The Kennel
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How Strong? The Voice of Protest
Recently the Supreme Court agreed to make a ruling on whether or not it is Constitutional to have state-sanctioned prayer in public schools. The Court is acting on the protest of some half dozen parents of pupils in the New Hyde Park school district in New York. The protest stemmed from the use in the…
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NEWS and VIEWS From Other Campuses
At North Texas State nine girls from Kendall Hall challenged men from Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and walloped them 36-6 in a football game. Also at North Texas State, Charles Hall has for the past four years earned his way through college by cutting Christmas trees in New Mexico during Thanksgiving holidays and hauling them…
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STRAY BONES
AUBREY ADCOCK So you want a college education, eh? Well, what type would you prefer—rare, medium, or well done? It would be wonderful if a bachelor’s degree were a consumer item. That seems to be the opinion of a large majority of us nowadays, anyhow. Work is a thing of the past; it is as…
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Rampant Football Rumors Run Riot
JACKIE SHULTZ A runaway rumor that Texarkana College was dropping football from its athletic program recently prompted a meeting of the Bulldog Booster Club with the college Board of Regents and other interested persons. Statements by the college administrative officials bore out that it was just a rumor, although much concern was expressed over the…
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GOING STEADY SUBJECT OF DEBATE BY ALPHA BETA NU
The Alpha Beta Nu homemaking club held a debate at its last November meeting, with Charlotte Rackley and June Cornett taking the affirmative on the subject of “going steady.” Mary Pat Hackett (substituting for Bill Shipp) and Lewis LaGrone took the negative. Mrs. Mary Ann Duke, sponsor of the organization, acted as moderator. The affirmative…
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College Stage Band “Gives With Swing”
A large Texarkana College audience thrilled to the swing music of the TC Stage Band under the direction of Dr. Tom Jenkins, chairman of the music department, on November 22. The stage band has made numerous appearances at high schools throughout this area. The first number was a ballad called “Pathways”; next was an arrangement…
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TC Faculty Club Sponsors Akin Appreciation Dinner
The Texarkana College Faculty Association honored W. P. Akin, Vice-President and Dean of the College, with an appreciation and testimonial dinner in the TC Student Center Thursday evening, December 14. Approximately 250 persons were in attendance. Having been a teacher several years before coming to Texarkana, Dean Akin has been an administrator at Texarkana College…
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Student Loan
Dr. Stillwell, a guest at the meeting, made a brief talk to the council, commending the members who spoke to the Board of Regents, and pledging his support and cooperation to any worthwhile suggestions given by the council. Homecoming was further discussed at this meeting; reports on the parade and the dance to be held…
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The Friendly Professor
Dear F. P.,Can you tell me what disdodecahedron means?A. Yes, why? Dear F. P.,Have you any idea why “Mona Lisa” had such a pleasant smile?A. You will find my comment filed under, “What the Editor Knew But Didn’t Print.” Dear F. P.,Would you kindly tell me what you think of Elvis Presley?A. I can’t tell…
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Baptist Student Union Active on Campus
by Wayne Hopkins The Baptist Student Union is an organization of Baptist students on the campus designed to meet the total spiritual needs of the individual college student. Although it is sponsored by Baptists, all students are welcome, regardless of their religious affiliation. BSU meets every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Oaklawn Baptist Church.…