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Longwood College, Farmville, Va., November 27, 1968
Will You Be Next?
Sophomore Class Sponsors Auction Tuesday, Dec. 10
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Precaution Needed
An auction, sponsored by the Sophomore Class, will be held Tuesday, December 10 at 6:45 p.m. in the Senior Dining Hall. Loretta Childress will serve as auctioneer. Many items and services donated by members of the class will be auctioned off. Privileges, such as wearing slacks all day December 14, will be for sale. Members of the class will take phone duty, wrap Christmas packages, and wash and iron clothes.These are just a few of the services that will be available. Debbie Remsburg, chairman of the auction, noted that mystery items, donated by members of the Longwood faculty, will be of interest to many students.
It has finally touched us. We had thought perhaps that we were untouchable, that things "like that" only happen to others. But the November 20 Richmond NEWS LEADER reported that "two young women were raped while waiting for their dates on Rugby Road last weekend . . ." (At the University of Virginia). The article did not state where the girls were from. It does not matter How many girls from Longwood were at the University of Virginia that weekend? Per chance, it could have been anyone of them Again, the we need not limit the incident to the University of Virginia It could have happened anywhere It could happen on the Hampden-Sydney campus, in the town of Farmville, or on the Longwood campus. We have become careless. We have dropped our guard. Girls walk back from the bus station late at night unmindful of college rules warning them not to do this. Girls wander the campus by themselves after dark without qiving the matter any thought. Girls allow their dates to go off and leave them sitting by themselves in a car, or waiting in the parking lots of fraternity houses Must you be reminded to take precautions regarding your personal safety3 A great percentage of such coses of assault could be prevented if the coeds would be more particular about avoiding isolated areas when they are alone. — M. K. M
Pass-Fail Comes Up . . . Again The pass-fail idea has been in the works for a few years. Each time it gets turned down by the faculty committee, the students work a little harder. Next Thursday the student curriculum committee will meet with the faculty curriculum in their first session of the year. The main issue for discussion will be adoption of a restricted pass-fail system on a trial basis Let's look at the student proposal. 1. Only |uniors and seniors would be allowed to elect to take a course under pass-fail. 2 No more than one course in any single semester, a maximum of four during the junior and senior years, might be taken pass-fail. 3 A pass-fail course must be taken outside a student's ma|Or field, and outside a student's distribution requirements. 4 A C— or above would be P (pass); below a C— would be F (fail). 5 There would be no H (honors.) 6 Professors would not know which or how many students in a class are taking the course pass-fail 7 Grades would go to the recorder as usual, but only a P or an F would go on the student's record. Wo think the students have a convincing case to present to the faculty next week, and we urge passaqe of the proposal. The student committee has supporting evidence that a similar system succeeds at comparable schools They have thoroughly examined every conceivable faculty objection in preparation for the meeting. They are only asking for o trial period of one year-what would be the harm in trying?
Superb Talent Oj LC, H-SC Anna must subtlely advise this proud man as he tries to be a good king. The King who must be strong and intelligent is puzzled at the foreign ideals of this different woman. The parts were very well cast. Each character successfully adapted the manners and accent to portray his part, never seeming to break character. The dancing was a very commendable aspect of the play. Miss Betty (Continued on Page 4)
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Thanksgiving Traditions Overlooked? Thursday our nation celebrates Thanksgiving, a day commemorating the early settlers thanks to God. Thanksgiving Day brings to mind the close of harvest time, sheaves of wheat, pilgrims neatly donned with shiny shoe buckles and pressed collars and hats — and father sporting his shotgun and recently-felled goose. Imagine small children delighted at the feast as they gaze over the long table - corn, turkey, vegetables. Thanksgiving, to these people, was truly a time to thank their Creator. But the times have changed. Instead of families enjoying a meal of thanks together, Mom and Dad have gone to a football game and the children have taken the family car. They may be home in time to grab a hamburger before their dates, but a peanut-butter
and jelly sandwich will do just as well. What about attending a church service? Many college students consider Thanksgiving only a time to "get away from it all." One student remarked, 'I'm just going to rest and get ready for the tests coming up before Christmas." Is this attitude one of complacence? Why are we content to by-pass the religious, unified aspect of Thanksgiving tradition? One reason stems from the fact that we have let religion play a small part in our daily lives. We are not concerned with religious observances, and, as a result, Thanksgiving is regarded as just a three or four day vacation from regular class work. Even downtown merchants adver-
tise Halloween costumes one week and display Christmas items the entire month of November and December, absolutely overlooking Thanksgiving. True, buyers don't purchase gifts or candy at Thanksgiving, but then perhaps stores over-commercialize these holidays. Only one downtown FarmviUe store displayed a Thanksgiving scene. By-passers can be reminded, at least, that the season is at hand. What we need at Thanksgiving is more family fellowship. Take time to attend a church service and thank God for all the things you nave — maybe you'll appreciate them more when you compare your life to those less fortunate. Try to see Thanksgiving through the eyes of the earlier settlers, as a day to Thank God.
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(EDITOR'S NOTE: Guest editorial token from the November 8 issue of the Sweet Briar News.)
The production of THE KING AND I I.it VMktnd IN ample evidence of the superb acting, musical, dance, and directing talent present at Longwood and Hampdm-Sydntjr, This musical by Rogers and Hammerstein is based on Margret Landon's ANNA AND THE KING OF SIAM. It is the stni y of .in Knglish ■cbool teacher •ho goes to Siam to teach the King's ■ ■hildreii. The contrast of cultures is i viili'iit III the diverse ideas of such thing! II honor, morals, and dress.
December 5 at 8:00 in the Student Building Gymn there will be a faculty-student volley ball game. A minimum donation of 25? will be collected for the benefit of the "Sing Out Students" group. Some of the faculty participating in the game will be: Dr. Willett, Miss Andrews, Miss Bush, Mr. Dalton, Mr. Law, Mr. Scolnick, Mr.Stauffer, Mr. Ra, and Mr. Wu.
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William F. Watkins, Jr., Common- if the individual does nothing about it wealth's Attorney, has issued a state- might lead to implication in a case, at ment to inform the Longwood students the very least. Students should also be aware of of the legal aspects concerning the the Virginia laws concerning lotteries use of drugs. The Virginia statutes make it il- and raffles. Section 18.1-340 of the Code of legal to sell, exchange or possess any narcotics, including marijuana. The Virginia reads as follows: Managing, etc., a lottery, etc., or possession of marijuana carries a punishment of a fine of $1,000.00 and buying, selling, etc., chances.-If any from three to five years in the peni- person: (1) Set up, promote or be concerned tentiary on a first offense. The statutes further provide that where there is a in managing or drawing a lottery or sale, exchange or furnishing to a minor raffle for money or other thing of of any marijuana the offense shall be value, (2) Knowingly permit such lottery punished by a penitentiary sentence of in any house under his control, from ten to thirty years. (3) Knowingly permit money or The statutes further provide that where marijuana is being sole or used other property to be raffled for in that that place may be declared a such house, or to be won therein, by throwing or using dice, or by any other common nusiance. Anyone being present where mari- game of chance, (4) Knowingly permit tlM sale in juana is being used might be considered to be in possession of the same such house of any chance or ticket in, and, therefore, would be subject to or share or a ticket in, a lottery, or rather severe penalties. This would any writing, certificate, bill, token or especially be so as to persons pres- other device purporting or intended to ent who were aware of its use by guarantee or assure to any person, others. Even though a person might be or entitle him to a prize or share of, acquitted of a charge of possession, or interest in a prize to be drawn in the mere presence would probably in- a lottery, or, (5) For himself or another person volve an arrest and the attendant embarrassment and cost of defense in buy, sell or transfer, or liave in his criminal charges against them. possession for the purpose of sale or Also the use of any amphetamine with intent to exchange, negotiate or or bartituric (stimulant or depressant transfer, or aid in selling, exchanging, drugs) is a violation of Virginia stat- negotiating or transferring, a chance utes ami t.i" use thereof is not only or ticket in or share of a ticket in a dangerous, but also woull carry with lottery, or any such writing, certifiit fines and imprisonment should it be cate, bill, token or device, II Ml, He shall be confined in jail not exEven awareness of the use, sale, ceeding one year, and fined not exetc., of these drugs and narcotics ceeding five hundred dollars; provided I involve an individual since knowl- that any person who shall violat< edge of a violation of these state laws— of the provisions of this section when
such violation shall consist of the operation or conduct of a lottery commonly known as the numbers game or the numbers racket shall be confined in the penitentiary not less than one year nor more than ten years and fined not less than five hundred dollars, or in the discretion of the jury or the court trying the case without a jury, he shall be confined in jail not less than six months nor more than twelve months and fined not more than five hundred dollars, either or both.
Army Offers Job For Civilians; Overseas Duty Army Special Services has civilian positions for Librarians and Recreation Specialists overseas. The majority of positions in Europe, Korea, and Vietnam are outside the Federal Competitive Service and a Civil Service examination is not required. All positions in Japan, Okinawa, Hawaii, Alaska and the Canal Zone are within the federal service. Tours of duty are one year in Korea and Vietnam; two years in Okinawa, and the Canal Zone; and three years in Europe, Japan, Hawaii and Alaska. Young men and women who have a degree in library science, recreation, art, theatre arts, music, social science or related fields may arrange a personal interview on Monday, December 9, 1968, with Miss Dale Blanton, Special Services Representative. For an appointment contact the Placement Office.