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Vol. LIII, No. 29 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, MAY 17, 1963 FOUNDED 1908
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Student Sej
Approval
Student Senate endorsed a bill it
automobiles by first-year undergrad
The bill still faces administrative 4
Five exceptions were attached to
" Students over 21 years of age.
" Married students.
" Day students as defined by
University rules according to resi
dence.
o Physically handicapped stu
dents.
* Students showing critical need
for a car because of a job or other
need.
The bill would charge the Dean
of Students office with the duty
of administering the requirement
that all students allowed cars must
register under a penalty for non
compliance.
. y Student Court
A Student Traffic Court was also
established to hear proposals re
sulting from traffic violations on
the campus. It was brought out in
debate that such a court was needed
to "provide a definite and just
means of protecting student inter
eat."
Legislation of parking violation
fines put a maximum of $1 or $1.50
for each violation subsequent to an
unpaid fine.
Senator Craig Wrigley sponsored
the bill, which was passed 27 to 8.
Other Business
Senator Chuck Simons was
elected speaker pro-tem in an elec
tion between Simons, Perry Moses,
and Chip Cothran.
President Todd Wilson appointed
Marian Rhett chairman of the
Cafeteria Committee.
Absentees
According to Senate minutes,
those absent at Monday's meeting
were Bland Addison, Lloyd Hen
dricks, Charlie Wofford, Ann Gray,
Peggy Moses, Pete Soutter, Libby
Rogers, Glenn Millsap, Ken Chance,
Jack Breazeale, and JoAnn Coker.
Jones Si
The Gamecock
Interviews
President
BY DAVE BLEDSOE
' - Managing Editor
(Ed. Note: in an exclusive Inter
view, USC president, Dr. Thomas
F. Jones, gave his summation of
the year's most important events,
as well as candid opinions on many
aca) issues and questions concerning
-Carolina. The questions asked and
his answer are reprinted below.)
:Dr. Jones, in your opinion, what
was the most significant advance
made by the University in the past
year?
"I would ay that complete ac
creditation of all schools of the
University by professional accredit
ing agencies - in addition to our
regular accreditation by the other
groups. This puts us for the first
time in the position to be oom
pletely proud of a fully accredited
University. The achievement is the
result of many years, work by
many people.
"I might also add that our com
plete civil defense disaster plan
puts us in a desirable position, and
able to cope with any situation,
The higher atandards - relating
to academics - created a traumatic
period for everybody, but it, too,
was a big and Important step taken
during this year.
Switching for the moment to next
year, what plans have been made
for orientation of new studenta?
"That report was made by a
committee, and I have approved
It." (See separate a t o r y, this
Spage.)
Assuming that a Federal Court
orders integration, what provisions
have been made by the University
administration?
iate Gives
o Car Bill
[onday forbidding 'the ownership of
uate students.
ipproval before it can go into effect.
the bill:
Katanga
Picture
Banned
Conservatives
Show Film
Banned from the campus, a group
of University students showed a
controversial film in a local bistro.
The students, members of the
newly formed USC Conservative
Club, were forbidden to present
"The Rape of Katanga," a film
taken from newsreel coverage at
the time of eruption 'in Katanga.
The film was to be shown in
Russell House and Bill Highsmith
was to have been present to answer
any questions about the film that
might have arisen. When asked last
week if the club could present a
film for their program, Dean Wil
liam H. Patterson agreed. However,
upon learning the title and content
of the feature, he stipulated that
the meeting could be held, but that _
"The Rape of Katanga" could not
be shown because, "It was of a
controversial nature."
Patterson then suggested the
matter be referred to Dean George
Tomlin or to President Thomas F.
Jones for their permission. A mem
ber of the organization claimed
that signs which had been posted
prior to the meeting had "mysteri
ously" disappeared. When two
University policemen appeared w+
shortly before the meeting was to de
have begun, several of the mem- A
bers protested. In
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"Well, this is one of those 'if- si
and-when' questions. Probably the te
only answer is: 'If and when' it su
comes, whatever arrangements are
required will be made."h
What action do you think will th
he taken on the two conflicting
constitution, for The Gamecock?
"On this issue, I talked with Osce E
Self and Tom Smith (representing to
the Literary Societies) and I asked
if they would 'settle out of court'
so to speak. Neither felt that they bi
were free to compromise on the y
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question; therefore, I am in the th,
process of appointing a fact-find- cc
ing committee. We did agree that
this committee should be an ob- ye
jective one without emotional ties chi
to the situation, and I anm looking p1a
for outatanding men in thie state th
in the communications field to hear re
all parties. g
"I anticipate ther, will be an
opportunity for all views to be at
heard, and from my standpoint the ac
only consideration is to settle this ac
matter in the. best interests of the ce
University in the long run, rather
than seeking a speedy answer. All th<
organisations concerned are op- en
ereting under teda set-ups,n and of
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CAPTAIN C. H. WITTEN rece
retiring Professor of Naval Scien
June 1.
LSC's tint
Fresentati
By Staff Writer
The 1962-63 intramural program
as brought to a close last Tues
y night with the presentation
more than thirty trophies to
dependent and Fraternity Cham
ons. Intramural Director Weems
USC's F
lee this was not an urgent mat
r, I chose to wait until emotions
baided before continuing action.
Now that commencement will be
Id on the Horseshoe, what are
e plans for next year?
"The same c ommitte e that
>rked on orientation is handling
is question, and their decision was
apply to this year only, and no
ecial plans have been made for
xt year. I obviously will seek a
oader base of advice for next
ar."
Dr. Jones, do yI>U have any com
ent on the one-issue "underground
wspaper?"
"None."
This semester, sir, there was
nsiderable comment on the large
mber of students suspended for
y' grades or unsatisfactory GPR's.
hat can the students expect for
xt year, and do you have any
mment on this?
"Yes. I am sure that all students
io consider their University years
a serious investment will meas
e up) to existing standards. A
esidlent of the University of
icago once remarked that 'any
ident who studied for 40 hours
week would make A's.' This is
ie of Carolina."
In other words, you would say
at students will do fine If they
nalder USC as a full time job?
"You could look at it that wvay,
s. Now, as regards' to future
anges, there are no immediate
ans. We can, of course, anticipate
at the faculty will be constantly
viewing and studying our pro
ams to make them stronger."
Dr. Jones, we have heard much
out upgrading the University
ademically. H a v e efforts to
hieve this met with much sue
as?
"Well, we covered part of it in
e question just asked. This stiff
ing of academics was the action
itlinei
Last Revie
ves the salute of the NROTC Battalion at the
ce. Captain Witten will assume the duties of 1
ramural Pro
ons To Cam
Baskin acted as MC, but after a the ro]
short speech expressing his thanks college
to all who had helped in making Base
the program successful, he turned as he
the floor over to Head Football bat hi
Coach Marvin Bass. from
Coach Bass spoke briefly Qn worrie
time.
intram
that at
rogress Dea,
tain C
Compt
prove . . . we are expanding in hand
,wo ways. One is, we are increas- Tomlin
ing the staff to handle the antici- silver
pated six per cent increase in en- ing in
rolnment next year, and we areapes
also making other increases to re
duce serious faculty overloadis the pa
where they occur. Stud
Coming back to graduation for Bobby
a moment, would you comment on handle<
the fact NRIOTC and AFROTC with n
students will be required to grad- tinuall:
uate in cap and gown instead of of the
their uniforms? trophie
"The point here is, graduating men of
in uniform is a hangover from the but he
war when it was done as a patri- by Dic
otic display for the war effort. Over son.
50%~ of the major Universities have
reverted to the traditional cap and
gown, including such formerly mili
tary-oriented schools as UNC and
VPI. You might say that cap and
gowvn is 'Uniform of the day.' For
example, we don't graduate nurses
in uniform, even though they wear
them just as much as ROTC stu
dents wear theirs. We don't graduate
debutanntes in organdy, either."
What do you think the role of
student government should be on
campus?
"In my opinion, student govern
ment is the representative of stu
dents in the handling of those af
fairs that are strictly student af
fairs. One thing we are aiming for
is hetter relations between the stu
dents and faculty, and siudent gov
ernment will play a big role in
committees such as the Student
Faculty Advisory Committee."
Well, sir, we've covered a lot of
ground . .. Is there anything you
would care to comment on that we
haven't covered?
"I'd just add this: When you
graduate from Carolina, you do so
with pride. We will continue every
thing possible to continue the de
velopment, so your pride will grow. j
Thank you, Dr. Jones.,g
"Thank you."
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'Staff Photo by Campbell)
review held in his honor a
[)ean of Students at USC on
gram CI
pus Org
e of intramural athletics in
life.
commented that as long
can hear the sound of the
tting the ball and shouts
Davis field then he isn't
I about boys misusing their
He actively supports the
ural program and hopes
udent interest will continue.
Guests of Honor
uGeorge W. Tomlin, Cap
harles H. Witten and the
roller of Athletics were on
as honored guests. Dean
was presented with a
owl for his efforts in aid
cramurals. He has shown
nal int rest in the program
at four years.
ent Intramural Directors
Plunkett and Dick Sheridan
I the presentation of awards
iuch polish. Plunkett con.
H asserted the superiority
fraternities as he presented
s to the intramural chair
the winning Greek teams,
was quickly set straight
k Sheridan and Todd Wil
NTRAMURAL STANDOUTS:
edl for their eotributson to
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Alternate |
Graduatio,
BY REGINA
News )
Freshman orientation program v
September, the Student-Faculty Comr
Last year's orientation was held
Alumni s
Will Pick
Officers
Candidates for the presidency
of the USC Alumni Association,
the Alumni Council, and three
councilors-at-large are now being
considered by the members of the
association, and are to be an
nounced and installed at the an
nul Alumni Day luncheon on,
May 31.
Vying for the presidency are;
William P. Frier of Myrtle Beach
and Dr. Hugh H. Wells of Seneca.
Friar is president of Friar and
Co., Inc., and a past member of
the USC Alumni Council.
Dr. Wells is chief-of-staff of
Oconee Memorial Hospital in Sen
eca and a trustee of the Seneca
Schools.
Loses With
'anizations
In Campus Championship play
the Greeks and the Independents
have split thus far with one win
each. PiKA won the Campus
Football Championship and Zone
6 the Basketball Title. Softball
has yet to be played.
Trophies Awarded
Jimmy Thomas of SAE was
awarded the trophy for Intramural
Athlete of the Year. Jimmy has
been a big factor in keeping SAE
in the running for the All Sports
Trophy. Robert Clark of Zone 6
received an award which was
given for the first time this year.
He was selected as the outstand
ing team manager and honored
for his hard work
individual championship tro
phies were awarded as follows.
golf---KA; tennis-KA and Zone
10; ping pong-Sigma Nu and
Zone 3; swimming-PiKA and
Zone 10; volley ball--Sigma Nu
and Zone 7; football-PiKA and
Zone 7; basketball--PiKA and
Zone 6; bowling--Phi Ep and Zone
9; track--PiKA and Zone 2; putt
putt-Zone 9.
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ill be held for three days during
iittee on Campus Affairs announced.
in groups of one week during the
summer months.
The committee decided to hold
orientation September 7, 8, and 9,
so that the program would not be
an inconvenience to incoming fresh
men with summer jobs. These dates
were also chosen for their conven
ience to freshmen taking place
ment tests, the committee report
said.
Registration date is September
10 which will allow incoming fresh
men to move into their rooms, and
will save out-of-state students the
extra expense of two trips to Co
lumbia.
Orientation Goals
One of the primary goals of
orientation is to advise freshmen
about academic programs and the
best time to do this is immediately
before registration, since faculty
advisors will be on campus at this
time, the committee said.
The committee agreed that the
goals of orientation are the develop
ment of personal relationship be
tween the faculty and new students,
and insuring that new students
know that academic and personal
assistance is available.
The introduction of new students
to academic requirements; the so
cial and religious opportunities
available, and pre-registration ad
visement followed by registration
are also objectives of the orienta
tion program, as listed in the com
mittee's finding.
Program Differs
Last year's program of freshmen
orientation during the summer in
periods of one week was the only
extreme change in the program in
previous years. The committee de
cided last summer's orientation re
sulted in hardship on incoming
freshmen; but, with the new pro
gram, the inconveniences will be
reduced.
The Field House was chosen as
an alternate location for gradua
tion, if it becomes necessary to
move the activities indoors because
of the weather, the committee said.
Students' anger over proposed grad
uation at Township Auditorium re
sulted in moving the exercises back
to the Horseshoe, and student
sentiment that exercises be held
on the campus resulted in the
choice of the Field House as an
alternate location.
A poll of graduating seniors by
Universirty President Thomas F.
Jones caused an overwhelming re
quest to hold commencement on the
Horseshoe.
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