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First, commendations are in order for Mr. Gordon's article in his objective look at Cal and for his good references. And although we do not have incessant sunshine and are not all tanned, he reflects life at Cal in a surprisingly realistic light. If I may, however, I would like to point out a few somewhat erroneous points in Mr. Gordor's article...
...Gordon brings out the point that Cal's largeness is not only its major feature, but also its major disadvantage. However, this fact only becomes true of one allows himself to be lost in this largeness. In one's living group many friends are to be found and one only has to make a small effort and he finds himself surrounded by friends. One shouldn't have any trouble making the effort, since most of the students are striving for essentially the same thing. However, we must admit that it is hard at times...
...Gordon, although not mentioning it explicitly, refers to the high mortality rate at Cal. The many reasons for this include marriage and financial reasons, but the main reason is the tremendous competition offered at Cal. And what is better to stimulate a real academic drive than competition complemented with the good material and a teaching staff as offered here...
...hope that I have presented a few thoughts which may change the somewhat erroneous vie taken of Cal as presented to my Harvard friends. Jack Lacy Junior-Engineering Math University of California at Berkeley
Behind the blue line, Clarkson has at least one stiff defensive unit in Cal Wagner and Pat Brophy. This defense with goalie Corely Gibbons has held Boston College to just five goals in their three clashes this winter, including a shut out in the initial meeting...