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VOL. XCIII. NO. 16 TRENTON STATE COLLEGE. TRENTON. N. J. Thursday, February IS, 1969

IN MEMORIUM

a Pop The Cop" served

the security force loyally from

August 1958 to his death.

The staff of the State Signal

join in expressing our most

heartfelt sympathies LLOYD 0. EPPLEY November 16,1901 - December 22,1968 Thursday, February 13, 1969 Page 2 TRENTON STATE COLLEGE, TRENTON, N. J. From Behind the Mustache

Also let us not forget our daily you a 007, brother you have a big BY JERRY PAGLUCIO surprise coming. Some teachers and monthly reading material We are becomming a nation of forget that they are the teachers mesmerized book, magazine, pam­ which we must read so that wc The Students' Paper Since 1885 and feel that reading a 600 page phlet, and report readers. Every- will know what is going on in the text book is the only way to time we turn around some self- Published Weekly During College Session for »he Students by the world, or to put it better, what teach. They should resign. TRENTON STATE COLLEGE AT TRENTON. NEW JERSEY styled scholar is shoving a book down out throat. English teachers the key people want us to know. What constitutes a well rounded, Subscr'ption, »5.»0 per year. For Advertising Rates apply to Business Manager. stress the importance of reading We have the New York Times, educated man? Must he read all Editor-in-Chief the finer works, such as Shakes- the Christian Science Monitor, The of the great philosophies, all the pear, poetry, and the New York Edward T. Ziegler News and World Report, Life, Times. They tell us that to enjoy great poetry, all the great novels, Asst. Editor-in-Chief and understand these works con­ Atlantic, Newsweek, Time, U. S. all the great texts in order to be­ Gary E. Boyler stitutes the mark of an educated Look, The Congressional Record, come well rounded? If so, I would News Editor Feature Editor man. Did you ever wonder why The Yale Review, Business Week, rather fashion my life after peo­ Mary Curzi John Freeh they say this? Is it because they and the list goes on. You can be ple who never read the New York sure that before you leave college Copy Editor Sports Editor really feel that an educated per­ Times, or who never heard of somewhere and at some time you Jane Bowman Jim Williams son has to read this material, Shakespeare, people who I guess or are they just passing on to their should read all of the above men­ would be called ignorant in today's Assistant Feature Editor Peggy Moro students the same line that was tioned and many more. In order society. Who are these people? Business Manager JoAnn Pagano passed onto them by their respec­ to read all of the recommended You know, Plato, Aristotle, New­ Adv. Manager Arlene Katz tive teachers, who received it from material one would have to borrow ton and all the others who placed Circulation Clrcl* K their respective teachers, and so several hours a day from life to importance on observation, and Advisor Mr Thomas J. Murray goes the chain. Is all this reading fit them all in. To me it is quite trying to find out what makes simple; life lasts for about sixty Photography Advisor Mr- Arthur Steinnan necessary to the true development life tick. Typist Kathleen Breen of the individual or is it just a years. If you want to spend your life reading one book after another, Cartoonist Fran Greenberg social qualification for acceptance? We are drenched by millions of one newspaper, after another, Staff pocket books each of which con­ fine, go on. I will enjoy myself Rosa Angelind, Alan Bocchino, Jan Brausell, Kathleen Breen, Margaret tains the review of "One of the with hunting and fishing. I'll go Cozzonc, Carrie Ann Owynar, Jackie De Witt, Jim Evanochro, Mariann best books of the year," "a must out to a bar and tie one on once FreAtag, Jerry Fulcomer, Katihy Gallo, Maureen Gibbons, Edna Henry, for literary person," (one of the in a while or I will hop in my car Happy Tom Kane, Joe Krause, Lynda Lanzetita, Debbie LidXind, Jaqui Love, great works of the centry," "the and go for a drive. But I'll be Kathy Marrazarra, Cliff Moyes, Jack Mulder, JoAnn Pagano, Jerry best yet by this young author," dammed if I am going to spend Pagluceio, David Pavlik, Ellen Prete, Annamae Sharrft, Ellen Sherman, "best literary book from Europe," the rest of my life looking at a Kathy Sipers, Pan Smith, Mary Tranzillo, Laura Woliner, Penny Wilkens. etc., all of which are reviewed by bunch of black lines on paper. V alentine's Any personal column or letter to the editor does not necessarily reflect our many newspaper, radio and You can read about slums till the opinions of the State Signal. All letters to the editor will be printed television, and literary critics. at the discretion of the editors as long as they refer to an issue of you are blue in the face, but if concern to the college community and are signed by the sender's correct Everytime something of impor­ you want to know what it is really name. Anoniminity will be rendered upon request. tant happens, there is immediate­ like you had better go and live in ly a score of books, each one giv­ one. You can read all the books Day ing you the real inside scope. I you want on how to play golf, bas­ cannot wait to see how many "real ketball, skiing, boating. flying inside story" books are printed swimming, driving, self-defense, about the PUEBLO personality, dating, and a thousand ivith We Have A Dream... other things, but if you want to do any of these things you had In the short time preceeding the Nov, 5 elections, students better go and find some one who Food Service knows and let him teach you, not faculty, administrators, and interested individuals worked some book. If you think that read­ tirelessly to push for passage of the Bond Issue. ing the greatest books on love will Wins First Prize make you the greatest lover, or all the James Bond books will make kve Supporters were told by the legislature that before any Included in a recent manager's financial aid was given to the state colleges, they must have seminar at Newark State College proof of voter support. The Bond Issue passed by almost was a competition of culinary arts. This contest took place in 10 col­ a 2 to 1 margin. leges from the New York, New Jer­ Inquiring Reporter sey, and Coneticut area which are CARRIE ANN CWYNAR Before the legislature is Bill S-256 which will grant fiscal operated by ABC Gladieux. Mr. By JAN BROUSELL and autonomy to the state colleges. Without this autonomy, the Passarelli announced that 1st prize Question: Do you think "going Renee McNaniara — freshman .. Bond I ssue becomes nothing but the proverbial Trojan Horse, was won by our branch at Trenton Yes, because it helps you to be­ State. This contest is judged on the Greek" is worthwhile? come more involve in campus life and the legislatures are guilty of bargaining with us in bad food service as a whole. The 1st and enables you to meet more Lucy llales — freshman place prize was a beautiful plaque people. A closer bond between stu­ faith. Yes, because if you're not in a which will soon be on display. dents only enhances college atmos­ sorority there isn't too much else The money that will be received as a result of the sale As the new semester begins to do or have any association with phere. of bonds will be of no value unless each college has the power changes are also visible in the social activities. It's the best way Gary Boyler — sophomore to spend the money as it sees fit. If autonomy is not granted, dining areas. A new "seconds line" to get to know and meet people. As a Greek, I can truthfully say has been added to assure quicker that the close and warm relation­ Anthony Janics Migliaccio — sen­ all the work, pain, sweat and tears put into the campaign by movement and ease friction among ships derived from a Greek or­ ior college students will be in vain, and the dream of a college students. Plastic cereal bowls are ganization are very worthwhile Definitely. It's the greatest thing also in and should be in use shortly. and will never be equaled. To give Where students can pursue their academic interests in comfort in the world that could ever hap­ This will eliminate the messy and one's all for something with so will be helplessly shattered and all faith in the legislature pen to anybody. I established some inconvenient problem of eating much meaning and feeling is an of the best lifelong friends in my will be lost forever. Sugar Smacks from the cardboard admirable situation. However you organization. box. get so much In return, in the form We have held up to our part of the bargain, it is now up Mr. Passarelli has asked that Ron Bruce — freshman of friendship, understanding, and to the legislature to hold up to their theirs. anyone who is dissatisfied with the Yes, if it's with the right peo­ an over all association that will be food service should attend the food ple. It's great to meet people, so­ unsurpassed in your life time. — E. T. Z. service committee meetings. These cialize more, and become involved Marianne Trezciak — freshman meetings are open to all and sug­ with the school. From what I've heard of them, gestions can be made. If anyone is it sounds like a worthwhile exper­ unable to attend the meetings, Marylou Reiff — sophomore ience. However, I would like to there is always someone in the If one believes in something RELIGIOUS SERVICES know more about them to see what dining offices and Mr. Passarelli strongly enough that she can put they actually stand for. greatly welcomes any complaints that something before herself and FOR THE give it unlimited devotion, then a or ideas. Matt Previti — sophomore Greek organization is worthwhile. Yes. Many relationships are COLLEGE COMMUNITY To love is to give and to give is made during a pledge season, to love. CATHOLIC — Sunday Ma ss, 11:00 A.M., Packer Hall which will remain with you for­ Mario Alamio —sophomore ever. The social life is simply Daily Mass — Bede House Yes, because I'd like to be a great. Also if you ever need some­ Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. — 6: 45 P.M. member of a frat and experience one you can always depend on him Wed., - 4:00 P.M. the close bonds of brotherhood and to help you to the fullest of his capacities. Why not try and make Sat. - 11=00 A.M. friendship that only this type of organization can offer. it as a Greek? Confessions — Bede House Tues. an d Thurs. — 7:30 P.M. EPISCOPAL — Communion Service — Th urs. 3:30 P.M. Rider College Chapel Vacancies at SEB JEWISH — Friday, 7:00 P.M. Rider College Chapel There ore vacancies in the SEB f or 3rd Alternate for the class of ' 70 and 2nd and 3rd alternates for PROTESTANT — Sunday Worship Service, 9:45 A.M. the class of '69. Any interested candidates are to Rider College Chapel — followed by coffee leave a letter of interest on the Secretary's desk in hour. the SEB office. Candidates will be notified of a time ASH WE DNESDAY SERVICES to come before the board. 6:30 P.M. in the New Gym Thursday, February 13, 1969 TRENTON STATE COLLEGE, TRENTON, N. J. Page 3 Jonathan Kozal, 5th Speaker Study Of Certification In Robert Kennedy Memorial Launched By State Committee Mr. Jonathan Kozal, author and quently in a large number of lecturer, will be the fifth speaker journals. He was granted the Olym- A comprehensive study of teach­ A major concern expressed by Corps, Association for Health, of the Robert Kennedy F. Memor­ pia Thousand Dollar Award for a er education and certification in those testifying in the hearings Physical Education and Recrea­ ial Seminar on February 17, 1969 story, "The Contest." in 1962 and New Jersey has been launched by was that of providing an improved tion, Industrial Arts Education As­ at 1:15 p.m. in Kendall Hall. The has since been the recipient of a a subcommittee of the State Board pre-service and in-service super­ sociation, Home Economics As­ Social Studies Association and the Saxton Fellowship in creative writ­ of Examiners. vised student teaching experience sociation, Business Education As­ College Union Board are sponsor­ ing from Harper and Row. Kozal or internship for every teacher. sociation, Music Educators As­ The study was initiated the end ing the lecture in addition to a lives today in Boston's South End Among other proposals were the sociation, Association for Super­ of January when the committee dinner which will be held in Phelps ghetto. He works with children and reduction of numbers of certific­ vision and Curriculum Develop­ conducted a series of hearings on Private Dining Room. is involved in curriculum revision ates, regulations which will guard ment, Joint Committee on Teacher concerns and problems regarding both at the elementary and at the the public interest by maintaining Education, Association for Class­ Kozal will speak on the subject high school levels. teacher certification. The commit­ reasonable requirements for teach­ room Teachers, State Federation of of "Education in the Ghetto." Ko­ tee now is engaged in the task of er preparation, and the prov ision Teachers, Congress of Parents and zal was born in Boston in 1936. He Death At An Early Age: The reviewing the testimony and posi­ for flexibility in times of growing Teachers, Art Education Associa­ Destruction of the Hearts and tion papers which were received at change. Many groups urged that tion, Association for Student Teach­ attended the Noble and Greenough the hearings and from other groups Minds of Negro Children in the teacher trainees should have im­ ing, Association of School Admini­ School and was awarded the Boy- not present, preparatory to pre­ Boston Public Schools was pub­ proved training and experiences strators, Association of Secondary lston Prize in writing at Harvard senting any recommendations for for working with children and School Administrators, Vocational lished in 1967. It is a deeply dis­ University. He was elected to the action to the full Board of Ex­ youth in the inner city. and Arts Education Association, turbing, fully documented account aminers. Junior Eight of the Phi Beta Kap­ The study committee is headed State College Faculties Associa­ of a teacher's year in a domin- The Board of Examiners, which pa. After graduation from Harvard by Eric Errickson, principal of tion, and New Jersey Education antly Negro school, a school that is the statewide group charged by in 1956 with a summa degree in Warren Hills Regional School Dis­ Association. happens to be in Boston but might law with recommending standards English, he attended Oxford Uni­ trict. Other members are Dr. versity for a short time as a Rhode be found in any number of Amer­ for teacher preparation and certi­ Robert Salisbury, superintendent of Scholar before moving to Paris ican cities. Kozal was assigned a fication, was requested by State schools, Summit: Albert Kopf, ele­ BUDGET REQUEST where he spent much of the next fourth grade class as part of a Education Commissioner Carl L. four years working exclusively on program to upgrade the segrega­ Marburger, to undertake the study. mentary school principal, Maple- FORMS writing. His return to Boston in wood; Norman Wilson, teacher, 1963 was soon followed by increas­ ted schools. Two weeks before the The committee is seeking to end of the academic year, Kozal Kingsway Regional High School, for the 1969-1970 schoolyear ing involvement with the Negro study procedures and trends with­ Swedesboro; Dr. Thomas Richard­ community and with the educat­ lost his job. He was fired by the in New Jersey and other states are now available in the SEB authorities for introducing to his son, president, Montclair State Col­ ion of its children. concerning requirements and met­ office. pupils a poem by a widely recog­ lege, and Mrs. Tina DeFalco, ele­ hods of issuing and improving mentary teacher, Red Bank. Contact: Kozal's previous writing has in nized Negro writer whose work did teacher certificates. The State eluded The Fume of Poppies, a not happen to be listed in the ap­ Board of Examiners has sought the Statewide groups presenting testi­ Lillian Easterly novel written while he was a sen­ proved curriculum. The book is advice of those groups concerned mony at the hearings included Treasurer — SIB ior in college and published in not a formal discussion of ideas with the educational process be­ Elementary School Principal's As­ but a personal recreation of exper­ 883-0843 1956. His fiction, essays and re­ fore making recommendations to sociation, Secondary School Teach­ views have been published fre­ ience. the State Board of Education. ers Association, Urban Education

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All College Play 1969-70 Resident Assistant Applications Now A vailable and act as sources of information Programs Office by 4:30 p.m. on The Residence Programs Office Wednesday. February 26. has announced that applications for questions or problems the stu­ 3. Arrangements for interviews are available for s tudents who dents may encounter. 'The Firebugs' Feb. 13-15 will be made after receipt of com­ wish to apply to be resident as QUALIFICATIONS bugs" will be set in suburbia, pleted applications. "You can't even light a cigar any sistants for the school year 19G9 70. 1. The applicant should be a full which in itself will supply as air more without thinking of houses A Coffee Hour will be held in time undergraduate student cur NOTE: Financial Aid Applica of indifference to the play. This on fire. . .Its disgusting" Allen Drawing Room on Thursday, rently attending Trenton State Col tions for the school year 1969 70 setting will magnify the theme of Thus begins the satirical Tarce February 13 from 8:00 — 10:00 p. lege who is eligible for student must be on file in the Financial mans' indifference to world crises. of Max Frisch — "The Firebugs." m. for any student interested in Aid Office in Green Hall, before Also cast in this production were: housing. The play has been designated as discussing the position and the ap­ final appointments will be made. the Policeman. James Buckalew; 2. Leadership experience, chara the forthcoming S.E.B. All College plication procedures. Any member For further information come to Ph. D., Ray Worob; Mrs. Knecht cter, academic record, recommen Play Production at Trenton State of the residence hall staff will al­ the COFFEE HOUR to be held in ling. Vivian Barnett: and the Lead dations, and personal interviews College. The casting has been an so be able to answer questions for Allen Drawing Room on Thursday, er of the Chorus. Harry Schulz. The will bo the basis for selections. nounced by the director, Jack W. students who are unable to attend February 13. at 8:00 p.m. For those Chorus Members are: James Kale, 3. Minimum cumulative average unable to attend, information can McCullough. the Cofiee Hour. Cast as Biedermann is Tom Lan Tom Webster, Tom Ennis. Nick is 2.0. he obtained from anyone who is Smolney, Tom Zmigrodski. and The Resident Assistant Selection no. and his insipid wife. Babette. HOW TO APPLY currently on the staff of a resi­ is to be played by Janet Cowperth- Harlen McKay. Committee urges any student ap dence hall or from the Residence Also "The New Tenant" by Eu 1. Applications are available in waite. plying who wilt be a senior next Programs Office in Phelps Hall. gene Ionesco will be performed. year, to request that he be assign the Residence Programs Office, The maidservant. Anna, will be located in Phelps Hall, starting played by Holly Hinterhoff and ar Performance dates are February ed to student teaching during the February 10. - sonists, Schmitz and Eisenring. by 12th, 14th and 15th at 8:30 p.m. 2nd or 3rd quarter if at all possi­ Frosh E lection James Jochem and Paul Weinberg, Tickets will be available at Ken ble. In the event that an applicant 2. Applications must be complet respectively. dall Hall Box OHice the entire has already made his request for ed and returned to the Residence Forum Planned This production of "The Fire­ week preceding the performance. first quarter, but he is not required to teach during the first quarter, A Candidates Forum will be held he should change his request im in Kendall Theater on Wednesday, mediately. February 19 at 3 p.m. for all can­ SEMESTER ABROAD Applications will be accepted in didates in the Freshman elections which will be held on Tuesday, The deadline for applications for the Office of In­ the Residence Programs Office until Wednesday, February 26 at February 25, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ternational Education Semester Abroad Programs 4:30 p.m. Interviews will be held In order to be eligible, the can­ didate must be a member of the for the next academic year will be extended until during the first two weeks in March. Freshman class with at least a February 14, 1969. Any sophomore or junior stu­ 2.00 academic average and must The resident assistants are a part have a petition signed by 10 per­ dent interested in spending a fully-credited (course of the resident staff and share in cent of the class and returned to 360.10) semester in England (Fall '69) or Denmark the responsibility for the efficient the SEB office by 6 p.m. on Tues­ operation of the residence halls at day, February 18. Petitions Tor t he (Spring 1970) should contact Dr. John F. Erath, Trenton State College. They work office of President, Vice President, Gable House ( Ext. 348) for an appointment. closely with the director of each Secretary, and Treasurer are hall in providing an environment available in the SEB office. All conducive to successful college candidates are required to attend work. The resident assistants may a meeting on Tuesday, February serve as ex-officio members of Id. at 6 p.m. in the SEB office. 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