Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 12-1-1977 The BG News December 1, 1977 Bowling Green State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University, "The BG News December 1, 1977" (1977). BG News (Student Newspaper). 3436. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/3436 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. County court librarian becomes bailiff By Jamie Pierman court to order. place at the right time." UNTIL RECENTLY, the bailiff's job As a paralegal. Whittaker researches paralegal profession is a good career Staff Reporter Mao' I.ou Whittaker is the first For three years, Whittaker, who calls seemed to be a political position with previous '-ourt cases for the judge and for women because it has a short woman in the county's history to act as herself "the junior man on the staff.'' few responsibilities. Now. there are checks if depositions are legal for court training period and the pay is usually There's someone new in the Wood a bailiff and paralegal. She said she did was librarian for the court law library, many duties the bailiff must execute, use. good. County Court of Common Pleas. Since not get the job because she was a which gave her the training and ex- such as doing research, contacting A deposition is testimony not given in Being a paralegal often is similar to Oct. 17, a woman has been calling the woman, but because "I was in the right perience for her present job. witnesses, and attorneys, keeping court court, but used as evidence in a trial iH'ing a legal secretary, she said, records and helping in jury selection. WHITTAKER, a 1959 University because legal secretaries also do "The political aspect is pretty much graduate, is not a certified paralegal research and get some courtroom out." Whittaker said. "It's not a plum and had no formal training for the job. experience on the job. anymore-just too much work." but her past experiences as a law- After Whittaker graduated from the Whittaker said tin' most important librarian prepared her for the job. University, she taught Spanish. part of her job is dealing with people. As for being the first female bailiff, English, and a variety of other high She said she tries to familiarize juries Whittaker said she has not encountered school level courses for five years. and witnesses with court procedures anv difficulities because of her sex so At that time you took whatever you and make them feel comfortable. far. could get-junior man on the staff Often, witnesses must wait hours However, she has received helpful again." she laughed. before they take the stand to testify. advice from elderly out-of-towners who After teaching. Whittaker quit work "I think the pain can be eased by were in court and seemed worried that for some years to raise her four explaining what's going on." Whittaker she would forget to tell the Spectators to children and did what she called said. rise as court was called to order. "volunteer stuff." which she called "a Whittakei said. terrible pain" because she ended up SELECTING juries can be a long In January. Whittaker will edit a working more than ever before—for no procedure, often lasting an entire manual of procedure for future bailiffs pay. morning. Whittaker must be sure the When she took over the job. there were "To me, having a paycheck is worth persons chosen for the jury sit in the no written regulations explaining more as far as personal evaluation is same order in the courtroom so at- courtroom procedure or a bailiff's concerned," she said. torneys can become familiar with duties. Three years ago, she began working them. WHITTAKER also is on a national at the county law library asa substiiutt When a jury is sequestered and committee which provides advice as to She was. at that lime, "terribly low- reqiured to remain silent about the which books to stock in jail and prison paid." adding it was better than being case, "The bailiff is really the only one libraries. at everybody's mercy at home-when hey can talk to." Whittaker said. Whittaker said she believes the vou can't say no." The BH Sews Vol. 61, No. 40 Bowling 'Green "State University Thursday, December 1,1977 ' Thieves hit Rodgers rooms By Julie Hollo John P. Casari, sophomore, and his which was the best one on the floor, he also was stolen. Staff Reporter roommate, lost a receiver, turntable, said, while he had owned the best Frye said he has asked tlic hall Nikon F reflex camera and accessories, television. director about the possiblity of moving valuables to an upper level during Four ground floor rooms in Rodgers typewriter, watch, clock, sports bag. "Nobody has the foggiest idea who Quad were ransacked during two speakers and several books, an did it." he said, adding that he does not vacation periods and said the University should be concerned about Thanksgiving break, resulting in a loss estimated $1,300 value. believe the theives live on his wing. of student property valued at more than Casari indicated the windows were A stereo, turntable and two speakers I he problem. Frye suggested that the University $3,000. not broken and the door had been valued at $1,270 were stolen from locked, saying he can not figure out how another student, freshman David B. either secure the building or provide Thieves made off with stereos. compensation to theft victims. typewriters, a camera, television, thcivcs gained entry. Dennings. I just walked in and everything was Jeff W. Frye, junior, lost a $240 pair University Police Sgt. Carl J. books and other items. Johnson said the thefts are under in- In all but one case, entry was gained gone. If 1 knew who did it. I'd be out of speakers and a $200 typewriter, and through breaking windows, University- breaking some legs." he said. his roommate claims his $15O-$2O0 ring Police said. CASARI ADDED that a calculator was not taken even though closets and New final exam policy RODGERS HALL director, resident drawers had been searched and trunks broken into. Faculty Senate Tuesday approved a that an academic quarter consists of 11 advisors IRASI and residents say they weeks. The lllh week of thequarterat have no idea who committed the Mark S, Rasch. freshman, had a $.100 new University policy for final portable color television and $20 examinations. The following is the Bowling Green State University is crimes. reserved for scheduling of final "We were all gone over break. It had calculus book stolen and said he thinks new, official policy, effective next the thcivcs are persons familiar with quarter: examinations, to have been done between Wednesday 4. Final examinations shall be ad- and Saturday night." Al L l.inne. hall the dormitory rooms' contents. 1. A final examination should be "They knew what they were doing. given in all courses where appropriate. ministered at the times scheduled for director, said. l hat purpose, except with specific Linne said he does not know if the They knew what they wanted, ap- 2. Consistent with traditional prin- parently, or they would have taken c iplcs of academic freedom, the faculty permission of the provost thcivcs are residents. 5. In those courses when' a final He said they may be semi- everything." Rasch said. member or group responsible for a He explained that a stereo and tape course shall determine whether a final examination is deemed inappropriate. professional, noting that some stereos Faculty shall conduct other appropriate and televisions were left untouched. deck In his room were not taken, im- examination is or is not appropriate HE ADDED that RAs had checked all plying that the thcivcs might have been i such as in graduate seminar, PSI course-related activities. 6. Department chairs shall be windows on the ground floor to ensure selective. i personalized self-paced instruction i, responsible for implementing this they wen- locked and drapes closed RASCH SAID another victim who etc. | policy. Effective Jan. 1.1978. before students left last week. lives near him had his stereo stolen. :i. Ohio Board of Regents specifies Life insurance policies: Should college students get them now? Editor's note: This Is the second of a three-part market arc. in our judgement, far better deals." nual premiums of $269.50 under this particular « series of life insurance. Part three will deal with Insurance agent Donald J. Plummer also said policy. agents who try to pressure the student Into buying college students should avoid policies designed for COLLEGE STUDENTS need life insurance to life Insurance. students. Students interested in buying life in- cover their debts if they die. Fauver said, adding Nawiphotoi by lorry Koytar surance should check various policies offered by that the policy should cover burial expenses, loans BETSY L. HANBY. junior, found its not easy setting a five foot By Roger K. Lowe several companies, he added. and other debts. i'hnsim :n tree into a compact ear, so she derided to do the next Staff Reporter Insurance agent Charles E. Bartlett said he does best thing: put it on top. This portable tree stand was spotted ■ When you buy a car, do you go to one dealer?" not think that mast single college students need life yesterday on Napoleon Road leaving a tree lot.