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Four Possible Responses

So far both Greg Hodges and
Whit Clement have been engaged in
what one may call a "traditional"
campaign. They both stress the
time-honored solutions of better
orientation and personal
responsibility to assuage the ills
that afflict the Honor System. The
two caucus candidates have not as
yet, however, promulgated definite
stands on the question of
substantive change. There are four
possible approaches they can
assume in response to Mr.
Murdock's challenge: a) Ignore the
issue entirely b) Agree with the
proposed changes c) Defend the
present system d) Say they will
attempt to ascertain student
opinion through a poll, referendum,
etc., and then interpret the Honor
System accordingly. It is necessary
that Mr. Clement and Mr. Hodges
issue precise statements concerning
their views on substantive revision.
There was a time when candidates
could play down this issue. That
time is no more. Mr. Murdock has
forced a showdown.