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Letters to th, I0enA Mr1 Beebe: Student government elections are approaching and various groups are organizing to put their man into office. These students sincerely believe that their can didate will make student govern ment more responsive. They fail to see that student government is not an avenue to real change, but an institution dedicated to preserving the status quo. Traditionally students have claimed that student government is weak and ineffective. Meager enthusiasm concerning elections is witness to this. But contrary to opinion, student government must be considered a most effective agent of the administration. Its strength lies in its ability to control the student body by placating the students through liberal reforms such as scheduling exams before Christmas. This cannot be considered real change ,real change defined as a shift in the power structure), but only an effort to illustrate that students can make "progress" through their designated government. Y0-tors insmotio . k Unpre .. w asene z*,,,g P editor pres Student government was created by the administration to give just this illusion of power to the students. Viewed in this context, it can he seen how student govern: ment is an effective part of the administration. Last year's strike was an example of attempted control by student government. It was realized that student strikes spreading across the country, a similar strike was imminent at Carolina. Student government entered the strike'in hopes of providing a stabilizing influence. When Russell House was- oc cupied. student government played its trump: either the protesters vacate the building or student government support would be withdrawn. Their attempt at control failed, but it is obvious that the intent was to limit the effects of the strike. It must be emphasized that personalities had nothing to do with the events; by merely ac cepting the liberal assumption that real change could occur through the present structure, these people were obligated to support the at's you. rn you off. Country jew. Picnics for two. le mood puppies. suede pisskin. 's. too.1 -= = .g .*I' erves 's existing system. The qualities are inherent in student government. not the result of individuals. Students must become conscious to the tact the administration is not a friend but the enemy with st tdent govenment as its tool. Only by abolishing student government. and thus removing this safety valve. can a student consciousness be developed. Until this time students will continue to he ceceived by this facade of power that grants small liberal reforms aimed at denying real power to the situdents. A government sanctioned by the administration is a part of that power structure; and has a vested interest in protecting the status quo. A new organization is needed that would suggest the essential antithesis between the student and the administration. The formaton of a student alliance outside the established power structure that would emphasize the class structure of the university might be the answer. Regardless of the candidate you choose in the student government elections on March 24. your vote will be a vote for administration control. STEVE RAIlY Change places IDear \lr. Heebe. I have a proposition to make the Carolina campus. It the Gamecocks go to the nationals, which looks probable now. I suggest the cheerleaders stay here and that all the football players go to Houston and to the tournament in Greensboro to spark the tcam onto victory. Since their ap pearance as a group at the games. there has been a noteable increase in the spirit of the crowd and a greater willingness on the part of CAMPUS Monday - Tuesda 2 P.M. til MONSTER BUF COMBINA TION Monster Burger, Salad or C and choice of Beverage * * 8 oz. Miller High LIfe 15 ronkr' 409 BLOSE At the I IhTmk'mrkes. feenwed hv UInive'rsaf ptce tatus the crowd to yell enthusiastically. The cheerleaders had their chance and tailed. the football team ac com plished what they could not. So let t he foot ball team go and give to I 'SC and the basketball team the representation it deserves.rather than embarassment as a result of the poor cheerleaders. Sincerely, JE-AN xILNG Revisions Threatened i-a .\lMr. Bieche. The illustrious USC School of Iducation decided this spring to ofler a few genuinely meaty and interesting courses among its plethora of antiquated 'in st ructional of ferings. One of these courses in particular had the mislourtune of being of interest and application to both graduates and undergraduates in such varied schools. and departments as Esngineering. Journalism. Math and Art. In a time when academicians from diverse disciplines are in creasingly discovering that the world in not completely described by their field and that it is benelicial to approach problems from an interdisciplinary viewpoint. it is perhaps not sur prising that the University of Souh Carolina chooses to step gallantly backwards against this trend. Specilically. a certain veteran assistant dean in the largest school at USC decided last week that a course in education could never possibly be of' importance 'let alone be creditable) for anyone in his school. In view of this man's tremendously brilliant academic credentials tall at the master's level i. I am positive that his astouding insight in deciding not to approve credit for his students in this course and consequently SPECIAL y - Wednesday Closing GER PLATE96 with student ID ole Slaw, French Fries cents extra 0OM ST. hid1 ruo almost causing it to be canceled cannot be questioned. Ilowever. one thing that could be questioned Is this man's age in relation to those lives he attempts io counsel and whose college careers he determines. How many students would feel that their grandfather's advice and iudgement should be the cannon for their life's planning'? The . vocational demands of students in 1971 are doubtless somewhat different than they were -0 or 50 Years ago. So. also are the curricula demands required in preparation for vocational goals in 1N71 changed. This is evidenced by the new curricula revisions to be implemented at USC next fall. Imagine how disheartening it will he for this man who is one semester away from mandatory retirement to have to memorize completely new set of rules after It years' What is that saying about dogs and tricks? Students beware.. Be aware of your rights and options w'hen these new curricula revisions are instituted. just in case the old man forgets. NAM: W1ITIIIIF:ID Budget Cut (('ostinued fromn page 1) "We have tried to keep dorm fees and food fees low. For example. I will fight putting phones in one section of tenements so that we can maintain at least one low rent district. Brunton said. "I realize students have definite opinion on things and we do consider them. although students often disagree. However. I invite anyone who has a legitimate problem or something they want to discuss to come to us. fPeel Iree to come to us. because we w'ant to know what students want and feel. Neither our, nor any administration our size. can succumb to the demands of all student wishes, but we are more than willing to discuss problems with the students. Lady, anemone, Violet soft and kissing... Tender scabbard With a fierce blade missing. Tr Williamsu & SSOm SLODr.J.n *1 --r