Last Rites For Dr. Quill E. Cope, Former MTSU President,Held Today
Dr Quill E. Cope, 56 —teacher, During Cope's 10-year presi- ned to accept the UT post be- former education commissioner dency here, enrollment grew from cause of the challenges to im- for 10 years president of Middle 2,000 students to more than 6,800. prove public education through that Tennessee State University —will The physical plant and other position. be buried today near his first facilities almost tripled during J. Howard Warf, state commis- home in Sparta. that period. sioner of education, said "To all Cope, perhaps the best-known He resigned as president of this who knew him he was everything and most respected of Tenessee university Sept. 1, announcing he that an educator should be — a educators, died Tuesday inaKnox- would return to the University of man of modesty, of achievement, ville hospital after suffering a- Tennessee as a teacher and to and of abiding faith in the pro- single gunshot wound, apparently head the new department of con- fession he served." enflicted by his own hand. As the students were also strick- The body was taken to the Hun- en by the death of their last pres- ter Funeral home in Sparta, where (Editorial, See Page 4) ident, James C. Free, ASB presi- services will be at 10 a.m. today. dent, said: His wife, the former Miss Mary "The news of Dr. Cope's death Kate Smith of Sparta, and a son tinuing and higher education. In has stunned the student body and found him slumped in a bedroom making that announcement, Cope has left a vacancy in the hearts of their Knoxville home shortly said: and minds of the students. after 7 a.m. Tuesday. He had "It has always been my inten- "The memory of Dr Cope is been shot in the head, and the tion to someday return to teach- that of a great leader and edu- death weapon, a 22-caliber rifle, ing." He added that he regretted cator. . .Dr* Cope's term as pres- was found on the floor near him. leaving MTSU because of its "fine ident was one in which the stu- The Knox County coroner ruled faculty, students, alumni and the death suicide. friends." He said however he plan- (Continued on page 2) ttblm&g
Vol. 42—No. 2 Middle Tennessee State University Thursday, Sept. 26,1968
DR. QUILL E. COPE What's Up? THURSDAY 10:30 Kappa Delta Pi tord Bans Vietnam 310 U. C. 11:00 Pi Sigma Epsilon 308 U. C. 5:00 Fellowship Club 312 U. C. From PoliticalScene 5:00 Triton Club—Pool 6:30 Senate—308 U.C. 7:30 N.B.A. Basketball By Keel Hunt Gym Suggestions for solving military national political polls indicate FRIDAY conflicts — such as the war in that the GOP will carry nearly 3:00 C.U.B.E.—Theater Vietnam — have no place in the all 50 states. 7:00 Circle K party American political arena, Rep. Asked which of the two major 8:00 Church of Christ Gerald Ford, R.Mich., said here parties would be affected most retreat—Hi Lake Tuesday night. by the third party effort of George SATURDAY Wallace, Ford said the effect of 1:00 Phi Theta Psi— Seeking to defend the close- 322 U. C. mouthed war policy of Richard Wallace's campaign would depend 7:30 Morehead State— Nixon, the Republicanpresidential largely upon the geographical re- Here nominee, Ford claimed Nixon's tion. 10:00 Fun Nfcht— suggestions for an honorable set- "I don't think anybody knows Tennessee Room tlement have been made directly with any certainty," he added. SUNDAY to President Johnson. Ford said however that the next 5:00 Lambda Psi— congress should investigate alter- 322 U.C. Nixon has refused to make public MONDAY his views on a settlement in Viet- ing the electoral college "so that 5:00 Fellowship Club— nam for fear of endangering cur- the voters would be able to pick 312 U.C. rent peace talks in Paris. the president" if the election were 6:00 Kappa Tau Delta— "I know that Dick Nixon has thrown into the House. 324 U. C. had at least four personal con- "The American people will not 6:30 Supreme Court— versations with President John- pick the next president, but the 308 U.C. son in the White House," Ford politicans will next January," he 6:30 Blue Raiders- Dinner said. "I am sure that all the sug- said. 6:30 Biology Club— N. S. Arena gestions he has have been made "It's becoming more obvious to the Commander in Chief." that Hubert Humphrey, as a third The House minority leader said party candidate, is going to get he believes "no specific plans for enough electoral votes to throw Tryouts Held the settlement of a military con- the election into the House." flict" should be brought into the He said there is "a distinct GERALD FORD For Cheerleader? country's political contests. possibility" that the presidential HOUSE MINORITY LEADER Ford said he believes that Vice- election will be decided in that manner. Freshman cheerleaders will be President Humphrey is in "dire elected at 4:30 Wednesday, Oct. difficulty" in his bid for the pres- "The possibility does exist," dent under the present system," all of us, would rather make love 3, on the football field. Entrants idency. he said, "but I hope it doesn't he said. than war. Everyone is striving happen. For this reason, it doubly Ford spoke during the first of to make a more perfect union will be judged by a panel of stu- "I think he's got a problem," dents, faculty and administrators. he said. "He can't be elected important that you chose the right the 1968 "Public Programs" at with liberty and justice for all. Let's all work to banish war Freshman girls interested in following Mr. Johnson, but he people for the House of Repre- Middle Tennessee State Univer- trying out for a position should cant be elected by breaking away sentatives. sity. His comments on the elec- from our shrinking world. It is up to you to see what has been come to the football field Tues- from him." "This great country in 1968 tion, however, came during a ques- day and Wednesday, Oct. 1 and 2, Ford would not comment on could be faced with a constitutional tion and answer period. passed on to you so that you can pass on to others something bet- 4:30 p.m., to practice with the ^Nixon's chances for victory in crisis of the greatest magnitude During his prepared address, present cheerleaders. Tennessee, but claimed all the if the House chooses the presi- Ford said, "Not just hippies, but ter." 2—SIDELINES, SEPT. 26,15C3 LITTL M AN Major Changes Made In Administration , ! „ ON CAMPUS , *•£(Continued ■from?•- page 1) Four major changes have occurred in administration this fall in dents felt he held their interest addition to the appointment of a new president, according to Howard and welfare close to his heart. Kirkiey, interim president* He always had his door open to Robert C. Aden replaces Ralph Kirkman as dean of the Graduage students." School; Herbert C. Jones is acting chairman of the Department of A native of White County, Cope Accounting, succeeding Charles O. Rolen; Harry Wagner replaces graduated in 1933 from Tennessee Chester Burns as dean of men; and Larry V. Lowe succeeds Lane Tech in Cookeville. He received Boutwell as head of the department of speech and theatre. an M.A. from Peabody College Aden received his A.B, degree in 1936 and the M.Ed, there in in anthropology, the M.A. from ter of Arts in accounting from the 1949. He received the Ed.D. de- Murray State and the Doctor of University of Alabama and is cur- gree in 1952 from New York Uni- Philosophy from Peabody. He has rently working on his dissertation versity. been professor of education at for the Doctor of Philosophy de- Cope taught in White County MTSU since 1967 in charge of gree at the University of Ala- public schools from 1932 until Federal programs and director bama. He is a member of the 1938 and was county superintendent of research. He has previously American Institute of Certified of schools there from 1938 until taught at Bethel College and North Public Accountants. he enlisted in the Navy in 1943. Texas State. Jones is married to the former He later served as principal Aden is a member of the Cum- Jo Ann Davis of Lebanon. They of the White County High School berland Presbyterian church and have three sons and are members and instructor at NYU. He be- a native of Paris Tennessee. He of the Baptish church. came associate professor at UT- is married to the former Eliza- Charles O. Roland served as in 1952 and remained there until beth Irby and they have two chil- head of the Department of Ac- becoming education commissioner dren, Robert Paul and Martha counting at MTSU for three years. in 1953. He held that post until Lucille. He now teaches at Nicholls State he came here as president in 1958. Ralph E. Kirkman's new position College in Thibodaux, Louisiana. A Decocrat, Cope was a mem- is professor of education with Wagner has been a member of ber of the Church of Christ and emphasis on higher education at the health and physical education past president of the Murfrees- Peabody College. He had been staff at MTSU since 1962. He boro Rotary Club. dean of the Graduate School here received the B. S. degree from In addition to his wife, other since July 1, 1965. Tennessee Tech., the Master of survivors include two sons, James Mr. Jones is a native of Leban- Science from the University of Carl Cope, Knoxville, and John on and was graduated from Leb- Tennessee, and the Doctor of Edu- Rogers Cope, Ft Leonard Wood, "BETTER SAY SOMC-THINS NICE ASOUT PEMCCRAT^ -r HAPPEN Mo. The family has asked that, anon High School. He received his cation from Peabody College. He TO KNOW HE FLUNKfP 14 KNOWN REPUBLICANS LAST TERM." B.S. degree from MTSU, his Mas- and his wife, the former Nancy in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to either the MTSU or Wilson and their three children UT development funds. attend St. Marks Methodist church. Visit Chester Burns held the position Church Off Christ of dean of men for the last three years. He is now dean of students Retreat Starts Sept. 27 COLLAGE Seeks at Ohio Northern University in Mercury Plaza Barber Shop Ada, Ohio. The fall retreat of the Church Lowe has served here as as- of Christ Student Group will be sociate professor of speech since this weekend at Camp Hy-Lake, New Editor Middle Tennessee's Most 1963. He was teacher of speech Quebec, Tennessee. Applications are now being taken and director of the news bureau It will be a weekend of fun, for the position of editor-in-chief Modern Barber Shop at High Point College, N. C, and fellowship and worship experi- of COLLAGE, MTSU's literary taught at Michigan State Univer- ences away from other activi- magazine, according to David Ma- sity before coming to MTSU. ties with people who are inter- this, SIDELINES editor-in-chief. 3 Barbers To Serve You He received the A.B. degree ested in more than the material The magazine was launched last GEORGE SANFORD JAMES BUTCHER cum laude from Mercer Univer- things of life, according to Glenn spring under the management of HERB LEWIS sity. The Master of Fine Arts was Belcher, president of the group. Lynn Small, Nashville senior. conferred in 1959 by the Univer- The retreat will begin tomor- Harold Lynch, an Austin Peay sity of Georgia with a major in row after 3 p.m„ and last until Congenial Atmosphere speech and theatre with minor the camp closing program at 1:30 senior, was chosen for the posi- in radio-television. His Doctor pjn. Sunday. The camp director tion at that time by a selection >- Current Magazines and Newspapers of Philosophy is from Michigan will be C. Wymer Wiser assist- committee headed by John Wind- State with majors in rhetoric and ed by Christine Vaughn andSondra hauser, head of the MTSU Journal- public address with minors in Wilcox. ism Department However, Lynch radio-television and adult educa- The program includes devo- is presently employed by the tion. tionals, a lakeside sing, a soft- Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle while Lowe, and his wife, the former ball game, Saturday night skits, attending Austin Peay University. Marsha Woodruff of Douglas, and a group recreation-mixer in Applications for all positions WELL-BRER Georgia, have three children. the gym. Free time activities on the magazine staff will be The former head of the speech will be ping-pong, horseshoes, taken, beginning immediately, CONTBAU'OKAKY and theatre department, Lane volleyball, softball, and football. through Thursday, Oct. 3. Inter- Boutwell, has devoted 20 years to Saturday morning discussions will ested persons should see Mathis the department. He will now de- include such topics as "Why I in the SIDELINES office, room vote more time to teaching in- Believe in God," and "My Con- 100 of the SUB. You put on that refined stead of administrative duties. cept of God." According to Mathis, COLLAGE custom-fitted look in will this year break away from one of our proud new its parent publication, becoming Style-Mart Contemporary COMMERCE UNION BANK MTSU's third student publication. suits. If s a longer, leaner, flatteringly MEMBER F.D.I.C. Circle K Slates Rush fitted line. With the "That's My Bank" The Circle K Club, a men's NOW-styled details campus organization affiliated with in shoulder lines, the Kiwanis Club, announced yes- terday that its semi-annual rush lapels, sleeves and will begin within the next two button treatments— weeks. THE An information booth to aid in- and Style-Mart's new terested students will be named sophisticated colors today and tomorrow in the post ""* and subtle patterns. office lobby at the University Cen- ter. Persons desiring information Get that self-assured about Circle K are urged to visit well-dressed feel— the booth. come In! Henry Drug Co. from *80°° 1529 E. Main St. CABOOSE — Just Off Campus — "Complete Drug Purnell Clothing Co Traditional Clothes For Men Service" 121 No. Maple COSMETICS (2 Doors from Don's 114 North Baird Lane Restaurant) Phone 893-7783 I'': 2 S3WJ3G •- ! SIDELINES, SEPT. 26,1968—3 Donna Lee McCafferty Cadets Attend New MTSU Drum Major First Drill In Gym Donna Lee McCafferty, Colum- the direction of Miss Peck. Cadet Brigade Commander Pat- bia sophomore, has been named This Saturday will mark the of- rick O'Neal announced that the as the new drum major (field ficial performance of the 1968-69 cadet brigade will assemble in the director) for the MTSU Band of Band of Blue and their new field gym on Tuesday, Oct. 1. All cadets Blue, according to the announce- director. The band will perform enrolled in the program are re- ment of Joe L. Smith, director an eight-minute half-time show quired to attend as this is the of the MTSU marching band. at the MTSU-Morehead game. Se- first drill of the year. Miss McCafferty succeeds Miss lections will include the 1812 The purpose of this assembly Jensi Peck of Chattanooga who Overture and musical arrange- is to give the cadets a breakdown has led the famous MTSU march- ments and rill routines by Mr. of what is to come. The assembly ing bands for the past four years. Smith. will include some demonstrations Miss McCafferty is a music major and comments by the Advanced and was a member of the woodwind Corps personnel. section of both the concert and A SB Slotes Program This assembly is in conjunction marching bands and the woodwind with a new chain of command which -ensemble at MTSU. A "Meet the Varsity" program believes that the Advanced Miss McCafferty came to MTSU and Homecoming Queen and court R.O.T.C. program is a real asset with six years experience as a nominations will be held Thurs- to the campus and offers every member of the Columbia Junior day, October 3, at 11 p.m. in the potential advanced R.O.T.C. cadet and Senior high school bands. Dramatic Arts • Auditorium, ac- (freshman and sophomore) a At MTSU, she is a member of cording to Sandra Lappin, press chance to fulfill their military Delta Omicron, honorary society secretary for the ASR obligation as an officer. for women music majors, and stu- It is the hope of the new Brigade dent director of the TrebleChorale The Homecoming Queen elec- Commander that each cadet takes for the 68-69 year. tion will be held Wednesday, Oc- an active interest in the brigade. Miss McCafferty was chosen tober 16, in the UC lobby. last spring from seven MTSU girls To qualify for Homcoming The Coboose Opens who were vying for the position Queen nomination, a girl must OB North Baird of drum major. have completed 90 semester hours, According to Miss McCafferty, be a full time student, and have The Caboose, an exclusive men's the Tennessee girls competing clothing store which caters to a 2.0 cumulative average, said "the young college look," opened for the position were required Cliff Gillespie of the Election Com- to understudy for one year under Monday at 114 North Baird Lane. mittee. Amid the lively sounds of the Student Handbooks and sched- "Feminine Complex," more than BSU Retreats ules of fall games will be passed 1,500 students gathered to view out in the UC lobby from 9 to the gala opening and register for To Camp Hy-Lake 3 p.m. today and tomorrow. The free prizes. handbooks contain a calendar of Roy Renfro, owner and opera- Camp Hy-Lake was the scene the events of coming year, and tor of the shop, said the Caboose of the recent BSU retreat which general information about the — which resembles a real ca- was attended by 90 students. The school and its academic programs. DONNA LEE MCCAFFERTY boose — is the only men's store theme was "The Student's Search of its kind the South. for Himself." Larry Rohrman, former speech professor at the Delta Omicron Elects Officers University of Ala., and presently pastor of First Baptist Church, The Omicron Psi Chapter of Chapters from universities, col- Biloxi, Miss„ was the feature Delta Omicron, International Mu- leges, and conservatories all over Why would Bic torment speaker. sic Fraternity for Women, held the United States and Korea were "The purpose of the retreat is its regular meeting on Monday, represented. Among the events of this dazzling beauty? to give the student an opportunity September 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the conference was the world pre- to come to a new and fresher Fine Arts Building of the MTSU miere of the Cincinnati Guild Quar- attitude toward his relationship campus. tet's presentation of Prezemy- to God and his fellow man," said Officers were elected as follows: siowa Rzucido's string quartet. BSU director Henry Ramser. Donna McCafferty, 2nd Vice-pres- Also featured were John Jacob Rev. Ernest Mosely, former ident; Ann Jackson, historian; Niles, leading authority on Amer- Why? pastor of the University Baptist Wendy Brickell Bone, Chaplin; ican folk music; Virgil Fox, organ Church in Honululu, also spoke and Marilyn Meador, director of virtuoso and national patron of to the students. Other participants publicity. Delta Omicron; and Pearl Cher- To introduce in the program were Jack Birchett, tok, harpist of CBS. The confer- the most elegant Derry Cochran, and Ginger Three members of the Omicron ence also featured two mezzo so- pen on Brooks, who entertained with Psi chapter of Delta Omicron, a pranos, Bette Crouse of Chicago Expensive new stunts and skits. music fraternity for women, rep- and Eulbyong Yun of Seoul, Korea. campus. Bic* Clle* for Other BSU news includes the resented MTSU recently at their big spenders statewide BSU convention begin- Triennial conference in Richmond, 49* ning Friday, Oct. 11-13, which Kentucky. will be held in Murfreesboro. They were Kathy Evans, MTSU Seven hundred students are ex- graduate from Chattanooga, Gayle pected to attend the convention Sadler, Nashville senior, and Mar- to hear feature speaker Ed Sea- garet Wright, Murfreesboro, facul- bough. ty advisor for the chapter. mmty inn Welcome Students We're Glad You're Back!
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Editorial Dr. Quill E. Cope
Tuesday, September 24, apparently an ordi- nary fall day, began as any day would at Middle As I See It Tennessee State University with the hurried activities of students and teachers rushing to classes. Then the sound of a radio announcer By David Mathis, Editor-in-Chief pierced into the occupied lives of thousands of people. The voice carried only concise in- formation on the shooting of Dr. Quill E. Cope, former president of MTSU. Approximately one The column below was published in the May hour later we heard that Dr. Cope had died 16, 1968 edition of the SIDELINES. Just as we from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. lost Dr. Cope through his resignation, now we lose him in death. It seemed appropriate to once There is seldom a time when words cannot again emphasize that trait he held that directed explain or relate the exact feeling the writers this university in such an excellent way for desire to create. Throughout literary history, ten years. This particular column seemed to poets have beautifully described the world about capture what I want to say now. For this rea- us. In this particular incident even the best son, along with the fact that Dr. Cope expressed chosen words seem insufficient. This is one his appreciation to me for writing these words of those times when words seem to remain last spring, I now offer this reprint for your as individual words, not fusing themselves into consideration. a strain of appropriate expressions. Last spring words echoed belated apprecia- tion for the countless accomplishments that this We Had A Leader truly great leader achieved while president of MTSU. We do not elaborate on his ten years of devotion to this institution simply because the Without any verbose comments to delay the essence of this par- ticular column's purpose, I simply state both my surprise and con- results are self-evident. cern over the resignation of MTSU's President, Dr. Quill E. Cope. To locate another person qualified to come in and adequately tackle But we must attempt to express our sincere the problems associated with such a growing institution will be no sympathy to the family of Dr. Cope. If the many easy task. The emphasis placed on political ties will not lessen the people associated with him through business problem and, in my opinion, will only cause more reason for alarm. I sometimes wonder if Webster can fully define words in such relationships can so deeply mourn his death, concrete terms by simply using other words. These words of clar- we cannot begin to realize the loss to his close ification may cause some degree of confusion in themselves as there friends and family. Only a very unusual person are always various means of interpretation. One word of which I seek a defination is "leadership." This is a difficult word to describe can attract and hold the respect of everyone as a set definition is beyond comprehension. Surely such other ab- with whom he associated. stractions as self-dignity, respectability, honesty, etc. — all play a part to complete the picture of our complex description of a true Just as we regrettedhis loss last year through leader. If a definition is rather difficult to capture, perhaps we must 1 his resignation because of the excellent leader- then turn our attention toward a person who seems to suit the many ship that we felt we lost, now we somehow forget intangible aspects of the leader. In my opinion, Dr. Cope is such the particular honors brought us by him. Instead a person. After looking over the lengthy directory of his accomplish- we tend to look back on the composite of ten ments, both at MTSU and elsewhere, I can see how fortunate we were to have served under his leadership. years with admiration and awe. 1 do not intend to merely praise Dr. Cope because he now chooses to leave MTSU, but I do intend to express an opinion of a man who No man is capable of making such advanced has long demonstrated a determined drive and respect for this uni- versity and its occupants. 1 find it very difficult to recall knowing strides in his career as Dr. Cope did if he did any one person who has done so much for others in such an indirect not posses all the traits in character of a true manner as to almost make progress seem inevitable. If we were Christian gentleman. So now we wish to re- to examine any one day of our president's life, we would discover a host of well-timed and organized meetings—all scheduled to meet member his thusiy: holding the one thing sought the most urgent needs of the institution. after by so many — genuine concern for others. We often tend to criticize others for deeds contrary to our desires. If this was the case at MrSU, as it often is, we could always find a valid reason for the administration's decision. This would not be a decision based on a few moments of pondering, but instead a com- I plete evaluation of the entire situation, from the specific to the general. Ford Speaks To Children? To many people the decisions on various aspects of the university plant and its population seemed to hold back the progress of the school. But what is progress? Surely no one can deny or ignore the progress from a 1958 localized college to a bursting university of 1968. This Are the students at MTSU not grateful to the progress did not happen by a magic wand but many hours of hard Public Programs Committee for that group's work on the part of a man whose primary interest was the betterment of the educational program in Tennessee. attempt to shelter us from the dangers of a Dr. Cope's interest in all areas of campus activities cannot be partisan political speech? denied any more than his ability to draw the ultimate talents from his Representative Gerald Ford, Rouse Minority associates. This interest stemed to a desire for an even more direct contact with students, the targets of education. Therefore, he leaves Leader, supposedly is not expected to have his MTSU to accept a position in connection with his first love — teaching. own political sentiments. He was asked to speak One way to fully evaluate a person is to observe them in a variety at MTSU on the condition that his speech be of situations and work with them on several different occasions. nonpartisan. Ford agreed to this, although he I have attempted to do this and my respect for Dr. Cope has only did get in some typical Republican answers in To dwell on this subject any longer would be a deteriment to my the question-answer period following his in- DUTDOse of pointing out a genuine leader. It was only fitting that this column, in the last SIDELINESof the semester, be devoted to Dr. Cope, formative lecture on choosing the next presi- a man who will be held in high esteem for years to come as MTSU dent. continues to prosper through his achievements. The students here are mature enough to listen to one side of the story and then draw their own conclusions. To the Public Pro- grams Committee, we suggest our next speaker be of the Mickey Mouse caliber. SIDELINES, SEPT. 26,1968—5
Problems And Answers 9 'To Fleece A Freshman9Why? To Editor: penses, if he has any money left! "To Fleece A Freshman, Why?" The poorer student has no choice, This past summer (Aug. 2,1968) but to reject the buying of any- I witnessed one of thepre-registra- thing offered. This automatically THE MANKIND; Ship of Love tion campaigns here at M.T.S.U. places the poorer student into the with the utmost regard. The lounge arena of "inferiority" as correlat- in the I). A. Bldg. would have made ed to other students who possess Las Vagas look like Disneyland. the financial ability to buy every- The greeting student-help practi- thing in sight! All this occurs on cally outnumbered the unsuspect- his first day at M.T.S.U. Dear Friends: call attention to the specter ot of everyone on the ship as well hydrogen bomb warfare, a specter ing freshman. The situation now The suggestion must be made as the people in the ports of call. pitted the educated "hawk" toprey we have all but forgotten except We would like to stop in China, that our extremely important ASB For centuries man has sought upon the new "chicken." Needless abstain from future exploitation of political, economic and religious for a nagging fear in the back Vietnam, Africa, India, and Eu- to say, the chickens lost some of our minds. rope. the non-informed freshmen. If fur- solutions to his problems. These feathers that may never be re- ther exploitation is not eliminated, attempted solutions have been at Hiroshima will remind us of the possibility of nuclear holo- As we mentioned before we plan placed. the incoming freshman must be times helpful and at times harm- "You must buy a cap (Blue "T") fore-warned before he is subjected caust; but it can also be a be- to leave in June, 1969. If you wish ful; in any event they usually were in order to graduate from this to this mass hustling. Instead of directed toward symptoms of ginning place for a reaffirma- to go with us, or to contribute university." "Freshmen have to in any way please write to MAN- a "greeting hot-shot salesman," aten's problems rather than to the tion of the nature of God in man. buy these caps before they can why not have people who are real source and shape of his con- There is much despair, Bitter- KIND. . .BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA enter scheduled classes." "This ness, and Cynicism in people now, . . . .93920. Those who wish to capable and willing to talk to these science. We propose to do some- is your ONLY chance to get your people about our university. We thing which is directed to the con- but there is also much reason go with us will receive a letter tickets for the PLATTERS CON- want people to stay in school, not science of mankind. for hope. We feel that our ship, explaining all of the details. If CERT." "This Campus Pac is run away from the money hungry We are going to acquire a ship "The Mankind," can do much to any school organization or in- needed before you are authorized terested group of individuals vampires that suck you dry. In that can transport approximately symbolize this hope for all. to enter into your dorms." These defense of the student helpers, lit- three hundred people and sail wishes to take on as a project are characteristic statements used The world now is full of vio- helping us in this endeavor, we tle can be offered. Orders are around the world as a gesture lence and conflict. Forces of both by some of our potential M.T.S.U. orders, sometimes! There is no of Peace and Universal Brother- will be pleased to send a speaker graduates. All are lies, even though concern and hatred appear to have from our group to talk with you. valid excuse for the conflict of hood. In order to do this we have become polarized into opposing the motives of raising money for our fellow student helpers. To formed a non-profit corporation camps. We feel a closer look re- the school and ASB are evident. condemn my fellow students here to organize this voyage. We have We will be supported entirely The necessity of selling can pos- veals that man is more than ever by donations from passengers and at the university is also to con- no affiliations with any political, before concerned with the treat- sibly be understood, but the method demn myself, but it is better to social, or religious organizations. others who wish to contribute does not justify the end result. ment of his fellow man. There is with their messages. We are will- condemn a few than to punish hun- We wUl depend solely upon man- more "life-forced" manifest now The alienated atmosphere that dreds of innocent new-comers. kind for support. ing to take passengers who can- results is a very unwanted by- than ever before. This force is not afford their own expenses. That new-comer will someday be Perhaps you would like to be expressed through Love; it is product. After departing the D.A. a helper and later on a citizen of one with us. If you cannot come However since we are funded only (Disaster Area) Bldg. one must America — the best possible prod- everywhere and it will be aboard by donations, we hope that every- you might like to help us. There our ship. now pay for all his college ex- uct is the most desirable. is much to be done. one will make an effort to offer Name Withheld We will try to get a govern- We will never reach a world of something. In the final analysis, ment ship — perhaps one of the love through violence. Many who the only ticket you need to come mothballed Liberty ships — and feel despair and bitterness now, aboard the Mankind is a loving adapt her for our purposes. We may turn to violence. In one way heart, good vibrations, and a feel- will change a "ship of war" into this violence and hatred is a cor- ing of Oneness with others. a "ship of Peace." The ship will ruption of their desire to love and "Mankind" be painted in beautiful colors by be loved. Because of feelings of artists. On her sides she will futility and frustration in finding carry messages of Peace and avenues for the expression of love, itblmes and Goodwill from anyone who this love turns to hate. Our ship wishes to send them. In the course will be such an avenue. Problems and Answers EDITOR-IN-CHIEF — David Mathis of preparing our ship, we will BUSINESS MANAGER — Colleen Powell We are entering a "New Age" All material for "Prob- prepare ourselves for the journey. lems and Answers" (letters Office: Room 100 SUB — Ext. 475 Before as well as during the for mankind. It will not be an age to the editor) should be sent voyage, it is planned that semi- of conflict in politics, economics, to David Mathis, box 42, and religion, but an age of "Uni- The editorial opinions reflect the editorial policy of the SIDELINES
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If anything needs to be said this year about the football season in , —-_»£%. the OVC, it should be stated that this season will be pretty tough defensively and offensively. JERRY SLOAN Already ranked, but not officially because no conference games have been played, are Eastern and Western Kentucky with the number one and two spots respectfully. Grouped next comes MTSU, ETSU and Jg J UIASN'T fW Murray. Bringing up the rear is Tech, Morehead and Austin Peay. This weekend will be the first for OVC conference games. East DRYING DP WK6 A secqcr Tennessee will travel to Eastern Kentucky with the Colonels favored. ,?? Austin Peay will be at Western Kentucky with Western defending. A RAWC^eR! OMANttAflON,£ MTSU will host Morehead with MTSU being favored, Tech will UfiH!.' % D61KW UJOyLPN'T DO IT try for their first win as they host Murray. IT! |f'5 AN In gridiron action this weekend, 10,000 fans watched as Roger Wmrfti Staubach and the Pensacola Navy team beat the Raiders 12-7. Both 2 ft. x 3 ft. Pensacola scores came on long passes with Staubach being forced to scramble. MTSU's only score came in the fourth quarter when Thomas connected with Colquitt in an 18 yard pass play. Mike Town- only $f.95 send kicked the extra point. 'Send any black & white or color Morehead, the Raider's next opponent was idle this weekend, but photo (no negatives) and the name two weeks ago tied Marshall 7-7. "Swingline "cutout from any Swingline Eastern Kentucky blanked Hillsdale 63-0, and the HUltoppers £ 0£LON6 TO fn£ package (or reasonable facsimile! to: AND WHEN W£-fl«£ whipped Butler 35-0. It was a successful debut for Western Ken- U.B.UJ.C.T.F.S.S. - OV£R, >iif4u;ijiL«iid'.{v:. 8—SIDELINES, SEPT. 26,1968 German Group A. L. SMITH and CO. Dismukes Appointed RICHARD B. DOUGLAS — Owner, Pharmacist Returns From Europe • Prescription Druggists • Hollingsworth Candy Corner Main and Public Square — Ph. 893-7971 by Anne T. Sloan This summer 11 students from MTSU combined learning and fun Senior Advisor in a two month trip to Europe. To say the least, it was a unique Major James R. Dismukes, former MTSU experience for us all. We not R. O. T. C. instructor, was appointed senior only learned the language, history, and culture of the countries; we advisor to the commander of the Vietnamese also met the people. Rangers August 19. At 9:45 p.m., June 24, Toni He arrived in Vietnam July 29 and worked Flynn, Marsha Shacklett, Susie Latane, Martha Sadler, Linda WU- in the training directorate of the headquarters lin, Darlcne and Olivia Derry- for the U. S. Military Assistance Command berry, Don Trisdale, Kay llollis, until he was appointed to his new position. Regina Warden, and I left Kennedy International, New York, for As senior advisor, Dismukes boro and the son of Colonel and Schipol Airport, Amsterdam. It acts as principal consultant for Mrs. Roy L. Dismukes, Mur- Come in and chew the lean with us. was the start of a marvelous the Vietnamese commander on any freesboro. adventure which covered ten coun- military question that may arise. He entered the U. S. Army in For under two bucks. mm. tries. The Ranger Command is the 1055 following graduation from There arc innumerable little largest of Vietnam's elite forces. the University of Alabama, having things which make such a trip It is an all volunteer force, es- earned his officer's commission Banquet Room available for T5flMBM9B marvelous. The panorama of pecially trained in such tactics through the ROTC program there. parties and fraternity or so- WUllAllkiM beauty seen from an Alp in Inns- as long-range patrols and am- While serving with the ROTC bruck, Austria, or Paris viewed bushes. The command is compos- Department at MTSU, he earned rority meetings. SIRLOIN PIT- from the Eiffel Tower. Explaining ed of 20 battalions and five group a Master's degree. to a French sales girl that the headquarters which gives it an sleeves of a blouse_ need to be authorized strength in excess of shortened or ordering a meal 15,0(10 men. in German are certainly chal- This is the second tour with First Baptist Church lenging. the Vietnamese Rangers for Ma- jor Dismukes. He was the senior We all loved Europe: and each 200 E. Main of us hopes to return. Neverthe- advisor in the 37th Ranger Bat- talion in 1964-1965, during which less, Toni expressed the feelings Buses to Sunday of the group when she said, "I've time he was decorated with the seen the other countries now, Bronze Star for valor in combau Seminars and Morning and the United States is still the lie is married to the former Miss Karen Elrod of Murfrees- Worship best." 9:00 Woods THE 9:05 HI RISE 9:10 Monohan Doughnuts and Coffee Served Before Sunday Seminars 9:30 Sunday CABOOSE Seminars 10:50 Morning Worship Traditional Clothes For Men 114 North Baird Lane Buses Return to Campus After Morning Worship r JUNIORS AND SENIORS "Let Your Success Show A Little" Your John Roberts College Specialist Playtexinvents the first-day tampon (We took the inside out Will Be At The University Bookstore to to show you how different it is.) Outside: it's softer and silky (not cardboardy). 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