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Eastern Kentucky University Encompass Eastern Progress 1980-1981 Eastern Progress 1-29-1981 Eastern Progress - 29 Jan 1981 Eastern Kentucky University Follow this and additional works at: http://encompass.eku.edu/progress_1980-81 Recommended Citation Eastern Kentucky University, "Eastern Progress - 29 Jan 1981" (1981). Eastern Progress 1980-1981. Paper 19. http://encompass.eku.edu/progress_1980-81/19 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Eastern Progress at Encompass. It has been accepted for inclusion in Eastern Progress 1980-1981 by an authorized administrator of Encompass. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Vol. 59/No. 19 Official Studanl Publication of Eaatarn Kanluaky Univamty Thursday. Jmuvy 29. 1981 12 p«o.> Richmond, Ky. 40476 Brockton students tackle reorganization obstacles By ROBIN PATER "don't have time . they have class Charles Floyd, vice president of the Editor conflicts." while others are trying to Student Association remarked that the The group attempting to resurrect hold down part-time jobs and go to Brockton Association would not be "in the Brockton Association may have to school at the same time. the best interest of the students . overcome two major obstacles it faces Originally, the organization dates that's breaking us up into little in order to become established as a back to 1965, according to Solano. who groups," he commented. campus organization. researched and came across a charter "All students at Eastern are Gary Solano. who is heading a group for the Village of Brockton. Around represented by the Student Association of residents from the married housing 1977, the group was known as the - all full-time students are. We are section of campus - Brockton - said Brockton Committee, but Solano found elected to represent all the students." that "one of the big problems right now no evidence of a charter or constitution he continued. is apathy." for that group. "No other groups can step in" and Thus far this semester, the group has Still, the group is continuing to solicit declare themselves "separate" from held three meetings to discuss the additional support for the Brockton the SA or "self-governing," according organization's purpose -- how the Association by explaining about the to Floyd, because, he said, "it would be Brockton Association could serve organization door - to - door and by cutting our control in half." married residents in working more publicizing its meetings. However. Floyd acknowledged that closely with the University. The other major obstacle the group is pie Brockton Association may come confronting concerns the type of func- into existence Solano and others attempted to tion the Brockton Association will be "They can do anything they want," arouse the interest and involvement able to perform. he said, but, he added. "I see no need from residents last semester. for them to draw up a constitution." But of the 628 adult Brockton "We wish to represent the Brockton Floyd claimed that campus residents, so far, about 12 to 15 have community as an intermediary bet- organizations' constitutions are expressed the desire to become actively ween the Brockton residents and the subordinate to that of the SA. involved in such an organization University community," Solano stated "I'm willing to doubt just how much Solano explained that many residents about the group's purpose effectiveness they'd have," Floyd added Skip Daugherty. director of the Office ol Student Activities and Organizations, Missile hits car said that any group can be recognized A Singing Bishop on campus "as long as they follow the guidelines set up for organizations in The Elvin Bishop Band played to an enthusiastic audience but no delinite bookings have been made to dale (photo h\ the Student Handbook last Thursday evening as he performed the first major Hill MansliHd) near Todd Hall (See BROCKTON, page 12) concert ot the semester Other concerts are being planned. By STEVE MEl.l.ON the force to penetrate the metal door. Features Editor He said he had not seen the hole to determine its size. Joiner, who was A man's car was struck with a supposed to have the object removed projectile which pierced the door of the from the door Tuesday, had not car in front of Todd Hall Monday night, checked back with the police by said Wyrm Walker, assistant director Meal plan satisfies 'slight* majority Tuesday evening and could not be for Public Safety reached for comment. Bv BETTY MAI KIN amount of food allotted for the main surveyed said they are satisfied with very dissatisfied. Walker said that the man, William Joe Lapp, a staff assistant at Dupree News Editor dish serving is insufficient. the meal plan. Will these students apply for the meal Joiner, was in his car when he heard a Hall said that two residents of the upper The University Student Association However, an overwhelming majority At Martin Cafeteria, 51.9 percent said plan next semester' Out of 279 people loud bang, then the man heard floors of Dupree Hall told him they had has received the results of its food of students expressed satisfaction with they are satisfied. who answered this survey question, 85 something hit the car. also heard an unusually loud bang service survey distributed to students the quality of the food. Out of 975 students who eat at Martin said no. Walker said the bang could have been originating from that part of the dorm currently on the meal plans at Sidney Senator Don Cundiff said the major Cafeteria, 311 completed the survey At Clay Cafeteria, 275 of the 560 a fire cracker or a bottle breaking or it around 10:30 Monday night Clay and Martin Cafeterias. problem students are currently having which was randomly distributed at the students on the meal plan there could have been a gunshot. Lapp said that room inspection was The results showed only a slight with the meal plan is they can't get on door to the cafeteria and collected from responded to the survey. Eleven Police could not get inside the car conducted in Dupree Hall Tuesday and majority of the students who completed it According to Cundiff, several hun- students as they exited. students said they are very dissatisfied door Monday night to see if the that the rooms on the tenth and the survey were satisfied with the meal dred students were turned away from Seven students out of the 311 students with the meal plan. 158 registered projectile was still lodged there but eleventh floors were searched more plan as it is currently being operated at the Martin Hall meal plan this year who completed the survey said they are satisfaction. 74 dissatisfaction and 28 Walker said it could have been any of a thoroughly than normal. either Martin or Clay Cafeterias. Satisfaction with the meal plans very satisfied with the meal plan, while said they are very dissatisfied. number of small hard objects which The search turned up nothing Also, almost half of the students appears to be greatest at Clay Cafeteria 150 said they are satisfied, 106 said they when thrown from a dorm would have unusual, said Lapp. surveyed at both cafeterias said the where 62.1 percent of the students are dissatisfied and 39 said they are (See MEAL, page 12) 'We are struggling' Periscope N BSU Raymond dies Sunday Twentytwenty mass communications students Editorials 2 visited Washington D.C. last week to attend the inauguration of President Reagan and News/Features 3-4 participate in several medja-relatea activities. Organizations S meets, Memorial service conducted Dr. Coles Walker Raymond, 65. of 244 The students share their feelings about the Sports 8-9 Summit St., director of Student Health trip in a story written by Mary Luerscn Arts 10-11 Services at the University, died at 6:20 on Pages 6 and 7. for respected physician p.m. Sunday at Central Baptist regroups Hospital in Lexington after a short By BETTY MAI.KIN illness. News Editor "Dr. Raymond has served as an Facing the possibility of losing the outstanding administrator of the services ol the University Black student health service area of the Student Union, about 75 students University since 1973 and his death will S A proposes to up gathered in the Powell Building be a tremendous loss to all who knew Monday evening to dicuss methods to and worked with him." said University get the BSU organized and ministering President Dr J.C. Powell. again "Dr. Raymond's reputation in the According to Stan Goldsberry. medical profession was well-known and officers' benefits University counselor and faculty ad- respected throughout the community. By BETTY MALKIN should receive the scholarships while visor for the BSU. participation in the He was a popular figure among the News Editor taking summer classes. A few senators black service organization has dwin students and always found time to The University Student Association alluded that the officers do not do died over the past three years listen and talk with them about their has submitted a proposal to the Council enough work during the summer "Because ot the lack of participation problem in his weekly column, "The on Student Affairs which, if im- months to warrant receiving and input on the part of the student Doctor's Bag," which appeared in the plemented, will give the SA President scholarships. body, we • BSU) are really struggling.' student newspaper. It was widely read and Vice President free tuition and However, Floyd said that in the past said Goldsberry "If the organization and enjoyed," the president added. housing in exchange for their work as it has been financially difficult for SA continues like it has been, then we don't Raymond had written the column for executive officers of the Student officers to stay on campus during the need it here." the Progress which appeared on Page 3 Association.