Articles – The Campus News – 12/5/1975

Many people are seeking personal remedies for the tensions produced by our nuclear society. A seemingly new method of escapism is found in Transcendental Meditation; but upon examination TM, as it is familiarly called, is basically as old as time. The principal idea is to concentrate on something outside oneself, usually a single word, and…

After a fine Thanksgiving of food, football, and fellowship, Americans turn once again to the annual chore of Christmas preparation. Stores are filled to capacity with hurried shoppers, purchasing gifts they cannot afford in keeping with the Christmas spirit. It is the time of year when fantasy is rampant while reason and practicality are firmly…

Yesterday’s Answers Good Today For the Bicentennial column this week several questions will be asked and then answered by a panel of distinguished Americans. Question 1: The United States has immense problems. How should we face them and what should we do about them?“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence… The slogan…

DEAR EDITOR:According to Lyndon Furst, professor of education administration at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich., compulsory school attendance may keep students coming to class, but it has little education value for most teenagers. Furst made his comments in a recent issue of the educational journal, PHI DELTA KAPPA.“… compulsory schooling may be the goal…

The music and drama departments presented “Shepherd Song” last night at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Texarkana. This sacred musical commemorates the approaching Christmas season. “Shepherd Song” is an original work based on the famous medieval play “The Second Shepherd’s Story,” by the Master of Wakefield. Two young Americans, John Jakes and Gilbert V. Martin,…

Kheimm and Phao Pham were the guest speakers at a joint meeting of the French and Spanish clubs before the holidays. The brother and sister told members about their life in South Vietnam and their life here in the United States. Phao worked in the American Embassy for five years while in Vietnam. Her father…

Anyone who is undecided about their sophomore English class should consider Selected Studies in Literature: English 237. Selected Studies is the newest literature course on campus. The course consists primarily of a study of prose writing of the more recent authors. This course will offer a broader sampling of literature than any literature survey course…

Despite the 21 points scored by Jerry Bonham alone, the Nets were defeated recently by the Casanovas, 64-51 in intramural basketball. In addition to Bonham, top scorers for the Nets were Bobby Johnston, 13, and Barry Crain, 12. The Casanovas top scorers were Brace Boyden, 18, and David Morgan, 12. The Black Knights won two…