Midland University - Warrior Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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’HOTOGRAPHERS Covering the photographic angle of campus activities for the two publi- cations ranging from cross country meets to rush parties the Midland Dhoto staff took over 4,000 photo- graphs and consumed 80 gallons of chemicals in totaling over 1,100 man lours of lab and field work. Jhoto Chief Mike Hulse noted that 'Midland has one of the best ?quipped darkrooms in Nebraska colleges in respect to size, layout and equipment. A gradual expansion of the lab facil- ities is being undertaken to accommo- date color work. The Nebraska Press Photographers in April sponsored a college photograph contest which was entered by the Mid- land staff using a number of photo- graphs appearing in this yearbook. 101

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system. Some people look at the Greek system as having a definite place on today's campus. They see it as a constructive program providing members with a learning experience not found elsewhere. Others, however, see it as antiquated and whose prescribed values are meaningless in today's individualistic society. Customs and traditional practices of college generation Greeks of the past have recently come under the scrutiny of campus committees and administration. In Midland's case, attempts to affiliate with national organizations and pledge hazing have brought attention to a question of the system's value and contribution to campus life. Dean of Men Richard Palm sees the fraternity- sorority system as having a place on campus both socially and academically. Activities such as pep rallies, dances, parties and campaigns ranging from ecology to assistance in a charity all happen with greater ease in the group action that a Greek system offers. Yet they are still primarily a social organization and I don't ever waht to see them change that, Palm added. He also noted that Greeks tend to do better academical!' because as brothers and sisters they help each other out. On a small campus, such as Midland, a larger percentage of students get involved in the Greek system. So many that many campus activities can be tied directly or indirectly to the Greeks, Palm said. Yet a weakness in the system is that many members become too dependent on their fraternity or sorority. That is, it becomes their total circle of friends and actions sometimes overshadowing the purpose of being here— the education. The assets, however, are definitely greater than any liabilities incurred in the system, Palm stated.