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Volume 82/ Issue 2 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga September 3, 1987 'Klan Scum of the Land' by Echo Staff Reporters and city officials as national Klan At least two dozen UTC chaplain Thorn Robb of Harrison students participated in an anti-Klu Ark., blasted minority groups and Klux Klan (KKK) rally in the state government to the delight Chattanooga last week. of 70-Klan supporters. The students were also presen: Tactical police officers and when three other anti-Klan members of Georgia's SWAT protestors- Rev. James Moss, squad could be seen on rooftops Wadie Suttles and James Woods- across downtown, while off-duty were arrested for crossing police local television cameramen were lines. The trio who appeared in a hired to film the activities for state Chattanooga court earlier this and local law enforcement week were fined $200 each and agencies. ordered to serve 20 days of public The student and community service. activists, who were kept at a The Klan said its demonstration distance from the Klan members was in support of the Chattanooga and supporters, were also kept Police Department. Ironically, the behind police lines during the city police have been under heavy 30-minute address by Robb and attack by black groups for"police other Klan officials. brutality and discrimination against, Chanting slogans such as "Klan, black citizens." Klan, scum of the land, the leash The UTC students chanted, is held by Uncle Sam," the protestors continually drowned out slogans against the Klan, the police No, it's not a scene from the troubled townships in South Africa. It's Chattanooga, Tennessee, circa 1987. (See page 4 for more pictures) ROOD'S speech. Cont'd, on p. 4 More Money For UTC, But When? BRuy DarryHarm!l Maticftol/Mansfieldi ^ ' The additional money promised everyone (all campuses) gets their UTC receives from the state. 6 percent, I don't forsee a major to UTC by Tennessee Governor fair share." For 1987-88 UTC;s state jump," Moser said. Ned McWherter during his visit to Asked about recent increase in appropriation is $22.9 million. campus last week would not tuition fees, Moser replied that few That is an increase from $22.2 According to UTC Bursar directly benefit students, according students realize that UTC does not million in 1986-87 and from $19.5 Vanasia Conley, beginning with to Ralph Moser, director of UTC's set its own fees. The decision to million in 1985-86. the 1987 summer session, UTC's budget financial planning. raise or retain the current cost of Moser says,"We try to request fees rose to $584 per semester, 7 McWherter, in an Echo maintenance fees is proposed to that THEC be as conservative as percent over the 1986-87 cost of interview last week, said that UTC the university staff by THEC and possible in escalating student fees." $549. That was a small jump will benefit from additional state approved by the UT Board of As far as future increases for tuition compared to 13 percent for the money for Chairs of Excellence Trustees. Activity fees are also set are concerned, the Chronicle of previous year. and equipment. However Moser by the UT Board. THEC bases Higher Education mentioned that Student response to the says the governor's concern for their recommendations on a a survey "by the American Council increase, aside from mild surprise education, "looked promising but complex formula that analyzes on Education found that college at summer fee payment, has been it all depends on the availability of factors including a university's officials expected the increases to to accept it along with parking funds. It's just too early to tell." resources, needs, projected costs slow to about 4 percent to 5 problems and campus contrur: n It may also depend on the and gains and the needs of other percent in 1988-89." UTC enrollment does not seem recommendations of the academic institutions,he says. Moser was hesitant to speculate to haver suffered due to the Tennessee Higher Education They then submit the whether that trend would include increases and, in fact, Moser says Commission. Moser says, "THEC recommendations to the governor, UTC. "If I had to guess I'd say fees enrollment is not correlated with makes a sincere effort to make sure who determines the amount will go up between 4 percent and tuition increases. 2 Student Echo/September 3,1987 ON CAMPUS Elders Pay Less Senior Citizens interested in part—time • free use of the Lupton Library, and free or full—time course work at UTC are parking for all events at the UTC arena. eligible for special benefits through a In addition to these campus services, University program called Elderscholars. senior citizens in the Elderscholar According to Bob Marsh, director of Program are entitled to a 10 percent adult and special programs in the UTC discount on taxi service to the campus division of continuing education, senior offered by three Chattanooga taxi firms, citizens who enroll in the program will Mercury Cab, United Taxi, and Yellow receive a variety of benefits, including: Cab. • 87—percent discount on tuition for Participants may also qualify for anyone over age 65; discounts at the Fine Arts Center and the • 66—percent discount on UTC parking campus cafeteria. fees; For more information on the • 10—percent discount on bookstore Elderscholars Program, contact the office purchases (excluding books); of continuing education at UTC at • 10—percent discount on all non-credit 755-4346. courses and seminars;
The llrat two senior citizens to sign up for the UTC Elderscholars program receive their cards Linneman Receives Fellowship from Chancellor Obear
Dr. Russell Linneman, professor of serves as executive vice-president for history at UTC, has been named Ford entertainment for the Riverbend Festival. Foundation Fellow for the academic year Linneman, who has written UTC Students Win Again 1987-88. He was one of ten fellows numerous books and articles about For the third consecutive year, of Chattanooga who is now employed by selected nationwide. various aspects of African and Afro- accounting students at UTC have won the TVA. August 1987 graduate Carolyn Linneman and other nationally— American studies, is currently working on regional manuscript competition Tanner took third place in this year's recognized scholars will attend several a study of Delta blues in the Greenville, sponsered by Beta Alpha Psi, the national competition and was one of UTC's top synposia on Southern and Afro-American Mississippi area. The study is an accounting honor society. honor graduates. studies. Terms of the award also provide outgrowth of a National Endowment for UTC students have won first place in According to Dr. John Fulmer, head for UTC to be given $500 worth of the Humanities—sponsored seminar on the competition in 1985, 1986, and 1987 of the UTC department of accounting and curriculum and instructional materials by blues music as history, liturature, and while competing with students from a finance, students research and write the Ford Foundation. culture. number of colleges and universities in the papers on various topics which are A charter member of UTC's Council of Linneman also sits on the board of the South including Auburn, Alabama, the presented at regional competition each Scholars, Linneman also co-hosts the Bessie Smith Hall and is a founder and University of North Carolina, Emory, and year. Topics in this year's competition acclaimed blues program on WUTC 88.1 member of the executive committee of UT-Knoxville. included auditing procedures and FM, "I'll Play the Blues for You," and also the Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society. The 1987 winner is Sandra Eddlemon detection of fraud. Obear, Gore Tour Israel by Echo Staff Reporter UTC Chancellor Frederick Obear is Said Rombro: 'We have people in the Asked by the Student Echo about among 140 Tennesseans now touring tour who are of diverse religious and Gore's voting record in the Senate on Israel with Democratic presidential political persuasions. In fact, the trip was issues involving Israel and the Jewish -».,i.4'date Al Gore Jr well advertised and anyone who wanted community, Rombro said he was not sure Obear left last Sunday for the ten day to go could have applied. It costs around "what his (Gore's) status is and therefore" trip which includes visits to Jerusalem. Tel $2,000 per person.' could not comment. Aviv, Haifa, Bethlehem and other Israeli Rombro said that Gore, who is among The trip, the organizers hope, would towns. While in Israel, the group will visit seven Democrats who have declared their also provide the opportunity for Obear a kibbutz (a collective farm or Jewish bid for the Democratic presidential and other members of the touring party settlement) and will meet with Jewish nomination, had proposed the trip by to familiarize themselves with Jewish leaders and academics. The trip was Tennesseans to Israel after the senator culture. Last semester Tennessee organized by the Jewish Federation in had returned from a trip to the "Holy Governor Ned McWherter announced a Chattanooga at the request of Gore, a Land" earlier this year. 'He had a Chair of Excellence in Judiac Studies at o senator from Tennessee. delightful time there and suggested that JC UTC. The chair .according to its u UJ In a telephone interview with the friends and other interested persons *-• sponsors, would foster "a greater Student Echo, Morris Rombro.executive should be allowed to make a friendly c understanding between Jews and -o director of the Jewish Federation, insisted cultural visit.' 3 Christians." that although the touring party would (?) The touring party is scheduled to return Political observers however believe that c meet with Jewish politicians, the trip was Gore's visit would help him to court the to Tennessee on September 8. O.2> not a 'political visit. Rombro said the American Jewish vote and would also touring party included other Tennessee assist the Tennessee senator in his congressmen and members of religious fundraising efforts. groups. Student Echo/September 3,1987 3 """"Vietnam Comes to UTC"*"* An Echo Newsfeature by Donna Bruce Noncredit courses do not usually After studying the history. Dean attract much attention, but one Trimpey said he hoped the class offered by UTC this semester is will focus on the issues including promising to rival the success of the experiences of the combat this year's box office smash soldier (with the allegations of P/atoon-proportionately, that is. racism as alluded to in the movie In fact,the course itself may have Hamburger Hill), the role of the the Academy Award winning women in the military (as depicted movie as a topic. And like the in Purple Hearts) and other topics throngs which lined up at the which are associated with theaters to see the movie last year, Vietnam. scores of students and He said he expects the class to Chattanoogans have expressed cover the Peace movement and their interest in the new course the music which evolved from the scheduled to begin October. war. Artists such as Bob Dylan, The course, Vietnam: Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Pete Perspectives, is being offered by Seeger, and Peter, Paul, and Mary the Continuing Education Divison had their beginnings in the war- and will be taught by John E. protest songs of the era which saw Trimpey, Dean of the College of the popularization of the folk songs Arts and Sciences. At this time advocating peace. there is no limit to the number of The use of films dramatizing the people who will take the course. war, war footage, and taped "Conceivably, there could be as interviews with people from the many as a hundred people in the government, military, and media course," said Dean Trimpey. "I've will be important in guiding the had a lot of phone calls regarding o class. Dean Trimpey said he also u the class since the course was UJ hoped to get outside speakers from c 0) announced." XI the Veteran's Administration (or 2 Dean Trimpey said he became 09 other groups involved with veterans) and maybe some interested in developing this course c
Cont'd, from p. 1 "I understand there is hatred on this side. Can you hear the hatred "Tliey want to for you, your children, and America?" Robb said, as he shut me up. But pointed to the chanting anti-Klan I think they are contingent some 50 yards away. "Their hatred wants to destroy going to have to America and all we hold dear and love in America." kill me to keep The UTC students responded with their own chorus. "Klan, Klan me from talking you better start shakin', today's pigs are tomorrow's bacon,"they about it." shouted.
brutality against blacks by local police officers. "They wanted to shut me up. But I think you are going to have to kill me to keep me from talking about it," the Rev. James Moss said of the alleged brutality and discrimination. Following the arcests of the three With Confederate beltbuckle, KKK insignia and a what's-the-plcture-for expression, this Klansman joins the rally. anti-Klan protestors, the activists marhed down M. L. King Boulevard in a show of force and T; (0 unity for minorities. <: 3 After the march, a contingent of O 3« activists led by several UTC (0 H 0 \ J= students travelled to Chattanooga <£ UJ Housing Authority developments Qc . (0 c 3 w in an effort, they said, "to educate 3 R1 Boone Heights projects where they sI i marched for four hours. During But Blacks, Catholics and Jews, Racists, racists everywhere the normal targets of Klan remarks, this time they stopped and spoke were spared the usual insults. to the small crowds that Instead, Gov. Ned McWherter, congregated around them. who said last week during a trip to the city that the Klan was not welcomed in Tennessee, was Student Echo
verbally attacked by Robb. Editor In Chief John Meeks "The governor has displayed a Managing Editor John W. Hale lot of hatred to the Klan. But we, Advertising Manager Gregg Acuff Advertising Asst Kellie Swafford the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, News Editor Davan Maharaj are already in Chattanooga," Robb Features Editor Wiris dilligan Sports Editor Tamara Boyce said to the applause of the pro- Photography Editor Kevin Centers Klan demonstrators positioned a Copy Editor Robert Meeks half-block from the speakers. "He Faculty Adviser Bob Dardenne felt it (the anti-klan comment] was 755-4298 neccessary to hold on to his The opinions expressed in the Student Echo arc political career. It seems Tennessee those of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the personnel at the University has the best politicians money can of Tennessee at Chattanooga The publication is a student newspaper published weekly during the school buy." year with the exception of holidays and examination periods. But McWherter was not the only 1 The Student Echo welcomes letters to the editor but in all letters must bear the writer's name, address, and elected official blasted by those in phone number for verification. Anonymous letters will attendance. Tom Kennedy, not be printed but names will be withheld at the editor's discretion. Letters should be brief, 250 word commissioner of fire and police for or less. We reserve the right to edit the letter as to grammatical errors and libelous statements, or to reject Chattanooga, drew blasts from civil the letter altogether. Letters and advertising must be received no later than 5 pm Monday for publication rights activists for what they say is the following Thursday. a history of discrimination and Rev. Moss is hustled away to city Jail by two police officers Student Echo/September 3,1987 5 Students ose New Policy UTC's Student Government MHO. Association and campus groups "But what started the are planning to protest the administration thinking about the university's newly-modified banner was the stuff Myles Horton publicity policy. was putting up," Maxwell added. "Say what you want, only we'll say Campus groups, including the where and when," is how SGA political organizations, agree representatives and campus organization of publicity is organizations described the new necessary to prevent the problems policy which was announced by which occurred last year when u Charles Renneisen, dean of virtual banner war erupted. But students, at the beginning of the what the political groups semester. object to is the reservation The groups say they oppose the requirements and restriction of new rules which, they charge, are publicity to certain areas. These, intended to chill political they feel, will limit their effective expression. They also want the audience and their ability to react issue to be settled after comments to and express views on immediate from interested campus groups. world events. The university's new Kevin Centers/ Student Echo "The kiosks and everything are administration policy limits excellent but a lot of people don't organizations to one flyer (per Trey Maxwell said. "It was martial referendum. "We'll have to wait go in there (the proposed publicity event) to be placed on five new law. It just sort of came down on and see what the response is," areas)," McBrayer said. kiosks now located in the us." McBrayer said. "It restricts our ability to express University Center. The new rules In response mainly to fairness Campus groups believe that the our views in reaction to events," also limit the size of banners and and free speech concerns, SGA new policy stemmed from an Maxwell said. "The fraternities and flyers, restrict the number of spaces president Charles McBrayer has incident last semester. sororities know long in advance available, and require groups to mandated a committee to "Last year, it (the when their events will be and reserve publicity space investigate publicity methods at administration) tried to make a rule they'll have all the banner space beforehand. UTC and solicit students' opinions. which served to stop posters by the reserved." "There was no vote or Maxwell and Echo editor, John Myles Horton organization and the (See Shannon Smith's reply on discussion," SGA Senator and Meeks will chair the committee Organization of Palestinian letters page). College Republicans president which hopes to force a student Students," said a spokesman tor Black Students Get Ready By Rosalyn Crocker Although the Black Students personal sense of identity in a Association (BSA) will not outline predominantly white enviroment." its specific goals for the 1987-88 Cosby says that the BSA will school year until its first general continue to stress academic meeting, the group says it will requirements, especially those continue its plans to dispel racial which may have adverse effects on tensions on campus. black students. In recent years the BSA outgoing president BSA has been involved with voter Ravonda Cosby says the group's registration and other civic major objective this Fall is to make activities. However, Ravonda says, the entire UTC community aware "We (BSA) are not a social of the concerns of black students. organization." Members of the BSA do not feel The BSA is hoping to whip up that the contributions of Black support for this semester's activities Americans are fairly represented in at its first general meeting which the present curriculum, she says. 1 *s scheduled to be held this The BSA also plans to work on its ti week. The group also intends to image this semester. Preston | solicit members support during its Rodgers, a graduate student, says ^ Labor Day picnic carded for that although "some people may | Monday, September 7, at Booker see the BSA as a separationist u T. Washington Park from 1 lam to organization, that's not really what f 6pm. the group is about. The BSA provides black students with a The Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday celebration-one of the BSA's major events. Student Echo/September 3, 1987 etters to the Editor the Editor: Maybe it's just me but I thought last could count) units of unbathed, T-shirted, climbing the cross to light it, the scratch committee's goal was to make campus weekend's Ku Klux Klan 'rally' was a tobacky-droolin' white trash left the yourself contest, bobbing for possum, and publicity more efficient and in no way to rousing success. Of course, with a rally comfort of their double wides, passed up the 'spell KKK' competition. But Monday censor or reduce publicity. like that, the Cardinals could finish last in pro rasslin' on the TV and pushed their morning, it was back to the beauty shops, The banner policy for University Center the NL East. This one had all the charm primer-colored pick-ups into town to knitting mills and foundries that make our does not contain any statement or and interest of a good car wreck. celebrate their lowly heritage. But 'they's nation strong. implication pertaining to a four (4) week It was an auspicious occasion as the good people'. Overall, the gathering also was good advance reservation. Several groups have Klan upheld it rightful legacy as one of the They tried to act bad, but you can only for the local economy as sales of Pabst already reserved banner space for events last great festering boils on the buttocks be so intimidating in that get-up. I beer and Skoal skyrocketed. occuring in 1988. The ten banner spaces of America. While tens and twelves suppose it take a real man to stand behind For me, though, the culmination of the can be reserved to the day the banner is flocked to the city courthouse on a SWAT team and hurl insults at the event was unfurling the Sunday News- to be displayed as long as space is Saturday morning (to watch these live governor's mother but let's see them Free and watching my dog vent her available. Should an organization fail to cartoons), many of us had better things bandy a few racial issues in Alton Park opinion right onto a page one photo of bring a banner to the Universit on the to do such as watching the greens grow after sundown. . the Grand Dragon. due date that banner space wecomes and the Provident or tempting Still, I was proud to see these citizens By the way, what does have 15 teeth available to another organization. Lymphoma at the Meadowlands. excercising their First Amendment right to and an I.Q. of 50? Oh, sorry, ye jest . 1 should like to take this opportunity to Still more Chattanoogans taunted the violate others' Fourteenth Amendment missed 'em. But 'they's good people.' express my apprciation to all student Klan with yawns and blank expressions rights. That's 'th' A-mayr-kin' way! Y'all stay gone now, y'hear! organizations and campus departments from the vicinity of Hamilton Mall. These vermin even claimed to speak for their cooperation in following these An oppressing-room-only force of 11 for white Christians. What nerve. That's Donald 0. Cooke, new publicity policies. I have even Klansmen literally dotted the courthouse enough to make God sue for copyright RighMhinking American. observed persons reading the posted steps. Yonder they slouch, the South's infringement. material. finest. Full-grown humanoids(?) a- The worst part of the proceedings was John, I hope this letter will help to strutting around in bad bathrobes with the shouting of the black community clarify the new publicity policies for the dunce caps. And it ain't even October. which gave a handful of rednecks more University Center. Thank you for your Talk about your losers. But 'they's good publicity than they ever deserve. There's I read with interest the articles "UTC assistance in informing the campus of the people.' a saying in journalism that if a 'media High Flyers Grounded", "SGA Begins new policies. If these brethren in bib overalls had event' falls in a forest and there are no Semester with Lively Session", and been around during the Civil War, the cameras around to record it, it doesn't "Perspective" in the August 28th issue of Sincerely South wouldn't have lost after four years- happen. If you just close your eyes, click the University [sic] Echo. I appreciate M. Shannon Smith, Director -it might have taken weeks (with Sundays your heels, and repeat 'I don't believe in your coverage of the publicity policies in University Center off). troi.s,' the Klan disappears. Like your an effort to inform the UTC community These clowns said they came to recruit- mother told you, if you don't pick it, it'll of the changes; however, some with requirements like signing an X--and heal. misinformation appeared in these articles. their rush party could half-fill a phone Well, after the show, they crawled In an effort to assist campus groups #J£J£i£#J£#J£## booth in Cummings, Ga. up Lookout Mountain (how apropos) in with publicizing events, an organized But as usual, Chattanooga didn't let me time to catch 'Hee Haw.' Their picnic was method of displaying materials has been down as 'pert-nar' 50 (as high as they highlighted by such grueling events as adopted for the University Center. The
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In the Finally, the Klan's right to bandied about often this past and police officals as well as many march from their dressing area, the freedom of speech was not denied. weekend at the anti-Klan rally, but "civil rights" groups and ignore the Klan was guarded by a cuterie of Moreover, there presence was is it true? The police department Klar rally. This implies that the policemen. These policemen were forced on the city. The Klan is a officials have denied this claim until Klan is out only to draw attention not guarding the Klan primarily to group which has killed and they are blue in the face. to itself and its ideology, as the insure against Klan violence; tortured Blacks for over one At first, one would be tempted News-Free [Press] argued in a rather, they were marching as an hundred years. Arguable, these to answer that this is not the case. post-rally editorial (08-31-87). This outline of the Klan to insure the Klansmen may or may not have Indeed, one can hardly imagine is not the case. The Klan is out to Klan's right's . hanged or raped anyone; Mayor Gene Roberts, County fulfill its vile idealogy;i.e., "put In a phone interview, Mayor however, by accepting the tittle of Executive Dalton Roberts, or any darky and those pinko-faggot Roberts said that the police were the Ku Klux Klan and positing a of our other fine city officals in a nigger lovers in their places." at the rally "to protect all citizens". philosophy of White supremacy back room of city hall plotting on Given the Klan's goals we must However, given the facts that there they inherit the total legacy of the how to terrorize people of color now ask ourselves if the police in were fall more police men facing Klan. They inherit the not only the with the Klan. However, this is not this city are aiding the Klan in this the demonstrators than the Klan, robes but also the blood of what is meant by the afore goal. The best setting for our that only fifteen minutes after the innocents and not only the buring mentioned slogan. What the inquiry is August 28 (the day of the Klan had left the area were three cross but also the noose. There is protestors mean by this slogan is Klan rally) because all of the protestors arrested for crossing the no doubt that by aiding the Klan that some police activity in this city players were there. line, and that after the Klan left the in their proganda and protecting go to reinforce and strengthen a When the Klan arrived and SWAT team set itself up on either them as a group the government racially bigoted mentality. dressed as they were observed by side of the protestors it surely of Chattanooga is siding with the Both the Chattanooga Times the police to insure that they seems justifiable for Blacks to be Klan. by David Chalker It is over this point I have the as the Klan toward ethnic America. social vermin other than the Klan. Last week Chattanooga had the biggest problem. Last week we saw Had not the other side made such In closing it is obvious there are pleasure of being host to a small bit players pretending to deal with a big deal out of eleven Klansmen problems. The power structure gathering of the Ku Klux Klan. legitimate issues. The Klan used there would have been even less needs to be more sensitive to the Eleven klansmen and seventy what attention it could get while heard about their visit. The needs of all area citizens. Minorities supporters met around 200 supposadly defending the actions counter-rally gave the Klan the need to be concerned about protesters on the grounds of the of our police department. Militant only shred of legitimacy it had that getting blacks elected and involved Chattanooga Municipal Building. black activists showed up to day. in key places. This reality The reported purpose of the Klan counter the Klan when their The recent problems in underscores the futility of all rally was to show suport for our grievances are best addressed our area are by-products of subtle principle players last week. This is local police department. The police through investigations and the racism and inconsiderate behavior. an age where the Klan is not department has been reeling in the court system. It is especially If the problems in the police sangtioned by the political wake of racial tension brought on annoying to watch a few of those department are not dealt with and structure. In the same vein, by the alledged suspicious deaths leaders play on the black the concerns of the black avenues once closed to minorities of several blacks who died while in community's problems with as community ignored, our city shall are now wide open. police custody. much animosity toward "whitey" become a breeding ground for ECHO OPINION "What is the problem at UTC?" University on students. They justify power?" many people will ask. Chancellor to step down and This is the question many students their rules and prohibitions by The goal of a student power accept as his superior the Student. would like to know. The banner saying that they had a student on movement is to wrest control of the It must be done by setting up a policy, the fact that tuition goes up the committee. A student, they University (decision making Council ot Grievances over and more than inflation, the problems forget to tell us, that is neither in policies, etc.) from the against the administration. that some students have had with favor of student power (peons in administration and give it to Moreover, the students and faculty housing, etc. are merely particular training) or is considered naive in students and instructors, those must support the decisions of this instances of a larger problem at their view (i.e. they do not bow at people who are really the council with political activity. UTC. This is not a question of the throne of the administration). University. We need to break away Because without support this competing egos, positive Recently, however, students from the managerial model; i.e., council will be hollow. It will be a reinforcement, or any other who are concerned with student the idea that people have to be paper tiger if no one supports it; psychological myth. Above all else power are in positions of great governed by an authority over and however, if students and faculty the problem at UTC is one of influence on the campus. Great against themselves. support this council anything can power and who controls it. care needs to be taken to insure Another question that people be accomplished. Finally, we must At UTC politcal power (i.e. these students not only mouth will ask is, "How is this to be be careful and not let the power over others) is held by a ideals about student power, but done?" It cannot be accomplished administration co opt the plans for clique, the administration. The that which will achieve student through the Faculty Council or the democracy at UTC. administration unilaterally imposes power. Student Government Association its view on how to run the "What is the goal of student or should we expect the 8 Student Echo/September 3,1987 Eli-Our Friend, The Scholar John Meeks • • • Reflections By A Student "..., but what he was was plain: the most active students on decided to come to UTC seme An old kind man brave in his campus. Active, not in any persons in his community felt he burning pride." particular organizations, but in the should "win students and faculty to everyday life of many UTC the side of the Jewish people." He Eli Elson, "an old kind man" to students. During his breaks and said that he would rather "win many students and faculty at UTC, between classes he could often be people to the side of humanity." has passed away after a life filled found offering advice to students. This was 'Eli's most important with joy and happiness which few Calling his advice "a bit of message to students at UTC: of us will ever equal. information to consider!' Eli respect humanity. He had a deep In many ways, the communities profoundly affected the thoughts respect for the ideas of others. of UTC are less fortunate because and actions of many during his These two qualities, more than of his death. From Dylan Thomas' twelve years at UTC. anything else, made him a special Elegy we take the above quotation Dr. Donald Klinefelter, of the human being whose passing because Eli Elson, like Thomas' Philosophy/Religion Department, should not be taken lightly. father in this poem, was an says that Eli taught him "the value It is only proper that we add a extraordinary individual. of education at every stage of one's few facts about Eli's life. He was. Eli was not extraordinary life . . . and that we can teach at born on Sept. 23, 1912. He is because he took advantage of the every stage of our lives." survived by his wife of 45 years, state program allowing retired Eli Elson was also a very proud Henrietta Elson, two sons and their citizens to attend classes basically person. His pride was not families, Dr. Melvin Elson and free of charge. Rather, he was a constructed on some notion that Eli Elson, popular figure at UTC.Is missed by family; and Dr. Howard Elson and faculty and students. special person because of his he had something "better" than family. unique involvement at UTC. others; rather, his pride was in his Mr. Elson was more than a Despite his age, Eli was one of humanness. He was conscious of friend to UTC students and his Jewish identity, but above all faculty ... he was a friend to things he was a human being. mankind. A Professor's Eulogy Eli said that when he first Larry Ingle Eli Elson, like many of the over-enrollment. for he did little of the reading to tolerance, and is humbling. people who pass through Having been around the required and took no tests and He will not be on campus this university campuses, will soon be campus for years, he would sign turned in no papers. What he year for the first time in twelve forgotten except by the people up for the same course time and valued was the intellectual years. As he knew, and we will who knew him rather well or who again, usually with a sly warning excitement generated by the clash learn over our years if we are as took classes with him. by way of a hint to the instructor of ideas. reflective as he was, life—our life, An older but quite energetic that "I know the course will not be Unlike popular stereotypes of our lives—will go on. We can man, Eli took advantage of the the same as last time." That would older people, he was not turned off honor his memory, those of us University's generous offer that always supply the incentive to keep by the new thought or the nuance who remember him, doing as he retired folk might attend classes; he the teacher up to date on the latest on the old one. He liked to watch did, using our energies to learn often chose upper level courses in the field. young people grow. about, understand, and respond to in religion, philosophy, or history Eli Elson was not a thinker nor He knew from his own life that the world life has presented us. where there was little danger of was he a particularly good student, experience makes one wise, leads Greek Rush; What A Time! by Tamara Boyce A tea in the Tennessee Room of the governing body for sororities. the university center on Sunday Rush activities for both sororities afternoon was the beginning of and fraternities continued through formal sorority rush. Fraternity the week, with rushees attending rush began Monday with what is parties at each of the houses. known as room rotation. This year, for the first time. Bid Rush counselors are sorority Day, or "Running Out the Doors", members who gave up their will be held on the same day tor sorority for an entire summer in fraternities and sororities. order to objectively talk to r tshees "The reason for holding Bid Day about sorority life, according to together is to boost the spirits of ">. Julie Ingram, Vice President of Greeks and promote Greek unity." NPC Rush for F^nheiienic. This is says Rick Brumlow. Rush counselors toast in the new Greek year. Two great ways to anise through the semester. The hand on the left is poised on what could be the most essential part of So head over to your campus computer center today. And ask about wur education. our Student Financing Program. 4 A Macintosh" computer. Who knows? You may soon findyoursel f cruising a little farther than And the hand on the right is gripping pure, simple, unadulterated fun you expected. A Honda Scooter. One we're giving away. All you have to do for a chance to drive it away is visit your campus computer center and fillou t an entry form. While you're there, take a Macintosh for a test drive. Because Macintosh can help you write term papers, categorize elements of the periodic table, plot the rise and Ml of pork-belly prices, HONDA. compile computer code, and talk to other computers. fk Test drive a Macintosh. And die first 250 people on campus who get behind a mouse, so to speak, will receive a free Apple* memo board You may ride away on a Honda Scooter. August 17—September 30 University Bookstore Certain resti idiom apph. visit uxir campus computer center for complete promotional Jetail.- One free Honda Elite" % Saner will be awarded per participating set*»I I or} registered students and fatultv are eligible to win. Odds of winning vary depending on sat of stool and number ol a mtest entrants N i purchase ntcesary ! 198" Apple Computer. Inc. Apple and the Appk logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, In Madrt al i b < trademark i if Apple 0 ttnpuer, be Elite Is i trademark i if 11 * =^ FEATURES Record Reviews by Gregg Acuft by Gregg Acuff R.E.M. — Document Buckwheat Zydeco- was songs compiled together into On A Night Like This They've come along way. The little one album. So, for their sake let's red church house in Athens, GA call it five. where R.E.M. first practiced gigs The album's first release "The still stands. It was probably built One I Love" is just that ' a love some 100 years ago; trees and song, but this love song is special; large weeds now make their home it just could be R.E.M.'s first hit. there. But that's where it started, "Exhuming McCarthy" has an R.E.M.'s phenomenal climb to imfamous 60's sound and is popularity. Three years ago if most somewhat different from past college students had been asked if R.E.M. "It's the End of the World they had heard of R.E.M., they as we Know it (and I feel fine)" an probably would have replied "why interesting, upbeat song. Lead yes that's Rapid Eye Movement, it singer Michael Stipe keeps things happens when you dream..." moving with fast, choppy lyrics, Well, now we're more this one's a real treat. educated, see what three years of R.E.M. continues to do their college will do. own thing, refusing to mold This is R.E.M.'s sixth album but themselves into something that's they label it, "5." My best guess is popular at a given time, and in they are leaving out Dead Letter doing so they indeed are becoming & ••***&£€ Stmt, Office, released earlier this year popular. Movie Reviews by Jeff Dix by Jeff Dix No Way Out The Big Easy cannot prove it. And as the case is involved in the drug conspiracy. Espionage, murder, and a sex unfolds, Costner finds evidence "The Big Easy", starring Dennis I'll admit, films about the drug sandal are the ingredients for the that would incriminate himself Quaid and Ellen Barkin, is a film culture are getting old, but "The new suspense-thriller "No Way instead of Hackman. The tension that's as hot as a New Orleans Big Easy" has an irresistable style. Out", starring Kevin Costner and builds as Costner struggles to night. Quaid is Remy McSwain, a It comes from a combination of Gene Hackman. Costner plays a uncover the truth without streetsmart lieutenant on the photography, music, and U.S. Navy commander who takes becoming a suspect himself. The N.O.P.D. Barkin plays Ann characters that will win you over a job in Washington, D.C. working plot takes even more bizarre and Osburn, a sexy and determined within the first five minutes. Both for the Secretary of Defense unexpected twists right up to. the district attorney who is investigating Barkin and Quaid's performances (Hackman). During that time, he final scene. the police for corruption. When a are magnificent, and may prove to becomes romantically involved "No Way Out" is a good series of gangland-style killings be a big easy for Oscar with Hackman's beautiful mistress, imitation Hitchcock-style suspense. crop up in the city, Osburn nominations. This film is rated R palyed by Sean Young. After However, I'm not sure Hitchcock speculates that the police might be for strong sexual content, violence, several interludes between Costner would have injected so many behind it. McSwain, however, and language. and Young, Hackman becomes ridiculous and farcical situations refuses to believe her theory and aware of their relationship. which took some of the teeth out places the balme on routine drug However, he still does not know of this film's bite. If one thing keeps wars. t that Costner is the other man. you believing in this movie, it is the When he's not hunting down When confronting Young about dynamic performances by the criminals, McSwain is busy making that affair, Hackman gets outraged stars. Costner is riveting as the his move on the beautiful attorney. and accidently kills her. innocent man caught in a web of This results in a steamy love affair Afterwards, he runs to the side of government intrigue, and Will which is ruined when McSwain is his loyal aid (Will Patton). Patton Patton is brilliant as Hackman's arrested for extortion. Next, he then schemes to protect his boss by cruel and sly assistant. Without the finds himself in court being "I deny I ever said that actors are blaming the crime on a bogus talent of these two actors (who are prosecuted by, you guessed it, the cattle. What I said was, 'actors Russian spy. Together they launch left to carry the movie), "No Way young, sexy attorney. After pulling should be treated like cattle.' an investigation into the murder, Out" would be a mess of stunts a few strings, McSwain beats the Alfred Hitchcock and unwittingly put Costner in and spills that wuld fall short of rap and returns to his job. But he charge. Now Costner knows that keeping anyone in suspense. This still wants to regain the confidence Hackman is responsible for film is rated R for language, and respect of Osburn. However, Young's death; however, he violence, and partial nudity. Osburn now believes that McSwain kinko's® On a Night Like This is sizzling Blasters' "Marie Marie" and a Bob hot cajun music. Those of you Dylan title cut. Buckwheat and fortunate enough to have been band are a real treat to see in here in Chattanooga during the concert and, hopefully, they'll be Riverbend Festival might back for Riverbend next year. Until remember Stanley "Buckwheat" then, listening to On a Night Like copies Dural, known to most as This over the hi-fi will have to do. Buckwheat Zydeco. Buckwheat, along with his lis Sont Partis Band can dish out some hot cajun music open early that's better than shrimp creole on the Mississippi. Zydeco music originated in the bayou country of southwest Louisiana. The open late instruments featured are not what one would hear in just any band. Nietzsche There's an accordian, a cow bell and even a washboard, along with 326 McCallie Ave. several brass instruments. This is' "Without music life would be a the band's first major-label LP. mistake." Friedrich Nietzsche 265-6309 Featured are many of their original numbers along with covers of the I FREE PARKING ** Patten Series Opens ** By Chris Gilligan THE WESLEY CENTER 607 Douglas Street For 1987, the consistently excellent Dorothy Patten Fine Arts 266-3691 and 265-2227 Series promises its usual selection of live music, theatre, and dance. Home of the United Methodist and The hallmark of the Series is the Presbyterian Campus Ministries at UTC outstanding value it provides patrons for the perennially first-rate performers it draws. The Patten Series is held in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall, a 500-seat auditorium with excellent acoustics which affords all patrons an intimate relationship with the cont. on page 16 The Dave Brubeck Quartet United Artlat Dlacount Tickets ¥OVIt are available at the IHFO LiTCHfiEldjjBi .Univentty Center Ticket Office ji7 II The Wesley Center offers activities for all UTC students: HAMBURGER I Lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 11:30 - 12:30 ALLY SHEEDY TT" Wir at its worst, c Sunday night supper & program, 6:00 TIIJLJIJ Men at their best. J5 HAft ) to ORDER Bible studies and other small groups Pre-game Pizza Party, September 12, 5:30 BOND Fall Retreat, September 18-19, Camp Lookout I'IYMELOVE: Worship, volunteer service projects, other special events You are always welcome at the Wesley Center! THE SECOND STORY 12 Student Echo/September 3,1987 International Film Series Starts Tonight Movies AAAIlafJUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUt^ by Lisa Beck 8 8 fl-fl-a -fl -fl-flB B C B'BWBBB'B'B'B BT8T8 8"B"8"8TB BTB'B'B'B fl'BTB 8T8"BTB 8 8 WWWWW8 B'BTB 8 IB I B8TBT8"8 fl BB'fl'B BTBTBB'BTBTB 8 Have you ever watched a movie A select committee consisting of the British film, My Beautiful The IFS schedule: that had ho words, no actors and students, University faculty and Laundrette, a social commentary My Beautiful Landrette no action? staff, and members of the about the life of a young Pakistani September 3,4,5 Sponsored by the Arts and community review approximately immigrant in England. The film The Sacrifice Education Council (AEC), 100 films before deciding on the "portrays several weeks in the life September 10, 11, 12 Association for Campus selection. Says Smith: "We weigh of Omar and Johnny as they Down By Law Entertainment, films from the pros and cons and consider the renovate their seedy laundrette September 17,18,19 countries such as Britain, Sweden. costs." and strive to maintain their Confidentially Yours Japan, Italy and Germany will be The films are ordered from New personal and business relationship September 24, 25, 26 screened during the next twelve York Films and Conecome Films and meet a variety of societal and The World of Apu weeks. and rental cost ranges from $300 familial challenges". October 1, 2, 3, Koyaanisqatsi (pronounced to $600 per film. Marianne and Julianne Koy.ganna. scott.see) is just that Smith says the selection of films Admission is $2.75. Don't miss it. October 8, 9, 10 movie. The visually high tech film has been highly acclaimed across La Dolce Vita is one of twelve movies to be the globe. Andrei Tarkovsky, an October 15, 16, 17 shown at UTC's International Film exiled Soviet filmaker, won several Liquid Sky Series this fall. international awards for his 'Ivan's October 22,23, 24 Shannon Smith, director of the Childhood." Tarkovsky wrote and Erendira University Center, says that directed The Sacrifice which begins Koyaanisqatsi athough they are highly acclaimed, next Friday at Grote Hall. November 5, 6, 7 movies chosen for IFS are not Mike Rich, a member of A.C.E., The Brother From Another "you regular blockbuster. They're. says that more students should Planet not a Jaws IV or an Eddie take advantage of the IFS. The IFS November 12, 13, 14 Murphy smasher," Smith says. begins today with the showing of Tampopo November 19, 20, 21 r IT) Kaplan LSAX PREP... Be a full-time 8 BE OVER 40 student U 1 AND LOVE IT! No matter what your age, if you plan on going Z - to law school, a score over 40 can put spring in and a part-time your step! z 1 You see, candidates who score between 825 McCallie Ave. 267-0072 L2E I.I i > i • i) Come register for the miw Honda Elite 50 Scooter \ 11 i to be given away by ilo ^>Sb ODffCfl Apple Computer. Ait Accent Inc. offers i full line Prices on the Macintosh art design and engmeemg supp s Plus and HD 20 have been reduced. Plus personal s< ;vice and btirJent Discounts »or pi. ^imses ! .J This was produced on aa Apple'Maa 14 Student Echo/September 3, 1987 Campus Comments Campus Comments Tim Burlington by Saju Mathew Isaac (Sophomore / Pre-major) Echo Staff Reporter I think its a good idea. The only problem may be when they go Question: overboard with the restrictions. What do you think about the new publicity policy? Barry Cole (Junior/Environmental m Richard Breazeale studies) (Sophomore/ Math) I think it's good. It cuts down all I agree with the policy and I feel the litter on the boards and stuff. that the restrictions are set such Maybe they should cut down the that students can still have their reservation policy, though. say without marring the appearance of the Student Center. Mickey Landreth (Sophomore / Environmental Rita Hummel Studies) Students peruse propaganda pagoda. Kevin Centers/Student Echo (Junior / Business / Mark I like it because it was like a Lisa Lawrence eting) bunch of garbage before. Now the (Freshman/Interior Design) On a college campus, we need public ought to recognize what the Well, I am glad that spellings certain standards, and the new banners say. and other important stuff will be policy has it. checked, but I disagree on the limit policy. That's going a bit too far! David Owen (Sophomore / Philosophy / Re ligion) College courses for career success- I think it sort of limits the opportunity for people to express MILS 101 001 FUND OF MILITARY SCI I 2 MW whatever it is that they are trying 9:00- 9:50 HOLT116 MALONE T to say. MILS 101 002 FUND OF MILITARY SCI I 2 MW Joanie Sompayrac 10:00-10:50 HOLT116 MALONE T (Senior / Accounting) Amy Maxwell I think it's a positive step in (Sophomore / Engineering) MILS 101 003 FUND OF MILITARY SCI I 2 MW cleaning up the University Center. I just think it's better because it's 11:00-11:50 HOLT116 MALONE T While we have the right to exercise not cluttered around here and I am MILS 101 004 FUND OF MILITARY SCI I 2 TT free speech, when it infringes on glad that the spellings will be 9:25-10:15 HOLT116 RODELL G other's rights to enjoy a clean and checked, so we do not look like MILS 101 005 FUND OF MILITARY SCI I 2 TT pleasant atmosphere, then it is idiots! 10:50-11:40 HOLT116 RODELL G detrimental to everyone. 0 afc^^^^^^-^^^^^^^^^a^Jt^^s^^a^^^^-^^^^^^^'^^^^^^^^^'^ MILS 201 001 AMER MILITARY PROFILE 3 MWF 9:00- 9:50 HOLT116 BREWER P MILS 201 002 AMER MILITARY PROFILE 3 MWF Join us for Sunday morning 10:00-10:50 HOLT116 BREWER P worship services. 8:30 and MILS 201 003 AMER MILITARY PROFILE 3 TT 10:50-12:05 HOLT116 BREWER P 10:45 am. First Centenary United Methodist Church McCallie Ave ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS (Across from Memorial Auditorium) Contact CPT James Pike. Room 108A Holt Hall eXaaWaWaWeWaWkWaMaJB^ r ,pjVVVVV\AAAAA/W>^.^^ '"" **AAA*^*^***^**^^*^***^^'^*A*AAA*A*AAA^AAA**A**AA^^^ JBaUdin Ttovd.iiinnmiti m tewewtevmm •aWPWW Warm Up to Campus Life at Hey! Mug shots for the '87-'88 Applications are now being the Icebreakers Moccasin Yearbook will be taken accepted from all over the state of FREE to the UTC Community fromf September 8th thru Tennessee for the Annual Miss Sept. 12 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. -- September 11th in the University Tennessee USA Pagent to be Tennis Tournament, Student- Center! Times are from 8:30am to staged at the Vanderbilt Plaza Faculty-Staff-Alumni 4:45pm. Be there and bring your Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, Village Tennis Courts face! November 28, 1987. John A. Stone The Miss Tennessee USA Pageant Sept. 18 7 p.m. -- Fun-N-Games is the offical state preliminary to the Night Miss USA-Universe contest. Tennessee Room, University Applicants must be between 17 Center and 25 years of age as of February Racial Awareness Night 1, 1988, never married, and at September 14, 7:00pm least a six month resident of Peace Hoax Threaten. Nicaragua Masses FOR MORE INFORMATION Pfeiffer-Stagmaier Lobby SMASH THE CONTRAS! CALL 755-4534/4301/4761 Tennessee, thus college dorm COMPLETE THE REVOLUTION! Marsha Provost of the UTC September 8. 2:30 - 4:00, Signal Mountain Rm Sponsored by: ACE, SGA, SOB- students are eligible, call Counseling Center will address PALS, SRA, UAC, UTC Alumni (615)-665-1422. students on the issue of Racial Office and UTC Student Affairs Awareness. Everyone welcome. J' If you have had choral experience In high school. college, church, or with civic groups...if you are in terested in seeing the world.... if you want to meet new I people and make new friends...and if you are willing to work hard and have a great time while doing so, then the Chattanooga Singers and the Singing Mocs —_„^-^ - are the groups for you. For more information come THE BLACK STUDENT The SeqUOya Society Officers for ^^kWta^a^aa*. \ to Choral Activities, 309 Cadek Hall, or call 7554335 ASSOCIATION 1987-1988 are: • Mike Rich, President Billie Holiday ANNUAL LABOR DAY Scott Floyd, Vice-President I __ PICNIC Randy Irwin,/1 vM*MW*s>v*M*»%w**w****rV*^^ Secretary-Treasurer _ at John Stern, Publicity Chairman^ Chris Shumacker,! THE BOOKER T. Speakers/Special Events! 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VILLAGE MINI MARKET HOURS OAK STREET MINI MARKET HOUR! 8 and ends Sept. 30. Monday Thursday 8 30-10 30 Monday Thursday 8 30 10 30 Friday 8 30 8 00 Friday 8 ft) 8 00 •:C4#it*»'ir •;-• *- -. -;.,..,, -.,."»";.-i $7?- o i \0 ACE Presents... w-^^ r;.0toet j/;»,9 British, 1986 (R) »°^ training will begin immediately. Apply in person after 4 pm, No.2 Northgate Park (The Greenleaf Bldg.) Equal Opportunity Employer 18 Student Echo/September 3, 1987 Women New Season Christy Doyle. Echo Staff Writer without it "it could be a long season," Jadin warned. The Tony Jadin, four-year coach of Southern Conference is tough, UTC's women's volley ball team, and a divided team won't be able says that the popular image of to tackle such strong opponents as volleyball is as far from the 1986 conference champs Western collegiate sport as playground Carolina, or Applachian State. basketball is from tournament play. Jadin is confident that his 'Just knocking it over the net players will be prepared for their isn't all there is to it anymore,' says opening game on September 12, Jadin. Athletic skill and the ability when Marshall's Thundering Herd to use strategy are crucial, and comes to UTC. He anticipates a UTC has both skill and experience. good game. UTC finished third in the Southern "In the first game of the conference last year, and at one conference championships last point was ranked third in the year, it took us 55 minutes to beat nation in digging (keeping the ball (Marshall). A normal game usually off of the ground). lasts about 25 minutes," he said Much of last year's talent has UTC beat Marshall, but it took over returned, says Jadin, as there are three and one-half hours and five six players who have played games to do it. together for at least three years. "They've got a good coach," In particular, he cites team Jadin says. "If she had a good captain Dina Parris, the setter recruting year last year, we could (Jadin compares this position to see some real trouble." that of a quarterback), Stephanie But Jadin appeared confident of Lewis, and Luann Spangler, all of the team's 1987 season. "As long vvhom are seniors. as they pull together," he smiles,"their potiential is The single greatest obstacle Women getting act for Fall season. facing the girls is team unity; unlimited." Student Echo/September 3, 1987 19 Ruggers Begin Fall Season by Tamara Boyce Since rugby has two playing Echo Sport Editor season, fall and spring, it is expensive to maintain the playing The UTC Rugby Club began fields. Schools also find it difficult practicing the first week of school and expensive to get insurance to and has its first home game cover sports such as rugby. September 19 against Western Rugby is not as dangerous as Kentucky. one might think, according to Practices are held at the Downing. There are strict rules intramural field on Tuesdays and regarding tackling, all of which Thursdays at 1 pm and games are center around the principle that a played on Saturdays at the same player must at least attempt to time at the Jaycee Fairgrounds. wrap his arms around the Rugby is classified as a club sport opponent when tackling instead of a varsity sport not only Anyone is invited to play. at UTC but at most universities Because it isn't a varsity spori, where teams exist. Schools are there are no restrictions about reluctant to sponsor teams on the grades, number of hours and the varsity level for many reasons. like. "Rugby is hard to regulate. "You don't have to be big or There are some traditions involved strong, just have some co in rugby that schools don't like," ordination," says Downing. "Being says Ray Downing, club vice- big and strong helps, but anyone president. 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