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PAGE EIGHT THE FIAT LUX, ALFRED, NEW YORK TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1962<br />
Editorials...<br />
Action taken by the Student Senate last Tuesday in sending<br />
a letter of support to James Meredith was a vital and necessary<br />
step in creating student interest and opinion on issues wihch,<br />
wlhile not directly affecting ther lives, will shape the future<br />
moral and political climate of the United States.<br />
Mississippians may choose to wave Confederate battle flags<br />
and shout the slogans of states'Jrights, but these are relics and<br />
•logans of the past—they will not solve the problems of the present<br />
and future. States certainly have certain legal rights, but<br />
these can never be allowed to supercede the rights of the nation<br />
as a whole, even when direct intervention by the Federal Government<br />
becomes a necessity. Some Southern communities find<br />
it difficult to believe, but there are not 50 sovereign states in<br />
this union; there is one sovereign Federal Government and 50<br />
states owing allegiance to that government. Any other idea of<br />
government for this country died in 1865.<br />
In direct contrast to the Mississippi racial situation is that<br />
existing in Tanganyika. Where the Negro currently rules, so<br />
also rules relative racial cooperation in achieving stable government<br />
and in working for the country's future. Tankanyika's<br />
leading citizen, Julius Nyerere, has not shouted for the removal<br />
of all whites from the country, but instead has realized that the<br />
talents of British civil service workers are necessary if his country<br />
is to prosper. And the British are generally willing to cooperate<br />
for a better Tanganyika. Alone, neither race could perform<br />
the task; together there is every possibility they will succeed.<br />
Admittedly, the calm in Tanganyika does not exist in all<br />
other African nations, but it does prove that when both races<br />
are willing to cooperate, harmony can be achieved. Investigation<br />
will show that in most nations where violence between races has<br />
occurred, an effort was made to force the Negro to accept<br />
second-class citizenship; to prevent him from occupying important<br />
government positions. Violence decreases in direct proportion<br />
to the amount of cooperation and trust offered.<br />
If the above pattern can be followed successfully in other<br />
nations, can it not be adopted and followed also in the United<br />
States? Certainly there is no easy way to erase a centuries old<br />
social system in the South, but an effort must be made, and if<br />
all other means fail, then force must be used to insure equal<br />
opportunity for all. It is Utopian to claim that all men are equal,<br />
but it is not Utopian to insist that everyone must have an equal<br />
chance to prove his ability. The United States must be patient<br />
with the problems of the South, but it cannot be patient forever.<br />
• • • • •<br />
Finally, a few comments on President Silverstein's method<br />
of conducting Senate meetings. We cannot help but wonder of<br />
affirmative leadership would not give more direction and purpose<br />
to the Senate. Silverstein seems to feel it necessary to offer<br />
several apologies for every motion he approves and supports.<br />
It is impossible to keep all of the people happy all of the time—<br />
why try f<br />
R. J.<br />
Published every Tuesday of<br />
the school year by a student<br />
staff. Entered as second class<br />
matter 0«t. 9, 1818, at the<br />
Post Office In <strong>Alfred</strong>, New<br />
York, under Act of Uarch 8,<br />
1879.<br />
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<strong>Alfred</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s Student Newspaper<br />
<strong>Alfred</strong>, New York, Tuesday, October 16, 1962<br />
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF — RONALD BERGER<br />
MANAGING EDITOR — ROBERT JOHNSON<br />
ASSOCIATE EDITOR — RANDA BERG<br />
ASSISTANT TO THE * * EDITOR • • • • — HARRIET FAIN<br />
News Eldtor — Carol Jaeger<br />
Associate News Editor — Rosemary Broccoli<br />
Feature Editor — Lin Bessett<br />
Copy Eldtor — Carol Neustadt<br />
Sports Editor — Joe Rosenberg<br />
Proof Editor — Carol Steinhäuser<br />
Photography Editor Carl Spoerer<br />
Business Manager — Yvonne Small<br />
Advertising Manager — Alan Mandel<br />
Circulation Managers — Vlckl Klein, Sue Martin<br />
NEWS STAFF<br />
B. Breillng, P. Brewster<br />
FEATURE STAFF<br />
K. Amsterdam, J. Karaslk, S. Skeates<br />
SPORTS STAFF<br />
D. Barrls, F. Cuneo, D. Gremberg, J. Higgins, J. Karlln, M. Kosser, H. Landau,<br />
E. Mandell, D. Place, R. Plesser, J. Wanderman, B. Waterhouse<br />
Copy — K. Jordan<br />
Cartoonist — R. Strauss<br />
Campus<br />
Pulse<br />
by Karen Amsterdam<br />
Question: What do you<br />
think of dating between<br />
members of different<br />
faiths? Does religion influence<br />
your own choice of<br />
dates?<br />
George Potter, Newark, N.Y.,<br />
Sr., LA<br />
The God of<br />
the Judeo-Chrls-<br />
11 a n tradition<br />
Is represented<br />
ias the epitome<br />
°f perfect love.<br />
Any religion or<br />
religious conviction that negates a<br />
natural affection has decay within<br />
Us basic tenets. v '<br />
Barbara Tripp, Penn Yan, N.Y.,<br />
Soph., LA<br />
I honestly don't think that it<br />
tmakes any difference. All religions<br />
are basically the same, with only a<br />
few variations. Why limit yourself<br />
to only one faith? It's simply being<br />
narrow-minded.<br />
Justin Schulman, Merrick,<br />
Sr., Ceramics<br />
Religion has<br />
never been the<br />
determining factor<br />
in my choice<br />
of dates. As far<br />
as dating between<br />
different<br />
faith iS concerned, I believe that<br />
there is nothing wrong with it either<br />
socially, ethically or morally.<br />
However, In the event that circumstances<br />
go beyond the dating stage,<br />
there may be serious problems<br />
which must be settled before a<br />
sound permanent relationship can<br />
be established.<br />
Kathleen Kupferer, Croton-on-<br />
Hudson, N.Y., Fr., Nurs.<br />
It doesn't bot<br />
h er me. It<br />
broadens your<br />
experience, and<br />
you can learn<br />
q u it e a bit.<br />
Sometimes it's<br />
fun to have an argument about It.<br />
What I definitely don't like is when<br />
a guy tries to force his religion<br />
on you, telling you it's the one and<br />
only.<br />
Charles Sherman, Horseheads,<br />
N.Y., Fr.,LA<br />
I can't see any<br />
reason why this<br />
should affect a<br />
person's dating,<br />
but if the persons<br />
involved<br />
fit should become<br />
serious, for sosial reasons beyond<br />
their control—what people outside<br />
might think—the unwritten laws'<br />
of society, trouble would develop.<br />
For our own good, it's wise to keep<br />
that in mind. Otherwise, there's<br />
nothing wrong. After all, you cannot<br />
first ask what their religions<br />
are before you meet people.<br />
Perci Lobb, Massapequa, L. I.,<br />
I think that<br />
interfaith dating<br />
is permissible<br />
while in college,<br />
but I don't believe<br />
that intermarriage<br />
is too<br />
good an idea.<br />
Therefore, if I were to become serioutf<br />
with anyone, he would have to<br />
be of my own faith.<br />
I. D. Cards<br />
I. D. cards have arrived in the<br />
Personell Deans' office. Residents<br />
of sororities, fraternities, and<br />
dormitories will receive their<br />
cards through their Head Resident.<br />
Those students not residing<br />
In the above residences can<br />
pick up their card at Dean of<br />
Men's office begining Wednesday,<br />
Oct. 17.<br />
From the Chair<br />
.by Fred Silverstein<br />
Due to the nature of changes in communication that the past<br />
fifty years have brought,- it is no longer possible to live in our<br />
society and not be concerned and interested in what is happening<br />
elsewhere in -the world. It is thus virtually impossible to divorce<br />
one's self from the major occurrences such as reaently<br />
transpired in Oxford, Mississippi.<br />
This is a situation which affects all of us, especially since<br />
we are students. The registration of James Meredith in the <strong>University</strong><br />
of Mississippi was a major break-through in the walls of<br />
academic segregation in the deep South. Mr. Meredith's enrollment<br />
was in compliance with the Supreme Court ruling and<br />
should have been accepted peacefully.<br />
Many people are well aware of the problems due to the existing<br />
southern social structure which this registration has caused.<br />
In the same light it is also true that southerners have been<br />
confronted with some social problems which citizens of the<br />
North have never faced. However, neither of these factors lessens<br />
to any degree the seriousness of the actions taken in barring<br />
Mr. Meredith's registration. The state of Mississippi had no<br />
right to contest the federal court ruling nor were they just in<br />
permitting the violence to materialize. This violence resulted in<br />
the deaths of two persons, the injury to several hundred others,<br />
and put Mr. Meredith's life in danger several times.<br />
This is the type of problem that the students of <strong>Alfred</strong><br />
should be concerned about. The violation of academic freedom<br />
directly relates to our lives as students and citizens of the<br />
United States of America. At the laslt Senate meeting the issue<br />
was discussed and the Senate decided to send three letters to<br />
Mississippi. The first letter was to James Meredith, declaring<br />
our encouragement and support for hm in his endeavors to become<br />
an accepted student at the <strong>University</strong> of Mississippi. The<br />
other two letters were to Governor Barnett and the President<br />
of the student body at the <strong>University</strong> requesting their cooperation<br />
and peaceful acceptance of federal law.<br />
These letters may not be directly instrumental in changing<br />
their feelings toward Mr. Meredith, but it makes them aware of<br />
the fact thatt people outside of Mississippi are aware of the<br />
problems in the South and are concerned about their solution.<br />
The letter to James Meredith is intended to convey to him the<br />
fact tht he does not stand alone in his struggle for recognition<br />
and equality.<br />
Who was playing "Hide and Seek" at Theta on Friday night?<br />
Why is C. F. called "Ducis"?<br />
B.G.—What is the epistemological reason for the "Speed of the<br />
Elevator"?<br />
Pi Alpha has been having unusual results from spaghetti recently.<br />
In Rome do as the Romans! Is that what happened in Naples<br />
this weekend?<br />
Is it true that Antonina Rocca will be our next Convocation<br />
speaker?<br />
Who lost their blue panties on Greene Hall's door—and whose<br />
pink ones were on the telephone pole?<br />
S. B., did you and L. M. enjoy the "Falls"?<br />
It is very hard to take shorthand in French, K. K. ?<br />
Beastie returned very suddenly to L. K. Who is responsible for<br />
that?<br />
It J. "T." M. going to get lavaliered soon? Which one will be<br />
the lucky one ?<br />
What attraction does the "Capitol" hold for B. G. and D. C.?<br />
K. J. K. has the makings of a good teacher.<br />
Social Synopsis<br />
Pinned:<br />
Margie Rex, '64, Sigma—Jon Rasweiler<br />
Lee Pearson '64—Dick Bedner<br />
Bill Nevins '63, Zappa Psi—Cindy Nead '64<br />
Mike McMahon '64, Kappa Psi—Cheryl '65, Pi Alpha<br />
Phil Stillman '64, Elan—Nancy Howes '65<br />
Nick Ferreri '64, Klan—Rosette Giambono '63, ABX<br />
Jed Denton '64, Klan—Patrica Wojie<br />
Lavaliered:<br />
Andrea Altemus '62—John Ruf. Maxon '65, Phi Bp<br />
Engaged:<br />
Ann Perkins—Wayne Anderson, Klan<br />
Ellen Wolfson '63—Alan Willsey '63, Klan