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  • CAROLINIAN EDITORIALS CHRISTIANITY VS BEATLES One has heard a great deal recently about the Christianity vs. Beatles controversy. John Lennon of the latter group has said that the Beatles are more popular than Jesus Christ or Christianity, and in so doing touched off screamingly righteous pre-adoles- cent revolts and demonstrations throughout the country (a front page picture in a late summer edition of the Tampa TRIBUNE showed a group of children parading with "We hate the Beatles" slogans). A number of radio stations—WMSJ for one—have forbidden their disc jockeys to play Beatle records. And all because John Lennon said the Beatles were more popular than Christ Well, they are, in their own right, and besides, one really never thinks of Christianity as a thing that is regulated by popularity, just as one never thinks of a basic thing like food as popular or unpopular. To begin with, any comparison in popularity between Jesus Christ and the Beatles, by Lennon or anybody else, seems to us to be just a bit out of line. If Lennon thinks the Bealtes could found a religion, he's wrong, but neither could Christ sing and play a guitar, although He did have long hair. The simple fact of the situation is that there is no basis whatever for comparison. The two factors appeal to two entirely different aspects of life, and drawing a parallel between them is tantamount to comparing Buddha with Elvis Presley. The Beatles can supply nothing is response to the basic need of the human race for something upon which to rest its hopes and fears. Christianity cannot supply, within its traditional context, anything akin to modern music's moving, driving beat that so characterizes young America today. The demand is different so the supply is different, that is all. Lennon, it appears, was ill-advised in creating such a parallel. Those who have taken offense at his statement are likewise to be chastized for taking it so literally. And nothing much, thus far, has resulted from the cries that have come from both directions; Christianity goes on and so do the Beatles. So the entire argument is really pointless—both factions will eventually reach a point at which they must ask themselves, "What are we really arguing about?* And the answer'—•Nothing.* ********************************************** THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN is published semi-weekly by the students of Western Carolina College, Cullowhee, N. C. Represented for national advertising by National Educational 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. Phone 293-2312. Subscription rate: $2.00 per year. EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER JOHN NICHOLAS TAYLOR R. DAVID HAYES Managing Editors Don Lucas, John Keeler News Editor Earl Hartman Sports Editor Bruce Loftln Feature Editor Ted Whisnant Asst Feature Editor Charlotte Wise Copy Editor GaU Verne Rewrite Editor Jamie Simpson Secretary Cyndy Edwards Circulation Manager Charles Vlck Cartoonists Larry Whiteside, David Hirt Columnists John Keeler, Dan Dietz, The Paw, Bruce Loftin, James L. Bass, Bill Upchurch, Barry Steagall, Earl Hartman, Don Lucas Writers Janie Barnwell, Lamar Buchanan, Janet Garner, Bobby Hicks, Rose Hooper, Doug Howard, Sam Hull, Nancy Lucas, Marti Norwood, Blllie White, Mary Jane Carpenter, Grady Cooper, Stan Rahn, Kaki Howard, Carolyn Allen. Photographers Tom Jones, John Wilson Typists .. Marsha Cox, Brenda Davia, Vicki Dowdy, Ginger Lathan Sponsor • Mrs- Jean **■ English wo' no' no' You've got it all wrpng"! its winter on Monday, SPK.NG FRpn NINE UNflL JUEIVE OH TUESDAY, F/U-L... J&> tf- UHMHMHHti it H ff H H ff ti II Ftttt ff ff ft ft ft IT rrff ft ft if fr ff fr University Now? U-U-ti-U li ft li ti U fJ4iti TJMfTrtt ft ft ft tf ft ft W' The question has been raised over the past three years as to when Western Carolina College will be made a University. To some people's mind it is only a question of when; not how it will become a university, why it should become a university, or what it will take to mak? it a university. Every year brings increased emphasis from students and student leaders to the goal of university status. Wnat is being done and what needs to be done however, has received very little emphasis. My purpose will be to bring light to these things. by Earl I'artman In dealing with this question, and attempting to explore the myriad problems and aims involved with the various aspects of it In this column each week, I will be taking a si-md which I hope will serve a constrictive purpose. 1 will be attempting to answer such questions as: What is a university? What function does a university serve? and How can we go about becoming a university? Although 1 am not a Drew Pearson, or a Paul Goodman, or an H L. Mencken (famous iconoclast and critic of the twenties), I will present a position in which I will use the methods of The Last Refuge By Dan Dietz If you've never been lucky enough to have a MAME-type aunt, I can only say that you have my utmost sympathy. You've really missed out on one of the treasures of growing up by not having a wild and whacky eccentric aunt who could never quite fit into the confortably respectable family circle, who would always feel more at ease mixing martinis than baking biscuits. Patrick Dennis had such an aunt, and during the past decade she's undoubtedly become the most celebrated aunt of the century. First she was a best- selling novel, next a long-running Broadway comedy (with Rosalind Russell), then a successful film (again, with Rosalind Russell). Now she's a big Broadway musical (with Angela Lansbury), and next, 1 suppose, we can expect a big multi-million dollar film version of the stage musical (with Angela Lansbury, I hope!). But one never grows tired of Mame. In her case, familiarity breeds sheer contentment I guess that her independent, tori sfatigable spirit is timeless and appeals to the rebel in us all. Indeed, since last May she's been playing to standing-room- only crowds at New York's Winter Garden Theatre. And the way things look you just might be able to get a ticket to see her by 1970. But if you can't see MAME on the stage, the next best thing is to listen to her on Columbia's rousing, rhythmic original cast recording. Jerry Herman's music and lyrics are even better then his HELLO DOLLY! score (if that's possible), and Miss Lnasbury's performance, as judged by the cast album, is refreshingly original. Her Mame is still a rambunctious individual, but her interpretation is more loving and understanding and, most importantly, HUMAN than Miss Russell's. The songs perfectly capture Mame's flamboyant, flashy character. 'It's Today* reveals her carpe diem philosophy; "Open a New Window," her roving, adventurous spirit; "We Need a Little Christmas," her drive to go on despite defeat; "That's How Young I Feel," her fun-loving side, "Bosom Buddies," her catty, caustic side. But she can be tender,too, particularly in • the haunting duet "My Best Girl," which she shares with Patrick. The high point of the album, however, comes when Miss Lansbury sings the emoti in-charged "If He Walked Into My Life," in which she wonders where she went wrong in raising Patrick, and what she would do if she had the chance to do It over again. Mr. Herman has created several other memorable numbers, including "St. Bridget," a devastating take-off of religious hymns ("Deliver us, St. Bridget, to-—Beekman Place"); •The Man In the Moon (Is a Lady)," a campy spoof of inane production numbers; and the sunny, swinging, and singable title tune, which is whammed out in true "Hello, Dolly!" tradition. Too few albums convey such jubilant high spirits as does MAME. Mr. Herman deserves laurels for his melodic tunes and his literate lyrics; and Miss Lansbury should be crowned. One rarely encounters such a dramatic yet fun-loving and totally winning performance on a record album. It shouldn't surprise me if one day someone writes a musical called ANGELA which celebrates the glory of Miss Lansbury's electric, exciting being. analysis and expression of all three; though hardly, can it be hoped, with the same effectiveness. Firstly, I will be using information gained from first hand and secondary sources, presenting opinions and offering comments gained In interviews with those persons dealing with or concerned over the question of university status and the college's future. (Possibly, even, if there are those among this group who are willing and able to do so—have them write this column from time to time expressing their views and opinions on the subject.) Secondly, I will be presenting wider views on the problems of academics, education and society gained from sociological, psychological, and philosophical approaches found in the works of various writers and experts in these areas. Along with this I will add my own critical view based on the assumption that more than a lot of hurrah and hullabaloo is needed in this area, and that for all the hard work, thwarted effort, and constant striving on the par'' of many people within and outside of this college community, a lot has yet to be done. In fact at times I will, not for purely personal reasons, but for a constructive purpose, take the role of debunker. I will find fati't, criticize and attempt to point up weakness and shortcomings In much of what, to many, may be dear and cherished beliefs and ideas. Such is my plan. However, this column will be open to any person, as is the Feedback section of this paper, for the purpose of opposing or commenting on any issue with which I might deal. Now then, to begin, may Ire- call your attention to an article under the headLig "From the President's Desk" which appeared in the recent Horn ecoming edition of The Carolinian. In this article, Mr. Bill Upchurch, student body president, cites the college's alumni for failing to advance their college actively. 1 commend Mr. Upchurch for taking this stand. The admonition was possibly long overdue and the effect on the alumni should certainly bring some results. (And Isn't it odd that this admonition should come from the head of the student body and not from those college officials directly concerned with the alumni? But maybe this is where it needs to come from—and we need more of it.) However I would like to point up something in Mr. Upchurch s article which expresses an attitude widely held and which i Continued, Page 3
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