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LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1975
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Fees, Bd. Of Visitors, Proposals- Among Areas Discussed At Press Conference Beatles Sooth (CPS-ZNS) - A Philadelphia institute has been using Beatles' music to treat incorrigible children. Psychologists at the Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute reported that they have successfully employed a number of the Beatles' most popular songs to encourage six chronically disruptive children — ranging in age from 5 to 7 — to concentrate on their work. Dr. Claire Wilson said that the children were selected because of their unusually disruptive behavior. They were placed in a classroom with piped-in Beatle music, and were told that the hit records would continue as long as they did their work. When disruptions occurred, the Beatles were turned off. The psychologists reported that after a few sessions featuring such hits as "All You Need Is Love" and "With A little Help From My Friends," the children's usual disruptive behavior virtually disappeared.
Dope At Academy (CPS) — Seven Naval Academy midshipmen have voluntarily resigned for allegedly using marijuana, and three others face administrative action following a raid in early February on a student house by Naval agents and US marshalls. According to the Academy, nine other midshipmen were absolved of wrongdoing and the names of ten women at the house during the raid have been turned over to civil authorities. The three facing administrative action will be dismissed if they are convicted of marijuana use in hearings on the matter. Authorities have said the raid was conducted on a tip from another midshipman who said that marijuana was often used in the house rented by 19 of his fellow students.
Film Confiscated (CPS) — A lawsuit filed by the Associated Students of the University of Wyoming against the university's president and vice president over film censorship has been dropped following adoption of new rules by the university's board of trustees. The controversy erupted in January when UW President William Carlson confiscated an erotic film scheduled to be shown in the student union. Under new rules adopted by the (Continued on Page 7)
On April 15, Dr. Willett announced at the press conference that, "we have arrived at an overall increase of four per cent," for fees for next year. He added that, "we've tried to hold this down as best we can." The total fees for an instate residential students is $2085, compared to $1,985 for last year. Dr. Willett stated that the national average is a twelve per cent increase in fees for colleges. Proposals Sue Scarborough, Chairman of legislative Board, stated that the Residence Board Proposals are now being reviewed by the Administrative Staff. Dr. Willett announced that these proposals will go to the Board of Visitors meeting in Williamsburg on May 1 and 2. He added that this is the first time in seven and a half years that a meeting has been held off campus, but this will save money. He continued by saying that, "the Board has asked Sue and Doris to attend the meeting," to answer any questions which might arise over the proposals. Fees Dr. Willett stated that, "the last issue of the Rotunda had an article on the Students Activities Fees Committee." He explained that the separation of Intercollegiate Athletics from the
Committee insured that more money would be available. He added that, "the Board of Visitors has ultimate authority to set all figures including Student Activity Fees, and they are both legally responsible and accountable for this. This is a function that they have delegated to me in terms of the approval of them." He continued by stating that in the years that he has reviewed the figures appropriated by the committee, and hearing appeals which average twenty to twenty-five a year, "I think that the total number of appeals I have acted on and granted is three." The Discretionary Fund was another topic covered. Dr. Willett stated that, "this money. . .is raised by donations and contributions alike." He added that, "this serves as a reserve, not just for Student Activity Fees areas or intercollegiate athletics, it serves for everything. It is a general reserve fund." "We have begun to receive some pressure from merchants in regard to the passing of bad checks," stated Dr. Willett. For this reason, an Ad Hoc Committee of legislative Board has been established to study possible solutions to the problem. Decisions in the fall concerning this area are expected to be
made. These funds are utilized in The area of financial aid was special need or emergency covered by Mr. Peale in the situations. absence of Mr. Gronoweg. He stated that, "it's not real easy to Board Of Visitors generalize on Financial Aid." He "The Board of Visitors at their added that, "financial aid. . .is meeting in May will appoint or based on need," and that, "if you will take definite action to have any questions. . .stop by, establish a Student I.aison and there is also a brochure. . ." Committee from the Board of Dr. Willett stated that some of Visitors," announced Dr. Willett. the money for scholarships This would be Board members conies from the Longwood who will be on campus to meet College Foundation and, these with students at times other than funds generally give us the their scheduled meetings. Dr. flexibility that you don't get from Willett stressed the need for the Federal and State funds." student input into this committee.
Campus Tour Brought Insight During Student Government Day By VICKIE EASTER Student Government Day 1975 began with a breakfast at 8:00 in the dining hall with Dr. Henry I. Willett, President of Longwood College and Sue Scarborough, Chairman of legislative Board. Students were then able to ask questions and make suggestions concerning the college. The purpose of Student Government Day was to allow administrative staff, faculty and students to exchange ideas. Student government officers and representatives were assigned to work with various members of the administrative staff and faculty for the day. According to Anne Somerville, "It is hoped that through this exchange the students will be able to see how their job is carried out on a larger scale, and will be able to apply what they have learned in their positions in Student Government." Assigned students, faculty, and administrative staff met in the Banquet Room at 9.30 for a staff meeting. Many topics were discussed by administrative staff
concerning students. Dr. Willett opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and urging all to feel free in adding to the discussions. Mr. Dalton, Administrative assistant to the President, commented on the annual I-ongwood retreat to be held Friday, August 22. "Communications" will be the theme of this year's retreat. All student government officers will be invited to attend. The Telephone and Check cashing Committees were discussed by Dean Heintz. Also, the new laundry hours were stated. Terri Sawyer raised the question as to whether the attendant on duty would continue through next year. It is now being looked into and is still undecided as to what will be done in the future. Already 20 claims have been made for lost laundry, i I^st year one was made the entire year.) Col. Gilcrest is very concerned with the problem of add-drops made throughout the 74-75 school year. Also, late registration is
being looked into. Dean Terri Swan was happy to announce housing was completed for the 75-76 school year. Summer school housing will now begin. The Honor Assemblies Program has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 29, due to 66 student teachers still out, was reported by Dr. James C. Gusset. Dean Herbert Blackwell was proud to announce there would be two "Doctor" Cristo-'s returning next year. Also, Dean Blackwell announced there would be .'JO new courses offerings for the 75-76 school year, ranging from business to communications widening I>ongwood's offerings. Admissions and Financial Aid, Director, Mr. Gary C. Gronoweg stated statistics according to next year's Freshman class. The number of applications is 5 behind last year's but more $50.00 deposits have been made as of last week. Nicki Fallis of the Placement Office is busy keeping seniors informed as to acquiring jobs. Registration next year will be held the Wednesday following the
final of classes, reported Dean Wells. She hopes this will solve many problems concerning Registration. After two and one half hours of announcements and discussions the staff meeting ended. Sue reminded everyone of lunch with the staff members. At lunch, twenty-five administrators ate with their assigned students and all others wishing to. The afternoon was spent touring the campus in search of "hot spots" areas of needed improvement. Mr. Leon P. Henderson, Director of the Physical Plant, was on hand to answer questions during the hour long tour. The first stop on the tour was the library, where many students expressed surprise when the book was pointed out. This book drop is located on the Pine Street side of the library, is well lighted, and can be used to return books at any time. Dr. Willett suggested that some provision be made so that any size book could be ac(Contlnued on Page 3)
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State Teachers Scholarships Trap Students The Virginia State Teachers Scholarship which has been hailed as an economic life-saver by some, traps many students into a teaching major, often against their desires. This scholarship is awarded annually and includes the stipulation that a person would not be required to pay back the loan if she teaches one year in Virginia for every year she receives the scholarship. If this person decides not to teach in Virginia, she must pay back the loan at a six per cent interest rate. These stipulations in reality, do not allow a student the priviledge to change her major if this entails a nonteaching major.
Many
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feel deprived
because of this obvious lack of choice. Another area of concern, which is a long run effect of these loans, is that the person must teach in Virginia which prohibits her from
moving into another state.
For these and many other reasons the availability of these scholarships to freshman should be studied. When the average Freshman enters college she is not entirely sure where her field of interest lies. These scholarships only force a freshman to adopt a major, with little choice of learning. B.R. Editor*! Note: Concerning the column which appeared in the April 16 issue of The Rotunda, the article was taken out of another paper (co-ed) and edited slightly. An oversight occurred in the fact that credit was not given to the newspaper it was taken from. It was not an unsigned letter or poetry, or it would not have appeared. Nor was the column intended to be offensive to anyone. An interesting fact is that many Physical Education majors took the column as a direct cut to their major, yet it was not mentioned in that column at all that jocks are Physical Education majors. One question must be asked, "If the article does not apply to you, why did it upset you?" Obviously the problem reflected here is that there is an
obvious
lack of sense of humor. There was nothing in that article which was offensive. If we can't laugh at ourselves, few things become tolerable.
What Is A Jock? Dear Editor: We are writing in reference to the unsigned article which appeared in the April 16 issue of The Rotunda, "What is a Jock?" The article was not only written, but published, in disgustingly poor taste. How could The Rotunda allow itself to be placed in such a slanderous position? Also, we feel that the staff of The Rotunda should familiarize themselves with then previously stated policy of publishing only signed opinionated articles. 11 is obvious that the article was the outgrowth of someone's personal vindictiveness and The Hotunda should not allow itself to be used us a means by which one can express such derogator) views concerning a certain group of the college con in i unit>. Cindy Johnson, Drama Major Suzanne Keid, Physical Education Major
Direct Cut Dear Editor, 1 fail to see the purpose of the article "What is u Jock" that appeared in the last Hotunda. As I read the lettci 1 felt that the article was a direct cut to all the Physical Kducation majors on tins friendly campus. First, of all I am not a physical education major. However, some of in) best friends mi this campus are. Just because they are physical education majors they should not be termed a JOCK. A person that is suuply interested in sports is nut a jock. A jock is what tin Scottisl men weai under their kilts. Physical education does have its purpose in Die educational system. A person should not be only mentally educated but physically educated as well. The Creek philosophers believed the body should be developed to its I idlest extent in order for a person to reach its full potential. 1 hope that one does not think that the only people offended are ones
that consider themselves a jock, because on this campus every PE major that enters this school is stereotyped a jock. Stereotyping individuals is not a quality we attribute to an educated person and it is also interesting to note that the article was unsigned. Respectfully, Kay Pond
News Let's hear it for BR's editorial about the traumas and tribulations l.x)ngwood students must face! Unfortunately, the girls who need to read it the most are the very ones whose apathy leaves them uninformed. It is doubtful if even this letter will reach their eyes. Ixingwood students unaware of the present situation in Vietnam prefer to "channel" their worries on soap operas. Why aren't they as interested in the news? Anyone who complains about Slater can just skip dinner and watch Walter Cronkite. Maybe then they'll be glad they are not starving for their life in a remote corner of the world. Kathy Mclntosh
Laughing At Yourself Dear Editor, 1 was extremely surprised at the explosive reaction to What is a Jock." 1 know for a fact that this poem was included in The Rotunda with the best of intentions, and without any desire to insult anybody. I would encourage anybody who is totally enraged or even slightly aggravated over this column to calm down and relax. No one is laughing at you — except maybe yourself. Sincerely, I a uric McC'ullough
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ments. Specifically, the policy in which books may be checked out and kept for any length of time allows only a few people the use of these books. It is true that one can put in a request to get the book checked out if it has reached its due date. But the length of time between putting in the request and actually receiving the book, may be days. Some assignments are due within a week's time. The twothree days lapse for the book to come back to the library, if it does come back in that time, can be vital in whether or not an assignment can be completed on time. We would suggest, then, that the library enforce the date due as stamped in the book. Those who want to use the book additional days may re-check the book out after it remains in the library for at least one day. Fines should be collected if the book fails to be returned by the stamped due date. This could be profitable to the library and perhaps new books can be bought with the money collected from the fines. Sincerely, Beverly Swartz Deborah Prillaman
Vietnam Dear Editor, The Vietnam situation was an inevitable one, yet American involvement heightened the war's intensity and expedition. By now Americans seem to have learned the uselessness of placing the blame of our responsibility in Vietnam solely on the administration. Experience has shown this type of looking back to be as uncalled for as war itself and only add to the despair in the reality of the world's present situation. What then is left for Americans to do? Never in Vietnam will they be able to concentrate their efforts on its rebuilding as they, ironically, helped speed its ultimate destruction. Americans have always seemed to gloat over their good deeds, yet deeds done unselfishly expect nothing in return. The reputation Americans have left to maintain falls as steadily as the Vietnamese cities. Although the questions remain unanswered, (Continued on Page 8)
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Bowman Body Creates Crowd In Commons Room By JO LEILI "Hi there hor-ror movie fans, I hear our program includes some really hor-ri-ble movies tonight!", and with these words of wisdom, none other than WXEX channel eight's Bowman Body introduced the Student Union sponsored "horror flick" night, held in the commons room between Curry and Frazer, Friday night, April 18, from 9:00 p.m., until 1:00 a.m. Grand Entrance Making his grand entrance, complete with white face, blackened eyes, and swirling cape, The Body also toted a ukelele case, and after asking the audience if they would desire to hear him execute a few numbers i a question not too subtly answered by more nays than yeas), the "hor-ri-ble" night began with the first movie, "House of Dark Shadows!" Members of the audience, recalling their grammar school days, squealed with delight, as the star of the once popular soap opera "Dark Shadows," a vampire who commonly goes by the name of Barnabas Collins, made his appearance on the silver screen i which was actually one of the walls of the Common's room.) Barnabas Barnabas, accompanied in the background by sounds of popping corn, offered free to the audience, and screams of bloody terror or amusement from the viewers emmitted during the appropriate scenes, went about things in the usual vampire way, as the plot thickened. Becoming more intricate as time went on, exasperated comments included Wow man, this is deeper than ni) introductory philosophy
course!", and "Just what is going on anyway?" The theme itself was relatively simple, though, as might be stated in any Freshman Comp. book; girl meets vampire, girl falls in love with vampire (while alas, vampire loves another!), so. . . burning with unrequited love, girl attempts to do in vampire (who actually brings about her unfortunate end!) With the hammering of the last wooden stake into the last bloody heart, and the last frustrated groan from the audience, Bowman was available to personally autograph a number of black and white's and satisfy the wiles of his fans. Following a few complimentary jabs aimed at the first movie and a fitting introduction, the Bod disappeared, leaving the audience alone in the presence of the second film "The Night of Dark Shadows." Witnessed by about a crowd of two hundred, sprawled on blankets and pillows, or the rugs and chairs circling the room, this flick spun an even more "hor-rible" tale of spirit possession, but this time without the talents i ?) of the stone-faced batman, Barnabas. Using characters, such as the beautiful, blond, blueeyed witch Angelique, the virily masculine Quinton (who had the disturbing habit of dragging one foot in a mummified manner when possessed), and his innocent naive wife, an even greater volume of screams arose from the audience, as people In the adjoining lobbies periodically ran to the door and peeked in to discover "What are they doing in there?" Autobiography The Body, lending himself up to a personal interview during the
showing of the second film, was found to think quite seriously of his work. Giving a brief autobiography, it was discovered that Mr. Bill Bowman (hisactual name),originated from I/cbanon, Pennsylvania, and moved to Virginia in 1962, upon which he acquired a "high pitched voice and a stange accent, which is actually like Pennsylvania Dutch with Southern expressions!" It was the aquisition of this strange accent, which inspired the producer of WXEX-T.V., to recognize in Mr. Bowman a type of potential talent. Having been employed by the station as a producer-director, Bill was now considered to do a time spot as a weather reporter "which I would be terrible at, since about the only thing I know about the weather is what I actually see when I look out the door!" Still persistent, the producer now approached Mr. Bowman with the idea of performing as a sports caster "which was equally ridiculous, as the only thing 1 know about sports is the difference between a football and a baseball!" Undaunted, the image of a "horror movie show" finally • evolved and observed swift consequences. Within a week, Bill was approached by carpenters with a coffin lid, who holding it up to him figured "Yep, this'll do just fine," a man from wardrobe with the famous black cape, and finally a memo to report for a taping session. Since 1910 Having been employed as the Bowman Body, since 1970, the show was off the air from November 1971, to May 1973, during which time Mr. Bowman worked for various other TV stations. At one time, Shock
Theatre was taped at night before a "slightly disruptive at times" audience, but now is filmed on Thursday afternoons, ideally from 3:00 p.m., until 4:30 p.m., involving a crew of eight people, a lot of work, and a lot of cooperation. Producer Acting also as producer for his own show, producer-director of the Sailor Bob Show, producer for another 11:30 a.m. WXKX broadcast, and for several commercials, Mr. Bowman thought that it was "at first strange to sec myself on TV, but 1 rarely watch the show now, as I put in a fifteen hour work day, and am usually not home Saturday night during broadcasting time." Part of his full workday includes making personal appearances as The Body, in such places as colleges, shopping centers, and sometimes bars, which "usually have a pretty fun crowd in them, and plus I'm occasionally accompanied by a group called "Cat-Tail Grass," who recorded my record, "The Bowman Body Theme." Receiving various reactions during his guest spots, Mr. Bowman, who is viewed on WXF.X within a one hundred mile radius of the Petersburg area, stated that "Usually people who see me are familiar with inc and know what to expect. When people really 'do Bananas,' is when I drive home on inner state also has definite emotions about after making an appearance, and his spot as "The Body," as lie pass a car from Maine or South commented "I have a sixteen and Carolina. You see, I can't remove an eighteen year old step my makeup until 1 get home and daughter, and their feelings are. I guess these people just figure briefly No comment!' When that they had better pass on asked about his wife's reaction, through the state as fast as they Mr. Bowman also had to admit a can, and not drink any more of general "No comment" attitude the local water!" His own family on her part.
Student Government Day (Continued from Page 1) commodated. While at the library, there was discussion between students and administrators as to the library hours, especially the shorter hours on week ends. It was noted that on many evenings, there are only a handful of students using the facilities, but several librarians must be on duty and the entire building is kept lighted. This problem is apparently being studied at this time. Those touring the campus then walked to the Cunningham Dormitory complex where students voiced complaints about poor lighting on stairways, loose handrails, and other dangerous spots on the sidewalks and stairways. The newly completed planter in front of Main Cunningham was observed, and students were informed that plants would be added in the near future. It was also announced that plans have been made to paint the exterior of these dorms, and that this work should begin
during the summer. where the temperature pracI -mkfonl was the next location tically exceeded the temperature to be observed. Laurie outside. This "hot spot" in the McCullough, Chairman of tour was also noted. Student Union, was eager to point Stubbs and Cox were the next out potential problems here. stops on the tour. The problems Laurie pointed out the tiny brought up at both of these Student Union office, which locations concerned the cannot be used as often as needed driveways in front of each dorm. due to its size. Stubbs has had a problem of cars In the Gold Room, mention was damaging the lawn because the made of the many cigarette area is not chained off. However, burns on the floor, many of them complaints were made because three feet within an ashtray. Dr. the chains in front of Cox present Willett added, however, that this many hazards to automobiles and damage is not entirely a result of pedestrians. student activities held in the Gold The tour concluded at the Room recently. Science building where the A discussion arose as to the group's main concern was the possibility of making an addition open fish pond. Suggestions were to the building in the future. made to rope off the area or to Students were informed that, at improve lighting in order to today's prices, a structure one prevent accidents. third the size of the existing The lines of communication building would cost as much as were obviously open throughout l,ankford itself did when com- the tour. There was much pleted in 1968. discussion among students and The tour halfway over, administrators on many topics. everyone was treated to a coke by Dean Blackwell voiced the Dr. Willett in the snack bar,
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possibility of making provisions to have educational television available for those who would want to watch that channel. The subject of pay telephones on campus also brought comments. A committee is now studying this situation. Students were also informed that Miss Barbara Bishop, chairman of the Art department, has received permission to find a suitable design to paint the fire hydrants on campus. Suggestions for this program are also welcome. As the tour group disbanded, administrators returned to offices and students headed for their dorms. A lot of energy had been expended, but much insight was gained by all. The day ended with supper at »i:00in the Banquet Room. At this time Dr. Willett and Sue commented Oil the outcome of the day. Thanking all students and commenting that "it was a very successful day," President
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By ELLEN CASSADA Continuing with an idea that was started five years ago, last year's graduates have been sent questionnaires evaluating the programs of studies at Ixuigwood. According to Mr. T. C. Dalton, who first thought of the idea, "All 1974 graduates and one hundred 1972 graduates were notified. We are hoping for a 75 per cent response. So far, about 60 per cent have returned their forms. I am visiting one hundred girls and personally interviewing them and, if they are teaching, their school principals to see how they are doing, and to have them make suggestions that would help us better prepare students for
Leaching." Three Forms There are three questionnaire forms: one for those teaching, one for the principals at schools with Ixmgwood graduates, and one for non-teachers. They ask for an evaluation of the individual's abilities and education received at Ixmgwood. The information is kept confidential and serves to assist In a reevaluation and revision of programs of studies. Questions for the teachersim hide rating (from excellent to poor) general educational background, methods courses as far as meeting current instructional responsibilities in the classroom, and background at Ixmgwood and teaching experiences in respect to classroom management. Graduates also rate their ability to evaluate pupil growth and development objectively and fairly, their roles as teachers embracing more than classroom efforts, and planning for individual differences. A second section rates various special areas that tend to be troublesome spots in teaching. Noticeable strengths are checked, and an X is placed by those areas where noticeable improvement If needed. Areas include the use of good judgment in handling school problems, constructive criticism acceptance, working with parents, fellow teachers, and principals, relating learning to living, adequate use of oral and written Lnglish, careful and meaningful lesson plans, teaching more than the memorization of facts, working with slow learners, adequate administering and Interpreting teats, and knowledge and use of librarj resources. The final section asks for the most
and least helpful courses in a major area of study, the courses taken at Longwood that most closely approximate the way a subject should and should not be taught, evaluation of the capability of Placement Services, and suggestions for improving the general academic program and the teachinglearning situation in the college classroom. All sections allow for additional comments. Principal's Evaluation The principal's evaluation of Longwood graduates likewise rates from excellent to poor knowledge of subject matter, variety of teaching materials and methods, good evaluation of pupil learning and growth, activities withint the community, professional background, and effective personal philosophy of education. The final section checks areas of student's strengths and marks those where improvement is needed. These areas are nearly identical to those marked by the graduate concerning strengths and weaknesses at longwood. Non-Teaching The non-teaching evaluation now asks for future plans for employment, reasons for choosing a particular major at I/ongwood, and rates experiences at longwood influencing abilities to reason and think, specific job skills, personal independence and self reliance, intellectual interests, cultural appreciation, and ability to meet current responsibilities. Like the teaching form, the final section asks which courses were most and least beneficial, and suggestions for improving the general academic program and teaching-learning situation in the classroom. Interviews As for the interviews, Mr. Dalton visits graduates twice a week in varius sections of the state. He also fills out a card for each person interviewed that includes name and address of the graduate, and comments by her and her principal. He stated that he asks "broad questions, like whether or not Longwood adequately prepared the individual for her present position. The majority feel prepared, especially when compared with other first year teachers from other schools. Principals have said that they look for Ixmgwood graduates. I am also contacting graduates from 1970 and 1972 to evaluate our graduate program. Society changes in so many ways,
I like to talk with the principals to see how our graduates are doing. The idea is to talk with people on the firing line. It's tough to get away two days a week, but it is a real job to talk with the girls." As a result of the visits, a field service report will be compiled as a tabulation of the feedback from the questionnaires and the interviews. According to Mr. Dalton, "These reports will go to the Board of Visitors, the President, and Academic Deans, and I will make an oral report to the Board of Visitors. There will also be a separate report for the department chairmen, that will extract information from the questionnaires that pertain to a particular department. The comments willl be discussed with the chairmen, probably in the summer." What do Ix)ngwood graduates think of their background? Were they prepared? "My interviews have shown that most girls felt they were prepared. Comments of course varied, but most felt their biggest handicap is in the area of discipline, and in helping children who are not motivated to learn." And, while the ratings on the questionnaires varied, many comments included the same criticisms. A lot of graduates want to see more experience in actual classrooms before students must go out on their own. Others commented that they feel more field trips are needed, even though many wrote that experience is the best teacher. A surprisingly large number (or perhaps not so) commented on the questionnaires that more open discussions and less lecture and memorization of facts is badly needed. Better and more teacher evaluations with more weight as far as hiring and firing are concerned should also be looked into. "Professors should learn to practice what they preach" can be found on quite a few forms, but as for the overall educational program at IiOngwood, most graduates seem to feel their background is good. Hopefully, these questionnaires will be considered in all seriousness, praises as well as complaints. The fact that a good number of comments concerned particular courses or weaknesses in the college itself should not go unnoticed. Long wood's graduates are basically satisfied with their educational background, and if their suggestions for improvement are considered, future graduates may feel their four years of college really paid off.
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Eight High School Seniors Interviewed For L.C. Scholars
The Longwood Scholars Club. Review Board has selected eight CHERYL PARKS attends outstanding high school seniors to Northampton High School on be interviewed for the Longwood Virginia's Eastern Shore. She has Scholars Program. Selection of a lovely singing voice and intends these eight candidates from the to pursue a music major in voice many who applied for the at Longwood College. Cheryl was program was based upon high a member of Beta Club and was school academic records, College recently named to "Who's Who Board scores, other standardized Among Students in American test scores, and recom- High Schools." mendations. Each of the girls MARY LOUISE PARRIS selected for the interview is a received a letter of commember of National Honor mendation for the National Merit Society and ranks in the top tenth Scholars Exam and served as of her high school graduating Vice President of the National class. As you can see below these Honor Society at Appomattox girls represent "the best" talent High School. She has also been from many areas of the state. active as a varsity cheerleader KATHLEEN DENTON hails and class officer. Mary 1 x)uise is from Douglas Freeman High interested in an English and School in Richmond where she Drama major. has been quite active in the color KAREN SIMPSON attends guard and as head majorette. Cave Spring High School in Last summer Kathy worked with Roanoke where she was the Cystics Fibrosis Foundation President of the National Honor in Richmond. Despite all these Society, Holly Princess and activities, Kathy manages to Treasurer of the I^atin Club. keep her name on the academic Karen was recently named to Merit Role. She plans to major in "Who's Who Among Students in mathematics. American High Schools." She TERI UN DUNNIVANT is plans to pursue a college major in interested in a physical education mathematics. career and her high school GLENETTE LEE WANN has preparation includes experience been active as secretary of the as captain of the Pulaski County Civics Club and in Student High School Volleyball Team and Government and the Interas manager of the varsity national Relations Club at basketball, gymnastics, and George Washington High School track teams. Teri was selected to in Danville. She hopes to pursue participate in the Humanities and these interests in college. Lee is Independent Study Program for undecided about her future plans, the Gifted and Talented and has however she is seriously conworked with a local veterinarian sidering a career in medical for independent study in animal technology. care. These girls will arrive at VIRGINIA ANN JOHNSON is Longwood on Thursday, April 24, the valedictorian of E. C. Glass to meet with the faculty and the High School in Lynchburg. Ann's Longwood Scholars Review special interest is music - she is Board. The Board will then select an accomplished pianist and the students who will participate sings as well. While in high school in this Longwood Scholars Ann was editor of the yearbook Program. Two of the students and participated in school, selected will receive a scholarcommunity, and church related ship of $2500 to be apportioned music programs. Ann intends to over the three or four years pursue a major in elementary* necessary to complete the education. requirements for a Bachelor's GENEVIEVE LONGERBE- Degree. AM, from Hopewell High School, The Longwood Scholars is already well on the way to an Program was made possible by a art career. Genevieve has won grant received from the Macmany first and second prizes at Donald Foundation. The program area art shows for her work in is designed to provide exacrylics, watercolor, and mon- ceptional students opportunities tage. In addition to her art ac- for advanced study, independent tivities Genevieve has served as research, and other creative editor of the high school yearbook activities on an undergraduate at Hopewell High School and as level. diverse of the institutions of the Vice President of the French Third Reich. "The divisions of the Waffen SS developed a fearsome reputation SUPPORT HONORS COUNCIL among both the German and Allied populations as a ruthless AWARD ASSEMBLY and fanatical fighting force utterly dedicated to Hitler," Dr. Sydnor states. "They were unswervingly reliable in the TUESDAY, APRIL 29th execution of his most brutal and inhumane military and political policies." 12:45 IN JAR MAN Dr. Sydnor's book-length manuscript, the outgrowth of his (Continued on Page 7)
Dr. Sydnor Awarded Grant To Dr. Charles W. Sydnor, Jr., assistant professor of history at Longwood College, has been awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to aid in the completion of his book on the political and military history of Hitler's Waffen SS Death's Head Division. The grant will be made available to Dr. Sydnor during the summer of 1975 and will enable him to complete research at the University of Virginia library and the National Archives
BASKETBALL GAME
"Harvest"-Critical Essay By Students Published By English Dept. "Harvest," a collection of critical essays written by students at Long wood College, has been published for the first time by the college's department of English and philosophy. The essays were written by students at all levels, freshman to graduate. They deal with a variety of literary forms, including the myth, Shakespearean drama, short story, novel, and even cinema. Authors whose works are discussed include Henry David Thoreau, Thomas Hardy, Frank O'Connor, Theodore Dreiser, D. H. Lawrence, William Faulkner, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry James, Edith Wharton, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, as well as Shakespeare. All of the professors in the Ehglish department were invited
Wednesday, April 23, 1975
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to submit student essays for Appomattox; Linda Elder, consideration. The editors of the Buckingham; Joanne 2 oz. dubonnet publication were Bette McKin- LeStourgeon, Farmville; 1 dash orange bitters ney, Massie Stinson, Jr. and Carolyn Moring, Farmville; Jerry Brown, all members of the Emily Pispeky, Mechanicsville; Sallie Booker Propst, Charlotte English faculty. Stir with ice, strain into cocktail glass. In their preface, the editors Court House; Kathleen Shank, describe the 15 essays as "sound, Norfolk; Mary Lynn Snielley, Add twist lemon peel. provoking, and often beautiful in Lacrosse; Nancy Stallard, their expressions. In addition to Bristol; Nancy Undersood, conveying insight into works of Franklin; Lou Watson, Virginia literature, they defend the formal Beach; and Sarah Young, essay and justify our labors with Fairfax. it." The English department hopes Copies of "Harvest" have been to make this an annual distributed to English majors and publication and to include essays faculty, all contributors, on poetry and philosophy in members of the college's board of future editions. Copies of visitors, and have been put on "Harvest" may be obtained by The Department of Business at In servicing student demand reserve in the college library. writing one of the editors or Dr. Longwood has been authorized by for business ionises and in ;.nContirbutors to "Harvest" are. William Frank, department of the State Council for Higher ticipation of the business adNancy Badgett, Louisa; Wendy English, I.«ongwood College. Education in Virginia to plan a ministration degree, twelve new Ball, Norfolk; Kitty Boitnott, new curriculum leading to the courses have been recommended Rocky Mount; Pettis Bowling, bachelor's degree in Business by the Business Department and Administration. This will sup- adopted b\ the Academic plement the existing programs in Policies Committee of the business education and office College. Offered for the first time administration. in the fall semester will be The new program "is closely Principles of Management, geared to job opportunities for Principles of Marketing, Percollege graduates in the 70's and sonnel Administration, and •80's," said Dr. R. E. Coleberd, Principles of Real Estates. For department chairman, adding the fall term additional sections The public is invited to hear Dr. spent much of his academic and at Princeton, N. J. He is also a "interest among today's have been added in typing, acR. H. Bing speak at Hampden- professional life in the Lone Star member of the American that collegians for courses and counting, and data processing. Sydney College on Thursday, State. He received his bachelor's Association for the Advancement degrees in business adFlexibility is the benchmark of April 24. degree from Southwest Texas of Science, the Mathematical ministration has increased the new curriculum according to Dr. Bing, a member of the State Teachers College (now Association of America, and the substantially in the past two Dr. Coleberd. The student will be National Academy of Sciences Southwest Texas Sate Univer- American Mathematical Society. years." encouraged to choose from and one of the world's leading sity ) in San Marcos, and obtained Dr. Bing is also a former At Longwood, students in among the entire spectrum of topologists, is currently on the both graduate degrees from chairman of the Conference business will be able to con- courses those which reflect their mathematics faculty of the University of Texas, Austin. Board of Mathematical Sciences. centrate in accounting, own special interests. And, a University of Texas. He is being Dr. Bing is currently serving a management, marketing, in- business administration student A specialist in geometric brought to the Hampden-Sydney topology, Dr. Bing is currently six-year term on the National surance, finance, or real estate. will be able to - and encouraged campus under the auspices of the chairman of the Mathematics Science Board, the policy-setting Public administration may be to - take up to 23 hours of elecUniversity Center in Virginia, Section of the National Academy committee for the National added later. tive! in other departments. A Incorporated. of Sciences and a past member of Science Foundation, and is a The new program is expected special minor m business for A native of Texas, Dr. Bing has the Institute for Advanced Study former chairman of the Division to attract large numbers of liberal arts students is conof Mathematical Sciences of the students and to play a significant templated, patterned after the National Research Council. role in the enrollment picture at pioneering program at l«high Dr. Bing's professional career Longwood. Universih includes seven years of high school teaching in Texas. He was on the faculty at the University of Texas, Austin, before joining the The public is invited to hear the posers, like Antonio Massana, University of Virginia faculty. In Spanish pianist, Consuelo Juan Altisant and Arturo 1947, he joined the faculty of the Colomer, perform in recital at Aleyxandre have entrusted to her University of Wisconsin and Hampden-Sydney College the premier performances of returned to the University of A paper entitled "Environ- dedision makers tomorrow, can their works for piano. She has Texas, Austin, as a visiting mental Wednesday, April 23. Education: Nuclear hardly get the unbiased InBorn in Alcoy, Mrs. Colomer de recorded in the United States on professor during the 1971-72 Power," coauthored by formation about the enCortes began her musical studies the Columbis label. academic year. Professors Joseph D. I>aw and vironmental aspects of nuclear Mrs. Colomer de Cortes will in the Conservatorio de Valencia The topic of Dr. Bing's speech Robert H. Lehman both of power unless science educators with maestro Leopold Magenti. perform the following works: will be "Famous Problems in Ixmgwood College Department of help bring it to them, according Alternating her studies with Pastoral y Capricho by Scarlatti, Mathematics," and will be held Natural Sciences will be to professors I^iw and Lehman. recitals, she won both the First Andante Spianato y Polonesa at 2:30 p.m. in Room 30 of Bagby presented at the 53rd Annual Science educators must try hard Prize in Piano of the Final Class Brillante by Chopin, Danza de los Hall on the Hampden-Sydney Meeting of the Virginia Academy to dispel the unfair and inacin Valencia and the First Prize in Gnomos by Liszt, Nocturno solo campus on Thursday, April 24. of Science to be held at curate impression that the anPiano with Vituoso Distinction. para mano izquierda by tinuclear groups are seeking to Harrisonburg, May 6-9. Mrs. Colomer de Cortes later Scriabine, and Toccata by Both professors feel that create regarding nuclear power, Mrs. Perky studied in Paris under the Kachaturian. She will also nuclear power is so vital to us as which is too vital for our survival. guidance of Marguerite Long, the perform works by famous 1973 Graduate it is the only major energy source At the presentation of this celebrated teacher of great Spanish composers, including paper the authors will also which can fill the energy nap Guest Speaker pianists. She is also a fellow of the Dos Sonatas Clasicas Espanolas discuss how reliable source between now and the time when Diputacion de Alicante and a by Antonio Soler, Cafita de Mrs. Donna Peery of Farm- solar energy can be used in large materials can be obtained. The) scholar of the French Govern- musica y Pequena Danza and la, will provide the audience with a Alegre Sevillana by Joaquin ville, a 1973 business education scale, with least environmental list of more than 50 useful ment. impacts. However, there is still Mrs. Colomer de Cortes has Turina, La Maja y El Ruisenor graduate of Longwood, was the an undercurrent of fear about references and answer questions given nemerous recitals in such and Allegro de Concierto by guest speaker at the spring certain misunderstood aspects of from the floor. cities as Paris, Munich, Vienna, Enrique Granados, and Danza de banquet held by Pi Omega Pi and nuclear safety and environment. Both Professors I«iw and LehMadred, Barcelona, and Athens. la Vida Breve and Danza Ritual Phi Beta lambda on Tuesday Sime people condemn nuclear man joined the Ixmgwood faculty She has been a soloist with the del Fuego by Manuel de Falla. evening, April 8,1975. Mrs. Peery energy and new technology in 1966. Active in research, the The recital, which is sponsored shared her experiences as a Symphony Orchestra of Barhas numerous simply because of their personal former celone, the National Orchestra of by the Hampden-Sydney Spanish business teacher at Buckingham reasons and social beliefs. publications in nuclear science. Athens, and the Symphony Club, will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Senior High School. Merilyn Inge, the 1974-75 Phi Polititians and opportunists also The latter, active in conununity Orchestra of Radio Nacional de April 23, and will be held at the use 'nuclear power' as their affairs, is presently the ChairMadrid. Impressed by her College Church on the Hampden- Beta Lambda President, in- issues. man of Prince Edward County stalled the new officers of Phi abilities, several Spanish com- Sydney campus. School Board. Students today, who will be the Beta Lambda. They are: President - Carol Whitaker, VicePresident - Donna Averill, Secretary - Margie Bowles, Treasurer - Diane Sallans, and Reporter - Lorraine Bailey. The two historians are Janet Hill and Mrs. Cristo, Mr. Peele, and Mary Ann Hill. Merilyn Inge was chosen as the outstanding Mr. Stuart who have just member of Phi Beta lambda for 1974-75. received their doctorates. Linda Bolt, a junior business "Your happy shopping store" education major from Rice, Va., will again serve as president of Pi Omega Pi.
Business Dept. Authorized To Plan New Curriculum
Dr. Bing- Leading Topologists To Speak At H-S— April 24
Spanish Pianist Colomer To Perform April 23- H-S
Law And Lehman To
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One Out Of Twenty Students Declared A Problem Drinker iCPS) With a downturn in the use of drugs like l.SD, amphetamines and even mairjuana, many young people across the nation have returned to another drug that was number one all along: alcohol. And what's more, many ol I hern are getting farther into the liquid drug than they ever did with other drugs. 'I he result is a serious and growing problem of .MIIII: alcoholicB. Tin Department of Health, I-(ideation and Welfare illKWi released a report last summer dmwmg that one out of every 20 college students is a problem ■ilinkei "f all the students surveyed, the IK to 21-year-old age bracket had the highest percentage of problem drinkers, followed by the 21 to 24-year-old group. •There is an alarming switch iamong students) from drugs to alcohol the parents' choice <>f drug," said Thomas Berquist of the National Clearinghouse for Alcohohi Information. "College students think they're indestructible," he added. Die new popularity of alcohol ran In traced to a number of
factors. Primarily, young people have found that drugs like narijuuna and LSI) (arry legal dangers, are disapproved of by most of their families and are often harder to g«-t than alcohol ll\ switching to beer, wine or spn it.-- oiii ca.l find jusl as good a high that's easy to get and carries fewer risks. I'bere have been other reasons, loo Increasing pressures and a deterioration in the quality of life have driven many to seek something that relaxes them and lakes theni feel good. Alcohol as .i drug has also come hack into vogue localise it has a different ■ ll'ei I than some other drugs. As one California fraternity man put it, "booze nets you rowdier than |Hit '"
Stemming the Tide Whatever the reasons, alcohol use has continued to grow. At a nuiubei of colleges, administrators have become aware "I tin need In help deal with the problem \l Indiana University, a 197!l survey "I students found I ha! almost !Hl per cent admitted ts using alcohol as a recreational drug, and last fall administrators in charge el dormitories noticed nluil seemed to be an overwhelming inereuse in alcohol use. Ii just seemed to be the mode of uhavioi to gctyoursclt wrecked on booze." Last month, the university launched a tusk force on alcohol education to develop an educational package about the ihug for use on campus. One of the first in the coiuiti y . the group has found that most alcohol educational material is aimed at older drinkers, In addition, IC boasts the first college campui chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous. Since its organization last fall, AA has set up weekly meetings and u 24-hour hot line. The group presently has only six to eight members who attend regularly, but the hot line has received many inquiries from people worried about the amount Of alcohol they are consuming. Finally, the university has stopped requiring that its
resident assistants report for disciplinary action any student dunking in the dormitories. Kather than turning in friends who were engaged in a very common activity, many HAstook no action at all. Now, disciplinary action takes a hack seat to counseling and KAs are empowered to take certain personal actions if they feel someone is over-using alcohol. At UCLA a program has been established called Student Health Advocates. The student advocates are trained to deal with minor health problems. They do counseling, dispense aspirin and cough medicine, and encourage those with alcohol problems to seek help from the Student Health Service, which has been working with Dr. Karl Ullis, an expert in adolescent alcoholism. "Traditional behavior like the return to fraternity and sorority life is the mode for everyone across the country and ... alcohol use is obviously very traditional," denoted.
For those with a drinking problem, Alcoholics Anonymous is still the best road to travel in many parts of the country, particularly in non-urban areas. AA can be contacted without obligation for information on symptoms and treatment of alcoholism.
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At San Jose City College in California, community worker Angela Walsh persuaded college officials to sponsor a seminar on alcoholism for half a credit. She pointed out that a big problem for alcoholics is social attitudes. Often those around the alcoholic ignore the problem or pretend that he is not responsible for his own actions. At colleges, there may actually be social pressure encouraging alcohol abuse. At most schools there are simply no facilities to help a young alcoholic. Rules against alcohol use on campus make school employees unapproachable for fear of disciplinary action and infirmaries and health centers are often ill-equipped to handle more than the simplest health problem. Administrators have barely begun to wake up to the problem. Kvolutiou of a Drink According to treatment experts, there are two stages in the development of alcoholism. The first is psychological: a preocupation with liquor, a per•'Miality change, gulping or loubling drinks and an increase in tolerance. The second, physical stage occurs when the disease has progressed over a period of time. Symptoms can include blackouts, ulcers and liver or kidney damage. For those who suspect they may he slipping into an alcohol problem, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has a ten question test li Do you think and talk about drinking often'' 21 Do you drink more than you used to'.' Ill IX) you sometimes gulp drinks'.' 4) Do you often take a drink to help you relax'.' 5) IX) you drink when you are alone'.' 6) Do you sometimes Forget what happened while you were drinking'' 7) Do you keep a bottle hidden somehwere for quick pick-me-ups? 8t Do you need a drink to have fun'.' 9) Do you ever start drinking without really thinking about it'.' 101 Do you drink in the morning to relieve a hangover' A "yes" answer to four or more questions may indicate you have a dunking problem," the Institute has advised.
ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL April 23 and 24 Gold Room Lankford Building
Carol Burnett, rollicking comedienne whose TV show delights millions, wants everyone, everywhere, to join the American Cancer Society's Crusade to wipe out cancer. She's holding the "Sword of Hope," emblem of the cancer-fighting Society.
Wednesday, April 23, 1975
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Officials Monitor Calls (CPS) Like a lot of blind students, Joe Engressia found that the testpaper-textbook world of higher educatin was designed for the sighted. But Joe could do one thing better than anyone else on his campus: whistle at telephones. Joe could identify and whistle a pitch of any frequency, a talent that enabled hini to reproduce the signals that operators send over long distance trunk lines. He could — and did — call anywhere in the world free. Joe was one of the first of the modern "phone phreaks" or, as the Bell system has called them, "perpetrators of toll fraud." Years later a host of campus phone phreaks with fake credit card numbers and electronic gadgets to replace Joe's natural gifts have provoked a full-scale counter-insurgency program by phone company officials. For Whom the Bell Tolls Across the country, Bell system affiliates have launched ad campaigns, speaking tours and media blitzes with the common message: if you cheat Bell, you'll be caught. "Ninety per cent of our fraud begins on campus," claimed a security supervisor for the Chesapeake and Potomac (C&P) Telephone Co. in West Virginia who has been visiting schools around the state to warn of toll fraud penalties. At West Virginia University in Morgantown alone, he said, 75 disputed calls are under investigation. Meanwhile across the country a Mountain Bell representative was announcing that 15 New Mexico State University students had been implicated in fraudulently charging more than $6000 in long distance calls. Mountain Bell dunned the offenders to pay up instead of prosecuting because "people might say we're picking on college students." But at Washington University in St. lx)uis, students decided to investigate Southwestern Bell's investigator. They found that the phone agent was monitoring long distance calls from private phones in an effort to catch phony credit card users. When confronted, the agent refused to say if he was randomly monitoring all calls or using other kinds of taps because it would give violators "more fuel." "If they (students) have done nothing wrong, they have nothing to fear," said the agent. "But if they are doing something wrong, they had better be scared. You never know how much we know." The crash anti-fraud program has had some effect. According to the AT&T national office, the dollar loss from phony credit card calls — the most common type of fraud — has dropped from $28.3 million in 1973. The company had no idea how much was being lost through electronic devices which simulate operators' signals. The Law of the Line Most of Bell's anti-phreak publicity has emphasized (1) the harsh penalites for toll fraud and (2) mysterious, sophisticated electronic gadgets and computers that make it virtual suicide to cheat the phone company. No one has disputed the first contention. The federal "fraud by wire" act I 18 US 1343) stipulates violators may be fined as much as $1000 and jailed up to five years. In addition, individual state laws deal with toll fraud in
varying degrees of severity. For instance, in Wyoming a phone phreak can be fined as much as $100 and jailed for 60 days, but in Pennsylvania the same offense could land him in prison for seven years with a fine of $15,000. Fifteen states have also made it illegal to publish information on how to rip off the phone company, a law not yet tested against the First Amendment in federal court. The Bell system itself may legally use almost any method to catch defrauders. Federal law does, however, restrict random monitoring of calls to "mechanical or service quality checks." Despite this, AT&T affiliates do secretly monitor about about 3.5 million private phone calls a year, according to the Wall Street Journal. On the pretext of checking operator efficiency, said the Journal, the world's richest corporation can actually listen in on any calls it wants to. Not so, an AT&T security spokesman told CPS. Phone company agents only monitor calls when there is already reason to believe fraud is being committed, he said, but he declined to say how else it gathered information about defrauders. "That would be in //, giving you the key to the safe," he said. Uead Ringers for a Bust Some of the "keys" were a phone line to a point where discovered by Joe "the Whistler" phone company billing equipEngressia, who was hired by an ment isn't triggered when one independent phone company in receives a long distance call. Most Bell central offices with Tennessee after his college days. an Electronic Switching System He found the atmosphere "op(ESS) can detect voice currents pressive," however, and now works as phone supervisor for a on a line that is not billing and cut off an incoming call to one's line correspondence school. Joe provided (PS with the if the computers don't show he following rundown of the latest answered. If that happens often, toll fraud detection and they check the phone. Against loose lips: Big mouths prevention schemes: have been the death of most - Against phoney credit cards: phone phreaks. And when one is Previous phone credit card codes have been very simple. Almost busted, phone agents will often before the code was released capture his notebook containing each year one operator or the numbers of other phreaks. "I another leaked it to the un- avoided detection for so long derground press. So Bell's only because I kept everything in my defense was to require operators head," Joe recalled. Joe said he hasn't done any to ask credit card users a few phreaking for four years, parsimple questions about their tially because he never really "firm" and hope that would scare wanted to injure the phone them off. company. Either this year or next Bell "I was only doing it to learn plans to introduce a complex enough to get a Bell system job code that only a computer could decipher. The operators would when I graduated," he said. "But have to clear each credit card by the time I did Bell considered call with the main computer me a security risk." before letting it go through. Against "blue boxes1': Blue L. C. Dance Co. box users must dial a toll free Chooses Ten number with an 800-area code or long distance information (area New Members code) 555-1212, before boxing a We'd like to congratulate the 2600 Hz. tone. This allows them to new members of Dance Comthen bleep out any long distance pany: number they want. Sally Chewning Computers in many telephone Bobbie Gale Bonds billing offices now call attention Ixtura Bailey to excessively long 800- or long Beth Tomlinson distance info calls. Next Bell puts Patti Curt in a filter on a suspected blue Terrell Jones Boxer's line that records every Bunny Wadsworth time a 2600 Hz. tone occurs on the Meri Parrott line. Amy Miller Against "red boxes": Red Sherri Barnard boxes duplicate the electronic sounds coins dropped in a phone phone produces. Bell has begun Colleger In The News. training operators to listen for (Continued from Page 1) fake tones. In addition, when an operator tries to manually collect trustees, the students "shall or return coins, a light will show refrain from displaying obscene if they're present. Red box users films," but if the university's are usually caught when they administration disagrees over have a "favorite" phone booth. the definition of obscenity, it Against "black boxes": Black must seek a court order to block a boxes, also known as "mutes," film's showing instead of simply lower the electrical resistance on confiscating it
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TjCttci's to the Itklitor v'~jntinued from Page 1) perhaps Americans will look back only to learn from their mistakes, rather than surround tln-iiiselves in the darkness of the past which block* the struggling light of the future. Kathy Mclntosh I. Q. Dear Editor and to whom it may concern, In ;i recent article in the Kotunda H so-called poem was printed about "jocks." It made vague references to such things as I.Q. and who they are hated by. Not only was it in very poor taste but it was very rude and ignorant and inconsiderate. This ,ilso had in it an indirect reference to the standards of 1/uiigwood. By this I mean the statement about the low score on college boards. I doubt seriously that this college would permit iwlniission to someone of such a low mentality. Since many students on Ibis campus are jocks," I doubt that these college board scores are reliable. If tin prison who wrote this poem feels that jocks" are of low mentality, then I suggest that the) take all anatomy course. Polly Milliner
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people hate." A stereotype article such as "What Is a Jock" included a generalization which definitely did not apply to the Ixmgwood Drama Dept. I would like to know who acquired these statistics, and why they submitted such an absurd association to our Rotunda. Not to mention that P.E. majors do not refer to themselves as "jocks" — so why should anyone else? Disgusted, Trish Howland
Humorous Dear Editor, I would like to comment on last week's article that appeared in the Kulunda on "What Is a Jock." I personally felt it to be quite humorous and far from being insulting. The article never once stated that a jock was a Physical Education major and therefore I do not understand why any particular group of students would be upset. In order to allow equal opportunity for other majors to have this privilege. I would like to recommend that your "Favorite Drinks Series" be replaced next year by "Favorite Majors." Sincerely, Sue Rible
Dear Editor, I feel that the article entitled "What Is a Jock" was in very poor taste and totally uncalled for. I «as especially bothered by the line people who drama people hate." 1 am a "drama prison" and I certainly do not hate "jocks" also many of my friends are drama people" and they as a group do not hate jocks." Insulting I would like to know the source oi this article and 1 feel that you I felt the poem (?) in last should offer an apology to both week's Rotunda entitled "What Is ' (Iran a people" and "jocks." a Jock?" was in poor taste and Sincerely. did not merit publication in the UayleOwen paper. Also the evident changes Play Pro in the verse to relate it to Umgwood were specially inI H'.n I (lltoi sulting. I am active in sports, I was appalled by the "What Is having just completed a season • i .i"( k" feature poem in the last on a varsity team, and I am also issue ol the Kotunda. in the I Aingwood Players ... 'In state si fact Then' were 12 hated by drama people ...? I' 1 major* in the play hardly! Also the comparisons production course first semester were ridiculous and irrational at tins w.n II just so Happened that points. I hope you will not print three of those jocks' were on the such garbage in the future. 1 sel i row foi I'> filial ion, and went thought these articles had to be on to beroi i Umgwood Players. signed. What was your source? I ins. III fart pioves that a P.E. Disgusted, ii a,' i i> not UK! "the drama Ann Marie Morgan
Poor Results In Polls For Class Officers Elections for class officers were held Oil Thursday, April 17, in all the dorms. Those elected to serve the using senior class were Tern Sawyer, president; Jan Waldron, vice-president; Karen West, secretary; and Katrina Bateman, treasurer. All these candidate! weri' running unopposed, and 158 of then classmates voted In the election. In the class of '77. there were .Ml, people voting. Michelle Nealon was elected to the office of president. Others elected were Kathj Riggins, vice-president; Melod) Fowler, ■acretar). and Ann Meador, treasurer. \ewl\ elected officers for the
class of '78 were Sara Jo Wyatt, who will be serving as president; Debbie Campbell, vicepresident, Mary Ixmise McCraw, secretary; and Cathy Lowe, treasurer
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world grows old, older still — it always has always will.
And in spite of it all, We do pretty well — And here comes Spring, So What The Hell Anonymous — Found and Contributed by Mr. Dalton
Due to requests from students her head resident. that results of Residence Board Two students were given a hearings be made known to the three-weeks' campus for student body, the following breaking an imposed penalty set penalties have been imposed by residence board. from February 18: One student was given a tenOne student was given a one- day campus and had her Open Brown Elected week campus for failure to use House privilege suspended for President Of the Campus Police System to the semester for not signing in a gain admission into the residence male guest during open house, Biol. Society hall. keeping him after hours, and One student was given a one- leaving through locked doors Becky Brown has been elected week campus for unlocking after curfew. presiden of the Easter District of Three students were given a a locked door and admitting a student to the residence hall after three-day campus for leaving the the Southeastern Region of Beta curfew. residence hall before 6:00 a.m. Beta Beta Biological Society. The One student was given a two- without the permission of their election was held at VPI on Friday, April 18. Becky is a week campus for not signing in head resident. Two students were turned over Junior Biology major, and is for overnight into another dorm before the doors were locked, and to Judicial Board for violating currently the president of the leaving the residence hall before Residence Board penalties a Kappa lambda chapter of Tri6:00 without the permission of her second time and suspicion of Beta at Ixmgwood. The Eastern District extends from Virginia to head resident. lying. Florida. One student was given a twoOne student was given a oneBecky has now had some week campus for not having her week campus for entering the practice at the job, as the current guest signed into the residence residence hall after the doors hall before curfew and leaving were locked and exiting through president was unable to attend the convention and Becky was the dorm after the doors were locked doors after curfew. appointed to preside over the locked without the permission of meetings by the district director. Longwood was well represented at the convention with nine members present. Those attending were: Becky Brown, Dana Moore, Georgia Thompson, Edna Rice, Sally Moncure, Ann Tarkenton, Teddi •Class of '88." Passapulo, Debbie Bailey, and On April 23 and 24 i tonight and Thursday evening's enBrenda Chilsholm. tomorrow), the Department of tertainment includes: "Flowers Dramatic Arts will present two evenings of one-acts. The per- from Iidice," by Mario Frotti, formances will be held in the "The Night Nurse," by Carl The (iold Room. Both nights will be Wittlinger, "The Tape Recor•Dinner Pail Theatre" due to the der," by Pat Flower, and for Bicentennial success of the previous dinner those who miss Wednesday pail for the musical touring show night's performance, "Class of Park '88" will again be presented. presentation: Park. It will be a first come, first The theme for both evenings is opposite the •Time and I," which is taken serve basis if you plan to attend from an original musical one-act the dinner in the Gold Room, but Rotunda written by Jacqui Singleton, everyone is cordially invited to l.ongwood's "resident"' attend the one-acts. is in need of playwright. Yes, that's right, we do have a playwright on our contributions, campus. Not only will her You're always musical 'Class of '88" be presented, but an "Evening of Jacqui Singleton" will open the welcome Iff interested one-acts tonight, April 23. Starting at 7:00 tonight, five contact original one-acts will be performed for the Longwood audience. Included in these are. Dr. Tinned. 'Stranger in My Mirror," •Nobody Ever Told Me How," NATIONAL BANK 'Everybody Loves Me," "Sandcastles," and the musical,
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Not Offended Dear Editor, I've heard many unfavorable comments this week concerning last week's article "What Is a Jock." I am a physical education major and would like to say that in no way did it offend me. After all, if we can't laugh at ourselves I think it's pretty WEAK! Sincerely, (lay Kampfmueller
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