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THE SANTA CLARA Volume 55 Number 13 University of Santa Clara Santa Clara, California Monday, January 24, 1977 Inform BOG Phillips, ASUSC officers explain concert expenses By DIANNE REES ing method was "too simplistic a system" and totally "antiquated" to Randy Phillips and ASUSC officers handle the concert budgets. He has addressed the BOG in a meeting already corrected the problem with a Thursday that lasted three hour-; more complex accounting system for For the first time. Concert Director concerts. Phillips addressed the board and According to Evans, the true $7OOO answered questions. deficit will only affect spring quarter Phillips began his address stating social presentations. the "$9OOO fall concert loss was ASUSC Social Vice President Shy good." He added that "you can't manski also explained concert ex- expect a net profit the first time penses in his address to the board around" and explained that the a Shymanski told the BOG that he has mount of advertising during fall quar taken steps to "cut expenses on every ter had given SCU the necessary possible aspect of the concert area." exposure to the concert business. He He assured everyone that "total felt that the heavy media campaign in expenses will be figured prior to every Tom Burns the fall would cut down on future event to prevent future miscalcula ASUSC Concert Director Randy Phillips [left]. Executive Vice President Dan Jacob advertising costs. tions. and Secretary Jana Garland spent three hours last Thursday night answering Phillips assured the board, "you've The officers have improved book questions from BOG members and explaining SCU's concert arrangements at Leavey got to take your losses, every promoter [continued on page 3] Activities Center. does." He felt that the fall quarter had been an accomplishment since it had brought "a higher caliber of entertain Third time around the charm for SCU band? ment" to SCU and added that "SCU Organized and rehearsing since fall, predecessors-the SCU Band of 1972, refers to a survey taken two years ago has moved from a sleepy little college the University of Santa Clara Band will and the Red Hat Band of '75. These among the Freshman Class. "We found heavy produc- with a lot of dances to debut at the USF basketball game on earlier groups broke up due to lack of that over 150 students played instru- tions." Saturday. student interest and financial support ments. Yet they had no place to play.'' According to Phillips, there is a Dr. Charles Lampkin, its director Lampkin feels that students are He believes that students will partici- potential of three concerts planned for and arranger, is determined that this interested and only need an instru- pate in the new band. He also hopes the winter quarter. He explained that band will not suffer the same fate as its mental organization to prove it. He that they may eventually receive one problem in booking shows has academic credit for it. resulted from a difficulty in obtaining Leavey Activity Center. Lampkin's immediate concern is His did not receive a Phillips commented on the "amount money. group of distrust that has been manifested in BOG allocation for this quarter. But the last two weeks'' and added that "it Lampkin confidently professes, "I know we'll some funds in the makes me ashamed to be here." He get felt that the negative student reaction spring.'' had "impaired ASUSC operations." Lampkin is equally optimistic about "Trust is what it's all about," the band's future "gigs'' The group's Phillips continued. He urged students plans include performances during to "do something constructive, not sports events, participation in the destructive" and to avoid using "The Mayer Theatre productions, and a Santa Clara as a weapon." possible jazz concert in the spring. Answering questions about the cost Outside jobs are also feasible from of LAC, Phillips stated the "cost of which all profits would go to the LAC is one of the highest I've ever students "because I don't believe in worked with." Each show costs exploitation." $ll,OOO which includes production, Lampkin dreams of three and most advertising. He added "We having bands- Beginning, and are not getting taken. We're paying Intermediate, Advanced SCL'. less than most universities." to represent Unfor Phillips revealed the figures on the tunately, "right now there are not enough members." loss or gain of each fail quarter Currently, the band concert. Bruce Springsteen and has fourteen Jack- members. son Browne lost $11,361 and $3394 Their president, Phil Foster whom considers the respectively. Willie Nelson brought in Lampkin group's "backbone," all a profit of $2914. while the Tubes encourages students gained $2707. with any musical training to audition. But he does not Marty Evans, ASUSC treasurer regard musical addressed the BOG in what he termed experience as the most important criterion. work a "general clearing of the air." "Willingness to is the important Evans took "total blame" for the most thing. We'll help inaccurately recorded $13,000 fall everyone improve." deficit. He stated that neither Tom The band hopes to achieve its primary goal, "to have a Shymanski, ASUSC social vice pres- decent instrumental organizationat SCU," by ident or Tom Doucette, assistant to * m mm In the ASUSC treasurer, could be held Paul Ehlenbacf the end of the school year. the night's meantime. Lampkin advises the Uni- responsible in any way for the account- Rumors thai a preliminary basketball game to Saturday SCU-Cal till was between The certain untrue. It Is "Don't throw ing mistake. played Santa Clara staff and faculty members are versity, applaud, just also untrue the faculty triumphed 93-34. We hope the faculty will maintain Ha dignity felt present money." Evans that the account- and atop propagating such Matant falsehoods. 2 THE SANTA CLARA ■ Monday, January 24, 1977 forum forum policy All members of the University community-students, alumni, faculty and staff-are invited to express their opinions on the Forum pages through letters or columns. Letters are generally brief corrections, questions or statements. They are no longer than 250 words. Columns, which may be no longer than 750 words, consist of clearly expressed, responsibly written themes. Both letters and columns must be typed. Contributions must include their name and telephone number (letters may have names withheld upon request). Contributions should be submitted to the Forum Editor, The Santa Clara, before noon, two days prior to publication. editorial a great beginning report As at least one television commentator remarked last week, junior class plans President Jimmy Carter's popularity will never again be greater than it was on Inauguration Day. Unfortunately, a bw pawl wagstaffe president may not be universally popular and great at the The Junior Class would like to the contest, Ronnie Richards from same time; greatness is often achieved with initally unpopular announce three events planned for KLOK for her announcing, Saga team decisions. February. First, on Tuesday February members Mike Selland and Debbie 8, the class will present Night at the Weber for their help, Vern Granneman Such a decision was President Carter's Friday pardon Races, to begin at 7:15 p.m. at Bay for letting us throw pies at his face, of Meadows. This will be the first Food Service Director Mike Bauccio Vietnam-era draft evaders From the conservative veterans' Tuesday night of harness racing, and for his help, enthusiasm, and letting organizations-who thought the act dangerous for America's the cost will include dinner, park us hit him in the face, and Terry defense-to the American exiles in Canada-who rejected the admission, free programs, and the Cassidy for helping set up the stage. pardon as an inadequate token gesture-no one seemed Junior Class Race. Limited tickets go Marlene Baca was a big help with on sale today at the Info co-ordinating the event, Carol Lum pleased by the pardon. • Booth through February 2 for $6.50. Last with publicity, and Dennis Dunnigan the Winter Night at the and Don Houghton with the judging. Such a mixed reaction could not be avoided, however, in any year, Quarter Races sold out, and this time it should Finally, we wish to thank Fred matter recalling the most divisive of American wars. Indeed the violent diversity of the be just as exciting. Williams, Saga Food Manager. Hitting pardon's criticism might be a key to On Tuesday February 15, we will businesses, working on production, its eventual acceptance. present Johnnie B and the Speed- and cmcecing were assets he gave us shifters in Benson for the Valentine's that we could not have done without. President Carter has striven to reach a just solution to a Dance. Dress is country, fifties, or Thanks to these and all the people that whatever want. We also have made it good for the lingering problem from America's past. He promised you are a year Junior such a strongly urging girls to ask guys, for a Class. pardon throughout his campaign He was elected and he kept change that may be welcomed by both. his promise. And now the political wolves sense their first Tickets will go on sale at the Info Booth letter chance to descend on February 3, $2 per couple, or $1 25 for single. Be there, especially if you equal We believe Carter's pardon a just offer to thousands of were at the Bth floor Swig party last Americans either jailed or abroad in self-exile to return to year. The band was hot then, and they still are All students arc invited to see their homeland and contribute to America's future.