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VOL. LI	*®-7*	L0S	ANGELES,	CALIFORNIA,	FRIDAY,	APRIL	29,	1960	NO.	113
Board Filters PhD Aspirants Through Tests
Battery of Exams Established to Stop Student Plagiarism
By NITA KISS Assistant to the Editor
Rigorous examinations and Close contact with his dissertation committee make it impossible for any ThD candidate who has not done his own research to set a doctorate degree at*SC.
Dr. Milton C. Kloetzel, dean of the Graduate School, told the Daily Trojan that "it is easy to determine if a sludcnt's wqrk is his own" by me?,in of the many tests to which a candidate is subjected.
"A student can't cot through his PhD requirements without being intimate with his guidance committee," the dean explained.
This studcnt-committee relationship becomes so close that the committee is able to recognize the candidate's style and manner of writing.
Plagiarism Inheard Of
“This makes plagiarism and ghostwriting a n unheard of thing," he said, adding that he has never found evidence of either in a doctoral dissertation at SC.
The dean explained that in many cases PhD candidates submit a rough draft of their dissertation to the committee, who can then make “vague, general or detailed’’ suggestions and criticisms.
He remarked that this is often the case with foreign students, who have not yet mastered the English language.
Writing Important
“Howver, we feel that writing, as well as basic research, is an important part of training for the PhD. and the student must present his dissertation in good form.” he said.
While requirements for the PhD degree vary from department, certain minimum regulations have been established by the Graduale School.
After meeting stringent Graduate School entrance requirements and passing an entrance examination, a student, usually a masters degree-holder, can begin work on his PhD.
“A candidate must then apply for a guidance committee at least one year prior to filing a request to take his qualifying examination." the dean said.
Prerequisite Results
Results of the graduate record examination and the evaluation from the office of admissions are prerequisite to guidance commit lee application.
“Each PhD candidate must have a reading knowledge of French and German and must pass language tests before taking his qualifying examinations." Dr. Kloetzel explained.
Qualifying examinations, however, may he taken only after certain other requirements are met.
48 Graduate I'nits
“The student must have sat- ; isfactorily completed 48 units or graduate work. This may include units in process." he pointed out.
I’nits in process may be counted only if the student has the recommendation of his guidance committee. This means that (( ontinued on page 2) '
MOVIE QUEEN—A fit m star from the other side of the globe will be one of the performers in the film, "New Delhi," being shovtfn in 133 FH tonight by the Indian Students Association. The subject of the picture centers on social life in the capital, and the changing social order.
Delhi' Film to Show Indian Social Changes
“New Delhi,” a film symbolizing the changing social order of India, will be shown tonight at 7:30 in 133 FH.
Sponsored by the SC Indian Students Association, the movie will describe Indian social life in the huge Asian country’s capital.
Seven Trojans To Be Initiated At Conference
Five SC undergraduate and two graduale history students will be initiated into Phi Alpha Tiieta, national history honorary, at fraternity ceremonies tomorrow.
Undergraduates Stephanie Adams, Elizabeth Dixon, Walter Karabian, Susan Kline, Michael Loshin and Mary Missakian and graduates Jacquelyn Alden and Joan Charvat Culver will become members of SC’s Xi chapter at 4:30 p.m.
Initiation proceedings are part of the society’s 11th regional conference which will get underway at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow in Founders Hall.
Included in the day’s program are a plenary session at 9:15 and presentation of 24 papers on various topics of historical significance.
The day’s activities will he highlighted by a dinner in Town and Gown, followed by a guest speaker.
Dr. A. P. Nasatir, professor of history at San Diego State College. will speak on Chile’s role in current Latin American affairs.
IR Professor Gets Research, Lecture Grant
Author Van Alstyne To Study America As ‘Rising Empire’
A Fulbright grant to lecture and do research at University College of the University of London was received todav by Dr. Richard W. Van Alstyne. SC professor of history and international relations.
The professor, who is also managing editor of the World Affairs Quarterly at SC. will leave Los Angeles in September and be gone a year.
He will lecture on American diplomacy in the 20th century, i and serve on the University Col-i lege faculty as an honorary re-| search associate.
He will do his research on American diDlomatic history in | all parts of England, but particularly in the Bodleian library I at Oxford University.
Dr. Van Alstyne’s newest | book. “The Rising American Empire,” will be published later this year by Basil Blackwell of Oxford.
The hook is an outgrowth of the lectures the SC professor gave at University College in 1956.
At that time he was the first “All the future hopes and as- Far Western historian to give
eight invited Commonwealth Fund lectures at the University of London.
^he SC professor’s theme of j “The Rising American Empire" j was taken from a phra'se used by George Washington in many
Radical Play Succeeds In Form of Experiment
Shakespeare Gone From
pirations of the nation are associated with the name of New Delhi. Here, a new generation of truly progressive Indians is in the formation — a generation which will be devoid of all paro-
BLIND, BUT NOT DISABLED - Robert E. Bastien, a blind low student, will receive a $500 awaid from President Eisenhower May 10. He not only lost his eyes
in a jet crash, but also arms, ears and 75 per cent of his body was burnt. After 15 serious operations ,he came to graduate as the top student in his class.
chial feelings and complexes of his letters referring to an ex-
Air Force Hero Will Visit U.S. Capitol for Ike Citation
whether they pertain to class, creed or province,” says Suren-dra Mathur, publicity chairman of the association.
Story of Conversion
“New Delhi’’ tells the story of the conversion from provincialism to liberal thought of Dau-latram Khanna, a sincere but confused orthodox Punjabi.
His orthodoxy comes into play
panding and increasingly powerful national State. Use of the word "empire" to des-cribe the United States stopped about a century ago.
“Until the Civil War, the United States was commonly referred to by statesmen, orators and writers as an empire.” Dr. Van Alstyne said. “But this fact is little known.”
“Secretary of State Seward
Robert E. Bastien, a blind SC Science degree in Business Ad-
vv hen he opposes the marriage was about the last to use the
Today s Weather
Southern California fresh-air ■ *cn<is should find this weekend's weather ideal for pursuits of the open life.
There will he fairly low temperatures in the mountains, though the mercury should stay comfortably above 70 degrees along the coast.
of his son Anand with Janki, the daughter of his colleague Subramanism, a South Indian and fellow officer, says Mathur.
“Khanna cannot see beyond plomacy.” his own personal situation and narrow-minded background and believes that his brotherhood should only be confint'd to the Punjabees,” he points out.
Exploding Situation
The whole situation explodes when he insults Ashok Banerji, a Bengali artist with whom his daughter Nikki is in love, the Indian explains.
“However, Khanna finally realizes that a person is not good or had because of the provincial label attached to him but, rather, because of his intrinsic worth and his behavior towards others,” Mathur notes.
“New Delhi” stars Vyjan-timala, one of India’s leading actresses, and Kishore Kumar.
Musical background is provided by the Shankar-Jaikishan Indian musicians, who have adopted Western tunes to fit their own country's musical customs.
All interested persons may at- ! lend the filming. Admission will lie 50 cents for members of the association and $ for non-mem-bers.
word 'empire’,” he added.
The SC professor is the author of "American Diplomacy in Action” and “American Crisis Di-
Knight Probe Will Conclude
The Trojan Knight hearings will conclude today as the AMS Investigating Committee enters their third day of questioning in an attempt to find out the accuracy of charges made to the service organization.
AMS President Mike Loshin said that a full report would he issued at the end of today’s hearings and that the findings of the four-man committee will clear up the issue once and for all.
Charges against the Knights inclnde changing the scores of tests; then burning the tests; holding interviews without an adviser; and asking questions of a political nature, not pertinent to a service organization.
ministration at SC in 1957 with a 3.93 grade average out of a possible 4.00, graduating Sum-ma Cum Laude.
Bastien achieved this remarkable scholastic record by having graduate students read to him the course assignments, and by taping many of his lectures. Blackstonian Member He was a member of the Blackstonians, and received the Golden Key award from the international commerce fraternity-I Delta Sigma Pi, for the male, graduate with the highest grade point average.
He was hospitalined at this fight for survival-is one of per- | time for more plastic surgery !
law student who survived a jet plane crash to live a successful life, will receive one of three national $500 awards from President Eisenhower.
The 33-year-old Air Force veteran will receive his award at a While House ceremony, 11:30 a.m. May 10.
He was selected by the national awards committee because of his outstanding scholastic record at SC and for his exceptional character, personality, i leadership and promise of business success.
Personal Courage The story behind Bastien's
Old Grads' Will Rejoin On Campus For Annual University Alumni Day
Ten women who are graduates of SC will serve at the registration desk when “old grads” return to the SC campus tomorrow’’ to observe the annual Alumni Day.
During the 25th annual reunion ceremonies, the Alumni will meet with President Norman Topping and members of hi« administration and honor Dr. Albert S. Raubenheimer, academic affairs vice president, who will retire June 30 after 37 years of service at SC, the last 14 as vice president.
There will be a faculty-alumni baseball game at 10 a.m. on Bo-vard Field where Rod Dedeaux will conduct a Little League clinic at 11 a.m. At 2 p.m. SC will play California in a CIBA game.
The Asa V. Call achievement
sonal courage and persistence.
While piloting a jet plane in Alaska, 1950, checking unidentified aircraft, his plane blew up. The explosion burnt more than 75 per cent of his body, mostly above the waist. His arms, eves and ears were lost. His hands were mutilated, leaving but one finger which he uses to write in Braille.
He wras hospitalized in Chicago for three years.
Spending most of his summers in the hospital for plastic surgery, Bastien survived 15 serious operations.
Continued Schooling
This time was utilized by him to continue his school work through the use of tapes, records and Braille.
He w’ill now graduate in June from the SC Uw School.
A native of D . Quoin, 111., ht graduated from high school with a straight A average, and then went into the Air Force.
He enrolled in the SC School of Commerce and as a freshman was elected to Phi Eta Sigma, a scholastic fraternity honoring students with grade averages of 3.5 or better.
Next he made Beta Gamma Sigma, open to Commerce seniors who rank in the highest 10 per cent in scholarship, and also as a senior, he was elected to Alpha Kappa Psi. a commerce scholastic fraternity.
They voled him the most outstanding student of his class.
He received a Bachelor of
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I and his wife and children cepted this award for him.
He then returned to the SC' ' Law School where his grades j have qualified him for work on the Law Review, the highest honor in any law school.
Bastien is married to Barbara Nesbitt, who was a Red Cross gray lady in his ward in Chicago hospital. She now goes to night school at Santa Monica City College while Bastien baby sits.
They have three children, Marcy, 4’2. Blaine 3*2, and a young son, Blake, seven months.
The many people who have come in contact with Bastien since he has been in Los Angeles and a student at SC are more than enthusiastic about him and his accomplishments.
“I simply cannot express my admiration for the man,” said Mrs. Priscilla L. Rider, assistant law librarian at SC and her-
line for Danny.”
Hillel Director Ben L. Cohen has extended an invitation to the public to attend the program, free of charge, at the foundation building, 1029 W. 36th st.
Mrs. Rider said that she always found his answers to be quick, well articulated, and accurate.
Orrin B.’ Evans, associate dean of the SC Law School, reports that Bastien manages to make himself almost completely (Continued on page 2)
Drama Editor Will Lecture
A producer-director of experimental theaters will describe currents in modern theater tonight at 8 in 133 FH.
Dr. Robert Corrigan. Tulane Drama Review editor, will discuss “Theater of the Absurd.”
His talk will include a description of recent theatrical develop- I ments under such controversial
Translation
By PENNY I.ERNOIX Assistant Cltv Editor
Shakespeare in 20th Century dress came to Rovard last night in the form of SC's “Julius Caesar,” but somehow' the clothes just didn't seem to fit.
Dressed in army uniforms reminiscent of Hitler's storm troopers, Caesar, Antony, Brutus, Cassius and other principles of the famous English drama drama told the story of Roman politics in a modernized form of Shakespearian dialogue.
Point of the new interpretation was to update the Elizabe-thian play to make it applicable to the world of politics and human fraility today.
As an experiment, the play was interesting and enjoyable. As Shakespeare — the aesthetic and immortal—it lost something.
Professional Acting
However, in terms of acting-considering the interpretation itself — the play was comparatively professional.
Harald Dyienforth was probably the most outstanding with his perceptive and penetrating portrayal of the idealistic but doomed Brutus.
Fredric Gavlin, as the hotheaded Cassius, was also excellent as he matched Dyronforth’s quieter performance with an emotionally intense and louder one.
Marcus Antonius, played by John Gregory, got of to a slow j start but came forth with a unique but forceful presentation of the character in the funeral 1 oration.
Also excellent was Melissa Converse as Portia, Brutus' wife, who really seemed to be playing Shakespeare, not an experimental version of it.
Norman Lofland. portraying Caesar, gave an adequate performance but at times seemed to be out of tune with the rest with his high-drama presentation.
Distraught Housewife
Donna Lewis as Calpurnia went to the opposite extreme, making her character appear more like a distraught 20th century housewife than the noble and perceptive Romanness.
Joseph Asciutto as Cinna followed the same pattern with an
producers as Beckett, Tonesco, amateur an(j colorless portrayal. Genet and others.
He will also speak to drama and other interested students at 1 p.m. today in Stop Gap Theater on “Recent Movements in the Theater,” which will deal with recent drama trends.
The lectures are being sponsored by the English and drama departments.
Dr. Corrigan, who has done dramatic work in Baltimore and
self a lawyer. She volunteered to Minneapolis, has published num-
give him his examinations orally.
The evening’s celebration will conclude with the showing of the prize-winning, internationally popular Israeli film, “Dead-
erous articles on the theater and drama.
He is also editor of the Chandler editions in drama and the MacMillan paperback series on modern theater.
Technically, the play was superb—again considering its modernization.
The unique lighting was extremely impressive particularly in the scene in which red shadows played aaginst the backstop as Antony plotted his revenge.
The set, which was an interesting but barren type of platform, aided the play's modernization but presented problems as the actors in heavy leather boots tramped or slid on and off it3 ramps, often mufling the dialogue with a resounding boom-boom.
Pastor to Discuss
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To Escape Crazy
Desire
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The 12th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel will be celebrated on the SC campus with a special program Sunday at the B'nai B rith Hillel Foundation.
Beginning at 8 p.m., the program will feature Danni Dassa.
Israeli-born choreographer and said the Reverend Doak. dancer, w’ho will present a colorful series of dances.
Joel Soker, another Israeli
A sermon on the desire to escape “this crazy mess” of humanity will be the featured topic at , the non-denominational Christian worship services tomorrow at 11 a.m. in Bovard Auditorium.
“Stop This World and Let Me Off” is the title of the sermon by the Rev. Charles W. Doak, SC campus pastor to Presbyterian students.
“The desire to escape, run away is a very strong conscious and unconscious desire today,”
trophy will be given at an out- entertainer, will serve as master door luncheon to the alumnus | of ceremonies. Soker is noted
HAPPY REUNION - Hospit aiity chairman, jchn Tutlie (left) looks over the program for SC's 25th annual Alumni Day with Mrs. Robert Stevens, and John P.
Davis Jr., general chairman. Tomorrow's reunion ceremonies will honor Dr. Albert S. Raubenheimer who will retire . in June after 37 years of service at SC.
who has brought the greatest I honor to SC during the year.
Seven other alumni awards ! will be given to alumni members including thi-ee merit aw’ards in recognition of Worthy achievement which has reflected credit upon the university and each of her alumni.
for his movie and television appearances.
SC music student Marilyn Kates, star of the campus production of “Carousel,” will present several solo numbers. She will also join a trio of Hillel students in a medley of Israeli folk songs.
Quoting part of a song by the Kingston Trio, the Reverend Doak said, “They are certainly ‘rioting in Africa, they are starving in Spain, and the whole world is festering with unhappy souls.’ ”
“I am sure the desire today can be summed up in the phrase, ‘stop this world and let me off,’ ’’ he said.
The Reverend Doak said this is exactly the feeling of this rather obscure Old Testament
CHARLES W. DOAK
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personality, Habukkuk, who questioned God’s existence and wondered if God had not really damned the world.
Habukkuk wanted to run away from the "damned world.” but he stayed and he ultimately found his answer in that “the righteous shall live by his faithfulness.” This statement was later used in significant ways by St. Paul and Martin Luther.
“This confession of faith again has a powerful message for us today,” said the Reverend Doak. “The Christian is called to stand fast and to look trouble straight in the face, recognizing it for what it is, not denying it, not forgetting it . . .”
Habukkuk was both prophet and priest when he saw history falling to pieces before his eyes, but he looked beyond history with eyes of faith, said the Reverend Doak.
“There are never more than two real choices available — on the one hand despair which leads to eternal destruction and on the other hand faith which’ is the road to salvation,” he explained.
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