Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Hero 01 Carolina students are often referred to as MEN AND WOMEN, and I agree that as college students we should be men and women. But we have some students who couldn't be put in that classification. On Saturday, January 13, I went to the Field House to see Carolina and N. C. State play basketball in a regionally televised game. Along with the other men and women present, I sat and watched the Gamecocks get an outstanding victory. But I also sat and watched several children throw money and paper on the floor. It's bad enough to (1o it when the game is not being televised all over the South, but to do it when our audience is magnified by the T.V. set. Heaven Forfend! Carolina is blessed to have a coach like Bob Stevens. This personable mentor, along Need For i There is another problem concerning the Field House that needs discussing. This problem became evident when Caro lina's student body enrollment topped the 3,500 mark some years ago, and it is of ut most concern today. This editorial has been in the embryonic state for quite some time, and the refusal to admit students to a recent game brought it to its maturity. The game mentioned is of no importance, but when students can't get seats - which they paid for in advance - in order to see their team play, well that's important. The finger of guilt in this tragedy cannot be pointed at any individual or individuals. Several letters were received in the Editor's office from students who had been turned back at the admittance gate, and each one requested that whoever was responsible should receive a verbal blistering. But in this case, there is absolutely no one who can be blamed for what's happened. Perhaps some blame can be laid on those who have not taken immediate action toward getting a new arena for the Carolina Com munity. Anyone who can add and subtract will see that it is a physical impossibility to get over 6,900 students, plus the buying public, in a Pre-Reg Pre-registration hit some people like a nuclear warhead, and to others it was a sign that Hoover Days were over. Opinions varied from "utter chaos" to complete satisfaction. The opinion from the Editor's desk will not be submitted here, for I will try to show some of the advantages and disadvantages, and let you be the judge. On the advantageous side, it was reported that with the exception of "Bloody Mon day," the age-old problem of lines was nearly corrected. "Bloody Monday?" That's when all hell broke loose for the professors and registration helpers. They were not expect ing the overflow of students who appeared, and were therefore not able to cope with the number 'who tried to register. After Monday, however, things seemed to quiet down, and very few, if any, lines were seen on campus. At the time of this writing, students are in the process of paying their fees in the Naval Armory, and everyone says it is as easy as eating apple pie. In addition, pre-registration gave the stu dent a chance to spend a little more time with his advisor. And in turn, it gave the advisor a chance to talk to the old students before the new students and transfers ar rived. And of course, more time was available Brenda Williams... Let's Defend The idea that all state universi- by serving the se ties are havens for wild, party- On the other } going young hoodlums has been student who is b prevalent in the minds of many of exthuras orha the senior citizens of the United find, too h t States for many years. For some care enough abo reason, the fact that the school is school to condu a co-ed institution, and because gentlemanly way students from every walk of life iswver, we get attend the school, the young per- this student is ii son from Hometown, U. S. A., who our campus, and enrolls is immediately labeled as a it is up to us "seven..day party geer." people think to Perhaps this Is because a uchool of our college. such as Carolina is represented by Here at Caroli> students from every social and a wonderful opp economic status known. It is easy cation and grow to find a millionaire's son rooming outside criticizes next to the boy who doesn't know should be ready a where his next semester's tuition fend the school is coming from, and is giving us Also, there are people here who Let's not eve really aren't too interested In coo- while a person w tribin~g aaythnag to the Institu- or who has only tion wiles they are here, whether facts in his hand It he he bettering themselvss or tation of our be The Day with football Coach Marvin Bass, has pro duced as much or more spirit among the students as was ever present before. And Stevens is on the way to producing his best team since he took over three years ago. Is throwing paper and money at the players and janitors any way to show this energetic man how much we appreciate what he has done? Undoubtedly it must take a lot of innate ability to be able to throw obscene objects on the court. Or maybe it just takes stupidity. Many words have been written on this sub ject, and they have done absolutely no good. And you paper-money throwing heroes will probably ignore this. You were smart. You were the big kid on your block. You got your kicks, didn't you? Well, you make me sick. eld House building that will only house 3,500 people. And that's without the local Fire Depart ment knowing about a game being played. This is said because the Columbia Fire De partment made a recent survey of the ob solete Field House, and they cut the maxi mum seating to only 3,000. Much has been said about a new Coliseum that is to be erected by the City of Columbia in the future. Words were heard on this subject as far back as two years ago, but nothing really has been done. Provided a new arena is built, Carolina will play all of their home games there. It is understood that it will be spacious enough to seat the present enrollment, and many, many more. But there are few signs now that point to the fulfillment of this plan. It's a known fact that this seating problem will not lessen as the days go by. One could almost be assured that Carolina's enrollment has increased with the beginning of this semester, and it will continue to increase, reaching the astronomical figure of 10,000 students by 1970, according to recent charts released by the University. Nineteen hundred and seventy may seem a long way off now, but with the speed that has been made recently toward a new play ing area, it may be closer than we think. istration for the student to register. Instead of the usual one-day affair, the student was given a complete week. One of the faults of pre-registration lies in the fact that the professors and registra tion helpers were not ready for the enormous influx of students on the first day. Of course, this could be corrected very easily by sp)ending more time and thought before it occurs again, if it does. Professors and helpers were compelled to spend long hours at the tables, and for them this was certainly a disadvantage. Many students felt that if they didn't register on the first day, then all would be lost. As a result, they cut classes, and this ruined the effect of the complete idea. Another disadvantage is the drop-add problem. In other words, a student signs up -for a full schedule, and flunks a course he was not anticipating. Then, in order for him to keep his hours on an even keel, he must drop a course from his already arranged schedule, and add the course he flunked. In small schools, this may not be a problem, but if you are enrolled in one of the larger ones, then you understandI what I mean. There may be some advantages or dis advantages that I have left out, but I have tried to present the more outstanding ones briefly. Now you be the judge. Our School hool in some way.' must always have the true facts iand, there is the at our fingertips so that we may ubbling over with protect the name arnd reputation is studies and for of the University of South Caro activities. We lina. lent who does not The public must be informed ut himself or his that there are just as many and et himself in a more students who are not "wild, in public. Here party goers," as there are those our "label." who "kick it out" every night. We rmly believe that have thousandis of industrious, in the minority on telligent men and women who do I also believe that take this matter of education who care what seriously. protect the name Also, here at Carolina we are give'n the opportunity to cope with na we are offered situations similar to those we will ortunity for edut- meet in later life. Making our th. Whenever an own dlecisions and working out our our school, we own problems helps us grow into mnd anxious to de- mature, respected adults. We are which has given given the opportunity to learn so much. social graces and to dleal with' r sit back idly every type personality. holismisinformed MEN AND W OM EN OF! a smiattering of CA ROL,INA, love and protect your n sea th1 r.pu school, for she ha given you much ... . ..... Bef This is the first of a series of this page weekly. The photographi Carolina, some you may see on you know were in the USC Conmiunity cern the new women's residence ha Howard Hellams . The Fu At the first of every year, there's always someone who makes drastic predictions about what will happen in the coming twelve months. Such prognostications as LITTLE MAN & .m i0rz NCONC-U61O, WE .OOK W 1DMOIZ9OW WHEN WE Wdi\N TO P CU1Z PACC IN O(Z COMMU.NI - C Th Al tti eot tatj Paul Marseglia, postmaster general of Austin Peay State College, was re cently asked by a freshman in all seriousness, how much he charged for four-cent stamps. It could have been wvorse; it could've been a senmor. * * * From the TCU Skiff comes this anecdote: The excited coed's voice came over the phone: "Two boys are trying to break into my room through the window!" "Listen, lady, this ain't the po lice department; it's the fire sta tion.'" "I know," she replied, "but I live on the second floor of the dornm and they need a ladder." * * * .Jack Gardner, a former Utah basketball coach, tells this story about the white handkerchief he, uses to signal time-outs. Dick Shores, a former Ut guard, stuffed a white hanky inside his basket ball trunks and when Coach Gardner signaled for a time out, Shores pulled out his hanky, waved back, andl continued on with the game. * * * And then from Southern Illinois University's Egyptian come these quips: "The road to failure Is pavedl with freshmen." It's bitter to have tried and failed." "It Isn't the initial cost of the notebook it's the upkeep!" * * * At Long Beach State College, a student placed a sign at the top of a flight of stairs which read: "These stairs are out of order." Reactions varied according to the school paper the "Forty Ninier." "Brash students Ignored the sign andl bravely rushed on where wise men feared to tread. More cautious students assumed an attitude of look before you leap. They nonchalantly watched others go onward and unward, then calm. Scenes Arou XX )re pictures that will be featured on will concern only scenes around r way to class, or those you didn't Our two pictures this week con 11. The progress made thus far is ture May "Russia will set up Green Stamp redemption centers on the moon," and "Malaya will overthrow Harry Truman as dictator," etc., have become commonplace. ON CAMPUS 0 ITH NOMF ANO7 COhJgPGC TO L-AN* oug goor* AW? TO TAKE OMMU -C0.- -V } Cone lywitdtoha rprt fI hi fate.I to Cear n httersg aridn yaterTo hearditorts and theirl befited hnvrosbe "Tmid sytdenthringtor'e turning,rand findnthemrpsevof wrtefr clsrs, hisearfll climbeo wthhear, tht the sinmt caried no heigriiane."oatcly Lh rnigo ettersHwvr "The Gamecock" rencrges Legt toerejc any TheEdter, beandstey ficon bernteor hacter psibe Thysoud Jnotaryee 300 words.w Leer mucet be soigndy and ac copne the ontributoe'sed e tern adrssfo the purpoe .aoec LetertioA ungeEditru lettel ecieno consitanederion.t. th thebpition any letter Hevreer, RUSINESSIMANAGER ADER IVEG IMANAGER NEWSEDIT rS o sol SPoRTSe EDITOR, 30 Rh0,w FitEATUR, EDTOR "u u tOCET DI,eiTyoRet arln eA xcPT nTliay adnv nd Campus Af shown on the left, and the comph architect, on the right. This 10-sto amn wiH have eating facilities for floor. Cost will run around $6 m USC News Service.) ;urprise EvE However, nobody has taken the time to localize such "advance re leases." A whole raft of things will happen at the University dur ing the coming semester. If all Letter To The Editor Dear Sir: I am a 1961 graduate of Caro lina, and along with six other Carolina graduates, I am attending Southwestern Baptist Seminary here in Fort Worth. An article by Mike Wainwright in the January 12 issue of "The Gamecock" brought something to the attention of the student body that was little known. It is very difficult for a top-notch band to exist without scholarships. Many of the band members are partici pating even though it means they have to forego part-tine work dur ing the marching season. They should be assisted by scholarships. While here in Texas this past fall, I was able to see two of the nation's finest marching bands. The University of Texas band marches around 175-200 members, and the University of Oklahoma band has approximately 150 mem bers. These bands marched and played extremely well, and the majority of their members are on scholar ships. One simple way to help band members would be to waive the music fees for music majors who are in the band. Often these fees may be more thani the tuition chargedl by the University. The University of Texas band is supplorted by contributions by alumni andl by the athletic depart ment. Since the band in the fall is primarily a football band, it is reasonable to ask that the Athletic Department help in the matter of scholarships. Some of the music students themselves are trying to help. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the men's professional music fraternity, is raising money for music scholar ships. This is commendable, but of course by itself it is not enough. One thing needs to be said. Scholarships or no scholarships, Mr. Pritchard and the band mem bers deserve our thanks and sup port. Sincerely, Don Brown Fort Worth, Texas A GREATER 0OUTH CAROLINA mi C:ollegiate. Press. h Robert Elliott Coa,zales usthe lishdby and fore suhd o kynFkay, during th. mists ad letter writ, are not ok." "The Camteeoek" esoeurages right to ed oPwtaodfo DOUG GRAY Joan Wolcott Bob Hill Murray Coker Pat Peden, .Jo Ann Coker Lnding Clarkson, Fred Schumpert Rosemary Hankins Cloudy Hardy ter !ted structure, as seen through the y dormitory will house 600 women, the same amouit on the bottom * lion dollars. (Photos courtesy of ryone goes according to Hoyle, Charles Goren will not only be out of a job, but Carolina will experience a drastic face-lifting. Try these on for size. First of all, there will be a great number of changes in University administrative circles: A a r o n Wagmon, late of New York and the basketball scandals, will be made Chief of the University Police; on the athletic side, Marvin Bass will resign as head football coach to enter the Governor's race and will be replaced by Gen. Cliff Turner. The University Debate Team will lose in the national finals at West Point and will be indicted by a grand jury for shaving points. An aspirin will beat a Bufferin into some student's blood stream. Michael Sheheen's camels will stage a sit-in demonstration in the Gamecock Room. In conjuction with the new "white entertainment" policy, USC (lances will feature such choi groups as the Foggy Mounta & Boys, featuring Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, Frankie Avalon, Colie Bundrick and the Ramrods, Neal Sedaka, and Guy Lombardo. Dean Tonilin will break down and do the Twist at a Student Union (lance. The Young Democrats a n d Young Republicans will debate Social Security, the New Deal, John Birch, etc., on Educational TV, w i t h Rep. Red Bethea moderating. "Flash" McGrail of the Journal ism Department will appear as "before" in Vitalis ads on TV. Hie will be the "greasy kids' stuff" man. After a congressional investiga tion, it will be announced that sec retary Patty Furr has confiscated over $60,000 from the Greater Uni versity Fund. Her defense: "Do these look like the legs of ain embezzless?" Ernest Willis will smash an atom in the new College of Engi neering "cyclotron" or whatever it Is. Great Britain will finally win the Revolutionary War in Dr* Coolidge's Hlistory 12 class. Sonme stupid freshman will think the United States won the Revolu. tionary War in Dr. Coolidge's History 12 class. Sheeesh! Slater System will sell 16,423 dioughnuts (luring "IF Week." Thirty-seven coeds will stage a "Boxer Raidl" on Fraternity Row. Clemson will burn down . . . but 13 cows will be saved, along with three other coeds. Professors' salariea will go upl. Dri. Babcock will stop smoking agaim. The American Tobacco Company will sue him. "Egghead" will make a come back on campus. The American Society for the Preservation of Literature will sue its editor. Dr. 'Curry will learn how to speak American. Jack Evans will ('ash a student check written on a three-day-Old collard green. Said student will then grab his money and run like the Devil had a mortgage on the seat of his pants. The Federal Depositors' Insur ance Corporation will sue the seat of his pants. Pre-registration will come again, and the professors will be busier than a one-legged man at a seat of-the-pants-kicking contest. Nobody will sue the professors. I will be sued for slander. I will not write any more olumn.