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Pass 'J Four semesters ago a rat-capped coed walked timidly into the "Gamecock" Office and asked if she could assist with the studeni newspaper. Her offer was warmly accepted and now, two years later, the once cub re. porter occupies the editor's chair. The journalistic journey has been a mosi rewarding experience, to which next se. mester will be the climax but not the conclu. sion. For the newspaper business is some what comparable to a sports arena; if th boxer's a clubfoot, he still stays in therc swinging. A newspaper office is a small-scale mad house furnished with temperamental type writers, where both the routine and exciting are commonplace. Being on the staff is E privilege and a responsibility, a place wher learning by the trial and error method is no encouraged. In what other profession does one find sleepy-eyed practitioner rushing to mee today's deadline with yesterday's face There is no greater sense of accomplishmen than to view an accurate, attractively laid out newspaper, even if it was composed il the heat of the laundry room the precedinj night. There is no equal to the sinking feel ing that sets in upon running up the Russel House ramp at "dawn," only to discover tha the rest of the copy has already been picke< up by the printer. The characters that one encounters in th newspaper circuit couldn't fit into a meltinj pot. Besides the not-to-be-categorized per sonalities of staff members, there are thos frequent visitors to the inner sanctum wh are motivated by a desire to place a fre Here's To He TO THE STUDENTS OF CAROLINA: We take this opportunity to extend ou best wishes for the future to all the student of the University. The 36 years we have been at the Uni versity have been happy and rewarding ones but no reward has been greater than th opportunity to know the wonderful youn: people who have come to this campus throug] the years. During our years at Caroline many students have brought most meaning Letters To Dear Editor: to help the c The Student Senate for the In consideri past three weeks has been the must not thinl scene of a controversy over the and the perl moving of the student section to venience it wi the east side of Carolina Stadium. now - we I The Senate first voted affirma- petty selfishmc tively on the idea proposed to the overall gc them by the Athletic Depart- complished. V nent, but the following week re- here only for versedl this dlecision (an act con- see about twe trary to the Senate rules, in- wvhereas as a cidlentally). This past Monday, see perhaps the Senate endorsed the move as many games a necessary a n d inevitable enjoy good sid change. become avail standls. The After the first affirmative will benefit b vote, the Athletic Department better* sidlelin took immediate action, printed will b)e able t tickets and sent out ticket appli- chleering muel cations for season tickets for the Gamecock C] former student area, and1 began season ticket in other ways to implement the way. More t change. So, even though the Gamecock Clt Senate later changed its mindl, increase, and action had already been taken benefit our at which makes a return to the wvest spirit among sidle imp)ossible for next year. porters. However, if after next season, To the noti the students are not satisfied, becnsda Coach Bass has pledged he will becnuda (10 all in his power to have the are cheering cheeing ectin rturnd toits answer is tha formern psetionrtredt t intelligence at forme posiion.of hearing, ti When this matter was pre- tell easily. AL. sented, there was no attempt by for the grea anyone in the Administration or gaes, 99% o the Athletic Department to put for Carolina anything over on the students. "Carolina Si In the first place, the Board of stadium is fo Trustees, acting through the any part of Athletic Department, was under "Cairolinia Sid no obligation to consult the stu- I ocui (dents about this change. In fact, In hnlusi<ha they would probably not have .Ibleeta been consulted had not Coach ing andl are v Bass and Mr. Roger White small sacrific thought that the only fair thing volved in ord to do was to present the facts sucol Wend and ask for student under- sho.W n staning.support of t staning.needed, it is r We must all keep in mind the b>eneficial to facts of the matter. This move complaints a: is inevitable and would have to selfishness m be made anyway in a few years feeling or dlar (due to increased enrollment, in we will all thi creased n u m b e r of alumni, this change ar friends, and fans, but no in- will be accomj creased number of seats on the p)rovement th~ press box side of the Stadium. about, I am at The entire plan was originated body will join so that the University as a whole Trustees, the will benefit. It was a reasonable Department, a decision and is obviously a neces- ing for the sity if Carolina Is to continue to University, a improve its athletic situation. It support this is designed to help not just the Greater Carol students, not just the alumni, not just the Athletic Department and the football team: it Is designedI 'ho Ink outside call, to pick up last week's "Game cock" issue, or to state in 50 words or more - usually more - why the paper should devote its front page at least every other week to their pet subject or organization. The moods projected during the stages of each issue range from frivolity to genuine despair. The diligent efforts of numerous individuals are culminated in the Friday re lease of the weekly "production." Then there's a day or two of peace ... and peace making . .. before work begins on the next issue. From the window in the editor's cubby hole, one can watch the Carolina Community world go by. The campus is undergoing rapid physical expansion; there is an oppor tunity to provide mental stimulation for an increasing number of Carolina students. The "Gamecock" now faces an unequalled period of change and progress. It is chal t lenged to keep pace with the growth of the University and to continue to inspire, teach, t reform, and entertain. Looking ahead at the Fall semester, the i editor is reminded of a feeling that she ex r perienced two years ago, when a member of the freshman class. But accompanying this I older sensation is a feeling composed of t pride, achievement, responsibility, a n d I humility. In closing, the editor assures all "Game cock" readers that she and her staff will r work diligently to provide an accurate and - interesting paper each week. All Carolina Community members are invited to drop by the office at their convenience. The door is always open. alth, Carolina ful friendships for us. Beginning July 1, we shall be in our home on Sweetbriar Road. Students of Carolina will always be welcome there, just as they have been welcomed in the President's Home - on the campus. This year's student body will occupy an a especially warm place in our hearts. With out a doubt, you have made a tremendous i contribution in building a greater Uni versity. The Sumwalts The Editor tire University. Dear Editor: ng the change, we The task that every Student i of ourselves only Senate representative has in find aps minor incon- ing out the views of his constit I cause some of us t onmatters brought before kust be above this the Student Senate and then rep ss and think about resenting these 'iews, is a dif od that will be ac- fiutoeabs.Thpren e wvill be a student sse faprineto four years and wvill "col )55mksti ett ity football games; imosbe frexpl,ut n alumni, we will hovcnaArs&Sicerp eight times this snaiegtaon ocne md will be able to wihecofhs200ontuns eline seats that will itandereorgurty ible in the west No,telgclsuintohs itudlents themselves pio)mwolbearpoton Shaving more and metofterpsnaivsna seats. The team gogphclbsswebyah a see and hear the eaowolrpesnadrm better as will the apr fadr,acrannm ub members and hro f-apssuet,o holders across the soeohrranblcntiu ckets wvill be sold, en. b membership will Amoin ad (lrgth this will directly Arl1,SuetSnt etn hletic program and t P)itacmitemrl alumni and sup- t td h esblt n :n that people will detentreestainoa to which team we gorpi ai a onl e for, the obvious fetd (SeTeGmck t if they have any CaoiaSuet eneM all andl are capab)le utsArl1isefofllex icy will be able to ofmto.Atheseme o, it is a fact that ig eao eg oe oe majority of our thtdrmetnsbstupo the spectators are dicsStdnSeaeeil andl there is no tinwtstdn.Thsmio Ie" - the entire alowsdfae.WyCud r Carolina so that thrasnbtatheeaos the stadium is the ae' neetdi elyrpe n, let me say that teetninfnngotwath we should be will- suet at rilling to make any Oncoludesaabyfr a that may be in- thsoiincndengheSu er to continue the (etSnt' on naot dvancement of our faeMnaya(edosgth ust close ranks in rps(moefthsudn his change. It is bd eto otees ieo easonable, and it is th fotaltaiu went all involved. Petty sesovosta h ag 1(d expressions of mjrt ftesuetbd p uist not cause ill- poethmv. riage our spirit, If nk rationally about rne httemv a d see the goodl that pit,ti lc o le h lished andl the im t will be brought fc httemjrt ftesu rc that the student (lnboy(espoeitnr with the Board of lestireev th Sudn lumni, the Athletic nt.oitolgaonoex nd all those work- lrs h tnetlol' poi betterment of t.he toi nd together will Sofelwsntr,e'sid endeavor for a otwhttesuetbdwat na!--bfrweat ours very truly, Sneey enntsoyn m nersPougttfr Letters Policy "The Gamecock" encouras "Letters To The Editor," a they will be printed wheneN possible. Letters must be signed and g companied by the contributo: return address for the purpose certification. An unsigned leti will receive no consideration. the writer desires, his name m be withheld, but the anonym! will not be granted automat ally. No partisanship will be shoi in the printing of letters. Ho ever, "The Gamecock" reser% the rights to reject any leti because of content or characti Just Imagine A traditional Carolina spi: ... a daily newspaper ... Gre houses . . . less stylish furnitu and more books . . . some cl consolidation . . . a coliseum . more chess players and fem "joiners" . . . air-condition classrooms . . . greater inter in the arts . . . stronger cli organization . . . clothing dividuality . . JoAnn Coker Eve T HE months file past l soldiers falling out for a st prise inspection - startled and little angry at the disturbance they pass, with September let ing the sometimes sloppy, oft hectic, and always exciting p cession. Alpha and Omega-Septeml and June-the sands trickle o the clocks stop ticking, the b rings no more, as the sumn exodus leaves a campus bare all except those hardy enough brave summer school. A record of all the big thir and some of the little-fratern and sorority rush, Awards Di May Day-will be distributed day as the Garnet & Black 1962. A picture is worth a thousa words (according to the G & staff by way of Prof. McGrai but sometimes words can fo: pictures that would elude a camera. Word-p i c t u r e s, memories, are different for ev of us, but common to all are I events which have changed will change, the lives of all s dents. WE SAL UTI The GAMECOCK wishes to c< mend staff photographer Rola Gaskins for his4 service beyond call of duty. Without his smile a willing assistance, the newspa office just wouldn't bc the sai (Photo by Warren Nye, who Robert's co-worker). CROWING (JN~IVERSITY ( Membes- of As firtF edo, as the University of South Carolh yer except os holidays and see ail hso Lotters to the Editor, but aD not oonstitute an eadorseme publicatios any letter is reer ElDITOR MANAGING ED)ITOR BUSINESS MANAGER ADVERTISING MANAGEI NEWS EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR CAMPUS EDITOR SOCIETY EDITOR FEATURE EDITOR CIRCULATION MANAGEI CHIIEF PHOTOGRAPHERW BUINESSRR SECRETARY rid er of er If ty 'es er - rit ek re ub ,er ... ... ed Mt sS nf rything But ke HE presidential chair will bi ir- Tfilled by Dr. Thomas F a Jones next September, ending ai as era under the leadership o d- President Sumwalt which ha en seen t h e University expan o- physically and academically. Image of a Joint ROTC Re er view veteran: little Bobby Sum ut, walt in yellow slicker and arm; ell helmet with his leg in a cast. er And Carolina continues t of stretch its arms as buildings ap to pear on every side. The Women' Dorm, the Life-Science building gs an addition to Currell, the neu ity tron-generator building, and tw xy, men's veil-block dormitories ar to- rapidly rising on the Columbi of skyline. The Greater University Fun nd met the million-dollar mark, an B contributions are still coming a t), RSVP workers yield their tas] em to campus organizations. ny R. Babcock's "I Want J or D Word" class was among th ch first student responses to th he fund drive. "Ugliest Man o1 or Campus" had a heart of gold, o bu- so it seemed when APO contril uted all the money raised durin: the contest to the Greater Uni 'versity Fund. Buster Spann's Orchestra, re united for the first time in man *years, brought back memories c "Big Apple" days to the alumr assembled at the District Fiv fund rally. The band played on - and bE fore the night was over, studer1 This sonnet by Rosemary the Euphros Poetry Contest: Charles came home fr< And after supper read, Then turned the page a T 'he D)anube. While my I conjured pictures st( Brian with a berry in Brian ploughing p)roudl Or musing by my fire n We'd loved each othe the First baby steps to s nd And so it went, until per We clung together, w~ ne. Tipped sideways. Hie is TIhe child has blue e: FOR A GREAE )F SOUTH CAROINA sociated cofleglate Pres B, with Robert EIMett Gm--.e as the is ublished by ad frthe st.demt of a weely. e uFrdays, derig the ee&e ...ate nd ltte writes are met une.ook." "The Ommaeeh" emeewess Lettere naust b . Pb doe ed. JOAN WOLCOTT JOANN COKER MURRAY COKER V EMILY REDDING KAY HUGHEY FRED SCHUMPERT MARGARET BYRD REGINA GALGANO DONNA RUSSELL MARION BURNS ROBERT GASKINS, WARREN NYE M AUTRTICE GITCInIRI JUNE EXODUS mown. The Kitchen co-chairman Joan Wolcott twisted and President Sumwalt played the drums. WUSC-AM survived editorial 3 questioning this year, and now I plans expansion to regain its title "The Voice of Carolina," - while drama took a raincheck with the demise of "Two Blind , Mice" before opening night. T HE "hub" bub over the traffic > problem has calmed down to - a quiet roar and plans are still 5 being considered - and rejected - for the solution. - Women's Standards Committee voted A-Ok for short skirts, heralding a year of knee-ticklers, i kilts, and culottes. The status symbol of a Gant shirt tab be I came so entrenched one Carolina I man threatened to get a co 3 ordinate detachable tab - to be c worn on all his shirts. State Student Legislature met L under the threat of a racial sit e in, but nothing blackened the e meeting. Mike Daniel of Caro lina was chosen governor of the r quasi-legislative organization. .. Exams came and went and are back again. . . . - Other Carolina people in the state and national scene include . Mary Ann Easterling, chosen one , of the ten best-dressed coeds in f the nation in Glamour magazine's iannual contest. e A Pershing Rifles chapter was .. established at Carolina in 1962 under the leadership of John t Shirley. Hcankins was the winning entry in >m work, and ate his stew, "Dead, Brian Sean." nd spoke of trouble on knitting needles flew red against this time; his hand, y on his land, on some old rhyme. r. Brian guided my how me bumblebees. the conflict grew. ordless, and the sky w'as gone, between the trees. es-Brian's eyes were blue. LITTLE MAN4 AS SF~ 7NEA $NEEP ,/ THle 5ENI 'Afe FA NTG WHO a# Sink And this has been a busy year ror the politically inclined. Young Americans for Freedom soon boasted large membership ranks after a short organizational period. Liberals and conserva tives fought at penpoint on the 7amecock's editorial pages. And ven the John Birch Society round a short-lived foothold here. Young Democrats and Young Republicans competed for the student vote under the pressure of this year's state elections. Campus politicians blossomed - and some wilted - as student body officers and representatives were chosen. Even a hearse cam paigned with the slogan, "Every one is dying to vote for . . ." E ASTER holidays - geography students and others studied aolian landforms at the beach. Expected enrollment increase* prompted the year-round opera tion of classes, with a two-session summer school offered for the first time. Intelligent Faith Week, Na tional Doughnut Week to some, was symbolized this year by a question mark in a cupped hand, and it left many with unanswered questions. Protestant convoca tion leader Rev. Joseph Mathews said, "You have to do your own living and your own dying. And you have to do your own think ing; you don't dare let anyone else think for you" -- which sums it up pretty well. USC beat Clemson led by Billy Gambrell's yard-gobbling runs and cheered by pre-game activi ties in which Carolina men dressed in Clemson uniforms trotted out, began warming up to Clemson cheers, and started... twisting. S TUDENT Senate was dubbed masters of descent after re versing their student seating de cision twice. "East is east, and west is west, and the wrong side I have chosen" to be their theme.. And even I don't know what~ their final decision is. And now it's time for the last Gamecock of the year to go to press -- seems everything has been said and all that's left is - good-bye. )N CAMPUS