The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, October 08, 1946, Page Page Two, Image 2
Editorial/
Number Please
The telephone, Don Ameche's greatest in
vention, plays an important part in the lives
of many of the 4,000 students at the Univer
sity. Yet, we rarely give much thought to
the most patient of all people: the telephone
operator.
Contrary to general opinion, operators, as
do telephones, come in various shapes and
sizes and have the physical attributes of the
normal female. Too, their vocabularies do
consist of more than the two words, "Num
ber, please."
Here are a number of reasons why op
erators get grey:
1. Joe Eagerbeaver who asks for "Sims,
Traffic
The parking problem didn't just happen
over night.
Last semseter Kappa Sigma Kappa and
other student groups approached the Ad
ministration to find out if it would be pos
sible to open both of the gates on the horse
shoe. The buck was passed from one indi
vidual to another without anything being
done.
Finally this semester something has been
done. We were glad to see some resemblance
of order brought about. Marking of parking
places i a good idea. The consideration of
room for fire trucks should they have to get
onto the campus was wise. The idea of hav
ing a "sentry" to limit the number of ve
hicles on the campus is good, too. But, The
Gamecock questions whether it is necessary
for the "sentry" to take the number of the
car and a description before allowing it on
the campus.
What is the purpose of this?
The sentry at the gate knows how many
"Y" Drive
Today the YM and YWCA opens its drive
to raise $4,000 toward meeting the total bud.
get $10,990. The drive will encompass the
city and alumnae as well as the campus.
It is impossible to state in this limited
space the various services rendered the stu
dents by the "Y." Sooner or later in our col
lege onreers we receive their services.
Assembly
Tuesday again. Perhaps you'll get this
far in the paper before noon. There is noth
ing wrong with our circulation. You can
get your Gamecock b)y nine in the morning
at the latest now. And you can read.
Last Tuesday we carriedl a streamer across
Booster Club
Orchids to the Booster Club!
They are making it possible for us to at
tendl out-of-town football games by under
taking the securing of a special train. The
first trip will be to Greenville this coming
week-end to watch the Furman "Purple Hur
ricane" tangle with the Gamecocks. Fur
man, you'll remember, led Alabama in the
first quarter.
Special round-trip tickets are being sold in
front of the Chapel today at the price of
A VeLerans' Viewpc
"Fifteen Rahs for the w~hole erans discussing
damn team!" A fellowv namet
For years now such yells have that our yells v
been throwvn out from the cheer- heard over the r
ing sections supposedly in support of the game. TI
of our athletic teams. This~ on too shocked. Ar
yell is not the limit or extent of ina isaUnvr
such utter display of profanity. who proclaim ti
Personally, and I've heard many (dents should lea
remarks in support of my thoughts olescerjt profane
if I were a member of one of the schools employ t
teams, I'd feel highly insulted by Fact is, there I
being referred to in this manner, accusations that
A certain Mr. Webster in his dic- were taken from
tionary has dlefined the word damn right here in Col
as--"to swear at, to condemn as reach the maturi
immoral." Don't masunderstand we should act
me; I don't want everyone to ab- pected. Perhaps
stain from the use of those words. the cause of the
It is up to the individual to de- asm from the
determine what he wishes to say. body in general.
However, the entire school is be- It would be a:
ing looked down upon over the service organizat
state for its complete disregard were to Instigate
*of standards denoting gentlemen. mnate new and
Standing in chow line the other school yells andi
day I chanced to overhear two vet- yells taught to ti
Iv Speaking
any-ole-floor," because he doesn't remember
where in Sims this "beautiful blonde babe
lives;" in fact, he's not even sure she lives
there at all! Know your building and floor!
2. Then, of course, there's Jean Flabby
mouth who simply must 'tell her girl friend
all about that party last night. Her all is
good for at least a half-hour. Keep your calls
brief!
3. Don't forget Humphrey Mumbojumbo
who has to repeat his number three times
before he's understood. Speak clearly!
Let's make this "Be-Kind-to-Carolina-Op
erators-Week." After all, they've got a
union, too.
cars to admit. The policy of first come first
served is being followed. Why can't he mere
ly count the number of cars that come and go
and admit others as vacancies occur? The
process of stopping and giving the informa
tion consumes too much time. Many students
have reported that they were made late to
classes because of this procedure.
And why are the chains kept locked on
the North gate?
If a fire should burst out on that side of
the horseshoe the engines would have to go
all the way around because the gate is locked.
Secondly, as the situation is now, one who
parks on the North side of the horseshoe,
say in front of the Caroliniana Library, has
to back up all the way to the drive-way by
DeSaussure before turning around. One way
traffic could easily be maintained by placing
a sign on the street side of the North gate.
The present method of controlling traffic
has been in practice for three weeks now. In
only these instances is it proving ineffective.
The Gamecock submits that the remedy is
simple and asks for consideration of the
problem.
Their cause is a worthy one. Their cause
is our cause.
It has been estimated that each student
will have to average one dollar to complete
the budget. Perhaps you aren't able to con
tribute that much, but give as much as you
can. Every little bit brings the goal nearer.
There are one hundred solicitors taking
part in this financial campaign. When one
of them approaches you-give what you can.
the bottom of the first page as a reminder
to attend assembly. The attendance was
increased somewhat, but not in proportion
to the amount of publicity given.
Last week we referred to these assemblies
as being "Our Little Red Wagon"-that's go
ing to be a misnomer unless more students
attend. It won't be long before its "Our Big
White Elephant !"
$5.81. If 250 tickets are sold the Booster
Club can secure a special train which will
go all the way through. The trip will be
possible even if that number isn't sold, but
after the 'Bama game Saturday curiosity is
high about the way Furman and USC will
come out and sales should be good.
The newly organized Booster Club is plan
ning on getting other trains for out-of-town
trips. Plans will be announced in the Game
cock.
The Gamecock commends the Booster Club
for its initiative in reviving school spirit and
urges all students to cooperate.
By ED MOORFR
this same issue, there is some teaching to be clone
Dave remarked along that line, may I add that the
ere~ not fit to be Alma Mater has also suffered. No
adio in broadcasts one has taken enough interest or
te public would be energy to have the words distrib
other called Pres uted to the new students; and,
basize that Caro- then too, many of the old students
ity and that those could stand a refresher. If and
iemselves as stu- when the words are attainable for
we behind the ad- the students, I believe, the situa
remarks. High tion will take a decided turn up
hat type of stuff'. ward.
'ave been several We want the right to stand
most of our yells clear of regimentation anid to be
secondary schools independent In more ways from
umbia. When we the administration and faculty, yet
ty of college age, day by day we continually demon
as. would be ex- strate to them that we are incap
these things are able of the dependability by main
lack of enthusi- taining conduct in detriment to the
Carolina student Carolina way.
This Is your school, keep it in
fine thing if some the upper brackets. We have tra
Ion on the campus ditions (and a few poor condi
a contest to orig- tions). Eliminate the deplorable
more befitting yells and other profanity. Give
~hen to have those fifteen rahs for a good Gamecock
de students. While team!
C
C A ROLIl
SCVO0l
9ejIslA
Dear Editor:
SPIRIT? WHAT'S THIS?
This is the most talked-about
subject on the campus, and if you
were at the game Saturday, you
know why.
I've never seen a more non-spir
ited group of students in my life
as I saw then. True, there were
a few cheers here and there, but
it was forced out. I could have
heard a pin drop during the entire
second period. The cheer leaders
blew their tops trying to get a
little life into you. And what did
they get in return? Jeers and
mockery. Is this school spirit?
I was in the submarine service
during the war and went through
the most horrifying experience of
my life. Japanese tin cans drop
ped forty-seven depth charges in
less than ten minutes on the sub
on which I served. What do you
think I was thinking of during this
time? My cheering section back
home. Do you think I would have
Po
I saw all the posters all <
They asked for help in th(
It seems that two issues a
To report all the newvs on 1
The signs said: "Sims has
They wanted reporters; nm
I decided to go andl find o
I figured they wo0uld needl
The place wvas in turmoil,
But things worked out fin,
Some came for fun, and so
Some came to wvork, and
I came with the hopes of
I wanted to work, NO! N
I wanted to help our pape
With the newvs twice a we
After explaining the dletail
He wanted our names on i
He asked for my name so
But I cautioned to remind
He wanted to know the em
I hadn't had any and thou
I wrote on the sheet that
I wasn't experienced--but
He asked us to list our b(
I knew on my sheet that
I replied on my sheet that
It made no dIifference-I'd
I was told at the end not t
'Cause they had a job for
I left with a grin on my
And thought that CAROL]
The staff is still small. TI
So drop by the office and
If you are ambitious and a
Whether writer or ad-man,
Ri
cared if I never got back, if I had
known my supporters had let me
down? This same thing applies to
the football squad. How do you
think they feel when they can hear
the yelling of the opposing team
and not theirs?
This jeering I spoke of came
from veterans, so I heard. As a
veteran, I resented this. Vets, this
particular person referred to us as
old war-weary men without a spark
of life left. Is this true? I should
say not! I have as much life left
as anyone on this campus and I
believe you have, too.
Come on, fellows, whatta ya say.
Let's get out there Saturday and
show them. Give 'em all you got.
God knows they are going to need
our support against Clemson and
Duke. Get together in one loyal
group and give the boys the sup
port they need. I'm willing; are
you?
A Fellow Vet.
em
ver the place,
GAiMECOCK race.
wveek's enough
he campus andl stuff.
ement," my lad, "Sharp at five,"
>t dead, b)ut alive.
ut the score.
a dozen or more.
:he fixtures were bare,
, everybody was there.
me came for joy;
others to toy.
ecuring a job.
ot like a gob.
r get there,
ek, and that's pulling hair!
s our editor said
sheet at the head.
I gave him the same,
him that I wasn't to blame.
perience I'd had,
ght that was bad.
things had been tough,
that was enough.
st type of work,
I just wanted a job.
I just wanted a job.
even rob.
a despair,
everyone there.
>ig ugly face,
NA was a darn good place.
cre's still room for more,
ask for a chore.
work is your pie
t*ey'll give you a try.
mnamin Aloy.lu. W.ae Mwn.
etaoin shrdlu.
I was talking with "Frosh" Henderson the other day
about the'United Press coverage of the "situation" here
at the University when he gave me this small glimpse
into his past.
Seems as though in the late '30s "Frosh" got a job as
a string correspondent with UP up in Greenwood. It was
up to him to telephone or wire the Columbia bureau when
and if anything of note happened up in his section. Noth.
ing ever happened.
The bureau made regular checks to see if "Frosh" was
still alive and ask him how he was doing. "Frosh" got
tired of telling the people that nothing was cooking and
told them so. Finally he was left alone wrapped in trust
worthiness.
1944 rolled around and so did a terrific tornado. It
ripped right through "Frosh's" part of the country.dam
aging property and taking many lives. Not one word did
UP get on the story from their string correspondent in
Greenwood.
Somewhat disturbed by this they set about looking for
him to find out why. UP got a good reason, but they
never did find "Frosh." He was in England, and had for
gotten to tell them that he was leaving.
Mr. Borden Burr, a past Regent of Sigma Nu fra.
ternity spoke at Delta chapter's 60th anniversary ban
quet and dance Saturday.
Burr set a new standard for speakers--he spoke be
fore the banquet even began.
In his remarks to the USC Sigma Nus and their
alumnae he pointed out that in the past 26 years he had
missed only four of Alabama's games. During that time
he has traveled all over the country.
His reason for being a "Before dinner speaker" was
this: "I have seen .my team ('Bama) in victory and de
feat. I have stuck by them win or lose. They don't need
me around when they win, but tonight I fear I must
leave this delightful occasion to make the trip with the
boys. This is one night that they not only need a lawyer
but also a friend!"
Another prize remark was made by one who made
the mile and "one-fifth" trip to the stadium. When the
public address system asked for the ambulance and
stretcher he remarked, "Hmmmm, must be Enright I"
One guy sitting in front of me actually got down on
the seat and beat his head against it several times when *
USC drew first blood! Another hysteria case nearby
yelled himself into unconsciousness.
Some of the remarks from the crowd went like this:
"Just wait till we meet them in the Rose Bowl!"
"Hey Sullivan, you'd better go down there and get
some chasers--looks like Lumpkin is buying the place
out!"
"Everyone has been asking where student spirit is
it's wrapped up in that pigskin!"
"Where's my date?"
"Where's your date hell-where's my automobile!"
"I'll take Clemson and forty points."
"Hey, howyou?"
"WHICH ONE IS GILMER?"
"Stand up?-I thought he said shut up!"
"Hey, Howyou?"
And so they went. We're no sport's writer, but there's
no doubt that we won that game. Look at the statistics.
But leave us look forward a wee bit ..,. this Friday night
we play Furman in Greenville .. . and the Purple Hurri
cane also scored first on 'Bama . . . as a matter of fact
they had them 7-0 at the end of the first quarter...
that's one game I'm not gonna miss . .. Lumpkin or no
Lumpkin .. . he was at the 'Bama game, but I wonder
if he saw it!
More than 50,000 foreign students have made application to be
admitted to colleges and universities of the United States this fall,
according to Dr. J. E. Norwood, English professor of the Univer
sity of South Carolina, who attended a conference held in Chicago
under the direction of the State Department of the United States
and the Institute of Study.
Doctor Norwood pointed out that the purpose of the meeting
was to make arrangements for the admission of foreign students '
to American universities and colleges.
"The State Department urges the colleges and universities to
take as many of these students as possible. It is impossible now
for many of the students to attend the old colleges of Europe be
cause of conditions brought about by the war. Therefore, it is for
the good of American relations with. foreign countries that these
students be brought in," stated Professor Norwood.
THE GAMECOCK
CROWING FOR A GREATER
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