Battalion Editorials Page 2 THE BATTALION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1953 Letter Should Be- Sent To Protest Beatings It is entirely fitting that an official letter of protest be sent to University of Houston 0 Lipstick Wearing Needed Attention The group which abolished the practice of freshmen wearing lipstick during the per iod before the Texas university game re moved a “tradition” which never should have been initiated. For a college which is supposed to pro duce “men,” A&M still is burdened with tra ditions such as this one which bar its pro gress. A number of students complained, as us ual, that “Ole Army has gone to Hell” when they heard of the new decree. Perhaps a closer look at the facts might make them think twice before uttering such a statement. This practice, contrary to many students’ opinions, was not, nor never has been, an “Old Army Tradition.” It was originated shortly after the second World War, and does not date back to the time when A&M used to produce “men.” It’s hard for us to visualize a visitor on the campus looking at freshmen smeared with lipstick and saying, “Yes, A&M college certainly produces men.” In this case, it probably would sound more like, “A&M college produces men?” authorities in regard to the beating of three A&M students there Friday night. Apparently, the only offense the three ca dets committed was dating University of Houston coeds. One of them has sworn never to date them again. When the three A&M seniors were at tacked by some 20 U of H thugs, they did the only thing they could under the circumstan ces—fought back. The Houston students responsible for this outrage should be expelled from college. This is not too steep a punishment for the brutal and senseless beating of three stu dents who were visiting another campus. There has never been an instance of A&M students being beaten like this at any Southwest conference school and there cer tainly has not been an incident like this at A&M. Oftentimes at Southwest conference foot ball games in College Station, students from opposing schools have stayed in A&M dorm itory rooms with no resulting incidents of this type. On the other hand, A&M students have also stayed on the campuses of the schools they play on the football field with no un pleasant incidents. It seems the residents of Houston, are trying to live up to their reputation as the most criminal in the south. An incident of this kind goes a long way in straining relations between two student bodies. Letters to the Editors Editors, The Battalion: On behalf of, and for, the citizens of Little Bock, I wish to express our regrets for the unfor tunate incident at the Texas-Ar- kansas football game on October 31st. The incident was caused by the fact that the majority of folks here did not understand that the Aggies traditionaly stand at football games. We hope that the matter will be soon forgotten by everyond and that the City of Little Rock may again have the privilege of being your host. Sincerely, Pratt Remind, Mayor of Little Rock 0 Editors, The Battalion: On returning to A&M this fall after five year’s absence I find that freshmen are separated from the rest of the Corps “So they can study motfe”, and that they don’t walk in the street any more be cause its “unhealthful and de grading.” Also I notice that no one yells, “Beat so-and-so,” either before or after football games because, “It doesn’t sound good.” About one third of the people I meet don’t speak; I suppose thats because, “Itsi too much trouble.” These are only a few of the many things I’ve noticed all denot ing a general lack of spirit in the corps. Now I read that Freshmen are’t going to wear lipstick for the T. U. game because, “It isn’t manly.” .. Really its surprising that the college authorities don’t eliminate the bonfire too because, “Its such a waste of energy.” I say to you if they keep on eliminating they will eventually get to senior boots if for no other reason than the Freshman are jealous. Why don’t they eliminate all of A&M traditions at once and save time ? J. C. Henderson, ’50 Editors, The Battalion: In reference to your letter of criticism on November 12, “we” would like to answer the questions asked. As you know, we are supposed to be the lowest classified men on the campus at Texas A&M. We, the class of “57”, would like to carry on the tradition of being the lowest —classified—men on the campus, so that Freshmen in future years may repeat it. This, we cogitate, is “Good Ag gie Bull”. As for the wearing of raincoats instead of punches; some were issued raincoats and some panchos. We too, would like to see other freshmen wearing panchos so that we freshmen will be able to see and recognize a “fish buddy” when in need. We are men, and we’d gladly ac cept the priviledges of wearing lipstick and skipping to class dur ing the weeks before the Texas University game. We don’t mind wearing fatigues to work on the bonfire, “who cares if we stink!! If freshmen for years before us have done it, why can’t we ? We, the freshmen class of “57”, would like to be known as “the only class with fire in our ”! These are age old traditions, and we would like to live up to them. Then we can have the priviledge of saying that we are TRUE AG GIES. Fish Gilison Fish Tiner Fish Judel Fish Edge Fish Cook Fish Wingrove Fish Tamer Fish Schwope Fish Tampassas Fish Ireland Fish Watkins Fish Pautsch Fish Lee Fish Dunn Fish Jermstad G. Co. Engineers, ’57 Exchange Store Front Is Nearly Completed The first step toward remodel ing the exchange store will be completed soon, said R. B. Barham, assistant manager of the Exchange store. Deer Hunters Duck Hunters New and used rifles and shotguns. Telescopes and sights on your favorite rifles zeroed in on our own range. 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Russell Reed Circulation Staff' CS Parents Hear About New School An explanation of the proposed A&M Consolidated high school was given Monday night to the Mothers and Dads club of the school. W! W. Caudill, senior partner of Caudill, Rowlett, Scott and As sociates and architect for the new school explained construction de tails of the new school plant. “The contract for the school will not be signed before Nov. 24,” Caudill said. “However, classrooms should be ready by next fall,” The building will be one of the most’ CTb-'to-date’ school plants in the country, he said. The major building materials will be concerte, steel, brick and glass. One feature? of the building will be movable partitions to allow for changing enrollment and cur riculum. The auditorium, which will normally seat 600 people, can be expanded to seat 900 during special occassions. “There will be a unique arrange ment combining the stage and the music suite allowing the regular stage to be expanded for as many as 300 performers,” said Caudill. He said a school building must do three things. These are facilitate the learning process, provide an C\iAN/* G Save Your Money! Save Your Clothes! environment of maximum desir ability, and achieve these two goals in an ecomomical way. Cliest to Decide Campaign Results Results of the A&M College- College Station Community Chest- Red Cross will be determined to day. The chest committee will meet today and give their complete re ports on the drive, Said R. A. Houze, publicity chairman. When ycl^ paiisfeS. rn^ke if count CAMPUS CLEANERS BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY THE BRYAN COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY "Coke’' is o registered trade mark. (C-) 1953, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Council Sponsors Design Contest The College Station city council will sponsor a contest for the best design for a letterhead and seal for the city of College Station. The contest was announced at city council meeting last night. All A&M architecture students will enter the contest as a project for the year. The contest is also open to interested students regard less of their major. Prize for the best suggestion will be $25. A discussion about street loca tions in the newly-annexed Knoll area was tabled until the next meeting. The College Station council had planned a meeting with the Bryan city council to discuss telephone rates, but the Bryan council re plied they couldn’t be there on the specified day because they had “gone hunting.” Councilmen J. G, Black, Marion Pugh and A. P. Boyett were absent. 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