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//j\ Literary Column \_/ The Negroes are an aggregate Of individuals, separate, • A total sum of many Iblk And each is burdened with the yoke Of common life and livelihood With his own sense of right and good. No wise man lumps them all in one And yet that foolish thing is done. But Negroes are no special breed, They’re of the common human seed. Some high, some low, some rich, some poor And all have troubles to endure, Among them artists, scientists, Physicians, craftsmen, novelists, Saints and sinners, the dull, the smart, Each with a mind, each with a heart. They’re clever, slow, cultured, uncouth. Adults, infants, children and youth, Within the mass of all mankind, Struggling to rise, seeking to find Their full life in democracy, Our common human destiny. Of course they rose from slavery But so did ALL humanity. Of course they have dark hair and skin But that is not their choice nor sin, But Nature’s work as in our case Who lived in different clime and place Before our great republic came To welcome folk of every name To live and work for liberty With justice and equality. —Albert Leonard Murray -tw>—D 0 0 U—J—O—l COUNTING THE COST By Delight Killinger graduate Hastings College We all have a desire to possess beautiful things of various sorts. When we look into shop windows and see some article that is parti cular attractive, we invariably look at the price tag. Often we turn away with sad hearts be cause the price is far beyond our reach. Just as it costs us to obtain these material things which we desire, so people too have their price tags. It costs us something to devel op a fine, healthy body, and a keen and alert mind. We all know that these can not be had without proper food, rest and exercise. It costs—sometimes very dearly—to possess an outstanding personal ity which includes traits of char acter which will be respected and admired by others as well as be ing of benefit to them. There are two kinds of human price tags. First, the price tag that the individual alone must pay, and second, the price that causes someone else to suffer or pay because of some ignorant or careless deed. For example: a drunken driver may so severely injure another person that the injured one may be handicapped for the rest of his life. Parents, too, often suffer for the mistakes of their children. Here are a few questions we might think about before we en ter into each day’s activities. How much might it cost—our selves and others—to make a promise, then fail to keep it? What could be the cost of care less and unkind words? What about a task done care lessly, or left only half completed? What might be the cost of neg lecting to seize the many oppor tunities which present themselves each day? Someone has said, “What we are to be, we are now becoming.” Do we use all our opportunities to grow, or are we the kind of per son who will sell our high ideals for some trivial thing which brings only momentary satisfac tion? How much do we cost? -o “When mankind needs no long er to be envious, jealous and an gry because one group or nation has less than others, then the fun damental cause of war may disap pear forever. Science can show the-way” —John W. Thomas I -% LOOKING AHEAD By Laura Lee Dear Teen-Agers: After reading the article by Al bert Bowen, I decided to offer some suggestions about the solv ing of the teen-age problem. The entire community as well as the parents are responsible for the future generation. Albert suggests more outdoor activities. Most teen-age girls are not permitted to go on parties un chaperoned especially at night. If we adults wish to have a better understanding of the young people we must give up some of our own activities and help spon sor these picnics parties etc. Some parents refuse to let their chil dren go to parties and on trips. I wonder if these same parents have ever offered to go along as chaperons. Young people must have recreation as much as adults. They don’t want to feel left out of things. Especially good clean fun. Its a pretty big job for Miss Thompson to take groups on a trip. Its a big responsibility too. I’m sure she would appreciate someone helping her. That some one need not be a parents. Non parents are quick to criticize the younger generation. Let some of j them do something to help the situation. More of us should attend the child study class. Children are growing up socially and mentally much sooner now than in the last generation. Their needs are diff erent. We must study these new trends and thereby be better pre pared to cope with the adolescent problems. Perhaps the teen-agers won’t like this so much but I truly feel that parents should appreciate people who may be interested enough in their children’s welfare to tactfully tell them of any mis behavior of their children. Many of us know of children from very nice families who distrub others in church for instance. We would like to let the parent know this but not at the expense of that parent’s friendship. How do you feel about this parents? And young folks when you are rude to those who try to make you do; right just think that those people might have contributed to your recreational activities. Lets hear from both teen-agers and parents. JUVENILE LITERATURE Primary Group Three Good Friends $1.50 —Wm. 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