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              The Loyola Maroon Vol. XLHI Loyola University, New Orleans, La., Friday, Feb. 24, 1967 No. 14 'Student Forum' AN EDITORIAL The university faculty and administration hav been offered the opportunity to "speak freely" on an; topic of their choosing in the Maroon's Carte Blanch column. We would like to extend this same privilege and perhaps right, to the students of Loyola. While i is the purpose of a student newspaper to portray anC present the opinions of all of the students, this is rarel: done on any campus. It is difficult for a newspapei staff to contact each individual student and ask his opinion on every issue. Moreover, many students woulc like to explain their views, substantiate them, and ex press them in depth in their own words, rather thai be restricted to an isolated quote. "Student Forum," as the column will be called, wil give every student the opportunity to have his say. II will be his opinion, his idea, his comment and most o1 all, his words. We will not tamper with the students work. If the article is found to be in bad taste or factually incorrect, it will be returned to the writer for all corrections or revisions. If you would like a picture to accompany the article, you can submit one or have our staff photographer take it. All copy should be submitted to the Editor via interdepartmental mail and should be signed. We ask that it be delivered before the Monday night of the week desired for publication and that a return address and phone number be included. Columns may be submitted by groups as well as individuals. We have prepared a small list of subjects on which to write, but students need not restrict themselves to these alone: 1) Many universities have prohibited students from bringing certain "controversial speakers" on campus, while several states have passed "speaker ban" laws to prevent Communist speakers from talking to the students. Should students be allowed to invite any speaker to their campus? 2) Many students are opposed to the dress regulations, (now revised) and grooming regulations at Loyola. Some feel they are not strong enough. Are student dress and grooming habits sufficient reason for academic discipline? 3) Is there segregation at Loyola, either in the student organizations or the faculty and administration? If there is, what should be done about it? 4) Should student writing, plays or art be subject to censorship? 5) How much voice should students have in the affairs of the university, either in general policies or academics? 6) Are present curricula too restrictive in any school or department? 7) Are restrictions in the girls dormitory too severe, or not strong enough? The success or failure of "Student Forum" depends entirely on you the student. It is an opportunity that you can choose to take advantage of or ignore. We feel confident that Loyola students are opinionated, that they do have something to say, and are willing to take a stand and support their convictions. - /Kc/rre/\  Calendar of Events FRIDAY, FEB. 24 TGIF, 3:00-5:30, Pieces of Eight. A La Carte dining room. APO Movie, "The Collector." Marquette Auditorium, 7 p.m. ÜBL rush party, off campus. SATURDAY, FEB. 25 LU vs. SLC, Fieldhouse, 7:45 p.m. Beggars rush party, off campus SUNDAY, FEB. 26 APO movie MONDAY, FEB. 27 Student Council, college bowl games, Danna Center, 2C, 6 p.m. Deadline for $2 Student Council fee. TUESDAY, FEB. 28 LU vs. University of Houston, away. Parents' Institute, Danna Center, 2A-B-C, 7:30 p.m. Psychology Dept. movie, Danna Center, 28-C, 7:30 p.m. Art Exhibit Suited For Calendars? The "mixed media" paintings and wood engravings of Leo Meissner are currently being exhibited by the Student Union Fine Arts Committee in Danna Center. Meissner follows the realistic school of art. The Rev. Whitney Engeran, S.J., chairman of fine arts department, describes the work as "pedestrian, non-expressive art." Although not condemning the realistic school, Father Engeran criticized this artist's form. "These pictures are seen in barber shops, on calendars, and on the sides of public buildings," he said. Calvin Harlan, who will be with the fine arts department next year, said the Meissner work, "is garden-seed variety." "With realistic art you expect it to extend your vision— to give you not only sight, but insight," he added. One student, commenting on a Meissner piece called "Ben Wheeler's Farm," said, "It would be perfect for the label of the new Aunt Jemima Maple Syrup bottle." Meissner, a Maine artist, has had more than 80 one-man showings in his career. His works are exhibited in museum and galleries throughout the country. The term "mixed media" denotes a form in which various methods and art mediums are used to produce an effect. With the exception of the three drawings done in conte caryon and ink, the painter employed crayon, pastel, casein, ink and pencil in all the works. Dentistry Continues At Loyola Dentistry school has announced plans to accept a freshman class next fall. LSU will cooperate with Loyola to insure qualified students have the opportunity to complete their education.The cooperative program was announced in a joint statement Thursday by the Rev. Homer R. Jolley, S.J., Loyola president, and Dr. John A. Hunter, president of the LSU System. "Opening of the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, now being developed in New Orleans as a unit of the LSU Medical Center, will be deferred for one year. "The new LSU facility was authorized by the University Board of Supervisors in 1966, and tentative plans called for admission of its first freshman class for dental training in September of 1967. "The decision to defer opening of the LSU School of Dentistry was made by University authorities because arrangements to provide pre-clinical and clinical teaching facilities meeting the LSU criteria could not be completed within the limits of the initially-proposed timetable set up for development of the school. "Beginning in Sept., 1968, one year later than originally planned, the LSU School of Dentistry will begin operations with a freshman class, expanding into a complete four-year dental school, with first graduates due to complete their training in 1972. "Notices were mailed today Students Oppose Memo On Summer Residence On Campus By ED CURDA Student reaction is varyingly adverse to the recent administrative notice requiring all out-of-town undergraduates wishing to attend summer school at Loyola to reside on campus. The memo from the office of the Dean of Students and Dean of Women, —  reads: "Admission to summer school for out-of-town undergraduate men and women under 23 years of age is conditioned upon their living in authorized campus residences." Most of the student discontent stems from the fact that there is no mention in the memo of exceptions, which do exist to allow off-campus residency.Rev. Joseph J. Molloy, S.J., Dean of Students, said that the notice is "just a restatement of a policy that has been in the catalog since the dorms were built." Miss Rosalie Parrino, Dean of Women, explained that before Buddig Hall was built, "women students weren't required to live on campus during the summer because of inadequate facilities." "In the past, there have always been requests to reside on campus which had to be turned down," Miss Parrino said. "Now that we have the dormitory, we feel that it should be used." Miss Parrino added that "Exceptions can be made if the students present valid reason. Each woman requesting to live off campus will be considered individually." "Exceptions can be made for men students," Fr. Molloy said. "There are off-campus residence applications available, and any (male) student under 21 must obtain written parental consent." Men residents voiced more criticism of the notice than did coeds. Jeff Bray, A&S sophomore, said "I think the University has made a mistake in coming out with so dogmatic a statement. If there is a provision for exceptions, they should mention it. "But I personally feel that more boarders would apply if there was a simple notice stating that the dorm will be open for summer boarders. I feel that residence in the dorm should be a convenience, not a necessity." Ed Fieghan, A&S sophomore, said that "If exceptions are made, I don't see any reason for the rule in the first place." Richie Abbrecht, BA sophomore, said "I don't think that living off campus is beyond the capability of a college student. A rule requiring on-campus residence would be a particular imposition on a student who would be working in New Orleans while attending summer school." Jim Delahunt, A&S sophomore, said "Any student wanting to go to summer school should be recognized as mature enough to reside off campus if he so chooses." Women residents in Buddig (Continuend on page 2) (Continued on page 3)