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, VOL. 38/NUMBER 9 WIDENER UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 11, 1983 Plan approved for WDNR • by Alex Lippay tions. Haverford High school would re­ Staff Writer main at their original frequency of 89.3 FM, but instead ' of increasing to 100 Last month, the Dome reported a watts, they would modify their antenna story on the possible upgrade of our to produce an "effective radiative campus radio station to 100 watts power." of 40 watts, WONR would also stereo. Since then, several interesting remain at it's 89.5 FM frequency, and changes have occured, resulting in a expand to 100 watts . .In this manner, closer decision as to what will happen neither station could become a Class A to WONR. station, one with its broadcast area pro­ According to Patricia Brant, Assistant tected. ;,... to the President for University Relations, The suggestion, after having been the original Ad Hoc Committee ap­ reviewed and accepted by Haverford, :@ pointed to look into the expansion has now only has to be prepared in a report submitted a recommendation that it is and submitted to the FCC for a hopeful feasible for WONR to expand to 100 approval. "This report," Brant informed, watts stereo. This recommendation has "is expected to be submitted this been approved by the school based on winter. The FCC is very aware of the two conditions; the first being that problem, and is waiting to resolve the ""---'--=-"-!~.t.e..." · ··R-- 1:·~ - .. ~ - - M. __.. i""s:IIl Q+!L. WUI'II IIlre d iUlI-ume-;;:mT~, - _.~ ... , ~!:.!e!~n." She also added that the peti­ tion manager, and the second, that tion to raise WON A's Power~utoo there are no conflicts between WONR watts had been sent in a long time ago, and Haverford High School's own radio so it is easy to understand that they station. You may remember that Haver­ want to "push it through." Although Taking advantage of the good weather Sandy Lewandowski and Barb ford also wants to expand their station, there may have been some confusion as Meriwether take a stroll across campus. but in aoing so, it's broadcast!? would in­ to Haverford's opinion of the problem, photo by Dave Ambrosio terfere with WONR's. Since the FCC Brant emphasized that "Haverford has decided to let the two schools come up really worked to make this work for quired? The major ' change will be the based on last years estimates; so they with an agreement on their own, last both of us." If the report is in on removal of the old antenna now located may have risen since then. WONR's , April, Widener hired an engineering schedule, there still is a large amount of at the top of Old Main, and the construc­ headquarters will also have to be revis­ consultant to listen to both WONR and paperwork to be 'handled by the FCC, tion of a new tower antenna somewhere ed, depending · on the suggestions of Haverford, and then devise a plan which and if approved, time will be needed to else. The old antenna has caused many the professio'1al manager. would work well -for both schools. renovate and improve WONR before it's operational problems, especially during Meanwhile, WONR is continuing to After looking into the problem, the first 100 watt broadcast. storms. The new antenna will take up a broadcast at 10 watts, and only has to consultant returned with an engineering What kinds of changes will be re- good deal of the $47,000 estimated for wait for the FCC's decision before the report containing the following sugges- new equipment cost. These prices are hopeful expansion can take place. Goode claims victory The widely held belief that W. Wilson this year. And Thomas Leonard,even Goode would be elected mayor of though he gained only 8 percent of the Philadelphia was proven to be correct votes cast, he indicated he was none­ on Tuesday as Goode soundly defeated theless satisfied with the campaign he . Republican John Egan and Independent had run. Thomas. Leonard. In receiving 55 per­ Turning to another important mayoral cent of the vote as compared to 37 per­ race, Republican incumbent Joseph cent for Egan and 8 percent for Leonard, Goode reached milestone in the history of Philadelphia politics-namely, Goode Beyond· Widener is the first black mayor of the city of Philadelphia But in his victory speech, Battle overwhelmingly defeated William Goode down played the importance of Riley by capturing 80 percent of the "race" saying, "I have ran a. campaign vote in Tuesday's election. Battle took based upon one theme. That theme is all but one of Chester's 45 precincts that all of us, from all neighborhoods, among them the home precinct of Riley, from all walks of life, white, black, who is a Chester police officer. In addi­ Asian, Hispanic, all of us working tion to Riley, Charles Warren and Rev. together to solve the problems facing Johnnie Monroe ran as independent our city." Along the same lines, John candidates but each gained only a small Egan said he was pr.oud that portion of the votes cast, thus leading to DONATING A PINT ... Gregg Dehoff participated in Widener's bloodmobile "Philadelphia wasn't Chicago," a clean Battle's re-election. And upon attaining last week along with many other of his classmates. reference to the racially divisi~e cam­ this victory, Battle remarked that "hard photo by David Ambrosio paign that took place in Chicago earlier work pays off." New ticket policy enacted ....... ••••••••••••••••- ••••••• I - I • p. 3~ Raoul Wallenberg case .. • t . a · • . • • p:8 Martin Luther King feature .... p.9 \ 2 - THE DOME, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11,1983 Editorial: The purpose o'f the letter Recently, there has been an increase in the nurnber of Letters to the Editor. These letters have covered a variety of subjects ranging from security to SGA to replies to the editorial. These letters have been submitted by alumni, students, and administrators. With this increased activity The Dome feels it is necessary to define the purpose of the Letter to the Edtior. The Letter to the Editor has two purposes. They are: 1) provides an opportunity for anyone to state a personal opinion on any sU.bject matter. 2) provides a forum for people to respond to articles and editorials that have previously appeared in the Dome. The Dome feels that 'if the Letter to the Editor is going to be utilized people should know its purpose. Recently, a small percentage of these letters has drifted away from the purpose PERSON~LL~ "" rLlKEP ~E WA~ A'RUNES WERE BEFORE ~EREEJU[.ATION I of this feature. The Dome wants letters to adhere' to their purpose and not be . used to achieve some sort of personal goal. The Dome encourages people to write to the editor. We want to see this feature utilized. If used properly the Letter to the Editor can yield favorable results. In closing, if you have a complaint, comment, or opinion one way to get people to listen to you is through the Letter to the Editor. So don't be afraid to use it. Dorms closed over Apathy strikes again To the Editor: missed a wonderful, free evening in the Thanksgiving break theater. I also observed a coldness on' I attended the performance of the part of Widener as hosts to this Hamlet by the National Players of company. There were no programs; All Dorm Residents Please Note: Washington on Wednes~ay evening, hence, the audience was deprived of in­ Before you leave please use this checklist: November 2. I did not learn about this formation regarding the play and the scheduled performance until 4' 0'clock performers. There were also no inter­ o Remove t~ash and perishables fr0n:L¥0ur room. that afternoon when a notice arrived by mission refreshmen~~tleili­ o unplug electrical appliances and lamps. inter-office mail. that tim~ ; I ~:!a9 !h~ At ad to be no Widener personnel or ciecision to allow the class that I was o Open closet doors for ventilation. students offering hospitality to the teaching that evening to vote on o Remove items from floor in case of pipe leakage. Widener Univer­ players or audience. It was very cold in whether or not they wished to take ad­ sity is not responsible for damage as all heat will be turned off. the theater, both literally and figurative­ vantage of this marvelous cultural op­ Iy, in spite of th~ exciting performances o Remove all perishable items from the refrigerator and turn portunity and make up the class time at by the players on stage. refrigerator on low or off completelv. a later period. They enthusiastically I hope that, in the future, when these voted to attend the performance. What o If you live on the first floor, pull your shades down or close the special events are offered on the we saw was an outstanding presenta­ venetian blinds. If you live on the second or third floor, leave the Widener campus, that the Student Ac­ tion of Hamlet with some superb in­ shades partially up or the blinds open. tivities Council will do a better job at dividual performances and a beautifully­ o Those with individual heaters (Sharples, Moll, Kapelski, Dixon, publicizing the events, and that costumed, professionally-staged pro­ Andorn, Widener Courts) - turn heaters OFF. students and Widener staff will be more duction. Unfortunately, the audience for responsive. o . Turn off lights. this fine production was embarrassingly Lock all windows and your door. small. o Sincerely, It seems sad that the National Players All residence halls will close at 7:00 PM Wednesday, November 23,1983.

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