N, AUGUST 15, 1948
THE MICHIGAN DAILY
PAGE SEVEN
T UDENT GOVERNMENT:
SL Will Enter Third Year of Activity
ALPHABET ORGANIZATIONS:
Student Clubs Reflect Political Shades
The Student Legislature, stu-.
dent government at the Univer-I
sity, enters its third year of activ-
ity this fall as "watchdog over
student rights."
Organized on a congress-cab-
inet principle, the legislature
meets bi-weekly to discuss student
policies and projects. The cabinet,
composed of the president, vice-
president, recording secretary, cor-
responding secretary, treasurer
and two representatives-at-large
is the axis of the group.
Coordinator
Elected by the members of the
legislature, the cabinet members
considers all proposed legislation
and decide which will be presented
to the whole legislature. The cab-
inet also acts as coordinator with
the administration, other schools
and the general public.
Members of the legislature, one
for every 400 students, serve in the
standing committees which do the
work of the Legislature.
The Campus Action committee
most immediately reaches the stu-
dents. Its job is to conduct polls
and investigations for the infor-
mation of the Legislature and the
students. If a plea is issued for
some special action, this commit-
tee will try to find out just how
many students also back action.
Investigations
The Varsity Committee deals in
"school spirit." Homecoming fes-
tivities are coordinated by this
group as well as popular music
concerts. When complaints were
registered about football and bas-
ketball tickets, it was the Varsity
Committee which handled the in-
vestigation and eventual solution
to the problem. Last year, it se-
cured 50 yard line football tickets
for seniors and has arranged for
a more coordinated sophomore
cheering section this year. It is
also working on the possibility of
having beer served at the Union.
Cooperating with the Wolverine
Club, the Varsity Committee also
sponsors pep rallies, team send-
offs and welcomes.
The Varsity Committee deals in
"school spirit." Homecoming fes-
tivities are coordinated by this
group, as well as popular music
concerts. When complaints were
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registered about football and bas-
ketball tickets, it was the Varsity
Committee which handled the in-
vestigation and eventual solution
to the problem.
NSA Committee
Representing the University na-
tionally and internationally, the
National Student Association
Committee keeps up on activities
of the parent group. The commit-
tee also enforces the Student Bill
of Rights, adopted at the national
convention. As part of this job,
the NSA group is investigating
discrimination in dormitories, pro-.
fessional schools and the commun-
ity.
Members of this committee also
encourage correspondent with stu-
dents over seas and conduct drives.
for foreign relief.
Any progress on faculty rating ,
or movie entertainment is the job
of the Cultural and Educational
Committee. The Student Experts
program, for advising of students,
by students, was the work of this
SL group. Suggestions for new
University courses also come from
this source.
Social Calendar
The Social Committee plans the
social events of each weekend to
prevent conflicts, but provide a
full bill. A calendar is on view
in Rm. 2, University Hall for reg-
istering dates for activities.
Possibility of a Student Recrea-
tion Center is currently being in-
vestigated by the Social Commit-
tee, which also helps to operat the
Fresh.Air Camp for outdoor ac-
tivities.
Information on the Student
Legislature is handed out by the
Public Relations Committee,
which tries to give complete facts
to the students on what their rep-
resentatives are doing.
Positions Open
Any student may join the stand-
ing committees of the Legislature,r
where experience for permanent
service with the government can
be obtained. Interviews for stu-
dents who wish to serve on com-
mittees will be announced later
this semester.
Elections of Legislature mem-
bers are held twice a year by the
Hare Proportional Representation
System.
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By BARNETT D. LASCHEVER
Students clubs catering to all
shades of opinion form the basis
for political activity on the Mich-
igan campus.
Last year six clubs were recog-
nized by the University. It is ex-
pected that a similar number will
activate themselves again this se-
mester.
MYDA Ban
One club, the Michigan Youth
for Democratic Action has per-
sistently sought University recog-
nition but has been consistently
denied official sanction because it
refused to either openly identify
itself or disavow itself with the
Communist Party.
These conditions were laid down
by the Board of Regents which
has maintained that MYDA is a
Communist-front organization.
During the summer session an-
other club also was denied recog-
nition. The Student Affairs Com-
mittee refused to approve the pro-
posed "Students for Slosson" club
maintaining the organization
would duplicate existing effort and
might imply University support of
a single candidate.
The club has been organized to
back history Professor Preston W.
Slosson in his quest for the Dem-
ocratic nomination to Congress
from the Second District.
Major Parties
Both major parties are repre-
sented on the campus in the
Young Democrats and the Young
Republicans.
Inasmuchas a Board of Regents
ruling forbids open political ad-
dresses on the campus these
groups must restrict their activi-
ties to talks and lectures at their
regular meetings.
The political clubs also conduct
campaigns on the campus to se-
cure petitions on vital issues of the
day. These petitions are then for-
warded to Congress and other
public figures.
Prominent in this type of activ-
ity is the Young Progressive Club
which is backing Henry Wallace
for President.
UVF
A group which has been gaining
in strength on college campuses
all over the country is the newly
formed United Student World
Federalists.
It devotes itself to promoting
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kThe Student League for Indus-
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mitted to direct action.
Through lectures and classes the
SLID hopes to put across the prin-
ciples of universal disarmament
and aid to Europe which "doesn't
involve extended economic con-
trol of the recipient country by
the United States."
The Ralph Neafus Club stands
for Communist teachings and phi-
losophy.
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woman to pass through its sacred front door but shunts the
female population through the side door, albeit graciously.
NO WOMEN ALLOWED:
Controversy Still Rages Over
Union'sClosed Door Policy
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The biggest controversy of any
year at the University is: Should
women be allowed to go through
the front door of the Union?
Whatever the rage of the female
ndependents, the center of men's
activities remains famous for its
"inhospitable" attitude. Only on
football weekends are women al-
owed to step through the front
portals.
But with a wide range of facili-
ies, the Union makes up for this
ess popular tradition, by provid-
ng a variety of entertainment,
rom swimming, billiards, bowling
and dancing to reading in the li-
brary or just lounging.
All Men Members
Every male student is entitled
o a membership card in the Un-
on upon paying his tuition fee.
Membership cards are distributed
by the student offices early in the
emester.
Guests at the University make
use of the 195 modern guest rooms,
and hundreds of convention at-
endants and members of organ-
zations use the main and private
dining rooms.
At the main desk, students arel
provided with a service for cashing
hecks, and purchasing transpor-1
ation and entertainment tickets.
Newspapers, candy and cigarettes
re also on hand at the desk.
Reading and Quiet
Current best sellers and popular
magazines are available in the
Pendleton Library, donation of the
widow of Edward Waldo Pendle-
on, '72. Comfortable chairs, cush-
ons, divans, writing tables and
quiet may be found in the North
Lounge.
Upstairs in the ballroom, the
regular weekend dances are
taged. Dances are held here every
Friday and Saturday when there
s no other major campus event
"aking place.
Mealtime means "Union" time
or many of the campus men. In
addition to the main dining room,
a taproom is located in the base-
ment which offers a snack or a
whole meal. Unlike the dining
room, it sticks to the "men only"
rule which keeps women visitors
wary of overstepping the -bounds
of their "guest" category.
Ruled By Board
The Union is governed by a
Board of Directors composed of
students, faculty members, alumni
representatives and one member
of the Board of Regents. Second-
semester freshmen may become
tryouts on the Union staff to
work under the officers.
In addition to Union offices, the
building houses the headquarters
of most men's groups and many
campus organizations. The Stu-
dent Legislature, Michigamua,
Vulcans, Druids, Inter-Fraternity
Council and the Men's Glee Club
work from the Union.
Other facilities open to men are
the bowling alleys, a barber shop,
checker and chess boards, a ping
pong room and a billiard room.
Born in 1903
Constructing a common gather-
ing place for men was first con-
ceived in 1903. The Union opened
its first home on the day of the
Ohio State game in 1907. This
first headquarters was a former
house of Judge Cooley.
Although an additional wing
was added in 1912, the Cooley
House soon proved inadequate and
in 1915 a campaign to raise $1,-
000,000 for a new clubhouse was
launched. Alumni and undergrad-
uates contributed subscriptions of
4v(' to make up most of the fund.
Since that time further cam-
paigns have been staged to pro-
vide for the additions that com-
pleted the Union as it is today,
increasing the total cost to more
than $2,000,000.
Union officers invite freshmen
to smokers during orientation
week to acquaint them with the
facilities, and introduce them to
leading campus men: sports fig-
ures and representatives of active
organizations.
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