Editorial

When a student comes to this College, the impressions gained in the first week or so are apt to colour his or her whole University career. Unless some effort is expended towards creating the contrary impression, the fresher may find himself adopting the all too common view that he is here for one purpose only—that of extracting sufficient facts from his Professors to gain a better qualification in his chosen career. Thus he becomes, in a very short time, one of the "dull grey mass" or even an "ivory towerist".

The activities of "Freshers' Week" were, we thought, one very effective method of dispelling the too narrow view mentioned above. The Principal's address and the ceremonies following were well and enthusiastically attended by those for whose benefit they were arranged. We would therefore congratulate Exec, members and others who were responsible for the planning and organisation; to the freshers who attended, we would extend the sincere hope that they will continue to participate sensibly in a full University life.