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Page 2 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN Published Bi-Monthly by The Students of Western Carolina College Except During Holidays Subscription Rate Per College Year 51 50 Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief Luther shaw Associate Editor Margaret Akin Feature Editors Carl Bunton, Ed Wamsley Music Editor Arnold Penland Art Editor Duane Oliver Sports Editor Ray Buchanan Assistant Sports Editor Dick Carpenter Re-Write Editor Eddie Rich Reporters Pat Eways, Dicie Morgan Boodleville Reporter Phyllis Fisher -mptu Editor Jon Koscielny Typist Carolyn Roberts Pro0t Joyce Garrison Contributor This Issue Johnnie Kin Church Reporter Thomas Corn Art Staff Staff Photographer Charles Padgett Cartoonist Doug Fitzpatrick Business Staff Business Manager / Charles Venable Exchange Manager Love Gudger Faculty Advisor Mr. John Parris Do You Have Honor? By Neil Scott (Guest Editor) Years ago the fathers of our Student - Faculty Co - operative Government Constitution must have felt that the integrity of the s'.udents at Western Carolina would some day reach a plane high enough for them to think of themselves as being honorable. This is inferred' from one of the duties specifically assigned by the Constitution to the Standards Committee. This duty is to develop an (honor system here on our campus. This duty received little attention until four years ago when a number of students began to feci that our student 'body had reached the plane necessary for its (successful institution and op- erafUon. No concrete plan was set up at (that time, however, either because we weren't certain that we understood just what type of plan was demisable, or because we were not yet ready to declare ourselves honorable men and women. But there was enough interest in such an undertaking for the Student body to vote by an overwhelming majority for the Standards Comimiittee and Senate to continue to work toward such a system. This, these groups have done. Having worked for this long, these groups now wonder if the time for decision is at hand. Quite naturally, everyone has asked, "How well does the honor system work in colleges and universities which have adopted it?" We must admit that reports have often been conflicting. We seemed to get more favorable reports concerning a particular school than unfavorable ones. We don't pretend 'that this serves to prove anything, however. Nothing but favorable reports have come from one or two schools. This proves nothing either. Some schools have attempted to j muike their honor system rather coniprehenisive, ije. they have set them up to cover everything. Others have set theirs up to cover nothing but honesty as it pertains to classroom testis and examinations. It is the opinion of the writer that neither extreme is desirable. On the one hand, honor codes cannot be expected to contribute to the enforcement of social codes. Our individual systems ■of values vary too much. One who druiks, gambles, or stays out late at night certainly cannot be branded as dishonorable merely on the basis of these acts. On the other hand, one who refrains from accepting the knowledge or understanding of another on an examination, but willingly misrepre- seiuts facts, or steals his neighbor's clouting, cannot proudly wear his baxi^e of honesty. it appears that there are three essential elements to any honor system—and only three. These are lying, stealing, and cheating. We have but to agree that these are the essential elements and we're ail Mat If we might concede agreement on -this point for the moment, then, let's look at these elements itiO^vidually. 1 "mat, there is lying. What is lying? Webster defines it as falsify, ug facts with intent to deceive. This naturally covers a rafther broad area—perhaps much more thcui we would care to encompass. Certainly if one tells his "date" that he loves her, when he is merely trying to make the evening more interesting, he is not being thoroughly honest But I doubt th.*t we could agree that such lying as this should be included in an honor code on this campus. This being the case, it then appears .tiwd our. problem is to find a point ait which the ma>jority of us would a»*ee that the line should be dna'wTt. in appearing as a witness, it would appeair thait one could be expected to be truthful. In testi fying in his own behalf, it would seem reasonable to expect one to speak the truth if he cared to speak. Let's even go so far as to say that students (other than senators, council-men, etc.) caroiot be asked, except on a voluntary basis, to incriminate fellow-students in matters pertaining to campus or social codes, unless they are first summoned by an official body to appear before that particular official body. In giving reasons for absences it would seem reasonable to expect truthfulness. Could we not sum it up by saying that anyone should be expected to be truthful in situations which would ordinarily be considered by the student body as a whole as being important to the welfare of the student body or the college as a whole. Let's look now for a moment at stealing. Fewer people steal than lie or cheat; hence there is a much greater unanimity of agreement as to where the line should be drawn. Borrowing a razor blade from a friend in an emergency without his consent probably would not be thought of as stealing even, though its practice isn't encouraged, whereas borrowing $5 from him without h i s consent certainly would be. Likewise, taking a. copy of an examination before such 'time as one's professor feels he should have it, is certainly stealing. I wonder if we couldn't generalize again right here and get pretty general agreement by saying that one would be breaking his honor hy taking something which belongs to someone else without the owner's permission, unless it was of su-ah a nature that the taker could feel pretty certain that the owner would have no Objections to his actions? And now for the truly controversial item—cheating. Perhaps we should seek aid from Webster on 'this one. "Cheat: one who or that which deceives or defrauds; an iimposter or imposture; a swindler, a humbug, a sham." It seems that ithis is where we have toe most difficulty in drawing the line— what is cheating and what isn't; what cheating should we be primarily concerned with on a campus-wide basis, and What should we leave to personal choice or scrutiny? The writer is proposing that we be concerned only with that cheating which affecte a large group of people who are not directly involved in the spe- oific act. If one is able to sell an automobile for considerably more than it is worth, perhaps that is cheating; perhaps it is good business. We probably could not reach complete agreement on it. But such a deal would probably not affect more than about two people, and in view of this we might very well say, "Let the buyer beware." But when grading is done at least somewhat on the basis of the normal curve (as it must invariably be) then it becomes difficult for the buyer to beware, for here all students become the buyers. Could we not agree that it would be to the advantage of the group • for us to operate tests, examinations, and term papers on an honor basis? Certainly it isn't news to anyone that we have always had cheating since the earliest days of mankind. And it is probably agreed that we will have it til the last days of mankind-, but society prospers better where there is less fear of one's fellow-man. The realist says, "Studies have shown conclusively that college students cheat under certain conditions and in certain circumstances; so we must accept it as something which is undesirable, but about which nothing can be done except try to eliminate those conditions and circumstances under which cheating takes p Saturday, March 6, 19o4 I UNDERSTAND THEY HAVE. A PROCESS HERE. THAT MAKES STEAK SUPERIOR TO r NEOLITE. BROTHER you ARE AT the: RIG-HT PLACE Winter Concert Fashion The idealist says, "There are some honest people in this world of ours and some dishonest people. There are also some who are sometimes honest and sometimes dishonest; so our job is to praise the honest, damn the dishonest, and preach to the group in between." The pragamatist says, "Studies have shown that some college students cheat every time they get a chance, some never do under any condition, and some do under certain circumstances." For remedial measures, however, the pragmatist draws from both the idealist and realist and then goes a step further. He realizes that there are some imeor- rigibles, but these are few. He feels that stumbling blocks should be removed if possible. He feels ihat the honest should be praised, the dishonest condemned, and the others preached to. But he also feels that trustworthiness breeds trustworthiness; People can learn. to be responsible for their own actions only by their being responsible for such actions. Telling one not to cheat aind tlien watching him so (that he can't, probably doesn't teach him. anything. Or if it does, then it. teaches him to be honest when he. is watched. We till learn modes of behavior from others. Wihat would you like for others to learn from you? Of course, there are those who -say, "I won't cheat,, but I'm not going to "squeal" on anybody else." Quite naturally we don't approve of "squealing," but let's look for a moment at this term 'squ«aler." What does this term mean? Webster defines a "squealer" as one who turns informer or one. who betrays a secret. To me ithis»means a "squealer", is one who tells something about another whiah his particular cultural group - does not think should be told. For instance, on this campus we live according to standards which are largely formulated hy an older society. This means, that there are certain social standards which have not necessarily been approved by the majority of our students. In view of this, someone might easily be branded a "Squealer" for reporting another for some violation which the majority of our group do not consider as being detrimental to the group. But if one reports another for some act which is abhorred, hy the majority, then one would be extremely hesitant about branding him a "Squealer." Could we not say that it depends on how the group looks at an act? With this in mind, it appears that we have merely to determine whether the majority of us feel that there is no end which is worthy enough for us to stoop to low means for its attainment. .Perhaps there are times when one cannot show his integrity without a certain amount of intestinal fortitude. Let's not pass the buck by saying that we cannot trust our classmates. Possibly we cant trust some of them, then let's make the necessary changes which will enable us to do so. Have you reached the point where you are ready to declare that you can be honorable? A GOOD BUY For Sale! For Sale! For Sale! Could you use a good Zenith "Trans-Oceanic" Radio? Johnnie Kimberly is willing to sacrifice this radio to some lucky buyer for $T5. When you buy this radio you get A. C, D. C. or battery current, a handy carrying handle, "telescope" antenna, six short-wave bands, socket for earphones, detachable aerial, tone selector panel, and above that it's a 1953 model!' If you are interested in this radio, you may see it in Johnnie Kim- berly's room which is 213 Reynolds Dorm. WHAT'S WITH THE GIRLS (FRESHMEN) When freshmen girls were approached on the following three rules, some expressed their opinions, others refused, still others were undecided As a whole the feeling is mutual, but after talking with 33 girls 18 were undecided or preferred "keeping quiet," 15 have expressed their wishes. 1. What do you think of Friday being considered as a week day in regard to one date per week? 2. WiBia/t do you think of 8:00 p. m.-11:00 p.m. being official dating hours on Sunday? 3. Do you think Women's House Government punishments are just? 1. Rose Mary Rogers: I think Friday is definitely a weekend date. The people left out here should certainly have the privilege of dating more ithan twice over the weekend because, the time is rather abundant 3. Mary Ann Fettes: t think the punishments are just, but the time element is harsh. 1. Peggy Tallami: I very definitely feel that Friday should be considered as part of the weekend; after studying all week, I think wfc'rc entitled to a long datable weekend. I'm all in favor of extending the dating, hours on Sunday until 11:00. A little extra time tholps, also, when you're returning from home. 1. Dee Thompson: It should be considered as a weekend not week. 3. Betty Ann Braswell: I think Women's House Government punishments are just because if they were more lenient, more girls would break rides knowing that ■they would not be punished for it. 1.. Norma Parker: It sure does get lonesome, over the weekends, and. I most definitely think that we should be allowed to date Friday,. Saturday, Sunday, and still have one date dining the week. 1. Helen Devlin: I definitely think Eriday should be a weekend date, because everyone considers it as such. There isn't anything else to do here on the Friday nights -so why not ha able to date? 1. Hazel Griffin: I don't think that Friday should be considered ass a week day in regard to one date per week. 1-3. Carolyn AlLison: Women's House Government rules can get pretty rough! I should know. I also think Friday should be considered a weekend date instead of [a week date. 1. Sarah Lee Clark: I think Friday should be included in the weekend. 1.. Mary Lee Copelamd: I think more girls would stay up here if this rule were different. 1. Grace Davis: I think that Friday should be a weekend date and not a date during the week. It was understood at the first of Winter Quarter that it would be, but look what the counselors did! 3. Barbara Dodson: I think the punishments of the Women's House Government are too harsh. They are just too tough for met 1, 2. Ruby Smathers: In my opinion I think that the Friday night date should be considered a weekend date. Monday through Thursday should be the week. I think also that dating hours from 8:00-11:00 p.m. on Sunday is better for many reasons. 1,3. Shirley Cox: I think that Friday should not be considered as a week date because the girls don't have enough recreation at ■night like it is! The way we carried this out Winter Quarter was most favorable to all us girls here in Madison. Too, the 11:00 dating hour on Sunday night would cer- desire of the Western Carolinian to serve students in any way it can. If you have something to sell, trade, or something you would like to buy, we will be more than glad to run your advertisement free of 1. Editor's Note: It is the earnest | charge.) SATMRE Dere Dairy: Well, today is my Birthday. And i'm twinty yeres old (That is I think I am. maw says i'm twinty - wun and paw says i'm ni-nten so I jist guess i'l say i'm twinty) and boy did I git stun good presints. And boy I sure did hav fun. I sure do hav a lot more trends up here than I knowed of.. Lots of peepul sint me things and did'nt evun sin there name to them. First off let me tele you how I started the day off. I got up at 5:30 as usuall and usuall when I started pickin a couple songs on my gittar the fellers that liv up on top of my roum and the fellers that liv on both sids of my roum started trying to keep tim with, the music (they sure do pat there feet loud, first tim I played my gittar in the morning I chought they was beaten on the wall) but kep gitting me outa time so bad that I jist could'nt keep playing no mor. These fellers never do seem to keep good tim to my music like maw and paw can. Enyway I red sum wild west storys for awhil and thin I et sum brekfats jist like I like it Hard toast jist like maw makes in the ovin, hard eggs jist like maw make and grits. Boy I wish maw coud make grits hard like they do here. Well everthing else wint as usuall I hope maw do'nt git to mad about that papper saying I ai'nt doing to well in english. I trie but dr. stout seem to think everthing I say be wrong (I think shes jist picking on me) But the fun realy started toonight. I lot throgh eaten and I wint to git my usuall letter frum home and my box was plumb cramb with male. seems everboddy knowed it was my birthday I had more presint than I ever did got befor. Sevun of my good trends sint me sub- criptuns too time magazeen thre or fore sint me subcriptuns to life. 1 got two ladies home companion and wun harper brazaar. I reely do'nt keer to much for the last wun but i'm not goin too say eny- thing about it caus it mite hurt sombodies feeling, i'm going totf have too rite home for sum monie for sombodie send me a book on how too fix atomobles but they forget too pay all the monie needed so I must pay 7.95 too get my presint. Also I get sum babie chicks lucky for me and for bhem (babie chicks) I get 3.95 on me so I pick them rite up but I know this was a cheep frend that sind me this caus I heer them talk about over wcky an I knowed they only cost 3.95. So I will not evin thank my frend that sind me this presint evin if he had his name on the presint (which he have not did). I pay for the chicks and take them too my roum wondering all the time wher too put them at first I put them in the showeer and put feed in with them but my sweet- mates (fellers that liv next dore) desided too go too the showeer. He do not like chickens I do not think at lest not mine. He get mad about chickens in the showeer , now 1 put them in my dreser drawr. so all is ok now. i'm gitting sleppy so i'm going to bed this sur ben a wonderfull day. PS. The maleman said I also get a pare of iceskates but I did'nt have 12.95 mor whech is neded to them yet. I hope maw will soon sind the monie so I can get all my birthday presints and thank all thes nice peepul (if they wil tele me hoo they're). A traveling salesman ran out of gas one evening on a lonely road and asked at the only farmhouse in sight, "Can you put me up for, the night?" "I reckon I can," said the farmer, "if you don't mind sharing a room with my young son." "Good heavens," gasped the salesman, "I'm in the wrong joke!" May Be We're Buying Into A Tough Herd THE GLEAN ONES Johnny: Dad, I put a stick of dynamite under the teacher's chair today. Dad: Well, you go right back to school and apologize this minute? Johnny: What school? Concluding his lecture a college professor started to dismiss the class when a student called out: "Plrofessor have you any documentary proof to support the things you've been telling us?" Since .the talk had been about life on other planets, the professor ■admitted that he hadn't. "Until you produce proof," said the brash student," do' you mind if I call you a liar?" "Not at all, but tell me, were you born a human or an animal?" "A human, of course." "Have you your birth certificate with you?" "No, but—" "Well, until you produce* it, do you mind if I call you an impertinent jackass?" Luke. "Take your clothes off, please." Luke asked her if she meant all of them and she told him that's just what she did mean. So he took all his clothes and she examined him; nose, throat, chest, stomach, thighs, feet. When she got through she announced, "You may get into bed. Do you have any questions?" "Just one," said Luke. "Why did you knock?" Definition of a perfect wife. A. beautiful, sex-starved deaf and dumb mute who owns a liquor store.. Just after Luke was admitted to the hospital, he heard a knock on the door of his room. He called out for whoever it was to come in, and in comes a snappy little woman. "I'm your doctor," she said to "When we were first married I. used to. waken my husband with a kiss every morning." "Do you still do that?" "Well, no. After about tbree months he bought himself an alarm. clock." To the blonde dancer who has just finished her act on the floor show the rich young man said sadly: "Tell me, why do you, a beautiful, talented—and apparently educated girl—dance in a sordid joint like Oils?" Blonde:. "I don!t know unless it's the fact that I meet a lot more prominent young men here than I did when I was a public librarian." *> PHI AND SUNSET AT WORK WiTH THE BOXES LAFF OF THE WEEK tainly be a great help to us in returning from home and also giving us a little more time you know! "Yeah! . . . Well I'll say It again! Money •» the bank Is man's best friend i"

The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.

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• Date
  • Date original: 1954-03-06;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-06
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  • Pages: 4 pages
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  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1954-03-06_Vol19_No10
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