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At the movies a 'Gr.eatW1 To be black and proud 50 years ago was a risky thing. To be Black, proud and the Heavyweight Champion of the World was downright dangerous. "The Great White Hope" is the story of a man who was black, proud and the best fighter in the world. Jack Johnson was his name and his arrogance was exceeded only by his ability. "The Great White Hope" is an almost true story. It is the story of a real man in a true, but unreal situation. The names of course have been changed, but the characters are clearly defineable. Johnson is played by James Earl Jones who did the role on Broadway to critics' plaudits for over three years. Jones is superb. His portrayal is incredibly good. I realize I've used very trite adjectives, but Jones's performance denies adjectives, it is simply great. Johnson iJefferson in the film) shames the heavyweight champion into breaking the taboo of fighting a Black, and he destroys both the former champ and the myth of white supremacy. The victory is at best momen tary. The White world was not ready to accept a Black, especially a Black with a preference for white women, as the Heavyweight Champion of the World. A cry went up for a great White hope and Johnson systematically destroyed them all. Finally, frustrated by the man's in vincibility, the society he defied collared Johnson with a trumped up offense and rather than go to prison, he fled the country. AIS te i ays, he could lick any white man in the world, he just couldn't lick them all and even tually the persistent force of a Cut out and save this ad: Don't CaIlYour Travel Agent! When you want the most charters available for Summer 1971, Call 212-697-3054 As a student at this college, YOU may be eligible for our low, low cost fares. Flights from New York to all major European Cities. Weekly departures. Flights under the auspices of World Student Government Organizatoui. Send coupon.. . call, write or visit. w.S.O please Send C/a * O Application for internd,ionat Student I D I Name____________ I Address __ City I SIate .Zep. SchooL ___ Charter & Oroup Travel Specialist. 60: OEast 42nd Street New York 10017 CaNl (212) 697-3054 iite Hope' vengeful society caught up with Johnson in Havana. Cuba in a fight that is still disputed. The film follows the historical account of Jack Johnson pretty well. The story is cleaned up considerably, but overall it's fairly accurate. "The Great White Hope" is a film that gives us a look at one of the darkest periods of our history, a time when a man could be denied his right to rule the pugilistic world because of the color of his skin. A time of the "Great White Hope" and foolish white fear. Don't miss "Great White Hope," Miracle Theatre, downtown. Honors Program now open Entrance into the Honors Program at the University is not restricted to incoming Frcshmen and Dr. George L. Geckle. director ol the Honors Program, urges interested and qualified first and second semester Freshmen to contact him at 777-t12 (or Room 14 of the Humanities Classroom Huilding) before May 31, 1971. To enter the Program a student currently enrollzd should show a semester average of 3.4) and have an interview with the Director. Honors courses are designed to give the above-average student an educational curriculum that is both more extensive and intensive in terms of given areas of subject matter. Taught by some of USC's best and most experienced teachers. classes range from ten to twenty 'ive students. For those who are academically qualitied. the Honors Program is an opportunity to receive the personal at tention usually af forded only in small colleges. plus the diversity that only a large university offers. Hlorses hoe no longer reserva ble Tlhe Horseshoe can no longer be reserv'ed for any activities ac cording to Mike Grier, dean for campus community relations. It was f elt that the nature of the place'( had changed.' Grier said. It is an academic and residential TIhe demonstrations last May wertenl 't specif ically' behind the dlecision. But t hey ''were dlistracting to the atmosphere to wa the least ." Grier said. Activities that have traditionally been'f held on the Horseshoe will be held elsewhere. As the peace demonstratiof Washington, D.C., the comm alive concerning the 0T Spring T original By JERRY CALABRESE Feature Editor This is the era of the festival. Columbia, being constantly in the fore of trends, has at last come up with something resembling a festival. Spring Thing has managed to Comment Fair conce: but ticket Ry,JERRY CALABRESE Feature Editor There has been much written this year concerning the concert situation at USC. Accusations have heen hurled, excuses have been made, hands have been wrung and arms have been twisted. Well, we finally have managed to secure some top flight en tertainment and one would think that after all the hassle the lines to buy tickets would extend from Russell House to Main St. Something is wrong, despite the tact that two fine groups, Ike and Tina Trurner, and Delaney and Bonnie, are booked in the Coliseum Tlhursday and Fri day night at low prices for students, the turnout has been small. In particular, the sales for l)elaney and Bonnie have been poor. Tlhis is a shame because D and II are one of the best and most respected acts in the business. STUD DISC CARPI MA YBR For peace is continue in Washington, ents are still went to grea March on hng to f FIowdy 1 schedule a series of events, con certs, games and a Howdy Doody Revival. Overall, it looks like it will be worthwhile to attend. Scheduled in addition to concerts Thursday and Friday nights are : Today, Buffalo Bob (the original) and Howdy Doody, 0 rts arrive, sales die People like Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker and George Harrison have considered it an honor to tour with them under the simple billing of ''And Friends." In another place, this concert would be a sellout. Instead, almost no tickets have been sold. It seems strange that people lined up f or blocks to be ripped off by the Grand Funk, James Taylor, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Johnny Winter. and Three Dog Night concerts and the same people won't support a concert that ' promises to be at least as good for half the price. I)elaney, Bonnie and Friends are a line group. Trhe price is only $2.50 and $3.50 and Friday's concert will beC no insult to your intelligence like many of the pop-rock-crap that has found its way to Columbia. See it, the price is right and so is the sound, Friday, 8 p.m., the Coliseum. ENT UNT NT ERS 8:30lP 1 N 4 AI April 24. This demonstrator lengths to make a point. a ture oody' complete with Peanut Gallery in the Russell House Cafeteria at 8 p.m. Free suckers, prizes and movies will be provided. Thursday, an ice sitting contest at 4 p.m. in front of Russell House and later in the evening, Ike and Tina Turner at the Coliseum at 8 p.m. Friday there will be an all day carnival on the intramural field with free bubble gum and an all night (beginning at midnight) coffee house with movies, live entertainment and refreshments. All for free. Saturday, a boat race in the reflection pool, beginning at 11 a.m.. A whopper eating contest at Burger King, beginning at 3 p.m.. The contest will be broadcast live on WUSC. A dance contest featuring the Impact of Brass at the Coliseum parking lot, beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday - from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. there will be a free blanket concert on the intramural field. This concert is a fantastic bargain, its free and features Linda Ronstat, definitely worth seeing. Also on the program for Sunday is Don Cooper, Goose Creek Symphony, Jeremy Storch, Sunn, Speed Limit, Richard Dooley and Don't Fight The - Establishment Join Them At Shimmy's For a Steak 1111 LADY STRr!ET 254-4492