Image provided by: Texas A&M University
About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 9, 1971)
BATTALION Page 2 College Station, Texas CADET SLOUCH Tuesday, November 9, 1971 by Jim Earle “It’s good to be able to go back to kissing our dates after we score instead of after first downs!” The letters policy Register to vote If there is one thing Aggies can do, it’s gripe. They gripe about food, football (though not lately), lack of girls, and about anything else of the utmost importance. Another thing they gripe about, and who doesn’t, is the government. Not just one part of it in particular, but the whole thing. Ironically enough, while they can’t change anything about the lack of girls, while the football team seems able to change itself, and almost everybody is resigned to the food, Aggies can do something to change the government. They can vote. To help students to vote, the Student Senate is conducting a voter registration drive. They are actively registering people in the dormitories and have set up booths in the Memorial Student Center, the Academic building, and the Library. Next week, the Student Senate will have booths outside the preregistration office in the YMCA. The registration applies to all national and state elections. Students may register here in Brazos County or in their home counties. Out of state students may register in Texas if they have established a year of residency. There are very few ways students can logically avoid registering. It speaks well of our “rubber stamp” Student Senate that they are making the effort to help Aggies. It doesn’t speak well that with all this work, the Senate has only registered to roughly 40 to 50 percent of the dorm capacities and 1,500 in the booths. So quit yer bitchin’. Get out and register. You have a say in what’s going on. Use it. Bulletin Board Tonight Ag Economics Club meets at 7:30 in the Plant Sciences build ing, room 112. Bio-Medical Science Association meets at 7:30 in room 210 of the Veterinary Medicine Science Building. TSEA will meet at 7:30 in Na gle Hall, room 113. Mechanized Agriculture Club will meet in the Farm Power Laboratories at 7:30. SCOPE will meet in room 3-B of the Memorial Student Center at 7:30. Scuba Club will meet at 301 Bolton at 8. University Women will meet at 7:30 in the Social room of the Memorial Student Center to or ganize for Bonfire. Marketing Society will meet in the Memorial Student Center, room 2-A, at 7:30. Wednesday Alpha Phi Omega will meet in their office in the Memorial Stu dent Center at 8 for an officers meeting. Wheelmen will meet in room 2-D of the Memorial Student Cen ter at 7:30. Fellowship of Christian Ath letes will meet in the Lettermen’s Lounge at 9. Rio Grande Valley Hometown Club will meet in room 3-D of the Memorial Student Center at 7:30. Listen up Sticking tip This year has been one of the most active ever for our Listen up column. Though we have tried all year long to run all the letters there are some we haven’t run because they are duplicates of others, because they are libelous, or because they make accusations that we are unable to verify. But because we have begun to receive so many letters, we are going to have to start limiting the number we run. First to go will be all the campaign letters for elections, next those that say the same things cihe; ' tters have, and next, those that we really don’t understand. We will 'ill attempt to run all the letters, but we may have to begi?: ..diting oui p n tions of a letter that are not highly important. We will only do this us a last ditch effort. W. ao I v h oe that this policy will not keep the students from writing. Wc are not trying to censor letters, or put forward only our opinions. We are only trying to present a better cross section of those letters we receive. Editor: I would like to direct my re marks to Mr. Klein concerning his letter in the Wednesday Bat talion : I believe you have made an un just generalization about the Corps of Cadets based on the de structive actions of a few indi viduals, who may or may not be CT's. I am proud to wear the uniform of the Aggie Corps, and believe the Corps has a distinctly positive function on this campus, but I am not fooled into believing that the Corps is perfect—no body of people as large as the Corps can possibly be. No segment of the A&M cam pus is without fault—Corps, civil ian; male, female. Judging one of these segments by the actions of a few represents the narrow mindedness which prevents A&M’s future growth and unity. Yes, times are changing. The school is growing. Hopefully, much is to be learned in this growth. Growing pains cause re sentment, but eventually a strong er, united A&M. This resentment must be observed and learned from, but not condoned! As far as girls on campus; fe male Aggies, Maggies, call them what you will, I can’t condemn or laud them as a group, either —only as individuals. All CT’s do not hate Maggies . . . one senior in my outfit is marrying a Mag gie this Christmas, as is a junior. In short, Mr. Klein, CT’s are not narrow-minded, blood-thirsty, sign burning barbarians as you portrayed them. We are a group of intensely proud individuals— proud of Aggieland, proud of the Corps, of our traditions, our past, and contrary to popular belief, looking with expectant pride to A&M’s future. Not a future of blind continuation of useless tra dition, but a future of improve ment, vitality, dynamic thinking, and self evaluation. Most of all, Mr. Klein, we are looking to a future of Service—service to our nation, to the University, and to each individual on this campus. I don’t know who burned those signs, it may have been CT’s, it could have been non-regs. Regard less, be fair in your accusations— don’t blame everyone in any group for the shortcomings of a few. Alex Dade ’72 ★ ★ ★ Editor: For the past week I have work ed on the Student Senate’s Voter Registration Drive. This work has been both highly satisfying and deeply saddening. I have been pleasantly surpris ed to find a vast majority of us students who have not been per mitted to vote before is very ex cited about the possibilities of having a voice in our government. However, I have found it sad that a fraction of the older peo ple to whom this voice has long been extended is reluctant or re fusing to register to vote. Two examples: One man laughed that he was too old to vote. (I confess I had to agree. Anyone with that attitude IS too old to vote.) One woman said she would not know who to vote for anyway, so she was just going to leave that de cision up to us young people. I told her that for her sake I hoped we make the right decision! It astounds me to find people in the United States who actually hold views such as these I have mentioned, but I have. My only hope is that the new 18-to-21- year-olds make the choices wise ly because I have found older people who could not care less. Bill Kemp ’74 ★ ★ ★ Editor: Re to Mrs. R. D. Hupp’s letter: I’m left with no choice but to doubt Mrs. Hupp’s sincerity when she stated that “when I read the reply of Jeffrey A. Secrest, I could also see his side of the controversy.” How can you make such a statement, Mrs. Hupp, yet with the same breath state that you “felt like standing up and cheering” at Mrs. Chamber’s ob viously bigoted and closed-mind ed letter. Your letter seems to be full of the same unfounded, closed- minded generalities. You say that you are suspicious of “hippie types, for the reason that they are tear-downers.” I’d like to in form you, Mrs. Hupp, that there are a lot of us long-haired, un shod, “hippie” types at A&M, but I’ve yet to see one that has been involved in any “tear-down” activity around the campus. There seems to have been some “tear- down” activity in the Corps area, though. It seems that some of the coeds’ campaign signs were torn down recently. The only radi cals on this campus are not the long-hairs, but the members of the fanatic John Birch Society. Believe me, you’d be surprised to find out who some of the mem bers are. But, if you read The American Opinion, you might not be surprised at all. You say that you are aware that all the traditions that com prise the heritage of A&M have derived from the military estab lishment. Ignorance is bliss. Are you aware of the many more so- called Corps “traditions” that, far from being military-like or gentlemanly, range from fool- hearted, immature childishness to the utterly obscene. Word around here is that the Corps institution alized crudity. Nt>, Mrs. Hupp, I don’t think the Corps is so im maculate in its integrity. Don’t get me wrong, Mrs. Hupp. I’m not anti-military. As a matter of fact, I am presently in the U.S. Naval Reserve and I plan to serve at least six years active duty after I graduate. Yet, my purpose at A&M is to achieve a good education while remaining an individual true to my own convictions instead of following blindly like sheep—not knowing nor asking why. I believe that fol lowing imperfect, uncertain tra ditions, in order to avoid erring in my own judgement, is but to exchange a lesser evil for a greater one. Yes, Mrs. Hupp, my hair will remain long during my stay at A&M. I don’t think I need to establish an image because the image of the “civilian” Aggie has long been established. That image still remains one that com petes favorably with that of the “cadet.” No, I don’t think it is such a hard act to follow; civilians have been doing it all the time. “Tradition, thou art for suck ling children, thou are the enliv ening milk for babes, but no meat for men is in thee.” — Stephen Crane. Juan Jose Gallegos ’73 ★ ★ ★ Editor: In last Thursday’s Battalion a letter from Mrs. R. D. Hupp appeared in which she stated that the older generation was sus picious of the longhaired, general “hippie” types for the reason that they are tear-downers. I believe that her statement was about as general as saying, “All Greeks roller skate on their left foot.” I know that in the past A&M was 100 per cent corps and prided in the fact that there were no sleazy Non-Regs on campus. Well, times are changing at this university. Students no long er want to go into the corps and put up with all that bull they get fed as freshmen. After all what is a college? Is it a place to go and raise hell or is it a chance to further your education ? Sure, heritage and pride are great to have and to remember. But I CLIP CLIP Going to... HOUSTON? Save $ Save $ Save $ $8.50* Rates as Low as SINGLE or DOUBLE Clip & Present This Coupon For Discount Rate Across from Astrodome — 8500 South Main Suburban Houston —1-10 West & Bunker Hill For Reservations-(713) 666-5091 s—' ""Profit, Inc.. 1970 MOTOR INNS ■ «£ This coupon entitles bearer to $1.00 discount from regular room rates at Roadrunner Motor ■ Inns of Houston, Texas. Prices are subject to change and this discount revoked without notice. All prices are plus taxes and phone charge. Only one discount per room per night, please! 1971. Offer expires November 30, CLIP living loving being do it without worries financially secure our program insurance invest costs less now means security later come in our office on campus now then carry on a- PROVIDENT MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA Gordon B. Richardson Campus Representative 707 University Drive, Suite 23 846-7027 didn’t spend my six hundred and fifty dollars just so I could call myself an Aggie twenty years from now. I came to A&M to get an education, not to be labeled as a tear downer! J. B. Santos ’75 €bt Battalion PEANUTS PEANUTS Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the student writers only. The Battalion is a non-tax- supported, non-profit, self-supporting educational enter prise edited and operated by students as a university and community newspaper. The Battalion, a student newspaper at Texas A&M, is published in College Station, Texas, daily except Saturday, holiday periods, September through Sunday, Monday, and May, and once a week during summer school. LETTERS POLICY Letters to the editor must be typed, double-spaced, and no more than 300 words in length. They must be signed, although the writer’s name will be withheld by arrangement with the editor. Address correspondence to Listen Up, The Battalion, Room 217, Services Building, College Station, Texas 77843. MEMBER The Associated Press, Texas Press Association The Associated Collegiate Press Mail year; sales in subscripti $6.50 Texas 77843. itions are $3.50 per semester; $6 per school full year. All subscriptions subject to 6% guest. Address: College Station, fl HAVENT SLEPT FOR TWO PATS! I WANT MY BLANKET BACK', J/ gYx, THIS IS WHY I TO LIP Y0L> TO KEEP IT FOR ME ...I TH0U6HT I COULD 6IVE IT UP, BUT I CAN'T.. I'VE GOT TO HAVE IT BACK! Advertising rate furnished on req The Battalion, Room 217, Services Building, PEANUTS Members of the Student Publications Board are: Jim rl a r* k o i i-tyi a n • XT T7 1 XT' Cl ^ 1 J- Y • i a . . . —IJVSt/ otherwise credited in the paper and local news of spontaneous origin published herein. Rights of republication of all other matter herein are also reserved. are also reserved. Second-Class postage paid at College Station, Texas. of Agriculture; and Bayne Kruse, student. s ^ Represented^naticnallyjiy National Educational Advertising Francisco. • g . s A gele^ and San EDITOR HAYDEN WHITSETT Managing Editor Doug Dilley News Editor Sue Davis Sports Editor John Curylo Assistant Sports Editor Bill Henry YOU STUPID BEAGLE I KNOW HOU'RE IN THERE!, come out, and bring that BLANKET With YOU ! DO YOU HEAR ME? COME OUT'! OUR SPECIALTY 1/5 Carat Eye Clean Diamond For Senior Ring, $40 plus tax €. W. Varner & Sons Jewelers North Gate 846-5816 ; BURGER HUT Remember Happy Hour! BEER ON TAP 15c Monday - Friday — 5 p. m. - 6 p. m, 317 University Dr. North Gate Color Photography WEDDINGS • PORTRAITS • DANCES SCONA ground las D.C., tow ference 01 University Senator the fir st sion speak jent Conf lairs. A Lib on the toj man conn ficials an Cam Econon have reef Science F pricing P Dr. M. ed profe the long- termine and mai kinds of the theo actual bi Professional quality at prices students can afford. Robert C. Barker Box 5788 — 846-7548 A&M works A&M lie utilit nual Te Course. ft DEADLINE EXTENDED! Sign Up Now For One da? It per TAMU European Tours I960 Nev | ffiioned. C 72 Jewelry I Contact bj Station, or PanosonU I tew! Call A comple I etc. 1970 V itinera, lei !:00 p. m. FRANCE—Ski trip in Alps with last night in Paris—Jan. 3-13. All accomodations included (food not included). Only $316, plus $30 tax and services. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND—Holiday on wheels—motoring tour —Dec. 25—Jan. 4. Avis car with unlimited mileage in cluded. Last night in Paris. Price, $304, plus $32 tax and services, (based on four persons per car). Ad visors will be Dr. and Mrs. Tom Adair, Phone 846-4263, LONDON, ENGLAND—Dec. 25—Jan 1—Theater tickets and side trips available, orientation tour and full English break fast included. Price $315 plus $32 tax and services. Ad visor will be Jim Summers, Class of '72, Phone 845- 1858. 1966 V. With radh SPAIN—Costa del Sol—On Mediterranean between Torreinolinos and Fuengirola. Dec. 25—Jan. 4 Optional side trips to Granado, Madrid, and others. Includes rental car (gas and mileage not included). Last night in Paris. Price, $313, plus $30 tax and services. Advisor will be Mr. Wayne Stark, Director, MSC. Phone 845-1914. 1962 In Excellent l»w railea 1966 Cl »ir. One wnings. 1971 H< under 4,( niter 6 p, Why ] 116.60 all N. Inter 18763, 83' MOSCOW, U.S.S.R.!—Dec. 25—Jan. 3—Six nights in Moscow, six hours of guided sightseeing per day. Optional three days in Leningrad—$25 extra. All food while in Soviet Union is included in tour price. First and last night in Paris! All for only $432, plus $32 tax and services. Ad visor will be Dr. Haskell Monroe, Phone 846-7270. Lou n< «hort of cash—yot Jour saw days. N, no nothir Lou day! All tours fly Air France director round-trip Houston to Paris with connecting flights to destination via Air France or other IATA accredited airlines. Lou no lw. 300 little moi Minimum deposit of $100 due by November 24, 1971, balance due 30 days prior to departure. "Autor Saturday Please ci No. 38. Eligibility limited to students, faculty and staff, and active Former Students and members of the immediate famili 6 ® 0 these three groups. thes: Want more information? There will be a meeting for all who are interested at 7:30 in Room 2A, MSC on Nov. 10 & 16- Btaphs, Iheais. ; Typini You will not fond a better deal! Address inquiries to any of the advisors listed above, to Don Webb, class of ’74, phone 84 5-4540 or to MSC Director’s Office, 845-1914. Typin, Wence Typi» 8626 or By Charles M. Sch® I Beg you! please give IT BACK! PLEASE! PLEASE! T > </*>+■ THIS IS FUN! //- ? ;C/A (ft MY blanket! YOU HAD IT MADE INTO A SPORT COAT/! , IPPEFERTU THINK OF IT A* ONE OF THE | double-knit*-.