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'Standards Must Rise...' Is Feb A gourmet's delight There will be an organic dinner this Friday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. in Cabin 4. All are invited. Bring food or pay $1. Change the world; eat a prune There will be a lecture today, Tuesday, entitled "World Revolu- tion through Dietary Change :The Practice and Philosophy of Natural Foods" at 4:30 in F-101. The possibility will be discussed of societal change through a change in our habits and attitudes toward food, and practical suggestions will be given on natural food selection and preparation. This is the first in a series of talks, discussions and cooking classes to be held in the future. What's up Josh? There will be a color film nigh Adventure on the College Campus", featuring Josh McDowell (author of the Christian Higher Ed. Chancellor speoks to Stockton students best-seller "Evidence that Demands a Verdict") in G-208 on Monday, Feb. 2 at 8 pm. The film is free. Defect now There is still time to sign up for the trip to Russia. The deadline 'Standards must rise...' is Feb. 3. The cost is now $699, and. it will take place from By Wayne Wippermann throughout the state . are being March 5-13. Contact Marcia Satin, ext. 380 for more information. Ralph Dungan, Chancellor of cut. r Higher Education, paid a very This procedure would make Permanent press VA regulations low-keyed visit to Stockton Col- the prospective student feel Due to a new wrinkle in the VA regulations and policies it has lege last Friday. As part of that, that, if rejected, the rejection become imperative that veterans matriculate in a degree program visit, President Bjork selected would be for academic reasons commencing Jan. 1, 1976. Failure to do so will terminate your VA 11 students to meet with the and not necessarily because of school benefits. Make an appointment with Ken Michaels in the chancellor to discuss primarily cuts in enrollment. The chan- Office of Admissions no later than Feb. 1, 1976 to settle this the admissions policies and aca- cellor rebuffed this by stating matter. If there are any questions or problems, please feel free to demic standards, although other that it was a purely coinciden- contact Larry Bounfiglio or any member of the veteran staff in topics were raised. Ralph Dungan. Photo by Gort. tal development. "They seem C-137 or call 652-1776, ext. 201. The very concepts which have to fit nicely, but this isn't helped to form the foundation One student at the meeting true," Dungan replied. Down hill racers progress of Stockton's academic policies expressed the sentiment that namely that of personal motiva- The SSC Ski Club is sponsoring a "Beat the Cost" one day ski the current gap in academics, "A decision on redefining the tion and responsibility came un- trip to Camel Back Mountain in the Pennsylvania Poconos. It will as the chancellor had described admissions policy should be der attack as Dungan expound- be $7 for the lift ticket and $3 for gas and tolls. That $10 total is it, was due to the admissions done this year and not waited ed his conservative ideology. it if you own your own equipment. If you don't, then it's only $8 policy of taking "warm bodies" upon until next year," the "Students should understand for rentals . For more information attend the Ski Club off of the streets to fill enroll- chancellor said. It is critical the 'rules of the game,' to ments. However, Argo pointed that the institution (meaning meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. in G-208 or if you are meet requirements which would out that in a society whose the Board of Trustees) define unable io attend that meeting attend the one at 8 p.m. in G-208 make them (the students) do philosophy gives 'unlimited op- its mission, for those wishing or contact Stephen Kotlowski 652-7208, apt. C-6, box 4392. their work. People must be portunity' for self-advancement, to attend the institution and prodded in academics," Dun- it would be unfair to penalize then do it." gan stated. those who do not meet strin- The Chancellor of Higher Edu- Gays gain recognition "Stockton has the potential to gent admissions policies. cation holds a very skeptical be a first class institution," Dungan replied "Opportunity view of the ability of students By Marta Baker them. Funding will be appro- Dungan said, "but it hasn't does not guarantee a college to act in a responsible manner priated on the basis that "they The Gay People's Union come off due to the mix of degree." The student, he went with respect to academics, es- (GPU) have programs to edu- (GPU) has been "officially re- low-achievement students." on to say, must prove his or pecially if they are admitted cate the Stockton community," cognized as a valid student or- Argo, asking the chancellor if her ability by meeting academic into the college without some maintained Hamer. ganization," according to Don his philosophy was nurtured as requirements. If the student restrictions. In his attempt to Randy Foose, Director of Stu- Hamer, acting director of Stu- a result of the liberal changes cannot meet these require- make Stockton a "first class" dent Life, also had no objec- dent Activities. Now that the in education made in the 60s, ments, then that student must institutioin, Ralph Dungan tions to the GPU. Foose said GPU has been sanctioned, the replied, "maybe." It seems as fall by the wayside. would impose more regulations that President Bjork, who has club is eligible for office space though the policies and priori- A point which was raised at over students' academic work, the last word, will most likely with priority over unrecognized ties concerning admissions and the meeting was that it seems and would have the faculty approve GPU's budget. Bjork clubs, and can submit a budget academics are coming full circle very opportune for the chancel- make greater demands upon has approved 98 percent of the to the Student Activity Fee Re- from open admissions when lor to pressure the Bjork ad- the student for increased per- club's budgets without any view Board. "This office says Stockton first opened, to very ministration and the Board of formance. changes. Foose does not see they have a right to request high requirements for admis- Trustees to make the admis- Needless to say, only time wil any state laws violated by the money," declared Hamer. The sions and academics in the fu- sions standards higher, when, tell what changes for Stockton recognition of a Gay People's GPU has submitted a budget ture if Dungan has his way. at the same time, enrollments are in store. which provides for movies and Union. lectures. Hamer says it is all It is likely that controversy "legit." will arise over the use of stu- During the weekd of Feb. 2 dent money for the GPU; Ham- Drinking your money's worth? er expects it. He requested that the subcommittee of the Review By Bob DeLozler service, (the people who run beer." Scott Kone said that the this article be put in the back Board will meet to go over What is the truth about the the pub), to kick in money for pub should have "special" pages in the corner. budgets, the GPU's is among campus pub? ARGO went on entertaining groups are barking nights at reduced prices. "I'm location to find out. We spoke up the wrong tree. A.R.A. will going to a bar later to- to Mike McManus the night never put money up for those night to get in on their $1.00 manager of the pub to find out affairs" said McManus, "it pitcher specials," stated'Kone. the managements view of would come to a quarter of our "They have great beer in the what's going down. take." pub, it really gets you drunk!", "I think the pub has a con- ARGO also interviewed several commented Lonnie Geiser. genial atmosphere and that is of the pub's patrons about their Over the Christmas holidays what attracts people." Mike comments and criticisms about there was supposed to be a went on to talk about the buzy the pub. major renovation job in the night when "we have to keep One regular customer known pub. The sliding walls were to the taps open continously to only as T.C. complained about be taken out and replaced by a meet the demand." He stated the lack of credit granted on permanent set of walls, which that most times the pub was drinks at the pub. "I feel like would be turned around so as not that crowded and that bus- this," said T.C., "if you spend to enclose the back of the iness was a little off this year. a lot of money in a bar regu- commons rather than the right McManus had some complaints larly, the least they can do is side, as is the case now. All however. He felt, along with give you credit for a 35 cent of the $10,000 for this job is to many students, that the pub beer when you're short." come out of Student Activity could use a closer bathroom Another student Kathy Fee funds, in other words out and a better jukebox selection. Mielnicki commented that the of your pockets. John Hartford at SSC Friday night. See page 7 for review. He also felt that the student pub looks too much like a Ken Fonorow, former chairper- groups who want A.R.A food "high school cafeteria only with Continued on Page 2 Page 2 Tuesday, January 27, 1976 BEOG award criteria outlined for '76-'77 76-77 applications are now a- the basis of your own and your eligible program at one of the it in the envelope attached to port (SER).
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