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DIFFERENCE NOTED
IN STUDENT POLL
Honor Council Survey Results
The Honor System is entrenched as an integral
part of Rice University life, but an amazing per-
centage of students are unwilling to accept the
role of protector of the System and their rights.
These are two conclusions reached by the Honor
Council after studying results of a questionnaire
that was distributed to 108 members of the stu-
dent body. Those participating were chosen at
random, with consideration given to an even dis-
tribution among all classes and majors. Eighty-
three questionnaires were returned to the Council.
RATHER THAN estimating the value of each
answer on individual questionnaires, Council mem-
bers attempted to gain general impressions from
the answers and form opinions from these. As a
result, the entire Council was heartened by the
apparent faith in and goodwill toward the System.
One widespread and paradoxical attitude was indi-
cated, however. Within a framework of personal
honesty, many individuals indicated a hesitancy to
turn another person in, especially in a situation
in which a friend or acquaintance might be in-
volved. Realizing that the reporting of a violation
usually comes only after some degree of soul-
searching and self-examination, the Honor Council
believes that the final decision should not be based
on such personal reasons as were given in the
questionnaires.
AS IN ANY society, members of a group must
accept certain responsibilities to other members
of the group, in order to enjoy the privileges of
the group. This is true with civic law enforcement
and must also hold true for campus standards. It
should be pointed out that an individual who re-
fuses to turn in any violation of the Honor System
is contributing as much to the ultimate collapse
of the System as the actual violator.
Several other misconceptions or complaints
about the System were indicated, and the Council
would like to comment on these.
A thorough pre-trial investigation is made be-
fore any reported violation is brought to trial.
About one-third of the number of those turned in
to the Council never advance beyond this investi-
gation phase, usually due to insufficient evidence.
It is also interesting to note that students and
faculty turn in an equal number of violations.
THE COUNCIL MAY recommend a variety of
penalties. These extend from disciplinary proba-
tion to complete dismissal from the University.
The middle of this range, the penalty most often
chosen by the Council, is suspension from school
for varying lengths of time. Severity of penalties
depends on the circumstances surrounding the vio-
lation, and the conduct of the guilty party during
and after the trial.
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The
Thresher
An all-student newspaper jor 44 yean
VOL. 48, NO. 19
HOUSTON, TEXAS
FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 1961
IN MONDAY VOTE . . .
Faculty Approves Easter
Holiday, Commerce Dept.
Basic Research Is
Key To Survival,
Says Missile Expert
Flying from Washington, D.C.,
for the express purpose of ad-
dressing the Rice student body
in the Forum, Di\ Knox Mill-
saps, Executive Director of the
Air Force Office of Scientific
Research, and former Chief Sci-
entist of Air Force Missile De-
velopment, spoke Monday to
about 60 interested students and
faculty on aspects of federal sup-
port of research in higher ed-
ucation.
Dr. Millsaps began with a set
of axioms in order to make his
position clear. He stated- flatly
that we are "committed to pre-
serve our way of life against a
ruthless enemy," and that "our
way of life is the best way."
WHILE EXPRESSING an
awareness that these propositions
are often disputed, Dr. Millsaps
proceeded to delve into federally
supported research from their
standpoint. He emphasized the
canniness of the Russians and the
nature of the cold war to conclude
that the free world cannot af-
ford to fall one step behind the
communists in the "gimmick"
race. He pointed out that once
the communist oligarchy became
convinced that it had the edge in
military technology, it would
very likely light us up like
"Christmas trees."
Dr. Millsaps could see no al-
ternative to federally supported
basic research. He then went into
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Fisher Bid Wins
Rayzor Hall Work
The winning bid for the con-
struction of Rayzor Hall has gone
to the Fisher Construction Com-
pany of Houston, according to Dr.
William H. Masterson, Dean of
Humanities.
The completed price is a little
over one' million dollars, and the
work is due to be completed in
300 calendar days.
The new humanities building
will be opposite Anderson Hall,
and will be connected to the li-
brary by a series of arches.
Fisher Construction Company
has also built the Geology and
Biology Buildings, the Student
Center, and other well known
buildings on the Rice campus.
'The Crucible1 Is Tonight
Jim Kuttler, as Rev. Hale; DeLinda Frazier, as
Mary Warren; and Justin Kidd, as Deputy Gov-
ernor Danforth are shown here in a part of the
courtroom scene of the witch trials in Arthar Mil-
ler's The Crucible, to be presented tonight and
tomorrow night by the Rice Players in theu Mem-
orial Center at 8:15 pm.
This production will be the first play presented
in the arena theater by the Players in four years.
Mr. Bill Denny of the Alley Theater directs a fine
cast in this very tense and gripping drama.
Season tickets will still be available at the door
for SI.
FOR '61-62 ALREADY
All-School Election Is March 20
An all-school election will be-
held on March 20, 1961, to elect
officers of the Student Associa-
tion, class officers, cheerleaders,
and honorees for 1961-62.
Thursday, March 9, petitions
are due. These petitions should
be turned in to a member of the
Election Committee, along with
a 50 cents filing fee, by 1 pm.
Class officer petitions should be
signed by at least ten members
of the class, and the other pe-
titions should contain twenty-
five signatures.
SATURDAY EVENING, March
11, cheerlader candidates may ex-
hibit their abilities at the Blue-
Gray football game. However,
this is not necessary for candi-
dates—the actual 'try-outs' will
be held later.
Monday, March 13 through
Saturday, March 18, is campaign
week. Posters, stunts, etc. may be
used only during this week. For
more information concerning this
matter, candidates should see a
member of the election commit-
tee.
Wednesday, March 15, a polit-
Debaters Duel On
Sinclair TV Show
Debating the topic, "Re-
solved: that Texas should abol-
ish the poll tax," will be teams
from Rice University and Har-
din-Simmons University of Abi-
lene, Sunday, February 26. The
debate, sponsored by the Sin-
clair Refining Company, will be
seen on Channel 13.
Sinclair will contribute to
the scholarship funds of each
school, $1,000 to the winning
team, and $500 to the losing
team.
The Rice team is composed of
Gary Webb, Jean Kitchel, Reed
Martin, and John Wolf.
ical rally will be held at 7 pm in
the Grand Ballroom of the Rice
Memorial Center. At this time,
candidates for Student Associa-
tion offices will speak, and can-
didates for cheerleader will try
out.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17 — At
12:30 pm candidates for class of-
fices will speak at different
places on the campus. The places
for each class meeting will be
announced.
Saturday, March 18, expense
accounts are due to a member of
the Election Committee by 1 pm.
All signs and posters must be
removed from the campus by 3
pm.
Monday, March 20, voting will
be from 8 am until 2 pm in the
basement of the Rice Memorial
Center.
The election committee is com-
posed of Judd Stiff, chairman,
Ann Pettus, Ira Kassanoff, Phil
Holt, Johnny Stephenson, and
Jack Calfee.
By GRIFFIN SMITH
At a meeting Monday after-
noon, the faculty voted to extend
the Easter vacation two days and
approved plans for a Department
of Commerce.
The new Easter holidays will
extend from noon on Saturday,
March 25. to 8 am on Tuesday,
April 1. Passed unanimously by
the faculty council, the resolu-
tion was then submitted to the
meeting of the entire faculty.
Some members objected that any
change now in the calendar would
disrupt laboratory and lecture
schedules; however, the faculty
voted by a wide majority to ap-
prove. the resolution.
DR. CAREY CRONEIS, Pro-
vost and acting President of the
University, announced that the
much-discussed commercial ma-
jor for athletes passed the fac-
ulty in a close vote on its second
reading. The new department,
headed by Mr. J. E. Hodges, pres-
ently Associate Professor of Eco-
nomics, will offer the degree of
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com.)
to students admitted each year
under the athletic quota.
"THE COURSE is modeled on
the standard BA-Commerce pro-
grams at schools like Texas and
Northwestern," Mr. Hodges said,
"but it is not precisely like them
—it is a 'hybrid' modified to fit
the situation at Rice."
Dr. Croneis pointed out that
this course will provide for a
number of athletes on the cam-
pus now who are interested in go-
ing into business and want this-
type of training, as well as to as-
sure people coming to Rice that
they can take a business-level
course. "We are not attempting
to attract more athletes," said
Dr. Croneis. "This is instead part
of a constant effort to have our
athletes better prepared aca-
demically."
AS TENTATIVELY outlined,
the program differs from the
Rice business administration pro-
gram — which emphasizes ac-
counting — in that it offers prac-
tical business courses like statis-
tics, finance, marketing, and
management. Majors will be al-
lowed to take no more than six
Commerce Department courses;
the rest will be standard human-
ities and sciences offered to ev-
eryone. The new department will
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"Written on the Wind," star-
ring Dorothy Malone and Rob-
ert Stack, will be shown in (he
RMC Sunday at 8 pm free of
charge.
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