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For AWS President The Emerald editorial board, noting that AWS elections were approaching, decided to interview the presidential candidates and decide who, in its estimation, was the bet ter candidate. THE EDITORIAL board voted to sup port Janice Nakata by a vote of five to four. There was one abstention and four members of the board were absent. Clearly, the decis ion was not decisive. After the interviews, the board began to wonder if it was worthwhile to make a de cision at all. The consensus seemed to be that Miss Nakata would be somewhat reserved in at tempting changes in AWS rules and poli cies, but that she would be more liberal in those changes which were made. ON THE OTHER HAND, Miss Souven ir might be more dynamic—but in institut ing conservative legislation. The most sig nificant point in Miss Souvenir’s platform was the tightening up of dorm study rules. This i^ a regression to a former policy. It is a choice between a restrained liberal and a lively conservative. If Miss Nakata wins the election tomor row, Miss Souvenir will automatically be come vice-president and head of the AWS reference board. Her record in AWS, as a member of Kwama, as a vice-president of Phi Theta Upsilon, and as general secre tary for Junior Weekend this year well qualifies her for the position. BOTH CANDIDATES, however, gave the unfortunate impression that they are more interested in being spokesmen for, ra ther than leaders of, the women of this cam pus. This spokesman role, as opposed to that of a leader, is perhaps inherent in the AWS organization. The interviews confirmed the suspicions of several editorial board mem bers that the AWS is essentially a non functioning body. The coordination of wo men’s activities and the raising of scholar ship funds were the only concrete AWS functions that the candidates could name. THE COORDINATION of women’s act ivities is mere student bureaucratic jargon. Such an extensive bureaucratic organization is not necessary to raise approximately $2,500 in scholarships, laudable though the project may be. Given this situation, Miss Xakata, if el ected, is faced with a real challenge: to change AWS from a busy-work activity into a meaningful voice for the women on this campus. Name-Calling (From Portland State College Vanguard) it is with deep regret that we learn of the decision of the University of Oregon to withdraw from the Winter Carnival. We consider it a shame that a school of that size should be influenced by one student to demand extra privileges. Other schools rec ognize the problems confronting the Winter Carnival committee and are big enough to accept the inadequate sheltering as an in convenience. We can sympathize with the students who prefer a nice, warm bed to a sleeping bag on the floor. Perhaps they have a com plaint. However, from the information we have been able to secure, the complaint should be directed towards Walt Evans, University of Oregon Winter Carnival chairman. According to local sources, PSC lodging coordinator Mike Smyth was never contacted by Evans. Smyth was presented with a check to cover the cost of housing without any preliminary word from Evans. It is possible that Evans, in his failure to fulfill his obligation to the University stu dent body, chose to downgrade the entire affair. It is nice to shove the blame onto other shoulders. We understand that Evans, who has political ambitions at the U., is a twice-defeated candidate. Could it be that he is preventing PSC from shoving U. of O. around in order to show his firmness, abil ity and clearly superior qualities to the stu dent body? These questions cannot be answered. We are simply sorry that the school cannot see its wav clear to joining the other schools in the spirit of fun, fellowship and mutual ap preciation of the Carnival. We do not deny that much fault lies with the Winter Carnival committee. It is not a tangible fault that can be attacked and re solved. The problem is the size of the Win ter Carnival. The response to this year’s Carnival was so great that for a time de mand for accommodations exceeded supply. However, the Winter Carnival committee found additional sleeping space. Ironically, Evans said, “Unless a much more satisfactory plan for housing can be worked out by the time the ASUO budget is decided in the spring, we will recommend to the senate that Oregon does not partici pate in the Winter Carnival at all next year.” Have Evans and the others who would back such a move considered that the Uni versity must have an invitation before it can participate? The carnival can exist with out cry-babies and politically ambitious op position. If 17 other schools can enjoy the festival without plush cushions and silk sheets, we would think that the University could, also. Rebuttal The Oregon Daily Emerald stands firm ly behind the actions of Walt Evans, the University’s Winter Carnival chairman, con cerning the University’s withdrawal from the Winter Carnival. We deplore seeing Portland State College place its own blame upon one person who was in no way at fault. EVANS ACTED wisely and justifiably in the best interests of those involved. He should be commended for the decision he was forced to make. Portland State’s housing organization was at fault for not informing Evans when to cut off lodging sales and for not telling accurately how much lodging could be sold. Since 18 schools were to have participated, some arrangements should have been made. Because of this oversight on the part of PSC, the University, acting through Evans, and with the consent of those who had plan ned to attend the Carnival, decided to with draw. Evans, therefore, in no way over stepped his bounds of authority. THE VANGUARD has, 'we feel, no pos sible grounds on which to base its personal attack on Evans, for the ultimate decision was made by those who had planned to at tend. Since the majority decided that some gym floor in Sandy was inadequate, the ma jority withdrew, Walt Evans ppt considered. Little Man On Campus "Ju^r L^pr-- h£ snatfr g/gg AM hou* ^r^ggADYfi* A 5TUCY ^eSSlCW, THENbP STDfPBOBY AN fiUGGeSTEP A * -JM One PSC Columnist Knocks University, Evans, Emerald By JOE GOODWIN PSC COluinnist (From the Portland .State Col lege Vanguard) .•\I>I> ONE: We're happy to be back once more among the happy throng at PSC, where joy flooda the halls and blood drips from the knives. It will take some time to catch up on rumors, gossip, facts, etc. Ex planation of absence is simple— the heart acted up a bit due to 50 pounds excwsive chassis. Maybe we're lucky, Booze and weignt must go — 15 pounds already. ADD TWO: Interesting devel opment at the U. of O. How did one man, twice politically de feated, sway an entire student body into dropping the Winter Carnival. We hear that Walt Evans, two-time loser, made his final bid for prestige by tell ing PSC, “We're the University of Oregon. EitheT give us the most choice accommodation or we won’t come to your old party." Maybe we have the words slightly wrong, but that's the general gist. We have only one comment to make, “Who sleeps at the Winter Carnival?” ADD THREE: This U. of O. episode reminds us of Ballot No. Six. We listened to a meet ing where THE U. was supposed to send 2000 students or so up for the door-to-door cam paign. If we remember correct ly, about 17 students showed up for the rally. Oh well, we must remember that they are THE University. (And OSC will wait a long time to change the name to Oregon State University if THEY have anything to say about it.) ADD FOUR: Just read the Emerald announcing the with drawal of THE U. of O. from the Festival. Address to Emer ald editor: What, pray tell, is, Walt Evans, Winter University Carnival chairman? Title is on page 1, second paragraph, lead story. ADD FIVE: Events are get ting under way next week as the Winter Carnival starts the prelude leading up to the fabu lous weekend on the mountain top. Ah, to be young and phys ically fit again! ADD SIX: Still reading the Emerald. Interesting editorial. “Thanks to the passage of Bal lot Measure Six, the school will be able to finance the new dorms it needs. I understand that the legislature is now speeding consideration of the enabling bill." How nice of them. I wonder what the weary PSO student* will receive? And when ? ADD SEVEN: Must quit snip ing. They have their problems, too. After all, it's a great deal of trouble to be a student at THE University. One has a cer tain duty, y'know. ADD EIGHT: See you on the mountain top. Letters To the Editor Emerald Editor: Within the last week I have noticed two letters to the edi tor with which I wholeheartedly agree. THE SPIRIT at Oregon as Mr Margard states is not de veloped. The question I would like to ask is why isn't it de veloped? Many other students with whom I have been in con tact, feel the same way Who isn’t doing their job? Is it the yell leaders or the Rally Board ? The Rally Board, as I under stand, is supposed to coordinate activities at all athletic events. If the rally squad is unaware of their own stagnation, then it is up to the Rally Board to en courage the self-soul searching of the squad. If the Rally Board has no effect on the rally squad, then the Senate's influence should be called into action. An employer hires an em ployee to perform a job. When the employee does not deliver he is no longer in the employ of said employer. ARE WE going to support our team spiritually or actively ? (Continued on page 3) OREGON DAIEY EM ERA I.D The Oregon Daily Emerald is published four times in September and five days a week during the school year, except dur ing examination and vacation periods, by the Student Publications Hoard of the University of Oregon. Entered as second class matter at the post office. Eugene, Oregon. Subscription rates: $5 per year, $2 per term. Opinions expressed on the editorial page are those of The Ktnei aid and do not pre tend to represent the opinion of the ASUO or the University. JIM IlOYD, Editor STEVE M1EE1KIN, business Manages <
