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FACE 4
OPTIMIST
FEBRUARY 11 IMS
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor:
One of the prime factors that
destroys spirituality is worldll-
ness. This is understood. But
some may not understand is
what worldllncss is. Have we
lost our understanding of what
it is? Are we willfully refusing
to face up to what it is?
Materialism the music of the
respectable world the enter-
tainment in much of the world
the sensualism of the world to
almost every extent has become
to many coherent with Chris-
tianity. And they are trying to
make a beautiful cohesion be-
tween the prevalent' elements of
the world and the daily Chris-
tian life.
Almost no one says anything.
I remember in December of 1964
during the annual Christmas din-
ner in Catchingi Cafeteria there
was a band playing and they
played well. So well that I heard
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Week Exams
EDITOR'S NOTE! The views
expressed hero are not necessar-
ily thoso of the Optimist but are
presented for consideration.
(ACP) Just prior to fall quar-
ter final week the following let-
ter was sent to members of the
Utah State University adminis-
tration reports the Student Life.
"We the undersigned would
like to respectfully propose the
following University policy
change. We propose that it be-
come policy of Utah State Uni-
versity not to allow any tests
during the five days of classes
before the first day of final ex-
aminations. "Some students we know have
as many as two examinations
this Friday and then two finals
next Monday. It will be imprac-
tical for these students to conduct
a serious review of all material
in any class. Their intense re-
view over the weekend will
hardly enable them to perform
competitively at their best levels.
In addition material reviewed
so rapidly won't be retained as
long or as well.
"No petition has been sought
because we feel student support
for such a measure can be taken
for granted."
Although the practice of
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someone who caught the spirit
of it say "I feel like dancing."
They would have fared well in
any night spot where people go
to be sensually stimulated.
But let me tell further what
the occasion for celebration was
the birthday of Emmanuel
God with us.
I am certain that God's face
which we cannot see reflected
an indescribable Ignomy shame
embarrassment of the foremost
type and I'm certain He feels
this way not only during the
season of the year that people
repute to be the birth of His
Son but all year long.
Christianity? What kind of
Christianity is it that sounds and
acts as if it came out of the
comer bar? Has all perspective
and contradistinction between
the spirit of God and the spirit
of the world been lost?
Let's not call God the progen-
itor of our public idolatries.
There's an immutable "woe" pro-
nounced by Jehovah himself
when people begin to misrepre-
sent Him through misrepresen-
tation of what he wants them to
be. Light for darkness darkness
for light.
Possibly our SA (Students As-
sociation) needs to consider the
SA (spiritual aspect). We here
can hurt the cause of Christ and
help it as much as anyone.
A publication of "Christianity
Today" has an article about a
New York church that accepted
a Jazz band to utilize even in
worship and Duke Ellington was
praised as an apostle or God's
servant of music or something.
A bad commentary but ours
here at Abilene Christian Col-
loge does not speak entirely
favorably.
When any kind of entertain-
ment gets on a higher plane a
few attend. But when the spirit
of the world hits the campus as
it does from time to time Sewell
Auditorium becomes a veritable
sell-out. We must think we are
going to send out a bunch of
Beatles to convert the world
a sad mistake. Rather we'll find
ourselves withering like branches
that haven't abided in Christ.
Someone may ask what quali-
fies you to speak out so? Are you
perfect? I am not perfect I don't
claim to be perfect but I'm
striving maybe with feeble at-
tempts toward it.
We will do well to consider
the precepts that teach us the
manner of spirit we should be
of. We will do well to consider
if those songs we sing in chapel
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Editorial
Evaluation Yes!
The student Senate and the college administration will soon
have an opportunity to pass or reject a system of teacher eval-
uation by students. SUch a system should be soundly passed.
There are many different types of student evaluations. Some
are good and reasonable some bad and extreme. We believe
the system proposed by the Interpreter's Council is good and
reasonable.
It has several particularly good points.
First the results of the evaluation will be available only to
the faculty. Such information if given to the general public
could be misconstrued and misused and there is no real
reason why anyone except those for whom it is designed the
teacher.
Second the evaluation will probably be made by only Jun-
iors and seniors. Upon entering college a freshman is more
likely to compare his teacher with his high school teachers
who often use methods different from those used in college.
Although the same would not be true of sophomores they still
not taken several similar courses under different teachers
(as you would in your major field).
Therefore the evaluation could most accurately be made
by juniors and seniors. We feel that transfer students who are
juniors and seniors should also be allowed to participate be-
cause they have the broader background of experience at a-
nother college.
A second proposal now being made is for a book of course
requirement data. As we have stated before such a book could
prove invaluable to the student.
What student has not suffered his way through a semester
with a course which turned out to be quite different from
what he expected? Or under a teacher whose method of lectur-
ing and attitude toward exams just made him cringe? An in-
formation booklet would contain data including "the nature of
lectures exams themes and outside reading." Thereby many
wasted semesters could be avoided.
So far little has been heard from the faculty on this issue.
We can only hope that the silence is a sign of assent. Teachers
have a rather Intangible Job: reaching the student with a cer-
tain body of information. We feel that those teachers who are
earnestly trying to excell in their professions will welcome
the opportunity to have some tangible evidence as to how well
they are achelving their goals.
There is also a side issue to the matter which we applaud
and applaud. Student leaders on the campus are taking action
to achieve something on the campus. The student government
is getting involved in a project which which has some real
significance to the student. There is much to be done on this
evaluation and we hope that the applause will produce some
encores to the initial move by the Interpreter's Council.
The proposed teacher evaluation plan is a feasible one and
the Senate and administration should exert themselves to put
it into action.
Exhibits Brighten Halls
PTIMIST
TtelRliagjir
The hallway 'as you enter the administration building
from the grill is a pretty dull place except for one continual
bright spot the display cases maintained by the Home Eco-
nomics Department.
In addition to being filled with colorful items each case
is built around a theme which has some general educational
benefit.
These projects both aesthetic and educational deserve a
few minutes of perusal by every student.
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LOLA SUE BATTS EDITOR
GARNER ROBERTS SPORTS EDITOR
JAMES STORM FEATURE EDITOR
BILL DECKARD RELIGION EDITOR
EDDIE MUSSLEWHITE ADVERTISING MANAGER
CLARK PONS . . FACULTY ADVISOR.
Steffi Glo Coalson T. Cay Rowe Bill LaManna Clyde Coats David
Broadus Sherry Chesshlr Carol Grubbs Mery Delle Hance Mike Puckett
Jill Tompkins Je'rrlo Organ Judy Andrews Dave Taylor Terry Smith
Robert Burch Candy Martin Glenna Wilson Milt Anglln Ken Hammes
Mlke Sanders Riley Dunn.
The Right Angle undertook a
survey this week about of all
things social clubs since there
is never anything about them in
the Optimist. The question asked
of the varjous club presidents
was: "In your opinion why do
people want to join your social
club?"
First the ladies' view.
"Because they thought we had
high ideals and goals that they
have or would like to obtain.
They wanted to be associated
with girls who would help them
attain their goals."
Select Group
"High standards arc one rea-
son and a good reputation. The
girls have n close bond of friend-
ship. The limited membership
gives one a sense of accomplish-
ment by being included in a se-
lect group."
"I think girls come in because
their friends arc in. They've seen
thnt their friends are having fun
and enjoying what they arc doing
so they want to be a part of the
group."
"" "We're close to each other but
not cliquish and we still keep
own identity. Wc have a variety
of individuals and not one cer-
tain type."
"They want to be with girls
who are known as the friendli-
est and are not so much interest-
ed in being in the top club on
campus. They wont to be where
their friends are. By being in any
club they naturally are associat-
ed with members of all the other
clubs."
Men's Views
Now for the men's views.
"There is a personal desire for
social fulfillment and a striving
for an accepted place in our so-
ciety here at school with a prim-
ary emphasis on a person .want-
ing to be fulfilled in hfs own
social desires. He wants to be
with fellows of his own interests.
We're not really close knit be-
cause of the varied interests of
the club."
"I think that It's because a man
wants to be associated with his
friends. A lot of it has to do with
where you live in the dorm and
who you get to know."
"It is primarily for the social
functions and to be tagged with
a group like themselves. They're
satisfied with the social standing
of the club and arc ready to ac-
cept it when they Join."
Fair Selection
"They feel that we are more
fair in our selection even though
we do include our own friends."
"We are small and close and
not cliquish on campus. They
want to enlarge their friendships
by being associated with a bunch
of guys who know each other
well. We are varied enough to
not be labeled as one specific
type."
That Is what they had to say.
You can interpret it for yourself.
However there seemed to be a
common feeling that a person is
going to have friends anyway.
Since this is true why not be in
an organized group that is useful
to the school and to the social
ambitions of those involved?
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