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LISTINGS It SEPTEMBER There was a greater hustle and bustle around Texas Tech in September than ever before, because of the fact that registration was already over and classes were underway. Some of the activities of Septem- ber included back to school events, welcoming parties for freshmen and new students, football fever and Fiji Olympics. OCTOBER During October every organiza- tion on campus was making plans for fall. Tech students attended and partici- pated in a wide variety of activities. Among others were Sigma Chi Derby Day, the fall Jazz Festival, the University Theater ' s production of The Multi-colored Maze, Student Senate Elections, the Moratorium with candlelight march. Dad ' s Day, the changing of freshman dorm hours, and Texas Tech versus Oklahoma State, Texas A M, Mississippi State and Southern Methodist. NOVEMBER November was highlighted by Homecoming and International Week, sponsored by the Tech Union and including such activities as dinners, art displays and a cabaret. Tech also received visits during November from the Fifth Dimension, and the Houston Ballet. The month was concluded with the game with TCU and the Best Dressed Contest. DECEMBER With the coming of December, Tech students begin to wrap up the all too quickly passing semester. News of the draft lottery had most Tech males biting their nails. Basketball season began to pick up momentum while students were picking up their things and heading for the hills — skiing that is. Also during December were the Miss Mademoiselle and the Miss Play- mate contests, sponsored by Sigma Delta Chi. The French departments presented an early nineteenth century melodrama entitled Coelina. and finally finals. However, the coming of finals for most was less of a strain than before, be- cause with it came an extra-long, care- free holiday season. JANUARY The beginning of a new semester brought a rested atmosphere in which to begin again. When many Tech stu- dents returned to Lubbock, they found that Tech was boasting of a new foot- ball coach, Jim Carlen, formerly of the Uni versity of West Virginia. Members of the Catalyst staff even had their two cents to throw in about the appointment only to be banned from the campus by the admin- istration. During January the basketball race became a tight squeeze with the Red Raiders right in the middle of things. Other events during January in- cluded an explosive lecture by Ralph Nader, an in depth Comparative Lit- erature Symposium, and a visit to Tech of George Zoritch as guest ballet instructor. FEBRUARY With Valentine month. Miss Valentine was crowned, Ann Straw- horn of Phi Mu sorority. Also in February the Tech Annual World Affairs conference got under Way. This year ' s was Australia. Swimming season reached its peak and thousands packed the col- iseum to watch the Raiders finish off the basketball season. In the more intellectual domain the University theater presented Euripides, Bacchae and Madalyne Murray O ' Hair almost came. Finally during February, a racial forum was held to discuss the many aspects of today ' s radical problems. MARCH March blew in and almost blew its biggest event, the ' 70 Peace Festival away. The festival was rather a dis- appointment to most who attended. Also during March, Clark Terry was a guest performer with the stage band. He was sponsored by Phi Mu Alpha. The Lab Theater presented The Boyfriend and Johnny rivers sang to hundreds at a spring performance. Finally during March, the NACURH Conference was held at Texas Tech. Over 700 students from all over the United States attended the residence hall convention. APRIL April closed out the 1969-70 school year except for final exams. Some of the activities of the waning days of the semester included golf, tennis and baseball, the Little 500 Bike race, cheerleader elections and the Tech rodeo. Also during April, Bob Hope and the Three Dog Night paid visits. Earth Day, an environmental teach-in, was met with much interest. The end of April marked the be- ginning of finals and a time when the end of school was visible. Tyme — 3
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LETTERS EDITORS NOTE: In an effort to preserve this past school year, let us not forget the students themselves, their feelings, their opinions. Here are a few samplings from over the year. All were printed in the University Daily, and all express viewpoints about problems that faced us sometime dur- ing the year. Black Power The Black revolution is progres- sing toward an ultimate climax. This progression is so intense, be- cause for the first time the Black man sees the totality of past and present injustices inflicted on him by the White race. The few true facts of past slavery days are horrible enough, but increas- ing evidence proves that the true hor- rors of slavery have been suppressed. Knowing that the White man hides the truth from the Black man, is only one of the facts that the Black man has discovered which infuriates the essence of his manhood. Black men are no longer willing to wait for the day when the white race will rid itself of its prejudicial idioms. This process goes along one by one, year by year. The hopes that one day soon the Whites will welcome the Blacks into their society with open arms has been tossed aside. From the beginning of slavery there has been a conspiracy to rob the Black man of his pride and dignity. The White man first stole his religion, forcing Christianity into his life. Next, they stole his rightful name, gave him his master ' s name. They then stole his ancestral in- heritance, telling the Blacks that their ancestry consisted of ignorant savages and that he was lucky to be where he was for his past was shameful. From ages of psyching the Whites ration- alized their treatment of Blacks by convincing themselves that Blacks were indeed inferior and deserving of such treatment. Objection to the current Move- ment is caused by fear of exposure. The cat is out, Black men now see the White man for what he is: a mate- rialistic, avaricious nonentity who will do anything to get ahead and stay ahead. The Black man is aware of how he has been treated and how he is being treated now. He realizes now that the Constitution is just a collection of words written by Whites for Whites, and not even for them. He sees two set of laws, one white and one black. He knows now that he is a man and demands to be treated like one. The use of force is not out of the question, but this effort would be futile. Another solution must be found. Nevertheless, it is the duty of the oppressed to demand their human rights, not civil rights, for this nation was founded in a revolution and it may very well end in one. Catalyst Shabazz 1307 Weymouth I was disappointed but not sur- prised to see that the Tech administra- tion has banned the latest issue of the Catalyst from campus distribution. It may surprise some to see a conservative Young Republican sup- porting a liberal publication, but I feel that all viewpoints must be avail- able to the public. This is not a new idea among conservatives. Sen. Barry Goldwater has stated, I do not believe in cen- sorship. I don ' t want it, and I would not support it. It is a private matter involving free choice of seller and buyer, and so be it. (Los Angeles Times) Although I very rarely agree with the viewpoints expressed in . the Catalyst, I support them in their conflict because I believe in freedom of the press and I am glad to see stu- dents at this university who are interested enough to take a stand, whether they belong to the Catalyst staff, Young Republicans or YAF. We need more student involvement at Tech, and censorship is certainly not the way to accomplish it. Mark L. Bishop Texas Young Republican Federation Area III Chairman 401 Murdough. I Why should we send soldiers to fight communism in Vietnam if we have the same type of dictatorship here! The Catalyst has been banned from the Campus. Each student should read this issue for himself and decide the worth of Dr. Caskey ' s accusations that this is in poor taste and poorly k worded. 0 ' Is the truth in poor taste? Must the truth be obscured so it will not be poorly worded? £ College students should have the right to view events of the campus and the nation from all angles. A college student is mature enough to gather information and form his own opinions. The administration must be terri- bly afraid of the Catalyst. Why? False rumor can be fought with truth. This ban on free speech, freedom of the press and TRUTH is a student issue. STUDENTS and our STUDENT SENATORS must act NOW! Fight for a free Lubbock! Robin Cash 364 Weeks Moratorium I do believe that some clarification is necessary concerning my viewpoints on the Lubbock Vietnam Moratorium. I have stated that I recognize and support this situation. I support the Lubbock Vietnam Moratorium because of the following: this represents freedom of speech, thought and assembly. This concept is basically given to us as Americans. It cannot and should not be taken away. I recognize the Lubbock Vietham Moratorium because it is to be under the auspices of a peaceful assembly. It is duly recognized in regards to campus rules and regulations. Because of this, I think that it is my duty to recognize it out of respect for such an assembly only. I will condemn, how- ever, any action that falls out of ac- cordance with these rules and regula- tions. This is aimed directly at the Lub- bock, Vietnam Moratorium as well as outside forces. My major concern lies in what MIGHT happen, not what is SUPPOSE to lake place. This is where I stand; not so much for it, not so much against it, not liberal, not conservative, but CONCERNED. Brian T. Harrington, Sen. Arts and Sciences 2— r me
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