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EDITORIAL
Thursday, May 17, 1962f
THE FACULTY
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We have all heard comments
about the "Youth Exodus" in
the State. Now we see a very
clear case of "Operation Exo-.
dus" by the University's faculty.
Dr. Robert Chasson, head of
the Nebraska Physics Depart
ment finally brought the issue
into the light when he submitted
his resignation Tuesday.
But Dr. Chasson is not alone.
The Nebraskan, today, is pub
lishing a story about the Exodus
in the Economics Department.
And we are certain that the
same problem exists in other
University departments.
Why do they leave? "Lack of
opportunity.' "No- assured fu
ture." "No faith in possible
changed attitudes by the Legis
lature." One of the surprising facts
revealed today by Dean Adam
Breckenridge was that salaries
here are $1,000 lower than else
where in the midwest for a full
professor. Professor Harry M.
Trebing, economics, indicated
that by going to Indiana he will
receive a 28 salary increase
PLUS benefits that are unheard
of at Nebraska. Robert Bing
ham, economics, also stated that
he would receive a 25 raise in
salary or $1,700 more than he
now gets.
Probably one of the most dis
couraging facts is that most of
the men we interviewed are
young, aggressive, married with
young families. Men who, ac
cording to A. S. Hall, chairman
of the Economics Department,
will probably be quite famous in
the future and will bring a great
deal of prestige to their institu
tions. Professor Philip James drove
home a statement that we have
been pushing for the past few
weeks by saying there is little
future for young professors here
with the current makeup of the
Legislature. He also does not
feel that the situation will be
corrected within the next two
years.
Nearly every person inter
viewed by the Nebraskan indi
cated that he would have liked to
stay in Nebraska and that he
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liked his job. But all of them, ApOlOffV
young men, indicated that they
had to think of the future. I Dear Editor:
. I You have already heard
Dr. Chasson has lost faith in many complaints from
the legislature and does not feel 1 the winners of Spring
w it n crrYofWio tr the 1 Day concerning the lack
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The only reply to his charges
from the Administration Build-
ing were, "no comment" and
"he's entitled to his own opin-
ion.
The University of Nebraska
can not afford to lose such out-
If you will check the
weekend of Spring Day
and our issue the follow
ing Monday, you will see
that there was a great
deal of activity. We gave
events which we felt were
the MOST important first,
and then started down the
list of other activities.
It is impossible to give
every activity on this
standing men as have announced age they would like. We
their Exodus. The state can not
afford it either, and more im
portant, the education of the stu
dents can not afford it.
also make it our policy
not to cover news that is
old or has been rehashed
by the other papers, un
less It is of major impor
tance. We are sorry your feel
ings were hurt. But might
we suggest that next year
you appoint someone to
work more closely with
We have all heard about the
"budget conscious University."
It has been one of timidity, how
ever. We should be budget con
scious. But let 8 make it one of I us and help us cover
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Budget Friday
1 The Board of Regents will
Iconsider the University's
Ibudget for the coming year
iFriday afternoon at 3 p.m. in
Administration Hall,
i Other items will include:
iconsideration of bids to re
imodel a section of the South
Laboratory building at the
f College of Medicine and resig
nations and appointments.
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Press Representative: Na
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Incorporated. Published at:
Room 51, Student Union,
Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Burt Replies to Writer
of coverage of the event.
In my opinion, these
gripes were justified. I
think that you must ad
mit that the paragraph or
two was inadequate.
Spring Day has become
a big event on campus.
Classes are dismissed for
the afternoon and many
students worked very
, . . . , , , . E hard on the various com-
Hall pointed out that calling mittees. For this they re
Nebraska conservative can real- ceived very little recog
ly be questioned, as conservative 1 WBgv
means to keep the assets that we of the 'pshban contest
have. It Will be COStly to replace f was omitted entirely
such talented men as are leaving. 1 from the story.
It will be costly, not only dollar- j M
Wise, but to the Students at Ne- weekend but I think that
braska. s sPring Day merits a mie
1 more than a big picture
We feel it is high time for I that didn't speak a
momma and daddy in the state Jytyp? a"d ne
who have children in school now, j think the Rag owes
Or who wiU have Children in COl- the winners and the com-
lege, to scream for top quality meedainrThe
education. We have heard both Ragas so as possible6
gubernatorial candidates says John
they want the best. But, as Mr. j
Roger Dickeson pointed out in stt r
his article last week, time has emxCLQ MxBplY
proven that the governor has I J
little authority to put through a Mr. John Linscott, etc.
legislative program. The men I Thank you for your let-
who are responsible for the Af-J ft f0 en" ffrom
ture Of education in tfllS State s Spring Day people who
are the 3 men running for the I were not pleased with
leaisldture - our coverage: You ask
y ' . i for an apology; I will
Now is the time to pin them I &Xf you a.,reply
down to a stand on education.
Now is the time for PTA's and
other patriotic groups to sit
back and take a real good look at
education. I
What is the value of student govern
ment? Although no one knows all the an
swers to this question, you may be as
sured that student government is valu
able to many students for a variety of
reasons, and can be valuable to any stu
dent who is willing to take an active in
terest in it.
The Student Council constitution states
that it may use its power in any way
that will benefit the niudent body. This
open-ended declaration is admittedly in
definite. Perhaps a few examples will
help clarify the Council's position.
This year, as every year, Council mem
bers sat on Faculty Senate committees
dealing with commencement, final
exams, honors convocation, library, and
other areas relating to both faculty and
students. They had a hand in planning
the activities in their particular areas,
that is, a voice in governing themselves.
The Judiciary Committee and the Ac
tivities Committee, respectively, regulat
ed the formation of new organizations
and evaluated the performance of exist
ing organizations. Every student realizes
the benefits which can be derived from
extra-curricular interests. At the same
time, an organization which contributes
nothing to the students or the University
does a disservice to both by devouring
precious time which might be better
spent in worthwhile activities.
The Public Issues Commitee of the
Student Council began this year without
a precedent to guide It. From this com
mittee came the People to People organ
ization, a giant step in promoting interna
tional understanding; the CCUN also de
signed to stimulate interest in world af
fairs; and, of course, the NSA Issue
which raised the level of campus interest
and awareness to an all-time high.
'Truth Proclaimed9
To The Editor:
We the students have spoken. But our
votes have passed unnoticed because they
were silent votes. Yet we enjoy 6 quiet
triumph; the magnitude of our voices be
lies the truth proclaimed by the cam
pus counting house. Our message is
calm, consistent, and says simply, "We
do not want a student government."
How honest! How statistically correct!
How refreshing! If only silence were a
little bolder. . .
The bell has tolled, and I am very
glad I've heard its reassuring melody.
The song is about a belligerent young
man who claims leadership by the mere
fact that his ancestors were leaders. He
thrashes about in his confusion but will
not admit the meaninglessness of his posi
tion. He is apathetic in that he does noth
ing about a simple, melodic secret deep
within him. He should be pitied and
helped, and should be shown that his
feet are planted firmly in mid-air.
David C. Hendrickson
Thanks Rag
Editor
I want to thank you and your staff for
being so kind throughout the year. Your
interest in the Spanish Club has been
deeply appreciated by every member.
The students have had a very active
year in the Spanish Club. They have
done a good job. Without them, of course,
the Spanish Club could not have had so
much success. They are planning pro
grams for next year and with your help
I am tertain the Spanish Club will be, at
least, as successful as this year.
Sincerely yours,
Roberto Esquenazi-Mayo
Advisor to the Spanish Club
Not to be overlooked is the personal
satisfaction which may be gained from
student government work. President
Steve Gage referred to hisr term of office
as, "the most unforgetable experience
of my life." Certainly everyone who
worked hard in any phase of Stu
dent Council this year found it to be a
stimulating and gratifying experience.
Dr. Henry Baumgarten, a Student Die, State Die
Council advisor, perceptively commented
that, although the benefits of a Student
Council may not be immediately appar
ent, this is evidenced by the Student Tri
bunal, the Parking Committee and the
Elections Committee, which has stand
ardized the many all-campus elections.
Go Profs, go
Flee Profs, flee
Good luck to you.
If there is any value in accepting the
responsibility for making decisions, if
there is any value in channeling student
energy into worthwhile endeavors, if
there is any value in allowing potential
leaders to realize this potential, if there
is any value in encouraging the mem
bers of the student body to investigate
the social and political world around
them, then there is value in stude.it gov
ernment. Don Burt, President
Student Council
Laugh Unicameral, Laugh
Chuckle Unicameral, chuckle
Good luck to you.
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Good Luck to your children,
Good luck to your children taught by
poor teachers
Good luck to you.
Die state, die
Die you have never lived
Living requires progress
Die state, die,
Good luck to you.
MAW.
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