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Listen up Page 2 THE BATTALION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1974 Analysis of Rice studentsgiven Editor: This short story about Rice Uni versity appeared in a local paper last year after the A&M game against Rice. It was written by Bill Krueger (brother of Rolf & Charlie Krueger) and was in the Business Digest & Court Review. “Rice University at one time was one of the most distinguished uni versities in the South. In fact, it was regarded highly among the Ivy League schools. It produced scho lars and leaders. “In those days the Rice students had a quiet smugness about them, a refined arrogance. But we could forgive them for this. They were good students and their university was first rate. And in constant social contact, they would usually melt into rather decent “chaps.” But it seems that this has been changing. “In the late 50’s and early 60 s these changes began. It may have started with the ascendancy of the University of Houston. During this period the students seemed to lose their grip. They continued to act superior, but they really weren’t sure. And as time wore on there were occurrences both academi cally and socially (sports) that con firmed these doubts. And most likely during this period the quality of the student body began to drop. “As it developed, this degenera tion forced a second rate student body to assume the role of first rate. And you know the answer to that. The age old strategy that if you are ridiculous, take the eyes off yourself by making someone else look ricidulous. So, most probably, with this type of thinking they ridiculed the time honored traditions of Texas A&M. “Tin sure that what these stu dents did doesn’t reflect the think ing of the entire student body and alumni. There is surely a Rice graduate or student who deplores such conduct. If you find him, let me know. "It is a shame—I just wish that more of their mothers and fathers could have afforded a legal mar riage. ” Jack Adams -76 ODs speak Editor: It doesn’t take long for one to re member the disgusting halftime performance put on by the Rice band, otherwise known as the MOB, at last year’s game in Hous ton. The newspapers were filled with editorials for weeks following the game. Some were pro Rice, others pro A&M. What failed to be mentioned in all those editorials, however, was the meritorious conduct displayed by the A&M fans. Granted, everyone was shocked and angered by the performance. In fact, a few spec tators had to be physically re strained from trying to attack mem bers of the MOB. But what can one expect when traditions that many men have gone to their graves be lieving in are mocked and ridiculed? If this incident had taken place fifty, or even twenty-five, years ago, the Rice University campus would no doubt have undergone a drastic change—Aggie style. But times have changed, and as Cadet Officers of the Day for that game last year, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all the fans and Aggie supporters for seeing through their anger and showing good judgment in the face of insults and bad taste. It would have been so easy for the student body to pour out of Rice Stadium and attack the MOB last year. But what would have been accomplished? Nothing, except the satisfaction of having physically beaten the hell out of Rice, not to mention the probation which the Southwest Conference would probably have levied on A&M. Hopefully, this weekend will not be a repeat of what happened in Houston a year ago. But if such an incident should unfortunately occur, we sincerely hope the fans will once again show their good judgment and restraint, and stay in the stands despite what may be happening on the field. So Saturday afternoon, let’s all be in those stands and watch that Fightin’ Texas Aggie Football team—not the student body—beat the hell outa Rice! Charlie Meyer ’74 Ken “Skins” Walters ’74 Mark DuLaney ’74 Doug Cooke ’74 Ags’ conduct Editor: I’m sure that most Aggies who saw last year’s Rice football game are looking forward to this Saturday with great enthusiasm and a burn ing desire to whip their little asses. But some Ags I’ve talked to have the wrong ideas of how to get back at Hootie Owl High. They talk of fights, painting up their campus and generally harassing Rice players and fans. All this will do is fire Rice up and make us look like the troublemakers and poor sports. (It could also put us on probation, effective im mediately, and kill our bowl chance.) I think we should psyche them out. When they run out to warm up, everyone in the stands should keep perfectly quiet. Then, when the Ags run out, everybody go bananas hol lering for them. But even if you hate that idea,; don’t boo or start trouble. That’s just the excuse they want to make us look bad. Hank Wahrmund ’74 If you have never heard the mountains singing, or seen the trees of the fielH clapping their hands, do not think because of that that they don't AskC open your ears so you may hear it a!! your eyes so you may see it, because though few men ever know it, they do my friend, they do. ' - McCANDLISH PH| LLIfs BIBLE CLASS 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHAPEL 315 N. Main — 846-6637 Hubert Beck, Pastor # Hats off again Editor: This is in response to Johnnie B. Linn Ill’s letter of Nov. 12. It seemed that neglected young man deserved some attention. First, Mr. Linn bestowed on us a little jewel as to why taking hats off was a poor way of expressing re spect. Going further he stated that true respect “should never need to be asked for.” Now, Mr. Linn, ifyou think back to the first time you went into a church with a hat on, you may remember that someone kindly asked you to remove your hat or perhaps you feel God does not de serve to be revered either. The argument that the Aggies who died in World War II cannot ask for respect themselves is obvi ous enough. I think they have earned it; so did the MSG Council and the Student Senate. I mean those men did die so that I could freely write a letter expressing ideas and you your ignorance—but that’s all right. That’s how we learn. Mr. Linn also expounded on the “inappropriateness of the MSG as a memorial. Personally, if I could ever do something honorable enough to deserve respect, like lay ing down my life for a friend, I would prefer to have something de dicated to me that I know people would benefit from and enjoy. To me a “Memorial” Student Center seems ever so appropriate. Just re cently a park was dedicated to Lyn don Johnson emphasizing the trend of utilitarian memorials. It just hap pens that A&M officials and Stu dents recognized this approach of pragmatic reverence well ahead of their time. The comment that “living things Cbe Battalion Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the editor on request. Address: The Battalion, Room 217, Services Building, College or of the writer of the article and are not necessarily those of Station, Texas ,7S4d. the university administration or the Board of Directors. The The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for reproduction of all Battalion is a non-profit, self-supporting, enterprise operated news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in the paper and local by students as a university and community newspaper. news of spontaneous origin published herein. Right of reproduction of all „ . 7 . . ‘ 7 7 .7 7., other matter herein are also reserved. 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