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Grand Valley State University ScholarWorks@GVSU Volume 20 Lanthorn, 1968-2001 1-22-1986 Lanthorn, vol. 20, no. 16, January 22, 1986 Grand Valley State University Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol20 Part of the Archival Science Commons, Education Commons, and the History Commons Recommended Citation Grand Valley State University, "Lanthorn, vol. 20, no. 16, January 22, 1986" (1986). Volume 20. 16. http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol20/16 This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Lanthorn, 1968-2001 at ScholarWorks@GVSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Volume 20 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. GRAND VALLEY’S IPECIAL FIREEDO OFFICIAL STUDENT-RUN ©VEMEMT ISSU: WEEKLY G rand Valley S tate College f(te Zturiktyut Volume 20 . r if.jA.j DECEMBER 11,1985 - ALLENDALE.MICHIGAN ■ NumbeT 15 r (e' Grand Valley State honors Martin Luther King By Amy Klofkorn noted lawyer and author who representatives of the five black Staff Writer gave an energetic, speech en greek organizations on campus. titled “The Black 1 Struggle in One of the highlights of the Grand Valley State has planned the Civil Rights Movement”. ^evening took place when 3rd a number of events in honor of Jones outlined the lac\ of pro Ward City Commissioner Lou the late Dr. Martin Luther King. gress made prior to thoT960's Merriweather brought word that King would have been 57 years and stated that “the struggVfc^jr Grand Rapids Mayor Gerald old January 15 had he not been the 60’s is the struggle of the assasinated. The events com 80s." Jones went on to ex Helmholdt and the Kent County memorate King and allow an in- amine contemporary problems Board of Commissioners had depth examination of the which, minorities are faced with proclaimed January 20, 1986 a current civil rights situation. todav. Through presentations national holiday in King’s honor. The newlv formed Black Stu 'ones gives across the country he Mayor Helmholdt urged all dent Union held a tribute in seeks to improve black’s status citizens to participate in its ob honor of Dr. King January 1 5 at in America. servance. the Kirkhof Center. Senior Following Jones' presentation, The evening concluded with a Jimmy Hart acted as master of minority members of Grand candlelight reception held in the ceremonies. Hart introduced Vallev's faculty and staff in guest speaker Hamoson Jones, troduced themselves, along with Nation to march against racism 4 The National Mobilization A Strong national demon a general escalation of racist Against Racism is making stration against racism will not activity nationally, abetted and an urgent clarion call to pro only have a positive impact encouraged by the Reagan ad gressive activists and freedom- of the dangerous cvcle of ministration. loving people in Philadelphia racist acts and the climate The National Mobilization for unirv and equality and of fear in Philadelphia, but all Against R^gsm was formed by against racism on Saturday, over the country. We have seen an expanding group of act February 15, 1986. ivists and organizations m The rally will begin at John employing terror and violence Philadelphia and other places P Kennedy Plaza in down to dnve Black people from their such as Washington, D.C., Mary town Philadelphia at approx homes We have also seen a land, New Jersey, Delaware, imately 12 noon. Jewish community center that New York and Connecticut opened its doors to the /Asian based on the common 1 he cuv of Philadelphia has community burned down bv feeling that something has to be Vandalism spurs been on the minds of all who Ingots Still fresh in our done are concerned about justice, thoughts is the criminal police Activists and organizations from cuualitv and combatting racist bombing d MOVF s house, all over the country are planning resignationL ' call violence In Philadelphia wt the murder <>t 11 people and the to bus and car pool thousands ■lave witnessed in recent weeks unattended fire that destrov ed of supporters to the city to liv llenrv 1 Hardy Robinson said. On November racist mobs and arsonists an entire block of homes attend the protest Assistant 1 ditor 14, Ihursdas night, things were on that vsrrr against police Where's My Insurance Policy ? Before the Student Senate Me said that there had been meeting of Dec 2. 1985. Stu- drinking of alcohol, and that Jent Senate President Hale P someone jumped over the wall Robinson requested the rejig into the graphics office hent nation of three senators accused furniture, and, 'spit tobacco f getting drunk and vandalising on the phone, walls, and fur 'he graphics department in the niturr Robinson said that the Mudent Senate office The ac perpetrators violated the student -used Student Senaturs refused code and broke Michigan Law to rrsign, and this touched off a Fach student was given the op vigorous two hour drhatr at the porrunirv to respond at the subsequent meeting The three Senate meeting Rich Uhnavv senators Rich f'hnavs Chair of spoke first : hr Political Affairs Commirtee L hnavs objected to the lack of • - 1 .ar'nrr and Mark Brown written procedures for removing aw ic k n e w iedged that t h r\ a Senator v ^ rr : r r. k ir .v in th r o ffic e o r "1 would like to first point out '' r ..iT ' ;r curst;-*r. v. r\ r t * u t 1 b Id the Appointments *' rrc u rn v ir . v a r.uvc iro^’ r .tier nu procedural -! :r .r . a n d a iis n . v. u: f c - rrd " :K.c Mtfhc in xrstic *r. „ e nutf J i _ige - d3C LwdioiTi^fSnewUy, 22 Jtnuiry 1986. VANDALISM CONTINUED policy guidelines have been est demanding that none of the ac ablished,” said Uhnavy. “On cused would be removed from the night in .question, I was their positions as a result of the W tot* doing something which I incident. shouldn’t have been doing, and I There has been unprecedented said that it wouldn't happen pressure put on the Lantbom end this author to suppress co 1986 brings in a new semester; setting in Ada, Michigan, The Lanthom should also be again.” verage of the vandalism incident. new books, new professors, a where my permanent residence used as more of a literary can Uhnavy said that it would have “Lanthom coverage could hurt new routine. 1986 brings in a remains. vas. Perhaps monthly, the been physically impossible for the Senate,” said Senator George new editor! a new slant, a new Here at Grand Valley I am Lanthom could devote a him to have gotten over the wall Bosanic. "The kid* don’t need style, a different approach. majoring in political science. section to poetry written by into the graphics office. He said The importance of the Lin th I was attracted to Grand Valley Grand Valley students and “personally, I have "to’ view this to,read about it.” “You’re talking about a cover- orn at Grand Valley State because of its striking campus. faculty. I know the talent is all as a personal vendetta,” on College is great, and so too Each change of season brings there; I have seen it, and the part of Robinson. Hfc noted up,^"responded. Robinson. Rob is the responsibility 6f the new wonderment} new colors people should feel free to that there have been many con inson said that Stoll and Student editor. Fortunately, many tal A see, new scents to enjoy, submit it. Also, I am inter flicts between the conservative Services employee Michelle ented people have offered new textures to feel. Now ested in printing more book Uhnavy and the moderate Rob Brens had tried to conceal the me help which I will not hes half way through my sopho and record reviews, along inson, saying, “IVe been a thorn incident and, “brush it under the itate to accept. But ultimately, more year, I find a new chall with the film reviews. in his (Robinson’s) side since the table.” the responsibility of the paper enge 1 to face. day he was elected." Robinson said, “The President, is mine, and I will be held Over this snowy solstice break, Of course, the Lanthom has the Provost, and the Board of accountable for its successes 1 have been considering various to continue to print news from Uhnavy said that he had in Control are going to read this, and failures. plans for the paper. I would about the campus and the, formed Director of Student Ac and they’re going to want to And just who is your neiy like to internationalize it a bit. community. Students need tivities Bob Stoll of exactly what know why nothing was done. editor? My backround has Grand Valley is in an isolated access to information that is had transpired on the night in That’s why 1 aaked for their re been extremely varied; out spot, and it is too easy for us going to affect them directly., question, and that StoJl had signation.” of it my basic values and to forget our place within and it should be done in the agreed to keep the matter quiet. Stoll and Becns both aaked the beliefs have crystallized. I spent the international community. clearest and most consice Uhnavy said that Stoll advised author of this article not to print most of my elementary years For example, our local Stan- manner possible. him to “put the incident behind it.