Pholo by O'Day MBRRVCHRISTMAS FROM THE M&G Cheyney Alliance Goes To Court by Vic Keeler Schlesinger Appears JaiuJ); Arthur Schlesinger "ranks amon g the foremost in the new generation of vigorous social thinkers ," says The New York Times. In 1946, at the age of 28, he was the youngest historian ever to win the Pulitzer Prize when he rec eived it for THE AGE OF JACKSON. He is established as one of America 's leading historians. He has also been active in public affairs. As Special Assistant to President Kennedy, he travelled extensively in Europe and South America, sat in on policy meetin gs, and was intimately involved in many vital discussions. Out of his experience s in Wa shin gton came the book A THOUSAND DAYS, a Book of the Month Club selection and bestseller in this country, England , and the Netherlands. It is being translated and pr int ed in France , Germany, Spain , Portu gal , Denmar k, Norwa y, Italy, Sweden , and Ja pan. The son of the la te Arthur M. Schlesin ger , also a distin guished h istorian , he was born in Columbus , Ohio, and graduated summa cum laude from Harvard in 1938. The followin g year his honors essay was published under the title of ORESTES A. BROWNSON: A Pilgrim 's Pro gress. It received high praise from the critics and was a selection of the Catholic Book Club. Durin g the war , Mr. Schlesin ger served In the Office ot "War Information in Washin gton , the Office of Strate gic Services in London , Paris , and German y, and the United States Army. In the meantime , he completed work on THE AGE OF JACKSON , a book he had begun before the war as a member of the Society of Fellows at Harvard. Air. Schleslnger 's third book, THE VITAL CENTER , a brilliant discussion of contemporary political and social problems , was published In 1949; THE GENERAL AND THE PRESIDENT , an analysis of American forei gn policy In terms of the Issues raised by President Truman 's dismissal of General MacArthur and written In collaboration with Richard Rovore , was issued in 1901; it was republlshed in 1065 under the titlo , THE MACARTHUR CONTROVERSY. Mr. Schlesinger returned to Harvard as Professor of History In 1047. He has contributed articles to Llfo, Fortune. Atlantic Monthly, Harper 's, Saturday Evenin g Post, and other periodicals, In 1061, Mr. Schleslnje r wont to The Black Independent Alliance at Cheyney State College asked Commonwealth Court Tuesday to issue an injunction giving policy making decisions to students at Cheyney State College. Commonwealth Court Judge Carl B. Shelly set a hearing date at 10 a.m. Thursday for the State to show cause why the injunction sought by the Black group should not be granted. The group representing 9 male students ejected last Monday by Cheyney President W ade R. Wilson, maintains the students were denied due process and were "without remedy at law. " They asked the couil to restrain the defendants , President Wilson , Trustees of Cheyney, and the State Department of Public Instruction , from "prohibiting free speech, open public meetings and assembly, participation in student affairs and decisions which make th e course of said insti tut ion, and denying the rights of due process and of equal protection. " It also asked that the school be restricted with "abrid ging the right of educat ion" of the 9 plaintiffs meaning in essence , their reinstatement. The students were ejected last week by Pres ident W ilson who said they were guilty of "threatening Coffee House Presen ts Discussion On Dru gs and intimidating facult y members , administration and students , and threatening to burn down campus buildings. " W ilson did not elaborate or otter any sucn evidence to substantiate such action. Disturbances at the school were smashed Monda y night when two platoons of State Police moved into campus buildin gs and arrested four students who resisted. Tuesday Drought mass cutting by stude nts to attend a student called assembl y discussing the problems at the mSUIUUUJ1. A parallel development is the announced pian to probe the expulsion ot nine muuant students by me Penns ylvania state Association of Student Gover nments. Brenda Schlegei , 21 , president of the Millersviiie State college Student benate and a member of the state student group said, if the students were treated unfa irly the state student group would "stron gly condemn " the Cheyney administration. Cheyney was the scene of demonstrations and occupation of administration buildin gs last spring. At that time students were protesting state apathy in appropriations for the 1,975 student institution. The state promised action, and last month let contracts of 11.5 million dollars in new construct ion at the Delaware County School. DPI Renews Fund Program The Department of Public In- st ruction has recent ly pro posed an amal gamation of student funds collected by the fourteen state colleges of Pennsylvania, This action will ensue a general fund of student activity fees controlled by the state and app ro p riation of thi s money to the college on a semimonthl y basis. Many college administrators and student leaders , includin g Bloomsburg 's Dr. Andruss and CGA president Ron Schulz , have expressed disapproval of this action and subsequently have opposed It. On October 1, 1968, the Business Washin gton as Special Assistant to the President . In this capacity he served President Kennedy until his death and, thereafter , President Johnson. He left the 'Wh ite House In March 1064, to write a book on the Kennedy Administration. A THOUSAND DAYS, published in November , 1065, has won wide acclaim. It Is In the words of Eliot Fremont-Smith , writing in The New York Times, "the book we have all been waiting f o r , . . . Arthur M. Schleslngor has produced an original , f resh , vivid , penet ratin g and totally absorbing book that is at once a masterl y literary achievement and a work of majo r Import * ance." It won the Pulitzer Prise for Histor y, as well as the National Book Award of 1066 and was on the best seller list for man y months. At p resent , Dr. Schleilnger Is the Albert Schweitzer Profwsor of the Humanities at the Cit y University of New York, Gr aduate Division. Office of Bloomsbur g State College rece ived a letter from A. E. R. Ilowarth , Comptroller for the Department of Public Instruct ion in which establishmen t of a restr icted receipt account for collection for student organizations was discussed. He state d that such an accoun t ha d been instituted by the G overnor 's Bud get Office and assigned codes to each of the colleges in Penns ylvania for makin g deposits. (The code for BSC is 174165.) In addition , he stated that deposits made by each school ma y be withdrawn on a semi-monthl y basis (15th and 30th ) by the submission of an invoice to the comptrolle r office payable to the proper student organization. These invoices will be processed by the comptroller and the checks returned as soon as possible. In a supplementary letter on October 23, Howarth stated that the presen t method of collecting fees Is inefficient for the followin g rea- sons: 1. Two statements were used , one Ron Schulz and Bill Sanders wish to extend a cordial invitation to any st udents on campus who are Interested in forming an SDS chapter at Bloomsburg State College. Please establish contact with Edmund F. Austin , Minister of Truth , before Xmas Vacation. If enough interest Is shown , the rite of the proletariat cannot be stopped. It if hoped that tota l destruction of bourgeoisie institutio ns can take place before Good Friday to that the ensuing resurrec tion can be completed within the three day limi t I _ i On Sunday night , December 8, the Bye-the-Wa y coffeehouse was ^ presented the scene of a discussion by Mr. Arthur Decke r of the Pennsylvania Department of Health , Division of Dru g and Narcotics Control. Mr. Decker spoke about the problems and dangers presented by the usage of mari juana and "hard" narcotics such as heroin , cocaine and morphine. Under Federaf and State dru g laws, the mere possession of as little as one joint (marijuana cigarette ) is classed as a misdemeanor and is punishable by a $1,000 fine and/or a 2- to 3-year prison sentence , whereas the penalty for possession of such truly dan gerous drugs as LSD is merely a maximum of one year in prison. At present , there is an attempt being made to increase the penalty 3 to 5 years with an increased fine. According to Mr. Decker , there is presently no definite proof that marijuana is physically addicting, versus the known addictive tendencies of heroin and the other narcotics. A drive is currently under way to educate the public to the results of drug use and abuse . A person under the influence of any of these drugs has been proven to be incapable of making any type of rational decisions and can easily transform himself into a really dangerous person just by getting behind the wheel of an automobile . At the present time , the use of marijuana is rising fantastically, especially among college students. A student who may be on the verge of a mental breakdown could, through the careless use of these drugs , turn him self int o a rav ing psychopath. Many studies are being made to determine t he lon g t erm effects of heavy use of marijuana . Heroin , the most commonly used of the true narcotics , may force the addict into a life of crime to support a habit that may cost as much as $50 to $100 a day. After a start on one shot of "H" , as it is sometimes called , the amount required to produce the desired "high " increases , thus forcing the addict to find an alternate source of income to pay for the drug. The greatest danger of heroin is that of becoming addicted after havin g experienced only one "fix " or shot of it. The largest single group of drugs being used by students toda y belongs to the barbiturate family, included in this group are the amphetimene s and their derivatives , the "bennies " and the "dexies " as they are known. These are the stimulants and depressants for the nervous system. The drug which is generally held responsible for brin ging the drug problem out into the open is LSD. This drug belongs to the group known as hallucino gens. The greatest danger of these dru gs is that they may transform a normal person into a raving psychotic. Barely, if ever , do any two people experience the same effects from a drug. Kecent research into the possible genetic dam age done by this class of drugs has had a great effect on lessening the spread and usage of these drugs. Included in this class are LSD-DMT and Methadrine (known as "speed" due to its tendency to speed up the responses of the nervous system.) All of this has undoubtedly been covered to the satisfaction (??? ) of many of our students by the health department but all students are urged to carefully consider the consequences of drug usage before they decide to join the "p otheads " or "ac idheads " of the world. for regular fees and one for the activ ity fees. 2. The parent , or ot her p a yer , was obli gated to write two checks , one for each type of fee. 3. In some inst ances the check rendered i n p a ymen t covered bo t h fees. The check then had to be returned or cashed illegally to permit splitting. 4. In some instances only the check for the regular fees was received thus requiring correspondence and follow-u p, 5. The checks required separate handlin g and accounting when received. 0, Discrimination was shown In som e ca ses in tho collection of these foes. Dr. Andruss openly opposed this action at the meeting with the CGA and tho Board of Trustees on November 0, and last weuk (Dec. 8) CGA President lion Schulz atten ded the PSASG Board of Presidents meetin g In Harrlsburg and urged tho group to pass resolutions condemnin g the amalgamation of student funds. Tho Board of Presidonts , subse quently, passod such a resolution and a few of the attending colleges huve made similar resolutions in their college government meetin gs slnco. On Monday, Decembe r 9, Edmund Austin , CGA Vice President , pre- To all BSC F acult y members St aff p ersonnel Students a n d reader s of t he M &G Sincere Holiday Greetings BSC Security sented the following resolution to College Council: Wher eas the Community Government of Bloomsburg State College I s dedicated to the welfare of its constituents, and W horeas it a pp ears tha t ac t ion has been taken by the Department of Public Instruc tion and the Bureau of Budge ts to collect student activities fees on the same basis as other fees collected from students , Includin g Basic Fee , Housin g Feu , and char ges made for board , Bo It resolved that tho Commu nity Government Association of Bloomsbur g State College strong ly opposos this action and will take every measure available to prevent such action. Austin stated that tho DPI now controls hous in g feos. If tho almnlgumation of student funds Is adopted the two hundred thousand dollars collected for student activities «t DSC will likewise go to the state, * WORDS - WORDS - WORDS Lerner and Lowe gave Eliza Doolittlc four sounds to make in one spot in MY FAIR LADY. They are, "WORDS, WORDS, WORDS, WORDS...!!!" Up on the "hill" College Players of BSC also are exploding with WORDS — and they are beautiful words; wonderful words, poetic words, humorous words—all kinds of words. Thousands of words, loud words, soft words, whispered words—all shades and sounds of words. But , most wonderful of all , they are Shakespeare's words. Many of us have some opportunity to become a bit acquainted with the Bard , and most of us are like the party-goer; we acknowledge an introduction to an unknown person and then promptly forget the newcomer's name. If you take the trouble to hike up to Haas Auditorium during the run of this play, you will not soon forget the name of Shakespeare. You will not soon forget the performance of his play, HENKY IV , Part 1, by the cast anu crew 'of tnis production. It was this reviewer s pleasure to attend a preview" performance of this Historical ' play by the world's most famous playwright on Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, 1968. It will be your pleasure to do the same on the nights of Dec. 12, 13, or 14, 1968 if you avail yourseii of the opportunity. Do not assume the production is without Haws—for it is a rare occasion when an amateur group manages u> do Shakespeare in a flawless manner. Furthermore, be prepared to sit through a torrent of words until you will ieei the entire evening cannot be real. If you enter in the righi spirit and exercise a little patience during the first fifteen minutes of a very slow start, you will be rewarded with a show that will give you much to think about for a Long time to come. As old as the plays of Shakespeare may be, they amazingly still have a message for all of us somewhere within them. If you but stop and think a bit about some of our more common expressions of today you will find a large number of them are derivative s of these very plays. VPHI W """""" VMiBHMiH And, HENRY IV is no exception. Few of you have never heard the statement, "Discretion is the better part of valor." In Act. V Scene IV, we hear it in its original form , "The better part of valour is discretion; in the which better part 1 have saved my life. " So says Falstaff the character of all characters in this play. There are many others either directly used today or variations of them. And don 't be surprised to find that In Shakespeare's time there was also a generation gapit is not new to our time!! A worried King (Al Wendel) is concerned about the son who is to succeed him on the throne. Prince Henry, Hal for short, (Brian McLeman) is the caus.e of his worries for he spends his time in questionable activities in the lower parts of the city and countryside under the influence of a mountain of hot air, lies, beer, and ladies of ill repute, in the form of Falstaff (Bud Walsh). The King is beset by unrest within his realm (where have you heard that before?) on the part of numerous factions (this is new?) smarting under decisions and circumstances of an unpopular sort ( how unique!). Add a few sub-plots and idiotic goings-on and you have one of the finest examples of drama that is neither real comedy or exact history. Shakespeare has drawn a very fine line that is almost invisible between the two. Let's take a closer look at these major characters as they will ap.pear before you. Al Wendel's King is truly regal in appearance and behavior. He brings to the role a good voice that, in spots, is truly beautiful. For an aging monarch he does not leave us with the impression he is contemplating his ultimate demise. He appears much too young, although he delivers his Lines with regality. By the time you see him there is little doubt that he will be a King in appearance as well as voice. Brian McLernan's Prince Hal is excellent but for a few moments of loss of character. He looks the part of a Prince and delivers his lines with good timing and above aver- mmBHmBHIBHBHMI' ''vMHHPli :*-mHSHI ^MHMMBNMVS Tom Keams as Hotspur in Shakespeare's HENRY IV, Directed by Photo by Holler Michael J. McHllle. MAROON Vol. XLVII 6 GOLD Friday. December 13. 1968 JOSEPH GRIFFITHS idllor-ln-ChM Newi Edifon Ftaturt Editor% Sporli Editon Circulation Manager Photography Editor Aiiiitant Edilori Copy Ed/for Director of Pub/ieoliom Faculty Buiintu Consultant Publication! 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The Maroon A Gold is pub lished oi near bi-weekly as possible by, (or , and through the fees of the studen ts of Jloomsburg State College , Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. All opinions expressed by columnists and feature w riters, including letters-to-theeditor , are not necessaril y those of this public ation but Ihoie of the Individua ls, age clarity. If any serious criticism of the production as a whole can be leveieu at the cast it is in this area. Too many speeches are given in an unintelligible manner; either through excessive yelling or overcautious softness. A few of the cast speak much too rapidly so make sure you sit in the center section well down front. McLernan is believable which to many actors and directors is one of the highest compliments they can be given. He does a fine job in a role that is not really a challenge. Such a role is a temptation to take lightly and the Players' Prince Hal takes it very seriously. HENRY IV requires a large cast of men especially. Many of the .roles are filled by cast members doubling up—not an easy task. This requires considerable concentration and character change on the part of the actors involved, and Mr. McHale has managed to get this message across to his players. The lesser roles (of which there are many ) are well done for the most part. It is to these actors that much of the credit for a successful production must be given. They do concentrate, they make the character changes swiftly, and well. They make the show zip along once things get going. To them belongs a hearty, "well done." The feminine roles are few and have been double cast so if you have a girl friend in the cast make sure you go on the correct evening. All of the women are attractive and add a dash of color to the production. The role of Mistress Quickly, the local prostitute is quite well done by Miss Carol DeWald. I assume that Miss Amy Raber will do the same. Her nuzzling scene with Prince Hai could stand a bit more work to make it believable, but otherwise it spices up the show. Hotspur (Tom Kearns) is very well done. Mr. Kearns' diction is good and his inflections are excellent. He can be heard and understood at all times. He speaks a little fast, but this does not appreciably detract from his character. This is the best performance I have seen to date by Mr. Kearns. He also knows how to handle women—particularly his wife Kate (Mary Lou Boyle). Shakespeare has a lot to say in his plays about the treatment of women. This play is no exception. The wife who wants to know "where her husband is off to on his horse" is given short shrift by Hotspur. Men should read more of Shakespeare for then they would learn how to keep their wives in line... No tomatoes ladies Falstaff ( Bud Walsh) has been saved for the last. Mr. Walsh has played him for comedy and come up with an hilarious , windy, rotund , buffoon who is not stupid. He manages to bluff his way around cowardice , lie his way into and out of numerous situations , and drink his way into elephantine proportions. Mr. Walsh's Falstaff Is worth the price of admission. And when his motley army of escapees from Marat Sade appear among us the evening reaches one of its many high points. These fellows are the (• nitnmit nt " lllllli>Mltlll National Educational A DIVISION OF ^ 18 Wait Main Street BLOOMSBURG, PA. |llllMMIIIM BLOOM BOWL ¦ ==fr ¦¦' Miller Office Supply Co. 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