Seattle nivU ersity ScholarWorks @ SeattleU The peS ctator 11-6-1969 Spectator 1969-11-06 Editors of The pS ectator Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.seattleu.edu/spectator Recommended Citation Editors of The peS ctator, "Spectator 1969-11-06" (1969). The Spectator. 1178. http://scholarworks.seattleu.edu/spectator/1178 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by ScholarWorks @ SeattleU. It has been accepted for inclusion in The peS ctator by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks @ SeattleU. President Meets Advisory Council by Kerry Webster Executive Editor Discussion of possible reductions in the core curri- culum requirements dominated an informal meeting Tuesday night between members of the ASSU Advisory Council and the president of the University. About 27 students, including ASSU President Dick McDer- ing drawn up, "now is the time mott, met with the Very Rev. to getyour requests in," he said. John A. Fitterer, S.J., president He suggested the council mem- of S.U., to discuss his response bers work through the Academ- to the reforms asked in a recent ic Council and the heads of vari- student petition. ous departments. Although the atmosphere of Barry Fountain, ASSU Publi- the late-night meeting was re- city Director,indicated that pre- laxed, questions remained sharp vious attempts to move in this as the students, sitting around direction had met withimmobil- the senate table, on the floor ity on the part of department- and on the windowsills of the level administrators. Chieftain conference room, "Will you help us?" he asked. heard the president explain his "Will you use your influence to reaction to each of the petition's convince these men to give full CHRIS BOWERS BARRY FOUNTAIN FR. FITTERER six points. consideration to a core revis- —photo by bob kegel The highlight of the two-and-a- ion?" half-hour meeting was an in- Fr. Fitterer promised his co- tense discussion of the Univer- operation, while cautioning that sity's core curriculum require- his power as presidentis limited ments. by faculty prerogatives in aca- A majority of the students demic areas. called for looseningof the core "Can Iassume from this dis- SEATTLE to make Philosophy and Theo- cussion," he asked, "that most 1o gy requirements completely students want the Theology and optional, contending that heavy Philosophy requirements lower- requirements in both subjects ed?" was hurting enrollment. optional!" a Spectator "We want them "A great many potential stu- student said, backed by a chor- dents are driven away from us of agreement. UNIVERSITY 5.U.," said Chris Bowers, "be- "Yes," the groupanswered. cause we require what amounts "I am listening to you; Iam in Catholic to indoctrination the listening to you carefully," the Vol. XXXVIII, No. 13 *>««*" Seattle, Washington Thursday,November 6,1969 religion. president mused. Fr. Fitterer replied that a In other areas, Fr. Fitterer "major change" of the core is maintained that "nothing would in the offing, but that the extent please me more"than inclusion of its revision is largely up to of a student bill of rights in the the faculty. University statutes. He called Center Dedication Friday "I don' t know whether the for speedy action by the Com- Philosophy Theology re- Freedoms, by Don Nelson and mittee on Rights and Editor quirements will be pimply cut which is in the process of draft- Asst. News back or made completely op- ing such a section. Dedication of S.U.s Arch- tional," he said, "but Ican tell In the areaof student publica- bishop Connolly center will be- you that, there will be consider- tions, Fr. Fitterer showed lit- gin tomorrow at 2 p.m. able change in the curriculum tle inclination toward restruct- The Most Reverend Thomas next year." uring the University's role as A. Connolly, Archbishop of Se- The change, he said, will in- publisher of The Spectator. attle, will presideover the dedi- a five- Fitterer the council cation of the physical education clude return to hour cred- Fr. and complex it module. membersset another meetingin and convocation which Since the new core is now be- two weeks. bears his name. A blessingceremony,in which the Archbishop will pray for the academic enlightenment of fac- ulty and students alike, will pre- Elections Set Thursday cede the public dedication. "'THE PROGRAM in the Astro- gym willinclude a tribute to the Archbishop by the Very Rev- erend John A. Fitterer, S.J., S.U. president, and Archbishop Connolly's acceptance. Walter Hubbard, president of National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice, and execu- tive director of CARITAS, will give the invocation. Robert O'Brien, chairman of the Uni- versity's Board of Regents, will be master of ceremonies. Tours of the building's exten- sive teaching and recreation fa- cilities will follow the program. THE CONNOLLY Center's 105,000 square feet of space in- clude seven teaching activity stations, the synthetic turfed, multi-purpose AstroTurf room; the south and north courts for basketball, tennis, badminton — photoby bobkegel and volleyball; the 25 meter Mary Naughton, east and 25 meter west pools, SENIOR HOMECOMING finalists are: competitions; five Welch, Patty Uniack, Kathy both for Kas Jeannie Mallette and handball and two squash courts ARCHBISHOP THOMAS A. CONNOLLY Dunley. facilities (the best constructed has any seating arrangements determining wh;it type of build- sports in Seattle); be next Thursday. for these two spectators. We want people ing would be best suited to the Mark McDonald and David and several classroom facilities. for McGahee emerged from last THURSDAY'S election will be to get involved, to participate University's needs. There is also a well-equipped with us in using this building," Cordova, S.U. director Tuesday's primary voting as 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Chief- dance area. Fred tain, Library, the gymnastics and says Dr. Joseph (Tom) Page, t»f public information, culls iln. finalists for the office of Fresh- the Lemieux "None activity stations man Class president. Bookstore and the Liberal Arts of the associate dean for health and complex the best west of the Judy Hilton will face Made- Building. physical education. Mississippi for umvi-rsUies of leine Roozen in the final elec- Homecoming finalists are: '.'nrollmonl of 5.00H and under. tion for AWS Freshman Class Seniors: Kathy Dunley, Jean- Official Notice ARCHBISHOP Connolly, spir- representative. nie Mallette, Mary Naughton, itual head of 325,000 Catholics Patty Uniack and Kass Welch. The last day to withdraw in Western Washington, has Offices Closed HOMECOMING candidates Juniors are: Mitzi Bastasch, from classes with a grade of been noted for his interest in offices, classes, br werenarrowed five fromeach "W" Approved AH not will to Jody Caparros, Lonnie Kona- tomorrow. and involvement with youth, t losci! from the primary voting. withdrawalcards and the $1 tomorrow 1:30 to class in paski, Marry Ann Meagher and which indicates the appropriate- p.m.to and partJci- The only offices in which the fee must be filed at Regis- 4:30 observe Francine Nishihara. ness of the building's name. p:i i<- in the \u> number of candidates necessi- trar's Office by 4:30 p.m. dedication ol Cards or fees not accept- Planning for the Connolly Connolly PE Center. tated a primary vote were the SOPHOMORES chose Bidi are iffUhlng deparl from two posts the Dixon, Harmston, Nancy ed after this date. A grade Center began in 1965, although Anyone to freshman and Sue do ■«> ;il their Homecoming nominees. Final Mudd, Ginny Nava and Mary of "EW," which is computed Dr. Page began talking of such this schedule may "E," will be assigned a complex as early as 1958. Dr. own discretion..!■xnd.n^ to tJu- elections under the new ASSU Jo Stilwater. as an I"-;, class presi- picked Alon- students who fail to with- Page visited more than 30 Very Rev rih Pcrri, SJ constitution for four Freshmen Laura of classes dents and eight student sena- zo. Patty Bianchi. Rosemary draw officially. schools and spent much time Tli<- schedule w'll tors (to be elected at large) will (Continuedon page 2) with S.U. students and faculty ■in as usuil. Heovenly Bodies Foretell New Age Homecoming are: Mary SOPHOMORE Homecoming finalists are: FRESHMAN Homecoming finalists are: JUNIOR finalists Alonzo, Meagher, Jody Caparros,Lonnie Kono- Mary Jo Stilwater, Ginny Nava, Bidi Dixon, Romey DeFuria, Laura Patty Bi- Anne anchi, Vicki Sessions. paski. Not pictured: Francine Nishihara,Mit- Sue Harmston. Not pictured is NancyMudd. Maureen Long, — zie Bastasch. photo by bob feegef Finals Set for Homecoming Court (Continued from page 1) three from the senior class, will Offers Seven Lessons DeFuna, Long and be chosen on Thursday Ski Club Maureen finally Vickie Sessions. also. The HomecomingCourt, which The Homecoming Queen is will be composed of two prin- picked by committee from Sport Enthusiasts soph- prin- For Winter cesses from the freshman, among the three senior Trip from omore and junior classes and cesses. Seven ski lessons and three Monday, Jan. 26 (President's Spring Break Ski overnight trips will be offered Holiday) and Saturday, Feb. 28. March 21-28. The Spring Break by S.U. Ski Club this year from Overnight trips will be Jan..17- site has not been chosen yet. Jan. throughMarch. The lessons 18 to White Pass and Feb. 14-15 Information is available from Fragments will be given at Snoqualmie to Mission Ridge. Another over- JoannieDellwoinCampionTow- Deadline Set For Summit. night trip will be held after the er. Carolyne Wright, editor of tries must bear the name, ad- The package will cost $33 and Fragments, S.U. literary pub- dress and phone number of the include instruction, ski club lication, De- artist.