FRIDAY. DECEMBER 2. 1960 Coeds Give On Judicial By LYNNE CEREFICE (This is the second in a series of Daily Colleg:o. surveys based on student opinion of the new residence hall community program.) Yesterday, approximately 90 coeds gave opinions on the revised women's judicial system, part of the new residence hall community program. About 80 per cent of the coeds interviewed said that they preferred the new system of having local judicial boards in addition to a central board over the old plan of only one main judicial body. Of these, about 70 per cent said they felt the local judicial boards established a more personal relationship between judicial members and the students they represent. This provides for more direct representation, ac- 1 cording to several students. On the other hand, 15 per cent of the students questioned fa vored the old system of having one central judicial board and 5 per cent were indifferent. In discussing the jurisdiction of the judicial organization, about 65' per cent of the girls interviewed, said that the judicial boards; should handle all cases' except : those involving major offenses, such as drinking and morals charges. The remaining 35 per cent said in reference to jurisdiction that all student offenses should be, handled by higher authoritiesi such as the dean of -women's! office:They agreed that "women: would prefer judgment by such; authority rather than by their, peers." Piddle Party Plan Provides Program Popping up in prominent positions about the University are posters promising the answers to student government problems with the Piddle Party Plan. Piddle promoters mysteriously posted their provocative platform on campus bulletin boards without revealing their identity. A diligent investigation of State College printers by the Collegian proved futile in detect ing Piddle's base of operation. Piddle, in the spirit of "we like SGA officers, too," proposes par rots to help reduce the work load of the officers. Boasting that it is the party with something for everyone. Piddle advocates in ifs plat forin "new puppets for the 'little theatre' in Old Main" and Penny ProCurement Plan for Presidents' Pensions. Asked to comment on the Pid dle Plan Robert Umstead, chair man of the elections commission, said he felt the posters had little or no significance and that it was a waste of money for those who had put it cut. - Dennis Eisman, acting chair man of Campus party, said he thought the platform clever, but felt the people behind it could be of real service by spending their energy constructively and not making a farce of student government. Vice-chairman of University party, Michael Lazorchak, said he felt that behind the plan was a move by a group to de-empha size student government and to decrease the vote in Monday and Tuesday's election. Speaking for the independent candidates, Wayne Ulsh, co ordinator of the "free-lance" campaigning, said he, and most of the people he has spoken to concerning it, felt that the Piddle Party Plan was quite humorous. He added that he didn't see anything detrimental in the flyer and doesn't think that there are enough of them circulating to make a real impression on the student body. Ulsh expressed a desire to learn the identity of those responsible for Piddle in or der to possibly put their talents to constructive use. TO START A RELAXING WEEKEND RIGHT DROP IN BILL'S TONITE Listen and Dance To the Soft Musk of the STAN BARTON QUARTET Dancing 9:3042:30 • MEET YOUR 'FRIENDS FOR THAT POST-VACATION GET-TOGETHER By JERRIE MARKOS 'Candidate Proposes Issue Debate Dennis Eisman, Campus party candidate for junior as I semblyman last night chal lenged other candidates to a debate on the issues in the up One student said that the pen lilies were for the most part coming Student Go‘ernirenti downright stupid." She sighted m lAccoation elections example of a girl having to He issued his challenge pimei make a sign board for a penalty pally to the candidates because and wear it. he said people not running have!Seventy-five per cent of the been doing much of the talking coids interviewed requested that for the office seekers in other par the new system be explained in ties. These people, he added / detail to the women students Itherefore cannot be held responsi 'hey said that thor knowledge ble for what they are saying.lof the program in general was He would like to se what the"vague candidates themselves have to say, he added. Eisman suggested that the can didates debate in :McElwain lounge about 7 or 7:30 p.m.Mon I day. SGA elections will be held Tuesday and Wednesday. The SGA Elections Commission I would favor such a debate,chair-I. man Robert Umstead said. Wayne Ulsh an independentl' candidate for junior assembly man, said that if such a debate{ did not violate the election code and were approved by the Elec tion Commission, would be a "good idea ATTENDING LIBERTY BOWL • IN PHILADELPHIA? On Saturday, December 17, 1960 Special Hotel Room Rates at Philadelphia's Largest Hotel Room For One Person $2.00 Room For Two Persons $12.00 All Rooms with Bath - Radio - TV The BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOTEL CHESTNUT AT 5111, PHILADELPHIA 5. PA. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA Opinions Systems In commenting on the sever ity of judicial penalties, ap proximately 75 per cent of those surveyed said that they were just decisions. Of the remaining 25 per cent, 15 per cent said the penalties were too lenient and 10 per cent said they were too strict. Have Your Christmas Party at the Famous LOCK'S RESTAURANT Special Price for Groups Legal Beverages Lock Haven 5470 Senate Approves New English Major A new English major, which revamps the entire course offerings and requirements of the department was given ap proval by the Unievrsity Senate yesterday. In the program, in which all course numbers Were changed, all freshmen will be required to take English 1 and 3, which are basic rhetoric courses -- - and then must choose from one oftthis requirement be amended to three more advanced courses. permit any course in English a:3 This will be a total of three cred-!"400" prerequisite, thus permit its more than previously required. ting more students to take "400" The new major will become courses. effective next :zemester. This was oppofzed by Senator Freshmen may be excused from •English 1, if they score well on the placement test ad ministered by the University. Exemptees will be required, then, to take only two basic courses and will enter English 2, "Expression of Ideas." From here advanced freshmen have a choice of one of three more advanced courses, which differ from those permittEd the average student On the next level are. the "IN" courses, which have been designed, for students with a minimum ! background in literature. The pre qutsite for this series is one of the courses offered freshmen after 1, 2 or 3. Under the new curriculum, no requirement distinction is made between the composition major and the literature major. Called simply an English major, the student has three specifical ly required courses beyond the freshman level, but must also take four courses on the "400" level. The specifically required i courses are the history of the, English language, an advanced composition course and a course dealing with William Shake-, speare. Froth here the literature! major and composition major go their separate ways within one' department. The prerequisites to the "400"', courses are completion of two! courses on the "100" level. In yes terday's Senate meeting, Senator; Abram Vandermeer. associate! dean of education, moved that RUSHING SMOKER at KAPPA SIGMA Sunday, Dec. 4 2:30 P.M. Films of Pitt game will be shown and narrated by Mr. -Earl Bruce. ALL FRESHMEN WELCOME (Corner of Beaver Ave. and Locust Lane) Roger B. Saylor, professor of business statistics. who said that this would give the F.nglkh "400" series "some of the slimmest pro requisites of any ,in our catalog." Vandermeer's amendment was de feated, and the new course re quirements adopted. In 1868, one student graduated from Penn State and none in 1869. PAGE THREE
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