CORE Metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk Provided by Xavier University Xavier University Exhibit All Xavier Student Newspapers Xavier Student Newspapers 1981-04-29 Xavier University Newswire Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) Follow this and additional works at: https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper Recommended Citation Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio), "Xavier University Newswire" (1981). All Xavier Student Newspapers. 445. https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper/445 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Volume 66, · Number 24 Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio Wednesday, April 29, 1981 Dedication planned for CBA ·building By TERRI HAMER other $200,000 used for fur­ N•w• Editor nishings. The new College of Business Ad­ "Funds for the classroom build­ ministration (CBA) · classroom ing were raised in a large part from building will be dedicated 4 p.m. alumni of the school of business," Thursday, April 30. stated Mark Johnson, chairman of Designed by Fisk, Rinehart, special gifts. "We asked specifically Keltch & Meyer architects, and con­ for funds for the l?uilding as part of structed by AI Neyer, Inc., the the Sesquicentennial campaign. It is ·building has three levels including a only logical that we support the basement level. Classroom and con­ building that will produce good ference rooms, office space, coun­ business graduates.'' seling facilities, accounting labora­ tories, and the CBA computer ter­ According to Thomas Hail­ minal center will be housed in the stones, dean of the college of busi­ building. ness, "Not only alumni, but the Expenditures for the building faculty, staff, students, and total $4.5 million. The structure business communities all con­ itself cost $4;3 million with the tributed to the buil~ing fund." Steve Scully The new CBA building wlli be dedicated Thursday, April 30 and will be In use by the fall term. The building which con­ sists of three levels will be used for numerous undergraduate and graduate business courses. Ge~tz receives f·enwick award as the Teacher. of_ ·th:e Year By MARY SPRAUL posure to students," commented News Reporter Getz. "I teach core curriculum Dr. John R. Getz is t.he recipient courses as well as those for majors, of the second annual Bishop Fen­ so I know many students. Actually, wick Teacher of the Year award I guess I owe it all to my vegetarian given annually by Alpha Sigma Nu, diet," Getz joked. Steve Scully the Jesuit Honor Society. Getz has been a professor at Xavier for 10 years. Originally The modern Interior decorating of lhe new CBA building will afford stu­ Getz, a humanities/ American dents luxury while learning. The conference room (above)· and the class­ literature instructor, was chosen for from Tol.edo, Ohio, he attended room (below) will be open for Inspection loday from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. his excellence in the classroom and Xavier as an undergraduate student interest in the students and their and was valedictorian of the class welfare. Getz was also favored of 1967. In addition to his work in because of his friendly attitude with the English department, Getz is an students. advisor to Breen DisLodged, sits on the Task Force for Black Students' "I enjoy teaching because I learn Concerns, is involved with the from the students and benefit from . faculty seminars, and was advisor class discussion," said Getz. to the News. · . "It is easier for someone in the A reception for Getz will be held Engish, theology,· or philosophy at 8 p.m. tonight at Rattcrmann department to receive an award like Hall. All Xavier students and facul­ this because they have a wide ex-. DR. JOHN GETZ ty members are welcome. Page2 Xavier News Wednesday, April 28, 1981 CAMPUs· COMMENT Complied by VINCINE BROWN news · Question: What were your reactions to the, "Family Prude" skit Of the Greek week's Gon111 Show? Sidewalk.. circus to ARNESE CHAMBERS The Royal Lichtenstein Sidewalk Freshman, Cleveland, Ohio Circus will perform on the Mall "In regard to the Gong Show act Monday, May 4. 'Family Prude, ' I only have one very basic The world's smallest complete comment to make, and that is to say that circus features over 15 acts. Jug­ the act was in very poor taste. I found no glers, acrobats, magicians, clowns, sense of creativity, and by all means, no an aerial act, and an expanded sense of humor. · The· idea itself was prob­ menagerie are part of the one hour ably a very good one, and with that I find show. no fault, hut I found the nature of the skit, On its ninth annual tour of over 40 states, the show has performers as well iu the characters depicted to he not only rude, hut crude and unrifined in taste. from all over the country. Steve Perhaps I stand alone· in thought con­ Vocha will present his acrobatic and juggling antics. Stephen cerning this issue, but for the sake tif everyone concerned, I sincerely hope not. '' Desaulniers will demonstrate his rola bola skills along with a single trapeze act. Sleight of hand and ec­ DWIGHT HOLLINS centric jubbling by John Senior, Cleveland, Ohio O'Laughlin is also featured. The "Last week was tlu beginning of the menagerie, including five different annual Greek Week events. These ac­ species of trained animals, will be tivities were filled with competitiveness under the direction of Nick Weber. and the coming together of the students of Two narrated mime fables are . Xavier into one fun filled week. However, also in the program. "Neighbors" Thursday night '.r Gong Show was a dis­ recounts the adventures of a rodent grace, it depicted negative stereotype images odd . couple as they practice the that did not have any place at Xavier Uni­ Golden Rule. "The Impossible versity, or anywhere else in today 's society. Steam" pits an idealistic switch In allowing the performance, it made a . engine against the challenges of Rlngmaeter-clown, Nick Weber, and hit friend, Mia• Suzie, In the all new statement on how some Xavier stru.knts work-a-day reality. 1980·81 edition ol the Royal Llchteneteln quarter-ring aldewalk clrcua. perceived the image of the black woman. The general purpose tif the Gong Show was to entertain, not exploit any one person, or Additional cutbacks. expec_ted a race of people. It was a disgrace to see that a performance of this caliber was al­ A proposal submitted by the students with parents making above an expected .interest rate of 12 per­ lowed to he performed. And, furthermore, ' Budget Committee of Congress the $35,000 limit will be considered cent. Payment for a Parent Loan for the stru.knt that took part in this hid­ would, if passed, allocate 800 for a need analysis based upon begins. 60 days after disbursement eous act, he cannot have any self pride or million additional dollars to be Financial Aid Forms (FAF), which and may be spread out over a respect for himself or his fellow Brothers divided between Guaranteed Stu­ could permit them to receive a loan. 10-year peri~d. and Sisers, or our heritage. To exploit the dent Loans (GSL), Pell Grants GSL applications will not be pro­ beauty tif the black women, the most (formerly termed Basic Educational cessed until July I because the Col­ Xavier's allotment fo• the Na­ beautiful in God's creation in the entire Opportunity Grants), and Nursing umbus office is awaiting a decision tional Direct Student Loans world, then maybe you should take a closer Loans. A resolution proposing cuts by Congress. If Congress has · not (NDSL) has been cut from $343,261 look at your mother. '' in these programs is expected from reached a decision by the July . I to $302,439 for the upcoming year. the Reagan administration. deadline, 'the applications will be Last year, an additional· $89,865 The. Executive Committee of the processed as usual. was alloted to Xavier to be applied KIM GILLESPIE Ohio Association of Student Finan­ The Pareni Loans for to the NDSL prograin. This added Sophomore, Cincinnati, Ohio cial Aid Administrators is urging Undergraduates program is ex­ contribution has been cut to $32, "The act 'Family Prude' was one of Congress to set a ceiling of pected to start in October. Under 89~ for 1981-82. Xavier has appeal­ poor taste. The degrading manner in $30,000-35,000 adjusted income on this program, parents can borrow ed this decision and expects a new which blacks were port~ayed was shame­ applicants for GSLs. If this passes, up to $3000 per student per year at ruling soon. ful. It just goes to show that poking fun at blacks is still a favorite pasttime. Those days however should not be brought back to a school such as Xavier. " JACK MAACK Junior, Cincinnati, Ohio "Although the 'Family Prude' was a A'TTENTION poor performance, f foe/ that there were other acts in the show that were as bad if not worse. I hope that the upcoming Greek Week Gond Shows hold more talent than that displayed last Thursday Night. How­ ever, I don 't think that people should look June/ August Graduates at the 'Family Prude' as trying to hurt or insult anyone any more than airy tif the other acts. The intention tif those involved Now accepting applications for our twelve in the 'Family Prude' was not to hurt anyone. They felt badly and were shocked that it did.