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PAGE EIGHT THE FIAT LUX, ALFRED, NEW YORK TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1962
Editorials...
Action taken by the Student Senate last Tuesday in sending
a letter of support to James Meredith was a vital and necessary
step in creating student interest and opinion on issues wihch,
wlhile not directly affecting ther lives, will shape the future
moral and political climate of the United States.
Mississippians may choose to wave Confederate battle flags
and shout the slogans of states'Jrights, but these are relics and
•logans of the past—they will not solve the problems of the present
and future. States certainly have certain legal rights, but
these can never be allowed to supercede the rights of the nation
as a whole, even when direct intervention by the Federal Government
becomes a necessity. Some Southern communities find
it difficult to believe, but there are not 50 sovereign states in
this union; there is one sovereign Federal Government and 50
states owing allegiance to that government. Any other idea of
government for this country died in 1865.
In direct contrast to the Mississippi racial situation is that
existing in Tanganyika. Where the Negro currently rules, so
also rules relative racial cooperation in achieving stable government
and in working for the country's future. Tankanyika's
leading citizen, Julius Nyerere, has not shouted for the removal
of all whites from the country, but instead has realized that the
talents of British civil service workers are necessary if his country
is to prosper. And the British are generally willing to cooperate
for a better Tanganyika. Alone, neither race could perform
the task; together there is every possibility they will succeed.
Admittedly, the calm in Tanganyika does not exist in all
other African nations, but it does prove that when both races
are willing to cooperate, harmony can be achieved. Investigation
will show that in most nations where violence between races has
occurred, an effort was made to force the Negro to accept
second-class citizenship; to prevent him from occupying important
government positions. Violence decreases in direct proportion
to the amount of cooperation and trust offered.
If the above pattern can be followed successfully in other
nations, can it not be adopted and followed also in the United
States? Certainly there is no easy way to erase a centuries old
social system in the South, but an effort must be made, and if
all other means fail, then force must be used to insure equal
opportunity for all. It is Utopian to claim that all men are equal,
but it is not Utopian to insist that everyone must have an equal
chance to prove his ability. The United States must be patient
with the problems of the South, but it cannot be patient forever.
• • • • •
Finally, a few comments on President Silverstein's method
of conducting Senate meetings. We cannot help but wonder of
affirmative leadership would not give more direction and purpose
to the Senate. Silverstein seems to feel it necessary to offer
several apologies for every motion he approves and supports.
It is impossible to keep all of the people happy all of the time—
why try f
R. J.
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Alfred, New York, Tuesday, October 16, 1962
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF — RONALD BERGER
MANAGING EDITOR — ROBERT JOHNSON
ASSOCIATE EDITOR — RANDA BERG
ASSISTANT TO THE * * EDITOR • • • • — HARRIET FAIN
News Eldtor — Carol Jaeger
Associate News Editor — Rosemary Broccoli
Feature Editor — Lin Bessett
Copy Eldtor — Carol Neustadt
Sports Editor — Joe Rosenberg
Proof Editor — Carol Steinhäuser
Photography Editor Carl Spoerer
Business Manager — Yvonne Small
Advertising Manager — Alan Mandel
Circulation Managers — Vlckl Klein, Sue Martin
NEWS STAFF
B. Breillng, P. Brewster
FEATURE STAFF
K. Amsterdam, J. Karaslk, S. Skeates
SPORTS STAFF
D. Barrls, F. Cuneo, D. Gremberg, J. Higgins, J. Karlln, M. Kosser, H. Landau,
E. Mandell, D. Place, R. Plesser, J. Wanderman, B. Waterhouse
Copy — K. Jordan
Cartoonist — R. Strauss
Campus
Pulse
by Karen Amsterdam
Question: What do you
think of dating between
members of different
faiths? Does religion influence
your own choice of
dates?
George Potter, Newark, N.Y.,
Sr., LA
The God of
the Judeo-Chrls-
11 a n tradition
Is represented
ias the epitome
°f perfect love.
Any religion or
religious conviction that negates a
natural affection has decay within
Us basic tenets. v '
Barbara Tripp, Penn Yan, N.Y.,
Soph., LA
I honestly don't think that it
tmakes any difference. All religions
are basically the same, with only a
few variations. Why limit yourself
to only one faith? It's simply being
narrow-minded.
Justin Schulman, Merrick,
Sr., Ceramics
Religion has
never been the
determining factor
in my choice
of dates. As far
as dating between
different
faith iS concerned, I believe that
there is nothing wrong with it either
socially, ethically or morally.
However, In the event that circumstances
go beyond the dating stage,
there may be serious problems
which must be settled before a
sound permanent relationship can
be established.
Kathleen Kupferer, Croton-on-
Hudson, N.Y., Fr., Nurs.
It doesn't bot
h er me. It
broadens your
experience, and
you can learn
q u it e a bit.
Sometimes it's
fun to have an argument about It.
What I definitely don't like is when
a guy tries to force his religion
on you, telling you it's the one and
only.
Charles Sherman, Horseheads,
N.Y., Fr.,LA
I can't see any
reason why this
should affect a
person's dating,
but if the persons
involved
fit should become
serious, for sosial reasons beyond
their control—what people outside
might think—the unwritten laws'
of society, trouble would develop.
For our own good, it's wise to keep
that in mind. Otherwise, there's
nothing wrong. After all, you cannot
first ask what their religions
are before you meet people.
Perci Lobb, Massapequa, L. I.,
I think that
interfaith dating
is permissible
while in college,
but I don't believe
that intermarriage
is too
good an idea.
Therefore, if I were to become serioutf
with anyone, he would have to
be of my own faith.
I. D. Cards
I. D. cards have arrived in the
Personell Deans' office. Residents
of sororities, fraternities, and
dormitories will receive their
cards through their Head Resident.
Those students not residing
In the above residences can
pick up their card at Dean of
Men's office begining Wednesday,
Oct. 17.
From the Chair
.by Fred Silverstein
Due to the nature of changes in communication that the past
fifty years have brought,- it is no longer possible to live in our
society and not be concerned and interested in what is happening
elsewhere in -the world. It is thus virtually impossible to divorce
one's self from the major occurrences such as reaently
transpired in Oxford, Mississippi.
This is a situation which affects all of us, especially since
we are students. The registration of James Meredith in the University
of Mississippi was a major break-through in the walls of
academic segregation in the deep South. Mr. Meredith's enrollment
was in compliance with the Supreme Court ruling and
should have been accepted peacefully.
Many people are well aware of the problems due to the existing
southern social structure which this registration has caused.
In the same light it is also true that southerners have been
confronted with some social problems which citizens of the
North have never faced. However, neither of these factors lessens
to any degree the seriousness of the actions taken in barring
Mr. Meredith's registration. The state of Mississippi had no
right to contest the federal court ruling nor were they just in
permitting the violence to materialize. This violence resulted in
the deaths of two persons, the injury to several hundred others,
and put Mr. Meredith's life in danger several times.
This is the type of problem that the students of Alfred
should be concerned about. The violation of academic freedom
directly relates to our lives as students and citizens of the
United States of America. At the laslt Senate meeting the issue
was discussed and the Senate decided to send three letters to
Mississippi. The first letter was to James Meredith, declaring
our encouragement and support for hm in his endeavors to become
an accepted student at the University of Mississippi. The
other two letters were to Governor Barnett and the President
of the student body at the University requesting their cooperation
and peaceful acceptance of federal law.
These letters may not be directly instrumental in changing
their feelings toward Mr. Meredith, but it makes them aware of
the fact thatt people outside of Mississippi are aware of the
problems in the South and are concerned about their solution.
The letter to James Meredith is intended to convey to him the
fact tht he does not stand alone in his struggle for recognition
and equality.
Who was playing "Hide and Seek" at Theta on Friday night?
Why is C. F. called "Ducis"?
B.G.—What is the epistemological reason for the "Speed of the
Elevator"?
Pi Alpha has been having unusual results from spaghetti recently.
In Rome do as the Romans! Is that what happened in Naples
this weekend?
Is it true that Antonina Rocca will be our next Convocation
speaker?
Who lost their blue panties on Greene Hall's door—and whose
pink ones were on the telephone pole?
S. B., did you and L. M. enjoy the "Falls"?
It is very hard to take shorthand in French, K. K. ?
Beastie returned very suddenly to L. K. Who is responsible for
that?
It J. "T." M. going to get lavaliered soon? Which one will be
the lucky one ?
What attraction does the "Capitol" hold for B. G. and D. C.?
K. J. K. has the makings of a good teacher.
Social Synopsis
Pinned:
Margie Rex, '64, Sigma—Jon Rasweiler
Lee Pearson '64—Dick Bedner
Bill Nevins '63, Zappa Psi—Cindy Nead '64
Mike McMahon '64, Kappa Psi—Cheryl '65, Pi Alpha
Phil Stillman '64, Elan—Nancy Howes '65
Nick Ferreri '64, Klan—Rosette Giambono '63, ABX
Jed Denton '64, Klan—Patrica Wojie
Lavaliered:
Andrea Altemus '62—John Ruf. Maxon '65, Phi Bp
Engaged:
Ann Perkins—Wayne Anderson, Klan
Ellen Wolfson '63—Alan Willsey '63, Klan