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Friday, July 14, 1972
University Kamper Kansan
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Rules Apply to All?
STOP-Do Not Enter-No One Under 18 Admitted-Don't Walk.
These are commands, things we must do, rules we must obey.
The laws and rules man makes are what enables him to have an established society. From the time you are born until the time you die, you will have to follow rules, and if you can't abide by these rules, society will shun you and lock you up as a criminal.
Here at camp, we were given a set of basic rules to follow. We were told if we violated any of these (no dating non-campers; no drugs or alcohol; no fireworks; no riding in unauthorized vehicles; no skipping more than three classes; and no smoking in your room), we would be sent home.
These rules were explained, clarified, stated in simple terms from the very first day, yet still were broken.
The reason for writing this editorial is not to ask why the rules were broken, but rather why the consequences of breaking them apply to some campers and not others.
Recently, a good friend of mine whom I've known since we were kids committed what would be considered a serious offense. He had violated one of the "big don'ts" and is back in our hometown today.
However, some campers skipped more than three classes were reprimanded and put on probation. Two boys caught riding in an unauthorized vehicle were merely given desk duty. They, too, had broken the "big dong'ts."
Why should some campers get a second chance? Some think that skipping classes is far less of an offense than drinking or taking drugs. My point is either not one offence is worse than two, or these things were said to be bad enough to get us sent home immediately.
If these rules apply to one camper, they should apply to all campers.
Jain Penner
Girls Fight Cold War
There are many things that cause two groups of people to be incompatible.
In many McCollum wings, the girls seem to have split into two or more groups, and this has been a great concern to some counselors.
One group, commonly known as the Twinkies or Goody Goodies spend their time running around the hall, squealing and giggling. They love to play practical jokes and many times they used the slings and arrows of potato chip crumbs in their beds.
The other group, the Lobby Girls, enjoy sitting in the lobby, talking, listening to music, sewing or drawing.
The problem arose when the Twinkies complained that the Lobby Girls talked about them behind their backs and laughed at them when they walked past.
The Lobby Girls complained about having the Twinkies run down the hall at 1 a.m., screaming with delight at the results of their practical jokes.
To remedy the situation, campers were asked to try to get along and to be civil to each other, no matter what kind of interests they had.
However, until one group can grow up or the other group can be more understanding, the wing battles may well rage on.
Nancy Lind
Rules Build Society
Last weekend the actions of students being kicked out of camp came close to those of us in journalism.
Two fellow students, whom I would consider to be above average, along with one other student from another division, were ejected from camp.
The reason for this action is not important. What is, is that this did not necessarily have to come about. With a little bit of planning on the part of all of those concerned, especially the students themselves, they would still be attending the camp, instead of now being at home, facing whatever static parents seem so capable of giving out under these circumstances.
I can not condemn nor can I condone what they did. They did as they wished, and to me the individual self is the greatest of all governing bodies.
But however important the individual self may be, there are certain laws that we must follow or risk the complete destruction of all forms of society as we know it today.
No society can exist without some laws of some kind. Even in the simplest of societies, there are some rules that the individuals are required to follow.
I can not help but feel that these students knew what they were getting into and were fully prepared to pay the consequences.
But let their sad tale be fair warning to the rest of the students in the camp, including myself.
With less than two weeks remaining in the camp, it should not be too difficult for us to follow the rules set down by the supervisors of the camp.
The rules, no matter how stupid they may seem, are still set up for our protection and safety.
So follow them.
—Donald Walters Editorial Editor
THE KAMPER
KANSAN
Co-managing editors          John Pomer and Steve Polkite
Page editor             Jackie White
Page editor             Vail Bartlett
Page editor             Ruby Eile
Page editor             Raley Eile
Editor's office         Check Smith, Nancy Lind, Pag Lackman
Editor's office         Check Smith, Pag Lackman
Photo editors             Sara Westrock and Debbie Parker
Foster editor           Nancy Chaffee
Noneditor              Merritt Blanchard
Counselors Find Camp Unchanged
By SARA WESTBROOK Kansan Staff Writer
Six counselors at camp this year are former camper. None of them could seem to find any major differences in the way the camp is operated now as compared to
Most of the rules have remained the same, they said except that smoking is now allowed in the wing lounges and the bar. A woman who could only smoke in back of the dorms.
The drug rule is more in the spotlight now. Counselor Mary Lind remembered that in 1989 little attention was paid to the problem because hardly any campers took drugs.
According to Leslie Friend, supervisor of McColum Hall, social activities for campers have increased and there is more of a variety of activities to indulge in after class. There are more movies to attend and folk dancing is now offered.
Also, in past summers, campers in the same division were housed together. One wing would be entirely music, with the counselors, usually two, being in music, so they could help the campers with their studies.
In the past couple of years, though, campers of all divisions have been scattered over the dorms to give them a place to people in every division, not just their own.
Miss Friend also said she thought campers were more mature than they used to be. They accept more responsibility. She likes the fact that the camp is smaller because it gives campers a chance to know each other better.
Lizard of Ellsworth Hall Grants Interview
... "At least I don't run around in a Phi Mooga Booga t-shirt" ...
Lizard Grants Exclusive Interview
Bv.JAIN PENNER
By JAIN PENNER
Kansan Staff Writer
Some people have been complaining that our features and stories are dumb. We've tried to make them serious and about everyone, but they aren't for everyone. For the benefit of those who really enjoy gripping, here's a feature that really is about something dumb—they're not trying to be smart.
Whether or not you're a Bozo waiting for the bus, you can often see a small brown lizard crawling around in the bushes on the sidewalk. It noisees. If you live in this area, it's no big deal. If you come from where there are no lizards, however, it may surprise you. (I don't really know where there are no lizards in Australia and no sandstorms in Alaska.)
Some girls scream and run when they see the lizard. This is not an uncommon reaction to reptiles, but I decided to see what reptiles thought about people. This is the interview I conducted with the lizard of Elsworth Hall:
Me: What do you think of people?
Lizard: I think they're kind of fruity. All kinds of weirdos run after me with bags and shoes.
Me: What bothers you the most about people?
Lizard: The stupid things they talk about.
Me; Like what?
Lizard: Oh, they're always talking about how you can tell if jejo is real by putting salt on it to see if it melts, or how Sally Smith down the hall borrowed all their Kleenex to wrap her chocolate nut fudge brownies in. They always talk about irrelevant garbage—never anything important or meaningful.
Me: How do you feel when people scream or call you resolute?
Lizard: I don't care. At least I don't run around in a Pi Mooga Booga t-shirt with Yoo-Ho chocolate beverage stains on it and thong sandals from the bargain budget table at Pigly Wiggly like some of these goofs do. I take pride in my appearance.
Personality Revealed by Feet
Rv KATHY ENS
Kansan Staff Writer
One of the most interesting things about going to a camp is getting to know the people. Every day the camper sees 20 or 30 campers, who can recognize and associate names, faces, and personalities.
LOOK AT THE girl who clumps down the stairs in clooms. Someone who is not familiar with clogs might start looking for a woodpecker in the tree outside the window. The wearer craves attention, and the noise certainly gets it.
The only trouble is that faces don't always tell the truth about a person's personality because smiles can cover more reliable indicator is a person's feet.
In spite of that, clogs seem to be popular at camp. The key to personality is watching what a person wearing them does while sitting down. If the clogs are hanging perilously on the edge of the big toe, the wearer is either slimy or has a blister.
Everyone knows that campers are not supposed to go barefoot in public areas, but that doesn't matter a bit. Feet themselves look a lot alike, for example. It is what a person wears on his feet and how he wears it that is important.
Me: How do you think people will react to this article?
look like, and a secure person doesn't care if people do look.
No one except the very observant person really cares what another's feet feel
More widespread among camperies is the wearing of sandals. A lot of people think sandals are all alike, but take a look under the breakfast table some morning.
There is variety in bareness, with some no more protective than strings tied to the wearer's feet, while others provide air holes no larger than a nickel.
Ornamentation is also a factor with sardines炒海鲜, easily a treat with oranges or honey cheeses, baked or oved, or cheap.
If there is a lot of fancy ornamentation on a pair of sandals, chances are the wearer got them for $2.50 at a discount store, but with no bargain, especially for such fancy shoes, but watch them fall apart after two treks to the Union. There is also the possibility that he is really cheat, and has been spending his money on expensive small trips that spend his money in several small trips.
IN MANY cases, the degree of bareness in sandals has something to do with an individual's security about himself. He is not as secure as he is because he is sensitive about his feet.
PEOPLE WHO wear plain sandals probably bought them at a shop store. They are the sensible ones who want their shoes to last. Of course, they could be made. Maybe they went to the shoe store and couldn't afford to pay $12 for fancy sandals.
It is plain that shee psychology has its pitfalls and can become quite complicated. Sandals alone tell a lot, but there are other ways that feet are covered around camp.
The variety of tennis shoes present at a camp is staggering. If they are worn with socks, it means the camper misses his mommy. She always told him he'd get athlete's foot if he wore sweaty tennis shoes.
A girl who wears trackstyle tennies is not nally a tomboy, but she would like the boys to think she is. The real tombboys wear boot shoes.
WITH GUYS it is harder to sort out the game-players from the ball-players. A guy wearing white basketball shoes may be a letterman only in his dreams. The shoes of the real stars are worn to a frazzle, and the players are three or four toes sticking out.
Then there are the boot-wearers. These
are tough guys, all ready to rescue alligators and wrestle with pretty ladies. Watch out for them in the lunch line. It's worth it. Have a lunch dined lunch than permanently scared kids.
Moccasin-wearers are another special type. These people are usually free spirits with self-destructive tendencies. Watch out of the gravelbed portion of The Hill. It is easier to get a grip, but the torture isn't worth it. Most people wear them because they like the feeling of freedom and relaxation that comes from gorling gorified bedroom slimners to class.
Then there are the few who took it seriously when the What to Bring to Camp List said to bring good walking shoes. These people are smart and dependable.
Lizard: I think most people will put it down because they don't understand it. When people can't see the meaning of a word, you can ask them to bother to dig down or think. That's probably why they cut down some other articles and the people who write them... and then they must be some kind of a weird, crazy person to write this. It doesn't even make sense."
Lizard: Let me ask you another question first. Do people make sense?
Me: Does this article make sense?
Journalists Visit Farm
Last Sunday afternoon a caravan with 15 journalism campers, several members of the faculty and their families and several others connected with the journalism camp made a retreat to photography instructor Gary Mason's farm near Baldwin.
Once there, most campers proceeded to stuff themselves with pop, homemade ice cream, hot dogs, baked beans and Indian bread.
Despite the heat, most campers found that being quite a relief from the dormitory halls is necessary.
After playing football and softball, some cooled off by picking blackberries. Others found amusement in watching Nancy Lind try to ride a caft. It was immediately not ready for a rodeo. Others played with the children of the faculty members.
A more dangerous amusement was the climbing of a 30-foot windmill by several campers, who proceeded to harm it up, at which time a second came there was a camera aimed their way.
By NEIL NEHRING Kansan Staff Writer
Beans Replace Meat; Vegetables Main Diet
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Bv NANCY LINE
Kansan Staff Writer
Soybeans may not take the place of a thick, jicy, sirloin steak, but to some vegetarians, this is the main course of a meal. Some vegetables stick to a straight, non-carnivorous diet, while others snake a little meat once in a while.
The students at Midwestern Music and Art camp, who are vegetarian or semi-vegetarian, seem to vary in their diets and also in their reasons for being vegetarians.
"I feel healthier and I like the idea of not killing unnecessarily," said Sara MacGowan of Riverside.
"Fifteen extra pounds made me turn vegetarian. I eat meat occasionally, but not often."
Penner of the journalism division.
Bill Knowles, from the journalism division said, "I've been raised without meat. I don't miss it. We have other supplements at home."
These students have a few problems obtaining a balanced diet. The cafeteria has not made any effort to cook for these people since they are in the minority. Sometimes they can take an extra salad and they can eat the vegetables.
Many students buy organic foods or nutriment foods, such as soybeans, at a food store. Many consumers eat
Some semi-vegetarians eat chicken or
them. They very seldom eat beef. One
supplants them with a slice of toast.
If The Shoe Is On The Right Foot, Wear It
. Personalities of campers are implied by the shoes they wear .
Kansan Photo by DEBBIE FAWKES