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By Carolyn Greer the first trimester to initiate the service. "We are dedicated to re· Under major interrogation by opening the Child Care Center the BOG was Ch1cago State come Sept., 1979," stated Dr. Leo Umversity, which was questioned Goodman-Malamuth II at the not only about the number of new Board of Governors has the to also do not favor the Library because of the cut. BOG univer­ show an increase of students over Another 480 students, were single largest program on the because they prefer to retain Sities tuition is the lowest in the last trimester. As of last week enrolled for zero credits this campus in Business Administra­ their books. However, the Stu­ state and lower than any neigh· 3841 students were officially trimester. tion. This program was compos­ dent Representative from bormg state. A tuition increase enrolled at G.S.U. Very minor changes were evi­ ed of 317 undergraduate students Eastern said that students may would make BOG universities The increase of students brings dent in head counts in the four and 330 graduate students. buy books from the Library if closer to IBHE's 1/3 of instruc­ the university up to the enroll­ colleges at G.S. U. The college of Cultural Studies they choose to do so. Phyllis add­ tiOnal cost paid for by the ment figures of the full semester The largest student increase still has the smallest population. ed that the GSU faculty she spoke students formula," said Dr. in 1977. Since that time figures was in the non-degree seeking The largest single program in the to do not favor the Library Walter·. The tuition increase pro­ have slipped to a student popula­ students. Almost 30percent more college was in Media Com­ because they hked to change the po ·al will be voted on in the next tion that totaled just over 3600 students this trimester registered munications, which showed gains syllabi. BOG meeting in March. last trimester. for this status than that of the in students from the prior Because GSU would have to Dr. Walters also mentioned Of the 3800 students enrolled at previous semester. trimester. build the physical facilities to that the BOG may be dissolved. this university, graduate Once again the College of Weather- created problems at house the used textbooks, He mdtcated that each University students out number the Human Learning and Develop· the begining of the tri-mester, students would have to pay $50.00 may have its own Board. undergraduates almost two to ment has the largest caused registration difficulties single population with 1132 for students. A large student loss students; this represents a was anticipated by many. decrease of 32 students from the Through the efforts of Richard prior trimester. The largest Newman and single program in HLD is Urban his staff, the registration period Teacher Education, with 427 was extended to accomodatethos students. halted by the weather. Textbook library

A Used Text book library at 1. Would you favor a Used Text­ GSU may help students to save book Library? yes__ no __ money, if GSU builds the 2. Would you rather retain your facilities to house the books. This textbooks? yes__ no cost would have to be paid for by 3. Do vou feel that renting the students the first trimester. books mstead of buying them is a This cost would amount to about good idea? yes__ no__ fifty dollars the first trimester. <1. Would you prefer buying Thereafter it would only cost your books? yes__ no__ students about eight dollars a 5. Do you include your text trune ·ter to rent books. Students book · in your own personal can buy the books if they choose library'! yes_ no __ to do so. If the books were damag­ 6. Do you believe the Used Text ed or lost, a student would have to Book Libray will save you pay a fee for the books. The money? yes__ no __ survey will gather data on this Board or Governors meet in working session at GSU. ! photo by Kevin Corcoran> ISSUe. Editorials,commenta, cartoona, and captions represent theopinion ol the editorial board of Tbe IDDOVater and do not necessarily represent theopinion of student representatives the student body in the general, adviser, faculty, or administration of Govemon State Univenity. Signed editorials are opinion of its author. Tbe lnnovater recognizes fairness-therefore welcomes rebuttals' comments, or criticisms�

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By Carolyn Greer mise to re-open its Child Care I am becoming thoroughly Center. You see, Phyllis told the di gusted with the lack of guts Board of Governors about a people have at GSU. In my time demonstration of marching of attending school here I have mothers - that never did take heard many gripes and com­ place because only three students plaints from many people. But, showed up. Hail, transit leaders, yet hardly anyone takes any Many people tell the Innovator steps in order te voice their opi­ that it should investigate this, nion . I can't say I blame people; write a story about that, and at­ Suburban Suckers unite after all, o,nly one or two people tack Administration. Yet, these will stick their necks out. So it is same gutless people will not even not entirely at fault, as the RTA lonely who wants to be write a letter to theEditor. Brock Adams, U.S. Transpor­ didn't help much in providing slaughtered. As a newspaper we have stuck The local Association of Subur­ tation Secretary, for announcing transportation. A unified effort is the only thing our neck out and have been ban uckers recently announced the 43% reduction in AMTRAK The John Canning PR plaque that will change things at GSU. If crucified for it. We do our best at its first annual transportation routes the week before the White goe to the RTA & ICG publicists they continue the way they are,. covering things, but after all: awards for service above & House rai ed the po ibility of who convinced the area that the with no one taking stands, it will there are only so many people beyond, as well as below and gas rationing due to the oil reduc­ blizzard was only a small incove­ stay the same. People will just working here: we are students: behind, the call of duty. tion import problems, since the nience. swear underbreath and never and this not a full-time job. The association, you may war in Iran had broken out. The Casey Jones cup goes to becomesatisfied. Besides there are only 24 hours in recall, is made of South Suburban the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, GSU's student representative a day. riders of the RTA. This includes Second place goes to the RTA for almost making it through the to the Board of Governors Phyllis I know one thing, I am no businessmen, secretaries and metro board for the splendid ser­ year wtthout a major wreck Bacon is one person who stuck longer going to bear the cross for G .S. U. students as well. These vice it provided local residents: c there was one Jan. 29, l978l. her neck out for GSu students. As GSU. I am going to get what I are the people who could not get a Buses stayed closeto schedule, or a result GSU has a dedicated pro- came to school for, a degree. bus because the train was late, or could not reach the trains la1rly close to chedule Cbeing The tardy cup goes tothe Nor­ because of buses making connec­ two hours latel and sometimes folk & Western & its commuter tions tmpossible. never showing. Commuter con­ line between Orland Park & New food service called Winners of this years awards nectiOns with trains were im­ hicago. After the storm when will be wined & dinned at the GSU possible. others were on time, it would be bit to rich for the bl cafetena and given a free token Thtrd place g tD t Ad- common practice for theN&W to to rtde the ICG or N&W to work mim traton of th sorrounding lea nion i n mor than Ulat servmg portions have been college districts; including five hours late. In a random survey conducted on any icy day, c of course cut. "I'm not at all pleased," she G.S.U who couldn't decide And a special award, for pa­ February 20, G.S.U. students and transportation will be provided comments. whether or not the colleges tience goes to the riders of the >taff were asked to give opinions by the splended bu service in the Though the consensus is that should or shouldn't close in the &W on their endless journey )f food, prices and service in the outhern uburbs >. meals taste better than those lousy weather. Of course they are home. ::afeteria, now being managed by The winners are: prepared by the Canteen, the �zabo Food Service of Chicago. former cafeteria manager, AI� complimented the high higher prices and long waits at :)Uahty of the menu. Not only is a the check-out counter are causing wider choice of vegetables and complaints. The need for two peo­ Comedy presented at GSU 5alads available, but fruits hard­ ple operating cash registers, rest of the family's rejection of boiled eggs and a vari�ty of especially at peak periods, has "As enjoyable as any situation codes, and a ridiculously rigid Ir. Brook's over-bearing regula­ custards have been added. · been voiced by a disgruntled stu­ comedy likely to be encountered budget. Also making an impict tion · make sup the core of the However, one student is miffed dent. on broadway" (the Wall Street are fun-loving, a street-wise play. Journal>. Ru sell' play ha a hfe hustler, cocky about hi sexual Guest director for "Five On energy ... His language mixes prowes . convinced that he has The Black Hand Side" is Paul tone· and ·tyles which delights something that every woman Butler of Chicago. Set designer is survey the tmagination... Th1s is laughter wants, and tormy 1onday, a univers1ty professor, David A. RT of regeneration and life, not of gusty, clever, earthy housewife Reeve. State manager is GSU 5. Before the snowstorm the failure. cVillage Voice> - The In the last issue of the In­ whose ideas about the man­ student, Vaughan Vandolah. RTA-ICGA was more dependable preceding are excerpts fron1 woman relationship are opposed novator we ran a survey about "Five On The Black Hand dependable some of the favorable revies public transportation; because of to those of Mr. Brooks and fun­ Side" will be presented in the undependable ______a printer's error, we are re­ received by "Five On The Black loving. Mrs. Brook's rebellion, GSU theatre on March 2 and 3 at 6. Because of the snowstorm Hand Side" when it originally running the survey. We would which is precipitated by her hus­ 8:00P.M. Tickets may be reserv­ the RTA-ICGA is very depen­ also like to obtain more data; on­ opened in New York City. It cur­ band's reaction to their ed by calling the university at dable __ undependable __ ly one person answered this rently is being produced by daughter's engagement and the 534-5000,ext. 2449. dependable as can be due to con­ survey. Governors State University. ditions __ dependable despite "Five On The Black Hand Side" Please complete the survey conditions. ______by Charlie L. Ru sell is a family The Innovator and either mail it to the Innovator 7. Do you attend classes until comedy set in Harlem during the c/o GSU Park Forest South, Ill. 10:00 p.m. or 10:30 p.m. and rely 60466 or put it in our survey box late 1960's. It is one of those rare on the RTA-ICGA yes _no_ located in the cafeteria. comedies that places warm, 8. Does the scheduling of the human characters in hilarious 1. Did the availability of the RTA-ICGA prevent you from RTA-ICGA influence your deci- Situations. Among the many registering for classes that last characters the audience will sion to come to GSU? yes ___ Editor in chief Keith Levin untillO: 30 p.m. yes _no _ meet are Mr. Brooks, an up-tight no ______9. I feel GSU should provide a Business Manager Janet Rohdenburg 2. Do you currently use the husband who was constructed shuttle busservice. yes.___ _ Associate Editor Carolyn Greer ICG-RTA transportation. regimented rules by which his no ______wife must operate daily time Feature Editor Leslie Faison yes no _____ 10. I feel that funds for the shut­ schedules, old-fashioned dress 3. How often do you use the RTA- Copy Editor Kathyrn Olsen tle bus should come from the Stu­ ICGA. once a week____ _ dentActivity fund yes ___no _ Photographer Kevin Corcoran twice a week ------11. I would be willing to par­ Advisor Linda Steiner several times a week____ _ ticipate in an Ad Hoc committee CLASSIFIED ADS 4. I have found the RTA-ICGA to plan shutle busservice yes_ OVERWEIGHT? to be very dependable no ______dependable 12. I am: student __ faculty _ OVERWEIGHT? undepen�able ______Michael K. Gallagher, M.A., N.C. . staff a Nutritional Consultant can help you? He has opened a Counseling The Chri$tian Book Store Service in the Park Forest Plaza, 1906 CHEKEI SQUARE Evaluations are made to locate Advertising rates are available on request at the college in [ 17 •th I Dixie Hlghwciy] your particular problems and Park Forest South, Ill. Phone (312) 534-SOOext. 2260or 2140. East Hazel Crest, Illinois 60429 nutritional deficiencies. Hrs. by Appt. Call747-3679 . Phone: 312 • 799-•210ar ·�11 Page3 ,------· I Financial aid news I

cial Aid 1 Ha ngs i There is still time to apply for submitted by March 1, 1979. For or n write: Governor's ppe i I Financial Aid for 1978-79. more infonnation contact Finan­ Summer Fellowship Program, I Although the deadline for an Il­ cial Aid. 160 N. LaSalle Street, Room 2000, t------� linois State Scholarship has pass­ Rw,seU Bu ll Scholarship: This Chicago, Illinois 60601-or call ed, you can still apply for a '78-'79 grant in the amount of $1,000each 793-3757. I Basic Grant. The deadline is is awarded by the Amalgamated Students who are interested in March 15, 1979. The time is NOW Meat Cutters and Butcher College Work Study employment Il cML�bE.haaio'L to apply for 1979-80Financial Aid Workmen of North America. The should contact Financial Aids for I awards. If you apply early you scholarship is awarded to different opportunties. I Classroom misbehavior can be prevented and diffused if will avoid delays later. students who have made The following on-campus posi­ I An exciting opportunity now "outstanding contributions in the tions are available: I teachers make contact with parents before their children become exists for students who want field of Civil Liberties and Civil ICC: involved with discipline problems, emphasizes a Governors State University professor. private scholarship information Rights." and who "establish Distribution Center Assistant The Journal of the Association of Teacher Educators, has in a particular academic financial need for the award in (2 positions): Operate media published "Action in Teacher Education," by William P. discipline, ethnic or religious order to continue their educa­ equipment and light office duties. McLemore. group, or individuals who belong tion." For more information and Distribution Center Technical The idea of focusing an open house on the theme of classroom to a professional or other an application contact Larry Assistant (2 positions): Assist in organization. The Guidance In­ Polselli in Financial Aids. hookup of equipment. discipline is a relatively unique suggestion presented by Dr. formation System is a computer Deadline,March 1. McLemore. Bu ilding and Plant: Dr. McLemore has conducted in-service education workshops on based system which will enable Governor's Su mmer Telephone Operator- classroom discipline in several Illinois school districts, and has the Office of Financial aid to do a Fellowship Program: College operating switchboard personal aid profile upon request juniors, seniors and first year made presentations on discipline at a number of state and regional Two positions: driver's license to GSU students who inquire graduate students who want to conferences in the Midwest. required, some auto maintenance about private scholarships. gain experience in Illinois He is university professor of urban elementary teacher education experience helpful. in the College of Human Learning and Development at Governors Students who wish to utilize the government should apply for this CCS: State University, and practicum coordinator of the college's urban service whould make an appoint­ fellowship. The program is Theater Production Assistant teacher education program. ment with Larry Polselli, In­ designed to lure people to con­ (2)-Manual labor/theater He received his Ph.D. at Northwestern University. formation Officer, for their per­ sider state government as a oriented skills. sonal aid profile. career. Financial Aids: Outside Scholarship Corner Once an applicant is accepted Student Assistants (2)-typing The following outside scholar­ into this summer program they C naE.'l.�atLon� flling, light office work. ' o shipshave March deadlines. are placed in jobs and in­ University Relations: PARK FOREST SOUTH, 111.-New dates have been announced Order of Purple Heart troducted to various aspects of Computer/Research for "coffee and conversation" with students by the president of Awards are given for graduate state government through weekly Assistant-Assist in all phases of Governors State University: level research related to the han­ seminars. The salary for University Relations Typing March 15, Aprill2, May 9, and June 18. dicapped. Research must be positions is �$700 per month. helpful. Dr. Leo Goodman-Malamuth will meet with students from 5 to 7 completed during the period of Application deadline is Marcil 1, Admissions Office: Receptionist­ in the Hall of Governors. July 1, 1!177, through December 1979. For further information clerk typist. Student involvement 31, 1978. Manuscripts must be contact Larry Polselli in Finan- in the admissions process. Executive director of Professional conferences in Illinois and New Jersey will hear a Latino studies professorfrom Governors State University. NAACP to speak Daniel Mendoza of the College of Cultural Studies will speak on under the sponsorship of the Of­ Phis> Circuit court. "The Cultural Implications of Ecological Factors in Latin By.J.Cook ficeof Student Activities. He was the first black member America" at a conference organized by the League of Latin The topic of discussion will be A well-known and highly effec­ of the Federal Communications Americanists at Western Illinois University March 22. "Civil Rights in America: What tive orator, Hooks has pursued a commission. Dr. Mendoza will be a panel member at William Patterson Needs to be Done" and the varied career. He is a licensed He has produced from Mem­ College of New Jersey's sociology of the arts conference. He will speaker will be the well known minister, businessman, and phisand hostedhis own television speak on "On Some of the Sociocultural Factors Affecting the and highly f'!!garded Benjamin lawyer. He is pastor on leave program, "Conversation in neral Characteri tic of the Western Musical Styles During the Hooks here at GSU on arch from the Middle Baptist church Black and White"; co-produced LowMiddle Ages." 12th. in Memphis and the greater New another, "Forty Per Cent Besideshis successfulcareer in Mt. Moriah Baptist church in Speaks," and has been a panelist Law, Mr. Hooks, has pursued Detroit. on "What is YourFaith." equally successful careers both He was co-founder and vice as minister and businessman. He president of the Mutual Federal Hooks was born in Memphis in is presently a pastor on leave Savings and Loan association of 1925 and attended LeMoyne Col­ Plans are being made for the lOth anniversary celebration of from a church in Memphis and Memphis for 15 years.This was a lege and Howard University. He GovernorsState University, which datesfrom July 17, 1969. another in Detroit. As a career that he pursued while also received his J.D. degree from Virginio Piucci is chairman of a planning co-mittee, which also businessman, he was the co­ working both in law and the DePaul University College of includes Beverly Beeton, William Dodd, Helen Hughes, Richard founder and vice president of ministry. Law. McCreary, Hector Ortiz, Donna Siemro, and Aida Shekib. Mutual Savings and Loan He is fonner assistant public Honorary doctorateshave been Among events planned is a major convocation in formal Association. He also served on defender in Memphis. He practic­ conferred by Wilberforce, academic regalia Sunday, July 15, in the university gymll3�tUm. the Boards of theTri-State Bank, ed general law in Memphis and Howard, Central State, The planning committee is in the process of soliciting a;:mes of Tennessee Council of Human was selected as the first black Morehouse, Tuskegee, and persons who would be appropriate featured speakers at the con­ Relations, Southern Leadership judge in Shelby County (Mem- DePaul. vocation. Conference and several other community affairs organizations. On July 5, 1972, Mr. Hooks became the first Black man to be sworn in as a member of the Suggestions are sought for the speakers who could address the Federal Communications Com­ tenth anniversary celebration of Governors State University July mission. He served in this posi­ 15. tionfor five years. In 1977 he was The deadline is February 9 for suggestions of persons who would elected unanimously to the posi­ be appropriate featured speakers. They may be sent to the tion of executive director of the chairpersonof the celebration committee, Virginio L. Piucci. NAACP by their National Board The dealine is March 31 for a competition to select a speaker ofDirectors. from among GSU graduates. Born in Memphis, Mr. Hooks The entry must be lO·minutea address, "What GSU Has Meant attended Leymone College and To Me." The manuscript may be sent to Dr. Piucci. The committee Howard University. He received will then judge the papers and select that graduate who will his J.D. degree from Depaul University College of Law in 1�. represent the alumni/ ae. Among events planned for the tenth anniversarycelebration, the To date he has received six convocation July 15 will be in formal academic regalia in the un­ honorary doctorate degrees from viersity gymansium. various universities, among them Other members of the anniversary celebration committee are Howard University and Tuskegee Institute. Beverly Beeton, William Dodd, Helen Hughes, Richard McCreary, Hector Ortiz, Donna Siemro, and Aida Shekib. After receiving his law degree, Mr. Hooks practiced law in Mem­ phis for 16 years. He later became Assistant Public Brown bag lunch Defender representing the legal interest of the poor. He continued Professor Gary Daily from Indiana State University i the guest speaker for the March 7th Brown Bag Luncheon to be held at to practice general law and was later selected as the first Black Governors State University. The lecture will begin at 12 noon in room E1104 with the topic of discussion being "Women in the Films judge in Shelby County, Mem­ of the 30's." phis. After serving for three years he resigned to continue his Professor Daily will present an interesting slide lecture- practiceof law. discussion whcih will examine contradictory images of women in The National Association for 1 Depression films and their significance. Such a study may provide a clearer understanding of women of the Depression decade as well the Advancement of Colored Peo­ I I as document the impact of the media and popular culture on ple's

by notices. The College of Human also provide for optional grades. Luigi Morosova Learning and Development However, the CARP suggests include videotapes of Julia Child. would immediately hire a Con­ and meeting each week in the The computer displays will bear­ vost to balance the views and ac­ basement of various Chicago ranged in columns so that tions of the Provost. The two area homes, the students will have a choice from group has Vosts would jointly decide the developed its own far reaching Column A and Column B. major academic issues over document. breakfast and develop ad­ The docttment, titled the Cur­ A more complex arrangement ministrative details over lunch rent Alternative Reorganization has been proposed for Admis­ 'victim of our time'. "li Patty before returnin� home for dinner. Bv Carolyn Greer sions and Records, the Instruc­ had pleaded guilty she would Plan Patty Hearst case Among these would be the im­ of the former BPO unit provide The SPASTIC group intends to She ander contends that media did many firsts for America: "It mediate merger of BPS and EAS an increasing emphasis on airline formally present the Current as not make light of the Hearst the first political kidnapp­ into a College of Environmental connections. It is anticipated that Alternative Reorganization Plan was Case. "Patty Hearst got more Business. the heralded presidentrial ing; it was the first women-led The two current col­ at an appropiate occasion. Cur­ media attention than any even leges medallion will be melted down to terrorist group in America; it would exchange physical rently being considered ac­ since World War II" said Shana. locations provide a down paymenton a new was the first kidnapping to rob and work cooperatively cording to well informed sources Although, Ms. Alexander was and feed the poor, it was on a research project to produce GSU airport sometime in the dis­ are a teachers union demonstra­ the rich billed as presenting "One tant future. kidnapping to turn its little grey amoeba. tion, a YMCA swimming meet, a the first Women's View of America," she In an area of general agree­ victim into a burglar, and the The ColleJ:!e of Cultural Studies recorded telephone message limited her talk to Patty Hearst. would evacuate its offices during loss for defense attorney ment with the provost's ideas for festival or the 1979 opening of first After her speech she engaged the a trial period to see if anyone GSU, the SPASTIC CARP would Bailey." Alexander calls ·Patty a Marriott's Great America. audience in a Point-Counterpoint. p .. e � J !�!.!u i easy to make. "TV is fun for me, 5.1!��-A rof l � m� y �.�!I!�. .. B,kid· of copy For a person who wanted to applied for the position Mademoiselle, Life for 18 years, napping case, will be published it was very exciting to make the was make a career out of an- girl. To her surprise, she McCalls, as the editor for three this spring. change from a writer to a per­ thropology. Shana Alexander is hired as a cub reporter. She no� years, and Newsweek, as the Alexander is now working on a former." often asked how she ended up realized that her mother, a mo�1e back page columnist. She feelsthat book about her father, Milton ··1 love "60 Minutes"." "It moving so far in the journalism critic at the paper, was m- too many columnist talk without Agar, who is the second oldest Jiv- remmds me of Life magazine, job ranks. Mrs. Alexander says the strumental in her getting the knowing anything. Eventually, ing songwriter behind Irving "60 Minutes" has the same quali­ reason for her switch to jour- as a reporter. Alexander got "fed up with Berlin. A smile comes to her face, ty.·' She describesher segment of nalism was because she couldn't Her first assignment was to in- magazines", and claims that now and happiness is in her voice the show, "Point - Counter - Lee, the McCalls. when she speaks of the man who Point" as being similar to the obtai n field work placement, terview Gypsy Rose she never even looksat necessary to an anthropology famous stripper, about her "out Looking back on her career, brought so much joy into her life. editorial page of a magazine. major. She is now convinced that of wedlock" pregnancy. Alexander views her biggest "He wrote the song "Ain't She anthropology is the best training Everyone at the paper con- mistake as staying with Sweet" for me, although at the Alexander is delighted with the for a journalist, in that there is no sidered sending "a kid" on such a magazines too long. "I would like time, I wasn't walking down the success of "60 Minutes". TV pro­ better way of observing people story as being a joke, but Shana to have kicked the magazine street, it was more like crawl- grammers have underrated the thanthrough "the study of man". stood up to the challange. habit much earlier." She describ- ing." ··Happy Days Are Here audience," she said. "60 Alexander has an impressive While in Colege, getting mar- ed herself as becoming a Again", the title of her book, was Minutes" proves that a news journalism career behind her, ried and having twelve children "deadline junkie"; "without the written for Mrs. Alexander's magazine format can be very spanning many years. Her in- was her biggest ambition in life. deadline, 1 could haye never sister. Alexander visits her successful on television. When terest in writing began with a She now realizes the finished the column." father in Los Angeles often. "At asked how she felt about ABC's summer job during World War 11, ridiculousness of that dream, but While talking with her, one can 85, he can't stop writing new and NBC's news magazines pat­ when she was 16, on the now at the time, she says every girl easily surmise that her first love songs". terned after "60 Minutes", she defunct P.M. Newspaper. She experienced similar ideals. She is writing books. She regrets hana Alexander is perhaps replied, "I don't think much of describes P.M. as being, "a has since been married twice, waiting so long before she started most noted for her appearances them." famous experiment in American and has one child. writing them. Alexander claims on the television show, "60 journalism", wholly funded by For many years, magazines that she wished she wasn't afraid Minutes". She was thrilled when What do the years to come hold .Marshall Field, containing no were her "bread and butter" of to write books, because all kinds the producers called her five for Shana Alexander? More advertising. She was attending life. While still in school, she of people write them. years ago, and asked her to audi- Books! ··1 plan on writing a lot of "boring" Vassar at the time, and worked for llarpt>r· Bazaar. Her most recent book, entitled tion for the show. The transition booksm the future." Other magazines with which she "AnvnnP's naue:hter" which from magazines to television was .Pages

Tax credits -Tuition Who pays the parent or the student The schedule for re-paying the Tutftion tax credits legislation, By Julian Wei s loans could bespread out to avoid WASHINGTON, as it stood when it died in a con­ D.C. CCPS)­ over-burdening those struggling . ference committee, allowed With the price tags on both public to find jobsafter graduation. parents to deduct certain and private college degrees more As Kennedy seesit, current aid amounts from their income taxes than double what they were in the programs reach only aboutone of if they had a dependent in col­ mid-sixties, there's been no shor­ every five college students. TAF, lege. Specifically, they'd g t tage of plans to cope with the he says, would have an even � credit for up to 35 percent of tut­ crunch. The price of education is, broader scope than Basic Educa­ tion costs, as long as they didn't for the first time since 1945, tional Opportunity Grants exceed $100 in 1978, $150 in 1979, becoming an effective deterrent ort from some of his rdinates the work fashion." over threeyears. tive volunteer in localschools and proven enormously valuable," of YW CARES (Committee on People at the sophomore level The success of the tuition ad­ numerous church activities,"Ms. they "havenot kept pace with the Abuse and Rape: Emergency or above could apply for as much vance fund, though, rides on how Bovenkerk said. She has also $5000 escalating costs" of education. Services) and a variety of as a year under the TAF much residual support tuition tax been active in American Field He attacked the credits idea. workshop and other program of­ scheme. Thecollege would testify credits legislation has, and on Service exchange program, and "The Moynihan-Packwood pro­ ferings . that the applicant does indeed at­ how much interest the very topic her family hosted an Australian posal properly calls attention to A lifetime resident of the tend, and Washinton would give of financial aid retains after last student who attended Rich East these problems, but does not pro­ Qlicago area, Ms. Bovenkerk has the school the money, plus $1000 fall's passage of the Middle In­ high school under AFS auspices vide an adequate solution, for it lived in Park Forest for 22 years for expenses. Then "they (the come Student Assistance Act during the 1969-70school year. leaves a major burden of financ­ withher husbandand family. She students) rather than their < MISAA). At that time,President Ms. Bovenkerk held a number ing higher education on thebacks is the mother of three girls : A fa milies or taxpayers" would be Carter warned that the U.S. could of part-time administrative posi­ of the parents.'' married daughter resides in responsible for re-paying the only afford one type of financial tions at GSU after she returnedto Virginia Fadil, researcher at Albuquerque, N.M.; another is a government. aid expansion. school to complete her the Association of Independent student at St. John's college in undergraduate degree. She serv­ Colleges and Universities says Santa Fe, N.M., and the youngest ed as administrative assistant to her group is still investigating a freshman at Michigan State the acting director of community TAF. Other education lobbyists university. are services at the university, as pro­ Second City giving TAF more attention, MS. BOVENKERK attended gram co-ordinator f�r the �ce­ especially since MISAA's the University of Chicago and president of commuruty servtces passage. They except the battle Governors State university, and as graduate assistant to an between what The Washingtoo where she received her BA returning for assistantdean in GSU's college of Star calls "two clashing a� degree in 1977. She is currently a cultural studies. proaches" that spring "from MA candidate in urban studies at IN HER NEW position, Ms. philosophies that stand worlds the same school. Bovenkerk will conduct a March YWCA benefit apart" to begin in earnest in Her previous YW experience series of assertion training February. dates back to the student associa- first time, workshopsfor women ; sheis also The Second City Touring Com­ the YWCA has also scheduled involved in the planning of the pany, internationally k own com­ the Matteson Allstars r------, � with their June 1-3 YW women's weekendat edy troupe, is returnmg to the original blend of jazz, I camp and a career planning south suburbs with a new revue blues and soul music. I "It promises I workshop for women to be con­ March 3 at 8:00 p.m., at South to be a fun-filled I and entertaining evening; I ducted the same month. She is Suburban YWCA's third annual one we I can all look forward also scheduling institutional benefit show, in the Bloom to after the I hard winter weather I trainings for YW CARES a d Township High School we're I � presently facing", Ann volunteer training for women m- Auditorium Chicago Heights. Sauer, I benefit chairwoman I • terested in working with others Second city began in Chicago commented. I The behefit will be the year's I around the issues of rape and 18 years ago with its magic for­ I main fund-raising event for domesticviolence. mula of letting several actors, South I Suburban YWCA, which serves I "One of the many exciting without sets and very few props, I girls andwomen throughout facets of my new position is the create a world of sati::e and the I area. All proceeds fromt I YW's monthly radio program humor in a series of short, he even­ I ing will go toward 'Woman's World,' on WCGO,'' unrelated skits. Since its beginn­ the YWCA's local programs and services. she said. ing over 120 young actors have � One week in the Reserved-seat tickets, prices Ms. Bovenkerk's pa�ed through the Second City at Costa del Sol from � Announcing $5, I $399 A. $7.50and $10, are availab Gretche community, one of the fe-:vplaces le at 1 appointment, � the YW office, 45 Plaza, I • Round trip air transportation between Chicago director, satd "As in America where comedtc actors Park I Schuster, YW Forest, 60466, 748-5660. They may 1 and Malaga via World Airways DC·S, a U.S. a direct result of her own exten­ can learn their craft. The list in­ 1 beordered by mail by sending the charter air carrier. sive volunteer experiences, cludes: Avery Schreiber, David I • Transfers between airport and hotel, including correct remittance, plus a I Elaine brings to her position an Steinberg, Joan Rivers a� I baggage handling. stamped, self-addressed understanding of the vital role of Valerie Harper, as well as �V s • Welcoming Sangria Party. I envelope. Early ticket purchase I in an organization a d Saturday Night Live favon�es, • Seven (7) nights accommodations in the hotel 1 volunteers � is advised since last yearsSecond an appreciation of the c m•� John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Btlly I of your choice. I � : City benefit was a complete sell­ • Continental breakfast daily. effortwhich gtve. Murray and Dan Aykroyd. I ment and out before showtime. • Hospitality Desk. 1 Offering a double bill for the I • All tips, taxes and gratuities for included items. I I Departures: March 23, April 6, April 20, April 27 I Gross to speak I I I (Prices are per person, based on double occupancy} A women and careers conference in Wisconsin will hear a I I university professor of sociology and wom�n's studies from I Governors State University. I AIR ONLY (plus taxes} . . $339 I Harriet Gross of the GSU College of Cult ral Stud1es w1l� addr s � . �s I I the conference, which will be at Umvers1ty of W1sconsm, I Milwaukee, March 1-2. I AurHORS' . . I ...... , .. -... ·-· A board member of ociologists for Women m S�1e�y, Dr. Gross I 407 '> DEARBORN • ROOM600 CHI AGO ILL b0b05 \\-ill also attend the mid-year meetingof that orgamzat�on. I . I (Sl2) 922-eSH Dr. Gross' degrees are from Northwestern Umvers1ty and I All mattr•ata sold tOf reseercn an•ttar'llte ooty University of Chicago. ------�