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The BT3 Slews Vol. 61, No. 240 Bowling 'Green State University Friday, February 23, 1979 Black Student Union president optimistic about group action By KriiO Kehres the committees they're interested In," them about the BSU is part of her ''To make it work there will ha ve to be a Staff Reporter Foote said. position, she said. She said her duties lot of people involved." "I want to work more with different are "to be available. To be open to She said that BSU has not been dead. "I think the old administration has organizations." she said. "Not Just anything and everything. And after "It's just that a few people were doing done a lot, but I think we can do more," black organizations, but the whole seeing the last administration, I think most of the work." Angela L. Footc, sophomore and new campus. To try and let everybody know I'm ready for it," she said. However, the structure of the new Black Student Union (BSU) president, us." Foote said that the BSU Is the core of constitution requires that everything said optimistically. THE CLEVELAND NATIVE said University black organizations. It is and everyone depend on each other, she Working together and getting people that by working closely with Kenneth involved in political affairs, but "we're said. Involved is Important and the new "Once we get people involved it will constitution lays out many ideas that be easier," she said, adding that she she plans to follow closely, Foote said hopes the BSU will be stronger because "The new administration is going to "I've been on both sides of the fence. of the revisions. help get people involved. The new Foote said that although the persons constitution will attract people, get I've heard complaints from students in the new administration are different, their attention and get them involved," they still will be "pushing" for the same the special education major said. and I've worked with the BSU officers ends but through different means. "I'VE BEEN ON both sides of the FOOTE SATO that one goal as and I think the different points of fence. I've heard complaints from president is to encourage committees to view will help in my administration." students and I've worked with the BSU work closely with other University officers and I think the different points organizations including Student of view will help in my administration," Angela L. Foot* Development and Career Planning and she explained. Placement. W. Slmonson, legal adviser for the BSU, branching out into academics and The 19-year-old said she thinks that The old constitution was not as Kenneth Williams, executive council career planning." her age is an advantage. structured as the new one which member, and other BSU projects she "Being young gives me a fresh look. I provides for seven committees, she has gained the experience and "THEY (THE OLD administration) think I've proven myself through the Inside the News said. knowledge needed in a president. did the same thing, but we will have years. You can't beat experience and "We'll be trying to get students into Getting to know people and telling more participation," she explained. I've had it," she said. NEWS: The People's Republic of China's attack on Vietnam continues. For this story and more from the state, nation and Targets Library, Union, dorms world, turn to Pa(e 4. EDITORIALS: Art Buchwald presents his version of the Amer- Theft frequent campus crime ican dream in a story that could only happen in America. Page z. ByDeoiseSakal crimes at the University are vehicle recovery or referred to Standards and operation ID Students can engrave Staff Reporter damage through tampering, vehicle Procedures, has almost doubled. identification on items including FEATURE: Consumer awareness week begins Monday. Find out accessory theft, disturbance and television sets, stereos and radios. about car repairs, getting credit, frauds and a raffle for a stereo Although vandalism is a major disorderly conduct and bicycle theft, he "I'm to assume the negative publicity Secondly, increased public awareness receiver and speakers. Page J. University concern, petty theft is the said, adding that predictable trends received last year hurt the public and public repurting help because number one criminal complaint on including warmer weather create an confidence in the department, but we action can be taken against the increase hi bicycle theft. feel that the confidence level has im- violator, he said. SPORTS: The Falcon icers faceoff against Western Michigan campus, according to William R. Bess, Campus Safety and Security director. Criminal mischief, criminal damage proved to the point where people are University at home today and at WMU Saturday. The Falcon and vandalism also are problems, he now more willing to cooperate," he "We are not different from other cagers will battle Ohio University at home Saturday in an MAC Last month, there were 24 complaints said. said. universities in the problems we have to game. For these stories, see Page 8. For more sports, see Page 7. of petty theft, which includes stolen books, clothing or anything valued at One type of preventive program is deal with on campus," he added. less than $150. AS DEFINED in the Ohio Revised ENTERTAINMENT: Turn to the Bess said the targets are the Library, Code, criminal mischief is knowingly fifth page of today's News and pull- Union and dormitories. tampering with or interfering with the ACGFA budget hearings umA&n mis »e out and save Revue, a weekly en- use or enjoyment of the property of n/ttsoriteaoste "In some cases, it is a book theft for KsuyccarroF tertainment magazine. This week's personal gain. Either they can't afford another. Criminal damage is creating a •XTMS' \ Revue is eight pages full of en- to buy it or they need the money they substantial risk of serious physical for groups continue tertainment news: reviews, gossip, can get from selling back the book," he harm to another's property. But van- photos, plus a special cover story said. dalism, which causes serious physical The University Advisory Committee Activities and Young Socialist Alliance. about two new nightspots in Bowling harm to an occupied structure or its on General Fee Allocations (ACGFA) ACGFA will hear appeals for general Green. And don't forget to read the A LOT OF THEFT In the dormitories contents, carries the stiff est penalty of will continue budget hearings for fees funding tomorrow from Women for review of Doonesbury's "Greatest occurs when students go to the all three with a maximum penalty of a student activities and organizations Women, University Flying Club, AKS Hits.'' restroom and their room doors are left five-year prison term and-or a $2,500 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. today and from 9- Karate Club, World Student unlocked, he added. fine. 11:50 a.m. and 1-5 p.m. tomorrow in the Association, Gay Union, Third World Most thefts can be prevented with Court Room, Student Services Building. Graduate Assocation, Commuter increased public awareness, Bess said, There were 125 criminal complaints Budgets will be presented today by Center, Swan Club, Campus Recreation High SOF (1IC) explaining, "If a person observes recorded in January, an Increase of 46 Volunteers in Progress, Student and Intramurals, Latin Student Union, Low 28F (-2C) someone who appears to be doing complaints for the same period in 1978. Government Association, Pershing African People's Association and Weather 9* percent chance of rain something wrong, he is encouraged to However, Bess said the clearance rate, Rifles, Graduate Student Senate, University Gospel Choir. report it." which is the number of complaints Student Court, Board of Black Cultural The hearings are public. Also listed among most frequent cleared by arrest at the scene, through Rec center users can bank on track By Karen Amos According to Dr. Henry Vogt- Memorial Hall is "filled to the Dr. Ben McGuire, director of the more persons get a chance to play, Because of increased activity, sberger, chief of staff at University brim" during the week with in- rec center, explained that as more there still is a demand for more some rec center equipment already ■ Besides giving more students a Health Services, the track in the tramurals, intercollegiate practices facilities are provided, interest in courts, McGuire said. has been replaced. place to run in the winter, the track South Gym is "notoriously bad." and classes, according to Assistant physical activities and the demand Athletic Director Charles T. for activities and facilities increase. He added that there is a In the first two weeks of operation, at the Student Recreation Center is one of the exercise bikes was ridden IT IS BANKED poorly and puts Klsselle. For example, there are 14 more "tremendous" increase of interest designed to reduce the possibility of 7,000 miles, or about five years' use.