The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 39, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 5, 1949 Page: 2 of 4
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THE THRESHER
Support Essential For -
u r l ¥/ . t osier Lauds Kapp;
Honor System To Work Welcomes Criticism
Parking Swamp III-Drained
Problem Is Economic, Human
A conversation was overheard in the Lounge and reported to the
Thresher office yesterday morning which is indicative of an attitude
all too prevalent on the campus. It seems as though a student had
observed another student violating the Honor System and was having
difficulty deciding to report the matter to the proper authorities.
Ind-cision, and possible refusal to report a violation, is as much
a violation as the cheating itself. By refusing to accept the respon-
sibilities which are trusted to each student under the Honor System, a
student is contributing to a situation which may eventually lead to
the removal of one of the highest ideals of the Rice Institute. The
integrity of the school is influenced by the integrity of every student;
the honesty is a reflection of the honesty of each student, and it
is necessary for each and every student to report whatever violation
he sees immediately. A failure to do this jeopardizes not only him-
self, but all the other students attending school here. But the campus
is not the limit of the effect. It is reflected in later life, and cannot
but help damage the integrity of the student.
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All-School Show Will
Provide Stimulus
For Organizations
The many student organizations and activities that are active out-
side of classrooms would have a definite task should be the students
of Rice show a willingness to build and perpetuate an all-school ex-
hibition. Not only would it be a more accurate representation of
actual campus life to present extra-curricular activities, it would provide
a definite stimulus to the members of the many organizations to exer-
cise their imagination and talents to a fuller extent.
1 he Dramatics Club could offer its big presentation of the year
one of the nights of the projected show. A concert by the Rice Band
and the Rice Choral lub, given in the court of the Chemistry Building
some hot night in April, should be popular with the visitors. An
Open House of the residential halls would offer another look at how"
Rice students live and study. A special issue of the Thresher and of
the RI magazine would demonstrate the amateur journalistic talents
of some Rice students.
Before the war the Photography Club had exhibits at the show.
Should this organization be revived, its participation would illustrate
the capabilities of its members. Demonstrations such as the ones that
would be performed by the members of such clubs. This would show
the close correlation that sometimes exists between the highly-developed
hobbies of some students and their courses of study.
Members of the Sextant Club could present a picture of the
Navy in action. The Architectural Society could present an exhibit
of pictures and decorations from past Archi-Arts balls, which would
in itself be good publicity for this annual affair. Should the speech
organization now being organized gain support, they could furnish*
announcers and moderators and guides for certain exhibits.
Besides the participation of students from all departments, parti-
cipation by outstanding extra-curricular groups would further publicize
Rice_ in the best manner, and would stimulate interest in activities that
should not be ignored in the life of any school.
But, It Must Be Done Now -
The possibilities of an all-school show, to be held bi-ennially
beginning in April, 1950, depend entirely upon student support and
leadership—non>. It will be too late to begin making all plans next
September.
Sin. e this is the first show since the war, and since all materials
that had been used in pre-war shows especially in the Engineering
and Scientific Department exhibits are no longer on hand, it will
require an added amount of work to prepare a show worthy of the
Rice Institute. Coupling this with the lack of students who have
participated in shows before, for euch experience is invaluable, it is
clear that much 'extra effort and much thought is going to be necessary
to make this first post-war show a success.
The students and faculty members of the academic departments
have an even greater task, for riiost of them have never participated in
such a show at Rice before. Should they display enthusiasm and
initiative this year and next, making their part of the 1950 exhibition
a success, it would pave the way for many such shows in years to
come. It is their difficult task to set the pace, and show the way
for future generations of academic students who wish to participate
in the all-school exhibition. Should their efforts be imaginative and
popular next year the whole value of the show, and its worth to Rice,
would be doubled.
To the Editor:
It is an important day in the life
of a struggling young artist when
he at last realizes public recognition
of his efforts. Something akin to
the christening of a ship, perhaps.
First the shock of the bottle crash-
ing, and then the sweet sensation of
being bathed in champagne.
I read with pleasure Mr. Robert
P. Rapp's astute criticism of my
writing, and henceforth I shall do
my durndest to delete all hidden
meanings that he might possibly
object to.
For making me aware of a few
of my literary faults, Mr. Rapp has
earned my undying gratitude. But,
there are a few points upon which I
would like to set his mind at rest
for once and all:
"Evidently Mr. Foster went to
much trouble in preparing such a
complete taunt to American culture
and ideals."
(a.) It was no trouble at all.
(b.) It was not complete,
(c.) It was directed, not at Amer-
ican culture and ideals, but at neo-
Houstonian pseudo-culture.
"It carried with it much deeper
meanings, which become evident to
the wise reader."
(a.) No one should try to read
deeper meanings into any piece of
writing. The odds are that the au-
thor was just thumbing through his
lexicon, looking for words to fill up
space.
(b.) What comprises a "wise
reader ?"
Mr. Rapp deplores my use of the
Thresher as my "machine." I would
like to point out that, without any
legitimate organ of expression, such
as the Thresher, my anti-social psy-
choses might remain stored up in my
(pardon the expression) bosom, till
they break forth in a rash of crime
for which I would spend the rest of
my life in jail. This is a free country,
Mr.Rapp, for both of us.
CLARKE FOSTER.
— O
iVeu) Yorh Times
Versus Thresher
To the Editor:
Some months ago, when not" as
well informed as I have since be-
come, I had the temerity, in a pub-
lic statement, to compare The
Thresher slightingly to the New
York Times.
I am happy therefore to be able
to seize this opportunity to offer
you my congratulations on achiev-
ing a headline, albeit a small one,
in a recent issue of that rival pub-
lication.
'Yours Etc.,
^8. H. EIMERL.
by Harry Hoover
Today's intelligent man prides
himself on his ability to rationalize.
The study of the sciences has sup-
posedly caused man to have much
farsightedness and has broadened
his mind, turning him away from
sheep-like tendencies.
Then WHY must the students of
this SCIENTIFIC institution be
hampered by the hackneyed word,
tradition, which has as its aides an
absolute lack of interest and a re-
fusal to see the problem of parking
and road condition.
East Hall has no parking lot; one
is expected to park his car behind
West Hall and swim back to his
room. Actually the lot is even mis-
placed for West Hall. The road in
front of East Hall and behind it is
supposedly kept open for safety's
sake. Then why not remove the well-
named tank traps that infest these
roads as well as all of the institute's
roads. A broken steering wheel or
ruptured tube or casing certainly
does not spell safety.
The dorm parking lots are actu-
ally not much better than the sur-
rounding swamps; and yet one has
to pay good money because he has
the sense to seek djy ground and
protect his property and health. Yes,
one has to pay fines for using com-
mon sense. Even dumb animals seek
dry ground in a flood. Does this re-
mind one of a progressive institu-
tion ?
Who, tell me who, wants to pay
twelve dollars or more for the priv-
ilege of parking in a mud hole ?
Another thought—are we here to
worry about fines and whether this
part of ground is hallowed or not, or
*.re we here to gain knowledge which
we will use to benefit ourselves and
our fellow-sufferers in this cold,
hard, brutal world? It seems to
hinge around the petty problem of
parking. It is possible that industry
may suffer a shortage of engi-
neers—all because of Rice's quick-
sand parking lots.
Why must one be treated as a
bad boy or girl, fined, and then hu-
miliated even more by being threat-
ened with having to park off the
campus. All this because of inade-
quate and misplaced parking facili-
ties.
The walks of this campus when in
their submarine condition do not
benefit the student's health nor his
frame of mind. Let us consider the
monetary angle for a moment along
with the aesthetic point of view.
Concrete thoroughfares will cost
less in the long run and will enhance
the beauty of our campus with
clean and flowing contours. The
same can be said for the walks. Not
only will concrete walks save our
shoe leather, but the grvael' and
filth will not be tracked into the
buildings.
Let us use common sense and
improve this blight.
Let us all get behind the team
and fight.
0
World Federalism Will
Be Discussed by Fogg
Mr. Donald Fogg, a local busi-
nessman, will present a movie and
will speak on United World Feder-
alism Tuesday at 12:15 in P.L. 210.
Mr. Fogg is vice-president of the
local chapter of UWF.
The purpose of the United World
Federalists is to study and aid all
plans for a stronger world govern-
ment than is now afforded by the
United Nations. Cord Meyer, a Pur-
ple Heart veteran of the Marine
Corps, is president of the organiza-
tion. He has been the organizer of
the United World Federalists.
SATURDAY EDITION
Managing Editor Finis Cowan
Assistants Carol Wheeler, Ruey Boone, Jeane Lewis
Assistant .... Werner Grunbaum
Editor Brady Tyson
Assistant Editor Robert Mcllheijtny
Business Manager Nancy Hood
Assistant Business Manager v Tom Smith
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Houston Symphony
Features Violinist
by Dan Bloxsom
Tossy Spivakovsky, violinist, was
featured by the Houston Symphony
Orchestra February 28. Efrem
Kurtz conducted the Shapero Over-
ture, Shapero's Travellers, Tschai-
kowsky's Overture for the violin, and
Schuman's Symphony No. 2.
Houston was fortunate to hear
Mr. Spivakovsky who possessed
great technical and interpretive
powers. The first movement was
played very fast and accurately, but
was quite dull. The principal theme
was especially interesting. However,
the subordinate theme was difficult
to discern. The second movement
demonstrated Spivakovsky's excel-
lent tone quality and the Houston
Symphony's superlative ability to
accompany.
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The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 39, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 5, 1949, newspaper, March 5, 1949; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth230794/m1/2/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rice University Woodson Research Center.