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1968 Campus Comment, October 22, 1968 Bridgewater State College

Volume 43 Number 3

Recommended Citation Bridgewater State College. (1968). Campus Comment, October 22, 1968. 43(3). Retrieved from: http://vc.bridgew.edu/comment/245

This item is available as part of Virtual Commons, the open-access institutional repository of Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Vol. XL III No.3 BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE. BRIDGEWATER, MASS. OCTOBER 22. 1968 HE THEATRE EARTH SCIENCE SERIES BEGAN CONFERENCE by Anne Bor·owiec The fall series of lectures spon­ sored by the Earth Science and CONVENES Geography Department began on October 8. The first speaker was On Saturday morning, October 5, Dr. David Ross. Associate SCientist, 1968, an eager, if somewhat sleepy­ at Woods' Hole Oceanographic Insti­ eyed delegation of students and tute, speaking on "Diving on the faculty from Bridgewater embarked ocean .floor; 6.000 feet Down". for Tufts University to examine Dr. Ross began his talk by going J "The State of the Art." over the history of marine geology. The climax of the day was reached Thirty or forty years ago the shape early (9:30 A.M.) in a speech by of the ocean bottom was determined Orlin Corey on Children's Theatre.. by merely lowering a line, In 1925 If one can be inspired at a cockcrow sound waves ...... 'ere used to get re­ on a chilly Saturday morning. Mr. flections from the bottom and more t Corey provided the impetus. He recent advancements were the use of called for theatre to go back to myth. underwater cameras and scuba div­ ritual. and idealism. Children's ing. The most useful piece of equip­ Theatre is where its all happening, ment in the laboratory is ALVIN. a KIERNAN ADDRESSES advised Mr. Corey, let adult theatre seven foot ship-like vault which is become infected ,vith the same germ. lowered and the ocean floor is ob­ Although the Convention was well­ served through its portholes. Mer­ planned and seasoned with enter­ cury or gas is used to expand and­ tainment, its chief virtue was its increase the bouyancy of the ship. CONVOCATION CEREMONIES role as a catylist. The delegates With the help of Slides, Dr. Ross seemed to enjoy each other more showed the audience the slopes and The official opening of the 1968 Secretary; and Peter Hayhow, School Principals. than any planned activity, "Panel" topography of a submarine canyon. Academic Year at Bridgewater State Treasurer. The topic of Dr. Kiernan's ad­ discussions included such topics as The first signs oflife (sea anenomes) . College took place on Tuesday, Octo­ Gerry Kelley then discussed two dress was Student Participation and community, secondary and college appear 60-70 feet above the bottom ber 15, 1968. The members of the issues that he felt seriously Responsible Dissent. He related theatre. on the walls of the canyon. Senior Class donned their tradi tional threatened the College Community some incidents that occurred during The luncheon and award cere­ The next p art of the lecture was caps and gowns and solemnly Concept. First is the Student Fees, his worldwide study with a Commit­ monies boasted such eminent guests taken up by the showing of a movie. marched into the Horace Mann Aud­ namely the recent Athletic Fee im­ tee to study violence, dissent, and as Samuel Hirsch, Eliot Norton. The film showed pictures of the itorium followed by the faculty and posed on the students by the Board Militancy. His idea of irresponsible Kitty Carlyle. Howard Bayes (who ocean floor and it was surpriSing to administrators in their robes and of Trustees. Mr. Kelley felt that dissent was the "characters" who stirred the audience into applause see all the objects which were so far cowls. the students should not be used to disrupted and tried to destroy the by stating, in reference to the work underwater. Among the animals, Following the first stanza of raise money for "quickie' solu­ social order in France. These of director Tom O'Horgan who was other things were seen ranging fro In "America", Dr. George A. Wey­ tions", but instead "We need facili­ "irresponsible dissentors", said receiving an award from the Con­ beer cans, coke bottles. to a well­ gand, College Marshal, presented ties, now." Kiernan, only stated what they were ference, "We do not have to endorse preserved hand. the meditation. His advice to the The second problem is student against, but were always vague on this type of theatre, but we must The conclusion of the program was Seniors was to re-examine their apathy. The Student Government exactly what they were for. encourage it."), a producer named a question and answer period. Dr. consciences and search for what must know the problems of the stu­ He felt that those "cha:r:acters" David Merit. or Meril, or Merrick Ross was asked about the future of they could do for Bridgewater as dents in order to act upon them. like the 19 year old who liberated who was to receive the annual award AL VIN and oceanography. The most well as what Bridgewater could do Mr. Kelley felt that "the backbone and tried to run the Sorbo nne • were ~for outstanding creative achievement important plans are of a military for them. of the State College. System is the "Nihilists". They want to destroy in the American Theatre, and a nature. John A. Pacheco, President ofthe College Community". society, then rebuild it. large quantity of tasty turkeys. In the near future the department Senior Class, reminded his class­ President Rondileau discussed the Dr. Kiernan felt that the reason By comparison, a serious award. will sponsor Dr. William Koelschof mates . of the goals that lie ahead. distinquished qualities of the keynote why these "characters" were al­ "The Moss Hart Memorial Award Clark University to speakonhistori­ In a time of student unrest and pro­ speaker. Dr. Owen B. Kiernan, lowed so much power, was the For Plays of The Free World" was cal geography. tests, Bridgewater leads the field in CommiSSioner of Education of the apathetic spectators who sit on the presented by a huge cast of High­ communication between students, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, sidelines and refuse to get involved. schoolers from Westport. Connecti­ faculty. and administrators, but in was a 1935 graduate of Bridgewater Students "must be active pal'tici­ cut called the Staple Players. Their RESULTS OF SPECIAL order for it to function properly the State College. He has degrees (some pants in responsible dissent". production. entitled "War and SCA ELECTIONS students must partiCipate. Honorary) from ten colleges, he has Dr. Owen B. Kiernan closed by Pieces" was reported to be a spark­ Mr. Pacheco introduced the Class served as an elementary and secon­ reiterating the words of Horace ling, energetic piece ofideali sm. In the special election for SCA Officers for 1968-69 - Lawrence dary school principal, college in­ Mann who felt there was a dualpur­ Tom O'Horgan missed the plane Assi~tant Treasurer held on Tues­ Melcher. Vice-President; Linda structor and superintendent of pose in the education of future to Boston and was unable to per­ day, October 15th, James Ewen, a Howell, Secretary; and Jerry Gold­ schools. As of January 1. Dr. teachers. First they should pass on sonally accept. his award, David Junior English major from Wey­ berg, Treasurer.. Gerard M. Kelley. Kiernan will leave Massachusetts the heritage of America to stabilize Whats-his-name accepted his bauble mouth gained that office in an un­ President of SCA, presented the SCA for a Federal post as Executive the society and the status quo; and with the elan of a highly polished contested election. officers for 68-69 - Kathy Roth. Secretary of the thirty-five member secondly they should serve as con­ ass, and the Convention ended with In the special election to fill the Vice-President; Barbara Wall, National Association of Secondary structive implementors of change. an over-stuffed cocktail party. This vacated Senior SCA Delegate posi­ after a cursory examination of the tion, Senior History major, Ray evidence. is "The State of the Art". Pelletier. knocked off Michael Ma­ quire and Annelyse Teeven. U WE KNOW YOU ARE THERE • WE CAN HEAR YOU GRUMBLING" by Mark Allen Leach Well, once again the truculent one dent Government (75%), Administra­ percent came through for the COM­ tion Policies (70%). Faculty Policies MENT in our latest C.C. Survey. (65%), Negro Revolution (55%) .and It is a poignant office our statis­ Vietnam Policy (55%). On the Stu­ tician performs after each survey; dent Revolution and National Poli­ akin to that of Clark Maxwell formu­ tics, it was a stand-off: 50% for and lating equations to prove a theorem 50% against a stronger stand. that has no basis in actuality. We 80% wanted more Student Organ­ brought in a handwriting analyst to ization news. 70% wanted more determine whether or not we could humor columns. 65% wanted more regard our one percent as a pictures, and onlyamere 20% wanted microcosm of campus opinion, but more Sports stories. all he could unequivocally state was The average time spent reading that our one percent, albeit respon­ the paper (six-pages) was 35 sive, was sloppy. Nevertheless, we minutes; for an eight-page paper; 45 did not want to frustrate our statis­ minutes. According to our statis­ Shraeder Starts tician any further, so we promised tics, our most avid readers are the that his diligence would not go un­ Sophomores, followed by Juniors, Assembly Schedule rewarded. Seniors and Freshmen. Opinions as Based on a possible 40 points to how we compared to other c.ollege On October 8, the Assembly Com­ (how does that grab you percentile papers were •••• amusing. but if we mittee presented the firstin a series lovers) we can unabashedly annoUnce published them. we would have to sue of assemblies planned for 68-69 aca­ a popularity rating of our columns ourselves for· libel. demic year. Thefirstassemblywas thusly: Remarks and Suggestions by our based on fol~ songs taken from CARTOONS 39 One percent ranged from "Have America's past. SNAFU-U 36 Maguire project less of his opinion­ The demonstration, given by SOUND-OFF 32 ated self into the newspaper" to Arthur Shraeder ,more closely re­ EDITORIALS 31 "Fire the Feature Editor or buy sembled a lecture rather than a STUDENT GOV' T. STORIES 28 him some play insight books. " concert. Mr.Shraeder.accornpany­ DEMOCRATIC STORIES 22 The COMMENT appreciates the ing himself on the guitar, gave an Get The Urge: See Tom Rush in Concert REVIEW 21 faithful one percent who responded historical sketch preceding each SPORTS STORIES 18 and assures them that their exhaus­ selection. Songs drawn from the On 'November 1 and 2 the Junior $2.00 will also be sold. REPUBLICAN STORIES 16 French and Indian War, Revolution­ On Friday night, also in the gym tive in-depth analysis of the COM­ Class will sponsor a fall weekend.. Thus, we can conclude that anyone MENT shall not go unnoticed. As ary and Civil Warperiodsin Ameri­ there will be a mixer featuring THE Highlighting the weekend will be who reads the paper will always at evidence, witness the fact that the c a' s background, ranged from an TOM RUSH in con.cert on Saturday PILGRIMS, a popular soul group •• least look at the editorials, the car­ adaption of the Medieval "Three The price for this event will be $1.25. Feature Editor, rather than writing night at 8 P .. M. Appearing on the toons and Snafu-U; our three humor ('Review" this week is scouring the Ravens" to various versions of the A special for BSC students is a bill will also be THE BOSTON columns. academic halls for a book entitled, ever popular "Yankee Doodle". Mr. MASS., an area rock group, The combined weekend cost of $3.00. We were very pleased to see that leThe One and Only Right Way To Shraeder. who had a tendency to Other events to be scheduled for this concert will be in the gym wi th our microcosmic one percent urged Interpret a Play" by an anonymous forget lyrics, occasionally sang Jll1- weekend will be posted at a later tickets on sale at the door for $2.50. the COMMENT to take stronger fourteenth century Spanish monk. accompanied, following the true folk Advanced tickets at the price of day. stands on Student's Rights and stu- tradition. Pg.2 State College at Bridgewater October 22. 1968 FILLING THE VOID ISC'S DORMITORY RESTRICTIONS: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR by Beth Adorns Reverend Richard Huffines, the campus minister at Bridgewater TIME FOR ACHANGE To Whom it May Concern To The Editors of C.C. State College. is definitely filling in As Editor-in-chief. it may seem a a void. This void is not only present little odd for me to choose this After reading Mr. Mancini's latest on our campus but it is also preva­ \\bat happens to a girl when she is elected to an office inside an individual medium to convey a message to the example of anarchistic "litera­ lent throughout our entire society. ture". I felt that it is necessary to dormitory or in the Woman's Dorm Council? Presumably. when elections college. rather than the Editorial We can define this void as a lack colu.mn.., I decided that it would be examine some of the concepts which of communication. Reverend are held, the dorm women of this college will exercise some sort of concern he presented in "We Want the and intelligence in seeking like-minded individuals to .represent them on necessary to explain why, after the Huffines' answer to this problem is World••• Now!". Reason demands a process he calls "humanization". these powerful bodies which make virtually all the rules governing their great amount of political news and that before making any change one Reverend Huffines believes that living Situations. But if this is the case, then why, why, '\-'HY is dormitory national election coverage which the carefully examines the status quo his concern v.ith communication was life so utterly intolerable to a quiet minority of dorm women'? \Vhy is it COMMENT has featured this year, accentuated because his parents necessary for women who are legally and socially classified as adults at 18 we have decided not to support a and the proposal. Change necessi­ to submit to room checks, bed checks, curfews which are only somewhat candidate editorially. The answer is tates an answer to the question why? were deaf mutes. This was his simple: because of the enormous and to what? :Mr. Manc~ni presents first experience v.ith a frustrating less ridiCulous as the girl progresses through academia: hUmilitating barrier between people. Inprepara­ "trialst> by dorm boards ",i thaut council or any real hope of objective appeal amount of research which certain of an interesting Utopia, but I am glad us have done in the process OfV.Tit­ to know that I shall neyer become tion for his ministrY he attended and an elaborate system of "sign-out" sheets which require everything but school at Western Maryland College constant radio contact \vith those havens which protect and preserve their ing articles about the campaign and one of its citizens. the candidates, we of the Editorial The REVOLUTION is one of the where he had a dual major in Phil­ girlhood? osophy and English. He then attended The only provable answer is that the state of affairs which the pre"tious Board have all developed very deep intellect, but what are the standards feelings concerning candidates and which are being challanged? Is Boston UniverSity School of rn ... inity exaggerated description nonetheless represents v.ith a high degree of ac­ where he obtained his Bachelor of curacy, is not necessary, that such a rules system constitutes a serious vio­ our personal preferences. Hence, reason to be discarded? Objectl'itity? when the time came which we had Philosophy? And what -"in replace Divinity and Masters .Degrees. For lation of personal freedom \vhich has been allowed to exist for far too long. nine ye3.rs following his gradl..lation Make no mistake: whatever restrictions are placed on women's dorms are agreed upon to select a: candidate to reason? L'ltuition? Re'itelation? Psychedelic experience? Whim? A Reverend Huffines ,vas in the United placed by the women themsel'1tes. The public mind, and the. dorm officers be supported by the Editorial Board, we were unable to reach a decision. revolution is fought against some­ States Army. Reverend Huffir,es themselves, may choose from among the various sc~pegoats for this dis­ previously served as rninister at the graceful Situation; and since Dean Shea takes an interest in students and is There was strong sentiment for thing in order to establish something else. Only fools and knaves fight Uni'itersity of Maryland and at often present when the various facets of student gover~ent me~t, it is Humphrey, McCarthy and Nixon, as well as very strong feeling against for nO reason. This REVOL UTION George Washington University in convenient to dump the whole business ather feet. But the dorm women a.'1.d \Vashington, D.C. He has been particularly their officers, are just kidding themselves if they belie'lte tins. all three candidates. st.1pposedly leads to a "startling I hope this clears up the feeling transcedence of the mind." \Vhat serving as campus minister at It is difficult to bring to mind an Administrator more v.illing to aid students Bridgewater since 1964, on the part of many readers that I \,,-ill be transcended--vulgarities and student leaders who are at least moderately responsible whether or not I asked Reverend Huffines what he she particularly agrees \\ith them,. am "projecting" myself into the like an objective reality? Logic? newspaper. The Editorial Board is Sanity? thought the role of the new campus No, the enemy is far more difficult to attack, since it is not a person. One ministry is here at Bridgewater. He facet of this problem is a phenomenon we shall call the Senior Syndrome. made up of competent specialists. The REVOLUTION promises to and we make decisions for the lead to another societv---mostrev­ answered that he is most concerned This is the process whereby a girl who ~gins her Freshman year as a with relating to and communicating reasonably freeminded person who resents the insulting restrictions placed paper----together. olutions do---in \vhich a new kind of human being will be bred. Cattle, with "people as persons". Hisrole ~n her arrives in her Senior year a conservative dedicated to the preserva­ Michael J. Maguire pigs, and mules are bred, then ob­ is to be a "listener as well as a hon of the rules system that "was good enough for me when I was a Fresh­ Dear Sir speaker". He realizes that it is man." The granting of special privileges to Senior women is doubtless re­ viously, mankind as we know it today, On October 1st, 1968, there oc­ cannot be happy v.ithin the frame­ time for the ministry to move from lated to this shift,. In any event, since Seniors dominate the Dorm Council curred at Boston University an living in a "ghetto-like existence in and the executive board of at least one dormitory at all times, they have work of such a society. Perhaps we event that drew moderate publicity; should chri sten Mr. Mancini's utopi a their religious activity clubs" and rather effective control over all dorm rules. Ergo, things don't change much. the so-called liberation of Marsh begin to concern themselves with. However, the most important reason for the sancitity of the Status Quo is WALDEN II Revisited. Such a soci­ Chapel. ety ignores both the existence and the problems faced in the student's a more basic one. Quite simply. the women of Bridgewater's dorms won't Two American servicemen were SOCiety. organize themselves to change things, and are themselves responsible for nature of rights; only individual granted. sanctuary in Marsh Chapel rights exist. Only a society which "On many campuses," Reverend whatever they may have to put up v.ith,. ConSider, for example the situation by the B.U. Divinity School, and this respects indiYidual rights deserves Huffines noted. "the campus minis­ in the men's dorms. Cert.ain very minor abuses do exist. But, note the ab­ action prompted the activities that to have a revolution fought for it. ter has been the key figure behind sence of curfews; note the absence of the tracking system (Sign-out sheets); ensued throughout that day and night. the scene in university protest note the extreme rarityofthe "trials". as compared with the thriving judiCi­ Force is the ultimate result of the As it turned out, within a few failure to deal with other humans movements. ' , "The growing edge of· ary that women live under. Since there are no curfews, there are no bed days, one of the servicemen turned rationally--no rational man resorts the new campus ministry, then, is at checks. There are room checks, but they are relatively unobtruSive. Men put himself in to the proper authorities the point of involvement in the issues up with nOne of this business of varying degrees of "campus's" or anything to force in any other context but and the other was "escorted" from that of self-defence. Even v.ithin of the work and bringing Christian more serious than cleaning details. usually for fairly serious offenses. the chapel a few days later. It is presence to bear on those issues' I .A.:re the men of this college really that much more mature than you, ladies? the context of self-defence, the use interesting to note that both men of force cannot be left to the in­ In the role of the new minist;'y Of course not; they are merely less willing to put up with these restrictions repudiated the actions of the demon­ Reverend Huffines is concerning than you are. This double standard is syzntomatic of the discrepancy be­ dividual--vigilantism is the result strators and znade statements to the of the lack of governznent.. Before himself \\;.th the moraHty-an~.". t\veen the treatment of men and women students here. Ston and conside-r the eifect that they had been "used". humanity of world issues. He con­ assumption that what is is best. Then attack. . we can finally forget force we must Wbat has been publicized about accept reason as our final guide. siders his task to be that of enabling I call upon the Women's Dorm' Council to call a rules convention con­ the B.U. resistance activities is "human life to become more Sisting of delegates elected by and from the women's dorms. for the Without rationality, the end of vio­ p~ose only a portion of the true picture. lence can never come. human." of studying and submitting recommendations for referendum to the Women On the very same day in question, Love is an effect, at least if love My next questions concerned his dorm population concerning the abolishment of Freshman formal study hours, I had gone to B. U. to attend Air is to have any significance to human personal fulfillment of this new role the elimination of curfews t elimination of proctor checks and room checks; Force R.O. T.C~ classes. When I life. Until all of mankind is really at Bridgewater. Reverend Huffines establishment of a Woman's judiciary separate from the House boards the arrived, however, I learned that capable of being loved, all of the believes his course of action is "to elimination of sign-out sheets and so on. Approval should be contingent ~pon classes had been canceled due to the beautiful phrases about universal get out of the religious ghetto or stu­ a favorable vote from dorm students. wi thout reference to the Women's Dorm demonstrations on campus. The love are meaningless trivia. Cause­ dent center - office and move Council, whose power is likely to be greatly pared by the new rules. R.O. T.C. students were also ad­ less love has no metaphysical rele­ physically onto the campus where the The women of Bridgewater's dorms have accepted this self-imposed double vised not to wear their uniforms in vance to human life. action is." This is much more than standard for far too long. Complainingoffear of reprisal is an empty excuse, order to prevent any repercussions. The REVOLUTION is, in conclu­ a gimmick to be "seen around." It because no o~e i~ going i? say any'thing more harsh to you than maintaining Imagine, in a college atmosphere sion, goalless, undefined, and totally is person to person contactwithfel­ that you aren tbemgladylike. And If you are not---not that it matters---you where the students rant and rave irrational. One is amused by myths, low human beings. Reverend have nothing to lose but your chains. about academic freedom, other stu­ but one does not live and die for Huffines understands his role in the MJM dents are forced to hide their own them. academic community "not as an opinions and miss classes in order There is an interesting similarity answer-giver but as a dialogue­ to prevent trouble. between these two statements: enobler." At this time, at B. U•• there is a "The REVOL UTION ••• will pre­ Reverend Huffines is a strong sup­ movement devoted to the task ofre­ vail." porter of many organizations on moving R.O. T.C. units from the B.U. "The proletarians have nothing to campus which he believes to be con­ campus. These units are voluntary lose but their chains. They have the tributors to the humanizingproces s. and no student is under any obliga­ world to gain." He is a frequent attendant at the tion to join. Yet these hypocritical The sources are obvious. Chameleon Coffeehouse. Last yeat Phone: 697-6161 (ext. 260) activists have the audacity to advo­ Richard Andrews he was actively involved in helping cate academic freedom. It is a to organize the Viet Nam Teach-In EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Michael J. Maguire shame when students who feel that and presently, he is an active MANAGING EDITOR: James Fonseca they owe their country a duty, cannot Letter To The Editor member of the Martin Luther King Action Committee. This organiza­ NEWS EDITOR: Joseph O'Sullivan walk on campus without the possi~ FEATURE EDITOR: Mark Allen Leach bility of some activist approaching In regard to your editorial of tion is promoting a breakdown in the RE-WRITE EDITOR: J. Robt. Mancini LAYOUT EDITOR: Jackie Laubner him and callinghimafascist,amur­ October 9, titled "Bridgewater barrier between black and white SPORTS EDITOR: Lou Patrick BUSIN ESS MGR.: Peter Homen derer. and a warmonger. because he Needs a Student Judiciary" we would people. Reverend Huffines believes PHOTOGRAPHERS: Steve Caine CIRCULATION AND PU-BLIC wears a uniform. like to make the following comments. that he has been instrumental in Robt. Drapeau RELATIONS MGR.: Debbie White The irony of the Situation is. that You seem to have either been mis­ these groups in "focussing an idea the resistance does not want any­ informed or have misconstrued the whose time has come." facts concerning case No. 4. You One of Reverend Huffines' fondest CARTOONIST: Gerry Conefrey thing "shov.ed down their throats". They are living a lie when they say stated that the girl wrote down both ambitions is to establish only one LAYOUT STAFF: this and, at the same time try to excuses in the late book after ar­ Christian organization on Campus. Barbara Kierstead. Carol Najarian, Candy Perrault shove their· principles down my riving which she didn't. The whole spirit of Christian Fel­ throat~ Houseboard is the girls' govern­ lowship is ecumenical in nature The I wish they would be realistic. If ing body of each dormitory. All realization of this dream would'allow REPORTERS AND FEATURE WRITERS: they cannot find the courage to serve cases are tried by girls elected by people to confront one another more Scott .Bennett, Richard Andrews. C-hris Br<\dy. Heather Brown, Richard Brown their country at least they should members of the dormitory. If a personally. Donna Castello, Lauren Daley, Frank Harrington, M;vty Janiak, John McCarthy, not stand in the way of those that girl thinks any decision is unjust Reverend Huffines summed up his James G. H. Moore, Candy Perrault, EI.izabeth Stahler, Anthony Tringale. Robert will. Michael Campbell she has a right to appeal. You commission on our campus as a Vaillancourt, Leon Weinstein, Bruce Clark, Mae Truesdale. Joe Proia. Cadet Sgt. A.F.R.O.T.C. stated that no case had an oppor­ friend in this statement, r 'My under­ TYPISTS: tunity to appeal. You were mis­ standing of who I am as a campus Elaine Hart. Anne Borowiec, Kathy Arruda, Evelyn Bettencourt, Anne Grossi, taken. This girl did get to appeal minister and what I am about be­ Donna Duffy, Cathy Connor BUDDY'S COFFEE SHOP her case and was given no restric­ comes clearest when I am bringing tions at any time. FACULTY ADVISOR: Where the Students Meet persons into dialogue on the crucial Benjamin A. Spence Carol Wilusz-Pres. Wood.-67-68 issues we face today in the effort to Eat Lynne Batcheller-Treas. Wood- to make higher education more hu­ Broad Street Bridgewater- 67-68 manizing. " The CAMPUS COMMENT is published every 2 weeks by the studentsqf the State College at Bridgewater and distributed free of charge to the College Community. ~ya:,~'§jiiI~ All opinions herein are exclusively those of the staff and Editorial Board and/or BRIDGEWATER NEWS their authors and should not be construed as positions of any individual or group CENTRAL PHARMACY , within the college other than this publ ication or its contributors. Subscriptions: , 35 Broad Street $S.OO/year (within the United States). All correspondence should be addressed Hallmark G. ~:al~~!~!~~~- " BRIDGEWATER PLAZA to CAMPUS COMMENT, c/o State College at .Bridgewater. Bridgewater, Mass., I Greetin~ Cards •·· Since 1840 , 02324. ,/~ .~o~~I~te G~ft Center CIGARETTES CANJ)Y I ~---#"~_f/Jf.~fI{,_,,-..,,_.~~ I~~'ISII~"j.~"\:~" I October 22, 1968 STATE COLLEGE AT BRIDGEWATER Page 3 SOUND-OFF THE STUDENT AS NIGG'ER: Part-I, The Destruction by Jerry Ferber If You Give A Damn Square Peg, Round World NOTE: The author is a professor of English at UCLA. We presentthis article which has been circulated nationally in two by Richard Brown parts ~cause of its great length and broad implications. The COMMENT does emphatically NOT consider this an accurate Raad Thisl The picture below is that of a portrait of student life at Bridgewater; but certain similarities are striking. The reader must determine where they are. telephone pole.. However. it is not If not. crawl back into your little who refused to take up class time more obviously a prison. Last year shell and let the world go on without the ordinary, run-of-the-mill round Students areniggers. Whenyouget telephone pole. This one is square. that straight. our schools begin to for exams and required students to I spoke to an assembly at Manual you. I am speaking for a small group show up fo;r" tests at 6:30 in the Arts High School and they couldn't in writing this--a small group of A square pole existing in a world of make sense. It's more important, morning. And they did, by God. get out of the school. I mean there living women on this campus. We are round ones. What value can it pos­ though, to understand why they're sibly have? niggers. If we follow that question Another, at exam time. provides was NO WAY OUT. Locked doors. governed by a large group of ''pin­ One of the inmates was trying to heads", who have been living in a seriously enough, it Vli1l1ead us past answer cards to be filled out--each one enclosed in a paper bag with a make it over a fence when he saw dream, '.vritten and directed by Old the zone of academic bull, .... , where educated teachers pass their know­ hole cut in the top to see through. me coming and froze in panic. For Mother Hubbard. Her cupboard, ledge on to a new generation, and Students stick their writing hands a moment I expected Sirens, a rattle being empty of any new ideas, Ma into the nitty-gritty of human needs in the bags while taking the tests. of bullets, and him clawing the fence. lives by all that she has--an old and hang-ups. And from there we The teacher isn't a provo - I wish What school amounts to. then, for soup bone. can go on to consider whether it he were. He does it to prevent white and black kids alike. is a 12- Well, the few of us are getting might ever be possible for students cheating. Another colleague once year course in how to be slaves. pretty tired of soup bones and we're to come up from slavery. c aught a student reading during one What else could explain what I see looking for some fresh meat. We, First let's see what's happening of his lectures and threw her book in a freshman class? They've got the outspoken girls of Great Hill now. Let's look at the role students against the wall. Still another lec­ that slave mentality: obliging and are "fed up" Vlith rules and regula­ play in what we like to call educa­ tures his students into a stupor and ingratiating on the surface but hos­ tions--some of which we were not tion. then screams at them in a rage when tile and resistant underneath. even able to vote on. It seems that At Cal. State, L.A. where I teach, they fall asleep, As do black slaves, students vary some of the girls on lower campus I feel that this square telephone the students have separate and un­ Just last week during the first in their awareness of what's going who have taken the responsibility of equal dining facilities. If I take meeting of a class, one girl got up to on. Some recognize their oV.ln put-on making our rules, did sowithoutour pole can offer insight into a world of functional non-conformity, them into the faculty dining room, leave after about ten minutes had for what it is and even let their re­ permission,. They feel we of the Hill my collegues get uncomfortable, as gone by. The teacher rushed over. bellion break through to the surface have already many more privileges .6J.l telephone poles whether square though there were a bad smell. If grabbed her by the arm, saying 110W and then. Others--including the than they--but, if they would think or round are united in the purpose of their existence, to provide sup­ I eat in the studentcaieteria, I be­ "This class is NOT dismissed" and "good students"--have been more before they so boldly express them­ come known as the educational led her back to her seat. On the deeply brainwashed. They honest­ selves, most of them are upper­ port for telephone wires. Each in­ dividual depends on other poles to equivalent of a niggerlover. In at same day another teacher began by to-God believe in grades, in busy classmen and had first choice of support their share. The poles least one building there are even informing his class that he does not work, in General Education require­ where they could dorm. form a continuous chain each related rest rooms which students may not like beards, mustaches, longhair on ment, They're pathetically eager to This constant jealousy between to the other by the wires. They use. At Cal. State, also, there is boys, or capri pants on girls, and will be pushed around. They're like those each and every girl on this campus have a society composed of in­ an unwritten law barring student­ not tolerate any of that in his class. old grey-headed house niggers you has come to be the seed of the birth dividual members. In this society faculty love-making. Fortunately, The class, incidentally, consisted can still find around the South who of the biggest bunch of "finks" that each pole has the job of support. this antimiscenagenation law. like mostly of high school teachers. don't see what all the fuss is about BSC has ever seen. Instead of its Southern counterpart, is not 100 Even more discouraging than this because Mr. Charlie treats us real stiCking together and fighting as a If it fails to do this it loses a meaningful identity and becomes a percent effective. Auschwitz approach to education is good. group to alter and minimize the set purposeless pole. Yet the members Students at Cal. State are politic­ the fact that the students take it. College entrance requirements of rules governing us, they are being ally disenfranchised. They are in an They haven't gone through twelve tend to favor the Toms and screen so two-faced that most would turn in of this society overdo it. They ex­ tend this functional conformity into academic Lowndes County. Most of years of public school for nothing. out the rebels. Some students at Cal. their OVID. roommate (behlnd her them can vote in national elections-­ They've learned one thing and per­ State L.A. are expert con artists who back, of course) for walking bare­ their whole way of life. They all go round, all except one. their average age is about 26--but haps only one thing during those know perfectly well what is going on. foot in the corridor. One pole asks the question why. they have no choice in the decisions twel ve years. They've forgotten They want the degree or the 2-S and The purpose of a college is to Why be round when you can be which affect their academic lives. their algebra. They're hopelessly spend their years on the old planta­ educate. We are supposed to be square? So, it is square. Its ac­ The students are, it is true, allowed vague about chemistry and phYSics. tion alternately laughing and curSing treated like men and women and are tion might not have important mean­ to have a toy government run for the They've grown to fear and resent as they play the game. If their egos instead over-protected by more ing outside of its own world, but it most part by Uncle Toms and con­ literature. They write like they've are strong enough. they cheat a lot. rules and regulations than any junior is there that its true importance cerned prinCipally with trivia. The been lobotomized. But man, can they And, of course, even the Toms are high school girl has ever seen. lies. This pole, by being square, faculty and administrators decide follow orders. Freshmen come to angry deep down somewhere. But it If just the location of this college has gained its own individual iden­ what courses will be offered; the me with an ess~y and ask me if I comes out in passive rather than ac­ is not bad enough, the stipulations t1 ty. This is not the identity of a students get to choose their own want it folded, and whether their tive aggression. They're unexplain­ put upon every girl here are enough single member of society. but an ~Homecoming Queen. Occasionally name should be in the upper right ably thick-witted and subject to fre­ to drive anyone of us insane, . If individual identity which believes in when student leaders get uppity and hand corner. And I want to cry and quent spells of laziness. Theymis­ some of this constant drilling of right the great importance of its existence rebellious, they're either ignored, kiss them and caress their poor read simple questions. They spene!. and wrong is not stopped soon, I'm for itself. Through this actitceases put off with trivial concessions, or tortured heads. their nights mechanically outlining afraid our hospital-like lOOking to be _a pawn in the hands of others maneuvered expertly outofposition. Students don't ask that orders history chapters while meticulously dormitory will soon become one-­ and gains control over its own des­ A student at Cal. State is expected make sense. They give up expect­ failing to comprehend a word of an extension of the mental institute. tiny. It functions Vlithin the society to know his place. He calls a faculty ing things to make sense long before what's in front of them. The curfew system in particular yet remains separate and distinct. member "Sir" or "Doctor" or they leave elementary school. The saddest cases among both is getting to the point where it is The point is that if a square tele­ "Professor"--and smiles and Things are true because the teacher black slaves and student slaves are completely ridiculous. It seems phone pole, an inanimate object, can shuffles some as he stands outside says they are true. At a very early the ones who have so thoroughly in­ that by the time a girl reaches the the professor's office waiting for age. we all learn to accept IITwo trojected their masters' values that age where she is attending college, make it as a non-oonformist then permiSSion to en~er. The faculty truths" as did certain medieval their anger is all turned inward. At she should now be mature enough to certainly human beings with their powers of logic and reasoning can tell him what courses to take (in churchmen.. Outside oIclass, things Cal. State these are the kids for allow herself an appropriate amount my department, English, even elec­ are true to your tongue, your fingers, whom every low grade is torture. of time to go out at night, depending keep from getting ground up in machinery of an established society, ti ves have to be approved by a facul­ your stomach. your heart. Inside who stammer and shake when they on where she is going. If she has no without conforming. ty member); they tell him what to class, things are true by reason of speak to a professor, who go through classes in the morning on the day of read, what to write, and, frequently, authority. And that's just fipe be­ an emotional criSiS every time a school week. !l-lld wants to stay out where to set the margins on his cause you don't care anyway. Miss they're called on in class. You can until two o'clock the night before, Lakeville Proiact typewriter. They tell him what's Wiedemeyer tells you a noun is a recognize them easily atfinals time. that's her bUSiness. If anything true and what isn't. Some teachers person, place or thing. So let it be. Their faces are festooned with fresh happened, she should have sense The Christian Fellowship and Newman Club cordially invite j;l.ll insist that they encourage dissent The important thing is to please pimples; their bowels boil audibly enough to call someone, the police interested members to jOin in our but they're almost always jivingand her. Back in kinder garden you found across the room. If there really is department. if necessary. If she is a last judgement, then the parents Lakeville Project. Usually our every student knows it. Tell the out that teachers only love children not that mature by now. she shouldn't visits to Lakeville Hospital· are on man what he wants to hear or he'll who stand in nice straight lines. and teachers who created these be here. wrecks are going to burn in hell. Thursday evenings. The bus Vlill be fail your ass out of the course. And that'S' where it's been ever When she goes out teaching, there When a teacher says "jump" stu­ since, Nothing changes except to is not going to be anyone there tell­ in front of Great Hill Dorm at 6:15 In the next Issue: Part II, The Rubble and Woodward at 6:30. As Visiting dents jump. I know of one professor get worse. School becomes more and ing h~r what time she should be in-­ hours are· over at 8:00, the bus so she'd better get accustom.ed to it returns to campus at approximately now. Is that not a purpose of a.col­ 8:30. Science Building In Memorium lege--to prepare one for the society While the volunteers a.re atLake­ ATTENTION: in which he is to work andlive? ville, they visit with various patients Renovations A girl on this campus (being so and entertain them by playing games, The ground floor of the Science Freshmen Woman: few guys around) does not get a listening to records. writing letters. Building is undergoing a great chance to go out that often, so when -To fulfill your swimming re­ etc. The favorite age group is the change. Mrs. Doris I. Walsh the opportunity arises she should be young children. but the teenagers are According to Mr. David Gardner, quirement. you must either take able to take advantage of it. And I also visited by some of our volun­ clerk of works on the project, a bio­ August, 1961--August, 1968 swimming or take theexemp­ doubt strongly that this would get out teers. assay lab with adjoining equipment Manager of Boarding Hall tion test. The remaining dates of hand--there is such a thing as The patients at Lakeville greatly room is being constructed. Along Dietician - Head of Diningroom - Kitchen ;for this quarter are: PRIDE I enjoy having visitors. Therefore. if with this, a plant growth control unit from NorWOOd, Mass. Thursday, Oct. 24 - 4-5 P.M. It is an insult to the living girls you can come on the next trip to Tuesday. Oct. 29 - 4-5 P.M. ?f this dormitory, to have such strict is being activated and the plumbing di ed October 2, 1968 . Lakeville, we are sure that you will Monday, Nov. 4 - 4-5 P.M. rules set upon them--insinuating for three more is being put in. A find it both a pleasurable and re­ chemical storeroom is being built Sign up in MisS Rugen's of­ that if these such rules were non­ fice in the Kelly Gymnasium warding experience. Come along and and sinks are being installed. A existant, that each and every girl enjoy yourself by visiting with and Building. would have a red light hanging from stairway will be placed inside the helping others. If you have any doorway nearest the gym. Work is her door. questions please contact: Enough is enough! And we feel scheduled for completion in Decem­ Sharon Hanllen: 697-2703 ber. At BSe that all the girls liere are great, Warren Livesly, Rm. 226, Ext. 256, H'MIEN'S FISH MARKET Bardot . and are trying their damndest to Men's Dorm, or Stephen Vaughn. 49 Broad Street On Wednesday, October23,at8:15 make this life, worse than a death Math Club Rm. 110, Ext. 292, Great Hill. Fish and Chips P.M. in the Science Lecture Hall. the pit, bearable to live in for four The Math Club will meet October Fried Clams French Club will present the years--the most important years of 29th, 1968, third hour, in RoomS208 Brigette Bardot comedy, BABETTE our lives. It gets pretty hard at for the purpose of discussing a con­ S'EN VA-T... EN GUERRE. The film times to find something to laugh at cert we are planning to hold early COLLEGE 10WN is in color with Engl1shdialogue and i LEGAN'S APOTHECARY in second semester and our contri­ around here and even a smile is runs about 100 minutes. Admission prettyextinct. So before they make The Modern Drugstore bution to HomeCOming Weekend. DRESS SHOP Also on the agenda will be the is 99~ per person,. Tickets may be it illegal to talk in the corridors,· 36 Central Square purchased from members of the "WOMEN WHO CARE--UNITE" I possibilities for future meetings. 697-4076 Bridgewater French Club and they will also be THE FEW OF US All those interested in mathematics Town and Country Casuals REVALUATION ANYONE? are welcome to attend. sold at the door on October 23. Pg.4 State College at Bridgewater October 22, 1968 BATTLE FOR THE PRESIDENCY 1968 DEMOCRATS' 68 Muskie: HHH's GOP '68 by Marty Janiak and Mike Maguire Ace in the Hole by Jim Fonseca

Issue Humphrey Nixon by John McCarthy "Vote Humphrey: There is no al­ Tl Rignt Wrong Right Wrong Chalk up one more surpri se for the frightening. The only widespread ternative!" As in any political cam­ Civil Rights 29 0 2 3 In our country's histor~, the Vice­ paign, Humphrey backers and their Civil Service 7 0 0 0 presidential candidates have rarely year 1968. The 1968 political cam­ feeling can be described as anti-Ad­ Consumer 8 0 2 10 been influencial in the outcome of paign. once thought to be promising ministration shown in the combined GOP counterparts seek in this elec­ poll strength of Nixon and Wallace, tion to condense all the emotional Education 11 0 0 1 a Presidential election. The only one of the most heatedly contested Foreign notable exception came in recent campaigns in recent years has fiz­ about 70%. Were Johnson himself and intellectual impact that candi­ zled into the typical drab double and actually running, this total op­ dates for national office must pro­ Policy 17 0 2 5 years with the contribution of Lyn­ ject to the electorate into a single Health 7 0 1 1 don Johnson in the election of 1960. triple talk, unbecoming even city position would undoubtedly be much distinctive and easily remembered Housing 19 0 0 5 However, in this year of political precinct politics. The great issues greater. The only decision con­ phrase. From there, the advertis­ Immigration 0 0 1 1 turmoil the V.P. candidates are con­ of the campaign--Vietnam civil sidered by a majority of the voters ing pros do their best to conduct a Labor 47 0 1 9 trolling much more of the limelight. rights, student unrest and many is whether to take a radical stand campaign consistent with that image Public There are two apparent reasons for others--have been kept inside the with Wallace or a more moderate of their candidate that they have Power 7 0 1 5 this shift in emphasis. First, the locked briefcases of the campaign OPPOSition position with Nixon. Had strategists. Occasionally. one of the present political mess developed chosen to portray to the voting pub­ Small public has become weary of their everyday subjection to Humphrey. these candidates will make some under a series of Republican admin­ lic. Unquestionably, in a bitter Business 3 0 0 1 Taxes 23 0 0 11 Nixon, and Wallace, and look to the brief reference to one of the issues istrations, it seems quite likely that political year, and in a situation of and the other two candidates will go the Nixon and Humphrey popularity extreme disunity such as the one Social V.P. candidates for diversion, and 7' scurrying around in their files for ratios would be reversed and that confronting the Democrats, the ap­ Security 0 0 2 in Mr. Agnew's case, amusement. Secondly, the voter has become in­ some bit of information to prove that Wallace would retain the same peal to the "alternative" or "least Tidelands 4 0 0 3 creasingly aware of our anarchial he. too, knows about the Situation; strength. evil" is bound to be an effective one. Veterans 2 0 0 2 Totals 191 0 10 59 society, and the constant threat of meanwhile, the voter is as confused The whole tone of the campaign Hence. completely beyond the un­ and as much in the dark as before. is sadly illustrated by a remarkable questionable and deeply seated In other words, on 191 issues which assassination. It has become more were designated as "key" by the apparent that the office of V.P. is About the only recent development number of voters who feel that no liberal appeal of Humphrey and of any significance was Humphrey's one is running who is worthy of the Muskie, this approach has made working man, this committee gave no Jonger a political burial ground. Humphrey a perfect score, as op­ At any moment the previously in­ supposedly "clean break" \vith office, and express their feeling by greater . and greater strides among LBJ's Vietnam war policies. Yet saying, "I'm voting for dissident McCarthy', Kennedy and posed to Nixon's 10-59 score. significant V.P. may be required to assume the duties of the President. even this was buried under qualifi­ because I can't vote fo-r----- McGovern forces in the Democratic But all that such a record indi­ cates is support from a certain Although the situation is rather pa­ cations in an attempt to alienate as or ." Any of the candidates Party. In Boston, where even the few as possible of Humphrey's al­ names can be put into any of the presence of Edward Kennedy in the quadrant of SOCiety. Just what were thetic, it has greatly increased the the specific issues and acts of considerations in naming a V. p. can­ ready existing supporters. The three blanks. The only candidate podium could not save Humphrey trouble with the campaign is its who has taken a strong stand and from the most brutal heckling of his legislation involved? It is here didate. that qualities of leadership can be The Democrats were able to nar­ predictability. Unless something out stuck by it is George Wallace. campaign three weeks ago, the Vice of the ordinary happens between now Humphrey is uncertain of how far President received perhaps the most discerned, and that the true measure row the list of potential V.P. can­ of these two men vying for the Presi­ didates to eight men. First on the and November, the American public to go in any direction and his fu­ cordial reception of his campaign--­ is doomed to a dull campaign. ture stands will not be dictated so and from a crowd consisting pre­ dency may be found. list was Sen. Ted Kennedy, however In 1949, Humphrey introduced the Mr. Kennedy made it quite clear that Stepping out from the garb of a much by unyielding political prin­ dOminantly of college students. partisan political reporter and ask­ ciples but by whatever course he can But emotional reaction of this kind health care legislation proposed by he ·wanted no part of the post. The the Truman Administration, as well list was then cut to seven: Sen. Fred ing others to shed their partisan adopt to get the most votes. Nixon can be traced to the powerful anti­ roles for a minute, no one can deny Wallace demonstrations greeting the as an act to raise the minimum wage; Harris (D-Okla.), Sargeant Shriver, seems intent on winning this year's in the same year, Nixon voted against Gov. Richard Hughes (N.J.), Mayor that both Nixon and Humphrey have "John Wayatt Vaseline Award" for American Independent Party candi­ the experience, dedication and in­ date in Boston the previous day, as both bills in the .. House. In 1950, Joseph Alito (San Francisco), Law­ attempts to slide from Miami to the D telligence to make a responsible White House on the least platform well as revulSion to his selection of Humphrey supported an increase in rence F O'Brien (formerpost-mas­ Social Security benefits and fair em­ ter general), North Carolina gover­ President. Since the country is torn possible. Instead of the casual that bomb-prattling Stone-Age fan, apart by political opinions, pro-war, Curtis LeMay. Is there any real ployment practices legislation; nor Terry Sanford. and last, but evi­ "Good luck, Dick," or "Good luck: anti-war, prO-black, anti-black; for Hubert," or even "Good luck, basis for the "Best alternative" Nixon, against. Continually, year dently notleast, Sen. Edmund Muskie ciyil leniency, supporting law and George," all we can say is~~,~Q9od approach, or is it just an empty after year, vote after vote, Hum­ (D-Maine). When the final nod was phrey apd Nixon have shown their given, Muskie appeared in the num­ order; and endlessly on, The entire luck America."- political ploy? political setup appears confusing and For decades, one of the most ac­ true color: Humphrey, for the ber two spot. An obviouslyenthusi­ curate indicators of broad-based people: Nixon, for the vote in his astic Hubert Humphrey was said to be political support among a represen­ next election. "tickled pink" with the selection. tative cross-section of American A recent Television ad features a The only candid comment came over CAMPUS TREASURES voters has been the direction in man trying to answer the question, an uncovered microphone as the Humphrey's and the Muskies stood by Richerd Brown which organized labor support was • 'What has Richard Nixon ever done for· you?" ---unsuccessfully. This before the jubilant Democrat Con­ The picture you see is not a cow ping the yak. Unfortunately the fur, aimed. Immediately after his vention. Said Mrs. Muskie, "Idon't declaration for the nOmination, and was not entirely fair. In 1960, dressed for Hallowe'en. It is one of which is rumored to bring a high increasingly since he obtained it. Nixon d!d something that should know what you've gotten us into." our cherished Campus Treasures. price on the open market, was too the AFL-CIO gave their unqualified specifically concern Bridgewater The little known Senator from It is the skeleton of a yak, better far deteriorated to save. The fur support to Humphrey. Contrary to students: He cast a tie-breaking vote Maine has proved himself to be quite known as a large. bovine ruminant and meat were removed and given charges of "inroads" being made by on a bill concerning a boost in an asset to the Humphrey ticket. In of"~e higher regions of central ASia, a decent burial. After this Harvard George Wallace into the camp of Federal funds allotted for school a recent Louis Harris survey, Mus­ having long hair fringing the University had to be consulted on the organized labor. that organization's construction and teachers' salaries. kie rates favorably higher among the shoulders, sides, and tail. You may correct process for remOving all the Committee on Political Education He voted "no. " electorate than his PreSidential run­ ask; . How did this large, bovine flesh. It 'seems Harvard is also a has compiled the following compara­ In. this election, every Ameri­ ning mate Hu)Jert Humphrey (33% to ruminant come to grace our campus? home for dead yaks. Once this was tive voting record of Humphrey and can must decide what kind of coun­ 31%). With the help of Dr. Lawrence B. accomplished all the bones were Nixon in matters that they deem in try and what kind of world you want. The rise of Edmund Muskie most Mish of the biology department the numbered for correct reassembly. the -interests of the American work­ And then, • 'Vote like your whole closely resembles the "Apple­ COMMENT pieced together the tale The trio cut their own piping and ing man: world depended on it." Because we America" philosophy. Muskie's of the yak. wires for skeletal support. After an need no more of Nixon's world. father, Stephen Marclszewski, fled On a cold winter's day a few years estimated two hundred hours of work, to the United States from Communist ago, Robert Haynes arrived at most done on weekends, the yakwas occupied Poland. Upon entering the Bridgewater with a trailer full of complete. country. Marciszewski was shor­ dead yak. The yak had previously A platform was needed for mount- tened to Muskie by the immigration made its home on a game farm in ing. They scrounged around campus officials. Settling in Maine, Stephen Menden. Mass achusetts. Following until they discovered an old chopping Muskie felt the sharp teeth of the its demise Robert Haynes and Foster block. (once thought to be used for New World discrimination with the Perrington purchased the dead ani- quelling Indian uprisings on campus) rise of the KIu K1~ Klan. Un­ mal for' a small sum and hauled it and put it on wheels. The result of daunted· by discrimination, Edmund back to Bridgewater. The problem their work can be seen in room 121 Muskie completed law school at they then faced was where to store of the Science Building. Cornell and was admitted to the it. Fortunately they had the aid of The COMMENT sends its thanks Mass. bar in 1939, In 1941 Muskie Professor Colerwhosetupalabora- to Professor Coler, Robert Haynes. served on the U.S. district court and tory in the cellar of the greenhouse and Foster Perringtonforthls Cam- by 1946 he was elected to the Me. in back of the Science Building. pus Treasure. OPINIONS ON THE COMMON House of Representatives. In an Then they began to work on strip- by Anne Grossi apparent breach of tradition, the The following statements were re- "He should be shot! I have.a very Democrat Muskie was elected ceived on Tuesday, October 8.1968, negative attitude towards the man. governor of the Republican state of LENA'S on the Boston ·Common when this re- The only thing he can do in this Mail1e, defeating the Republican in­ porter interviewed young girls, Ne- country is increase the divisiveness. cumbell.t, Gov. Burton Grosse. by RESTAURANT gro and white, nineteen years of age Humphrey can't do much either. He 22,375 votes. In fact,· Muskie's lone 65 Broad Street and over, who were present to hear is rather· ineffectual. Nixon has setback ili his political career came Bri dgewater presidential candidate George Co more of a chanGe of effecting the in 1947 when he wtLs defeated in his Ameri can end Italian Food bid for Mayor of Waterville. Wallace speak. The questions put pol~cies of the country. He under- Pizzo to the young observers were--"What stands our situation better" As a governor Muskie showed his do you think .of George Wallace? These were some of the female progressive tendencies. His admin­ Whom would you vote for in Novem- pOints. of view at the Wallace rally istration received bipartisan sup­ FREEDMAN I. ber?" on the Common. Probably the most port, and his popularity was re­ COLLEGE STATIONARY "I don't think much of him. I'm notable from one area of the crowd flected in his re-election by 59.2% .DAVISON, JR. against him and his policies. No were placards being held by a num- of the vote. While governor Muskie SUPPLIES I wouldn't' vote for him; I'd vote ber of members of the clergy. Some boosted industrial expansion by cre­ Real Estate and Insurance Join our School Supply Co-Op pro-McCarthy." of their signs read as follows: ating the Department of Economic Bridgewater Stationary Store Development, his concern for educa­ "I don't think much of him. There HNo support for Hatred. H DORR'S PRINT SHOP isn't much to think of. (Would you "Choose Life-Defeat Wallace" tion showed in increased state sup­ vote for him?) Never I If I could "Shame Wallace." port of school s. and strengthening of vote I'd write in Kennedy; and since "No Wallace No." school facilities. Muskle's interest COATSFIELD • BROCKTON - CAMERAS there's only one left. I'd put his "Justice. Yes-Wrath - No, Godis in the problems ·of water pollution and conservation not only benefited Polaroid name down." Love~" Kodak Dynachrome "I'm disgusted with the entire This was the general atmosphere Maine but also proved a significant Show Your campaign.. I would never vote for at the Boston Co:m.rn,on during the asset to his career as a Senator. Yas'hica Student 10'5 For Bell and Howell Wallace. At this point, I wouldn't Wallace rally. There was confusion. Although Muskie was the leading Minalta Bigger Savings vote for anyone." hatred, many people. many signs, vote-getter in the state, few gave DISCOUNT PRICES Kowa (What do you think of Wallace?) and few supporters. him a chance in the Senate race Continued Page 5, Col. 3 Camera Dept., Coatsfield, 120 N. Main St. October 22, 1968 STATE COLLEGE AT BRIDGEWATER Page 5

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5th I 1968, THEN ,YOU HAVE NO ONE TO BLAME FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS BUT YOURSELFI STAND-UP FOR THE WORLD by J. Robert Mancin i It is a frightening fact that mil­ Shall Overcome." lions of American voters seriously Throughout the speech, the crowd FINALL Y: THE ALPHA HOUSE lack the profound insight to judge a shouted their dissatisfaction with candidate for what he really is. chants of, "Fascist Pig!" "Otnk, Such is the case with the Presi­ Oink!" and "Go Home". dential candidate, George Corley George Wallace remained rela­ MUSKIE: Continued from Pg. 4, Col- 3 Wallace - a man who blankets his tively calm during the outbursts and against the Republican incumbent, kie had to offer. In times of illusionment. The worst thing we ' belief in segregation behind reac­ retaliated by throwing kisses and Fredrick Payne. The campaign was crisis-day or night-Humphrey often could do is to throw cold water on tionary proposals appealing to the ironically saying, "I love you. You hard bought and close until the pub­ called on Muskie for someone to their expectations." This philoso­ selfish interests of lower Middle­ love me." His response, at other lic linked Payne with the Bernard talk to. When Martin Luther King phy has afforded Muskie enthusias­ Class America. times, was crude when he addressed Goldfine scandal. Although Muskie was assassinated, Humphrey and tic support in many colleges across Wallace's public appearances a group of youths with, "You need never openly discussed the matter Muskie conferred into the early the country. across the nation have brought to­ a good haircut, son," or "Come on during the campaign, many feel that morning hours. As with McCarthy, Basically, it is not the responsi­ gether thousands of devout fol­ up and I'll autograph your sandals," the scandal gave Muskie the 59,764 Muskie became influencial in the bility of the potential V.P. to discuss lowers, occasionally intermingled The crowd responded With boos and votes with which he topped Payne. decisions that the Vice President the issues in a Presidential cam­ with a few stray dissentors from his jeers when Wallace promised that As a freshman Senator Muskie had to make, and should Humphrey paign, Muskie seems to be reversing Rightist doctrines. His "glorious'-' if elected he would teach these kids quickly established himself as an be elected President Muskie would this procedure. Law and order-­ campaign, however, was suddenly some manners I independent. 'When asked by no doubt continue to playa strong that well worn phrase in these past disrupted when he unwisely decided Midway through the oration, a Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson role in policy making. weeks--should be concerned with to bring his Independent party to the young Negro climbed a tree, shook how he would vote on the bill limit­ Sen. Muskie's votes on key Senate "reservation of force", "humane Boston Common. his fist at Wallace, and shouted ing Senate filibuster, Muskie re­ bills are perhaps the clearest indi­ policies", and "pOlicies of re­ Approximately 20,000 spectators I 'Black Power 1" Much of the crowd plied, "You'll know when I cast my cations of his political leanings. In straint". according to Muskie. The gathered on the Common on the cool responded with an outburst of wild vote." Muskie eventually sJded the 1968 session, Muskie voted Senator emphaSizes that the educa­ Tuesday evening, October 7, to ex­ applause and cheers while Wallace against Johnson, much to the Ma­ "for" the Tax Surcharge Bill, and tion gap is much more important than press their feelings toward Mr. turned aside. jority Leader'S displeasure. In against the Gun Control Bill. Muskie the missile gap--this concern for in­ Wallace. The crowd this time, how­ The half-hour speech was no dif­ true Johnson reciprocity, Muskie al so voted "for" the Riot Bill, which ternal problems is at least a step ever, carried a great deal more ferent from the usual Wallace waf3 banishedjo three rather in­ would make-ita Federal Offense to in the right direction. Mr. Muskie­ opposition. than support for the preachlngs. He ptomised~to end the significant committees; Common In­ travel on or employ interstate facili­ opposes George Wallace'S notion Third-Party candidate. Viet Nam War (militarily, if neces­ tergovernmental Relations, Com­ ties to incite a riot. The Maine that the nation's youth is a rabble­ A quick glance around the multi­ sary) to protect the population from mittee on Air & Water Pollution, Senator registered "against" the rousing bunch of cowardly Com­ tude showed numerous placards with the Federal Government, and to and Committee on International 1968 Open HOUSing Bill. (this bill munists. Of the Youth Muskie says, inscriptions of: I 'George Hitler the prosecute all those '.'Commies that Banking and Finance. However, he concerned a motion to kill an amend­ "We must learn to work with these Friendly Fascist" j "Give George advocate a Viet Cong victory in Viet capitalized on these seemingly fruit­ ment which would add a strong open people (youth) to insure their con­ Acid"; "Hitler's Alive and Well in Nam." Some cheers followed Wal­ less opportunities to become an ex­ housing amendment to the Civil tinued and more meantngfulpartici­ America - Help"; "Vote Wallace - lace's hawkish outlook and proposal s pert in the fields of air and water Rights Bill) and' 'against" the Anti­ patton in the democratic process, " Help Stamp Out Democracy"; and for 'States' Rights, but the strong pollution, and intergovernmental af­ ballistic Missile Bill. Generally In the early campaigning Muskie "Remember Hitler, Forget Wal­ opposition greatly outweighed the fairs. His committee work has only speaking, as a Senator, Muskie tends has shown some obvious breaks with lace. " A handfull of priests from scattered support. recently been appreCiated due to the to emphasize civil rights and educa­ the policy of the present administra­ Western College in Cambridge joined After the speech, hundreds of increased emphasis on these fields. tion while de-emphasizing the mili­ tion. During the Platform Hearings the opposition with signs saying: people; young and old, black and In 1964 Muskie ran for his second tary. on Aug. 19, 1968, Muskie advocated "No Support for Hatred"; "Jesus white, gathered on a grassy knoll term in the Senate. From the out­ The logical and articulate Muskie that the U.S. aims should be "to Loves, Wallace Hales"; "Whoever and began to sing "We Shall Over­ set there was little chance that his seems to be at his best when addres­ chart a new direction for our foreign Says I Love God and Hates His come." opponent, Clifford G. McIntire (R) sing an audience. His method of policy to insure that our support of Brother is a Liar": "Christ is Not This was soon followed by chants could overcome the vast popularity handling hecklers is, in itself, rather freedom and peace will be consis­ A Racist"; and "Wallace, Hitler, of "Peace, Now!" and "Hell No We which Muskie had amassed. Mc­ unique. In a recent speaking en­ tent with our objectives, commen­ Ky, They All Mean The Same to Won't Go 1" , while they waved their Intire's efforts to criticize the na­ gagement in Penn•• Muskie allowed surate with our capacities and ap­ Me." hands formed ,in the symbol of tional democratiC administration a young heckler to speak his views propriate to given circumstances." In between the mass of down­ peace. Before long, thousands of failed, and Muskie easily won with for ten minutes. After the youth had Mr. Muskie also feels that it is grading posters, there could be people gathered below and joined 66.6% of the vote. finished, Muskie praised him for perfectly alright to trade (wheat. found a few proclaiming: "We this impromptu rally,for peace and If the saying "nice guys finish "jogging the institutions". All the grains) with the Soviet bloc. He are Going to Win With Wallace"; love on earth. last" were really true, Muskie would heckler could do was to look up and feels that trade is a two-waypropo­ "American Needs Wallace - By Although the demonstration was be back on the farm in Maine. He say, "If they would do this more sition and "we don' t make one unless George' ; "God Bless You George"; large, no violence occurred. Ten­ was often approached by his co1- often there wouldn't be all the real there is an advantage to us." Again "All the Way With Lemay"; and sion mounted momentarily when a legues to assume the leadership in radical protests." the Yankee businessman shines IIIn Your Heart You Know He's few avid Wallace supporters vacated offices of the Senate; how­ Muskie's invitation to the Pa. through Muskie's logic. Right." (Where have you heard haughtily marched through the crowd ever, each time he stepped aside al­ heckler, is quite indicative of the The Democratic campaign strat­ that line before?) carrying a hugh sign - "In Your lowing someone else to gain the man's character_ He seems rela­ egy is apparently to use Muskie in While the crowd awaited the ar­ Heart You Know George Wallace Is power. In 1965 Sen. Muskie was tively unafraid of meeting situations checking the other candidates while rivPJ..I of George Wallace, the faith­ Right." 'They were immediately urged by his fellow Senators to ap­ head-on. In his Senate career he Hubert concentrates on evading the ful Alabama band tried to appease greeted by boos and shouts of Fas­ ply for the position of Asst. Majority rarely if ever avoided an issue. issues. This situationhasprompted them with a variety of Country and cist Pig" and "Seig Heil." Dis­ Whip--a post vacated by Hubert Even when it seemed that his home­ some interesting quotes. Of Western music. Included in the couraged at their lack of support Humphrey. Muskie, however, de­ town and Senate popularity were at Wallace Muskie says, "We have a medley was the soft rhythm of the Wallace people slowly moved ferred to the wishes John O. Pastore stake, Muskie voted according to his man from the South trying to divide tlMake the World Go Away", a away from the unhospitable crowd. (D-R.I.) since Pastore had more conscience. Although he was oc­ the country by fear, who tells us song fitting to Curtis LeMay's The singing and chanting continued senority. Pastore was defeated in casionally criticized for his that the way to build a safe secure frightening proposals for the use of for nearly a half hour until the his bid for the post, but the Dems. "realistic idealism", his collegues society is to build walls around nuclear weapons. people slowly disbanded satisfied were able to control the office once overwhelmingly praised his deter­ people ••• " Answering an Agnew A female soloist was then greeted that they had done what they should. more in 1966 with Muskie's victory. mination and consideration. Tolera­ slipup, Muskie relates, "Mr. Agnew by a thunder of boos when she sang The Boston Common did not allow In 1967 the third position in the tion comes quite easy to the son of tells us that we lack a national sense "Are You For Wallace, I am." The itself to be disgraced by the ap­ Senate leadership, the Secretary of a Polish immigrant. He feels that of humor. I think he's doing his "patriotic" concert ended wi th "God pearance of George Wallace, but Democratic Conference, was va­ everyone is entitled to their human best to restore it." Muskie also Bless America", a far cry from the rather upheld its reputation as the cated by George Smathers (D-Fla.). rights, and personal liberties. As attacks the "cynacism' of the-Nixon ideas of Wallace and LeMay who center of freedom and liberalism in The Democrats hoped to control the an advisor Muskie has proved him­ campaign, and the "assumption" that would probably prefer "God Bomb Boston. office through a Muskie victory; but self invaluable to many political he (Nixon) can coast to victory on a America.' , George Wallace urged his fol­ again Muskie deferred, this time to figures. His advice is full of that "tidal wave of people's fears" and Wallace's arrival on the platform lowers to "Stand Up For America." Joseph Clarke. logical, earthy, Yankee philosophy, only later be forced to discuss the was greeted by a spontaneous out­ The majority of the people on the This type of Sincere politics won and his understanding seems out of issues. Yet, those who live in glass place in the cruel, cut-throat world burs~ of "Seig Heil", while thou­ Common stood up for the world­ Muskie the admiration ofthe Senate. houses shouldn't throw stones. sands of youths raised their right they showed their opposition to Wal­ Muskie's idealism especially en­ of politics. As much as one tries In the coming weeks, the public hand in the Nazi salute .. The scat­ lace and stood up for the preserva­ deared him to the Democratic it is very difficult to say anything should ask itself, "What happens IF tered cheers were almost complete­ tion of freedom, peace and equality liberal, Sen. Gene McCarthy, and against the man. This has given my candidate is assassinated in of­ ly drowned out by the spirited chant fo r all mankind. soon they became the best of friends. him an obvious advantage in the fice?" The solutions are three, A for peace and the Singing of "We Muskie often advised and influenced campaign. military dictatorship under Gen. McCarthy and his philosophy. Had Politically, Muskie stands a little Lemay; an F Troop situation under McCarthy received the party's nom­ to the Left concerning the war. His Sparrow Agnew; or an American ination, the chances are that Mus­ sympathies seem to lie with the nation under Edmund Muskieo LARRY'S MYLES STANDISH kie would still have gained the nwn­ crushed McCarthy movement. In a After a recent speech in McKees­ THE STUDENTS' ber two spot. recent speech to the Auto Workers port, one democratic leader 'was MEETING PLACE CLEANERS The Muskie-Humphrey relation­ Convention, Muskie said of the heard to say, "Maybe Muskie should Meals Profess ionol Dry Cleaners ship again was one formed in the McCarthy supporters, "They've met be at the top of the ticket instead of Fountain Service 59 Broad Street Senate. Humphrey became depen­ what they conSider to be defeat, and Humphrey." But of course that's CENTRAL SQUARE Sh irt Servi ce and One-Hour CI eon ing dent on the earthy advice that Mus- _they are on the threshold of dis- history_ Page 6 STATE COLLEGE AT BRIDGEWATER October 22. 1968 LAWRENCE OLIVIER'S MINIS INVADE B.S.C. OTHEllO COMES by Esteban Blanco TO BROCKTON The most widely-acclaimed stage performance of "Othello" in our time was the recent presentation by the National Theatre of Great Britain, with Laurence Olivier starred in the title role. The extraordinary success of the Shakespearean production prompted Olivier and others intimately con­ nected with it to think about bringing their "Othello" to the widestpossi­ ble international audience. The decision was to film "Othello" as it had been performed STRANGE BREW by the National Theatre of Great Britain. The goal was to combine by James G. H. Moore tion that would have sparked a bad the special flavor and exciting im­ Wallace was in Boston, with his night. mediacy of a stage presentation with strangely incoherent yet appealing After Wallace left, the platoon of the authoritative eloquence of the political brew. Three things identi­ police that was in formation be­ Technicolor-Panavision cameras. fy Wallace: redundancy, neo-nazism hind the bandstand marched by two's It was . not on the stage, but in (inherent in his attitude, though not onto a waiting bus. A crowd of on­ London's Shepperton StudiOS that announced) and emotionally coated lookers gathered Simply watching. this film representation of contradiction. Wallace has not The police filed off and formed next "Othello" was enacted. changed his speech from one stop to to the bus. The sergeant in charge As Olivier explains, "This is not another and the repetition appears to ordered the quiet crowd to disperse a photographed stage performance. many to be a statement "telling it if they were "any kind of citizens." It is a film of a performance, shot like it is." The technique is mar­ The crowd broke up, but another against backgrounds offering as velous; he can say nothing and if he quiet crowd formed to the right of li tile visual distraction as possible "They're still too conservative," wouldn't look anyway_ This fine repeats it enough, it will sound like the police. A larger uglier crowd from the intentions of Shakespeare-­ says a senior male student looking distinction separates them from the the truth. Neo-nazism is the only formed around the Common's or our performance of them. up from his book and down onto the run of the mill BSC males who only label that can be applied to Wal­ Garage entrance, next to the tennis "This seemed to be the best way main floor of the library from the look when they can't possibly avoid lace's repetitive call for "law and courts. When a Wallace supporter of sharing with audiences every­ mezzanine. Oh. no, this isn't an­ it. (Next week: Jack and the Bean­ order." "Law and Order" appeal was involved in a scuffle the forma­ where the exhilaration and sense of other COMMENT political column; stalk.) to those who want to follow--r~ght or tion charged into the crowd. Bodies fulfillment which we experience in we were discussing the invasion of On the more conservative side we wrong; it is a thin veneer to cover ran, and the police moved easily dOing one of Shakespeare's most ex­ the campus by minis--three, four, hear "They're all right when a girl's racism--only slightly cleaner in across the grasses and up the hill citing pieces of pure theatre. We and five inches above the knee jobs. standing up but when she sits down form than Hitler's pre-purge above the bandstand. will have suceeeded if we provide the "Revealing, aren't they?" says an­ they're kind of gross." Along the attacks, but more malicious in con­ As the police line moved the crowd evening of full-blooded entertain­ other. "They're great, a little same line we are told it just goes tent. The contradictions that Wallace in front dispersed and fell in behind ment that the author intended higher, they're still not bold to prove "inflation is everywhere." continually repeats are emotionally the police, quietly following them. It 'Othello' to be." enough.' , "Truth" says another, "I'm in favor covered; for example, his statement was funny. The police then chased In technique, as well as in concep­ Will the mini revolutionize the of them even on old women and about hecklers and in general about the majority into Charles street. tion, .the filming of • 'Othello" was world? Maybe not, but they cer­ women with ugly legs. They should dissent--"When I'm President, The crowd formed opposite the en­ unique. It was photographed simul­ tainly provoke a lot of response. at least be honest with themselves." there'll be none of that," and his trance to the Gardens and picked up taneously by three Panavision Unfortunately not all is favorable. Amen, brother. And now for the plan for decentralization of govern­ a chant that had been used during cameras to sustain the dramatic flow One student interviewed told of a fun part. This roving reporter was ment, how can he end dissent with­ Wallace's speech--"Seig Heill" of the performances. The great case where another student (female about to wrap us this all-male out an unendurable exercise in with a salute using the peace Sign. speeches of the Shakespearean type) who was giving an oral. report opinion article when he caught sight power--power that he wants to cut. The police moved across and chased drama were shot without the inter­ in class was downgraded in her of some leg action out of the corner Regardless of Wallace's strange the crowd, composed mainly of stu­ ruptions common to conventional mark and told to wear longer skirts of his otherwise non-roving eye. brew, police, firemen and other pub­ dents. The crowd finally broke up photography. in the future. Our secret informer's Son of a gun, a genUine B.S.C. lie e~ployee;'s sympathize andoften and left but the police remained for Anthony Havelock-Allen. who co­ opinion, "It was none of the pro­ mini wrapped around a genuine 5'3" support Wallace (or hisp·oUticaT" ... a time and the peaceful Common was produced the motion plctureWfth fessor's business~u . B S C mini skirt holder ""Oh~~· cousin, Nixon). During and after the no mans' land, unless you were a John Brabourne, describes the dis­ "Some of them don't know how.to y~u· like it? You should· see th~ Wallace appearance in Boston, the policeman. tinctive aims of the venture this cross their legs," we are ~ld. Well, ones I've got at home," After police demonstrated their attitudes. The crowd reacted wi th wry and way: we males will have to increase our this response, who could pass up Hooked with the emotional side of cynical humor to a potentially ex­ "We have tried to put the best observations before we can verify another interview---' 'I like them • 'law and order", impatient with plosive situation. The police also cinema resources at the service of this last remark. Now, how about on girls with good legs, but I can't young people and the whole day (many acted with restraint although they great theatre. This will enable mil­ the guy who's wondering how "nice wear them. So I wear skirts with were called up from a day off), were unbearably authoritarian after lions of people throughout the world, it will be when they go out practice a crack in them---see?" Wow. some openly showing their bigotry the crowd had dispersed. The most who wouldn't have had the remotest teaching." He also relates that Two last comments--What do you and lack of understanding, the police willingly totalitarian attitude of the chance of seeing Sir Laurence on the "teachers have a better vantage think of mini skirts ?---' 'One hun­ that were in the Common (several police. Wallace was their man for stage, to share the experience." point than students. especially in the dred percent." and the award for the squads of 26 men each with more the most part; though they have many The motion picture castis exactly demonstration room" Professional most sincere opinion goes to the squads ready at stations) were not gripes, they also have a responsi­ the same as that which made the jealousy? Of course--we all know guy who said, "Who thinks--Ilookl" prepared to be objective and consti­ bility. The Common was very tense; National Theatre stage presentation that Bridgewater professors tutional. But the action taken by it could have become violent; cool such a memorable success. Co­ police met with little of the opposi- heads prevailed. starred with Olivier are Maggie Smith as Desdemona, Frank Finlay as Iago and Joyce Redman as Emilia. VERSE CHOIR Stuart Burge directed the film. SNAFU-U The film will be presented at CONDUCTS TRYOUTS westgate Cinema I & II on Oct. 23 Well, friends, due to the fact that and 24. (Wednesday and Thursday). the deadline for this issue fell on last Tuesday, I, D.J.McPhew, in This year the Verse Choir is It will run two hours and forty presenting its annual Christmas minutes. There will be three per­ accordance with the COMMENTtra­ dition of coverage in depth, am com­ program on Tuesday. December formances daily one of which will be 17th, during the third hour. In a Student Matinee at 4:00 P.M. at posing this "Column of all columns" from the Palacial Pall ace of the addition to this presentation, the the discount price of $i.oo. Any Verse ChOir w11l present the pro­ student wishing tq avail themselves Northeast, Hale Street's only claim to fame, that local den of deriSion, gram in Taunton and the outlying of this discount price should contact community. In the past the Choir Dr. Harold Ridlon. Chairman of known as the CC (not the one you read.) Yes, my friendS, the Seniors has presented many original and Humanities Division. Plans are stimulating programs. Last year being made for a group from the are now officially convocated and the order for the afternoon is: 2-4-6-8. poetry by Louis Untermeyer. Carl college to attend. Sandburg, and Lawrence Fer­ Go down to the CC and convocateo Well, in a fit of apathy. I've de­ Hnghetti set the mood for one of cided to completely change the sub­ the most original programs ever ject to one of more universal appeal; presented at B.S.C. The spring BRIDGEWATER namely, the candidacy of George production of THE WORLD OF CARL SANDBURG was a vivid example of SAVINGS BANK Corley Wallace for the Presidency of the United States. A liberal samp­ innovative theater. The production Two Convenient Offices ling of the Senior Bachanallia at the this year will be as original and DIFFERENCE Bridgewater CC was recorded. and is presented dramatic as those of the past. is bad. why? .coI,ldemna tion of burning here for your reflection and/or con­ A Verse Choir is a speech choir, West Bridgewater not a singing choir. The director d c demnation. r a 1. George Wallace? Why, he's the may use soloists, quartets, or the greatest thing that happened to entire choir. just as the director a r ills does in a singing choir. Instrumen­ f d the South since Jeff Davis. while t roasts 2. He uses Wide Ovals. tal music or any other sort of ac­ not helped saved extant Daikers Flowers 3. He should only be Attorney companiment may . .enhance the General for two years. effect. But the center of the whole extinct black baby biting rat 26 Central Square 4. I.think LeMay is a better man. activity is the oral reading of black baby biting back jfKmlKrfK Bridgewater, Mass. 5. We gotta get rid of thOSE? ex­ poetry -- and, occasionally. of yippes george tell em like it iSi.e. like it Telephone 697-6937 pressions like "You-all," "Y'hearl' , prose--with highly dramatic effect.. wasi t should be che towns gandhi If you are interested in one of Member of: Florist Trans-World Delivery 6. In my opinion Corley beats either Bridgewater's most active organ­ izations, contact Dr. Karin DuBin DI Milhaus or Horatio. lieve what not collapsing. 7. Ask me after two more beers. of the Speech Department. 8. The only sign on the Common Rehearsals will be during the day at a time convenient to the majority gold n sham that wasn't against him read of the choir. In the past they were miSS philly is buried dead PLYMOUTH-HOME "Dutch Elm." And now, D.J.'s thought for the usually held twice a week for an hour while worship cashed the box NAT10NAL.BANK in length. The week before the pub­ black market docks week--"You're equal, you're equal, you're equal, you're not equal, lic presentation of the program the "On the Sq~are -In the Square" meetings will occur more often be­ the rock and mountainstarve you're equal. •••• " CHECKING ACCOUNTS AVAILABLE cause of the need to make the by lawrence st. pierre D.J. McPhew Ace-Reporter at the U program the best possible. October 12, 1968 STATE COLLEGE AT BRIDGEWATER Page 7 RAMBLING The Boston Patriots,More or Less CHEERLEADERS: UP INDIVIDUALS by Roger Robitai lIe by Chri 5 Brady The Theater Company of Boston is I wish somebody would tell the some Foursome" could use them currently presenting "Benito Boston Patriots that the game during practice sessions. AND FULL OF PEP Cereno" at the TCB Playhouse in they're playing is called football. The entire Boston defensive by Candy Perrault the Fenway Theater. "Cereno" was They're a disgustingly bush team. secondary has got to go. They'd originally presented this past sum­ But there is one thing, they are have trouble trying to stop Mike mer at the Rhode Island Summer unique. There, isn't another farce Taliaferro. Theater Festival and was well re­ in all of organized sports that can That man among men, Mike Holo- ceived. For added information write match them. Wrestling is more vak is disgusting. Holovak, the to Theater Company of Boston, 136 believable than the Boston Patriots. "Gee whiz kid" of football has all Mass. Ave., Boston, Mass., or phone Consider Taliaferro, he threw 34 the inspiration of a wet sponge and 1-426-6609. passes against Houston, completing all of the knowledge of parrot. He "You're A Good Man Charlie only 8. That's par for the course. has got to be fired. Brown". Boston's longest running Even Parilli was better than that. That takes care of just about the musical. continues at the Wilbur As for running a game when he gets entire team. Kicking them out of Theater. Performances are given into the huddle Taliaferro probably town isn't a bad idea. If a city has Tuesday-Saturday nights at 8:30 with asks for suggestions. an eyesore it has to be removed. a Saturday matinee at 2:30. A must Instead of considering the offen- Boston has got its eyesore in the for those fans of Snoopy, Linus, sive line they ought to be put on Patriots and they ought to be re- Peppermint Patty, and "Good-Ole waivers. Maybe the Rams "Fear- moved--quickly. Charlie Brown..' I Neil Simon's "Promises, Prom­ ises" is currently in its last week at the Colonial Theater. Although the action sometimes lags, the fine score by Burt Bacharach and Hal David more than compensates. The D'Oly Carte Gilbert and Sulli­ van Opera Company of London will give eight performances this week at the Savoy Theater on WaShington Susan Bloomstein Tina Gray Street. Saturday evening's perfor-· Kathy Sampson Audrey LaSpada Mary Jane Murphy Julie Meluin manee will be the "Pirates of Pen­ Francine Smith (Capt.) Linda Murray zance" and on Sunday the company BSC's '68-'69 cheerleaders are college relationships, will be held will present "Mikado". Phone 1- comprised of five seniors. Fran­ 426-2720 for information and reser­ November 5th and will include a vations. cine Smith. capt: Julie Melvine, peewee football game at halftime. Linda Murray. Audrey LaSpada, Emerson College will present Money was presented to the peewees "The Association" in concert on Mary Jane Murphy: two juniors, for eqUipment. Susan Bloomstein and Kathy Samp­ A coffee ,hour is held annually for Friday. November 15, at ~:OO. Tic­ kets may be had by mail or person son, and two sophomores Tina Grey the parents of the football team and at 96 Beacon Street in Boston for and Janice Kusha. cheerleaders before the game Octo­ The cheerleaders cheer for foot­ $5. $4, $3. ber 19th. Katherine Hepburn and Peter ball and basketball. They also or­ The cheerleaders are chosen in ganize two rallies, one for the first O'Toole star in the much celebrated the spring for the following year by by Kathy Connor home game, which as Francine com­ the head cheerleader, WRA preSi­ film, "The Lion In Winter" opening mented, had more spectators than November 7th at the Paris Cinema This year the ninth annual form near Tilly and will dent, faculty supervisor and other across from the Prudential Center Homecoming Weekend will be march to Legion Field, where football players, an all time first; faculty members. The girls per­ on Boylston Street. held November 15-17, 1968. As at and the other for HomeCOming, form a series of cheers and stunts, and are chosen according to "Romeo & Juliet" starring seven­ I ascertained from Miss Drink­ 1:30 P.M. November 15th. teen year old Leonard Whiting and water, it promises to be abusy, The Bears will meet Bates Bridgewater Day, sponsored by academic standards, coordination. sixteen year old Olivia Hussey is exciting weekend. The major College for the HomeCOming the cheerleaders to improve town- pep and personality. currently running at the Abbey Cine­ events on the agenda are: Game. During half-time the ma on Commonwealth Ave. Franco Friday, November 15, 1968 drum and bugle corps will Z effirelli has added new depth and 7 P.M. . perform. the montages will be dimension to the story by casting After picking up people from drawn around the field and the ATTENTION VETERANSI two teenagers to play the parts of lower campus, there will be a Homecoming Queen will be Certificates of eligibility have ley, Don Jones, Gerard Kelley, David the teenage couple. One of the finest huge rally and bonfire at presented. been sent to the V.A. Office for the Konigsberg, Mark Leach, J. F. Law,,: quality films to come our way in a Great Hilla .. The football cap­ 6 P.M. follOwing people: ~ - renee, Glenri - Levesque, ---fHchard' lo.ng time, it has to be rated a must. tain, Paul Stella, will be in­ The Homecoming Banquet Patricia All grove , Margaret An­ Lyonnais, Peter Maccini, Donald And George Plimpton's, ~'Paper troduced and the whole even­ will be held in Tilly. Here, drade, Douglas Beecy, Stephanie Mahoney, Theresa Martin, John Lion", his account of what it means ing will be topped off by the the awards for the montage Bronchuk, Stephen Bullard, Mike Moliere, Tom Moran, James Mur­ to be a rookie on a pro-football team, announcement of the Home­ will be made as well as Al­ Campbell, Donna Castello, Pamela ray, Mary Jane Murray, Jennifer is currently running at the Gary coming Queen and Her Court pha's most valuable players Crossley, June Fitzpatrick, James Morgan, Helen Parlick, Judy Theater. For all arm-chair quar­ by the Senior Class Presi­ award. . Foley, Arthur Gill, Alfred Hebert, Pilezzi, Harry Rich, Kevin Rogers, terbacks who would like to get out dent. 8 p.M. Jean Kapolchok, Joan Kapolchok, Kenneth Rubadon, Diane Shaw, Nancy there just once and show them how Saturday, November 16, 1968 The Homecoming Dance for Timothy Maroney, Ed Molleo, Jenni-. Silvia, Joan Veenpere, Mary Walker, to move the ball, this film will prove 10 A.M. all students and alumni, and fer ~rgan, Helen PaVlick, Tom Gary Watson, Sheila West. Ralph to be an amusing and. enlightening There will be the competitive the crOwning of the Queen will Pigulski, Margaret Pruitt, Audry Wilsack, Robert Woodworth. experience. montage judging on lower take place in the Kelly Gym­ Roach, Steve Scannell. Gail (Borick) Also, James Armer, Paul Top ten singles for the past week: campus. This year a new nasium. Ruby Newman. and Schick, Harriet Smith, William Chargin, Linda Clayworth, William 1. Hey Jude-Beatles system of catagories will be his band Will provide the Smith, Janet Sojka, Mary Sullivan, DeBoard, William Dobbins, Paul 2. Harper Valley PTA-Jeannie C. initiated so that the smaller music. steve Vaughn. Egan, Barbara Hann, Bill Hosford, Riley clubs will be allowed to com­ Sunday, November 17, 1968 Also, Tom Amaral, Geraldine Victor Lindblon, Joe McDonald, John 3. Fire-Arthur Brown pete jointly instead of com­ 10 A.M. Bresnahan, Phillip Brown. Tom McCauley, Donald Mahoney. David 4. Little Green Apples-O.C.Smith peting singly against the There will be a coffee hour Burke, William Brunham, Fred Miley, John Murphy, Raymond 5. Girl Watcher-O'kaysions dorms, fraternities, and in the Newman Center. Chapman, Ed Chase, Matthew Chaun­ Neiland, John Phaneuf, Nick Rosato, 6. Midnight Confessions - Grass large clubs. 2 P.M. cey, Bob Christine. Richard Copello. Diane Shaw, Gary Sullivan, Bob Roots 12:30 P.M. The Social Action Committee Lawrence Crehan, Mike Dibona, Joe Swanson. 7. My Special Angel-Vogue s Tailgate luncheon for the of S. C.A. will present the Dizel, Mike Dunn, David Dupuis, If you are a veteran and your 8. I've Gotta Get A Message to Alumni in the parking lot at nationally-known grouP. the Gary Erickson, Arthur Gill, Brian name does not appear on this list You-Bee Gees the rear of the Newman Club Happenings, in concert at the Gilligan, June Fitzpatrick, Joe please contact Mr. Elias in the 9. Over You~Gary Plunkett will be held. Kelly Gym. Gousie. Barry Hammond, Tom men's dorm immediately. 10. Slip Away-Clarence Carter 1 P.M. All in all there will be some­ Hehir, Peter Hosford, Clarence Hur- A parade, including cheer­ thing for everyone this year leaders, a drum and bugle and it promises to be an excit­ corps (hopefully, the Norwood irig weekend. It can be success­ Debonairs) and all the mo­ ful only with your support, for bile montages and anyone with without it it will be a failure. a car who wants to follow, will It's up to you.

INTRAMURAL FOOTBALL WRA ANNOUNCES REPS. by Scott Bennett WESTGATE .MALL Rls. 24 & 21 BROCKTON As previously predicted, the race The WRA Representatives from for the top spot in intra-mural foot­ each dorm have been elected. These ball is a hotly contested battle.. girls are the liaison between the There are two undefeated teams to Executive Board and ail women, in­ this date. The Valley Boys and the cluding commuters, at BSC. They R. F .'s, but they are under heavy are as follows: pressure from the other teams who Pope Hall: are looking for an upset victory to Lane Harney (226) and JoAnne . ptl.t them back in the race. Glidden (226) . Mr. Mazzaferro has announced Great Hill: that the season will end before Loretta Perry (130), Diane Rarus DLIVIER November 16 and an all-star team (102): Lisa Krock (220): Ellen An­ will be picked to compete with a team derson (230); Donna Ferreira from Massasojt Community College. (325): Nancy Batchelder (409);' THIS IS This intra-mural contest will pit Roberta Atkins (410); Joanne Pyne bTHELLD The greatest Othello ever by our all-star team against a similar (530) j Barbara Bujnowski (515) the greatest actor of our time. ONE OF team from Massasoi t. Tillinghast: % Bonnie Swartzendruber (226): Standings Won Lost Per Bonnie Roberts (339): Peg Stack Valley Boys 3 o 1.000 (240): Debby White (331); Sandy THE MOST DiCorpo (325) TWO DAYS ONLY OCT. 23· OCT. 24 R .. F.'s 2 o 1.000 Acorns 2 1 0.666 Woodward: PERFORMANCES 1:00 P.M., 4:00 P.m IMPORTANT Sigs 1 1 0.500 Marilyn Page (37); Cathy Beatty (647); Diane Sepavitch (87); Lynne G.H.Rams 1 1 0.500 PERFORMANCES 1:00 P.M., 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Untouchables o 2 0.000 Regula (45) ; Sue Lyngaa s (7) : STUDENT GROUP RATE $1.00 CALL MANAGER FOR INFOR­ MEN AT ascI Nerst Equations o 2 0/000 Joyce DeMello (80) MATION AND RESERVATIONS Super Chickens o 2 0.000 Commuters: Martha CaLer and Ginny Mahoney Page 8 STATE COLLEGE AT BRIDGEWATER October 22. 1968 SPEAKING OF SPORTS: BEARS SPLIT WITH MAINE, FROSTBURG

The Bears lost a tough hard-hit­ became rigid and a hard battle en­ threaten. The Bears· had the ball ensued for the remaining half until as three punts were blocked and they ting battle tq Maine Maritime Acad­ sued. Maine then began to move the on Maine's 20 yard line no less than the Bears recovered a Frostburg had first and 10 at the Bears' 20 at emy on Saturday, October 5, at ball and halfback Bob Patasinni three times in the last quarter, but fumble on the 25 yard line. Sixplays least 3 times. The Bridgewater de­ Bridgewater. However, they scored from 22 yards to tie the a tough defense wouldn't allow a ty­ later quarterback Stella, behind fense (number three in the nation) bounced back to defeat a tough Frost­ score to 7 all. ing score. great blocking. brought the ball in. dug in and ended all three threats. burg in Maryland on october 12. The Bears' offense was stymied Box Score The point was good and the Bears The defense is credited with saving The Maine game pitted two of the again and forced to punt. Maine BSC 7 0 0 0 7 led 13-0. Frostburg moved the ball the ball game as they recovered no toughest defenses in New England then had the only substantial drive of MMA 7 7 0 0 14 well in the last moments of the perid'd less than six Frostburg fumbles. against each other. Bridgewater the game as they moved the ball Bears 13, Frostburg 7 but their· drive was stopped by Saturday, October 19, is Parents' ended up on the short end of a 14-7 well and scored on a quarter-back The Frostburg game played after Freshman Jack Endyke. Night at Bridgewater as the Bears score. Bridgewater struck first sneak. a thirteen hour bus ride was almost The second half saw a tough de­ host the Quonset Point Sea Bees. when Maine attempted a 4th and one On the enSuing kickoff, Bears' a reversal of the Maine game. fensive game once again. Another The game should be a treat for all play on their own 40 yard line. The halfback George Sullivan. who ran Bridgewater again struck first the blocked punt led to Frostburg's only. and it's expected the Bears will up Bears' defense held and the offense well all afternoon despite being in­ second time they had the ball. It score as Freshman back Larry their record to 3 and 1. . Let's all quickly moved the ball in. Fullback jured, returned the ball 90 yards for was Sullivan, again as he was on the Cahill carried the ball 15 yards into get out there! Bob Woodman took it in from the 6 a touchdown only to have it nullified receiving end of a 20 yard Stella the endzone. The punt was good and Box Score yard line behind fine blocking. Le­ by a penalty. This. perhaps. was the aerial and stepped the remaining 10 the lead was cut to six, 13-7. BSC 670 o 13 Favor added the conversion. turning point of the game. yardS into the endzOIle. The con­ The remainder of the game saw Frbrg. o 0 7 o 7 That is about all the offense the The second half saw a brutal de­ version was blocked and the Bears sloppy play on the part of both teams. Bears could muster as the Mariners fensive battle as neither team could led 6-0. Again a tough defense Frostburg ~ad plenty of opportunity by Leon Weinstein HEMLOCK FOR THE OLYMPICS As this article goes to print the "modern" Games of 1968 are about a week old. 'These are the. ".modern" d'Iympic"(ja'mes differing markedly from the original Games which were celebrated in Greece on Mt. Olympus. Greece. a nation just re­ covering from a civil war, again led the Olympic • 'pack" around the field this year symbolizing the opening of the games but it is quite plain to see that most of the original flavor of tbe Olympiad is gone. These are the 19th games in the ccmodern" series to be unexact (there were no games held during either World Wars). Al­ though many have attempted to re­ fine the Games, it seems that the "modern" Games are again tainted with conflict and ill feeling. asc MILERS DOWN LOWELL . Many will remember the story of how Jesse Owens was denied his Gold Medal in the 1936 Games by an FollOwing two losses to Barring­ second. angry, rascist Hitler. Have things ton and Worcester State, the B.S.C. In the second half of the season changed? Not much. The "modern" cross country team bounced back to the cross country squad's schedule 1968 Olympics are programmed to post a convincing win over Lowell looks like this: be just as bigoted. Many Negro state College, 22-34. The depth of OCT. athletes boycotted Olympic trials the harriers was shown in each of the because of the apartheid policy of last two meets as all six Bridgewater 12 - Plymouth (N.H.) Invitational U)tth (A) 10 \ow.\l South Africa. This threatened any runners were within 2-3 minutes of effective, united effort in the Olym­ each other. Against Lowell, the 16 - Fitchburg State (H) 19- SMTI, Quinnipiac (atSMTI) (A) pics on our part. Our' basketball Bears took six of the first ten places T~Q dit; on tl ./ 26 - R.LC., Bryant, & Nichols (A) team is in danger of losing because and three out of the top four. the best won't go. Freshman Corey Powers once 30 - Assumption, SMTI, Barring- ton (H) Even before the 1968 Olympics in again led the team completIng the 4.5 Mexico got off the ground, there Lowell course in a time of 24 min. It's a tough schedule, but Coach were riots in Mexico City over and 52 sec. With the home course Knudson feels that if the squad con­ protest to the Ordaz Government. advantage. Lowell's freshman ace tinues their recent shOwings, a win­ Political matters might again ruin Bob Gauthier topped Corey by 30 ning season can be had. the Olympics. seconds to capture first place. Top Ten at Lowell The Olympics ideal, that was a Bruce Nelson and Dave Layton both Name School Time reality in ancient Greek campeUtlon, had their best races of the season is but a vague, irrelevant recollec­ and had only each other to duel for Gauthier L.S.C. 24:22 tion in "m.odern" Olympic com­ the next two spots. A strong finish Powers B.S.C. 24:52 petition. by the senior captain edged Layton Nelson B.S.C. 25:56 by Greg Stradley for third. After L.S.C.'s Dermis Layton B.S.C. 26:08 Dinan took 5th, another Bridgewater Dinan L.S.C. 26:22 duel developed between Steve Wirtz­ Steele B.S.C. 26:23 NOTE burger and Tom. steele which com­ Wirtz burger B.S.C. 26:37 pleted the Bears' scoring. The long-, Burns' . L.S.C. 26:52 legged Steele had to use everything Callahan L.S.C. 27:04 he had to edge Wirtz burger by one Rainsford B.S.C. 28:11 OUR CARTOONIST EXPLAINS HIS TORCH BEARER AS REP­ RESENTING THE OLYMPICS' BREAK WITH TRADITION BY ALLOWING A WOMAN TO SUPPORT HOMECOMING CARRY THE CEREMONIAL TORCH. AS FOR THE "sse", YOU'LL HAVE TO FIGURE NOVEMBER 15·16·17 THAt OUT FOR YOURSELF.