PAGE FOUR Editorial Opinion 'Lord of the Flies' Thursday night ,an intellectual serum was injected into Orientation Week which helped immensely to cure the malady that has caused freshmen orientation pain in past years. • The doctor was the women's orientation committee, with the backing of the dean of women's staff and the able assistance of some 30 members of the faculty. The cure conflated in the introduction of an educational event into the previously "song- and- cheer-heavy" Orientation pro gram—a discussion of William Golding's though-provoking hook. "Lord of . the Flies." For a program which was opposed in several vital quarters and one which lacked the necessary publicity to make it as ex pansive as it should have been, it was well reciived by most, including freshmen. A few questions have arisen, however; since the termination of this year's pro= gram. Why didn't the men's' orientation committee participate? "Lord of the Flies" is a book which holds interest for both men and women. Although the men's orien tation committee decided not, to participate in the program this year, we hope that the committee will investigate the apparent merits of the program and participate the next time It is launched. We wholeheartedly support an intel lectual orientation as well as a social orien tation: We feel that a school, such as the Pennsylvania State University which ac cepts only students who have graduated in the top fifth of their high school classes. should and has the responsibility to ap prove and expand this type of program. • • Many- possibilities exist for expanding Reciprocity Pays this program and for making it even better. Incoming freshmen could be sent a list of Hark, ye upperclassmen._You're,in lingg for a great opportunity. In just two day, three or four books in various fieldii A o freshman could then choose that discussionn Monday, you'll be able. to find Out the which interested him most. names of all those buildings you've passed • on campus. Or the idea of all freshmen reading one ; Monday marks the start of Freshman book could be expanded. Several faculty Customs and inevitably the frosh will' be members felt that a great thing would be sporting their dinks and namecartis. ;Be achievo when an entire class or ah entire University had all read one book. sides discovering what the freshmen have learned about the University, upperclass men will have the opportunity to get ac man a copy of the -chosen book during the quainted with the new additions to ths summer before he comes to the University . student body. . • .l should-be investigated. • Customs were designed for these pur- The chosen book or books could -be poses over 100 years ago. Since thr tiara made available in the Helsel Union Build there has been a constant striving to main foring for freshmen coming to the University lain the school spirit' which permeates the counseling. This - would eliminate this year's problem of students not being able) air during this period' to find the book in their hometowns. U For the first time this year, frollh were .- would also provide an incentive for fresh- en an extra period to become acquaintedl , men to get the book before it is forgotten— with each other. They ' , have been hearing in the rush of counseling activities, their ,namecards for the past three daYs. Several freshmen; have commented that It was suggested by one faculty mem- the practice tr ave them a better chance to bar that the same type -of discussion pro meet their ;classmates. . gram be planned using a movie or play, which could be shown during Orientation - After orientation programs each night, Week, instead of or in addition to a book. we have seen fre.limen all over:camptis singing Penn State songs and chanting We feel that 'the_main objective at this school cheers. Their spirit is iniriginatitik time should be a critical anA careful evalu-. ation of this year's experiment and if opin- Although the l frosh will be wearing ions continue to be optimistic as they have their dinks and tutmecards at the will been this week, an earnest effort should be game today. upper Class students will not be made by the men's , and women's orienta- an°l‘, to stop them until Mond ay. tion committees to participate. in and ex- , The spiiit oil the freshman 'class is pand the program next year. high. Spirit is as vital to upperclasismen as We give our utmost support to this to these freshmen , who are just fit ginnin i g innovation and publicly congratulate the to appreciate all of the opportunities which women's- orientation committee, - Paula . Penn State has - to offer. Poyser, chairman of the event, the dean of It is our sincere hope that upPerclasa women's staff and the faculty members men will do all they can to keep this spirit, Who gave their time to init i ate this program which was initiated without prodding from which got off to such a great start. thefr elders at its I ::tresent priceless peak. THE DAILY " . .P . I44Is,ISYLV - ANiA • Onwardf State! I Football season opens today with perm State pitted against. Navy in Beaver; Sta:- dium. For some, there follows a glo rious i football fall with the excitement and emotion of the anxious Crowds and tense Moments in the game. For other's, thee season will be distasteful because it de= tracts from purely "intellectual" actitlities., But it's not a_ complete coup etat. There are still classes and artists 4erieS programs . academic., life is 'not nated by football, rather it is co:inple• , merited. - • . The main advantage a football game has over these other functions is Mat it is a rallying pointy for students, alumni and other friends and supporters 0 thi University. - . • The spirit of "Dear Old State"" beitornes alive again in the presence of the people who Originally made it possible by attend ing the University and supporting it finan cially Football provides a diversion for; those of us still here whis - need a break in our studies. It is truly an AII-American'gan4 that offers fair =petition and an-Exhibi tion of athletic prowess. For these reasons, we hail the advent of the football season and wish the best of luck to Head Coach ° Rip Engle, his assistants and approximately 60 Nittany Lions. They've given hundreds of hours of their time to prepare for today's 'game. We'll be there to see them win. FIGHT ON. STATE! f f for. the record No Place Like Home . _ cThe, Oft-Campus -Pr oblems workshop at pmeampment recom dended to the Dean of Women that . she provide a trial "open" residence hall. This experiment would allow Men to enter women's rooms for 15 to 30 minutes on Friday and Saturday nights to say good night and/or a visitation period on Sun day afternoon. To' say the least, this prospect is an inviting one. After all; whit could be more lime than a MUM in a coed's Ivo) Why, it's just being at home. matter of that seems to the whole ide the proposal. The report the workshop eludes the reas ing behind suggestion; FTniversity provides an unnatural atmosphere," the report laments. !There can be no small group parties similar to home life. Stu dents, both girls and boys, enjoy cooking meals, having bridge par ties, etc. The trend is for big gatherings such as fraternity par ties and large dances at the HUB, ;lee. Students are not satisfied and ',Would enjoy smaller groups. This change woud decrease the bore dom of many dates." Are they ! serious? These Mu 'Ands are supposed to be campus :l eaders, , supposedly mature indi ,viduals who. in their college .ca ;Z•er have benefited from being 'in an academic atmosphere. Many worthwhile discussions land suggestions have come out of past encampments' and cer !thinly from; the most recent one. The Undergraduate Student Gov fi ernment pill. consider these rec ommendaticins this fall. I hope they will' consider this progosal in its proper perspective. The group cites the fact that at some women's colleges, girls may entertain men in their livins h. 'quarters. "If it were permitted at Penn - State," - the report continues, "the roommate would, in ,a sense, be similar .to 4 sister at home." I'm so happy to discover that . sisters have been. chaperons. I'm sure my parents will be elated to know this fact, as well as my. room mate who will be 'overjoyed at the prospect of having my date PR f.:l44l'.(DOiratati Sumo*? to The /Yee Ltince s tit. Int ' Minaissll Taisitay nusuak -Satuntar isarstag during tea traliarsfty 3'sar..lllS it naltr Cantatas Is a ataient-optisted gresspapar. Entered as aatand-class • - Jab S. 1134 at the SW* onneies. Pa. Pea 011ie» amidst Ss set of Muth 3. 1 =. -._ - 1 I tdali Elabserfpikaa Price: KIN a ram • . . - . 1 Malin Adtraia --' On ill: Stata College. Pa. . . MAYlien Edits*, Carel tardriesan: City Ed Mara. /sin Masa and David Sobseit News and 'World Attain Editor. lay News and Features Editor. Sandra Tate:* Editorial Editors, Joel Mrees and David - Basket; Sports Editor. John *Morris; Piteoserrardts- Co-e4itors, Tess Brownie and Den Coleman; Persoenoil Director. Saralee Otters. . . Loral Ad Maw.. Jean .Rohl; Assistant Loneal Ad Max-: Jane SUworateint National Ad Mar... Barbara Brown; Credit Mgr. Ralph 'Fritoinuani Assistant Credit Mgr. Harry Itsocfo; Prosettisn Mgr- Barry Levity: as/wined Ad Mgr, Catheriar Bicolor; Circulation Mgr.. Phil Giest; Personnel and Office Mgr, Lynn Marihkr. , AStudent-Opertited Neiospaper '5B Years of Editorial :Freedom Member of The' Associated Press MOT PALMER Eclilaz SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 22. 1902 by carol kunkleina stroll casually into the room at 12:30 a.m. Pressure from other members of the -floor would limit unde sirable behavior, and if not. the whole floor , would. be restricted,. the group decided. Alt, the mar vels of, cnr•'.al pressure. _ It is , difficult for me to con, ceive of this proposal seriously, even though it is emphasized that this is a long range plan and only a possible solution to the "prob- . -km." • Since when has the Halve:esti* campus taken over the joli of providing the security and luxury of hare And was it intended too are questions I pose to this workshop committee. We are in an atmosphere very unlike the one at home. We left home knowing that we would have to adapt ourselves to new and quite different surroundings. The one good point of • this whole•proposal seems to be that it, places' responsibilityon the in dividual which; is - definitely, a quality desired 'in a mature in dividual.-.• But what about the other 50 or so women on the floor who would also be restricted if one woman's conduct were not considered "proper." (Here again, how does one• define this word?) Our social life is part of our education. But only part. It is our intellectual grown; that ulti mately determines to what extent We cultivate our minds and con tribute to our society. Why not use this idea of pro viding a "homelike" atmosphere in finding ways to meet for disl cussions on campus or to learn ink the more conducive atmosphere of a small claisroom. We're at The Pennsytania State University now. The only way to get back home is to leave on the weekend or at 'vacation or to flunk out. illei3istration•Highlights: a revised schedule . losing a• meal tickeX, • . having a matric card picture taken donating to the class gift fund : . . dropping all the cards .., forgetting the bursar's receipt • paying a late registration fee . scheduling phys ed for Sat urday : not having an adviser's signature . . . Football 'Treats: the Coke mah a warm day.. . . cheering seniors . . a good• first half . . frosh ... a valid matric card .•. gik t 2 ) FIELD 60AL.! HERBERT :WITMER Business Manager ! 4 610. —Prof Warns ,
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