The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 6, 1946 Page: 2 of 4
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CRITICISMS
There have been a number of 'Letters to the Editor' this
term commenting on various phases of campus life. Most of
them have been controversial and with some point of criticism
pointing toward different aspects of organization and thoughts.
These letters were not without merit nor were they always
sound, however they did illustrate that the writer was inter-
ested in school affairs and wanted to make known that all was
not running as smoothly as it should.
The Student Council is an organization set up to govern
the student body. To quote a time-worn phrase, it is a governing
body of the students and for the students. Perhaps the full sig-
nificance of this statement is not realized. Each student has
a definite part in this governing body. Although each student
cannot vote on the motions before the council he can do a great
deal in having the motions brought before the council.
There have been many criticisms in the letters received,
but it has been noted that there are not any suggestions for im-
provement. There are a number of good recessive ideas on ijie
campus but why aren't they brought forth? In addition tjLoy
perhaps better, in place of criticisms let us also formulate gO'Od
sound suggestions and present them. Approach a member of the
council or attend a Student Council meeting and offer your
ideas. The thoughts will be thoroughly investigated and if found
beneficial will undoubtedly be made use of. Let us exercise our
part as students of Rice in the organization and governing of
ourselves.
Letters to the Editor
(Continued from page 1)
council meetings from the first of!
the year by weekly articles on the
council appearing in The THRESH-
ER. I personally would like to see
more visitors attend council meet-
ings. 1 think, however, that when
visitors come they should repeat
everything they hear or see—not
just the half sentences misinterpre-
ting the facts of the situation. No-
thing' will lie gained or achieved by
either the council or the students by
misinterpreting the actions of the
council.
. . . Misinterpretation—like rain
--falls on the best of causes. . . Ed.
AND AGAIN YOU GET IT
Dear Sir:
In your paper of last week there
appeared a letter dealing with rtfo
student council.
It has been the policy of the past
for councils to allow student non-
members to attend all regular meet-
ings to express their views, in so
far as they remain orderly, but not
to have a vote. This is the policy
of the present council also. As men-
tioned last week there was a dis-
cussion of the corsage ban and, 1
might. add, it brought practically
all other business to a standstill.
After two or three weeks of this
arguing I called for a vote and the
results were noted iYt last week's
paper. For the benefit of those who
ilon't already know it the result
was 6 to 5 in favor of con-
tinuing the ban. If the one
absentee had been able to be pre-
sent the balloting would have been
the same without my vote. As for
the criticism of a representative for
casting a no-vote, I would severely
criticize anyone attempting to deny
that perogative to any legislator. It
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j is much more democratic to cast a
neutral vote than one that is known
to be prejudiced.'
It is indeed regrettable that the
writers of the letter 8id not hear
me when I said that discussion of
the "Owl" would have to be put off
but that I would outline the circum-
stances as presented to me. Might
I ask why the "Owl" isn't the best
magazine we read ? And too, is it
really ours ? The credit-lines would
indicate that it was a collection of
ail the more colorful efforts of the
universities of the rest of the coun-
try, What the council wants and
what every student who seriously
considers the matter wants is a
magazine that is Rice, in serious-
ness and in fun, from cover to cov-
er. The council is not attempting
to tell anyone what they can read.
I was instructed to show cause for
continuing the "Owl" and, believe
me, it is going to be difficult. The
"Owl" was started as a money-
making promotion and as for as
that has been determined it is still
just that. There must be, at least,
a reorganization that will make it
u true student publication. However,
the final decision is not mine. A
committee from the Student Asso-
ciation is now conducting an inves-
tigation and will make its report
and recommendations t6 the council
this Friday.
It was a complete surprise to be
termed "the fist." I would think
that after attending a few meetings,
as Joe has done, he would know
that no member of the council hesi-
tates to cram his words down the
president's throat.
Again may I point out that a
criticism arose through lack of un-
derstanding. The Dance Committee
is a part of the council and func-
tions for the council. Therefore, the
council gave the dance. There has
been a Rice function almost every
other week-end through this semes-
ter, and in fairness to other organi-
zations that want to have their own
activities it was felt that this sched-
ule was sufficient.
Might I add that I nor the rest
of the council contend that we are
perfect, however, we are striving
toward betterment and truly hope
that we are making some steps in
that direction.
Dean Weeke.
. . . We also hope . . .Ed.
Saturday night was the first time
Arnie Hahnfeld ever attended a
dance as a chaperone . . .
As usual the stags were out in
force—ask "I didn't take but ten
steps" Creegan about it.
We here that Jim Kennedy and
date really go for those balconies.
Why^ didn't Beverly Taylor dance
the last dance with her date? What
about it McLeaish?
It looks like Mickey will go back
to his old rut now that Muriel has
gone. He's taken up bowling again
. . . Paul, Jimmy Hoey, Arney and
Danny Kennedy had their troubles
Saturday night getting transporta-
tion. Creegan saved the situation
with his usual tact. . . The Unit got
a big bang laughing at itself Mon-
day afternoon.' Baylee's movies were
shown during drill. That wasn't all
that was showing either, Meatball
. . . The "30 day wonders" or "Coo-
per's Confined Criminals" are try-
ing to book T. D. for a dance te be
heid in the South Hall Pent House.
The present arrangement being that
the Orchestra will circle the dorm
in a C-54 so- there will be enough
room to install a bar.
The boys in West Hall are won-
dering if Woody Woodson is "really
that way."
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DR. TSANOFF—
(Continued from page 1)
sophicul groups and Phi Beta Kap-
pa.
When he came to Rice, there were
only two volumes in Philosophy in
the library. "Now we have more
than two."
Dr. Tsanoff says university
teachers have opportunities to do
what they most want to do. What
he most wants to do is to stimulate
in younger minds a similar interest
in Philosophy.
"Teaching and earning are mat-
te^ of mutual ability on the part
of students and staff. Each responds
to the other and mental activities
are shared."
Dr. Tsanoff looked up , slyly
grinned, and said, "Mental ability
doesn't come with pretense."
College work is highly depart-
mentalized, but students should
carry over knowledge. All • subjects
have a bearing on each other. "I
like to see a student who from nine
to ten thinks about what he thought
about from eight to nine."
"Rice means a whole lot to us
because some of us could start from
scratch. Rice is anc) will be some-
thing that signifies something."
"Individuals come and pass away,
but devotion to things a university
represents comes near being eter-
nal."
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A-HOUSE—
(Continued from page 1)
forth with an old favorite "Star-
dust". «
Following these numbers there
was a jam session. Walter "Slim"
Bennett was at the piano, Ken
Young Was on the drums and Ken
Barry hit the bass viol.
The successful stage show was
followed by refreshments arranged
for by Mary Margaret Wilson and
Martha Jameson. This first all
school affair at A-House for the
short term was an outstanding
event.
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STUDENT ACTIVITY—
(Continued from page 1)
alumni. The final decision will be
in the hands of the Student Activi-
ties Committee, but if the report
presented by the group representing
the Student Council is favorable,
the cause will be strengthened
greatly.
Clubhand Society
By Betty Blount Seale
The marriage of Miss Mary Dee
Miller to Lt. (jg) Bryant West
Bradley will be lolemnised at S
p.m. June 18 at St. John the Divine
Church. Both Mary Dee and Bryant
are Rice graduates. Mary Dee was
a member of the Elisabeth Baldwin
Literary Society, and was a Navy
Favorite in her freshman -year.
Bryant, who received his commis-
sion in the Naval Reserve at Rice,
was outstanding in tennis and was
a cheer leader.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Madden Eld-
ridge announce the engagement of
their daughter, Fan, to Robert An-
drew Frisk, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Carl R. Frisk of Chicago. Bob will
receive his commission in the Naval
Reserve in June.
Miss Charlotte Broden, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Broden, was
married recently to ReV: Robert P.
Douglas of Houston, son of Mr. and
Mrs. E. J. Douglas of Austin. Miss
Marianne Broden, sister of the
bride, was maid of honor. Brides-
maids were Misses Joyce Berwick
and Margaret, Crossman.
Charlotte was a Junior Prom
Princess and a member of the Owen
Wister Literary Society.
Mrs. Cordelia Trammel announces
the engagement and approaching
marriage of her daughter, Patricia,
to Wayne Franklin Bowman, Jr.,
son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bowman.
The wedding will be an event of the
latter part of June.
Both Patsy and Wayne are Rice
graduates. Patsy was a member of
the Elizabeth Baldwin Literary So-
ciety, a beauty and favorite. Wayne,
who obtained his Naval commission
at Rice, was president of the Senior
Class and a member of the Rally
Club.
of information needed in regard to
training under the G.I, Bill of
Rights. A Veterans' Administration
representative will speak.
Tonight, the CANTERBURY
CLUB will hold its last meeting of
the year. Members and their friends
will meet at A-Houae at 6t80 for
supper, and a danee will follow.
Friday morning at 7:00, the last
Holy Communion of the year will
be held. Breakfast will be served.
All members of the P.S.A. are
urged to attend an important meet-
ing at 12:10, Thursday, June 6 at A-
House. An election of officers for
the fall semester will be held.
The RICE CHQRAL Club is plan-
ning a recital to be given at a
Wednesday night dance. The date
will be announced later. Every
member is asked to be present at
the remaining Tuesday night prac-
tices from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
On June 15 the Choral Club is
going to have a bay party at the
Gaston's bay house.. All members
and their dates are invited.
The AVE MARIA Cl *b will hold
its final meeting of the term Thurs-
day evening, June 6th at A-House.
There will be a meeting of all
VETERANS Friday, June 7 in the
Physics Amphitheatre at ,7 p.m. It
is important that all attend because
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The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 6, 1946, newspaper, June 6, 1946; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth230695/m1/2/: accessed June 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rice University Woodson Research Center.