Montclair State University Montclair State University Digital Commons The onM tclarion Student Newspapers 12-17-1969 The onM tclarion, December 17, 1969 The onM tclarion Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/montclarion Recommended Citation The onM tclarion, "The onM tclarion, December 17, 1969" (1969). The Montclarion. 125. https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/montclarion/125 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at Montclair State University Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The onM tclarion by an authorized administrator of Montclair State University Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. iMmttrlannn Volume X LIV - No. 18 MONTCLAIR STATE COLLEGE, UPPER MONTCLAIR, N.J. December 17, 1969 Second class postage paid at M o n tclair, N . J. 0 7 0 4 2 1138 OK Unlimited Cut Policy By Richard De Santa The proposal is pending approval mall as it presently exists. Receiving widespread support through the use of propaganda or Staff Reporter by the Faculty Council. However students also favor the were the articles of incorporation other means. By virtue of a bill opening of the mall to cars at revisions. The main points in the passed in the New Jersey State Unlimited cuts and a voluntary Student opinion on the night and during inclement revision state that: a) the Legislature in 1948, this policy m oratorium class attendance Vietnam moratorium question weather to provide greater access president of the college is the only has always been in effect at MSC. policy were two decisions made favored the policy in which class to parking areas. authority to which the SGA is by the student body during the attendance for faculty and subject in matters which are Also approved by a wide SGA referendum held last student by voluntary with no By another slight margin, within his responsibility; the margin were the two proposed Tuesday through Friday. penalization for those who feel students voted to accept the president has the right and amendments to the SGA obligated to stay away. This The unlimited cut proposal proposed article VI to the Student responsibility to interfere in any Constitution. The amendments concurs with the policy received overwhelming support Government Association action by the SGA considered to involve the establishemtn of a) a recommended by the SGA at from the student body. Out of constitution. This addition states be illegal under the municipal, maximum number of meetings held before the October approximately 1400 students, that “ the student activities fee state or local governments; b) the representatives in the SGA moratorium and again on Dec. 9. 1138 favored this system. shall be $60 per year, payable in SGA shall not have the right to Legislature and b) two new vice However, this will not necessarily The closest race occured in the one installment at registration for interfere in those constitutionally presidential posts, the be the final proposal adopted as pedestrian mall question. By a the fall semester.” The proposal guaranteed rights to freedom of vice-president of academic affairs the administrative policy, margin of 571 to 569, students was supported by 636 students the press, and c) the SGA cannot and the vice-president of external according to an SGA spokesman. voted in favor of the pedestrian with 618 voting against it. attempt to influence legislation affairs. A Second 'First’ for KEP H O L D IN G THEIR OWN: Kappa Sigma Rho's crooners walked o ff with the best all-around trophy for the second year in a row, at Dalphac's 13th annual Greek Sing held last Friday. From left: Sue Bey, Lynn Heiser, Nancy Tiritilli, KEP's director, Joan Frankel, Grace Cannavo. The KEP women sang "Watch What Happens," "Portrait of My Love," and "A Time for U s." F irst place sorority trophy went to Kappa Rho Upsilon; second place sorority, Delta Sigma Chi. First place fraternity was Lambda Chi Delta; Gamma Delta Chi placed second for fraternities. See more pics on pages 6-7. Staff photo by Morey Antebi. " Pâgë 2 ’ -lWONTCCÄRrON- ° December‘l't, i960 Xmas: 'A Time for News Focus Paying Without $$’ By Barbara Jean Minor all brightly-trimmed, stood on Staff Reporter display on different shelves. “Merry Christmas!.. What’s Wilson described Newberry’s as “a CHRISTMAS Christmastime to you but a time typical, small-town store,” adding for paying bills without money?” that it is part of a nationwide This sounds like something chain of variety stores. He that might be said by a 1969 explained that employes begin to Christm as shopper. Actually, set up the store decorations right these words were muttered by after Thanksgiving, “ . not miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge in because we want people to begin Charles Dickens’ “ A Christinas Christmas shopping immediately, Carol,” written more than 100 but because the decorations take years ago, indicating that so much time to assemble.” Christmas was “commercialized” to some extent even in the 1800s. Wilson said that all the chain The Christmas season, a time stores receive certain types of when Christians throughout the Christmas displays to assemble. As he sat at his desk in a world celebrate the birth of Jesus balcony-type room overlooking Christ, is a time of Christmas trees, colored lights, tinsel and the ladies department, Wilson Santa Claus; according to pointed out several small trees tradition there will be cards to with blinking lights. “People are sent here to see if the decorations send and gifts to buy. are on display.” He added that as As Christmas Day, Dec. 25, manager of the store he is draws near, shoppers are besieged “graded” according to the number with gaily-decorated stores which advertise Christmas bargains to go and types of Christmas displays. along with the parties, last-minute When asked what effect he shopping, Christmas cards, and all thought the displays would have the additional trimmings that tend on customers, Wilson commented, to trim one’s wallet. So we often “ I t’s a psychological effect, hear the expression that Christmas because it creates a mood. has become commercialized. Or Wouldn’t you rather shop in a has it? store where there is a Christmas To get some idea about atmosphere?” whether or not Christmas has At the Keyport post office, become commercialized, various Serpico said that from Dec. 1 to employes in the town of Keyport Dec. 25 about 300,000 Christmas were interviewed on Dec. 6. cards go through the small post Keyport, a small town with a office. “This is an extra-heavy population of about 7000 people, load, compared to what we is on the coast of the Raritan bay, normally handle,” he commented. about 45 miles south of Considering the number of cards M ontclair. Those who were sent throughout the nation, that’s interviewed were: Mrs. Betty a lot of money in cards and Staff photo by Morey Antebi. SANTA'S HELPER: WiHowbrook shopping center Santa greets tiny tots. Miller, secretary for the Keyport stamp's!” branch of the Bell Finance loan With all the gifts and cards and company; Philip Serpico, stamps to pay for, it seems likely Laughing Santa at Holiday Dinner postmaster of the Keyport post that many people visit loan office; and Herbert Wilson, companies during the Christmas By Linda Monaco dinner in the cafeteria. Carrera manner of Santa, Carrera manager of Keyport’s J. J. season. Mrs. Miller, of Bell finance Staff Reporter said that he hoped the appearance attributed his acceptance of the Newberry variety store. Each in Keyport, had this to say: of Santa Claus at MSC would put job to his own character. He said: commented on the increase of Rumor has it that Santa Claus “More people come in for loans at the students in a happy Christmas “1 enjoy doing this kind of thing, business during the Christmas will be making a special Christmas Christmastime than at any other spirit. being funny, making others holidays. visit to Montclair State College time. Usually, 150 people per When asked what kind of Santa laugh.” The four large windows of month come here for loans, but in tonight. Claus he intended to be, Carrera Recalling last year’s Christmas Newberry’s were decorated with December the number of loans is Actually, Matt Carrera, a junior described a “happy, ho! ho!’’ dinner and Ray Cooper’s blinking lights, artificial Christmas tripled. On the average, borrowers Math major and fraternity brother type. interpretation of Santa Claus, trees and toy displays. Inside, the take out $300 loans.” She added of Phi Sigma Epsilon will be “1 want to make people happy Carrera recalled the laughter that columns supporting the ceiling that these people take out loans making his debut as Santa Claus at this Christmas,’’ he said. the incident generated. He hopes were wound with wide red “in order to buy Christmas gifts this year’s annual Christmas Speaking in the truly jolly he’ll get the same result. streamers. Trees of various sizes, for others.” War Gifts 'And Visions of Atom Bombs Danced in Their Heads’ By Don Pendley shack before roof blows off. Great ultimate in realism.” The ultimate is Diplomacy. Countries are the playing table, or in another News Editor fun.” Practice on life-size shacks is in realism is winning the game. assigned colors (no nation is part of the room or house.” Dynamite, attacks on Germany not recommended. “ Player wins,” says the assigned “red”) and “The object “Any agreement is possible. and nuclear annihilation are some Practice for future officers in instructions, “if he either: 1) of the game is to dominate The rules impose no sanction for of the gifts you can give your the armed forces is provided in eliminates all of his opponents’ Europe.” Some of the more failure to carry out an younger brothers and sisters on Stratego.