VOL. I NO. 15 THURSDAY, MARCH 9

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ENGINEERS INDIGNANT EDITORIAL

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It has been suggested by a professor of this university that entirely too much emphasis is being placed on French as a foreign language in our high schools. One may argue that because of Quebec, French is the obvious language to teach, but are we limiting our scope by emphasizing only French? It was pointed out to me that in two decades the number of Spanish speaking people in this hemisphere will exceed the English speaking peoples.

_ There arises from this fact another point worth con- sidering. If we are to base our channel of language study on population growth, then Chinese would be the logical choice of study. By this, one can readily see where the problem lies. Which language institutes should we begin and, more important, why the study of that particular language? There are those who feel that Russian must be given consideration and of course, there is German, Polish, Italian, etc. The list is very long indeed.

The basis of this need lies in politics. International polities are forcing us to enlarge our scope, but, is there really any need for a great outpouring of time, energy and money on the teaching of several foreign languages such as Chinese, Spanish, or Russian ? I feel the problem can easily be solved by an international agreement to place emphasis on one language. Certainly the teaching of others should be continued, but the “international” language should be stressed. As to what that one tongue will be, one can only give the problem to wiser men and hope for a quick and intelligent decision.

THE LITERATURE OF UN-THINK AND UN-BELIEF A “Modern Poem” submit- ted for “Modern Criticism.”

LOVE’S DAY A Mediaeval Metaphor

Love’s Day IS that day

When Love drops his garbage And I beneath, gathering

scraps, Disdain to duck.

Enots, S. J.

Criticism : A la Modern Critic Today, in this hurried,

_’ fly-by-night world, we often do not take the time to judge the gems of literature that come our way because they are not clothed in the finer raiment of a large handsom- ely bound volume that graces the shelf of a library or reposes in the inner sanctum of one able to afford the best in life that money can buy. Too often we also judge by quantity rather than quality. It is important then, that a critic, coming across one of these little gems, brings it forth to sparkle brilliantly in the sunshine of success.

Such a poem is the re- cently discovered Love‘s Day which I found by accident, scribbled on a ‘discarded cig- arette paper in the pad of a former beatnik. This delight- ful poem is herewith printed for all to catch its neat turns in phrasing and to feel with the author the neglect and disillusionment which come after one has been dismissed by his mistress; But other than the biographical con- tent, the poem has much to offer; . biography is but a sideline.

The beauty of the poem lies in the pattern that it exposes to the mind’s eye and, like good modern paint- ing, depends as much on the parts of the paper which are left blank as it does on the parts covered with the out- pouring of human energy. This poem assails the sight with the blank spots left on the page, with the irregular endings for the lines which lend variation to the print and non-print. After all, one does not eat what does not look good to him; why should one read what does not im- mediately appeal to his sight?

One must also feel in this poem an intense delight in the juxtaposition of words not ordinarily seen together; this placement of words gives point and tension to the image here expressed. Seldom does one think of garbage and love so closely inter- linked. Now here is a fine sense of the real clashing with the ideal and so de- stroying the latter concep- tion that one must feel pity and deep pathos for the author and his emotion. The final line both climaxes and clinches the idea. Does not one feel revulsion at the prospect of being hit with a pail of garbage?

Here reader, intensely and beautifully put, neatly, not wastefully expressed, lies a great poem, destined for posterity. We hope that in exploring other pads we may be able to bring to light more culture - enriching material that would be lost without our diligence.

A. I. Dust

Sides Anyone? Guilt by Association : Try opening your eyes a little wider, Mr. Welsh before

you. single out one faculty to criticize. After reading your “editorial” regarding the drunken state of engineers at the McMaster basketball game, I did a little research of my own. The results are as follows:

From the volume of mut- terings and grumblings which greeted last week’s editorial, I fully expected to be snowed under by reams of indignant responses. Two pieces of writing were submitted in your defence engineers - only two. True to my word I have printed them. Both are fiery engines of destruc- tion which tear my argument down (or so they think) but go no further than that. No excuse was offered, no solu- tion was offered; in fact they plead not guilty. Incident- ally, both articles were pen- ned from second hand infor- mation but you engineers will enjoy them for they tell you what you want to hear. My only regret over this incident is that it did not occur weeks ago for I feel it provides interesting reading and arouses feelings if noth- ing else. The lack of aroused feelings on this campus has been pathetic. Next week’s issue of the paper will be the last this term, so to end things up with a real bang, why, doesn’t evervone run for his respective dictionary, turn and fire.

“Question 7”

What Would You Do?

If you found yourself in a Communist state, financially unfit to continue your educa- tion, and the only possible way of advancement. was through state aid, would you accept Communism and re- ceive advanced learning for being politically correct, or would you reject it and remain one of the lower working class? The son of a pastor in East Germany is given exactly this choice in the film “Question 7”. Pro- duced by Lothar Wolff for Louis de Rochemont Assoc- iates, emphasis and drama- tization is placed on the conflict between the Com- munist state and the Christ- ian Church.

Rather than to try and impress the student with the political aspects and moral issues involved in this film, we suggest that he see it for himself and draw his own conclusions.

The Premiere showing of “Question ‘7” in Kitchener will be at the Capitol Theatre starting March 13th. Special discount coupons, courtesy of the Lutheran church, are available for all University students from the school bookstore.

One of all the engineers that attended the game, only ONE was truly drunk. This, one engineer (out of approxi- mately 350 on campus) appears to be your justification for labelling all of us as drunken bums. Your keen observation seems to have neglected’s certain science student, equally as “stoned,” as the engineer you chose to criticize. In fact, you became completely blind to’ the fact that a couple of arts students were by no means sober themselves.

At any social function, Mr. Welsh, there are always a few who try to outdo a sponge when it comes to “soaking it up.” But these few cannot be singled out to any one class or group. You will find those who like to drink at any gathering, whether it is a meeting of the Physics Club or a meeting of the Basket Weaver’s Club.

At a time when unity would seem to be our Common goal on campus, you advocate a division within the Uni- versity. From what philosophical wisdom was this con- elusion drawn?

If you wish to criticize in the future, Mr. Welsh, criticize the individual, not the group to which he belongs.

Peter Barnes, 3A Eng Phys

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The CORYPHAEUS Published by the undergraduate student body of the University of Waterloo, under the authorization of the acting Board of Publications. Publications Office, Annex 2, The University of Waterloo, Phone SH 5-0571 and SH 3-2681. The opinions expressed herein represent the freedom of expression of a responsible, autonomous society.

Editor-in-Chief: George Welsh Assistant Editor: Harry Johnson

Arts Editor: Sandy Sanders Science Editor: Dennis Cann

Engineering Editors: Bill Schneider, Peter Barnes Feature Editor: Marg. Townsend

Sports Editor: Lewis Taylor Circulation and Production: Ron Mucy, Joe Eskritt, Dave Messham

Typist : Joanne Rice Photographers: Mike McBirnie, Theodore Rushton

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ENGINEWS EDITORIAL

Recall that a few weeks ago in the dance issue of this paper, the engineering editorial lauded our school for the fine co-operation among the various faculties. In a school such as ours with so many engineering students, the initiative of good will must come from that faculty and it certainly has.

Last week, a definitely anti-engineering editorial was written about the events of the basketball tournament. Is this, I ask you, any way to treat the good will we of the Engineering Faculty have extended?

Such a viewpoint assumes that all drinking and prank playing is done by and has the endorsement of the engineer- ing student body. Although this is definitely not true, this viewpoint has existed since the beginning of the Engineering course in 1957. We in Engineering were optimistic in think- ing we were finally rid of this over-worked falsity; only to find that we are again attacked by faculties which shared in the acts railed against.

Further, I would like to question the right of an editor to put forth a general editorial reprimanding a specific faculty. Such an article does not express th.e view, nor promote the purpose of the paper as a whole.

One of the following alternatives should be used: (1) He might write a general editorial which repri-

manded the entire student body. (2) He might reprimand engineers through an engin-

eering editorial. (3) He might submit a signed article or letter to the

editor. Any procedure other than this can only injure the

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Love at Waterloo has its hurdles. Some go hungry for it and others learn to play Bridge for it; and if two or more couples are walking down the hall together, you have to play ‘Red Rover’ to get by them.

. The BMOC sounds like Waterloo’s answer to Canadian defence. It’s certainly one way to avoid thinking up a name for a revue: just stick some letters together. Let’s hope the script wasn’t written the same way.

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letters to -the Editor Dear Sir:

In response to Professor Batke’s letter of February 23:

(1) I did not mean to imply that the essay type question is marked “appar- ently always to the detri- ment of the- @tudent.” Be- cause subjectivity is not uni- directional, “marks for awards among arts students should possibly be considered on a relative basis, with a minimum mark set. Awards of this type would, of course, have to be limited and would involve competition and would not have the advan- tages of the present system.

(2) Objectivity was not intended to be equated with simplicity; for it is quite possible to set a much more difficult objective type ex- amination than an essay type.

(3) I was hoping that some consideration could be given to the other two-thirds or three-quarters of the First Class students and those students who achieve a good standing and do not make the SOY, mark; that is, they, too, might have an oppor- tunity for some awards on a basis of competition, in ad- dition to the present system in accordance with the funds which are available.

(4) I apologize for the remark “unfair and naive assumption” which was not intended as a personal affront.

Thank you for considering “All Fair in Arts?”

Yours sincerely, Gerhard Fischer

February 27th, Waterloo To Whom it may Concern:

It has been observed from the last issue of the Cory- phaeus that the literary qual- ity of this rag has declined at a most alarming rate. This seems to be coincident with the dismissal of the Associate Editor. A good editor will do much for the next issue. It is noted that 80% of the student body are Engineers.

Sincerely, John Buchanan Mike Doyle Pete Carpenter

Dear Sir: A controversy is now rag-

ing concerning reforms in the educational system of Ont- ario. I have no doubt that reforms are necessary. Any system which leads to a failure rate in excess of thirty percent in its univer- sities must be found lacking.

Obviously the problem does not lie entirely within the University. Revision of thought and practice is neces- sary beginning with elemen- tary education and continu- ing on through secondary school and university.

It has been shown that a child is capable of learning and reason from the age of four. But instead of com- mencing his formal educa- tion then, we persist in leaving this capacity idle for another two years. Then he commences an eight year programme toned to the level of the least progressive of his classmates. This atti- tude also in the high school and its damaging effect on the child of superior intelli- gence must be immeasurable. Opportunity classes are essential and this is going to require school officials with sufficient conviction to en- force their decisions in the

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Revision of curriculum is also required. A more evenly distributed work load could be obtained by incorporating our present thirteen years education into twelve with the student writing depart- mental examinations at the completion of his twelfth year. This would leave Grade Thirteen as a university pre- paratory year as it was originally intended to be. It could then also be made a mode of testing a student’s analytical ability instead of his ability to absorb and memorize large amounts of material. The University would then have a complete year in which to analyse its prospective students and they could do so on criteria other than high marks in subjects in which the student has been drilled incessantly. Objective and aptitude tests have been used with con- siderable sueeess in some American Universities and could beneficially be applied in Canada as well.

Within the high school itself it is exigent that im- proved methods of guidance be instituted so that the student will be directed to- ward those studies most in keeping with his abilities and his interests. It is no longer adequate that the whims of some teacher, who happened to have a spare period for

guidance instruction, be al- lowed to determine the des- tiny of the young student. Personal with psychological training are required in this capacity.

A glaring paradox exists in the teaching methods of the University. Whereas teachers on the public level of education are required to complete at least one year of teacher training, the univer- sity teacher has no such demands made upon him. The results of this oversight become very apparent in many lectures as obviously brilliant instructors find themselves completely in- capable of communication with the student.

In our society education is accepted as one of the most important factors. Yet nowhere are courses in educa- tion itself offered. A three or four year degree course in education, its aims and meth- ods, would be invaluable to those who intend to become academicians. This course could include those subjects which the undergraduate in- tended to teach.

Obviously there are many - other reforms which will be contemplated and possibly implemented. But this is - going to require active in- terest and support from those concerned with education, namely everyone of us.

Yours sincerely, Alex Mewhinney

4A Chem.

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