Eastern Kentucky University Encompass Eastern Progress 1990-1991 Eastern Progress 10-18-1990 Eastern Progress - 18 Oct 1990 Eastern Kentucky University Follow this and additional works at: http://encompass.eku.edu/progress_1990-91 Recommended Citation Eastern Kentucky University, "Eastern Progress - 18 Oct 1990" (1990). Eastern Progress 1990-1991. Paper 9. http://encompass.eku.edu/progress_1990-91/9 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Eastern Progress at Encompass. It has been accepted for inclusion in Eastern Progress 1990-1991 by an authorized administrator of Encompass. For more information, please contact [email protected]. EKU STYLE Features Activities Weekend weather Homecoming Grave yarders Fund raising Friday: Cools with highs in the 60s, lows in the Sixteen pages on campus eventsj A look at those who United Way looks to 40s plus a spirit page to wave at the work during snooze increase funds to aid Saturday and Sunday: big game Section C time Page B-1 needy page B-4 Cooler still, highs 50-60 THE EASTERN PROGRESS Vol. 69/No. 9 32 pages October 18, 1990 Student publication of Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky. 40475 The Eastern Progress. 1990 Faculty senate examines class withdrawal policy By Kelly Witt One suggested date for withdrawal senate. However, the two student repre- Monticcllo, said. "As far as I'm con- presented by Upchurch and Mohon, Staff writer was two weeks after classes begin and At present, withdrawals from the sentatives said that the policy should cerned, the students won't let it hap- the withdrawal policy would be re- another date was for a week before the university are granted only through remain at eight weeks or even be re- pen. And I won't back down." laxed so that students tan drop a class Wednesday was the last day of the end of the semester. the eighth week of classes during a laxed so students could withdraw from To combat the suggestions to until the day before finals week be- eight week period in which university The committee met for the first regular semester. A grade of "W" is class the week before finals. shorten the withdrawal time period, gins. students could withdraw from classes. time to discuss and review the univer- then assigned. The student body representatives Upchurch and Mohon presented two On the other hand, the faculty However, a faculty senate ad hoc sity's withdrawal policy Oct. 4. If a student drops a class without are Ken Upchurch, who is a member proposals. members have suggested several view- committee isconsidcring several ideas The committee is comprised of officially withdrawing, then he or she of student association and Rebecca One proposal suggests that the points too. surrounding the university's with- five faculty senate members and two would be subject to the grade of "F." Mohon, who, was appointed to the current policy concerning withdrawal The faculty representatives have drawal policy that could shorten or student body representatives. There are several options being committee. remains the same. suggested several alternatives to the lengthen this date for future semes- Their goal is to review the past and discussed among the committee "The way 1 look at it, the faculty "I've talked to a lot of students," present withdrawal policy which ters. present withdrawal policies of the members, most of which would is trying to tighten their grip on an Upchurch said, "And they would like would be more beneficial to both stu- The committee has generated sev- university and to make a recommen- shorten the time span allotted for stu- already tight hold," Upchurch, a sen- to see it left the same." eral consideration dates for the policy. dation at the Dec. 3 meeting of faculty dent withdrawal. ior political science major from According to the second proposal See POLICY, Page M Administration aids Exquisite vocals in military call-ups By J.S. Newton Kathy said he writes her, but the couple have not been Editor able to talk on the phone. Steve and Kathy have two children, Ashley and Kathy and Steve Sowers had to make some tough Samantha decisions prior to Sieve's departure to serve in Operation Samantha will have her first birthday Nov. 6, and her Desert Shield. dad won't be home to see it, Kathy said. They had to make out Steve's will. "I've got a feeling he won't be back for Christmas," "The hardest part was making sure who was going to she said. get our kids," Kathy Sowers said. Kathy said her husband wishes only to be home with Less than two months ago, Steve Sowers, a university his family and to enjoy some of life's simple pleasures. employee working as a grounds keeper, had to leave his The only thing he complains about is that he wants a home, job, family and friends to serve in the Persian Gulf. cold beer and a big steak, Kathy said. Steve left for the region Aug. 27, and from the looks of Sieve's situation is not uncommon at the university. things, he won't be home anytime soon. Four university employees have been called to leave "They (the National Guard) have already come by and the United States to go to active duty in the Persian Gulf. made a tape of all the families to send to them for Eleven students have withdrawn from the university, Thanksgiving," Kathy said. and more students could be called up at any time as the Steve, 25, is a pan of a National Guard unit from gulf situation escalates. Danville. University personnel are prepared to deal with the His wife said he was called on a Sunday and had to leave the following morning. See MILITARY, page A8 Philosophy debate turns spotlight on censorship By Terry Sebastian of censorship were the views to fol- toward children in an as a boundary News editor low. where government should step into John Cooper, instructor in the the scene. Three university professors voiced department of philosophy and reli- "The interest of the weaker is their opinions concerning the govern- gion, argued his view that government absolutely necessary," Cooper said. ment's role toward censorship Oct. 11 should s< Mm-, i tncs prohibit censorship. Encouraging the audience to take during a debate sponsored by the phi- "We are talking about government pan in the issue of censorship. Cooper losophy and religion department censorship. I'm not opposed to gov- said their position should be one of self The Oxford style debate allowed ernment's interference," Cooper said. expression with social responsibility. each professor the opportunity to make "There should be some restrictions for "We assume the right and safety of the packed audience in the Clark Room the good of the general public.'' of the Wallace Building think his views Cooper gave the example of safety See DEBATE, page A8 Inside EKU STYLE contains a spirit sheet, calendar and look at Homecoming festivities. Accent B1 Activities B4&5 Arts/Entertainment B2&3 Classifieds A8 Comics A4 News A1-8 Progress photo by LE*U.IF YOUNG People poll A3 Perspective A2&3 Thomas Douglass, singer for the band Exquisite Fashion, climbed on top of an amplifier to Police beat A4 belt out a tune. The performance on Tuesday was part of Student Association's Fall Fest. Progress photo by LESLIE YOUNG Sports B6-8 Quayle speaks at a journalism convention In Louisville. Quayle defends funding Earthquake predicted to shake Kentucky By Clint Riley denied the opportunity for a higher Contributing writer education, you tcfll inem to write me By David Rice According to the plan, during an have any drills for earthquakes." quake, it is hard to be prepared for one. a letter and I'll help them.lie said. Staff writer earthquake, administrators arc asked If a severe emergency occurs on "I don't believe even in California, LOUISVILLE — If you're West Da vies, 23, a junior jour- to remain calm, reassure others and campus, like an earthquake, the uni- where strong earthquakes happen more watch for falling objects. versity's emergency plan calls for the often, people arc completely pre- thinking about dropping out of nalism major at the University of Kentucky is predicted to experi- school because you were overlooked Florida, said there are hundreds of Mike Walton, assistant director activation of an emergency operation pared," Lynch said. "For instance,only ence an earthquake in early December center in the Brewer Building, the site for federal financial aid this year, qualified students losing out on a of Kcene Hall, said residence hall a small number of home owners actu- which brings up the question of how staff members were urged in a sum- of the university's public safety. ally have earthquake insurance even then send Dan Quayle a letter . higher education. prepared the university is for such an The emergent y center or EOC as- Speaking to a group of more In Davies' assessment, the na- mer meeting to have preparedness in California." event programs this semester. sesses the damage to buildings, water, Earl Baldwin, vice president of than 800 student and professional tion's large defense budget is to The university has a written emer- Walton said a spokesperson from gas and electrical lines after an earth- journalists at the Society of Profes- blame. business affairs, said the university is gency plan which covers crisis situ- the Kentucky Disaster Emergency quake. insured for earthquake damage. sional Journalists national conven- "I do not believe that there is a ations like tornadoes, nuclear attacks, Services will speak to residents of Last week was Earthquake Pre- tion Friday, Quayle said plenty is trade off with national security and Lynch said everyone in the state the release of chemical agents from Keene in November.