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MaKTEL SciOGGIN, Bohmm M
Lean* Uuoii, Mominc a«mor____
Tom Kmc, Ken Metiuh, Jaceie Peitzen. Associate Editors
Fean Neel, Advertising Manager
News Editor: Gretchen Grondahl
Sports Editor: Phil Johnson
Wire Editor: A1 Karr
Feature Editor: Bob Ford
Asst. News Editors: Marjorie Bush, Bill Frye,
Larry Hobart.
Asst. Managing Editors: Norman Anderson,
Phil Betiens. Gene Rose.
Night Editor: Sarah Turnbull.
Circulation Manager: Jean Lovell. .
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National Adv. Mgr.: Bonnie Birketneier._
THE BAD BASKETBALL BOYS
Two widely known campus figures were suspended from the
University Monday night—two basketball stars of this year's
team. The widespread attention centered on the two athletes
is accounted for by the fact that they are big names in Pacific
Coast basketball.
The question that immediately arises concerning this sus
pension is “Why?” And the only answer is that not many know
exactly why. Those who do are not talking, having been pledg
ed not to disclose the cause.
The discipline code of the University is no help. 1 he ‘action
which brings discredit upon the University of Oregon is a
catchall phrase. The only official indication from the Univer
sity was Lyle Nelson’s statement Tuesday that “It was not be- J
cause of a basketball fix.” But the director of public service
(public relations) would say no more.
Without knowledge of the cause, it is impossible to judge
the justice of the suspension. It can be assumed however, that
the decision was arrived at after adequate representation on
the part of the two students by the Discipline Committee, com
posed of students, faculty members, and administrative offi
cials. One of the athletes admitted Monday that “we just broke
one of the school codes.”
The official reasons for withholding the information is simp
ly that “It isn’t done—for the protection of the individuals in
volved.” The fact that the individuals involved in this case
happen to be athfetes makes no difference in the eyes of the
University, all students are treated equally in this type of situ
ation.
Should the public be entitled to know the cause? Here is a
question of whether the social good or advantages, if any, of
knowing why will outweigh the harm to the individuals. It is
probable that the student interest in this situation evolves
from the effect the suspension will have on the basketball team
and particularly from simple, perhaps morbid, curiosity.
On the other hand there may be something to be said in fa
vor of releasing the cause in order to stop the many rumors
that are flying thick and fast around the campus, and for that
matter, around the state. Emerald personnel have heard at
least seven distinctly different versions. A release on this basis,
of course, would be for the benefit of the individuals concern
ed. It is a good bet that they would prefer to have the rumors
circulate than to have the facts told.
For purposes of publication and at least the partial satisfac
tion of some 4,000 curiosities, it ought to be sufficient to dis
close the general nature of the cause without having to include
the sequence of events which led to the suspension. K.M.
Midget Maybe, But Still Important
Why we should vote today:
It’s a privilege which, like freedom of the press, will be lost
if not exercised.
It’s a right ... a right to give a written nod of approval to
students whose abilities we respect, and to principles which we
advocate.
It’s a duty because we’re responsible for the student side of
government at the University of Oregon, and voting is the
least we can do.
It’s much easier to be lazy . . .‘aw, I don’t wanna take the
time” ... or apathetic ... “I ddn’t care who wins’ ... or cynical
... “one vote doesn’t matter, and anyway, who cares about that
great thing student government”
But democracy, even on this midget scale, is no easy job.
And upon the individual vote it’s built.
That’s why.
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| THE DAILY ...
to the student-faculty group which has come up with
some solid ideas for improving next year’s Duck Preview
Weekend.
Campuses from Coast to Coost
Texas Polities, Stump Experts
And League of Women Voters
Fun and politics mixed on the
University of Texas campus when
candidates gsroered for the an
nual "Stump speaking" session
before elections in April.
The session began with a torch
light parade, entertainment, and
a program sponsored by the Cam
pus league of women voters. Po
litical stunts were encouraged for
the amusement of the audience.
A question and answer period
followed speeches, in which can
didates were pinned down to is
sues and promises.
Well, anyway, its cleaner than
spreading leaflets all over the
campus.
* * *
People with parking problems
should appreciate the attitude of
students at Emory University,
Ga., who feel that if there were
fewer police cars, there would be
more places to park. One stu
dent said, “the police should
... — Matter* .....
The
Campus
Answers
Galloway Tosses the . . . Hat
Emerald Editor:
With no malice afore-bought
my fallow students. I am casting
my shako into the ASUO presi
dential tussle. A dynamic record
(long playing i as Mr. Richard
Wilkins' campaign manager last
year has qualified me for the
task.
Since then our many backers
have felt that the perpetuation of
the "blanket party” and It’s full
coverage of all worthwhile objec
tives was a “must” on the Oregon
campus.
Not perfect however, I was
never an integral part of the Tri
Delt pansy ring nor of the Sigma
Nu daisy chain. I can't boast
membership in Phi Theta Upsi
lon or Asklepiads. Forsooth; I
can’t even claim to have finan
cially backed the flying speeches
of the Oregon rinky-dinks in
their annual marschino cherry
sale. Their aims were most worth
while too in building up the schol
arship fund aiding deserving lep
erchauns from the County Cork.
I have seen and partaken in
student government of six differ
ent campuses (including Steph
ens). My voluminous files of ster
ile scientific data will be very
helpful in the coming term. My
experience thus will preclude the
need for any “Adventures in
Group Living trips to the Univer
sities of Bologna, Patagonia, or
Shangri-La to observe tree dwell
ing conditions there. The concur
rent saving to the student body
will be more judiciously applied
to senior picnics.
My platform is solidly laid up
on outlawing subversive firehoses,
watertags and recalcitrant gen
darmes.
The vagaries of overlapping
student affairs (administrative)
must move to a vanishing point.
I am not affiliated with AGS,
USA, RFD OR UBANGI. I advo
cate no blocs, cliques, or punts.
Aside from these broad princi
ples tending toward a chicken in
every deferred living hay-loft, the
“Oregon spirit” future need not
be viewed with alarm. It is too
tangibly woven into you and me,
fellow students.
My program is dedicated to the
individual student i.e., “Thou
shalt not press down upon the
brow Of students a crown of scien
tific government, nor shall you
crucify future freshmen upon a
cross of mold.”
Samuel Frye Galloway
spend more llmf watching for
■leullng and less giving tickets.”
• * *
Juniors and seniors nt the Uni
versity of Idaho have solved the
financial problem in connection
with all-campus dances. The two
classes pooled funds for the first
annual “Upperclassmen's Ball.”
With the arrangement offering
more capital, they booked Blue
Barron and his orchestra. Neces
sity is the mother .. .
• • *
With a front page editorial, the
Syracuse (N. Y.) Daily Orange
has continued Its fight for inde
pendence as a student newspaper.
In a blunt attack against the ad
ministration and the school of
journalism, the Orange edit
claims that the school and the
faculty-administrative members
of the publication board are at
tempting to I, make the paper a
workshop for the school of jour
nalism; 2) eliminate it as an or
gan of criticism of the Univer
sity; and 3) any poor public rela
tions that such criticism might
bring. In other words, the admin
istrative wants the paper to be a
goody goody publication that
whitewashes the University.
The Orange says the attack
has been made for one year, the
first step by the administratlon
doniinated publications board I ic
ing the limiting of the editor's ap
pointment to one term, Instead of
one year. This, claims the edit,
makes the editor write and direct
at the peril of a mid-year axe.
For a year the Orange and its
editors have been fighting the
pub board, but the board has al
ways come out on top despite the
opinions of the editor and student
members because the students
can be outvoted. The edit was
signed by the former editor.
Interesting note: At Oregon,
there is the administration
faculty split on the pub board. If
there are, the administration
would have the upper hand—
there are 5 voting student mem
bers, and five voting faculty or
administration members, plus the
chairman who would cast a vote
in case of a tie.
New ASUO
Constitution
For Next Fall
ThiH In the eighth Mid last In 11
scries of article* explaining tho
new constitution which will gov
ern th® student lx»dy next year
Thin concern* by-law*.
Article IV
Two-thlrdB of the voting jnem
hors Hhall con«tltute a quorum in
the Senate.
Article V
The Senate shall make all ath
letic awards in accordance with
rules and regulations us deter
mined by the Senate.
Article VI
This article concerns the duties
of the appointive cabinet posi
tions.
The athletic chairman shall
supervise the athletic committee,
the rally board, and the intramur
al committee.
Coordination of all rampiiM no
elal events with the help of the
ASt'O president Ln » ehlef func
tion of the soda! chairman. lie
also helps supervise budgets of
all dans and ASUO **>dal fune
tlons, gathers and files reports on
all ASt'O and class activities,
and udvises chairmen of these
events upon request.
Gathering and disseminating
information on all ASUO and
class nativities and functions Is
the duty of the public relations
chairman. He also serves as cor
respondent to such organizations
as directed by the ASUO presi
dent.
Article VII
The Student Union Board shall
tie an agent of the ASUO and
shall have the general responsi
bility for developing a program
within the SU.
The future method of perpetu
ation shall be determined by the
joint committee provided for in
the 1949-’50 SU plan of perpeuta
tion.
Article VIII
Any member of the ASUO may
propose amendments to the by
law's. Adoption of such a proposal
is gained by a three-fourths vote
of the membership of the Senate.
This Is Oregon
VOTE
Jfi&l
Floben
And what Is there to equal the radiant beauty of the Oregon campus
in spring?