Hood Today

Is it essential for Hood College students to have light cuts, the privilege of keeping one's light on after ten-thirty? We hear various strenuous negatives to this practical college question, but evidently they are from individuals who live outside the dormitory or from those who are in blissful slumber promptly at ten-thirty. There are times when it is essential for the student to keep her light on after the ten-thirty bell. On the one side there are the practical souls who are pressed with academic work, and on the other side the more aesthetic souls who become deliciously inspired as the night creeps on. Of course, our wiser advisors would suggest that we arrange our work with more skill and control our sublime inspirations- but there are times when we just don't and times when it is impossible. The all-important fact is that the student will remain up after ten-thirty. She may sit in her door-way and incidentally contract a common cold which we all know from physiology may develop into many diseases and even fatal ones. On the other side we have the less conscientious type to whom light bell means "drape bell." The draping of lights with red and other colors without a doubt relieves the cold and drear appearance of the white walls and creates a gay artistic and oriental atmosphere, but it is nevertheless a direct violation of the Student Government Laws.

In conclusion, to avoid petty ailments, common colds, and the violation of the Student Government laws, I think we would all agree that it is essential for Hood College to have a "Light-Cut" system.

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