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Show November 1, 1963 The PARSON Page 2 From The Doghouse Fraternity THE PARSON by G. B. Lee Barker STAFF Editor Managing Editor. Managerial Staff News Editor Feature Editor Sports Editor Kathy Schwertz Allan Burkhalter Rand Murray, Jerry Dodd Judy Durfec Louie Campbell Marty Bernstein John Tornquist Stan Clark Looks as if Westminster is coma pretty accident-pronSchwerFirst Kathy munity. tz was adjudicated the finest act in the Frosh Talent Show with her now-famoCrash program . . . Then Spyros Papage o r g e m a n g led his hand in a saw he always was such a cut e us Business Manager Photographer Contributors: Dr. Bereovitz, Ron Shelley, Melinda Whitney, Deljana Berg, Sharon Pratt, Mrs. Ruth Muliiken, Lee Barker, Terry Lee. ..Warren Page Adviser -- Campus Participation Lacking extra-curricul- ar off-cam-p- us off-camp- cheer-leader- s. us, Mike found that the easiest Every year there is much said about the lack of attendance at school functions, especially those that are held on campus. It has been said that the parties and dances held in the Student Lounge are only for the dorm students. If this were so. it would seem that they would be publicized as such. We have never seen a school function publicized in this fashion. The argument of the campus student is that if the town student doesnt want to come thats his business. But there is another side of the story. In talking to some of the town students, we have found a number of reasons for their lack of participation. Some of them have no way of getting back to school in the evenings. Many find it neccessary to hold part-tim- e jobs so they can attend Westminster; consequently they have neither the time nor financial support to atactivities. tend the These are but two of the reasons for this lack of participation. One other reason that seems to standout is the town students do not feel accepted. Several students have made this observation: Why should I go; I get no enjoyment out of standing around by myself. The feeling seems to be that the dorm students form a clique of their own and the student doesnt feel welcome. We of the PARSON dont feel this is true, but if it is, then steps should be taken to alleviate the situation. The town student has a responsibility of trying to make himself feel welcome. This can be done by making himself available. He should know most of the campus crowd, but if he doesnt, he should put forth the effort to introduce himself to them. Dont be afraid to make yourself known. This point we think was borne out last week when two and two elected were campus girls The residents of Hogle and Carleson Hall have the same responsibility to make themselves known. If you cant place the town1 student, introduce yourself. Remember we are all in this race together. Together we stand, divided we fall. If anyone has any comments on this subject, please send them to the PARSON in care of the managing editor, or send them in as Letters to the Editor. Allan Burkhalter Managing Editor off-camp- up. Jinks way to see weekends was badly sprained ankle. The other day I noticed that Leon Reyes was back in the sling of things . . Dr. Chapman became irritated at one of her students who later reported getting hit by a flying Chancer. Did you ever hear about the student worker in the cafeteria who, after finding no clean aprons, came upstairs and said, smocks nix? I was told by Ron Whimsey the other day that in Vienna there is a fiddle maker who boasts, I string forty violins a day, and that takes guts! By now the world knows the modest amateur who said, I am a fencer, of swords. During the Oldie but Goodie Hour the other day several of the old songs we never did sing came to mind. Do you remember such gems as Get Out of the Wheat Fields, Evelyn, Youre Going Against the Grain,' or Meet me Behind the Rock Pile, Baby, There Im a Little Boulder, or He Came South of the Border but Turned Around and Wetback.? When I heard Mr. Kuchler say he 'had a spot in the orchestra for a cymbal minded person I decided that in view of the coming deadline for this column I had better revert to type. Try This Plan For Giving Up Smoking us Heavy smokers are being helped to cut out cigarettes by Group Therapy methods made famous by Alcoholics Anonymous. Many of the ideas developed in the group approach can succesfully be used by individuals who want to give up smoking on their own. An October Readers Digest article reports on the new method, which was developed by British doctors and is now being applied at eighteen; antismoking clinics throughout Great Britain. Author of the article is Gloria Emerson, an erstwhile smoker who has not had a cigarette in the last eight months. First step in her battle against smoking was to list her reasons for. wanting to give up the habit. I wrote down eight reasons, beginning with a bad cough, she writes. For the first time I knew I really wanted to stop. ing business or social engagements coming up, when life will be peaceful. Once the date is set stick to it! After youve stopped smoking, other tips can help you stay on the wagon. Get plenty of fresh air. Dont let yourself get hungry; carrying a piece of dried fruit to munch on will help. Get up and do something active after meals when the urge to smoke is great. Giving up smoking on your own is tougher than doing it with others in a Were all in this together atmosphere. But curing yourself of the habit can be a richly rewarding experience. Says Gloria Emerson: The rust is gone from my throat, my hands and nerves are steadier, and my nose can really smell again. And while it is not easy to stop, the total effect is no more harrowing than a bad cold, writes this confirmed non-smoke-r. Other reasons might range from how much money you can save to how much longer you can live. Another helpful idea is to buy the brand of cigarettes that you like least rather than your favorite kind. Also, delay smoking for as long as possible after meals and at other times when a cigarette is customary. Keeping cigarettes out of easy reach will help, too. ..a nev and exotic baityetthethebaitbrute spirited javoay with barely 'a bobble oP my corlet Following these rules will make it easy to cut down on cigarettes. Gloria Emerson went from 50 a day to just seven. But giving up entirely is another matter. The prospect of never tasting another cigarette made me quake, she writes. I couldnt bring myself to say I was ready to stop. Here again the doctors have good advice. Select a date to quit when you have no press- - (This article reprinted from the Readers Digest.) Competition Proposed A number of colleges have tackled the problem of creating on campus groups which will cut across class lines, give the friendliness and intimacy of the fraternity system without, in turn, causing some of the problems of fraternities. One system which has worked is the following: The college set up several womens groups and several mens groups. The students elected officers, picked their own names and drew up what ever bylaws they (the stufelt they needed. dents) Rooms on campus were set aside as chapter rooms. Each fall at the beginning of school teas, rush parties and smokers are held and the incoming student attends as many of these as he wishes. At the end of society week the student indicates his choice and then is considered a member of that group for his four years of college. In this particular college, there are active alumni groups for the societies and they usually meet at such times as homecomings, June Week, eta The -- societies have various competitions during the year and also compete for academic honors. It should be pointed out that the overwhelming majority of students join a group but there are some who do not choose to do so. Member- ship is not obligatory in any sense. COWBOYS LADIES DANCE HELD On October 25th the annual Cowboy and Ladies Dance was held in the Student Lounge. The Lounge was decorated to represent a western town, with Front Street, and the Saloon. Front Street included Arbogast Merchantile, and Gunn Savings and Loan. The front of the Lounge was used for the Saloon, where sloppy-joe- s and soft drinks were served. The back part of the Lounge or the part devoted to Front Street was used for the dance floor. Straw had been strwn around to give the western effect. The music was furnished by Smokey Gibbons and his Orchestra. Emerson Boyd, Harry Gossard and Ralph (Butch) Gullace were the tenders. Letters to the Editor The PARSON welcomes letters from students, faculty members and college staff. Any letter to the editor not obscene or libelous, shall be printed. The letter should contain not more than 300 words; nothing will be changed except for the slightest grammatical errors. Letters express the opinion of the writer only. All letters must be signed but name will be withheld at writers request. 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