Liegey Cites Need For More Profs
has personally guided many future
professors in their graduate
studies.
"Many of you students," Dr.
Liegey continued, "can find the
happiness and inspiration that
I have found in college teaching."
He suggested the following
characteristics as some of
the requirements of a future
teachf'T:
"Unless a much larger number
of well trained men and
W<lIJ1eD enter the colleee teachInc
professJon, my grandchildren
and your chn~ will not
~ive an adequate college
education," Dr. Gabriel M. Liegey
told a large group of FairDeld
stude'n\s on December 6.
"Colleges must expand their
fadllties to meet the ever larger
D1Pl'.lber of quaillloed students
in the future; yet, we cannot
fanee that we can staff these
expanded faclUties with profes- 1
lIQl'$. We can look only to you,
students of Fair6eld and other
colleges, to And our future co).
laboraton and successors in
college teaching."
Dr. Liegey, a professor of
English at Fordham, a BenemerenU
SCholar and former 2
chairman of the review board
for the Woodrow Wilson Foundation,
was invited to talk at
Fair6eld by the Graduate Scholarship
Committee. He has wide
experience and almost a missionary
zeal to attract and inspire
his students to becomc
college teachers. An outstanding
Middle English Scholar, he
Cites R....1sItes
A genuine interest and f...
cination with Iearning is a
prerequisite. The effective
teacher is highly trained, to
be sure, but he is essentially
a learner all his life; he
must grow in knOWledge and
insight with his class.
A reasonably good academic
record is desirable. However,
a poor record, even a few
failures, in fresmnan year
need not be a barrier p~
viding the student manifest
steady growth in his subsequent
years. A few Woodrow
Wilson fellowships have been
awarded to students who
failed out of college but who
returned and earned impressive
recoro..
3 The prwpective teacher requires
a love and keen interest
in people. A professor
pClSSeI8eS hls knowledge and
passes It on to people. U he
is unable to conununicate
his learning and fascination
for knowledge, he is likely to
be a very lnetrective and dry
teacher.
DoII't Walt
"Many students have these
and many other qualities deIlrable
in the teadM!or," Dr.
lJegey added. "Don't wait until
you graduate to prepare yourself
for doctoral studies. for the
doctorate is the entrance ticket
to scholarahip required in the
teaching profession."
He suggested that the student
should begin to prepare himself
during his undegraduate years
in the following manner:
1 AU doctoriaJ programs require
a reading knowledge
In at least two foreign languages;
some require Latin
and or Greek as well. Find
out what the requirements
are and begin to study the
languages. A formal course
training is not necessary;
reading knowledge can be
acquired through private
study.
2 The student should be well
known by the professors in
his major field. Coliaboration
with other scholars is
the life long work of the professor;
the student should
begin right in his undergraduate
studies to work
closely with professors. ]t is
primarily the student's responsibility
to make himself
known; questions, outside
discussions, direction in pri·
vate study, etc. are the
means available to the student.
Excellent lettera of
reconunendation are essential
in the applications for
admission to graduate school
and for fellowship a I d.
3 The college professor should
be awell-rounded person s0cially,
academically and spiritually.
(Dr. Liegey was living
example of this requirement
Amid such balance
Dr. Liegey possessed a depth
of knowledge In his area
and general erudlUon in
many other areas as well) It
II durin&' college days that
the student la able to work
to attain such erudition and
to grow IlOCIally and spiritually.
"Don't allow your professors
to write vague generalities
about you because they do not
know you. For'C@ them to write
excellent letters by getting to
know them and by giving them
sufficient time before the deadlines
to write the letter for
you," Dr. Liege)' added.
Most college professors have
received their inspiratlm to
teach tn:m lKlIJle one of their
own professors. Dr. Maurice
Rogalin, who was one of Dr.
Liegey's professors, waa pres.
ent at the talk and Is a living
example of a man who bas insplred
innumerable men and
women into the teaching pr0fession
during his sixty yean
In education. Yet, this inspiration
cannot be communicated
In the classroom alone; the student
must have extensive outside
contact with the professor.
Tbe STAG .... reoeatly
received .. Flnt 01Me BOIlOr
Radq' from t.be AlMdaW
.C..o.Ut ectate ...... 8en1oe tor tern.teI',
'l'bIa .. tile MIClCIBd CllIIMeD.
U.v.e..-e.m..M.t.e.I." .t.b.e STAG ....
sides. Each alde was allowed
two preaeII;tatlon speeches, a
questlon-answer period, and a
flnaI rebuttal. The all-priloner
audience and the two teams of
debators waited a few tense
momenta before the close declsion
was announc.ed: 1.J9..131 in
favor of Fa1rfteId.
The prisonera were amdous
for a return match and Fr.
Scully, the moderator of the
team, was qwck to acoept the
offer for Borne time during the
sewnd semester, Anyone interested
in debating on a volunteer
and InformaJ basis with our
worthy opponents from Danbury
should contact Fr. Scully
or one of the three debatod.
take up a schoolwlde solicitation,
the proceeda of which are
to be sent to aid the aaid Negro
Problem in Missiaippl" was defeated
Paul Greeley, the propoDeDt
of the bill read the letter from
the "Committee of 100" askiDI
for donations for the NAACP
legal defense. The debate centered
about who the "Ct.mmittee
of 100" are and the fact
that the Sophomore Claa bad
already solicited its members
for the same cause. '!be bill
was then soundly <Ideated..
not restrict the clubs." But despite
his efl'orts the bill was
defeated
The amended Financial POU..
cy finally passed the Legislature
by an overwhelming majority.
The bill sponsoring a Parent's
Weekend was tabled because
the Chainnan of the Activities
Committee wasn't pres- "'..
The third bill, that the Legislature
"take the initiative in
supporting the STAG's editorial
on the crisis in Mississippi and
that the Student Government
Students vs. Convicts
Viet Debate Features
Three volunteer students from
Fairfield University debated
four prisoners at Danbury
Prison. On Saturday, December
11. The chaplain of the Prison
sponsored the debate in conjunction
with the educational
department there and Fr. McCormick
took up the challenge,
asking for volunteers. The prisoners
gave Fairfield the choice
of three topics and the side
they wished to debate on. The
topic chosen; "Resolved that
the Unitcd States should withdraw
all military forces from
Vietnman and devote all efforts
toward peace through non-miUttary
deplomacy" was taken by
Fairfield on the negative sidc
and preparations were begun
that lasted for a vigorous three
weeks.
The four man home team
from Danbury, Messrs. Crosby,
Lutz, Sanders, and Belle presented
a formidable opposition
for the Fairfield three: Rowan,
Kensel, and Erkenbrac.k. The
format ran smoothly and
showed well prepared and tren-chant
argumentation on both '-- -'
Bill Clears Policy of Gov't.
Concerning Money Matters
,
December IS, 1965
Recipient
By The Students Of
The Stu den t Legislature
passed the Financial Policy
statement at last Thursday's
meeting, which, acrording to its
proponent, Terry Smith, posit~
ively states the rules for 0btaining
money for various clubs.
Other billa on the agenda
were a bill to sponsor a Parent's
Weekend, which was
C::::..l~~.~~!!l:.!:!~'!.!""' .dItabled, and a bill to take up a
schoolwide collection to aid the
Negro problem in Mississippi,
which was defeated
The meeting opened with the
swearing in of the recently
elected Freshmen legislatures,
by Justice Jerry Fitzpatrick, In
the absence of Chief Justice
Garland.
The need for the Financial
Policy statement was readily
seen by the Legislature, but
the wording was sharply at·
tacked Section 4, No.7, "that
the President and/or Treasurer
(of the club) must be prsent
in the Legislature on the night
of the presentation of the blll
to answer any questions conceming
the bill," was finally
deleted, after an attempt to
change the wording from
"President and/or Treasurer"
to "a representative" was defeated.
An amendment was passed,
adding the phrase: "That thc
finance chairman make known
the place where he will receive
such requests (of money for
clubs) and publish the samc."
JeremJah Buckley proposed a
further amendment, "that a list
of major events and plans be
submitted by all organizations,
as well as Its flnandal position
and its requests for money; to
be made by one month after
the beginning of the "66-'67
school year.
Buckley defended his proposal
by stating that "we
should have a general Idea at
the beginning of the year , . .
This is only to help us; It will
Grant
Name Fr. Varnerin
The Petroleum ResearchIolie: University in 1953 and then
Fund of the American o.emical spent a postdoctoral year of
Society has granted Fr. Robert research there before beginning
E. Vamerin. 5.J. $13,410 for a his theological studies in 1954.
year of research and advanced He was assigned to Fairfield
study at The Catholic Unlversi- University in 1959 after spendty
of America in Washington, inS a year in France where he
D. C. He will pursue courses made his Tertianship. He has
In Theoretical Chemistry to up.. taught General Chemistry for
date and enrich his background four years and Physical Olemfor
teaching Physical Chemis· istry from 1959 present.
try. In research he will collabor- In 1961 Father Varnerin was
ate with professors and gradu- awarded a $10,000 research
ate students at Catholic Unl· contract from the Air Force for
venlty and with other scientists research he directed here with
in the Washington area. The the aid of several students. He
course work and research will was director of the National
be designed to provide the foun- Scicnce Foundation Undergraddation
for continued study and uate Instructional Equipment
research after he returns to Grant of $22,000 (matched by
FalrfI.eld. The leave of absence another $22,000 by the Unlverwill
begin in June, 1966 and end sHy) for equip~ent ~hlch h8ll
updated and mtenslfted the
in September, 1967. While in 1aboratory ,...-..tr_uct.ion In the
Washington, Fr. Vamerin will Chemistry laboratories.
reside at Carroll House, the Fr. Vamerin is presently an
Jesuit House of studies attached Associate Professor of Chemto
catholic University. Istry, chainnan of the Graduate
Fr. Vamerin completed his Scholarship Commlttee and 01doctorate
in O1emlatry at Cath- rector of the Sodality.
Vol. 17 No. 12
Double Standard Politics Hurt
_... 11I1
LeUers To The Editor
It is ironic that while thousands
of American lives have
been lost fighting the spread of
communism in Vietnam, the
United States Supreme Court
continues to aid its spread in
our own country. As the land of
the free we owe it to ourselves
to protect that freedom from
those who would see it under~
mined. The persistent stand
taken by the Supreme Court
with regard to the personal registration
of members of the Communist
Party, hardly endeavors
to achieve that protection.
The justices would do well to
take sight of our global activities
if their actions are to be can-
Sorokin's Thanks
'I'be foUowlng letter was forwarded
to tile STAG by Dr. DIRenZo.
Dear Gordon:
Lena and myseU sincerely thank
you, your colleagues, and university
for overwhelming hospitality and kindness
to us. We were most positively
impressed by the high intellectual level
of students shown to me in our colloquia
and the responses of the audience
to my lecture. Most pleasantly
I am impressed also by the spirit of
the real freedom shown by the students
and members of the faculty of
your university. In brief I am glad I
had the privilege of this engagement
and am deeply gratitled by It. Once
more we thank you for your labors In
initiating and organizing this engagemenL
Yesterday we safely arrived at home
and now I resumed my usual activities.
With my highest regards and best
wishes,
Very sincerely yours,
P. A. SoroklD
More Dialogue
To the Editor:
I am a Junior - 20 yrs. of age. In
two or three years, I will probably
receive a call from my government to
enter the anned services and defend
the tradition for which she stands.
When this time comes, I want to be
able to fight (if necessary) with honor,
courage, and conviction. As of now,
in right conscience I doubt if I could
fulfill that desire.
I went to the rally of Nov. 11 seeking
an answer. I failed to obtain it.
The speakers contributed nothing of
value in defense of our policy in Vietnam:
their answers went no more
deeply Into the problem than those
of any small-town newspaper writer.
The debate of Nov 22 again disappointed
me. Mr. Petry's opening statement
was brilliant. It sununarized all
the doubts which have plagued me.
Dr. Abbott's remarks were superior
to any I heard at the rally, but they
were almost exclusively centered on
only one aspect of the war - Red
China. He refused to touch on any of
the other central issues - the Vietnamese
people themselves. the nationalist
movement, the condition of civil
war.
I realize that it is I, myself, who
must ultimately answer. For the moment.
however, I seek the opinions
and knowledge of those more capable
to give it.
I urge the continuation of discus-
2. THE STAG December 15, 1965
sistent with those of the Administration.
For, if we pride
ourselves as the defenders of
world freedom, by force, we
ought to take all measures necessary,
by Constitutional interpretation,
to defend our own in·
ternal freedom.
That we should be "defend.
ing" the Vietnamese people
against the "conspiracy" of
world communism while freely
granting Communists the means
to their stated ends it) a marked
inconsistency.
It is not, however, shocking
to hear t:hat the Supreme Court
has taken such a step. Their
record on this matter speaks
sions on Vietnam and I hope that those
defending our government's policies
here on campus will see the need for
a comprebenslve dialogue.
Sincerely,
JUcba.rd T. Rose '67
A Christian War?
To the Editor:
On the night of December 2nd, Dr.
Pitirim A. Sorokln, Professor Emeritus
of Sociology at Harvard University,
discussed "Western Religion and Morality
of Today" at a public lecture in
Gonzaga Auditorium. Incorporated into
Dr. Sorokin's lecture was his policy
on the United States' envolvement in
the Vietnam conJlict. Citing Pope Paul
VI in his poignant "War, never again
War," Dr. Sorokin added his voice to
the pacifist elements in America to
end the war in Vietnam; he also added
his prestige and approval to "any
peaceful demonstrations" aginst United
Stales foreign policy.
No one can doubt Dr. Sorokin's eminence
in the field of sociology, nor can
they deny him the right to fonn his
opinion and voice his convictions. I
would like to state, however, that Pr0fessor
Sorokin, in reaching these convictions,
has indulged himself to a
great measure of idealism, and in fact,
has based it on a false premise. His
political philosophy may be summed
up, I feel, in the doctrine of Christian
anarchy. Pointing out the COITtlption
and mediocrity of most - In fact au
- governments today, Dr. Sorokin conclUdes
that, because of this Ineptitude,
governments do not have the right to
use the precious lives of its citizens
to fight wars.
He, by giving documented statistics,
indicates that the twentieth century
has the blood of more citizens upon its
hands than the last twenty-five centuries
of recorded history combined.
We have reached, he concludes, "the
lowest ebb' of western society and
culture. Yet the "first buds of Spring"
have appeared - pacifism.
Dr. Sorokin is a O1ristian thinker.
He places his trust In the teachings
of Christ and of His victory over the
world. Yet, if Christianity is to be
"victorious" in the world today - It
if we are to be true witnesses of
Christianity, is it possible that we can
stand by and perjure ourselves by permitting
that which is most diametrically
opposed to Christianity conquer this
country of VIetnam'! Is it possible
that Christianity is compatible with
for itself. Rather, we are here
concerned with rectifying a situation
which embarrasses the
intelligence and logic of those
who form international policy.
Another approach to solving
the inconsistency might be for
the United States to suspend
our bombings in Vietnam for a
short time as a clear example
of our willingness to meet at the
conference table. Actions, we
know, speak louder than words.
What have we to lose? Face?
One thinks not. For, if the Viet
Cong represented any serious
threat to the United States mainland
they would have been annhilalated
long ago.
the Conununlsm of Lenin, Mao te Sung
and Bresnh1ev'! Can it be possible that
our President and our Congress are
so shallow that the war effort they
direct is based on "lies, treachery, and
stupidity?"
Aristotle classified man as a "political
animal." Every great philosophical
thinker today, has, to some degree,
engaged himself in political thought as
the proper activity of man in society.
Dante, Aquinas, Maritaln, and - yet
- Camus all testify to this fact.
Our men in Vietnam are not fighting
a Holy War. Nor, indeed, can any war
be truly sanctified. They are, however,
attempting to stem the tide of Communism;
they seek to alJinn man's
liberty, freedom and dignity. 1bey are
being truly Christian, consciously or
not, by attempting to salvage the inherent
qualities and perfections of man.
And they are paying the dearest price
of all, the price of life itself. But in
the end they are purchasing the principles
which Christ died for thousands
of years ago.'
This is hardly a melodramatic view
to take, for it is the only rational reason
for the loss of even one life. For
if this is not our aim and intent, the
blood of even that one life will hang
heavily over us.
StepbeD M. Judd '67
What Are The Facts?
To the Editor:
"Only the Viet Cong have conunltted
atrocities in Vietnam, The Viet Cong
have committed the most unbelievable
acts of terrorism that the world has
ever known." Who said this? senator
Joseph McCarthy, Barry Goldwater,
Ronald Regan, Robert Welch? No, absolutely
no! It was the Vice President
of the United States Hubert H. Humphrey,
a fonner high ranking officer
of the Americans for Democratic Action.
The war In Vietnam is one of human
responsibility. The position of the
American in Vietnam is quite clear,
even though some would like to dress
It with fancy tenns and obvious questions.
We are by our very political
nature "our brother's keeper." Since
the war started we have been force
fed with phrases such as "Get Out of
Vietnam" etc. by those who purport to
love freedom, justice, liberty and anything
else that will catch on. Last
spring 10,000 young leftists attended a
marathon 32 hour protest of the U.S.
policy, held at Berkeley. Addresses
were given by such experts on foreign
Conbaeel on PAGE 8
But, to think that the VC
could ever represent such a
threat is foolish. It is their ideological
cohorts that we fear. Yet,
the growing gap between China
and the Soviet was only recently
blown further open when Russia
accused the Chinese of being
traitors to the Communist cause.
There is room for debate as
to exactly what the U.S. should
do in Vietnam. There is little
room for debate, however,
where we commit ourselves to
two such widely inconsistent
policies as fighting against communism
in Southeast Asia and
pennitting it to flourish under
our noses.
College
Mixers
It is unfortunate that many
of the University's student organizations
have taken recourse
to sponsoring mixers which apparently
do not appeal to college
students. The growing tendency
of admitting local high
school BOYS as well as the everpresent
crop of local damsels is
a sad reflection upon the imagination
of those who run these
"college mixers".
Even sadder, our ) 0 c a I
"friends" are being financially
bilked through our college entertainment.
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For class credit
Friday is the
The Mardi Gras has recently Voting will take place in Xavier
announced the official rules for Cafe and Loypla Cale from
the "Queen's Contest", Any un- January 13, 1966.
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January 5, 1966. Mardi Gras will be chosen by a
A 3" x 5" picture, including panel of judges consisting of
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Last Thursday night, the Its activities Include voluntfM"T'
Mendel Club held elections for training and observation in
the new officers. Those elected Bridgeport hospltala, outside
were John Z8marra, President; research for interested memo
Daniel Hayes and Jam e s bers, lectures and movies by
McConnlck, Vice _ Presidents; prominent physicians. A trip to
Neil Cannon. Treasurer; Kevin a medical school is being pIanLooser,
Corresponding Secre- ned for next semester. New in·
tary; Ron Brancaccio, Record- terest bas been activated In
Ing Secretary. The Club is the the Club and all interested
organization for BIology majors. Ifreshmen are urged to Join.
MendelClub Prexy
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THE 1966 MANOR
Tbe Studenta IJturJleal
CommiuloD wUl meet this
evening at 8:80 P.M, 00 the
ant .Ioor ot Cam.11l8 Hall.
All students are invited
to attend and offer crttlclam.
Albert F. Red~, S..J.
ChaIrmaD ot the Students
lJtnra1cal Conunissloo
STAG: Well, Santa, there
have been a lot of complaints
against us this semester. Do
you think that you could find
us a minute set of type so that
we could fit in all the news that
people seem to think that we
deliberately leave out! And
Santa, maybe a Proofreader!
SANTA: HO HO HOI
STAG: Thank you Santa, and
have a MERRY CHRISTMAS1
NOTICE
1965, earns $100.00 for their treasury.
Spot'==
By Tom Browne
The
NSF Grants
Dr. Donald J. Ross, Chairman
of the Biology Dept., has received
an NSF undergraduate
student research participation
grant for the summer of 1966
amounting to $2,800. Under the
terms of the grant, Dr. Ross,
in addition to his own researcl\,
will direct the research of two
highly qualified undergraduate
Biology majors in the area of
Insect Biochemistry. Each student
will receive a stipend of
$600 plus a cost of program
allowance amounting to $800.
This cost of program allowance
will be used by the student researchers
to purchase equipment,
chemicals, etc., essential
for their research. Dr. Ross ex·
pressed the hope that the student
participants would be en·
couraged enough by their research
to consider careers in
profcsslonal biology and perhaps,
if their research is sumclently
complete and detaJled to
attempt publication of the results.
Prof. Czamanski's group leaving
on May 28, 1966, for Easlern
Europe have six more seats
available on their round-trip
flight to Luxembourg for $356.
While interested students
would have to leave on May 28,
they would not necessarily have
to go on with the group beyond
Luxembourg. They also would
not have to return on June 28,
1966, but could return any time
at all, possibly at an even lower
rate. Their air fare would never
exceed $356.
Ross
For Tour
=='On
This week, the STAG was SANTA: Yes I did It seems
fortunate enough to obtain an they feel that they would get
interview wIth one of the a better crowd when people
world's foremost philantbro-- have nothing elsc to do, HO
pIsts. This gentleman will soon HO!
be visiting our campus; but, due STAG: Is it true that you
to his hea~ schedule, it will be have a very special gift set
impossible"for him to stay but aside for the STAG?
for a few fleeting moments. SANTA: HO HO, but do I!
You guessed It Stags, or Stu-dents
(whichever the case may STAG: Any hints?
be), it's the jolly old man from SANTA: Sure, I plan to give
the North Pole, Santa himself. the authors of LE'ITERS TO
THE EDITOR a special eerti·
STAG: It was certainly very flcate of thanks _ some tell me
generous of you to grant me that they are the best part of
this interview. You must be the paper.
very busy this time of year.
STAG: Do you feel, then,
SANTA: Well yes, you could that the STAG should only pubsay
that, but I'm willing to help lIsh the LE'ITERS and forget
the STAG - It sure as heck about everything else?
needs it! SANTA: HO HO HO!
STAG: Where do you get the STAG: Santa, I know that,
money for all your phllanthro- by now, you must be sick and
pies T tired of listening to people ask
SANTA: Money isn't every- for a new this and a new that,
thing, Sonny. hut may the STAG ask for a
few things?
STAG: Yes I agree, but the
Student Government, the Legis- SANTA: It you must, you
lature, and many others here I_m_",_t_' _
at Fairfield seem to think it
helps and, In fact, is fairly im·
portant.
SANTA: We all have our
own opinions.
STAG: Back to my origi.na1
question, where do you get all
your money from?
SANTA: HO HO HO! No
comment!
Stac: Is it really true that
you put coal in some peoples'
stockings?
SANTA: No, I've switched to
issues of the STAG!
STAG: How do you judge
whether or not to give a stu·
dent Christmas gifts?
SANTA: I used to watch his
average, but with this new QP.
system, who can tell?
STAG: Is it true tllat you
have been thinking of giving
subscriptions to the STAG as
Olristmas gifts?
SANTA: Yes, I'm quite sure
that there are a few members
of the Phlhw.ophy and History
Departments who would just
love to have life--Iong subscriptions
to the STAG!
STAG: Are you giving any
hints about other gifts?
SANTA: Well I will say this,
there have been a good number
of requests from a certain
legislator for a Voodo Doll of
Rich Peck. Certain Area Clubs
and Fraternities on campus
have suggested the Editor of
the Year Award for Mike DeMore.
STAG: How about gifts for
some of the Feature Writers?
SANTA: HO HO HO!
STAG: What do you mean
by that?
SANTA: Well, I was thinking
of flags for Cunningham and
LaBruzza but I couldn't decide
on what color they wouhl prefer!
I would like to give the
author of CROSSFIRE a very
special gift, but he seems to
have disappeared right along
with his column!
STAG: Santa, did you hear
anything about the Student
Legislature holding a meeting
during the vacation?
A Difficult But Imperative Goal
Messenger
Manager
"Chip"
our purpose ... I look fop..
ward to an Amerlca wbkb
commands respect throughout
the world not only tor
Its strength but for Its
civilization. And I look (OJ'ward
to a world which will
be safe not only for democracy
and diversity but
also for personal distinction."
Let us achieve a diatlDction
hitherto not aasoclated with
America - that we are an interested
people, lnteretlted in
our fellow citizens of the world,
relating their needs, des.ires.
and limitations. Let us c0ntinue
to create on our own level.
a rapport with the people of
the ''Third World" in much the
same way the Peace Corps is
doing now.
Let us humble ourselves to
ask their oplnions and seek
their recommendations.. W e
must discard the obsolete ~
tlon that we have a monopoly
on solutions to the world's dif·
flcultles, even if we feel we ha\'e
the right to such an assumption
because we control the purse
strings. Let us search for a true
relatlonship between we of the
West and of the "Third World".
Let us use this knowledge to
try to attain a concept of an intelligent
use of power in all ita
fOnDS. In short. let us educate
ourselves.
I do not think this idealistic,
but rathf'!' an Ideal, a goal;
perhaps difficult to secure. but
imperative to attain.
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troubles in the world results
from a failure on our part to
educate ourselves politically not
to mention so many other ways.
I.e9ltimate Despair
As a nation we are guilty
more of sins of omission than
commission. So much of our
"And if the Western World
is so fearful of Communist
infiltration of foreign lands,
should it prove of the Com·
munist worle, which, for
reasons of theoretical consistency
and praetletll 0pportunism
will not 1 esist
an invitation out of legitimate
despair?"
In view of the fact that such
question:! are asked and such
problems are posed how ean
Vo1! justify our ignoranCt' of
such vital matters?
These students from the
for e i g n nations (including
Canada) realize how much their
future depends upon the wisdom
shown by the American
people in their deliberations.
They were shocked, insulled,
and appalled at our lack of
such wisdom and sophistication.
Certainly these people have
misconceptions abo u t the
United States. But, have we established
a true dialogue with
them in an effort to correct
their mistaken beliefs? I am
not talking of propaganda but
of truly OBJECTIVE discus·
slons and exchanges. One clear
lesson was gained from this
trip - objectivity must be the
essenee of all exchanges and the
basis or any relationship to be
established. It seems such objectivity
and honesty i!\ missing
tram the American scene. Again
I feel this is probably unintentional.
But the fact that it is
unintentional is no excuse.
t';-1 I--.l-'-__
Ignorance of Aims
Here at Fairfield we are
guilty of such a sin For example,
I am appaled that the
Government department hert' at
the University offers no courses
in Asian or African affairs. A
course in International Rela-
"bad guys." It does not mean lions can only begin to remedy
expressing bewilderment when the situation, certainly it will
the "hand is always being bit- never solve it. It would be a
ten," fOf the intelligent man shame if the future of such a
will realize that when this DC- language as Russian were to be
curs over and over again there placed in jeopardy because the
must be reasons why. students expressed. only slight
How often the American interelit, not realizing the im-people
tend to generalize when Se"eral lMues ago Junior, partance of acquiring even a
discussing foreign affairs! So George Deren (abo"e) pub- basic knowledge of such a suboften
one hears the phrase "the Ushed the flnt. of two parta ject.
ot a critique on MI,"eral Amer· It is also a shame we don't
Africans" or "the Asians" or
even "the South Americans". =:~~~:m:; :~~a::p~ have a political union on cam-
Yet when you ask these people recent McODt Unlverelty COD- 6.~a~fa th~h~~ ~~:y s~~~:n~~
where they corne from they wlll cla"e on the "ThIrd World," make themselves a voice to be
say, "1 am a Nigerian" or "I The STA0 0ere carr1e8.0e heard. The political parties on am a Columbian". They are
citizens of distinct and separate remainder of Mr. Det'C!D', re- campus have tried but it is an
nations, each with its own prob- markll. [UPhill fight. Will a "Vietnam"
always be required to arouse
lems, its own assets, its own
an apathetic nation? We have
system of government. They
the "Third World" - that enor- so far to go - we have only
desire a national identity as
much as we did in 1776. They mous body of the world's popu- made a beginning.
have been gradually throwing latlon which comprises 113 of ~ ~uote from John F. Ken-ol!'
the shackles of colonialism the U. N. membership and n 'jY·
1
k f d
• • I • 00 orwar to a great
and estabhshmg themselves on which has not yet decided future for America, a fu-the
world scene. where It shall cast its lot. Per· ture In which our country
To be sur~ much of this has haps this was best expressed will match its military
been only WIth our h~lp. How- in an editorial in The "lcGIlI strength with our moral
ever, the fact remams, they restraint, its wealth with
are ememging nations - not O&lly of Nov. 12: our wisdom, its power with
persevering colonies. Yet, with·
out knowledge of these numerous
elements, even a basic
knowledge (for we certainly
cannot expect the average
citizen to be an expert in these
matters), the American people
will proceed to express their
wishes on what positions this
country must assure on some
of the most crucial problems
the world has ever faced. This,
in my opinion, is a foreign policy
based. on a total ignorance of
'he aims, desires, difficulties,
and accomplishments of those
to whom our policy is directed.
At best this is an ad hoc fON!ign
poliC)'; at its worst it is no
foreign policy at all. In any
case it is doomed to failure.
P_ Decisions
Academic Credentials
The African students com·
plete1y overwhelmed the Amerlean
representaJ.lves, in confer·
enoe and In debate, with their
knowledge of world affairs pres-ent
and past. We were at a loss
to proVide intelligent and factual
repUes to their questions
and challenges. Many of their
statements, loaded with hasUllty
and bitterness, cut deeply
Into American sensitivities. Our
lack of adequate knowledge
only c:unpounded our embarassment
and frustration. Frankly,
we were against the wall and
they held the rines. It was extremely
unfortunate that the
American students represented
• nation whose economic, militarY,
and political policies effect
every country on earth.
I believe a foreign policy of
this nature frequently resorts
to the use of force as an answer
to a particular problem.
If Americans would humble
themselves to be educated in
international affairs, if many
of them would throw off the
manacles of chauvinism reflected
In some parts of our society,
and if they would become immersed,
to the best of their
ability, in the affairs of those
people who constantly strive
for mere existence in a hostile
world then perhaps we could
begin to use our money and
machinery effectively and rc-
Rather, I believe, we will eeive the most beneficial results
tend to make decisions based from the exerting of our encron
emotion and momentary gies and resources. The Amerl·
moods and feelings. Foreign can people are cheating themPolicy
Is not simple. It does not selves and we not only hurt
e<:me to aiding the "good guys" ourselves but we are cultlvatand
Ignoring or punishing the ing hostility among those or
4. THE SlAG. December IS, 19b5
PolicyNeeds Review
"Ibey represented a nation
whose example of revolution
commenced a chain of events
which flnd expression today in
the "Uberatlon" movements of
the "Third World." They N!preIIet1ted
a nation who, since the
end of World War n has literally
held the power of life and
death over the peoples of the
world, not just by virtue of the
fact that we possess such tremendous
military and economic
pow(!r, but because we have detennined
to direct these forces
into a far.reaching and aU-pervading
foreign policy. But we
lacked the academic credentials
which would enable us to explain
any of this to those whose
countrymen are a1I"ected by this
very policy every day of their
Dvel and who look to any fluctuatlon
in this policy as being
of direct impact upon their fu_.
This blatant Ignorance of the
American students (not only of
the various developments in
other parts of the world but of
the succesases and failures of
our own policies as well) seems
to me to reOect the political
Ignorance of the American pe0ple
- those who, to so large
a degree. set the bounds of our
Foreign Policy. And If the pe0ple
who create the conditions
within which foreign polley can
be formulated are ignorant
(though perhaps unintentional·
ly) of International atralrs, then
how can we expect Intelligent,
meaningful, and effective polides
to be Implemented?
Improper AidBase
Sees American Lack
MUSIC CINEMA
by Jim aatto
Countdown "Alphaville"
quality possessed by the majority
ot his turns: that even
when they are "bad ones," even
when they don't succeed in con,
etrueUoa, .. peNOD&llty~
his films - as Hitchcock's does
his - AJpbavUle remaining the
only one seen to date where
even this quality Is dift'icult to
detect.
If you would like to see a
very unusual example of d0omsday
science fiction and don't
mind being bl~ for, say, the
last third of a flick - depend,
Ing on your patience and men,
tallty - see AlpbavUle.
Nlcbolu Paequar1ello
THE STAG. December IS, 1965 • 5
My sincere compliments to the Sociology department for
their exceUent work. culminating with the appearance on campus
of one of the ....,orld's most Impressive flgures In the kid 01.
sociology. The way In which the department handled the attairs
of the day, coupled with their genuine interest in the education
of the students and the promotion of Fail1leld's image deserve
more complimentary thanks than we can ever bestow. The
appearance of P. A. Sorokin on this campus should stcnify a
coming of age that has been long awaited by everyOQl! with an
eye toward the growth and prestiege of our wrlven1ty. It: ..
tberdore wttb the ~t ..mdradoa and .a.certtJ' Cba& should
utend to tbe SOcIolocY departmellt aIMS Dr, DlBc!IUo oar
appreclaUon and thanks for the orcamzatlon aDd ~
completion of .tb.. event.
It is indeed unfortunate that this opinion has not been
shared by those people at this University intimately auodated
with the promotion of "image". Perhaps this Is a bit too harsh'
a judgement.. 'I1\erefore, let it be modified to flt the ob~th-ely
observable facts. The "imap" peop&e have demoafltrated ~ tbeIr
acUOlll!I a. tack of eoReeJ1l _d excltmeot O\'M' tills eveal. aDd
have relegated It to a podtion far lnfertor to tbe .tatul. liVelli
to the mediocre Dante Fe&tlv'" aad the eatutropblc Town Day.
Publicity was notlcable only by Its absence. Every organ for
buildlng the image was blatently overlooked, and Fa1rfI.eld's
coming of age received little cm'erage in even the local newspapers.
Where were the press releases that go out ever time
the Public Relations Otrice undertakes a pro~t on its own designed
to promote the "image"? Where were the interviews, the
photographers, the radio announcements?
It would seem that the omoe in the gym la coneeraed on1J
.....Ith those project. It undertakes and .. CroMly -euc-t ... Ita
respoo.llblUty toward the promotioa of all'aln UDdeJ'tak_ ~
lndl\1duals outside Ita lJPbere of lDluenee. It w-W seea:I tllat
ProfCMOr SoroklD·. \"hIt WM o\-erlooked eltber bec-n'- ....
oD'ice does not dare to admit that I5OIDflOII8 else euI do _
eD'eeU\'l~ Job, or be<:aUse It bas become so coacerDed. wttIl.' a
Madison Avenue lma«'e that It baa forgotten that the '-t Imat.p
for an InteUeetual eeatcr I. an lnteUeetuai Image.
Perhaps we should be thankful, however, that Pub11c Relations
did little to contribute to the running of this event. Past
experience has demonstrated that this office p<lttSe&se5 the unique
gift of a fe\o'erse Midas touch. Gold Irmnediately turns to base
metal as soon as the fumbling hands of this office touch it. 'Ibe
solution might be to ignore this ottice completely when anythinl
significant is attempted, and leave them to play their tutile
IIttie games by themselves.
Unfortunately, tilts .. IJ:IlpOMIble. As a result of a dlrective
issued earlier this year, in conjunction with the re-formation of
the BeUannine Lecture Series under Public Relations, publidty
for all events must be handled through this oflice.
We therefore have only two choices. We can either work so
that the sphere of influence of P. R. becomes so small that the
damage It does is Insignificant, or we can apply pressure on the
"powers that be" to effect a radical shake-up in this most inettlcient
ottice. Public Relations could do a great service tor the
school if only it applied some of the basic tennets of good advertising,
and adopted a clear and precise Image that It was tryIng
to portray. As it stands now it goes ott in so many directions
at once as to be completely ineffective. A little direction might
do it a world of good.
The situation as it now stands is deplorable. The office that
exists on this campus for promtion of a positive Image has become
so confused that it neglects the positive and projects a
negative image. It caa only help Fairtleid crow II " crows up
IBelf, Let's bope It ca.a SOOD at IeUt .... to walk.
Godard was unable to tackle.
Unlike the other Jean-Luc G!>
dard films this reviewer has
seen lin order of preference:
Breatbleaa, My Ufe to U\'e,
The Married Woman, COD'
tempt, Band of Outliidcrs, A
Woman Ie a Woman) AlphavlUe
remains one in which the director
was unable to personalize,
to get a grip on, to identify
with his characters in situation.
He was unable to imbue his
subject matter with a feeling
he had toward it - as he wu
able In the above-mentioned
nlms - which for Godard is
perhaps the one redeeming
\\'.1.8.
Scot'
done. M u c h confusion and
rather excellent timing of those
dancing act 0 r s made the
needed, precise placing of pe0.ple
plausible but not relaxed
More careful direction is necessary
to give the appearance of
being in the right place At the
right time.
Lighting was spectacular,
achieving serious tones when
appropriate, and gay, glittering
comic background as neces.-..ary.
In most cases this writer was
not consciously aware of subtle
changes In I i g h t s. These
changes, however, added that
magical touch to the theatre,
which, when combined with
good orchestration, gave mem'
orable perfonnance.
A description ot Robert
Bums' character might be
summed up In Allen Bruce's
lines: "A poet wbo doetlll't
drinIl, .. Uke a pbllOllOpber who
dona'" think,"
'Great
Oreat &lot, a new ott-Broadway
musical about the poet
Robert Bums, provides a lively
evening of song and dance to
any theatre goer. Allen Bruce,
a native Scotsman, is the lead in
this, his American debut, as the
Scottish bard. He is well supported
by Joleen Fodor (Jean)
and other members of the cast
which Include Jack Eddleman,
Charlotte Jones, Cash Baxter,
and Charles Hudson.
Plot counts Uttle in this musical
comedy which succeeds
through twenty-one da2:zling
songs. "Original Sin," sung by
a group ot over-enthusiast.ic
clerics, highlighted the evening
with superb satirical comic relief.
Although a shallow stage
lends poorly to acoustics, the
accomplished voices ot the en·
semble, especially of Allen
Bruce add depth and feeling to
a captured audience.
Choreography, in view of a
limited stage, was not well
the finesse and technique which
has come to characterize Payne.
In ensembles and in solo work
Jones is phenomenal; his speed
and flashy style are ab601utely
stuplfying. However, the r e
seems to be no subtle aide to
Jones' heavy-handed approach.
On the contrary he consistently
drowns out any light 1010 work
and overwhelms the vocalist
(Joe Henderson now replacing
Joe Williams). If only Jones
can learn to better control his
tendency toward heavy playing,
he will undoubtedly join the
ranks of Krupa, Bellsou, and
Rich,
This, then, is the Count Basie
band, a band which drives and
pulsates, 17 men comprising one
living thing which pleads, persuades,
and, at last, bolls over
in as headlong an emotional
experience as any band has ever
produced.
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The study 01 German history
sharpens the historian's sense
01 tragedy. When Meinecke
says that Hitler represents the
eruption of satanic principle in
history, It does not necessarily
mean that he is developing a
philosophy of history. It does
approach a theology, perhaps.
Beyond Nihilism
A pockmarked face on a large
frame of a man is our gullk'
through Jean-Luc Godard's fantastic
night.rnare Alpha\-lUe.
Lemy Caution, trigger happy
(with his Instamatic Camera)
Is a ne\VSpaper man from Fig·
aro.Pravda, a foreign enemy
newspaper ot the "Outerlands,"
who arrives In Alphavllle intent
on investigating and understanding
the strange, pseud~
modem city, where the knowl·
edge of or expression of em!>
tlon Is Illegal and means sure
death. Lemy enters assigned the
task ot discovering the whereabouts
of an eminent scientist,
who has escaped from the Outerlands,
only to fall in love with
the scientist's daughter (Anna
Karina, Godard's wife' and
spend the last third of the fllm
attempting to escape from the
nightmarish city.
Unfortunately Godard had
gotten carried away with his
atmosphere. spends entirely too
much time copying 19M'8 phrasealogy,
and not enough in making
his material personal to his
camera. One deflnitely feels
......._ ............ But ·,t only ,h-" th"t h. ho Godard lost control of the antl•
... ~.,,, .... human, pseudo - psychological
by Fl'ed.rIclI Mea-:ke a sense of historical tragedy elements of his turn early In its
CJuDbrtdp. llu'vard U. Preee.
1181 and that the experience of Int- construction, with a consequent
............. •• ler has sensitized him more loss of pointedness and of per-
"Even within the limits of intensely to tragedy. sanal statement.
nihlUsm It is possible to find A dltterent Gennany would Though visually attractive
the means to proceed beyond have entered lhe twentieth cen- and not unintentionally edited,
nihilism.... A Frenchman, Albert tury If certain developing eleo on the whole Alpha\'lIIe remains
Camus, spoke these words, but ments could have been inte- I unsubstantial; the sub j e C t
the country which has experl- ConUaaed on PAGE. I seems to have been one which
enoed the most profound nihil-I __--.::"'~~::..:::.-.:...:~:.::__===_=_==_==_..::..=_..::..~
ism, the deepest abyss in modem
history, ls Gennany. Meinecke
writes of this German experience,
what led up to it, and
of the new Germany that must
come out of it. He does not
write a metahistory. It is more
a description and integration 01
forces: sociological, psychological.
and historical forces. We
could possibly call it a psych!>
logical history, or even a spiritual
history of modern Gennany.
For the German catastrophe
attected the spirit of men like
Meinecke. He is more than an
historian here: he Is almost a
prophet. He has experienced
the nihilism of the Third Reich,
and seeks the means of moving
beyond It In Gennany herself.
Count Basie is the nearly un·
contested top royalty among
jazz band leaders today. His
orchestra fWlCtions as a 6exible,
single, screaming voice. and for
pure poo.ver the Basic aggrega.
tion goes unapproached. Within
the band itseU, Thad Jones,
Frank Weas, Benny Powell, and
Joe Newman, have consistently
emerged as the Onest soloists
even though the band remains
now, as always, most exceptionaIln
Ita over-all ensemble work.
Much of Basie's success as a
road band is often attributed to
very little change in the band's
penonell. Indeed, the most
recent change in the BaSie lineup,
the first in three years, is
in the form of Rufus Jones
replacing Sonny Payne in the
drummer's seat. The nature of
this decision has always perplexed
me. Jones shows none of
Extremists?
Patriotism, unfortunately, has recently become more and
more synonymous with obedience. Today, only the man who
brandishes knowingly his rolled up copy of the N. Y. Dally New1J,
(instant troth), and who c1amorousiy supports American foreign
polley - fo,r some unexplainable reason we still allow BOrne
latitude In discussing domestic policy - Is patriotic. Anyone
else 11 obviously a pinko or a red.
This absurd thinking and categorizing is dangerous, for it
leads to the emotionallsm of chauvinism buttressed by jingoism
Patriotism Impl1es commitment and commitment demands un·
derstandlni. Here Is the crux of most of the dissent over both
the Vietnam War and the DomInican Intervention.. Somehow,
somewhere the machinery of communication between the gov·
ernment and the people of, by and for whom it exists has ground
to a halt. Explanations began to avoid issues, generaliz.ing them·
Rlves into a murky vagueness. Most citizens made an act of
faith and continued their lives pleasantly or unpleasanUy as
before. But a small segment, mosUy from lives which a1ford
the opportunity to become enamoured of the esoteric world of
Ideals, began to wonder. From all the data they had, something
seemed wrong. And subsequent facts were far from calming.
especially the government's exceedingly strange behavior
towards the peace talks proposed by U. Thant. So they marched
to Washington to ask some questions, afraid that their country
had become involved In a senseless game of international chess,
and was sacrificing the principles upon which it was built for
the sake of saving face.
Can anyone challenge their questions? Another group, however,
is very often challenged. These are the people who have
already developed a philosophy or belief or way of life which
rejects many of the beliefs and customs formerly embedded
in the American Way of life, or at least in the carefully con·
atructed "facade" which passes for it. Unlike the first class of
disRntera mentioned, they do not restrict the projection of their
ideas to the 'proper' places: the classroom, the debate hall, the
}qWative chamber. These Catholic Workers, Socialists and
S. D. Sen believe that their ideas are so extraordinary (i.e.. out
of the ordinary) that few, if any, of their fellow citizens are
wU1in&' to pay any attention to them..
Working from the simple premise that they will not be
listened to until they are heard, they have begun by making
some awfully loud noises ranging from draft card burnings to
aelf immolation. U we judge them by the pragmatic rule of
effectiveness, they have been eminently successful
The time has come for a brief word about the House 011
UnAmerican Activities CommIttee (the infamous H. U. A. C.).
PermJttlng such an organization to eKist wallowing in contradiction,
fostered by prejudice and bounded by blindness, is blatantly
unconstitutional. For where does the constitution prov:lde the
leiP8lature with the power to set up a pennanent committee
which Dan dictate to us what we are free to do and to believe,
how to enjoy our life and what the constituent elements ofI
Ubert)' and happiness are?
An ad boc committe of Congress could investigate any orpnized
grouping whether the K. K. K., a labor union. the
Communist Party W.. S. A.), or the John Birch Society which
is accused of engaging in unconstitutional activities. Otherwise
the gradual erosion of our freedom will continue under this
ma1aclously smiling progenitor of the paternal state, I.e. the
dictatorial atate, i.e. the police state.
B)' Maw10e O'SuWVNl
Hitler
Could we possibly pull out ~
Would God ever justify our
leaving these people to the fate,
horror and su1rering1 If we
want peace we should want It
for all men not just ourselves. It
must be a tenn of sincerity and
not merely propaganda. Peace
yes, and peace of mind, to men
of all nations, not just in the
world which by accident is populated
by the tree man who Is
unoppressed If you can pull out
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be seduced by the frenzied
"foreign rule" 01 HlUer. But
the thousand year ReIch was
still born. The only means aer.
many has of really re:stortna
herself is through the nourtsbmeat
of her traditional culture.
Meinecke loses himself in • rapBOdy
of praise for the Goethe
era, which moat somehow be
renewed. ThIs a.lmost sentlmen·
tal indulgence is excusable In a
man who has seen his country
go to an emotional extreme In
pervertinl thia cultW'e.
The Gennan spirit must be
renewed. The work of Meinecke
is a signIfIcant advance In that
renewal.
Robert Stewart ...
Way For
a complete
Wrappings
Clothing
has
have outright murders on their
score card that make Hitler
look 11ke a piker.
When we judge our part In
the war we must try to 8eC the
position of the people being af·
fected by the invasion from the
North. Let us put ourselves in
the position of 0t¥! having his
house burned down, father
hacked apart. and strewn all
over. Your mother has been
raped by the invaders and your
sister tortured and shnt. The
woman you love is In the p~
cess of being a playthlng for
the forces and will be hacked
apart and burned. This b the
situation for sane. But for the
Grace of God, It could be you.
treaty, the blttemesa of an
economlcally and culturally
Impoverished middle class, and
their adberenc:e to PnJss1an
militarism paved the way fOl'
Hitler.
Fatal Withdrawal
Meinecke shows marked ~
straint in criticizing the rest ot
Europe, and -.,uy F<an<e,
for Its Indirect part in allowing
the rise of Hitler. 'Th1I Is be-cause
of his sense at the Westem
commurnty of mankind. a
community W hie h Germany
needed and which needed Ger.
many. Germany't tnJUaI crime
was in withdrawing from the
Weat by raising herself mystically
above the rest of the West.
BeginnIng in the Pan-Germab
I'I'lOVement, It reached Its vlolent
crescendo b1 Nazi radI:m.
It IIft'mS that Meinecke sinCIes
out no other particular country
for blame because he (eelA that
there is still too much to blame
in the Gennan backcround
1be will to power had infected
the whole West. No one coun·
try can be blamed solely; the
West itself must be accused.
Boot Straps
Germany must find the means
in the abyss to climb out of the
abyss. A fertile German cultural
lite was suppressed by the Third
Reich. But It was not drivenI out of the German spirit. For
a while Gennany let herself. The Paulist father is a mod'"
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grated in her culture and civlllzation.
1bese elements were the
t\\OO great waves of nationalism,
associated with the educated
middle class and socialism, as·
&ociated with the rising mass
of proletarian workers. They
had to balance each other. An
Imbalance meant catastrophe.
Paving
braced barbarism as a weajXlJ1
by which they hope to seiZe the
world
Knowing the true nature of
the war in Asia. we must all
understand that our obligation
15 a unique one. We must face
our conscience. We should know
what took place in China after
the Reds took over. When mil·
lions die in Otina by a Red
takeover, this is not the people's
choice.. Those of us who would
take time out to weigh the ad·
vantages of 8 Communist Viet·
nam should do their homework,
look at the facts.. We are faced
with the worst type of debased
Ideology since Hitler -- the
Peking Reds. The Red Chinese
Ortega y Gasset saw these
new masses had raised the level
of history to a new plane. Meinecke
seems to have perceived
the same thing: "The enormous
pressure which the masses of
people, now multiplying much
faster than ever before, exerted
henceforth on the whole existIng
social order and civilization
can hardly be overestimated..
ThIs population increase wu
the most elemental as well as
the dynamically strongest cause
of the progress of transformation
taking place throughout
the West." '!be crucial need was
for a tnJ.ly hwnane socialism
that would at the same time
respect the national culture of
Germany.
A slight but portentous preponderance
of Ideas of power
and nationalism came about in
the developing synthesis. The
balance was tilted. An adjustment
would never be made.
World War I, the Versailles
Limn
ing and the castigation of the
US. for being Involved in the
Vietnam situation. WOW!
Author Guy Richards, of the
New York Journal American,
has related some very Interest·
1ng FACTS concerning the pro..
pie whom we are suppoled to
be aggressive against. The Antihuman
su1rering groups want us
to get out of Vietnam and leave
the people to the great family
of Ho and his Communist Peoples
Democratic Republic! (T)
A sample of these people, with
whom we are to come to the
table of peace, as equals, may
strike home. The bodies of three
AmertcaD GI's were dlsembowled
and unspeakably mutilated.
The Defense Department
has confirmed that we are In
"an utterly new kind of war."
There is an ever-widening proof
that the Asian Reds ha\'e em-
On A
CoDtlaoed fI'om PAQE t
polky as Dick Gregory, Norman
'Ibomas., Nonnan Maller
and Senator Groening of Alaska.
The Communist party US.A.
III focusJng its full strengtb
upon the youth of the nation.
Lenin aald that "the youth will
decide the issue of the whole
strua:le, the student youth and
still more the working class
youth." c.P.U.S.A., through the
party's front group for youth,
the W.E.B. DuBois Clubs of
America, 1a seeking to fullUl
the prophecy of Lenin. The
Reds are actively InOltrating
conaclentious people who are
unwlttin&ly swayed to a train
of thought under the auspice
of bein&: "humane," "freedom
1ov1nc" "antl·war:' and "antiqgreuioD."
These groups are
for the relief of hwnan suffer-
I
6 • THE SfAG, December IS, 1965
•
Polo· -EnaS--·
First
Round
The Shehan Center Pool Is
open to all students after the
completion of the water polo
matches each Monday night.
Avail yourself of this privilege
and drop in some Monday night.
A few weeks ago, Regis 2
defeated Campion 2, 1-0 In a
close Intramural water polo tilt.
Jack Hunt scored Regis' goal
fol' the only score in the tightly
fought defensive battle. Cam·
pion 2 had the distinction in
being the first and only team
thus far to be shut out.
The first round elimination
was completed last Monday
night when Regis 3 beat Loyola
2, 3-1. Regis 3 scored twice in
the first half, both times by
Peter Minvlele. Howle Emond
blistered a penalty shot past
goalie Jeff Montegue for Loyola
2's only score. Art Sands scored
in the second half to give Regis
3 a splashing victory.
As II result of the completion
of the first round elimination
the following teams will be
paired off in the second round
of the highly successful tournament:
Loyola 1 will play Cam·
pion 4. the strong Regis 4 team
led by Rick Brown will play
Regis 2, Regis 3 win play Gonzaga
2 who had a first round
bye while Gonzaga 3 will get
a second round bye.
Teams eliminated are Regis
1. Campion 3, Gonzaga 1, cam·
pion 2, Loyola 3, and Loyola 2.
However, they will all get a
second chance next semester
when another water polo tou....
namCflt will be run.
THE STAG, December 15, 1965.7
So far, a vast amount of in.terest
and enthusiasm has been
"''''<'Ill expressed in water polo c0mpetition.
This can be attributed
to the team spirit displayed by
each corridor.
Gary Klnvln and Bob Shiels kick up the water as they
battle for the slippery ball.
STAG HIGH SOORER Jim Brown pau9Cll before unloading
one of his famous 110ft shots against the Bosoon College
defense. Brown, whO scored 28 points against the Eagles,
also did a commendable job of guarding All American John
Austm In the second haU of pl~·. Oharlle PhliUps held
Austin to 11 points In the first haU, five of which Austin
tallJed from the foul line. The 100-98 Stag victory added
great Impetus to Falrfteld's NlT hopes.
H
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Compliments of
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FalrOeld I George Cwnmlnp Center
ARNOLD'S
PRESCRIPTIONS
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Feirfi.ld Shoppmg Center
No matter what the SCOrtlS
were, It seems obvious the Stag
supporters are three for three
against thelr oppo8JUon. It's too
bad we can't tn"ade Ohio and
«1"e them a good dOlle of Stagland's
ent1nWasm.
(P. S. - Don't forget the
games against U. Mass lind Aca.dla
over the Chrbtma.s reOOll8.)
Student support and interest in the team is better
than at any time during my -three years at Fairfield.
Tension and anxiety for the coming season was evi~
dent throughout the week preceeding the St. Joe's
encounter. Signs and banners of encouragement were
seen in the dorms and many students sported the
"HANG THE HAWKS" buttons which were sold by
the Student AA.
The highlight of the week's activity was the successful
rally held on Friday night in the gym. Despite
the fact that many Stags were home for the weekend,
a large crowd was on hand to greet the team. Several
speeches and the always exciting warm-up drills set
the tone for the following night.
At the New Haven Arena an exceptionally large
contingent of Stag supporters were on hand to cheer
on their team. The spark which ignited the Stags was
the ·anival of a small but noisy contingent of Philadelphians.
The stands came to life and completely
drowned out the St. Joe's rooters. Banners seemed
to come from everywhere as the Arena began to look
like Shea Stadium.
The Stag rooters were quite boisterous throughout
the first half. The cheerleaders led by Pete
Stewart deserve a lot of credit for keeping them
che~ring. The fans were spread all over the Arena
which made organization almost impossible. UnfOlt·
unately several Stags got over eager in harassing the
referees.
One of the most commendable actions of the
night was the impressive line formed from the dressing
Toom to the court. It was interesting to see former
Fairfield star Nick Macarchuk standing among the
students in the line. It was good to see the fans stay
behind the team in spite of the half-time deficit. The
noise never really quieted down until the game was
over.
One of the beat compliments paid to the Stag
supporten came from tWD unidentified St. Joe's play·
era who .aid that this WM one of the beat displays of
school spirit they had eyer seen by the opposition.
They trayeled throughout the East last year and
played many .choo••. So this comes .. a high bonOl'
for our rooten.
Many Stags made use of the free night to journey
up to Chestnut Hill for the Boston College game. The
large group was active throughout the game. Again
the classy banners were seen in the Fairfield section.
Although outnumbered and faced with a brass band,
the dauntless Stags could be heard loud and clear at
court side.
It seemed quite humorous to the scouts the way
the B. C. supporters died out when their team began
to falter. Their radical cheers suddenly changed to
conservative hand clapping in the final minutes of the
contest.
In the spacious Jersey City
Armory, the Stags overcame
several dlft'iculties in cheering.
The fans were split up all over
the place. and the only solid
blocks were mingled among
Peacocks. However. sparked by
the arrival of Peter Maher and
Tony Labesky with the bass
drum, the Stags completely
outclassed the rather dormant
St. Peter's students. It seems
that the only ones who made
noise were the players' mothers.
Bat. ft. Xavier (Ohio)
sue- Rome va.
U. HuI., Dec. !9
STAGS OUTLAST PEACOCKS
In 89-82 Triple OTVictory
STAG FORWARD WlWe IOIIN Dtln some revene eacJIM to
deBoot an attempted Ibot by 8&lat Peter'. boopu. IUdIIe
Dreyer. The play came at 'tile doebac -::oadI or tile tlnl 01
Uuee onrthne periocb at the Jeney CIty Armor7 Jut
satunlay evea1Dg. The v1ctol'y, alUloucb by _ __
dechtn, left tile Slap with • %-1 woe-loA ~ willie
Ute Peacocks Al1rered tbdr fourth cklIMt. ill .. ...,. oau.p.
loaes _red !l poIDt. &Dd ~ l'~
Stags Win
In Cliffhanger
ST. PETER'S FGA FGM FTA FTM REB PF PT8
O'Dea ......... 21 7 7 • 17 • 20
Repka ......... 17 8 7 5 • 5 21
Bonner ......... 10 3 0 0 • 5 • Dreyer ......... • • • 2 • 1 ,.
Grant .......... 22 • 5 3 • 3 21
MacMahon ..... 2 0 0 0 1 5 0
Day ......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total ...... 82 33 20 I. 52 23 82
FAIRFlELD FGA FGM I'TA PTM REB PF PT8
Branch ......... 24 10 8 • " 3 2lI
Brown ......... 14 • • • 3 5 I. Jones .......... 17 8 • 5 I. 2 21
Burke .......... I. 5 1 1 5 2 n
Pritz ........... • 0 2 1 1 5 1
Phillips ........ 15 7 0 0 10 • ,. Menendez 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 90 36 21 17 54 21 ...
In and Out
.....eh beeh
bodies went flying and the refs
called him Cor charging turning
the ball over to the Stags. Mike
Branch tried a 40 foot jumper
which hit the rim and Charlie
Phillips' tap rolled off as the
first overtime ended.
The Peacocks jumped to an
early second overtime lead on
Ken Grant's shot but Chuck
Phillips tied It up on a jumper.
A minute later the Stags went
ahead as Bill Jones sunk two
fouls. St. Peter's came back on
O'Dea's drive. The Stags began
to hold the ball for the last
shot but a walking violation
with 0;32 gave the ball back
to St. Peter's.
The Fairfield defense kept the
Peacocks out. With three seconds
left, Joe Repka took a
driving jump shot. The follow
up tap by Pete O'Dea went
around the rim and out as the
buzzer sounded, sending the
game into triple overtime.
The third overtime began in
the same fashion as the other
two, with each team trading
basketa in the opening minute.
The Peacocks were the first to
wear down. Several missed
shots and bad passes gave the
Stags opportunities which they
utilized. ,Jumpers by Branch
and lODes p\'e Fa1r6eld • "
pow& lead forcing St. Peter's
to foul to ret the hall. It did
not become apparent that the
Stags had won until Bill Jones
hit on a foul shot with 0;24 left
to give them a five point lead.
Mike Branch's two Coul shots
closed out the scoring giving
Fairfield an 8!}.82 victory.
Slow Start
Phillips Star
Peococb Toe Game
Billy Jones sunk a driving
lay up with two minutes to go
to gi\'e the Stags a 68-63 margin.
Rich Dreyer drove for a
lay up and com-crted a foul
shot for a three point play to
cut the Stags' lead to two. With
twenty seconds to go, the Stags
had an apparent victory ripped
from their grasp as Pete O'Dea
picked off MIke Branch's pass
and drove the length of the
court to tie the game at 68-68
with 0:14 on the clock. Pat
Burke's long jumper at the
buzzer was off, thus sending
the game into overtime.
Fairfield got oft' to a slow
start in the second half. Arter
three minutes of play the Peacocks
had opened up their largest
lead of seven points. The
Stags battled hard to grab the
elusive lead They finally sue~
and took a 49-47 lead
with eight minutes leCt when
Pat Burke hit on a long jumper.
Branch,
Stag Frosh
Lose Two
Eighteen hundred people left the Jersey City Armory with chewed nails
and shaking limbs after a tension packed, nerve racking, triple overtime contest.
Fairfield had just weathered several cold spells to down St. Peter's 89-82.
The game started orr very
slowly with the Stags holding
a 12-8 lead after ten minutes
of play. At one point both teams
went without a field goal for
four minutes. FoDowtng a ....ort
SpUJ't by the Peacocks, Pat
BUJ'ke went on a 1K:0ring spree
clicking olf 8e\'6Jl points to take
back the lead for the Slap.
However the Stags hit another
laspe during which they only
scored twice on taps by Mike
Branch. This left them on the
short end of a 28-25 score at
halftime. The Stags shot a poor
10 for 31 in the first half.
by Paul BUlbes
The Stag froah slumped to
two defeats in a row at the
hands of Boston CoDege and St.
Peter's last week as only center
Rick Sanabria managed any
conalatent play for the frosh.
The B. C. frosh wasted no
time in unleashing TelTy Driscoll.
as the 6'5" center scored
fourteen of their tlrst fifteen
poInta and poured in 23 in the
tint half alone. Boston held
.a...c.omfortable 51-30 half-time
In the second halt' the B. C.
froM picked up just where
they left ott and rolled to a
97~ drubblng of Fairfield
Terry Driscoll had a personal
high of 30 points whUe Rick
Sanabria carried the load for
Fairfield with 21 points and
14 rebounds. Tom Crowley
showed good hustle and chipped
in 12 points and 9 rebounds.
It was a much closer game at
St. Peter's last Saturday night
but the result was the same
with the frosh winding up on
the abort end of an 81-73 vel'·
dIoL
St. Peter's led at the end of
the ftnt half on the shooting of
Bob Hurley and Mark Drew
wblle the Stag frosh, except
for a ten point output by Rick
Sanabria, were relatively cold.
In the second half the Stags
outscored St. Peter's 42-41 and
showed some real class, althooch
only in spots. Because
of their lack of conslsten·
cy the Stags couldn't make up
the half-time deficit.
J. C. Dennis and John Langan
found the range, but not often
eDOUch, and again it was the Philips Stews Mike Branch scored two field
strong play of Rick Sanabria goals and four fouls and dom-that
kept the Slag yearlings In the first overtime period, Inated the boards in the last
within striking distance. Early Charlie PhUllps' two long Jwnp. overtime. Overall on the night,
in the hal! Sanabria took a pass Mike "'ompll-d 2. ""'In>- and "
d ar en and tap enabled the Stags .. .. ..........
in the right corner, an tel' rebounds,
taking a couple of steps stuffed to keep pace with the Peacook8.
the ball through the hoop in The game was deadlocked Bill Jones had a fine night
one of the finest plays of the with 1:36 remaining as St. for Fairfield scoring 21 points
night Later he ran off a string Peter's held for one good shot and gathering 16 rebounds. Jim
of seven atralght points for the but Joe Repka's jumper was Brown collected 16 points of
frosh batted away by Mike Branch. which 14 were scored in the
S~abrla led all scorers with Rich Dreyer picked up the ball second half before fOUling out
27 points and 19 rebounds whUe and attempted to shoot, but in the first overtime period.
~ Pavia had 12 and J. C. was stuffed by Bill Jones. However, not to be overlooked
Dennis 11. Mark Drew and Bob A crucial play developed with was the fine play of Charlie
Hurley had 21 and 17 respect- 7 seconds left as Ken Grant Phillips who hit Cor 14 points
lvely for St. Peter's. drove towards the hoop. several and gathered 10 rebounds, most
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8 • THE STAG. December 15, 1965 when the chips were down.
