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Ursinus College Digital Commons @ Ursinus College Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper Newspapers 2-27-1987 The Grizzly, February 27, 1987 Joseph F. Pirro Ursinus College Kevin Adams Ursinus College David Bloom Ursinus College Richard P. Richter Ursinus College Lora L. Hart Ursinus College See next page for additional authors Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews Part of the Cultural History Commons, Higher Education Commons, Liberal Studies Commons, Social History Commons, and the United States History Commons Click here to let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Recommended Citation Pirro, Joseph F.; Adams, Kevin; Bloom, David; Richter, Richard P.; Hart, Lora L.; Lent, Dean; Algeo, Bridget; Standeven, Andy; Harner, Nikki; and Gall, Steve, "The Grizzly, February 27, 1987" (1987). Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper. 183. https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/183 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Newspapers at Digital Commons @ Ursinus College. It has been accepted for inclusion in Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Ursinus College. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Authors Joseph F. Pirro, Kevin Adams, David Bloom, Richard P. Richter, Lora L. Hart, Dean Lent, Bridget Algeo, Andy Standeven, Nikki Harner, and Steve Gall This book is available at Digital Commons @ Ursinus College: https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/183 VOL. 9, NO. 18 Coliesevllle, Pa, Februal)' 27, 1987 • Depts., Dean, Court New B~E~~!!!ty ~~£~wm11~~r~! is'!~~~Y' OJ The Grizzly the ~epartments of Biology, according to Dean Akin .. Dr. While everyone has been either C~emlstry, Mathematics, English, Patricia Schroeder, hired by the pledging, partying, studying, History, and Modern Languages English Department just four w~>rking, or any combinations and two in Political Science. years ago, has the third most thereof, some interesting changes How is Ursinus screening its seniority in the department. have been going on right under many applicants to choose what is Considering that course changes your feet. best for the college? will be inevitable due to the Next year Ursinus will have Akin said Ursin us is looking for incoming professors' backgrounds eight new recruits added to its list "somebody preferably with a 'and special areas of interest, (for of formidable academic teaching doctorate andlor some distinctive example, creative writing will be professionals. That's ten percent qualities, such as Phi Beta Kappa, added to the English curriculum of the entire teaching staff. with an interest in and commitment next year and Russian history to Why so much change at one to the students." the History Dept.), there's bound time? The administration of Dr. Nick Berry, Chairman of to be an attitude change in and out Ursinus has recently approved an the Political Science Dept., would of the classroom. early retirement plan that allows like to see a triple treat--a good "Liberal arts experience is impor-- for Ursinus' staff to retire several teacher, scholar, and colleague. tant," continued Akin I, "as is a years earlier than in the past. Many Although there were about 40 rapport with students which in teachers are taking advantage of applicants in chemistry, over 100 c1udes interaction outside the c1ass the plan and therefore new in English, about 120 in political room, and the interest to stay teaching positions are opening at a science, and a good number in abreast of new developments in pace more than twice the average modern languages, the admini- their field." rate. Ursin us' faculty turnover rate, stration found it difficult to find a however, is very low. Next year's good math teacher. Most qualified Explaining how Ursinus is hiring rate for the '88-'89 school people are going into industry at narrowing its remaining year will again be above normal, significantly higher pay, especially applicants, Akin said he likes to according to Dean of the College, for people with doctorates. put them in a teaching situation to William Akin. At least four full What's the effect of all this "new see how they perform in front of William Ak in, Dean of the College, said time positions will open next vear. blood"? The median age of the the students. U rsinus is looking for "somebody •.• such as Phi Beta Kappa, with an interest in and No Busts,.But Bummer Booze Bar Dims Lorelei commitment to tbe students." - KAB Hosts Another Successful Lorelei- By DAVID BLOOM time I took a sip of my drink. I pIe were drinking, yet security ========================= For The Griuly only had one," recalled one senior. assumed everyone was trying to. Gr,-zzlr V Poll This isn't Russia, CAB isn't usu "None of us were there to drink You had to have a wrist band on 'J ally spelled with a K and accord anyway. The fact that there were just to sit at a table with drinks on ing to many of the students who security guards watching everyb it. I think that having a bar there Po.-nts "Couple" attended this year's Lorelei, it really ody so closely really put a damper was a mistake." wasn't a success. Last Saturday on the evening. I really think that Adding insult to injury were the night the Valley Forge Sheraton having drinks there created too indifferent attitudes of the CAB To F.-nal Home was host to the annual Lorelei. much tension; it would' have been officials present, Jeff Page and Sue Although there is always more more fun without a bar," com Ashman. Students who were Astra w poll of a random sample The older modernist sculpture than one side to a story, the con mented a junior. thrown out or otherwise harassed of the Ursinus student body Wed "Upheaval II" already sits in that sensus of many students who at Many people who went to the approached these people for aid in nesday, revealed a surprising agree general area, next to the road to the tended was that it may have well Lorelei have stories of mistreat clearing up their problems; how ment as to where the infamous gym above Helfferich and Ritter .. Aggressive Couple" sculpture been held in a police state. ment of one form or another. A ever their stories were viewed skep Hall. The "Couple" would probably should go. The most common A system of carding was used so sophomore who attended recounted tically. The administrators backed be located closer to the gym, on the response, perhaps, was that those guests who were oflegal her experience. "I was drinking down, blamed hotel security and open grass as was recommended (EXPLETIVE DELETED). In a age and wished to drink were water all night and in the two generally ignored the significance by its creator, renownedl Israeli more realistic vein, however, nearly given a wrist band. Despite the hours that I was there, I was asked of Ursinus students being mis artist Igael Tumarkin. all students interviewed indicated wrist band system and a limit of for my wrist band twice. Each time treated, in order to avoid any The other possible site for the a preference for two particular one drink per bar visit, the hotel I told them I was drinking water I further conflict. "Couple" that the other half of the In response to these allegations campus sites often mentioned as security believed no one to be was looked at like I was lying; the interview sample favored, was on Jeff Page explained his situation. possible permanent homes for the above suspicion of either underage third time I was asked it was 12: 15 the concrete apron in front of the drinking or serving a minor. Guests and I left." "We looked long and hard for controversial sculpture. Life Science Building, between it some place that would even agree were constantly harassed by "I was really looking forward to Of some eighty students inter and Pfahler Hall. "It's perfect!" bouncers inside the ballroom. "I'm the Lorelei," said one freshman, to hold this function. We were viewed, almost exactly half favored said a Humanities major, gleefully. 22 years old and I felt like I had to "but with all ofthe problems it was lucky they (Sheraton) would even take placing the giant red metal fabri "The science people can get to show my birth certificate every a big letdown. Not that many peo- See Lorelei P. 7 cation in front of Helfferich Hall. look at it every day." Page 2 The Grizzly February 27, 1987 I mpossible Crossings? Dear Editor, atrocious. Betwee n the slush and is waiting for. A lawsuit, maybe? It has come to our aUention that mud that occur in foul weather, We feel we speak for everyone Senior Editor. Jo cph F. Pirro th e pathway between the Reimert the pathway is almost impassable. who has had to walk on this News Editor .... .. .. .. .... ... ........ .. Liz Young complex and Helfferich Hall is in The college should be ashamed! decrepit pathway when we say Sports Editor . .... ........... ... ... .. ... Jill Theurer desperate need of pavement. With all the money that is being that paving it today could not be Asst. Sports Editor . .. .. ......... ....... Vin ce Leskusky The oathway is heavily traveled appropriated to refurbish the col soon enough. Entertainment Editor .... .. .. ... ...... .... Rit a Wallace I) y athletes, students, and guests lege, why can't a few dollars be set Sincerely. Features Editor .. .. ...... .. .. .......... Lisa Sabia alike. At the advent offoul weather aside to alleviate this problem? We Joe Osherow Photo Edito' .. ......•. tiJ .. .. .. Kathy Khmhne" the walking conditions become do flOt understand what the college Robert Wexler Photo Editor . .. 't '\ ... .Cindy Nitschmann Layout Editor . .. .. .. .. ~ ~}I . ... Maryann Antenucci Layout Artist .