The Tiger Vol. LXV No. 7

ero O A <<>-,< CLEMSGN UNIVERSITY MBRARY 5tP 6 •*■ 1971 fTO CAROLINA RO Volume LXV, Number 7 September 24' 1971 The classic battle: them and Registration: guilty 'til proven innocent by Allen Roberson More and more University students are finding that, simply because he is considered by registration officials to Along the same line, 11 cases concerning the 18-20-year- when it comes to registering to vote, the Pickens County be an "out-of-state" student living in South Carolina. old vote are now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Board of Registration can be very discriminatory at times. These same students may even be denied registration Because of this, S.C. Attorney General Daniel McLeod has For most applicants, a social security card is deemed at home because of the fact that many states require ap- passed down an informal request to the registration boards "sufficient proof" of residency requirements. However, for plicants to maintain a home mailing address. Often this is that college students be refused registration until the eleven the registration of some applicants, especially students unlikely or even impossible if a student lives and conducts cases are reviewed. This is in direct violation of con- with long hair, the registration board may decide that his affairs in South Carolina. stitutional rights. additional proof of residence is needed. Edwards said that many mill or plant executives If the registration boards comply with McLeod's Gay Edwards, chairman of the Clemson voter register without trouble, even though the executives know request, they may attempt to justify the action on the basis registration drive, said, "If anyone else walks in, they are a they will only be living in Pickens County for two or three that there are no upcoming national or state elections, and resident until proven otherwise. But, if a college student years before they are transferred to another plant not in hence no one is being denied the right to vote. However, comes in, he's guilty until proven innocent. My own sub- this precinct. However, an out-of-state student can be there are upcoming municipal elections in which 18-20-year- jective opinion is that they (Pickens County Board of denied the right to vote in local elections even if he has been olds will be eligible to vote. Registration) are anti-student." an active member of the community for four years. Edwards said that the main concern of the local drive, For additional proof of residence the registration board Other states with the same situation have taken steps to organized by Student Government, is to urge students who may require the applicant's draft card and automobile rectify the problem. In California, a unanimous decision by fulfill the necessary qualifications to register. "Our man registration. Proof of address, employment, and residence the state Supreme Court decided that the registration policy concern is not taking over the town," she said. "We just may be required. Xerox copies of college forms, proof of was an abridgement of the voting rights of 18-20 year olds as want to get students to vote for municipal government." apartment or house rental, past tax records, military set forth in the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Student Body President Gerry Hough said that Student record, and even insurance records may also be asked of the The Court said: Government plans to print pamphlets concerning applicant. "Compelling young people who live apart from their registration procedures "to give them (the students), step Even if the applicant manages to produce all of this parents to travel to their parents' district to register by step, where to register, how to register, and to inform documented evidence, he may still be denied registration and vote or else to register and vote as absentees them of their rights. We need to give them a number to call on the basis of a clause in the South Carolina Constitution burdens their right to vote.... Such young people would in case they're denied registration". which says that voter registration can be determined by be isolated from local political activity, with a con- Off-campus students, whether in-state or out-of-state, "present intent of permanent residence". comitant reduction in their political influence and are the focus of the registration drive. Comprising about 35 In other words, a self-supporting student, single or information." per cent of the student body, commuter students could married, who has been living year-around in Pickens Besides California, fifteen other states, including conceivably be a major voice in municipal government. County and is planning to continue to do so for the Georgia, are now allowing students to vote where they Edwards said that she expects to get a list of off- remainder of his college career can be refused registration attend school. (continued on page 2) pa«e two — the tiger — September 24, 1971 friends who live in in harboring a fear about what is apartments in Qemson, to come, because most visitation visiting the home of a policies share numerous Letters young man, etc.) similarities. I hope that the in- the tiger Enclosed in parentheses there dividual's rights have been is a qualification of those ac- protected adequately; I also hope Legal Is Lasting tivities which no curfew for that you avoid prejudging a South Carolina's Largest Weekly policy that has not yet been in Sirs: freshman women could entail. Newspaper. These activities are unlikely and effect on our own campus. But In my opinion the views of your then again, prejudice is your editor jim walser paper are as biased as you claim are mentioned, we feel, to be used as a scare tactic in order to privilege. managing editor bob thompson the views of the administration Gerry Hough associate editor torn priddy are. I am referring to your "anti- preserve those moral policies assistant managing editor mike forth curfew" article in the September which the administration has news editor Charles whetstone taken upon itself to impose upon Again? features editor kathy hubbell 17, 1971, issue of the TIGER. The our female students. We feel that Dear Ed, contributing editor John bolt way you are treating open- the administration has no right to Well Tiger fans, this is the year chief reporter lewis kirk minded students, as well as the prematurely pass moral of the Tiger (Rifle Team) that is. business manager dotti dennis administration, is extremely Remember us, the team that advertising manager marilyn walser judgment upon any freshmen. We unfair and distasteful. For also feel that freshmen women carries around those funny circulation manager nick roark example: The TIGER quoted faculty advisor Dr. Louis L,. Henry should stand firmly behind their looking purple tables? The part of a permission sheet sent to own moral values and remain Clemson University Rifle Team girls' parents for removal of unintimidated by those who see across from the APO lounge. curfew. Did any staff member fit to challenge our ability to act Anyhow we are practicing and Published weekly since 1907 by the students of Clemson Uni- look to see the entire paper or the as mature adults. visitors are welcome if you find versity, The Tiger is the oldest college newspaper in South Caro- old rulings from which this paper lina. Not published during examination periods nor during summer Women's Contingency, the range unlocked. sessions. was edited? Do students think Student Organizing Committee The team this year is about the Entered as second class matter at the U.S. Post Office, Clemson, that girl's parents are going to same as last year except for one S. C, Box 2097, University Station, Clemson, S. C. 29631. refuse her permission because of shooter and he is in the army. a letter's wording? Do we, Visitation Robert Gatling-gun is this year's Clemson students, feel that our The editorial offices of The Tiger are open Sunday from 5 p.m. Sirs: president. Tricky-Richard Cath- until midnight, and every weekday from 12 noon to 12 midnight. parents do't trust us? If we do, This is a response to the letter cart is vice president followed by then there is a reas6n for changing last week from Gladys Moss Charley Sawed-off Seijo as the Telephone: (803) 656-2150. this letter. regarding the editorial in the sec/ treas, Danny Dead-eye Subscription rate: $4.50 per year. Free to servicemen. I had the privilege of talking August 30 Orlando Sentinel which Dukes is back, married and Local advertising rates available upon request. with Dean Delony this past week sums up her ideas on open dorms. practicing. Harrison Shane Snow and she showed me a copy of this and Edward Hick along with letter. Since I don't seem to have The testimony of an irate Butch Cassidy and The Sundance REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY as corrupt a mind as some of my father must be considered for its Kid are back also. Ooops! Sorry, National Educational Advertising Services, Inc. counterparts, it says to me that emotional nature, and since he is wrong movie. Finally yours the school is requesting the 360 Lexington Ave., New York, N. Y. 10017 a St. Lucie County citrus grower, truly, bull-shooter Blackhurst, as parents to rely on their let's count his open dorm P.I.O. Not to be over looked are daughter's good judgement. Is knowledge as second-hand at the freshmen who show great Composition by Easley Prorress that asking too much? best. If this represents your ideas potential. We are not a large On the issue of "no curfew", of open dorms, I suggest you get team, quality not quantity, as we Dean Delony said that it could be some first hand information on stand proud on our 13-1 or 2 time for the removal of girls' the Clemson visitation policy by record.

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