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* THE BAT TUDENT X VOLUME 106, NUMBER9 %JJTN MARCH 23,1979 ESTABLISHED 1873 r« Use Of College Property For Personal Profit Not Acceptable by Thomas Vannah against our policy (referring to by persons within the college. On Senior Reporter parties for individual profit) the bulletin board outside the Dean James Carignan because it is illegal." Carignan Bates College Bookstore hung suggested on March 21. 1979 that further stated that there exists a advertisements for cars, stereos, the college does not condone the "regulation against selling goods records, and clothing. Also selling of goods from college from within the dormitory unless hanging on the bulletin was a doritories. Carignan also they are cleared through the sign advertising new stereo asserted that it is against the Vice President for Business components, televisions, fuzz- college's regulations to hold Affairs." busters, and assorted electrical parties on school property for On March 22, on the bulletin equipment, with a note in- students' individual profit. Said boards in the dinner line, four forming those interested to Carignan: "As far as I know, this 'for sale' signs hung advertising contact a student living in '■ is not going on. It would be products, used an new, for sale Adams. The student explained, when contacted, that he takes orders from students and sends Sex Attitude Survey them to a mail order house, adding his commission to the bill. The goods are sent to the post Reveals Interesting Attitudes And Opinions office on campus. The Office of by Mark Baer nature. Attention was centered restrictions such as isolation of greater administrative initiative Career Counseling, said the Senior Reporter not only on questions of sex and Smith and the large number of in this area might be beneficial to student, "helped me get one of What kinds of attitudes sexual matters, but more single-sex housing arrangements the overall picture, students my jobs." When asked if the job toward male-female relation- specifically as these subject as major stumbling blocks in the almost invariably answered in in question was related to his a ships exist on the Bates campus? matters related to the Bates path of better male-female the negative. There were, selling of stereo equipment on How do your fellow students feel community. relations. Homogeneity of the however, a few divergent from campus, the student suggested about the subject of relations When questioned, "Do you student body was another major the norm, one student saying. that it was the case. between the sexes in and around find male-female relationships at idea which many saw as ob- "Maybe some other guidance Mr. Bernard Carpenter, Vice their lives as Bates students? Bates favorable?" about half structive to better cir- personnel would be helpful" in President for Business Affairs, <«• Recently the Student ran a "Sex responded in varying degrees of cumstances. assisting students. claimed, "The college would be o Attitude Survey" and from those the affirmative. However, there Alternately, most of those One nighters were commonly overstepping its authority to tell students responding, some were many strongly negative responding did not place the mentioned as an ominous students that they could not sell general patterns as well as some responses. Limited selection was blame solely on Bates. Most problem in the Bates community. their stereos within the college." unexpected responses emerged. a major criterion for complaint. agreed that these conditions are One typical response cited these Carpenter suggested, however, The questions were of a general A number of students cited dorm at least in part due to the one nighters for causing "un- that in cases where students use structural set-up of a small necessary animosity" between their rooms and the college liberal arts college and are not the two sexes, adding that, "a lot bulletin boards for personal gain, New Student Newspaper solely characteristics unique to of people are just in it for the "That is sort of a gray area. the Bates community. sex." Students can not have ware Editors Appointed Nearly all of those who Closed mindedness toward parties in dorms for personal responded agreed that there are differing attitudes concerning gain. Students cannot solicit on no administrative regulations sex and sexual behavior was also campus." The Student learned of By Executive Board that restrict male-female cited as a large campus-wide two instances in which students o relationships. When asked if (Continued on Page 12) (Continued on Page 12) Student, he served as: editor of The editor and assistant editor the Webster Street Journal, an of The Bates Student for the alternative newspaper which he $4.2 Million Gymnasium Complex 1979-80 school year were elected and others created during his this week. Thomas Vannah, who high school years; an intern at plans to double major in English the Daily Transcript in Dedham, (Seale) Taking Shape and History or Political Science, Mass., and later became a (9 will be serving as editor-in-chief weekly columnist for that paper; along with Jon Marcus, who director of the New England intends also to fulfill a double Student Press Co-Operative; and major in English and Political newswriter for the Needham Science, as assistant editor. Reporter. Both Vannah and Marcus have Both Vannah and Marcus will worked diligently for the be sophomores next year; «0 Student this past year as Senior however, they do not foresee Reporters. their class status as a detriment. Vannah's past journalistic Said Vannah, "I think that Jon experience includes: his work for and I will have to be judged by The Bates Student; editor-in- our own merits and not by our chief of his high school age." newspaper (1977-78); features Vannah, as editor-in-chief- editor of that paper (1976-77); elect, commented that he hopes contributing editor (1976); and the student body, "although they reporter (1974-1976). He also sometimes disagree with what worked sporadically as a we may choose to print, will headline writer and assisted with support the newspaper in a layout of The Milford Citizen variety of capacities from writing (1977). Vannah's high school to simply providing feedback. As paper, under his direction, was my grandmother says, 'It takes awarded a First Place Medal by all kinds.' As many different the Columbia Scholastic Press views, ideas, and stories as we Association and was nominated have to work with can only serve for "All-Columbian" honors in to make a good paper." the areas of layout and editorials. Vannah and Marcus will of- Marcus also has extensive ficially begin serving in their experience in journalism. respective capacities when they No longer battling the winter elements, construction crews on the new gymnasium complex are now Besides working for The Bates return for Short Term. moving into more advanced stages of construction. The construction is ahead of its original schedule. 2 THE BATES STUDENT, Mar. 23,1979 Letters to the Editor THANK-YOU FROM ADMISSIONS BRING BACK DUDES To The Listening Audience of mere understatement. One must To the Editor: the campus. The reaction of comments on the friendliness and WRJR, realize that "The Dudes" The Deans of Admissions visiting students to your simple human interest in others To say that the absence of broadcast for a select audience would like to offer a public hospitality has been over- that Bates students show, and "The Dudes" in their regular that tune in for their particular "thank you" to the dozens of whelmingly enthusiastic. We we will continue to attract very program slot of Monday at brand of radio. Admittedly they students who have this year have received hundreds of (Continued on Page 12) midnight was horribly unjust, are somewhat ahead of their helped the Admissions Office, uncalled for, and unfair to their time, and they do have a rather and to suggest some ways in PARKING PROBLEMS listening audience is more than a (Continued on Page 12) which students might be of To the Editor, need a parking permit, costing continued help in enrolling a new In continuing fulfillment of $25 to park on Bardwell Street, a freshman class of thoughtful and your "role" as an investigative PUBLIC street. (The Lewiston The Randy Reports talented people. publication, we the undersigned police will ticket you for parking Over the course of the year, hereby emplore you to in- in the wrong direction.) about fifteen hundred high school vestigate alleged misconduct on WILL WE STAND FOR "All I Want Is A Room and transfer students have had the part of the Bates College THIS??? interviews, and. of these, over administration of stealing money NO, WE SAY!!! Somewhere . . .' two hundred have taken us up on directly out of the pockets of Thank you. an offer of an overnight stay on Bates students. "Why does one (Continued on Page 12) by Tad Baker the highest bidder. All the anxiety and confusion All of the preceding examples over last week's lottery gives one are of course foolish and BATES BRIEFS the impression that perhaps ridiculous. If trial by combat there has got to be a better way. were instituted, imagine all the The administration agreed to an 2. Bates Security, who immediately There are a variety of innovative bullet holes that maintenance extension of the deadline for fall * Sunday, March 18, a student notified the Lewiston Fire ways to solve the rooming would bill you for. If you use a registration from Friday, March arrived at the library to find all Department. Upon arrival, the problem without the use of what dart board approach, some irate 23. to Monday, March 26, at 4:00 the notes and many of the books firemen discovered a student's one critic calls "the slaughter." student might try to turn a dean after a request from RA necessary for his thesis missing clothing to be the source of the One proposal is that in place of into a human porcupine. Besides president, Jack Meade. The from his desk in the Science smoke. The smoldering bundle a lottery, there be a three day these physical side effects, all of course listing booklets were Library. He and another student was placed in a metal trashcan "trial by combat" at the these systems are to some delayed at the printers giving using the same topic for thesis and taken outdoors where it was beginning of each school year. degree plain unfair. Indeed, students less than a week to hope to borrow books on ex- extinguished. No cause for the Each student would be armed under the current system, some complete registration under the tended loan from the Bowdoin blaze has been determined. Chet with a master key and a rooms are just better than old deadline. library to complete their theses Emmons, Security Chief, praised revolver. The rules are simple: others, so there are bound to be * There was a special meeting which have been extended. the quick thinking of Miss whoever is left alive in a room at some hard feelings. There are. of the faculty held Monday night. * The smell of smoke per- McGrath and the promptness of the end of the trial is given the however, several ways that this March 19, for the first reading of meating the locker room area of the Lewiston Fire Department. room for the year. It is merely bias in rooming can be the EPC proposal on general the gym on Friday, March 16, at * Spring arrived on schedule Darwin's survival of the fittest eliminated. education. This proposal offers 11:35 p.m. alerted Laura this year on March 21. Students translated into dormitories. Of First, all dorms must be possible changes in the McGrath, gym attendant, to the around campus could be seen course no grenades, bazookas or evacuated and destroyed. In distribution requirements. A presence of a small fire in the enjoying the unusually warm other heavy artillery pieces could their place will be constructed final vote on the EPC recom- men's locker room. Miss weather. be used as they might cause four large dorms surrounding the mendations will be held on April McGrath promptly contacted dorm damage. puddle. The dorms will be Another possible suggestion identical. All rooms will be calls for the creation of a housing exactly alike. One dorm will be WORLD NEWS CAPSULES dart board. Every student would the Freshman Center, one a be allowed to throw one dart to Sophomore Center, a third will The formation of a new Italian Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island Egyptian peace treaty in determine what his room would be for Juniors, and the fourth government was brought about because of high unemployment Washington is expected on be. Of course there would have will be Senior City. Everyone by Christian Democrat Guilio rates in these states. This Monday, "if all goes well" says to be seperate boards for all will have an equally good room. Andreotti in alliance with two measure increases the normal 26 Israel's Defense Minister Ezer male, all female, and coed. All will be equidistant from the small moderate parties. Refusal weeks of jobless payments by an Weizman. The U.S. pledges to Personally, I know many bathroom and telephone. The by the third ranking Socialist additional 13 weeks. follow up the signing of the students who have had great dorms will rotate on massive party to support this * Standard Oil Company treaty by providing Egypt with success at using a similar con- turntables so no one can com- arrangement could push Italy (Ohio) agreed to reconsider plans $2 billion in planes, tanks and cept, the famed "course selection plain about the view or amount of toward an early general election to abandon a $1 billion California anti-aircraft weapons and Israel dart board." sunlight. In this way, everyone two years ahead of schedule. to Texas pipeline after state and with $3 billion to defray costs of Dean Reese has his own will have waterfront property as This move ends an eight week federal promised steps will be withdrawal from the Sinai suggestion. He proposes that every room will look out on the government crisis in Italy. taken to ease the project's Peninsula. These pledges will students should bribe the Dean puddle at least part of the time. * Hanoi has rejected a Chinese contruction. This pipeline is come in the form of grants and of Housing, with rooms going to (Continued on Page 12) proposal to begin peace talks deemed critical for the tran- long-term loans. March 28 which they dismiss as a sportation of surplus Alaskan oil * March 19 marked the annual trick. Vietnamese newspapers to the Midwest and Northeast return of the swallows to CORRECTION refineries. Mr. Whitehouse, the charge that Chinese troops are Capistrano. The birds were a Representative to the Maine article last week concerning the still in Vietnam. The Hanoi company's chairman, suggests little late arriving after the 6,000 House of Representatives, Joyce Stanton Museum Collection. Ms. government rules out any talks there is a "very strong mile journey from Argentina due Lewis of Auburn was incorrectly Lewis is a Republican. until Chinese troops withdraw possibility" that plans will to a Southern California rain- referred to as a Democrat in an from disputed border areas. materialize if clearance comes storm. Expected at 8:00 a.m., * The government has an- within 90 days and "a March 19, the mission bell nounced the approval of ad- probability" if problems can be marking the official arrival of the ditional jobless aid for the overcome in 6 months. birds pealed at 10:18 a.m. THE STUDENT unemployed in Idaho, Maine, * Signing of the Israeli- Volume 106, Number9 Established 1873

DATELINE: LEWISTON ROBERT COHEN No problems have arisen as of project includes new traffic last year in the last week in Editor-in-Chief November. Thirty-six cases of yet in a computer review of back- lights at the intersection of NANCY AREY up safety systems at the Sabattus, Ash and Webster vandalism have been cleared presently closed Maine Yankee Streets, and Central Avenue. thus far as being perpetrated by Assistant Editor nuclear power plant. The results * In a meeting of the Lewiston these four who are presently Emerson Baker of these tests must be submitted Board of Mayor and Aldermen •incarcerated by other police Contributing Editor to the Nuclear Regulatory Tuesday night, the board voted departments. This vandalism Commission which ordered the unanimously to transfer $46,302 included the slashing of car tires Lori Borst Bob Muldoon closing of five plants last week. from the common school budget and the smashing of store and Circulation Manager Sports Coordinator automobile windows. An opening date for the plant account into the private and Dave Ginn, Logan Seale, James Bradshaw still cannot be set however. parochial school budget account. * St. Mary's Hospital is taking Photography Staff * Summer construction will They also granted a special the first step toward con- provide a complete renovation of amusement permit for dancing struction of a multi-million dollar The Bates Student is published weekly by the students of Bates Street from Main to Oak and entertainment to Shangra- health care complex as it Bates College. The newspaper's mailing address is: Box including new sidewalks, a new la, 33 Sabattus Street. prepares to file its request with 309, Bates College, Lewiston, Me. 04240. Subscriptions II highway base and storm * Tuesday, March 20, the Department of Human are $10.00 for the academic year. Printed by The drainage. This project is handled Lewiston Police Chief Lucien Services next month. This Brunswick Publishing Company, Industry Rd., Brunswick, by the Maine Department of Longtin announced the upcoming project will connect the main Me. 04011 I Transportation with federal and arrest of four persons, two adults hospital building with Marcotte The views and opinions expressed in the articles state funds and a 7'/J percent and two juveniles, allegedly Nursing Home across Campus printed in this paper are not necessarily concurrent contribution by the city of responsible for over $10,000 Avenue. This would allow the with those of the editors. Lewiston. Another summer damage to downtown businesses sharing of the two services. THE BATES STUDENT. Mar. 23.1979 3 c» Dean Emeritus Harry Rowe: After 91 Years A Personification Of Bates College held my salary was good - $1500. College." by Jon Marcus I'd been getting $900. When I Students - have they changed? Senior Reporter became Dean of the Faculty, "I don't think they've changed The elderly gentlemen, not which was in 1946, I was sup- much. I've employed students all quite looking his 91 years, posed to recruit instructors for the years that I've lived opened the door of the small $1800. But going back to my here...We had three children, so house overlooking College story, in World War I, inflation we had girls living in the house to t Avenue. Outside, Bates students was bad, and the faculty was take care of them. I don't think jogged as the relatively warm restive about their salaries. Dr. the students in basic qualities day waned. "Have a seat." he Chase said he would increase the have changed much, though said. "You have to sit there, fee $5. Could you imagine the many of them need to look at a that's the chair that says Bates Trustees meeting about an in- dollar before they spend it. on it." crease of $5? Well, the Trustees They're industrious, they're Dean Emeritus of the Faculty took the bit in their teeth and hardworking, they have Harry Willison Rowe prsonifies raised tuition $15. character (picking up a copy of Bates College. A 1912 graduate, "There used to be a boarding The Bates Student) - even if six a) he entered the school in 1908. He area for students in what they of them did get in a little trouble is a member of Phi Beta Kappa now call John Bertram Hall and the other night in the Cage. and Delta Sigma Rho, has served you could board for $2. You can't "I hear from quite a good as committee member of the buy a hamburg in a hamburg many. I'd hear from more, but I New England Association of stand for $2! This was how it was can't keep up that kind of Colleges and Secondary Schools, in my day, the financial correspondence. (One) chap was was President of the Eastern pressure." in the Class of '74. He's married, Association of Deans and Ad- On his years as Dean of the and his father-in-law is now the visors of Men - the list goes on Faculty: "When I went out Chief Justice of the Maine and on. Dean Rowe received a recruiting, I had to fill what is Supreme Court (who once lived Doctor of Humane Letters now Mr. Hatch's job...I was next door to Dean Rowe). It degree from the University of given $3500 to find someone, and seems only yesterday I can see Maine, an honorary master's I got on the trail of this person. him in our driveway wiping off degree from Bates in 1942, and Well, I interviewed this out- the car for a ski trip. an honorary Doctor of Humane standing candidate with his wife "The college had a very strong Letters degree from Western - I also liked to speak with the stand on liquor; they would've New England College in 1953. At wife because the wife is the key been sent home the next day. his retirement in March of 1958. to the man's success. When I They played cards and took a the Executive Committee of the Dean Emeritus Harry Rowe came out with the $3500, the wife drink once in a while. Church Alumni named that year's alumni (News Bureau) said she was getting that much attendance was compulsory - I'm fund in his honor and had him, clientele that was quite different. life was simpler. Not having as a secretary...so we said speaking now of when I was a the retiring association Students from families with as fraternities or sororities made goodnight." student. One of the first things I © president, preside at the annual little financial resources as they life simpler at Bates. The war years: "My first did when I came back on the alumni senior luncheon rather had then, why they couldn't "When I came to Bates, Dr. position here was the Religious faculty was to get rid of that than the incoming president, as dream of going to a college like Chase (president from 1894-1919) work director for Men. They had rule. had been the custom. Harry Bates. Our friends down the had one goal: to keep costs down a branch of the Student Christian "I don't have the intimate Rowe gave in all forty-four years river referred to us as the college and make it possible for students Union, a student YMCA. During contact with students that I had of service to Bates College. of women and blacks, although of limited means to get the same the First World War. the YM- when I was at the college. I see a 19 Recently, he discussed but a few they referred to blacks in a more advantages as more wealthy CA...served with the troops lot of them running up and down of his wide-ranging memories. demeaning way, because Bates students might. It was almost a overseas...and I was in the on this roadway. I wouldn't fault "Tuition was $75 in 1908. was founded by abolitionists. I maxim of his - 'quality education position of being the advisor to the students of 1979; they're a About the time I was at Bates, it went to a co-ed prep school, so I at a fair price.' (this group). When we had the very high-grade lot." was devised what was called was used to that sort of thing." "Around the first World War, military units here. I was in Speaking of the senior class deferred tuition. A student could Was Bates all that different times were hard...Faculty uniform - I had a real uniform. this past fall at a wine and candle get $50 or $75 deferred until from other schools? "I think in salaries were low. I came to We had a headquarters, we dinner in Commons, Dean Rowe after he graduated. comparison with many colleges, Bates in 1914 as a member of the cleared everybody off the first had more observations. "I was a "That produced a college even with New England colleges. staff and for the kind of position I floor of Roger Williams Hall little surprised that they didn't because of this poor little dress up. It was a class dinner Student Army Training Corps. and they looked just the same as Security Within Rights To Remove They were sworn in when they when I see them go up and down got here, on the first day of the street here. The students Contraband From Students' Rooms October. They didn't get off the were attentive enough (but) I campus until...Armistice Day on don't know if I'd attempt it again i Bowdoin planned to continue the by Brian M. McDevitt the legal backing was they had the 11th of November because before another senior class, even Junior Reporter for taking the steps they did. Mr. present policy in light of the there was a flu epidemic, so they if I were asked." The question of whether or not Joy stated, "We are obligated recent controversy, Mr. Joy were quarantined and they were Dean Emeritus Rowe now has college security, maintenance, or under the law (Bowdoin security said, "Yes, we'll stand by our kept on the campus. 12 grandchildren, "and only one the administration can enter a is deputized) to confiscate any policy ... I think everything "I didn't think there was an of them has gone to Bates, and here is all set and we've finally I student's room on campus and material that is stolen ... if we abundance of patriotic en- he's 40 now. Oh, lord, I suppose remove what they consider to be see items that we feel are stolen got this thing quieted down." thusiasm. It lasted such a short one reason that they haven't stolen property, contraband, or property, then it sure is under While the issue may be quiet time. been interested in Bates was that now at Bowdoin. it has by no (29 an item contrary to college policy our legal jurisdiction to act." On "During the Second World they were more or less brought has been of increasing concern the issue of what they were means been resolved. War we had a naval unit here and up in the lap of Bates College." these last few weeks. doing in the rooms in the first Newspaper articles and that lasted quite a while. The One of his thirteen great- An incident at Bowdoin place, he commented, "We were editorials on the incident have campus naval units were the best grandchildren is now a senior at College has been the main fuel in not a searching party - we have appeared in college papers across of the various military units that Edward Little High in Auburn, the fire of controversy that has to check windows, heat, etc. to the nation as well as national were located on college cam- but plans to go to the University surrounded the issue of student make sure that everything is all news media outlets. puses. Bates was very fortunate of Virginia. 9 rights vs. administrative right. .. most of the items taken For a definitive legal answer to get this naval unit; Bowdoin Asked his philosophy or his discretion in the area of search were in plain view and were not The Bates Student contacted the was very much disappointed, but thoughts about Bates College, and siezure. Over winter the private property of the Androscoggin County District we had good friends in Dean Rowe paused, thoughtful, vacation at Bowdoin, main- students; it was stolen Attorney, Mr. Thomas E. Washington...(it) was also a and peered out at the street. tenance entered several rooms property." When asked if (Continued on Page 12) financial lifesaver for the "Well, it's been my life." on campus and removed items ranging from twelve marijuana Interdepartmental Cooperation Not Widespread plants in one room, to stop signs 9 this," citing the "complication in and a McDonald's flag in another. by Melissa Weiaatuch department." double majors, with the most what courses you can release When students returned from Senior Reporter Interdepartmental majors are common ones being chemistry- The Student recently spoke from your teaching to par- vacation, many were outraged, another aspect of cooperation biology and chemistry-math. One with two professors of differing ticipate." He "would like to see a and in the ensuing uproar a between departments. Ac- student recently majored in both academic specialties in order to system by which faculty student who was employed by cording to Dean Straub, there chemistry and art. As long as the get some ideas concerning inter members are credited with time have never been "more than 2, 3, i the security department and who major requirements are satisfied departmental curricular spent in team teaching." or 4 interdisciplinary majors per had photostated the list of items for both departments, such an cooperation from the scientific Chemistry department year." Professor Boyles ex- taken from the rooms, resigned agreement is acceptable. and non-scientific points of view. chairman James Boy les also said plained that his department "is within a week. All science departments retain History professor James that very few courses are taught open to the idea of in- the bulk of their printed material The Bates Student contacted Leamon expressed an interest in jointly by two departments terdisciplinary majors," although in the Science Library, located Lawrence W. Joy, Director of more team-taught courses. He "mostly because of time factors," there have been none that he below the all-night study in the Campus Security for Bowdoin feels there is currently "no adding that ''most departments could recall in the last five years. library. Prior to the construction College, to ascertain just what general encouragement toward are tied up with courses in the There have been quite a few (Continued on Page 12) AvP 4 THE BATES STUDENT, Mar. 23,1979 Rooming Lottery A Success But Room Changes Available by Laurie Wildridge College Street, is undergoing numbers appeared, included the minor renovations on the third names of the entire on-campus According to Dean Reese, floor. The renovations, to%ieet student body grouped according housing coordinator, the rooming fire regulations, entail placing to class. Its primary purpose was lottery proceeded smoothly this connecting doors (which cannot to insure that there were no mix- year. He Especially wishes to be locked) between rooms. These ups about who was in which thank next year's senior class for rooms will be assigned by class, and that there was no preparing lists of room choices in August 1, probably by group discrimination in the lottery. advance, thus quickening the placement. Any women in- Also included in the list were 16 procedure. The only problem terested in summer placement (4 per class) John Doe, or dummy with lottery this year concerned are encouraged to see Dean numbers for students who ap- students in the Junior Year Reese. peared in the wrong class or Abroad program. Only about Those students who wanted, were otherwise the victims of 90% of them had found someone but couldn't get, singles have mistakes. to pick rooms for them. Rooms been tentatively placed in The Freshman Center for the remaining 10% were doubles. If singles can be found program will continue in the assigned by Dean Reese. for them, they will be informed same manner as it did this year. As is the case with a lottery, of reassignment over the Joe Bibbo, Sue Collins, Kathy summer. There are very few Docy, Leanne Gulden, Walter not everyone can be satisfied. Assistant Dean, James Reese, feigns exhaustion after successful The upperclassmen, of course, students in this situation, so all Hoerman, Yvette Johnson, Scott lottery received the best room choices, (Seale) should be satisfied. Transfer Keenan, Mike Lugli, Minoo and will probably remain where there is a 50% chance of ob- others," but not as many groups students will be placed in the Malek, Steve Maresick, Mike they are. The future sophomore taining a room change, although are taking over dorms this year, rooms of those who lose room- Morrison, and Beatrijs Muller class, on the other hand, were only about 30% of those on the so that no one dorm can be mates during the summer. will be Junior Advisors in Smith limited to Parker and Adams list will actually be moved. identified with a certain type of A new lottery procedure was Hall next year. Chris McAuliffe, after the first 100 numbers. The When asked if it is yet possible student. Basically, it does not lok introduced this year. The Steve Barrett, and Nancie dissatisfied list will be posted on to tell which dorms will have a as if there will be an "animal preliminary lottery list, posted Winchell will be Junior Advisors March 29. Dean Reese en- "reputation" for either rowdiness house" at Bates next year. three days before the senior for the third floor of Page Hall. courages anyone at all or quiet, Dean Reese said "some Cheney, the yellow, three- dissatisfied to sign up. He says dorms may be louder than story, female house located on Clamshell Alliance Active — Bates' Chapter Lacks Support by Laura Radack energy source field. nhilosophy with the threat of the Seabrook, New Hampshire ♦The people - not Seabrook, or any other nuclear has, for many, become a symbol monopolistic utilities - should power plant. The Alliance has of nuclear energy. At least to the control energy sources. held non-violent training Clamshell Alliance, the The history of Clamshell programs to teach members the association between this small Alliance has been full of activity. technique of non-violence. coastal town and the alternative After its establishment in the The latest activity of the energy source, the symbol is not summer of 1976, the first oc- Clamshell Alliance occurred just a happy one. The Clamshell cupation was held on August 1, within the last two weeks. On Alliance is an anti-nuclear 1976. Six hundred people at- March 7, 1979, it was discovered energy public interest group. It tended. Eighteen New Hamp that one of the nuclear reactors was organized in July of 1976 shire residents entered the site would be arriving at any minute. because of the decision by the and were arrested for A telephone network system had Nuclear Regulatory Commission trespassing. Less than a month been established so as to alert (NRC). to allow the Public Ser- later, the Clamshell organized members to sudden develop- vice Company (PSC) of New another protest, in which 1200 ments. It was assumed that the Hampshire to build a nuclear people gathered. One hundred reactor would be coming from plant in Seabrook. Since then, and eighty people occupied the Fall River, Massachusetts, and the Clamshell Alliance has been site and were arrested. Later in would arrive via the Cape Cod # the organizer Of anti-Seabrook the fall, the Clamshell held an Canal. The Alliance was plant protests. The Seabrook Alternative Energy Fair near deceived. Instead, the reactor plant has been the focal point of the plant. 2300 people were came from Chatanooga, Ten- the Clamshell Alliance's present. In April of 1977 was the nessee. A sea and land blockade existence. key turning point in the Clam- had been planned, but only the . Why does the Clamshell op- shell's history. 2500 people land blockade came through. The pose nuclear energy? The group gathered at the Seabrook site, blockade occurred on March 9 at feels that nuclear energy and its representing 31 states. Non- the Seabrook dock, seven miles investors are exploiting the violent training was first em- from the power plant site. environment and endangering phasized at this peaceful protest. Clamshell members lay in the the people by making inefficient, Mass arrest, ordered by then road to block the reactor's and uneconomical decisions Governor Meldrin Thomson, transport. It has been estimated without allowing them* say in caused 1400 protestors to be that 150-200 people were such an important matter. Their rounded up on the charge of arrested in this blockade. The With the approaching final examination week, the library is studying major reason is the danger that "criminal trespass." June 26, reactor did make it through. The data, in an effort to determine if lengthening library hours during the nuclear waste material presents 1978 saw another peaceful next day, a rally was held to week before finals is justifiable. Currently the Science Library operates to the environment and its protest "To block the transport show solidarity for those who under extended hours, while the "late night" study area continues to inhabitants.- The danger of and installation of the reactor were arrested, and to give those remain open around the clock. (Ginn) radiation-poisoning is very real. core and vessel and to fight the (Continued on Page 121 It may cause cancer and genetic New Hampshire rate hike." Not abnormalities in humans and do only were the New Hampshire irreversible damage to the en- residents plagued with the 1979 Yearbook Beginning To Take Shape vironment. Already five nuclear threat of the nuclear power •t suggestions. This year the staff power plants in the country, plant, they were also being by Tad Baker has been sent to the publishers and the staff is about to begin plans to write a "senior history" including the Maine Atomic charged a Construction-Work-In- This year's yearbook is summarizing the last four years Yankee Nuclear Power Plant in Progress (CWIn extra charge currently on schedule according assembling the first half of the at Bates. Anyne who has any Wiscasset, Mainf. have been on their electric pills, which was fo Editor Mark Bennett. He is 200 page yearbook for the suggestions should contact closed temporarily because of scheduled to rise shortly, by quick to add, however, that the printers. Layout sessions will be Maura Alcarez (box no. 5). unsafe opreations in their order of Governor Thomson. staff could use more help. held Monday through Thursday Writers are also needed as they emergency cooling systems. Although there is still distance So far. the Minor has em- in the P.A. room located in the desire more copy than in Clamshell's demands are between the Alliance and the ployed about a dozen basement of Hathorn. Mark is previous issues. Sports sum- simply stated: New Hampshire government photographers who have taken particularly interested in finding maries are also planned. because of their difference on almost 2100 pictures so far this people to help layout the book. A No more money spent on the The Editor, Mark Bennett has nuclear power, relations have year. The staff feels that being sign-up sheet has been placed on development of nuclear power, met a lot of people who were relaxed since Thomson left of- free with the distribution of film the bulletin board outside the except to dismantle already involved in producing their high fice. is worth the price because it will bookstore. started projects. school yearbooks. "There are a Non-violence has been a lead to a greater variety of shots. This year's Mirror will return * Find an energy source which lot of people out there who could technique used by many; the The staff also wants to secure as to the hard cover format used presents no threat to its en- help" he remarked, and he hoped vironment and works in unison black civil rights movement, the diverse a number of views as two years ago. Mark emphasized that much work on the yearbook that they would want to get with the environment. women's rights movement, and possible. Anyone with a 35mm will continue even past involved in the Mirror. Mark * People working in the the anti-war marches. The camera is encouraged to shoot graduation, so it is still not too lives in Rand No. 2 and his phone nuclear energy field be retained Alliance's purpose in using non- for the Mirror. At the moment, a cover design late to contribute or make number is 2-4818. and hired in the alternative violence is to contrast their THE BATES STUDENT, Mar. 23.1979 5 ^ Alumni Office Capable Of Providing Variety Of Services To Bates Community by Jon Marcus term and will discuss, according reunion; the secretary will board will be Professors Chute Another direction the Office Senior Reporter to Associate Alumni Secretary produce a class newsletter and ard Leamon to lecture on the will take will be "to provide The Alumni Office is a pretty David Welbourne, "things that the president and treasurer will features and history of the alumni with some sense of what's hectic place when spring arrives, college graduates must know but keep tabs on finances and will coastal area (see The Bates going on here. There's a big and this year is no exception. are seldom told before they plan the reunion. Student this issue). difference between the way The reunion weekend, alumni graduate. We'll talk about some Those people who are already When Alumni Secretary things were 'when we were at college, senior officer elections, of the intangible thing! like the alumni will return to Bates the Webber resigns at the end of the college' and the way it is now. and other programs are all in full personal adjustment of leaving weekend after commencement year, Associate Secretary This is a more acute problem at «; swing. Meanwhile, the office college." Other things such as (June 7101 for reunions. Eight or Welbourne will be taking over. Bates. There are some really itself is in transition as the budgetary decisions, insurance, nine hundred alumni and their Mr. Welbourne plans many neat things going on here...and I retirement of Alumni Secretary apartment leases, and em- families from all over the country enthusiastic programs for next think the alumni need to know." Randy Webber nears. ployment contracts will be will be treated to faculty year. "None of this implies that Finally. Mr. Welbourne hopes Senior activities sponsored by reviewed. seminars, golf and tennis the program is weak now," he to improve relations between the the Alumni Office this year will Meanwhile, though a date has tournaments, and admissions cautions. "The percentage of Office and current students. The include what is being termed a not yet been set. seniors will counseling. alumni that give to Bates is Alumni Office is not always "Real World Seminar." The soon be electing class officers. Alumni College this year will among the highest in the visible to such students. "If I seminar will probably be held These officers will serve for the be held aboard a windjammer country. We're starting with a were to pick one thing to em- during the second week of short five years until the first class sailing down the Maine coast. On good strong base." Most of the phasize, it is that the Alumni new projects call for having the Office should serve as an adjunct "Responsible Journalism Is Accurate Reporting" college provide more services for to the OCC in helping students the alumni. "We ask people to do get started after graduation. things for us all the time." Dean That's a way in which students THE FOURTH ESTATE: of Admissions Hiss plans to can take advantage of the fact provide counseling services for that they went to Bates." alumni children. Younger alumni In his adminislratvn next Experts Comment On Journalism will be provided with contacts year. Mr. Welbourne * II con- By Thomas Vannah coverage of service information journalism, Harwood suggested with other Bates grads in new tinue the ongoing programs and Senior Reporter and its role as an entertainment that that there was no way to towns or in large corporations. supplement them with such The recent controversy entity. Harwood was asked to accurately determine the extent Alumni College will become a fresh, new ideas. "It's an exciting surrounding The Bates Student. comment on the opinion that of the Post's effect, but, he said, strong, annual event and. time here," he concludes, © and the controversy associated there exists a distinctin between "It has been a factor." hopefully, will be brought back "because really th sky's the with actions of certain the "free press" and the The New York Daily News onto the campus. limit." metropolitan newspapers in the "responsible press," Harwood was contacted. Assistant to the past decade, raises a question. again cited the First Amend- City Editor. Ernie Ghento What is the role and purpose of ment. "There is nothing in the suggested that the newspaper The Fourth Estate? The Student First Amendment to insure that business was a "lucrative en- spoke with two professional the press is responsible. What terprize." 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!..!>. >... A 8 THE BATES STUDENT, Mar. 23,1979 Berrigan Lecture Evokes Mixed Emotions ARTS by Mark Baer ways to organize people to make South Bronx." Senior Reporter a difference." He cited the Berrigan added that it would Father Daniel Berrigan, characteristic isolation of an be tough for him to give specific 6 political activist best known for institution such as Bates and said advice to individual Bates his anti-Vietnam activities in the that in dealing with many students if they are distressed by 1960s, spoke to a large audience problems there are "troubles what he views as the increasing ENTERTAINMENT Monday evening in the Bates with a rich presons college." worldwide danger to survival. College Chapel. Berrigan spoke Volume 106, Number 9 Established 1873 for approximately half an hour whereupon he fielded questions from the floor. His presentation, Area Establishments "The Non-Violent Person in the Violent Society," emphasized what Berrigan views as an im- Continue To Provide pending doom encroaching upon the existence of mankind as wfS^'BH High Quality Entertainment military establishments worldwide continue to grow by Kathy Skilling $3.00-6.50 March 2-25: 8:00p.m. unchecked. March 25: 2:00 p.m. After Father Berrigan's visit CLUBS THE PORTLAND PLAYERS to the college, the Student PORTLAND 420 COTTAGE ROAD 799-7337 questioned the orator on his LOFT - Franklin Arterial and "The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie" impressions of Bates and on Marginal Way 773-7239 March 23. 24, 25. 30. 31 Friday- LARGE, CROWDED CLUB, Saturday: 8:30. Sunday: 2 other reflections he might have concerning his visit to Bates. DANCING. COVER CHARGE MUSIC 23-24 - Mysterious BATES CHAPEL Berrigan was first asked about ' ^ BOTTOMS UP - 540 Forest BATES COLLEGE CHOIR the personal side of his trip to Avenue 773-9189 WITH THE PORTLAND Bates. He said that he was "well- ^H9vII s* SMALL CLUB, DANCING. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA received; the people were ex- COVERCHARGE March 24, 8:00 tremely friendly and warm." He went on to say that the questions l> 1 23-24 - Bev Roehler and EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE Crackerjack: "Blues and Boogie" March 28 that he received after the lecture ^M OLD PORT TAVERN - Old Port APPALACHIAN SPRING were "thoughtful," though he ^^^^^^^njkw Exchange 774-0444 DANCE AND ORCHESTRA expressed that he thought many LARGE RESTAURAN- March 29 in the audience were "feeling Father Daniel Berrigan delivering emotional lecture (Seale) T/PUB, NO COVER U.S.M. quite helpless" after his in Chase Lounge. 23-24-Jim Gallant DON LAW IN ASSOCIATION presentation. Berrigan continued HOLLOW REED - 344 Fore WITH THE-UNIVERSITY OF on the theme of his subject Berrigan added that if an in- "(I'd have to) live there (at Bates) Street 773-2531 SOUTHERN MAINE matter. He added that in view of stitution such as Bates were to help with that one," he said. "I RESTAURANT/CLUB PRESENTS the content of what he had to really serious about getting can't really connect myself with UPSTAIRS FEATURING JAZZ "TOTO" IN CONCERT APRIL say, "College isn't helping form involved that it should "move to you people." 23-24 - Mark Perry Duo: Jazz 15 at 8:00 FREE STREET PUB - 24 Free Tickets are $8.00 and are Street 775-3333 available at The U. of Southern Three Hearts: WRJR NO COVER. DANCING Maine Student Unions, at all 23-24 - Rave-Up Ticketron outlets, and at I BRUNSWICK Recordland in Portland "Good Album Overall" Planning BOWDOIN STEAKHOUSE - BATH PERFORMING ARTS by Jim Fitzgerald Flight 401" is an interesting, I Main Street 725-2314 CENTRE Bob Welch: Three Hearts- offbeat cut about the ghosts of RESTAURANT/BAR, NO March 30 Mark Twain Sketches Capitol Records three airline pilots - sort of a Special COVER • by The Chamber Repertory The second solo effort by this modern-day "Flying Dutchman" 23-24 - Tim Savage Theatre ex-Fleetwood Mac member has story with instrumentals that arc CASTAWAYS March 31 Martin Carthy and The turned out a lot the same as the sufficiently haunting for your Programming RESTAURANT/CLUB Waterson's first. It is a good album overall, average Halloween party. Less 23-24 - Geneva This is Britain's Premiere folk filled with the classic guitar and good but definitely the brand of SATURDAY 3/24 HOLIDAY INN singer's first time in Maine. vocal harmony hooks that made pop-rock, (very listenable pop- Noon: "Man and Molecules" 23 - The Blend MOVIES French Kiss so successful. The ro'ck at that) which one comes to (20 minutes) 8:00 p.m.: Import Album RUFFLED GROUSE - 11 Town EMPIRE THEATRE - 142 Main album features Mick Fleetwood expect from Welch are "Oh Hall Place 729-1777 Street 2-3131 on drums on one song, and on Jenny," "Church" (a nice sen- Feature - "Jesus of Cool" RESTAURANT/BAR, NO $1.25 "MAGIC" 7:00; also at various percussion instruments sitive song...), "Devil Wind," and by Nick Lowe COVER 9:00 on Fri. & Sat. throughout the album. Stevie "Come Softly to Me." a nice 10:30 p.m.: Bruce Springsteen 23-24"- Steve Lord BELVIEW CINEMA - Pine Nicks and Christine McVie add cover version of a song popular in mini-concert LEWISTON/AUBURN Street 4-9882 some luscious harmonies to the late '50's featuring some SUNDAY 3/25 CELLAR DOOR - 77 Main $1.50 "WATERSHIP DOWN" Welch's fairly flat-toned tenor really outstanding vocal in- Noon: "This is Liberty Lobby" Street, Auburn 4-2721 7:00: also at 9:00 Fri. & Sat. voice which is over-equalized and terplay between Welch, Nicks, (10 minutes) TBA NORTHWOOD CINEMA - echoplexed on almost every cut. and McVie. Cuts on this album 12:10-5:50 p.m.: classical CAHOOTS - Under The Northwood Shopping Center 2- Some cuts stand out above the which are bothersome to me are music Warehouse, Park Street, 1431 rest: "Here Comes The Night" is "Don't Wait Too Long" a 5:50 p.m.: "This is Liberty Lewiston 2-6565 $3.50 ($1 off with Bates I.D.. a sharp very slickly-produced potentially good nasty rock 'n' Lobby" 23-24 - New Edition except Saturday) song that the pop groupie as well roller which comes out sounding 6:00-9:00: Jazz (old and new) PIECE OF WORK - Auburn 3- "FAST BREAK" as the hard-core rocker could like Barry Manilow trying to sing MONDAY 3/26 7913 "THE WIZ" enjoy, "China" is a good Aerosmith, "Little Star" which 12:30 p.m.: "This is Liberty Every Sunday: Scott Folsom LEWISTON TWIN CINEMAS - moderate rock song with has guitar work from the Ted Lobby" doing Folk, Ballads. Popular Promenade Mall 4-3033 possibly the most meaningful Nugent school of Fuzz combined 5:50 p.m.: "Liberty Lobby" THEATRE $3.50 ($1 off with Bates I.D., lyrics on the album and some with sickly-sweet violins and pop 8:40 p.m.: New Album of the PORTLAND STAGE COM- except Saturday) very nice lead guitar work by vocals - all in all an impossibly Week - "Breakfast in America" PANY 15 TEMPLE STREET "FORCE 10 FROM Todd Sharp which is nicely poor choice of ingredients for a by Supertramp 4 774-0465 NAVARONE" augmented by David Adelstein's song of this type - and lastly a TUESDAY 3/27 "Crime On Goat Island" "AGATHA" keyboards, and "The Ghost of {Continued on Page 12) 10:50 a.m.: "Liberty Lobby" 5:50 p.m.: "Liberty Lobby" WEDNESDAY 3/28 New Chase Hall Committee 11:00 a.m.: Craig Fuller mini- concert Encourages Participation For Upcoming Year 2:30 p.m.: Outlaws mini- Kris ten Anderson coming to Bates are selected on group to follow through with the least the following requirements: concert 5:50 p.m.: "Liberty Lobby" Senior Reporter the basis of projected favorable commitment. 1) Publicity apprenticeship with 10:00 p.m.: Exclusive interview Kathy Skilling, as of Monday, student reaction, "Maine" The annual events sponsored the publicity director 2) One March 12, is the new president of reaction, and financial con- by Chase Hall Committee - such other apprenticeship with with Southside Johnny Chase Hall Committee. Her plans siderations. The CHC works as Sadie, a fall keg dance, the another director 3) Sell tickets THURSDAY 3/29 for the coming year are being through several Boston agents to Winter Carnival Ball, Film three times, and 4) Clean up or 5:50 p.m.: "Liberty Lobby" 1 partly restricted by big increases get the bulk of the concerts. Festival, and Casino will con- set up three times. FRIDAY 3/30 in fees rock groups are currently They have found that this is a tinue to be offered next year. These requirements are used 10:00 a.m.: "Liberty Lobby" charging to come to colleges, as much more reliable method of There is a new membership to determine a member's 4:30 p.m.: Doobie Brothers well as by general cost increases. getting the musicians to actually policy for prospective members. responsibility and dependability. mini-concert CHC members are always show up on the day of the con- One must come to a few of the Part of their concern over new 6:00 p.m.: "Liberty Lobby" looking for available music. The cert. If complications arise, the organization's meetings, apply members is that they really get News every day at 4:00 p.m. and bands that actually end up agent in Boston pressures the for membership, and then fill at (Continued on Page 12) 7:00 p.m. Request Line 784-9340. / )& THE BATES STUDENT, Mar. 23,1979 9

U Modern Dance Company Sculpture In Steel And Community Orchestra Currently On Exhibit In Treat Gallery by Jim Fitzgerald with her sculptures Ms. Mat- classical architecture and sites Presenting Joint Performance with photos and research help thews sprays them with a clear are an outward vehicle for this" from Dave Ginn spray which protects them and she is not interested in sculpting Photography Co-Supervisor gives them a "wet" look. Many a site "verbatim" but in On Sunday, March 11, 1979 an observers feel a strong sense of providing "a distillation which is exhibition of sculptures by Maine power in Ms. Matthews' work. interested more in visual ideas." sculptress Harriet Matthews The fifteen pieces which are on Ms. Matthews stressed that her opened at the Treat Gallery. The disnlav at the Treat Gallerv are technique comes first and the <\ exhibition will run through April 20th. It includes 15 sculptures done over the last l'/> years. Harriet Matthews has been a Professor of Art at Colby for 13 years now, she is responsible for the Sculpture Program at that school, and is currently teaching courses in both drawing and sculpture. She was educated at the University of Georgia, where she studied primarily under Leonard DeLounga. She taught for a year at U. Oklahoma and worked in a library for a year ft. before coming to Colby. Ms. Matthews' medium is steel, which is an extremely *■ difficult medium in which to work. Most sculptors who use (Ginn) steel cast it, but Ms. Matthews all, save one, Ms. Matthews' ideas follow, although the ideas shapes and welds it, building her view of some famous classical are not intrinsically bound by the pieces from the foundation up by architecture which she has limitations of the technique. cutting out and individually observed and photographed on Most of the people present at the welding on each component of trips to Greece and Yugoslavia. opening were friends and the sculpture one at a time. It is According to friends of hers relatives of the artist. Some If- both physically and mentally present at the opening, these comments on the work from exhausting, and the steel trips made a "strong impression them included: "Technically (News Bureau) medium is not used by many on her life and work." Ms. beautiful," "excellent sculpture," On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 29, 30, and 31, the artists. It is painstaking work Matthews, who comes from a and "good artists absorb other Bates College Modern Dance Company, along with the Bates sometimes taking up to six strong background in Art cultures" (in reference to Ms. College Community Orchestra, will present "Appalachian weeks to complete an individual History, describes her sculptures Matthews). Spring and New Works." Marcy Plavin is artistic director of the sculpture. When she is through as "a response to space - the While waiting for Ms. Mat- concert which includes her own choreography and fifteen stu- thews, who gave a private dent pieces. The orchestra, conducted by William Mathews, I'. conference to a reviewer from will play Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring" and Pachal- the Portland-Press Herald (who, bel's "Kanon." David W. Mortimer is the lighting designer for as far as this reporter knows did the program. Beginning at 8:00 p.m. in Schaeffer Theatre, each not even take notes...and later night's performance will consist of six different pieces in the described himself as a long-time first half and, accompanied by the orchestra, "Appalachian follower and admirer of Ms. Spring," choreographed by March Plavin and "Kanon," Matthews...) ww talked to choreographed by Diane Gerogeson in the second half. Thurs- Nancy Carlisle, acting director of day night's concert includes choreography by Tory Brother- the Treat Gallery and asked her hood, Judy Dolan, Debbie Furlong, Sandie Martin Kerr, Betty to how artists were chosen for K al peris, and Susan Smith. On Friday, student choreographers display in the Gallery. "In most in the first half are: Melissa Bonney, Tory Brotherhood, Wayne cases," she said, "an artist will Gardiner, Michelle Leonard, Betty Kalperis, and Nancy Riopel. ask us for exhibition space" as Saturday night's program consists of choreography by Sharon the Treat Gallery is a "prime Bomer, Leslay Carrell, Judy Doran, Debbie Furlong, Steve space in the state" for displaying Marhesich, and Adam Sharaf. Reservations for "Appalachian artwork. Miss Carlisle noted that Spring" can be made beginning March 26 by calling 783-8772 "It is a privilege to be exhibited

"il between 7:00-8:30 p.m. here." On a personal note (and not pretending to be an art critic), I Senator Joe Biden Scheduled For Lecture And Debate was very impressed by the technical expertise and - the Senator Joseph R. Biden ID- mittees. As a member of the telligence reports. recently made a trip behind the power of Ms. Matthews' Delaware), potential future Intelligence Committee, Biden is Speaking to the Bates College Iron Curtain which should add sculpture, but as a person who aspirant to the office of the one of 15 senators who have community in November, 1977, some new and certainly in- has delved into poetry at times, Presidency, will return to the unlimited access to the C.I.A., Biden spoke on the various <1 sightful views on the evening's trying to observe the world Bates College campus for the F.B.I., and armed foreign in- responsibilities within th U.S. activities. through different perspectives, I second time in just over a year, Senate. He centered his subject The Bates College Govern- was left with a cold, isolated this Monday, March 26. The 36- matter primarily on his in- ment Club and the New World feeling by the sculpture. While I Hours: 11-5 *v year-old senator is scheduled for volvement with the various Coalition, are sponsoring Senator understand that there has to be a Chase Lounge lecture and Monday thru Sa■_. intelligence agencies as well as Biden's visit. Other Government artistic non-objectivity involved debate session Monday evening NOW OPEN ON SUN his involvement and opinions Club activities in the next few in work like this, I find it hard to on U.S.-Soviet relations and the <* concerning the continent of days include a happy hour, empathize with the sense of recent SALT II negotiations. Africa. This year, the senator Friday afternoon and club object power that this sculpture Elected as the youngest will invoke much of his ex- elections that are scheduled in exudes. I do feel that it is a show senator in history at age 29, perience in the Intelligence Skelton Loilnge next Tuesday. that everyone should see, Biden recently won re-elction to Committee as he will speak on Everyone is encourage to attend though, for it is both interesting the senatorial seat polling a various aspects of U.S.-U.S.S.R. all events. and technically beautiful, and it decisive 57% of the constituency. relations. TJie senator has is sure to be, at the very least, •>> As senator for six-plus years, thought-provoking. Biden has risen quickly within 203 College St. the senatorial hierarchy. He is Lewiston currently fourth ranking Me. Democrat on the powerful *fe» PHASPHARMACY Foreign Relations Committee, 786-3363 '• third ranking Democrat on the (MM* ANNES Judiciary Committee as well as «V% COURT ST. Paul O'Clair "We Cash Checks" serving as chairman of the V^A CURIO SHOP 417 Main Street >.# Judiciary subcommittee on TEL. 782 0636 ♦ AUBURN. ME. Dave O'Clair Lewiston, Maine criminal justice. Senator Biden is Clothing from the 783-1115 also a member of the Steering, 1890's - 1950's Formerly of 10% DISCOUNT Campaign, African, Budget and FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS Intelligence Oversight Com- Additions 'N' Subtractions ■ f\ 10 THE BATES STUDENT, Mar. 23, 1979 Men's Lacrosse Shows "Tremendous Potential" In Scrimmage by Bob Muldoon year's 2-7 team. The team Dickie Perez and "Dee Dee" In only its second season as a showed its tremendous potential Soeharto along with newcomers SPORTS varsity sport the men's varsity in a recent scrimmage against Kurt Jepson and Brent Harwood Volume 106, Number 9 Established 1873 lacrosse team is looking forward both Colby and Bowdoin. The will add additional depth. to much improvement over last "Running Bobcats" manhandled The defense will be con- Colby and raised a lot of structed around Craig Comins, eyebrows with their sterling Ernie Shields, Russ Swapp, and Some Playoff Spots Still Open performance against Bowdoin, a Pete Shaheen. These four team that is ranked fifth in New veterans will provide a solid In Intramural Basketball England preseason polls. foundation to complement Bates' 7 2 The Bobcats have a nice blend good offense. In addition, by Dave Trull place Adams 1, which beat Page Pagel Campbell Shannon, Tom 7 3 of returning lettermen and As some teams watched their 2 by forfeit, has clinched a JB Driscoll, and Brian Dawson will Howard 6 3 promising newcomers in all playoff hopes vanish, others playoff spot. Page 1 moved into a bolster the defensive corps. Page 2 4 7 positions except goalie. Co- were busy clinching playoff spots tie for second place with Roger Perhaps the major question RB-Clason 3 6 captains Pete Hemmendinger in the Men's Intramural Bill by beating Adams 2. 38-28. mark on the team will be the JB took sole possession of fourth Adams 2 1 8 and Bruce Fryer will lead the Basketball Leagues. Although a squad from their respective goalie position. There are no place by beating Page 2. But majority of the playoff spots attack and midfield positions. returning players here although have been clinched, the final these three, along with Howard, C League W L 9 0 Along with Hemmendingei, the Dick Brooks, Matt Page, and order of finish in both A and B could all finish anywhere in the Smith South Sem Aykanian have looked sharp Hedge-Page 3 3 attack position should provide a Leagues are yet to be deter- standings from second to fifth. in practices and scrimmages. In C League, Smith South kept Roger Bill 1 6 lot of offense, with Pete Helm, mined. last year's leading scorer, in fine Brooks is an experienced hockey In A League, Howard. rolling along with a pair of wins netminder and Page was a On Saturday, March 17, the form. Freshmen Dave Scheetz Milliken-Hedge, and Roger Bill- over Roger Bill. Coming from lacrosse goalie in high school, but "CBB Intramural All-Star" game and Nick Kent and sophomore Page have all clinched playoff behind to win the first en- none of the trio has any college was held at Bates. Bates beat Logan Page will round out the spots. Howard, although beaten counter, 27-19, and scoring 18 experience yet. Bowdoin. 46-38, in the attack position. Scheetz has for the first time all year by straight points to again beat the Head coach Web Harrison and Bill, 36-20. preliminary, as Colby opted not looked particularly impressive in Milliken-Hedge, 48-47, still holds pre-season practices. The coaches Gettler and Burch should first place. Earlier in the week Here are the standings as of to come. Bates then whipped Bowdoin, 84-71, in the finals, to midfield position also looks solid. be optimistic about this young they leveled JB 77-62. Besides March 20: team. A fine season and bright successfully defend the CBB Fryer, Rand Hopkinson, Tom ■ I beating Howard, second place future are most certainly on the title. Thanks to all who par- Johnson. Ryan Collison, and Bain Milliken-Hedge also whalloped A League W L horizon for the Bates lacrosse Howard 12 1 ticipated and all who came out to Gill provide a good nucleus at the W-H-S, 83-49, and crushed middie position. Freshmen program. Adams, 71-46. Roger Bill-Page Milliken-Hedge 12 2 support the team. was able to clinch by winning RB-Page 10 4 twice, 67-38 over Pierce and 54- WHS 9 6 50 over Adams. WHS clings to JB 8 7 Tennis Squad Ready For Action fourth place, with fifth place JB Faculty 5 8 having a slight mathematical Chase-Adams 5 9 by Eddie Walsh tennis at this early date. Mark is something that should help in chance to catch them. Adams 1 11 anxious to. get back in action as giving the team some depth In B League, the four slots in Pierce 0 14 he is presently recovering from a beyond the top three. But time the Western Division are all With the approach of spring leg injury. As for the remaining will tell as the team, consisting of clinched. Smith South, the only B League West W L and warmer temperatures, the positions open on the team, the the top seven players, will be unbeaten team in all of the Smith South 9 0 men's tennis team, now in its competition is close with a large heading to Boston over the leagues, clinched first place by Adams 3 8 1 fourth week of training, is number of good players coming vacation to do battle with teams romping over Adams 4, 64-29. Rand-Hedge 6 2 looking forward to moving to the out for the team this spring, such as Salem State and Clark. Adams 3 still holds second by Adams 4 6 4 outdoor courts. The team has virtue of its victory over Chase-Small 5 5 been playing at Central Maine Moulton, 65-37. Third place Smith North 3 5 Tennis in Lewiston under the Women's Lacrosse Rand-Hedge could move into Moulton 2 7 direction of Coach Wigton and second place with two big vic- Smith Middle 1 8 Captain Mark O'Connell '79. The Team Optimistic tories, while Adams 4 has locked outlook for the '79 season is up fourth place. B League East W L hopeful with sophomore standout The women's lacrosse team is very strong, and returning In the Eastern Division, things Adams 1 9 1 Bud Schultz and junior Chris looking forward to a really ex- sophomore Mary Ellen Bell will are more confusing. Only first Roger Bill 7 2 Holmes playing some strong citing season, and Coach Pat be leading the defense. The team Smith is optimistic about the has two new goodies, Sherie team. There is a growing in- Andres and M.C. McNeill who Women's Softball Prospects terest in the sport. With 50 are working hard and improving. women trying out, the squad The schedule has improved over Looking Good now numbers 38. Four returning last year, picking up teams like by Kristine Pearson Coach Yakawanis is optimistic the team's new batting machine seniors, Allyson Anderson, Holy Cross and Wheaton, and Prospects for this year's about this year's season. She will help in this area. Last year's Candy Perry, Tracy Howe, and the season starts off with the women's softball team look good. states, "It was our batting that batting standout ('81) who batted Amy Gordon will be leading the varsity travelling to Cape Cod With only two seniors and seven really hurt us." It is hoped that (Continued on Page 12) attack, which is expected to be next weekend. incoming freshmen, the team is young but strong in depth. Women's Basketball Season Concludes Among the returning starters are pitchers Nancy Madsen ('81) and co-captain Mary Raftery As Averill Breaks Scoring Record C79). They pitched 2-1 and 2-5 by Laurie Croot achievement. Shirley was one of handing out 92, and coled in good ballplayers and with this respectively last year. Coach The women's basketball team ten players selected from all the steals. Just as important, Sue past year of experience behind Yakawanis is pleased with their ended the 1978-79 season with a small colleges in the east (of was a leader both on and off the them they should form a strong ( performance so far this year record of 8 wins and 15 losses. which there are approximately court (although she didn't do too front court. At the forward stating, "They're looking Although the record is not a 200). She is the only represen- well on the highway). Her position, junior Joanne Bram- stronger all the time." winning one, there was tative from Maine. Most of the determination and never-give-up bley, sophomores Shirley < This year the team shows nonetheless much talent on this players confe from upper New attitude earned her the respect Averill. Deb At wood, Kathy unusual depth in the infield. young team. York state where women's of her teammates as well as other Doocy "Spurts," and freshman There is a strong framework of One of the keys this year has basketball has received more coaches and players. Pierce was Colleen Collins will come back to returning players including been the superb play of attention and funding. This is a also selected to the All-Star team clean up the boards. Returning shortstop Lillian Buckley ('81) sophomore forward Shirley great accomplishment for Averill at the Bates Invitational and at the center position will be and first baseman JoAnne Averill. Statistically. Averill was and she deserves made honorable mention at the junior Pat James and freshman Brambley C80) and incoming outstanding; she led the team in congratulations. In addition, Smith Tournament. She is truly Debbie Post, both of whom : freshmen show talent. Coach points scored with 448 (19.5 Averill was also a member of the a team player and her loss will be possess a good inside shot. Yakawanis feels that with some ppg), in rebounding with 267 Bates Invitational All-Star team felt next year. In summarizing the season, game experience behind them (11.6 rpg), and co-led in steals and was voted honorable The rest of the players are improvement would be the key the freshmen will provide a with 34. Her total point score of mention at the Smith Tour- relatively young, and with this word. In comparing the first few strong bench. 448 for a season broke the nament. past year's experience they games with the last few games, it i > While the outfield consists of existing record of 434 set by Another key player on the should develop into a sound is evident that the team worked veteran players including co- Priscilla Wilde. In addition, team this year has been senior team. At the guard position, much better together as the I captain Alyson Hatch C80). Sue Shirley's game sense and captain Sue Pierce. Returning sophomores Sue Doliner and season progressed. Lack of Doliner ('811, and senior Kim aggressive play hae helped spark from her junior year abroad, Yvette Johnson along with fresh- consistency hurt the Bobcats this < » Hill, it lacks the depth of the the team. She has also earned Pierce was second in scoring man Dorothy Alpert will return year, as the team turned in some infield and any injuries could several honors, the most noted with 269 points (11.7 ppg). led in to bring the ball upcourt for fine games but also some poor seriously cripple the team. being selection to the EAIAW field goal percentage, shooting Bates. All three have shown they ones. However, with the loss of With a 4-6 record last season, team. This is an outstanding 40% from the floor, led in assists have the potential to become (Continuedon Page 12)

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O FACULTY OPINION: Is Short Term Useful? by Melissa Weisstuch department phones were projects require total time some short terms "feeling very York and then another week on Senior Reporter unanswered during polling time commitments." He further tacky about myself as a teacher campus. In New York. 12-14 A The popularity of short term for two and even three days in a commented that the program is and them as students." He adds hours per week are spent in the was affirmed among a variety of row. A total of fourteen "unusually valuable to the that some good work is done theaters and five are spent in faculty members polled during depatments we consulted for theatre department" and is a during this time, but at the lower discussions. During the last the week of February 26. Each polling. "very worthwhile educational levels of the class the work week of the course the students faculty member polled was asked There was an ovewhclming structure" in which more becomes poorer. He does see must write a long essay based on whether or not he thought short positive sentiment toward the departments can benefit than short term as a "chance to ex- their experiences. term was useful and why he held use of short term, especially in others. periment and follow up special Students taking geology short (', his particular view. They were departments which offered off Donald Lent, art department interests." terms may often spend an entire then asked to further comment campus or arts related chairman, said that short term Economics department day at the sites. Professor Ruff on whether short term was what programs. Geology professor can consist of "primarily in- chairman Ralph Chances wishes teaches an electronics course they would like it to be. and if it Roy Farnsworth exlained that novative programs." Fo that short term could be "more of that uses a textbook with about could be changed in any way how his department was one of the example, it is useful for French an intellectual exercise more of the same amount of reading. would they go about doing it. first early advocates of the courses in Paris and for painting the time." Four hours a day are spent in the They were also asked to assess program since its origination in students who need to spend a (ieorge Fetter, sociology- lab and one hour is spent in class. the amount of work actually done 1967. Farnsworth feels that the long time on their work. anthropology chariman sees Short quizzes are given daily f< by students during the short short term offers geology Math professor Richard short term as a useful ex- The athletic department offers term period and the amount of students "first hand ex- Sampson commented that he perience. It enables students to three types of programs during work usually assigned during a periences" instead of the sole use thinks short term gives students "concentrate heavily on one short term (including basic short term course. It was hoped of textbooks and pictures. a chance to study things other subject" and they "can go off physical education). 824. "Sports that department chairmen would Students are able to visit than the routine academic campus without missing other and American Culture" was be able to answer the questions, "classical localities," often courses and provides a chance for classes." He elaborates, "some given a year ago and will be but in cases where they were not spending a full day at these sites. outside reading and off campus don't take advantage of many offered again in 1980. S50 in- available, another faculty Theater professor Martin courses (even though the math opportunities to do things they volves individual research for member from the same depart- Andrucki described short term department does not offer any off could do during the regular which students must apply in ment was substituted. The as "very useful, particularly for campus courses). semester." advance. Robert Hatch. Athletic questions were conducted over departments such as minue in George Waterman, music Physics-Astronomy chairman Director, was unable to comment the telephone. In a few cases which particular kinds of professor, described short term George Ruff said "basically I like extensively on the value of short as "very useful for a student to it the way it is." The idea of term because due to its nature concentrate full time on one piece having short term at the his department has been of subject matter." In reference beginning of the year "attracts "minimally involved." He does to eliminating short term. me a little bit" mainly because feel "mixed emotion," par- Greyhound Rx- Waterman said "I sure hope that getting freshmen involved in a ticularly because the placement doesn't come to pass." short term when they first arrive of the short term puts Hates "out t<' The cure for Chemistry department on campus could prove to be a of Step with everyone else we're chairman James Boyles said that good introduction to college competing against." At this time, college blahs. while the short term period is study. the opponents are beginning final useful for some departments, Short term courses usually exams while Bates is starting «*i "We don't see any unique ad- offer as much, if nol more work short term. vantages as far as chemistry is than regular semester courses. In spite of a few minor concerned at the moment." For example, Professor Mc- problems, short term appears to Among the various plans Donough's standard philosophy be popular with the faculty offered to make changes in short course involves about 300 pages sampled. In the words of Donald term, one, regarding the of reading per week. Critical Lent, "I regard the short term as rearrangement of the 4-4-1 V ,• thinking and learning to write one of the most unique and in- calendar appeared most often. papers are a major part of the novative policies of the college, Most of the suggestions in this course. but not always used that way. area advocated moving the Professor Andrucki's course, When following the pattern of program to the fall. Psychology "The Living Stage" ts28l. in- the rest of the year it is a I • department chairman Richard volves two weeks on campus, failure." Wagner feels that by the time followed by three weeks in New

1 spring comes most students are tired and that it would be "less UNISEX HAIRSTYLING disastrous for a set of regular courses to have tired students." In addition, this type of situation would "take care of the long haul «.• between Thanksgiving break." iiililitimisIS II l Richard McDonough, a V sulihiiiMill linns «,.' philosophy professor, suggests perhaps making short term a 89BAHTLETTST. week shorter. He notes that LEWISTON. MAINE Cheryl, Nola attendance during short term is TEL. 783 1161 V Sue "much weaker." '. * It's a feeling that slowly descends upon Professor Farnsworth believes you. The exams, the pop tests, the required having it in the fall once in a reading, the hours at the library, the thesis— while could be beneficial, S All NIBS W TUlST J7I MAIN STRICT, LEWISTON ',) they won't go away. especially in regards to outdoor But you can. This weekend, take off, say work when the weather is more desirable. hello to your friends, see the sights, have a English professor Eric v > great time. You'll arrive with money in your Bromberger finds that a 4-1-4 pocket because your Greyhound trip doesn't system could be more ad- take that much out of it. vantageous, and described If you're feeling tired, depressed and students' attitudes during springtime with words such as exhausted, grab a Greyhound and split. It's a "laid back, mellow, spacy" and 784-4039 II sure cure for the blahs. "relaxed." He has ended

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12 THE BATES STUDENT, Mar. 23,1979 CLAMSHELL ALLIANCE INACTIVE ON CAMPUS (Continued from Page 4) members not able to risk arrest protest, resembling the April seniors, have tried to organize a in forming a group. Anyone lounge at 6:30 p.m., entitled the chance to voice opposition. 1977 protest, scheduled for Bates College affinity group to no interested should contact them. "Hiroshima and Nagasaki" and avail. They both attended the Bates protestors were asked to "Which Way the Wind." Both The rally took on the air of a April, May, or June. Mass arrest •If funeral. March 10, 1979 was will be expected since civil mourning rally, and expressed bring black arm bands and picket films discuss the dangers of considered a day of mourning disobedience will be the major great concern with the im- signs to the rally. Jack Barnett, a radiation and the connection because one of the two reactors method intended. plications of the arrival of the Bates graduate who currently between nuclear energy and (the one from Tennessee) suc- Bates College, and on a larger reactor. Freshman Kathy Bruns, works in Lane Hall, has also been nuclear weapony. ceeded in getting to the plant. scale, the Lewiston-Auburn who also attended the rally, active in the local movement The Clamshell Alliance has One from Massachusetts is yet to community, have participated in expressed sadness when talking against Seabrook. Sue and Jane been very successful in many come. Clamshell activities. Jane about the arrival of the reactor. said that with a sufficient amount aspects: New Hampshire There is talk of another large Guerney and Sue Calhoun, two Sue and Jane are still interested of interest, another non-violent residents no longer pay the extra training program would be held construction fee as part of their this spring or fall. The last electric bills. The NRC closed COLLEGE PROPERTY USE session was held in November. down Seabrook for a con- (Continued from Page 1) The Lewiston-Auburn affinity siderable time. Yet Clamshell group is much more active than has suffered many blows. Most held Tupperware parties in students who hold cocktail blueslip policy, under the Bates'. They are now in the fatal was the successful delivery parties or keg parties, on oc- directorship of Brian Fitzgerald, dorms during the month of process of developing a street- of the reactor. In any case. The casion, for personal profit. Both is the only obstacle the party •If March. Concerning soliciting on theatre in an attempt to educate Clamshell Alliance will play a students suggested that the host or hostess must surmount. campus. Carpenter noted that people to the dangers of nuclear major role in the future of the college does not wish to allow college does not take any steps to Another student suggested, "I energy. nuclear power, through both the ensure that the practice does not don't think it has ever occurred "fly by night schysters" to prey Two nuclear energy films will protests and occupations and I he to Fitzgerald that people do on a "captive market." occur, and they said, "They must be shown on March 27 in Chase education of the public. The Student spoke with two know (about the parties)." The this." The student continued, saying, "In the case of clubs and dorms, the party profits go into SEX SURVEY THANK-YOU LETTER their funds. It is not terribly (Continued from Page 1) (Continued from Page 2) difficult to realize that people problem. Some of those relations around the Bates good students with such tours and we would also like to be able throwing a party without questioned indicated that the campus The overwhelming and visits. to match a sub-frosh up with a backing of a club or dorm will atmosphere at Bates is one of few majority pointed simply toward We also would like to invite host who would share an pocket any or all profits." alternatives. One student said greater listening and more more Bates students with the academic or extracurricular Carpenter suggested that the simply that the alternatives are openmindedness on the parts of interest to become tour guides interest. If you would like to help hosting of parties for personal "restrictive marriage or all students. As one student said, and overnight hosts. So many either as a tour guide or as an profit is against school policy nothing." "If we just relax and allow sub-frosh seem to find the overnight host, please stop by and, referring to these parties, As a final note, the survey ourselves to be more open- campus visits helpful that our the Admissions Office or send us Carpenter claimed, "That is not asked for possible actions that minded, we'll all be a lot better network of hosts is strained to a note in the campus mail. an acceptable practice." could ultimately improve sexual off." <» the limit. We would like to have a Again, our thanks for all your large enough group of hosts so support. THE RANDY REPORT that visits would not become William C. Hiss (Continued from Page 2) time consuming for any one host. Acting Dean of Admissions If this idea does not work, we Due to the publication that "a wise man is not easily could turn the Pit and schedule of The Bates Student, fooled," or as my father would surrounding area into a camping this is the last Randy Report of say "Talk is cheap but it takes RECORD REVIEW sight. Instead of paying for a the year (and in all probability money to buy good whiskey." So (Continued from Page 8) place to park your car, all forever). As Shakespeare once go forth young Batesies; the really annoying cover version of produced and just a little too students would have to pay for a said "our revels now are ended." world is our oyster and I for one. the Beatles "I Saw Her Standing slick for my tastes. I think camping permit. All students I hope no one expects any hate oysters. 'I There," which Welch tried to anyone can find something they would of course be required to apologies or retractions for turn into a rock-disco tune and like on it. and it is certainly own their own tents. If the idea things written over the past year ruined in the process. worth a listen. It just seems to catches on, the puddle could be in this column, for none are CHASE HALL (Continued from Page 8) In general, this is a fair album, me that the album is haunted by stocked with fish and students coming. though it is somewhat over- the ghost of French Kiss. could catch their own dinner. A parting thought: remember to know them. The Chase Hall Committee wants to be a WOMEN'S SOFTBALL PREVIEW cohesive group, rather than a (Continued from Page 10) collection of subgroups. Kathy Skilling has found that year. Coach Yakawanis finds it chances for a winning season .433 during her first year of designated hitter for one player the student body seems to be difficult to predict how well the seem good. The general team organized softball, is back as well on the team. This ruling could pretty satisfied with the people team will do. Colby, Orono, attitude seems enthusiastic and as Hill, Doliner, Madsen, and have a strong bearing on the CHC brings to Bates. At least, U.S.M., and Lyndon State supportive and all players are Brambley who all batted in the team's offensive game. Because they haven't heard many grave should all be tough, but the anxious for the season to start. .300s. A new ruling allows a the schedule has changed this complaints. All meetings are ROOM INSPECTION LEGAL open to students for as much input as possible, however, and (Continued from Page 3) people are encouraged to come Delahanty II. Mr. Delahanty possession of stolen property." Mr. Seitzberger stressed that question mark . . . particularly and give their ideas. explained that with law en- We then went to the Attorney the issue of the Fourth Amend- when a search is held without the forcement officials a college dorm General's office in Augusta to ment of the Constitution was student's knowledge," said the PARKING is the same as a private home discover what this branch of the deeply involved in the entire Assistant Attorney General. (Continued from Page 2) where the police need a warrant law had to say in the matter. We controversy. "It's a question of Seitzberger maintained that in most instances. As for the talked with Mr. Michael Seitz- infringement of privacy and the law is very unclear on this Your prompt attention college security, if they are berger, the Assistant Attorney where private colleges are in- issue and that it has never been is appreciated. deputized, they do have the legal General for the State of Maine. volved there is a very big brought before the courts in the Allen A. Weinberg right to enter a student's room. State of Maine. Luis Sanchez Mr. Delahanty went on: It's the WRJR That is where the issue ap- Asa Johnson same situation as a lan- (Continued from Page 8) parently ends. There is no clarity Nick Helides STUCK ON WRJR - Is someone dlord/tenant relationship with innovative style. But I ask you, to a subject that is of direct forcing you to listen to their the administration/security as what is wrong with that? As you concern to students who attend show? If you don't enjoy what BASKETBALL the landlord." He also stated that might have guessed by now. I private institutions. As long as "The Dudes" have to say, don't (Continued from Page 10) during Bowdoin's vacation period enjoy their show. And for those the specific legalities of the issue listen to them. But at least keep the security officers were of you who must complain with remain unclear, or until the only one senior and the ex- your opinions to yourselves so legitimately on the premises and respect to the content of their courts set a precedent in a perience gained this year, the that those of us who do enjoy that, "They had every right to show so that it had to be criminal case, it is obvious that team should improve on its discontinued, why can you not them, can continue to do so! the questions shall remain. record next year. seize contraband." In cases Thank you, where a search was held or tune your radio dial to another Tom Armen '81 conducted without probable station? ARE YOUR TUNERS cause, the reasons must be ar- DEPARTMENTS ticulated as to why the law of- (Continued from Page 3) ficer wishes a search to be of the new library, departmental Thomas. However, a Bickford conducted. A warrant which libraries did exist on campus. fund still exists for many of the clarifies those reasons takes For example, the contents of the books purchased in the biology several hours to draw up and Bickford Biology Library were field. there are many procedures in- transferred to the new facilities. The physics department has volved. Before the opening of the new what Professor George Ruff The District Attorney em- library, the situation "started to described as a "reading room" phasized that, "there is no get very unwieldly," due to lack next to the lab, consisting of constitutional right involved. No of enough space for books, ex- books relating specifically to one has the right to be in plained Biology professor Robert laboratory work.