Figler, Howard

In this edition nominations for Student Senate president, vice-president and treasurer are being circulated. A vegetarian meal plan is now offered to any student and the Food Committee is currently testing new products to placate the students' disapproval with cafeteria foods. Students continue to protest against labor law violations by the J. P. Stevens and Co. textiles. There is an increase in fraternity pledges of about 10% from last year. Two College marathoners, Steve Braun and Howard Figler, both participated in the New York Marathon.

John Ross assumes position as Director of Public Relations. Col. Al Mock discusses media and Vietnam War in College's journalism class. Diets of the Washington Redskins, in Carlisle for training, are discussed. College Counselor Howard Figler begins work on Career Oriented Liberal Education (COLE). Retiring Vice Pres. George Shuman recalls his time at Dickinson. Prof. Ralph Slotten takes interest in Carlisle folk-culture.

In a report, College Counselor Howard Figler advises students to develop job contacts "early."

The Trustee Committee of Long-range Planning will hold a conference to examine the previsions of the ten year budget plan and make revisions based on progress. Congress votes to lower the voting age to 18 and the law will go into effect Jan 1 1971 unless it is ruled unconstitutional.