Picnic Day activities. Left: Lecount Butler, Ervin Furne and Larry Vandeman line up for the start of the relay race. Right: Don Soderstrom, winner of the shot putt, shown with admiring onlookers. [ W ML f^n^p H piSSB^H v^nH / - IPS sSttlft! ill • SL1 ^ Linda Kostenko seen receiving the annual bandsman of the year award. ©Clock Tower Vol. XLII Union College, Lincoln, Nebr., May 17, 1968 No. 22 Mrs. Pat Lawford, sister of presidential candidate Robert Kennedy, pic tured during her visit to this campus. 2 THE CLOCK TOWER May 17, 1968 editorials ... the firing line In last week's Clock Tower the editors strenuously protested an apparent injustice. Having discussed the question of the Intercolle- giate Workshop representation at greater lengths with those in- volved, the editors feel that an apology and additional explanation is in order. Firstly, we would like to apologize for the statements implying that the ASB president-elect made a unilateral decision and was hence solely responsible for the action. Furthermore it has been brought to our attention that the ex- isting working policy of the EIW only makes provision for a recom- mendation of candidates by the host college, and thus leaves the actual selection of delegates to the respective student associations. This obviously contradicts our statement concerning the constitu- tional right of certain ASB officers to attend this workshop. But in view of the fact that our election date was much later this year and that a misunderstanding as to whether the incumbent or elected officers were to select delegates which also has come to light, the slight confusion which resulted is no longer a mystery. Thus, although we still feel that it was unfortunate that the editor-elect was unable to attend the workshop, arrangements have been made for her to attend another Workshop at the University of Minnesota this summer. Furthermore, the ASB sponsor has stated that the formulation of a constitutional statement concerning the organization, partici- pation and choice of delegates from Union College to future Work- shops will be formulated as soon as possible. Thus it is felt that in spite of possible misunderstandings, com- munication gaps and constitutional inadequacies, the ASB is still administered by responsible and capable leaders. the garrulous gilbert gripe While walking to chapel, while trying to enjoy lunch or while simply browsing in the Student Center one may easily overhear Gil- bert Gripe expounding on what improvements he feels are necessary either in a working segment of the ASB or in the executive officers' duties. Although Gilbert is not totally aware of the situation which he analyzes, his reasoning, no doubt is valid to some degree. In the first place any organization, particularly one which is led and main- tained by students, finds criticism and the improvements which fol- low necessary to its well-being and future efficiency. Secondly, most functioning organizations or their committees become operationally sluggish at times. A prick in the form of sug- gestion or criticism will often aid rather than impede. Thirdly, a few committees never function as they should, and the best remedy may prove to be its complete removal through a se- ries of student grumblings. Fourthly, student organizations will continue to make gross and minor errors of some type simply by the nature of communications problems. However, if Mr. Gripe would investigate the mechanics of the committee about which he is complaining, it's duties, the duties not in its realm and the actual progress made and functions per- formed which are minor and usually unpublished to the student ma- jority, his remarks might be of a different nature. Does Mr. Gripe realize that there are dozens of persons who willingly perform tasks which he may consider of minor signif- icance? Just who is the person who agrees to haul 200 balloons to the gym in a large factory truck for a Saturday night program? To whom does he credit the planning of student council sessions, Gold- en Peanut clues, activity announcements., election day procedure, ASB committee meetings, departmental club banquets, entertain- ment and refreshments and the campus publications. Is it generally known that even before scheduling a commit- tee meeting in the cafeteria: 1) previous arrangements must be made with cafeteria management, 2) faculty sponsor attendance at all committee meetings is mandatory, and 3) names of all committee members should first be approved by the Student Affairs Committee. Saturday evening activities are also a source of complaining for Gilbert Gripe. It is easy for him to focus his attack on the ASB, without the realization that the ASB has very little to do with Sat- urday night entertainment. Approximately six Saturday nights of the year are given to the ASB for planning: the first Saturday eve- ning of the year, faculty home party night, ASB Spring Highlights, Amateur Hour, the Sports Social and the New Student Talent pro- gram. Most of the ASB officers possess as great a lack of enthusiasm as does friend Gilbert for travelogue or documentary films, presented on one-third of the Saturday nights per school year. Neither do they feel a science demonstration or a faculty musical program sparks enough interest to be the only Saturday night activity. Most of them disapprove of no planned activity at all two Saturday nights before test week begins, especially as "dead week" doesn't begin until the following Sunday. Gilbert Gripe may find it within his power to reprove the ASB officers, a committee, or an organizational policy at a table of three deaf listeners in the cafeteria. However, his complaints might be more constructive in a student council session, at a committee meet- ing or in a letter to the editor, after he has investigated to see if his complaint is valid. More Gripes, not only saying but doing, at the right place, at the right time, just might create some changes. Think it over this summer. Linda Brennan On KUCV Music Dear Editor, In a recent Clock Tower Opin- ion Forum, an area of interest or, at least, an area of concern on the Union College campus was presented for discussion. This forum was of interest to me both as music director of KUCV- FM and as a member of the music department faculty. The question of "Sabbath music" constantly presents itself for my consideration. I want to add some comments to the responses which were expressed in that forum, in the hope that some dialogue might take place. First, there seems to be an un- dercurrent of feeling that the music department is pursuing some dark and evil conspiracy against individual choice or even perhaps the Christian ethic or, at least, sacredness in the Sab- bath. May I suggest that I know of no such conscious intent. In the programming which I have observed, personal integrity has played a large role in the atti- tude which has been taken in considering what music to use. In addition, we have attempted to bring into play the experience of many years of specialized study in assessing the values inherent in music. Further, we have found a call in Christ that "whatsoever they hand finds to do, do it with thy might." We find no call here for a "laodi- cean" approach. We believe that we will please God and man best by pursuing excellence in what- ever we do. This is a responsibil- ity which I see and one to which I have responded. Second, there were opinions expressed by those: 1, who just didn't like the music, 2, who per- haps felt that their personal tastes or the tastes of their par- ticular culture should be the standard by which the music for broadcast should be chosen or, 3, who believed that they knew what moral issues were at stake. Common ground in these views seems to be: that because one has never heard a particular style of music or grouping of in- struments, one is thereby justi- fied in being among those who "cast the first stone." These var- ious viewpoints seem to me to be an attempt through the pressure of public opinion to circumscribe a highly personal responsibility— to make the music department a "scapegoat" in not allowing un- cultured, uncritical, unscholarly opinions to influence the highly personal responsibility for searching out inherent sacred- ness in music. In the pursuit of the highest ideals as they are understood by finite man—namely, cooperation in God's plan of salvation for mankind, the promise has been given that the powers of evil will continuously seek to undermine efficient effort. Perhaps the above mentioned areas are a case in point. Perhaps a change in program policies in the direction of me- diocre music is desired. Before such a step were taken, it would seem important that each person decide if in his view the Chris- tian commitment needs or wants less than excellence. The respon- sibility of this decision must be made in view of the historical fact that Christ often changed the area of His witness when light had been rejected. Will His followers do the same? Sincerely, Lanny Collins Instructor in Music LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS j 1