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Fridav. July 7.1972
University Kamper Kansan
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Lights Out Rule
One of the major grips voiced by campers is the early hour of lights out. Their reason for requesting late hours are based on various reasons.
A more academic reason is the need to finish assignments. Probably the only people this really concern are journalism, speech and debate
The reasons Bob Hollowell, assistant camp director, gave for the lights out rule are very simple.
After asking which students didn't have enough time to do their homework, Hollowell said that most of these students had about six and a half hours.
"I talked to her and she said 'I'm sick and I really feel terrible.' "
About the early lights out rule, Hollowell said, "I'll give you an example of what we're fighting. I just took a little flute player, third chair in concert band aside. I saw her sit down after the concert July 2 and she was just crying and trembling.
"Her roommate is an art student and is present in the hospital. The doctor told her she has a good chance of having mono, and this little girl
"There are two things mono comes from. They are sore throats and fatigue. Now, if this little girl has mono, which I hope she doesn't, it will be one of two examples after two weeks of camp of illness due to fatigue. And the fatigue usually comes before the sore throat in mono.
"A few years ago, we had an outbreak of mono here, and Dr. Schwegler, director of Watkins Hospital, sent word that these kids have got to have eight hours of sleep or have the opportunity to have eight hours of sleep."
A compromise was suggested to have a study room for those with assignments. Such a room has been opened to the students by Hollowell, but it will still close at 10 p.m. So, until something changes, everyone will have to comply with the system or suffer the consequences.
Here are two different aspects of a very controversial subject. At this me it looks like the administration is still holding its ground with basic principles.
Bill Knowles
Cliques Develop
What brings people together? Often, common interests, temperaments, activities, even blazes cause people to form social groups that are often similar.
What school doesn't have its "in group" of class presidents, cheerleaders, football stars? And what school doesn't have opposing groups—freaks, hard guys, greasers or any of the countless other classification people are put into, constantly pressuring each other?
Even here, at a five-week institute, the same thing happens. People are drawn together, form groups, and put up little barriers to bar outsiders from entering.
Perhaps the people who feel that they suffer the most from these cliques are the ones who are left out entirely, the ones who eat and walk to class alone, the ones who secretly cry at night, missing their homes and families, and the people who are not outgoing enough to be a member of social groups.
I'm not writing this editorial to protest cliques, because it would be a waste of time. Cliques will always be a part of society, no matter what
I do hope, however, that those who feel left out and have always wanted to be a part of the "in group," will stop and count their blessings and be glad they are independent, able to associate with others without fearing that they will anger their one special group of friends. I wish all students in our community to hold up their heads and be glad that they aren't someone putting on an act to be socially acceptable and a part of the big farce of social groups.
—Jain Penner
Editorial Editor
Peace Shattered
Oh, the pain of getting up at 6:15! But, when I have to get dressed, eat lunch or watch TV, I can't sleep. My class, I have to fight the urge to go back to sleep and drag myself out of bed.
Many campers have early classes. Both speech and journalism classes begin at 8 a.m. Most art classes begin at 8, and a few music classes even earlier. It's only logical that all these kids look forward to Sunday morning, when they can luxuriate in the nice warm beds compensating for all that lost sleep.
Then, the dream is shattered. Sunday morning peace and quiet disappear, wined out by raucous laughter, velling, and screaming.
I am snatched from my dreams, thinking for a moment that I am part of an Alfred Hitchcock thriller and someone across the hall has been murdered. I step out in the hall, only to find that someone sat on an ice cube.
A funny noise fills the air. It starts quietly then grows and grows. The girls across the hall have decided to have a tickling marathon.
My roommate, who just fell asleep after feeling sick half the night, stirs in her sleep.
All over the hall, girls finally surrender, and by 9 a.m., the whole wing is up.
The two or three girls who caused the disturbance are still going full brake, making a noose out of my macramie belt, forgetting murder is illegal.
I realize that some kids don't have classes until 9:40 or 10 on weekdays, sleep but be prepared with more than 30 others on their wrist only if they have no revelers.
My wing wasn't the only one suffering from this. Sunday afternoon, many people from all wings and floors had complaints similar to mine.
I know this was discussed at many wing meetings, but I hope that campers whose jaws have a habit of coming unhinged before 9 or 10 on Sunday will be a little considerate of kids who are sick or tired and want to sleep.
If everyone would remember that there are other people on their wings besides themselves, the whole wing would be a lot happier (and a lot less tense).
KANSAN
Jain Penner Editorial Editor
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Camp Pranksters Pull Imaginative Stunts
By NANCY LIND
Korean Staff Writer
Help: Do anyone have some Ex-Lax? I need, it really bad. Thank You, Kay.
Imagine being Kay and finding this note on the door of the bathroom. This was just one of many pranks played on or by the computers.
Somebody pulls a prank on a friend, roommate, or enemy. In fun, or revenge, the victim pulls a prank on someone else. Thus begins five weeks of fun and games.
Pranks aren't new to the camp. In past years pranks of all kinds were pulled. They ranged from tying the counselor to her bed and tee-peeing her room to calling the riot squad when the boys raised the boy's dorm.
This year hasn't been as drastic. Many
A group of art students used their imagination to transform this clay storage bin into a coffin holding a weird creature.
Surprise!
pranks have been played, but most of them have been small things like putting Vasseline on doorknobs or Rice Krispies in someone's bed.
Signs are second highest ranking pranks. Signs appear on walls, doors, and pillows. Some send campers on treasure hunts for things such as name tags, keys or toothbrushes. Others leave messages for a friend in distress because he called and is crazy about her.
Showers would have to be next as the scene of many pranks. Stealing clothes from someone while they're taking a shower is an old trick but it's still prominent. Putting Ben-Gay on the shower-taker's glasses is a new one, along with baskets and a large mirror. "Man on the floor?" when someone starts to walk out of the restroom also helps to break the monotony of everyday cam life.
Bedtime is the best time for playing pranks. Getting up right after lights out and spinning empty metal trash cans on a table is fun, but it's still fun. This is also the best time to put shredded paper towels in the hand dryer. It helps with water damage and start the day with a lot of energy.
Beds seem to be the best scene for pranks. So far, campers have found cereal, ice, shorts and leaves, shaving cream, bugs, ice, shorts or no sheets in their
One of the best pranks for nighttime is luring your roommate into an elevator on the pretense of "just going upstairs to get ice and why don't you come along." Make sure you're not hurt, creamed her face and is wearing her Danny pajamas with the feet.
Pranks are played and enjoyed by everyone, including counselors and supervisors. Sometimes feelings are hurt or someone is embarrassed, but all in all, the pranks make life a little more interesting.
Once she's in there, hit the lobby button and watch the hysteries place. take it. it's sometimes fun to have another person in the elevator to usher people in while you hold the door open and the roommate has a nervous breakdown.
Tornadoes Alarm Campers
By NANCY CHAFFEE
Kansas Staff Writer
a tornado probably wouldn't be many people's idea of a birthday present.
Storm Maynard, had a different idea recent tornado watch the camp underwater.
"It's in celebration of my birthday," she said.
Other campers didn't seem quite so happy about the tornado watch. However, severe weather is something quite common in the midwest.
Each spring and summer the midwestern plain states are threatened by drought.
Art Room Open For Campers
An art studio for art campers has been opened at Lewis Hall. The purpose of the studio is to provide the campers with a place to do extra work on their projects.
Strong Hall is closed to the students after class hours, and the camper has no place to stay.
The studio will be open at all times, but students will not necessarily be allowed to use it after lightroom. Permission to work with students is granted if he is working on a special project.
The new humanities building, housed in Wescoe Hall, is presently under construction, with workers pouring the first level, the top level, and the roof on the west section. On the east section pre-cast panels are being installed.
If one follows the proper procedure, there is not a great deal of personal danger. A few simple steps to follow while at camp are:
other plains state, tornadoes are not as alarming as they are to newcomers. They are still an experience even to "old times" from Kansas.
Wescoe Progresses
1) Don't panic when your counselor and everyone to get out in the hall immediately!
2) Go quietly out into the hall and sit.
3) Sit quietly in your chair and know those who are standing on your floor.
3) Remember to bring a radio with you so you will know when the warning is over.
4) Talk, write those letters you have been putting off, play a few hands gin or barton
5) When all is A-OK, go back in your room.
6) Finally, crawl into your bed and have pleasant dreams of Munchkinland.
Actually, there is nothing to fear, as long as everyone stays calm. This area has them.
A few comments of the female campers waiting for the all-clear were:
"Doesn't bother me. I'm used to it." Kim Buecher said...
"I think it's exciting but I'm not afraid," Thelmna Wilsma said.
"It's no different from any of the others
we had. I used to it." Karen Lakesy
had.
"I just would like to go to bed," Sara Ackermann said.
"Everybody is more scared than what they should be," Cheryl Fritz said.
"I think it's really exciting. I hope we get to stay up all night." Brenda Hartocks
"It's ridiculous," Debby Crow said.
“It’s quite an experience. It’s something hard to forget about a camp at KU.” Michale Feid said.
Self-Taught Guitar Players Numerous
Torn Schermann, Battle Creek, Mich., practices playing his guitar
Folk Guitar Music Played As Informal Entertainment
In camp there are about 90 people who play guitar, ranging from a 812, second hand, Japanese-made Kawai to a 120-year-old heirloom guitar.
By CHECKSMITH
Kansan Staff Writer
By CHUCK SMITH
Several of the campers, however, play at Stella Harmony. Kathy Ens, Hillsboro, said, "Harmony usually has the best tone when they sing, but that is why most of the kids have them."
Jeff Smith, Tulsa, owns one of the more valuable guitar in camp. His guitar is 120 years old and has been passed down from a family from his great-great Uncle Charles.
Although Smith's favorite style is similar to that of James Taylor, he also played in many bands.
The majority of girls play folk or popular music, according to Katy Kyens, because it is a fun activity.
One possible reason for the popularity of the guitar may be that it is fairly easy to play. Most of the campers agreed that once one had learned the fundamentals of the guitar he should go ahead on his own to learn, work, and experiment with it.
It was pointed out by camper Steve Felkel, Great Bend, that only one of the Beatles, George Harrison, had taken guitar lessons.
By KATHY ENS
Kansan Staff Writer
Aid to Education Debated
There's something exciting about a debate. Two opposing sides defend positions, each side hoping to convince the judge that its own position is best.
One who is not familiar with the art of debate may think he is witnessing "just another argument," an argument that really leaves no mark on its participants.
Here lies the difference between an argument and a debate. Debaters cannot help but gain from their activities because, in order to present intelligent, convincing arguments, they must spend many hours in research and study.
Why would anyone want to do something that requires intense research, especially in the field of immunology?
The debaters themselves admit that the research can be trying at times.
"I enjoy spending 60 hours a day in the library," quipped on speech camper, a girl named Lily.
It is plain that research is time-consuming as well as intense.
Another camper complained, "Last
Saturday, 12 of my 24 hours were spent in research."
Why, then, do they do it? No one knows but the debaters themselves. As they prepare for the debate tournament, to be held during the last week of camp, they probably ask themselves the same questions may come with the tournament results.
The topic the debaters are working on is "Resolved: That governmental support for all public elementary and secondary education in the United States should be provided exclusively by the federal government."
The tournament will probably be especially interesting to those who are paraprofessional in sports.
This topic, chosen by the National
Association, will be discussed by more
than 20 teams, chosen largest of all,
with 15 coaches.
Kansan Photo by KATHY ENS
One notice, while complaining, "I don't
need a bottle," and added in the same
breath, "it's not too."
Steve Osnowitz, left, and Craig Cormack Research
Preparing files for their final debate tournament . . .
Photos Show Freedom Ideas
Photo-journalism students are working to make an exhibit that will portray their experiences.
The purpose of this project is to get
concern free, reveal their own ideas
concerning freedom.
After both college students and campers have made prints, they will be judged for composition and meaning. About 20 to 25 black and white photographs will be used to compose an exhibit to be distributed free this fall to any Kansas organization.
Gary Mason and Bill Seymour, assistant professors of photojournalism, chose freedom as the theme because of the freedom to July 4 and independence.
According to Mason, photographs should have news interest and the ability to communicate with the reader. Also, the photographer should own ideas for it to have any meaning.
"A picture is not taken just for the sake of taking a picture. It must reflect some idea."
Some of the photos submitted are on page four of this issue of the Kamper