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J-TAC
Wednesday, August 30,1972
Editorials
TLE MAN ON CAMPUS
Computers Help Man
Only Not Enough
-Mike Smiddy ■
It is said that we now live in the age of computers;
the age in which much of the work of man is done by
complicated machinery directed by the electronic brain
of a computer. We depend on computers to calculate
Internal Revenue tax refunds, direct corporate business,
and even play a large role in college registration.
Recently, computers have even taken a position in the
process of publishing the J-TAC.
We have found in this computer age that not even the
wizardry of modern science can solve all those little
problems that tend to drive man up the proverbial wall.
We have found that not even computers can correct
those little errors like a misplaced sentence in the layout
of a newspaper or the misapplication of a number on
one computer card. Even with the aid of sophisticated
mechanical aids, man ^ttll falls somewhere on the short
side of perfection.
The computer manufacturing companies would
certainly blame the errors on that one unpredictable
part of the computer operation, the human operator. To
a large extent, they are probably right. Even with all the
electronic memories, mechanical gadgets, and amazing
speed of calculation, man still can foul things up.
Someday we may reach the point when machines will
not need the human operator and will be able to correct
their own errots and even repair their broken parts. If
and when we reach that point in time, we may find
ourselves in a death struggle with the very machines we
are so proud to possess now. It might be a sad day
indeed.
At this point, we should be glad that our modern
scientists have invented machines that make the
processes of life a little easier. We should notice their
shortcomings and try not to be too upset by the
imperfections. In a long registration line on a hot Texas
day in August, the latter is not too easy to do.
If we someday do reach the point when machines can
solve the problems of mankind, I should hope that we
could perfect the process of college registration and
newspaper publication. But before we tackle these
localized problems, I hope that the big computer
monsters will first turn their attention to such things as
poverty, famine, and man's inhumanity to man in the
horrors of war. Heaven knows it is here we need help
the most.
|Dorms Closing Once Too Often
—Bill Atkins
The upcoming Labor Day holiday will provide most
of us with time for a littlo relaxation after our first week
of school. But for some students, holidays at Tarleton
present more of a problem than they are worth.
The majority of students at Tarleton come from small
towns within driving range of Stephenville. They don't
have any problem about finding a place to stay when
the dormitories close for a short holiday. The students
go home—as they probably do every weekend.
But what about the students who live too far away to
make it worthwhife to go home for a three-day
weekend? Many reluctantly go home because if they
stayed in Stephenville, they would find their dormitory
rooms sealed tight for three days. And it's not worth it
to pay $30 to spend two nights in a motel. It's also not
always convenient to ask a roommate if one can go
home with him. The policy of closing the dorms during
three-day weekend school holidays seems particularly
unfortunate for the out-of-state students who pay an
additional fee to go to Tarleton in the first place. So
why should they be locked out when the weekend is
extended for a day?
If the school would re-examine its policy, it might
find that with a minimum of perspnnel, even one dorm
might be kept open for those students who elect to
remain on campus. We feel that s.uch an effort should be
made.
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Early Event
A student body trip to Dallas
iji conjunction with the
Tarleton-Bishop College Cotton
Bowl clash was given the
go-ahead Monday evening by the
Student Senate in its first
official action of the school
year.
The vote for the Sept. 16
date was taken after discussion
by the senators of an alternative
date in conjunction with the
football game in Abilene.
Student President Ronnie
Sullines introduced the
following to the Student Senate:
Eddie Gamer, Interclub Council
chairman; Thurman Bryant,
newly appointed commander of
the ROTC Corps of Cadets; Mike
Smiddy, J-TAC editor. In
addition, he recognized the
following sponsors:
C.C.Ballow, dean of student
personnel services; Mike Leese,
dean of men; Jerry Cox,
assistant dean of men; and Mrs.
Lynn Anne Hughes, assistant
dean of women.
Senators were told by
Student Vice-President Ross
Gillum that Homecoming '72
will be held in connection with
the Howard Payne game Oct. 21.
Gillum urged senators to begin
making float arrangments for the
Homecoming and to begin
thinking of a theme for the
festivities.
SuHins announced that
committee assignments would be
made shortly and asked senators
to request committee positions
they desire.
The Student Senate will meet
at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in
Conference Room E in the
Student Center.
P ub licatio ns
Editors Named
Editors of the Grassburr and
J-TAC were recently named for
1972-73. Barbara Scott will be
the editor of the Grassburr, and
Mike Smiddy will head the staff
of the J-TAC. Both students
have been assistant editors of the
respective publications.
Miss Scott is a senior physical
education major from
Breckenridge. She was assistant
editor of the Grassburr during
the 1971-72 school year. In
addition, she has been a member
of the Student Senate, the P.E.
Club, women's basketball team
and women's volleyball squad.
Smiddy is a junior
government major from Perrin.
He was assistant editor of the
J-TAC during the 1971-72
school year. He has been a
member of the Social Science
Club and the TSC Young
Democrats, having served as
president, historian, and state
executive committeeman for the
YD's.
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The J-TAC
The J-TAC, student newspaper of Tarleton State College, is published by
Tarleton State College on Wednesdays during the regular iail and spring
semesters with the exception of school holidays and examination periods.
Printer is the Stephenville Empire-Tribune, Stephenville, Texas.
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Editor Mike Smiddy
Business Manager . . Bill Tanner
Photographer .. Paul Ollar
Composers Frances Hill, Carla Boney
Faculty Adviser ■*. Tom Shuford
Comments
Senate Sets Student
Body Trip for Dallas
inn ■■in —Mike Smiddy
In the first edition of the
J-TAC for this school term, 1
thought everything was in good
order and there were no serious
mistakes. I was wrong. Shortly
after the edition was released, I
noticed, with some assistance, an
error on page one, of all places.
It concerns the graduation story,
and I think some things need to
be clarified.
Let me congratulate all those
who received degrees and I
apologize to Tommy Dean and
Jerry Cox who were victims of
the aforementioned error. Both
men received master of science
teaching degrees in the
graduation ceremonies. The
mistake was not at all
intentional and we wish all the
very best.
Registration is over for at
least four months and I'm sure
everyone is breathing a sigh of
relief. Probably those who are
most relieved that the ordeal is
finished are those who work
with registration. There were a
few unfortunate problems this
year.
* * * *.
The new students had the
honor during registration to go
through the process known as
freshman orientation. For those
of you who had the unfortunate
pleasure of being in the room
where I was, you have my
sympathy. I just hope that our
session was not too boring.
I suggest that all the new
students become familiar with
the Student Handbook and all
the college rules and regulations.
You never know when knowing
the rules might come in handy.
* * * *
Football season is rapidly
approaching for the college stars.
It has already started for the pro
players with the early exhibition
schedule.
The question in the minds of
many now: Can the Dallas
Cowboys repeat as the
champions of the NFL? Many
people have been concerned
about the Cowboys' outlook
since the injury of number 1
quarterback, Roger Staubach. So
far, things have gone pretty well.
Another ^question about
football concerns the TSC
Texans. How will the Texans do
in conference action this year?
Can they improve over last
year's record? Those close to the
team are looking for a successful
season. With, the support of the
entire student body, the Texans
will have a very good year. I
encourage everyone to get
behind the^team and push them
on to victory after victory.
For the first time since I have
been at TSC, we are going to get
See COMMENTS, p. 5
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