The Cavalier daily :: Tuesday, October 26, 1971 :: University of Virginia Library

Much of the debate against the
language requirement was
concerned with the "memorization
and repetition" of learning a
foreign language. Also challenged
was the belief that a "well-rounded
man or woman is actually served by
this requirement."

This legislation removes the
only major remaining academic
requirement. All other curriculum
changes were accomplished in the
winter of 1968-69.

MWC Independence

A self-study report from
Mary Washington College in
Fredericksburg indicated that it
wishes to be given independent
status from the University.

James H. Croushore, Dean of
the College, stated that with the
admission of women to the
University, and men to Mary
Washington, the two schools are
"no longer complementary, but
competing institutions."

Mr. Croushore cited the need
for a separate governing board for
MWC, to replace the jurisdiction of
the University's Board of Visitors,
which presently regulates MWC's
activities.

Since MWC was created by an
act of the legislature, it would
probably require an enabling act to
grant its independence, according
to Mr. Croushore.

'Dixie' Protest

A small number of blacks
carrying signs protesting the playing
of "Dixie" were allegedly harassed
by police during the VPI and
William and Mary game in Lane
Stadium, Saturday.

According to the Virginia Tech
Collegiate Times, the students held
up their signs when "Dixie" was
played before the game. They
lowered the signs as soon as the
game started even though there was
no one sitting behind them.

Later, police reportedly
attempted to take the signs
claiming that signs on sticks were
not allowed. The police left when it
was explained that the signs were
not on sticks. The article stated
that they returned 20 minutes later
to try to rip the signs up.

Other signs were pointed out
around the stadium and the police
were asked if they were being
discriminatory. They pointed to a
black policeman present as proof of
their non-discrimination.

A policeman then allegedly
grabbed one of the students and
tried to take him outside to talk to
him. After the other black students
jumped up and said that they all
would have to be taken, the police
left.

Medieval Meeting

The Medieval Circle of the
University of Virginia announces
the first meeting of the year on
Thursday afternoon, October 28 at
3:30 p.m. in the Informal Lounge
of Newcomb Hall.

Mr. Ernest C. Mead, Chairman
of the McIntire Department of
Music, will present paper entitled:

"Sonus quidem est laetitae sine
verbis."

Neither confounding the
Persons nor dividing the Substance.

Qui de sentiment ne fait, son dit
et son chant contrefait.

Musical themes and variations in
the Middle Ages."

Persons interested in the
Medieval Studies major or in the
Medieval Circle should contact Mr.
Cormier in the French Department.