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of the crosscountry scene. As the days grew shorter a familiar sound was 1969, 1970 heard from the ByMIKEUPSKYj Villanova snakepit. The thud of a ball and the wild screams of a thousand fans. Bas- Another year is almost over. It's time once ketball season was underway. As throughtout the , again to take look at the Villanova go back and a past years Coach Kraft developed a powerful squad. sport's scene. The Wildcats, despite early setbacks, matured Into As in the past the Villanova teams have pro- one of the top teams in the nation. Even though vided with outstanding competition and / f« the students f> they never got a ranking they deserved. Dribbling achievement. They have put V.U. in the national through such tough opponents as Nlagra and St. spotlight making every student proud to say he's a i Bonnles and losing by only two points to nationally Villanovan. ranked Notre Dame, the Cats earned their 21-6 It was a year filled with excitement. record. In the NCAA TOURNAMENT the Cats An underdog Wildcat football team solidly trounc- performed admirably before losing to strong St. VIIdIAMGVAMare the people our parents warned us about. We ed a previously unbeaten Boston College team. The Bonnles team. They were, however, the number 'Nova harriers posted their fourth consecutive IC4A 3 team In the East, quite an accomplishment. Howard VOL.45, NO. 28 VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY. VILLANOVA, PA. MAY 6, 1970 cross-country championship. The Cat mermen won Porter again proved why he Is among the top col- eight straight before losing to a strong Navy team. And lege players around today. Co-capts. Sam Sims the incomparable basketball team, on their way to and Fran O'Hanlon both played consistently and a ninth post season tournament, became the only averaged In double figures. O'Hanlon was Impres- team to beat St. Bennies in regular season play. sive enough to be drafted by the pros. Let's go back to where it all began. This years track team is no exception to coach ' In the middle of last August sixty- six football Jumbo Elliot's rule of great teams. Paced by players returned to the Main Line campus. They Olympians Marty Uquorl and Larry James they came with a desire. Despite some heartbreaking . burned up the boards during the Indoor season with moments they kept their poise. They had enough another IC4A championship and a close second In desire to bounce back from an early season loss the NCAA's. With the outdoor season still under- to powerful Toledo to post a 6-3 record. The de- way much of the same can be expected. The Nova fense led by co-capt. Gene Aurthur and linebacker runners took 5 relay titles In the Penn Relays. From 83 ass® S3 John Babinecz was always consistent and forced their famed mile relay to the four mile relay the • their opponents into making many mistakes. The Cats triumphed. Senior Andy O'Rielly, one of the defense led by co-capt. Tom Boyd, quarterbacks countrys top half mllers ran some gusty relay laps. By LINDA KERRIGAN Drew Gordon and Joe Belasco and end Mike Siani Senior Des McCormick time and again takes first provided V.U. fans with many a thrilling moment. In the steeplechase. From Hardge Davis to Chris * (3) optional exams for Involved students on Friday Billy Wailik, although hampered by an injury, did As the VILLANOVAN goes to press, campus ad- Mason to anyone, the team Is strong and adept, and Saturday. well enough to be drafted by the Eagles. ministrators, students, and faculty members are And with underclassmen like Greg Govan and Dave The Cat harriers once again were one of the Involved In a united effort to protest President Nixon's afternoon, a faculty- student coalition Wright the team can be expected to continue their On Monday recent action In Indochina. top teams in the country and easily the best in the winning ways. approached Fr. Welsh, who signed the statement East. They won all their dual meets by a large printed In today's VILLANOVAN. A similar petition Is Not to be left out are the lesser mentioned teams . After last Sunday's 6:00 Mass, at which Dr. Arthur margin. Junior Chris and Soph. Donald circulated the . Copies Mason that play a vital part in the now being throughout community Villanova sports scene. Crabtree, Villanova theology professor, spoke on U. S. Walsh repeatedly gained first places. Senior capt. should be returned to Dr. Duffy's office on the second The swimming team led by Aretz and Von Schilling Involvement In Cambodia, students and faculty gathered Des McCormick, Senior Andy O'Riely and Soph floor of Dougherty Hall. Student Body President, Nell won eight consecutive . meets, finishing with a fan- In the LYNX office. At that meeting and a Monday Davey Wright consistently placed among the top f, tastlc 12-2 A. Oxman talked with Rev. John Drlscoll, vice-pres- record. morning meeting with over twenty faculty members finishers. They capped their season with another ti ident for Academic Affairs, who stated that students The baseball team is currently off to a winning and forty students, the antl- Cambodian movement on ICA championship and a close second in the NCAA's. who miss Friday and Saturday examinations are start and appear to be headed toward a fine season. campus proposed the following: The harriers came close to an unprecedented fourth responsible for making them up before 5:30 Tuesday, Both the lacrosse and soccer teams posted their straight NCAA championship but were edged out. May 12, at a time convenient for both them and their seasons an Impressive amount of wins. (1) a letter signed by Father Welsh, to be released* ¥ lot of tribute is due to these athletes who parti- teachers. It should be stressed that the responsibility A All things considered there can be no other way ' to the press cipate in one of the most unselfish and unpublic- for makeup exams lies with the STUDENT. In the ab- to describe this years athletic teams except ** Vil- (2) a petition signed by both faculty and students ized of sports. With their wealth of underclassmen sence of any teacher, he should report to the depart- lanovan." In other words great. Indeed It was a they can be counted on to continue their domination ment chairman. year to be proud of. TO MEMBERS OF THE VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY: In further protest of President Nixon's recent We earnestly request your signature on this ex- actions, Villanova Students have Initiated several pression of Villanova University Community opinion antl- war activities. On Friday, May 8, Villanovans will on a matter of the most urgent Importance. meet at 7:30 a.m. to distribute leaflets to Main Line WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, ARE UNALTERABLY commuters at area train stations. Throughout the day, OPPOSED TO ALL AMERICAN MILITARY ACTIVITY students will visit area shopping centers and neighbor- IN CAMBODIA AND THE RESUMPTION OF THE hoods to encourage participation In the national effort BOMBING OF NORTH VIETNAM. WE CALL FOR to protest the U. S. Invasion of Cambodia and the re- THE IMMEDIATE CESSATION OF THIS NEW AND newed bombing of North Vietnam. In the words of DANGEROUS EXPANSION OF THE WAR. John Consldlne, one of the organizers, **Our aim Is to 1; Robert J. Welsh, O.S.A,, President stir up grass roots support for the nationwide expres- sion of dissatisfaction with Nixon's actions." All Nell A. Oxman, Student Body President • Joseph M. Bradley, Chaplain Interested students are strongly urged to participate.
John J. Logue, Political Science E .^n; ;s On Friday evening, at 7:30 Villanovans will sponsor ;,;;}••. .^; James T. Ryan, O.S.A. ••*; C. Gerald Walsh, Economics a Town Council Meeting In the Fleldhouse. A number of prominent U. S. political figures, including Sen. Richard J. Gaffney, Philosophy Robert P. Mc Arthur, Philosophy Charles Goodell, Rep. Allard Lowenstein, Sen. Mark Hatfield, Nerval and Milton Shapp have been Bernard S. Rellly, History Reece Invited to speak. discussion will follow the John J. Consldlne, HI, senior An open Tim Connor, senior prepared remarks. Michael J, Lotlto, former student body president A National Emergency March on Washington Is Craig J. Exelblrt, Exec VP scheduled for Saturday, May 9. Interested Villanovans Edward V. Murray, Registrar are once again urged to participate In this march. It Lawrence J. McGarry, Sociology seems that such an effort. If It Is to be effective, A. Roy De Caro, Exec VP needs the support of non-violent students who will keep Robert J. Moser, Vietnam Moratorium this action from disintegrating Into a bloodbath which Philip A. Mlno, Asst. Director Admissions would discredit the national movement for peace. Robert D*Aurla, graduate student Lawrence C. Gallen, O.S.A. Tentative demonstrations are also being arranged Stephen A, Amadlo with Haverford and Bryn Mawr. Villanova students Linda H. Kerrigan are also coordinating a trl- state effort on behalf of Margaret M. McCarvlll Catholic universities to print an open letter to Jean M. King President NUon In a full-page NEW YORK TIMES ad. Tom Watson Rick Salvuccl Walt Kunda
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By MIKE EHLING Protest Curfew By RICK SALVUCCi archies, m 1914, he said, Eastern leading the world in "air force, concerning the has been done to the the students could Join On Hiursday, April 30, Dr. Hans By FLIPFERRERA of the crowd .spilled over into the Complaints dence, that several students were eliminate the misunderstandings apartment If perhaps and central Europe were dominated missies, naval forces." their Kohn, a noted historian of national street, temporarily interrupting Devon-Strafford aren't unusual; about to Jump their lease, Mrs. and ill-will that pervades the and in some instances, tangible In exerting force behind by three royal families -theHaps- 1938 appeasement might have On the evening of Mond^iy, April Ism, spoke before an assembly "m traffic. there always seems to be no dearth Freidman, WITHOUT prior notice, Devon-Strafford, will the Univer- improvements have been made. words, legal counsel could be re- Hohenzollems, and the burgs, the been wrong; in other situaticms it 27, a jroup of about a hundred gripes about the students' de- Most students feel as though there attalned to investigate and pros- sponsored by the Villanova History Unlocicing Doors of invaded the apartment, seized all sity ever provide an intermediary Romanovs. But in a mere four need not be wrong," he insisted. Junior Col- Department on the "Changing students from Harcum portment, or the usurious rents the students' belongings (person or representative? That is, a RES- is no point in being overly solici- ecute claims against the owner. years, by 1918, all three houses, Furthermore, the Soviets are staged a protest march to Myths and Realities in the lege At about 11:30 p.m., the com- prevailing In the non- showcase effects included), and then dis- IDENT representative? if a stu- tous of the apartments themselves, We are told that despite her pro- despite their previous popularity, patients while Hitler was romantic Twentieth century intamational dramatize their opposition to cur- bined force of Villanova and Har- apartments, Le., any one other avowed any knowledge of what had dent were to have a complaint considering the fact that Mrs. testations to the contrary, Mrs. had disappeared. and impatient, thus making Relations." Dr. Kohn, a graduate Amer- few regulations existing at ttieir cum students arrived at the Har- than A, B, or C. A new wrinkle transpired. Our Informant in- against the owner, he would be Freidman usually has no intention Freidman has been defeated in ican resistance unnecessary, ac- of the University of Prague, serv- college. They evidently marched cum campus. They marched on was recently added to this con- timated that the legality of the able to approach the represen- of returning the security deposit. several previous legal actions con- Even as late as 1915, the mon- cording to Dr. K(dm. from their college in Bryn Mawr, a caller who security deposits. ed in the Austrian army during the some 0*. the various dormitories, tinuing saga yfhen move was highly suspect, since tative with the assurance that his Here again. If there was to be cerning archical principle had remained and arrived unexpectedly at the First World War. Taken prisoner, amid cheers from the Harcum will be nameless phoned the the goods were never properly grievance would receive a fair a sense of communication, the almost unquestioned. Dr. Kohn Peace and Reform With the aid of a Uhlverslty he lived in Russia for five years Villanova campus around 9:00 p.m. girls Inside. Some Villanova stu- VILLANOVAN office to complain sealed, possibly because the hearing, and that he would not mistrust might conceivably be les- his point, he spoke Students' birth noted. To prove that it After they had arrived at Vil- the filthy conditions, physical representative and a and was thus present at the Arguing is not the duty dents attempted to raid the dorm- about <^depu^" was not a deputy at all. be blithely Ignored, as If he only sened. < of his fellow Czech Thomas Mas- lanova, the proceeded overt anti-Vlllanova Committee, much could be done to of the soviet 'republic." After liv- of the United States to m ate ' 'sacri- to march itories, but much to their dismay hazards, and All this with no prior warning. existed to pay the rent. Perhaps aryk, later to become the republic's throuc^out the campus, causing exists there. There is a real need for a alleviate the existing problems. ing a few years in Palestine, he fices in distant lands,' he advocat- found most of the doors locked. discrimination that It is further understood that this measure would coax Mrs. first president. Masaryk, a left- much commotion and stirring up stems the fact Villanova Students Committee to We urge Dean Bevllacqua to in- finally emigrated to the United ed American disengagement from While some Ingenius Villanova stu- The clincher from queries to the Police Department Freidman into being a little more wing democrat, was forced to flee exist at the Devon-Strafford. Aside vestigate the matter THOR- States where he has taught at Viet Nam. He further claimed that the male students in ttie dormitor- dents discovered unlocked doors that the caller was not a student, lead nowhere. cooperative toward Villanovans the Hohenzollem domains at the they passed. However, from her customary intimidations OUGHLY, assuming that he gives numerous colleges and un- American involvement in Cambodia ies which or climbed through windows, their was more than likely over twenty- Considering the fact that many and their needs. beginning of the war. Despite his I (legal threats, etc.), Mrs, Freid- a damn in the first place. Be iversities, including Smith, Har- will lead to world war. Dr. Kohn their demonstration sddmed gen- attempts to raid the dormitories five, and an obviously perceptive students need or desire off-cam- strong democratic tendencies, he man has been merrily gouging forewarned about what is going vard, Vassar, and the University said that the great men of the erally to be confined to the area were quickly repulsed by the police besides. pus accomodations, does the Un- One of the most pressing Issues, told a London friend in 1915, <'We students. The apartment that the on if you rent or plan to rent of Pennsylvania, >'i•'^v ;•,;; twentieth century have been John between Sheehan and Sullivan which had been 'ollowlng the dem- The VILLANOVAN learned that iversity simply wash its hands off which itself points out the need shall elect a Russian grand duke VILLANOVAN visited rented for at the Devon- Strafford. Perhaps XXni and Gandhi, men of peace Halls, where they received en- onstrators a!l along. In the mean- Mrs. Freidman has been up to her any dealings with them. Where for better communications, is that '... ; v.. .'. ' ••/. • ,',. as king of Bohemia*' after the war. thusiastic a mul- deposit. are $175 a month. The one adjacent the Fall Semester will see im- Fallen Monarchies and reform. support from time, certain other demonstrators unethical scare tactics lately, is all the Oirlstian panoply that of the security We to it, rented to a group of Vil- plementation of the suggestions titude of Villanova students who managed to climb up on the root taking advantage of an unhealthy gives rise to the parietal regu- told that the deposit has a way Myth of Munich lanovans, originally in inferior given us, although Fall '81 seems Through a rather rambling ser- came out and joined them while of one of the main dormitories, atmosphere that is largely of her lations on campus? In an effort of disappearing in toto, even Under questioning. Dr. Kohn condition, went for $235 monthly. more probable. ies of reminiscences. Dr. Kota cheering them on. Villanova stu- and lad the Villanova making. Suspecting, without evi- to facilitate communication and though, in many cases, no damage Having insisted that '«as long described Lyndon Johnson as a man and Harcum to impress on his audience dents from all over the campus In sought as you live, change can happen," with the right intentions who erred students shouting slogans de- eventually converged upon this two salient facts: the inevitablity Dr. Kchn proceeded to condemn through pride; Nixon, he added, nouncing the curfew. of historical change and the neces- of area, causing the demonstration demonstration climaxed in what he called "the misuse the is "Machivellian." Asked to The sity for the United to follow aforeign to evolve into a mass rally with myth of Munich." He cmsidered describe the prc^r role of the a mass rally in front of this policy of '
Baccalaureate Mass 10:00 a.m. Field House presenff (No passes required) Summer 70 ? Commencement 3:00 p.m. Convention Hall SENATOR EUGENE McCARTHY (No passes required) MHN6 YOUR OLD V.U. MUGS 34th St. Si Convention Ave., (1969 Po«try Award; National Arts Foundation) Philadelphia, Penna. m^lMFMllE BRING OLD V.U. BLANKET Commencement announcements are available in the Office of Undergraduate and graduate courses for men and women IN A READING OF HIS POETRY YOUR the Vice President for Student Affairs - 2nd floor - west end » Dougherty ' Hall. Two Five-Week Sessions in tlie Arts and Sciences AND BRING YOUR OLD V.U. THIRST The office is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. ARTS, SCIENCES. AND Day and evening courses open to MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Seniors are entitled to (5) Commencement Announcements. degree, non-degree, and qualified SUSAN STARR BRING YOUR OLD V.U. DATE-IF YOU WANT Extras may be purchased Two Seaslona: fiigh school students. @ $.20 each. (Concert Pianist) Caps, Gowns, Hoods must be picked up in the JunelS- July 16 STUDENT • teacher certification courses LOUNGE, DOUGHERTY HALL (formerly the Old Book July 20 - August 20 Store). • last fling- residence facilities ACADEMY OF MUSIC (Broad and Locust Sti.) But brint yourstif to our Friday May 15 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. MUSIC PROGRAM • air conditioned classrooms Saturday May 16 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. June 29 - August 7 • recreattonal facilities Friday. May 8. 1970 8:30 P. M. Tuesday May 19 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Before picking up caps, gowns MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM • special lectures, concerts, films talk ovar oU timas and hoods, please check the Admission: • $5.00, June 22 - July 31 $4.00, $3.00 number of the box containing your outfit. The number will be • PREREQISTRATION BY MAIL found on lists posted outside the Student Lounge. You must have For 1970 Summer Seaahn brochure write to: (Available at: • ACADEMY, WANAMAKERS, the proper number to procure the proper box. Director of Admissions, Manhattanville College / Purchase, New York 10577 / (914) WHIte Plains 6-9600 GIMBELS, REECE'S HDQTRS. . 1001 Chestnut St.) -IT'S FREE -all othan il.OO ./..
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I the feeling of some students and We are happy to announce that there has arisen Re: "they did It again/' Villanovan, April 29, 1970. apprecUte other nnembers of the Villanova community that I should have been in the University Senate. I would at Vlllanova a true champion of the constitutional have liked to have been. However, I particularly appreciated the support of more than 40% of those speech. right to assemble and freedom of Arts faculty who voted in the second fkculty election, some of them supporting me even though they ' Fr. Patrick Rice, the Executive Vice-President did not necessarily agree with all of my views. I have consistently supported ttie concept of a more By MIKE HAGGERTY democratic governance structure for Villanofva and in a democratic system one must have more . evaluated of Vlllanova and the paradigm of democratic of in order to get elected. I didjiot have it. Having tied with Professor Langran virtues, is reported to have torn down many than 50% the vote two votes short of a majority, I withdrew from a third faculty election ^cause Professor Langran political posters; Moratorium Day, November 15, is probably more acceptable to was and is a friend of mine who shares some of my views and who successfully made U.S. in- The fticulty and administration at San Francisco State Sam Brown, and student strike against more faculty members at Villanova than I am. It is certainly clear that the University Senate can use of the Experimental College there. A program was Implemented, which applaud Fr. wittiout but it cannot long survive wittiout cooperation and general support volvement in Cambodia posters. We survive well enough me to used by a Diculty Experimental Free School at Villanova (EFSV) has sustained existence allowed each department to create a new course number be absence of self-serving, manipulative politics. It is best for me to recede quietly into the The Rice's enthusiastic campaign against Uttering, and an an experimental course. for four years. That it will continue to exist next year seems certain. But member teaching background and for all energies to be turned to support of the University Senate. The Senate will at Villanova with all four colleges and we further applaud his great discrimination anottier year of "sustained existence" is the apparent plight of Villanova's Free The Implementation of a similar program need all the support it can get. finds posters opposed participating would Immediately reduce the "educational gaps" and allow aca- and selectivity, for he any Donald B. KaHay School. demic line crossing. More Importantly, such a program could have momentous to his own political views to be particularly Diractor of tha Honors h-ogram Hoping that what is now apparent will not actually be the situation, I, as one effect on curriculum reform. For these reasons the Free University should of it's coordinators, have attempted to critically evaluate the Free University. unsightly. v ,y> at the insltution of a program resembling San Francisco State's. Such an evaluation, in my opinion, must be made at ttie end of each year, for aim Rice's behavior Is especially gratifying Scapegoat Fr. the purpose of understanding the free school better and as a guide to future because, as the second highest administrator To tha Editor: action. in the school, his actions serve as an exemplar concerning the question of NROTC on our campus, I would like to go on record favoring its con- Partiality is another fbilllng attributed to EFSV. i have been told that the academic credit for NROTC courses unless Free School, instead of being an open forum, as originally conceived, has become toward which all students might strive. Further- tinuation. I am opposed, however, to granting in an atmosphere of academic freedom both for students a "tool of the Left." This leftism can be traced to the origin of the free school they are genuinely academic and conducted it should It students to see admin- When assessing the Free UniversUy, the alternative of dissolving more, Is beneficial for ago. tiiat it perceived as "anti- faculty. I don't know frankly that this is not already the case, but perhaps it bears investigation. idea, approximately twenty years At time was and be seriously considered, as it would force the evaluatoKs) to reformulate istrators on campus, and It appears that the only indoctrinational or unacademic courses would be inappropriate in any part of the University. university," radical in campus and revolutionary in goods. The prevrlous mis- Merely good reas(»8 for it's existence. An annual challenging of the Free School's student sees Fr. Rice Is when on campus, chiefly on the basis of the experience I have had trust between ttie ''Establishment and "Underground" universities is therefore time a ever I favor the continuation of NROTC raison d'etre should also prevent losing sight of the original purposes and students, I have found them generally to be very competent, sensitive, and interesting to not surprising. he Is going through his poster removal routine. with those goals. If tbe Free University's original goals are Judged accomplished or out- deal with. Further, they have demonstrated these qualities among other times, precisely in discussions Nor is it surprising that this mistrust is still stupor ously rooted at Villanova. In other words. It gives Fr. Rice an opportunity moded, then either new goals and purposes can be established or the Free have every confidence that they will bring the humanizing Since mistrust precludes successful education It is essential that the Free - and studies of war, peace, and the military. I School can be disbanded. to make his presence felt among the students University rid Itself of partiality and exclusivity. influence that we all stand in need of, to their difficult sphere of activity. an opportunity which he passed up during last year's Since there is frequently an unwarranted categorization of those who enter the debate on a volatile Vietnam War which has tragically tuition Increase demonstration In favor of the issue like this, I should perhaps add that I am strongly opposed to the In a letter to Miss Harriet Shaplra of LOOK magazine John Dinolfo, chairman Efforts in this direction were made ^ast semester. Debate courses on two and continues principally because of an safety of St. Charles Seminary. and unnecessarily claimed hundreds of thousands of lives of EFSV 1968-69 stated that he, in agreement with the founder Jeff Jahns, controversial topics, Vietnam and Modem Theology, were proposed. Rep- mistake. hope is that among other persons, those American triumphalism that refuses to admit a My envisioned the boundaries and goals of the Free School as very broad. "EFSV resentatives of diverse partisan opinions were to address the topics, but •y- creative function in this matter by bringing our who subscribe to the Christian gospel can serve a has been designed to reduce the various educaticmal gaps which prevoit students qualified and willing speakers could not be found, thus cancelling this endeavor. humility, that most necessary of virtues. society in a unified fashion to an awareness of from the four different colleges at Vlllanova from crossing academic lines It is paramount to note that the concept of the Free University transcends all Villanova, a scapegoat for feelings against the war is as For liberals to make ROTC, especially at and taking courses not within ttielr regular curriculum." The original purpose political Idealogies. It is free and as such anyone can organize a course. The the attitude of those conservatives who want to solve all the world's Right On Villanova unfounded yet understandable as is of Villanova's Free University was to provide an open forum for the discussion Free School coordinators will procure the necessary fBicilities and publicity problems by administering haircuts. of any subject, especially subjects " in areas which have had no traditional and will help in any other way possible. gone, how could such protests as that held last Tuesday be effectively Besides, if NROTC were coverage, but are of immediate topical interest to the student." The atmosphere Numerous Free School students complained that informality and ease is Im- and dramatically presented? was to be Informal, free from grade, credit, degree, and career pressures; possible in the nugatory setting of a classroom. Unforhinately, eight of the ten that those opposed to ROTC must recognize its right to exist undar proper ,' It thus seems to me simply, "leamlne for learning's sake." classes last semester met in chambers in Hartley Hall. The Creative Writing .•i recognize that somewhat inevitably it is going to represent a norms, while the ROTC Itself must and Creative Music Workshops enjoyed comparatively more affoble surround- the symbol of the establishment. ings in the LYNX office. -Thursday night: President Nixon announced Rodger Van Alton Study of these purposes and goals reveals certain obvious shortcomings extension of the war Into Cambodia Assistant Professor, Theology r at Villanova. Immediately apparent is the Free Univer- of the Free School The problem is limited space on campus. The LYNX office is only .;)' available s" reduce the various educational gaps" and its failure to allow sity's failure "to certain nights because the band and singers use the same building. Speeches Pseudo colleges to cross 'academic lines." Subject matter -Thursday night: Students protested Nixon's an- students of the four different and meetings of different organizations constantly tie up the lounges. thus far presented in the Free University seems to represent only two divisions An experiment similar To tha Editor: to Rochdale College in Toronto. Canada seems nouncement at most colleges and universities Next of the College of Arts and Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences. to be the only possible solution. There a commune and Rochdale College co-
, around the country. Vlllanova not included. This past faculty election for the University Senate witnessed a rather unique approach as to what the School will present its first science course, a series of habit in semester Free an old apartment. Present hopes for the Implementation of this type the function of a university should be. It seems that a few of our mentors are unleashing a small Planning and research has begun on a course dealing lectures on Ecology. of institution seem naively optimistic, so in the meantime, recluse from but concerted effort to have the Vlllanova University Press "go bfg-tlme"; I.E., they wish it to operate philosophical and historical aspects of science. sterile with the classrooms tnl^t be found in the home of the instructor or one of -Thursday night: The power went out at Villanova on a par with say Columbia University Press. What they really want Is for the university to subsidize But these courses still only represent the College of Arts and Sciences. the students. and publish their drivel which no recognized commercial publishing house or university press would matter from the colleges of Commerce and Finance, Engineering, and Not essentially and students congregated in the quad. The word Subject a f&ult, but certainly a problem of the Free University is touch. It's another cop-out for the pseudo -scholar who gets the DT's when he enters a classroom. Nursing remains untapped. Little integration of the four colleges Is possible its apparent inability **CAMBODlA" was not even heard. to sustain student interest. At the beginning of last all wants to do is to hide In his office and crank out volumes of esoterica and arcane meander- Now he with only caie of the four represeated. semester the Free School courses seemed to be thriving exuberantly. At- the one to have football at V.U. "go big-time." As usual, the Ings. Such a plot is as insidious as tendance dropped steadily thrDughout the semester and most courses seemed will foot the bill for the futile efforts of these non-productive pseudo-scholars. If the univer- to die -Thursday night: Villanova students protested students before they ended. It seems that competition of formal studies with press, I am positive sity ever undertakes such a project as to expand the scope of the university Although the Free University intends to remain independent of control by Vll- the Free School courses is a major factor something by staging a panty raid on the girls' in the loss of students, Fr^e School that the only thing which will come to fruition is for Ralph Nader to investigate it for consumer fraud. II lanova University, it welcomes the active participation of students and fSaiculty courses lasting fewer weeks and clearly avoiding mid-term and final exams dorm, ;'-'-;v^- ;\;^.' ;;//;;;i^;;';'V their ability speaks \ By no means am I Indicting all those who are genuine scholars and researchers; . « members of all four colleges. I suggest that the Free School be used by the four may have to be implemented.
'. .v for them; and they are also good teachers. My object is merely to voice disapproval at those pseudo- colleges as a laboratory for educational experimentation. scholars who debilitate a university by abdicating their primary role: to instruct, to educate, and to -This Friday: Stop being so Indifferent and at Go To be available to the students. I have written the following poem In "honor" of the pseudo-scholars fii spite of Its shortcomings, the Experimental Free School has made notable Washington. V.U.; you know who you are. acnievements. The accomplishments of this semester's Free University EMPTY (as the wortii of your writings) are eminent in comparison to those of previous years. The Free School PLBASB POgP May 1, 1970 V" '^With your haughty mien, yet picaresque bearing offered its largest selection of courses this semester and of these ten, eight ft The world of knowledge you purport to be sharing. were successful. Four courses were taught by members of Villanova's fticulty, five by students, and one by the Edgar yawn But, O A las I With Intent so sure. fOt ALL Studenta Cayce Foundation. Substantial student * Your only goal Is sinecure. teaching and instruction by an outside organization are both firsts for Villanova's Armed with redundant minds and vacuous gobbledegook Free University. Moreover, this semesier the Free University witnessed more Tha following Infopnatloh la forwarded fOr your guidance The response to the various University Senate In your rooms you hide while the earth Is shook. student than ever before. Sub- Committees has been ungratlfylng. Once again, But when life's denouement is upon us and Armageddon Is sure, Attempting to deal with stified creativity, an Inherent problem of mass educa- Landlord and Tenant Act of 19^ - Anandad May 1968 apathy threatens to stifle the creative workings of an The lonely, pathetic pseudo-scholar will at last have tenure. tion; the Frae School and the LYNX sponsored Creative Wridng and Creative Robert L. DTVuria Music Workshops. The achievement and merit of the Creative Writing Work- Innovative reform Implemented for the Improvement MawSeetlon gl2 - Raoovary of Iiaporoparly Held Saorow Fonda. shop seems to warrant Its continuation next semester. Principally due to the of student life. Only total involvement can change A Faculty Menober on the CRITIQUE lack of a qualified director, the Music Workshop ended less auspiciously. (a) Landlord aball within 30 daya of tanaination the ho- hum, dipsomaniac image of the typical Its maintenance and Improvement, though, essential The VILLANO VAN's policy on letters to the editor is to print only those which are signed; however we or upon aurrandar and aeoaptonoa of pramiaaat seems at an academic * damagea. institution which does not offer Villanovan. will withhold names on request. Since apparently we have not made this point clear, we are printing the provide tanant with written liat of a single music course. Delivery of liat to ba aooanpanlad bj paynant Get into the process of self-government. This IS following letter from an anonymous faculty member. of diffaranpe between aaorow unda for daaagaa f Music, however, is only part of the blatant deprivation of Fine Arts at ' : •:.:•;;- and aecual amount of damagea. . . ;;,;- ./ University. , ; -.v y.-:^-:^:;-: your To the Editor: Villanova. The Free University has begim to help ameliorate this condition by the formation of last semester's workshops and the public "Critique" as was published for the last two years by Villanova Contemporary Theatre A students is based on in- (b) liat Landlord «ho fails to provide writtan in course. Present undertakings Include the planning of a studio art course In- sufficient data, and therefore is biased. Hie data was drawn from 10-15% of the total number of students 30 daya ahall forfeit all rlghta to withhold volving both theory and practice. The need for further Free School ventures whom the faculty member has taught or is presently teaching the same course. All of these students aaoi»ow fund op to bring suit for damagea againat tanant. in the Fine Arts seems asute. were available on campus for soliciting data. SINCE THE EVALUATIONS ARE BIASED, THE "CRITIQUE" Although the Experimental Free School at Villanova has not fully realized St«ph«n Amadio was unfair. Editor-iivChMf its goals or potentials, its accomplishments merit continued of the students could have participated in evaluation (o) If landlord faila to pay, ha aball ba liable in existence. The News Editors Margartt McCarvill, Linda Karrigan The percentages who and those who did, should have aaaumpait to double tha amount by wtaioh aaorow original goals of the Free University are still valid and deserve the effort Faatura Editor Tom Watson been stated in the evaluation. The students the teacher Is teaching now could differ In talent and diligence fonda axoaad the aotual damagea. Biyden it will of. take to attain them. Villanova's curriculum Is still Entartainmant Editor ; » « t-^ .«.•'• Jo«i Ellis restrictive and some from students be taught in previous years. proof of actual damagea ia on Landlord. Editor J»«» King students need the freedom the school provides. Co|iy The evaluators of the teachers should not quote single opinions from one form. Especially those which from forced learning that Free J«ck Kally Sports Editor The Fre • University Is an essential pari of the Villanova community, and were overly Insulting. AS THE ''CRITIQUE" APPEARS IT IS Asst. Sports Editor J«m« Brown NOW NOT AN EVALUATION, BUT DE- (d) Any attanptad waiver of Section 512 by contract as members of tiiat community, our interest decides Its future. The Free Associata Editors Chuck Williams, Stava Kolkar. Stava Colamaco FORMATION OF TEACHERS. This kind of evaluation alienates teachers from students and in some- or otharwiaa ia void and uninforcaabla. School has no limits. Our creative Imaginations are the only restrictions. dusinass Managar Oaorga Couri ways alienates teachers from teachers. An uneasy college atmosphere is created, since the ''Critique" Photo Editor Dannls Luka is biased, it influences the unaware student to form false prejudices. U the "Critique" harms the pro- Modarator R«v. Laiwranca Gallan, 0^.A. (•) Failure of Tanant to provida Landlord with new fessional status of a faculty member - and it can do this gradually - it becomes liable for legal GENERAL STAFF Capt. Zamo, Kathi Willson, pro- addra aa 1^ writing ut>on tanaination of laaaa or Irana Toczylowski, Richard Lord, Daizy Mar#iall, Mika Vannalla, Ragina secution. Hie names of the re^onsible students who evaluated a res^wctlve teacher should be made upon aurrandar ahall raliava Landlord from Davkl, Walt Kunda, Bob Parry, Jack Bramar, Lan Kavanagh, Mika Spaktar, available. THE TEACHER HAS TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEFEND HIMSELF IF HE IS HARM- liability. John Ochs, Tom PrN:a, Rich Salvticci, Daborah Dav«r, Craig Exalbirt, Cyril ED PUBLICLY. Crockar, Ron Bardawil. John Novotny, Ralph Tillmann, Larry Churnatski, TO ALL The "Critique" has the effect of putting tlie teacher on an auction block on which his talents are (f ) flaction 512 only applies to rasidantial laaaaa. Jim Mulhama. Clyda Wabstar, Bob Fontaina. Bob Adams, Tarry McOonakJ, offered and immature students give a superficial Judgment. The teacher is not hired Kathy Olsan, Richard M. Galacki, Mica Haggarty, Jarry Ellsbury. Gingar by students, Init THANX by Moylan, Goffar, Bill Kiniry the university. It would be more proper that students submit their full names with their opinions AGAIN Tha VILLANOVAN is puNirfiad waakly during tha school yaar axoapt privately to the administration. The present "Critique" discourages many teachers. Many good teachers Thanksgiving, Christmas and Eastar Vacations, also Mkl-tarm and Final Exam have left their career for one reason or an other. THE ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS AS IS EXPRESSED CAPTy pariods by tha undargraduata studants of Villanova Univorsity. Opintons IN THE "CRITIQUE" WOULD GIVE AN ADDITIONAL REASON TO SHUN THE PROFESSION. LET Joaaph P. Bavilacqua harain do not nacassarity raflact tha official viaws of tha UnhMrsity. JPBilin Dean of Man ZEMO •xprasaad STtnJENTS at Villanova. Panna. Editorial and Businoss officas THE WHO WRITE THE "CRITIQUE" BE AWARE OF THE FACT, THAT THE UNIVERSITY Saoond dass postaga paid 4. 4 k»catad on tha SECOND FLOOR OF DOUGHERTY HALL. Villanova Univarsity, FUNCTIONS FOR THE EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS, AND THAT TEACHERS
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Page 6 • THE VILLANOVAN > May 6, 1970 »> What is a Fraternity (Continued from page 4) Looking Back and ROBERT RIVA WILL TEACH FOR MANY YEARS TO COME, AND STUDENTS REMAIN HERE ONLY FOR A SHORT By VINCENT MANSI DURATION. By MILES M. POTTER My opinion of the "Critique" Is that It is an other manltestaUon of phenomenon of challenging and more than a Contrary to the traditional weekend party. This OKK>slng authority without sufficient reason and in an unfair way. iAT, as for the conception of many people, Includ- past several As this semester draws to a measure of knowledge or talent, THUS, I DO NOT APPROVE OF A PUBLIC "CRITIQUE" IN THE MANNER IT B CONDUCTED. ing a significant number of yeilrs, the Inter Fraternity Coun- close, we the students at Villanova they are nierely a measure* of Villanovans, social fratemi^ cil participated in the Easter might do well to examine the pro- the studentts ability to regurgitate Villanova Seal Drive for the To the Editor: Proud function as much more than w( benefit gress that we have made in this what the Instructor wants him to less and senseless orraniza-'^ of crippled children - It was done past year. All too many of us have know. How many times have you I believe that Miss Dover's article on Greek Week was extremely biased. She intimates that frat- tlons. By no means does because the fraternities wanted gritted our teeth, put our noses tb heard someone say "If he asks a ernities have no interest In academics. This is untrue. Frats have always been known tb keep a file of Villanova's Greek system repre- to do it. Other service contribu- the wheel, and remained totally question that wasn't on la.st years final exams and papers so that their members may have access to this essential material. sent savages who remain social- tions occurred during the oblivious to the conditions on this exam I'm dead?" Howmanypeople —^—— Mwk DiRanzo 71 entire year, (mly a flew have been many are — ly stranded nor dummies who campus. Getting an education is an cram for exams? How mentioned, and a lack of graduation? To th« Editor: There's Still Sonie Art lack academic excellence. Because space important task, but education is not truly educated upon of too many» negative comments limits the full list. simply knowing what appears in a Ten thousand plus dollars for the While it is always painful to witness the departure of a friend and fellow faculty member, Dick 2.93? book reciting a lecture, rather it privilege of training your mind, Duprey's ability, dedication, and enthusiasm make his leave taking a sad occasion indeed. His con- against fraternities, and in Concerning academic achieve- Is equipping cmeself with sufficient four years of study from which you tribution to cultural activities on campus is indisputable. particular Mis^ Dover's in- ments, the Greeks on campus tools to adequately cope witti the retain less than one -fourth and suf- ^Mr. Duprey's recent letter to you, reproduced in the April 29th edition of the VILLANOVAN, appears complete article, "Greek Week/' have always maintained a higher demands of living aptly, fer untold agonies to receive a to have been the basis for an editorial in the same edition, entitled "cultural debticit." Itie purpose in last week's paper, the Inter or more cumulative average than the over- the tools to bear the degree that was obsolete before of this letter is to enlighten the article's editor and the student body concerning the University's Fine Frantemity Council realizes reasonably all men's average at you completed your first year. Arts academic program. the necessity to prove to the Villanova. happy. that For the first semester alone, LKD Last week, Jokingly, I asked a The Theater Department is not the University's "only significant concession to the world of the fine university community social What The Hell It Hunnanity? fraternities are an Intregal attained a 2.93 average with 32 professor why he had goofed off A arts," nor is it a fact that "Villanova has no other academic programs In the applied Fine Arts." of of 69 brothers making the Dean's all weekend instead of grading our learned Villanova can and does offer "a proper liberal arts education to students" with the offerings noted on part Villanova. How much bull have you fraternity List. Many of the fraternities offer tests. After he blew his cool, I page 110 of the Bulletin* By perusing this page, the Villanovan's editorial staff will discover that the Each understands today? All knowledge is useful but the need to concentrate Its man- tutorial programs and scholarship wondered why this man could not priorities must be es- University does In fact have a Fine Arts Department. It may be that some consider it an "Insignificant" somewhere power toward the fulfillment funds for needy brothers. This appreciate communication from tablished. are the salient department since it consists of one full-time and two part-time faculty members and (Y)erates on a Where of each individual as a seems to give strong evidence another. Hell I was smiling when about fraction of the Theater Department's budget. Its current enrollment is in excess of 350 students, member facts about the Black and man - not a social animal. against those who think fraternities I said ,it. This professor has a urban problems and poverty? We not including the seven auditors from Haverford College. Except for the local giants, penn and Bryn WOULD YOU BUY A USED COUNTRY FROM THIS MAN? s^nd as social and nothing else. Doctorate in Engineering but his by reading Mawr, the department has the largest offering of art history courses In the Philadelphia area. Under Fraternities Do Care can learn about them The Inter Fraternity Council actions bear out an old saying that want and if the auspices of the Smithsonian Institute and the Etruscan Foundation of America, the department's Impressive accomplishments outside material if we recognizes the need for continued all of the knowledge in the world time, but at today's pace faculty participate in undertakings in Yugoslavia and Italy, in conjunction with faculty from Cornell, marked the past year for the we have change to successfully move for- is useless uless the holder can people hear the news on the car \ Michigan State, and Wayne State Universities, (if we are not recognized on campus, it is consoling Inter Fraternity Council. Dur- ward and away from the communicate with others. radio, read the evening paper, and to know we have some national acceptance!) Tlie instructors have also contributed extensively to ing the ffeill DPE and DPM stigma of fraternal stagnancy. No over art and archaeology journals to further recognition of the Fine Arts program and compiled a com- sponsored a marathon charity soft- Conditioned Learning maybe once a week Just gloss fraternity claims to possess a prehensive, inexpensive text the the heavy articles in Time, News- for benefit of students. The courses offered are even considered ball game with the proceeds At Villanova University, it is panacea for the student's needs, week, or the New Yorker. Unless somewhat difficult, necessitated by the fact that culture cannot be dispensed like chewing gum from a going toSt. Edmunds Home. (That's becoming increasingly evident that social, service, and academic; yet, somebody Straightens up soon we slot machine. part of being In a fraternity) ^TKE communication is sadly lacking be- each fraternity hopes to progress are going to gloss over our own Some Villanovans, Inspired by their art education at Villanova, have gone on to achieve higher promoted "service week" which tween the administration and stu- by expanding the scope of its obituaries because these problems degrees in art at such outstanding institutions as Pratt Institute, Harvard, and the University of Mis- involved the entire Philadelphia dent, the student and faculty, the priorities. The fraternities under- cannot be put off until we have souri. One such student has just accepted an invitation from London's Victoria and Albert. If you've got the time, area, and Pepsi Cola Co. awarded faculty and administration, and ap- 044 Cpupie^ stand and appreciate the neces- time. Twelve hours of humanities tf we can inspire interested students to read the Bulletin's page 110, they will discover that in them the "outstanding per- parently between the administra- sity of constructive criticism, are required for graduation from addition to the art history courses available on campus, they may enroll In Rosemont's studio courses formance of the week" award. we've tion and the ouside world. It Is got the car. but we also hope to be taken Villanova yet there is no black In painting, sculpture, and graphics (conducted by four artist/professors), as well as in music or All of the fraternities held orphans not only necessary but proper that for our merits as well as for our studies program, no courses in Professor Duprey's *'Modern Art: History of the Film'' at no extra cost. new, multimillion - Rosemont's It has been announced that Fresh- outings this shows that students and fkculty should have faults. and the few subjects that dollar, easily accessible, aesthetically pleasing, academically facility do about ecology, competent obviates that which man Orientation will be changed so fratemitlfts care complete knowledge of and at least are pertinent to today's problems would be financially difficult and academically foolish for Villanova at the time, since Its campus that members of all classes will be partial control over the direction ''cultural explosion" resulted in an enrollment of six students for studio courses. usually get bogged down in sem- O.C.s, This Is In line with a new of this university. The impact of antics. What the hell is a humanity Pr. George T. Radan policy that promises to ori- our education affects all of our "'"'' '':';' .''^. .".''';: make ':'/' '\ '^:.-: / v:-'^-/. ., Director, Department of Fine Arts anyway? entation more meaningful. There Play future endeavors, yet we are liter- Passion ' will be only one day of fining and ally force fed knowledge whose Prod Villanova
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VOL. 45. NO. 29 VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY. VILLANOVA, PA. JULY 27. 1970
'"• •v-,,;-!,^. Before You Vote Transformer Explosion May Cost University $1,000,000
•'..: ^.i.' ^^m- Normal Operations by September? I
'*A tremendous surge of current to operate on full power and other had been cut off. These pictures ^l''r-^' someplace" Is presently the only buildings to function on emergency showed melted copper wires and available explanation for the power electricity for the remainder of porcelain equipment; It was ob- Mi-^i failure which Intermittently the weekend. vious that most of the damage
'.,. •/: ' into had been done by heat. 4 plunged Villanova Uhlverslty Second Explosion •''. darkness during a week-long Mr. Hennessy repeatedly em-
• v. i.-." period starting July 10. Hie Utal- A second explosion occurred phasized that "we MUST return In the interest of the University Senate and VlUanova, we would like clari- yerslty's electrlcl^ Is now being the following Monday morningwhen to full power by September" and fication concerning the election of the Chairman of the Faculty Assembly, who supplied on a temporary basis; a the University's other main trans- promised no more totel blackoute. former broke down. This second he hopes to do most of the will serve ex-officio on the Senate and on its Executive Committee. We realize return to normal power may not Since be possible until September. transformer had been carrying ttie electrical work during the day be- that from the student's position, it is possible to gain only a limited understanding On Friday afternoon, JtQy 10, emergency electricity which was cause "we have to work dcdlar- of the unfathomable affairs of the faculty. The Senate, is however, a tri-partite the Ublverslty's main buildings, supplying the campus with lighting. wlse and good weather saves over- body with students composing one-third of its membership and therefore we with, the exception of those on the A generator from Philadelphia time," his electricians may occa- see it as our duty as well as that of the administration and faculty to insure a south campus, suffered a complete Electric was rented for approxi- sionally darken Individual build- legally elected senate. blackout. This was the result of an mately $150 per day and electricity ings for short time pertods In the explosion which destroyed one of was borrowed from Montgomery future. Hennessy noted that "we There are certain points which to our mind need to be simplified. the main transformers. Heat from County lines to aid in restoring have received good cooperation the ensuing fire destroyed much power to Villanova. In addition to from PE" in dealing with ttie caused the electrical Explosions ripped through the power plant and electrical e<|ulpment. temporary the destroyed swltchgear, several situation. •. Vi failure. pieces of equipment ml^t have to With the exception of the temp- — First of all, one of the candidates in the run- off for chairman of the Faculty set-ups enabled Dougherty Hall be replaced pending testing by the orary service to Dougherty, the Assembly has only been teaching here for 2 years and Article VI Section 2 electricians. law school, and the steam plant, of the Constitution of the University Senate says that the minimal qualification and tiie soutii campus' own ser- Cost and Causes? for serving on the Senate as a faculty member is rank of Assistant Professor vice, Villanova Is presently being Tr. Bradley Resigns as Chaplidn one' It is Impossible to ascertain the supplied with 2500 kw from and three years service to the university. 4' total amount of damage. Unofficial transformer. The school's normal by Linda Kerrigan estimates of the cost range from power load Is 3750; it Is now for reflectlcm, then it says some- After serving as VlUanova's Father Bradley visits North Phila- $200,000 to $1,000,000. The Uhl- operating on 2200 kw due to op- •• ;.•/» • - .': . * , thing good about the school." \ chaplain for four years, R0V, delphia neighborhoods searching verslty holds Insurance and botti timum weather conditions. —Since the Senate Constitution supercedes all other documents and by-laws, has possible block locations to con- Pttace, Women's Lib, and VU representa- '.'fU .. Joseph M. Bradley, O.S.A. for coRq)any and campus it would appear that if this candidate were elected he could not be seated in '*! resigned his post because, felt struct city and federally-funded Bradley finds it difficult tives are currently Investigating '/.^'l Father the Senate. will sell at a Electing a faculty member who has been teaching for 2 years the need for change." homes which 1% to sympathize with "kids who are the causes of tiie explosion. Thanks to "Because of the nature of the mortgage. Tlie goal of the PHDC is analogous to electing a freshman as Student Body President. — In both cases not doing anything about anything" While employees and students chaplain's Job, it is good, for both Is to enable poor people to become Diane Zannoni. there are better equipped, more experienced persons for the job. and discounted ^'protest not bom either moved outside or worked the university and the person in- homeowners by providing them thought process." of the by candlelight, chief electrician Barbara Allen, '' to have a change," stated with decent housing. The people r' volved, real .'' "The peace movement Is a Hennessy and his crew of .: :''(• « ..' i' V Dan : i.i Father Bradley in an Interview with Involved in these neighborhood- concerned, but growing minority of twelve attempted to discover the and Jean Kiiig ^ the VILLANOVAN. Father, who Is salvaging efforts are generally in ^-We would like to see a ruling as to whether the chairman of the Faculty .( students." Over his four years cause of the explosions and to working this summer for PHDC the $4,000-7,000 income bracket. for compiling Assembly may serve on the University Senate even though the legality of such a at Villanova, Father has found '^'v;--v;^5'^';,-.;,' >' lectual. A gross social un- poses, Mr* Hennessy explained ment In both campus and inner city city block exhibits and the pride awareness of American life Isfad- why the University's electricity and offered comments In such which the PHDC is trying projects ing away." concerning student attitudes at Vil- to cultivate. What about the Villanova co-ed? — Because of extensive electioneering it is feared that a one-sided vote will lanova. Last summer Father worked as a community worker for Lighthouse, Father reflected that "girls have be the result. It must be stressed that all Faculty members should exercise Reasons for Resignation their added a lot to VU." In discus- vote so When questioned about his res- a United Fund-sponsored group Tuition Hike Announced that when next year arrives there can be no complaint that the chairman sing some of the ideas behind the ignation, Father Bradley remark- which tried to improve living con- of the Faculty Affairs was railroaded into olfice. < blacks. Women's Liberation movement, ed that 'after a while, it makes ditions for the city's , ,^.. sense to have another style in- Father Bradley noted that' *ViU^- Lawyer states reasons Future Plans fluence an office. A change in In- ova should be producing politic- ized, thinking fem ales." sights and talents, made possible While he will continue as a teach- m a letter to all students datea depend on contributions to finance — Fearing accusations of a hand-picked Senate, Fr. Welsh has already delayed only by a change in person, is ing member of ViUanova's theology J^e 16, Fr. Robert Welsh, Pres- its operation - and traditionally its initial meeting until proper electoral procedures could be implemented. The good for the school." Father also department, Father Bradley hopes ident of VUlanova University, an- the alumni have not helped in this first Senate meeting will not be held until the alumni representatives are legally knocked the idea prevalent among to work in student affairs through nounced tuition goes up $125 a area. The Alumni Association is a many, "The popular myth that my Duffy's office in September. semester, the law school $75 a separate entity structurally seated. Now it seems similiar complications are creeping into Faculty representa- Dr. Job can't survive without me." Father Is particularly interested in semester, graduate school $10 a divorced from the university, and
tion,.,,. - ,. .,...... :....,. ,;Vv-. credit, and night school a over half of the contributions It «The liturgy Is a big aspect of draft counseling and plans to devote $5 credit. It also announced that the receives from alumni is used to the chaplaincy," noted Father a lot of time to informing students was not discount formerly granted to mem- provide funds to keep the associ- Bradley, m addition to the chap- of their rights as citizens and bers ation Itself running. lain's many duties, Including re- merely helping them to evade the of the religious will no longer '•(.".. (»" _ in any democratic body, the University Senate will be only as good as also pointed to the —As sponsibility for six Masses daily. draft. A member of the Clergy exist. Mr. Plttinsky - V- .•. '•• ••. the personal integrity of Involved in its composition. It would be in about Viet- overemphasis of football and the each person Father taught three courses last and Citizens concerned Tuition increases come as no characterized the lack of the development of land on the best interests of everyone faculty, students and administration if this semester, was dorm counselor nam, Father surprtse to Villanova under- movement as "an ongoing a non-permanent basis as other confusion could be resolved as soon as possible. for 120 students, and was active in peace graduates. Tills marks the fifth stressed the necessity key probtems. Football at Villan- the peace movement. He felt that thing" and time in the past six years, and process to en- ova annually loses $250,000, and his many commitments prevented for an educational the fourth year in a row that the community cmceming this has prompted many people him from doing Justice to each lighten the cost of attending Villanova has to suggest the discontinuation of, of his responsibillttos. the war. gone up. In the Fall of 1965 tuition th^re or at least cutting down on the Father Bradley noted that semester and six When asked if he had received was $550 per Is *'a phenomenal number of cath- program, llie proposed "Gdlden criticism concerning his pos- years later it has increased by much considering con- Mile" project on the south side of olic kids who are latest ition as chaplain and his other almost 100 per cent. The objection" and praised Lancaster Pike was an example scientious rise brtngs undergraduate tuition activities, Father Bradley labelled development. their *< concern for the implications of this idea of land a rather mild reaction as "second- to $2050 a year; room and board of the ethics of non-violence. Hie Another example would be the hand grieT' and emphasized that remains at $1200 a year. kids who have impressed me the stores which surround the Unlver- he had been given '^complete free- most are those who see Christ After examining the university's sity of Pennsylvania. dom" to perform his chaplain's In that light." Father thinks that budget and financial reports from Regarding the tuition increases, duties as he interpreted them. department, David Plttinsky, said that the It is Important for parents to every Mr. Plttinsky Ad Working with PHDC understand this as "a responsible legal counsel, for the students, Hoc Financial Committee had rec- the Hie Philadelphia Housing reaction to a messed -up world" said that the difficulty with ommended greater equality In the Devel(9ment corporation Is a non- and not to dismiss such beliefs Alumni Association caused the tulUons of the different schools, profit, quasi-public organization as a ''phase." "If Villanova has greatest part of the money crtsls. and that he was surprised ttai which r^iabilltetes and provides produced these thought-out at- jlnce Villanova does not have a there was only a $75 per semester large endowment it Is forced to hike in the law tuition. housing for underprivileged people. titudes and the genuine capacity Fr. Joseph Bradley
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