Page 2 University Daily Kansan Monday, May 19, 1958 Let's Change The Policy Where does a student at the University go when he has a gripe? A committee of students from Grace Pearson Hall found last week that most doors are closed to students who have a genuine complaint, especially if that complaint concerns University policy. It all started when residents of Grace Pearson Hall decided that the best way for all in the dormitory to benefit from money left in the social fund was to pay the University for expenses involved in turning on the hall's air conditioning system during the final two weeks of school. But J.J.Wilson, director of dormitories, turned down the request—it was contrary to University policy. Mr. Wilson explained that the air conditioning was placed in the building to bring additional revenue during the summer months when business executives are housed in the dormitory. He said air conditioning could not be turned on in one hall since other University halls were not equipped with like facilities. But different dormitories have different facilities and students living in them pay accordingly. A portion of the Grace Pearson dormitory bill goes to pay off bonds on the building and its facilities, including the air conditionng. Thus, students are helping to pay for that air conditioning, but are getting no benefit. The disturbing question, however, is not whether 45 men in a University dormitory get air conditioning during the last two weeks of the semester, but what sort of a policy is that which can be explained only by the statement, "It's University policy." When Grace Pearson voiced its request to members of the ASC Housing committee, it was told that the ASC was not able to handle the request at the time—the committee was taking a survey. In the University situation, almost 10,000 people live and work together. Problems do arise. People with a problem, here and elsewhere, try to solve that problem or know the reason why they should live with it. A logical answer is needed here if only as a matter of policy. —George Anthan Monster Forms Attitudes? We sure have a fine campus! Spring has arrived full-bloom. The leaves and flowers are out and hot, humid weather has descended upon us. Indeed, our little world on Mt. Oread has recovered its spring beauty. But students these days are a sharp contrast to the surrounding botanical world. They guilefully plaster frozen smiles upon their faces and stroll down the boulevard, sneering at their contemporaries, their instructors, courses and even roommates. What's the cause—is it the season? The humidity? If the approaching final week is the cause of the grotesque attitudes currently blighting the Hill, then we must be accused of rationalizing. If we had been on the ball earlier in the semester, we wouldn't have to sweat the finals. It must be something deeper. Something deeper—like the money-eating orange monster squatting at the entrance of the Kansas Union parking lot. But why complain? After all, the lot is for students and staffers who need an emergency parking place. What happens, though, when individuals in an emergency don't have the right change to gain entrance to the sacred ground, as in the case of three students the other day? Why, like those students, they will park in a restricted zone and get tickets. Did the lot serve its purpose for those students? Little wonder our attitudes are sour. What about the summer, when the campus holds fewer people? Is the lot going to be closed then too, housing only cars whose owners are gifted with the magic pass cards? Probably. Then the many University guests and students will park in the street, if they can find a place, while the lot remains conspicuously empty. Few people will accept the insult of the monster's presence by feeding it four bits small change. Ridiculous? Maybe. But a lot of things have been absurd around the Union this year. Take that aluminum-and-plastic canopy, for instance. (We wish somebody would.) If anything can destroy the beauty and effect of the building, it is that malformed metal structure huddled over the main entrance, forming a Scylla to the Charybis of the toll gate. But maybe we're being too hasty. After all, things could get worse. Someone may contribute money for a stoplight at Jayhawk Boulevard and Sunflower Road; or we could buy some stimulating new rare books (in a different language, yet); or they could build even ANOTHER fountain for this bone-dry campus. Of course, they could pull a grandiose goof and construct a building for the architecture department, but that's probably in the far, far future. There's no apparent need while the architects are still a short step away from probation. Wait until they get there. Yep! Sure is a fine campus, what with Spring and flowers and leaves and all, now that the Hill has recovered its annual beauty. LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS By Dick Bibler IF YOU THINK YOU'RE HAVING TROUBLE DODGING HIS FEET — WAIT TIL HE TAKES YOU HOME. Quotes From The News "I do not want to depreciate or insult the United States, but I cannot forego the pleasure over this success our country has scored." MIAMI BEACH — United Auto Workers President Walter Reuther, charging that the recession was caused by big business taking more than its share of the national income: MOSCOW — Soviet Premier Khrushchev, in hailing Sputnik III as evidence of Russia's superiority over the United States; WASHINGTON — President Eisenhower, in turning down a photographer's suggestion he kiss Mrs. Nixon as she returned from Latin America: WASHINGTON — Rcp. Wayne L. Hays (D-Ohio), on being informed actress Zsa Zsa Gabor had challenged him to repeat outside of Congress his statement that she is apparently the most expensive courtesan since Madame Pompadour: "The wage earners, consumers and farmers have been short-changed." "I don't think I'd better. Dick still packs a good wallon." 1. have nothing against Miss Gabor personally. It's just that I want those Trujilos to stop throwing their money around." Letters Air Conditioning Editor: I was appalled by the apparent lack of consideration given the students of Grace Pearson Hall by the dormitory office when they asked that their air conditioning be turned on. Since they are willing to pay and since the air conditioning is already there, what's the beef? I don't live there, but it's still too bad. Jeff Sarantakos Boston, Mass. junior More It is my understanding that a certain portion of the dormitory bill at Grace Pearson Hall is used to pay for the building. This includes an air conditioning unit. It would certainly be to the liking of the residents of that establishment if the dormitory office would see fit to let the students benefit by their payments. Editor: John F. Ryland Caldwell freshman And More Editor: Although we are residents of Carruth-O'Leary halls where there is no air conditioning available, we feel the students of Grace Pearson Hall certainly have a gripe. They already have the air conditioning, so why not use it? They've willing to pay so there should be no question about it. Sure, residents of other dorms would wonder why they could not have air conditioning too, but everything can't be done at once. Students in Bailey Hall have air conditioning while other buildings do not. It's the same principle. Paul Gorman Kansas City, Kan. senior Fred Williams Boulder, Cola. senior Boulder, Colo. senior Telegraphic Tabloids GAINSVILLE, Fla. — (UP) — The double standard has been raised at the University of Florida. Coeds now will be allowed to wear Bermuda shorts to class, as male students have been free to do for several years. MILWAUKEE — (UP) — Mrs. N. B. Siegal today looked for a new maid and police looked for the old one. The former domestic left unexpectedly—along with $50 in cash, two watches, a closetful of women's clothing and three bottles of whisky. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —(UP) —Volunteer Fireman Robert Latta Townsend was fined $25 yesterday for speeding in a fire truck. Police said there was no fire. Childress was robbed of $1.75 by an armed bandit yesterday as he made a call in a public phone booth. CHICAGO — (UP) — Thomas Childress will do his telephoning from home whenever possible from now on. Daily Hansan Extension 251, news room Extension 376, business office University of Kansas student newspaper 1904, December 26, 1904, triewholly of 1908, dawn, Jan. 16, 1912. Member Inland Daily Press Association, Associated Collegiate Press, Represented the College Press. 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