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Show CAMPUS CRIER Published by the Associated Students of Westminster College, monthly during the scholastic year Member Intercollegiate Press EDITORIAL STAFF Robt. Williams Editor Pete Ota Associate Editor .... Bill Business Manager Boughton Wilson Bob Sports Dr. Myra Yancey Sponsor Typist Marge Lough REPORTERS Barbara Sandquist Gloria Walker Harold Wylie Eva Levinson Cay Goudy The 75th year of Westminster College. Do I hear you say, Yes, so Ive heard. And as I look at you. I see that blank expression that says, So, what? I suppose if you want to, you can pass off this 75th year by saying that we have been a four year college for only five years. You would be right, but what of all the work that has gone into making Westminster College a senior college? Think of the men who labored for this day and never lived to see it. Think, too, of Dr. II. W. Reherd, president emeritus, who has labored hard and faithful for the welfare of the college and we students who are attending now. Relations The International Club of Westminster College held its first meeting of the school year October 5, in the upper lounge of Ferry Ilall, with Bill Purdy, president, presiding. The I.R.C. is sponsored by the Political Science department. Dr. Clyde Ferguson, head of the department, expressed his enthusiastic support of the organization. This is Dr. Fergusons first year on the campus. The topic under discussion at this first meeting was the explosive situation in the Balkans, namely, Marshal Titos Yugoslavia. Ralph Lubeck, IIoAvard Snethen, and John Brown combined to present an picture of Titos government, its background, its break with the Kremlin, and how the crisis af fects our countrys foreign policy. Yugoslavia is a state that is firmly indoctrinated in the philosophy of communism; however, it strays far from pure Marxian communism in that it is strongly up-to-da- te nationalistic. Yugoslavias strong nationalistic tendencies led her to break with the Kremlin. The dicBn R. D. Steele, by title is tator Tito refused to toe dictated to by Stalin and theinevitable prtulent of the college, tobutit call break followed. .would probably be better j him our leader or captain of oilr fW maken-The western policy teajj. With his work and puslfei Europe and the United States the past few years we have gained have adopted a policy of aid for that desired position of senior colYugoslavia not because we look lege. All of this has been of the on Tito or liis governpast, and although we shall nev- benignly but purely for political exer be able to forget that part of ment, pediency. It amounts to nothing pur growth, let us look forward able against another in the hope the 75th year, and outstanding more undesir-tha- t one than playing best in the history of the college. the result will find the disIn order to make this an out- integration of both. Assuming standing year we students must that Russia now has the atom take our individual places and bomb, it seems justifiable to our work on our job until it is com- state department to thwart Rusplete. What is our job? If you sias progress even if it means dont know, now is the time to supporting another Comunist find out. Some of us are on com- state. mittees, other as are office holdI.R.C. will hold its next meet ers. But, what of all those who on October 19. The topic to just sit and gripe? I dont blame ing be discussed will be anncunced. some for griping, things may not be done as they should. It looks Meetings are held as though this job has been done Offieens of the I.R.C. besides over lightly, and that job has Air. Purdy, presidentfi arc, Linbeen recommended, but it requires coln Anderson, vice president ; a little sweat and effort to comRay Draper, secretary-treasureplete it. Naturally, these jobs are net being done 'as they should pus that looks a bit different be, simply because those who are from trying to complete their work so scienceprevious years. The new building has brought into that you will be able to enjoy it, are not getting your cooperation use a section of the campus which last year was nothing but a weed youre just sitting ! We dont know what we can patch. The Dane Hansen Stadido. Did we ever try using our um, which will be dedicated this own imagination? Heres a tip coming October 29, makes the athone dont have to use ones imag- letic field look like something beination here. Just let it be known sides a level spot. Now if the stuthat you are willing to help on dents looked just a little different, some job you might be surprised say perhaps, if they looked alive! then we would surely make this, what you can do. the 75th year, an outstanding the Dr. of leadership Through Steele and others we have a cam- year. i r. ALPHA UPSILON HOLDS FIRST MEETING SOCIAL EVENTS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB The social calendar for the month of September was a bit heavy but that is just in keeping with the Westminster tradition. Were you present or did you miss the good times? In keeping with the Westmin- ster tradition of friendliness, the party, welcoming and getting acquainted with all the new students, was held in the gym Hello Dr. M. Schwender, of the language department, spoke on the Bicentennial Celebration of Goethes death, which was held this past summer in Aspen, Colorado, at the monthly meeting of Alpha Upsilon, local chapter, of the Sigma Pi Alpha, national language fraternity, in the chapel, Tuesday October 11. Dr. Albert Schweitzer and Jose Ortega y Gasset were present and spoke to the group at Aspen Colorado. Dr. Schwender told of the thrills and uplifts that could be seen throughout the crowds present. Special numbers for the meeting were solos by Marjorie and Alex Eliipilus. Their Avere songs sung in German. SIGNA PI ALPHA Loud socks were the fashion for all, as the coach refused to have his new floor scratched by our hobnailed boots. Miss Hi, personified by and Mr. Dorothy Brotherson Howdy, alias Gordon Lamson, reigned over the fun and games, while refreshments were graciously served by members of the undergraduate body appointed by the Student Council. Many new friends were made and the party In past years there has been a gave us all a taste of Westminster ideals. language club on our campus. Last On the seventeenth, the custom- spring all members Avere invited to become members of Sigma Pi Alary ravine picnic was held with refreshments served and provided pha, at national honorary fraterby the President and the Dean. nity organized for students of lanSongs were sung and the informal guages, and in May a fine group wound up by the fire of students ATas initiated. We are ceremony during which we cast proud to be members of the first, our written hopes for the future chapter of this national organizainto the flames with the wish that tion organized in the West. they might all come true. We Although not all language stutrailed off reluctantly with the dents be members, Alpha Upstrains of alma mater songs in our silon may chapter Avill sponsor certain ears and the best intentions for activities which Avill be open to the coming year. all. To be initiated into the The next event gave the newly one must have an average elected eherleaders a chance to of 85 in the language lie is studyshow their talents and train us hi ing, at a second year level, and the encouraging yells. Ably led also a scholastic average general by Don Batey, Patty Moore and of 800. We are hoping that some Lou Anne Birbeck, the ravine re- students avIio did not join last, sounded to the cries of Rah, Par- year, will Avant to be initiated sons! and many other cheers. this semester. Our annual initiaThe pep rally really reserved its tion will be held in May for stuname and smartened us up in the dents Avho meet the requirements. art .of support of The main purpose of Sigma Pi next days football game. The first dance of the year was Alpha is to promote activities held on September 24th after the Avhich will bring about better refootball game with Ricks College. lations. Programs Avill be planned The lower lounge of Ferry Hall Avhich Ayill provide for the use of was the scene of the frolic and the language of Germany, Spanand countries, was appropriately decorated with ish speaking informaalso and France, give pennants and other stickers. Refreshments were served between tion on the cultural contributions, dances and cokes were to be hat at and customs of these countries. all times. Some starry-eyecouSigma Pi Alpha Avill sponsor the were seen dancing as late as Mardi Gras in February. Do plan ples twelve oclock to the romantic to take part in this outstanding tunes issuing from the juke box. social event of the year. Who Remarks overheard were somewill ever forget Iioav attractive thing o nthe strain of WonderJeanne Lathrop and Ralph Luful party, or Is it really that beck were last year? The funds late? raised at the Mardi Gras have The annual fall canyon party been contributed to the purchase was held on October first at of recording machines, and in Cottonwood the purchase of a slide or Lodge Big The festive colors of movie projector. This year Ave Canyon. yellow and red flaunted by the plan to establish a scholarship for trees made better decorations a student of languages AVTho Avill than anjr we could have thought compete for an opportunity to up. Hamburgers, punch and later travel, and of the special study, coffee from huge barbeque stoves abroad, or who Avishes to enroll Avere served us as we huddled in one of the special language for warmth around the fires. How- schools such as Middlebury, or ever, I noticed that 6ome couples one of the fine language houses shunned this more primitive meth- during a summer school session. od of' warmth and were doing Do Avateh for details! Do plan (Continued on page 3) to participate!! on September 16th. Mc-Derma- get-togeth- id er fra-trnt- y, whole-hearte- d d Max-field- s to-Avar- ds |