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MEXICAN DISHES SPECIALS Join Us On These Specials ... Thursday thru Sunday FREE CRISPY TOSTADITAS WITH EACH ORDER MEXICAN DINNER „ _ r _ _ COMPLETE WITH— ONLY Enchiladas (3) ^ Beef Tacos (3) Beef Enchiladas ... (3) Tostadas (3) : S fHAPIII TFPFf Guacamole - Salad UJULUjl. ,'witli. Jfexfihulmafi Author of “Barefoot Boy'With Cheek,” etc.} w* STUDYING MADE SIMPLE I have passed my thirty-fifth birthday, and my dewlaps droop and my transmission needs oil. More and more my eyes turn inward, reminiscing, sifting the past, browsing lovingly among my souvenirs, for at my time of life memories are all a man has. And most precious are the memories of college. It still makes my pulses quicken and my old glands leap to life just to think of it. Ah, I was something then! “Swifty” my friends used to call me, or “Rakehell” or “Candle-at-both-Ends” or “Devil Take the Hind most.” My phone was ringing all the time. “Come on, Devil-Take-the- Hindmost,” a cohort would say, “let’s pile into the old convertible and live up a storm. I know a place that serves all-bran after hours.” So it went—night after mad night, kicks upon kicks, sport that wrinkled care derides, laughter holding both his sides. “Come on, “Candle-at-Both-Ends,” my companions would plead, “sing us an other two hundred verses of Sweet Violets” “No, my companions,” I would reply with a gentle but firm smile, “we must turn homeward, for the cock has long since crowed.” “ ’Twas not the cock,” they would answer, laughing merrily. “ ’Twas Sam Leghorn doing his imitation of a chicken!” And, sure enough, ’twas. Crazy, madcap Sam Leghorn. How I miss his gaiety and wit! I never tired of hearing his imitation of a chicken, nor he of giving it. I wonder what’s become of him. Last I heard he was working as a weathervane in Tacoma. Oh, we were a wild and jolly gang in those days. There was Sam Leghorn with his poultry imitations. There was Mazda Watts who always wore a lampshade on her head. There was Freddie Como who stole a dean. There was Cap Queeg who always carried two steel marbles in his hand. There was Emily Hamp who gilded her house mother. Yes; we were wild and jolly, and the wildest and jolliest was I . . . But not right away. I blush to admit that in my freshman year I was dull, stodgy, and normal. I finally corrected this loathesome condition, but for a while it was touch and go. And, dear reader— especially dear freshman reader—be warned: it can happen to you. The makers of Philip Morris have bought this space so I can bring you a message each week. There is no more important message I can give you than the following: College can be beautiful. Don’t louse it up with studying. That was my mistake. At first, cowed by college, I studied so much that I turned into a dreary, blinking creature, subject to dry-mouth and fainting fits. For a year this dismal condition prevailed—but then I learned the real function of college. And what is that? I’ll tell you what: to prepare you to face the realities of the world. And what do you need to face the realities of the world? I’ll tell you what—poise, that’s what you need. And how do you get poise? I’ll tell you how: not by keeping your nose in a book, you may be sure! Relax! Live! Enjoy! . . . That’s how you get poise. Of course you have to study, but be poised about it. Don’t be like some clods who spend every single night buried in a book. Not only are they not learning poise; they are also eroding their eyeballs. The truly poised student knows better than to make the whole semester hideous with studying. He knows that the night before the exam is plenty of time to study. Yes, I’ve heard that lots of people have condemned cramming. But have you heard who these people are? They are the electric light and power interests, that’s who! They want you to sit up late and study every night so you’ll use more electricity and enrich their bulging coffers. Don’t be a sucker! Clearly, cramming is the only sensible way to study. But beware! Even cramming can be overdone. Take it easy. On the night before your exam, eat a hearty dinner. Then get a date and go out and eat another hearty dinner. Then go park someplace and light up a Philip Morris. Enjoy the peaceful pleasure it offers. Don’t go home until you’re good and relaxed. Once at home, relax. Do not, however, fall asleep. This is too relaxed. To insure wakefulness, choose a chair that is not too comfortable. For example, take a chair with nails pointing up through the seat—or a chair in which somebody is already sitting. Place several packs of Philip Morris within easy reach. Good mild tobacco helps you to relax, and that’s what Philip Morris is— good mild tobacco. But Philip Morris is more than just good mild tobacco; it is also cigarette paper to keep the good mild tobacco from spilling all over the place. Now you’ve got the uncomfortable chair and the Philip Morris. Now you need light. Use the lit end of your Philip Morris. Do not enrich the electric power interests^. Read your textbook in a slow, poised manner. Do not underline. It reduces the re-sale value of your book. Always keep your books in prime re-sale condition; you never know when you’ll need getaway money. As you read you will no doubt come across many things you don’t understand. But don’t panic. Relax. Play some records. Remove a callus. Go out and catch some night crawlers. Relax. Be poised. Stay loose. And remember—if things really close in, you can always take up teaching. ©Max Shulman, 1954 This column is brought to you by the makers of PHILIP MORRIS who think you would enjoy their cigarette. The Battalion The Editorial Policy of The Battalion Represents the Views of the Student Editors The Battalion, official newspaper of the Agricultural and Mechan ical College of Texas, is published by students four times a week, during the regular school year. During the summer terms, and examination and vacation periods, The Battalion is published twice a week. Days of publications are Tuesday through Friday for the regular school year, and Tuesday and Thursday during examination and vacation periods and the summer terms. Subscription rates $9.00 per year or $ .76 pel month. Advertising rates furnished on request. Entered aa second-clasa matter at Post Office at College Station, Texas under the Act of Con gress of March 3, 1870. Member of The Associated Press Represented nationally by National Advertising Services, Inc., at New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Fran cisco. The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republi cation of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in the paper and local news of spontaneous origin published herein. Rights of republication of all other matter herein are also reserved. News contributions may be made by telephone (4-5444 or 4-7604) or at the editorial office room, 202 Goodwin Hall. Classified ads may be placed by telephone (4-5324) or at the Student Activities Office, Room 209 Goodwin Hall. , BOB BORISKIE, HARRI BAKER Co-Editors Jon Kinslow Managing Editor Jerry Wizig Sports Editor Ralph Cole, Don Shepard News Editors Nora Burge Woman’s Editor Kerstin Ekfelt ... Assistant Woman’s Editor Betsy Burchard. A&M Consolidated Correspondent Maurice Olian A&M Consolidated Sports Correspondent John Huber Advertising Manager Larry Lightfoot Circulation Manager Tom Syler, Russell Reed, Ken Livingston Circulation Staff Battalion Editorials Page 2 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1954 Small Changes Add A Lot The new college regulations don’t sound too different, but the few word changes in them will greatly increase the justness and efficiency of A&M’s discipline. The new regulations say that hazing and membership in secret organizations will be punished by dismissal or suspen sion for not less than one semester. The old regulations said they may be punished, leaving a great deal of leeway. The new rules also leave out the “unless there are strong mitigating circumstances” statement over which so many disciplinary cases bogged down. Putting the offenses in categories by punishments clears up some of the borderline cases, and lets each student see where he stands. And since “suspension” has always left everyone won dering just how long the suspension should be for, the limit has been specified for some cases. Although altered slightly because of the new student life organization, the “chain-of-command” trial method has been retained, giving a reviewing authority for each case. This will alleviate any unjustness to the student that might be caused by leaving out the “mitigating circumstan ces” clause. Visitors Impressions Of A&M Students The first Town Hall program held in the new G. Rollie White coliseum was a striking success from the standpoint of attendance. From the standpqint of Aggie courtesy, it Was a dismal failure. Since the commotion created by those who chose to leave in the middle of one of the musical numbers *was an noying to those who remained, it must have been doubly annoying to the performers. One thing is certain; they were aware that a large part of the audience was making an incon siderate exit during the performance. Perhaps another thing is certain. Anyone who pur chases an entertainment ticket has every right to leave when he is no longer entertained. That’s where Aggie courtesy could have entered the picture. Those who did not wish to remain to the end of the per formance had only to wait until the intermission to leave. During one of the numbers, however, several Aggies got up and started for an exit ramp. Several hundred others took the move as authority for them to do the same. It makes us wonder what sort of impression of A&M a nationally-famous musical group has taken away with them. Wanted Help Some people in College Station need help. They are 36 Negro children who sire enrolled in the Community house’s day nursery. The kids need toys, chairs, beds, and any other kind of nursery or playground equipment. They also need money for plumbing and heating for their building and help in caring for the children. This project, which was started by the College Station council of churches, has doubled its size since it opened in September. Contact your minister or J. Gordon Gay, YMCA secre tary, if you have any equipment, money or time you can spare for the children. BATTALION CLASSIFIED » FOR SALE • 5AM BROWN BELT $6.50. Rodeo gear $10.00. Phone 4-8373. LIFE INSURANCE. Come by and talk with me-you don’t have to buy! Eugene Rush. 1948 WILLYS JEEP. Good mechanical condition, $300. Contact Joe Warrick, 62 Mitchell, Box 6303. • FOUND • A. WONDERFUL place to buy or sell. Battalion classified ads. Call 4-5324 or 4-1149 for prompt courteous service. • WANTED • BARBER, Midway Heights Barber Shop. 3208' Cavitt Dr. • SPECIAL NOTICE • EXPERIENCED child care all ages. Apt. A-7-C. College View. WOULD LIKE to keep children, ages 1 thru 4. D-6-B. College View. LEARN TO FLY Brazos Flyers Inc., Low flying rates. Free Instructions. No flying experience needed to join this flying club. Contact R. J. Provo. 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This deadline applies to both graduate and un dergraduate students. H. L. Heaton, Registrar What’s Cooking THURSDAY 7:30—The Beaumont A&M club will elect officers in room 3-C of the MSC. The Dallas club will hold elec tion of officers in room 107 of the Biology building. The Del Rio hometown club will meet in the YMCA. The Williamson County home town club will hold a meeting in room 108 of the Academic build ing. The Chemical Engineering Wives club will meet in the home of Mrs. J. D. Lindsay, 1029 Walton Drive. A committee to form a constitution will be appointed and officers will be elected. Wives of the faculty in the department are invited to attend. The Southwest Texas hometown club will hold the first meeting of the year in room 2-C of the MSC. The Brazoria County club will meet in room 104 of the Academic building. The Amarillo club will meet in room 125 of the Academic building. The Rusk County A&M club will ★ PORTRAIT ★ COMMERCIAL ★ WEDDING Ivan he ^Studio 205 S. 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