PAGF FOUR Editorial Opinion Jazz Club's Treatment Is Inexplicable, Unjust The administration is trying to kill the Jazz Club’s concert program We say “trying" because we hope student interest and Indignation may bring a change in the inexplicable and unjust ruling against the club. Dr. Robert G, Bernreuter, special assistant to the president for student affairs, yesterday told two of the club's executives that their concerts involved “too much financial risk for a club with no adequate means of income," and that the concerts must end. This after two successful concerts which built the club's treasury up to $l6OO. Bernreuter’s move was completely inconsistent with the policy he spelled out in a letter club President Ronald Palmer said he received after the successful Stan Kenton concert The letter, Palmer said, stated that the club was free to plan further concerts. However, after The Four Freshmen concert netted $l6OO, Bernreuter said no more concerts. The club was working on final plans for a concert by Dakota Staton, highly popular jazz singer, when Bern reuter clamped down. Plans for the Staton concert are now up in the air. The Jazz Club has had financial troubles in the past. They’ve been in and out of debt for the last few years— the latest debt was caused when Dizzy Gillespie didn’t show up for a scheduled concert. This was not the fault of club members, and they are now taking legal means to try to get a return on the money they had to refund on the concert. But now they are solvent, and there is no reason for the administration to step in. And the club appears to have a promising future, for it is rapidly proving itself increasingly popular among the student body. There are officially about 500 Jazz-Club members, but it has many more supporters, students who like jazz in its various forms. It is the only club on campus that sponsors modern music concerts; it does not conflict with the fine presentations of the Artists Series, but rather complements them. In short, the Jazz Club is a very valuable asset to the University. And it will, we hope, continue to be. Apparently the University would like to see the club a cozy little group which meets once a month to hear a speech and play records. And because it’s become am bitious, and had great success with their ambitions, they’ve been tilled out of order. But if enough students care enough about the Jazz Club—and about the University’s arbitrarily clamping down on a successful student group—they- should let the administration know their sentiments. Letters to Bern reuter might help to change the situation; and student government ought to take a look into the problem, for it is Its duty to protect the rights of student organizations. The administration has squelched the Jazz Club and given no good reason for it. The student body shouldn’t let the matter go unquestioned. Fifty-four Years of Student Editorial Freedom Sit? Satin (EnUpgtan Successor to The Free Lance, est 1887 PnhlUtifd Tuesday through Saturday morning during the UnWersit? year. Tha Daily Cnllrslan la a atudent-operated newspaper entered at second-class matter July 3 ITU at the State College, Pa. Post Offite under the act of March 3. <879. Mall Subscription Prices $3.00 per aemester - 13.00 pet year. ROBERT FRANKLIN Editor City Kdltnr. Uavid lineman; Managing Editor, Richard Drsyne; Sports Editor, 1.00 Prato: associate Sports Editor, Matt Mathewa; Personnel and Public Relatione Director Patrlria Evans; Copy Editor, Lynn Ward! Assistant Copy Editor. Dick Elsher: Photography Editoy Robert Thompson. Credit Mgr. Janlea Smith: Local Ad Mgr.. Tom Buchev; Asst. Local Ad Mgr., George Mr lurk; National Ad Mgr.. Betsy Braekbill; Promotion Mgr., Kitty Bur gert; Personnel Mgr., Mickey Nash: Classified Ad Mgr., Has Waters: Co. Circulation Mgre. Mary Anne first and Murray Simon: Research and Records Mgr. Msry llerheln: Office Secretary. Hyle Johnson. STAFF THIS ISSUE: Wire Editor. Diane Dleck: Cory Editor, Jim Moran: A»- •iitsnt., Neal Friedman, Brenda Peesuer, Barbara Yunk, Sandy Cummins. Pat Dyer, Eddie Chun, Ka’yl dtt Chaeek, Stevie Estreicher, Bill Mausteller, Kuthy McCormick. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA ROBERT PICCONE Business Manager Letters Student Backs Basketball Team TO THE EDITOR: While reading a recent article written by that All-American Basketball star, Lou Prato, entitled “State Basket ball Almost Lost Art," I find it hard to believe that as Sports Editor he doesn’t know the answers to the questions he asked. If he feels 'that Basketball is “lost” on campus, why does he continue to watch the games? His seat could be occupied by one of the many fans who have to stand. In criticizing the Rutgers game, Mr. Prato used all kinds of su perlatives to describe how horrible the contest was; but he didn’t mention the good points. He didn’t comment on how the State zone defense almost completely bottled up Rutgers m the first half, how Wally Colender’s hot shooting broke the game wide open, how Bob Edwards came off the bench and played a beautiful game, or the fancy dribbling exhibition put on by Mark DuMars and Col ender. No, Lou, your typewriter didn’t print these facts. Then too, Lou, if DuMars didn’t pull an average last semester he ■ wouldn’t be playing now. Can you picture this happening to Robert son or one of Kentucky’s players? If you had talked to Coach Egli, he would have told you that the first thing he tells his players is that they are here primarily to get an education and secondly, to play basketball. You might be in terested in knowing that the play ers collectively pulled better than a 2.50 average last semester. Not bad, huh? I understand that it is natural to blame the coach for a poor show ing of the team; but, Lou, let’s not make John Egli another Terry Brennan. Ask the Athletic De- partment why more scholarships aren’t given; or better yet, ask John Egli how many potential players were lured away to schools with huge field houses. Remember, Lou, when you write an article, take the blinders off. I know that with your “puli’’ around campus you’ll be able to correct the dismal condition you think basketball is in. And when you’ve gathered the facts and corrected the situation, tell us about it. Until then, the students will think of Lou* Prato as “the empty barrel that made the most noise.” —Bob Rankin/60 • Letter Cut Gazette TODAY Club Hub Ann. tryouts, 1:30 p.m., HUB Assembly Larry Sharp Committed, 2 p.m,. 212-218 HUB Student Mortal. 7 p.m., HUB Assembly TOMORROW American Friends Service Committee, 8:30 p.m., HUB Assembly, information on summer work Christian Fellowship, 2 p m., 218 HUB Emerson Society, 7 p.m., Eisenhower Chap el lounge Graduate Club, 3 p.m., 7 p.m., 212 HUB Newman Club, 7 p.m., 2LV 216, 217 HUB Pi Lambda Sigma, 8 p m., informal talk by Leonurd Goodman Student Movies, 7 p.m., HUB Assembly Swedborian. 10:30 n.m., 212 HUB Theta Siema Phi, 4 pm., 218 HUB Matrix Dinner, 6;30 p.m, HUB ballroom University Party, 1 p.m , 217 HUB Young Friends. 8:S0 pm.. HUB Assembly MONDAY Alpha Phi Omega, 7 p m. Christian Fellowship. 12:30 p,m., 218 HUB Dancing Club, 6:30 p.m., HUB Ballroom Handbook business staff, 6:30 p.m., 9 Car- nrgie I.F.C. 7T30 p.m . HUB Assembly lota Lambda Sigma business meeting, 7:30 p.m . 218 HUB Leonides. 7 p.m. 212 HUB Physical Education Student Council, 8 p.m., 217 HUB Sigma Gamma Epsilon. Bpm. Eisenhower Chapel lounge: “Soviet Central Asia To day” by Dr. Allan Rodgers UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Veronica Antrim, Donna Berman, Kath leen Boox, William Cave, Lynne Cerefice, Mary Cimmons, Fred Cooper, Lee Cun ningham, Sara Dunmire, John Elish, George Gaxkin. Vnleiie Gnciscr, John Hassell, Da vid Hladick, Marilyn Knapp, Joy Kramer, Joseph Leube, Maxine Lundy, Diane Mor- IU June M.vera, William Nystrom, Glorio Pntsy. Marlvn Rabcnold. Eugene Raiford, Beverly Robison, Joyce Shaffer. Job -Interviews MARCH n Shell Development Co.: BS ft GRADS: CHF.M. The Atlantic Refining Co.: BS & BA: BUS ADM, I.A. Eastern Express, Inc.: BS 4 GRADS: TRADE ft TRANS. Burroughs Corp.: BS: MATH, PHYS, ME. EE. New York Life Ins. Co.: BS or BA: BUS ADM. LA. MATH. The College Life Ins. Co. of America: BS: INS ft REAL EST. AIKTG, BUS MNGZi BSYCH. Letters Readers Criticize Borough Tax Law TO THE EDITOR: In support of Mr. Bruce’s letter of Thurs day, we definitely agree that it is a case of “taxation with out representation.” Of the students who do live in the borough the year around, many are not 21 and therefore cannot vote to protect them selves anyhow. Also, the town merchants must realize that the $10.75 that will be coming out of the apartment - dwelling students’ pockets cannot be spent in their stores. Let them think of all the students who live in apartments and are on strict budgets. There are many $lO bills that won’t be seen in town stores after the tax is paid. We certainly believe that the good citizens of State Col lege who believe in fair play should and will oppose this law as completely unfair. —Carl Boscia, '6O —James R. McGovern, '6O —Larry F. Roush, '6l TO THE EDITOR: Concerning your article on students living in apartments or houses being subject to the borough resi dent tax, one question comes to mind. Why are local stu dents, 21 years of age or older, who live with their parents not assessed this tax? This question came up last, year, and after discussions with such studehts not one was found who was ever sent a tax no tice. Most of them had never even heard of it. Many did not leave State College until they were 23 years or older, giving Mr. Green plenty of time to find them, -if he wanted to. If I am wrong, I am very willing to stand corrected. But if the situation is as it appears, something should be done. If a tax law is to be just, it should be enforced for all who /IGUESS I’D 'N QU£TJ 214 HUB / J i^ARFI /dLARF OH! THATS SOMETHING GROWN-UPS NEED SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 21, 1959 meet its requirements. The assessor’s -office apparently takes quite a thorough survey in obtaining the names of stu dents (regardless of age) who live in apartments. Why then would it be so difficult to get the names of children of long time residents, or isn’t the tax committee interested? It seems the borough wants to get as much out of the stu dents as it can, but hesitates to antagonize the local resi dents and voters. —Name Withheld Bus Ads Called 'Mental Paupers' TO THE EDITOR: We were mildly surprised that reader Schimmel had the cheek to reply to Mr. Drayne’s article in the manner that he did. Is this not clear verification of Mr. Drayne’s description of the business man? The type of person that chooses or is forced to choose the path of Business Adminis tration is exactly of the type so eloquently portrayed by Mr. Schimmel —that is, the majority of them have a very clear ideal of some violently practical function that they are called upon to execute. Without doubt, somebody has to perform them, but is it nec essary to perform them in such a narrow way? Is it possible to conceive of a world inhabited wholly by these useful people without re coiling in horror? Life would be a maze of red, white, and blue tape, ivy-style suits, and garish automobiles. Not only would everybody wear pants, but pants with buckles on the back. The most profound occu pation of the day would con sist of watching one of the in numerable television pro grams, which, by the way, would be very hard on the diabetics. Does this not illustrate, as Schimmel pointed out, that our present world is indeed (Continued on page five) AjWARF /TOES NO SENSE IN \ / DOING A LOT OF BARKING \ If YtDU DON'T REALLY HAVE J KjNmiHGTOSAY..^/ CoHTftif Cmeinnull Enquirtt
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