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Vol. 64/No. 20 Laboratory Publication of the Department of Mas* Communication* 6 pages February 13. 1986 Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky 40475 The KM turn Progress. 1986 Classes held despite ice, cold weather By Alan White Research and Development, be ex- Editor ercised "good common sense" in Despite the 6 inches of snow thst delaying the start of the school day covered the campus earlier in the because s wind-chill factor of minus week, classes were held as usual. 32 degrees was present Snow began falling Sunday night Rowlett said university President and by Tuesday temperatures had Dr. H. Hanly Funderburk delegated dropped to 7 degrees. the responsibility of deciding The snow and ice caused a few ac- whether or not to hold classes to cidents on city streets and In- him because he is in charge of terstate 75, and on Wednesday cam- academics at the university. pus walkways and parking lots were "What wedo is look at reasons to still covered with ice and snow call off class," Rowlett said. He said "We have a snow removal plan this week the 20-degree and as soon as there is a certain temperatures and soft snow did not amount of snow on the ground we warrant a closing. begin," said Chcd Middle ton, direc- tor of the Physical Plant. He said "We've had two situations where the plan begins when snow and ice the weather could be a factor. This start forming on campus streets. time there was more snow but the Middleton said he had crewmen temperatures were warmer," said working all night Monday and un- Doug Whitlock. executive assistant til midnight on Tuesday night. to the university president. "When it keeps snowing you just Across campus, the snow ap- have to keep going over it and over parently did not affect absenteeism it before the foot traffic starts pack- among faculty members, at least in ing it down." some departments To offer drivers better traction on Dolly Steele, secretary of the the ice and snow, Middleton said Department of Philosophy and cinders are used from the universi- Religion, said the snow created few ty's heat plant. problems. "We do that as soon as we get ice "All of the faculty were in," she Progress photo/Sean Elkins and snow on the streets, especially said. Steele said several commuting Snow scene the hills and the stop signs where students called her to say they While some students found the snow a hinderance to going to by Mendy Peterman, a sophomore corrections major from Fox- cars are stopping and starting." would not be in for class. class, some found better ways to enjoy it. LaDawn Howder. left, ville, Ind.. while Beth Sullivan a freshman general business major Middleton said there are priority Dr. Sanford Jones, chairman of looks on. areas for determining snow removal. the biology department, ssid a sophomore from Crawfordsville. Ind.. gets hit with a snow ball The Physical Plant has trucks which students would have the opportuni have scrapers attached to them for ty to make up work missed due to snow removal. the weather. "We told them to make "The first priority is to make sure appropriate judgment." the hill next to the heat plant is clear Jones said an early morning lab to get coal to the furnace." class ha laught had about 26 per- Higher education rally wins The university uses steam to heat cent absenteeism. "Our faculty were dormitories and classroom here. No one failed to meet thoir buildings. classes. They expressed the opinion Middleton said Model Lab School they were able to come in on 1-76." is next because of the loading and 1-76 is the main route for faculty support from around state unloading of small children at the and students commuting from school's front entrance. Lexington. By Amy Wolf ford "It was such a large turnout, can- really there. legislators came out for the event. Next in line is the Alumni House Terry Busson. chairman for the Managing editor didates (for the legislature) in the "I think in immediate terms, the "I thought it was almost a waste. parking lot because of the steep hill Department of Government, said About 5,000 advocates of higher fall are going to remember it. It will work of the Advocates was helpful I had a good time, but I don't think st the entrance of the lot. morning classes were hit hardest. education turned out last Wednes- have some impact on the governor's to the governor and supports her that was the purpose," he said. Other priority areas include the "I don't know for all of them, but day at Frankfort's Civic Center to race too," Bell said. recommendation to lift higher Another student said she believ- Jones Building lot and the Lan- morning Masses were running about show support for the governor's pro- University President Dr. H. Man- education." ed the pep rally showed members of caster lot for commuters 20 percent absenteeism and those posed budget for higher education. ly F under bur k said: "I'd never seen state government that students On Jan. 27 classes were canceled were mostly commuters." Harry Snyder. executive director for the first two periods due to the Representatives of all eight public anything like it in all the time I've of the Council on Higher Education, cared about higher education. "Most of the students were able universities and the state's private been associated with higher also said he had never seen such a Leslie Cummins, 21, a senior extreme cold. to get here. I didn't have any facul- and independent colleges heard education. show for higher education. paralegal major from Frankfort According to Dr. John Rowlett, ty that didn't make it," Buaaon Gov. Martha Layne Collins and "It makes me feel real good to get "It was a vivid demonstration of said: "I thought that the legislators vice president for Academic added. former North Carolina Gov. James that many people together to ex- the fact that many people do believe saw that students are interested in Hunt discuss future goals for higher, press their interest in higher educa- in the higher education needs of in- higher education, its funding and education. tion," Funderburk said. creased funding," he said. where the money goes. Opinion 2-3.4 Robert Bell, chairman of the Ken- "UK and its junior colleges collec- "Higher education holds one of "The governor must have been tucky Advocates for Higher Educa- tively had the largest crowd, but if the biggest keys of economic surprised at the number of people Periscope Newa 4.13-14,14 tion, the sponsor of the event, said: you just look at one campus, we development of the state." Snyder who attended. It showed Ken Feature* S "I was elated. We had a marvelous Organtattona 4-7 might've had the largest turnout," said. tuckians are concered about the Student* give both traditional response, a great turnout. said Funderburk. Although nearly everyone in at- future of education." Cummins said. Am §.* "There were a very large number and out^f-tfte-ccclrary gift* Approximately 776 university tendance was pleased with the ral- The Student Association spon- Sporta 10-12 of legislators sitting in the audience. students, administrators and facul- ly turnout, a university student who for Valentine's Day. See Terri sored two contests at the rally. The I ■twin notes. 4 I believe at least half the General ty attended the rally. attended the rally said he did not winners of the "Pride in Numbers" Martini story on Pag* 5. Assembly was present," said Bell. Doug Whitlock, executive assis- think the event was successful. contest for organisation attendance Bell said he thinks the pep rally tant to the president, said: "It was Raleigh Campell, a junior political were the Panhellenic and Inter- 13 will affect the present and future very graphic. It demonstrated the science major from Austin, Ind., fraternity councils. The Sigma Chi status of higher education. unity we ve been talking about is said he did not think enough fraternity won the banner contest. Alumni regent bill passes house By Amy Wolf ford Green pre filed the bill. from the university. Managing editor Moberly said: "It is important we Cox majored in political science The state House of Represen- have an alumni serving on the and graduated with a bachelor of tatives passed a bill last week which &, '86 Board of Regents. arts degree in 1971. Moore com- would require state universities to "There are many alumni in the pleted degree requirements in 1965 have at least one alumni serve on GENERAL ASSEMBLY state who could fill the position." and obtained a bachelor's degree in the institution's Board of Regents. "Those who attended a state English and French. House BU 462 passed the House vacancy. university should at least be Harper holds a master of arts by a vote of 92-3.