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Administration Presents Master Plan I------by Bryn Wood The Board Committees made their action. Under the ammendment, a vote REFECTORY EXCHANGE reports showing a positive outlook for the could be taken by written consent without The Board of Trustees met October 16 college. The Development Committee an- calling a formal meeting. and 17 to hear a succession of reports from nounced contributions of $13.3 million * Friday, October 31 will be the last I Southwestern administration. Good news have thus far been made towards the $20 Student Board Representatives ob- jected to the original amendment, saying I day for students to sign up for the I for fund raising came with Clarence Day's million Capital Funds Campaign. The Refectory Exchange Program. The .generous gift and challenge of $100,000 if Committee on Enrollment reported enroll- there needed to be a provision for written notification of non-voting Board members Program, sponsored by the SGA Food the campaign goal of $700,000 is reached by ment up this year with 1052 students. SAT committee, is designed to help students June 30, 1981. The Board reaffirmed its in- and ACT scores have continued more than (some students and faculty reps are non- voting) as well as voting members. An ap- ' expand the number of their acquain- vestment ratio goal regarding these gifts as 50% of the student body. tances. The Food Committee will place 60% for building the school's endowment The Board Directions and Leadership propriate clause was added and the amend- 3 ment was passed. the signees into randomly organized and 40% for physical plant improvements. Committee proposed an amendment to the groups, and each will be given a President Daughdrill presented the Board's By-Laws allowing for immediate It was also announced that the January designated refectory table one night a Board with his revised Master Plan Goals Board meeting will follow the same format S week. for the spending of these funds. The goals as last year's winter meeting. Students will emphasized priority for increased scholar- act as hosts for visiting trustees throughout After several weeks the group ships, additional endowed chairs for pro- the day, and a faculty/trustee cocktail party members can decide whether to con- fessors, and expansion of the library, will be held. tinue meeting or to participate in counseling center, and Student Center. The The Committee on Faculty and Educa- I another signup in which new groups plan also calls for continuation of the tional Program reported the proposed cur- ' will be formed. The SGA encourages * scholar-in-residence program, increases in riculum is under discussion and will be all students to participate in the pro- faculty salary, greater support for con- voted on in faculty meetings before being gram. It believes the program can do tinued education, increased opportunities much to promote a greater sense of for research, and an endowment for WLYX brought to the Board. The committee of community. It should prove to be a operation expenses. The Master Plan also Students and Campus Life informed the I great way to meet people!!!!! i includes renovation of the Refectory with Board of the current search for a new assis- h----..---.--.----I new furniture and equipment, construction tant dean of students. of a Music Department building, in addi- Any questions or suggestions concern- tion to the expansion of the ZTA house ing the Board meeting should be directed to CONTEST CONCLUDES theatre. A goal of increasing enrollment by the student representatives: Sally Barge, started. ten students per year was also Becky Butler, and Bryn Wood. COMMONS #OFLBS. #OFCANS AMTOF$ %OFLBS. einwl Thc nl ad m thr a hf l Pln fnrteTn av m ugoal allu LnLmany Uter;IsA are opel .lU PI ans Lr Ithe Janlualy mleeting wi ill be improvvements for the next five years. They Peyton Rhodes, Gerald Duff, and Tom made soon. Anyone who would like tto be Townsend- are re viewed annually by the president and Kepple look on at Board meeting, involved should contact SGA Presiident Williford 137 3868 $38.00 34% his AdIministrative Advisory Committee. Photo by Becky Butler Mike Watts or one of the representativves. Glassell- Voorhies 131 3668 $37.00 32% Dorm Crowding Anticipates Enrollment Drop Robb-White- Ellett-Bellingrath 84 2352 $24.00 21% by Janet Kaller tor of Administrative Services here, we are "continued high occupancy" of the preesent T he Housing Crunch began to not so crowded that we could not ac- facilities. University, manifeest itself on campuses across the comodate comfortably a few more In Master Plan Goals for sStewart, Trezevant 55 1540 $15.00 13% UnitedI States in the late 70's and is worsen- students, but, "we are very close to capaci- Southwestern, set forth October 17, 11980, ing eveery year. ty. VIP suites normally reserved for guests goal #52 involves the replacementt of TOTAL: 407 11,396 $114.00 100% Sttudents' increasing awareness of the are being used now by students, and some Stewart Hall with an "apartment/ /dor- convennience and lower cost of on-campus social rooms have also been converted to mitory." The great advantage of this ccom- The first annual Southwestern Com- housin g as compared to off-campus hous- living space." plex would be its flexibility. Accordirng to mons Aluminum Sweepstakes is over, and ing is a large factor influencing this condi- Renovation of Stewart Hall has con- the Master Plan, "Southwestern's plan is to everyone was a winner. Townsend Com- tion. (On the other hand, the reticence on tributed to housing space, but Kepple says, build a facility that would be for stuudent mon won the first prize of $500. Their use the pa rt of housing administrators to build "No more dormitories will be built on the use, yet could be rented during times when of the money has yet to be determined. additioonal housing also contributes to the main campus. All colleges and universities the facilities were not needed by studernts."'' Each member of the dorms in this common crowd edness. are caught in the squeeze. We don't want to This projection is set for sometime irn the will be receiving his/her specially designed According to College Press Service, build, but students wanting to live on cam- next ten years. T-shirt soon. Second prize of a "flamingo "Fromn Maine to Arizona, dorms are full, pus put the pressure on." There exists on campus a D)orm pink" tandem bicycle went to the Glassell- leavingg the unlucky cramped into either At this point Kepple says we are expan- Renovation Committee, which is open to Voorhies Common; use of it has been deter- converted study lounges, doubles changed ding in terms of the number of students suggestions and comments from stud.ents. mined! All the people who attended the to trip'les, or even motel rooms. In some seeking on-campus housing. "We have the If you have a concern or question con cern- awards celebration enjoyed free Budweiser cases, 1the inconvenience lasts for only a few highest number of people living on campus ing dorm situations, check with Tom Kep- and Coke. Please continue to save your weeks. In other schools, it takes months to ever. We may have a decrease in students, pie or one of the four student repreesen- cans. cure the problem." but will that affect the desire of students to tatives who serve on the committee: DDavid Ovver 100 entering freshmen at the live on campus?" The percentage of Reese, Max Aldrich, Mary Dowling, and The Sou'wester crew says Booooooo! University of Oklahoma, Norman, this year students living on campus is on the rise at Kelly Guyton. were trripled up in doubles, or even moved Southwestern, and Kepple says he expects in with resident advisors who normally have singles. Student housing at Texas A&M was over-booked at a rate 300 percent higher 600 Tired, & Ncot Going to Take It A nymore than last year, temporarily stuffing popularity came some unexpected changes. students into study carrels or already over- (CPS)-Facing academic pressures they Instead of just non-verbal screams which And she warns that if something isn't had never anticipated, a group of seven done crowded rooms. (CPS) the seven claim is all they ever intended, soon, those angry statements may Why all this crowding? Why don't col- Cornell freshmen students began one night turn into something much worse. last month to scream out of their windows there have been students screaming racial leges build new space? The reason for the and dirty slurs. It was "Don't expect everyone to approve of to relieve their anxieties. those verbal messages such antics, unwillingness of administrators to create which have angered students the most. even if they are disguised under What began, though, as a simple a smoke screen of psychological more student housing is that "they know it The Primal Scream Club, as they are verbiage. won't pay off in a few years," says Dan release of tension has evolved into a Cornell And most importantly, don't be-surprised if controversy. called, seem bitter that their friendly Hellenbeck, housing director at the Univer- ritual that has stirred a campus screaming has some irate neighbor throws a rock at you to Angry and bitter calls from a number of turned into an opportunity make you stop." sity of Georgia. "If they were to construct for nuts to scream out obscenities and racial more dorms, it would be financial suicide students, complaining of the nightly remarks. screams, has prompted dorm officials to because the anticipated enrollment drop-off "It's gotten out of hand now," is scheduled for any year now. Once that charge the screamers with harrassment. If these officials Bremner confesses, "because anything happens, the school may have problems fill- the screams don't stop soon, goes. We weren't warn, the freshmen could face severe expecting it to become an ing spaces, and thus lose money." occasion for the crazies to yell out anything Various studies are being conducted on judicial penalties. they want." the effects of the overcrowding on the The practice is officially a therapy call- developed by Stopping the game may not be as sim- students. Initial findings produced evidence ed Primal Scream, which was ple as it was starting it. Bremner Dr. Arthur Janov. It enjoyed a brief vogue admits that of irritation and bickering as well as lower though it takes the seven to get things quality of academic performance. in pop psychology circles in the early seven- rock star John Lennon mentioned started on most nights, much of the in- Ed Spencer, housing official at the ties when itiative for the screaming has gone out of University of Delaware, has concluded a he used it. their control. study of students living is triples, study car- It was revived innocently one evening "I think we could make it die down on rels and lounges. "There seems to be no in September. Neil O'Shea, a freshman, most nights, but on days when they're a lot significant difference between the grade wandered into the adjoining suite, com- of exams, we wouldn't have a chance to point averages of those in temporary units plaining about the usual flow of homework contain it," he says. "For example, the and the students in regular," says Spencer. and pressures. He said he felt like screaming next night after a chemistry prelim, this "However, the averages of the ones in con- because the tension was getting so high. place will probably go wild." verted spaces go up by a greater percent Another student agreed, and decided to see One woman who is already wild-and over the years after they leave that situa- how it would feel. Within a few minutes, angry-about the screaming is university tion, suggesting that they would have done seven freshmen were screaming out of their librarian Yoram Szekely. She says the better if they had been in normal rooms." windows as loud as they could. students have been acting very irrespon- Spencer also reports that these students "It felt good," says David Bremner, sibly. don't get along with roomates, go home on one of the original seven, "so we decided to "Who the hell do they think they are weekends more often, and are more likely keep doing it every night. After a while, we to disturb the peace and quiet of others who to become irritated with the administration. tried to organize it. We saw how it really may want to study, or sleep, or listen to Fortunately for those of us who are made us all react better to the pressure." music or whatever on an evening? What residents on Southwestern's campus, the Within a few days, the group went gives you the right," she asks, "to think situation here has not been allowed to from seven to a few dozen, to the nearly 500 that your needs must be satisfied no matter deteriorate to the extent that it has in other who yell for two minutes at 10 p.m. five what disturbance this may cause to Pike pledge issues a primal scream. schools. According to Tom Kepple, Direc- nights a week. Along with its increase in others?" Photo by John Peeples October31, 1980 The Sou'wester Page 2 SB ox 724...... Contributors:Montserrat A sina, Matthew Fishman, Bryce Holmes, Jeff Horn, Charles Hyle, David James, Proposed Dismal Choice? Janet Kaller, Tom Kepple, Dear Editor, Joanna Mc Intosh, Todd Weems, Requirements Why vote at all? I've heard that expres- Bryn Wood, sion recently in response to the dismal Bill Short, David Eades, Will choice facing voters the election. It is the Tomlinson, & Mark Hurley Stifle Initiative duty, right, and responsibility of every Art: Lewis Kalmbach American to vote. Vote folks, but do it as Photography: Vickie Marshall, John Editor: an informed, thoughtful and caring person. Peeples, Becky Butler I am in substantial disagreement with Why feel obligated to vote for a winner? THE SOU'WESTER Layout: Richard Bird, Tracy Vezina, the curriculum committee on the proposed Why should the American people be Vicky Wallace curriculum reforms, not only concerning forced to choose between two inferior can- Executive Editor-Tom Dorian Typists: Phyllis Durham, Cinda Crump, the particulars of the proposal but with the didates? One a failed president, the a non- intellectual ex-actor who lives in a simplistic Editor-Steve Crabtree Vanessa Dawn Robertson philosophy behind it as well. First, I urge all students, even if they past and wants us to also. There are three Assoc. Editor-GailMc Knight read nothing else, to look at pp. 4-5 of the other earnest, recognized candidates to vote proposal, where the committee gives its for. Three respected well meaning philosophy on just what the liberally ideologies that are on the ballots of almost educated person should know. This is the every state, and unlike one-shot moderate Protecting The Right To Warn basis for the proposals that follow. John Anderson, are building for the future: I'm afraid that no matter how many Professor Barry Commoner of the "Smoking: it's a matter of life and breath." times I read it, the statement looks like little Citizen's Party - a coalition of the 1960's "The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recommended that Any Com- more than a list of skills and some Peace Movement, the Women's Movement pany, U.S.A. limit the sales of its newest line of toys to children over 14. .." knowledge of how to use them. and liberal - intellectual futurists and en- "Tampons have recently been related to a sometimes fatal disease..." The proposals that follow discuss most vironmentalist. "Air bags will be required on all new model cars beginning..." of these skills and then comes up with a re- Ed Clark of the Civil Libertarian Par- teach The list goes on. . .and on. .. and on. . .Agency upon regulatory agency upon quired course or set of courses to ty. Intellectually radical conservatism. For private foundation seems to hit us with some new warning every week. From the latest them. The premise seems to be that a 1981, Reagan proposes a 3-5% budget cut, findings at the Hollywood dump site (about three miles from Southwestern) to the liberally educated person will posess skills Clark a 20% slash (with an accompanying Sweet 'n Low you just put in your tea, we are confronted with the risks we run simply by A,B, and C,and perhaps be able to combine reduction in taxes). existing in this time and place. This is not to say the risks we face are any greater (or them in all sorts of interesting ways, such as Gus Hall and Angela Davis of the necessarily less) than the risks of a hundred or a thousand years ago. Our risks are more AA, BC, A, ABCA, B, C, etc. Communist Party U.S.A.. Both are sophisticated, perhaps, more readily concealed to the passive, putting our faith in If this kind of approach seems to be respected, widely known spokesmen for "those who know", and assuming that those items without warnings are "okay" until rather narrow, wait until you see the hours alternatives to our present political pro- we are told otherwise. many students under the program will grams, espousing peace, equality and jobs. I'm not suggesting this is a bad situation. A thousand years ago I didn't need a spend in degree requirements and major The entire political spectrum is "National Agency for the Protection of Society" to tell me barbarians were hazardous hours. Looking at some of the more time- represented. Only the uninformed are left to my health. Today, I appreciate all the agencies which seem to devote their existence consuming majors at SAM, and adding without options. Go on record this election to putting red flags on what was perfectly acceptable last week. The experience is their requirements to the 57 hours the pro- year to express your idealism and/or frustrating sometimes, but on the whole I appreciate the ways these people have posal requires, we get: dissatisfaction. Why adjust to the uncaring, enlightened me. Major Total hours stagnant political mainstream?-make them In fact, the purpose of this article is tosuggest yet another warning which should be ART adjust to you. placed in front of the oublic:"Abortion may be hazardous to your health." a) History 105 Joe Jolly. "Whoa!" you say. "We're talking about a woman's right to her own body." b) Studio 103 That's right; and I have no desire to take that right away. I am not suggesting abor- c) Museum 114 tion should be outlawed once again, anymore than I can suggest cigarettes or liquor d) Pre-Arch 128 Bushmen Defended should be outlawed, though outlawing any of these would save countless innocent lives. BIOLOGY 118 CHEMISTRY 120 Dear Editor: We learned in the 1920's that such widely-accepted breeches of social norms could not, In reference to the SAE-BSA episode: merely trying to protect the right of women and ENGLISH 105 and should not, be prohibited. I am It is now time to defend the the right of society to do that informing. PHYSICS 127 bushmen. men to be informed about abortion, and The bushmen of the Kalahari Desert Earlier I mentioned a tendency we have to assume things are "okay" untill we are MUSIC in a) Performance 107 Southwest Africa are more properly called told otherwise. Now, put the shoe on the other foot: the !Kung San. something we have always been told b)Voice 134 They are known as "the Suppose "conclusive" evidence was presented that gentle people" and the Surgeon General said, "Well, PSYCHOLOGY 114 are probably one of the was bad for us is now"known"to be okay. Suppose most peaceful societies on earth. after all." Imagine, if you will, the numbers of people who would RELIGION 102 They are a smoking's not so bad semi-nomadic gathering and hunting people once again be pumping the handles of cigarette machines. The already high pressures to Remember, 124 hours are needed for would be no reason not to smoke. Im- graduation. As you can see, in many majors and have been cited as one of the last living smoke would be greatly increased,because there examples statement and there would be little (in some cases none) of the way of life which has agine also the large number of people who would refuse to believe this shaped the right to smoke, but would time for elective. And, if students didn't humankind for millenia. "Savages" would fight to contradict it. Would not the society have is not the proper term. they not also have the right to continue to be warned? know their major by 2nd term of their The implications and dangers of abortion for each individual are manifold. freshman year, it would probably entail I am not trying to defend the SAE Fathers' rights and mothers' mental health are important issues which must be address- delays in graduation. poster, which didn't look like a bushman ed. The high rate of placement for "orphans" and unwanted children is another issue. Now I don't believe that certain skills anyway; it was in pretty poor taste. The il- Stories about children born up to four months premature (no longer) who have survived and knowledge are not useful to a liberal lustration on the handouts in the mailboxes and prospered need to be disseminated to the general population. arts graduate, but they should not be the was much more complimentary to black With the Supreme Court's decisions on abortion we have been told it is "okay." goal, but rather the by-product of people in general. Why didn't they Abortions have become safer. Methods are more refined. Abortions are more popular. something like this: "The skills and duplicate it on the poster? Reasons for abortions have become more expanded, more sophisticated. Abortion is knowledge we learn helps us to be useful Perhaps both groups should have considered by many as a viable means of birth control. and productive citizens." But is that all chosen their terms more carefully in I feel as members of a society we must ask ourselves if these assumptions about SAM is? A glorified trade school whose discussing the poster. As a student with an prenatal life are the assumptions under which we choose to live. I feel we must warn primary goal is to teach skills and interest in primitive anthropology, I feel the ourselves and our neighbors of the assumptions we are accepting when we accept abortion, knowledge the way a repair school teaches !Kung should not have their name misused students the parts of a car and how to fix and of the problems we must confront with that acceptance. so. Sincerely, 29% of respondents them? We should not need goals or reasons, A recent New York Times/CBS new survey "found that only David W. Craig said they favored a constitutional amendment 'prohibiting abortions.' But fully 50% for our passion should be even more basic said they favored an amendment 'protecting the life of an unborn child."'(Newsweek, than the acquisition of skills; our passion 9/1/80) Obviously, different assumptions are at work in these cases; assumptions which should be for knowledge, and knowledge is No Concrete need to be clarified and crystallized. its own end. If we have this desire to know, Dear Southwestern Community, My suggestion to clarify these assumptions is to initiate series of public service ads won't everything society wants from us Sorry we couldn't use concrete and and announcements suggesting the implications of an abortion. More or less, to say: come as a result of that yearning? steel to construct this year's Campus Art "Abortions may be hazardous to your health, both physical and mental. The point of the It is, of course, very difficult to teach for the Fall Festival. I know how much beginning of human life is still a matter of debate among experts; etc." students to want to learn. But we can pro- some of you enjoy playing on things. It's Our society has the right to warn, and we have the right to be warned, about the vide an atmosphere that encourages and too bad we didn't have the resources to implications of abortion for the men and women of this country, and their promotes student initiative and enterprise. build them more substantially. Maybe next T.D. Read the committee's philosophy. Can year we can get some money from the SGA you find one word about creativity, in- to build a playground in front of the stu- Temper Theological Criticism itiative, enthusiasm, or love of learning? dent center. Unfortunately, we tried this NO! The proposal seems more interested in year to allow students the opportunity to With Acceptance trying to legislate a liberal arts education. express themselves creatively using medium To the Sou'wester: The lack of freedom of choice available to less expensive than steel and concrete. Recently, there has been much religious action and reaction. The statements made students is staggering. Again, I'm sorry we misjudged the response by Bailey Smith and the actions of the Moral Majority and similar groups have met both It is natural at this point to wonder if of the people of Southwestern. approval and dissent. I would add my voice to the voices of dissent-I find the students really do have any academic in- Sometimes artistic expression doesn't statements by Dr. Smith to be polarizing and the Moral Majority to be overly self- itiative or independence. Try starting an in- take on a form that is either recognizable or righteous and simplistic in its moral determination-yet, I find myself in a dilemma, tellectual discussion at the dinner table. It convenient. But it is nonetheless a represen- and I must pause and reflect. In so doing, I ask for your reflection. either immediately dies or turns to exciting tation of some person's effort to express There are two aspects of theological expression which seem to stand worlds apart. topics like grades or workloads. One himself. I would think that trait is valuable The first is the prophetic expression-prophetic, not in the sense of foretelling the wonders what the students would do with in these times of apathy and anonymity. future, but rather in the sense of social criticism or religious criticism. It is the prophetic freedom if they had it. I realize last week's Art Festival pro- expression that calls for reform and morality, sincerity and integrity. Well, let's look at one responsibility duced some thinoa that were at best There is also a second aspect of theological expression, and it has tended to be ig- students do have-the honor code. It abstract, and caused some problems for nored throughout history. Yet, it is just as important as the prophetic expression, doesn't work perfectly, but the students some people. I wish to apologize for any perhaps moreso: it is the expression of acceptance and reconciliation. It calls for unity know that if they don't do it, nobody will. real problems, and ask for a more open- and empathy and tolerance. And it is a radical concept. For example, through the vic- They obviously feel it is worthwhile, so they mined, objective attitude toward future tory of the civil rights movement the black was reconciled to society (or society to the take responsibility for the honor system. Campus Art. black?); yet, in the true spirit of reconciliation, the bigot should also have been ac- Some probably abuse it, but it is more im- Sincerely, cepted. portant that most live responsibly under it Matthew Smith Thus, theological expression embraces both the expression of criticism and the ex- than it is to nail the few that don't. P.S. I am grateful for all the help and pression of acceptance. Perhaps the value of a religious statement or position should be I see no reason why this wouldn't work positive response I did receive. assessed by the extent to which it is a synthesis of these two aspects. The expression to with academics as well. Scholarship must be reconciliation without the prophetic expression losses its meaning. The Prophetic ex- a partnership. If the only thing students are pression without the expression of reconciliation leads to fanaticism and to a sense of responsible for is the grades they get, that's self-righteousness; it is a reactionism that can only provoke futher rcactionism. 5hat they'll respond to. Isn't it much better Thus, in our response to Dr. Smith and the Moral Majority, we must temper our Ior students to take courses that their in- criticism with acceptance. Here, then is my response: terest (fostered by a vital and challenging There is a breath, a movement within each of us, indeed within everything, that is academic community) leads them to rather being. And this being strives toward its ground, its depth, that is God. Each of us strives than to beforced by college regulations? in his own way toward that which is of greatest importance. How then can you call Even if a student is already interested in a anything which is so striving, although perhaps is a different manner or measure for required course, the fact that he must take you, evil? I must disagree with such a statemnt. But let us not be alienated through our it deprives him of the responsibility of mak- difference of belief. ing the choice for himself. Aren't we sup- For as I strive for the ground of my being, I also strive for the being that is within posed to teach responsibility? In that area my fellow man, for all being. I would take the world unto my heart as I am taken unto there's no substitute for experience! the heart of God.Come then and let us embrace and rejoice in the mutualstriving ofour hearts and the God that is in each of us. Sincerely, Paul Williford Holt Andrews The Sou'wester Page 3 Students Confront Draft Registration Issues T" by Todd Weems adamantly opposed to the draft itself. I sure interests, which means our allies under The Central Committee for Conscien- as hell don't want to go to war." NATO. I don't want to be drafted, but if I tious Objectors cautioned in a newsletter Cam Moss stated, "Even though I was called to duty, I would fulfill that this month against the growing likelihood don't advocate war of any kind, I felt it was obligation." of an actual draft. We asked Southwestern my duty as a citizen to register for the Director Spears notes further in his students their feelings on such issues as draft." newsletters the possibility of women registration, women's role in the draft, and Expressing similar feelings, Phil Mahla registering for the draft. "The Supreme the brewing Middle East conflict. answered, "Although I am against the Court's decision on Goldberg vs. Tarr, a Larry Spears, Director of C.C.C.O.'s draft, I understand and can support sex-discrimination case involving the draft Youth and Conscientious Objection Cam- registration. In this election year, I think it and registration, will be final this winter," paign said, "This coming January, Selec- is important to support your candidate and comments Spears. "It is especially impor- tive Service plans to register those men born registering is clear support of Jimmy tant for women to realize that they could be in 1961. After January 5, men (and perhaps Carter." ordered to register for the draft, and women) born in 1963 will be required to Chris Kirby said he would hold the oil perhaps be drafted. They too must consider V o register as they turn eighteen. It should be companies responsible for any U.S. par- their position on war." noted that the U.S. has never had a registra- ticipation in a Middle East war. "If the war Vanessa Dawne Robertson conveyed tion without a draft, and rarely a draft comes to me, I'll fight, but I refuse to fight her sentiments on women and the draft, I without a war." for Exxon in the Persian Gulf. At present, stating, "If you are going to draft E Asked what he felt about registration, that is the only reason for registration. The Americans, I believe women too should be John Nisbit replied, "I'm for registration purpose of registration is not to protect drafted. However, I don't believe there are j of young men in the U.S., but I am American democracy, but to protect multi- any causes worth murdering human beings national corporations that continually ex- over." ploit the American populous." Director Spears has warned In light of our country's peace time young peo- registration, Ruth Bryant felt the ple college can no longer be used as a hiding place from the draft. "It is important for reinstating of the Selective Service "isa The Devil's Advocate violation of human rights. It is a step Ronald Reagan was the answer to all our young people to realize that under the cur- A Campaign View by Bryce Holmes rent draft law, all men between the ages of towards war. The draft breeds militarism, problems. and militarism breed war." She also said, Encumbered with a 10 page paper for 18 and 26 are eligible to be drafted," Spears Religion 233, I sequestered myself in the Time was drawing near. The ticking of "I am 100% sure women should be re- the clock foreshadowed the closure of the said. stacks on a cold, dark, wet Friday night, If you are drafted while attending col- quired to fulfill the same obligations men with the moon as my only companion. I library for the night, threatening my have to fulfill, but had women been re- academic efforts. lege, you will be allowed to finish the cur- pulled a King James Bible off the shelf and rent term before showing up for duty. quired to register, I would have registered." was about to station myself at a desk when "But is there no hope in Jimmy The possibility of a war in the Midle Carter?" Some students believed the Selective a beam of light drifting in from the moon Service could benefit our country. Ed East is of utmost concern to young people flashed on the open space left by the Bible. "Hah! Don't expect much from that in this country. Director Spears says the Son of a Baptist. He and his humanitarian Howard feels, that, "The Selective Service There, far back of the books was what is there to be used responsibly by the "CCCO has already registered over 20,000 looked to be an ancient book, small and henchmen can go to heaven for all I care. young people through its conscientious ob- Let me make this perfectly clear, Hell is for government. It signifies the greatest amount very dusty. I pulled it gently lest it crumble of trust that people can place in their jection card." The cards simply state, in my hands. I was at once excited with my Ronald Reagan. Under Ronald's reign we "Because of my beliefs about war, I am op- can create a home here once again for leaders. The problem is people don't trust rare find. It had obviously seen little use in the government to use the Selective Service posed to participating in the military." the past century. Underneath the dust I ourselves." He paused and then looked me straight in the eye. "Well, what will it be, and the armed forces responsibly. I'm not Certain students on campus hold con- could make out a few runes cast in red. quite sure I do either." They were unfamiliar to me. I opened the young worm of books, will you have the victions that would not allow them to fight kingdom of the United States restored to its Because of the Iran-Iraq conflict, in a war. Scott Kellerman said, "I am op- cover and began to read aloud inspired by Mary Roper stated, "I think registration is the dark dreary night which befitted such former glory and get your paper done in the posed to the draft because I don't want to same breath? You hesitate sweet child, but a necessary step due to the problems that fight anyone I've never met. As a matter of oration. are simmering in the Middle East. "Hail, spirits of fire, air, water and you needn't fear, 'I have never lied before fact, I don't want to fight with anyone I However, in a time of national crisis, our have met! To kill people for any reason in earth! Prince of the East, Belzebub, and I'll never lie again'. Solamen miseris strength can only result in the revitilization monarch of burning hell, and socios habuisse doloris." unjustifiable." "I'm sorry, I don't speak Latin." of American spirit and appreciation for this If any students are interested in obtain- Demogorgon, I pray to you that wonderful country of ours." Mephistophilis may appear and rise." "A pity. I said 80% of the pollution in ing a conscientious objection card free of to myself and put the book the air is caused by trees and shrubs." Bob Edwards believed the point of charge, they may write, CCCO, P.O. Box I chuckled protect our national 15796, aside, endeavoring to return to my paper. I Time was drawing nigh. I had to make registration was, "To Philadelphia, PA 19103. had written but a few lines when I was a decision before twelve o'clock when the startled by a voice. library would close. A voice suddenly rang Kinney Clowns Around would you have me in my head-"l have neither given nor "Well, and what This Friday when the streets are filled to take the child ren trick or treating. The perform for you, conjurer of Lucifer's received aid on this examination or assign- ment." As the clock struck twelve I began with the ghosts and goblins of Halloween, a clowns are makiing plans to visit Crippled hours?" I turned to face a creature attired special troupe of clowns will also be out and devil of to put things together. Childrens' Homee, Home for Incurables, in tacky red. "I am Mephistophilis, about town. The Kinney Clowns Troupe is and St. Peter Ma nor. Anyone interested in Hell, inferior only to Belzebub and "It seems, Mephistophilis, that Reagan's promises are your promises and composed of a group of Southwestern participating in the Kinney clowns should Lucifer." students dedicated to the proliferation of contact Judy Boo oth or come by the Kinney I knew he wasn't just messing around one should be skeptical of those indeed. I shall finish my paper myself and you and cheer and good times throughout the Mem- office. when I saw his forked tail twitch back and phis community. Each year this group of forth like a wily cat. Ronald Reagan may not have my soul." The messenger of Hell turned redder happy faces visits a number of area day care "Come now, school-boy, have you no centers, nursing homes, and hospitals. The wish to perform? Longings for some pretty than a devil. Smoke issued forth from his nostrils as he drew himself up to a Clowns' first outing is set for Friday, Oc- wight or perhaps revenge to seek on some flared tober 31 to Lebonhuer Children's Hospital. SAE? Speak up infant sorcerer, beware of monstrous height. Then, opening his mouth much as a horrid yawning crevice, he belch- The program for Friday features Hunter calling forth the devil in mirth!" Hodge as scarecrow and a troupe of clowns I had heard of such things before and ed loudly, "Bedtime For Bonzo", and therefore saw a unique chance to get my returned from whence he came. IN THIIS C'RNDMER paper done at once. "I could perhaps use some help on this paper." Tom Kepple "It is done, aspirer to knowledge, only F I- you must make me one promise." I read with interest Matthew Fishman's October 17 "What's Happening..." "Anything, anything at all," I replied Unfortunately, Mr. Fishman has succumbed to the Carter campaign rhetoric that in my haste to be rid of the tedious task. (1) a vote for Anderson is somehow a vote for Reagan and (2) that Carter after "On November 4th, studious one, you must cast your vote for Ronald Reagan." four years as a buffoon will somehow experience a metamorphosis, becoming at I was naturally surprised by his terms. least a better President than the "radical" Ronald Reagan. May I offer a critique What interest could a devil have in Ronald of the Carter tactics? Reagan. The devil perceived my puzzle- 1. Clearly a vote for Anderson is a vote for Anderson...a vote that unfor- ment. "Have you not heard, apprentice of necromancy, Ronald Reagan wants to solve tunately may not elect him President but will certainly register a voter's individual all your problems. He has simple answers to disgust with this year's Republican and Democratic choices. The fact that Carter complex questions. Under his leadership, even has a chance of being elected has much more to do with his weak Republican the United States will again achieve opponent than his success as President. superiority. Our man, Ronald, will cure in- 2. Having no positive record to run on, the Carter campaign has come up flation, the scourge begotten on high. He will stifle the excesses of the goody-two- with a novel approach... "even bad experience as a President is better than no ex- shoes government to restore the simple life perience in confronting the difficult task of being the President." Arthur Schles- to the individual." inger Jr., a prominent Democrat, in his October 3 Wall Street Journal editorial The devil's oration had me enthralled. stated: Perhaps the devil was right. Perhaps "I do not find it easy to abandon lifetime habits of Democratic regularity. But I cannot see that on his record President Carter has earned 20 more seconds...not to speak of four more years...in the White House... Incoherence and incompetence might not be decisive disqualifications if Mr. Carter showed any signs of learning from his blunders. Quite the contrary, he gets worse every year. At this rate one shudders to think what four more years might do to the republic. Experience is a meaningless claim unless it implies a capacity to grow. Instead of learning from error, Mr. Carter digs in all the deeper, withdraws all the more from face-to-face argument and attacks the motives of his critics. Underneath that brittle mask of control one senses an uptight and agitated psyche, filled with repressed anger and venom. His meanness of spirit and heart has come out in the campaign, especially in the pattern of cowardice displayed in his flight from debate and in his truly Nixonian facility for piously saying nasty things while piously denying that he is saying them."

This year voters have the unique opportunity to vote for someone who offers realistic if not popular proposals for our problems. Remember for a moment Anderson's refusal to offer a tax cut until the budget is balanced, his support of ERA and the right of a woman to choose an abortion, his $.50 a gallon tax to cut oil imports, his stands against tobacco supports and the MX missle, his stand for limited gun control and a grain embargo. Counter Anderson's positions with those of Reagan and Carter who change positions on balanced budgets, unions, Chrysler loans, tax cuts, ERA, defense spending and others. We need a President who will be able to make tough long term decisions not someone who will make politically convenient ones. A vote for Anderson really is a vote for Anderson. a / Ocober3, 1980 The Sou'wester Page 4

W Humorist Blount Displays His 'Southern Charm' "When I was young I wanted to get "There is even a brand of bread called out of the south and go up north to talk "Hillbilly Bread." But you sure don't see about books instead of trucks and cows. one called "Dago Bread." But when I got up there people would just In between some interesting discussion look at me like I was lucky I hadn't been of the modern presidency and southern eaten by a hog. Eventually, I got to like politicians, Blount keeps reeling off the that." quips and stories. Roy Blount Jr., sportswriter and On the Democratic Convention: humorist is telling Jim Lanier's Wednesday "After Kennedy made his speech afternoon colloquium what it is like to be Carter should have gotten up there and southern. Blount is well suited for the task, said, 'Gee, Ted sure gave a great speech and Tri-Delts enthusiastically clap in their new pledges. Photo by John Peeples for he seems to embody all those I wish I could give one like it, but I'm just a undefinable characteristics which constitute good ol' boy from Georgia, and I never got the breed of men known as southerners. a chance to go to Harvard and get Lynch 's 'Elephant Man' Perhaps Blount's "southern charm" educated, and kicked out for cheating, could best be expressed as a combination of and...." the easy-going nature of Pat Dempsey and Through it all, you feel as if Blount Lacks Rhythm, Force the bumbling appeal of Lt. Columbo. might really be that friend from high by Matthew Fishman However, Blount wouldn't want to be school. Sure, he's gone off to New York The advertisements of the film "The when it centers around the mutual learning described that way. He'd find "southern and worked for a couple of fancy Elephant Man" make it very clear that the and discovering process between Merrick charm" a condescending term, and would magazines, and written a few books. But movie's not based on the Tony Award- and Treves. But when it wanders into the despise being compared to a television he's still funny as hell. play of the same name. And they ethical question of Merrick's validity in the character. He would probably rather be winning knew in high are right. It's not nearly as good, although London hospital or in the London circus, it thought of as the guy you is the same. falls flat on its face. In the process, it school. The one who wasn't especially the story but 'River' Runs Deep Since Brooksfilm (Mel Brooks' pro- stymies the momentum obtained by two good-looking, seemed smart enough David marvelous actors: Mr. Hopkins and, as 'the didn't care about grades, and, most impor- duction company) and director by Jeff Horn Lynch (famous for his cult film elephant man,' John Hurt. Hurt's exquisite tantly, was funny as hell. such an effort to performance draws out a man of unaboun- As Blount rambled on for over an After Darkness on the Edge of Town "Eraserhead") have made (1978), it took the audience forget Bernard ding sensitivity and intelligence from a hor- hour, it became obvious that this "funny as Bruce Springsteen two and make stems from his slow- one-half years to release Pomerance's brilliant play, I'll treat the ribly grotesque exterior. hell" characterization another record. In spite of it's intriguing topic and the paced, sittin'-on-the-front-porch-tellin' Having heard The River, his latest, and a movie as a separate entity. two-LP The movie concerns itself with the true touching performance given by Mr. Hurt, you-a-story delivery. set, I'm surprised it didn't take 5 a feel of years. The album story of John Merrick, a man who is so the movie lacks a rhythm, or a force, and all "I don't think you can get is that good, the best I've we're left with is the burning image of John what it is to be a southerner until you go up heard since, well, Darkness. Springsteen deformed that he had been displayed in a proved England. Merrick. north." himself to be the dominant musical circus as a freak during Victorian force of the doctor named Treves "The Elephant Man" is now playing Blount furrows his brow. 70's and if The River is any in- A sympathetic dication, plans effectively by Anthony exclusively at the Malco Highland Quartet. "I remember sittin' around listenin' to to lay claim to the same title (underplayed guy who had here inthe 80's. Hopkins), takes Merrick under his care out the old men talk about some gone to New York." Springsteen has always identified with of a mixed sense of humanity, curiosity setting, Blount pushes his glasses up on his the shattered fringe element of society, and self-indulgence. In this serene forehead. those living perpetually on the edge of to live the remaining Robb Parties Unfold Merrick is allowed up disaster, and these peoples' dreams, fears, thirteen years of his life as a human being. "They'd say, 'Yea, ol' Bill went on by Joanna Mclntosh to the city, and he's just whorehoppin' and harsh realities. It is their story that Spr- The paradox of the film is told bluntly The new residents of Robb, White, ingsteen has told over his last 3 albums. On when Dr. Treves first confronts "the around now."' Ellet, and Bellingrath dorms are maintain- his eyes. Born to Run, there was still hope, both real elephant man's" mentality (as he perceives Blount squints and rubs ing the two-fold tradition of Robb Com- "Now this conjured up an interesting and imagined, that things would get better. it to be): "The man is an imbecile. He's an mon social and intellectual activities. The The real possibility of better lives disap- Treves image in my mind." idiot...I pray to God he's an idiot." Common has hosted two teas and one peared on Darkness, but the optimism, this man is not aware Blount's glasses fall off his forehead sincerely hopes poetry reading to date. however impossible, remained. The ques- enough to understand just how grotesque a and land mid-way down his nose. The first tea was given in welcome of "Then the first time I went to New tion is, does The River take this theme to its spectacle he is. alumni returning to Southwestern for next logical step the all "The Elephant Man" begins timidly York I found myself being chased down the abandonment of Homecoming weekend. The second was street by a couple of whores after my hope and the giving in to defeat? and slowly, giving us only a shadow of the given in honor of Dr. Meyers, visiting pro- For the first 3 sides, I believe it does. of Merrick's inhuman money." deformed facsimile fessor from the British Studies at Oxford For example, in form. We get distorted pictures of the Blount pushes his glasses back up his "The Ties that Bind," the Program. nose. album's opening cut, the life-ties holding seamy side of London life: the bums, the The first poetry program was a recital one down are faced, but and the mechanical structure "So I decided not to go found to be un- circus freaks, by Dean Gerald Duff of his own poems. breakable. mellowing and whore-hoppin'." ("You been hurt and you're all of industry. The film has a Two other readings have been planned. On A good story, but for Blount it also cried out you say, you walk down the street sometimes somber effect on the viewer, un- has November 6th Professors Wood, Vest, and a message. pushin' people outta your way...We're run- til the 'elephant man' is revealed to us. We Anderson will present poetical selections of nin' now but darlin' we will stand in time, learn how sensitive, intelligent and "So you see, it's easy to convince a Edgar Allen Poe in both English and southerner that he doesn't know anything to face the ties that bind, now you can't "human" John Merrick really is beneath French at 6:30 in White Social Room. On about the north. But New Yorkers are sure break the ties that bind") An intense rocker his cruel deformity. November 11th students not involved in Dr. this song builds to an He reacts to everything as a child that they aren't as ignorant about the explosive climax, with Meyers' seminars will have the opportunity you how they read the its stirring final verse being one of those would: excited the first time he sees a play, to share in his reading of Romantic poetry. south. They'll tell New York Times, and there is a story about great moments in rock n' roll. the first church, the beautiful woman who Another event planned by the Com- Other songs (for instance, "Jackson is nice to him. All of this is even more sur- mon is an Election Day Return Party on the south in there every day. by "Hell, they read all the right Cage," "Independence Day," and "Point prising considering he was brought up November 4th at 8:00 in Ellet Social Room. Blank") drive home even further this his evil two-penny owner (Freddie Jones) Appropriate refreshments will be served at newspapers, and magazines, and books and think they understand the south, when they frustrating feeling of being trapped. But it who displays him in freak shows. a minimal cost. As always, all students are is "The River", the album's most im- The film is at its heartwarming best welcomed. don't even watch 'HeeHaw'." Dean Duff asks Blount how he feels pressive song and one of Springsteen's best about the south being referred to as the ever, that is the record's pivotal cut. Here, What's Happening... "sunbelt." we once again meet Mary, the young lady "Yea, that really pisses me off. They with whom Bruce drove off "to win" in say the money is moving down here." Born to Run's "Thunder Road." Only, it by Matthew Fishman Blount rolls his eyes. turns out that they didn't win. ("Then I got The best entertainment bet this week in Memphis is the Southwestern theatre student "But how can you sing country music Mary pregnant, and man, that was all she production of Sophocles' "Electra." This first production of the year will be performed at when you aren't poor? wrote, and for my 19th birthday I got a 7 and 9 p.m., Monday through Wednesday (Nov. 3-5), in the Communication Arts Depart- "You know, many American music union card and a wedding coat") Any ment's new quarters in what was previously the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority house. forms developed in the South,-jazz, blues, future aspirations each may have had dried The one and only Amy Shouse has the starring role as Electra. Other cast members in- country and western. But people don't up in a life of dead-end jobs and a marriage clude Stuart Ivy as Orestes, Connie Coxe as Clytemnestra, Patrice Buford as know that. So now there are people grow- neither probably wanted. ("Now all them Chrysothemis, Don Linke as Pedagogue, and Robert Howell as Aegisthus. The chorus ing up in New Jersey singing like Ray things that seem so important, well mister consists of Robin Edwards, Jennie Inglis and Donna Schardt. Professor Ray Hill, a veteran Charles, but not understanding the reason they vanished right into the air, now I just director, actor, creator and former head of the Communication Arts department, will behind that. act like I don't remember, Mary acts like direct "Electra." "There they are, singing about over- she don't care") Tickets will be available at the switchboard in Halliburton Tower, free for students, coming the boll weevil, and not even know- However, on the fourth side, there's a faculty and staff. ing a thing about the damn boll weevil." subtle, yet determined reaffirmation of Also on the Memphis play scene, Theatre Memphis opens George Bernard Shaw's Blount is playing the perfect talk show hope. Throughout the album, Springsteen "Man and Superman," which plays from Oct. 30-Nov. 16. Tickets are $5 adults, $3.50 guest. He just keeps on tossing out his witty hints that alone, one person could never students and curtain times are Tuesday through Sunday evenings at 8:00 P.M., and Sunday social commentary without much promp- break through the obstacles to the "promis- Matinees at 3:00 P.M. ting. ed land." Only with the companionship This week's best bets at the cinema are "Ordinary People," "The Elephant Man," "There are two ethnic groups that it is and love of another is the strength needed and at the Memphian, "The Marriage of Maria Braun." safe to talk about. One is the Germans. for this possible. At times, The River is I hope everybody had a nice midterm break and is all ready for the BSA's big Hallo- Ever since Hitler, it's been safe to talk perhaps Springsteen's most romantic ween party for UNICEF tonight at 10. (Isn't it always Halloween at Southwestern?) about their heavy food and fat beer girls." album, ("Two Hearts", "I Wanna Marry "Margaret's Bed," a short play by William Inge, will be in the T.V. room of the stu- "The other group is southerners. In You", "Fade Away"), but it is not until the dent center Saturday and Sunday nights at 7:30 and 8:30. New York you can talk about hillbillies and fourth side that he discovers love with that Junior Diana Williams directs the play, with Trinka Dykes and Peter Daniels in the rednecks without flinching and looking "special one" is not only pleasant, but starring roles. around to see if one is watching. necessary. --CCHICKE BAB3Y October31, 1980 The Sou'wester Page 5 Memphis Slipper Mystery Still Clicking 1I want to be returned to my creator. We both know who couldn't resist having me for his own. Please return me to the student by David James center office-no questions asked. On the morning of February 27, 1940, photographs made on the Oz set, Koshay in the film when we get the first closeup of Remember-stealing is an honor code of- Humes High students Will Bowden and appears in gingham dress, but not ruby slip- the shoes on Dorothy's feet. fense. Roberta Jefferies were presented their pers. The red shoes have been on display at prizes as second place winners in the Na- The red shoes began disappearing two the Memphis Public library at certain times tional Four Star Club's selection of the ten by two from the MGM wardrobe stock in over the years, but Mrs. Bauman is now best pictures of 1939. later years. The pair that was auctioned was leery of showing them for fear of theft. She Bowden, later president of the only one remaining. It was found, in has taken them to classrooms across the Southwestern from 1970-73, was given the poor condition, wrapped in a turkish towel state, much to the delight of all who have gavel used by Harry Carey in the film Mr. and discarded in a bin. Its authenticity was seen them. Perhaps she will leave them to Smith Goes To Washington. Jefferies never researched or validated. the Smithsonian or another great museum, received the red shoes worn by Judy Mrs. Bauman brought forth an old so that they may enchant generations to Garland in The Wizard of Oz. First prize, a shoe box. Hardly a suitable resting place for come. I'm convinced she's got a genuine gown worn in the Leslie Howard picture such a magical commodity, I thought. She pair. Pygmalion, was won by a person in a dif- carefully undid the plastic around the slip- ferent state. All the awards had previously pers and handed them to me for close in- -ANNOUNCEMENT- spection. Heart pounding, eyes gawking, been on exhibition in New York. Mr. Lesley Deman, Director of On the evening of May 17, 1970, another pair of-udy Garland's red shoes Strategic Corporate Planning, at Texas was on the auction block in an MGM Eastern Corporation, will speak on Tuesday, November soundstage at Culver City, California. In a "Energy" at 10:30 last-ditch effort to pull itself out of debt, 4th, in the East Lounge. Sponsored by the the studio was auctioning off 30,000 props International Studies Department. Everyone is welcome to listen to this impor- Student Turns Millions and costumes collected over forty-six years tant man. Think of it as one of of movie-making. The slippers were sold in PASADENA, CA (CPS)-A part-time job a lawyer Southwestern's many opportunities you less than a minute, for $15,000, to don't mark those calen- four years ago has turned a graduate stu- acting for an anonymous client. will miss-if you dars. dent at the California Institute of Mrs. Roberta Bauman read the story in Technology into a millionaire. the papers the followng morning. She was Richard Scheller got a job in 1976 soon on the phone with The Commercial working part-time for a tiny little company Appeal offices. After all, she had won the ZAPPA!! Genentech, which manufactured and ruby slippers thirty years ago in a nation- called wide contest. The A.P. service and the ma- by Will Tomlinson researched biological processes. Because his Tinsel Town Rebel Band to pay was so low, he was supplementally jor television networks were soon on the From the heated query. And thus began the debate the back of Joe's Garage thousands cheered compensated with stock in the company. which has resurfaced on and off during the the straight-laced, Kool-aid drinking pie- "There was a lot of pressure to pro- eyed Mouseketeer ("don't take things duce a product and show the investors we last decade: who has the real McCoy's? weren't lying,"Scheller told the Wall Street I visited with Mrs. Bauman in her hands trembling, I turned them this way seriously"), Frank Zappa. To say he had a modest Highland area home; she is a and that, over and back. genius for converting his audience into Journal. Because of the pressure, Scheller thoroughly engaging lady. I started poring They are truly a marvel of artful cloned enthusiasts is an understatement. left his job after two weeks, returning design. The red sequins are sewn in intricate Zappa conducted his bands' overwhelming 15,000 of the 30,000 shares he had been through her scrapbook of newspaper ar- given. ticles and letters concerning the shoes as we patterns to the gabardine fabric of the sound (like Leonard Bernstein on a good carried on a friendly exchange of questions pumps. The bows are studded with large day) with integrated orchestral chaotic fren- Last week, however, Genentech's and answers. She seemed excited that the red rhinestones in symmetrical ar- zy categorically interspersed by breezily stock was traded for the first time. Because ownership dispute had arisen again, and she rangements. The soles and bottoms of the greased melodious solo works. Remember of a June 1980 U.S. Supreme Court hearing does have a great deal of evidence leaning heels are covered with bright red felt in Yes's steamroller pressure suddenly stopp- allowing the patenting of new "life forms," toward her side. order to avert excessive noise on the movie ing...counterposed by deep cerebral water- business observers have predicted pro- MGM was the most powerful and sets. wheeled massages? And, BANG! back sperous futures for genetic engineering prestigious movie studio in the world at the The slippers do show signs of age, but again. One might compare it to the companies like Genentech. Accordingly, time The Wizard of Oz was made. Why when placed in the sunlight and viewed youthful stunt of lying between train the company's stock closed on the first day would it risk its reputation by awarding a from a short distance, the illusion was com- tracks-letting the train rush over you, only of trading at $71.25 per share, making bogus prize in a well-publicized contest? plete. I was quickly reminded of the scene the gaps between the cars are widely Scheller the only biology research fellow at The Garland mystique was not in existence separated by the solitary whistle echoing Cal Tech worth $1.1 million. in 1940. The film didn't become a classic or serenely across the adjacent landscape. Scheller, whose salary is $10,000 per gross over its original budget until it began 1980 Frat Pledges Every member of Zappa's group year, told the Journalhe plans to hold onto its annual T.V. airings in the late fifties. In deserved the ecstatic enthusiasm each his Genentech stock for a while and keep on other words, the slippers did not hold the Last Monday evening freshman (most- received when relentlessly executing extend- his track toward landing a professorial posi- connotations then that they did in 1970 and ly) men and women pledged themselves to ed efforts with indefatiguable precision. tion at a university. still do now. MGM just giving them away fraternities and sororities. A list of the men: One zealot trying to share the glory of a liv- "I'm interested in being a professor at forty years ago is easily understandable. It is below; next week we will list sororities. ing legend, was so moved, he turned his a good university," he said. "You can't was probably excellent publicity. Alpha Tau Omega (21)-Donald Broad- back to the band and faced the crowd, buy that." Mrs. Bauman sent the studio a cer- field, Ed Cannon, Bert Carlock, Danny hands extended in a referee's clinch-fisted Scheller could not be reached for com- tified letter in 1970, seeking an explanation Channell, Andy Crisler, Buddy Eason, touchdown stance. I sympathized with his ment by College Press Service. But one of to the problem. It was promptly returned. Steven Ervin, Jack Fain, Steve Farrar, overlooked but sincere mission as he was his co-workers at the Cal Tech lab noted MGM has refused to discuss the matter Christopher Feaver, Kevin Ferner, Paul politely asked to sit down by the affected that Scheller had been getting into work a with her. Ford, Trice Gibbons, Rodney Hudgens, audience (you see Leonard, etiquette is pre- little later since the stock market made him The ruby slippers belonging to Mrs. Jeff Jarratt, Jochen Leisenheimer, Dave sent at rock concerts. Ask anyone, there is a rich. "Then again," said Scheller's Bauman are labeled clearly size 6B. The Neithamer, Scott Rubin, Matt Soper, "right" time to stand). associate, "when you're a millionaire, I auctioned slippers were also clearly labeled, David Thomas, Keith Woodley, Robert As one might have guessed, Zappa's guess you can do what you want." but size 4B. Mrs. Bauman has been offered Cruthirds (Social Affiliate). lyrics were one of the high points of the an affadavit from a woman in California Kappa Alpha (16)-Brad Baker, Tom show. To delve into their idiosyncracies Help Wanted: who sold Judy Garland most of her war- Carmichael, Richard Friant, Dean Hester- here would be beyond the limits of this drobe accessories during her film heydey. man, Ronnie Howard, Richard Hud- review. Needless to say, his sardonic wit She sold her only size 6B shoes. Further- dleston, Dan McLean, Mike Matthews, Jim was concerned primarily with contem- Cotton Maid con- more, a great deal of Garland's personal ef- Moore, Al Nimocks, Ken Rea, Jones porary cultural and thus, commercial, MEMPHIS (Special)-Deadline ventions. The diversity of each member's fects were auctioned off by her third hus- Rutledge, Jon Silbiger, James Summerbell, for entering the 1981 Maid of Cotton band, Sid Luft, in 1978. There were many Mark Whitehead, Brad Whitehurst. vocal abilities provided excellent contrast to pairs of shoes on display; they were all Pi Kappa Alpha (17)-Wayne Beam, Zappa's own sound, reminding one of a selection is November 8, the National marked 6B. Harlan Betelsky, Jimmy Cain, Vinnie Cam- devil's advocate seeking to shed light on our Cotton Council has announced. More than two pairs of ruby slippers panelli, Kevin Christen, Phil DuPont, Ed mundane diversions we mask as lofty goals To qualify for the Maid of Cotton exist. At least five and maybe even as many Howard, Sean Keough, Chris Marsh, Chris and climbing pursuits. Separated from his audience by a wall selection, a candidate must never have as ten pairs were designed by the MGM Matthews, Sean McAleer, Chuck Perry, been married, be between the ages of costume department. The shoes were tried Robert Rainey, Paul Reese, Stan Shuler, of amplification and dim lighting ("I can't in tests, and Garland had several pairs Jeff Tooms, Jimmy Warren. see you, but I know you're there") the 19 and 23, be at least 5 feet 5 inches which she actually wore in the course of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (23)-Steve An- flood of audience appreciation finally came tall, and either have been born in, or filming. drolewitz, Bubba Bernard, Chris Boswell, at the end of the concert as the continuous moved to, a cotton-producing state by playing finally wound down after two Perhaps the two-size difference bet- Chris Brumlow, Joe Chickey, Jonathan age seven. Finalists are chosen from ween some of the shoes can be explained by Coggins, Jack Coombs, Jean Dabezis, hours. After two encores, with deafening late in the fact that the studio attempted to make Tripp Dargie, John Fontaine, Lee French, applause following, a mutual sense of com- applications and photographs Judy look as youthful as possible for the David Haynes, Jeff Hill, John Hill, Chip pletion was psychically reached by audience November and asked to participate in part of Dorothy. She was required to wear a Hyle, Richard Lindeman, Rusty and performers. Thus Zappa cut the hyp- the selection held in Memphis, tight corset, and her breasts were bound McDonald, Max Norton, Hal Patton, notic tie, leaving his old and new fans with a lasting impression they could relish in their December 28-30. with yards of tape (she was sixteen during Nathan Phillips, Phil Piggott, Dan Applications must be postmarked filming). They might have considered Richardson, Louie Roue. memories. Even my own cache of captured squeezing her into smaller shoes to com- Sigma Nu (14)-John Asinger, Tracy sanity was not lost upon discovering my car by November 8, and are available from plete the effect. Bridges, Dev Butler, Ed Dudley, Bill window jimmied open and my belongings the National Cotton Council, P.O. A pair could have been made for Hargis, Chip Kelley, Ken Lisenby, Paul scattered about. Paradoxically, it seemed to Box 12285, Memphis, TN 38112. Garland's stand-in, Bobbie Koshay. This Marsden, Mel Payne, Tim Phillips, Russell be simply the natural order of things. seems unlikely, however, since there is no Rainey, Peter Rooney, Scott Stevens, Blair --- ~ -~--r--r----- ~ -r ~--r~ ~ -in. supporting evidence to this end. In test Summitt.

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1407 Union Ave. (901)725-1717 ,,, -4~ ______~ __ OcoberSI, 1980 Thec Soul 'w ./e.er Page 6 October31, 1980 The Soit ive'~tei Page 6 These photos indicate the ease in which the Lynxcats Stomp B.C.C. Lynxcats ran over the Warriors (below) and by Charles H-lyle left them literally standing still (right). Bo) ' The Lynxcats trounced Baptist Chris- Photo by John PIeeples tian College this past Saturday, by the score of 42-0. The Lynx scored first after Joe Cull plunged in on a 1 yard run to top a six minute drive. Steve Androlewicz added the PAT, to make it 7-0. The Lynx defense and speciality teams didn't let the Warriors cross mid-field the entire game. Cull led all rushers with 49 yards on 10 carries. Jeff Lane also picked up his ninth interception of the season off Warrior's player/coach Ron Young. Max Aldrich picked off another pass which help set up a fifteen yard TD pass from Greg Peters to Cull. Androlewicz add- ed one to put the Lynx ahead 14-0. Peters came in again, as the Warrior's next drive stalled, to complete his final pass of the day to Mickey Mays, who raced down the field to score on the 53 yard play. Chip Kelly, the freshman quarterback from Lithonia, GA., came in on the next series of downs, and on the first play hit Mays for a 74 yard TD. The Warriors again could not generate an offense as defensive end, Shawn Ryan, recovered one of the four fumbles Baptist Offensive College Mascots are Trying for a Comeback Christian had for the day. Kelly came in again, this time handing off to Keith (CPS)-"What would you think," activist So this season Williams' supporters Stanford President Donald Kennedy recent- crowd Deanes on first down. Deanes ran 22 yards Lamar Thomas rhetorically asked a organized a rally which drew about 100 peo- ly wrote in response to the rally on his cam- for a T.D. Androlewicz made the PAT to of some 500 students gathered to convince ple. Bob Beyers of the Stanford News Ser- pus. "A mascot which is offensive or de- make the score at the half 35-0. Michigan State University administrators to vice claims that "half of them were against meaning to groups of people should quite The second half only saw one score, make their affirmative action programs it. They came wearing armbands in simply not be permitted." the and that was by Deanes again who plowed more aggressive, "if they called protest." "It was insulting to watch some person over from the one. Washington Redskins the 'Washington Ziebell and his co-supporter Allen at the game put on stripes or carry a Yids' or the Atlanta Braves the 'Atlanta Smith-who also works with Ziebell in the tomahawk under the influence of liquor." WASPs?"' insurance business-think Prince Lightfoot Some Chinese-Americans from iFt11 But that was more than ten years ago, was the victim of a conspiracy. Chicago traveled to Pekin High School in when civil rights activists used sports team Smith says that Williams, the prince's 1974 to take issue with the school's 40-year- nicknames as part of their broad attack on alter ego, "is a leader in the community, old unofficial nickname of "Chinks." institutionalized racism. The activists, in and there was some jealousy among other "It was not a name we could use free- fact, scored a number of successes on the Indians. They got the officials at Stanford ly," he says. "They could use it here, but LSAT * MCAT * GRE collegiate level in their effort to soften the to get rid of him." students couldn't wear garb with 'Chinks' GRE PSYCH * GRE BIO stereotypes often employed as sports They argue that the character wasn't on it and go elsewhere and not be mascots. ridiculed." GMAT * DAT * OCAT * PCAT Stanford, for example, surrendered to VAT * MAT * SAT * TOEFL "Indians" as its nickname out of respect Some of us old-timers may remember NAT'L MED BDS Native Americans, who characterized the Southwestern's mildly exciting controversy appellation as racist. over what our athletic teams would be call- ECFMG * FLEX * VQE Yet now, often years after the changes ed. Would we be SAM, or the Lynxcats? NDB * NPB I * NLE and after the activists who forced them An opinion poll came up with the com- have left campuses, some restive tradi- promise that would have a lynxcat named EDUCATIOALCENTER tionalists are trying to bring the old mascots mascot. Now it looks Sam be our special Test back. like the SAM's are on the way out-with Preparation Specialists At Stanford last month, an insurance Since 1938 the old Lynx helmets coming back this year. For information, Please Call: salesman named Larry Ziebell staged a rally really did call us SAM's-I thought name to (People in favor of restoring the "Indians" that was offensively dumb, S.C.) (901) 458-6401 Stanford's sports teams, and bringing back a character named Prince Lightfoot to ride IMA horseback around the football stadium dur- P7 ing games. -ikuk And at Pekin High School in Pekin, Il- linois, an administration attempt to rid the 414'r school once and for all of the nickname This offensive Lynxcat terrorizes small "Chinks" inspired about a dozen students children at football games. When are peo- to pull off a three-day boycott of classes last ple going to be concerned enough to stop month. this? Photo by John Peeples Stanford's traditionalists are probably an insulting stereotype. "He's a famous In- the boldest. The university had dropped its dian chief," Smith says of Williams, who "Indians" name-eventually replaced by owns a California fishing resort. "He's not "Cardinals"-in 1972, when it also quit its just some drunken Indian." practice of allowing the fully-costumed "As far as racism is concerned," Prince Lightfoot to whoop around the play- Ziebell argues, "the Dallas Cowboy doesn't ing field. Last October, however, Tim offend Texans; the Minnesota Viking Williams, the man who portrayed Prince doesn't offend those of Scandanavian des- Lightfoot from 1951 through 1972, abrupt- cent. We got all caught up in trying to do ly re-appeared at a Stanford game in full everything for the minority. Now there's a regalia. tremendous backlash." Williams, it turned out, had been But university administrators persist in snuck into the stadium. His ride around it seeing the Indian symbol as unrepentantly elicited cheers from some and dismay from racist. others. 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