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The old and the new ...
by Mark Paisley
SA President
When Michael Murphey stepped up to the mike at the end of his
memorable concert, he said, "I hope that you have a nice home-
coming - wherever your home may be*" That simple statement-
previewed the best aspect of the year's Homecoming, its diversity.
No matter where your head is, no matter where your interests are,
no matter where your home is, there really did seem to be some-
thing for you.- Those who did not go to the football game or the
dance or the bonfire could go to the play or to the alumni dinner
or to the Cosmic Cowboy Band's performance. It seems to me that
some of the more traditional parts of Homecoming are losing a lit-
tle of their popularity, and new interests are arriving. The num-
ber of people at the dance might be one indication of this. There
didappeartobe a fine synthesis of the old and the new, however,
and those responsible should be congratulated. I hope it continues.
Speaking of the dance, I sure would not mind if we could come
up with a new way of presenting the royalty. The process of intro-
ducing people, then following that with a list of their "accom-
plishments" leaves much to be desired. The idea of introducing
the people is good, but the list is often times so artificial and ba-
nal that I would question whether it serves the intended purpose.
Don Anderson's notation that he likes to drink beer was about the
only real human element of the evening. The whole absurdity of
the situation inspired me to invent my own mythical couple that
are here presented:
"Lance Romance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Romance of
Rising Star, Texas. Lance is a business major, he works at the Far
West Newstandand spies for the KGB in his spare time. His hob-
bies include collecting tropical diseases and warts."
"Suzy Creamcheese hails from Frostbite, Minnesota, the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Nanuk of the North. She was recently namedtc
WHO'S WHO AMONG GIRLS IN FROSTBITE WITH THE INITIALS
S.U.C., and enjoys racing butterscotch ice cream and touching
people with ten-foot-poles."
Almost as silly as the real thing.
Powder-Puff Football Game
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Today at 4:30 p.m.
PLACEMENT INTERVIEWS
[ Accounting:
Wednesday, Nov. 14
[Teaching:
Thursday, Nov. 15
' Anyone interested please contact
l the Placement Office, Weeber 224\
[for an appointment.
LONE
STAR
LUTHERAN
Editor
Assistant Ed.
Governance Ed.
Features Ed.
Sports Ed.
Religious Ed.
Copy Ed.
Columns
Business Mgrs.
Typists
Photographers
Reporters
Advisor
Ernie Loeffler
Mary Cronkhite
Carrol Nowlin
Cynthia Brantley
Tom Sedlacek
Kenny Wolfe
Susan Dillon
Mark Paisley, Mike Romo, Jerry Syrja
Bob Babcock, Cheryl George
Lael Cordes, Marty Land, Janice Remmers,
Marsha Streit, Becky Wilcox
Chris Fredericks, Glenn Lower, Rubin
Bernhard
John Bums, Bobby Willmann, Vander
Phelps, Cecilia Brown, Ruth Swart, Carl
Carlson,GenevieveSchwab, Faye McNilty,
James Werchan, Buz Vizza, Ken Eilert,
Bill Stolle, Sylvia Green, Cory Goller,
David Flores, Jan Perry, Dennis Boriack
M.H. (Sodie) Alderson
Opinions exprewad in editorial comments
on this page are the sole opinion of the
author.
Crisis strikes at home ... ky Ernie Loeffler
Editor
From all indications the long-talked-about energy crisis may be
coming down on us. President Nixon has suggested plans to save
energy and has asked Congress for special powers.
WeatTLC need to do our part to save energy. First of all, the
thermostats for heating units in all buildings should be set at 68°-
the level recommended by the President.
Secondly, cars should be driven around the campus less. The
main offenders here are apartment residents (myself included).
Walk to class and to Riebe. The exercise will be good for you,
and it is cheaper.
Third, lighting should be reduced where feasible. If you leave
your dorm room or apartment, cut off the lights. Lighting in hall-
ways can be reduced, especially during the day. Lighting in the
Student Center can also be cut down. If no one is using the tennis
courts, the lights should be off.
President Nixon noted that in order to prevent severe problems
we need to cut back "in every home and in every community." I
personally hope the President takes his own advice. The country
could save some fuel and money if the President would cut back
on the number of weekend jaunts he takes to this or that "White
House," located in California or Florida.
wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm The Current Column
There is always some danger
by A. Mike Romo
The Environmental Protection Agency is currently engaged in
working out standards to apply to the discharge of radiation and
radioactive materials into the atmosphere by nuclear power plants.
The subject is a proper one for inquiry, of course, since excessive
amounts of radiation are hazardous, and the government is to be
commended for the interest it is taking in the public's health.
The working out of the standards is a rather complex undertak-
ing, not so much because of the scientific and technological con-
siderations involved, but because a determination has to be made—
using what has come to be known as risk—benefit analysis—of how
much danger from radiation is to be accepted to get the benefits of
the light and heat that are vital.
What this illustrates, once again, is that there is no way to get
home free. There is always going to be a price of danger to be
paid for everything undertaken on this earth. To get heat and light
from nuclear power, we will have to pay the price of some danger
from radiation. To get heat and light from power plants that are
run by fossil fuels, we pay the price of danger from air pollution.
But the situation is not confined to the field of power genera-
tion. To get from here to there in an automobile, we have to pay
the price of the danger of a fatal accident.
To enjoy the pleasure of smoking, we have to pay the price of
lung cancer or heart trouble. For the consolation of alcohol, there
is the price to pay of the danger of alcoholism. For the pleasure
and physical benefit of walking, there is the price to pay of dan-
ger from careless drivers, polluted air, or mean dogs.
The list in fact, takes in everything we do. The only way to
live with it—as we always have—is to try to figure out ifwewant
to do what we want and is it worth the gamble. Then we decide
either to proceed, or forget it.
Conserve Energy
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