Vol. 27, No. 2 TH E A SC EN T Friday, September 27, 1974 Turn at Your Own Risk

By JANET SUSAN ELMER sidered the problem, he and fees. some others came up with an Informally, several students idea for a possible solution. responded to all three of these The traffic situation at He would like to see part of possible solutions. Their com­ Rosary Hill College is one of the front lawn area of the col­ ments ranged from real in­ our major problems. Parking, lege made into a parking lot. It terest to no interest at all. For itself, is bad but “getting out would be carefully planned the most part, everyone in the on to Main Street” is like a and executed so that it would college community sees the scene from “The Great not be visible from the street driveways as hazardous. Some Escape.” The problem of us­ and so would preserve the students found it difficult to ing the two front drives is that beauty of our campus^ This understand how simply while it is quite easy to enter solution would solve both the changing the position of the our campus, it is quite a chal­ parking problem and the Exit and Entrance signs could lenge to do the apposite! If driveway problem because it change the situation. Almost you haven’t yet had this hectic would then include making without exception, the stu­ experience, try it. the present Entrance driveway dents felt that the present En­ Perhaps you have sat wait­ into a two way driveway and trance driveway, if left, should ing to get out on Main Street then repositioning it in order definitely be a two way drive. and have thought how much to get the maximum use of the Several students expressed easier it Would be if there were present traffic signal. This dismay at paving the front a traffic light there. Realizing would then put the present lawn of our campus and most that it might be very difficult Exit in a state of disuse but everyone was most reluctant to cajole any town board into Photo by John Robinson still there for an emergency. to accept a parking fee levied changing their signal patterns, now.” He said that the solu­ Dr. Marshall also responded This project of Dr. Marshall’s on anyone. the Exit driveway could be tion that he had reached was to the traffic problem. He said has already been researched The responses were varied, changed into the Entrance to do away with the present that he had been very much and the drawings have been but the interest is high. Every­ driveway and vice versa? It is Exit driveway for all practical aware erf the dangers and the prepared. Hopefully, this pro­ one agrees that any step is at easier to turn off from a busy purposes, and to widen the problems of exiting from our ject would be paid for through least some movement on the street into a driveway than it is Entrance to make it a two-way driveway. As he had con- a system of yearly parking problem. to enter a busy street from a driveway. This would neces­ driveway. It would logically sitate moving the drive some follow then that we need to twenty feet over in order to place the Exit at the signal. make it even with the present This simple changing of signs traffic light. He added, how­ Mr. Steinberg Encourages is of minimal expense. ever, “The money needed is a Mr. Wilbur Hofmann is in problem.” He concluded by charge of Maintenance. His saying that the plan was now "A Semester of Review" immediate reaction was to on the drawing board. He by DARRYL DAVID AMATO say, ‘This has always been a could not project any date for great problem and rather evi­ the time when this type of Mr. Thomas Steinberg, who activities at the If ill. Repairs dent to everyone.” He further project could be started, ex­ has the unique dual position as stated, “We have been work­ on the athletic field are also in cept that he hoped it would be Director of Residents and sight. ing on it for several years soon. Director of Student Activities, When queried about a name gives the impression that this change for the college, Mr. Tri Beta Officers will be a hopeful, open period Steinberg confesses, “It of study and change. A doesn’t bother me,” although “semester of review,” Mr. he has no real direct voice in Steinberg encourages, a re­ the matter. view especially of policies and Lastly, a question on the procedures of resident living. possibility of 24 hour open Several auspicious events visitation for the residence will take place on campus in halls gets a favorable res­ the next few months. To illus­ ponse. Visitation procedure trate how receptive Mr. Stein­ for the fall term will be offered berg and Acting Vice Presi­ the same as last year, that is, a dent of Student Affairs Dr. number of hours on weekends Thomas Miller can be, an if all students of a particular Open Forum will be held at Photo by John Robinson hall or floor agree to pay their least four times this semester. part of the student, intramural Resident Assistant who must The forums, which will be Photo by John Robinson sports can become a reality. carry on a sign in-sign out sys­ L To R: Dr. Pleshkevich; Tom Koestler; Linda Rowley; Luci Fink; scheduled at various times Sports equipment is available tem. Mr. Steinberg, however, Kathy Curran; Marcia Turkovich. during the year, invite all stu­ to any ambitious student who is not opposed to, in fact is dents to voice their questions has the desire to check it out ardent in coming up with a The newly elected officers ian; and their co-ordinator Dr. and opinions on matters per­ at Wick desk. A football or a of Tri Bets are Linda Rowley, A. Pleshkevich. The first B B visitation policy next semester taining to Rosary Hill. soccer ball could easily re­ that would not incur extra ex­ president; Tom Koestler, vice B meeting will be held 11:30 A strong compaign for the place the old pool cue and president; Luci Fink, trea­ a.m., Tuesday, September 24 pense to residents. Of course, development of a sports pro­ ping pong paddle which for adequate security, Mr. Stein­ surer, Marcia Turkovich, sec­ in D.S. 301. All interested in gram is prescribed. With too long have been the only retary; Kathy Curran, histor- joining please attend. berg cautions, must be main­ enthusiastic support, on the major instruments of .game tained. Page 2 TH E A SC EN T September 27,1974

V^JLETTERS TO I Ask The s ' President f EDITOR W \

Editor’s Note: Dear Editor; In an attempt to widen communications and promote a closer relationship between the students This letter is a warning to those of you who believe everything that and administration of R.H.C. the Ascent is featuring a column that will provide students to direct you read in a college catalogue. The Rosary Hill College catalogue questions to Dr. Marshall in written form, which will be answered in the Ascent. promises one additional course at no cost to any student on the Dean’s All questions should be marked “ASK THE PRESIDENT” and must bear the name of the inquirer. List. However, the form used to apply for this free course (provided by Anonymous questions will not be considered. If you do not wish your name printed, please so indicate the Registrar’s office) informs you that the maximum number of under name. credit hours a student may carry is 19, and the maximum course load The first question was submitted by the Ascent. is six courses. Now, let us make a supposition that a student is in his or her junior Q: What are your views on an to live that social life with which from such an honest appraisal. Open Dorm Policy for Rosary they are most comfortable. A word about costs. At the year and is registered for five three-credit-hour courses plus one two- Hill College? Having gotten that out of my sys­ Resident Forum one young stu­ hour course, (such as a reading list course) making a grand total of 17 tem, I am then faced with the dent seemed to object to having credit hours. If they should like to take advantage of the offer in the I am happy to respond to this reality that when more than one to pay the additional costs result­ catalogue, they find themselves screwed by the aforementioned limit, question regarding my views of person occupies a given zone, ing from the selection of a visit­ if the course they choose is three hours or more (as most are). an Open Dormitory Policy, happy total freedom for some makes it ation option. I hope it does not I should like to see this limit reviewed and explained in the cata­ because it implies that you real­ impossible to guarantee basic come as a paralyzing disclosure logue, so that someoneelse isn't cheated by a technicality and led to ize that the policies regarding freedom for everyone. that when it comes to room and believe they will receive something for nothing. resident life are arrived at Because of our unique Situation board, you pay air the costs. As Michelle Ott ’76 through synthesis of all our in having many different kinds of our costs rise, your fees rise. The views. buildings, I am willing to enter­ honesty of directly assessing the After watching Doctor Miller tain plans anyone may have increase on you should have been and the resident students in a dis­ which would allow unanimously refreshing and it should not have cussion recently, I think the way consenting groups to live under a been necessary to sugar-coat this you are proceeding to find out set of rules they have concocted. unpleasantness by raising all your views is a very correct one. However, before I would give my room fees to make up the cost. It was obvious from that meet­ endorsement to risk your hide The question therefore be­ ing’s discussion that the resident and our collective property, a comes, not who will pay, but is students' realize they were rather workable plan would have the service for which we are pay­ Announcing: exploring not wily the limits of to be presented. I doubt, how­ ing necessary and effective. We their freedom but were also ever, you will ever see a “no­ should look into it. cognizant of the responsibility to rules, all hours, open-dorm” Those students who are more In our next issue the Ascent will be protect the privacy of those who policy at Rosary Hill College. sophisticated and knowledgeable wished it. It appears that the present visi- about the dynamics of decision­ starting a new column called "THE My most recent experience has tational option is workable; how­ making in academic institutions PUBLIC NOTIFICATION SYSTEM." This been at a university with an Open ever, it would have been better if already realize that the final de­ will contain all the news you have that you Dorm Policy. I thought it was a the voting was by secret ballot. cision on dormitory policy is a ne­ good idea initially but it failed. We should assess the effect of the gotiated one requiring political want to tell to the rest of the yi/prldl Yes, Despite the best intentions of the present system on campus life astuteness and a willingness to anything from wedding announcements to people constructing the system, this year. There_ is a great deal compromise, outrageous gossip!!!!! the dormitory became a flop- we can learn "about ourselves house, a zoo, and a positively dangerous place to live or visit. Because of my close contact with the students-at Cornell, I was fully (and sometimes endlessly) Submit all items to informed of the horrors of trying Attention Freshmen to attend college while living in a Liz Pilecki building which more closely Freshmen may receive the Results of resembled a rest area on the thruway than a dormitory. Aside tests taken during the Summer Planning from the unexpected problems Conferences. These tests are designed to at either the Wick Desk relating to traffic, rape, mug­ assist you in your personal development. ging, burglary, armed robbery, or the Ascent office and harassment there was the Students may contact the Office of Counsel­ additional problem of decreased ing Services in DS 113 or call 839-3600/ Ext. academic efficiency. Perhaps we 234. could find out what they did wrong and build a better system. I start out from a rather open position of wishing that everyone could have the maximun freedom

T h e A s c e n t

Vol. 27, No. 2 Friday, September 27, 1974

Editor-in-Chief...... Tony Violanti Managing Editor__ ...... Debbie Tocco Contributing Editor ...... Linda Neider Contributing Editor ...... John Wroblewski Associate Editor...... Darryl David Amato News Staff...... Karen Klinck, Kathy Jensen Marie Fortuna, Diane Krestos Sports Editor...... Sylvia Andolina Layout Editor...... Kathy Titus Photo Editor ...... John Robinson Activities Editor...... Liz Pilecki Business Manager ...... Chris Siembra Advertising Manager ...... Michelle Isabelle

Staff: Janet Elmer, Dru Hattrich, Mike Ostrowski, Lynne Schimminger, Sue Move, Mary Ramage, Denise Zazowski, Sue Fink, Shelly Bove. 'Say six Pledges of Allegiance and make a good act of contrition...’ September 27,1974 TH E A SC EN T Page 3 Co-Op at RHC Test Dates for

by KATHY TITUS National Teacher Exams

Mr. Ralph DeVito, Chairman of the Business and Economics Con­ Announced centration of Rosary Hill, has introduced a concept that gives College seniors preparing to the Common Examinations the college student an enviable teach school may take the which measure their professional combination of solid degree-rela­ National Teacher Examinations preparation and general educa­ ted study and practical exper­ on any of the four different test tional background and an Area ience. The program is called Co- dates announced today by Edu­ Examination which measures Operative Education (Co-Op), cational Testing Service, a non­ their mastery of the subject they and offers students to relate per­ profit, educational organization expect to teach. iods of off-campus employment. which prepares and administers Prospective teachers should Unknown to many people the this testing program. contact the school systems in Co-op program is open to other New dates for the testing of which they seek employment, or concentrations than just busi­ prospective teachers are: their colleges, for specific advice ness. Now there are openings November 9, 1974, and January on which examinations to take available in history and govern­ 25, April 5, and July 19,1975. The and (xi which dates they should be ment, sociology and art. More tests will be given at nearly 500 taken. fields will be open in the future. locations throughout the United The Bulletin of Information for Here’s how it works: The States, ETS said. Candidates contains a list of test student studies on campus for his Results of-the National Teacher centers and information about entire freshman year and that Examinations are used by many the examinations as well as a summer. After that, he or she will large school districts as one of Registration Form. Copies may alternate work and study semes­ several factors in the selection of be obtained from college place­ ters, spending at least three new teachers and by several ment officers, school personnel semesters at work in the business states for certification or licen­ departments, or directly from community. sing of teachers. Some colleges National Teacher Examinations, For the Co-Op student, there’s also require all seniors preparing Box 911, Educational Testing no such thing as summers off, as to teach to take the examinations. Service, Princeton, New Jersey the program is a full four year On each full day of testing, 08540. program. prospective teachers may take Ralph De Vito, Chairman of the Business and Economics Concen­ tration at Rosary Hill and a Co- Op enthusiast feels that a major benefit of the program is a chance to “sample” different types of work. CAR WASH “I want our students to have a career they will find rewarding — not something they will be disillu­ sioned with for the rest of their Sponsored by the Senior Class lives. Co-Op is a way for the stu­ dent to find out,” he tells. Photo by John Robinson While employed, the Co-Op stu­ Paulette Anzalone dent earns what any other person September 28, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. would while at the particular job; that, “we could never say a stu­ able to defray a part of college When? he receives the same benefits, dent could earn “X” number of costs,” he relates. Mr. De Vito and is treated as any employee dollars while in Co-Op.” The rea­ and his two assistants, James 1 A f h ' O l t Schmidt's Auto Service would be. sons he gives are the varying pay Yager and Paulette Anzalone, If If II C r© ■ Sheridan near Getzville While a current Co-Op student scales in different industries for have been calling on members of is almost entirely financing her different types of work. the business community and re­ education at Rosary Hill through “All that we can say is that the port enthusiastic responses to the Donation: $1.00 Co-Op earnings, De Vito states Co-Op student will probably be Co-Op concept.

New Director of Counseling

If anyone is beginning to feel doesn’t make a lot of difference, displaced by seeing familiar anyway.” Maura is very enthu­ period for those who would like to faces in unfamiliar places or siastic about raising conscious­ become Peer Counselors will be unfamiliar faces in familiar ness among women. She hopes to starting Oct. 4th. Please leave places, let us ease your mind in a see some program concerning your names in the Counseling small way. this issue start at RHC. Office. Professional and Peer The woman in the Counseling “Rosary Hill has a kind of com­ Counseling are offered to all stu­ Office with the short, curly hair munity spirit. There is an ex­ dents at no cost. Tutoring is also and warm, open manner is change of faculty and students on arranged by the Counseling Maura Fortkort, O.S.F., new a variety of programs. By the Office. Director of Counseling. time you leave your concentra­ Two programs on Personal Maura has a strong back­ tion, each faculty member knows Growth will be offered this ground in the world of education. a student by name. Students are semester bv the Counseling She received her B.S. in educa­ articulate. They make their ideas Office. One will be on a weekly tion here at Rosary Hill. A Mas­ and feelings known.” basis. The next dates for this are ter’s degree was awarded to A woman of many interests, Oct. 1 and 2 at 2:30 and will deal Maura from Niagara University. Maura says she’s “very happy to with “Identity.” However, She is currently working on her be back at Rosary Hill.” Last Maura added“ We will offer free- dissertation for a doctorate in year, she had the opportunity to floating issues. We want students higher education from State Uni­ travel to India for a submerged to say ‘I don’t want to talk about versity of New York at Buffalo. culture study. As part of her that anymore’ if that’s how they Maura was at Rosary Hill in intern program for her doctorate, feel.” TTie other Personal Growth 1966 as Director of Residents and Maura was assistant to the presi­ program will be a weekend semi­ Director of Freshmen. What was dent at Genesee Community Col­ nar, though no definite plans it like in ’66? lege in Batavia, N.Y. have been made. “One of my jobs as Director of “I’ve done some interesting Incoming students may have Freshmen was to make sure all things with groups,” she com­ their tests from Orientation freshmen (including the one boy mented. One concerned City Hall interpreted at any time. Those enrolled at RHC in ’66) attended in Buffalo. Working for the who have not taken the tests may the Freshmen Tea with the Presi­ Departm ent of Licenses and have this opportunity through the dent. There were coffee hours Inspection, that group found pro­ Counseling Office. with the administration. What blems that were later exposed in “Counseling involves voca­ started out artificial sometimes the “No-Show” scandal. tional, educational, and personal became quite a homy situation,” “I was interested in taking the adjustments... I hope the day has she explained. job as Director of Counseling in a passed when students feel that Maura continued, “There’s small college, although I have you have to be weird to go to the such a diversity in the student been in large university systems Counseling Office. We’d like population now. Back then it was and enjoyed both experiences,” Photo by John Robinson people to drop in and say ‘hello’ different in that, with all girls, Maura said. “Counseling ser­ she added. student is a good way to begin. and talk with us. I hope that we they had to assume leadership.” vices is an always-evolving Peer Counseling is one of the Peer Counseling is one of the can be warm and caring enough She sat for a second, then added, office. It responds to the needs of programs coordinated by Coun­ most important programs we to have this happen,” she “Whether you’re male or female the students that are presented,” seling Services. “Student helping have,” she said. A new training remarked. Page 4 TH E A SC EN T September 27, 1974 Loathe and Fearing at Dickens

By JOHN J. WROBLEWSKI

Long Island is a summer vacation playland for “Thankfs . . snapped Rick. my pitcher arrived. thousands of people that don’t live on Long Island. It is “Screw this. I’m goin’ to Dickens,” said Nick. “ What do you mean $5.50?” I complained. fully equipped for careening about in the fresh sea air, or The ride to Dickens from Nick’s house takes only fifteen “You want the good beersdon’t you?” asked the bar­ mellowing out in one of the dozens of free parking areas. minutes by car. We travelled in a parade of a dozen or so tender, looking rather puzzled. Tourists are welcome to discover the glory of a sunset vehicles. Over the rolling hills of suburbia we lost two “How much is the cheaper?” from one of our many polluted beaches, and of course, you hubcaps, a tire, and a philosopher before emptying out “$2.75” can’t miss the beautiful scenery, absolutely free of onto the main street. The door to Dickens was im­ “That’s what I want.” I said. charge, at any time, from the Long Island Expressway. mediately visible to us as we rounded a bend in the road. I took the pitcher back to the table and poured myself a To many of Long Island’s own, the area has a unique Someone’s body came flying out of it, instantly drawing beer. The police struggled in the back, trying to get the attraction. Hundreds of thousands of all-year residents on our attention. naked woman off the lead singer. I flicked my cigarette L.I. enjoy a community spirit which has made the island “Look at that drunk.” I muttered. ash to the floor. one of the fastest growing parts of the nation. After all, “That’s the owner.” said Nick. “I’m sorry Nick; I didn’t know you were down there.” how can you beat the Long Island night life? There are “Oh.” “Thats O.K.,” hesaid, “Just give me a hand. Someone’s night clubs, concerts, parks and beaches, and ..of course, Inside the bouncer looked smirkingly at Eddie’s proof. stepping on my leg.” the infamous New York City, just a Long Island Railroad “What’s your social security number?” he asked. Before long, Nick was sitting beside me trying to say ticket away. It was in an effort to capture this community “Hey look at my eyes.” demanded Ed, “Do I look in any something about a guy with a long rope and a Mack truck, night life spirit that this article came into existence. condition to remember my social security number?” and some albums that he had forgotten to return. “That’s cool,” replied the bouncer. “Go grab a beer»!’ “Never mind.” I said, “Have a beer.” MANHASSET — August — ’74 Dickens is almost as large as eight dormitory sized “Not that stuff.” he said. “I’ll be back in half an hour. bathrooms. To my amazement, the building actually con­ I’m going to get some of the good stuff. ” “Hi Nick, what’s goin’ on tonight?” tained a small pool table, a bar, a five-piece group and a “What’s so good about that expensive beer?” I asked, “Nothing. What are you doing with that weird looking crowd to rival the turnout at Watkins Glen. I climbed over “ It’s not worth the bread. “It has alcohol in it.” he said as notebook?” a few drunks, a large dog and a frantic pinball freak in an the last visible part of his body disappeared into the “Taking notes.” effort to purchase a pitcher of beer. While waiting cm the throng. “Oh.” excellent bartender service, the fire department success­ I opened my notebook and looked longingly at the clean Nick is owner and proprietor of a rather non-typical fully removed someone’s hand from the electro-pong white pages. I knew I’d never make it to the bathroom on Ix>ng Island institution known as Nick’s house, formerly screen. A pinball machine went smashing to the floor as time. the Oriental Orgy Room. It is free of charge, and usually well populated with selected philosophers, musicians, friends and guests. It is the traditional meeting spot for Manhassetites and anyone else wanting to “get down” on a Friday night. “Where’s Joe?” “In the band room.” . The band room is an area of the basement equipped with a built in bar, several walls'worth of amplifiers, and complete soundproofing. I found Joe mellowing out in an overstuffed chair next to a pile of empty guitar cases. The band was taking a break from the and sharing a bottle of red wine. ‘X n o r. SI»«* “Hi Joe. The band is taking quite a break aren’t they?” “Yeah, Rick fell off his bike and broke his pickin’ hand.” “You mean he’s playing guitar with a broken hand?” “His teeth.” The bottle came around to me. and I managed to get two or three good hits in before Nick arrived. Suddenly the ''•"’-or JjttQrs F n * m ™ * « * * power was cut. The crystal, candlebulb hanging lights winked out. The stereo slurred to an eerie silence and the characteristic hum of 200 watt amps suddenly ended. “Nothing to worry about.” said Joe, “It’s just another blackout.” Students wishing to discuss the above descriptions as they apply to their own By the time the lights began to flicker again, Nick had situation may wish to attend the first Personal Growth Seminar on Tuesday, Octo­ arrived in the band room. He brandished a set of car keys as he gave Rick the hairy eye ball. ber 1, or Wednesday, October 2, at 2:20 p.m. in Wick 113-114-115. “You look good with a pick stuck in your teeth.” he said.

Hindsight George Carlin: Review by John Robinson by LINDA NEIDER On August 25 George Carlin was on hand at Melody Fair. His One needs only to glance through past issues of the Ascent to appreciate the phenomenal routine had this critic laughing so growth Rosary Hill has experienced over the years. This column will attempt to give the much, his jaw muscles became reader some insight into those changes via hindsight. sore. Carlin is one of the best, but he is a comedian of special talents. Not only is he capable of SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO music prof, who had graduated Cuddy; RHC prof of History and inflicting laughter with his stor­ (October 1957) from RHC five years earlier,and Government, who was a candi­ ies, but he is also a Philosopher of Andre Hannotte, French prof, date for the 40th Congressional sorts who can show us the little In this issue the headline ‘Sen­ who was noted as being “Bel­ District. Dr. Cuddy asserted that strange quirks of being human. ior Spirit Smashing Success’ was gium’s gift to Rosary Hill,..” “If we expect the people to work He is also one of the few come­ splattered across the front page. Seventeen years ago students within the system, then the sys­ dians who uses material concern­ The entire student body had were starting an archery club tem must work for the people.” ing growing up and life-styles of “rallied forth to participate in (sound familiar?), attending the His platform included spending the present. Field Day” which consisted of first meeting of Our Lady of the less on defense budgets and more He touches on topics such as class competition in such activi­ Rosary Fraternity (you’ve come on “pressing problems such as drugs in children’s stories. ties as a “Three-Legged Race.” a long way, Phi Beta) and job training programs, pollution “Everyone knows kiddie stories baseball, “Tug O’War,” “taking great pleasure dinking control, the building of cities, are full of drug-related material: “Balloon-Throw” and a “Suit­ shy freshmen.” mass transit, and anti-poverty take the Seven Dwarfs, for case” race. During this gala programs.” instance. Sleepy was on Tuneall, event, which took place on the FOUR YEARS AGO (September, In the fall of 1970, the Ascent Dopey was on EVERYTHING, Athletic Field, “an arrow, gift of 1970) was concerned with Women’s Sneezy was a full-blown coke the class of 1958, was formally A central issue on campus then Lib, the lack of ample parking freak, and Doc was their connec­ presented to Sister M. Georgia by was the lack of interest in the space (some things never tion; etc...” His style is most re­ Alice Henel, as she dismounted election of students to the cur­ change), and the demeaning laxed and there is much eye con­ from her HORSE.” riculum committee. This was, of character of “women who have tact with the audience. But if you Particularly interesting in the course, attributed to that disgust­ the audacity to appear publicly are the bashful type be fore­ October, 1957 Ascent was the ing demon called Apathy and a without wearing a brassiere.” warned of his use of “all the four- introduction of new faculty mem­ front page article declares, Additionally, an article appeared lettereds.” (Balls is a 50 per cent bers to the RHC staff. Among “Banished from most campuses, introducing Dr. William Kelly as dirty word.” ) His fascination for Photo by John Robinson them was Sister Marita Lannan apathy can still hold her head the new chairman of the theology such words is apparent. who was then an instructor of high, for apathy reigns at Rosary department. (We don’t even have If you wish nothing more than a able 1% hours (actual perform­ freshman theology (and is Hill.” a theology department, now - for fun-filled evening, do see George ance length time) I have ever presently Vice President for Aca­ Four years ago the Ascent in­ that matter, Dr. Kelly’s gone, Carlin when he comes again. He spent. I for one would like to see demic Affairs), Patricia Curtis, cluded an interview with Ned too). provided me with the most laugh­ more. September 27,1974 TH E A SC EN T Page 5 Seniors Get News Around Campus......

Class meetings, like bobby seniors “the chance to respond to ...... by Linda Neider soxers seem to be a thing of the the newsletter and give us sug­ past. Very few students, and gestions about the activities they attendance records verify this, want for their last year at RHC.” have the time, energy or interest Among the senior activities Even Playboy Says .... to sit through a class meeting. slated for this semester will be a To deal with this problem, sen­ car wash scheduled for Septem­ Editors’ note: ior class officers (Linda Neider, ber 28th at Schmidt’s Auto Ser­ least 40 active members by the President; Chris Barto, Vice vice on Sheridan Dr. near Getz- This is one in a continuing end of this semester. According President; Sue Militello, Secre­ ville Rd. Additionally, a few raf­ series of articles concerning to Paul, however, the number it­ tary; Michelle Isabelle, Trea­ fles, a pumpkin carving contest, self means very little. He states, the activities, people and the “I’drather see no members at all surer; Mary Jane Centola, Christmas carroling and the overall atmosphere connected Representative to S.A.; and Lu possibility of a December party than have guys get in who don’t Ann Howe, Publicity Director) have been suggested. with Rosary Hill College. care at all about the frat.” recently decided to distribute Of course, every event needs Paul notes that the fraternity pledging, which lasts two weeks newsletters in lieu of formal class participation and people who are What do the words - Maximus gatherings. Their logic according willing to help organize them. Super Blast, Sadie Hawkins, Uni­ and usually occurs once a year, to Linda Neider was that “many The senior class officers are tea Fund, Marian House, Barn­ insures that the eventual mem­ seniors, particularly those in especially looking for input bers of Phi Beta will possess a acle Bill and Bang, Bang LuLu - strong sense of “comradeship.” med-tech, med-rec or student regarding graduation speakers bring to mind? Phi Beta Gamma, Photo by John Robinson teaching, are rarely on campus and the graduation ceremony, it­ of course. “Pledges are put down if they try enough to find out about meet­ self. They also need students wil­ to make it as loners. The frat fmi­ While many campus activities ctions as a whole., solidarity is is and asserts that joining the fra­ ings, let alone attend them. We ling to donate tickets (Sabres, seem to be suffering from apathi- ternity is especially advan­ needed a more efficient way of Buffalo Bills or Braves) for raf­ stressed along with a strong tis, Rosary Hill’s only social fra­ sense of brotherhood,” he says. tageous for commuters. “I didn’t communicating - newsletters fles and suggestions for fund ternity continues to gain enthu­ feel like a part of Rosary Hill be­ partly fulfill this function.” Linda raising activities. Is the fraternity worth the has­ siastic members. Paul Fels, sle of initiation? fore I joined... I didn’t know very asserts that there will be occas­ Class meetings are dead. Hope­ President of Phi Beta Gamma, many people and felt like an out­ sional “rap-sessions”, however, fully, class spirit is not. Ron Rosehart, Secretary of Phi estimates that there will be at Beta Gamma, apparently feels it sider,” he says. Ron smiles as he and hopes that these will give adds, “Phi Beta changed all that.” Additionally, according to Paul Fels, joining a fraternity seems to act as a type of therapy for “shy, insecure individuals.” He stresses that Phi Beta Gamma “accepts people for what they are Mama Goes to School and gives them a sense of belong­ ing.” Although membership in the by MARIE FORTUNA fraternity is exclusively res­ tricted to males, even females enjoy the many innovations Phi My two tall kids watched swallow. I hoped someone would Beta is responsible for on cam­ eagerly as I ripped open that first talk to me. Someone did. Three pus. Not only did the fraternity, envelope from Rosary Hill. They sociology concentrators. Their which was started in 1969 at RHC, were leaning over me, crowding friendly outreach warmed me. have the first mixer with a live me so much I could hardly get the That doesn’t mean I’m over the band, but they also initiated the paper with my grade on it out of panic. It starts when I try each opening of The Rathskellar. . the envelope . They sent up cheers new subject. Math this summer Paul Fels states that even arid ’3anced me around the room after twenty-five years of no though the fraternity functions when they saw the 4.0. That was math scared me. But I hung in solely as a social organization, in June 1970, my first year back. I there. And after the first day of the members “will do anything to remember chuckling to myself school this September I dragged have people realize they’re not during the Freshman English myself to bed early because I just a bunch of drinkers or exam because I had my first “hot couldn’t face what I had tackled. flakes.” Their activities this year flash.” “Well old girl, you are the Lying in the comfortable dark I include the possibility of helping only menopausal freshman here. asked myself, “Are you out of set up a formidable volleyball And you didn’t come back to your mind? Eleven credit hours court. In addition, Paul, who is school a moment too soon,” I and a household to manage. Well, determined to see the words ‘Phi thought. you’ve really done it now!” In Beta Gamma’ written in the I always wanted to go to col­ order to relax I pulled my mind Guiness Book of World Records, lege. The first time I asked my away from school to more imme­ is considering changing Dun Sco- husband was in I960.. “You’re diate matters. tus into a large monopoly board. smart enough for all normal pur­ “Liz’s birthday party Sunday, An author in a recent issue of poses WITHOUT going to how shall I plan it. Let’s see, last Playboy Magazine vehemently school.” he assured me as he year’s party was a success. Why states, “Fraternities are back affectionately patted me on the tamper with the formula. After in.” At this point, one thing seems head. certain. Phi Beta Gamma is here all the party guests are only one to stay. So I became a community year older. They are mostly sixes volunteer. For ten years I served and fives now, with two three on this committee and that com­ year olds. ear. “Always keep your ear out mittee. And I met some fine “So I’ll start them off with a handy in case anyone wants to people. Especially through my Treasure Hunt. GOD, I hope it use it,” is my motto. Even the big work with the De Porres Club of doesn’t rain, then we’ll have to do kids want to share, and when Liz Buffalo (a Catholic Interracial it indoors. Then Pin-The-Tail on brings home a note from teacher, group)..But the itch to learn at the Donkey, Musical Chairs, and we talk it over together. All her college would not go away. then lunch. Let’s see, ah... hot art work is ensconced with pro­ By 1970, Dave was sixteen, Ann dogs, potato chips, coke. They’ll per ceremony on the outside of Marie was fourteen and Liz was love it. Then bring out the birth­ the refrigerator where all the almost two. I wasn’t getting any day cake with the song and family can admire it. Time with younger either. Time to begin to finally the opening of presents. my husband ranks high too. let go of the two older youngsters. Photo -by John Robinson Then, before the kids realize Down at the bottom of is I felt that. Soon my two older ones what I’m doing, I’ll have them the dusting under the sofa. would be very much on their own spoke logically, “Insurance first few weeks. How will I ever line up at the door, I’ll smile a with their own interests. They’d statistics state that my probable keep up with all these bright goodbye at them as I hand each a EDITORS NOTE: At least 100 live their own lives. I wanted life span is seventy years, dear. youngsters I wondered. What if I bag of treasures and a balloon. returning students now attend them to. Time to realize that my Maybe when you retire, I’ll go to flunk out right in front of my own With a little luck the house won’t RHC. job as mother would be soon over work.” kids? How CAN I write a paper? be a shamble when they leave. I as far as they were concerned. Then I suggested softly, as I We didn’t write papers at Ben­ know from experience that you And the two year old? I belie­ kissed his ear and rumpled his jamin Franklin High School in have to choreograph every move ved then, as I do now that I can hair, “What could it hurt if I took 1945. All I can remember from at a kiddie birthday party or the Veterans Association give her better mothering be­ one course? From September to those times is the stylus and the kids turn it into a stampede right cause I am actively involved in Christmas to see how it works clay tablet. out of a vintage western,” I doing something I like. Like? I out?” I wondered how the other stu­ mused. Meeting - Oct. 1 love it! Now the embarrassing With the approval of my dents would relate to me. I felt Priorities, this is the biggest truth is out. I love school so much spouse, and to die mixed amaze­ uncomfortable being so old in problem for all of us returning 11:30 a.m. Wick 113 I have to restrain myself or I’d ment and amusement of my older such a young place. Would they students. How to balance home run all the way to my classes. (I children, I took my toddler with feel I was taking up space? Would work and house work. This is a do it sometimes when I think no me to Rosary Hill. The Place­ they see me as the serious stu­ blueprint for nobody but me. I FREE BEER one’s looking. I can’t help it.) ment Office gave me names of dent I was? Would they under­ don’t promise it is anybody else’s I wanted to go back to school, students who wanted to babysit. I stand that I want a B.A. as much answer. I only say it works for All veterans or anyone re­ but only with my husband’s per­ let them. as they do? me. My housework priority is to mission. After all, I live with the While they watched over Liz, I The first time I walked into the make sure all have plenty of ceiving Veterans Assistance guy. So in 1970 I tried another studied Literature, Structure cafeteria and sat down, my nourishing tasty food and abun­ through parents are invited approach. After serving him all Sound and Sense in Sister Mau­ throat was so choked up with self dant clean clothes. My family to participate. his favorite foods at dinner, I reen’s class. I felt panicky those consciousness that I couldn’t rates high too if they want my Page 6 TH E A SC EN T September 27,1974 Fall Preview — Movies on TV

By DARRYL DAVID AMATO

Coming soon to a television near you — “The God­ “MIDNIGHT COWBOY” — Best picture of 1969. Truth James Caan and Robert Duvall. Evidently the opening father,” “Midnight Cowboy,” “The Poseidon Adventure,” and beauty ring through every scene, even through the wedding fresco and the bloddy, dramatic machine gun­ three headliners in the long list of impressive titles sordid sex and violence, but especially in the relationship ning of the Godfather’s son, among other scenes, won’t acquired by the networks for the new TV season. The between the two male misfits who for the first time in seem as awesome on such a tiny screen. And puritanical neighborhood movie house is going to have to project their lives learn what it means to care for another human editing could seriously damage the comely continuity and some really big winter releases if it wishes to compete being. Jon Voight, as the Texas male prostitute, main­ contrasts of the masterwork. What is worse, “The Gkxi- with the fairly recent, tremendously successful films that tains an appropriate detached innocence throughout the father” is being aired on two disjointed nights — the living room screen has booked. unpretty happenings. Dustin Hoffman, the Times Square November 16 and 18. For fuller enjoyment, see it at a The inevitable gripes you will have about seeing some of vagabond, gnaws, chews, ultimately devours a very theatre first. your favorite flicks at home are three-fold: 1) Nothing can meaty role. Lots of profanity. Lots of humanity. be done about the pathetic shrinkage the picture must undergo; 2) Those annoying commercials; 3) All we can “THERE’S A GIRL IN MY SOUP” — Lucent parody of do is hope that the “necessary” deletions of certain “ob­ sex, marriage, current life-styles and the hilarious pro­ jectionable” scenes be less strident than the tube is pru­ cedure of sexual pursuit and maneuver. Aging debonair dently accustomed to (This hope remains practically playboy Peter Sellers is after young, buoyant Goldie trans hopeless after seeing how American television cut out the Hawn. When they meet — well, it’s fireworks, and a slightly erotic moments of “M A S H” and “Klute”). A merry madcap bedroom dalliance ensues. possible fourth complaint might be voiced if your set is not equipped for color. “FRENZY” — Alfred Hitchcock’s tasty dish of humor, cen Below is a sizable sampling of the scheduled films. horror and suspense. A psychopathic strangler rapes and Keep it as a guide to what’s good (and not so good) this murders with his necktie several London ladies. year at the movies on TV: den “THE CANDIDATE” — A most honest exposition of that “THE VALACHI PAPERS” — Tough, unsympathetic, dirty profession of hypocrisy — politics. Robert Redford is unromantic vision of the inner workings of that infamous an out-spoken candidate for senator. But, when he gains a criminal organization which the Italian-American Civil healthy flock of supporters, his initially gutsy campaign tal Rights League claims does not exist. It is all that existed boils down to the usual mush and generalizations always for Joseph Valachi, the Mafia hit man who broke the excreted by politicians close to election time. On a sacred oath of silence when he exposed a perversely fas­ voter education level alone, “The Candidate” is precious. cinating history of the Cosa Nostra in New York from 1927 to ’63. The fihn is a long, confusing flashback to the 1930’s “SUMMER OF ’42” — Beautiful-to-look-at, nostalgic, medi underworld. The action is violent. Men die by machine humorous little study of adolescent sexual awakening. gun, pistol and dagger. And in one gory instance that we trust will be forsaken for the TV screening, a castration is There’s more monkeying around with the final two simulated. The major fault of the film lies in its attempt to chapters in the popular Apes saga : “CONQUEST OF THE tation tackle a marathon of people and events in one sitting; as a PLANET OF THE APES” and “BATTLE FOR THE result characterization and motivation suffer. PLANET OF THE APES.” “THE LAST PICTURE SHOW” — This 1971 drama of Renee Taylor, a nice, crazy Jewish girl, and Joseph mingling, entangling human relationships in a small Bologna, a sick, crazy Italian lady killer, hurt, hate and Texas town of 1951 introduced a fresh crop of vibrant lové each other in “MADE FOR EACH OTHER.” young talent — Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges and Cybill October 2 Shepherd. Director Peter Bogdanovich has pieced an Liza Minelli is memorable as “THE STERILE intriguiing puzzle of bored men and women living a bleak CUCKOO,” a lonely girl caught up in a crazy, teetering 1:00 dying existence, filmed in ironically refreshing black and college love affair. white. An all-star cast is assembled for “THE POSEIDON AD­ “THUNDERBALL” — The prime of Sean Connery as VENTURE,” a tense human interest story about a luxury Wick Center James Bond. The biggest, best of that now overwrought liner capsized. spy cycle. The girls are gorgeous, the villains ex­ ceptionally lethal. Terence Young directs this hyperbolic Even for premier television viewings, “DARLING LILI,” Room 113 comic strip with the hypersonic speed demanded; before “THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN,” “COLD TURKEY,” and we can believe or disbelieve a daring escape or a knock­ “XY & ZEE” persist as only passable pulp. Better to bask out fight, it’s over! For many of us, it’s a facetious trip in the reruns of “AIRPORT,” “FUNNY GIRL,” back to our impressionable pre-adolescent years of the “BONNIE AND CLYDE” and “THE GRADUATE.” 60’s, when we were misguided into thinking that suave slob secret agent 007 was our superhero. Now that we’re in Lastly, Paramount Pictures sells “THE GODFATHER” For MEDITATORS only our impressionable young adulthood, we’ll have to try to to television for a record-breaking $6 million. It is, if you control ourselves. haven’t heard by now, a classic with a perfect combina­ tion of sharp aesthetic achievement and good old- “THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT” — The TV censors fashioned showmanship, Named best picture of 1972, this For information contact Nancy Puth are going to have a rough time with this peppery 1970 “family” drama about a Mafia dynasty also garnered screenplay about a bookstore clerk (George Segal) and a best actor honors for Marlon Brando in the title role and Lourdes Hall Ext. 201 839-9894 captious hustler () in hot flashes of love awards to screenwriters Mario Puzo and Francis Ford and hate. Lots of lascivious laughs. Coppola. In extraordinary supporting roles are A1 Pacino,

Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors

by DRU HETTRICH

Alive: The Story of the Andes mountains. The weather was bad, they were survivors of the plane plished the impossible. They an­ must admit though, the canni­ Survivors Piers P. Read 1974 snow and freezing temperatures, that crashed up there so long ago. nounced that they had eaten the balism angle was a draw. I could­ Lipp, $10.00 and the plane crashed. Many Not only that, but they said there flesh of companions that had died n’t understand how anyone could people were killed instantly but were fourteen others from the in the wreck. Everyone was eat a fellow human being and Cannibalism is not only a social there were many who lived wreck waiting for help up in the shocked. These people were all then rationalize it later. taboo, but also morally prohi­ through the awful accident. The mountains. A miracle! The world strict Catholics. How could they Now I understand. I sym­ bited. The practice of eating hu­ ones who lived found themselves waited breathlessly for more have practiced cannibalism? ! As pathize with the people who lived man flesh is a gruesome one, to in a frozen wasteland. news. the press conference continued through those awful happenings. say the least. We tend to look at it When the plane did not arrive Two days later all the survivors outrage turned to understanding. The book is pervaded with the comically because, as with many on schedule in Chile, the author­ of the downed plane were in a Instead of condemnation, com­ human will to live. The power of other taboos, it hits too close to ities and worried realtives began hospital for observation. The doc­ passion sprang up. Newspapers the story will never leave me. I our animal selves. Occasionally to search. Not a trace was found tors were amazed that these all over the world refused to sen­ found myself tense as I read, though, circumstances arise of the missing plane. After a people were in such good physical sationalize the strange facts. In­ agreeing with the steps they took where cannibalism is a man’s week, hope was lost. National shape, considering the fact that stead they gave support by con­ and the paths they followed. The only means of survival. That is mourning went into effect and all there were no means for food up centrating on the faith and hope story is a first-hand account. The what this book is all about. they could do was wait until in the mountains. Silence sua- these people had all through the facts, dates and details are all About two years ago a plane, Spring to hunt for the bodies denly enveloped the hospital. ordeal. They thanked God for the given graphically and wholly. carrying a well-known Rugby under better conditions for Naturally, questions arose, and safe return of the survivors. There was no attempt to make team and several upstanding citi­ burial. after a time, they were answered. The survivors story is what this things pretty or tidy. It is very zens, took off from Uraguay to fly Seventy days later two men The survivors held a press con­ book is all about. I read it be­ real. I can truthfully say I would to Chile. The route took them were found at the foot of the ference and explained to the cause I’ve always been interested do the same as they if I were in over the snow covered Andes Andes by a shepherd. They said world how they had accom­ in man versus nature situations. I that situation. September 27,1974 THE ASCENT Page 7 John Denver In Concert by SHELLY BOVE ^oet s Co/m6/t Children, teenagers, and adults, sporting suits plus ties to T-shirts and jeans, thronged the high Falls Convention Center for “an the man evening with John Denver.’Tn low our restless competitive society, how can one man and his music appeal to such a diversified aud­ ience? Yet, John Denver through his life had grown as miserable as his simple, direct style and sin- cerety manages to do just that. the pain of pitchforks Whether he speaks of love, pain, joy, sorrow, familiar memories, or the beauty of nature, Denver and wearing garments of despair expresses our basic emotions in a way that touches the listeners he eased out from the window regardless of age or beliefs. Many songs such as “Rocky Mountain High,” Mattthew, and > the last few seconds of his life “The Eagle and the Hawk” were doubly meaningful with the stood with him and watched visual addition of three screen of slides and films. Denver’s personal anecdotes between minute little things scurry on the pavement songs made the audience feel as if they were sitting in his living as he trembled further to the east room, rather than a convention center. His music is truly enjoyable from the footstompin’ a kind rooftop formed just below bluegrass “Grandma’s feather­ bed” (complete with steel and fiddle) to ballads like “Annie’s a policeman in a clean blue shirt Song” and “My Sweet Lady” accompanied by guitar and string bass. His encore, “This Old found him Guitar,” lacking accompaniment save his own finger-picking was Photo by John Robinson curled into a frightened round ball especially moving. His tight changing the orchestration (for hear his music. This optimism back-up musicians of Weisberg, example the unexpected but fan­ touched me (and I am sure all onto his gravel bed Kniss, and Sommers lend great tastic addition of the steel guitar those who attended). I think we instrumentation and harmonies for “Sunshine” ), each number in all went home really feeling a to Denvers’ fine vocals and leads. the concert became a unique unity among men. hi Denver’s his tears streaming Although his style may be pre­ experience. No matter what the own words - “and the song that I dictable Denver’s music is defini­ message, underlying each John am singing is a prayer for non­ down the side of the building tely not static. By varifying the Denver song is his decision believers come and stand beside tempo, adding visual effect, or to share the positive with all who us, we can find a better way.” Daryl Smith

Our House THANKS TO AN EDUCATOR She marks out her pace, with a well thought out plan, (A primer in the decoration of you. Put big hooks wherever you and shapes and colors; that’s then stumbles on hopeless edges of truth small apartments and dormitory can, and drape scarves singly or landscaping, as opposed to the As she prods and pokes for a positive sign, rooms on a college student’s in bunches, over them. Dresses forest, where nature tends to re­ but gets no such response, motivation denied. budget) and blouses can be slung from seed the same kinds of trees near hooks or hung on hangers from each other. the hooks, as can belts and Try hanging a lacy, drippy, So she tries it again but just four walls contain, by Ellen Morris jewelry. Hats make super wall pale green plant to (me side of all the words she has offered, all offered in vain. decorations, in a row high up on a where a smooth-leafed dark They have soaked in the meanings and echoed but sounds, This is the time of year when wall or spotted haphazardly green (me stands. Add a tall, millions of students begin to des­ among other things. spikey-leafed one of a different that are worth about nothing, if nothing is found. pair over ever turning that new Think of a tree vs. a forest. If height; these are often dark Howard Johnson’s Modern apart­ you have several plants, so much bluish-green or have yellow But somehow, there’s someone who catches a thought ment or dorm into a home for the the better. But not stuck around streaks. causing commotion and questions to rise, year. If you’re short on furnish­ the room in odd spots. If they are similar in height, So she eases their minds with an answer or two, ings or money, there are a lot of Try putting them all in a group. stick a box or something under ways to use the things you al­ The more varied they are in color one of the pots. The more the she picks up on cue, and starts once again, ready have lying around to and texture, the more effective merrier. There’s no such thing as to succeed in a battle that few people win. brighten up the new place. they will be. Instead of a forest, too many plants, and the more Everybody has clothes. Don’t well, take a look at the ways trees the grouping,the more effective it Cathy Tobia let them languish in the closet are grouped in a park. They are will be. when they’re not decorating for always in groups of different sizes

Movies: Where Have All The Women Gone?

by DARRYL DAVID AMATO

Women critics, writers, direc­ upon it. “It” being the puzzling tant offender. Here the female superhuman, superstar quality questionably no lack of except tors and performers have talked absence of good female roles in sex is consciously made to look talents have Hollywood by the tional actresses. When Elizabeth about it. One lady has written a motion pictures, a problem that homely and no where near as neck, wringing it for all it’s Taylor, Jane Fonda, Faye Duna­ book on it. Each year end, for warrants every filmgoer’s imme­ attractive as the two male stars. worth. She is die dynamic hero­ way, Liza Minnelli, Katharine about the past four years, re­ diate attention. And in the next few months, ine in everything from “What’s Ross, among many others, can viewers mention it. After viewing All of the films cited above studios are promising more of the Up, Doc?” and “Up the Sandbox” find a worthy script, they are a seemingly endless string of are, admittedly, fine artistic pro­ same - a virtually all-male cast to “The Way We Were” and, superb. “male love stories” - the buddy- jects. In “The Godfather,” the for “Earthquake,” Newman and more recently and most empha­ More serious, however, is the buddy sagas as best illustrated subjugation of women is merely a McQueen as the stars of “The tically, in “For Pete’s Sake,” commercial marketing angle of by Newman and Redford in “The true aspect in the male charac­ Towering Inferno” and more which I encourage be retitled die problem. This very year Sting” or McQueen and Hoffman ters’ lives. In “Papillon,” we males in top roles for a sequel to “For Barbra’s Sake.” Goldie Hawn gave her most com­ in “Papillon;” epics about men can’t very well expect Steve Mc­ “The Godfather.” There is no quick, definite solu­ plex comic-dramatic exercise in and their professions (“The God­ Queen to share a prison cell with It is nothing short of a paradox tions in sight. The cause or “The Sugarland Express,” yet father,” ‘‘Serpico,” ‘‘The a woman. And “Serpico” takes that just when women are getting causes haven’t been fully un­ nationwide box office receipts for Conversation”); even a movie place in a man’s world - the New more in the picture of real life, covered yet. Maybe the majority the picture weren’t so sweet. about man and his affection for York Police Department. As far ladies’ parts in pictures are on an of male screenwriters are confu­ When audiences continue to cater an animal (“The Day of the Dol­ as ignoring women’s roles, “The ebb. Only one lady, Barbra Strei­ sed about today’s woman. Thus, to one particular genre, that suc- phin” ) - it is now a concerned Sting,” although a beautiful, fun sand, is having scripts written for they cannot accurately prescribe cessfull ($$$) package is perpet­ male writer’s turn to verbalize entertainment, is the most bla- her. And that is because her cinema roles for her. There is un­ ually wrapped. Page 8 TH E A SC EN T September 27,1974 i SPORTS SCOOP I Everything You Ever Wanted to Know ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®^) About Admissions New Bowling League Started

A new bowling league has been Fencing, Football, Gym (YMCA) But Were Afraid to Ask! formed here at R.H.C. The league passes, Golf, Ping Pong, 2 Pool starts on Wednesday, September tables, Soccer ball, Soft ball, 18 and 120 people are needed. Swimming (YMCA) passes,' R.H.C. students and friends are Volleyball. Question: How do prospective RHC students learn of the academic and welcome to join. A team consists All that is necessary to use this of four people and a substitute. equipment is your I.D. card but a student life programs at our college? The fee per week is $2.00 for three few things also require a $1.00 de­ games and the shoes. Whatever posit to cover, breakage. Answer: They learn of these programs through faculty/ alumni/ money remains is being put to­ There is a possibility that we students, administration, staff, guidance counselors, parents wards an end of the year banquet. may be able to get Karate as an The games will be played at the extracurricular activity. There Sheridan Lanes near R.H.C. Any­ woulcl be a small fee. one interested should sign up at We are going to try to get a Question: Which group do students who apply to Rosary Hill list as the Wick. cross country team started. We having the most influence on their choice? There are many different types will need five or six members of sports equipment available at who have run cross country be­ Answer: Other Students Wick. Here is a list of the equip­ fore. Members can be either ment available: male or female. If we have a Archery, Badminton, Basket­ team, we have an invitation from ball, Cards, Checkers, Chess, Hilbert College. Question: What can students do for the college? Girls Basketball Answer: Assist the admissions office in touring prospective students, providing personal hospitality for particular academic and by SYLVIA ANDOLINA student life campus activities, and representing Rosary Hill College at your high school during vacation periods. Monday^ September 16 was the transportation. registration meeting for the girls The men’s basketball team has basketball team. The new coach an organizational meeting on is Mark Kawler. The team is not Tuesday September 24. For fur­ Question: If students are interested, what do they do next to assist their in a league as of yet but we will be ther information contact Brian arranging scrimmage games Me Queen ex. 291 or Phil Nicotera college during the 1974-75 academic year? with girls from other colleges. 839-9867. The team will practice on Mon­ If any men are interested in Answer: Students interested in helping their college may complete the days and Thursdays from seven playing football you can sign up tear-off blank below and return it to the admissions office. to nine depending on the gym and at Wick.

Keep Smiling! r ------Student Interest Blank 1 Make an appointment TODAY to come to the FREE Clinic and have I your teeth professionally cleaned and inspected in our Dental Hygiene I Name______I Department of Erie Community College (North Campus) at Main I Street and Youngs Road in Williamsville, New York, Phone — 634-0800 I Extension 444. Do not forget to call in advance. Local or I The schedule for 1974 is Sept. 17,1974 to May 15,1975. Campus A d d r e s s ______I Tuesday - Wednesday - or Thursday at 9:00 A.M. or 1:00 P.M. I The service is provided by Senior Dental Hygiene students and I Phone______1______I supervised by Licensed Dentists and Dental Hygienists. I Statistics indicate that 10 to 29 per cent of adults between 19 and 25 I years of age and 95 per cent of adults at 45 years of age have periodon­ High School Address______!______I tal problems (disease of the tissue and bone which support the teeth). I These problems could be minimized or avoided if you had your teeth I scaled and polished regularly to prevent “plaque build-up” which hardens to form calculus (tartar) and disturbs the supporting struc­ Please Return To: Dr. Stephen J. Adorian ture of the teeth. Assistant Director of Admissions The Clinic is located on the first floor in the Spring Student Center (Building S). This is the building closest to the corner of Youngs Road Rosary Hill College | and Wehrle Drive. I I I Attention Veterans! Mr. Hooker, Director at the Regional Office of the Veterans Admin­ istration in Buffalo announces the appointment of. Bruce Hart as a Veterans’ representative on campus for five area schools. More than 1300 vet-reps have been assigned to campuses throughout the U.S. Their main objectives lire to acquaint veterans and their dependents with VA benefits and to speed up the delivery of Veterans’ education benefit checks. In addition, they will act as liaison between the school and the VA. The Vet-Reps should be able to answer any questions with regard to educational benefits and all other questions relating to other VA benefits. Bruce Hart can be contacted at the following places and times: SCHOOL HOURS TELEPHONE

Bryant & Stratton Mon. -11:00 - 7:30 884-9120 Thurs. -.2:30 - 6:30 Ext. 78 Rosary Hill College Tues. -.8:00 - 4:30 839-3600 We have just a few open­ PRESENT YOURSELF Ext. 323 ings in the photography — HOW TO DO IT! department. We would like Resume and Interview — ECC (City Campus) Wed. -.9:00 - 3:30 881-4200 people who have had some Wick Social Room, Mrs. A. Price, school Ext. 39 type of photo/darkroom Thursday, Oct. 3 — 6:30 nurse, announces new experience, although this is p.m. Sponsored by Career hours for the Health Office: D’Youville College Thurs. -10:00 - 2:00 886-8100 not essential. Interested Planning Council. Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 3 Ext. 210 people please leave name p.m. The doctor will be in and phone no. and we will Monday and Thursday -.8:00 - 4:30 arrange a meeting. For from 12-2. Hilbert College Fri. 649-7900 those interested, we use a Ext. 22 35mm format. Thank you. FOR SALE: New typing John Robinson chair — adjustable. $20.00. Mr. Hart encourages any veterans who have questions to contact or Photo editor Call 839-3990. call him about any VA problems.