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On Leaving "Editor-ness" is ... persevering through sleepless nights . . . stretching copy to fill up those 19-inch holes staring back blankly from the dummy sheet . . . keeping weekly 7 a.m. dates with the printer in Russell House . . . centering one's life around the publication dates of a newspaper . . . seek ing refuge in a closet on Friday when the verbal and written attacks begin . . . most of all, being provided with this privilege through which one can attempt to serve Carolina and those members which com pose the community. All of these things become incorporated into the life of any editor. All these things come to symbolize that one thing to which an editor must be dedicated and to which he unconsciously becomes adicted. Thus when an editor is promoted to the position of a has-been, it is natural that the ensuing lack or absence of these aforementioned activi ties would cause slight twinges of regret and sorrow. Such is the case with this editor, but it is with a glad heart that I relinquish the causes of my sadness to one who will ap preciate and respect them as much as I Sheila Reardon. She has "caught the bug" also, I fear, and will do her utmost to be of credit to the University and student body while, at the same time, nurturing this at tachment to printer's ink. This past semester has been a good one. Its problems have been plentiful, its diffi cult situations abundant but its rewards unlimited. Both the administration and faculty, and the student body deserve much more than a truly sincere "thank you"--the former for putting up with us and the latter for read ing The Gamecock, and offering advice and criticism, be it constructive or otherwise. However, there is one significant group of students to whom I personally owe all the fond memories I will keep from spring semester 1964. To them should go all the praises and rewards, The Gamecock would be non existent. This group of workers, col On Filling Once again we have the traditional pass ing of the editor's chair in The Gamecock office. This issue of the paper was written and organized by a newly appointed staff. The type is the same, the name and the size is the same, but, as in the past, The Gamecock will undergo its seasonal change of personality. The new editor's name may not be as familiar and perhaps the basic editorial policy of The Gamecock will not be as it was this past year. The Gamecock is aware of its responsi bilities to the students, the faculty, the ad ministration, the alumni and the subscrib ers. It is our hope that we do not flaunt this responsibility. We plan to relate the news accurately and fairly-to play the news as it should be played whether we like what it says or not. We will delve into aspects of the Carolina community that have been neglected or for gotten over the past years. It is responsible and ethical journalism that is imperative for a worth-while news paper and this responsibility will always be expressed in our editorial columns. We do not intend that our editorials reflect student or campus feeling determined by the ma jority. This is not our purpose, rather it Carolina M During the past few days it has come to the attention of The Gamecock that several male students of the University have cir culated a petition expressing their discon tent with the present hiring and firing of personnel at the campus barber shop. It appears that two men who are pres ently employed at the shop are being re lieved of their duties at the termination of this academic semester. However, as we all know, there are two sides to every coin andl in this case the sides happen to be the manager of the shop in conjunction with the University adminis tration against the two men being fired. The barber shop, like the campus laundry and the food service is operated on a private basis. These facilities are leased from the University and in return pay a percentage of their gross earnings for this contract. At all times they are given the prerogative to hire and fire at their discretion. We understand that because of this the present managers of these campus concessions may dismiss anyone they chose at any time. It is obvious, from the amount of signa tures that appeared on the petition, that the p The Chub lectively referred to as "troops," is the r maining staff of the paper. Only because these people live a nigh' mare-type life on Monday, Tuesday, an Wednesday, week after week, because the flunk out of school while chasing dow stories, because they are dependable an reliable does this University have a studer newspaper. Even though they are, mor often than not, seriously reprimanded dui ing Friday staff meetings, even thoug they have a large following of enemlei they come back for more. To Reba Hutto, society editor, and Car( Robinson, feature editor, goes appreciatio for the two jobs very well done and ey cellently covered. Both society and featur sections require imagination and talent a a writer. To Tom Hunter, retired sports editor, million thanks for many sacrifices and a excellent page. Special acknowledgment I certainly due Mike McCarthy for pickinj up the reins in time of stress. To the "Wednesday night crew," a very very heartfelt appreciation for their con sistent, dedicated and valuable labors. Be cause of their efforts the news staff wa organized and advantage taken of every re porter. Because of their journalistic train ing the front page now contains a "pictur in the upper left hand corner and an ancho: at the bottom." Because of their incentiv4 and eagerness the reporting was thorough and complete and news service copy kep to a bare minimum. Because of their human type qualitiet and the pressure of the time element, ar occasional inaccuracy occurred. Inexcusabh as this may be, circumstances render then mitigated. Thus it is with the warm-feeling-insid( of reaping the rewards of a good experience that I relinquish my duties into the capa. ble hands of next semester's editors. I wist for them the success and sense of fulfill. ment which comes from hard work and conscientious effort. Thirty. -Russell The Chair is to become a forum of opinion, whether liberal or conservative. Our doors will re main open at all times for anyone to express his views. We will criticize when criticism is due and laud when praise is deserved. It will be our concern to present the news, not sup press it. We will continue to represent our namesake, the fighting bird, at all times. Every issue of The Gamecock next semes ter will present an opportunity and an ob ligation to say something interesting and factual, to surmount the mediocre and con ventional; to say something that will appeal to the educated and intelligent members of the student body, faculty and administra tion, and finally, to rise above fear of re prisal. Next year promises to be an exciting phase of Carolina life. For many of us it will mean the first time we are able to vote in a presidential election. The Game cock plans to conduct straw polls in poli tics as well as reporting political trends, campus fads and university news. With the fall semester The Gamecock staff hopes that it has the enthusiasm and support of the student body and we look forward to crowing for a greater Carolina. -Reardon en Protest University male students consider this act a great injustice. Some students have gone so far as to say that they prefer to have their hair cut b)y only these two men. If such is the case then it will result in loss of business and loss of money. No business can afford to lose business unnecessarily. And this possible loss of future business can and should be avoided. We are p)erceptive enough to realize thai wvhen new management is brought in there wvill inevitably be change of personnel. This is obviously what has happened in this case. Yet if it means that the male students will not p)atronize the campus barber shop, the University will be losing money in the long run. The two barbers that have been dismissed plan to open a shop across from the men's dorms. If they carry through with this plan they will be taking many customers that formerly dealt with the campus barbers. If the University refuses to take a stand on this issue, an issue that seems vital to the men of Carolina, then we wish the depart ing barbers much success and prosperity andl the University our regreLt. --.nronn I e A Bantie to y Carolina To A( Willson I As this semester draws to a close, the curtain falls on another chapter of The Gamecock. It's been a f un semester with lots of laughs, tears, curses, and joys; but most of all, it's been great. Next year promises to be one of tears and cheers. Tears be- t cause of the loss of our present editor, friends who didn't make the grade, the sad closing of summer romances, perhaps a disappointing ball score, classes, quizzes, and on it goes. Cheers for mvany reasons; a new editor, returning friends and s new acquaintances, a great ball 1 team and lots of victorics, cooL Cq crisp days with blazing color, niew stories and lot's of gossip, I easy professors and e r y p t courses, and so it will be. f This year was great; next year t tt greater. The Gamecock has al- t ready ruffled its feathers and t e begun to crow. The staff could v r not be better and the esprit de s corps is better than ever. There will be lots of news, plenty of "scoops," and oodles of gossip. t laigs, tearso, cur, nw joys; btan mosto alad it's te goret aNex wilarb psaigs togh behip. ofare oland chers Tars Roe-e aue tofsi thei cass oforarndt sumer romasnever erFiasa dappithenook ball sce, clases,b quizzes, r and i os.o oh Clnher fie. Aln raons ao newud'tasfor, eunn finsi and crew taqntae.,ou a grat i l r uneradlt ofeUn veritoflag o., ewsorees a Joa of gossip dy calkyn pfssos anr heCrpt eonurteam and twve blead b v geatr pThe Gmcockhs al-e notcbe bextter adte sprit del ~ copei gretter than ever. Thereu Miss boye arng u new thep v tain r~aleadUnde the coudrse and willve sCioxg gthemccsip are topady thgi, classo and theo1 fierd houes er were Finances ad the booksh wil beoo juggled by ransowellhaeme nof worries al ngethaty ofShCrlineAlin all youy cewtan exethe roups aildingex udrthe Uiet flag.e y oln Scekeepr. aree af "The a e yk chLteg up wine Edfor, t Caro-ter "haTeam ae'vek alaredyre-etda gunrtocpa the cohes lcton the a e Presk. Nextya eamClspre Servl Suscreaterthn reter and t3.her year. Asstnt oyM anaging upiorth perlies.n Mnger elcal)p ofveimJsn, Petenageeretioa Copy S tev ox h aeok are ditorg,g,go n h fiedmhuse Edito beu. oulud atxthae ou tof blo. pll ChieferPootographet COUMN,rISo: CWilsna weardy,B P eaOT.zRAPt RRht-y Handng Rah ou /or... Comes - a :lose Hardy on its courts. Baseball and track teams are picking up next year's trophiks and shattering the old records. Along the social line parties kre being lined up on both sides. 3oth independents and fratern ties have already begun to strain hemselves in an effort to outdo ach other, and in Ed Hendrick on's office hair is being pulled iut as he tries to plan some eally good soirees. With the fall comes long lines, Dud cries, and s e r e a m a of .nguish as both professors and tudents battle registration. Ad iinistration o f f i e i a I s will be uivering puddles of jelly as we torm the campus en masse. )olicies will be stated, stands ;ill be taken, and positions en orced. Administration v e r s u s he students, students v e r a u a he administration, and adminis ration and students versus the iorld; the whole gamut will be un. Professors will shriek as tudents cut, and students will urse as roll is called. Food will e bad, and books will be expen ive, "but ain't we got fun?" In the dorms hall counsellors will be mother., and the stu dents will be unpacking. Bull sesions will abound and hen p ar ti es will be flourishing. Bridge and poker will be the order of the day while the upper clasmen will be reviewing the ineoining freshmen. 'Ike Cockpit and Gamecock Rooms will once again blossom into rendezvous. Postmaster L a wre n ce will gain hold sway over the flames nd fortunes of the Carolina ~ommunity, and the post office ,ill become a place of joy and orrow. Yes, summer conmes but fall till follow, bringing with it our utures, fortunes, and fames. Re ardless of what we may often hink of USC, our place will be ere, and our home will be wait ig for you and me, students of ~arolina. A GREATIER UrH CAROIJNA I Collegiate Pre. abert Etlott Conas as the finst by and for the students ofth on Fridays, duing the .enegs iminations. ist.s ad tter wite r arese tionall1y by National Advertising bofthe Assodcated Collegiate ce. and the lnteroollegiate res SHEILA REARDON HARRIET HOLLAND LARRY BARRETT Pat Roesslo Sig Huitt Bishop Cochran Ruth Henderson Carol Robinson Precious Zurlo Donna Grant Mike McCarthy Carter Crewe John Arant Toby Owena Loon Bridge ill Savage, Carl Hendricks. tson. Dave Uinderwoad. Awards For Jobs V Bill Si S INCE this issue marks The Gamecock's 1 a s t noble effort for the 1963-64 academic year, we thought we'd turn our white horse out to pasture and sit back and take it easy for a while. Even though it's a little late to start another crusade, we can't help feeling like we ought to get in a few more licks for the good guys. What's going to happen now is a little out of character with this column, because were it not the end of the year, we probably wouldn't say anything good about anyone in the first place. There are Enimies and Oscars, and we've added one of our own, namely Banties, which we would like to pass along to those we consider the more deserving. F IRST, to Ned Self for all the tine he s p e n t producing a b r a n d new Garnet and Black, chock full of thousands of faces nobody but a mother could love; to Graeber Jordan of WUSC for the nice music and for the paper he gave us when our canary second sheets were all used up; and last, but not least, to Dale Bailes for keeping The Crucible alive another year, which, with all the p ro bleIw a of such an enterprise, is a job in itself, we give very big Banties and some well-earned slaps on the hack. Likewise. Banties go to Todd Wilson on general principles, and to Chip Cothran with the con viction that anyone who serves as president of the Student Body at USC ought to get something for his trouble besides a lot of headaches. Also, a k i n g - s i z e Bantie goes to the Student Senate for providing so much good copy for 'our front page. And we'll throw in an E for effort. And on we go. Carl He Bigotry, Bias And Intolerance R ECENTLY overnor George Wallace of A I a b a mn a has been entering primaries in sev' eral states other than his own. in Wisconsin andl Indiana (sov. Wallace polled a surprising numi her of votes initially indicating at least that a state's rights Southerner~ is not completely out of touch with the N o r t h e r n electorate. The fact of the matter is that Wallace gained an amazing per centage of the total votes cast in. Before W a l I a e e entered the Presidential primary in Wiscon sin it was gloomily predicted that in the entire state he would be fortunate to receive ten thousand votes. What ensued has become a matter of record andi a matter of concern for a great many national leaders as well. G OV. Wallace was pictured in nearly all the news media, the churches, school and civic organizations as a "carpetbagger came North, a practitioner of racism, bigotry, and ignorance, andi it was widely declared that no man can be a Christian and vote for Gov. Wallace at the same time. Despite the seemingly over whelming opposition of mi a n y state political leaders Gov. Wal lace polled more than 264,000 votes. M a ny explanations immedi ately followed the voting. Several political scientists of this area dletermlined that it was Republi can cross-over voting which en larged his total in Wisconsin and Ind,iana. 0 t h e r observers felt that a "white backlash" had oc curred. Both these points are' debatable. T HA T a o m e Republicans did cross the lines to make the Democratic stand in for Presi dent Johnson look had cannot feel this was the entire story. Republican Presidential aspir ants were also seeking Riepubli can votes andl a mass cross-ove'r s i m p1 y could not have taken place. The possibility of a "white backlash" to iilrigs seems.. Given tell Done p vage TO0 our teams, debate for ex cellence, basketball for trying, and football with best wishes for better luck next time, and niost of all to the swimming team for winning its first meet in six and one-half years, and to the base. ball and track squads; to every body who made Phi Beta Kappa, got W oodrow Wilsons, and was academically outstanding for helping Carolina look a l i t t I e better to the world outside; to the faculty and administration for a good job and for struggling through another nine m o n t h i with a student body that way down deep inside appreciates all you've done; to the RE Week Committee on the condition that they get a better speaker next year; to everybody who gave blood because it is more blessed and because there are people who need it; to the folks at the In firmary for making us sign the book and because Carolina would be in bad shape without them; to everybody in Russell Hlouwv, even the Campus Shop, without whose hostility the year would have been dull; to our editor for being called names by those who don't know what a newspaper is or ,vhat it means to poundi a type writer until 4 a.m.; to everybody who ever said a kind word about anything; to the Green Beetle. in hopes that they will one day get the place cleaned up; tc Chief Bundrick to remind him that in 20 years it will be 1984; and to anyone we've left out who feels he d es e r ve s it, we award i Bantie. A ND finally, the g r e a t e s I l a n t i e of them all, thu highest honor it is in our powei to bestow, goes to the Univer sity of South Carolina for being our Alma Mater, the fostering mother whom we shall not for get. ndricks bit more plaushlib at this time. U PON visiting the ni a t i o n' e a J) i t a 1 one is nrofoundly aw~are that de facto segregation dIoes exist. Whole neighborhoods which were formerly predomi nantly white are now inhabitedl by Negroes almost exclusively. This merely indicates that a great many Washingtonians are prejudlicedl to the same degree as many South Carolinians are pic tured in the popular press5. It also reflects the hypocrisy of some of the nation's leaders who vie for Negro vote but refuse to liv~e near them or send their c h il d r e n to public school in Washington area. Consequently, if the politicians covertly feel this way, then to expect the average citizen to re main in D. C. when he can get a home in a white neighborhood in one of the suburbs is pretty nearly heresy. Goy. Wallace asks his dletrac tors to show him a model of integration. So far his "liberal" detractors have not dlebated is. sues with him, but instead have triedI to sabotage his speeches, have harassed him publicly, have sought to create a frenzy of hatred against him in Negro ghettoes andl have pictured him as an anti-Christ. R EGARDIESS of how one Ifeels about civil rights one cannot help but wish Goy. Wal luace success andl feel repulsed by the tacties and1( forces which are arrayed against this gentleman from the D)eep South. The fact that bigotry anad intolerance is being aimed at him per'haps 01ne dlay will play right into his hand(s. In the Past it has b)een a hall marik for the liberal to listen to both sides of an issue, but today in many of the urban liberals we (d0 not see this philosophy any more. All we see is big city ploliticians frantically grabbing for the bloc vote, and tihe result being e'xploi tations, violence, and great barnm to the social struc tur ol'f Ameria.Ia