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U.S.P.S. 431-440 The Sewanee Purple•he University of the South Sewanee. Tennessee Lugar Lectures On Humanity and Power BY RUSSELL PENFIELO SINCE THE BEGINNING of has been attracting a number of important campus. Aside from the Vice-President, George Bush, Sewanee recently entertained Senator Richard Lugar, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Comm On Oct. 14, Senator Lugar spoke to a diverse crowd made up of students, faculty in Guerry Auditorium. Senator Lugar, a graduate of Denison University Ohio and Pembroke College, Oxford, was Senator from Indiana the Foreign Relations Committee at the beginning of 1985 congressional session. The Sena* srres. This series Dm the Tennessee Commi sponsored by the Univei The Senator gave Soviet relations; the Middle East; and the United States and its banks particularly Latin America. He then answered them well-articulated and probing, we by the Senator; no attempt was made question. IN REGARDS TO the Soviet made the point that at this time, the East- the Soviet-U.S. issues, are paramount, out of necessity, to the north-south questions, that is, issues dealing with the haves and the have-nots. He naturally, to deal with the Soviet clear war. Much of his speech in regards to the U.S.-So- viet relations dealt with the Strategic Defense (SDl), "Star Wars" to the layman. One of esting comments in his speech was that he found the (Photo by Hitdreth Budd) President's clai problems in the Middle East have a propensity for invol Where the President ving the U.S. inadvertantly. "umbrella of defense" for the people of the United States, Lugar feels the system is designed to protect the The problem the Middle East is one that has no inl- existing weapons of the U.S., such as the MX and the and the Senator only described the prob- Minute Man missiles. He ended his comments on the could do. He said that the Latin Amer- summit meeting between Reagan and Gorbachev, the U.S.is.facingJitsJmost promising opportunity for a reduc- tion in the phenomenal amount of weapons being pro- keep supplying thi were cut off, Mexic bankrupt in 2448 hours. This in turn would probably cause an sue. It is a tough problei i well organized and inte telling who will end i The Sewanee Purple October 25. 1985 Sewaneeweek Belk CtthM great opportune STARTING IN NOVEMBER the S.O.C. will be doing kayak rolling and basic instruction at the pool. This will be between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Sunday nights. Also if any individual or small group wants to schedule an instruction session contact Ed Roper to set a time. Nov. 2nd Ocoee Paddling Trip This will be an all day trip leaving at 9:00 a.m. and returning late in the afternoon. You need to be an inter- mediate to advanced paddler. Contact Ed Roper Nov. 3rd Stone Door-Rock October 22 A dramatic scene from the bazare "Macando," performed in Sewanee on Tuesday, Solitude by the Facets Ensemble. "Macando" is based on the book One Hundred Years of ' (Photo by Hildreth Budd) Canoeing, Kayakir 3 on Friday aft Regents Explore Concerns i nights. Walk or canoe along c i the afternoon on Sunday. tees. This report informed the Regents of the status of QXJ I FY.STOREY FOR MORE INFORMATION on any S.O.C. activi- the University and covered all areas of University life. THE BOARD OF REGENTS met with various mem- ties contact Ed Roper ext. 214 or SPO. There will also a report from the Treasurer concerning bers of the University on October 8 and 9 to familiarize Next, there was be sign ups for all posted events. Please let S.O.C. know University, which is favor- if you are thinking about themselves with concerns of the students, faculty, and the financial condition of the participating. was administration pertaining to the University and its func- able at present, tt was reported that $764,570 to the IT'S PARTY WEEKEND once again on the Moun- Board of Regents and Board of Trustees transferred from the Current Funds Account tioning. The fun things transferred tain! This weekend is sure to be loaded with the operation of the University; however. Endowment Account and $1,646,246 was are vital to for everyone to do. Here's a rundown on the parties for from the Current Funds Account to the Plant Account. this weekend: Friday night the Sigma Nu's and the of The latter transfer was made for the improvements ATO's are joining together to bring that wild bunch of Center, the Fire Will play any kind of music The Board of Trustees h the University such as the Women's new guys, and the Bushmen" to don't miss "Will and the Station, and the renovation of Walsh-Ellet. for any kind of student- So, Bushmen" at the ATO House Friday night! The SAE's, i Monday ( ig, the Regents Delts, and Fiji's are partying together to the music of i South Africa, and two laymen on the Board of Trustees. Along with "The Crimi Episcopal the Trustees from the dioceses, there are alumni, faculty, estions of the Chun nounced this weekend. Decadence" will already bee the Phi's KA's and thei and student Trustees. Trustees generally serve a three investment in South Africa has playing for and managers along with a request foi House on Friday night. Saturday before the football game execu- The Board of Regents may be considered an hosting their Red-Eye Alumni ' appointed to re ' findings ( tive committee for the Board of Trustees. Currently, i SAE's there are seventeen regents-15 are elected by the Board band called "The Risk." Ru February. the Phis will be having a keg a of Trustees and both the Chancellor and the Vice-Chan- Board of Regents in Relations Committee reviewed the MISS THE tricycle race on Saturday morning cellor are regents. The University DONT of Party Weekend! For all you athletes this should be a 1 1 Campaign, gave plans for Last May, five new regents were elected: one Bishop, results of the Century challenge! It's hosted by the B.C. board and will com- Homecoming, discussed the Distinguished Alumni one priest, the Chancellor, and two laymen. Each regent mence at 12:30 in front of Gailor. considered of assuring better atten- serves a six-year term. Currently, there are four Bishops, Award, and ways Trustee meetings. three priests, and ten laymen serving on the Board of dance at Also, make plans to come to Guerry Auditorium at THE REGENTS THEN attended a WIDC luncheon at 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 2. Jim Weigand, a political comedian, spoke. After lunch, the Regents met will be telling jokes and funny anecdotes. THE TRUSTEES ASSEMBLE at Sewanee once a which Tipper Gore Seminary Committee. Hous- crosscountry will year, during the first week of May. The Regents come with the joint College and HEY! THE WOMEN'S team be on students and seminary stu- the run Party Weekend and it's even a home meet! The to Sewanee three times a year in October, February, and ing needs for both college race begins at 10:00 miss it! And gear up for the meeting. need for don't (just prior to the arrival of the Board of Trustees). dents were expressed during the The May soccer team vs. the Alumni at 11:15! Cheer on the Field increased library acquisitions was also expressed. The While the Board of Trustees sets the policies for the Hockey team as they participate in two championship, University, the Board of Regents is concerned with the games here at Sewanee! Go Tigers! day to day operation of the University. The Board of Certainly, no student can miss the Homecoming foot- ball game! The Sewanee Tigers are taking on Washing- Regents carries out the affairs of the University and research and faculty development are needed. Next, the ton and Lee at 2:00 p.m. Be there! Have a great keeps in contact with the University throughout the weekend! many students for an infirmary. Following this report, This fall when the Regents convened, Mr. Ed they heard from the Director of Athletics, Mr. Bill Huyck, who discussed the Athletic programs of mittee and listened to progress reports Horn eacn and was previously secretary of the Board, was elected Sewanee. Finally, there was a report from the chairman student. After breakfast, the Regents convened to re- Chairman of the Board of Regents. Mr. Williamson is a of the Advisory Committee to the Vice-Chancellor view the information they had gathered from their visit. graduate of the class of 1961 and is an attorney. He is a stressing the need for the selection of a new Dean of the partner in the New York law firm of Sullivan and Seminary. would help guide the Vice-Chancellor, the Adminis- Cromwell. Also, Mr. Kyle Wheelis of Beaumont, Texas, This meeting was followed by a meeting with Mr. Ed tration, and the Budget Director as they begin creating a Wilkes, who gave a briefing concerning Admissions. budget for next year. The Regents will return in On Tuesday morning the Board of Regents had February at which time the new budget will be presen- breakfast with members of the Student Executive Com- ted to them for approval. The Sewanee Purple October 25, 1985 3 ^D on the mountain DDTHE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH'S chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity has been recognized by ' its national organization and nity's highest award given to THE TRUE MERIT AWARD is given annually by the national fraternity to only thirteen undergraduate chap- ters across the nation.