Montclair State University Montclair State University Digital Commons The onM tclarion Student Newspapers 2-14-1969 The onM tclarion, February 14, 1969 The onM tclarion Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/montclarion Recommended Citation The onM tclarion, "The onM tclarion, February 14, 1969" (1969). The Montclarion. 96. https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/montclarion/96 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]. Dungan Charges Presidents With 'Unethical . Dirty Pool’ By Roberta Kuehl Staff Reporter Chancellor of Higher Education Ralph E. Dungan angrily charged that the action of the college presidents was “unethical, repugnant, dirty pool,” according to the Sunday New York Times. His statement referred to the drive by state college presidents to achieve fiscal autonomy through passage of Bill S-256 in the state legislature. He is bitter because the presidents have “negotiated directly with the Legislature,” rather than working as “agents of the executive branch” under the Chancellor. He is preparing his own fiscal autonomy bill that will grant autonomy but will provide the protection that he feels the state must maintain. “Greater efficiency,” improvement in the “quality of work,” and a saving of much “time wasted” are the main reasons for the creation of Bill S-256. MSC President RALPH DUNGAN Thomas Richardson defined the major THOMAS RICHARDSON Has voiced objection to the united efforts of problem restricting freedom as the Together with the other state college the state college presidents in their desire for (Continued on Page 2) presidents offer 100 per cent cooperation local autonomy. for the passage of the local autonomy bill. iflimtrlarimt Volume XLIII - No. 15 MONTCLAIR STATE COLLEGE, UPPER MONTCLAIR, N.J. February 14, 1969 Partridge Hall Construction Delayed By Weather, Blasting, Carpenters Weather, blasting and carpenters have placed the construction of Partridge Hall. MSC’s newest classroom building, approxomately 32 working days behind schedule. According to Mr. William Kervick, assistant business manager, unanticipated subsurface conditions caused by blasting in this area forced the redesigning of the entire foundation of the building and delaying construction. Work which required fair weather was delayed and as winter set in, construction was slowed again. Also, a serious shortage of union carpenters put the expected completion date farther and farther away. But this is not where the Partridge Hall problems began. Two years ago, the Federal government put a “cost of living freeze” on this area, which banned all construction because of inflationary conditions. Thus, a delay of approximately six months was forced on Partridge Hall plans. However, according to Mr. Vincent Calabrese, director of business services, Partridge Hall has been less of a problem than other buildings. Since it is merely a PARTRIDGE HALL classroom building, it does not require Originally scheduled to be completed by January 1970, the construction of Partridge planning for special facilities. Optimism is still present since a mild Hall has been delayed due to weather conditions. When completed, the four-story winter without much snow has prevailed. classroom building will be air-conditioned far year round use. (Continued on Page 3) Page 2 - MONTCLARION - February 14, 1969 Night Managers Supervise Life Hall Gov. Hughes Proclaims By Judy Manzi Staff Reporter . Due to the recent rash of thefts and vandalism the position of ‘Negro History Week’ night manager of Life Hall was established by Mr. Jon McKnight, Gov. Richard J. Hughes Fortunately, all of this is director. The position went into proclaimed February “American changing now, and we are History Month” and this week beginning to right the balance and effect on Jan. 6. The new night “Negro History Week.” Hughes seek a fair and accurate picture of managers are Kurt Epps and Greg De Cinque, both seniors. said he decided to sign the the past,” Hughes said. proclamations at a dual ceremony They have the responsibility of “I am gratified by such signs of to call special attention to the assisting individuals or progress here in New Jersey as the history of the American Negro, organizations sponsoring events in recent establishment in our State Life Hall. If any problems arise which he said has been “virtually i 0^ ^ of Education of two ignored until recently. concerning these events it is their new agencies — the urban “Just as the American job to cope with them. They will Negro education division and the office has lived for too long outside the also inform McKnight of any of equal educational opportunity mainstream of American life, so individual or group who fails to — which share a responsibility to too has he been the forgotten man obey the rules concerning the use vigorously encourage the teaching of Life Hall facilities. of American History,” Hughes of Negro history in our schools.” said. Their duties consist of making Kurt Epps Greg De Cinque “And, because of this, many of Hughes said he hoped the frequent rounds of Life Hall, in coordinating administration future in student personnel our black citizens have been Legislature will approve a bill order to check for unauthorized and students people in offices and meeting denied knowledge of the long and which appropriates $60,000 to extremely enthusiastic about their Concerning this idea of rooms. On these nightly rounds proud tradition of which they are the department of education to new positions. Since Greg is they also check doors and students working with the a part and which is so essential to provide in-service training for high considering going into the student administration, Kurt feels that their sense of self-esteem.” school teachers “so that they may windows, making sure they are locked to prevent break-ins. personnel field this is proving to “Someone who does have a The governor said the attitudes better understand and better be a “ valuable learning problem might feel that he could of many white citizens “have been impart to their students the role They are on duty in Life Hall alternate evenings from experience” for him. speak to me more freely rather tragically affected by the of the Negro in American Greg has stated: “I feel that it’s than speak with a recognized distorted view of history which history.” 4:30-10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4:30 through midnight good that the administration is member of the administration.” was taught for so long in our (Reprinted by permission from now involving students in some of Working as coordinators, both schools.” the Newark Evening News.) Friday, and on Saturday evenings when events are scheduled for the responsibilities of the school; Greg and Kurt favor the idea of Life Hall. by working through the structure the extension of Life Hall usage. we can eliminate some of the Greg stated: “Basically because it Richardson Labels Essentially, the job of the night manager is to act in the place of problems other universities are is the student building it should now having.” 'Cumb McKnight during the evening remain open at night.” System hours. Previously, there was no (Continued from Page 1) institutions of higher learning, for one to supervise Life Hall when cumbersome system of the state colleges would have as McKnight went off duty. Curtain Raises This accomplishing things through much general and fiscal autonomy Both Kurt and Greg are T renton. Even Dungan has as Rutgers, the State University, presently has. admitted that the state system is PLAYERS Evening On ‘Funny Girl’ “archaic and anachronistic.” Much support for this bill presents By Carol Palukiewicz at the box office in the The realization of “autonomy” exists and increases daily. Last “Funny Girl” will be presented Auditorium and in the activities and “flexibility” would occur if week, the MSC Faculty Council “ THREE” at Montclair State College office. voted unanimously to approve it; February 14. A traveling company The musical is based on the Bill S-256 were passed. No longer A Trilogy of the Abstract would the state colleges be last month Bob Martinez, SGA of professional actors, the Robert book by Isobel Lennart. Jule “subjected to unnecessary red president, submitted a bill voicing T. Gaus Association, will stage the Styne wrote the music and Bob tape over promotion of personnel, student legislature support of Feb. 27, 28 March 1, 3 8:30 production. Merrill is responsible for the construction and transfer of local autonomy. Also, a petition P.M. Matinee Feb. 28 2:30 P.M. The performance is being lyrics. funds,” as written in the bill. will soon circulate as a symbol of sponsored by the College Life Fanny Brice’s rise to fame as a Adults $1.50 Students $.75 No longer would a “double general MSC student body Union Board. It will begin at 8:30 star attraction of the Ziegfield S.G.A. $.25 standard” exist regarding backing. p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. Follies is the plot of the play. Her Tickets for the production are marriage and divorce from Nicky $1.50 for Montclair students and Arnstein are covered during the $2.50 for others. They are on sale course of the story. QUARTERLY Richardson Sponsored For The Literary Magazine of Montclair State College 'Principal O f The Year’ By Susan Johnson participation in the contest high. Staff Reporter announces A table will be set up in Life Hall The freshman and sophomore and letters will be sent to classes are co-sponsoring a drive fraternities, sororities, and dance to select Dr. organizations and classes about UNLIMITED SUBMISSIONS PERIOD Richardson WABC’s Principal of intracampus competition.