Friday, Oct. 10, 1952 University Daily Kansan Page 3
I What Is Pachacamac?
Pachacamac is a political party based upon the Republican system of representation, just as is the Constitutional government of our nation. It is made up of groups of 20 or more people who each send upwards to three elected representatives to the sounding board which is called the Inner Circle. These elected representatives take to the Inner Circle those opinions and wishes of the primary group and it is within this group that issues are discussed and decisions are reached. It is obvious that such a system is superior in function to a system where all members attend meetings and try to speak for themselves. This system is again superior in that at least one of the three representatives can attend each meeting.
II Is Pachacamac A Closed Party?
No! Any organization having at least 20 members or any group of 20 men living in a central area is eligible for membership, (Constitution Article III.).
III Is Pachacamac Representative?
Yes! Pachacamac represents more people than does any other political party on the hill. Pachacamac represents some 1,600 men students, plus some 500 women students in its affiliated organization N.O.W. This doesn't mean that this number merely carries party membership cards. Each and every person who is represented by an Inner Circle member may have his say and cast his vote on all issues via this member.
IV What Has Pachacamac Done Since It Has Had A Majority Of One On The Student Council?
1. Made possible transferable I.D. cards for student convenience at football games.
2. Submitted a bill designed to make campus smoking areas more numerous and safer.
3. Initiated an investigation into the necessity of having two judiciary bodies, the student court and the disciplinary committee.
4. Initiated a study of publications and communications on campus.
5. Purchased badly needed equipment for the cheerleaders.
6. Instituted through the State Wide Activities Committee, a council appointed body, a public relations week-end to be held at the time of the KU Relays. At this time the University will be open for the inspection of high school students from all over Kansas.
THE PACHACAMAC PARTY THROUGH ITS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES IS AIMING ITS PROGRAM TOWARD PROVIDING A STUDENT GOVERNMENT THAT WILL GIVE BETTER SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND TO THE STUDENT BODY.
"WALT" RICKEL President of Pachacamac