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PAGE 2—THE CAMPUS CHAT
Friday, February 16, 1968
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LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS
Pat Bryan
V
Dissent Not New
U.S. History Proves
No Wars Popular
In its short history, the United
States has often been involved in
major wars and conflicts. Most of
them have ended with a clear vic-
tory for one power and a clear sur-
render by the opposing power.
In the Revolutionary War the
British commander, Cornwallis,
yielded to Washington at Yorktown
to brniK an end to British domin-
ance. Robert E. Lee's graceful sur-
render to Ulysses S. Grant at Ap-
pomattox brought promise of a re-
united nation and an end to the
civd strife between the North and
the South. World War II ended
with the humbled .Japanese sign-
ing the peace treaty aboard the
USS Missouri. But today in Viet-
nam it is apparent that the United
States is involved in a war unlike
any that Americans have ever had
to face
There seems to be no clear cut
line of battle. Even more frustrat-
ing, the war seems to be a four-
sided one. The United States, the
South Vietnamese Army (ARV'N),
the North Vietnamese and the Viet
Cong all seem to have different ob-
jectives.
Even though the conflict is
unique, its effect on the American
public is truly typical. Americans
have always thought of war as an
evil to be avoided. Today in the
Vietmtm copfliet there are those
who disagree with the jj. S. stand.
Likewise, in the Mexican War in
1846, some Americans vehemently
disapproved of the hostilities.
Every U. S. war has brought op-
position from a sizable portion of
the population.
In 1780, during the Revolution-
ary War, Washington's troops
numbered only 9,000 — yet 8,000
Americans fought for the British.
In the War of 1812, New Engend-
ers voiced their opposition to the
idea of another war with Britain.
The Mexican War, during Polk's
administration, was the nation's
most unpopular. During the Civil
War, Lincoln was plagued by anti-
draft riots. Even the Spanish-
American War, World War I and
the more recent Korean conflict
had their opponents in the United
States.
Lower Age Asked
Only in World War II, after Ja-
pan bombed Pearl Harbor, did
Americans show little dissent.
Americans were united as never
before in their history, including
the War for Independence.
It teems apjiarent that the cur-
rent dissent is far from unique.
The right to protest policy has al-
ways been the essence of Ameri-
canism. Some Americans fear that
the draft card burners and anti-
war marchers will only decrease
the chances of peace in the near
future. They fear that Hanoi will
continue supplying the Viet Cong
in hopes that the Americans' will
to win will weaken because of dis-
sent at home.
Although the protesters may
make Hanoi feel that the Commun-
ists can hold out longer than the
Americans, they have not taken
America's war history into con-
sideration, Dissent hasn't impaired
the United States' ability to win
wars yet.
Certainly this long conflict,
which was supposed to be a short
war, has cost the United States
dearly, but we must not let wide-
spread dissent stop us from keep-
ing the world a place where men
can pursue freedom.
John F. Kennedy spoke to the
world when he said: "Let every
nation know, whether it wishes us
well or ill. that we shall pay any
price, bear any burden, meet anj
hardship, support any field, op-
pose any foe to assure the survival
and the success of liberty." That in
effect is what we are doing in Viet-
nam, and that is the reason we are
there. We must stay in the Far
East until liberty is guaranteed.
Peace should be the foremost
purpose of any president during a
time of war, but a sound peace
must be accompanied by liberty for
the Vietnamese. America must
fight for liberty and freedom re-
gardless of the losses it may suf-
fer or the domestic protests. As
the President told Hanoi in the fall,
protest at home will not produce
the surrender of United States
forces in South Vietnam.
—Hardie Davis
Fighting at 18—
But He Can't Vote
im
"If I'm old enough to fight, I'm
old enough to vote."
That slogan, used by advocates
of lowering the voting age from
21 to 18, has been around since
1042, when Congress set the draft
age at 18. Now there is another
campaign to lower the voting age
requirement.
The 12,000,000 American youths
in the 18-20 age group are being
denied the basic part of democracy
—voting. But political leaders are
trying to correct this situation.
Both the majority and minority
leaders of the Senate are for low-
ering the voting age. Forty-five
resolutions calling for a constitu-
tional amendment to lower
the voting age to 18 were intro-
duced in the last session of the
House of Representatives. Pre-
sident Johnson, former President
Eisenhower and other high-rank-
ing government officials are for
lowering the voting age.
Aside from the military factor,
there arc xcvc a! reasons why 18-
year-olds should be considered ad-
ult at the ballot box, just as they
are considered adults in many other
places. They can pay taxes, drive
[marry and start families,
the penal code that applies
21 and over applies to
and Kentucky set the
. .u 18, and Alaska and
have it at 19 and 20, re-
For
Your
Information
Today is the last day in-
coming students may register
for a full load and the last
day for a change of schedule
other than a drop.
to all trains
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Ladies—Shape Up
For Summer Trikini
"YOU SHOLILP HAVE SEEN HIM CRINGE WHEN I TDLP
him just what he coulp pc? wv«th hi$ coutzee."
Even though dear Mr. Groundhog fore,
rust nix more weeks of winter, NT coeds
ure busily planning ahead for spring and
summer basking in the sun, whether in
dorm courtyards or nearby Lake Dallas.
And how can you blame them with fash-
ion designers showing the lut?st swim
suits, ranging from the micro-minis to
the mighty maxis.
What's this? Exercising in the hall?
Low-calorie drinks and other dietary pro-
ducts show up in the cafeterias? Kven
bicycling and horseback riding are fa-
vorites as coed after coed makes the
spring rush to correct the damage of the
confined winter months.
For the Twiggy figure and the dar-
ing, there's the tiniest of bikinis or the
new trikini, which is the briefest yet.
What is supposed to be a two-piece top
fastened with Valero strips, looks more
like two coconut shells, coupled with a
triangular scarf. It may "guarantee a
bai-ely interrupted tan," but 1 wouldn't
advise trying to conquer any waves in
one. It could be disaiitrous.
For the mild-mannered coed who keeps
her cool, designers have come up with
the one-piece knits and a new bloomer-
type cover up, bringing back the days
of Shirley Temple and the era of curia.
One clever fellow is showing a two-
piece bikini that goes with a pair of
matching knee leggings. These bounce
off for sunhathing and pop on for surf-
ing. They provide extra protection
from reefs and other hazards. Who says
we're not living in a "safety first" coun-
try?
But no matter what choicc the coed
makes, there's one definite item that
won't be seen on the beaches—fatty
bulges.
So watch those greasy french fries,
after-class Cokes and in-between snacks.
Don't forget the leg lifts and jumping
jacks.
A cool head now makes for a guaran-
teed tan later and maylie some fringe
benefits.
Nine Seminars Scheduled by UCCF
spectively. Thus 18-year-olds in
46 states are denied their equal
rights.
Another reason for changing is
that 18-year-olds are better in-
formed and better educated, es-
pecially in government and poli-
tics, than ever before. They have
witnessed civil rights demonstra-
tions and hearings on the Vietnam
war.
It doesn't really matter what age
is decided upon as the voting age.
Any choice would be arbitrary. It
could very well be 25 or 30. But
since the choice is arbitrary, why
not make it 18, the age at which
most people graduate from high
school—a definite turning point in
one's life.
—Preston Hanna
By CAROL JUNO
Chat StafT Writer
To encourage creative and intellectual
thinking about relevant issues of today
is the purpose of the nine student and
faculty seminars to be sponsored by the
United Campus Christian Fellowship
(UCCF) and the Wesley Foundation.
Students and faculty will be brought
together to discuss issues. Thirteen
NTSU faculty members have volun-
teered. The seminars will provide an op-
portunity to learn, think and question,
said the Rev. Dale Branum, UCCF cam-
pus minister.
The series began Thursday with an
experimental films seminar This semi-
nar is designed to introduce participants
to films made outside the commercial in-
dustry Films will be examined as an art
form and as a presentation of the main
issues of the day.
The first film will be "Meshes of
the Afternoon," produced by Maya De-
ren. This eight-week series meets two
hours a week on Thursdays at the Oak
Street center, 1302 W. Oak, 7:30-9:30
p.m. The guide for the film series will be
the Rev. James Potts, a campus minister
of the UCCF. The registration fee is
$1.50. There is a limit of 20 partici-
pants.
Spiritual Study
A study of spiritual questions will be
dealt with in a seminar called "Life Style
Studies." This seminar allows partici-
pants to think about who they are and
where they can effectively be involved
in the present. The seminar begins Feb.
27, meeting on Tuesdays for eight weeks,
7-9:15 p.m., at the Oak Street center. An
overnight retreat will lie held March 2-3.
The guide for this seminar will be the
Rev, Joe Hall, a Methodist campus min-
ister. The registration fee is $7.50, in-
cluding the retreat.
"The Revolutionary Imperative" will
be the theme of a luncheon seminar be-
ginning Feb. 28. The revolutionary style
of the present world in science, cultural
values and social structures will be ex-
amined. This seminar will meet an hour
each Wednesday for eight weeks, 12-1
p.m. at the Burning Flush, 1224 W. Hic-
kory.
Faculty guides for this seminar
ure Lewis M. Abernathy of economics,
Dr. J. E. Barnhurt of philosophy, Dr.
Donald K. Pickens of history and Dr.
Vernon E. Scholes of biology. The sem-
inar is limited to 12 students. The regis-
tration fee is $3.50, which includes eight
lunches.
Comtemporary Novel
Nine sessions exploring reactions to
the contemporary novel will begin Feb.
20. Implications of the novel and the in-
dividual reactions to it will he discussed.
This seminar will meet on Thursdays,
4-5 p.m., at the Oak Street center. The
guide for this session will be the Rev.
Discussion Topics Range
From NT Future to Poetry
"The Future of the University"
will be discussed at two seminars, each
meeting two hours a week for nine
weeks. These seminars will enable stu-
dents and faculty to examine the goals
and problems of higher education and
the future of NTSU. Section A meets on
Tuesdays, 4-(! p.m. beginning March 5.
Faculty guides for Section A are Dr.
Richard S. Hamplcman of education, Dr.
Cora Ann Martin of sociology, Dr. Rich-
ard Owsley of philosophy and Dr. Don
W. Smith of biology.
March Retreat
Section B meets on Thursday, 4-6 p.m.
beginning March 7. Faculty guides for
tlir section J)r. Jumcs L. Baird of
Iftorlish, Martin L. Gibson of journalism,
I> CI ovis C. Morrisson of government
and Dr. B A. Coda of business adminis-
tration. Meetings will be held at the
Burning Bush. Each section is limited to
12 students. The registration fee is $2.60,
The Reflection-Dialogue Retreat will
be held March 8-10 at Camp Argyle, 20
minutes from Denton. This retreat is a
"T-Group" experiment in education for
faculty and students. It is aimed at in-
creased individual self-understanding and
awareness. The guide for this retreat is
Robert Cunningham, YMCA director on
the University of Texas at Arlington
campus. The registration fee, including
room and board, is $9.50. The retreat
is limited to 28 with priority to "Future
of the University" participants.
Forms, Fees
A faculty seminar in modern theology
will begin March 1. This is a nondenomi-
nutional study-discussion group inter-
ested in the new issues and concepts in
"God-talk." The seminar will meet Fri-
days, 6:30-7:45 a.m., at the Burning
Bush. Guide for this session will lie the
Rev. Mr. Branum Registration fee is
$2.75.
Registration forms for the seminars
may be obtained at the Burning Bush or
the Oak Street center. Fees include pa-
pers, books and meals. Registration
closes Feb. 23.
Campus Echoes
REV. DALE BRANUM
... at Burning Bush
Mr. Hall. The registration fee is $1.25.
A poetry workshop will begin for peo-
ple interested in the writing of poetry.
This workshop will include evaluations
and ideas on style and guidance toward
publication markets. The workshop meets
on Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m., beginning
March 5 at the Oak Street center. The
faculty guide is Dr. Richard B. Sale of
the English department. The registration
fee is $1.50.
As Hemlines Go,
So Goes Economy
Ames, Iowa — As hemlines go, so
goes the economy, the Iowa State Uni-
versity Daily says.
At least that's what the H W. Gos-
iard Co. claims. Gossard the bra manu-
factured—has been issuing hemline-
economy predictions since 1958 with re-
markable accuracy. After viewing the
latest mid-thigh and mid-calf skirts, Gos-
sard is predicting a see-saw economy.
According to Gosaard's girl-watching
T. Cay Rowe
NT Faces Missing
In Spring Count
Now that the spring semester has
started, a few of last semester's familiar
fuces are no longer with us- 2,095 of
them, in fact.
In addition to the (540 winter gradu-
ates, enrollment is still down 1,455 from
the fall semester. Incoming freshmen and
transfer students alter the number some-
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II annually
what, replacing some of those who left.
A couple of interesting statistics came
out of the number of flunk-outs. Dean of
Students William ('. Lindley says 1,052
students flunked out-7'A per cent of
the student population. The others quit
somewhere along the line between regis-
tration and finals.
Of the flunk-outs, 727 were men. Any
girl can see that this proves emphati-
cally arid absolutely the intellectual sup-
eriority of women, even though there are
fewer women than men enrolled at NT.
A survey made last summer showed
that dorm residents made higher over-
all grade* than fellow apartment dwell-
ers. One wonders how, with the tales of
trash ran-iolling, cherry bomb-tossing
ami baseball playing taking place in the
halls of West Dorm.
In a study made a few semesters ago
by the office of the vice-president of aca
Hemic affairs, it was found that half of
all students suspended were freshmen,
a fourth were sophomores and the other
one fourth were juniors and seniors.
For what it's worth, while showing
the freshmen the most vulnerable, the
study showed that married women are
the least likely to go. The single woman
is less likely to flunk than the single
man, who is also less safe than the mar-
ried man.
economists, the 1967 economy should
have reached record highs. Skirts reach-
ed record highs in '67 and the micro-
skirt portends un even greater national
income. But the new midi-skirt- -12 to
13 inches from the floor—is a bad omen
for economists and limb examiners
alike.
Its effect is already being felt, for al-
though the 1967 national income reached
record high, it was only 5 per cent over
the previous year the lowest percent-
age increase since 1961.
The biggest upsurge was in H><>6 when
the mini really started coming into its
own. In 1059 hems went up an inch and
the income broke $400 billion for the
first time. By 1961, skirts were again
shortened and the income again soared.
The bared knee styles began to catch
on in 1965 and the same happened.
Going back, one can point to the flap-
per era, which prompted roughed knees
and fantastic economic growth. By 1929
hemlines were going down, along with
Model T sales and the economy. The "lOs
were wonderful years for girls with ugly
legs. No one could see them and the
economy sagged even further.
Gossard's law of economics seems to
have a basis in history So, the Daily
urges, keep 'em short, girls, for Ameri-
ca's sake. It's your national duty.
lempe Arizona State University stu-
dents will not have to pay city sales
taxes on educational purchases, accord-
ing to a recent superior court ruling.
The city had contended in its suit
against the Arizona State regents that
taxes should be paid on such university
purchases because they compete with
local businesses.
The two parties had agreed to the
suit so the resultant ruling could set a
precedent for similar situations at oth-
er Arizona universities.
It was ruled, however, that the tax
must be paid on bookstore sales to peo
pie who are not students or faculty mem-
bers.
The rule negates a one per cent tax
that was to be charged by the city on
student housing and meal tickets, uni-
versity entertainment functions and
bookstore purchases hy students.
The city attorney's office said a deci-
sion had not been made on whether to
appeal the ruling.
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