'Monster' claims another victim
- Photos by Brad Reynolds
Not that I have anything against candy machines, but I was a little hesitant when asked to go out and write a story on one.
It would have been a lot simpler and rewarding, I thought, to interview the sub-head director of the Swahili division, or to write a biting editorial on one of the many evils we face in camp.
"Not so," replied my cohorts.
"The candy machines at Camp are not merely structures of scrap metal pieced together by a few nuts and bolts. Nay! They have been transformed into ugly, slithering monsters; flailing their outrageous prices into the faces of prospective customers, gnashing up countless quarters, dimes, and nickels, never to be returned again; mocking others by lighting up its 'Out of This Selection' sign."
"Perhaps you can erase this gross inequity between man and machine. Make it so that your children, and your children's children, will never have to face the pain of an unreceived Baby Ruth, or the agony of an empty coin return.
"You must expose this atrocity, my son!" they all cried.
After a thorough investigation of the matter, I was both surprised and shocked at my findings. Here, on film, is some of the evidence, exposing this heartless beast known as the Candy Machine.
Brad Reynolds
Next to poker and tennis, the favorite game of many Campers seems to be a not-so-recently invented sport called "put-on." So popular is this game that many of its avid fans spend up to twenty-four hours a day playing it. Many Campers have no doubt run across a put-on tournament at one time or another since they have arrived at KU. Some of you may even have been contestants yourself. But for anyone who may be unfamiliar with this game, here are a few of the basic rules.
You can win; be a 'put on'!
Get clearly in mind before you begin to read the rules that the object of "put-on" is to try to impress everyone. The kind of impression you wish to make is optional.
If you want to be loved by all, be sure you say exactly what you think each person wants to hear. Never disagree with anyone's viewpoint, even if it differs drastically from your own. Smile and greet everybody warmly, no matter how much you detest them. If you develop this skill enough, you may even win the grand prize of being elected Camp King or Queen!
1,700 run loose—yipes!
Concentrate your efforts on changing your personality to fit a certain image.
Camp is almost over and much controversy has arisen concerning various rules applying to Campers. Rules which might be ridiculous to some are designed for the most part to protect Campers.
When 1,700 teenagers are running loose on Daisy Hill and other parts of the campus, rules have to be instituted. Granted, they are rough. But wouldn't it be worse if there were no rules at all? If each of these 1,700 Campers could do as he wished, the Camp would be in such confusion that nothing could be accomplished.
Rules have been a part of every society throughout the years. They are a part of living that has to be accepted or tolerated, depending on the individual's reaction to each rule.
The right to protest against rules is open to each person. But in protesting, both sides of the issue should be considered as objectively as possible to see if emotions aren't overshadowing common sense.
There will always be some individuals who will criticize the rules but rules have to be in existence for the welfare of all Campers.
-Kathy Lanford
Science, math feature labs
By BRAD REYNOLDS Kamper Kansan Reporter
Participating in the 14th annual science and math division are 78 high school students.
Although no credit is given to Campers for attending, Richard Middaugh, division director says, "What we're really after is to develop the students' interest and knowledge in certain areas of science."
The average science Camper spends around four hours a day in classes, having about three
MIDDAUGH REPORTS that this year's division consists of six departments; sociology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, physiology and radiation biophysics. During the first week of Camp all students listened to lectures and attended a lab in each of these areas. Then they chose two courses on which to concentrate for the remaining weeks.
COMMENTING ON the lower enrollment this year, as compared to around 100 the year before, Middaugh cited the main cause as being the higher cost of attending the Camp this year.
Jim Krevitt, Kansas City, Mo., science Camper, added, "It hasn't been exactly what I expected, but I've learned enough to make my time and money spent here worthwhile."
days of lectures and two days of lab a week for each class. The classes are conducted in various buildings around the campus and are taught by teachers at KU.
On the other hand, if you want to be considered radical or "hip," do just the opposite. Go out of your way to contradict people. Make frequent references to your outstanding feats back home. Talk about topics considered "hip," even if you know little about them. This act ought to move you two bases closer to the pinnacle of "with-it-ness."
Since non-conformity is definitely "in" newadays, why not try out this image? Be an individual—try the "hippie" look. This is extremely effective in the great sport of "put-on." But be sure you go about it in the correct manner. Be certain you get the genuine, standard "hippie outfit." This includes love beads, a peace medal and regulation sandals.
Pay close attention to your appearance. This is almost as important as your personality in "put-on."
If you have any doubts about how to achieve this look, just consult any of the dozens of pseudo-hippies around the Hill. They'll be happy to help you become a real individual—like themselves.
If you are already a hippie because the image happens to fit you, you will have to reach the "put-on" goal by a different route. It will be just the opposite of the preceding one. This means reversing your efforts and discarding the clothes you feel comfortable in. You will avoid a lot of criticism that way, and at the same time will be drawing closer to the finish line.
Ignore onlookers who may be poor sports and call you a phony. Remember that they're just jealous because they don't have enough skill to participate in "put-on" themselves. Understand that these poor fools have to be content to be just themselves. Pity those who have to miss the thrill of competing in the "put-on" contest.
Get the general idea of "put-on"? Sounds like fun doesn't it? But before you rush off to change yourself into something completely alien to your original self, let me point out a few dangers in this game. There are sacrifices you'll have to make. They involve giving up personal values, donning an outfit that conflicts with your own tastes and saying one thing but thinking the opposite.
When it starts to get you down, a little therapy works wonders. Just for old time's sake, try on some of your old clothes—ones that you really like. Spend a little time doing something you enjoy, even if it's "out of it."
You might even try talking face to face with a wall and saying exactly what you feel. But for heaven's sake don't let anyone see you like this. That could get you disqualified. After all, the name of the game is "put-on."
Barb Chapman
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