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52 Freed Americans Arrive at Andrews

By Warren Strobei to have been drowned in the joy He then invited to sing with them Fifty -two freed American many were feeling. Even a sign “God Bless America.” Not only hostages arrived at Andrews Air that said “America has a full deck, they, but people in the streets, in Force Base last Tuesday, January Iran got the joker” seemed to cars and in their homes could be FREEDOM ONE 27 and were met by a crowd of have more humor in it than bitter- heard singing in unison. Some two thousand well-wishing child- ness. American flags decked with spectators broke down and cried. ren, housewives, businessmen, tiny yellow ribbons were to be A1 though the crowd at long-haired youths and service- seen everywhere, a huge yellow Stewart Airport may have been @i men, many of whom had yellow ribbon around the control tower larger, none could have been more Photo by Trish Meissner ribbons tied through their belts or proclaimed "Welcome Home,’ emotional. It was, as one woman A few of the fifty-two freed Am erican hostages step off in their hair ' and welcoming signs were waved in the crowd at Andrews put it, Air Force Fieedom One on to the airstrip at Andrews Air The ex-hostages came in frantically as each onlooker “ A moment in history.” Force Base. four Air Force planes from Stewart stretched for a view at their freed Airport in New York where they countrymen and their families, had first arrived back in the One woman even wrote a poem, United States. Each plane circled although she had no chance to slowly, swooped over a huge 7-ton recite it. flag that had been laid on the air- The former hostages were field in their honor, landed, and quickly hustled into twelve motor- taxied to a stop in front of the busses and after spending several press booth and reception area. minutes waving to the crowd, As the former hostages and sped off to the White House where their families stepped off the President Reagan was waiting, plane, a Navy band struck up “God Few, if any, of the fifty- Bless America," ‘T ie a Yellow two could have expected the wel- Ribbon'Round the Old Oak Tree,” come they would receive. An and “America the Beautiful.” estimated half-million people Then it was time for re- lined up along the route from The Student Publication of St. Mary's College union. The fifty-two met with Suitland Parkway and into down------friends and distant relatives with town Washington. Volume Number 1 February 3, 1 98 an outpouring of emotion - tears, Along Pennsylvania Avenue, ______smiles and laughing relief. Vice streams of ticker-tape flowed President George Bush, Mrs. Bush, from windows, as the ex-hostages Secretary of State Haig, Senator leaned from the busses to touch Strom Thrumond and other digni- the hands of the crowd. At the Campus Radio Station taries were also there to greet White House, President Reagan tllem greeted them cordially to begin The scenes on the tarmac what was to be a very informal were echoed in the crowd, whose afternoon. Any signs of physical Begins Broadcasting chants of “Fifty-two, we love or mental anxiety that had been you” and “Welcome home” reported were absent, drowned out the band. The on- The President made a brief by Tom "Thumb" LaVeiie However, continuing the ef- station seriously, and I think it is ~ r - . forts begun by former Station because there is so much time that lookers smiled at one another, and to-the-point speech, praising One ot the best-kept secrets „ o n e/ i j l. r , , ,, Manager Bill Stengel, and with the laughed, and a few even cried. them for their endurance of suf- of ast semester was St. Marv s . . , \ . r , the station is not cn the air. and ,. „ .. . help of a S6,000 budget from the Noticeably lacking was any fering and telling the nation that radio station, WSMC. Located c ^ A w , they hear a lot of stories about hostility towards Iran; it seemed *t was time to tum the page. the” -round flo o r'o f Charles SG; A” Mr' Wilkes .said the Pre' goofing around and things that go Hall, the station had been off the ™ n"g™ "1 >s femptmg on in there [the WSMC studios) .” to make WSMC the best radio air for the better part of the station St. Mary’s College has ever Barron continued, “I think semester. had.” our purpose is to prove to every­ This inactivity, however, is one that this is a station that about to become a part of the As a testament to their real!y works- 0nce we show that past. enthusiasm, “motivation radio” 've are serious, everyone will has been adopted as the theme of realize what a potential gold mine This week, WSMC is tenta­ tively scheduled to go on the WSMC. Motivation radio, as de- the 5tation reail5' is-" air. According to Tom Ericsson, fined by Wilkes is “in corporation As for the administration’s with Assistant Station Manager, “We bunch of good people, viewpoint, Barron remarked, “1 interested are not continuing the radio other things on think a lot of administrators station,...... , -vwe are re-starting lt it - ca™Pus’ n a t afe going to start anci faculty would like to see it we are starting from scratch ” " g , , " gS happen on their (WSMC) as some kind of vehicle campus. Ericsson adds, “We’ve where they could get their ideas Both Tom Ericsson and got a lot of joice, a lot of motiva­ out to the students . . .1 think it Nathan Wilkes, Station Manager, tion and a lot of good people . should go both ways, it should place the emphasis of WSMC we’re going to make WSMC perform educational, social, mu­ operation on professionalism. everybody’s station.” sical, academic . . . all kinds of Citing factors such as mem­ purposes.” According to Mr. Wilkes, bership in the Maryland College “ We could have gone on last Radio Exchange and a news Whatever the purpose, what­ Photo by Rick Culp semester half-assed, but we want­ department headed bv former ever the outlook. WSMC will take snt in the stud io ai ed to get things working right.” Empath editor Steve McHenry, to the air sometime this week, in „ D c* »• n ■ k01*1 Nathan and Tom are confid- time for its Tenth Anniversary Pete Butz, Station Engineer, ent that “motivation radio is (March 9). Whether or not the whose efforts Mr. Wilkes describes going to be a professional radio station survives another ten years SMC Student Killed as “a miracle,” is the man most jtaIj’n will depend largely on attracting responsible for “getting things responsible, professional, motiva­ right.” With new equipment, new — — — — — — — in Hit-and-run Accident ted people to operate it. wiring, and new or soon-to-be-new " ^g'[-g going to John Rocco Petrucelli, a students for his wit and intelli- “transmitting facilities,” the sta­ twenty-one year old senior here at gence. John had been consistently tion management is confident that make WSMC St. Mary’s College, died last on '.he Dean's List, including this WSMC will sound and operate INSIDE: Thursday morning at the Shock past semester. better than ever. everybody’s station Trauma Unit in Baltimore from Condolences and expres- ExtensiveCoverage injuries caused in a hit-and-run sions of sympathy may be sent to Some problems attributed accident on Willows Road on Mr . and Mrs. Arthur V. Petrucelli to the downfall of WSMC in the More guarded in his enthu- of Ex-hostage s Friday, January 23. at 14226 Bauer Drive, Rockville, past have been equipment failure, siasm. however, is Rich Barron, Return Home John would have graduated Maryland, 20583. No funeral equipment abuse, stolen records. Director of Student Activities, from St. Mary’s this spring. He arrangements have yet been made, disorganization and all-around un- Barron states, “the administration was weil-known by his feilow professional attitude of the D.J s. here doesn't really take the radio - pages 6 and 7. ------5------b

T H E E M P A T H February 3, 1981

by Warren Strobel been a temporary one, as he had believes that “ posts in administr^ successful appointments and more him when he first arrived here. tion should be held by people solidarity andcamraderie in the Both men have enjoyed the Harmon H. Haymes, Vice not applied for the job in the first who are instructors.” He, how­ division. “That isn’t my accomp­ time they have spent here at SMC President for Academic Affairs place. “Dr. Jackson and I both ever, is happy to go back to teach­ lishment,” he says, “ that accomp- so far, and hope to go on en­ and Dean of the College, and John decided the time had come,” ing. lishemnt comes from the faculty.” joying it. Although the jobs have M. Hirschfield, Chairman of Social stated Dr. Haymes. The switch been advertised, replacements Sciences have both announced will give him more time for his Among Dr. Hirschfield’s ac­ In addition, he feels indebted to have been found for neither of their resignations, to go into favorite activity, sailing. complishments are several new Tom Stevens for the help he gave the positions. effect at the end of the present While in office, Haymes has semester. Although both an­ accomplished the implementing of nouncements came at approxi­ four new ^ajors and felt that he PeeT ReVieW BOdfC] Will mately the same time, there is has helped bring up student no connection between the two. standards here — SMC’s SAT Both Dr. Haymes and Dr. scores are among the highest in Hirschfield will be staying here at the state. He would, however, Decide Academic Dismissal Cases St. Mary’s to teach in their have liked to have seen a tighter by Trish Meissner is then directed to the Director posal was sent to the State Legis­ respective fields of Economics and control kept on the budget. of Residence Life and the Dean of lature requesting approval, but History. In addition, Dr. Hirsch­ It may not be well-known Dr. Hirschfield, one of the Students where the decision for was returned with minor changes field will be doing some inter- that thirty-seven students were few tenured faculty members suspension or expulsion is in its recommended. It is anticipated to divisional work. academically dismissed this here, has been in charge of corres­ be revised and have another go- Dr. Haymes, whose duties fall semester. This may not seem final stage. pondence, advising, coordination Some questions have been around with the State by Septem­ include advisory work, policy surprising, but did you know that and curriculum for the Social raised about this present procedure ber' 1981 and approval this time setting and curriculum matters, after these students appealed to Sciences Department. Hirschfield looks promising. is resigning because he wishes to the Provost office that twenty- used to deal with dormitory “ decided that six years was This Judicial Board, re­ go back to teaching. His original three of these students were re­ violations, among them being the enough” in his position, but still sembling boards used by other aareement with Dr. Jackson had instated out of twenty-five that notion that students ought to h appealed their decision? have more participation in these schools, is aimed towards giving Board of Trustees Meet in Twenty-six students volun: decisions. students the potential for an tarily withdrew from SMC for a A Student Majority Judicial active role in decision making and variety of reasons. On record Board was proposed last year as responsibility in affairs which in Annapolis, Discuss Tuition there were no dismissals from an alternative to the present some respect involve them. Resi­ school for disciplinary reasons, system dealing with disciplinary dent Director and Staff Advisor by J. Brian O'Day The general meeting opened but as for dismissals out of the matters. Kurtis Jackson, a former Larry Roper believes in this On Saturday, Jan. 17, the with a State of the College by residence halls on disciplinary student, was a major activist in philosophy. Board of Trustees for St. Mary's President Jackson. They then matters an exact number was the formation of the committee “We are trying to make College of Maryland held its discussed and approved a raise of denied affirmation, but according organized to construct the founda­ people on the ‘floors’ responsible 529th meeting at the Maryland S800 in college tuition next year. to Beth Steinway, there were very tion of this Judicial Board. This for themselves. To take the re­ Inn in Annapolis. The Board is The rash of resignations here at few when compared to academic committee consisted of represen­ sponsibility out of the resident the governing body that deter­ St. Mary’s was cordially discussed. dismissals. tation from residence, commuters, assistants’ and directors’ hands mines major school policy. Elections were held about Present student expecta­ SGA, faculty members and two and put it into the hands of the The morning was filled with midway through the meeting with tions basically ask for a grade members from the Dean’s Staff people in the dorms. Being able closed committee meetings where Mrs. Harrington, the chairperson point average of no less than 2.0. Stated in the committee’s to monitor themselves, that’s our most of the business is taken care of the Student Life Committee, Upon the semester that this proposal, the Board is to consist goal. The ‘Peer Review Board’ of. Then, after lunch, an open replacing Mr. Walsh as chairperson average is not achieved, academic of four resident students, one will be good for that reason.” meeting was held. of the Board. probation is administered and commuitng student, one Dean of Director of Residence Life The Student Life Commit­ This was followed by com­ continues until the expected grade Students’ staff member, and one Beth Steinway also seems to feel tee meeting consisted of reports mittee reports. Jack Andrews, average is achieved. If this does faculty member, making the ratio the board would be a worthwhile from Sally Saker, the S.G.A. Vice President for Administration not happen, the situation is then five students to two faculty/staff effort. “I would be perfectly President. Harry Steinway, the and Development reported that reviewed by the academic Policy members. happy with a student Judicial Associate Dean of Students and the college would lose the facilities Committee where a decision will A Judicial Advisor is to be Board.” other representatives from the at St. Mary’s Garden Apartments be made as to whether or not the appointed by the Dean of Stu­ Students also voice their school. At this meeting it was and that the school was looking student should be dismissed from dents and is responsible for opinions on the matter: proposed that dorms be car­ into the possibility of converting school. After this decision an coordinating all functions and ad­ “ I think it’s good to have peted and other improvements Calvert Hall into a dormitory. appeal to the Provost office can vising both the accused student the choice. Some people will made. Final action on this will be The meeting closed with plans be made where very often an and the board. The student want to appeal to students, taken at a later meeting after to hold the next meeting April exception from the dismissal is members will be selected by their others may not. And I know as costs have been figured up. made. There is no limitation to constitutiencies. The Dean of fact, as a former member of the amount of academic dismissals Students shall appoint the required Dorchester, that many people followed by approved appeals that staff member, and the faculty think the present system is biased one student can have. senate shall appoint the one and unfair. Those are the people What type and intensity of faculty member. that need this alternative.” Red Cross: residence hall problems constitute Decisions will be deter­ Tom Ericsson authority figures to step in? mined by a two-thirds majority Asst, manager WSMC Ready for a new century. The most common obviously are of the boards. If a student is “I think they should do it, excessive noise, individual con­ not satisfied with the decision and quickly. They’ve been talking flicts, vandalism, and misuse of made, then they have the oppor­ about it ever since I’ve been here the fire alarms. Most of these tunity to appeal that decision to and still haven’t done anything problems are “ alcohol related” the Judicial Appeals Boards. This with it.” as stated by Beth Steinway, but Board shall be composed of one Bob Gobbel lack of adaquetesurrounding enter­ executive member of the SGA, “ It depends on who is on tainment is probably even more of one Dean of Student Adminis­ the Board and the situation of the a factor. In reflection of past trator, and one faculty member. student. I think it will be good years, violation of dorm policies These members shall also be for the school and good for has significantly decreased and selected by their constitutiencies. Residence Life. It will take some most feel there presently are no It will be the decision of of the burden off them a little major problems. the accused student as to whether bit.” As for present disciplinary observers are to attend the hear­ Tom DeBois action procedures, the process be­ ings, although participations as a Senior RA gins with an incident report which voice will not be permitted. “Overall, as it stands now, it can be filed by any student or Students will have the right is a pretty good way of dealing staff member of SMC. From to be assisted by an advisor. Any­ with individual disciplinary prob­ there a series of talks, warnings one can have the priviledge of lems. It eliminates arbitrary use and probations will be enacted presenting witnesses. Also cases of power by Residence Life and between the student, Residence are to be processed without pre­ the Dean of Students office.” Assistant, and Resident Director. judicial delay. Steve McHenry A Public Service ol This Newspaper & The Advertising Council If the problems persist the matter Upon completion, this pro­ SGA Senator V

February 3, 1981 T H E E M P A T H Page 3 or> C~] 5 n SMC Annual Tuition Rates Will Increase Perhaps you are not aware dwindled.” that your tuition is going to take Specifically, government a 30% jump beginning next funds for the Auxiliary Services semester. have been cut by $100,000. 30%?? Yes, in-state students These services include ARA, will be paying $3,675 for the full- Snack Bar, janitorial salaries and time total, and out-of-staters will the like, and now you’ll be pay $4,625. paying for them. Why has there been such a There will also be an in­ drastic hike in prices? It stems creased amount of full-time from the huge inflationary fuel teachers, and “part of the tuition rates and a large cut back in State increase will go to fund the aca- funding, combined with a comedy demic increase,” said Mr. Andrews, of poor planning and miscalcula- Other “unfunded continuing tions by the administration. expenses, and certain unbudgeted The actual break down in operations” still need money, fees, according to minutes from which will again dig into your the October 4 Board of Trustees’ money pocket. Administrative meeting are as follows: costs for retirement programs ffn d /nosf ©■Fall I uajnft' fvvDm anei c^acl, uko r>-\acLe_ Tuition, for faculty members 'is one full-time example. +KlS all possible." in -state...... $875 Extensive refurbishing of Tuition, campus dorms, such as possible Cartoon by Susan Jackman full-time carpeting and air conditioning in Why is it that the college out-of-state...... 1,825 jjj residence halls also need Again, for a project directly Andrews. Certainly this couid be failed to gradually increase its fees R oom ...... 1,275 money. benefitting the students (reduc­ a prime study area, already and avoid this shock and financial B oard...... 1,275 Renovations to Charles Hall tion of crowding), “No money is equipped with tables, chairs, heat set-back to the student body? Athletic Fee ( f .t .) ...... 100 Aj,ne Arundel Halls are largely being accumulated for that in the and light. Yet, like so many other Student Activity Fee (f.t.). . . . 75 capital items, and are funded. increase in fees,” commented Mr. Inflation and energy costs are campus areas, it is being wasted. Athletic and Student ^ Therefore your additional tuition Andrews. entirely understandable, but why Activity Fee (p .t.)...... 35 fees wjH not be allocated for has the college waited until now The list could continue inde­ such projects. President J. Renwick Jackson, to consider maximizing energy use finitely. We urge the students to Fine. The figures are all cut jh e top two floors of Calvert who says he is very sympathetic in various campus buildings? seek out ways to lower the costs and dry. But what is your money Hall may be converted to dormi- to the students’ plight with the of St. Mary’s College. Several really paying for? According to tory halls with a 90-100 person tuition increase, stated that The use of the cafeteria innovative ideas are circulating Mr. John Andrews, Vice Presi- capacity. S.G.A. President Sally “essentially it is a catch-up” during non-meal hours for a study which can minimize substantij dent for Development and Ad- Saker announced that the project for the lack of tuition increases hall had never been considered by increases like this in the future . .. ministration, “State support has has a “90%” chance of occurring. in the past. either Dr. Jackson or Mr. if only these ideas are known. Proposal Under Study to that is now going to the owners of St. Mary’s Gardens would come back to the college and improve college life. This improvement however, is hardly counterbalanced by Avoidable Turn Calvert into Dorms the detriment that would be caused. There are alternatives to this plan. The $100,000 Teachers A recent proposal by the college s Executive Council that would go to renovating Calvert could be used to would have Calvert Hall turned into a dormitory and the remodel Charles Hall. The college could then go ahead and When you're going to register administrative offices and classrooms relocated elsewhere. apply for the HUD loan which it has been refused in the for classes this semester - or Although the project is still being studied by the Director past now that new legislation has been passed favoring thinking about dropping one this of Maintenance, the Director of Operations, and the Vice smaller schools. This would provide for a permanent dorm semester — it might interest you President for Administration & Development, it has far- that would be far superior to the dorms in use now - to take a look at these figures. Below are the ten most difficult reaching consequences for everyone involved in this campus, something certainly a renovated Calvert Hall couldn’t and most of these consequences are negative. instructors for the fall semester of boast! In addition, the new dorm would hold 216 students, 1980: First, I would like to commend the administration for more than any of the dorms hold now. 1. J. F. Fausz History its usual lack in consulting or informing the student body A final decision will be reached within a few weeks, 2. P. Blanchette Chemistry on a matter that concerns them intimately. A few unsub­ and then we shall all know. In the meantime, though, 3. R. Stark Math stantiated rumors, many of them wildly off base, have been consider the final possibility: renovating the offices in 4. R. Hopkins Psychology all the students have had to go on. Calvert, while leaving the housing situation and the student " T J.Hall English The plan itself could take one of several forms. The union the same. This, too, is under proposal. 6. W. Mead Accounting first form would be a possible three-stage plan in which the 7. L. Glidden Human two upper floors, then the bottom floor, then the basement Development would be remodeled. A very rough estimate of the cost of THE SMC EMPATH 8. R. Glover Psychology this project would be about $100,000. 9. C. Krebs Biology 10. J. Brocavich The second plan is infinitely more ridiculous and un­ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ...... W ARREN STROBEL Math These figures were obtained feasible. The first two floors would be converted to dorms, MANAGING EDITOR ...... M. LYNNE STANFIELD FEATURE EDITOR ...... LAURA LYNN GRASSO from the Maryland State College while the first floor would be left in the present form of Information Center and are based PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR ...... DANIEL P. HASSETT administrative offices! That is tantamount to putting the on the percentage of D’s and F’s administration in the bottom of Dorchester! Not only BUSINESS EDITOR ...... BILL HAYMES given by each instructor in each of would this be to the worst possible advantage of both par­ SPORTS EDITOR ...... PAUL M OYER their courses. ties, but would only ease crowding of a projected ninety C IR C U LA TIO N M ANAG ER ...... KAREN THOM AS students, including those who would come from St. Mary's EMPATH EDITORIAL Gardens. Unfortunately, this plan doesn't have to be GENERAL STAFF approved by the State Board of Higher Education, but POLICY Geoffrey Gootar, Susan Jackman, Tom "Thumb" LaVelle, Trish merely okayed by Executive Council and the Board of Meissner, Phil Murray, J. Brian O'Day, Sharon Pailen, Carrie Editorials which appear on the Trustees. Powanda In addition, classrooms from Clavert wou Id be dis­ editorial pages reflect the opinion PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF of the entire EM PATH staff as a persed to the other three classroom buildings. Of course, the State Board of Higher Education who determined that Rick Culp, Lee Gerard, Ellen Hampton whole, and not the strict thoughts St. Mary 's wasn ’t using enough of its floor space would of one individual. Facts are pre­ undoubtedly be pleased to see up packed in a little tighter. sented with a moral conscience to The plan does have one or two attributes. It would the well being of the entire college ease crowding somewhat and, more importantly, the money com munity. Page 4 T H E E M P A T H February 3. 1981 CO <✓> 7 T 5 iy jj1\ n L b L b n u LJLu-I UlJ How about procedures for being “dismissed” from the dorms? Residence Life informs one that he might be “kicked out” and then SMC Students Residence Life leaves him in limbo for up to two weeks while they decide. In the meantime they’ll answer no questions, yet still expect the student Unable to involved to perform while not knowing if at any minute he might not have a place to live. Attend MLK Rally Policies Under Fire People, please wake up and take a look at a campus with enor­ mous possibilities that are being snuffed out like an aborted child. Dear Editor, Although an Empath re­ Are you willing to let these eiglit-to-four simpletons run your life I personally believe the residents of St. Mary’s College should be porter was able to cover the Jan. from Sunday to Saturday? 15 M. L. K. rally, this was m ainly informed of the abominable power lurking in the Residence Life Thank you, because he forgot to register for Administration. Though you might think this opening statement is Dave Dyjack a might bit absured, listen to this ... classes at St. Mary’s college. Take for instance, the locking of all but Larry Roper, minority af­ the lobby doors at midnight in the dorms. I understand that some fairs counselor on campus, doubts women residing in the dormitories may have a legitimate gripe; ARA Rules Unfair? seriously that any SMC student however, this does not pertain to Dorchester. Obviously Residence could have attended the rally Life has no respect for Dorm residents’ opinion in that they made no Dear Editor, since spring semester registration attempt to solicit a vote from the student body concerning this When students pay for the St. Mary’s board fees, they are occurred here at the college on matter. As usual, Residence Life plays the trump card and we all under the deception that they get what they pay for. Upon arriving the same day. lose. at St. Mary’s, each student on the meal plan is issued a meal card. Several students when asked As a member of the college community for the past three years, This meal card symbolizes 21 pre-paid meals a week. On an average, said that they had wanted to I fondly remember the weekly Thursday night parties. For you new students attend only2/3 of their meals. And what happens to the make the rally but couldn’t be­ students these parties were attended by many and enjoyed by stu­ other 1/3? This must go uneaten —meal cards must be presented by cause of registration. Sharon dent musicians gathering vital experience playing before an audience. the person whose name is written on the card. And that is the whole Pailon, President of the Black However, Residence Life chose to abolish these creative functions. point of this letter — is the meal is already paid for, why can’t cards Student Union had wanted to at­ . Among other atrocities. Residence Life is responsible for the be handed to weekend guests, off-campus residents or students? I tend herself, and felt that the date “no kegs on campus” rule during Frisbee golf. I question the Nean­ think students and their guests are getting ripped-off and this rule conflict was unnecessary. “I derthal intelligence of anyone who says one is not allowed a keg in ought to be changed. wish that registration had been held on Friday. That way stu­ his or her room but, sets no limit on casesrases of alcohol. H. S. dents could have gone,” said Sharon. “It didn’t make sense to have it on Thursday and then have nothing to do on Friday. The On DLJufkSiJe ( y registration date could easily have been moved.” This is the story of a tragedy of a nation — that like rain o f rich foods J. . .the curses o f Allah descend upon thee Hamlet — did not know what to do! We have had our and thine. . . ? What to do is really a problem in what embassy in Iran overrun, our sta ff kidnapped and held shouldn 7 be done, isn ’t that not so? EMPATH hostage; brutalized; toruted, insulted, starved and really Then we really have little need to worry, after all this I think this was abuse! is all past us. It shouldn’t matter that our governments LETTER So like a re-run of some television thriller, when the actions before, during nd after this ‘affair' have opened the polls showed a dip in the ratings, the show was cancelled, door to civil suits of all kinds - didn’t you know? That POLICY the producers were paid off and somewhere in the back­ aggreement-demand from Iran, bearing the President’s The letters which appear in the ground — a fart was clearly audible. signature, bars the kidnappees from suing the kidnappers. The nation, the participants, the actors, all heaved a But sue they will, as sue they must — who else to sue but sigh of relief. . .the ransom was paid, the victims returned us! EMPATH reflect the opinion of the and now . . .? Herein lies the real tragedy — o f what to do! Reagan’s administration may very well dream of some writers, and not necessarily of the Let us keep in mind that some courageously intelligent glorified panache to cap the debacle o f the Persian triumphe woman (I shan 't use her name to protect her from further o f criminal immunity, but in all reality anything we do may embarrassment) left home children and husband to play further sour the pudding. publication itself. Names will be reporter in order to give us the poop “from the Islamic ‘Yet what to do’ still remains with us. The damned withheld upon request, however, side" and was promptly imprisoned as a spy! Along with question will not go away. Is this also what drove the her are the British prisoners; all ex-journalists typed as Denmark Prince insane? Perhaps if he’d gone on holiday or upon submission a letter must be desperadoes and such whom are still incarcerated, and what left permanently? We’ll never know because he stayed and should happen to this group should we dream up some the ‘question’ flayed him towards a frenzy o f indecision. signed. Deadline for letters is one fitting revenge!? Personally I feel that our foreign policy in the future It has made me worry about Kissinger and Haig, should be just a little better structured than that of the week before publishing deadline. probably scheming up more dirty tricks. I can imagine it woebegone Hamlet. Revenge should be swift and merciless now. the bombing of Tehran under glops of caviar — in the or perhaps no revenge at all, maybe some introspection or hopes o f spreading shock and panic in the streets (under the bribery or something else? Gottlieb's Provides Nightclub Atmosphere on Campus by Mike Mullins agreed, riding on the hope that it would The Stardust, forget even The Green various endeavors at his home in Anna­ G ottlieb’s is a take-off on those be something new and different (when Door, and of course you'll have no polis “appropriated” a quaint set of cur­ exclusive nightclubs where the wealthy was the last time you played charades?) trouble forgetting the snack bar because tains emblazoned with the word “Gott­ wet their whistles. Before every major “It worked like a charm,” Tom contin­ now the campus has an all-new “exclu­ lieb’s” in gothic block lettering and these social event on campus (usually concerts ued. “People were just so flipped out sive” hangout in Dorchester 303: Gott­ were hung in the room. “And then it and dances) Gottlieb’s will throw a warm­ when we announced the game. Some lieb’s. occurred to Tom and I that we could take up party. Anyone who wishes cna drop even left the room but those who stayed Perhaps you’ve taken notice of this idea further and create a kind of by and drink (for a one or two dollar were treated to the wildest game of cha­ the ad run in last week’s Empath concern­ theme for the room,” the exuberant Chap fee), served by Mike or Tom, marvel at rades they ever played.” ing something or someone called “Gott­ (pronounced shap) explained. The the roommates' handiwork and, Mike Technically, what Mike and Tom lieb’s.” That something is the name of roommates spent a week creating a minor says, “just generally get off!” as he are doing is against dorm policy but the Dorchester’s first semi-exclusive night­ modern art masterpiece as they painted jokingly caressed the lifesize cardboard parties are usually under control. The club. The mastermind behind this project the room with a giant replica of the Gott­ replica of the Copper- tone Tan girl room is never corwded and it usually is one Mike “Chap” Chappelear. He and lieb’s logo o n to the wall. A m iniature who guards the Gottlieb’s entrance. features the same group of people, with his roommate, Tom Franks, have struck bar was installed and Gottlieb’s was ready Mike feels that the false night­ some variation. In fact, Mike and Tom a major blow against the drab institu­ for business. club ambiance of his Gottlieb's parties worry that Gottlieb's might become tional mood that permeates the dorm lends a unique atmosphere that brings cliquish and they urge strangers to come rooms. Now, Gottlieb’s means “God’s people together. One night, for instance. visit Gottlieb’s on their next open date love in German but after learning about Tom suggested he and Mike plan a game this Saturday. Like the boys say: “Do It began as something of a joke, Chap’s “social experiement” as Chap puts of charades for a party. Chap admitted something different. Get off. See Gott­ a whim, something to spice up the ap­ it, one would be safe to assume this Gott­ lieb’s.” pearance of a pastel blue-cinder block lieb s has no particular religious over­ to having been skeptical at first but Forget Caesar's Palace, forget dorm room. Mike through one of his tones. Previewing SMC Spring Sports

by Paul Moyer Uhlig leading the attack. With the new semester be­ The midfield line will be led ginning, the preparation for a new by James Sharkey and Wim season of St. Mary’s Athletics also Cassard. Also returning are strong begins. The following are pre­ second team midfielders Jay Mar- views of the upcoming events that tain and Mike Linthicum. will highlight the sports scene here The one thing this year’s at SMC this semester. squad has lost from the 1980 season is defense. The Saints Lacrosse lost three talented defensemen in The St. Mary’s College la­ Corey Roberts, Steve Sanders and Chris Tellevast. The biggest loss, crosse team began practicing last though, is that of All-American week with a new head coach, Mike Loughren, at the helm. goalie John Nocher. These losses will take a Loughren had a good turn­ heavy toll on the defense who out of 29 players at the first return only veterans Gary Willis practice, 12 of which were re­ and Jack Dent. “Cutty” Kane Photo b y Lee Gerard turning lettermen. The Saints should be in the net for the St. Mary's lacrosse team gather around their nc >ach Tom Loughran during one of last return the bulk of last year’s starting offensive line, with Mark Saints whose defense will defin­ weeks practices. Cheyne, Pat Shaffner and Kurt itely be tested.

New Coach Helps Lacrosse Team

by Paul Moyer After the 1980 season, Sothoron Team. The St. Mary’s lacrosse team resigned to take a job at Penn­ He is one of only three St. begins its season under the guid­ sylvania University where he Mary’s College players ever named ance of a new head coach, Michael works as Assistant Lacrosse Coach. to All-American soccer squads. Loughran. When Loughran took the (The others were Mike Lord, 1980, A native of Baltimore , Mike job of Head Coach here, he left and Peter Collins, 1979.) Nocher is not unaccustomed to the a void in the Assistant Coach was named the most valuable pressures of either playing or role. Taking the position will be player three of his four years coaching. He was captain of the another ex-St. Mary’s star, John (’77, '78, ’79) at St. Mary’s, and St. Mary’s lacrosse team from Nocher. was also co-captain of the 1980 1973 to 197S, and was included Nocher, a member of the St. team . in the national publication, Out­ Mary’s lacrosse team from 1976 standing Athletes o f America in to 1980, proved himself as one of It will be a tough job for the 1974. the greatest players in St. Mary’s two new coaches, but they do In 1975, Loughran was history. have the experience and knowl­ selected as St. Mary’s most John was honored at the edge it takes. St. Mary’s is coming valuable player by his teammates. end of his last season by being off its finest season ever finishing Loughran has served as As­ named to the 1980 National with a 7-5 record, ranking them sistant Coach under former Head Collegiate Athletic Association’s ninth in the nation among NCAA Coach John Sothoron since 1976. Division III All-American Lacrosse Division III schools.

. With many new returnees, the Saints Photo by Lee Gerard Men's Tennis Expects Good Season by Paul Moyer team finished its competition. Other returning players who The men’s tennis team is The Saints have three top wiU add strength to the team expected to fare well this year, returning players, all of whom include Stuart Laird and Randy but as of yet it is without a head conceivably have a shot at the Amos. Both were freshmen last Photo by Lee Gerard coach. Last year’s head coach number one spot. They are Jack year and shuld provide strong Denise Lerch and Nancy Dudiak go up for shots in last Terry Keller moved from the area Hartzell, Carlos Coro and Doug play as a result ot last years w ed n8sd ays |oljng m atch aga jns, ,he d ipiom ats. after this past fall’s women’s Wright. experience. T H E E M P A T H Ftbrm ry 3, 1981 Quarter million greet returnees jn D.C. Ex-Hostages Come Horn

At six o 'clock on Tuesday morning Warren Strobel and 1 departed for Andrews Air Force Base to cover the story of the freed hostages scheduled to touch down at the base en route to the festivities in downtown Washington. I felt a definite inclination that the day would be different than any other I had previously experienced. My inclina­ tion was correct. A little before eight a.m. we walked into the terminal seeking clearance out onto the airstrip. For a double view­ poin t effect, Warren would spectate and try to obtain inter­ views from the mass of people that would be secured behind the gates, while I gained admittance into the Press Box in order to obtain photographs. St. Mary's College was the only college to have representatives present. By nine-thirty, photographers and reporters from most major cities in the country had arrived on the spot, pre­ paring their equipment for the events to follow. A couple of hundred spectators, adorned with expression of the color yellow, had already gathered along the fence holding up their welcome home banners. This crowd continued to gather until noon, the arrival time for the freed hostages, whereupon there was approximately 150 members of the Press and over 2,000 friends, colleagues and onlookers. As the first plane arrived carrying some of the former captives and their immediate family, the atmosphere was at a climax. As they descended the plane stairs, joyfully waving their arms and anxiously anticipating their reunion with other relatives and friends, the crowd went wild using such chants as "Fifty-two We love you” and “Wel­ come home." At this point I was overcome by emotion. Partially out of pure gratitude for being given the opportunity to witness such an event from a mere twenty to thirty feet, but mostly out of sheer joy and empathy for these abused peoples’ long-awaited freedom. I witnessed people literally cry out with happiness and relief upon the reunion of their friends, colleagues and loved ones. Tears of joy were seen everywhere. In the reception line. In the crowds at the gates. In fact I even caught a few drops in my own eyes. But as I looked from side to side at the cold uncaring press I quickly regained composure out of fear that these reporters and photographers would suspect my inexperience and at­ tempt to steal my shooting position away. s

February 3, 1981 T H E E M P A T H e Amid Tears, Smiles

This crowd of press didn’t care. To them it was only another assignment. I heard many complain that this event wasn’t going to be exciting enough for them, as they shout­ ed at anyone in the way of their cameras. After the fourth and final plane had been emptied, the entire group on the airstrip boarded sixteen metrobusses and began the motorcade towards the White House. Warren and I raced to the car and managed to manipulate our way a few cars behind the tail of the motorcade. Later we passed them. The streets of downtown Washington was a sight hardly to be believed. The area literally glowed due to the intensity of yellow. Yellow ribbons on every person. Rib­ bons ornamenting all the important buildings. Strips of confetti made out of old phonebook yellow pages landed in the streets, sometimes in heaps of a foot deep. The only thing which came close to matching the amount of yellow ribbon was the population of American flags, they were never out of view. As I stood outside the gate of the South Lawn of the White House, so enveloped in people that nothing elso was visible, I listened to Reagan’s speech and observed the crowd around me. There was something very unique about this group of about 225,000. They were all there for one reason. To welcome their people home and pay tribute to them and the men who lost their lives at the rescue at­ tem pt. There was an overwhelming sense of unity. Everyone was equal. There was no distinction between the middle- class business man, the black man from the ghetto, or the radical hippie. They were all just one thing. Americans. I expected to see some degree of bitterness in re­ flection of the abuse and torturing of the hostages. There was none. Or maybe an overall anger towards Iran. Again there was none. A t the end of Reagan’s address he asked all to join in singing “God Bless America. ” As I looked around the crowd I could not find one person not joining in the song with a warm smile on their face. Again tears of happiness filled some eyes. Never before have I seen so much patriotism, not even when compared to any Fourth of July celebration. For the first time in my life, I felt honestly and wholly proud to be an American.

Story and all photos by Trish Meissner,

who was working on special assignment

for the Empath. s

T H E E M P A T H February 3, 1981 V) 5 n M Foundation Contributes to College, Improves Resources and Makes Campus Life More Enjoyable

by Gordon Kester providing those things that spell tution. And so do those in the Williamson was able to make St. Mary’s alumni; many are not. Some poeple have the no­ progress? I don’t believe any of business and commercial world. last year thanks to contributions All are volunteers who contribute tion that a public college, since us want to accept that. I am proud when these individuals from alumni and a local business their time and their energies to it’s funded in part by the state, tell me tehir student interns from firm, by the young lady who the purposes I have been dis­ has no justification for seeking When I say college com­ St. Mary’s are the best they have graduated last year and who, with cussing. support from any other quarter. munity, I mean that in the broad­ had from any college campus. her husband, has established an In fact, they carry the idea a I believe it is within our est sense, not limited to those of It says something to me about our endowment fund to benefit step farther and suggest it’s some­ power as a community to define us presently on campus: students , students and, believe me, it says teacher education students, by the how improper to even think of what we want St. Mary’s to faculty, and staff. Fifteen percent something to those outside the $12,000 in scholarship endow­ such a thing. become in the years ahead and to of our students — about one out college, too. ment the alumni have raised over put forth the effort and enlist I don’t agree. 1 believe the of every sever - are not the first the past two years, by the members of any college com­ the support necessary to bring it members of their families to We need many things at St. $42,000 bequest from a friend of munity have the right and the about. And it the editor will give attend St. M ary’s. Some have Mary’s — better and more com­ the college which will also endow privilege to make that college just me some more space another connections with the institution modious dining space, more scholarships, by the hundreds of as good as they can m ake it — for time, I’ll try to be more specific. going back two and three genera­ library books, an improvement in modern American works of art themselves and for those who tions. Close to 3,000 alumni are physical facilities in many parts of that have been contributed to the come after them. all over the state, the nation, the the campus. We need additional St. Mary’s College Foundation In themeantims , what are world. One graduate has a son scholarships, more travel money and thus added to the college’s your thoughts on the subject? After all, private colleges who has to be one of the few U.S. for students and faculty to add to resources. and universities receive public citizens attending in the People’s their educational and personal funds in increasing amounts, Republic of China. Another, development, financial support commensurate with their contri­ confined by multiple sclerosis to for the study-abroad and ex­ I’m mightily encouraged, bution to society. No one I’ve a wheelchair, is a collector of change programs the college has too, by the dedication and enthu­ Editor’s Note: Gordon Kester heard of has suggested that they antique hats — a recognized siasm of the members of the is Director o f College Relations therefore should cut back on their authority in fact - and recently I am encouraged by many Foundation board as they con­ here at St. Mary's College o f efforts to raise funds from the contributed to a Time-Life an­ things - by the S3.000 in ad­ sider the ways in which they Maryland. private sector. thology on collectibles. Several ditional book purchases John might be of assistance. Some are who graduated from St. Mary’s The State of Maryland, Junior College in the 50’s and 60’s through general fund appropria­ are back in classrooms now, tion. contributed 61 percent of working toward baccalaureate and the operating budget of St. Mary’s advanced degrees in a variety of College in 1975. This year — specialties. Of last year’s close to fiscal 1981 — that has shrunk to 200 graduates, 24 we know of are 52.8 percent. Provision of capital now in graduate shcool or pursu­ funds has been similarly restricted. ing additional course work or Increasingly, the cost of education accreditation studies. Eighty is being shifted to consumers — 1980 graduates tell us they intend i. e.. to students and their fam­ eventually to earn a professional, ilies - and the same thing is master’s or doctoral degree. happening all over the country. All of these people, to­ Does this mean that every gether with their families and public college community should countless other friends of the accept its fate without a struggle, college have a stake in seeing St. should settle for a reduction in Mary’s continue to evolve and to quality, a postponement of im- move tow ard excellence as an provemtnts. indefinite delay in undergraduate liberal arts insti­

A view of the gallery in Montgomery Hall Upper Commons which houses a collection of modern Russian art..The collection will be on show until February 14. Photo b y Joe Ross Commuters Plan Valentine Dance DUFFY’S TAVERN by Laura Grosso Have you been looking the cafeteria the week before the through the want ads for some­ dance. Details for picking up the Restaurant and Bar one special, or maybe you’ve corsage will be announced later. found that special someone but Look for further details through you don’t know how to tell him the Commuter Newsletter, post­ or her? What better day than ers, the Weekly Bulletin, and the On The Bay Valentine’s Day to express your Empath. affections? W ell...... the At the dance, there will be Commuter Council is sponsiring a many surprises. One is a marnage Fresh Oysters, Fish Any Style Valentine’s Day Dance on Satur­ booth to tie the knot, with a day, February 14th in the marrige certificate as proof. The of the Student Union from 9 p.m. person that gets married the most to 1 a.m. The cost to get in will will win a prize. Also, watch out be no more than two dollars. for a little cupid, too. The couple A Relaxing Atmosphere There will be beer and wine that gets shot with the most ar­ available to buy for your sweet­ rows will win a prize. One and all heart, and a live rock ‘n roll band. are welcome. Bring your sweet­ Open Seven Days a Week The dance will be semi- heart and have a great time. formal, which does not mean The Commuter Council suits but no grubbies. Besides needs commuter participation for From 8am to 1 lpm impress your date, get decked support at meetings to help plan out and bring her a corsage to future activities. A few ideas are show your true affections. The a concert, a bullroast, possible Commuter Council will be selling commuter baseball team and corsages at lunch-time outside of participation in the Spring Fair. February 3, 1981 T H E E M P A T H Page 9 CO 5 n Mixed Reviews Monks Innr Good Drinks, Friendly People by Daniel P. Hassatt Needing a respite from the Along with R & R on ball team, for those interested, adays?), prices at Monks are typical of this county and its seemingly endless nights at the Wednesday, Monks also offers and in the fall and winter he reasonable if not downright cheap. colorful inhabitants. While the snack bar, I recently took a short bluegrass on Friday evenings. sponsors a tough darts team and Bottle beer, the domestic kind, “locals” are quite proud of their ride south on Route 5 to St. During the week there’s ample a championship pool team. goes for 80«, draught is only 55« county, they are not outwardly Inigoes. As I approached my to entertain oneself and friends. Behind the bar at Monks and Molson (blue label) 95«. hostile to newcomers. It’s sort of intended destination, Monks Inn, Pinball and video games adorn work some of the best ‘tenders Heineken (regular or special dark) like introducing your great-aunt the cars parked on the sides of the the front wall. If you want to in this county. On one occasion sells for a mere SI.25. Drinks to your new bearded boyfriend. road told me I had picked the become the next Steve Mizerak, I sampled a root beer float, a start at & 1.10 and go up when the Their styles are different, but right night to get off campus. there are two pool tables, one Hawaiian punch, and an iced tea. alcohol content goes up. If your once they get to know each other Now I’m not what you’d call a six- and one nine-foot. If yor’re These drinks are not quite like tastes are pure, shots of say they are considerate of their hard rock ‘n roller, but for a buck into shootin’ the “bull,” Doug their cream puff non-alcoholic Schnapps or whiskey go down respective feelings. you can’t beat hearing one of Willis, the owner, has even counterparts. The iced tea has easy at 85«. With H20, the price Monks is located just a few Southern Maryland’s best heavy squeezed in an English tourna­ enough rocket fuel for the Enter­ jumps a dime. What’s a dime if miles south of SMC on Route 5, metal thunderers, Grand Slam. ment dart board. prise. your stomach can’t handle the just past St. Inigoes General Store, Monks is not spacious, but Since taking over as pro­ More important than the se­ sauce straight, and it needs a on the left. Though it’s close to it’s large enough to accomodate prietor a few years back, Doug has lection of drinks is the ability of water softener. home, it’s also a great place to get the “sock rockers” and a good- preserved his sincere enjoyment of the ‘tenders: Debbie, Billy, Tim The matter-of-fact appear­ away from life behind a book. sized crowd. Playing with about college crowds. He runs a “college and the occasional fill-in, all do a ance of Monks reflects what is 1/8 of their equipment, the Slam night” special on Thursdays, with terrific job of getting your drink leaves plenty of room for those 40« draught beer. Often joining quickly and courteously. If your who like to “cut the rug” and the festivities Doug shares his gut starts grumbling, they’ll be those who insist on holding up the down to earth hospitalities with happy to whip up a great pizza for bar. The reduction of equipment interesting chatter ranging from you. also allows for idle conservation business to booze. In the spring For those of you who watch with the barmaid or bartender. and summer he sponsors a soft­ your pockets (who doesn’t now­

by Marlene Homer South Africa as a missionary. He Tracks on Wax James Michener. THE COVE­ preaches the Word of God from NANT. Random House. 1980. the Cape to the interior. He 873 pages. marries Emma, a freed slave, and their three children become a part James Michener, the author of the great “coloured” mass. o f Hawaii, The Source, and Chesa­ Ten Years Too Early The first Nxumalo is enticed peake, here delivers to his public, away from his father’s peaceful by John Bucci this particular album contained The Covenant. It is a chronicle of Elton John’s “Son of your village by an old man who tells ballads such as “Hangman,” it was a country, South Africa, from the Father,” and a very odd version him of the great stone city of the rockers that stood out. “Evil beauty of its beginnings, through Spooky Tooth as been char­ of the Beatles’ “I am the Walrus.” Zimbabwe, where a mighty king Woman,” “Waiting for the Wind,” the coming of the pioneers, to acterized as the band that was in Although the album sold well, rules. Nxumalo sets off, never to and ‘Better by You, Better than its bursting into a tormented, the right place at the wrong time. Harrison also left the group and return, and with that journey seals Me” becam e recognized as some misguided, modern nation built They could easily have been one it appeared that Spooky Tooth the fate of his descendents, who of the best heavy music of the late on intolerance and greed, with of the premier heavy bands of had permanently disbanded. will wander for generations and 60’s. race struggling against race over the 80’s instead of the relatively In 1973 Wright and Har­ make strange alliances. An heir of claims to the land. unknown groups of the 70’s. Al­ rison attempted a reunion, pro­ his, also called Nxumalo, sees his The fates of three families, ways comprised of individual ducing the albumi You Broke father denounced as a wizard and the Van Dooms, the Saltwoods, musicians with excellent talent, "good at My Heart So I Busted Your murdered. He runs to a far-off and the Nxumalos, intertwine and the group constantly broke up Fair. “Cotton Growing Man,” tribe, where he becomes a lieu­ lie at the core o f The Covenant. and reformed from 1969 to 1974. “Holy Water,” and “Wildfire” tenant to Shaka, who is destined creating heavy The sons and grandsons of Probably the most familiar of its are regarded as the most notable to unite the warrior tribes into a Willem and Katje Van Doom members were Gary Wright and selections from this work. single Zulu nation. But Nxumalo create the great vineyard and Mike Harrison, both of whom metal sound " Spooky Tooth, though, was tires of the killing and takes his sent on with solo careers. successful in bringing new elem­ estate called Trianon, then push family to a peaceful place, a place deep into the interior of the ents to heavy music. Utilizing found also by Tjaart Van Doom, two keyboards and keeping continent, becoming the first Boers son of Ludovicus. The Nxumalos Wright’s falsetto in juxtaposition and Afrikaners. They include attempt to live in peace with the However, Spooky Tooth’s "musicians with to Harrison’s growls were unique Ludovicus, who swears he has ruling white men, until Jonathan fate was already determined. been called upon by God to shape concepts. Never pretentious, Nxumalo, while a laborer in the Following two obscure albums, this new land, Petronella, who Spooky Tooth was the prototype diamond mines, seeks to create a excellent talent " Witness and Minor, the group dares to marry a half-black slave, of the very loud and very heavy new social order with a gun. finally broke up. Ironically, and Detlev, who sees his mother keyboard and guitar band. Though The Covenant is Gary Wright moved on to a and sisters die at the hands of burdened by an over-abundance successful solo career on the the English in a concentration of characters and suffers from dull Spooky Tooth never strength of music similar to "as good now as camp, and vows to vindicate the prose and helter skelter unrelated claimed to be a seminal force in vintage Spooky Tooth. Unlike cause for which they died — incidents, Michener has still given rock music. They were, however, Wright’s solo career success, apartheid. ten years ago " us an entertaining, scholarly group continuity and longevity Son of a wealthy English very good at creating the heavy novel. He has in fact kept a were not the band’s strong points. spice merchant, Hilary Saltwood metal sound. Led by the tandem covenant with his readers. keyboard and vocal combination With the departure of shocks his family by going to Lastly, Spooky Tooth of Harrison and Wright, Spooky Wright, Harrison reformed the sounds as good in 1981 as they Tooth erupted onto the American band, resulting with the impres­ did ten years ago, and that may be music scene with their second sive album The Last Puff. In the truest measurement of success 301-863-7887 addition to Harrison’s “Nobody album, Spooky Two. Although for any band. There at All,” the disc included

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Demonstrators Want MLK's Birthday to be Holiday

by Phil Murray direction of the police motorcade procession which filled the west­ and sacrificed their lives to make a speeches throughout the rally This Jan. 15, Dr. Maitin forming at Pennsylvania Avenue bound lane of Pennsylvania Ave. b etter w orld for all people.” were the continued and worsening Luther King’s birthday, almost and First Street where the march So many people partici­ Walter Fauntroy, the District of economic oppression of blacks in every major black American leader was scheduled to begin at 10:30am pated in the march that at 11 a.m. Columbia’s Congressional delegate this country, the fear that what was present at what was perhaps Wearing a knit cap, jeans, sneakers the 40-foot-wide line of people then took over as master of gains had been made in the last the first significant civil rights and a worn jacket he appeared to stretched the full one mile dis­ ceremonies, and pointed out that ten years would be lost, and the demonstration of this decade. be just another demonstrator tance from the Capitol grounds to there are presently “no national need for a new organized minority Although estimates vary, District bundled against the cold. But the edge of the reflecting pool observances for any black Ameri­ resistance against “insensitive” of Columbia Police put the after a minute or two someone where the rally was to be held. • can, and presently no real holiday conservatism now sweeping the number attending at over fifty peered up at him and said, “Jessie? Departing at regular inter­ for black America.” The Rev. country. thousand. Hey, Rev. Jackson!” The spell vals were marching bands from Ben Chavis of the Wilmington Ten The rally culminated with The central thrust of the was broken. A woman hugged black colleges and high schools. led rally-goers in the old spiritual the arrival of Stevie Wonder rally was to demand that Congress him and people started to press Along with traditional marching “I ain’t gonna let nobody turn me onstage. It was originally his declare the slain civil right leader’s towards him. After a moment music they played jazz, reggae around,” replacing the word “no­ idea to have this demonstation in birthday a federal holiday. In the or two of shaking hands he gently and two pieces from Stevie body” with “Ronald Reagan” and Washington, and pay for it by last session of Congress a bill pushed his way out of the crowd Wonder’s new ablum “Hotter than then “the klan.” doing a benefit at the Capitol containing legislation to do just and, with the help of two as­ July.” People clapped and sang Jessie Jackson then returned Center the next night. Wonder that missed passage by only a sistants that seemed to appear along. One of Wonder’s songs and gave a rousing oratory on said “Believing in world peace handful of votes. This month's from nowhere, headed back up they were playing is called “ Happy inner discipline and hope cul­ and equality is the first step protest marks a high point in what the steps. Several people called Birthday” and is a birthday song minating in his famous “I am towards making it a reality” and has become a twelve-year struggle for him to “stick around and rap to Martin. Luther King, which somebody” poem which the audi­ then asked everyone to join hands to make this holiday law. awhile” and about halfway up the calls for making that day a holi­ ence recited with him. He was and sing “ We shall O vercom e.” The dem onstration began as stairs he paused, turned, and day, and the other “Master followed by Martin Luther King III The crowd joined hands and sang, people started gathering at the flashed a grin and a black-power Jam m er” is a celebration of who spoke with great power rocking gently to and fro. After­ Capitol at 9 a.m. The over­ salute to the crowd. struggle and triumph in the third about his father’s dream. A wards, people poined him in whelming majority of the rally- A little later, a siren wailed, w orld. middle-aged man in the crowd singing “ Happy B irthday” arrd he goers were black. Although and Stevie Wonder’s car pulled The speakers consisted of turned to some young people and closed the rally by asking people whites were visible in the crowd, up to First and Pennsylvania, the prominent black leaders of said “He speaks just like his daddy to keep singing as they left. they numbered easily less than escorted by an unmarked police this era. Jessie Jackson started did.” The young King then one in twenty. There was limited car with lights flashing. They the rally off by leading everyone launched into his father’s historical For blocks and blocks, even space, due to much of the Capitol attempted to move into the space in prayer, and then asked for a “I have a dream” speech and down on the crowded subway, grounds having been cordoned off beyond the police motorcade to minute of silence for “those who finished with a prayer. people continued to sing as they for pre-inauguration day prepara­ discharge Wonder, who was sup­ down through history dedicated Recurring them es in went hom e. tions. Because of this, the posed to help lead the march, but expanding crowd spilled out into the crowd rushed forward and the surrounding streets and ave­ swamped the motorcade and Mr. Teacher Evaluation Forms Explained by Carrie Powanda nues, making it necessary for Wonder’s car. Police later re­ further action should be taken. recommendations for raises, pro­ Have you ever wondered police to re-route traffic. ported that no one was hurt or The committee’s ideas are motions, and retentions. And the During this interim period arrested in the incident, but what the teacher evaluations are professors themselves use the then forwarded to Dr. Harmon the scene was rather chaotic with Stevie’s limo was unable to move used for? evaluations to discover ways to Haymes, Dean of the College. His people milling about aimlessly. for twenty minutes, and he finally They are helpful in a improve their teaching skills. thoughts are passed on to Presi­ At one point, the Reverend had to forego leading the march teacher’s concept of his own Actually, there is no real dent Jackosn, who reviews all the Jessie Jackson came out of a for obvious safety reasons. teaching. Each professor receives system for weeding out incom­ above material. His recommenda­ nearby federal building, walked The march in contrast was a copy of the results to discover in petent professors. There is no tion goes to the Board of Trustees down its steps and waded into which ways they can improve committee designed to sit in on high-spirited and orderly. There who make the final decision on the crowd. their teaching abilities. classes to observe the professor’s were special protest participants faculty employment. Unnoticed at first, he stood Evaluations are also used by performance. The only division called “marshalls” who had been The evaluation the student quietly towering over those the division chairs in deciding which uses any kind of observa­ trained in crowd control and wore fills out, however, has nothing to around him. staring pensively recommendations for promotions, tion procedure is the Division of bands. These people formed a do with tenure. Tenure, the across the mass of people in the raises in salary, and retention. As Arts and Letters. human chain on either side of the policy of being in a position the professor’s contract comes up However, all hope is not for review, several evaluations from which you won’t be fired MEN-WOMEN lost • In July of the previous year, must be considered. The profes­ w ithout cause, is no longer in a meeting of the entire faculty sors rate themselves, and are also use at St. Mary’s College. and staff of the college reviewed rated by the division evaluation The teacher evaluations for the present evaluation process How to save committee and the division chair. tenured professors are used on a and, under the recommendation These three analyses are then sent different basis than those used for of the Board of Trustees, a resolu­ up to 75% on to the College Evaluation Com­ teachers under contract. The tion was passed to reconstruct the mittee which recommends what division chairs use the ratings for existing procedure. college costs. BSU Celebrates Black History Week by Sharon Pailen One accomplishment that White. If you're willing to hit the books hard The Black Student Union, the BSU has managed is greater The Black Student Union during your off-duty hours, the Army will in the past, has been likened to visibility. “Last semester the has no intentions of slowing down BSU seemed more active. I guess help with the cost of earning college Rip Van Winkle. This organization the pace of activities. There are has been at rest for a long while, it takes time to get things rolling,” numerous events planned for this credits. but has now awakened to new commented sophomore Lynda semester. Some of these up­ The Army will pay up to 75% of tuition people and new needs. Ballard. coming activities are Black History for appr-"'ed courses. The BSU is a thriving cam ­ Indeed, it has taken a long Week (Feb. 24 - Mar. 1), a table Naturally, you'll have full-time Army pus organization which is be­ time to get things “rolling.” tennis tournament, and a gong duties to perform-and those duties coming increasingly active in the BSU treasurer Michael Durham show. The Black History Week always come first. college community. Even though suggests, “that a strong, creative, will be a conglomerate of events, It s not the easiest way to earn college it is true that the BSU is a viable ambitious executive council has throughout the week^a soul food night, Reader’s Theatre, film and credits —just the smartest. organization this year, there are been the main reason for the BSU’s still problems. As BSU member recent success.” The members of panel discussion, variety show, See if you qualify. Tony Langston acknowledged, “I this executive council are Gurvis dance, and a gospel extravaganza. Serve your country as- you serve wish more people would become Davis, Michelle Johnson, Sharon Last semester, the BSU was yourself. involved and participate.” Pailen, Michael Pippins and Vicki quite active in campus and group activities. Examples of these past one mile north of lexington park, activities are a BSU birthday party maryland, on route 235 for its members, a campus-wide brass, wicker, imports, dance, bake sale, and a BSU wine jewelry, antiques, and cheese party. This has proven Gall SFC Randolph Hill pottery, crafts, to the campus and its members and gifts that the BSU is an active and 301-436-1158 thriving group. The Black Student Union Join the people wfio’ve joined the Army. may have been invisible in the £ An Equal Opportunity Employer past, but has served notice that it S'& is alive and well. February 3, 1981 T H E E M P A T H Pag* 11 EMPATH SURVEY The Empath Staff would like to know what you think of your newspaper. 1. What is your major? Fine Arts • Natural Science • Human Development • Social Science 2. What are your hobbies or interests?

3. What events do you attend at SMC? plays----- sports----- dances-----concerts------art exhibits____others______4. What events or activities do you participate in?

5.Does the Empath cover these events? ---- yes ___ no 6.-What would you like to see covered more?------7. What do you enjoy reading in the Empath now? news___ editorials____sports____campus wire____ features___ personals____reviews____ 8.What don’t you read?______9-Would you like to see student art in the paper?__ yes — no 10.How can we make the paper more interesting to you?______

11.What in depth or investigative reporting would you suggest?

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Please slide under Empath office door (bottom of Charles Hall) or under the door at 115 Caroline and we will do our best to print what you want to read! l)ou P»B» 12 THE EMPATH F*bruary 3, 1981

desegregation process even more. Comments ranged from "They tried his world record 200-meter free­ Government’s Of those states notified most to milk a good movie and it was not style record set last April. Auburn recently, only West Virginia wasn't successful" and "Shaun Cassidy is President Dr. Hanly Funderburk, admonished for maintaining a ra­ the pits" to occasionally favorable who had just taken office, present­ desegregation cially segregated system. remarks. Many students simply said ed the swimmer with the trophy in they didn't watch the Saturday a campus ceremony. effort drags on night show, although they had en­ A street by any Although they weren't on WASHINGTON, D.C. (CH) - The joyed the movie. hand for the occasion, United federal government's higher IU students were not the only States Fish and Wildlife Service education desegregation effort other nam e... ones who failed to watch "Breaking officials heard about Gaines' trophy Away.” Despite earning some crit­ EUFALA, Okla. (CH) - In the his­ and were something less than continues to move at a slow pace, ical favor, the show didn't draw tory books, Andrew Johnson is pleased. In a letter to Funderburk, but doesn't appear any closer to the many viewers against such compe­ overshadowed by his predecessor, they said that eagle feathers are finish line. tition as "WKRP in Cincinnati" and Abraham Lincoln. But in Eufala, not suitable as awards, and should The Education Department "Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Okla., Johnson is overshadowed by be either displayed in a museum or most recently notified four states - Sisters." The cancellation may not J.C. Watts, the U. of Oklahoma used in specific religious cere­ Alabama, Delaware, South Carolina be permanent, however, for ABC football star. monies by American Indian tribes. and West Virginia - that they have says "Breaking Away'r could be Watts, a native of Eufala, not done enough to eliminate racial brought back at a later date. was honored recently for his suc­ discrimination in state colleges and One reason the series may cessful career and for leading the Tucson ‘tickets5 universities. All four were given 60 not be missed in Bloomington is Sooners to an Orange Bowl victory. days to produce acceptable deseg­ that, unlike the award-winning mo­ That honor came at Johnson's ex­ regation plans or face court action vie, it wasn't filmed on the IU boost police, pense, however, as the Eufala city aimed at withholding millions of campus. The need for a milder council voted unanimously to turn dollars in federal funding. year-round climate forced 20th Andrew Johnson Street into J.C. UA athletes Four other states - North Century Fox to move to the Uni­ Watts Street. TUCSON, Ariz. (CH) - Police offi­ Carolina, Louisiana, Maryland and versity of Georgia in Athens. Stu­ Lest Johnson feel singled out cers everywhere pass out small Mississippi - are already in litiga­ dents and others there may be for shame, however, it should be slips of paper. But in Tucson, they tion with the federal government more disappointed to learn that over their desegregation plans. Six pointed out that the choice of a do it with greater regularity - and street to rename was an obvious film crews won't be on the scene in more have had plans accepted by Athens anymore. Appropriately, ED, which must still make assess­ one: J.C. Watts' parents now live without requiring a hefty fine or a on J.C. Watts Street. the final episode was entitled, "A day in court. ments of four states - Texas, Mis­ Rainy Night in Georgia." souri, Kentucky and Ohio. Members of the Tucson Pol­ The federal government's ac­ IU students ice Department are passing out tion in the college desegregation Auburn trophy trading cards, featuring football, arena is based on a 10-year-old break away basketball and baseball Dlayers lawsuit, brought by a group of from the University of Arizona. All parents and college students around ruffles Wildlife TPD officers carry the cards and the country. Over the past 10 from TV series give them to anyone who asks for years, Federal District Judge John BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (CH) - The Service feathers one. The purpose of the cards is to H. Pratt has repeatedly ordered the cancellation of the television series improve relations between Tucson's government to speed up its "Breaking Away" apparently isn't AUBURN, Ala. (CH) - A bird in youth and the police. desegregation effort. breaking any hearts at Indiana Uni­ hand may be worth two in the bush, Each card contains a picture The Reagan administration is versity, the school on which the but a feather in hand can be worth of an Arizona athlete on the front expected to slow down the process, fictional tale is based. nothing but trouble. and information about the athlete however, possibly by changing the Two days before the final That's what Auburn Univer­ on the back, as well as one rule of criteria for an acceptable level of episode aired, a random sampling sity officials discovered when they the game he plays and one erime- desegregation. Any such changes of student opinion by the IU news­ presented War Eagle swimmer prevention tip. The program is would probably be challenged in paper revealed few fans of Shaun Rowdy Gaines with an eagle feath­ funded by a local beer distributor court, thus delaying the lengthy Cassidy and his "cutter" crew. er mounted on a plaque, in honor of as a public service. ~~ m R n n r ? m n ? 2 [U n n ii\ n I r Li UbdJ i jOJ

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