r-----------~--------------~.-----~~~----~~--------------~--~-~~0----~--~~~--~--~~--~--------------------------------~~----------~--~ Schedules remainsystem of reducing energy con- Although the the amount of power same return to its normal heating setting by Marti Hogan Michigan Electric Company (I&M) sumption in his building. As a ND buys from I&M varies, I&M to see how much energy this Editor-in-Chief must continue to receive small result, no universal cutbacks have now supplies "roughly" 25 percent consumes," Lindower said. If the amounts of coal for the school to been determined. of the University's power. "We heating takes a great deal of No lengthened vacation, inde­ remain open. SMC, on the other hand, have taken voluntary deductions of energy, it will probably be cut back pendent study days or Saturday Notre Dame plans to stay open continues to enforce the cutbacks 25 percent from I&M and cut our tomorrow, he said, but it may stay classes are in store for students, even if schools are forced to cut President John Duggan requested usage down to 18.75 percent," at the nol'Il!al setting until I&M according to officials from Notre their usage of electricity 50 per­ in His Feb. 16 letter to the Riehle said. Notre Dame buys reaches the 40-day level. Dame and Saint Mary's. Both cent, according to Fr. James community. Lindower expressed more power from I&M during the No outside lighting with the schools believe they will have Riehle, director of energy conser­ satisfaction with the present con- summer months, Riehle explained, exception of the lights in the sufficient energy supplies to keep vation at Notre Dame. "There is vations efforts on campus. because it then lacks the energy Madeleva and McCandless parking the schools open at least until no talk of closing," he said. As of Monday, ND's coal supply which is normally produced lfrom lots will be turned off, Lindower spring break. The ND Energy Conservation was at the 57-day level, while I&M the steam used to heat the build­ said. He explained that a third "At this point, we will make it to Committee decided yesterday to announced yesterday morning that ings in the winter. SMC security patrol car has been spring vacation assuming nothing ask that every building on campus it had a 44-day supply left. I&M According to Lindower, SMC is added to see students safely to adverse happens," said Jason reduce its power usage 15 percent. plans to enforce 50 percent cut- also operating under the voluntary their dorms after the lights in the Lindower, SMC controller. He Each building's supervisor is re­ backs for schools if its supply dips 25 percent cutback, but has actual­ parking lots go out at 10 p.m. added, however, that Indiana and sponsible for determining the best to the forty day level. ly cut back to a 40 percent savings ND is "not going to touch and is aiming for a 50 percent campus lighting," Riehle stated.· cutback level. Riehle is asking hall rectors to Beginning today, the College appoint "watt watchers" in the plans to experiment with the residence halls. These "watchers" heating system of Madeleva. would help halls guard against Recently the temperature in this wasted energy. "Students can cut building has been extremely low, down 30 percent without too much forcing students to wear their coats difficulty," Riehle said, "but if in class. "Because it has been so everyone cuts back 15 percent, uncomfortable, Madeleva will. we'll be okay." The Roche receives SU director nomination by Jack Pizzolato Roche's experience, his hard work­ Observer- Senior Staff Reporter ing attitude, and his efforts in the Services Commission as well as an independent student-newspaper ~rving. nl)tr:e d<ifne•and st' llliit_Y'' Sophomore Bill Roche has been other areas, indicated his ability to Vol. XII, No. 88 nominated for the Student Union run the Union and to be most (SU) director's spot by the Union's effective at it." five-member Steering Committee. SU Services Commissioner Mike Roche was selected late Monday Schlageter, another Steering Com­ night from aiJlong six candidates mittee member, observed that ''no SMC '21 Club' to celebrate who had applied for the SU matter who we picked, they would directorship. have made a good director. We ''I'm really excited," Roche had a lot of well qualified condi­ exclaimed, only moments after his dates. We tried," Schlageter grand opening this Friday nomination had been announced, continued, "to picture someone we thought would be the ideal direc­ "Members should be aware of adding "I've been looking forward the bar Frida}" afternoon and to this." Roche, who is presently tor, someone who could work with by Jean Powley Saturday night. Club rules will be this rule and not bring more guests the students, then turn around and Saint Mary's Editor than they can be responsible for. assistant services commissioner for printed on the back of the card. the Student Union, will need the talk with Fr. Hesburgh." He At present, there is no limit on Although this rule sounds ridicu­ added that, "I've worked with Saint Mary's new "21-Ciub", lous and is seldom enforced, we approval of the student govern­ the number of guests a member ment's Board of Commissioners Roche and he seemed a cut above located in the snack bar beneath want to abide by all of the rules so may bring. According to Ruka­ before becoming the new SU the rest." the dining hall, will celebrate its vina, however, if the privilege is we can stay open," she stated. For The SU Steering Committee grand opening this weekend with a the same reason, carding will be director. The Board is scheduled to abused, a limit will be set. The consider his nomination this Sun­ began interviewing candidates for Beach Boys Happy Hour Friday · most important consideration in strict and no ·free drinks will be the director's post Monday evening afternoon from 3 p.m. to 5:30p.m .• dispensed. day night at 7:15p.m. If approved, this respect concerns an Indiana Roche will replace outgoing SU at 6:30 p.m. and finished at 9:30 in addition to its normal hours of 8 law which stipulates that only club Manager of the new bar is Steve p.m. After a short break, they p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday. Ryan, a first year law student at Director Tom Gryp on April I. members be permitted to purchase Gryp, who is a member of the deliberated untill1:30 p.m., when Specials on beer and wine will run liquor. Therefore, members will be Notre Dame. The rest of the staff the decision for Roche was throughout the weekend. will be chosen later this week. Steering Committee, noted that all responsible for buying their guests' the applicants interviewed for the announced. Although the Commit­ liquor for them. This rule will Approximately 150 applications According to Student Body Pres­ director's position were very quali­ tee has declined to release the probably be enforced by stamping were received for the various actual vote, they agreed before the ident Rukavina, a pool table, positions, according to Mary Laver­ fied. "It was a very, very hard the hands of guests when they decision to make," he remarked, meeting that at least a four to one foosball and computer games have enter. ty, Director of Student Activities. been rented in an effort to "provide "but the Committee felt that Bill majority would be necessary to a nice, pleasant alternative to the nominate a new director. local bars." Rugs have been In that same session, the purchased, and a stereo system, as Steering Committee also named well as a juke box, have also been Junior Accounting major Maureen installed. Large black jack cards, Carney as the Student Union's new consistent with the "21-Club" comptroller. Carney, who has theme, will adorn the walls. worked closely this year with outgoing SU Comptroller Colleen "Lack of funds hindered us McGrath, was the only student to somewhat," Rukavina explained, apply for the position: "Things ran "so we haven't been able to do as smoothly this year," Carney said, much as we had hoped to. But each "and I plan to continue the same year the bar will get better as each procedures with modifications to fit new administration adds things. my own style of doing things." Next year, for instance, we hope One of the "modifications" she they add strobe lights for the Never let it be said that mentioned was more internal con­ dance floor and a television." trol of Student Union funds. The present administration's Notre Dame can be out­ Roche has been a member of the Student Union since his freshman biggest investment was the two-tap done by the Gong Show. portable bar. Budweiser and year,.working with various commis­ Miller Lite will be the beers The Fight Irish boast their sions on such projects as summer available. storage, concerts, and the renova­ own 'Gene, Gene, the tion of the LaFortune Student Theme nights and specials will Center. dancin' machine! But "I enjoy working with the be the norm, Rukavina said. "We Union and I've wanted to get a want to give something to every­ who is this man? [photo sense of the whole operation," one. We plan to cater to our Roche said. "I realized a couple of crowd," she stated. This weekend by John Calcutt] months ago that maybe the oppor­ will be Beach Boys and 50s and tunity to be director was opening early 60s music.