FRIDAY. JANUARY 6. 1961 Professor Gives Views On Final Examinations As final exam time approaches, the semi-annual question as to the value and purpose of finals is being raised again. Students have asked that the final examination be "abated, debated, mutilated, abolished, demolished, circum scribed, changed, revoked and banished," as Roland L. Hicks, associate professor cf journalism, put it in a memo to his students. I "No one should be exempt," he But how does its creator. the' said. professor, feel about his product,' The final exam, he explained, the final , exam? The following ; teaches the student to pull all his comments of University profes- information together and organize sors indicate a variety of attitudes it. Students would not otherwise and policies. 'do this, he said. Taking a favorable stand on Joining the ranks with the pro the subject, Wallace R. Brewster,; finalists, Joseph Grucci, associate professor of political science, said,lProfessor of English composition, "The primary purpose of the final said emphatically, "Final exams exam is to require students to'are necessary. They give a stu make some integration of a unit dent a chance to review his work, of study." he added. Finals are needed, Brewster Grucci also said that he would said, in systems which do not not exempt any student because provide for a comprehensive he feels that this review is Jf def exam before graduation. He finite advantage to all students. also said that finals help a stu- Another ally for the pro-ti dent determine his standing in nalists group, Robert M.l.ock a class. rass, associate professor of jour- On the other side of tile fence' nalism, said that "the final is Laurence H. Lattman, assistant, exam is part of the learning ex professor of geomorphology, who, perience." He said, however, declared that "finals are totally' that he is opposed to the strong unnecessary." "They went out emphasis placed on the final with the horse and buggy," he, exam and to the way the stu added. The final exam which is, dent prepares for it. taken under considerable tension, Pockrass said that he believes Lattman explained, merely makes in exemptions if there is a suffi the student memorize and regur- cient basis on which to determine gitate. .a student's grade. Directly opposed to Lattman ' "Final exams are very impor wag Neil McNeil, professor of tant," said Henry A. Finch, pro- American history, who said that fessor of philosophy, as he led "all students should take finals." (Continued on page eight) - 0000 STUDENT LUNCHEON SPECIAL 0 Friday thru Wednesday An 8 oz. CHAR-BROILED Skirt C Steak Served With: aNA French Fries ;. I m.,w • Garden Fresh Tossed Salad . 11 '1 Our Own Baked Bread Pure Creamery Butter . Apple Butter 15714 1.29 8 fitin' FAMILY RESTAURANTS law *414 000000 e; By LYNNE CEREFICE 230 E. College Ave. State College, Pa. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA Ray Charles To Appear At Rec Hall Ray Charles, famous musician and orchestra leader, will present a concert at 8 p.m. Feb. 19 in Recreation Hall under the spon sorship of the Jazz Club. Featured with the orchestra will be his singing group, The Raelets. (chairman, ,nay one reeki —----- - - ' , if it were held immediately be " Charles is one of the most ver-I , ,satile musicians in the country, be held in each of fore each fraternity and sorority ' Alan Pollon, Jazz Club president, ithe four terms instead of an i rush . said.! Another reason given by the !entire Greek Week once dUr - :workshop for dividing the events "His concert will include jazz.,! ;of Greek Week over the year was rhythm and blues, folk songs, ne-ling the year. That under the lourderm °lan a gro spirituals and ballads, and• Also recommended by will appeal to any one's phase of' ti , or kshop, was' would week of activities use too much study time, interest in music," he said,. :iworkshop, according to Miele, that if Greek Week were held in Charles recently appeared at:oe same forM 'as before, that it reported Miss Miele. i In opposition to the new propo the Hollywood Paladium in Cali be held again in the fall term so sal, some members of the work fornia, where his one-night stand it would conflict with less! grossed a record-breaking slB,ooo.lactivities. .shop felt the enthusiaSin for the events might be lessened if they I Besides his c o ncert here, The workshop decided that were spread out over the year, Charles will also appear at i some of the Greek Week events she said. Princeton and Yale on his Eastern I would be more beneficial if lt was also suggested that much tour, and a week before his ar-1 they were held at different of the publicity given to Greek rival he will tape a Perry Como! times of the year. Week might be lost under such a show which will be televised Feb.! It was suggested by the work- system . 22. . 'shop that the IFC-Panhel Sing be In a discussion on competition "Downbeat," a magazine for held during Mother's Day Week- in the events, most of the work jazz musiicans and fans, has said:end so that parents could attend.lshon members felt that compe of Charles, "The effectivenesslAnother suggestion was to hold[titiori should be eliminated from with which this man communi-(the exchange dinners on Thanks-;all events except the Sing in m•- cates with an audience must beigiving Day since there will be;der to unify the groups, Miss seen and heard to be believed." 'only a one-day vacation underiMicle said. 3 STOP IN TODAY I OPEN TIL 9:00 TOP COATS WERE $45.00 Now $34.98 WERE $50.00 Now $38.98 WERE $57.50 Now $42.98 littr'o etto #11043. 114 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE ACROSS FROM OLD MAIN i IlftiiillidOlo!..Molsl,ll,lr.ilfßlMltliqiiilil/011i1:11;1;.i.'it4:V.WINFII,ilqinii,HOUNiiiillirtVe1;1:44g..iii...it;:srgtit,i4,,,i.;;,:!kt...ii:1:ti,Iliii,..011416:4•1.6.11,36,3:111191411/111ig1enirt,,,,tim0w,m11.,..1!,0,,,1.iii1:4::500;111111U1r.: Panhel Recommends Greek Week Plans By ELLIE HUMMER (This is the fourth article in a ! The workshop members felt, series on the recontmendations :Miss Miele explained, that the from the second annual Paithet- !work projects should be done tenic workshop held last fall.) !throughout the year whenever the The Panhellenic Public Re-community needs help. This !would eliminate searching for lations Workshop suggested inroiects to be done, she said: in a report by Elaine Miele, The poster display would be that k l more effective, Miss Miele said, Yes, if you take advantage of ft - Hur's JANUARY CLEARANCE you'll ,- be dressed like one but not spend like one. Stop by now and see . for yourself. 4 "GET HIS AT HMIS" AD 7-4715 the four-term plan TOO CAN BIG SHOT! SPORT COATS WERE $29.95 Now $23.98 WERE $35.00 Now $27.98 WERE $39.95 Now $31.98 j. SUITS WERE $45.00 Now $34.98 WERE $57.50 Novo $42.98 WERE $6.5.00 Now $52.98 SLACKS WERE $9.95 Now $7.98 WERE $12.95 N©w $9.98 WERE $15.95 Now $11.98 PAGE FIVE yr-
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