Duke University - Chanticleer Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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outside factors, the student govern- ments took steps in the evaluation of their membership in the National Stu- dent Association. West Campus dropped out of NSA, and after a decisive referendum East Campus also with- drew. Though there were some politi- cal overtones, the main opposition was based on the opinion that Duke did not actually profit substantially from membership in NSA. On a more regional basis, the Stu- dent Union sponsored a February seminar on The South in Continuity and Change. Dr. John Franklin, of Chicago, spoke on the role of the Negro in the South while Dr. Allen Cartter, of the American Council on Education, spoke on Southern higher education. Professors Knight, Sindler, Spengler, and Thompson also took part in the symposium. Political rallies, study abroad, student government policies, and seminars — these are only a few of the University activities in which the student partici- pated in organizations and interests which extend over the campuses, across the nation, and even further. Though the activities mentioned above did not directly involve every student, in the mass of flyers across the campus, each student could find countless activi- ties which directed his attention to out- side interests. Days of the college ear seem to be so hlled with meetings, in fact, that one sometimes wonders it he is majoring in extra-curricular activities. Yet in all these activities opinions were chal- lenged, ideas exchanged, and the results were inherent in a new development and growth. But the change could not come about without challenge and counter- challenge, debate and competition. The Forum, various media, and dialogue between faculty and student all provided one area for countering opinions. In another area, the competition of University sports revealed something of the year ' s direction at Duke. Even the rare sunny days of the fall could not seem to muster the spirit of the students in the football stadium. Yet the try one more time gumption of the cheer- leaders was given a boost by a rousing freshman group who came bearing Duke sweatshirts, devil caps, and enthusiastic posters. Homecoming brought defeat 16

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Duke also found itself playing a part on the state political scene. A Demo- cratic rally was addressed by North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford, tol- lowed closely by a Republican rally for Robert Gavin and Walter Green. These rallies were sponsored by the student campaign groups as election day drew near and advocates of one party or another made even louder noises in favor of their candidates. The hubbub of the national elections died down, but most students kept an the summer months. Students were able to apply for study under Duke sponsorship in France, Germany, and Spain. ear tuned to events of note. When the Russian coup was announced, the Chronicle carried two evaluations of its meaning, one by Dr. Warren Lerner, professor of Russian history, and another bv a student who had spent a summer in the USSR. Further steps were made in broaden- ing the student ' s participation in such programs when Duke this year es- tablished a study-abroad program for On East a French Corridor was set up in the expanding language program. Thirty students agreed to speak only F ' rench while on the hall and at dinner each evening during the week. ' hile bridge games sometimes lapsed into English, the program offered a much- needed opportunity for students to be- come fluent in another language here at Duke. In considering Duke ' s relationship to 15

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by rival Georgia Tccli, and the season closed with Duke bringing home in its poclcet something less than the expected winnings. However, taunts painted across the bridge and accusations that l)ui e had no spirit were soon erased as basketball time, the team and the crowd seemed to disregard the national rankings of first and fifth that Sports Illustrated haii given Michigan and Duke. Spirit was sustained through the moments of a tied score and until the last basket of the game. Through subsequent losses came to the tore. Though the days of the one-man hero seemed to be past, Duke swept mto the season with the cheers of a packed Indoor Stadium. Although the Michigan game brought Duke ' s first home- same loss in a lonsi and winnings, students, faculty, and Durhamites kept their support of the team at a high pitch. Competition across the campus also found a rambunctious spirit of support. Displays and the Homecoming Show of the tall put i ' .ast and West imagination to work. The Greek Follies were revived, this time held in the Indoor Stadium. It the traternities and sorori- ties could not all claim concert voices for a Sing, the Follies offered a multitude 17