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  • Editorial Page Unlimited Cuts? Recently, a new trend has appeared among undergraduate colleges in regard to class absences. Many institutions have begun to liberalize regulations concerning class attendance, and a greater emphasis is being placed on the maturity and perceptive ability of the college student. Regulations frequently vary from institution to institution. Some colleges require only freshmen and sophomores to observe attendance regulations; others give unlimited cut privileges only to those students who have attained a certain high academic average; still others permit everyone to enjoy unlimited cuts, including freshmen after their first semester. While a very minute portion of the student body at WCC might be overwhelmed by the unaccustomed freedom of limited cuts, we feel that there are several points in favor of the adoption of such a system here. First of all, one should go to class because he wants to, because he enjoys the class he is attending, and not because he is forced by regulations. The college instructor, if he is capable and qualified, makes his class interesting enough so that students will not mind going. Still, there are times when one has something to do more imperative than class attendance, and a cut becomes inevitable. If the student is able to cut class and keep up with the work, certainly no harm is done, and he should enjoy this privilege. At least junior and senior level students possess the maturity necessary to handle the freedom of unlimited cuts. If not, their academic careers would most likely come to an abrupt halt. And we're overcrowded anyway. Consistent Enforcement, Please! Among the most unpopular elements in any society are the officers of the law. Instead of being looked up to as heroes of the Wyatt Erp or Matt Dillon type, they are more often despised as redneck rubes possessing dictor- ial tendencies. Indeed the policeman rarely receives any commendation for performing his unpleasant duty. Our campus police force is an intergral part of the college scene. Security officers are on duty round the clock, and they perform a valuable service in safeguarding the welfare of the WCC student. Unfortunately, a recurring complaint concerning our police is the conspicuous lack of consistency in enforcing parking regulations. Several instances of discrepancies have recently come to our attention. One car may sport a ticket on the windshield while the car next to it, guilty of the same violation, has no ticket. The rules are same regardless of time, weather condition, or day of the week, and we are entitled to a fair, impartial enforcement of these regulations. Although it is too much to expect every offender to be ticketed, some degree of regularity must be observed where possible, and more regularity is possible. The Western Carolinian is published weekly by the students of Western Carolina College, Cullowhee, N. C. Represented for National Advertising by National Advertising Service, Inc. A member of the Intercollegiate Press Association and the Carolina Press Association. Offices are located on the second floor of Joyner Building. Telephone 293-2312. Subscription Rate $2.00 Per Year. GERALD T. CHAMBERS RONALD ROBBINS Editor Business Manager News Editor Nick Taylor Feature Editor Charles Stephens Assistant Feature Editors Charlotte Wise, Ted Whisnant Sports Editor Don Lucas Layout Editor John Keeler Copy Editor Carla Warner Assistant Copy Editor Ginger Lathan Editorial Assistant Gail Verne Columnists: John Keeler, Nick Taylor, Bill Smathers, John Vernelson, Paul Cabe, John Roper, Virgil Johnson. Writers: Bert King, Earl Hartman, Mary Jane Carpenter, Sheridan Smith, Lamar Buchanan, Mike Willis, Charlotte Wise, Ted Whisnant, Steve Long, Mary Home, Charles Kirkpatrick, Mickey Lively, Suzanne McGinnis, George Hood, Steve Loflin, Carl McCutcheon, Carolyn Long, Jack Painter. Typist Rita Bailey Circulation Manager Melvin Hyder Circulation Staff David Hayes, Joe Wray Cartoonist Larry Whiteside Photographer Harry Page Secretary Marty Oates Sponsor Henry G. Morgan NKKfcS You 'bOg.SN'r IT..- r*— UlBva Political Scene The Politics Of Democracy Many years ago, there was a mother who wanted her son to be the president of the United States. She felt that this would be the ultimate in meritorious service and distinguished position that a young man could hope to achieve. The son shared his mother's feelings about this, and set about working toward the office. He moved into another part of the country and began working in his political party. Shortly, he was elected to a minor office and became fairly influential in the local political organization. By John Roper He was, of course, expected to participate in the party affairs and to show some appreciation of the party which elected him. When an election paign was in the offing, he worked in the campaign organization and attempted to get votes for his candidates in any reasonable way. He was rising quite rapidly in the party machinery and was considered a likely candidate for the U.S. Senate in the next senatorial election. One thing which impressed the voters about him was the fact that he was an extremely honest man when he was The Critic's Eye By Virgil Johnson Two weeks ago, NBC presented a special expanded version of its long-running video press conference, Meet The Press. The guest for this particular show was Secretary of State Dean Rusk. Ordinarily, the reporters and the individual who is being interviewed are in a studio in Washington, D. C. This one was different. In addition to Lawrence E. Spivak, the producer of the show and regular member of the panel who was in Washington, the panel consisted of the following reporters: From London, Peregrine Worsthorne; in Paris, Michel Gordey; from Bonn, Hans Ulrich Kemski; and Ettore Della-Giovanna from Rome. Each reporter was in his own country and was being picked up "live" for the program. Technically the show was perfect. The reception from each of the countries was clear and sharp and the pickup cues were excellent. While NBC is to be commended for their work in producing this show, it must be pointed out that a major network in each of the cities mentioned contributed to the technical success of the program. Just imagine. Four European capitals linked with Washington via live television with basic foreign issues and problems of today being discussed. This is television's role. I truly believe that the scope and magnitude of television- reporting and educating on this level has barely been scratched. The ability and the money are available to develop this mighty potential to the nth degree. World drama, culture from other countries, music of all lands, and so on, all at your fingertips. There is only one thing missing. Viewers. Why should a major company spend tens of thousands of dollars on a program like this when it can spend the same amount on Petticoat Junction and attract 10 times as many viewers? I, for one, really don't know why they do. Fortunately, a few of the giant corporations are willing to sponsor such a program. Meet The Press, which is usually aired at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, was presented at 6:30 for this special. But 6:30, of course, Is not considered "prime time." Wouldn't do. you see, to pre-empt Branded or Bonanza. After all, its pretty hard to escape with Dean Rusk. You have to listen to what he is saying. This would be something new for most "lean-back, beer-ln- hand, pretzels-nearby, dozing, escape-loving" viewer. Try wearing a 10-gallon hat and packing a .45 the next time, Mr. Secretary. Maybe this will cause the national interest to perk up a little. serving in office. One summer during his campaign for the Senate, his mother paid him a visit. Of course, he had to go on with his campaign. After a few days, his mother came to him and said that she was appalled at the people he consorted with and the deals he made. All his explaining about the necessity of these things was to no avail. His mother went home rueing the day her son had entered noli- tics. Enough of the fairy tale. But, is it a fairy tale? Although it may seem as such, it is not so far from the truth. It seems to be a prevalent view among not only mothers but many other people. No one would deny that the office of President of the United States is a very prestigious one oi that they would be very happy if they or their children could achieve it. At the same time, however, they despise politics, politicians, and all those things associated with them. They seem never to realize that the only practical way to reach the Presidency, or any other office of sufficient power to be of real service to their country, is through politics. I sincerely hope the day will come when every individual will stop and realize that our political system is the same one which produced Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and all the other great leaders of our country. It has some flaws in it, but I don't think that it is possible to come up with a more desirable system of government than the Democracy. Representative Democracies exist when the people have the right to say who is to represent them in their government. I hope that we shall always retain a democratic system of government; therefore, I also hope that we retain politics. I realize that this is so old that it is trite, but it is the only answer to the people who are so horrified at politics. If you do not like the way the political system operates, do something about it. How do you do something about it? Get into it and change it. Anyone who does not attempt to do anything to change the system has no right to complain about it.
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