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. . THE BATTALION # j ■ Page 2 College Station, Texas Thursday, May 8, 1969 | Listen Up the batt forum | ~ Wi fe ( a sl In ‘ S ini|)l e Simon’ Aeeie Players Director C. K. Executioner; Michelle Mayeu: Editor, The Battalion: Within “the privilege of sug gestion and constructive criti cism,” my conscience demands that I express my sincere opinion relative to recent actions taken by this university. To me, by turning a deaf ear to students in need, the organization established to operate this institution has violated the most fundamental of human ethics. Almost devoid of humanity, this organization has taken a stand and is ready to defend without compromise its sacred purpose—to fill its quota of “X” number of engineers, ac countants, businessmen and tech nicians pre-molded and sterilized to fit The Machine. In view of its (reported) actions concerning both black and white students, which make obvious the attach ment of the majority of these officials to the white establish ment, and thus indicating their “membership in any group or organization which might bring discredit to the university,” I suggest (by privilege) that the university suspend itself indefin itely or until it sees fit to open its doors to reality. Paula Dobrovolny ’70 ★ ★ ★ Editor, The Battalion: Because of increasing campus problems here, the president of your Student Senate for the 1969- 70 year must be able to represent the views and problems of all students and shape them into a unified, progressive program that will be in the best interest of Texas A&M University as a whole. I believe in student govern ment that is responsive to the views and needs of the individual student and that will take planned, responsible action to see that these ideas are heard at all levels. Student government here at Texas A&M has become increas ingly complex during the past two years. Problems are begin ning to arise on this campus which have plagued other cam puses for some time. The presi dent of next year’s Student Sen ate must have the experience and leadership ability to effectively cope with these problems and keep Texas A&M University unique. I have decided to run for this position after much thought because I feel that I can meet the challenge which is set before the 1969-70 Student Senate President. My primary interest lies in what can be done to make Texas A&M an even ' better university for all segments of the student body. I feel that only through concentrated, unified effort can the student body make any mean ingful progress and I am willing to devote this type of effort. I have worked extensively with the Student Senate during the past year and am aware of many of the problems which the Student Senate will face in the coming year. If you are really interested in the future of student government at Texas A&M and count experi ence and devotion as attributes, I would highly respect and ap preciate your vote for President of the Student Senate for 1969-70. Garry Mauro, Candidate for President At The Movies by Mike Plake William Shakespeare, or the guy who wrote under that pseudo nym, or his press agent, if he had one, was a prophet. He in vented the formula on which thousands of plays have been written since the earthy days of the Globe Theatre. Shakespeare and company had the moxie hundreds of years ago to put together little sketches and tales with just enough sex, just enough violence, and just enough pathos to sell the public like crazy. People flocked to see his plays. His plays served a purpose. They gave the people something a little more pleasant to look forward to than the stifling, back breaking work of a serf on a feudal manor, or a shoemaker plodding his way through society, hopefully someday to make it to the merchant class and get on easy path with a change of clothes each week and everything. SHAKESPEARE, in fact, was a master salesman in the art of making art for the people’s sake. He stands by his works, and his works survive today as the fittest in the business. “Romeo aqa Juliet” probably has been read by most students in most high schools, everywhere, by requirement if not by incen tive. Now the high schools, if they can ever get their hands on it before television buys its rights, can use another tool, at least equally entertaining and to many illiterate students, moreso. “Romeo and Juliet” is a highly entertaining movie. From the sounds of it, it uses dialogue similar to the lines of verse we CADET SLOUCH by Jim Earle “According to the charts, I need to lose 20 pounds or grow six inches taller!” read in our high school English lit books. BUT THE thing that sets it apart is the same thing that made Richard Burton popular to general audiences in his electron ic production of “Hamlet” and his movie production of “The Taming of the Shrew.” The fact is, when good actors are used in a Shakespearean pro duction combined with modern editing techniques and camera work available through the mo tion picture medium, you can make a Shakespearean play come alive to millions of people. And, by watching audiences’ reactions, you can realize that, yes, Virginia, Shakespeare wrote with the same moxie as does Mickey Spillane, Agatha Christie, or Grace Metallious, or Harold Robinson, of whom each has charmed millions of audiences from a broad economic spectrum with their literary gems. TAKE IT easy, now, I’m not saying that Shakespeare is in the same class as Harold Robinson. But a lot of people read his books, or at least buy the copies. Olivia de Hussey, the beautiful young thing that played Juliet, is as nice a 14-year-old as you can imagine. Nicer, probably. Edward Whiting lends plenty of credence and vigor to make the role of Romeo come out of the hackneyed, snobbish class of playacting into something you can appreciate. Only one thing is wrong with the movie: Being acclimatized to watching the good guy win in the end, we kept hoping that maybe Zefferelli, in this produc tion, has switched vials or some thing. But after it was over, we de cided that maybe holding to the play was an all-right thing to do. “Romeo and Juliet,” like the advertisements of “Candy” prom ised and didn’t deliver, is true to the play. In addition to that, it’s an easy, untrying way to under stand and enjoy Shakespeare. 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Represented nationally by National Educational Advertising Services, Inc., New York City, Chici Francisco. ilcago, Los Angeles and San EDITOR JOHN W. FULLER Managing Editor Dave Mayes Sports Editor John Platzer Staff Columnists John McCarroll, Mike Plake, Monty Stanley, Jan Moulden Staff Writers Tom Curl, Janie Wallace, Tony Huddleston, David Middlebrooke Assistant Sports Editor Richard Campbell Photographers Bob Stump, Bob Peek Sports Photographer Mike Wright HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UNITED CAMPUS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP COFFEE LOFT Friday, May 9: 8:30 p. m.—Film: “HOMO SEXUALITY IN MEN & WOMEN (60 mins.) Discussion led by Dr. J. T. L. McNew, M.D. NO ADMISSION CHARGED Saturday, May 10: 8:00 p. m. AN EVENING OF CHAMBER MUSIC PIANO — DR. JOE HAM VIOLIN — DR. ROBERT KENEFICK CELLO — DR. HERMAN KLEEREKOPER 10:00 p. m. Contemporary Religious film—“THE ANTKEEPER” (30 mins.) (NO ADMISSION CHARGED) NOON — 1:00 P. M. Wednesday, May 14: ENCOUNTER LUNCH LUNCH PROVIDED 25* Film: “PREPARATION OR PANIC (30 mins.) Aggie Players Director C. K. Esten and his wife Lugean have been cast in the May 17 produc tion of “Simple Simon” for Bryan and College Station children. The children’s theater presen tation will be at 2 p.m. in the Fallout Theater of Guion Hall, announced Mrs. Aileen A. Wenck, director. Seven A&M students also have been cast with Mr. and Mrs. Esten in the play concerning a stran ger’s visit in a make-believe king dom. The Aggie Players director will appear as the Herald and Mrs. Esten will portray the Queen, Mrs. Wenck said. Jeanette Koger of Hebbronville will play the Pie man; Karen Buckland, El Paso, Executioner; Michelle Mayeux, Bryan, Simon; Lucy Bishop, Dick inson, Princess; Melanie Haldas, Houston, Underwear; Travis Mil ler, West Winfield, N. Y., King, and Barbara Karpinski, College Station, as the Washerwoman. The “Simple Simon” crew will include James Dennis of Houston, sets; Ann Martin, Kaufman, lights, and Players assistant di rector Robert L. Wenck, special effects. The Aggie Players production is by special arrangement with Anchorage Press of Anchorage, Ky. Tonight On KBTX 6:30 Animal World 7:30 Bewitched 8:00 CBS Thursday Night Movie — “Blue Angel” 10:00 News, Weather & Sports 10:30 The Avengers 11:30 Alfred Hitchcock FOR BEST RESULTS TRY BATTALION CLASSIFIED lAastg. No. 1 In College Sales For Information Call: Skipper Kearns ’69 (College Master Representative) Fidelity Union Life Insurance Co. 303 College Main — 846-8228 NEED CASH Money Gone After 9 Months of School? Then see us for a personal loan. Take advantage of our prompt, confidential loan service now. UNIVERSITY LOAN COMPANY 317‘Patricia . (North Gate) College Station, Texas Telephone: 846-8319 ATTENTION AGGIES! Are you tired of getting home the same old way? If so, why don’t you try something different & exciting! 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