& FIAT Volume 67, No. 3 ALFRED, NEW YORK, MARCH 13. 1978 Phone 871—2192 University Cuts off Klan By Diana L. Tomb King's statement contin- nity's part. ued, "Henceforth, Klan Al- He later said that com- "Alfred University is with- pine may no longer partici- plaints from the fraternity's drawing formal recognition pate in University activities neighbors and its involve- and totally disassociating and may no longer be listed ment in a fight that occured itself from Klan Alpine as a fraternity in University in the Tech Pub one year ago Fraternity," announced publications. Klan Alpine is caused him to put the Donald King, Dean for Stu- forbidden to identify itself fraternity on probation in dent Affairs, on March 6. with Alfred University in the March 1977. "As of Feb. 1 His official statement went fraternity's own literature, their probation was lifted," on to say, "The action-which correspondence or emblem King said. marks the limits of the signs." King is preparing a state- University's authority over "I have determined from ment that will be directed to the fraternity-stems from my investigation of the the other fraternities and the tragic incident of Feb. 25 incident of Feb. 25," he sororities which will discuss in which one student died and stated, "that the brothers of their responsibility for pled- ^ two others became seriously Klan Alpine Fraternity dis- ges and members. He said ill as a result of the played irresponsible and in- that he will discourage any over-consumption of alcoho- tolerable behavior in spon- kind of activity that endan- lic beverages on Klan Alpine soring an activity, in this gers the life of an individual premises." case a ceremonial event or is in any way abusive or Charles Stenzel, 20, a involving the over-consump- harmful to the person. freshman economics major tion of alcohol, which endan- He said that this kind of from Sayville died from an gered the lives of individu- activity "is contrary to the over-consumption of alcohol als." academic community." early on Feb. 25 after a King's statement added As for the possibility of tapping party at Klan Alpine. that the University's deci- Klan being allowed to rejoin Two other pledges were sion to withdraw its recogni- the University, King said, "I e hospitalized in serious condi- tion from Klan Alpine was don't see them being reinsta- es tion at Bethesda Hospital in based on a history of disrup- ted in the immediate future, t> * Hornell for several days. tive behavior on the frater- if at all." '> n Q Pledges Go Ahead At m Frats Sororities Jerry Habegger, accounting professor, who plans to leave By Joan Rothstein Food Service the University this June to work with Harrisburg firm. Klan Alpine hasn't decided pledges this year," and that whether to finish the pledg- the other sororities also Change Kills ing process this semester but experienced small pledge pledges say they will finish if classes. "There were only Prof Leaves for New Job allowed. thirty-three freshman girls Board Increase ByR.C. Hickman The brothers of Klan Al- who pledged the different pine will vote soon on houses," she said. Sororities By Linda A. Carl One of the instructors from professional career, not be- whether to continue with "tap" their pledges one week the School of Business and cause I don't like Alfred, pledging, said President after fraternities do. Elimination of the $25 Administration, Mr. Jerry because I do," said Habeg- s Scott Sullivan. "I think pledging at frater- board increase for the 1978-79 Habegger, accounting, will ger. "We're still waiting to find nities will be a lot easier this academic year was made no longer be with us as of the He said, "I'm not closing out what they're going to do semester," the Theta sister possible through the decision end of this semester. the options of returning to with us; if the house still continued, "this whole inci- to contract with a new food Habegger, who has been ed ucation. I may decide to stands, we'll all finish," said dent was good because it will service, D.C.I./ Hallmark, with the teaching staff for go back to teaching or even Edward Pagnotta, a fresh- lessen the emphasis on for next year. three years, has taken a on to graduate school." man Business major and one drinking at the frats. The "At first the University position as public accountant "Alfred offers opportuni- of ten pledges at Klan. (fraternity brothers) think anticipated an increase in for the firm Peat, Marwick, ties that students can't get at Both Philip Fezza and , that drinking makes you a cost of food service, before Mitchell and Company, Har- large universities. The past William Bush who were man, and that's not true." the bids were made," said fisburg, Pa. This decision three years have been a hospitalized February 25 A sister at Sigma Chi Nu, Mark Brostoff, President of was made after he had jufet challenging experience, but plan to continue pledging if. who also requested anony- the Student Government recently passed the Certified it's time to look forward to allowed. "We're all physical- mity, said that what hap- "Now it will not be necessary Public Accountant (CPA) the future," Habegger said. ly fine," said Fezza, "I feel pened at Klan could have to collect the additional $25 exam and his application was Habegger is hopeful that he the same way about school, happened at any fraternity, since D.C.I./ Hallmarck will accepted by them. will start his new job the brothers, and the house or at any beer blast on be using approximately the "The reason I'm taking sometime in July. as I did before this happ.- campus. Mr. Donald King, same amount of money as this job is to further m y * pened." He said that there Dean of Student Affairs, Saga, the present food ser- haven't been any pledging disagrees: "...this couldn't vice, has been using. activities except for Tapping have happened in a dorm Brostoff went on to explain Ex-Profs Await Legal Action on Suits Night, but he is looking because of the kind of the new meal plan option, forward to finishing. "Why supervision we have there. "One of the things students should I feel any differently We have a trained staff have always requested from looking at the sequence of the Student Government is a about the fraternity?" By Diana L. Tomb William Bush says he is events that occured and new meal plan which would capable of reacting in an allow students to pay only for "O.K." and had no further academic year." emergency situation." the meals they eat." The two former professors com ment. "This one's not a simple Along with the two present who filed civil suits against However, one pledge at King said "thereis a pretty case at all," he said. "It's meal plan choices of seven- Alfred University last sum- Zeta Beta Tau dropped out of tenuous relationship between not uncommon for a simple day (21 meals) for $825 and mer are now waiting for his pledging class Saturday, the Greeks and the Univer- case in this country to take five-day (15 m eals, Mon.-Fri. further deposition proceed- February 26. Richard sity. There are strong two years to come to trial." only) for $720 there will be an ings and the date for their Phelps, a freshman Ceramic feelings that taking stringent hearing is to be set. As to the outcome of the action against Klan doesn't addition of a new 15 meal Engineering student from Dr. Dymtro Sich and Dr. case, Dr.'Sich said, "On the solve the problem -- on the plan (anytime during the Philadelphia, decided to quit Paul Kohler charged the basis of the [University] other hand, there is strong week) for $760. "...because I didn't have the University with breach of documents and from talking backlash that this type of The new 15 meal plan was a money, and that pledging contract and discrimination to certain people, I am more behavior not be justified or part of the Brostoff - Marku- stuff turned out to be a because the University ter- optimistic." tolerated...this is an emotion- son campaign and was hassle...it wasn't fun, it was minated their tenured posi- Kohler said, "I think the al issue." pushed for by Brostoff hard work." He said that he success of the case will through the administration, tions at the end of the 1976-77 was required to "go down Steven Nicholson, Presi- depend on current prece- at the same time as the academic year. The two every day and mop floors, do dent of Delta Sigma Phi, said dence. However, no cases decision about food services were released in a financial dishes, work around the that there has been no effect have been found so far that was being made. cutback move that eliminat- house, and do my homework on the pledging process at his ed eight other faculty and 12 coincide with the major and study...I'd rather study fraternity. "We reassured "I feel the University and nonfaculty positions. aspects. Therefore, there is in my room." our pledges that nothing like the Student Government Mr. Jerry Fowler, legal good reason on my part to whathappened at Klan would have developed a trust and a One sister at Theta Theta counselor for the former pursue the m atter even if the Chi who asked not to be ever happen at Delta Sig." working relationship where waiting period is profession- we are now able to initiate professors, said, "I would identified said they "didn't continued on page 2 hope that [the hearing] continued on page 3 get the normal number of continued on page 2 would be in the 1978-79 March 13, 1978 FIAT LUX, ALFRED, NEW YORK About Town Campus Center Board Awaits Early Closing Verdict To See Changes By Diana L.Tomb By Brian Dierks The Alfred Village Board is in behalf of the Village of waiting to hear from the U.S. Alfred. There will be some Attorney General before de- According to one of the changesmade in the Campus ciding on a proposal that consultants, the grants are Center. would require all Alfred "One hundred percent feder- A fireplace in the Parents businesses to close at 1:30 ally funded", which differs Lounge and new wall signs a.m. from other grant programs are the beginning of a five x year renovation project for Village Board Trustee Vir- that offer only matching c3 ginia Rasmussen wrote to the funds. H the Campus Center. e Other improvements in- attorney general to inquire He suggested revitalization .e about the constitutionality of of the downtown business o clude furniture repair and the proposal, should it be area, senior citizen housing, >» replacement, a cork bill- made into law. improvements on sewage m board, fireplace furniture, The village board held a and plumbing facilities, and lobby benches and the paint- public hearing on the matter historic preservation as pro- ing of certain rooms to February 21 and has 59 days jects that the village might mention but a few. Second Annual WALF\ One special improvement from the time of the hearing want to undertake and that to act on the proposal, stood a good chance of being being discussed is wall mu- according to the mayor, approved for a grants. Marathon Hits Airwaves rals painted by Alfred Uni- The firm charges a fee of versity students to decorate Gary Horowitz. By Sue Arnold and A vote on changes in the $3500 for pre-application the center. Pam Warshauer village zoning ordinances work and $6500 for the Even though the project was also postponed at the completed application. The has begun, John Marshall, WALF's annual marathon 800 record albums. Advertis- February 21 meeting. May $6500 would probably be Don King, and Gary Muck had raised approximately ing has been stronger, with or Horowitz said that the refunded to the village by the are seeking ideas and input $1000 of the ultimate goal of daily radio promotions, nu- postponement was called for grant program, the consul- from students and the Uni- $5000 as of press time, which merous posters and announce because the village attorney, tants said. versity community in gener- Mayor Horowitz said that was two hours after it ments. al with the underlying motive who must send notice to began. Gary Esterow attri- Albany within five days of the village would consider a Another major change of making the Campus Cen- special m eeting of the village buted this feat to the entire which has been instituted is a ter "A more beautiful and passing a proposal, was out staff and said he expects of town. board and village planning plan to give away free functional facility." "more help from the fishbowl." albums. "We want to do a In other action, the village board to consider the firm's The project is being funded The fishbowl is propped in little giving this year, as board heard from represen- offer. He suggested a March in part through existing front of the disc jockey's opposed to last year, when tatives of the VanBuskirk 21 meeting to allow the firm budgetary lines and through microphone. It awaits dona- we simply received," said Associates consulting firm. time, after a decision is various fund-raising efforts tions from passers-by. Esterow. The firm offered their ser- made, to start work on the such as the Dance-a-thon Last year, at the end of the Brandon Scholz said, "the vices in applying for a grant proposals, which are which provided approxi- marathon, approximately worst times during last "Small Cities Grant" or due on May 15. mately $2500 this year. The $120 had accumulated in the year's marathon were in the "Communities Block Grant" total estimated cost of the bowl. early mornings between 5 five year project is around Esterow said of the overall and 8 a.m." This is due to the $10,000. results,"realistically, we can lack of an audience and the New Kilns Conserve Energy expect to raise two to three mild spirits of that which is thousand dollars this year." present. "People around me, Speaker By Christine A. Litwornia This is triple the amount just talking or laughing, help raised atlast year's marathon. to keep me going," said Energy conservation, ra- exchanger he has reduced This year, three minor Scholz. Announced pidly becoming a topic con- gas consumption by approxi- changes have been made in Last year, Scholz saved up Senator Jacob Javits, Rep. cerned with the pottery firing mately 65 percent. This hopes of improved results. his five minute breaks accu- - N.Y., will be the featured kiln« at the College of would save $33 out of every The set-up in the Parent's mulated hourly, to take commencement speaker Ceramics, has been the tool $53 for each individual firing Lounge is on a carpeted catnaps for fifty or sixty May 28. Javits was selected used to add two kilns to the in gas costs. platform, backed by a wall of minutes at a time. This year, by an eight member commit- college. "It's an energy saving records built specifically for he plans to save more time tee of students and faculty. Tony Hepburn, head of the thing, you can reduce gas the event, which holds over for a flop on the couch. He has been a member of the ARt and Design program, consumption up to 40 per- senate since 1956. applied for an electrically cent, just by adding the heat run Harrop kiln which cost exchange," Francis said. $20,000 and was funded by a His recycling of wasted Student Senate: New V.P.;. grant from the state. kiln heat is a first in pottery Hepburn said, "We needed kilns, although industrial Meeting a large electric kiln, and kilns often conserve heat Brostoff Attends ISC _ . _ . AKitnil (ni. laq riarcllin " RpnS- because of their energy energy. Dubions about his By Diana L. Tomb Alfred for leadership," Bros- Discussion on the floor con- conservation, the state awar- idea catching on, Francis toff said. He added that cerned the constitutionality ded it to us." remarked, "It's just not easy One Vice-President is in Alfred is one of the only of giving money to an Buddy Francis, a senior enough, there's too much and another outafter the last full-time paying members of organization included in an- art and design major, has technical work for most two meetings of the Senate. the ISC. other university budget. also redesigned a gas firing potters. Judy Markuson, a fresh- Brostoff also announced The Senate decided that kiln. By his additins of Francis spent one year man political science and that work on the New Student the situation was allowable increased fiber installation, independently researching psychology major, was elect- Record, an informational according to the constitution. sealed burners, and a heat the procedure. ed late last month, replacing book for freshmen and trans- • A request for $300 from the Michael Cauthen. Cauthen is fers has been started. He Environmental Action Com- Food Service a senior anthropology major. named Gabrielle Bouza as mittee was tabled. White House continued from page 1 Other positions in the editor-in-chief. • A $180 request from the such programs as variable student administration re- The following financial newly formed Bio Club and a meal plans - and get them." main the same, including the proposals came before the $1 per hour request for the Writer to Visit said Brostoff. president, Mark Brostoff, Senate in the last two 73-hour WALF marathon The decision to choose who ran for re-election with meetings: were both approved. William Safire, senior Markuson as his running • Three students requested White House speechwriter in D.C.I./ Hallmark was made CORRECTION by the administration, and mate. $340 in order to attend the the Nixon administration, Markuson was introduced annual Study of the Presi- the Student Affairs commit- Due to a writer's error, the will speak in Howell Hall at to the Senate at the March 9 dency conference in Wash- tee of the Student Govern- page one article, "Brostoff '8 p.m. March 14 on "the Role meeting. She issued an ington, D.C. The Senate ment. Brostoff contacted the and Markuson Elected" and Impact of the News introductory letter to the originally approved the pro- Student Body Presidents of (Feb. 27, 1978) included Media on American Life." senators and said that she is posal at the March 2 meeting Marietta College, Otterbein, "establishment of pet Safire currently is a politi- looking forward to working and then re-voted on it Wittenberg University and dorms" as one project plan- cal columnist for The New with them during her term. because 17 votes were re- York Times. His most recent Junianta College and dis- ned by the Brostoff-Marku- At the March 2 meeting, corded when only 16 senators book, "Before the Fall," is an cussed the quality of the food son administration. This was Brostoff informed the Senate were present. account of the first term of service provided by D.C.I./. not an actual statement by that he and Larry Freirich, the Nixçn administration. Hallmark. He then reported At the March 9 meeting, Ed Brostoff. . The Fiat Lux on this to the Student Affairs the Alfred representative of McGlone of the financial Safire has been an outspo- regrets this error. Committee and thus they the Independent Student committee pointed out that ken critic of Henry Kissin- decided to chose this food Coalition (ISC), will be an infraction of the financial ger, the former secretary of Pledges service. attending a meeting of the proposal rules had been state, and of Bert Lance, continued from page 1 ISC in Albany, March 14. committee, necessitating an- President Carter's former There will be a student food He said that his fraternity The ISC is lobbying the other re-vote. He also moved budget director. committee formed at the was taking a neutral position beginning of next year which New York State legislature to restrict the request to $275 In a recent issue of The for increases in the Tuition saying:"I don't feel it's and had no opinion on how New York Times Magazine, will meet with the new food the incident at Klan will service director every two Assistance Program for unreasonable to expect the Safire accused Carter of effect the University. weeks to discuss the quality students who attend private people who are going...to pay obstructing justice in dismis- "Houses are individual enti- of the food. colleges in New York. for their transportation." sing the U.S. prosecutor in ties...what happens at one The ISC has requested 500 The Senate passed the propo- Philadelphia, David Mars- "I think we will be very signatures from each college sal for $275. can't be the fault of others... ton, a Republican, after happy with this company," that attends its meeting, but no one is ever going to die at Marston had begun an inves- said Brostoff. ' 'We should all • The Lacrosse team re- Mark Brostoff is looking for a result of our tapping tigation into the activities of anticipate a food service that quested $300 to aid their 1550 signatures from Alfred. pre season training trip to process...barring an act of a Democratic Pannsylvania will be responsible to the God." congressman. needs of the Alfred campus." "[TheISC] Always looks to Florida over spring vacation. March 13, 1978 FIAT LUX, ALFRED, NEW YORK 3 Daredevils Art Student League Formed People Speak By Greg Smith Ten Ceramic Art students policies and the actions and Kick Off ha ve formed a group to open views of both students and By Mike Schreiber communication lines be- faculty. Sheldon Stein tween themselves and the To aid communication be- faculty. They call themselves tween students and faculty, The United Mineworkers up with the cost of living, and St. Pat's the Student League of Art both Mario Prisco, assistant Union (U.M.W.) is now for added health care bene- Persons (SLAP). dean of the College of By Sid Pec km an involved in the fourth month fits, especially to the families Thèse representatives of Ceramics, and Fred Tschida, of its strike against the of Black Lung Disease vic- the four graduating classes, glass instructor, have agreed management of the nation's tims, the largest single killer As you already know, the plus 2 graduate students, feel to act as faculty advisers to coal mines. This is the of mineworkers. Ozard Mountain Daredevils that many art students the League. longest strike in the history If the strike continues, with their special guests, The wonder about and don't Jerry helped to organize a of the Mineworkers union, or Carter has suggested seizing Sanford and Townsend Band understand how course offer- group similar to SLAP at his for that matter, any union. the mines and imposing will be in Alfred to help start ings are selected each sem- former school Edinburough America is beginning to feel heavy fines on the miners. the festivities for St. Pat's ester, how class limits and State College. the energy crunch more and Fines will not effect the Weekend. studio fees are established, He offered one example of more everyday. The New miners whose average bank The Ozark Mountain Dare- how student shows are ar- how SLAP could be helpful. York Times cited one predic- accounts show savings of devils have eight band mem- ranged, and how funding is Last year, the state offered tion that one million people $66.23, and seizing the mines bers that travel on their apportioned to different the art school a grant to buy will be out of work within a won't work because it will concert tours. Steve Cash, areas of the art school, equipment which would con- John Dillon, Larry Lee, Mike month due to industrial undoubtedly lead to violence. Jerry Wagner and Clare serve energy. A $22,000 kiln, (Supedujour) Granda, Steve layoffs forced by mandatory It is also doubtful if national Trakimasare the two SLAP which is very energy effi- Canaday, Rune Walle, Jerry state energy cutbacks. troops will be able to representatives of the senior cient, was ordered. Mills, and Ruell Cahppell Last week the minewor- properly run the mines. art students. They have a When the kiln arrived this comprise the Ozard Moun- kers voted down a proposed We are faced with what is good conception of what the yerar, many students and tain Daredevils. John Dillon contract by an overwhelming rapidly becoming a national goals of SLAP will be. faculty were surprised that said, "It's one of the most majority, and the president emergency. Even if the Both agreed that it wasn't money had been spent to buy communal things I've ever was forced to invoke the miners go back to work, the a grievance committee. "The a kiln instead of some other been with that really works. Taft-Hartley act. This is an coal reserves in this country League isn't radical... we're supplies. I love everbody in it; they re executive safeguard to pre- can nothold outmuch longer. following the rules," said They didn't know the very forgiving, never any vent a danger to national We are rapidly depleting all Jerry. specifics of the state grant. condescension, everybody's security which if ratified by reserves of natural and fossil Jerry and Clare hope that Jerry said that the only willing to give." And that's Congress, can force the fuels, and the problem of it will help to inform students problem was a lack of just the way thesemusicians miners back to work for up to the coal strike may in the and faculty of art school communication. 80 days while the government near future become a prob- perform; they give their all tries to arbitrate a settle- lem of lack of resources where ever they go. I'm sure Ex-Profs Await Action ment. The problem with this instead of a lack of workers. you can recognize their continued from page 1 is that if the m iners decide to If we are to avoid this credits: "If You Want to Get ally and economically un- Kohler works as a part- defy this act it is not known possibility, we must act now to Heaven", "Jackie Blue", comfortable." time lecturer in Spanish, a how they will be forced to to prepare viable alterna- "You know like I Know" and The two are asking for position that was offered to work. Although the president tives to fossil and nuclear many more. Their disco- reinstatement and failing him after his full time has put pressure on manage- fuel, we must develop new graphy is extensive with the that, financial consideration position of 11 years was ment to raise the average forms of energy such as albums "Don't look Down" totalling $450,000. However, terminated. He said that he daily pay of the mineworkers solar, wind, and geothermal. 77-78, "Men From Earth" Kohler said that the request has searched the job oppor- from $60 to $67 a day as a We urge you to do your part 1976, "The Car over the Lake for reinstatement was mere- tunities in Spain and hopes monetary incentive to go to help out. First use energy Album" 1975, "It'll Shine ly a legal formality and he that the case will be settled back to work. wisely, remember to turn off When it Shines" 1974,"Ozark feels that"the judge won't go before next fall, when he Mountain Daredevils" 1973. would take a job in Colegio Unfortunately, the presi- the lights when you leave a for reinstatement." Mayor, Spain. dent has shown how little he room, etc. Second, send a "The Sanford and Town- Sich, who taught Russian really understands the needs letter to your congressperson send Band is made up of six at Alfred University for 13 According to Provost S. and wishes of the striking and/ or President Carter band members including Ed years, is ..currently unemp- Gene Odle, Kohler's contract coal miners. Although a asking for a speedy resolu- Sanford and John Townsend. loyed. "I'm on unemploy- as a lecturer will probably raise in pay will not be tion of the coal strike by They have a new hit which ment, which will end by the come up for review in April rejected, the U.M.W. is not putting pressure on manage- has been on the charts for a end of May," he said. He or May although the Univer- striking for higher wages. ment to give into the de- long time names, "Smoke of added that he is seeking a sity is under no obligation to The walkout is for improved mands of the U.M.W. even at a Distant Fire." position at other colleges make any part-time offers pension benefits to already a slight drop in profits, and right now. until summer. retired miners who are demanding greater study having a hard time keeping and improvements in alter- native forms of energy. Introducing a distinguished Calendar Hearing Held for Student Input Icelandic bird who By R.E. Nordheim Allenterm program. natives to abolishing Allen- On February 28, a public Mike Cauthen, former Vice- term. has the answer hearing was called by Student President of the Student Provost Odle said during Senate President Mark Bros- Senate, said that it would be the hearing that a main to all those confusing toff, in order to obtain possible to have two 15-week concern of the administration "direct student input" re- semesters and still retain was to fulfill the 30-week air iares to Europe. garding academic calender Allenterm. requirement. He also said changes. When the floor was opened th at "there has been alot of After opening comments for comment, students spoke criticism" of Allenterm, and The bird you set' here is known from Brostoff, the metting both for and against Allen- that "many people would be as a Puffin. A sniaJl. thoughtful was turned over to Professor term. glad to see it go." resident of Iceland. One of the When the floor was opened first things young Puffins But there's Harrie Stevens of the College Stevens' proposes a first learn to do is fly Icelandic. v of Ceramics, who explained for comment, students spoke I more to semester beginning Septem- Beginning April I 1978. elandic than just his calender proposal and for and against Allenterm. ber 4 and ending December Icelandic will fly any youth v fares. elaborated on the reasoning Those who spoke for it gave 22, and a second semester (Puffin or person) between You'll get a great behind it. examples of personal exper- 12-23 years old roundtrip • dinner and excel- beginning January 15 and from New York to Luxem New York State requires iences which they found lent service on ending May 11, with no bourg for just $400. (8 your trip. And that college have two semes- "rewarding," while others Allenterm. A faculty vote on from Chicago. Return Icelandic will set ters of 15 weeks each. said that Allenterm was "a the proposal has been tabled tickets are good you down right in waste of time," and "poorly a lull year. Fares the middle of Stevens said that in order to and will be dealt with at a subject to fulfill this requirment, the organized." Some students later date. Europe, where youU be just hours university would be best presented general alter- away by train from served by dropping the Europe's most famous landmarks. give applicants the honest has altered; my admiration So take a travel tip Letters and sincere impression that .for the academic quality of from Iceland's favorite Alfred has. I tried to bird. Learn to fly Icelandic. continued from page 7 this school has not changed. See your travel agent. Or write organize a tour that would Although, my attention has Dept. #OS2.Icelan frían ChicaRo. Trials musi he resrncd 45 days prior Io departure and my perception of the school paid for within 8days of reservation. Add $15each way for travel on weekends. FIAT LUX, ALFRED, NEW YORK March 13, 1978 the group who helps finance this school with their tuition to stop attending University activities or displaying that EDITORIALS they're student of Alfred University and a member of a specific group. What hard work. Therefore it becomes necessary to establish should be ojur prime concern rules and guidelines. Changes should be made in the though is the censoring of Who is Really Allenterm program. Rules need tightening. Closer attention student publications, specifi- should be paid to what is offered and how much is expected cally the Fiat lux and of a student. Kanakadea. Removing Allenterm from the curriculum altogether would I for one cannot find be a mistake. Presently, in the eyes of many, it is one of the anything positive about cen- Responsible? characteristics which set Alfred apart from other soring news or history. I universities. It is certainly one of the most visible features of think it would be a gross this school's attitude towards education. It shows that Alfred injustice for the administra- The tragic and pointless death of an Alfred University tion to order what the student has presented the university community with a allows students a certain independence in their studies, the freedom to break free of the "usual" and examine areas students may write or read. ditressing dilemma... who is responsible? This should, be the students' It is most difficult to make judgments on a situation of such which would be impossible to touch outside of a university situation. decision. I don't think it gravity, and with so many complex implications. would be fair to compare the Something must be done to drive home the reality of what On University stationary, at least, Alfred University is a University to other groups has happened. In this case, that something is the university's school "majoring in the human experience." At a time when who have used censorship as withdrawal of recognition from Klan Alpine fraternity. It is many schools are gradually evolving into highly a tool to rid themselves of rather unfortunate that an entire fraternity must suffer as a computerized businesses, it is important that we appreciate something. Yet it should be consequence of this incident, but it is unrealistic and the potentialities of Allenterm and not sell out to the attitude pointed out that his method somewhat immature to take the attitude that no one was that in order to be a quality school, we must conform. It is has proved ineffective and responsible for Chuck Stenzel's death. possible to follow state-imposed regulations while still holding on to a program which distinguishes Alfred as a often self-defeating. The real responsibility lies with the attitude that alcohol is In summary I appreciate essential for any social occasion's success... an attitude school that cares about the individual as well as the business as a whole. the fact that the administra- carefully cultivated by both the media and society for many tion is acting in a manner in years. It is therefore unfair to pin the guilt on one group... or Within any program there will be failures, people who for want of direction or motivation will misuse time or goldbrick which they believe ismost is it? beneficial for the University. Social organizations, specifically the Greeks, have long their way through, giving the program a bad name. Abolishing Allenterm would certainly solve that problem, but Along the same line perhaps had the reputation of being rather alcohol oriented. Stenzel would also deprive serious, conscientious students of the they will re-evaluate their died as a result of organizational activities. It is logical that chance to realize a great creative potential. decision for the sake of the the organization bear the brunt of criticism and disciplinary University. actions. The penalization of Klan, seen by some as unjust, is Carl Pelcher necessary in order to help everyone, organizations and independents as well, become more aware that the waste of human lives cannot be tolerated in any form. Letters Dear Editor; When tragedy strikes, To the Editor: Klan was right when they those affected will usually said it was an accident that seek comfort and share their Allenterm Should In order for Chuck Sten- could have happened at any sorrow with one another. At zel's death to have any one of the fraternities. That such a time, we feel more meaning, there must be a is the real danger! Whether thought should be given to radical change in attitude Klan is disassociated with the sadness of the loss of a Be Retained concerning the function and the University is ultimately human life, rather than to' purpose of fraternities. insignificant if the initiation whatever organization that The validity of Allenterm is not a new question at Alfred The basic idea behind practices of the other frater- person may have been affili- University. Professor Harrie Stevens' proposal for an fraternities is brotherhood, nities continue. We must ated with. At the memorial academic calendar which would abolish Allenterm has once which is a positive and protect the impressionable service for Charles Stenzel again brought the issue to our attention. constructive ethic. Unfor- newcomers to Alfred who so [February 26], two major Last time around-several years ago-Allenterm was tunately, these organizations easily get caught up in the Alfred University fraterni-* "saved" by a very vocal group of students who wanted to have obviously lost sight of false security of these organ- ties as well as a major revamp the program. This time, some students seem to their professed goals. There izations. percentage of the student recognize the need for more revision of Allenterm guidelines. must be a change in attitude body and faculty were not represented. We as students Others appear quite decided against continuing it, stating in which fraternities are Sincerely, that it is a waste of time. founded on an ethic of true should be able to come together in memory of some- Allenterm represents an opportunity for those students brotherhood and mutual res- Gregory Belanger who are normally regimented into a tight and often pect for life instead of its one we have lost instead of restrictive academic schedule to break free of the desecration. staying away due to our own limitations imposed on them by choice of major. Klan Alpine must be dis- To the Editor: personal prejudices. It is sad It is a very impressive program when viewed for potential- associated from Alfred Uni- to think that the cohesiveness the resources open to students who take Allenterms which versity. As of March 9, 1978 a for which Alfred is supposed- utilize the faculty and facilities of the university are They were already on certain group on Campus is ly known may be merely a awesome. The problem lies mostly with students. The chief probation before this tragedy offically unrecognized by fallacy after all. complaints have been from those who view Allenterm as a occured. It would be a Alfred University. The time for students to "hang out" aimlessly, wasting time and mockery of that status if they following quote from a letter Karen Whitehorne accomplishing little. There are students who also do the were allowed to continue. from Dean King and ap- Kathleen Rowley same thing during the regular semesters, but the grade How far does fraternity have proved by President Rose Eileen Regan system makes it much more difficult to go unnoticed. to go before definitive action should explain the results of The suggestion that it is up to the students to responsibly is warranted? this action: "This action by construct useful, educational Allenterms, or to take full But Klan is not the real the University specifically Dear Editor: advantage of the opportunities offered, is almost laughable. problem that should concern entails total disassociation We, the Little Sisters of It is human nature to want to "rest" after a semester of us. The absurd initiation from (the group's name) Zeta Beta Tau want to go on practices that fraternities with Alfred University, (the record as being in strong propogate are the real me- group's name) can no longer support of the Klan Alpine nace. Last year, when I was participate in University ac- Fraternity. We realize the Fiat Lux an R.A. in Tefft Hall, one of tivities as an organized gravity of the situation but the freshman pledges on my fraternity. The University strongly feel now is the time ALFRED, NEW YORK, MARCH 13, 1978 floor almost died of acute will take steps to insure that for other organizations, frat- alcohol intoxication resulting (the group's name) is no ernities and sororities on ROBERTAE. NORDHEIM EDITOR IN CHIEF from part of his initiation longer identified in any campus to pull together and ceremony into another fra- University publications. It is support Klan Alpine. It is our PRODUCTION MANAGER ROBERTC. HICKMAN ternity (not Klan). He lived also imperative that as of hope that the Administration BUSINESS MANAGER GREG SMITH only because we gave him March 9, 1978 (the group's of Alfred University share in mouth-to-mouth resuscita- name) not display in its our desires to see such a tion in time. house anything that identi- Strong brotherhood remain fies itself with Alfred Univer- an active segment of our News Editor Robert C. Hickman sity." This action was a university. Copy Editor and Layout R. Victor Bozzo direct result of the tragedy Features Editor Sheldon Stein which occurred on February Photographic Editor \ Sincerely, David Van Scott 25, 1978 and numerous other Publicity Director Carolyn J-. Cockerham Diana L. Tomb disruptions. Advertising Steve Adler President Typesetting Lynn Burgett Although I totally disagree The Little Sisters of Editorial Advisor Louis K. Greiff with the action, I'm sure it Zeta Beta Tau Business Advisor John C. Howard was well thought out and \ considered by the adminis- tration to be the best move- To the Editor: ment for Alfred University. The weekend of February The Fiat Lux is published every other Monday, with two I'm equally convinced that 24 has seen Alfred witness an special weekly editions, by students at Alfred University. the school can legally carry unparalleled tragedy; one out these actions, although Editorial and production offices are located in the basement of which was totally unneces- being legal and being just are sary. Every day in this town the Campus Center. Meetings are held every Wednesday at The not necessarily synonymous, people play with fire under 5:00 p.m. Fiat Lux I think the administration the illusion that it is perfectly The Fiat Lux encolurage^ letters to the editor. The editor does meets every Wednesday evening has every right to ignore this safe. Be it liquor, drugs or reserve the right, however, to edit all letters to conform to group in administrative pub- sex, people are convinced at5:00 p.m. space limitations., Address any correspondence to: Fiat Lux, lications as they see fit. I that nothing is ever going to Come join us! P. 0. Box 767, Alfred, NY 14802. find it questionable to order continued on page 6 March 13, 1978 FIAT LUX, ALFRED, NEW YORK 5 Anti-Nuke Speaker t FEATURES Indicates Concern I I* Plant Talk On Nuclear Power

By Sheldon Stein By Melody Campbell Hello again, plant people! is going to be a plant Energy. Corruption. Another semester, a few new stunted from scanty, irregu- Ignorance. Economics. leaves ahead. This week's lar waterings (if you're Politics. Environmentalism. column is directed to the lucky-more than likely you'll Grass root organization. purple thumb gardeners on be the next of kin to a few Desperation. Civil disobe- campus. Yes folks, we are shriveled leaves). dience. finally going to expose THE The method of watering Nuclear reactors, covering SECRET to growing beauti- which will be most beneficial this entire spectrum of is- ful plants. to your plant is as follows: sues, have become an in- Nature has, somewhere using room-temperature creasing topic of controver- along the way, invented an water,soak the soil thorough- sy- amazing compound. With ly until water runs out the Necessary, inevitable, our this substance, plants change bottom of the pot. Then allow only choice, perhaps. oxygen, sunlight and various the soil to go without further Sam Lovejoy thinks not. chemicals into life-sustaining watering until (here is where He is working to make nutrients; thus use it to build that "touch" comes in) the certain that nukes do not up turgor pressure, erecting upper V2 inch or so (about the become a permanent part of their stems and spreading first digit of your finger) the American landscape. their leaves; and they utilize feels moderately dry. This Reasons: Lovejoy, an its adherent properties to does not mean bone dry; anti-nuke activist who has gather components neces- rather, it means far from the been orchestrating group sary for producing new wetness you can feel immedi- involvement secessions all growth and reproductive ately after watering. You around the country for five structures. What is this will, with persistent practice, years, has a whole spectrum: magic ingredient? develop a sense of what is from political and econo- Water. correctfor each plant. Plants mic evaluations to common Yes, the difference be- will drink in varying degrees, sense observations. tween a green and a purple depending on the season, continued on page 6 thumb is the bearer's know- temperature, growth stages ledge of how and when to and on how much room the water. Once you have mas- roots have. Two plants of the tered the "touch" (literally), same species will differ; you no plant is beyond your can learn a great deal also ability to grow successfully. from the reactions of the Exhibit Reveals plant itself (the part above C>B The trick is to water in a manner that closely approxi- the soil). Q >> Creative Mind mates the waterings a plant For plants in closed con- PQ would receive if it were in tainers, water until the soil By Rosemary "the great outdoors." Rain won't accept any more Inventor, Professor, and Physicist, Dr. John L. Stull. Ricchio-Gombert does not fall a little every water, and tip the container day; nor should you water to allow any excess water to The concept of awareness - your little darlings a little run off. One other idiosyn- as well as the investigation every day. This type of cracy: African Violets will Physics Professor Has Given that takes place in its com ing watering causes the root not tolerate water anywhere into being - is a notion that is system to concentrate in the near cold, so it's best to use profoundly essential to the upper portion of the soil; if lukewarm (tepid) water for Much to Alfred University art-making process. The you should happen to miss a them. (Not hot, just take the necessity of response to one's couple of waterings, those chill off.) By Richard Laufer environmental situation, and roots aren't going to have the Next issue we'll discuss more significantly, one's access to the moisture and lightand how to make it work Unbeknownst to many, Dr. nomy course began about own, subjectively known, self nutrients held in the lower for your green friends. Think John L. Stull, professor of 1960 with primitive facilities awareness are elemental regions of the soil. The result green! physics, has contributed a compared to what exists queries to the creative mind. great deal to Alfred Univer- today. It is this kind of powerfully sity. Originally, Dr. Stull and psychological inquirery that ' A native of the Alfred area, his astronomy students seems to be taking place in Dr. Stull received his college viewed the stars through a the sculptural work of Bill education here at Alfred's telescope found in the base- Underhill, associate profes- Forest People Speak State College of Ceramics ment of Seidlin which was sor in the Art and Design By Jim Girillo where he earned his B.S. in moved to various sites a- division of the College of 1952 and later received his round campus. The idea of a Ceramics. The work, which In case you haven't noticed p.m. in the Parents Lounge of masters in 1954 and doctorate permanent site for building is presently on exhibit in the Alfred University isn't exact- the Campus Center. We plan degrees in ceramics in 1958. an observatory was proposed Fosdick-Nelson Gallery, in- ly a thriving metropolis but it on discussing the new mem- Originally attending the Uni- by Dr. Stull who made the cludes some earlier cast does offer one resource not bership requirements which versity of Rochester for his idea into reality by donating bronze pieces (small archi- available at most urban call for 3 hours of work every first year of college, Dr. Stull funds to the school which he tectural landscapes and open based schools; the great 2 months. Work require- admitted that he was dis- received from royalty pay- vessel forms) and a more out-of-dorms. Nature is ments can be filled by any missed from that institution ments on his air track device. substantial series of busts Alfred's most abundant re- one of five methods: cutting after his second semester for The observatory as it and geometric forms which source with a full contingent and marking off cross coun- academic reasons citing the stands today is an accomp- were executed during Mr. of hills and trees to climb. A try ski trails, recycling down causeastoo many wild times lishment which Dr. Stull is Underbill's recentsabbatical short hike in any direction at Crandall barn on Tuesday ^ and not enough work. proud of because of the in California. I find the will put you on top of a hill and Friday from 3-6 p.m. or Upon graduation from AU actuality that it is an presence of the early work, which is bound to offer Saturday from 10-2, leading a with plans of entering the excellent facility and is despite its expressive splendid views of the sur- trip, giving an outdoor work- ceramic industry as a glass unique for a college of strength of form and beauty rounding countryside. shop and presenting a slid or scientist, he was offered a Alfred's size. of surface, somewhat bother- Besides the financial ad- film show relevant to the position teaching physics for Talking with Dr. Stull you some in the sense that it vantages of channeling your outdoors. Alfred University where he get the impression that he interferes with the potent time and energy into outdoor Im mediately following the has remained ever since. gets great satisfaction out of integrity and unified quality endeavors there are also the meeting Monday will be the of the other work, which I see In combination with his teaching. Using a method of dividends to be collected in film, "Outward Bound" win- as being central to the duties as a professor, Dr. instruction that doesn't de- the form of greater stamina ner of numerous awards and exhibit. However I assume Stull is also an inventor. His pend on pages of lecture and overall better health. If filmed in various primitive that they are included in an development of a device notes, Dr. Stull said, "if I you're feeling kind of disori- areas throughout the United informational background called an air track with have to rely entirely on my ented what better way is States. capacity, and so I will treat patent rights and royalties notes, I am asking my there to get back in the The Forest People will them as such and go on from received for his investion students to remember things rhythm than a brisk walk soon obtain a second canoe there. eventually led to the building that I can't." through the woods. complete with paddles and of Alfred's observatory. Aside from teaching, Dr. The more recent body of You may be wondering just life preservers'. Last Satur- The idea began as a Stull takes pleasure in the work is comprised of a serial how to get your outdoor day Forest People continued suggestion from a former building of various scientific group of ceramic heads - activities coordinated, if so, construction of cross country Alfred student who suggested equipmait which he does for portraits in nature - 18 you' re ready to check out the ski trails on Pine Hill and to Dr. Stull that an astro- the school. His favorite human; 2 animal - and a ForestPeople. We're always plan to cnontinue the network nomy course would be popu- nonacademic activity is sail- parallel series of spherical up to something, and we have will be discussed Monday. lar with the students. As a ing, which as he says, and geometric forms in an interesting collection of If you have any interest in t result, Alfred's first astro- "involves a lot of physics." various materials - clay, equipment around that may the film, obtaining member- bronze, wax, wire and wood. be of use to you on your next ship, leading a backpacking The two groupings, although expedition. trip or just talking woodsy, ostensibly very different in The next Forest People stop by Monday night - we'd character, really do function meeting will take place on be glad to have ya! in the same introspective Monday, March 20 at 7:00 way, and the presence of one strongly re-inforcesthe qual- continued on page 8 2® FIAT LUX, ALFRED, NEW YORK March 13, 1978 more of an impression of Concern about nuclear power arrogance which some sug- Letters gested exceeded mere en- continued from page 4 continued from page 5 proven by the government go." But, it will inevitably thusiasm. happen. Yet, every day, "Economically, nuclear inadequate years ago and have to be let go of, when the This response was best people get pregnant, become plants are a joke," said yet, despite the fact that it is tensions climax. illustrated by Dr. Stull who addicts, a nd, as we now know Lovejoy. Its construction proven dubious, reactors are In the midst of the indus- felt offense at Lovejoy's all too well, even die. Today and uranium costs are "m ore built with the same system. try's collapse, "you will dogmatic radical approach Alfred is scared, but what inflationary than Germany's Why has nuclear energy begin to see a certain sanity (or, in a question he posed about tomorrow, next week, economy during World War profierated?, poses Lovejoy. prevail in this country relat- during Lovejoy's forum) and next year? Not every- II." Cost projection esti- He sees several reasons: ing to the environment, i.e., "I am right and every- body who is sweating today mates are increasingly di- Public ignorance, the in- particularly to nuclear po- one else is wrong" approach. will be sweating tomorrow. A verging from realistic con- creasing fallacy that nuclear wer...we will start to see our And, though in basic agree- long time ago I was scared, struction costs. Uranium is a power is essential and harm - alliance build and it will not ment with Lovejoy's criti- and I have stayed scared; resource equally as limited less, and particularly the disintegrate with nuclear cism of nuclear energy and but it is hard for people to be as standard fossil fuels, and massive publicity campaign power. People will learn its necessary elimination, scared when they are happy whose thorough depletion is which is generated by the from, and are learning from, Stull differed with Lovejoy's with friends, or lonely and also in short range sight. nuclear industry. each other. This coalition is condeming espousals. looking for something they The government picks up Lovejoy is not a pessimis- growing like no other move- "Unforunately," as Love- cannot find just anywhere. It the price on the expensive tic man, however. He ment has grown..." joy later said, "( Stull) didn't is the responsibility of every- functions of the nuclear forecasts a dim future for the Though Lovejoy intrigued understand that gradualism one as an adult to analyze the energy process (i.e., enrich- nuclear reactor, and sees a most, his sincerity and some- is what got us into this actions they are taking and ment, reprocessing, storage rising American conscious- times course straight for- mess,...and I don't see it the resulting consequences: and insurance) while private ness bringing this about. His wardness, left some with taking us out." ALL OF THEM. People business cashes in on the senario proceeds something around here are going to profit (i.e., sales of reactors like this: "In evolving this have to realize that when you and production of electri- issue...and (having people) play with fire you get city), making an otherwise ignore me (and subject me) E.J. Sez: burned: it is just a matter of unprofitable venture profit- to arrogance, one starts to tim e. able. Lovejoy sees the develop more of a desire- to Don't spend all your money reason that the government press the issue or (particu- in Fort Lauderdale. Save a allies with the nuclear indus- larly) stop the irritating Respectfully, few pesos for speakers. I'm try to be the most important situation...It happens in Mary Bliss loaded - with speakers, that influence power, particularly every movement as far back is, and I mean m^ded. nuclear, has on the economy. as Thoreau...moving on Dear Editor: Please get me out of this He cites examples of the through labor, blacks, wo- Again the worth of Allen- men, the third world, predicament. I have no room term is before us. There are nuclear industry actually for them (40 speakers are some with personal reasons guiding government policy to "If you show me the enroute). to argue either the pro or the show how extensive the evolution of an issue, I'll con. Still there are other's industry really is. For show you a history of liberal who support whatever the instance, "Our relations with attempts to solve it that majority of the students South Africa...are not gover- failed, which caused non- want. ned by Carter's human rights violent disobedience. List Price J.A. Price Save "Regional direct action Yet there are both practi- policy...but by the fact that alliances all around the JBL 100* $708.00 $495.00 $213.00 cal as well as moral reasons the largest uranium mine in country...will grow. The JBL 36* 480.00 360.00 120.00 why a return to longer the world exists in Molibia, state will then crack down on KLH 373 320.00 190.00 130.00 semesters without an interim South West Africa...(Thus) these alliances, Lovejoy fore- KLH 363 360.00 240.00 120.00 semester is proper. this uranium resource casts. But by forcing the KLH 319 440.00 250.00 190.00 Two Januarys the student (which is) contingent on a issue out into the public and Yamaha NS 3 300.00 225,00 75.00 is free to spend his time as he stable political environ- giving it publicity, they are Yamaha NS 5 200.00 160.00 40.00 wants. Even if the student ment...(renders) Black ma- actually helping the move- Yamaha NS 500 520.00 415.00 105.00 knows someone, he can not jority radicalism not cong- ment. "At the same time an Yamaha NS 690II 620.00 495.00 125.00 always get a job for just 5-6 ruent to American inter- economic collapse of the Avid 103 420.00 285.00 135.00 weeks. Whether it is due to ests." industry itself...should take Visonk-David 30 170.00 130.00 40.00 nature or to socialization, Safety wise, nuclear power place...of its own internal Utah DX120 340.00 200.00 140.00 few relish idleness. "is like driving a car without 220.00 an emergency brake," Love- contradictions." Bolivar 125P* 140.00 80.00 This same student could 268.00 joy said. The Emergency He cites this terminal case Bolivar 18P* 180.00 88.00 better utilize his time in a 354.00 Core Cooling System, the will demise, but "there are Bolivar 64P* 240.00 114.00 more in depth study of his 750.00 backup unit to the regulary too many chips on the sase E SS-Amt lOB 600.00 150.00 courses. This is especially E SS-Amt IB 1,090.00 872.00 true with courses containing reactor cooling system, is for the government to let it 218.00 Klipsch-Heresy P 521.00 450.00 71.00 a technical or applied body of Marantz 400,00 240.00 knowledge. 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REGULAR MENU EVERY MON — Let us now consider some of the moral implications of TUES — THURS 11:30 - 12:45 our system. The high costs of a college education are featuring the * Guaranteed for Life. shared by a multitude of parties. Included in that cost SOUP KETTLE & are Allenterms of various Food Service continued on page 7 SALAD BAR

Alfred University's Consolidated Campus Events and Programs Committee and St. Pat's Board presents in concert

TIm Ozark Mountain Daredevils with special guests The Sanford & Townsend Band

This concert helps kick off A.U.'s St. Pat's

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at 7:00 pm. Friday, March 17, 1978 in

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not occur again? Letters 3. Thirdly, where exactly continued from page 6 did the funds approved for degrees of worth. Someone this program originate? has to pay for them. Many Announcements are directly pertinent to the Christian Ballantyne student's major, while others Applications for admis- The new telephone number A daffodil sale March 21-22 can be said to round out the sions tourguides will be for the Student Senate is will launch the a"~ual Can- Editor's Note: The Student 871-2474. total person, thus contribut- Senate has amended certain available at the admissions cer Crusade in Alfred. office starting Monday, ing to the "human experi- actions since the time that Student nurses from both March 13, and should be nrnddna ence." Only a small minority this letter was written. For Alfred State College and of the projects are offered for returned to the admissions clarification of the present As you may know, a new Alfred University will sell the "human experience." office by April 3. Tourguides situation, we refer the rea- copyright law went into daffodils, symbols of hope in Only a small minority of the are paid by an hourly wage effect on January 1, 1978 ders to Ms. Tom b's article on the fight against cancer, in projects are offered for and it is a great opportunity (Public Law 94-553). To page 2 . college dormitories and in credit I strongly favor the to meet people and get comply with this law, the the Alfred community. concept of a liberal educa- involved in campus activi- library has had to put certain Coordinator of the drive is tion. But this should be ties. new regulations into effect. Mrs. Loretta Smith, assistant achieved during the regular •••••• With regard to reserves, the professor of nursing at Alfred To the Editor: semesters where the student Senior Photos for the 1978 law stipulates that 1) no State College. The annual can also earn credit for his I was extremely pleased to Kanakadea-photographs multiple copies of a photo- Cancer Crusade will be achievements. If we want to see front-page coverage of may be submitted at Campus copied article or excerpt may conducted in Alfred in April. keep Allenterm, then we the recent Annual Fund Center desk or can be taken be put on reserve unless The chairmen of the crusade should offer credit for some Telethon, but disappointed by our staff. Call 2151 for an permission is obtained from are Alfred State College of these intense studies. We'd by the misleading headline. appointment (keep trying). the copyright holder; 2) if seniors Kathleen Mongillo, all look rather ridiculous I The Telethon did not fall two faculty members wish to Allegany County's Miss Hope think. What would the vote be short of its goal; rather, it •••••• have the same photocopied for 1978, and Paula Gerrard, then on playing the fool? article or excerpt on reserve surpassed its goal (of more The Director of Camp Echo runner up; and A.U. seniors their students must share than last year's $61,088) by Lake has positions available Lisa Smith and Jeanny that single copy unless per- Christopher Am an more than $9,000--or 15%. for this summer at the camp Murphy. mission is obtained from the The Annual Fund-of which which is located in Warrens- copyright holder. Exceptions •••••• To the Editor: the Telethon is a part- burg, NY ( about 6miles from to the rules may be made in doesn'tend until June 30, so it Lake George). He will be the case of recently pub- The City of Rochester is While representing the En- is short of its $357,000 goal; willing to come to campus lished newsmagazines accepting applications for an vironmental Action Commit- however, we are confident and interview for these (Time, Newsweek, etc.) or Administrative Intern Pro- tee at the last Student Senate that we will meet the goal. positions if 5 or more newspaper articles (e.g., gram from students interest- meeting, I watched as funds We seek support for Alfred in students are interested. If those published in the past ed in a career in local were appropriated for a a number of ways besides the you are interested please program, that in my opinion, Telethon--letters, personal month). government administration. stop at the reception desk, The internship is for a is highly questionable. visits, other telephone calls, Bartlett Hall by March 24th. The requirem ents for inter- The proposal, made on corporate and foundation maximum of 18 months at a library loan requests may be salary of $10,769/ yr. Appli- behalf of three political visits, Trustee and local •••••• especially discouraging for science majors asked for $340 business contacts. We now cations are available from St. Pat's weekend will soon small colleges and universi- to cover costs incurred while have 66% of our goal in cash the Career Planning and be upon us. The board has ties because libraries can attending a seminar in Wash- in and written pledges, Counseling Services Office in scheduled many events for only request up to a total of ington, D.C. $40 was to be compared to 62% for the Bartlett Hall. Deadline for the weekend. The opening five articles from a given used for gas, and the same time last year. With receipt of applications is: event will be the parade on magazine during one year, remaining $300 was for room four months to go, we're March 24, 1978. March 17, at 1:00 p.m. The for issues published during and board at the Washington working hard, but not wor- parade will be headed by St. the past five years (e.g., for Hilton. By classifying this as ried. Pat who will be followed by Lancet 1973-1978, only five an emergency proposal, it A few other points of the queen candidates and articles can be requested on by-passed the financial com- clarification to your story: various floats from the town interlibrary loan by Herrick mittee, and was brought to Drinking problem? If you or The Challenge donor's name and Alfred University. Stu- Library during a one-year the floor for a vote, with very any of your family desire is Bernhard Gentsch; there dents and faculty are highly period). Publishers had little discussion. The money help - write P.O. Box 1202, were 165 student, faculty, encouraged to form kazoo hoped that this regulation was approved with the stipu- Alfred, N.Y. REPLY CON- staff, and alurfttli"Volunteers; bands to march in the would force libraries to lation that the students, upon FIDENTIAL... and the Greek team obtained parade. A kazoo band can subscribe to more periodi- their.return, write an article a total of $18,274 pledges in consist of three or more cals, not recognizing the fact for the Fiat Lux. their three nights-the $7,001 that most library budgets do people, male and/ or female. Found: 1 cue ball, 1 eight The approval of this pro- for which they won the gift Costumes are preferred but not allow for the unlimited posal, and the subsequent certificates was for one night purchases of magazines to ball, 1 mug, 1 hymn book, 1 not mandatory. Prizes of plaque, 1 jar tobasco sauce. appropriation of funds, only. kegs will be awarded to the the exclusion of other mate- raises several questions in Thanks for the coverage- rials. If you are missing any of best three bands. these things I suggest you my mind. and for printing this letter. I The photocopying you do look hard to find them or call ip Am I correct in appreciate this chance to set nrinnnn on public machines is essen- HELP - they're listed in the assuming that students in the record straight and to say tially unaffected by the new yellow pages under LOST any discipline are eligible for Thank you--again-to all who The Hillel Club in Alfred law because it falls within a causes. funds to cover expenses worked on the Telethon. will celebrate Purim March "fair use" provision. How- incurred while participating 23 at 7 p.m. in the Campus ever, libraries are required in off-campus ventures? Sincerely, Center. The Book os Esther to post warnings on their Wanted: Babysitter for 2 2. Are there any safe- Jean McCord will be read. public photocopying ma- school age children on Tues- guards in Senate policy to see Director, Annual Fund On Friday, April 21, at 7 chines and on their photo- days and Wednesdays an p.m. in Howell Hall Dining that this type of action does continued on page 3 copy request forms in order hour and 15 minutes before Room the Passover Seder to remind users of copyright and after school. Located in will be held. Students at the requirements. Explanations village, preferable should The following is the March University, the Ag-Tech Col- of the new law, its guidelines have own transportation. 1978 schedule for the Davis lege, and townspeople are and provisions are available Must be reliable. Phone Memorial Carillon. asked to send their dinner at Herrick Library's Circula- 587-3054. reservations to Prof. M. tion Desk. Bernstein, Box 76$, Alfred, Sundays 2:00-2:45 p.m. before April 12. Reserva- tions are required because HILLEL PASSOVER SEDER 4:30-5:00 p.m. this is a catered meal and Friday, March 17 special foods must be pre- April 21,1978 pared. While the Seder is a Howell Hall Dining Room 7p.m. Jewish festival meal celebra- Daily Monday through Fri 12:45- 1:00 p.m. Please reserve seats for day ting human freedom, it is March 1 - March 23 open to anyone who wishes to attend. name. local address -telephone- Please circle: I am am not a Hillel member. On May 2, 3, and 4, Rabbi 4:30 -5: 00 p.m. I am am not on the A.U. m eal plan. St. Patrick's Day Jerome Malino, of the United Jewish Center, Danbury, •The Seder is without cost to Hillel members. If you are not a Easter Sunday 2:00-2:45 p.m. Connecticut, will be on cam- pus to talk to and with member, the meal is$7.50. Make check payable to Alfred Hillel students and the community. Club; mail to Prof. Bernstein, Box 761, Alfred, before April 12. FIAT LUX, ALFRED, NEW YORK March 13, 1978 SPORTS Swim and Ski Roundup By Mark Curley teams. Dempsey capped off The men's team finished 0-8. her season with a ninth place The Alfred Ski team finish in the 50 yard freestyle ended its season with an Track and Field Teams In swimming, the women at the state meet. excellent showing at the were the big story on the Laurie Higgins, an Alfred Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Alfred campus. The wo- resident, had 11 victories, as Association, Division 2 West, In Championships men's team finished the did Alfred diver Elaine championship meet. season with an impressive 8-2 Browning. Alfred was edged by Clark- record. Rich Coyle finished ninth in son by a score of 188-181. By Mark Curley Sophomore Mia Dempsey the 200 yard breast stroke at Junior Tom Olson placed was the star winning 18 of 21 the men's state meet to second in the jumping, and The men's track and field Mason and Joe Benoit have individual races and partici- provide on of the few bright scored in both the slalom and team is busily preparing for also scored a lot of points this pating on four winning relay spots in the men's season. cross country. the New York State Track season. and Field Association cham- The Women's team is pionships that are being held headed for the Eastern Dismal Finish For Men's Roundball Association of Intercollegiate at Cortland State on March By Mark Curley 1969-70 season. Athletics for Women game together. We'd play 18. After a shaky start the (EAIAW) championships at tough one half and then fall Coach DuBreuil seems to After a promising start the Saxon Cubs won six of their Tufts University outside of apart the next half, when our think the state meet will be a Alfred University men's bas- last eight and their last four Boston. shooting was good our ball- wide open affair with a ketball team finished with a handling was terrible, and in a row. The 880 relay team of Sue number of teams competing dismal 6-17 record. when we didn't turn the ball Coach Voorhis thinks the Knott, Sue Boutillier, Amy for the top spots. He said, When asked about the over we shot terrible." squad deserves high praise Tuttle, and Mary Labate and "We'll be tough, we have a season Coach Baker said, Senior Scott Townsend was for weathering the early several individual perfor- number of athletes who are "To say I am disappointed, the team's high scorer vyith losing streak and ending the mers have qualified for this capable of scoring, and would be putting it very 340 points for a 14.8 per gam e season as winners. meet. The individuals are scoring high." mildly." average. The women's team finished Tine Cantelmi in the 3000, Outstanding performances Back in December the On the brighter side of the with a 5-8 record. Sue Wolter Sue Boutillier in the high have been turned in by Ed team was 3-1 and a winning basketball scene at Alfred, was the big story as she jump, and Karen Savage and Scalice who set an indoor season seemed possible. the JV team finished with a scored 200 points for an Kathy Sansocie in the shot school record of 14-3'A in the Baker's explanation of the 7-6 record to post the first average of 15.3 points per put. pole vault, Mike Cauthen, team's collapse was, "We winning record for a JV game. who holds or shares most of Unfortunately by the time just couldn't put a whole basketball team since the the indoor sprint records, this issue is published the and Dave Price who is one of girls will have already com- the pre-race favorites in the peted and because of dead- state meet 2-mile. The lines we are unable to print Weight Men led by Skip the results. Exhibition Students: Got 15 minutes a Counselors Wanted: Adiron- ® Revealing day...like to earn up to $165 dack Boys' Camp; 7 Vz wks. APSS continued from page 5 per week? $450-550; Campcraft, Sailing, ity of the other. Together Send a stamped, self-ad- Swimming (W.S.I.), Trip they speak in a unified voice dressed business size enve- Leader, Riflery, Archery, which is directly related to lope to: SUMCHOICE, Box Handcraft, Office Manager their respective physical, 530-A, State College, PA. (typing), Driver; 39 Mill psychological and symbolic 16801. Valley Rd., Pittsford, NY implications, and form an 14534. integral impression that in their singularity (or multip- licity) would not be as appar'ent. CAMPUS CENTER Mr. Underhill, himself, iü ••• • sees the geometric forms as states of consciousness, and Snack Bar Special speaks of his fascination with correct answer on College and involvement in the idea of the mandala. 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