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Rock band plays amid controversy them down," Kawecki noted. "We knew there was no BY JAMES BARBER As a result, lead singer Dave Rotarius limited his And draw them in it did. As soon as the first hard- organized group favoring U.S. policies there, and we Hornet News Assistant up- driving sounds thundered out of the Student between-song comments to simply the name of the Center, to be advocating anti-American senti- A hard-rock band with a fundamentalist Christian students poured could appear coming song, often starting the next number with no in from the Quad and patio areas to ment." message played amid controversy at FC Wednesday with a simple listen. introduction at all, and concluded the set seemed to find this attitude on the afternoon. At issue was whether or not FC should With songs like "King Several students "God bless." 7 of Kings,\" "More Than part of the A.S. lacking in courage. sponsor an entertainment advocating a specific The concert, therefore, concluded after shortly less Conquererors" and "Second Coming," the band's "I'm not opposed to this kind of music," said stu- religious viewpoint. than one hour, although the contract called for a one- message is clear: dent Tom Wirth, who listened appreciatively to the Se- hour performance. Because of a last-minute agreement with the A.S. and-a-half cond Coming Band's first three numbers, then left to The band's agreed-upon fee of $200 was then reduc- "I've got something that / want you to hear Senate not to evangelize, the band played a short set enjoy his Sony Walkman. ranking senate officers over Irwin's ob- The day of the Lord is coming near. " and was not paid the full fee contracted for. ed to $150 by "Yet the A.S. wasn't willing to screen 'Revolution jections. "They're not here to preach a (church) service," "It's a 'turn or burn' message," said Rotarius. "We or Death' about the fighting in El Salvador," Wirth contended A. S. Senator Greg Irwin, who ar- "If we had known we would lose money we could believe that's what Jesus came here for, though it's added. ranged to have the band play. "They simply play have repeated our set for the people who missed it the clear from his sacrifice how great his love for us all is. "This is supposed to be a place of learning. We're good, original music, regardless of the words. They're first time or play the show the way we wanted to and "The last line of the song 'Second Coming,' by our young adults; we should be able to consider contro- being presented as a different form of entertainment." not taken any money. Our message is what's most im- former drummer Gary Olsen, says, 'Don't leave this versial issues, especially when the possibility exists that "Our primary purpose it to evangelize," said bassist portant to us," said Rotarius. room until you know the Lord.' Some people are we could be called upon to fight in El Salvador," con- Del Prior, the goup's only member attending FC. "Many senators were opposed to the band, because afraid of a Christian band." curred Bob Freeman. Nevertheless, Prior signed an addendum issued by it might appear the school was advocating Christiani- "We don't want to give the impression that FC is "This should be a theater of inquiry. A band ad- the senate only hours before showtime stating that the ty," said A.S. Treasurer Ray Kawecki. advocating Christianity," said Kawecki. "We have an vocating the philosophy that all of western civilization group "The Second Coming Band" would limit its "It's a question of freedom of speech, not church obligation to remain neutral. When we had a 'Festival is based upon is not that much of a risk," said Doug, proselytizing to the content of its songs. versus state," said Rotatius. "Another band might of India,' you might have thought we were advocating Bettencourt. The addendum, handed to the band by Irwin, play here and advocate nothing but sex, drugs and Hinduism, which of course is untrue. El Salvador aside, the consensus among students stated: rock'n roll." "We felt this band's entertainment quality seems to be that the Second Coming Band has every "It is agreed that the artist will not willfully engage "We're not ashamed of being a Christan band," ad- outweighed their controversiality," Kawecki added. right to advocate a specific religious view. Whether the in any form of religious indoctrination, proselytism, ded guitarist Mike Centofanti. "To us music is just a But not all controversial viewpoints receive a forum A.S. should appear to sponsor it is another matter. giving of testimonials, oral or communal .expressions neutral tool; it can be used either way." at FC. "Every band has a viewpoint," said student of creed, biblical reading which is not particularly "The music draws them (the listeners) in," agreed "When an organization opposed to U.S. involve- O'Bryan. academic in nature, or promotion of religious dogma. Prior. ment in El Salvador wanted to speak, the A.S. turned "Even if it's banal," added Bettencourt. Fullerton Cdege Friday, Jan. 8, 1982 Volume 61. Issue 15 Handicapped carried Music students need a lift BY TONY DiMUCCIO ed to include an elevator, and it vices necessary to include people almost all travel. "This is the only Hornet Staff Writer should be of top priority to be with disabilities in the regular way I can stay within our budget," finished." classroom. Services such as inter- Edwards said. "I believe that the North Orange However, Fullerton College will preters for the deaf, readers for the Edwards believes that the only County Community College District receive part of a supplemental blind and "specific counseling ex- benefit disabled students will receive (NOCCCD) should pay for the in- allocation of $41,000 which was ac- pertise" are among the many center from the new budget is when the stallation of an elevator in the music cepted from the State Chancellor's services. state cuts its transportation funding. Transportation building here at FC," said' Disabled office for 1981-82 handicapped stu- Last year there was a 76 percent will be provided on- Student Center specialist Ken Ed- dent programs and services. The increase in services provided ly as a regular service on an to emergency, wards. allocation brings the current district disabled students on campus (about short-term supplemen- "In my o i n, that is a higher budget for the handicapped within 256 students). These same students tal basis. Part of the reason is that priority that the development of the one percent of what the district's were served by only four staff we are served as a college by a large Wilshire site, the development of was last year. This money was cut members besides Ken Edwards number of Orange County Transit the Yorba Linda site or the installa-, from last year's district budget when himself. District (OCTD) buses. These tion of an elevator at the district of- it received a 9.2 percent reduction of According to Edwards, the pro- busses are accessible because they fice." 7 state funds. posed funding for the 198~h83 are now equipped with lifts. Sharing the $41,000 with its sister budget will be "really tight." State "Even though we will no longer Without a levator, disabled stu- campus, Cypress College, FC will aid necessary to FC will. be cut be providing the transportation carried up and down dents must receive about $12,700 in state aid. drastically to $2,702. This insuffi- needed as a regular service, students stairs, wich is extremely The money allocated to FC will cient funding will only encompass will be gaining the knowledge and dangerous.' ; addition to this, it is basically go to pay for the addi- few if any supplies and salaries. It experience of using the mass transit, almost in |pssible to find the tional staff members necessary to will eliminate all association so that they will not only be able to qualified rsonnel necessary to meet the needs of disabled students. meetings and conferences, program go to school on the system, but to carry the 'Edwards added, "We The Disabled innovations and development, anywhere else they might want to have gone uch too long relying on Student Center (DSC) provides equipment repair and purchase and go," Edwards said. when thai ilding will be remodel- the supportive ser- 1 ,;'''i * pist haunts Hillcrest area SNAPPY DRESSERS-Michael Kelly (left) and Mike Moynahan play elaborately attired gentlemen of the Restoration period in the new RRIE STAATS The Fullerton City Police Depart- her schedule. The attacks have oc- area of concern is north of the FC presentation by the Theatre Arts Department. The play, William Con- net Staff Writer ment has sent out a bulletin warning cured in early morning or after dark campus and east of Hillcrest park in greve's "Way of the World," places heavy emphasis on the elegant residents in the Fullerton-College to professional women over 30. He the reesidential tract. The police have period costumes to achieve authenticity. For more on the play, see story tified. man has been and Hillcrest-Park areas to be on attacks from behind using a knife seven al leads but are trying to get on page six. Photo by Kevin White threats of some proof. ulting women in the the lookout for this individual. and will make verbal e police department suggests been described as being 5 physical violence to gain com- Thata llerton College.

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