University of Virginia Library

When It Rains

As far as interesting events at the
University, the old bromide about the
intensity of the rain when it finally falls seems
to hold true. Tonight should provide a good
case in point. At a University where students
often find nothing of interest beside the X
rated movie downtown, there will be not one
but two worthwhile affairs presented for your
pleasure this evening.

Black Culture Week comes to a climax
with a panel discussion in Gilmer Hall
Auditorium at 8 with a panel discussion on
the Black revolution. VCW's sponsors have
lined up a group of five opinionated and
erudite observers of contemporary race
relations whose ideas range from total
separatism to what might be unkindly referred
to as Uncle Tom-ism but which generally is
known as the moderate position espoused by
the likes of the NAACP.

Meanwhile, over in University Hall, some
of the world's finest tennis players will be
displaying their prowess on the University's
new indoor surface. Arthur Ashe, mainstay of
America's Davis Cup teams will take on Zeljko
Franulovic of Yugoslavia in singles and then
will join Donald and Dick Dell in a doubles
match. Both of these should be exciting and
competitive matches. Moreover, the proceeds
will be used for the benefit of Coach Gordon
Burris' tennis scholarship fund; and if the
response is good, an exhibition of this type
could become an annual affair.

It is unfortunate that there had to be a
scheduling conflict between these two events.
But the availability of the tennis players was
dictated by the dates of this weekend's
tournament in Richmond, and Black Culture
Week was scheduled far in advance for the
most part. There ought to be enough people
in this community to support both in the
style they deserve.