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More Fratei Pledges Foi In continuing the list of pledges who were pledged two weeks ago at the end of frater nity rush, "The Gamecock" is printing an addition to those presented last week. Pi Kappa Phi Steve Abercrombie, Roger Bur ris, Billy David, Tom Edwards, Henry Merrit, 4eorge Murrell, Jim Nolen, Don Owens, Terry Smith, and James Whatley. Delta Sigma Pi Everett D. Dempsey, James E. Barfield, Reggie L. R. Brown, Sam P. Gambrell, Johnny R. Green, Randolph P. Hayslett, Ronald S. Johnson, Allen C. Pate, Lee A. Ray, Thomas 0. Ray, Bernard J. Roth, Charles I. Simons, Jr., R. C. Wilkie, and Franklin Swygert. Phi Sigma Kappa Wallace Towe, Bob Griffin, Bob MacInnes, John Noe, Charles Plainer, Bill Hill, John Belk, and Sonny Myers. Kappa Sigma Brad McCutchen, Mike Richey, Frank Canter, John Rider, Bill Green, Lake lHigh, Carl Warren, Book On Cub Explains Polit "Fidel Castro is only a part, still undetermined, of the his tory of Cuba, an island that has had a strange way of revenging itself on all the men who have ruled over it." This is the conclusion of a correspondent who has been re porting the news from Cuba for over 20 years. In "Cuba: Island of Paradox," It. Hart Phillips, "New York Tines" correspon dent, has told the story behind the headlines of 1959, when the attention of the world became focused on Castro's dramatic revolution. But Cuba's political troubles go back farther than Castro. Mrs. Ruby Hart Phillips has followed the bloody history of the coun try since the early 1930's when another dictator, Gerardo Macha do, wias overthrown in the midst of terrorism analogous to Cas tro's blood hath. She wrote "Cuba: Island of ESSO RESEA1. Hav-a-banana-l *Good eat ing ... good for yc the economy of banana prc Esso Research developed a. People e better. ca -er.s ru rnities List o Semester Wes Woodham, Bomar Edmonds, Thad Williams, Lewis Argoe, Frank Highsmith, Ted McDowell, Bob McKenzie, Tommy Moore, Sanford Scarborough, Jim Bald win, Robin Nixon, Bob Smith, Charlie Curry, Don Bryant, Bob Hayden, John Godbold, Hugh Colcough, and John Fears. Sigma Nu Carroll Grey, Doc Howard, Bucky Drake, Al Smarr, Jerry Ballentine, Dean Fowble, Alden Sweatman, John Caskey, John Pfalzgraph, Guy Meares, Jimmy Palmer, Chief Roberts, Mike Turner, Frank Lawrence, Frank Query, Kit Tomlin, Jimmy Lan ford, Osce Self, Ed 'tilden, Bill Wright, Ben Boyd, J i m m y Nowell, Dick McPherson, A. B. Fennell, Fred Ridenhour, Jimmy Gleen, Buddy Herring, Jimmy Moore, Milton Lewis, Lynn Smith, Mike Daniels, Sunny Webster, Tommy Traynham, Howard Hel lems, Joe Witherspoon, Bobby Livingston, Walter Bull, Butch Howard, and Mose Faircloth. - Beat Clemson a's Castro ical Troubles Paradox" over the years as the events happened. She tells the definite story of 11 stormy changes in government and three extraordinarily powerful men: Machado, Batista, and Castro. 'Since the earliest, raggedest days of Castro's revolt she kept in close touch with the revolution aries. She has watched equally closely the efforts of Communism in Cuba; in 1945 she wrote that "Russia's bid for influence in Latin America has made Cuba one of the focal points of Com munist propaganda." The last section of the book, the only part recently written, is devoted to a frank, shrewd ap praisal of the economic and political dilemmas that the mes sianic Castro must settle down to solving in order to hold onto his power. - Beat Clemson! - CH works -wondter ounny! u ... thatsa bananalI But a fur duction. Old-fashioned sprays specIal oil mist that ends this f a tri . . . becaue ? RQQhM Magazine Analyzes Writing Considering a career in crea tive writing? Take a look at the critical analysis in the special 66-page extra on "Writing in America" in this m o n t h ' s "Harper's Magazine." In this article, leading writers and critics discuss the opportun ities for the young writer and what they can and cannot be taught in "creative writing" courses. They also probe into careers in the fields of fiction, the possibilities for writing poetry, movies, t e le v i s i o n , theater, book reviewing, and even comment on the publishing bus iness. Among those contributing to this analysis is Archibald Mac Leish, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and author, who tells why he thinks writing courses are justified and how they can best be conducted . . . with a comment on what cannot be done! Drawing from his own experi ence, Budd Schulberg, popular author, gives a description of Hollywood's traditional treat ment of writers as "unimportant odd-job men on the movie as sembly line." Now, however, he says writers have an "unpre cedented opportunity" in the movie field. The winner of this year's Pulitzer Prize for poetry, Stanley Kunitz, contributes an imaginary dialogue with a young poet, tell ing why the general level of poetry is higher today than ever before. Other contributors in the arti cle include Elizabeth Hardwick, Vance Bourjaily, Alfred 'Kazin, Frank Yerby, and Robert Brus tein. Two British writers, C. P. Snow and Kingsley Amis, make an observation of American literature today. The article is worthwhile read ing for any person interested in the creative writing field. - Beat Clemson! - gus growth that attacks banai were cumbersome to apply ana 'ingus growth easily and( econc ESERCH works wonders Varied Opinions Students By JUDY KILLOUGH Staff Writer The big question these days seems to be "Why is the Clem son game being switched from Big Thursday to some other day?" To find out the feelings around campus, we interviewed several students on this topic. In addition to the interviews, one professor asked some of hi classes to write an unsigned paper on the abolishment of Big Thursday. We took choice state ments from some of these papers to give an all-round view. FRED DAY, a senior, has this to say: "I think the game should be maintained. For one thing, where will 30,000 people stay in Clem son? Not in the Clemson House, I'm sure. "The Carolina-Clemson game has always been a big drawing card; now, what will everybody see? "The farmers expect to see something of a rivalry on their one trip to town to sell beans, cotton, fatback, etc. "This one big game has been a fight between the city boy and the country boy, leaving them something to talk about the rest of the year, or until the new crop comes in. "The game had its drawbacks, but I think the good points out weighed the bad points." JO1N DALISA, a sophomore, says: "I dislike the move to play North Carolina on Big Thursday, or should I say Big Saturday. However, this game may attract more attention nation-wide and become just as big a rivalry as the Clemson game. "This move will give South Carolina a double rivalry, for I know that no matter when we play Clemson, the feeling of Big Thursday will always be there." EVERETT DEMPSEY, a mem ber of the junior class, has this to say: "Doing away with Carolina Clemson is bad, but if they have to do away with it, North Caro lina is the best choice for a re placement. "Clemson is undoubtedly fore seeing that Carolina is fast be a plants threatened, ri expensive. Then mically. with nil. !ay 'Aboli coming a national power. "Clemson has the right to do away with Big Thursday, but after several years, I think they will realize their mistake." Al. DuPRE, a senior, gives his view: "It has been a tradition, and I can't see any reason for it to be changed. "If they move it to Clemson, they won't have the facilities to house all the people. "I think North Carolina is al ways a good game. I think it should be played here, but not to take the place of Clemson. FRED DAY FVFRFTTE. DFAIPSEY "Clemson and Carolina are in the same state and are a bigger rivalry." . A C K HAILE, a freshman, gives anl opinion: "I think they are ruining a great tradition. It will ruin the general spirit of lig Thursday week. "'I dlon't know whose idlea it was, but they are way out. "Carolina's stadium is in a more convenient location thani Clemson's. People from all over the state come to that game. "'It doesn't make any differ ence where t hey hav'e it, (Carolina (CHARLJE BIR A I) L E Y , a senior, states: "I hate to see the game ab)olishedl because it is a state institution. It's the only game ever played by an act of state legislature. ''Columbia, being the capital andl largest city of the state, has more than adlequate facilities to handle the large number of per sons who travel long distances to view the contest. "On the other band, wvhen the game is played in Clemaon, (h-eenville, somec distance away, is the only ne'arby city c apable of EAI m t mna01 BIG THI BAR-B-I $1. (1.50 Served With Hash I Delicious Homemade S Apple Sauce, N. Ph,on* s1 No. 2 * Member of South Carol * Member of Columba. Q. sh Big Tb accOl IOlati ng such large num hers. "llowever, a game between North Carolina and South Caro lina would have more national prominence because both are state institutions. "Rather than being the end of a tradition, the new opponent for the Gamecocks on Big Thursday should prove to be the beginning of a new and greater era in Caro lifna's athleties." TOMMY HENNETT, a fresh Iaun, says: "I think the Big Thursday game bet ween Carolina and Clem .0IN DALISA Al. DIUPHE n sild be continued because it not only h1as much to do with tlie elIebrated tradition and at traction of the state fair, but I. one of tle oldest football rival ries inl the nation. "Concerning the North Caro lina-South Carolina series, I thiink thic tems shilohi play in "hlijy Tlhursd5ay wi'thoiit the I'aro,linia-( IemtsonI game wiall lie lk (Ozzi wi t.houtII larre. NIlN A l-Olt E, a sophomioire, has "lia the lirst place, I thinik North 'a rolina: should bie our bigegest rival hcerause it is~ a state eiVe*ruit v. 'If we doc have the North ('Crlinca game it should be a tigger rivalry in time because it would lbe a cotes't bet.ween two stat es. "I think the enthusiasm for the 'lemison gam te col d lbe tratns f'erredl toc the North Carolina "llowever', t.here a ren'i't enough fac'i lit ies in Clemecson to.take care of the ecowds that will comie to the games."' l)OliG IIOW AIIl), a senior, has thcis op iion: "Noc mat ter'~~l wete you have the l iliNG. lhat INH JRSDAY ) PLATE 00 Value) Rice, Ribas & Meat, suces, Crisp Cole Slaw, Dills & Bread. .1i s HI-way v 4.0s20 ina Restaurant Association alk etarant... A-sstn ursday?' game, people are going to come. The same rivalry will exist. "But on the other hand, Co lumbia is more centrally located and should be the place for the game. It's a logical location. "I feel that the tradition of Big Thursday should remain in tact. It is an event that has aroused the interest of the people in the state for many years. In moving the site, the spirit of Big Thursday will never be the same." SALLY LEE PHII,,IPS, a jumior, says: "I think it is a mistake to change a game that has become a tradition. Big Thursday is as much a nart of Carolina life as Maxey monument. "I can see Clemson's point of view in wanting the game on home-grounds part of the time, but this isn't an ordinary game. Big Thursday is a game that is known and respected throughout the nation. "It really is a shame to do away with something that brings prestige to both schools and to the state." WALTER BRYSON, a junior, has his own point of view: "I think it is a good thing for this reason: we have had it here for so long that it is nothing but a big drunk. "Most of the people are going to the game just to drink. The rivalry is mostly between the cheerleaders. ''Only the most rabid fans would go if the game were held at Clemson. Most of the people who would go would be the alumni, the fraternities, and the true sports fans. "I don't think there will be as much drinking and disorderliness. I think there will bi more school spirit if the games are held there." The following are excerpts from a group of anonymous papers written by students ex pressing their opiniolis on the abolishment of Big Thursday: "If they believe that playing on their own field will improve their score from last year, just let them try!" "If Clemson is as good in foot hall as they pretend to be, then there should not be a strong need for playing on home grounds." "Since we are going to Winl, we might jiet as well win at home." "I truly believe that some thing as special and loved as this should never~ die." Redecorated Barns "All the people of the state will have toi dive up) to the hills and sleep in beautifully re' dIecoriated cowV barns.'' "I think that the site of the gamew should alternate bietween the two col leges e'ach year." "Fras long as I can r(eem her, I have heard about Big Tlhursday. It senms v'ery sad to me to think that after the 1959 game, there will never again be such a thIng as the traditional Hig Thursday." Tigers Strike! "Tradition has ended - 'The tigers have struck again!'" "This Big Thursday affair is a fall fashion show for the wo men of the city (USC) and of the coiuntry (Clemson). It is also a big piolitical meeting for all the state politicians (and some hop ing to be politicians). The tradi tion of Big Trh-ursday should be allowed to cent inue to keepi all of these women and( politicians happy." "I think it is a good idea that Big Thursday has been discon tinuedi between Carolina and Clemson. I am of the opinion that such a rivalry should not exist between two schools with in a state." Scared Tribe? "Although it may be fair for the Clemson tribe, who are be coEminig afraid to leave their own piremlises, it will break an 01(1 t radIition which c a n a o t be equalled any other place in America. "Clemson may think they are losing games because of the psychological effects brought about by playing in Columbia. Please, Clemson fans, consider what your oppionents will say wvhen Carolina starts beating you in your own p)asture lands." To 'finis' this round-table dis cussioin, a comment onl one per soin's paper which seemis to be the consensus of opinion on the Carolina campus-"It just won't lie the same." -- Beat Clemson! -