VOL. 1 NO.13 THURSDAY, FEB. 23

WATERLOO, ONTARIO

ADUATES

SHOWBOAT ‘61 A SUCC-ESS To all those whose efforts

did indeed transform Sea- gram’s Gym for “Showboat ‘61,” a hearty vote of thanks from the Engineering Society from Pete Kent, and from myself. You did a terrific job. Once again the pride of the engineers has been upheld.

I will not try to list the names of those to whom praise should be given, ex- cept for three people. These three were responsiable for all the lighting effects at the dance. They did all the work of designing the sequences and of buying and stringing well over a hundred lights. At the final stages they began working at midnight last Friday and finished at 7.30 p.m. Saturday, with only an hour and a half to go before dance time. They took one break; a half-hour for break- fast. That was all. By the time they had finished, they had been up for 38 hours and had worked furiously for at least 19. If ever a humble tribute or word of praise should be given to anyone, it should be given to these. To Gurney and Lea Barker of 3A Electrical and to Bob Oddson of 3A Civil, my humble thanks. Your con- tribution to the engineers of

the University of Waterloo will not be forgotten.

In closing I add a word of warning to those people who attended “Showboat ‘61”, who were in town, were free of any urgent work else- where, and who did not even bother to come out and offer their services to the decorat- ing committee. Have you ever thought of what would have happened if we had not been able to finish in time for the dance? This year we were able to, only by the skin of our teeth, and by many marathonic efforts, of which our electrical crew were prime examples. Next time, and every time we put on a big splash, get out and at least see if you are needed, or you may wind up holding a four dollar ticket to a shambles.

The dance this term was a tremendous success and we hope that everyone had a very enjoyable evening. Some of you will have to question others to find out if you had a good time or not, but the chances are that you had a ball.

So, once again, thanks for your patronage and we’ll look for you again next summer.

B.M.O.C. REVEALED With the Engineering week-

end gone but not quite forgotten, the next major event on the campus is B.M.O.C. on March 10 at Seagram’s Gym. As yet no- body is prepared to reveal the meaning of the secret letters, the event itself will be another first for the U. of w.

B.M.O.C. will be the uni- versity’s first musical show. It is being written by stud- ents from all faculties with assistance from Professors Dust, McKegney and Stone who are helping to launch this new activity for Water- loo students. The Glee Club, under the direction of Paul Berg, will provide music for the show.

Rehearsals have been held nightly for the past two weeks, although there are still some parts to be filled. Interested students should contact either of the faculty members or Paul Berg. In- eluding the Glee Club, the review features a cast of 45.

According to Dr. Dust, the show will satirize contem- porary society and will be presented in four acts with special musical numbers in each act.

Tickets will go on sale soon at Paul Berg’s office. Ticket sale will be limited to stud- ents and dates, immediate families, faculty and staff. B.M.O.C. could mean “Bring Money Of Course.” Ticket price will be 75~.

?Questionof the Week ? What do you think of the “bed-pushing” feat,s of other

universities? Activities of this nature are enjoyable and satisfying

for the students. Bed-pushing causes no harm to people or property. This particular feat has informed the public that students of several universities occasionally do other things besides push pencils and accumulate knowledge. Intelligence is irrevelant when pushing a bed; Common sense and stamina are required. The choice to push a bed or sleep in it is the student’s, he should be free to make it. L. Hamel-Arts I

Bed-pushing is an absolute waste of valuable time as it does not fulfil1 any of the aims of a University Education. Therefore, institutions that indulge in such immature activities would find it more advantageous to crawl under the bed rather than push it! B. Stewart-Arts III

I think that they have gone a bit too far. What is the point of pushing an empty bed around the country anyway? It would be different if there was someone in it!

B. Cunningham-Arts I

Ambassador

Visits University

Thursday, February 16, the University of Waterloo was visited by Argentina’s Ambassador to Canada, Gen- ernal Peluffo. During the course of the day the General and his aide, Mr. Tourel, toured three of the Twin Cities’ major industries un- der the guidance of J. G. McKegney professor of Spanish and French at U. of W. During the evening, Mr. Tourel delivered the general speech about his country. The talk included a general history of Aregntina from the days of the Spanish explorers to the present day, the geo- graphy of the country, in- cluding the large portion which lies in Antarctica, the rapid growth of population due to the increasing birth rate r;>d :ai ge-scale immi- gration, the religion, which is over 950j0 Roman Catholic and government aid and culture in the form of sub- sidized theatres. The econ- omy of Argentina and Gen- eral Peluff o’s government’s efforts to increase the stan- dard of living and decrease the balance of payments owing to other countries were the main themes of the talk. A movie about Argen- tina was shown on which General Peluffo and Mr. Tourel commented. A dis- cission period followed in which the general answered questions from the audience, several of whom spoke Span- ish. This served to put the General more at ease.

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The next visitor in this series will be His Excellency Don Mario Rodriguez, the Ambassador of Chile who will be visiting the Univer- sity on March the second.

‘I Covered a lot of Ground in College - 111 Miles,

Pushing a Bed’

EDITORIAL

Just last week, Life magazine ran a story on the real tragedy of the Congo, starvation and disease running rampant amont the children. The pictures with the article were extremely grotesque and tragic, guaranteed to twinge the conscience of the world. Should we, as Canadian university students, who have had nothing to do with creating this situation, feel any sense of guilt over it? We should say “no,” of course, but these pictures of disease and starvation tend to say “yes.”

We could help raise the standard of living in the Congo or even on a world-wide scale to the point where equilibrium would be established. This would probably mean that our living standard would fall. Unless he is a pure idealist, I’m sure no one is prepared to accept such a step. Why should we sacrifice our comfortable standards to raise those of half-naked illiterates who would not appreciate the gesture even if they could understand it. This point of view is seldom expressed, especially so bluntly, but one cannot deny that the majority of people do think this way.

Until one is deprived of a good standard of living, one never really appreciates it. On the other hand, it can also be said that a person who has a poor standard of living will only appreciate a better standard initially, then he begins to look up the ladder again. One cannot blame them because the desire to better oneself is inherent in every human being. Why then should we attempt to ch.ange the situation in “this best of all possible worlds?” Should we attempt to moderate our international social conscience to the point of forgetting the other half of the world? Should we live for today and accept the word “best” as being an extremely relative term? This, to many people, is the ideal solution except that it discounts the future, it discounts the pro- gression of the word “best,” and it discounts the majority of the human race.

WEEKLY EVENTS BULLETIN Thursday, February 23, 1961

1.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Co-ordination Industrial Interviews

1.30 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. Music Department.. . .

1.30 p.m. Industrial Interview.. . _. . . . .

3.10 p.m. Meeting-Senate of the University of Waterloo.. . .

4.00 p.m. - 5.45 P.m. University Chorus _.

7.00 p.m. Meeting-Engineering Society,

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Friday, February 24, 1961

1.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Co-ordination Industrial Interviews.. . .

8.00 p.m. Meeting-Engineering Institute of Canada P145

8.30 p.m. Meeting-Humanities Association . . C5

NOTE :-Persons wishing to reserve the Mathematics Conference Room should keep in mind that the Co-ordination Department will be using this room from 1.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Monday through Friday for industrial interviews.

Overheard at Showboat ‘61: “Waltz a little faster, George, they’re playing a rhumba.”

And after the party:

“In the parlor there were three,

She, the parlor lamp and he.

Two is company - no doubt,

So the little lamp went out.”

Page 2 The CORYPHAEUS, THURSDAY, FEB. 23, 1961

The CORYPHAEUS Published by the undergraduate student body of the University of Waterloo, under the authorization of the acting Board of Publications. Publications Office, Annex 2, The University of Waterloo, Phone SH 5-0571 and SH 3-2681. The opinions expressed herein renresent the freedom of expression of a responsible, autonomous society.

Editor-in-Chief: George Welsh Assistunt Edit&: Harry Johnson

Arts Editor: Sandy Sanders Science Editor: Dennis Cann

Engineering Editors: Bill Schneider, Peter Barnes Feature Editor: Marg. Townsend

Sports Editor: Lewis Taylor Circulation and Production: Ron Mucy, Joe Eskritt, Dave Messham

Typist: Joanne Rice Photographers: Mike McBirnie, Theodore Rushton

Advertising Manager: Jim Newman Business Manager: Jim Evans

ENGINEWS EDITORIAL

Since many students are currently applying for jobs it seems appropriate to look at the points of interest when applying for a job.

A good academic record is by no means the most important factor in landing you a job. The average employer is looking for a well-rounded personality in the person he hires. A “C” student who is aetive in student government, is a member of one or two carefully chosen Clubs, is popular with his fellow students and faculty, who has a pleasant personality and strong character is potentially “better off” than the “A” student who is strictly a bookworm. There is far more to developing one’s ability to work than cramming one’s head full of text book material. If you show an ability to lead others, an employer, taking a long term look at things, sees a potential manager or executive type. The clubs’ you choose tend to show your current interests.

If you get along well with fellow students and members of the faculty, chances are you will get along with the people you work with in industry. Academic ability is not to be pushed aside altogether, however. Before your interviewer ever sees you, he will have created a first impression based upon your past academic ability.

When actually meeting the person who is to hire you, there are several points which should be given particular notice. Be neat in appearance but not gaudy, speak clearly and concisely, but do not be overpowering or conceited with a “know-it-all” attitude. Have a clear picture in your mind of what you want from your job and tell your interviewer when he asks, ask questions about the job (including salary if you wish) but do not show ill manners or lack of courtesy. Finally, show a willingness to work hard (from the bottom, if necessary) and don’t expect favours because you are a student.

This short article does not contain all the answers in applying for a job. An article written by Erle Ulley, Per- sonnel Manager, Industrial Acceptance Corporation, en- titled “When Applying for a Position” is available in the Co-ordination Department. I would strongly advise any person about to apply for a job to read this article. As Mr. Ulley states, “There is no magic formula for sueeess in applying for a position, but remembering a few basic points will get you started on the right foot.”

Incidentally, I wrote this article to reassure myself a fellow can get a job. After three years, a fellow can get discouraged.

Peter Barnes

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LOOKING AROUND We hear the W.C. is having a dead week this week.

On further contemplation, it would seem more like the students are dead-weak __ especially after all this bed- pushing they’ve been doing.

Incidentally, we’re going to New York for Easter - why fly, when you can go by bed. .

The W.C. students apparently need this week for recuperation. I wonder what would happen if they did a good day’s work for a change? The only work they seem capable of is Snowman-building. Since this occupation is so new, the Department of Labour does not have it on the job lists. Guess they do their work for nothing . . . if so, maybe we could ‘hire’ them to do a Snowman to welcome visitors to our B.M.O.C. on March lo?

Chief Tall-Moose

Letters to the Editor The Editor, The Coryphaeus, 1nnex 2, Jniversity of Waterloo, flaterloo, Ont. 3ear Sir:

In your February 9 issue >f the Coryphaeus, “G. J.F., Srts I” presents a criticism If the grading system within ,he University. G. J.F. is of ,he opinion that Arts sub- eets “must be marked with a righ degree of subjectivity” ind apparently always to the letriment of the student. I relieve his argument has iome validity, and offer the ‘ollowine :

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With the limited funds available, the, Univer- sity has had to restrict the present scholarship program to high schol- astic achievement, bui has not limited the num- ber of scholarships a?*ail* able and hence studenti need not compete wit1 each other. Please note that a Stud, ent Aid Fund was alsc established as part of the program. Ask one of your“subjec, tive” instructors to shorn you the 100~~ essay tc: which yours is being compared. This exercist can be quite illuminat ing! I can assure “G.J.F. Arts I,” that the Sehol arships Committee am the Administration art trying to broaden tht base of student finaneia assistance. Why do First Year stud ents usually open a dis cussion by calling the other person “unfair am naive”? Perhaps G. J. F. will mar appropriately addres himself (or herself?) tc those instructors wh( are so disconcerting12 subjective.

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Last week we noted an extremely exciting game between le Warriors and the MeMaster Marauders, but this last )me game of the current season certainly provided a grand finale” for the Warriors and also got the Engineers’ ‘eekend off to a roaring start. The Warriors hosted the Erie eeh. Kats of Buffalo in an exhibition game which saw both ams playing heads-up ball for the full 40 minutes of gulation time plus two 5 minute overtime periods.

A near capacity crowd gathered to see the Warriors ork hard and take a 35 - 32 lead at half-time. In the second ilf, the teams matched point-for-point until late in the tme when, with a very determined effort, the Kats tied the ore in the dying seconds of regulation time. In the first Je minutes of overtime th.e Warriors had to eome back to 2 th.e score and force a second overtime period. They lened the second period by taking a slight lead and Erie eeh. in trying desperately to get back left themselves open r a couple of breaks which the Warriors soon turned into 7 point lead as the horn ended the second overtime period Id the game. This game was a real match and both teams ayed excellent Basketball. The high scorers for Warriors ere Bill Jones with 32, Bob Pando with 21 and Ray almer with 17. For the Kats, John Spanitz had 24, and Jim ?rn had 22.

urling Tournament, Feb. 17: On Friday the University of Waterloo played host to

ght entries in the Inter-Collegiate Curling Tournament. he schools representated were: University of Toronto, sgoode Hall, University of Western Ontario, Waterloo ollege, McMaster University, Ryerson Tech., Guelph .A.C. and the University of Waterloo. In the finals Ryerson ?feated the U. of Toronto by a score of 24 - 13, while in the )nsolation finals, Guelph O.A.C. beat Osgoode Hall by 3 - 10. Our congratulations to the winners.

oming Events in Sports: Tuesday, Feb. 28: The Warriors travel to MeMaster

Hamilton for the last game of league competition cheduled) this eason. This promises to be a real tough irne and the Warriors need our support so we’ll be looking ,r as many fans from Waterloo as can possibly make it ; the game.

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)ear Mr. Editor:

I would like to reply to .our editorial in the issue of ‘eb. 9. This is my reply!

Our Father, who art in eaven, Hallowed be Thy

Jame. Thy kingdom come, I’hy will be done on earth, ,s it is in heaven. Give us his day our daily bread and orgive us our trespasses, as rTe forgive them that tres- bass against us, and lead us lot into temptation, but Leliver us from evil, for L’hine is the kingdom and the bower and the glory for ever ,nd ever. Amen.

This, Mr. Rushton, is a brayer that has been handed lown from generation to ;eneration of Christians, to vhatever denomination they jelong and whatever brand bf beer they drink long before TOU were ever thought of, md will be repeated by Christians throughout the

Sports asketball Highlights, Feb. 17 : . of Waterloo J.V.‘s 60 __ Waterloo College Hawks 53.

The U. of W. J.V.‘s played one of their best games this ason on Friday night, defeating the W. C. Hawks in a ime that was played fairly wide open all the way. Our V.‘s led 29 - 25 at half-time and held the lead until the end. igh scorers for the J.V.‘s were Ray Miske and Ian Mac- aughton each with 19 points. For the Hawks, Court einbueh led with 17 points.

‘aterloo Warriors 89 - Erie Tech. Kats 82.

world for generations long after you are dead and forgotten.

And if your God is dead, why waste your time (and your teachers’) at the Uni I versity of Waterloo. Would you not be better in the surroundings of a God-less state, say Russia?

Incidentally, if you look up in the issue of Feb. 6 of the K-W Record, you will see a letter in the Point of View column of a Ukranian and his version of life in a God-less state. Would you like to see Canadian people reduced to such privation?

Find me a God-less state in the world today with such a high standard of living and freedoms as Canada enjoys. Then we might listen to you.

In the meantime think of this motto :

“Wise people think before they speak.

Fools speak before they think.”

“Vic”

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