• PAGE FOUR THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, UNIVERSITY PARK. PENNSYLVANIA WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 13. 1963 Editorial Opinion kaleidoscope Placement Service Functions The Apartment There are three very broad divisions in the duties by kay mills of a large University admitting students, educating Within every mammoth organi- wide zation, policy contradictions will to student conduct that an explicit policy into its regula students who have been admitted, and helping students to 'women may not, at any time, tions, fin visit apartments,d suitable positions after they graduate. exist. Penn State has been abun- rooming houses, Consideration of this proposal trailers or private areas of living by the Senate would reveal some One of these three cannot be sacrificed for the benefit dantly blessed in this respect and, quarters occupied solely by men. of our pseudo-liberal leaders in of the other two. All three must advance at a parallel rate. most glaringly, within generally This exemption from the lib- their true colors. Many people eralization process has repeatedly look with extreme distaste at such liberal women's rules. It is our belief that these three functions are improving been discussed by the Association proposals and will fight to block Yes, liberal. Compare Penn of Women Students, the Town In- their passage. at about an even pace at this University. State's curfew for women students dependent Men's Council, campus If this rule passed, they would The admissions office has steadily upped its admission with those of many smaller col- political parties, The Daily Col- then attempt to sour students and leges, church-run schools or even l faculty alike by enforcement to requirements. The educational program has been advent- military academies for the young egian and other students. If student groups really want ' the "letter of the law." such Slu ing at a rapid rate. These facts are familiar to all students. men. The women's ivy colleges to revise the rule, requests for a dent violators can now hope for may have no hours, but a ma- liberal policy could be channeled leniency; they would have no such But the Placement Service is an almost unknown jority of schools l , 4. , - . ''' , 4., through the Senate Committee on luck if a rigidly limited lowering quantity to most students until they become seniors and cannot boast of the .:.. Student Affairs to the University of the barriers were made. liberalization PSU ~ ~- - Any new rule would be a test begin looking for permanent jobs in their field of interest. rules have under- '.-,;';„ ' Senate, which determines policy of students. Harsh penalties could gone in thepast ' '' .7 `` :''' j but does' not administer it. rightfully be established for its It is our belief that the Placement Service has been g ° - 5t.1.'...; With proper preparation, in three years. violation. And violators there . ' • ; • 7 F O ';"`!, eluding suport from key person holding up very ably its end of the tripartite arrangement. Regula t i o n s ~,, i:: , ;;/ al , .. - 4. A-. ` would be, which were vie- '-" ' , l. ;. , nee, recommendations .would lin. Once passed by the Senate, the Between 600 and 650 companies visit this campus w • .' 'l4- --: doubtedly carry more weight with to r lan remnants lify: -...- • , t-. 1 ., ';' ' the committee if sponsored by sole roadblocks would be the annually to interview hundreds of seniors. During the re• disappeared early t. '-'-'-:•.. meticulous enforcement already in 1960. We sen-" , ,,;,kv....": • organizations, such as AWS or discussed or possible veto by the cruiting season which is now under way, about 12 and 15 TIM, rather than by students as fors belong to the -„12:,, , ,0, . „ • individuals , .Additional .student Board of Trustees. No Senate companies are nn campus daily to interview , last class to re- •.:".) ;• `l'• `, - , 4 • , opinion directed at the committee . decision has ever been member the bad' f. -..',:, - ...f :::-• ? Id DI d . 11 but overt u e . De la pei aps, In 1961, approximately 1,050 received offers after miaS MILLS would then be far more valuable days. after a suggestion had been made policy not vetoed. being Interviewed on campus. There remain few women's rules by a student group. Why do people worry about the This is in addition to the hundreds of graduates of the (barring those of the Department Should the committee approve, current interpretations at all? of Housing•and Food Service, with for example, a' recommendation Town men complain that they are College of Education who are placed in teaching positions . which lam not concerned here) that all women students over 21 denied the privilege of entertain by that college's placement services. to irk those who habitually rebel be allowed to visit men's apart- ing friends in their own "homes." at any authority above them. One ments, the measure Would then be They claim they should not be The Placement Service also maintains a list of COM- has long proved a topic of contro- brought to the full Senate. barred froirt socializing just be panics which do not conduct interviews, but require stu- versy, however—the current in- At present, the Senate •regula- cause they did not choose the terpretation of rules barring worn- tions carry no specific statement Greek way of life. dents to write for job applications, it distributes materials en from men's apartments. about apartments. The contro- Some people will always ask on interviewing and on specific companies so that students The University administration, versy arises over Interpretation, why women would want to visit which regulates student activities The Senate, if it were to approve an apartment except for "sinful" can evaluate firms coming to campus. under Senate policies, states in a an "over 21" concept, could write reasons. Indeed, a current argu- In addition, at the present time the Placement Service . ment against dropping the rule is that if it saves one naive coed Is carrying on a limited counseling program for seniors , . from ruining her life by bearing and other upperclassmen whose post-graduate plans are i • • an illegitimate child as the result C rcumstantial Evidence of an all-night stay at an apart indefinite. ment, then the rule should stay The Placement Service is a vital part of this and any TO THE EDITOR: In reply to the are no Greeks on this campus on the books. letter of Jack Martire one cannot who have such childish notions as One finds it extremely hard to other university. We are glad it is performing its function hel the dousers of the light, Martire argue with this point. I - believe, p but be equally "disgusted demonstrates the with such vigor. We urge students to make use of its with the childish action of some Greeks to the pointthat sound motivated, no mere Senate regu valuable services. . adolescent minded" person or per- judgment and common sense are lotion stops them, sons who dosed the Greek torch, clouded. If we seek "non-sinful" reasons, However, one should be reluctant We do not believe, however, try: parties, serious study in an Amendment Would Hurt Parties that the typical Greek judges a atmosphere quieter than disgrace to convict the town independent group by the actions of a few of fully noisy dorm halls or conver- An amendment to the Undergraduate Student Gov- men on such flimsy circumstan- its members, as Martire so ob- sations away from the bustling ernment by-laws will be voted on tonight. It would change tial evidence as a note which could viously does. Neither do we be- State College snack shops, There have been left by anyone (IFC, lieve that the Greeks are so is also the point that an apart the relationship of political parties to the Congress. AWS, University Senate, TIM, egotistical as to consider them- ment is a home, not a bedroom, The amendment would take nomination of Congres- selves so important'that the cam- and the University should not atonal candidates out of the hands of parties. Congressional or some high school student), pus would be half of what it is abridge students' rights in what In addition, if one will be rash were it not for them. is their home during a major hopefuls would nominate themselves by getting a stipu- enough to assume that an indepen- —Bill Tichi, '64 portion of the year. dent man did douse the torch, it The question of University re lated number of students to sign a petition. Parties could - —Philip Fuehrer '65 is the ultimate in childishness to sponsibility also enters the picture support candidates who had already nominated them- degrade the character of the town as a prime drawback to any rule man in general. This, however, change. It can exit just as quickly selves but could not nominate candidates directly. seems to be one of the primary Congressman Urges if the line is drawn to correspond We oppose this amendment and urge that it be de- purposes of Martire's letter. It is Support of Drive with the age of legal adulthood. It obvious that he is attempting to must be seriously considered, feated. TO THE EDITOR: As recent news however. - use the letter as an additional We feel it will weaken the already weak party system means of inflating the ego of the broadcasts have indicated, Cuban - Passage of even partial "apart- Greeks on this campus. refugees are faced with the prob- ment privileges" would arouse on this campus the potential backbone of successful lem of no source of income and a clamor from some parents, Suggesting that Spring Week few job opportunities. Since they townspeople and students. Others student government, would be a complete farce with- were permitted to bring only a would say, "About time!" out the Greeks does not explain Were this amendment passed, any "green" student minimum of personal possessions, The student body needs to have interested in the prestige which student government offers why i rther suggesting neertheless g , is a farce. they desperately need clothing, this issue aired so that it may con- By futhat there particularly of the winter variety, Sider carefully whether it is as its members could circulate a petition, be placed on the Omega and Gamma Sigma Sigma, whether it can handle conditions ballot and win an election with no questions asked. If Junior - Praises Orton service societies, are jointly soon- more like the fabled "real world" there is anything student government does not need at EDITOR: Congratula- TO THE ED - soring a clothing drive. This drive will be held from tomorrow rather than those presented by an this' point it is unqualified, uninformed seat-fillers, tions to Miss Orton on her col- through Monday. Boxes to collect institution which now simply graduates old teenagers. mn "Pressure Tactics •" in the However, if the Congress were to retain the party- the donated clothes will be located , Feb. 8 edition of the aollegian. at the base of the Mall and in the ' nomination system and strive for the strengthening of I'm glad to see that someone on Post Office. It is sincerely hoped Campus Beat the Collegian editorial staff has principled parties, they would be providing the students of something on his mind besides that the students of Penn State will do their share in supporting The official University calendar this University with "screening boards" dedicated to the Froth, this drive. notes for this day that "Froth is fielding of qualified candidates for every student govern- —Fred Gorsen, '64 —Greg Young on sale." USG Congressman (West) —Prof Wayne merit position. WDFM Schedule ' _ . A Student-Operated Newspaper WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13, 1963 PEANUTS • HOW'S tecioß OKAY, 1 eUE55 . ... y 4 :15 The Philadelphia 58 Years of Editorial Freedom Khachaturian: Gayne Ballet Suite DAD'S BOWLING Ibert: Eseales li ( COMING THESE , • I Ravel: Pavane Pour Una Infante li DABS;' Ttlro Daily Tolltniatt Defunte 5:00 News Report—Bill Merriam 5 - ,- ti . • 1 ID • , 5:05 Dinner Date—June Oechler and Dick :' , Weikart ii. 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