The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 27, Ed. 1, Friday, April 15, 1960 Page: 4 of 8
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BYIOUS ISSUES ARISE IN CAMPAIGN
The issues seem clearly defined this year
in Students' Association elections. Candidates
re hot going to be elected merely on the
promise that they would do a good job. They
ard going to have to do a good job on certain
issues which the students will dictate on elec-
tion day.
All issues could be gathered under the
heading of Social Problems. What about on-
campus entertainment? Speaking directly to
the prospective candidates we ask: do you see
a need for this? What do you think of the pro-
gram that was carried out this year?
In a broader sense the big issue this year
the student center is a Social Problem. Can-
didates must be prepared to take positions on
all phases of this. Do you favor building a new
student center soon at all? Do you favor the
students paying for it? What do you think
about an activity fee increase? Do you under-
stand your place in the eyes of the administra-
tion and board of trustees? Are you familiar
with the basic master campus plan? Can you
understand the methods which the college
uses and cannot use concerning raising oper-
ational funds?
As the college grows larger and more
points of view are represented the distinc-
iton widens between so-called "liberals" and
"conservatives." For at least four years there
has been an obvious struggle between these
two nebulous philosophies each scoring two
victories to put it arbitrarily.
Other words have been used to describe
these two ideas: "latitudinarian" and "funda-
mentalist." None of these words accurately ex-
plain anything nor will a brief paragraph in
this editorial clear it up too much.
The "liberals" and "conservatives" are
more or less analogous to the factions of our
national government one of which interprets
the Constitution loosely the other strictly.
Getting closer to home the campus groups
represent the ideas which are found in the
present church battle between the liberal
fundamentalists and the legalists.
Besides the varying personalities and the
different views on campus entertainment
(which are incidentally knitted tighter than
one would suspect) is the integration issue
as suggested in the Student Forum letter.
It is our opinion that the student view-
point on the subject doesn't carry a tremend-
ous weight. Witness Harding college where a
poll three years ago showed 80 per cent of the
student body opposed yet segregation is still
enforced.
However the candidates ought to be able
to say they are for or against it and to work
next year among the students to give evidence
of student feeling. It cannot be denied that
the' college committee on integration will con
sider the findings.
In short there ought to be no reason for
any candidate to pad his election speech or
his public platform.
Candidates Read This
The Optimist next week will compile a
special story of the platforms qualifications
and experience of the Students' Association
candidates.
All candidates who wish to use this oppor-
tunity to tell why they would be efficient
officers may do so in the following manner:
Before next Monday at 5 p.m. the can-
didate must bring a glossy photograph to The
Optimist office. Before next Tuesday at 5 p.m.
the candidate must bring a list of (1) his plat-
form (2) his qualifications and experience to
The Optimist office. (
The preferred style is double-spaced half-
sheets of regular typing paper.
It is hoped that all candidates for presi-
dent vice president secretary and treasurer
will find these deadlines agreeable for it is
the desire of The Optimist to treat each one
fairly and objectively.
Have a Look Around
Dear High School Students
This is to let you know we are glad you
came here this weekend. Most people around
here figure the best way to get you to attend
college here is to let you look the campus over
while you are in high school.
If some of the things we do seem different
to you don't let it bother you a whole lot. It's
sort of like coming from grade school to high
school. Only more so.
We have a pretty loud band which plays
in tune and a chorus which sings quite a bit
on the radio and a track team which beats
everybody but University of Texas.
All the other departments will teach
something too but then you can read this in
the pamphlets they give you.
The thing we want you to notice is the
atmosphere. Even the soreheads at least nod
at you. Practically everyone will say Hello to
you but don't walk down the street with an
automatic greeting on your lips for you're
sure to be found out.
You'll hear students complain about the
food the hours being too long (or short de-
pending on whether they're on a date) and 'a
hundred other things but let an outsider
make a snide remark and everybody rallies to
the defense.
You will know whether you want to come
here after high school. If you're normal you
won't see how you can stay away.
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by WILKES BERRY
On three successive night last week the Melpomenean
Players presented George Bernard Shaw's "Arms and the
Man." For one hour and forty-five minutes romanticism was
fai game and it suffered a great many direct hits. The play
Is a debunking of cavalry charges the Higher Love and
Middle-Class Respectability "We wash our hands almost
every day."
Warren Williamson was outstanding as Captain Bluntchli
the escaped Serb who takes refuge in the home of the leading
family of Bulgaria. Williamson played the part with a gentle
suppressed irony appropriate for one who is a practical man
of action (perhaps the truest romantic) in the midst of a
chocolate cream society. He was masterful in his use of in-
flection and facial expression which were not lost on the
audience.
Connie Bennett cooed and pouted her way admirably
through the role of Raina a cultured (?) young noblewoman.
She was as'nauseatingly sweet as Shaw could have possibly
wished his heroine to be. Miss Bennett was always in complete
control of her character.
Don Wilmeth as Sergius Saranoff was also quite success-
ful in interpreting the character as Shaw doubtlessly con-
cieved him pompous vain ineffectual and fickle. It is not
hard to believe Bluntschli's appraisal of Saranoff as a fool
after one glimpse of t"hat ridiculous uniform and chlvalric
maner.
Peggy Ward and Leon Valentine turned in satisfactory
performances as General and Mrs. Petkoff.
The minor parts were adequately handled by Sandy
Scott Mike Mahan and Phli Barnett. Miss Scott was especially
capable in her role as Louka the insolent maid who protested
that she did not have the soul of a servant but betrayed it with
every word.
I hope that the resignation of Dr. Gaylan Collier will
not signal a surrender of excellence in Abilene Christian
College theater. Nor should we forget the advances which
have benn made during the past few years. Theater will
come of age on our campus when we recognize the dif-
ference between art and religion: when we realize that
some distasteful situations are portrayed on the stage
In order to discover evil rather than to teach It; when
we allow qualified persons with theater experience to
speak as authorities In their field.
Highway Signs Near Completion
facade and the quotation above.
Dominant colors on the 10 by
30-foot structures aro red white
and blue.
According to Rex Vermillion
director of special events there
was some delay in the planning
of the signs but the project has
now progressed to the finishing
Btcps. .
The $1500 given by the Stu-
dent's Association will pay rent
on the three signs for three years.
'Abilene Christian College-
Educating for Christian Living"
will introduce ACC to all arrivals
to Abilene through the three
signs to bo erected early next
week.
The signs which were started
as a project of last year's Stu-
dents' Association will be placed
on highway 80 east and west and
highway 30 south.
Newcomers will be greeted by
a painting of the administration
"If any man will come after me let him deny him-
self and take up his cross and follow me."
Matthew 16:24
THE WPTIMIST
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1929. at tha poit offlca of Abllana Taa undar Act of August 24 1912. Addrait all
communication! to Tha Optimist Station ACC Abllana Taxai.
HAROLD STRAUGHN -BARTHELL
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Frances Marbury
Rhinard Troup
Jackie Thomas . .
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Lana Coker
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