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by Robert Ei kert DeYoung commented that Hope structure as allowing a large de- will contribute to the "quality of tion by stating, "All things con- has been moving in the direction gree of self-governance, but ac- life." sidered, how many people will Vice-President for Student Af- of self-governance, but that "there ceded that "maybe it is time to WHEN ASKED to comment on care enough to take in their own fairs Robert DeYoung expressed is evidence that people living in try something more elaborate." the notion that dorm rights and hands the need to govern the hall support for the concept of self- residence halls aren't willing to THE PROPOSAL for self- privileges should match those in in such a way that it will provide governance, but disapproval for spend the time necessary to regu- governance as passed CLB was an apartment or house, DeYoung the best thing for you and for the Campus Life Board's version late their own affairs." met with disfavor by DeYoung said, "A dorm is not the same as Hope College?" in an interview Wednesday. AS AN EXAMPLE, he cited because it "paid little attention to an apartment. Perhaps the differ- DEYOUNG STATED, "I be- the original implementation of how self-governance would be ences are what need to be resolved DEYOUNG ADDED, "Our ex- lieve in the concept of self- parietal hours which was "cen- structured." first." perience in residence halls tells us that students aren't likely to exert 'i governance," but qualified that tered around the concept that DeYoung also disagreed with Because a person attends col- with the statement, "It's one students would spend more time the CLE's action because it left lege for an education, DeYoung peer pressure that would inhibit thing to talk about it and another in the living units." DeYoung open the "possibility of 24 hour considered dorm life a different drinking and rowdyism unless to implement it." stated that as it turned out stu- visiting privileges and drinking al- experience than living in an apart- they're encouraged to do so Emphasizing the large amount dents didn't spend that extra time coholic beverages in the dorms." ment as the express purpose of through the residence hall/R.A. of student involvement necessary as intended. DeYoung is against both of these dorm life includes studying. He program." for self-governance to be realized. DeYoung described the present as , he isn't convinced that they called dorm living "a peculiar DeYoung stated, "I'm taking community at a peculiar time in an 'in loco parentis' view, but if the individual's life when he is people are going to care about pursuing a peculiar course." people they will always take an 'in 1 CONCERNING THE college's loco parentis' view. ' role in that peculiar situation De DEYOUNG responded to the Young said that "an atmosphere recent Student Congress elections conducive to the student's devel- which saw 754 students vote for opment" should be encouraged. candidates who expressed support DeYoung expressed support for self-governance by saying, for the student's freedom, but "It's difficult to sense from an said that certain "supportive stan- election such as this, or a survey dards" are needed to "maintain where people are given either a the kind of atmosphere in resi- yes or no choice, what they're dence halls for students to do really saying." what they came here to do, which is primarily study." When asked the impact that such an election or survey would IN RESPONSE to the theory have on a self-governance decision that students will develop best if DeYoung answered, "Sometimes allowed to develop on their own we tend to think too much in DeYoung remarked, "Nowhere in terms of students who are here society are people allowed to de- now. We have to consider alumni, velop on their own. We always parents, teachers and students need to lead and be led. I think if who will becoming in the future. you let people go, they'll destroy There are more ramifications than themselves." In other comments just the students who are here he said, 'i'm not saying students now." are irresponsible. All people need supportive standards. That's why With his vice-presidential sta- we have things like grades, papers tus, DeYoung is in a good position and deadlines." to influence President Gordon Volume 86-22 Hope College, Holland, Michigan 49423 April 19, 1974 DeYoung summarized his posi- Van Wylen. DeYoung reported, however, that "he [Van Wylen) is not getting most of his informa- Anderson explains options tion from me," citing the presi- dent's advisory committees and student luncheons as other of the president's sources. "Probably no College budget raised for next year one on campus has gotten a by Marcy Darin Although the Admissions De- mained level, enrollment would Anderson noted. "Next year's broader input," he stated. partment predicts next fall's fresh- decrease at a steady rate." The seven percent tuition hike will If freshman enrollment projec- man enrollment will be equal to graduation of the present large increase the revenue of the college tions by the admissions staff hold this year's at 515, college revenues sophomore class will mean a by just one percent, since the any water, next fall Hope will are still nursing the wounds of the significant sink in student enroll- enrollment has decreased at the Powell appeal need a rise of almost five percent 12 percent drop in freshman class ment in two years," Anderson same time," he explained. in the annual operating budget, enrollment suffered this Septem- explained. This year, an increase in con- according to Controller and Chief ber. "A loss of 100 students tributions to the college compen- Assuming that freshman admis- turned down Fiscal Officer William Anderson. means a drop in revenue to the sated for the budget deficit, with sions remain stable in the next Charles Powell, assistant pro- THE BUDGET increase, which college of $200,000," Anderson the development office running few years, Anderson outlined fessor of linguistics, h^s had his Anderson termed "smaller than estimated. $50,000 ahead of last spring's three measures to alleviate the appeal for tenure denied by the most colleges similar to Hope," "THERE ARE NO indications totals. will bring the total operating that enrollment will rise," he college's declining enrollment situ- Status Committee. "I talked to ation. "Of course one option we IN ADDITION to increasing Dean Rider and he said there was budget figure to $7,450,000 from continued, "and even if the student fees and outside contribu- the current $7,077,000. freshman admissions figure re- have is to increase tuition in pace no change made in the terminal with inflation, but costs are rising tions to the college, Anderson contracts," he said. commented on a third alternative: faster than the boosts in tuition Powell was given a one-year to reduce the number of faculty. AAB approves dance fees," he said. terminal contract. As to his future PRICES FOR nearly all build- "It would appear that for every plans he commented, "I really ing materials and chemistry sup- enrollment figure drop of 100 won't have a chance to sit down plies have risen 30 to 40 percent. minor, computer dept. continued on page 2} column 3 and decide until summer." The Academic Affairs Board mary responsibility for adminis- has approved the establishment of tering it. a department of computer sci- THE DANCE minor will in- ence, a minor in dance, and a clude courses in theory, tech- geology-physics composite major. nique, requirements for participa- tion in college dance activities, ASSOCIATE Dean for Aca- requirements for performance, demic Affairs and Professor of and elective courses in both Physics David Marker will serve as departments. chairman of the computer science The board also approved the department next year. establishment of a geology-physics Marker said, "With the addi- composite major. The specific tion of this department we are outline of the composite will responding to the changing de- appear in the college catalog next mands of students." He does not year. anticipate hiring new staff in the future, as existing courses dealing GENERAL concerns were ex- with computers will be placed pressed by the board about the growing number of course offer- under the department. Marker ings being considered by some reported that present courses and departments. programs can be altered to meet future needs. Associate Professor of Educa- tion Dr. James Bultman said, HE ALSO SAID, "The depart- "When you add too many courses- ment will not take a highly the student-faculty ratio will be theoretical approacn but will aid reduced unless courses are offered & people as a tool in other depart- alternate years. This is a serious ments." Marker added that the consideration at this point in time new department is intended to be for the institution." as "responsive to students and as The AAB agreed to invite flexible as possible." Professor of Music Dr. Anthony x On Wednesday, the AAB ap- Kooiker and Associate Professor proved a dance minor that will be of Theater George Ralph to jointly run by the phys. ed. and appear before the board to talk George Ralph rehearses his role of the miserly Hieronymus for the theater department's final production theater departments, with the about proposed course additions Magic. The play will open Thursday and continue Friday and Saturday, and May 1-4. Tickets are $1 for theater department taking pri- in their respective departments. students with I.D. Two Hope College anchor April 19,1974 Honor farm.../no regeneration except in freedom'

By Lynn Gruenwald tem," stated Vanderkodde. "and to get up in the morning, and my stay here, we are seeing a it works." the others and gradually are you're going to have to do jobs definite trend where they want orientated to the camp. "There can be no regeneration V ANDERKODDE described you don't like." education. Before, we would have the camp's origin ten years ago; MOST OF THE men comply except in freedom. Rehabilitation MOST OF THE jobs done by had two out of 35 men taking with the camp lifestyle. "How- "It began as a dream of a former the men are outdoor jobs. The must come from the individual classes. Now, there are so many ever," said Vanderkodde, "many sheriff who believed in change. He daily routine includes several and not through coercion." This we are starting to split the class of them are up here for six to felt a maximum security institu- breaks: midmoming, lunch and was the official statement used in into two sessions." eight months and it gets to be tion was not the route to go with afternoon. REGULAR classes meet two California by Kenyon J. Scudder, young people." heavy time, because they can't as the basis for a minimum Basically, the projects seem days a week, and the automotive Since that time, the program aimed at making the camp self- vocational program meets five leave at night. They start to pick security prison, the Chino Institu- has evolved from what was pri- fights with each other, or get it in tion for Men. sufficient. During the summer the days a week. Both are taught in . marily therapy to an emphasis on for a certain officer, so we take THIS CONCEPT OF freedom men farm six and a half acres of the school building, which houses rehabilitation and training. The vegetables (they just planted po- classrooms and a shop. The classes them back to the county where and responsibility is becoming sta^ ^nsists of nine counselors, a they see the difference between a increasingly accepted today by tatoes) to provide themselves and are taken on an individual basis. dietician, an automotive vocation- the county jail with fresh vegeta- Wherever the student leaves off, security institution and the honor prison reform advocates who al instructor and professional camp." believe in rehabilitation. The Kent bles through the summer and fall. the instructor carries on from that part-time help THE GARDEN IS fertilized point. In spite of a follow-up program County Honor Camp in Gowen, AMONG THE chief Unalien- which includes finding the men Michigan, is an outgrowth of this with manure from area barns Men meet with a counselor able rights of men" listed in the which the men clean. Sixty pigs three times a week. A drug jobs, Vanderkodde, feels that the belief, and one of two institutions orange pamphlet entitled "Policy recidivism rate is going up from of its kind on the county level are currently owned and raised by training program is available. A and Procedures Statement," is the men to serve as a dietary clergyman is also available during the 35 percent figure of three throughout the country. "the right to visitation on Satur- years ago, according to a study An extension of the Kent supplement to the ten pounds of the week. Every Sunday night, day by girlfriends and Sunday by hamburger provided by the coun- various church groups conduct done by Calvin College. He County Jail system, the camp is blood relatives, the right to bring attributes this to narcotics. ty per week. The camp cooperates worship services in the chapel. In situated, several miles east of a grievance before those in author- with neighbors by butchering and the past eight years, 12 men have YET, HE insists, "I know they Grand Rapids on 87 acres of ity," and "the right to expect fair get much more in the line of drugs processing their chickens, in ex- walked away from the Kent farmland and forest. Director Jim and impartial treatment from the through the County Jail than they change for half of them. County Honor Camp. "Of those Vanderkodde, former police lieu- staff, adequate clothing, bedding, do here. Because, again, it's an tenant, said the crimes of the men As a result of a forestry 12, all but two turned themselves medical help and food to meet his program at the camp, two county honor system, and most of the at the camp range "anywhere requirements." in within two days," Vander- kids here will say to the guy that's from shoplifting to assault with f^arks have been developed in the kodde added. In addition to these rights are area. "By developed," Vander- gonna bring it in-'You're not entent to murder." HE ATTRIBUTES this success certain regulations which the men kodde added, "I mean we cleared gonna blow it for us.' " THE HONOR Camp consistent- to the fact that their mental needs are expected to accept, such as the forest area, cutting down trees The men tend to look less at ly houses about 35 men between are being cared for. Even though refraining from fighting and gamb- for roadways, and the county the concept and more at their the ages of 17 and 21, all of ling, being in the dining hall'at the professional counseling is avail- own- lives. "I don't think I'm whom were tried in Grand Rapids came in and graveled the highways able, he said, "They still come in required times, and participating and put the picnic tables in." going to make it this time," said Courts and would have spent a in camp details. to the regular staff and say 'Can I one curly haired young man doing prison term in the Kent County THE PROGRAMS are, in them- see you?' I think this is because TEACHING THE men to ac- selves, a type of therapy. "The time on a drug charge. "My little Jail. Instead, they will spend from cept these responsibilities is one we're with them every day. We are girl will be learning how to walk 30 days to a year in a compara- success of this camp has been that the guys that have the authority of the basic purposes of the camp, when we go out, they go out with and talk without me there. My tively free environment. according to Vanderkodde. Most to say 'O.K., if you're not getting us. We (the staff) work right along wife probably won't bring her to Each man is required to fulfill of the men are high school along with your folks and they see me. One of these days I'm certain obligations. If he wishes, dropouts. with them, if we're hauling won't come up here, let's go see manure or killing chickens. And going to walk away and take off he. can leave. There are no bars, By giving them responsibilities, them.' And we do. If they have for Arizona," he declared. fences or guards to stop him. But they're happy, as long as we're he asserts, the camp is able to problems, we discuss it." He insisted that, no matter how he is made aware of the conse- participating," said Vanderkodde. prepare the men for return to The men are sent to the Honor you look at it, "the Honor Camp quences, so that he is responsible During the past year, the society "because when you get on Camp directly from the courts, so is still a jail." Said his friend, who for himself. "It's an honor sys- education program which is aimed they will not be exposed to the the outside, you're going to have at high school equivalency has was sitting across the table, "You county prison first. They are given don't realize how good you have taken the foreground. Said Van- the basic rules upon arrival, then i derkodde, "For the first time in it here, until you've been back to they are allowed to mingle with the County." Ifs hard to believe No 'drastic' cuts Buiger King's delicious Whopper could be made any better, Rider discusses staff cuts continued from page 1 for liberal arts schools," Rider creased budgets next year, due to students, we would lose about six said that the staff has not suffered the climbing costs of necessary any recent cut-back in pay nor faculty members annually to materials. Anderson added that But have you tried it with cheese? maintain the student-faculty ratio have they denied deserved promo- the Student Appropriations Com- of 15:1," he observed. tion for economic considerations. mittee also received an increased Although Anderson estimated According to Rider, the present budget this year, despite the fact that the faculty would be reduced faculty can handle 2,300 students, that the activity fee will remain ILOOK AT THIS' by five or six members next year. as compared to this year's enroll- the same next year. ment of 2,105. It s new. It's original. The hottest sticker on the market. Dean for Academic Affairs Mor- OTHER repercussions of the rette Rider was less certain about Rider also mentioned another declining enrollment situation in- the exact staff reductions. possible though "highly unlikely" clude a reduction in the number economic cut-back would be to RIDER ADMITTED that "we of students granted off-campus eliminate certain programs and will be down a little," but was housing. Anderson explained that unable to give exact figures due to majors in some departments. He it was financially advantageous for complications in computation of added this was "too drastic a the college to fill dormitories solution for the present situa- "under terms of the government actual staff plus the fact that tion." contracts have not yet been loan." returned. ANDERSON agreed and re- "If all • the rooms aren't oc- A beautiful 4 x 12 sticker in four colors and remember it's While Rider stated that the marked, "We are not at the stage cupied, we still must pay govern- of any drastic cut-back in aca- the first and original keep on streaking stickers. current emphasis was in reducing ment interest," he said. Concern- the part-time faculty, he also demic programs or activities. De- ing rumors that expedient econ- Send 50< to: talked about the policy of regular partmental budgets have increased omic measures might result in the faculty cut-backs as a means of an over-all 4.9 percent," he phasing out of some off-campus International Advertising Agency continued. 3723 Catherine Street combating the economic crunch. study programs, Anderson replied, "Now, when a faculty member The chemistry, music and thea- "I haven't heard anything about Shreveport, Louisiana 71109 retires or leaves we will certainly ter departments will enjoy in- it." (Dealer Inquirer Welcome) take a hard look to see if there is a need for his or her replacement," STATE DISTRIBUTORS WANTED he explained. Chorus will perform ^ Special Prices in 1,000 Lots RANKING faculty salaries at Hope to be "in the middle range 'Elijah' in Chapel Thurs. f_t »_ y-v . . q . . 1974EUROPE TRAVEL PROGRAM Hope's Oratorio Chorus and voice faculty of the Indiane 0 0f College Unions | lt Orchestra will perform the Elijah FLIGHTS aVa^UBLE^ " - ' - (Region Vil) University School of Music, will by Felix Mendelssohn in Dimnent sing the baritone role of King TO MADRID, MALAGA, BARCELONA-ROUNDTRIP Memorial Chapel Thursday at Melchior. Aiken will also sing a From New York, Washtfigton or Montreal Odqnn 8:15 p.m. short recital and conduct a work- Prom Oetroil, Dayton, Cleveland or Columbus !?qq m David Aiken, a member of the (Via Uew York or Washington) shop with voice students on yourH FARES TO MADRID AND MALAGA (SPAIN) Saturday, April 27 in Wichers From Detroit/Windsor via Montreal v oionn auditorium. From Montreal Carrol Lehman, assistant pro- fessor of music, will sing the part Valid 0nly Canada and that the to z.d yearsveals, Ticke^ari ickets are valid fotl?r one year wit ll?h™ open retur' n dates. age limits are' 12 of El^ah. Mark Boundy, soprano from Holland will sing the role of T a b V lightS 0nly aVailablC t0 memberS of the ^bmunf. the youth. c oNeg e °s one ™ " association, of which this Assistant Professor of Music ms Joyce Morrison will sing the ",ht sw*"'"""""om" - *2*^ ^ soprano solos. Margaret Shuman will sing the alto parts. Shuman ™MTCCOMET-FIARS?SAVEOFOR EAIiLV B00I

by Annetta Miller The main factor in the increase grade point of appucants is tive during the fall probationary To measure the effectiveness of in accepted students was the appoximately the same as last period. "This will help students the admissions materials a survey The once-dismal admissions number of transfer applications year. "SAT scores are a little who are unable to participate in of a random sample of high school picture continues to brighten with received. According to LaBaugh, lower than in previous years but the STEP program during the seniors receiving the materials will the total number of applications while the number of freshman ACT's are a little higher," La summer because of summer jobs be taken later this spring. received to date running slightly applications received is identical Baugh said. or for other reasons," LaBaugh OBJECTIVES for the survey, ahead of last year. The increase to last year's 905, the number of HE CITED a new program, said. drawn up in coi\junction with the should bring freshman enrollment transfer applications was up from FOCUS, (Fall Opportunity to THE ADMISSIONS report also psychology department, will be to to about 515, nearly equal to last 79 to 93, an 18 percent increase. Continue Upward Scholastic stated that although more applica- determine the validity of selected year's, according to Director of OF THE decrease in the Achievement) as another factor in tions had been received from admissions materials, the positive Admissions, Tom LaBaugh. number of rejections, from 27 to the decreased number of rejec- males (459 compared with 446 and negative effects of selected AS OF APRIL 12, 998 applica- 19, LaBaugh said, "We haven't tions. According to LaBaugh, applications from females), 26 admissions materials on individual tions had been received by the lowered our standards. The overall FOCUS will be a semester-long more females have been accepted attitudes of both accepted and admissions department, compared quality of applicants is as good as version of the STEP program so far this year. rejected students, and the effects to 984 at this time last year. Of last year, but this year there are offered in the summer. Although the enrollment of of Hope's admissions materials in the 998, 872 have been accepted, more students in .the average Each student admitted to the next year's freshman class can be comparison with those of other 19 rejected, with 70 pending, category who fit qualifications for program would take 13 hours of better predicted after May 1, the colleges and universities. according to an admissions report admissions." English, psychology and math common coUege reply date. La POSSIBLE areas of inquiry in- recently released by LaBaugh. He added that the average courses, in addition to one elec- Baugh said that the approximately clude identifying factors such as six percent increase in the number age, sex, fanodly size, size of high of paid deposits makes the pros- school, academic interest, alumni pects for reaching the projected Yearbook funds cut enrollment look good. in family, church affiliation and race. HE CITED THE effective use of admissions material as another Other questions will be asked factor in increasing enrollment. "I about a student's immediate col- Congress reviews budgets think the series of letters we sent lege considerations such as loca- out has had the most positive tion, cost, size, curriculum offer- Purse strings were pulled when fund. , eliminated the printing budget. the Student Congress reviewed the The anchor asked that it be effects. Also, we had a very good ings, etc. as well as questions Students will indicate at registra- response from the poster we sent designed to determine what budget recommendations of stu- granted the money for food which tion whether they want a year- dent organizations in its meeting was originally requested and out." He added that since all prompted students' interest in book or not. materials are coded, people re- Hope. Specific reactions to partic- Tuesday. "The budgets were sub- which had been budgeted last THEY WILL BE charged for mitted to the Congress by the year. The $234 would be used for sponding to specific materials can ular admissions material will be the book in the tuition bills be identified. measured. Student Appropriations Commit- meals by anchor staff members received before each semester. tee. who must take the paper to Grand Editor Ed Mackiewicz said that REPRESENTATIVES from Rapids for printing. The Congress costs might run as high as seven the Opus were present to chal- agreed to allocate the monies out dollars per book. lenge their proposed budget. Carol of the discretionary fund. Congress decided to put Richardson, Heerema Yeckel, this year's Opus editor, THE MILESTONE finances $1,000, that would have been said that the Opus "would be were also scrutinized by the used for printing, in the discre- killed if it didn't receive more Congress. The Milestone budget tionary fund. The remaining funds in light of increased printing for printing was set at $12,000, ' monies will be used for a speaker get research grant costs." nearly one fourth of the $50,000 series. Two professors have been seek a more systematic way of / Congress passed a motion that was available to student THE FINAL budget recom- awarded a fellowship research thinking about economic affairs which would provide the Opus organizations. mendations will go to the Campus grant by the Earhart Foundation and their relevance to and for the with $500 in additional funds. Dan Dethmers said, "People Life Board for final approval. of Ann Arbor to assist them in church, according to Dr. Richard- This money will come from the that want them should pay for A proposal was passed which preparing an introduction to econ- son. Appropriations Committee's dis- them, we are strapped for funds calk ,for the Student Appropria- omics as a book primarily for use CiObviousl y the church cannpt cretionary fund. now and $12,000 is too much for tions Committee to appropriate by the clergy. afford to ignore how man 'earns WTAS WAS represented by what is received in return." the funds for the Cultural Affairs The book Ment Markets and his daily bread' if it is to continue members of its executive board. THEY DISCUSSED the pos- Committee, Religious Life Com- Morality will be written by to perform a relevant function in They felt that they didn't receive sibility of eliminating the Mil- mittee, Public Safety and Athletic Professor of Economics and Busi- contemporary American society," enough for postage, salaries and estone's printing allocation and budgets. ness Administration Barrie Rich- said Richardson. "Equally obvious equipment. They were granted meeting the costs by raising the The proposal will be submitted ardson and Douglas Heerema, is the need for a better under- $200 more for salaries and $25 Milestone's price. to the Campus Life Board and the associate professor of economics. standing of how the American for postage from the discretionary A motion was passed which Administrative Affairs Board. It will be intended for those who economy functions," he noted. April 19,1974 Four Hope College anchor Peculiar situation

Vice-President for Student Affairs are responsible to things or people, Robert DeYoung cast another shad- who are in turn responsible to other ow of doom over the fate of self- things or people, eventually there is governance this week. someone in the chain who had to XI ol*- DeYoung makes the claim that strike out on his own to get where he % students in living units may not be is. „ . . Responsibility itself is yet another willing to spend time to regulate their own affairs. He arose at this question. The lowest man on the totem pole, no matter how many conclusion because not as many stu- dents utilized parietal hours as they people he is structurally responsible to, is ultimately responsible to him- were originally intended. self. Only he can decide what's best r ' r—N for him; if he doesn't, he is alienating himself from himself. Apparently from DeYoung's view- point no one is capable of making responsible decisions. If he doesn't Such an analogy makes one won- think students are irresponsible, then der what DeYoung's real reluctance why won't he grant them the same in accepting self-governance stems rights and privileges he has? If we all from. do need "supportive standards," WHAT ALBATROSS? We are in a peculiar situation, he who's to say what standards those claims. We certainly are. We are in a will be? peculiar situation where students DeYoung seems to be considering overwhelmingly support issues and only one aspect of the framework of surt IkndsmM the administration is all but blind to society, that norms are needed to the support. maintain peaceful coexistence. The We are in a peculiar situation other side is that there are times where people tell other people that when people have to be unrestricted they need to be led. We are in a to develop those same norms. Co Greyhound! peculiar situation where those in Hope has a great potential for fostering growth of the individual. power feel the masses will destroy j 01974, The Los Angeles Times Syndicate themselves if given the intrinsic right This potential will never be realized THE SPOKESMAN said: "The President WASHINGTON-A#White House spokes- of formulating their own lifestyles until those in power understand that man said last week tllat President Nixon's had been advised by his lawyers that if he with regard to the welfare of the students deserve and need the right decision to pay almost a half-million traveled by bus he was entitled to a family to make their own decisions. Hope- dollars in back taxes has'"almost totally plan discount. When he was informed that community. this did not apply on weekends, he asked a fully the Board of Trustees will wiped out" Mr. Nixon financially. DeYoung repeatedly expressed a IF THIS IS true, the President may have joint congressional committee on bus travel fear that the unshackled personality realize that the only way an indi- to make some dramatic changes in his to look into the matter. Mr. Nixon said if will inevitably crumble. vidual learns responsibility is by ex- lifestyle. These are the kind of stories we he was wrong he would pay Tricia and Yet, no matter how many people ercising it. may be reading about Mr. Nixon in the Julie's full fare." next three years. • • • WASHINGTON-President Nixon gave a WASHINGTON-The White House an- state dinner last night for Queen Elizabeth nounced today that President Nixon would II at McDonald's in Chevy Chase, Md. The be going to Moscow next month for a Share the wealth President explained to the queen and summit meeting with Leonid Brezhnev. Prince Philip that the White House was The President will be traveling on a charter The Student Congress, in Tues- stating the money cut from the being redecorated and McDonald's was the flight with 175 barbers and their wives day's meeting, took decisive steps yearbook's budget. only place he could rent on such short from Miami, Fla. Student Congress also made steps notice. THE TRIP WILL cost $325, which toward realistic allocation of student includes hotel accommodations in the toward putting the total student ENTERTAINMENT FOR the evening activities funds. was provided by Henry Mancini, Burt Soviet Union as well as continental In substantially reducing i\\e Mile- activities fee in the hands of stu- Bacharach, Peggy Lee, Glen Campbell and breakfast. Because the package insists on stone budget, the congress made dents. The Student Appropriations Johnny Cash records on a jukebox which double accommodations, the President will steps toward a sorely needed speaker Committee controls less than one- was loaned to the President for the share a room with Henry Kissinger. third of the activities fee paid by the evening. Mr. Nixon has been personally assured series, and toward funding the cam- Each guest was served one Big Mac and by Mr. Brezhnev that all gratuities as well pus activities that have more imme- students. a bag of French fried potatoes. After as transportation to and from the airport diate rewards for students. In bringing the budgets of the dinner the President toasted the queen in are included in the price of the package. By making, the cut, the congress Cultural Affairs Committee, the ath- Welch's grape juice and presented her with • • • W ASHINGT ON - Ronald Ziegler, the put the primary responsibility for letic department, and the public a yo-yo which was given to him by the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn. President's press secretary, announced the publishing costs of the yearbook on safety department under the control MRS. NIXON SAID she was looking Nixons would hold a garage sale at the those students who desire to pur- of the appropriations committee, forward to the dinner the British ambas- White House next Sunday. chase them. student funds may be channeled into sador was giving the royal family on the BESIDES presidential papers and old areas where students feel they are following evening at the British Embassy, tapes, the Nixons are offering other items A series of well-known and stim- of interest, including a cloth coat, a most greatly needed. as she was still hungry. ulating speakers would serve a great- 16-millimeter print of "Patton," an auto- The responsible and carefully con- er need for the campus, we think. graphed football of the Miami Dolphins, sidered actions of Student Congress three copies of Six Crises and several However, if student opinion and the Student Appropriations SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.-President Nix- costumes left over from Tricia's masked Committee have demonstrated that on arrived here today on a Greyhound bus ball. - - - " • ^ „ demonstrates that the Milestone The press secretary said that all items students deserve control over the from Washington for the weekend. The trip should be funded out of the student took five days, and the President looked a would be sold for cash, and all sales were activity fee, we would support rein- entire student activities fee. little tired as he got off at the bus station final. Mr. Ziegler urged every American to in Laguna Beach. A press spokesman attend this unique event which he said may angrily denied that Mr. Nixon tried to get never be held by an American President Letters his daughters, Tricia and Julie, on the bus again-. There will be a $ 1 parking charge on Students and tenure for half-fare. the Mall. ^opecolfette Last week's anchor editorial suggested student opinion needs to be heard. that since "student opinion on the This could be achieved by creating a effectiveness of professors is only heard at college policy calling for student evalua- the departmental level... there should be tions of faculty-at the end of courses and andvw- student representatives on the Status at the end of one's college experience-and RESS Committee." / by insuring that a summary of this Published during the college year except vacation, holiday and examination periods Although a few department chairmen evidence is made available to decision by and for the students of Hope College, Holland, Michigan, under the authority of do present evidence of student opinion to makers. the Student Communications Media Committee. Subscription price: $7 per year. This evidence should, of course, be just Printed by the Composing Room, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Member, Associated one component of the total evaluation of a Collegiate Press, United States Student Press Association. Office located on ground faculty member. The intellectual integrity cfesur (gdltor of his teaching must be professionally floor of Graves Hall. Telephone 392-5111, Extension 2301 and 2285. The opinions assessed along with his "scholarly/profes- on this page are not necessarily those of the student body, faculty or administration sional activity and extra-curricular contri- of Hope College. the* Status Committee, you are quite right butions to students and to the campus. that most do not. (Some do not even use it The editorial also suggested that the themselves.) This becomes a problem when tenure system may act to reduce the sense Editor .. rTT Paul Timmer Advertising Manager Gary Gray other, possibly less valid, indicators of of academic freedom among nontenured Assistant Editors Tom O'Brien, Columnists Paul Boddy, Chad Busk, teaching excellence are then relied upon or faculty. I recognize this as a real Robert Eckert, Robert M. Kruse Dave Grills, Mark McClean, when,- lacking discriminating evidence, the possibility. However, reflecting back on Sports and Copy Editor Chris Liggett Bob Van Voorst, Chris Liggett committee relies mostly upon other dimen- more than 50 hours of meetings this spring sions (e.g. research) where evaluation is I cannot recall an instance where any Editorial Assistants Marcy Darin, Reporters Stew Galloway, possible. But the goal of increasing student faculty member's exercise of academic and Gary Gray Lynn Gruenwald, Jim McFarlin, input will not be best achieved by religious freedom was even questioned, Photography Editor John Beahm Annetta Miller, Sally Mouw, Tim Mulder, appointing one or two token students to much less punished. Business Manager Gary Gray Nancy Struck, Vicki Wiegerenk the committee. Much more extensive David G. flyers Cartoonist Ruth Woiting Photographer Ed Baugh April 19,1974 Hope College anchor Five

MMMM' flWDSW 'Salty Dog'days return in Procol Harum LP This week's anchor review is NOW, FOR MR. RED). If but the horns and strings domi- written by Rodney C. Murray. He you've listened to P.H. just once nated throughout. Brooker, who reviews Procol Harum's latest in your life, you know that he is incidently scored for the orches- release, Exot/c Birds and Fruit one of the great poets of our time. tra, realized this and abandoned His words are religious, deadly, symphonic stuff to let the band With the releases of Procol comic and hyperconscious- exert itself more. Harum's new L.P., Exotic Birds sometimes all rolled into one Producer Chris Thomas and and Fruit, the group has finally song. He is, no doubt, the master engineer John "Polly" Punter,, are returned to their Salty Dog days. of the compact line. superb on their business and have EVER SINCE organist Mat- Although Keith does not play been with P.H. so long that by thew Fisher left, so did the groups an instruinent and rarely appears now they know exactly how to 9 main musical force. Chris Copping with the group in concert, he is record P.H. ! sound. replaced Fisher for the remainder nevertheless an integral factor fox IT SEEMS THAT everyone involved with this album has of the albums, and until now, the songs on the beloved Salty MICK GRABHAM plays his the group. nearly reached perfection in per-. played a very uninspired and slug- Dog) that it is impossible to pick best guitar work since Robin BROOKER IS able to capture formance ability and quality of gish organ. Here however, his play out an underlying theme. The Trower left the group to strike the mood and impact of the the music-which is almost a sad is truly motivated and produces a point of not having one particular out on his own. (Listen closely to words and translate them into note. With an album this tightly full and swirling sound. The L.P/s theme adds to Procol's better- his solos on 'The Idol" and music most tastefully, ala "Fresh since Fisher left were dominated ment. If we look at "Home" or Fruit" and "The Idol" knit and stimulating, PkmJoI Har- „butterfly Boys.") Alan Cart- um can't go much farther-the by piano and guitar, but Copping "Broken Barricades," for ex- wright, bassist, is • a definite Keith's only hang-up is that all end of the group could be near. equals their outputs on this disc. ample, we see the ideas of death improvement over David Knights his words rhyme. I'd like to see But for the present let me add, Once again, we hear the trade- and bleakness penetrating each who left the group with Fisher. Keith's work with free verse mark of Procol Harum's music. long. sometime. that even if you dislike Procol Copping isn't totally responsi- Exotic Birds and Fruit contains Brooker's voice, not actually ANOTHER KEY improve- Harum, buy this album anyway. ble for his outstanding musician- three Class A rockers, the opening aesthetically pleasing, yet quite ment-there is not, with one short The cover looks as good as the ship. Gary Brooker, the group's cut "Nothing But the Truth," captivating, sounds explicitly dif- exception, any orchestration. The title sound and can be framed leader, vocalist, pianist and writer (possible *45- material) and two ferent in each tune. And, of "Live" L.P. possessed good tunes. very inexpensively, I'm sure. of all the music, has now been tunes on the flip-side, "Monsieur .course, his piano ability is unsur- able to compose music for each R. Monde" and "Butterfly Boys." passible in rock today. (That member of the band placing no "Boys," the rockingest song they includes Emerson and Wakeman). Hope receives grant special emphasis on a particular ever made is one of the few, if not Churchy, funky, bluesy, whatever instrument. the only tune Harum does where you want to hear, he plays on this BROOKER, the writer of the group leaves the Brooker album. many varieties of music, is so disiplined format of music and THE ONLY musical disap- for Chicano Institute ecclectic on this album (much like jams. pointment is drummer B.J. Wil- son. Along with Brooker and Hope has received a grant to education, while evening sessions lyricist Keith Reid, Wilson is the host a Chicano Mobile Institute will discuss issues related to only original member of Procol on campus April 28 and 29, 1974. post-secondary education for Lat- Theater dept. making Harum's Whiter Shade of Pale "Latinos and Education: Hopes inos. Admission and financial aid, days. and Realities" is the theme of the curriculum and academic matters, He forced the ear to listen to conference. campus life and administrative plans for summer his drumming-he wasn't just The purpose of the two day policies are the topics of these another drummer-that was not conference is to initiate a dialogue sessions. by Sally Mouw more interesting and challenging overpowering but was the most between the college and the Monday afternoon the Admis- The theater department will because actors and actresses must creative in rock. His embellish- Latino Community. The confer- sion and Financial Aid Commit- perform three plays this summer. be able to keep three plays alive. ments and complex backgrounds ence features addresses by Dr. tee, and the Academic Affairs, The Music Man, a musical by This offers a fresh change to the filled each little hole in the Saloman F lores of Chicago State Administrative Affairs and Cam- Meredith Wilson will open on July typical summer stock theater music ... until now. The flashes University and Dr. Julian Samora pus Life Boards will convene with 19. William Shakespfearc's com- where a work plays for a week, still exist, but are fewer in of Notre Dame University. representatives of the Latino cpm- edy, A Midsummer Nights Dream followed by another weekly play, number. But, even though Wilson Discussion sessions on Sunday munity and institute resource will play July 26. Finally, opening each week through the summer. hasn't improved, he is still a cut afternoon will focus on various people to discuss how the college on August 9, A Man For All THE AUDIENCE also greatly above most drummers. aspects of bilingual - bicultural can serve the Latino community. Seasons, by Robert Bolt will be benefits from a repertory system. performed. A good actor can be watched in THESE THREE plays encom- diverse roles from night to night. pass a wide scope of theater "The audience can become more works, comedy, drama and music involved," commented Tammi. included. They will be performed According to Tammi, finances in repertory, which alternates should not be a problem. He different plays each night. By the expects admission to cover costs. middle of August, three different "If one half of our tickets sell," Next year? works will be performed on three Tammi said, "we will more than consecutive nights. This will con- break even." For those interested, campus tinue through the end of August, By Paul Boddy which will enable Hope's return- auditions will be held this Satur- ing students to enjoy all three day. Tickets will soon be on sale . Hope seniors become depressed after constantly LACROSSE WAS invented by the Zero Popula- works. fof $3 and $3.50 for Music Man. answering the question, "What are you going to do tion Growth people. John Tammi, assistant profes- Season tickets can be purchased at next year?" I'm tired of admitting, "I hope to be sor of theater, said that the $8.50 for non-students and $7.50 rewriting classified ads for a minor rural weekly." repertory summer program offers for students. A special $2 student A FRIEND whose future is as unpromising as Hope's campus security force is semi-effective many advantages. The theater rate will be available for last mine lies to make himself feel better: "I plan to learning process becomes much minute seats. and will need $29,000 to remain so next year. I say earn $80,000 a year as a junior executive for a fire the entire force, give R.A.'s the power to growing national firm." deputize people in the event something is stolen and Most Hope seniors insult their questioner by use' the $29,000 for rewards to attract, bounty G.R. women's center being rudely facetious, "I want to eat, sleep and do hunters. a little breathing on the side," or blunt, "Mind your INCIDENTLY, the Department of Public Safety own business." x . is semi-effective partly because of an inadequate meeting here Thurs. RUMOR HAS IT that the real world is crueler communications system. Messages from their walkie and harder than ever before, and that it is turning its must go through the Hope operator, the Holland The Women's Resource Center with vocational and aptitude test- cold shoulder to liberal artists. One hapless history Police Department and a telegraph operator in major even asked the career counseling service about of Grand Rapids will hold a ing. Drenthe before reaching their talkie. If an atom meeting to explain its purposes The center has information on becoming a professional welfare recipient. bomb landed on the Kletz it would be a half hour next Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in all western Michigan resources so before an officer in the science building knew about that women can be helped by Winants auditorium of Graves it. Hall. center personnel or referred to the John Blaich, center director, agency which can best serve her English professor Stephen Hemenway has written sees the project as a "catalyst for needs. a new book which explains the failure of his first A delinquent who owns a 1971 Mustang with all women" because it provides The meeting will be conducted two books on Indian novels. The book is entitled Goodrich steel belted radial tires has been reserving information and guidance in every by Ruth Van Kampen, instructor The Importance of Being Ernest. parking places for himself by breaking Coke bottles in sociology, who serves as Hope's area that affects women. Counsel- in Siberia. ing services are provided along representative for the center.

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by Tim Mulder views of the issues. Another is Curry said that he believed the through mass media: television, impact Watergate will have in Dr. Earl Curry, associate pro- radio, newspapers, buttons, bump- November cannot be accurately fessor of history, is undertaking a er stickers, etc. The third is determined. "There is the possibil- task which in the eyes of many through fund-raising occasions, ity that Nixon may not even be in politicians would put him along bringing in a speaker of note office in November. Watergate is side of Don Quixote de la Mancha which will interest the people in an issue; I don't have to make it and the Impossible Dream. this district," Curry said. one." CURRY IS testing the political A CAMPAIGN IN an area such HE CRITICIZED VanderJagt waters in hopes of running for the as this where there is a very high for remaining "aloof from Water- Democratic Party's nomination to concentration of traditional Re- gate. "He has not taken any run against incumbent congress- publicans will involve not only a position on it except to say that man of four terms Guy Vander great deal of money but also of as a member of the House of Jagt (Republican-9th District) in time and effort. Curry stated that Representatives who may have to the general elections which will he would, nonetheless, remain at sit on an impeachment probe he take place this November. Hope next fall and continue in his cannot make any public com- The party primary will be teaching capacity. ment, which seems to me a way to August 6 and Curry views the "It's the only thing I could . weasel out." time preceding it as very impor- do," he remarked, "because I In Curry's eyes the issues aren't tant for familiarizing the elec- wanted to take a leave of absence Watergate, but rather "are econ- torate with his name, not only in the fall. But the only way I omic ones; inflation, unemploy- with Democrats, but with the could do that would be to find Republicans and independents as someone who would give me a ment, taxation, etc. These are well. phony job to pay my living issues on which I believe Vander HE ALSO PLANS to use the expenses and that would be bad Jagt is vulnerable and vulnerable primary to build a serviceable and for me and it would be bad for with the very people who are the efficient campaign staff. In talking politics," he explained. staunchest supporters of the Re- about the staff he said, "I want to CURRY said that is "the kind publican party—the small busi- avoid using students and faculty of thing we're trying to get away nessman." simply because I'm on the faculty from as it is the very thing CURRY REALIZES Holland is here. I want them to know that "Watergate represents." essentially Republican, but also they're under no obligation EARL CURRY In light of the recent Demo- believes that can be changed. because of it, but I do hope to get cratic victories in Grand Rapids "The way you break through the students and faculty to come and Cincinnati, and the general emotional attachment so many forward to volunteer." public uproar over Watergate, people in this district have to- "We have already talked to a Curry was asked if he planned to wards the Republican party is to College Band will give few students to do speech writing, make Watergate an issue and how educate them to the fact that they advance work, leg work, etc., and much of an effect he thought it are being short-changed by their four faculty members have al- would have in this district. representatives in Congress." final concert tonight ready offered their assistance. I "AS A DEMOCRAT I took think students will want to heart in the victories in Grand Despite the enormous obstacle The College Band under the The descriptive work entitled contribute whatever they have the Rapids and Cincinnati," he de- which lies ahead of him Curry direction of Associate Professor of La Fiesta Mexicana by H. Owen time to do." clared, "but that is not what seemed hopeful and confident Music Robert Cecil, will present Reed will also be performed COLLEGE professors are not will influence me if I decide to when asked if he thought tie had a its final concert of the year tonight. It is the composer's known to be the wealthiest run. We've been talking about this good chance to win in November. tonight at 7:30 in the main attempt to portray musically a members of our society; so election since last October. Be- He said, "I'm not going out theater of the DeWitt Cultural fiesta. The first movement of the concerning campaign financing sides, the problem here with the there with the idea that this is Center. composition depicts an Aztec Curry stated, "I have no money of Republican party is greater than it going to be a lark, but that there dance, the second a religious my own to run a campaign and was in the 5 th District in Grand will be a lot of hard work involved The band will present a varied celebration, and the third repre- the party can not give money to a Rapids or in Cincinnati," he and it will be an uphill battle, but program, with the first selection a sents a carnival. candidate before the primary, so added. we're going to have fun doing it." recent work for band composed There will also be a per- all money up to that date must by the American composer How- formance of a medley of Beatle come from individual contribu- ard Hanson. Dies Natalis is the songs entitled Lennon-McCartney tions." King film to Latin name for the chorale-tune Portrait, including Day Tripper • Curry added that he'll be known in the Lutheran Church as and Hey Jude. The program will seeking support through three THE FOUR "How Brightly Shines the Morn- conclude with John Philip Sousa's tactics. "One is through brochures be shown ing Star." Liberty Bell. to educate the people on my The film King-A Filmed Rec- ord . .. Montgomery to Memphis, SEASONS a documentary by Ely Landau, will oe shown Wednesday at 7 ... for all your p.m. in the main theater of the DeWitt Cultural Center. The film Gifts! is jointly sponsored by the politi- cal science, psychology, religion, and sociology departments and DOWNTOWN HOLLAND After Watergate the chaplain's office.

by Chad Busk Ladies and gentlemen: I present to you the government. In the past, high government officials -HOW • yon unimaginable: there WILL be politics After have viewed the average American as a thing to be Watergate (A.W.). I prophesy (brace yourself) that maintained and manipulated, something which does there will actually come a day when Walter not really know what is best for it and therefore Cronkite's subtle suggestions that the President is a needs "tactful" guidance. SUPPORT* crook will be silenced, and that any journalist who If this assumption ever had validity, it has no finds it cute to sass the President at press more. Americans today are the best educated, most conferences will be relegated to writing obituaries. sophisticated, vital and prosperous people of all the POLITICS "A.W." will have election campaigns world and for all time. The stereotype of the in which the issues affecting the voters are debated „common man" and the "silent majority," sup- by the candidates, rather than elections which are posedly those individuals who are dull and apathetic decided on the grounds of which candidate can enough to allow mammoth government to suck better defend-or persecute-the President of the them into its schemes, is no longer seriously United States. considered. We have had quite a few such elections recently, MOST AMERICANS know well the proper place and when the voters realize that the products are of government m their lives, and it is not as better vultures than legislators, the exodus from substantial as the Potomac Bureaucrat would have Get Congress will not go unobserved. us believe. The successful A.W. elected official will recog- FOR THE PEOPLE always elect the representa- nize these facts and act on them in a forthright Your tives they deserve, and when they realize they manner. He will seize every opportunity to restrain deserve more, a higher caliber of elected officials government wherever its influence has been will occupy Washington. Rather simplistic, of spurious. This includes ending government subsidies Streaker course, but a reality which defeated incumbents of to private business, consequences of which have both parties have etched on their brains. been assorted scandals involving milk producers, oil The political atmosphere A.W. will be unique. companies, etc. T-shirt Even if loopholes in law exist, the affluent will OF COURSE, A.W. politics will not be absent of attempt to buy their way into elected officialdom at original sin. That is why there have been scoundrels their own peril, coping with the specter of public in politics and will always be. This is assured, condemnation if the press gets the hint. however: in the A.W. political climate they will be It's tit INLY T-tkirt tritrtri by TIE INTEIMTIOML STIEAIEIS ASStC. FURTHERMORE, no candidate or official will forced to stay in the foxholes, a place where any be the creature of big labor or big business through politician finds hard to remain and still practice his dependency on these forces for campaign funds. Is profession. only 2for 6^'*^ it not awe-inspiring that soon our representatives This profile of A.W. politics is hopefully not too NAME may actually vote their own ideas and ideals rather much to be desired for a country predicated on and & . S • L than those of campaign contributors? sustained by the noblest principles of Western t :a sut DC• < g * tUSMtk A.W. politics will find this the common practice, thought and the Judeo-Christian heritage. • ® I ADDRESS tu not the glorious exception; certainly, the public I am left with only one question I find $M5fir2 M judgment of politicians as influence-peddlers will be impossible to answer. Can A.W. politics be a reality Sl- ZIP Total swift and decisive. with Richard Nixon as President? I honestly do not *21 THERE MIGHT even be significant changes in know. And I believe a prediction at this time would III $ the whole rationale behind A.W. politics and be presumptuous. April 19,1974 Hope College anchor Seven Freedom and faith—alumnus develops community

by Tom O'Brien and Paul Timmer bdard for a conscientious objector exemption from service. PONTIER COMPARED the UPON graduation, Pontier en- tactics of the Internal Revenue The story of twentieth century Service to those of the Symbi- man could well be the story of tered New Brunswick Theological Seminary. During his first year onese Liberation Army. "The ac- man searching for meaning in a tivities of the IRS knocking on there, the draft board asked him if world that threatens an individ- your door to collect taxes under ual's influence over his own life. he would engage in an alternative form of service. He refused. "It threat of force is actually the THERE ARE many courses in same as the SLA forcefully asking such a world for the individual to was not that I just didn't want to serve people; my intention was for money," he asserted. take. One is to disregard ultimate He acknowledged that not not to serve a system that sends concerns of truth and justice, everyone should feel obligated to people into war," he explained. thinking that such struggles are go to jail as an expression of In 1971, Pontier was arrested useless, for the sake of tonight's their dissatisfaction with the poli- second six pack or Monday's big and placed on bond, and in the cy of our government. "Everyone softball game. spring of 1972 he was convicted is obligated to take such a level of v Another option is the road that of violating the selective service seriousness in terms of the re- Hope alumnus Gleiin Pontier has acts. According to Pontier, the sponse to oppression," he said. judge involved said it was the chosen to follow. "YOUTC never seeing the world as Pontier said in an interview most difficult case he ever had to it really exists unless your vision Wednesday, "The idea of 'com- consider. includes the view held by those munity' is to begin to work with WITH THE possibility of ob- who are suffering the most." As small groups of people who are taining a maximum five year sen- an example of alternative action interested in building a base that tence, Pontier was sent to the he talked about the needs of the will enable us to really challenge medium security federal peniten- thousands of orphans in Vietnam the course of this country." tiary in Danbury, Conn. that were fathered by American WITHIN SIX weeks after serv- "It has always been my inten- children. "One could adopt such a ing a one-year prison term for tion not to break or follow the child," he stated. resistance to the draft and the law; it has always been to lead a Vietnam War, he began working fair and just life. I don't always do PONTIER REFLECTED on his with friends to find viable ways to that, I make mistakes, but that is undergraduate experience at realize these goals. my intention," he said. Hope. "I really think Hope Col- lege served me well. I have a good The 1968 graduate has since IT WAS IN prison where the liberal arts background as I took been actively involved in a com- idea of community living was first courses I didn't like, but I got a munity in central New Jersey seriously considered by Pontier, as perspective," he said, "I think I'm whose goal is "to help each indi- it was in prison where the concept became necessary for the mental 1 a product of this school-I believe vidual seek liberation and free- people are good and that we all dom. In a religious context it and spiritual well-being of in- GLENN PONTIER have to have a sense of faith," he would be called salvation," Pon- mates. He recounted, "We had continued. tier said. developed a community inside the "It gets done when a group of little churches-communities-and PONTIER WAS ON campus prison which was a very support- people together ask how it's done then began to experiment," Pon- "I'm optimistic about the fu- this week, in a visit sponsored by ive group." and are willing to experiment to tier noted. ture of this country because peo- the Social Ministries area of the Sometimes the group would change their lives on the basis of The four members of Pontier's ple have the potential to be good, Ministry of Christ's People, to talk confront the administrators over those answers." household rent a large nine-room creative, and loving, he com- about the prison system, and the prison conditions, but most of the Although . the community house on five acres of land. To mented. The biggest problem Christian community and alter- time the issue was the war. One of serves as positive reinforcement help pay the $275 a month rent, with America is mediocrity-that native lifestyles with members of these non-violent clashes was a for people who are committed to he works as a florist delivery things are 'normal' and that rou- the Hope community. 31-day water fast by ,11 inmates changing the course of American service driver. He and his wife tines ought to become the way. His experience in these areas protesting the atrocities of the society, there is another goal that have agreed that in order to avoid We must not submit to injustice began while he was a senior at Vietnam War. "Veiy stressful sit- the community seeks-truth. paying taxes toward the defense and allow ourselves to be living Hope. During the height of the uations and potentially risky ones "Truth doesn't easily collect when budget, that they would attempt dead. The worst thing a person tend to strip so many of the Vietnam War, the history major you struggle to find it. And if one to keep their income below the can do is submit to a tyrant," lies-you have to react as you petitioned his New Jersey draft does act on the answers he has poverty level. Pontier said. really are," he said. Pontier re- found,, the pressure can come marked that his present involve- down really hard to the point ment with the idea of community where they're throwing you in Senior recitals developed directly his experience jail, forcing you to lose your job Records and Tapes with community in Danbury. or college loan, or shooting you," scheduled PRESENTLY, Pontier is living Pontier stated. in a house in Sommerville, N.J. "THE BEST organizing manual for Tuesday with his wife and two other for the idea of community devel- people. Their household is part of opment is probably the Book of Organist Linda Bush and flutist a larger community called "com- Acts," he continued. "The book Sandra Zoodsma will present their munity development," eight of talks about groups of people who senior recital Tuesday at 8:15 whose members live in a house in got together and asked 'How do p.m. in Dimnent Memorial Cha- Newton, N.J., while other mem- we find salvation?' and 4How do pel. bers of the community choose to we find liberation?' They formed In 1972, Bush studied in live more independently. Vienna, Austria with Peter Plan- The entire group has been yavsky, whose work Toccata alia meeting once a week since March, Rumba is included in her pro- 1973. The idea of establishing the Problem gram. Works by Bach and Franck community was to try to "search IN BROWNSTONE ALLEY will also be included in the out the individuals' roots in order performance. She will play the to find the source of faith and Pregnancy gallery and chancel organs. truth, and to share this through Included in Zoodsma's pro- reaching out to other people," gram are works of baroque and said Pontier. He observed that the. contemporary periods. She will question is one of determining Sab be assisted by Mary Jane Smits, how to structure that into your CONTINENTAL ABORTION Every Wednesday Alfred Fedak, Jane VandenBerg, life. REFERRAL Patricia Dwyer, Nancy Mangun "YOU DON'T DO it neces- [Non-Profit] and Stephen Eliason. sarily through the nuclear family, 1-313-838-5543 is the original The program is open to the through a consuming society, or a Call Collect public free of charge. 40-hour a week job," he declared. TLAMNG HOG NITC' at Coral Gables ATAVUS OLD CROW BAR These Models in Stock: These Models in Stock: Saugatuck, Michigan TOURER • CHAMPION • SPECIAL ROAD RACER • MONTE CARLO • FINEST • TOUR DE L'EUROPE • NEWEST • MDCTE TOURIST • THE ALL NEW "ACE" • BATAFOLD gut'e SW It!

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Roi) £rown won the long third place in the high hurdles and distance runners and in the field jump at 20 4 and took second in joined Rick Martinus, who took events brought a win to the Dutch the triple jump. second, in the intermediates for a as they beat the Albion Britons After finding their strengths in total of second and third places 93-52 in the first home dual meet the field events, Hope rapidly TIMES OF 44.6 and 3:33.9 of the year. Eleven first places discovered the few weaknesses brought Hope the blue ribbon in aided the thinclads as they that the team has. There was an both the mile and 440 relays. Jeff bounced back from two consecu- abundance of seconds and thirds Pett, Dave Teater, Kurt Richard- tive losses to Alma and Val- in the sprints as the team lacks the son and Smit beat the Britons paraiso. speeders to take a first. Don Smit across the finish line in the 440. HOPE STARTED the meet by was the leading sprinter as he Kopp, Pierson, A1 Atkinson and taking every first place but one, received seconds in the 100 and Smit each ran their quarter fast the discus, in the field events. Jim 220 yard dashes. Tom Pierson and enough to win the mile relay. Wildgen led all other competitors Bud Kopp took 2-3 in the 440 Coach Gordon Brewer will lead r- as he grabbed three firsts in the yard dash. his club to the QLCA meet at pole vault, high and triple jump, THE DISTANCE runs were a DePauw this weekend. The next Wildgen jujpped 13 in the pole different story. Glenn Powers was home meet will be against both vauj[t, 417 in the triple jump and first in the 880 with a 2:01, while Kalamazoo and Adrian on April 6 2 in the high jump. Stu Scholl took firsts in both the 27 at 1:30. Steve DeYoung attempted to match Wildgen as he won the two events he was entered in. De Lacrosse team wins Younfj took the shot with a throw of 44 6 and matched tljat first place with a toss of 166 in the javelin. Bob Lees followed De first over Albion; 5-4 Young in second with a throw of by Jon Soderstrom 150 10 . from the front of the goal. Klein ARGH!-Bob Lees puts every muscle behind his throw in Hope's dual came right back with another goal BRUCE GROENDYKE and Lacrosse has made a strong meet with Albion. Hope won the meet 93-52, and Lees went on to take Gus Lukow took second and third a minute later. entry onto the sports scene at a second in the javelin. respectively in the shot. Lukow Hope's improved play con- Hope. After a slow and shaky tinued after the half-time inter- start, the Hope club came on mission. Although Albion gar- strong to claim a 5-4 victory over nered another goal. Brooks came Albion, their first win in three down the field by himself and outings. sent the ball past the Albion HOPE SHOWED their relative goaltender. Albion came back to inexperience in the first quarter as tie the score at 4-4 before John most of the action centered Clough scored the winner from 20 around the Hope goal. Offensive- feet out at the end of the third Cross-check ly, Hope's passing was in need of period. refinement, but a strong showing A FINAL chance to add to the by the defense, led by Ken lead was missed as time ended. by Chris Liggett Melton, held Albion from scoring Although the fourth quarter was until late in the first period, when Contrary to popular and historical beliefs, was this week. If all goes right, Hope should be able played without any score, the Hope was a man short, following a action remained furious with both lacrosse is not an event that evolved from American to make it two wins in a row. penalty. Indian war games between tribes. In actuality, some teams missing numerous scoring ON APRIL 30, Hope will host Notre Dame for a Hope's performance improved sadistic maniac, after a weekend of football, soccer opportunities. home match. While at the game, there are three quickly in the second period, and hockey went home and devised a game which Although player-coach Bob players to pay close attention to. Klein and Chuck scoring after a pile-up in front of involves a football player sans pads, running down Klein was slightly disappointed in Brooks constitute a major part of the offensive the Albion goal with only a the field like a soccer player, cross-checking and attack. And for fhose who want to see a the overall performances of both high-sticking like a hockey player. minute gone. Albion came right clubs, lacrosse represents a wel- cross-checkirtg football player, keep your eyes on back with a goal from midfield FOR THOSE WHO missed the first exhibition of Ken Melton, number 50. come addition to the relative lacrosse at Hope, you missed what has to be one of which got by eoalie A1 Heneveld. boredom of the spring sports the most exciting games ever played on an athletic PLAY THEN began to move up program. The continual action field here. The game resembles hockey, with the and down the field in rapid becomes very unpredictable, body contact that football fans have become succession until Hope scored two spiced by intense hitting on the Hope equalled their win record from last year's quick goals at the end of the accustomed to. The play is fast and furious, with baseball season by splitting a doubleheader with players' part. hitting that one is not used to viewing other than on quarter. The first of these two Hope plays Albion there this Calvin last Saturday. Dan Van Pemis pitched a three showed some flashes of excellence the gridiron. hitter for the win, while Randy Wolthuis from Saturday, and the next home At first sight, one cringes at the contact that goes as Chuck Brooks made a quick encounter will be with Notre Calvin pitched a four hitter, and struck out 14 Hope pass to Bob Klein who put it in on during the game. The only equipment the player batters enroute to chalking up a win in the second Dame Tuesday, April 30. wears is a miniscule helmet, elbow pads and gloves. game. Each player is carrying a large stick which is used to STATISTICALLY Hope is getting killed by their gently jar the ball out of the opponent's possession. opponents. Batting averages for the total opponent Baseball team splits THERE WAS A good crowd at the game, teams played is. a .310, while Hope has managed considering the lack of publicity the event received. only a .258. Hope has given up 71 earned runs, But the throng increased rapidly as those who had opposed to 33 from their rivals. The earned run gone to see the track meet became curious as to average for the Hope pitching corps is 6.33 while doubleheader; 6-2, 4-0 what was causing the commotion across the stream. the other bullpen has an ERA of 2.80. Hope split a doubleheader with Those who came, stayed. Pat Welch and Jeff Waterstone Tony Terraciano, Bob Lamer and Pat Welch have Calvin Saturday by winning 6-2, each connected for two hits Awe may be the only word that aptly describes all been hitting the ball consistently, but the rest of and dropping a 4-0 shutout to the apiece to add to up the attack. the game. The finesse involved in dodging an the team is never sure of getting that important hit. Knights. Hope now stands 1-3 in The baseball team had not opponent, the speed, and the contact quickly built league play. an admiration for those who were on the team. returned from their doubleheader Dan Van Pemis picked up the with Albion at press time, so BOB KLEIN, who acts as a player-coach, win for the Dutch as he threw a scores were unavailable. The commented that he was "super happy" that the INTRAMURAL softball, both slow and fast three-hitter against Calvin. Tony Dutch will return for a four game team won their first home match, but still had some pitch, is currently going strong with 22 teams Terraciano was the star at the home stint against Aquinas and reservations about the team. "We have to make our entered. Sorority softball teams are practicing with plate as he went four for four Ferris State this weekend. The stick ^handling better. But our defense was great. their goals- set on winning that big game the with the bat. Terraciano currently game Friday will start at 2 p.m., They (Albion) only earned one of their goals; we afternoon of May Day. leads the Hope batters with a .386 gave them the other three." while the Saturday exhibition will May Day approacheth quickly, so even if you did average at the plate. start at 1 p.m. Klein hopes to see a smoother offense tomorrow run a quarter mile in last year's big race, this does when they meet Albion at their home field. If all not mean that you are in shape for this year's gala goes right, the offensive plays should be run better, invitational. If you want to be ready, run at least and the play of the defense will stay the same as it one more quarter, and a 220 before the big day! Special to 8-1161 21" Frame B-l 163 23" Frame B-l 165 25" Frame Hope Students SPORT DELUXE A superior touring machine in 3 frame sizes. Diamond-style frame. Light alloy cotterless 50* cranks. Light alloy handlebar and stem with alien key head bolt. 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