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Battalion Editorials
Page 2 THE BATTALION
FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1955
Not For Aggies
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This is not for Aggies, because Aggies
afiready know what we’re going to say.
This is for the high school day visitors,
who may some day be Aggies, but who are
now in the process of choosing a college.
A&M is a good school educationally—the
best in the state in its specialized fields, and
one of the best in the nation in some of its
courses. This is undeniable, and is in itself
reason for choosing A&M—if you want to
learn something, you go to the best in that
field.
But there are other factors in choosing
a college, many others. Perhaps the most
important of these secondary factors is the
student life at any particular school.
A&M’s student life is different from any
other school, and its champions will say it’s
the best. It’s built around an esprit de corps
that is the result of many years of all-male
dormitory college history, with a strong mil
itary tradition.
But the funny thing is that this esprit
jjf de corps—the famous Aggie spirit—is not
confined solely to the military students. The
civilian students have it too, making it com
plete.
This Aggie spirit can’t be defined or pin
ned down, but it’s not an intangible thing.
Even the most iconoclastic Aggies feel it,
and know it exists.
There may be some bickering among the
Aggies themselves occasionally, but it’s the
sort of protest found in any healthy society,
the right of speaking up that any democracy
guarantees to its citizens. People here may
disagree on the right road to a greater A&M,
but all of them are looking for the road.
If anyone ever challenges A&M as a
whole, all internal differences are forgotten,
and the solid front then presented is a fear
ful thing.
You, the high school day visitor, will feel
this very real spirit even during the few
short hours you are on the campus. If you
come to A&M, you will become a part of it,
and it’s a good second reason for picking
A&M as your institution of higher education.
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LETTERS
Dear Editor:
I think a freshman non-reg
should have a little say about the
college he is attending. I have
never been in the corps, so I am
one of these scroungy non-regs
who chose to be a civilian student.
I came to this college with the
conviction that this is the best
college in the state of Texas. Af
ter attending A&M one semester,
I have found my convicition was
true. I am really proud of A&M.
Some of the soldier boys in the
corps may look down on us be
cause we weren’t man enough and
didn’t have “the guts it takes to
stick it out” in the corps, but 1
think that it takes a little intesti
nal fortitude to attend a non-coed
college, not for the purpose be
ing in the corps, but to receive the
best possible education.
I have nothing against the corps.
I think it is a fine organization
and I am rdally proud of it. I will
claim it not only for its good
points, but also for its bad points.
Therefore I think that some of
thd soldier boys who are slinging
the mud at the non-regs should
come over to our side and begin to
brag about our educational sys
tem. I have not found it hard to
brag about. It is the best college
in the state, including T.U. — the
University my two older brothers
are attending.
Boyd Wachel ’58
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Dear Editor:
I just read Mr. Pixley’s letter
to the “Batt” in which he was run
ning down non - reg freshmen. I
have nothing against the corps
personally and I have many
friends, both freshmen and upper
classmen, in the corps. Thank God
not everyone is as narrowminded
as Lynn Pixley for I get along
fine with those regs. True, I don’t
think anyone should run down the
corps nor should anyone run down
the non-regs for I definitely think
they both have their place at A&M.
Lynn may disagree with me and
if so he can find me in 9-A Law
and we will discuss his position in
the case.
Don Schilling ’58
Entered aa second-cl&s*
matter at Post Office at
College Station, Texas
under the Act of Con
gress of March 3, 1870.
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BOB BORISKIE, HARRI BAKER Co-Editors
Jon Kinslow Managing Editor
Jerry Wizig Sports Editor
Don Shepard, Ralph Cole News Editors
Bill Fullerton City Editor
Ronnie,Greathouse — Sports Writer
r , ^ Roger Goad, Welton Jones, John Warner Reporters
vK5> —Mrs. Jo Ann Cocanougher Women’s Editor
Miss Betsy Burchard A&M Consolidated Correspondent
y-S^Maurice Olian A&M Consolidated Sports Correspondent
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Claude Xussbaum, Romeo Chapa Advertising Salesmen
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Tony Goodwin, Ciro Lampassas Circulation Staff
Dear Editor:
After reading the article in Th
Battalion, Wednesday, March 2,
would like to know what cause*
the Civilian Student Council t
reach its decision in recommend
ing that other schools’ letters b
banned from the A&M campus.
Burl Purvis told the council tha
the recommendation would brinj
better cooperation between th
corps and the civilian students,
will readily admit that such coop
elation is needed, and needed bad
ly. If keeping letter jackets of
the campus will help, I am 100^
in favor of the resolution. But a
the present I can see no reasoi
why non-reg jackets worn by non
reg students are going to hur
A&M.
Gentlemen, this school is, in mj
opinion, the greatest in the world
The reason for that can be sum
med up in one word — TRADI
TIONS. However, this school k
rapidly reaching the point wher<
traditions are going to be kepi
alive only by the will of the stu
dents, military and civilian alike.
A lot of water has flowed undei
the bridge since 1876. A lot oi
(See LETTERS on Page 3)
Cadet Slouch ... by James Earle
Combat Ball Free
Says Leimbrook
Admission to the fourth annual
Combat ball, to be held in Sbisa
hall March 25, will be free to all
members of the combat arms, John
Leimbrook, co-chairman of the ball
said yesterday.
Leimbrook explained that the
ball made a profit of about $600
last year, and the money was left
in a Student Activities fund for
the dance this year.
All members of the combat arms,
and air force seniors with dates
are invited to attend. Air force
cadets attending the ball will be
expected to contribute one dollar
to the combat arms fund.
Committee chairmen include pro
gram publication, Jimmy Johnson;
decoration, Neely Keyser; publicity,
Don Shepard; and ticket chairman,
Dave Williams.
The program committee will se
lect groups from each of the com
bat arms units to perform for the
intermission floor show.
Military guests will dress as
prisoners of war, and civilian
guests as displaced persons.
This rule hasn’t been enforced in
the past, Leimbrook said, but this
year “all non-conformists will be
sent back home for the proper at
tire.”
Cadets will wear fatigues and
helmet liners. Their dates are ask
ed to dress as French peasants.
No canteens, will be allowed.
State Department
Starts New Exam
The Department of State has
started a new examination policy
in an effort to get 300 new foreign
service officers into the career
corps.
Under the revised procedures,
the required written examination
will take one day instead of three
days as in the past, and will offer
opportunities to persons with spe
cialized backgrounds.
To be eligible, candidates must
be an American citizen between 20
and 31 years old. Application
forms may be obtained by writing
the state department.
Taylor G. Belcher, a foreign ser
vice officer, was on the campus
recently to answer questions about
the work. He spoke to several
classes.
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World News
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its Security Council for today to
discuss the charges.
HAITI—Vice-president Nix
on arrived in Haiti yesterday
on the last stop of his Carib
bean tour and urged Latin
American countries to make
greater use of private capital
for building up the economy
of the hemisphere.
WASHINGTON—The state de
partment has announced it is back
ing demands by Sweden and
Switzerland for the abolition* of
the commission set up to supervise
the Korean armistice because Com
munist obstructionist activities
have prevented the commission
from carrying out its task.
Phi Eta Sigma
Plans Initiation
Initiation of Phi Eta Sigma can
didates, honorary scholastic fra
ternity, will be held at 4:30 p.m.
March 15 in the Memorial Student
Center assembly room. Students
with 4 p.m. classes will be initia
ted at 5:10 in the Birch room,
About 90 members of the class
of ’58 are eligible for membership,
according to C. H. Ransdell, acting
dean of the Basic Division. Mem
bership in the society is for life.
A 2.5 grade point ratio during a
student’s freshman year is the only
requirement for membership, but
an active vote is exercised only by
second year men.
On Campus
Maxfihujman
(Author of "Barefoot Boy With Cheek,” etc.)
THE STUDENT COUNCIL
Today let us investigate a phenomenon of American college
life called the student council. First of all, what is the student
council? The answer is simple: the student council is a council
of students.
Next, what does the student council do? Again the answer is
simple: it meets.
Next, what goes on at the meetings? This question is rather
more complicated than the others. Perhaps it can best be an
swered by reproducing here the minutes of a typical meeting
of a typical student council.
Meeting scheduled for 8:30 p.m. at Student Union Building.
Call to order 9:51 p.m. by Hunrath Sigafoos, presiding. Motion
to adjourn made by Louis Bicuspid, freshman representative.
Motion ruled out of order by Hunrath Sigafoos, presiding.
Hunrath Sigafoos called “old poop” by Louis Bicuspid, fresh
man representative. Seconded by Delores Wheatgerm, sophomore
representative. Tabled by Hunrath Sigafoos, presiding.
Minutes of last meeting read by Zelda Pope-Toledo, secretary.
Motion to accept minutes made by Hunrath Sigafoos, presiding.
Motion defeated.
Treasurer’s report not read because Rex Mercredi, treasurer,
not present at meeting. Rex Mercredi, treasurer, impeached in *
absentia.*
Motion made by Louis Bicuspid, freshman representative, to
allow sale of hard liquor in school cafeteria. Seconded by r*
Delores Wheatgerm, sophomore representative. Motion tabled
by Hunrath Sigafoos, old poop.
Motion made by Booth Fishery, fraternity representative, to
permit parking in library. Motion referred to committee.
Motion made by Gladys Algae, junior representative, to allow
attendance in pajamas and robes at first hour classes. Motion
referred to committee.
Motion made by Elwood Feldspar, athletics representative,
to conduct French Conversation classes in English. Motion
referred to committee.
Motion made by Esme Plankton, sorority representative, to
allow hypnosis during Rush Week. Motion referred to committee.
Motion made by Pierre Clemenceau, foreign exchange student,
to conduct German Conversation classes in French. Motion
referred to committee.
Motion made by Harriet Critter, ag campus representative,
to allow faculty members above the rank of assistant professor
to perform marriages. Motion referred to committee.
Observation made by Martha Involute, senior representative,
that in her four years on student council every motion referred
to committee was never heard of again. Miss Involute was tabled.
Motion made by Louis Bicuspid, freshman representative, to
allow sale of hard liquor in Sociology I and II. Seconded by
Delores Wheatgerm, sophomore representative. Motion tabled
by Hunrath Sigafoos, presiding crossly.
Refreshments served. Coffee, cake, Philip Morris Cigarettes.
The following resolution adopted by acclamation: *
“WHEREAS Philip Morris is milder, tastier, more exhila
rating, and chock full of rare rich vintage tobaccos; and
WHEREAS Philip Morris is contained in the patented Snap-»
Open pack which is the quickest, simplest, neatest container yet
devised for cigarettes; and WHEREAS Philip Morris, the most
commendable of smokes in the most admirable of wrappings,
is available in both king-size and regular; therefore BE IT
RESOLVED that it is the sense of this meeting that Philip
Morris is far and away the best cigarette buy on this or any
other campus.”
Meeting adjourned with many a laugh and cheer at 9:58.
Respectfully submitted,
Zelda Pope-Toledo, Secretary
©Mai Shulman, 1953
Thp makrr* of PHILIP IMORRIS, tcho bring you this column, move
that today's PHILIP MORRIS is the best ever. We knotc you'll
second the motion.
LI E ABNER
By AL CAPP