In aftermath of fire RMC Grand Hall to become Hanszen's commons by EMILY COFFMAN or until a new commons can be (Master) Stephen Baker feel that built. the RMC is the only acceptable Sine© fire destroyed Hanszen Hanszen President Dave Flei- alternative to a temporary build- Commons last month, the Uni- scher feels that, while the RMC ing, since other solutions would versity has been searching for a is not the "optimal solution for have meant dispersing the col- solution to offer Hanszen mem- Hanszen," it is "more than ade- lege and loss of college spirit. bers as a suitable temporary quate." And, he adds, though a The Grand Hall will be used replacement. This past week, the temporary building would have for the same purposes as other administration announced that been more satisfactory from the college commons, and Fleischer the Grand Hall would be desig- college's point of view, its higher envisions a "restructuring and nated "Hanszen College North" cost made it less than acceptable decorating" of the room to for the upcoming academic year, for the University. Both he and (continued on page 15) the „ uce thresher volume 63, number 2 august, 1975 It's coming Houston: the view from inside the hedges by GARY BREWTON which Rice, like an oasis in the In exchange, Rice has re- neco), Jesse Jones (the Houston tham (American General Insur- Critics of the Athletic Pro- desert, exists. ceived substantial gifts from its Chronicle, Texas Commerce ance Company), Herbert Allen gram often say that big time Rather than being in competi- alumni and friends, the Captains Bank), Oveta Culp Hobby (the (Cameron Iron), and many athletics (especially football) is tion, though (despite differing of Industry. These have included Houston Post), J. Newton Ray- others. Even though the wealthy out of place at Rice, the so- value systems), Rice and Hous- people such as George R. Brown zor, R. H. Hargrove, Mr. and are in the driver's seat, they have called Harvard of the South. In ton have long benefitted off (founder of Brown and Root, Mrs. John deMenil (Schlumber- wisely chosen not to interfere in fact, it may be the other way each other's prosperity. Since general contractors), Harry Wiess ger), J. S. Abercrombie (Camer- most routine University affairs around; Rice, not football, may (founder of Humble Oil Co.), H. on Iron Works), W. W. Fondren, 1916, Rice has provided (continued on page 4) be out of place in the cultural/ leadership and technical exper- G. Symonds (chairman of Ten- Mrs. Cleveland Sewall, Gus Wor- > social/economic milieu which is tise for much of Houston's (and Houston. That may give you an Texas') business world, particu- idea of the environment in larly-Big Oil. Rape counseling service open by EMILY COFFMAN undergo extensive training information is given free of The rape problem at Rice before becoming counselors, are charge and in complete confi- in this issue... seems rather incongruous, con- always available by calling Crisis dence. Currently, they receive This August issue is particularly directed towards incoming students. sidering the insularity from Hou- Hotline, 228-1505. about five calls a week from vic- Various articles provide information about entertainment (page ston most on-campus students The Coalition also offers dis- tims, and an additional 10 to 15 8), sports (page 14), and the overall environment ( page 1). feel. However, the FBI reports cussion groups, self-defense from individuals requesting The problems at Fondren Library are investigated, page 3. that rape is the most rapidly courses, and other information information about the crime. Title IX's effects on women's athletics are reported, page 13. increasing crime of personal vio- about rape and how to handle it. They hope that when more Hanszen College will get the Grand Hall for its Commons until a new lence in the country. And, The group was started a few people become aware of the ser- one can replace the one damaged by fire earlier this summer, though state Jaws are changing, years ago when the Houston vice, more will seek help from above. rape is still for the most part a chapter of NOW sponsored a them. Regular features: Capsules, This Month, page 10; Letters, page 2; crime that sets up the victim for Task Force on Rape. The mem- Calendar, Misclassifieds, Notes and Notices, page 16. more scandal that the attacker bers of the then-unnamed group Hackerman receives. interviewed hospital employees, The trauma of rape is often police, and others who deal with compounded by the response rape victims, to get their reac- surveys NSF from those around the victim tions to the crime; they then set long after the actual attack. Not up the non-profit organization. arctic projects only are the hospitals and police They receiv no federal or local President Norman Hackerman stations unfriendly and uncaring , 1funds, but survive only on con- » O V* O j UUt OUi Jilt \J 111 J \J 11 V_ vV 1 1 left last Saturday (July 26) to the victim's associates are often**tributions and the monies thev visit the arctic, his second polar unsure of how to react. receive from training programs, trip this year. He is spending sev- To help reduce the feeling of seminars, and the sale of pam- eral days in the area with*head- aloneness, a group of women phlets about preventing rape and quarters at Point Barrow, and men in the Houston area handling it when it does occur. Alaska. have volunteered their time to Members of the group are form the Houston Rape Crisis also interested in new legislation In his capacity as Chairman Coalition. These people offer about rape. The latest aid for of the National Science Board, counselling to rape victims, no victims is a state law requiring the governing body of the matter how long ago the attack reimbursement for examinations National Science Foundation Wei occured. They will also talk to H relating to crimes of personal (NSF), Hackerman will review OUston family and friends of rape vic- violence.-Now, when a rape vic- the progress of NSF projects in tims, or anyone else who wants tim is examined at Ben Taub or the area. There are almost 100 information about rape. Hermann Hospital (the only hos- experiments currently under But they offer another service pitals in Houston treating such way, including projects in glaci- to victims as well. For those who cases), the bill is sent directly to ology, meteorology, geoscience, p cannot face the-medical examin- the city. This means that now, environmental science, and ation or the police alone, advo- the woman does not have to upper atmosphere physics. cates of the RCC will accom- "pay" additionally when pre- pany them through as many of sented with a $40-$70 bill for Last January Hackerman vis- the procedures as necessary. the examination. (The bill ited the South Pole to dedicate Even if the victim does not want applies only to the exam; treat- the new NSF-sponsored Amund- to press charges, the advocate ment of wounds is still charged sen-Scott Research Station will accompany her to the police to the victim.) there. station so she may file an infor- The group's main emphasis is mational report about the on the 24-hour telephone service He is expected to return to attack. The advocates, who through Crisis Hotline, where Houston August 3. threshing-it-out« Kopra: Program Council needs Grand Hall, too To the editor: Hall. The remaining three, Soc- Concerts: Rather than try to dinner at the other colleges two dispensing agency. I would like ial, Concerts, and Forum are ser- have one large concert a year or three times a month. This to see its input to both the stu- On July 23 I met with Prgjjij iously affected. (which, as you may remember, would allow the program council dent body and the administra- dent Hackerman to discuss tm; Social: Most large party/ proved extremely difficult), the to continue with its plans for a tion take on a more viable relocation of Hanszen Commons dances are held in the Grand program council was aiming speakers series, without damag- nature. This can be accom- in the Grand Hall of the RMC. Hall. These include all the tradi- toward many smaller and more ing any of the Hanszen college plished best, it seems to me, if At that time he suggested that I tional RPC sponsored parties feasible concerts in the Grand experience. Skipping dinner also the administration and the pro- write a brief letter outlining the (one at the beginning and end of Hall. These have been very suc- makes setting up the Grand Hall gram council are both aware of RPC's plans for the coming year, each semester and generally one cessful in the past. We could feasible. I think this compromise the other's activities and opin- and the effects the relocation in between) and some of the focus our efforts on music in the will be the best way to resolve ions. I look forward to the possi- would have on them. [President college-sponsored parties. Loca- pub; many musical groups have the difficulty. bility of discussions in the Hackerman had not been made ting the parties outside is an expressed an interest in playing I believe it would be mutually future. there. Access to outdoor areas aware of these effects when the alternative, but restricted by beneficial if we could discuss the I plan to write an article for for small-scale concerts (in front decision to assign the Grand Hall weather, and they seem to be activities of the program council the first fall issue of the of Hamman Halt, the track sta- to Hanszen was made—Ed.] less successful there.