The HOYA Has Attempted to Obtain Comments on the Tuition Increase in Particular and University Finances in General from Administrative Of Ficials
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Welcome Alumni! Vol. XLV, No.8 GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, D. C. Thursday, November 19, 1964 Anniversary To Close University Officials Contribute Opinions Hoya Varsity Meets With Final Convocation On Tuition Increase A letter to the editor in this NYU This Saturday week's HOYA takes issue with the November 6 issue's edi torial entitled "Tuition Hikes." In the letter, Mr. James W. Egan, Vice Presi dent for University Development, said: "Father Bunn knew whereof he spoke, which on the basis of his past performance, the writer of your editorial should have assumed or, at least, he should have inquired directly before rushing to print." In addition to this comment, The HOYA has attempted to obtain comments on the tuition increase in particular and University finances in general from administrative of ficials. The following are state ments offered to The HOYA by Deans and University officials. Some administrative officials could not be reached for comment. In regards to the editorial's final Georgetown will field its first football team in fourteen question asking how the adminis years this Saturday, when the Hoyas host New York Univer tration intended to deal with pros sity on Kehoe Field at 2 p.m. This will be the only game of ROBERT KENNEDY FATHER BUNN pective students who deserve but cannot afford to come to George the season for the Hoyas. N.Y.U. has played one game prior town, Father Thomas R. Fitzger to the Georgetown game and lost to Fordham by a score of by Dick Carr ald, S.J., Dean of the College, 20 to 14. The contest is rated a toss-up. On Thursday, December 3, a convocation will be held in stated, "I have not been told how McDonough Gymnasium to bring Georgetown University's that will be handled. I presume I The Georgetown - N. Y. U. will receive some directive in due 175th Anniversity program to a close and to inaugurate the game is Georgetown's second time." Suspension of One Year attempt at playing an inter Reverend Gerard J. Campbell, S. J., as 44th President of the Problems University. The Rev. Brian A. McGrath, S.J., Placed on Fran. Bodkin collegiate' football game on a Principal speaker at the ceremony will be Father Camp informed The HOYA that the low pressure, non-scholarship school is working very hard to Outstanding EC Student basis. A game was scheduled bell, who will deliver his in solve the deficit problem and that augural address. He succeeds additional tuition and fees will help. (En. NOTE--As The HOYA goes with Frostburg (Md.) State Col University Students to press on Tuesday, November 17, lege in November, 1963, but the con the Very Reverend Edward B. He pointed to the tuition increases Hear Peaceworker throughout the country and stated F1·ancis F. Bodkin's fate is uncer test was cancelled following the Bunn, S. J., who will then be that be beIived the education re tain. Between now and Thursday assassination of President Ken come the first Chancellor of ceived at Georgetown is equal to it is possible that new developments nedy. Speak on Journey may postdate the information con the University. Father Camp- or superior to the education re The concept of non-scholarship by Brooks Ericson ceived at schools who charge higher tained in this news article. JJN.) football is an outgrowth of the years bell, presently Executive Vice Pres tuition rates. He also pointed to On Friday, November 13, following World War II. Several Wednesday afternoon, No- ident of the University, was ap the disadvantages plaguing the schools de-emphasized their inter vember 11, saw curiosity- pointed President last June. Catholic university in regards to the Georgetown University collegiate football programs in the seeking Hoyas "roused from This particular date has been endowment and donations. Discipline Board met to con post-war years by dropping ath chosen because it is the 149th an Inappropriate sider charges levelled against letic grants-in-aid. Many of these apathy" by a silver-haired niversary of the death of Arch- When asked 'Eo comment on The schools, such as Williams, Amherst woman dressed in navy blue bishop John Carroll, founder of HOYA editorial concerning tuition Francis Bodkin, HOYA Copy and Trinity, continue to play inter slacks and shirt, and a short Georgetown University. The Con hikes, Dean Moran said, "I regard Editor, a Junior in the School collegiate football on such a scale tunic with PEACE PILGRIM let- vocation will also serve as a me your editorial as an attack on the of Business Administration. today. Those schools which did not tered on the front and W ALK- morial tribute to the late President, Jesuits. If it were directed toward de-emphasize after the war found the Foreign Service School, I would After questioning the defendant ING 25,000 MILES FOR WORLD John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Presi and reviewing the ac('usations, the themselves. caught in a financial have something to say about it. bind and dropped the sport alto PEACE on back. dent Kennedy had previously Board decided by a five to four vote agreed to attend the ceremony and Otherwise, I consider it inappropri gether. Georgetown and N.Y.U. to suspend Fran Bodkin for a pe From 2 till 4 the Peace Pilgrim accept an honorary degree from ate for me to comment. But, I will were among these institutions. preached peace and love to the huge Georgetown. Senator-elect Robert say this, if I were not happy with riod of one year. enjoyment of three hundred enter F. Kennedy will accept the post the Jesuits, I would not be here." On Sunday night, the College Football Dropped tained bystanders at the G.U. humous degree for his brother. (Continued on Page 9) Student Council, unanimously re- Many schools which dropped their Stump. She informed students that solved that, in view of Fran Bod- football programs in the early the world situation was grave, but 2500 Notables kin's extraordinary active interest fifties have begun to re-enter col assured them that men will chose and numerous contributions to the legiate football circles on a non peaceful change before destruction, After the Convocation a solemn University, the Board's decision in scholarship basis. Santa Clara was (Continued on Page 15) memorial Mass will be celebrated favor of suspension should be re- the pioneer in this movement. The by the Very Reverend John M. considered. University of Chicago, once a Big Daley, S.J., Provincial of the Mary On Monday, November 16, a mi- Ten power, has begun an informal land Province. Father Daley is a nority report was submitted to the collegiate program as well. former Dean of the Graduate Administration. It was organized Following its victory over School. by Vince Gallagher, President of N.Y.U., Fordham student body Representatives from 330 Uni the Yard, Jim Ethier, President of president Don Ross announced that versities and other learned institu the East Campus Student Council, his school will attempt to under tions will attend. In addition to and Mr. Kevin Cunningham, As- take a similar endeavor next fall. these, invitations have been sent sistant Director of the Business Administrative officials at both out to other notables that will bring School. Also, testimonials on Bod- Georgetown and N.Y.U. have cau the total to approximately 2500 kin's behalf were presented by Mr. tioned that Saturday's game in no guests. Bernard A. Carter, Vice-President way' means a return to collegiate The procession will be led by in Charge of Alumni Affairs, football. Officials at both schools representatives of two 12th cen Father Anthony Zeits, head of the are watching the size of student tury universities - Oxford and Alumni Annual G i v i n g Fund, and alumni turnouts with interest, Paris. Members of the Cabinet, Father Yates and Father McFad- however, for it was this lack of Supreme Court and other high gov den, members of the Jesuit Faculty, support which necessitated drop ernment officials will be .present. and Mr. Richard J. McCooey, a ping the sport over a decade ago. There will be tickets available former executive of the Alumni Keeping this :rn mind, George for not mOle than 2,000 students. Association, and owner of the 1789. town student leaders urge an over- The Anniversary Year's final pro After filing the minority report, whelming turnout at the pep rally gram will begin with a symposium Vince Gallagher made the follow- and the game as a show of support on the topic "Cybernetics and So- ing statem.ent for The HOYA: "As for the Georgetown football effort. of this moment we have explored There is no cost for the rally and HARMONY HIKER (Continued on Page 16) FATHER CAMPBELL (Continued on Page 16) . tickets sell for $1. Page Two THE HOYA Thursday, November 19, 1964 Editorial: Hoya It's here and, if we blow it, it will never come again. The football effort against N.Y.U. is a completely student Salutes. effort. Students play. Students coach. Students run the This column is devoted to people weekend. Yet, all these students combined total no more than who do noteworthy but not neces one hundred people. One hundred people can't sell the argu sarily newsworthy things. For a ment for small-time inter-collegiate football to University person to be mentioned in this col umn his name must be submitted officials. The only selling point the students have is that the to The HOYA by a fel~ow student overwhelming majority of the student body is in favor, of or teacher.