Steigerwalt Year Reveals ASSC Rough Spots
(Editor’s Xotc: This is the first of a five-part analysis of the first year of student government operation under the new ASSC constitution. The series will continue tomorrow with a discussion of the ASSC Senate.)
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By HAL DRAKE Assistant City Editor
At the beginning of the fall semester, the ASSC Senate moved from the old Senate chambers to new offices on the third floor of the Student Union. And, in a way, the move was symbolic of the changes going on in the entire concept of student government.
The old Senate chambers, with its ornate furnishing and useless but plush rococco ornaments of burnished bronze, had been replaced by a streamlined chamber of indirect lighting and checkerboard linoleum tile.
And, as the year wore on, the flaws in the new ASSC constitution, passed the previous year in a special election, became as apparent as the paint blisters and furniture scars in the new Senate headquarters.
In the same way, the atmosphere of ringing oratory and needless1 maneuvering that typified the old government had been replaced by a snappy group of “efficiency experts” who barely knew what politics meant but who were introducing bills and forming committees faster than any previous administration.
The new constitution had completely changed the makeup of the government. Previously, one body— the ASSC Senate—represented the center of student activities: it was composed of all the ASSC officers, all the class officers. AMS and AWS officers and independent representatives, in addition to eight or ten senators elected at large by the student body.
The new constitution divided the old Senate into two supposedly co-equal and complementary groups— the Senate and the Executive Cabinet. Into the Executive Cabinet went all the class, AMS, AWS and ASSC officers, while the new Senate became composed of representatives from a dozen new fields of study rather than from the student body in general.
In the new government, statutes were to be originated in the Senate and later approved by the Cabinet before being sent on to the administration.
The Senate was given power to override a Cabinet veto with a two-thirds vote.
Changes had also taken place outside the constitution.
ASSC President Bill Steigerwalt, whil# a member of the interim Senate that was formed after approval of the new student organization, took a vague paragraph in the constitution that gave the Senate power to "adopt statutes, codes and regulations concerning student activities or conduct” and, in February, 1960, turned it into his controversial administrative arm.
Passed only a short time after the constitution itself, the administrative arm, and the various committees and activities created undeiv it, was developed by Steigerwalt for one specific purpose: to give the student a closer identification with their government and the advantages it offers.
Together, the administrative arm and the new constitution were supposed to join students into a cohesive “student voice” and shake them from the apathy toward student affairs into which they had lapsed in recent years.
. Shortly after the new government’s approval,
Steigerwalt ran successfully for ASSC president against only token opposition. With his inauguration began a long, slow process of building experience into a new theory of student government.
Definite attempts were started to include the student’s views in political legislation. One of the committees in the administrative arm was created to do nothing but constantly survey student attitude on new legislation.
The new government was anxious, even overanxious. to include the opinions of its constituency in the consideration of measures, and a whole public relations division was established to build student interest and respect for their government.
But the Steigerwalt year, the first year of experiment, showed that neither experience nor politics can easily be replaced.
The members of the first Senate, for the most part, represented political views that were opposed to those held by most Cabinet members. As a result, much unforseen bickering developed between the two
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MAY 1, 1961
NO. 117
New Political Party Unveils Plans
65 Seniors Get Positions In 61 Group
Sixty-five persons have been appointed lo the USC Alumni Council for 1961, C. Moreland Thomas, executive director of the Alumni Association announced last Fridav.
Tne primary purpose of the council is to promote advancement of university interests by cooperating wi'h the General Alumni Association and the university.
The council works to stimulate the interests of the class in the amis and activities of the Alumni Association and to serve as a liaison between the association and the class in all matters of mutual interest.
The responsibility for organizing and sponsoring class reunions even- five years is assumed by the council, in addition to responsibility for developing and maintaining class programs for financial support of the university through participation in the class agent program, the alumni fund and other organizations and duties.
The seniors named to the council for 1961 are Ralph C. Allen. Marianne Arrington. Pris Barker. Barbara Baumgartner, Ju-lianne Bescos, Pamela Booth, Phil Chalton, Jim Childs, Linda Chilton, Tim Cark and Bernard Elias.
Others are Bobbie Furbass. Ron E. Goodgame, Mary Hodg- ! es. Mary Horn. Thomas Jackson. Bob Kastigar. Sharon Kelly, Alice Lepsis and Bradford Lieb-man.
Also named ai-e Bob Mahan, Sue Masi. Bill McQuoid, Martha Mye. Barbara Nouguier. Maiy Oakley, Gwen Olsen and C'arol Prager.
More are Joan Prestin, Joan : Robison. Ken Rosskopf. Jack (Continued on Page 3)
Essay Tribute Will Be Read
Excerpts from an essay written in tribute to poetess Edna St. Vincent Millay will be read at today’s Noon Reading in 13» FH.
The e*say. written by F.d-niond Wilson after Miss Millay’s death, will be read by l)r. Aerol Arnold, professor of English.
It is a memorial to Miss Millay's vividness anil beauty as a woman and to her talent as a poet, I)r. Arnold said.
Last w e e k. Dr. Francis Christenson, professor of English, read excerpts from Joseph Conrad's “Heart of Darkness," a symbolic tale dealing with the settlement of the Belgian Congo.
Job Seminar Will Analyze Procedures
How to prepare for a job interview will be the theme of a seminar today at 2:30 in 226 FH.
Dr. William Himstreet, head of the office administration department. School of Business Administration, will speak on how to prepare a letter of app'ication and personal resume: Mrs. Florence Watt, director of the Vocational Placement Bureau, will speak on the bureau and its functions; Dr. Floyd Ruch, psychology professor, will analyze the problem of interviews; and Lou Larv, territorial sales manager for Proctor and Gamble, win tell what a company looks for in an applicant.
The seminar, sponsored by Alpha Kappa Psi, professional commerce fraternity, is de-si gned to help students gain more knowledge about interviews and the right approac’-. to them.
Seniors Announce Farewell Program
The Paul Smith Trio and singer Mary Ann Polk will be featured at a Senior Night Farewell dinner-dance to be held May 20 at the La Venta Inn, Party Chairman Brad Liebman told members of the Senior Class Council at a recent meeting.
The special dance will honor all graduating seniors.
He noted that more 1han 40 invitations will be sent to administrators and faculty members who are being asked to attend the farewell night as guests of the class.
"The 182 seniors who paid their S4.50 class activities fee bill will receive a letter this week explaining where they can pick up their free Senior Night Farewell invitation-ticket,” Liebman ?aid.
Senior Class Council members will be selling invitation-tickets to other seniors for $3.50 per l*erson Th ’ Senior Ni^ht Farewell i>	only	to graduating
semo> and their dates. Liebman explained.
He said that the event should
attract more than 300 persons. The farewell night will be the last class gathering before the | -enior breakfast on graduation I morning, June 7.
At the bi-weekly meeting. Unmacht told the council that the last newsletter sent out by the group to all Senior Class members will attempt to include the dates of senior marriages during the summer and a sketch of class members’ plans following graduation.
The newsletter, which has been mailed to seniors bi-month-! lv during the year, has been praised by both class members and administrators.
During the year it has publicized both class and universi-| ty activities, as well as pro-I viding seniors with a communi-j nation medium. The letter; have carried sketches of council
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plan? and personal anecdotes on >enior personalities.
The last newsletter will be released before the Senior Farewell Night and will publicize details on time, attire and direc- ! tions to the La Venta Inn.
Leaders Plan Homecoming Style Changes
Ideas lor changes in the 1961 Homecoming were explained Friday, along with announcement of the beginning of petitioning for positions on the 1961 Homecoming Comfriittee.
Co-Chairmen Robbin Angelica and Dave Patterson said that next year's Homecoming will include house decorations along Ihe Row. They added that j the annual “Helen of Troy” race may be restricted to junior and senior women in next year’s program.
Patterson and Miss Angelica explained that Row and dormitory decorations have not been a part of Homecoming for several years. Row leaders and dorm officers feel that bringing back this Trovdition will increase spirit during Homecoming, they ! said.
Queen Event
The co-chairmen noted that restriction of the queen selection to junior and senior women will \ bring new importance to the honor of being chosen "Helen of Troy.”
“We feel that, if the honor is reserved for upper classmen. USC women will look forward to it more,” Miss Angelica explained.
Also included in the Homecoming 1961 schedule are a rally and outdoor dance. This rally and danœ will be held on ; the same night as the Trolios dress rehearsal.
Student Committee Homecoming activities are coordinated by a student Homecoming Committee under the direction of Bob Jani, coordinator of special events.
Freshmen and sophomores are particularly being urged to apply for committee posts, including those for street dance, Tro-lics. queen contest, house decora- ! tions. Troy Jubilee and publicity and secretarial work.
The Homecoming Committee is perpefual. Once a member has 1 secured a position, he may move \ up toward the top chairmanship with seniority.
Applications for committee po- | sitions will be available in 301 SU where a sign-up timetable I for interviews will also lie post- ( ed. The interviews will be held j in the Songfest Office, 331 SU, j until May 9.
RE-ARMED TROJAN SPIRIT
University Party Draws on ASSC For Framework
A new open political party. The University Party, came into being last Friday by publicly declaring that it would pledge itself “to developing responsible student government.”
Founder Bill Orovan, who announced the formation
| of the party, said that the new
Crew Friends To Sell Stock For New Shell
"Operation Shell Out," a campaign for a new racing shell, continues today in a booth in front of the Student Union.
Shell and Oar, the women's
said that the new party would begin its official operation "in the near future." possibly before the semester ends.
The University Party is now USC's third “open" organization.
It jpins Trojans for Representative Government iTRGl and; the Representation Party in the growing list of open political groups on campus.
I Orovan. who enlisted the aid j of ASSC President Bill Steiger-■ wait in developing the party, I | said that the organization would be bulit on lines similar to the organization that supports crew
LOOK FAMILIAR? - A candid shot cf USC landmark Tommy Trojan reveals the famous statue as a defender of scholars as welI
as sunbathers. Recently armed with a new sword, Tommy now stands better equipped than ever to defend his daily audience.
New ASSC Ride Exchange To Aid Student Commuters
field-of-study plan followed by the ASSC.
•Federal’ Plan
"We intend to develop an autonomous party organization for each field of study. “Orovan explained. “These lower organizations will meet separately to nominate candidates for their field's Senate seats and division officers.’’
A joint convention will be j held every year to nominate party candidates for top ASSC and Executive Cabinet offices, Orovan said.
“Although we haven't yet developed an official platform, we intend to support issues as they arise," Orovan added. “We are not going to be merely a ‘candidate’ party.”
Orovan said that he had work-i ed closely with the administration in framing the party's constitution. which has been favor-j ably received by administrators.
“We intend to build the party, | on a three-stage basis," Orovan continued. “We are purposely
activities, is sponsoring the sale i of shares to raise money for the new racing shell for the crew | team. Shares of stock are avail-| able for 50 cents, i Contributors will have their names placed on a plaque, which will be hung in the new boat house. The new shell will be called “Trojan Enterprise” because of contributions and support on campus.
The shell will cost S2.000. according to Varsity Coxswain Stan Gottlieb. The university will contribute S1.000 toward the cost of the shell, and the Shell and Oar Club hopes to raise the remainder from the | sale of stock.
"Trojan Free Enterprise” will enter the Western Sprint Championship Race in Seattle, on May 20 where it will participate in its maiden race. Every crew team on the West Coast will participate in the contest.
The boat, a 61-ft., 240-lb. shell being built by George Pocock
Poet Merwin Will Appear
Poet and playwright W. S.
Merwin will read selections from his own poetry Wednesday at 3:15 p.m. in the YWCA.
Merwin, who will appear under the auspices of the English department, has written four major volumes of poetry, including "The Drunk in the Furnace,” “A Mask for Janus,” “The Dancing Bears” and “Green With Beasts.”
The recipient of many awards,
Merwin earned the 1954 Kenyon Review Fellowship in poetry, a
1956 Rockefeller Foundation ¡planning summer trip: grant and a 1957 award from
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Academy of Arts
The ASSC Ride Exchange, a I new program offering transpor-! tation information for student I cummuters, will go into effect ; today, announced Dann Moss, Greater University Committee chairman.
The exchange will place applicants with other students who need or can provide transport a: tion, Moss explained.
The program will be conducted free of charge as a student service, he added.
New in the annals of ASSC government, the program was initiated a month ago by the ASSC Senate through a bill authored by Social Studies Senator Bobbi Jo Furbass. Implementation of the plan has been handled by the Greater University Committee, Moss said.
Moss encouraged all students to register for the program immediately, no matter whether they want rides or passengers.
“It is only through student support of programs such as these that ASSC government can truly meet the needs of the student body,” he said. “Poor support will surely mean that the program will be discontinued.”
The Ride Committee, to be located in 301 SU, will not make contacts between riders and drivers, nor will it be responsible for accidents that may occur under the program.
The committee will function solely to file the cards that are filled out by students. Categories for the filing process will be in three divisions:	school-day
commuters, week-end commuters and vacation commuters.
A student who wishes assistance in finding riders or drivers should put his name, destination and travel dates desired on cards provided in the office and drop j them in an application box. A
few days later, the application will be filed by the committee according to the type of ride desired.
Although Moss said the Ride Committee will not be responsi- j ble for contacts made between j applicants, ASSC President Bill I Steigerwalt noted that the sys- I tem is flexible and may result : in the committee’s making the contacts via mail.
“This would be an effort which 1 would not require too much ! time in relation to the extra service offered,” he said.
Open files are difficult to maintain and keep in order since studenr, would have to rummage in the files to find the applications which match theirs, Steigerwalt said.
Sign-ups can be made in 301 SU during the day. Moss said that students must use the proper sign-up cards to be classified properly.
going through these stages to|of SeattIe' wlU 60 d*Pia>ed on
campus in front of Tommy Trojan about the end of May.
The USC crew currently has five eight-oar shells and one four-oar shell, all housed at the foot of Avalon Blvd. in the Los Angeles harbor.
The life of a racing shell is approximately three years. After that time it gets w'ater-logged, Gottlieb said.
Church Song To Be Topic
An Oxford University profes-
make sure this will be a permanent organization and not a fly-by-night party.”
Three Stages The first stage will go into operation as soon as member-shipapplications are made available. Orovan explained. This stage j will consist of a provisional com-, mittee of "up to 50 students” who ; will build the organization in the various fields. The committee will be dissolved as soon as the field associations get started.
The second stage w ill start j with the establishment of an interim university, or central, committee. In the final stages this;
committee will operate as co- sor wj]j explain the “Music the ordinating center for the sepa- Sarum Use in Great Britain” at rate field organizations and w ill j today in Hancock Auditorium, prepare the annual convention. J Dr Frank L Harrison of the "Ultimately, members of the, music faculty of Merton College, university committee w ill be se- j Oxford University, will relate lected by the- field organiza- the history- of “Sarum." the mus-tions,” Orovan said. “This in- jc used in the liturgy of Salis-terim committee will just func-1 bury Cathedral in Salisbury, tion until the first general con- England.
vention.”	Dr.	Harrison, who is on leave
The final stage will be en- from Oxford University, is in the tered once the. first convention United Stares as one of a team is held, Orovan said. After this 0f experts on the Humanities time, the field organizations will Council of Princeton University, each send two representatives to He and his colleagues are em-sit on the committee. The com- ployed in the study of advanced mittee will then elect the party research methods in musi’ology, chairman and other officers. music history and eathet»cs.