To B or Not To B

This is the first in a series of articles by Robert J. Freedman 2GB. The opinions expressed represent those of the author and not necessarily those of the Crimson.

Reaction of the B. School students to the innovation of the CRIMSON has varied. This writer found the attitude of many of the 3rd and 4th term men in contrast with that of the 1st and 2nd term. The difference in attitudes was not fundamental, but rather represented the general problem to be faced. The 3rd and 4th term men, used to the ways of the B. School and long aware of its physical separation from the undergraduate body, just didn't see that the two had very much in common. Few rationalized beyond this point, and theirs could be called an attitude of "casual indifference." The 1st term men proved to be somewhat more interested in the possibilities of the CRIMSON's expansion, but even they did not appear to offer fertile fields.

Casual Indifference

However, one of the higher purposes of the expansion is to overcome the "casual indifference" that has long characterized the respective sentiments of the students of these two schools. Admittedly this will be a difficult task. The B. School students come from far and wide and their college allegiances already have been formed: their work is hard and time consuming; they receive a free paper bi-weekly; and there isn't too much day to day B. School news.

The degree to which the student bodies of the schools are drawn closer together or develop a common viewpoint is also a time consuming process. Few would say that the two have not much to gain from the other.

The step has been taken. The CRIMSON is a logical complement to the existing Harbus News, each having definite advantages in its sown field. A good number of the students are willing to be shown. It is now up to the CRIMSON to show them.