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University Daily Kansan Monday. March 25, 1957
Obituary一
Requiescat In Pace
KU spirit is dead. It lies buried in more than 6,000 separate graves.
What killed it?
When did it die?
A sinister figure lurks omnipresent grinning over its victory in putting the vital thing called "Spirit" into its graves. The name of the spectre?—Apathy.
A whistle sounds. Hollow-eyed bodies move between class buildings—moving zombie-like through a routine.
No more is there the fire of pride and joy—of purpose—burning behind their eyes.
From time to time those who recall the spirit that dwelt in the hearts of former generations assert themselves and attempt to restore the warmth and life of that spirit.
Somehow the basketball team has been protected against the virus called "Aapathy" and has done its best for the University. Yes, and there are other places which have not been overcome by this disease. There remain a
few sparks ready to ignite spirit, if the opportunity presents itself.
Cheerleaders shout cheers at games and organized rallies. They give their all to restore the spirit of bygone times. Their voices crack the air over p.a. systems and hang hollow above the heads of those who "have ears and yet do not hear" and fall into nothingness
The rewards for those who would resurrect the dead Spirit?—Sardonic smiles—sarcastic remarks—a nasty thing which is sometimes mistaken for sophistication or even cynicism, but which is really only our friend, Apathy, masked and gloating.
Lawrence reflects nostalgically on the time (1952) when the basketball team won the championship. It recalls how it was a little afraid that the spontaneous demonstrations might "tear the place apart."
Why now, do we permit Apathy to reg. Back when male students had to live in the shadow of the Korean Conflict and draft it was understandable why this spectre could walk among us and have such a hold—such influence—on us.
Where, oh where, is that spontaneity now?
Why now?
"Leave spirit to the sports-minded. That's all spirit is. No one comes and cheers at what our department is doing!" comes an argument.
"Spirit is not intellectual," another.
"Spirit is for Greeks—let the fraternities and sororites make spirit," a third.
But Spirit is NOT confined to sports events or the sports-minded,or Greeks or independents or departments or any one thing.
What is Spirit?
Spirit is vitality—a pride in doing what's being done, a feeling of purpose in attending a university, a joy in living. YOU are Spirit! Are you dead inside? Has Apathy invaded your vitals?
Spirit lies buried in more than 6,000 graves.
YOU can resurrect Spirit on Mt. Oread.
You can get rid of Apathy.
Spring is here—a time when things are coming back to life. Now is a good time to do away with Apathy so that KU will come back to life again.
Jim Tice
Editor:
This letter is concerned with the editorial in Thursday's issue about the bill before the state legislature effecting the control of parking and traffic on the campuses of the state schools.
Your concern for the effect upon the violating student is proper and commendable, however, the editorial seems to misinterpret the bill by not recognizing one of the most important provisions in it. It provides that the roads, streets, driveways and parking facilities on the campuses shall be under the control of the Board of Regents, and that the Board may adopt and enforce through its authorized institution agents rules and regulations governing the parking of vehicles on these facilities.
It is intended that these rules and regulations adopted by the Board stipulate the specific controls on parking, including the means of handling violations of them by students, faculty and staff. These controls, then, could provide for the student court, fees for the misuse of parking areas, and impounding of vehicles in certain instances, etc.
It is interpreted by University officials that the provision for fines in a court in the county would apply in the instances not provided for in the rules and regulations; for example—commercial vehicles excessively using designated University parking lots; and the provision for
More Students Turning To Religious Courses
Enrollment in the School of Religion is on the increase with 330 students enrolled in 11 courses this semester. Most of the students are college and engineering students, but all the schools are represented.
Although no major is now offered in religion, the possibility of its being offered has been discussed several times. Ministerial students usually take a few courses in the school, but major in another field in order to get a broad education before entering the seminary.
prosecution in police court of the city would apply in instances covered by city ordinance agreed to by the Board.
The primary purpose of the School of Religion is to provide knowledge of the Bible necessary to give a student a well-rounded education. Over 10,000 students have been enrolled in its courses since 1921 when the courses were first accredited.
As you indicate, this is a good move on the part of the legislature and will give all state schools a common basis on which to necessarily deal with parking and traffic.
Chairman Parking Committee
R. K. Lawton.
Riotous free-for-alls are called donnybrooks in tribute to monumental brawls that raged annually at the county fairs in Donnybrook, Ireland.
"Life and Teachings of Jesus" is the most popular course taught. In 1949, its average enrollment jumped from 40 to 80, and this semester 155 students are enrolled in the three sections.
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