an entire semester including myself) think of the "Y" as just another pro gram bent. upon pilfering the time and money of students in one of the usual "good causes". rlaiming this or that benefit. or the other service. But the "Y" is more than that. Altogether aside from its claims to religious leadership, service. etc., there are clearly personal benefits to all participating members. It is the best of all ways to become acquainted with the school and to make real friends among the students. It's numerous committees provide opportunities for real service combined with a chance for valuable experience along the lines of public speaking, pr'ograin andll even busine Q manage men lt. wrIt in1g andI man other1 i111 act ivit Ie . nol t the lea-t of which i, religious work. Its pro giramis are alhvy. i nteresting, aind. to recoim iend them further. they are never long. Not only that, but it serves the best meal in town for a qllarter! As a mnenber of the "Y", naturally I would like to see it. continue its growth, and I believe that that is possible in spite of the fact that its program for the past semester was the best. and largest ever. I believe that if students on the campus carefully think the matter over. the majority of them will agree that in many ways the "Y" is one of the very best of extra curricula activities a student can engage in, and one of the easiest to enter and excelin on top of that.. I know that the "Y" will wel conme new miemibers, amid I1 believe that, once in. new members will welcome the "Y". Sincerely yours. A V-12 STUDENT. Keep Campus Clean In The Interests Of A Happier Navy In keeping wvit.h ouri goodl neighbor policy, (which mayn or may not lie so noticeable) we will spr'eadl to thle camipus-at-large. (meaning the civilians, the Navy has already heard them) the words of Commnander John T. Tuithill, new V-12 executive officer. Like the rest of us. Commander Tuthill dloesn't like to see the campus littered with papier, (igairette stubls and other formus of dhe brVis. but unilike tihe rest the Commander i. dintiitely doing somiethiing about it. That some thing is to put certain trainees who go on replort. to woirk (eieaning up t he campius. Now thait the V-12's realize that there's (tiite a clhnce thait for every piece of trash they drop) on the grass they'll he picking upI a couple of huind red, they will no doubt berome ardlent tadvocates of dropping thle triash in a trash .(containier in the first place. - But will the~ same thought occur to the civil - ians? AlIthiough we certainly won't he scatter ig sera ps just for the f:mn of wautehiing our urni formed buddies piek them up, thle Commander fears that we muight he a bit thoughtless at Stimnes, arid lie is asking for cooperation on our - part. With thle Navy (doing thle rmanual labiior, we v eivilians can at least cooperate with the cleani i up camipaign to the extent of keeping t.hinigs , clean after they get that way. And the impres r sion we make on visitors andl passers-by' will -.certaInly be heightened by *aspotless campus. t So let's use the trash containers in the interesi of a ceaner Carolina. he Gamecock Founded Janunr 0. 1os ' RT ELLIOTT GONZALEm, int Editor Nedsncakes __________________________4*0 MADISON 1 *ly by the student body of the niversity of south CICe" . 1e11. rkgvw the college vear. Lo .econd.claw matter at the postoffice at Columbia, 20.1908N. -......... usc rawrus ZYJ ML CELE Editor of- Ih.GamLt +Bladt, Past-PrasidtUt oi. NEWmatn Clu6 Wnir Of s. ball Award to ournahsrn, Hsstorifn of Ca.l. graduat. Associak &idtor of Gamu.oCd C. Ly_d_." i Juns.' Treasurer ol. KA. FREE-LANCING By JOHN REESE ODE TO MRS. HAWKINS .. . A tier the battle (oIf the Ex: ns wn over. I foiud tlat quiite 11) m1V su rpsrise and di-aily that I 1ua1 -r'hist" : Americanlt iitiera Illrce. 1 wenllt hoIIe andl polppedl tile gool niews oi ily pe;refnts. .\iy father was sh(wce I iil \ v an mother iuit eiattlY catme t) Iy re clie. "What if he ctidn't. puass ' lie only nis ed up in one subject! And in that, ie's just like Longfellow and Whittier." My father didn't. understand. "flow do you figure that?"' He asked. "Well," mother replied, "he went down in American Litera hire." * * * SHORT-SHORT COMPLETE IN THIS ISSUE .. . Student: Let's cut classes and take in a movie. Second Student : ('an't do it, old man. I need the sleep. * * * PRESENT BY PROXY... "Ie's a fraternity mn ii." "How can you tell P "Ie answered to four names in class." * * * WORDS OF A TWO YEAR-OLD GENIUS . .. Th'lree rodents with defective vision; Note the manner in which they flee: They all pursued the spouse of an agriculturist, W~ho severedl their extremities with a kitchen utensil, In the entire span of your existence, Hiave you ever noticed such a phenomenon as: Three rodents with defective vision. * * *. MUSIC (? HATH STRANGE CHARMS! A new musical pr'odutct ion came to town. The mnarquee read: "50 Beautiful Girls-45 Beautiful Costumes." Three students and two policemen were tramptlledl in the rush at the op)ening pe rformancme. * * * ENOUGH IS A SUFFICIENCY! Then there wvas the old Southern Mamnmy who named her children Eenie, MIeenie, Minie, and George, because she didn't want any Moe. * * * HIGH IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE! D)id you see( the story in Ernie Pyle's column the other (day about tihe young RAF pilot who was forced to atband1on his plant high ablove the English Channel. As he wvas floating down by parachute, he suddienly remnembsered the small b)ottle of brand.3 inlcludled in every pilots first aidl kit. Hie decided not to wail until he was in the water to dirink tihe beverage, and so he im mediately poured thie b)ottle's contents into his inlnardls. HIe wa still high above thle water and at a high altitude the alcoho has a much more pronounced effect . . ,in fact, by' the time hi feet touched the Chlannrel, lhe was highly e'xuberiant. lie wit pic'ked up b)y atc(S detroyer and the crew couldn't get him t< sit still long enough to dry him anid warma him. lie ran ab)ou all over the deck andu the captain, seeing the cond(ition he wa in, said to himt with aiffetctedl harshness, "What in the hell ar' yotu doing uip here on deck ? G et below and diry off !" The lietutenant drew up to his full height and in a rathe thiickened Ispeech('l said. "I don' t prospose to)st aty where I anm no wanted.' And so saying. he jum~ iped ov'er thle rail of thle shipl into tb churning sea. 'The cr'ew rescued him again. * * * WHICH IS TOUGHER: FATHERHOOD OR MOTHERHOOD? l.n thle par'lor' a daven~port stands. A c'oupJle sittinug theure I iding haindis. So far, no farther. Bu now in 6h parlor a cradle stands, The mtothuer is weeping and wringing hter Lands; So far. no father. Business Manager..............Bur Murra NEWS BUAFF r NAfoNA .. S$.,.., ., stty Pennel, Aks Ethel L..s, Hm. srs8L.u.ton SimpoOna Dllavis. ; w Md. Martin0, ,,,i o eter. , , Le akeft bS w o .N. Kiniooh Bull, eiulie 'Pull,' Frank ,!lfminq Wv. New YoRK. N. Y' Barbara Quick. Anne -Darby Ten, Roea Ls aUa e SA aaaNsoS Knox, Babe Sifford, Pinky vartaltt, Jery Robinson, Virginia WNtllsma, velyn Pare, Iris Graham. Circulation Mg. - Katherine Dawson Pride's Prejudices By HELEN PRIDE CRAIG HELLO . . . FAREWELL It's nice being a "woman of letters" for awhile, but the sum mer sun has set my mind to lighter and better things. As we've said before, old has-been editors deserve only a kindly smile, not work, therefore this hello is only a goodbye. Due to un- " forseen circumstances, the trials of column writing are not to be mine any longer. My successor one Hamilton Simpson, will undoubtedly excell iii the art, and so has my blessing. From here on out, it's hers . . . The next voice you hear will be that of Miss Simpson, guest columnist of todays Prejudices, and sole owner of next week's "The Ham in Me" .. . May Editor Jennings and staff forgive me this comma and period slinging conglomeration. The indigestion won't be too chrontic, I. hope A PROBLEM FOR NORWOOD'S 129'ERS How do you pronounce? .. . One new and slightly bewildered freshman glanced wildly around until her hapless look fell on a newly ordained upper. " classmnan, who wore dignity and poise befitting her position. "Could you tell me", the freshman gasped, "which one of these buildings is DINOSAUR COLLEGE? I've got a class there and I'm late already." CHINESE TOMBSTONE "Me in person No movie No talkie" EVESDROPPING An NR.O.T.C.er was alling down Main :tr3et with his girl when an Army flyer approached. The R.O. saluted smartly and the salute was returned. "Why do Navy men salute the Army ?" questioned his girl. "After aIl," camne the answer. "They are our allies." PAGING DR. SHERRILL After having two ,traight eIase and being chucked as :Ih as possible with Political Science, one fellow student was in spired enough to tell this to lme. A gentleman outlined a case he wanted his attorney to tackle. When lie finished the lawyer beamed broadly, "With those facts you've given me, we're bound to win the casel" The man was even more down cast and said sadly, "Thank you, sir, but I don't think I'll sue after all. You see, thats my, opponent's case." WONDERING A V-5er told this on himself. We were marching in the 4th of July parade. I was in the line nearest the curb. As we passed 1 heard a woman whisper to her husband. "What a sweet bunch of boys. They march so well. Wonder why they have'nt been inducted?" AT A PIN'S POINT Lined up outside of sick-bay, awaiting another inoculation, the next victim in line wailed mIoanfully. "When 1 get out of the Navy, if anybody even points a needle at me, he'd better have thread in it, cause all he's gonna do is sew on a button !" LOVER'S LAMENT My love hinm went He done me dirt I had not known him were a flirt. And you my fren' may heaven forbid That you be done like I've been did. --DOTTIE DOBSON. IN TO THE FIRE Not long ago, a student at a southern university found him self with a theme to write. He put it off as long as possible but finally the dead-line arrived. He solved his problem the night before by copying an old composition he found in some files in his frat house. The professor took upl the themes and handed them back a week later, but attached to the bottom of this one boy's paper was a red penciled note requesting the student to call at his office. Fearing that his world was rapidly coming to an end, lie madle his way to the much dreaded interview. Th le p)rofessor was abrupt and to the point. "Fifteen'years ago when I wvrote that composition, I received a "C" But I'm giving you my frank opinion I always thought I deserved an "A". SQUESTION? Why~ did the woman miarry a millionaire, then an actor, then t a)rpreher, and finally an uindertaker? ANSWER One for the money Two~ for the show Three to make ready And four to go. r THE SHOW GOES ON Hiach. Reethoven, amid Deb'hussy probably would have pulled out every inch of their long hair and rolled over in their graves, if they had heard their masterpieces blaring forth from a corn' muon juke box, for thats wh)at happened Thursday night. By ' now all three are prob)abhy bald-headed and worn out from their exercismng. T1hie music lovers had gathered at Flinn Hall's Carnegie Music Set for r'n evening of good music and relaxation when tan radio-comhmationm gave up the ghost and( died. First Aid was administered, but to no avail. Just as "the society" was about to adjourn, oneo bright lad remembered the juike box mi outer room. Tt was brought in and connected and the show went on as scheduled.