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Music Review Guilfordian, October 31, 1984- Page Three "Ford isn't the only person who Martin asserts. continued from page 1 would like to have the rules On the Senate side, the Senate Bryan CUTS changed for his own benefit. Education Subcommittee will re- continued from page 2 There are probably younger main under senators Claiborne an off-duty security guard and a dividuals involved, and eventual- members who would like to get a Pell (D-RI) and Robert Stafford Bryan intern, who immediately ly took two of the students to the Ford sheparded the 1980 chance to run a subcommittee." (R-Vt). called the police. police station. Aaron Jones, one reauthorization act through the Wolamin says Ford is willing Only one senator oh the Senate of the A&T students, was taken in House, but gave up his education to give up his chairmanship of education committee, Pell, is up Following him was Reb Blan- position to become head of the another subcommittee to get forreelection, and he is expected chard, the security guard on du- connection with the actions In- Post Office and Civil Service Sub- postsecondary education post. to win an easy victory. ty. Blanchard stated later that volving the gun. Peter Bourgue a committee in 1981. "I would be very surprised if Nevertheless, staff aide Gault looking at the situation, the Guilford student, was taken in Ford may want the education they allow him to take the sub- thinks education will have a numbers, the attitudes and the connection with the destruction of subcommittee chairmanship committee over because Ithink it tougher time in Congress next gun, we were very lucky that private property. back to get in line for a bigger would anger some of the younger year. nobody was hurt seriously. position. "He wants to chair (the members who don't have a chair- "I have confidence in our whole) Education-Labor manship of anything," says Rose defend programs (from made Sun- Later it was learned that both ability to In a statement on placed under (committee)," says Kathy Ozer, Dinapoli, a Republican proposals to cut them)," she Dick Dyer reiterated the have been formal day, arrest. No further charges have lobbyist for the U.S. Student legislative associate on the sub- says. "We have shown that fact that it was a "very Association (USSA). committee. "It's a very powerful repeatedly the past few that been made. over dangerous situation could House rules, however, pro- subcommittee." years." with some serious have ended up Bob White says that an in- hibit members from holding two In the meantime, the House But the reauthorization bill injuries." vestigation is underway and that subcommittee chairmanships at last week appointed Rep. Gus will be another story, she John Motta, the time. Hawkins (D-Ca) to take over the "The 1980 reauthoriza- Greensboro police arrived on Kyle Kesselring, same predicts. Stabler, is optimistic he'll be ex- full Education-Labor Committee. a lot of people exactly the shortly thereafter. All Curtis Stewart Nichols Ford tion gave scene empted from the rule, says Tom Hawkins, who is best known as what they That is not of the pieces of the destroyed gun wanted. Wolamin; Ford's staff aide. an expert in labor legislation, has Stafford or Pell's style, given the were cofiscated. and Richard Neill are being ques- But Alan From, staff director an "outstanding record" on responsibility of deficit reduc- Caucus, aid, The police spoke with the in- tioned about their involvement. of the Democratic notes education issues like student tion." V \ fifff Pfta.W. Wp < : Photo by Andrew Stuari Photo by Andrew Stuart The |450,000 cafeteria extension opened October 25, half a semester late after record rain during the The new eating area is designated non-smoking. Plants will be added summer delayed construction. to the porch area. MUSIC REVIEW by Ken Tagious listeners will marvel at the nim- ÜB4O, "Gefferey Morgan" Listen to "Glad It's All Over" "Martha The Mouth." The Cap- ble tunes ; old fans will recognize (A&M) or "ILove Her" for a taste of the tain said he had fun making the the changes, but appreciate the Captain's sincere side; dream music. You'll have fun listening band's new musical direction. Coming off the success of along with "It Would Be So Labour L6ve, of Nice;" and laugh at the mocking to it. Aztec Camera, "Knife" (Sire) Of a collection General Public, "All The Rage" cover versions, ÜB4O returns with an of orginal Roddy Frame and his pals are (IRS) album with that appears material. They keep their GO TO SEAS back an effort reggae suffer from the second album characteristic style AND EARN to songs The edge Ex-English Beat members throughout that cross over COLLEGE CREDIT slump. rough acoustic pop, driving rhythms that made Ranking Roger and Dave Wakel- into the realm of i.e. "If It and Happens (I'm "High Land, Rain" so suc- ing are a dynamic duo of whom Again Leaving)." Caribbean Atlantic on the 65 foot schooner for 9 weeks Hard The group into the Sail the and cessful have been diluted with alot has been expected. Their digs deep of the Southampton/LIU SEAmester Program. heart of island rhythms with as part horns, electric guitars, and first LP as General Public lives ballads and rockers like keyboards. up to their musical reputation. Study the coast line, barrier and coral reefs, marine life, the "Seasons" "Your Eyes Are "Still On Fire" is the closest General Public, with the help and maritime environment; visit major seaports and historical sites; Open." Gefferey Morgan is an thing to the memorable of guests guitarist and former and earn up to 16 undergraduate credits. with its up-beat Clash member, Mick Jones, ex- album of fantastic lyrics and in- "Oblivious" strumentation that proves that acoustic backing and heart-felt periments with a variety ofstyles Course includes: ÜB4O has the songwriting and Most of the songs, on All The Rage. The combina- ? Coastal Ecology vocals. musical ability deserving of more however, seem to be headed tion ofreggae/ska, most evident ? Oceanographic Techniques than just a cult following. towards and end with which they in "Hot You're Cool," and polish- ? Ichthyology reach. ed pop, most evident in ? Biological Survey of the Atlantic & Caribbean don't quite Captain Sensible, "A Day In The Frame's personal style is not "Tenderness" and "Never You ? Independent also available Life..." (A&M) Studies all together lost on this album. Done That," plus Roger's power- His lyrical emphasis on the pas- fully witty lyrics and Wakeling's Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 1985 & Fall 1985 sionate and an occasional distinctive high-pitched crooning This album features the best cruises. For information, contact: acoustic break pumps energy in- make All The Rage a solid collec- of the Captain's material since to Knife. tion of hits. his days with the Damned. All the SEAmester Office Frame's agile songwriting Warning: This album might songs display his talent for mix- Southampton Campus/LIU ability makes this album a wor- permanently locate itself on your ing light-hearted lyrics with Southampton, NY 11968 thwhile investment. New turntable. classic pop instrumentation. or call: (516) 284-4000, ext. 117.
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