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Are you and your parents at it again?

Is there a com­ munication gap in your family? Would you allow an outsider to try and help you and your parents close this gap? New Expression reporter Brenda Legrone examines these and other questions about parent/teen rela­ tionships in the first of a three-part se­ ries starting on Page 3.

Also Inside: • Special eight­ page college pull­ out section begins on Page 5. • "Sixteen Can­ dles" brings Chi­ cago area teens a step closer to Hollywood. See Page 15. • Enter New Ex- pression's new "Letter of the Month" cor~test on ollege Fair Issue Page 3. Photo by Glen Crayton n:,. ide Track . Improve schools: Parents English vs computers now pay

science teaching. However, the Car­ if kids negie report argues that students can­ not communicate to computers without first having mastery of the English lan­ guage. drink Amazingly enough, when New Ex­ Have you included any compu! ,r­ pression asked three Chicago public, I related classes in your schedule this private, and .;urburan high school stu­ i dents what they thought about the re­ at home. year? If not, according to a report issued by the National Science Board, you form proposals, they all agreed with the could become a straggler in a new world Carnegie Report. In the September edition of New Ex­ of technology. Sandra Allen , 17. currently ranks municate," Alvin said. pression , we reported on a btll that was But don't worry, because another re­ number one in CVS':, senior class of Alvin, who plans to be a law enforcer, on Governor Thompson's desk which port, released a week after the National about 700. In her three years at CVS she has already singled out specific classes would fine parents up to $600 if their Science Board's report says that we're has taken three computer courses to that he plans to take in his next two years teenagers are caught drinking. This bill only on a "computer binge" and that prepare her for a career as a computer at Oak Park. But if the Oak Park School was finally· approved on Sept. 26. and is mastery of English and literacy is more systems analyst. But even though Board has its way, Alvin may end up with now a law. important in schools. That report was Sandra is set on a career in computers, more arts courses in addition to the law When New Expression called the issued by the Carnegie Foundation for she believes that English is the more class that he wants. Oak Park students youth squad of the Chicago police de­ the Advancement of Teaching. important skill to learn. will be among the first in the nation to get partment on September 29, they said In fact, four maJOr reports have been "You need to know how to write and a taste of "tougher academic standards" they were not enforcing the law yet be­ released tn the past five months that speak in order to communicate with if the school board approves a plan that cause they haven't read the bill. offer solutions for reforming America's computers," Sandra said. "You can't do raises graduation requirements by two Apparently Governor Thompson schools. And more are expected. any job well, let alone computers, if you full credits. shares tHe viewpoint of State Repre­ Although the reports are often con­ don't understand how to communicate." A computer literacy class is not in­ sentative Judy Topinka and the Naper­ fusing, and they contradict each other at Robin May, a 16-year-old junior at cluded in the Oak Park proposal. Ac­ ville and Deerfield community leaders, every turn , all the reports agree on one Unity, feels that technical skill and cording to Associate Principal Don Of­ who feel that the best way to get law thing. American students will be hurt in English are equally important. But, if she ferman, in an interview with the Chicago enforcement is to frighten parents into the long run - unless high schools had to choose, English would come out Tribune, computers will be incorporated supervising teenagers in their home. change. on top. "You have to know how to read, into as many courses as possible, from By passing this bill the Governor has Two of the reports insist on more and write and spell in order to get that infor­ math to the school newspaper, but it will ignored the majority of teenagers sur­ better math, science and computer sci­ mation into the computer," she said. not be a required course by itself. veyed by New Expression and many Il­ ence classes. They say that America's Alvin Matthews, who is a sophomore Apparently, Oak Park's school board linois judges who believe that teen of­ ch ildren trail badly behind other nations at Oak Park/River Forest, says that he has read the reports, drawn its own con­ fenders should be treated as young in scientific skills, and that if this is not . believes math skills are important, but clusions and mapped oi..lt a new pro­ adults and pay for their own crimes. corrected, America will become an English and communication skills a:-n gram. But what about Chicago's In essense, once again, teens are "industrial dinosaur." more important. "You need to kno V~o schools? Which reports will they listen being treated as irresponsible children The National Science Board wants a math in order to deal with your job, salary .to? instead of being treated as young adults. $1 .5 billion crash program to improve and banks, but you also need to com- Donna Branton Bryan Woodards Club's funds running low? Sell '84 t-shirts! What's the matter Bunky? Things got you down because your school club has no money and you don't know how to raise it?

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II New Expression Teen-Parent Relationshi~s Pt. I ''We don't communicate'' by Brendalyn Legrone Over 50 percent of the teena­ farmers, the teenager became a gers surveyed indicated that they farmer," said Reitzes. "Today it's Sixteen-year-old Penny Foster had conflicts in their homes about totally different. Parents have, as is talking back to her mother. Her money. About 49 percent were a result, become less of a role mother is upset about it. fighting because they felt they model for their teenagers." Penny Foster stopped doing should be able to take part in fam­ "The parenting that teenagers her homework in English class ily decisions. Over 47 percent had used to get from their parents, last year when she was a junior at problems with parents about they now get from their friends and Thornridge high school. She " what is important in school." from television," says William finally failed the class. Her mother More than a third fight about Smart. " Lack of communication was upset about that. "manners and ways of showing and conflicts between teens and Penny Foster is "rebellious," respect." their parents is more intense according to her mother. And her Surprisingly, only 15 percent of today than 20 years ago," he said. mother is upset about Penny's re­ the teenagers surveyed had Teens in New Expression's bellious attitude. problems with their parents about survey described their conflicts. So far this story is not unusual. sexuality. And even the old prob­ One junior girl said, " We never But, what Penny's mother did lem of "teen music" caused less agree, and it usually stays thay about this upset in the family is conflict (24 percent) than money, way. " Another junior girl said, "My unusual. She decided that she school and family decision­ mother doesn't understand me , and Penny needed help, and she making. so, I let it go her way." One senior asked her daughter to agree to But, despite all of this family girl described her family conflict as submit to teen-parent counseling. conflict, only 23 percent of the "differences in everything." Photo by Karen Re~s About 25 percent of all family teens in the su rvey have ever As a result of these conflicts, the networks today get help for teen­ sought the help of a third party. rate of teen runaways, drug abus­ parent problems, according to The rest said they avoid the ers, gang activities, truancy, and William Smart of the Youth Guid­ troublesome subjects entirely (36 drop outs is increasing, Smart Inning letters to parents ance Center. "Unfortunately, par­ percent) or they get angry and said. " This constant conflict is ents often get help for their teens continue to show their parents that definitely affecting the academic In New Expression's May me off the porch to answer it. but not for themselves," Smart they're angry (19 percent). achievement of many American issue, we asked our readers to Oh, and you, Dad! You're said. According to Dr. Dietrick teens." send us letters that they would another lazy one! If you're lying Penny felt that the counseling Reitzes, a sociologist at That threat of academic failure like to send to their parents. in your bed, you'll call me from that she underwent wasn't neces­ Roosevelt University, "this conflict is what caused Penny's mother to Here are the two winning downstairs and tell me to come sary, but her mother insists that is not the fault of the teenagers nor ask the counselor to work with her entries. upstairs and turn off the light. the counseling did bring about a the parents. It has been brought and Penny for a second time. And, if that's not irritating, I change in Penny's attitude. " We about by changing social patterns. She's afraid that Penny will do Dear Mom, don't know what is. could communicate better," says "We can also say that the speed poorly in her senior year if they I just had to write you and get I can be watching my favorite Mr:;;. Foster. of change is affecting teen-parent don't solve their problem and keep this pressure off my chest. TV show. (we only have one After two counseling sessions, communication," Reitzes said. "In it solved. The two of them are See, it's like this. You are so set.) You don't think about Penny and her mother stopped the past, the roles of all family talking again with the help of a officious that I keep forgetting watching TV until I'm watching going to the counselor because members were fairly sharply counselor. that I'm 16, because I'm treated it. Right in the middle of the both of them got jobs and couldn't defined. Children had such de­ Parents and teenagers in Chi­ like I'm three. show you come and take the find the time for counseling. Within pendent roles." cago who feel the need to improve On Friday nights I have to be set. And sometimes when I go a month " Penny's attitude was Teens today who cook meals their family relationships through in at 8:30, and I have to stay in to the playground to shoot back the way it was," says Mrs. and do laundry for their working the help of a counselor might find front of my building. You don't some baskets, and just when Foster. mother are turning the traditional the help that they need at: allow me to associate with it's my turn to shoot, one of you Over 62 percent of the high family models around. The earn­ Youth Guidance 427-1 082 some people because you say will call me to clean up my school students responding to a ing power of teens today causes Alternatives, Inc. 973-5400 I'll act a devil like them. room. New Expression survey on teen­ them to buy their own clothes and Parental Stress 463-0390 I have to act like a young lady I have six sisters and one parent relations described plan their own recreation so that Toughlove 636-2929 or you'll say that I'm just being brother, and surely they can be conflicts with their parents like the they do not experience the same Gestalt Institute fast. Like, wow, you really get told to do something. Well, I one between Penny and her dependence that their parents did. of Chgo. 663-4150 on my nerves! guess that's enough for now. mother. " In the past, if parents were United Charities 939-5930 You won't give me a break at all! When I wear different hairstyles you get mad and try NE's new writing contest offers prizes & fame to tell me how I should wear it. You want me to wear those Enter New Expression's Letter of the Month Con­ if the winner gives us permission to print it, because we 1950's hairstyles, and I won't. test! Win a prize and see your own words in print for know that some feelings in your letter may be very And when I try to explain things to you, you say, "Don't get 70,000 New Expression readers! personal and you will want to remain anonymous. smart with me because I had In each issue of New Expression this year we will This month's topic is: What is the wildest thing that I you , you didn't have me!" propose a topic that is close to the hearts of our readers. ever thought of doing and I (did or didn't) do. I'll say, "Yes ma'am," but We will accept letters on that topic - no more than 250 The deadline for this month's letters to be received at then you'll say, "Don't speak in words- until the contest deadline. The best letters will New Expression is: October 31, 1983. Send all letters that tone of voice with me!" So I just don't say anything at be printed in the next month's issue. Winners will be to, "Letter of the Month," New Expression, 207 S. all because you get all down notified by phone that they've won so that they can pick Wabash, Chicago, IL 60604. Be sure to include your my throat. You always think I'm up their prizes. name, phone number and high school. getting smart with you and I We will only print the name of the winning letter-writer hope you know that I am smart. Why do you think I've been going to school for so many years? Then at times, you want to be so kind and loveable. (I know what that means). "War Sports r ~ -rniNDANCE WATCH time" again with you. Follow Chicago's And you don't want to see a l ;;~ _l~!'!·!~~ spot on the floor because if you do, BOOM! You want the CROWNING GlORY sports authority - S.OX INSJO£ o house to be spic-and-span, or else. At last! You'll say "This house looks every day. like a pig pen, but it won't even be dirty. You 're like the little evil Sox-cess witch in E.T. land. 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Do teens fear the mysterious A survey conducted by New none of these groups as well. and may get larger, and pains all come sexually active." and deadly disease known as Expression among 100 teens Over 37 percent of the Chicago over the body over a period of ten Since more than 500 cases of AIDS? about this fatal disease disclosed teens surveyed by New Expres­ days. AIDS have resulted in death in Joseph, a 17 year-old senior in that 28 percent are afraid of AIDS sion were aware of this Persons who are experiencing 1983, those risks are very obvi­ Chicago, says he is fearful. "Two because it seems so out of con­ homosexual connection. They these symptoms should consult ous. years ago I didn't think much trol. Another 28 percent said they said they don't think much about with a physician immediately, about me getting any diseases," think of it as something like AIDS because they think of it as a recognizing that there are other he said, "but now I do. I am very Herpes, and they keep looking for disease that strikes homosexuals treatable disorders with similar Are you preparing afraid of getting AIDS." news that indicates that doctors and Haitians. Only three of the symptoms. "What I hear on TV and radio," have a cure so that people can be teens surveyed knew of a person For those who have questions for a marketing he said, "convinces me that this protected. who has contracted AIDS. They about the disease, several AIDS career? disease strikes homosexual AIDS (Acquired Immune don't seem to think of AIDS as a hotlines now exist, although the males, teens included." Joseph is Deficency Syndrome) was disease that strikes teens. National hotline (1-800-342-AIDS) The Chicago Chapter a homosexual. identified five years ago in male But among the 1300 reported is overlqaded right now. This re­ of the American But the homosexual connection homosexuals. It is a disease in cases of AIDS nationally, 65 are porter called for five days before Marketing Association does not explain why a Chicago which the whole immune system teenagers. getting through to hear a tape­ has something for woman died of AIDS last July at shuts down, and leaves the body Doctors inteviewed by New recorded message for five min­ full-time college and Michael Re~se Hospital. She open to disease and infections. Expression could not comment utes. wasn't a Haitian, she wasn't in­ Usually AIDS victims die within about how teens can protect The Chicago emergency AIDS college-bound jecting drugs with contaminated two years. themselves from the disease be­ office is easier to reach. The AIDS students: needles, and she had not received AIDS victims come mainly from cause they're still unsure about Task Force Hotline (871-5777) a recent blood transfusion. Her four groups: male homosexuals, how it spreads. But they have puts the caller directly in contact • Career Forum - death from AIDS is still a mystery. Haitians, drug users injecting identified the symptoms. Once a with a counselor or to the director, February 9, 1984 It is this mystery of what causes drugs with needles and person has contracted AIDS, the Dr. David Octarow. AIDS that seems to be frightening hemohiliacs. Male homosexuals symptoms are very noticeable Octarow advised all sexually Westin Hotel, Chicago teens, even though no who have had many partners are such as infections that don't heal active teens to acquire knowledge Chicago Chicago teen has contracted the at greatest risk according to cur­ as quickly as usual, continuous about AIDS. " Be sure to know the • Student Scholarship disease according to the Chic.ago rent statistics, but the disease fever, nig11ts sweat, dry coughs, risks and precautions involved," Awards (college Dept. of Health. strikes persons who come from skin rashes that do not go away he said, "and do it before you be- students) • Summer job/intern placement program

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Using your mind in college Does high school give you enough practice?

by Amy Weber out and learn it - you have to do outside work, and think about the material in a way A small group of alumni from the New pants. Brian Lewis, age 20, majored in journalism Expression staff met recently, along with a Susan Forester, age 16, is a senior at at Western Illinois University. Although other than "what's gonna be on the test?" You have to apply it. high school senior, to discuss the big transi­ Whitney Young high school, and plans to he is not enrolled this semester, he plans . . . It's because you're getting older, and tion from high school to college. We hoped go to college next year. She brought her to finish school. He graduated from Men­ to draw from our own experiences in order high school experiences and concerns del Catholic Preparatory high school. you have to learn to put things into a form to offer suggestions for improving high about college to our discussion. Eric Williams, age 22, is a senior at the that you can use them in your life. You just can't always study "one plus one is two," school learning. We agreed that high Tanya Jackson, age 20, is a junior at University of Illinois/Chicago, majoring in you have to study what " two" means, and schools could do a better job of preparing Loyola University, majoring in Psychol­ Communication Design and Mass Media what it's going to mean in the future. students for college, or even for everyday ogy with an emphasis in natural sci­ Communication. He graduated from Eric: In high school, the outside pressure life. ences. She graduated from the Academy Lindblom Technical high school. you get from teachers really takes the First, let's meet the discussion partici- of Our Lady. pressure off you. In high school, I felt there was no pressure, because they're gonna Our discussion began with this question: watching after you, kind of holding your you have to retain more. make me learn. In college, I felt pressure How is learning In high school different hand, saying "do this, do that," always on Brian: You have to kind of teach yourself because I had to wonder if I was getting from learning in college? your back making sure you do the work. In rn college. In high school, teachers are paid what I was supposed to out of the classes. Susan: I've visited several campuses college, it's your dec1sion to go to ctass; it's to teach you and apply the whip to make Tanya: In science dasses in high school I this summer, and you can tell the difference your decision 1f you do the homework; if you you do what they know is required for you to was just used to copymg problems off the between high school and college. Well, it's keep up, and so forth. It's really a lot more learn, but in college you have to teach your­ board and doing the questions m the back not totally different, but there's definitely a freedom and independence. self. Even if you did do all the assignments of the book without really knowing why I got different atmosphere. For instance, at Tanya: There's a lot more reading re­ in college, you still can't learn everything a certain answer Then I get to college and Whitney Young, you still have people quired in college than m high school, and the way you would 1f you really wanted to go ____ New Expression D Using your mind in college have basically the same information, but test, and everything was there for you. teachers don't have class discussions be­ Brian: Then you'll get labelled as a you have to know more about exactly how What about when I get into college? You cause they underestimate their students' trouble-maker. you get the answer. In high school, they just don't have anyone to do all that for you ; you Intelligence. They think, "This is too much Tanya: True, but you'll learn a lot. You g1ve you the answer, or your learn a simple have to think for yourself. And I haven't for them to handle." might lose some friends, too, but it will help formula for doing the problem, whereas in even had the practice. How would you advise high school you. college you have to know how to get th1s What can high schools do to teach stu­ students to prepare themselves for col­ Brian: I liked asking questions in college. formula. dents to think for themselves and to be­ lege, if the schools aren't doing it? It added another dimension to the class, Susan: That's what I'm really getting tter prepare them for college classes? Brian: They should go to college when other than sucking in facts. . . . I'd advise scared about, because I had physics last Brian: ExtrA-curricular activities can they're sure they really want to work for it. high school students to learn how to learn year and everything was written on the challenge you r mind - a newspaper, for You can't just breeze through college. about things outside of class, how to board for us. We could use notes during the instance. I learned a lot more through Eric: Sometimes it's hard to tell who evaluate things in their own minds. working on the paper at school and here, shouldn't have gone to college right after (Towards the end of our discussion, we than I did 1n my classes. high school until after they've me~sed up returned to the question of how h1gh Eric : Somewhere around the junior year their first semester. It's not always the schools should change. Then Eric raised an they should start to make high school more people who were under-achievers in high interesting question ...) like college. They should start making you school. I think it's an attitude thing. If you What do you do about high school think in such a way that you can't just regur­ can teach a high school student flexibility, students who don't want to go to col­ - ,~-e • gitate an answer and do your homework to then he'll make it. By flexibility, I mean that if lege? ' • pass. he wasn't a good high school student, he Brian: Parents have to play a big factor. .. (Earlier in our discussion, Eric had de­ should come into college working hard and Some kids don't want to go to college, so it's ' scribed a class he had in high school that trying to see what you have to do to be a up to the parents to give them what they was "more like college":) Hour football taam·s record means l'nOfe to you good student in college, or if he was a good need. Their parents shouldn't send them to than our Job placement record. you m1ght as Y..ell turn I had one history teacher who didn't just student in high school, he shouldn't just a high school that's going to prepare them Ihe page We don 1 have a football team ask us dates. He talked about sociological But 1f you are looking tor an educat•on that means depend on that, because he'll probably be for college; they should send them to a the start of a great career then read on. issues that surrounded things that hap­ surprised at what a good student in college school that will get them into the business Northwestern Bus•ness College offets degree. pened. Some people used to get mad be­ d•Pk>ma. and certlhcate programs m Accounllng has to do, as compared with a good student world and help them get a job. Seeretanal Sc•ence. Travel and Airlines. Bus•ness Ad· cause they didn't know what to expect on in high school. Eric: But when I was fourteen, if I had mtn•s tn~ lton. and Computer Programming his tests. He was looking for us to talk about So'' you have your heart set on horneconung day Susan: In most high schools now, City­ made the decision that I didn't want to go to took Into another sctloot the issues, and to agree or disagree w1th his wide Colleges is offering college courses college, and my parents had sent me to a But If you want to stan a successful bus•ness interpretations, and to give reasons for why career. take a chance and return th•s coupon It's a you can take while you're still in high school. high school that didn't prepare me for col­ chance without a risk we agreed or disagreed. I thought he was a I've just signed up to take one, but I'm not lege, I might really be regretting it right now. good teacher. sure how it works just yet . . . When I was fourteen, I didn't have any idea Tanya: More class discussions would • Financial aid available to qualified Brian: I took two of those Citywide Col­ that I'd be doing what I'm doing right now. I students g1ve high school students a chance to lege courses when I was in high school. didn't have any idea that I'd ever write for • Job placement uslstance for analyze things. For instance, if they have to They were a big joke. They were supposed New Expression, or anything. So I don't graduates read a certain passage, they can see why to be on a college level, but after going to think separating the college-bound stu­ • Accredited by the Auocletlon of different students have different under­ college, I realize they weren't. For instance, dents from the other students is a good Independent Colleges end Schools. standings of that passage -they can see I took a "college" English class, and we idea, because you never know what kind of how they're thinking. . .. Sometimes never had to write anything. We r-ead a few growth a person will go through. things, but we didn't talk about them much. 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Some people get themselves up in love triangles. But I myself tangled in a roomate iangle during my freshman year t Indiana University. My roomate r was not as romantic as a affair, but it was as disap­ ointing and confusing. My friends gave me the ickname "Little Orphan Dawn" ~~'""' '"dl'"'"' I was always packing my every four months. One I've learned from my affair: lways level with people. Maybe if had really let my roomates know they irritated me, I would ave saved them and me from so h despair. Instead, I chose to 3t problems build until I was ready ) explode. The night I parted from my first oomate, Barb, I had been study- 1g all afternoon for my computer nee quiz. I decided to take a 1reak and left the room for about m hour. I returned to find Barb 1osting a party. The music was 1lasting, the smoke-filled room nade my eyes watery and the ng marijuana odor made me 1autious. Barb and her drunk riends were sprawled all over the oom. I smiled to restrain my Courtesy of Mundelein College Photo by Vincent Perkins mger. I picked up my books and 1eaded for the library to cool off television, eat my food, and bor­ I told her it's too late for jokes. to have worn away by itself. patible in many ways. Since she is md study. row my blow dryer. Since my I wanted to patch things up with Maria denied tampering with my a comparative literature major and The next day, after Barb re­ typewriter was broken, I asked to her, but we went for two days stereo; she said it had caught in I'm a journalism· major we were ;overed from her massive han­ borrow her typewriter. She made without speaking to each other. It's her desk drawer and just split. Her often up nights writing papers to­ r, we talked. She apologized excuses, and I got the hint that she a weird feeling to be in the same denial sounded well-rehearsed gether. She edited my copy, and I her unannounced party. After did not want me to borrow it or any room with someone and not talk to but I could not believe her. I was proofread her essays. hat wild evening we realized we of her possessions. her. I was not comfortable with our certain that someone cut the cord. We adjusted to each other's 1eeded roomates with similar She continued to borrow my situation, but I was too stubborn to Since exams were a week habits and tried to be courteous nterest and lifestyles. She stuff. I began to feel she was tak­ make the first move. I resorted to away, I camped out on my friend's and respect one another's privacy. Nanted a room ate to drink and get ing advantage of me. For a long just sleeping in my room and floor. I did not want to be around At times she was very sloppy and nigh with. I preferred someone time I did not tell her how I felt. I studying at the library or with Maria. I felt enough pressures unorganized. She limited her Nhom I could study around and didn't air my feelings untitthe eve­ friends. Maria and I continued to from my exams. I did not need any mess to her side of the room. If I 'lave fun with on the weekends. ning we were arguing about ignore each other and our prob­ additional problems. were going to be studying until two I thought my second roomate, music. lems got worse. After Christmas break I talked to o'clock in the morning, I went to Maria, was compatible. But I was Maria did not like rhythm and One Saturday afternoon I re­ my resident assistant about mov­ the lounge so she could sleep wrong. I made the mistake of not soul music. She joked with me, turned to my room to find Maria ing upstairs witt) a friend whose Jenny and I were good room­ f)etting to know her before I moved and I teased her about listening to gone and my stereo cord split. roomate did not return for a sec­ ales and became good friends. in with her. Since she and her rock and classical music. The Before I realized what was wrong, ond semester. Within two weeks I We both have single rooms on former roomate were not getting argument became a heated dis­ I experienced terrible shock when moved in with Jenny. We were different parts of campus now, but along, she was also desparate to cussion. I told her if she did not like I tried to plug it up. As I inspected determined to make our living ar­ we still keep in touch. get a new roomate. But after four my music, she should get her own the cord, I tried to reject the rangement work. Before I moved I made a lot of mistakes my months of living together we re­ stereo, television and blow dryer thought of Maria cutting my cord. in we spent hours talking about freshman year. I think I've learned gretted the move. because all my posessions were Before confrontil)g her about it. I our likes and dislikes and the from my bad decisions. I did move At first I tried to establish a off limits to her. She stormed out of asked a neighbor to look at the problems we had with our former to a happy ending in my first year, sharing r-elationship. I told her she the room crying and confessing cord. My neighbor thought it had roomates. and I feel wiser starting this could play my stereo, look at my that she was only kidding with me. been cu t because it was too fresh We discovered we were com- sophomore year. CHICAGO SCHOOL THOROUGH PREPARATION FOR LEADING COLLEGES & PROFESSlONS OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, INC. 1717 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60616 Phone: (312) 663-5117 OUR 49th YEAR TUTORING ~ERVICES AVAILABLE Automotive Mechanics Automotive Body & Fender COSMOPOLITAN SUPERIOR TEACHING METHODS MAKE All SUBJECTS EASY TO GRASP Automotive Transmissions DAY & EVENINGS ClASSES CALL OR WRITE FOR FREE CATALOG Diesel Mechanics COSMOPOLITAN PREP. SCHOOL 1· 987-19991 FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE CO-EOUCATIONAl 52i S. WABASH, ENTIRE 3RD FLOOR YOU CAN QUALIFY! 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New Expression How _I survived college life ======11 "Most learning isn't in class'_ '_~~

by Robin Florzak Junior, Boston University Whitney Young H.S. '81

The very best advice I got from I've even heard of some unisex one of my professors was this: " frasorities" (or is it " sor­ "Most of what you learn in college frarities?" ) popping up. You'll 1sn't in the classrooms. probably find some of the same So, here's my guide to extra­ kind of political, ethnic, religious, curncular life on campus based on theater, debating and sports clubs my two years of college life and on that existed in your high school. my survey of college students in But there will probably be a wider the Chicago-area. variety of such college organ­ Q: How do I find out about izations, and they're likely to Qe what extracurriculars are avail­ less .under-the-thumb of the ad­ able at my school? ministration. (But don't count on it A: Usually, they come to you. -check it out.) You'll probably find your mailbox Q: Are freshmen really wel­ full of mvitations to campus comed in these clubs by upper organization's open houses and classmen? events the first week of school. A: Again, that depends on the During orientation, you'll hear extracurricular activity and the about other such meetings. My school. Some activities you can't advice is to go to as many of these join a~ a freshman: Most pre­ as possible. You'll get an idea of professional organizations only the variety of extracurricular ac­ take juniors and seniors, and you tivities available and see which can't become a full fledged you might like to join. Even if you member of the majority of don't join anything, going to open sororities and fraternities until you houses gives you a chance to are a sophomore. meet people, and many of them But many clubs and organ­ are also new students. izations are as easy to join as Q: What if I am a commuting signing up for them. For example, student and clon't have a cam­ if you didn't make it on any of the pus mailbox? colleges sports teams, sign up to working) you can still re-consider A: Most universities have an play in a dorm-vs-dorm sports the next year or even the next Back-Packs! Barrel Bags! office that gives out information on event. At least you'll be keeping semester. The fl ux of students in a extracurriculars, especially com­ .the "freshman five" weight gain given club and even its officers muter schools. The University of away! can change from semester to Illinois, Circle Campus, for exam­ Q: How much of a commit­ semester. ple, has an Office of Activities and ment must I make to extracur­ 0: What advantages does Organizations that provides this riculars? · joining an extracurricular ac­ service. Also, see if your school A: Again, it depends on the ac­ tivity provide? publishes some kind of a "student tivity. Sports teams take an enor­ A: In addition to being fun, and life · gu1de that describes what you mous amount of time and effort if a learning experience, and an can join and who to contact. you want to be good. I was think­ opportunity to meet people, the Check ou t the bullettn boards at ing of joining the sailing team, for participation can help you after the student union, too. example, until one of the mem­ college. I surveyed a few It"s a good idea to join a com­ bers said the team was great be­ Chicago-area graduate schools muting students club if one exists cause, "You'll find all your friends and college placement offices, at your college. If one doesn t are on the team, and your whole and everyone seemed to agree ex1st, you might consider starting life will be sailing." That didn't that extracurriculars are a big plus one. No use getting left out be­ sound too great to me. on a student's record. Especially only $7.00 only $6.00 cause you don't live on campus. Try to avoid getting involved in impressive are students who For books • For gym Q: What kinds of activities an organization that forces you to show extracurricular " initiative" by High quality nylon are available In college? hang-out with the small clique of balancing several extracurriculars A: That depends on where you members, or one that starts to be­ and having good grades or hold­ FREE name imprint upon request go to school, but it should be a come more important than school. ing offices, bringing the club's ------· factor in deciding what college is Keeping your involvement in budget from the red to the black, Enclosed is my $ __ check/money order for: right for you. perspective and balancing your or students starting new clubs. __ Back-pack(s) __ Barrel bag(s) Political organizations are time between school and outside College placement counsellors 0 Navy 0 Yellow 0 Navy 0 Yellow dwindling according to some Chi­ activities is one of the hardest I talked to said that pre­ 0 Red 0 Brown 0 Red 0 Burgundy cago college administrators, but things to manage during college. professional organizations helped this may change soon as the 1984 Find out what a// the tees to join students make contacts for future Please include the following name on bag: ______/ _ elections draw near. Preprofes­ are, especially with sororities and jobs. More than one grad school Name Phone sional organizations (a pre-law fraternities, for which membership dean told me that a student with Address City ___ State ___ Zip ___ students society, for example) are can be quite expensive. "average good grades" but ex­ increasing in number. Sororities Even if you can't join an organ­ cellent participation in extracur­ Send to: MURCO Marketing, Box 1375, Chicago, IL 60690 and fraternities are reappearing ization because you don't have riculars often won a place in the (Allow 3 weeks for delivery) on campuses across the country. the time (especially if you are school, despite the grades.

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by Kevin Thompson thought to myself. I walked around sources~ Junior, Knox College for 40 minutes trying to locate the I haven't always received an Cathedral '81 books' whereabouts and cursmg "A" on papers since this incident, all my high school teachers for not but my shrewder use of the library HOW TO JOIN THE ARMY introducing me to the Library of led me to a lot more information I Congress system. .. needed, resources available in WITHOUT REARRANGING I had to make a lot of adjustment After wasting so much time, I the library other than the card - ny first month in college, but none swallowed my pride and asked the catalog. YOUR SCHEDULE. )f the adjustments was as impor­ librarian to help me locate the My instructors are not down­ ant as solving the mystenes of a books. grading me anymore for my over­ If you'd like Army pay and benefits without inter­ 1uge university library. That gave me my books for my simple use of a very sophisticated rupting either your education o,r yo~~ ~e, you ~:mgh During my first two weeks of paper, but it did nothing for my library. Since about ten percent of to look into the Army Reserves Split Trammg Opuon. ;ollege my history professor as­ ability to use the library indepen­ my tuition goes toward the opera­ >igned my Western Civilizations dently. A couple of days later, after tion of the library, I'm, determined With the Split Training Option, we divide your ;lass a paper on Alfred the Great. turning in the paper, I went back to to get my money's worth. training ovt=>r two summcrc; He was the one who joined all the the library and arranged for a lib­ You earn $1,100 each summer. During the regular ribes of Anglos and Saxons to rarian to give me a private orienta­ school year, you pick up an extra $1,200 serving just one orm a United England.) tion on how to use the university's Shopping At first thought, I felt this as­ library. weekend a month in a Reserve unit close to home. :>ignment was simple enough to During that time she showed Not on!y that, you could also receive an additional ~om plet e. After all, I did similc:.r me how to look up entries on the for a $4,000 in college aid. And you can join now, if you're 17 rojects in U.S. History in high computer, how to use the card and a high school junior. ~ hool. I was wrong. catalog, check the bottom of the college? I rushed into the library building card for tracing and cross­ For more information, call the number listed below. -where over 760,000 volumes of referencing, and she introduced If so, you'll need to know Or stop by. oks are stored and began flip­ me to a wealth of catalogs and the scheduled open house ing through the card catalog guides to primary sources that I dates for local colleges. lJnder " Alfred the Great" and didn't realize existed. Many of the You can find those ARMY RESERVE. 'History of England." To my sur- guides, like the Harvard Guide, open-house dates, plus a rise there were only three books and Writings on American His­ complete college planning BEALLYOU CAM BE. ::available on my topic (for a ten­ tory, I had never heard of, much .page paper) and all were less used. guide and other valuable .classified by the Ubrary of Con­ Two weeks later my history prof information, in our New Ex­ gress, not by the traditional returned my paper with my grade pression calendar; on sale Dewey Decimal System I had and his comments. My C+ paper now. SSG Cowan 533-3398 .grown up with. he said "could have rated a For ordering details see Of course, I panicked. " I'll never significantly higher grade if you our ad on page 15. ttind these books in here," I would have used more re- JACKETS • SWEATERS • EMBLEMS • for ALL SCHOOLS Buy Direct and Save! Made the Way You Want Them All Styles • V-Cuts Hoods • Belts • Special Designs COME TO OUR FACTORY OR PHONF FREE DESIGN KIT ~··lll!lr

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Book, available at local bookstores or by mail from College Board Publications, De­ partmentA30, Box 886, New York 10101 for $9.95. Illinois adds by Colleen Robinson $9.5 million The amount of money available for the for scholarships Pell Grant Program has not increased this The Illinois State Scholarship Commis­ year. But the maximum amount that a stu­ sion will grant between $240 and $2,040 to dent may receive from the federal govern­ Illinois students attending two-year or ment in the form of a Pell Grant is up from $1 ,694 last year, to $1,800 this year. four-year colleges in the state of Illinois. The minimum amount ot $240 per student Taking into consideration the rising cost is double that of last year's program thanks of college, the amount of the Pell Grant has t. to a $9.5 million budget increase. not kept up with college costs. Photo by Glen Crayton " The increase will enable us to give All students who apply for a Pell Grant Four-year Private' will have to stretch further because college awardS' to 10 or 12 thousand more Illinois must submit a photo-copy of their parents' Northwestern University costs have risen." students," said Millicent Wright, spokes­ income tax return along with three copies of 1982-83: $11 ,302/1983-84: $12,329 The latest reports on college tuition show person for the ISSC. This year's $102.6 mil­ the Student Aid Report forms, and all of the that students who live on a public university Bradley University lion budget provides money for general as forms must be submitted to the financial aid campus will pay an average total cost of 1982-83: $6,700/1983-84: $7,300 well as special student scholarships. offices at the colleges where students $4,721 in 1983-84, up seven percent from Four-year Public Almost all colleges in the state have been apply. The photo-copy is used to prove that last year. And those students who attend University of Illinois, Urbana " approved" by the ISSC, but students the family income information is accurate. and live at four-year private colleges and 1982-83: $3,500/1983-84: $4,000 should ask their admission officers to be The financial requirements of student universities will pay an average total cost of Northern Illinois University sure. eligibility is the same this year as it was last $8,440, up 11 percent over 1982-83. Those 1982-83: $3 ,500/1983-84: $4,000 To apply for a scholarship students year, but actually receiving a grant will be who live at home and commute to two-year Southern Illinois University should use the Application for Federal Stu­ more difficult this year than it was in public community colleges will pay an av­ 1982-83: $3,440/1983-84: $3 ,931 dent Aid, the Family Financial Statement or 1982-83 because of the greater amount of erage of $3,400 in total cost. Indiana University (out-of-state-student) the Financial Aid Form to apply. The best competition among students. The average cost for colleges/ 1982-83: $5,815/1983-84: $6,334 form to use depends on what form the col­ In the College Board Report, Kathleen universities listed below all include the total lege accepts. Undecided students should Brouder, associate director of the College cost of attending these colleges/ univer­ use the AFSA because it is free. Board's College Scholarship Service, says sities including tuition, fees, room and Applications for those starting college in that some $16.2 billion in student aid funds board. The average total cost does not, Information about financial aid is usually the fall of 1984 should be submitted soon from a variety of sources will be available however, include such items as books, available from high school guidance offices after financial aid forms are available in "this fall" to help needy students. This is supplies, transportation and personal ex­ ·and college financial aid offices, but an­ January, 1984. about the same amount as last year, but it penses. other good source is The College Cost ew Expression College Planning Guide {October thru January)

Here's a planning guide that shoulcl enter. (For complete listing see Guide to 11 -Deadline to register for ACT Exam Jan. 28. help you get through the next four Locating College Money published by on Dec. 10 January months of college planning. In our De Peterson's Guide, Dept. 1982, P.O. Box 15- Begin to complete admission ap­ The financial Aid Form (FAF) becomes cember issue we'll publish the second 2300, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Need a plications and get recommendations available early this month. See your half of this Guide suggesting what needs Uft published by The American Legion, from high school teachers. counselor for available matenals. File it to be done in the months of February Attn: Emblem Sales, P.O. Box 1055 In­ Earnestly look for a Christmas job. after Jan. 1 as soon as your parents get through August, including advanced dianapolis, Ind. 46206. Both are avail­ Most colleges give you a choice of ad­ their Income Tax W-2 forms and are pre­ planning for Juniors. able at local libraries. mission application deadlines. If you pared to complete their 1983 tax forms. October 15- SAT Exam Date- results avail­ apply requesting an early deadline, all Make sure you file the FAF at least one List five colleges that interest you. Write able in 4-6 weeks. your forms will be due earlier and the month before your earliest college appli­ them for information on admissions and 20-Ask guidance counselor for a list of college's final decision will arrive earlier. cation deadline. Allow three to five financial aid. Check out the deadline colleges that will be represented by When applying for college be sure to weeks for processing. Within that time dates, and see if they will be sending a booths at the college fair. apply to schools with similar deadline you will receive an acknowledgement representative to your high school or to 21 - Make a date with a friend to attend dates at each college. That way you'll with an estimated dollar contribution the city-wide College Fair. Remember to the Chicago College Fair. get each college's final decision around towards your cost at that school (if you include a range of harder-to-easier 23-24 - College Fair at the Donnelly the same time, and you won't have to asked for an estimate). Be sure to check schools to get into. (Check N.Y. Times Center, 22nd & King Drive. Fair opens at wait to make your final decision. the box for the Pell Grant if you're eligible Guide to American Colleges and Uni­ 12 noon, closes at 3 p.m. Call 676-0500 December for Pell, and check the box for the Illinois versities for college ratings.) Make a list for details. Be sure not to miss any admission or State Scholarship Commission's schol­ of scholarship competitions that you 28 - Registration deadline date for SAT scholarship application deadlines. Hus­ arship. would be eligible to enter: consider your Exam date on Dec. 3 tle your letters of recommendations and 3 - Get FAF form from counselor's talent (arts, sports), your race/ethnicity, 29 - ACT Exam daie - results re­ prepare financial aid and college forms office. parents' employers or parents' past leased around Thanksgiving. over the Christmas vacation. 13- Deadline to register for the ACT military service and the organizations November 3 - SAT Exam date Exam on Feb. 11 . you belong to. Make a cale.ndar of 5-SAT Exam date - results issued in 10 - ACT Exam date 28 - SAT exam date - results avail­ scholarship competitions you hope to 4-6 weeks. 23-Deadline to register for the SAT on able in 4 to 6 weeks. The Colleges

Donnelley Hal1 / (McCorrnick Place West) Chicago ~ Illinois are Coming! Sunday. October 23. Meet with college and university noon - 5prn I Tundr<'ds of college · will representatives to discuss: Monday. October 24, he rrprrsented at NACAC;s Co!legf' prograrns and nuy.ors 9arn- 2pm Nat1onal College Fair. F'inanct'ng ) -our education Aai~'JIJ Ca1npus 1~/e Admis ion: Free Special reduced fare rates Receive valuable infonna6on and for Illinois Central R.R.users Spon. ored by t~1e. . counseling on: National Assouatwn of Applicat/on procedures College Adrnissions (gG\ Admiss/ons tcstinp; Counselors ~ Finunciul ot'd

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by Eric Williams half-hour quiz. It's all fairl basic, but are there any ques To be a success in college you tions on Chapter One .... ? NQ have to know how to act in a col­ questions. Okay. Chapter Twd lege lecture. This might be quite ? hard for college freshmen who are Soph~~ore: Yes, are the gol~ used to high school lectures. You bodies always located adjacen( know: to the endoplasmic recticulum?l H.S. Teacher: Okay, class, today Professor: I suppose you ' rE~ we're going to study the Dec­ talking about the cell section laration of Independence. Now illustration on page 37. Well, open your books to page 437. that is misleading. Actually, the Class: Yes, teacher. golgi bodies are quite random in H.S. Teacher: Bobby, will you the cell. Any questions on begin reading for us? Chapter Three .... ? Chapter Bobby: When in the .... the ... Four . ... ? H.S. Teacher: Course I looked across the lecture hal Bobby: When in the course of and saw another freshman franti­ human events it becomes cally grabbing up his books an4 necessary to . . . to . .. leaving. He stopped and whipped Teacher: Dissolve out his course schedule to chec~ Bobby: To dissolve the political the course number. Two rows bonds which have connected ahead of me two girls dropped them to another. their school folders and university H.S. Teacher: Very good, Bobby. maps and began to cry. The Class, in this passage we can sophomores in the class sat already see the discontent calmly and took notes. which our founding fathers felt. It was three weeks (and four Can you see it, Bobby? failing quiz grades) later when I Bobby: No. figured it out. College professors H.S. Teacher: Well they felt it! fit into three categories: Skim­ Now take my word for it class, mers, Actors and By-the-Bookers. because you will see it again ... As soon as you place each of your on your midterm. professors in one of those Art by Desmond Debardlabon Class: Yes , teacher. categories, it's a breeze to study Well, don't expect teachers like for college. that in college. For example, my biology I remember my first college teacher was a skimmer. Skim· Writers, we lecture. I never knew what hit me. mers love to pass out a syllabus. GAIN A SKILL WHILE When the class was over, I still They expect their students to want you! couldn't figure it out. It was the first come to class already knowing the YOU GAIN THE MONEY day of class, and it seemed like material. A skimmer might ask if FORCOWCiE. Would you like to be in­ half the members of the class al­ there are questions on the class volved with NEW EX­ ready knew the material. And material but usually they like to fill With the Army College Fund, you learn a PRESS ... as a reporter or a what's worse, the teacher didn't the students in on all kinds of in· columnist? Then come to even teach. teresting (and useless) informa· skill while you accumulate the money for college. the second all-city staff So you don't waste any of your precious time, Professor: Hello, welcome to Bi­ tion that's not in the book. meeting Tues., Oct. 25, at 4 ology 101. You should already Then there are the By-the· or stand still while your college money is growing. p.m. (207 S. Wabash on the have received a copy of the Bookers, who are a lot like a high To qualify, you must be a high school grad­ 8th floor). syllabus in your lab section. To­ school teacher. They lecture di· uate, make good marks on the Armed Services day's homework is Chapters rectly from the book. But they are qualification test, and enlist and train in one One through Five. We'll have a much more difficult than a high of several selected skills which will challenge school teacher because they are your mind. more boring. Its almost impossible You can start immediately growing the JOIN to stay awake in a By-the-Book money for college. And for every $1 you save out College lecturer. (High school of your salary (which is more than $570 per teachers force the class to stay month), the government will add $5. Or more. If TOMORROW'S awake by making them read out loud.) you put up $100 a month, after a 2-year enlist­ When I was a freshman I be­ ment, you'll have $15,200 for college. Plus a skill LEADERS lieved that my "BTB" English liter· that could help you decide which direction to atur~ professor would offer an take in college. And the future. easy course and an easy grade. 1 Pick up a copy of the Army College Fund Within five minutes in the first booklet at your local Army Recruiting office. class the students' heads began to "clunk" down onto their desks. Professor: To be ... SFC Rodriguez 278-1100 1st Student: Clunk! Professor: Or not be be .... 2nd Student: Clunk! ARMY. Professor: That is the question BE ALL YOU CAN BE. 3rd Student: Clunk! Someone from the next class period who used the same lecture hall usually woke me because I was in his seat. Dancing for the young adults Now an "Actor" is the type cj professor who will stop at nothing every Friday at Chicago's to get across his point. A profesor who's an actor will bring in dia­ hottest club! grams and models or even try to put on a skit to make his class understand. ' I had a physics teacher who tied LIVE AND LEARN ON CHICAGO'S NORTH LAKESHORE a rope to his teaching assistant and spun him around in order to demonstrate the make-up of an JENALS CHOOSE FROM 27 MAJORS atom. "See," he told us, "I'm a AND nucleus, and Bill 'is an electron.'' 3940 W. Fullerton • 489-7070 After several spins he cut the 6 PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS rope. The teaching assistant went Now featuring Chicago's careening across the lecture stage. " Now Bill is an ion," he # 1 OJ Kenny Jason ' said. MUNDELEIN COLLEGE This professor didn't allow 6363 N. SHERIDAN ROAD • CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60660 note-taking in his lectures be­ 312/989/5406 cause he felt note-taking dis· H S IDs accepted Attire: Proper tracted us from his de· monstations. He passed out photo and Fashionable ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • copied notes at the end of every class. • NAME PHONE • • • So, you see, the secret to good ATTENTION PROM COMMITTEES • ADDRESS • grades in college isn't just how to • CITY STATE ZIP • study or take notes. It's under­ Why pay more? Jenals is available • • standing what kind of teacher· at a fraction of the cost : HIGH SCHOOl : lecturer you have. If you spend the : YEAR OF GRADUATION : first few days of class figuring that out, then studying and passing • • should be no problem at all. IEJ New Expression ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I Ooinion Students key to better teaching

Some Chicago students could knock after a student has received a poor your socks off telling you the true ex­ grade. fPeriences they've had with certain We also propose the beginning of the eachers! school year because it is the time when Can you imagine a teacher using teachers are able to get some new !harsh profanity with his students or out­ resolutions into practice. rright calling them "stupid" or "dumb." The qualities of teachers that we lEver heard of a teacher failing over half recommend be included on the rating he class? sheet are: At the same time, imagine a math teacher allowing his students to mail ttheir practice sheets over to his home cover the Christmas vacation and Only the mllowing these students to come to his house to help prepare them for a test! students EEver heard of a chorus teacher paying 5 omeone to take his place in an or­ cchestra just so he could practice with know ... is students? • How well teachers prepare stu­ Yes, some teachers are "Bad News" dents for testing. e nd some are "Good News." That's no • How fair and effective the grading !Surprise to most of us. policies are. But this year, the quality of teaching • How thoroughly teachers answer 'has suddenly become a big deal in this the students' questions. rcountry. (See Donna Branton's story, • How well teachers control their 'Page 2.) President Reagan is support­ classes. ing a new Merit Pay plan that would • What attitude toward learning that Teward good teachers with pay raises, a teacher projects. even though teachers are generally • How effectively teachers "push" opposed to this method because they their students. don't trust the way that the "good" • How teachers treat their students' , teachers would be chosen. opinions and feelings. New Expression sides with the • How thoroughly teachers evaluate on this one." We know that and review the students' homework re are a lot of politics that exist in and other assignments. Art by Bill Sassaman llcor•nnnlco which would get in the way of • How interestingly and creatively teachers present and explain their from that teacher who has developed a subject matter. But New Expression is concerned good method or style for pre-testing. Do you like taking some system be approved that in­ For example, if a chemistry teacher cludes students in this process of im- were to find out through the ratings that pictures? ng teaching. After all, it is the stu­ After each student completes a his students don't understand the way dents who best know the strengths and rating sheet for each teacher from the he answers questions, and is given a Are you a talented weaknesses of their teachers. They previous year, these evaluations would poor rating on "responding to ques­ know when their questions are being be collected by the administration, tions," he could look for another sci­ artist? and only they know when copied for the adminstrator's use and ence teacher who was well-rated in Would you like to see your assignments have been corrected given to the appropriate teachers. "responding to questions." He might sit work published? their benefit, of if they have been Teachers should be able to see right in on the other teacher's class to see rrected at all. away from these sheets if they are con­ how it's done. If the answer is "Yes," then We suggest a method in which stu­ sistently rated low in one or more of A method similar to this is now in use New Expression is looking for could help high schools all over these qualities. at the University of Chicago Lab you. If you 're interested in •the country, but especially here in Chi­ The administration should review the School. Carla Lightfoot, a senior at the being a volunteer photo­ cago. We propose that students be forms in order to produce a list of Lab School, says that this method is grapher or artist call New Ex­ allowed to make out an evaluation teachers who received good ratings for definitely worthwhile. Carla says that pression's editorial offices at •sheet on each of their teachers from any one specific quality. For example, students and teachers take the pro­ •the previous school year at the begin­ one teacher's name might appear on gram seriously and try to help each 663-0543 and ask for Vincent •ning of the new school year. The evalu­ the list of teachers who are respected other. or Karen. If they aren't there, ,ation should take place at the begin­ by students for their ability to prepare New Expression definitely feels that leave your name and number ning of the school year when there is students for testing. Another teacher if this teacher rating program can work and you 'll be contacted. less vengeful and biased feeling, which who rated poorly on that quality could for one of Chicago's finest private high may occur at the end of the year right turn to the list and consider getting help schools, it can benefit all the rest, too.

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High school bands show Anti-abortion bill vetoed Governor Thompson vetoed a decision from the judge so that colors at Soldiers Field bill on Sept. 26 that would have their pregnancy would not extend prevented girls under 18 from to a point where abortion would be Imagine watchin a full day of finals will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. securing a legal abortion in Illinois dangerous or illegal. halftime ceremonies at a football Thirty bands are competing for without parental consent. None of these state laws made game! That is what will happen at first, second and third place Shortly before the veto, the U.S. such a quick appeal possible. the Trop1cana Music Bowl at trophies in three seperate enroll­ Circuit Court of Appeals over­ States such as Indiana, where Soldier Field this Saturday, Oct. ment divisions (Classes A, AA, ruled similar laws in Indiana, similar laws had already been 15 as high school marching bands and AAA). Louisiana, Michigan, Mas­ enacted, have been told that their from Indiana and Illinois compete High school marching bands sachusetts, North Dakota, Ok­ laws are unconstitutional. for the right to represent the who would like to compete in next lahoma and Rhode Island. Be­ Jim Prescott, Governor Chicago-area in the Nat1onal year's music bowl can contact cause the laws in these states Thompson's Press Secretary told Music Bowl. Admission is $5 for Steven Hoernemann, Director of allowed girls to appeal to a judge if NE, "The governor vetoed the bill adults and $2 for students. the Illinois Music Bowl program at they could not secure their par­ because of its constitutional The preliminaries will take place Conant high school (885-4366). ents' approval, the court ruled that deficiencies." from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Judith Jean-Michel the state must offer girls a quick Franshonn Salter

o.. PAEJ.AAE FOR; ::;~ · Letters·,,: · MCAT • SAT • LSAT • GMAT • GRE llfTliO. TO LAW SCHOOL GR£ PSYCH • GRE BID • OCAT getting along real well. they didn't know what they were doing. VAT • MAT • SSAT • PSAT Curfew laws Helen Zafiris They're old enough to know when they are OAT • ACHIEVEMENTS • ACT The well-written and informative article doing wrong. If they made a mistake, they TOEFl • MSKP • NMB I, II, Ill on curfews was a little too late for me. I was should be willing to suffer the conse­ ECFMG • Fl£X • YQE • RN BDS Young Chicago NOB I, II • NPB I • ESL picked up by a police officer along with my quences, not their parents. CPA • SPEED READING friends this past summer. I think the September issue of New Ex­ Parents, however, are partially responsi­ Aldlllt ...... & ..... ~~ In terms of law-breaking it is no felony, pression was interesting and enlightening. ble because it's their job to bring their kids ""'-' """" CMtf., A.f'tltl S.. Fo~ ,.OlER r.I'.A T /SAT •••• "WX/GIIAT/LSAT • ••• Magnet schools attract Teens should pay! to speak up. Express yourself about big SUMMER ACT /r«:AT •••• SPEED READIMG •••. brains? issues or small issues; you can be funny SPEED READ INC I read the article in your newspaper cal­ or serious. You can criticize or praise. I read your article on the magnet schools led " I didn't do it; my son did." I don't think C.CV.'\~~ We want your opinion. Q.- ,.,.., !k-. ~ CAU. TOU I'Ul 1Df.JD.t111 "stealing" the best students. I disagree on it's right to make parents pay for their kid's Ul Noo ..... lM"!!I Mail your letters in care of the Opinion c-r. "' .... a.. "'*"' e.n.o. what was written about having to be a mistakes. Page, New Expression, 207 S. Wabash, "brain" in order to be accepted. Frankly, I'm The teens should pay for their own mis­ Chicago, II. 60604. not a real "brain" myself, and I seem to be takes because they made them. It's not like What can you offer a high school graduate who isn't going to college? A good living. "It was for me. To me, it's my Ron Sample does·one - alma mater. I learned how to of the most important write in the Coast Guard. I iobs in America. went in as a mess boy and I came He learned It In the Coast Guard. out as a Chief Journalist. As a senior Aviation Machinist Mate ''It was the at Brooklyn Air Station, Ron Sample has Alex Haley, most important a lot of responsibility. Not only does he author of Roots. experience of supervise the highly technical mainte­ my life. And it can be yours too, nance and repair of the Coast Guard air­ if you' re qualified." craft used in rescue operations-but he Today, the Coast Guard offers is often a member of the crew perform­ great opportunities for young men ing the rescue. and women. You can be part of a It's a job that calls for a rare com­ small service that does a big job: bination of courage, leadership and saving lives, fighting pollution, technical expertise. And Ron Sample and enforcing maritime la w . has plenty of all three. If thiS sounds good to you, call Like the crew members he super­ or wirte us. As Alex Haley says: vises, Ron learned his profession in the "You can do a lot of good for Coast Guard. He earned his rate through yourself helping others. And that's a series of specialized schools and prac­ what the Coast Guard is all about." tical experience, and now intends to make the Coast Guard his career. "I like the job security," Sample 0 I says. "And I especially like the I I idea of helping others while CHIEF PETTY OFFICER you help yourself." LORNE M . SMITH Ron Sample is what to­ PETTY OFFICER day's Coast Guard is all DARRELL G . SMOOT about: great career oppor­ tunities for young men and women. We can help you learn 8101 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CALL COLLECT profitable skills, get an educa­ NILES, IL110641 (312) 353-0346 tion and receive great salary and benefits in the process. AN ARMED SERVICE AND MORE ID New Expression Entertainment . · Eddie and the Cruisers Eddie Wilson still alive? This question is the subject for Embassy Picture's MOVIES latest release. "Eddie and the Cruisers" is a series of flashbacks and reoccurances tracing the band during the height of its popular­ ity in the early sixties until the death of lead singer Eddie Wilson. The adver­ Chicago teen tisement for the movie gives the impres­ sion that this movie is a documentary, but nothing could be further from the actors g~t taste truth. This movie is a live, vibrant ac­ count of an era when rock 'n roll was king. Apparently, the producer wasn't in­ of Hollywood terested in character development, especially Eddie's. He comes across as a mixture of James Dean and the Fonz with a Brooklyn accent. He talks as By Brian Lewis In Jeffrey's big moment in the film he gets to dance with the "break dancers" though he has a speech deficiency. This past summer 3,000 teens got from New York. " Break dancers are Near the end, the mood alters from exciting to eerie when it is suggested jobs that didn't involve answering teen-aged dancers similar to " Rock that Eddie might be still alive today. After phones, sweeping floors or flipping fast Steady" who spin on their hands, shoul­ all , he could be. food hamburgers. They were hired by ders and heads. They were featured in But, the best reason to see the film is Universal Pictu res through the Geddes " Fiashdance." talent agency to work as extras in the The big dance scene was filmed in the to hear the soundtrack. Eddie and the film " Sixteen Candles." gymnasium at Niles North High School Cruisers perform some "good old rock 'n These teen extras were paid about in Skokie during four very hot days in roll." The best of these is "On the Dark Side," which is currently moving its way $50-a-day including lunch. " I'd have early August when temperatures were in up the pop charts, and a haunting tune done it for free," said Nicole Ulland, 18, the upper 90's. Temperatures in the gym of Wilmette who worked eleven 12-hour reached 110° to 120° due to the lights off their last album, "Season in Hell ," which signifies Eddie was a musician days, but she quickly added, " I say that and equipment. " It was unreal," said ahead of his time. so I'll get a lot more offers to act." Elizabeth," Just like a sauna bath." And Eddie and the Cruisers Kevin M. Yates As early as May students from Glen­ the extras had to wear the same autumn brook North were notified that there clothes for four days. would be a casting call for the film in Tho$e filming sessions were rough, Northbrook. Northbrook is the home of somet~ing most teens would probably Skating Together, Inc. the film's writer-director John Hughes, refuse to do under any other circum­ ...invites everyone to it's 1st annual who also wrote "National Lampoon's stance, but not when they're making Vacation" and "Mr. Mom." their film debuts - even as extras. Ac­ " In drama class they told us to send cording to Lisa Miller, 15, of Wilmette, "It Halloween Skate and Disco Costume Party our pictures to the Geddes Agency," was hot and tiring, but I was too excited said 17-year-old Elizabeth Scotland, a to think about that. Meeting so many (Facial Masks acceptable) senior at Glenbrook North. Her mother new people was fun. I met Anthony sent Elizabeth's picture, and, "as a lark," Michael Hall, and we became friends." Date: Saturday. 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