On Strike
ALBANY, NEW YORK.
NOVEMBER 26, 1968
REFERRALS CONTESTING the validity of the Mandatory Student
Tax refevendum were brought before Supreme Court Sunday
afternoon. From left to right in the picture are:Cheryl Heater, chief
justice; Paul Lieber man and Jim Folts justices; Candy Mitrer and Adele
Endelkofer, stenographers.
New Approach In
Court Hears Tax Cases
Decision Due Next Week
The Supreme Court met on
Sunday afternoon in Assembly
Hall to hear evidence concerning
the validity cf the Student Fee
Referendum held October 23-26.
Cheryl Heater, the Chief
Justice, along with Associate
Justices Jim Folts, Jay
Handleman, Paul Lieberman and
Pete MacMonagle listened for over
four hours to the arguments of
Duncan Nixon and Stratton
Rawson, who were respectively
representing the cases for and
against the legality of the
referendum.
Stratton Rawson was the chief
spoyxsman for the three
plaintiffs: Keith Nealy, Steve
Kichen and Paul Schlect. Their
attack on the referendum
contained three major arguments.
Rawson, first cited that the voters
were not given any reason to
believe that legislation by Central
Vermont
Gain Fame _ For Debaters
Albany State debaters ‘stole the
show’ at the Vermont Invitation
Debating Tournament at the
University of Vermont this past
weekend, despite their 9-23
official record. They managed to
do this by making the proceedings
more interesting, educational, and
Pleasant for those who heard
them speak,
The topic being debated was
the national collegiate topic of:
Resolved: Executive control of
United States foreign policy
should be significantly curtailed.
Debates on this topic usually
bring about sophisticated
discussion of the powers of the
President and Congress in foreign
Policy. Four members of the
Albany State squad argued a
rather unique case.
‘The members of the switch-side
debate team defined the chief
executive not as the president, but
as god. This unusual approach to
the topic earned Albany State
recognition as the team with the
most interesting approach to the
resolve,
Word of ‘the plan’ spread
quickly among the other schools
at the tournament. More than
once, ‘conservative’ members of
the SUNYA squad were asked if
they were arguing the ‘god case.’
The debating team of Stratton
Rawson and Tom Cervone, along
with the team of Doug
Goldschmidt and Dave Small
proposed the unique case. Each of
these debaters believe that they
Thorne Discusses
Housing Problems
by Tim Keely
Dr. Clifton
Vice-President for Student
Affairs, met with students
yesterday to discuss a possible
alternative to off campus housing
for next year. Thorne has been
officiating for several weeks at the
Monday’s President’s Conference
with Students in the absence of
President Evan R. Collins who has
been in Europe.
Thome’s introductory remarks
included a note of congratulations
to the leaders and participants in
the University Telethon.
A question was then raised
concerning the need for housing
that will arise next fall.
“We've talked with ten private
developers about building off
campus residences for September
1, 1969. Currently we've entered
no formal agreement,” Thorne
revealed.
Thorne then elaborated on the
solution that the University was
considering for additional
housing.
C. Thorne,
The proposed plan would be to
encourage a builder to construct
small pre-fabricated residential
units within a reasonable distance
from the campus.
“The existence of these units
rests, however, upon several ‘Ifs,”
‘Thorne commented.
The list of ‘Ifs’ includes: that
the land can be found that is
suitable, that the contractor
wishes to proceed, and that
zoning regulations can be met.
Should these requirements be
met, 150 pre-fabricated units will
be installed for use by next fall.
Money to construct these units
would come from the Federal
Housing Administration.
“These units would serve the
purpose of present off campus
housing; that is apartments would
be rented to any interested
groups,” remarked Thorne.
The units would consist of ‘a
living-dining area, kitchen, bath,
and either one, two, or three
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had received and given a more
educational experience from
arguing the ‘god case.”
The feedback received by coach
Jeanine Rice also was of a
complimentary nature. Coaches
from other colleges thanked the
‘mother of god’ for making the
tournament more interesting than
it normally would have been.
While the ‘god case’ (originated
by Stratton Rawson) did not
officially win debates on the
topic, it earned SUNYA’s
debating squad the reputation of
producing extremely interesting
debates.
Of the more conservative
debaters, the novice team of Dave
Ballinsky and Ellen Arshamsky
went undefeated throughout the
tournament. Jan Garvey and Jan
Anagnost also succeeded in
winning a majority of their
debates as a team.
The Forensic Union meets each
Tuesday night at 7:30 in
Humanities 355.
vouncil would follow the
referendum. In the past, there
have been times when a
referendum of the student body
was nothing more than an opinion
poll.
Secondly. Rawson stated ¢
many of tie procedure tet ft
conducting the referendum were
improper. The plaintiffs’
contended that “the voters were
not provided with protections
consistent with Common Law,
New York State Statute, or
Student Association Statute,” As:
an example Rawson asserted that
New York State election laws
require that a statement of
proposition be included in the
ballot. However, the petitioners
did not believe that the part of
the ballot reading “it hereby
refers the question of a
mandatory student fee to you
[the voters]” was adequate .
Thirdly, Rawson argued that
the ballot, as worded in the
referendum, was editorialized and
biased, The ballot stated, in part,
that there is a need for “bigger,
better and more activities of [a]
recreational, social and edueation
nature.” The plaintiffs stated that
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the’ words “bigger, better and
more” were comparative ‘terms
and not neutral: ones. Keith Nealy
wrote in his argument before the
court, “the only change called for
is not voting in a referendum, but
voting yes in the referendum,”
Duncan Nixon defended the SA
opinion along with Terry Mathias,
Vice-president or Central Council,
and with Mitch Foster and
Stephanie Rice, respectively
chairman and vice-chairman of
Election Commission. The
defendants presented the court an
eleven page brief which answered
Nealy’s arguments on a point by
point basis.
vne of the plaintiffs’
contentions was that Central
Council bill 6869-41, which called
for the referendum, did not
“make clear to the voter that the
result of the referendum would
determine whether or not we
would have a mandatory student
fee.” The defense stated that
nowhere in “the constitution,
laws or: enactments of ‘Student
Association is there a requirement
that such information must be
included in a bill empowering an
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Faculty Urge Relief
For Biafran Children
by Barry Kirschner
Faculty members of the
University’s School of Criminal
Justice have sent a letter to
President Johnson, including a
Petition, asking him to initiate
direct relief for the children of
Biafra. The petition was sent on
November 20, and was signed by
nine members of the
department. Biafra is the
Province in Southeast Nigeria
which has declared its
independence from Nigeria. While
a civil war is being fought,
thousands of Biafrans are dying
each week because supplies have
not been allowed to reach them.
Despite the impassioned pleas
of many distinguished persons
(including Senator Edward M.
Kennedy of Massachusetts), little
has been done by governments of
the world to help supply the
Biafrans with food.
The petition being sent to the
president reads:
‘The undersigned, members of
the faculty of the School of
Criminal Justice of the State
University of New York at
Albany, respectfully urge our
government to initiate direct relief
shipments to the starving children
of Biafra, with or without the
assistance of available private
relief organizations and
irrespective ‘of the possible
technical infringement of the
sovereignty of any friendly
nation.
photo by Potskowski
“THE RAPE AND INDIGNATION of Little INell” packed the house at the, Telethon.
‘More pix, stories on page /.
Page 2 ALBANY STUDENT PRESS
NOVEMBER 26, 1968
Threaten
BUFFALO, N.Y. UPI—The
State Teachers Association
Monday voted to stage a
state-wide strike if the legislature
refuses to increase state aid to
schools by $140 per pupil.
The strike would be
being the grantee of a pie from MYSKANIA member, Dan Lago.
Soviet Emigrant Talks
On Russian Education
Anita Thayer
ey tee 1 feat came to New York
I felt like touching all the cars.”
This was the first impression of
Elias Lekuch, a native Russian
who emmigrated to the United
States about a year ago and is
presently a junior at RPI. Lekuch
spoke Wednesday evening as a
guest of the Russian Club in the
Humanities Faculty Lounge.
Lekuch spoke first on Russian
education. Russian students have
four years of middle school,
followed by seven demanding
years of high school. During their
last year they take 17 subjects.
Approximately one out of eight
high school students is allowed to
go on to college which usually
lasts five years.
Even when one’s education is
finished, he doesn’t receive his
diploma immediately.
First the government requires
that he work for two years in an
outlying area, after which he gets
his college diploma and maybe
allowed to move to a more urban
area.
“Life in Russia is very hard and
it is difficult to make a living.”
College graduates can expect to
earn abou $150 monthly while
laborers will earn about $100.
Consequently many ’ Russians
trade in the black market and turn
to other unlawful means.
The Soviet government policy
is that everyone should live within
his salary. Therefore a taxi driver
who accepts a tip as well as the
Person who tips are both
committing legal offenses which
may result in jail sentences.
When Lekuch lived at home,
before going away to school in
Leningrad he often listend to
Voice of America broadcasts. He
said that the only American news
in Russian newspapers was about
strikes and crimes and that few
Russians have a realistic view of
Court To Decide
Validity In Tax
Referral Case
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election or a referendum,”
The prosecution also contended
that the referendums purpose was
not clearly and properly stated.
By including the, senten “In
order that the Student
Association may come ‘closer to
meeting its finances, it hereby
refers the question of a
mandatory student fee to you, the
Student Body,” the defense
believed that the purpose of the
referendum was clearly stated.
Chief Justice Cheryl Heater
announced at the end of the
hearing the court’s written
decision on the legality of the
student tax referendum will be
given immediately following the
‘Thanksgiving holiday recess.
American life.
An interesting comment of his
was that it is considered very
fashionable to have American
clothes. Those who do are
admirably called “Yankees?
photo by Peterson
DR. SARGENT, of the Education Department, receives the honor of delegates at the
unprecedented in the history of
the 123-year-old organization that
represents some 123,000 teachers
outside of New York City.
The vote came as an
amendment to a resolution
proposing increased aid to
schools. The amendment was
introduced by W. Peter Quinn of
Lindenhurst School in Suffolk
County and was approved
overwhelmingly by the 1,100
association’s
annual three-day convention.
Another amendment approved
by a large margin called on the
legislature to funnel more aid into
New York’s largest cities, The
cities specifically named included
Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse,
Yonkers, Albany, and New York.
Quinn’s amendment to the
original resolution read:
Be it further resolved that the
New York State Teachers
Association’s board of directors
be directed to plan and implement
any necessary actions, including
temporary withdrawal of services
State
on a statewide basis, after
1, 1969, but before adjournment
of the state legislature if it should
become apparent that the state
legislature will not pass our initial
resolution.
Earlier, delegates re-elected
Mrs, Catharine O. C. Barrett to a
second term as president.
the Alfred E, Smith award on
Whitney M. Young dr., executive
Teachers Want More Aid;
ride Strike
director of the National Urban
League, in recognition of his
contributions to public education,
The citation praised Young for
his great interest in public
education and noted that part of
Young’s proposed Domestic
Marshall Plan was incorporated in
President Lyndon Johnson’s
Poverty program.
Housing, African History
Discussed at Conference
Continued trom Page 1
bedrooms. The decision to furnish
the units will wait until
notification of their construction.
Thorne told students that
should these units become a
reality, the University would
provide bus transportation
between residences and the
campus.
“Monthly rental costs cannot
be established as yet because we
do not know the cost of acquiring
property,” Thorne commented.
However, Thorne did comment
that the cost would run in the
“neighborhood of $140, $160,
$180” per month depending upon
the size of the unit.
In areas of other interest,
Thorne noted that the hours of
the Rathskeller had been
extended until 1:00 a.m. Fridays.
Thorne also made note
concerning the present course in
African History. A question arose
last week concerning the
continuation of the course,
Thorne assured students that
the course would continue next
semester. He also pointed out the
fact that the current instructor of
the course was not paid by the
history department for teaching
the course.
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MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY UNIT OF THE BELL SYSTEM
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
ALBANY STUDENT PRESS
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INFORMAL THANKSGIVING services Sunday evening included presentations by University Readers
and an address by Dr. Robert Morris concerning the University’s role in society.
Photo by Mittelraan
Council Sets Tax Assesments,
Determines Grad Tax Status
by Don Stankavage
In a two hour debate, last
Thursday night, Central Council
determined the student tax
assessment for the coming spring
69 semester. If the mandatory fee
is not effective for the coming
Spring semester, the present
student assessment of $28.75 is to
be maintained.
However, if the Mandatory Fee
is effective for Spring, the student
fee will be lowered by $4.75 to
$24.00. The original proposal for
the Mandatory Fee listed a
reduction of only $2.25, but, in
the following debate, James Kahn,
supported by Linda Berdan,
demonstrated the feasibility of a
further $2.50 cut from the
Athletic Association share of the
tax.
Council members subsequently
approved this further reduction
Peace Corps
ToBe On Campus
With Movies,Info.
The Peace Corps is visiting t_
University December 2 through 6.
Two returned Volunteers from
Korea and Micronesia and a
foreign citizen, Cora Alkalde, will
be on campus talking with
students interested in the Peace
Corps.
In the past, this University has
sent fifty-nine people into the
Peace Corps. Now overseas, there
are twenty-nine former students
from this school serving in such
diverse countries as: Korea,
Tanzania, Togo, and Paraguay.
In addition, Albany has trained
a group of volunteers who were
sent to northern India.
Two movies are being shown;
one on community development
in Brazil, the other about training
for an African project. If anyone
has already filled out an
application, he may take the
Modern Language Placement test
with any of the Peace Corps
representatives.
‘There will be an information
booth in the glassed-in vestibule
between the Library and
Education buildings. Students
desiring more information about
the Peace Corps or who would
like to talk about the returned
Volunteers’ Peace Corps
experiences, are welcomed at the
booth.
along with a resolution in
amendment form including
Graduate students under the new
Mandatory Tax plan. Since
Graduate students are governed
under Student Association laws,
and were allowed to vote in the
Referendum, they will be required
to pay the same Mandatory Fee
rates as the undergraduates.
A tape recording of this council
debate on Student Tax is available
for any interested student.
In further action, Council
adopted a formal Solicitations
Policy to govern all student
groups soliciting funds on campus.
The previous policy was an
unwritten conglomeration of
custom and common practice
Council also approved a $1260
appropriation from the Athletic
Advisory Board Surplus Fund to
hire Security Police for home
basketball games.
The budget for a new campus
Humor magazine “Torpedo” was
approved with a $725.00 grant.
Morris Examines
U; niversity’s Role
by Holly Seitz
Urging each individual to “tell
it like it is” Dr. Robert Morris,
Dean of the University College
ended the University’s Fourth
Annual Thanksgiving Festival on
Sunday night.
The informal service of
Thanksgiving included a reading
from Ecclesistes, and dramatic
reading on Thanksgiving presented
by the University Readers. One of
their selections included the
reading of three familar
Thanksgiving hymns
The concluding protest song
“The Times They Are
A-Changin’” only re-enforced the
topie of Dr. Morris--Change and
the University--What Do We Have
to be Thankful For?
Morris stressed the term
university meant the educational
system in a global sense rather
than the State University at
Albany.
He posed the predominant
éroblem of the university in the
Auestion, “Is the University the
leader of change or does society
lead the University to change?”
Higher education has been the
leader in the development of
technology and science but has
been following in the humanistic
aspects.
‘After citing the Mazlow theory,
that man must first have his basic
food, clothing and shelter needs
satisfied before he can turn to the
more aesthetic ones, Dean Morris
stated the American society and
University should tum to
development of the humanistic
achievements.
However the University was
viewed as a corrupting force on
the individual. It forces people to
assess what others want from
them and then give the proper
response.
Dean Morris concluded with
expressing thanks for a society
with guaranteed rights and a
University that protects and
encourages the freedom of speech
in an era of change and conflict.
Interact Sells Cards
For UNICEF Funds
UNICEF Greeting Cards and
Calendars are on sale here under
the auspices of INTERACT and
with the help of the brothers of
Alpha Lambda Chi. UNICEF
eards, which are sold for the
benefit of the Nobel Peace
White Racism, Liberalism
Discussed
by Barbara Heyne
Dr. Caroline Waterman of the
University Psychology
Department presented a
discussion, “Is White Liberalism
Aiding White Racism,” sponsored
by Cathexis, November 21. Dr.
Waterman invited audience
participation, describing the
meeting as “group therapy, an
opportunity to explore our
feelings.”
To find out students’ ideas on
what white racism is, Dr.
Waterman asked for definitions of
the term. Even from the relatively
small group gathered, it was
evident that blacks and whites
differed in their interpretations of
the concept.
“Whites see white racism as
something that the bigots do,
something out there,” observed
Dr. Waterman. “To the blacks,
white racism is pervasive and it is
here in this room. The white man
says there are white racists but
I'm, not one of them. The black
man says they are here and you
may be one of them.”
As an introduction to
discussion, Dr. Waterman cited
the conclusion of the Kerner
Report that white racism is
responsible for civil disorder.
Although the report does not
define white racism, Dr.
Waterman interprets the term as
referring to “white society in
general, not only those who
actively discriminate but those
who by their apathy have
perpetuated the system.”
“Why would a white liberal like
a doctrine that calls him a white
racist?” interjected Dr. Waterman.
Students responded that whites
wanted to be condemned so they
guilt.
The programs which have been
initiated in the black community,
although they may have meant
well have served mainly to
alleviate the white man’s guilt,
believes Dr. Waterman. White
liberals have sponsored corrective
programs in those areas where it is
easiest. i
Many felt that drastic action
must be taken immediately, that a
discussion of white racism does
By Cathexis
* would be able to relieve their
means by which white liberals are
able to relieve their conscience
Some members of the audience
felt that the discussion was
evading the real issue: when are
you going to stop bullshitting
around and get to the point?”
You're not ‘solving my problem,
you’re not even getting to the
root of the problem..
Dr. Waterman responded by
saying that she couldn’t solve
these problems, that at best, the
students would leave thinking
nothing to eradicate it, but is ai about the problems.
International
Open House
Promotes Foreign Program
O. William Perlmutter, Dean of
the College of Artsand Sciences,
announces an International Open
House, to take place Wednesday,
December 4, 1-5 p.m. in the
Assembly Hall of the Campus
Center.
The meeting is sponsored to
familiarize the faculty-student
body and guest with SUNY’s
international programs and plans.
Several cultural officials of
France, Germany, Mexico, and
China have been invited to attend.
Pictures and objects of interest
from the various countries will be
displayed.
‘The open-house will also serve
as a ‘“‘kick-off” point for
recruiting interested students of
the foreign programs. An effort is
presently underway to enable
students, other than majors of
language and literature, to spend
at least 1 year in a specialized
area, to get a feeling of
immediacy.
Prize-winning United Nations
Children’s Fund, help provide
milk, medicine, and equipment
for sick and hungry children all
over the world.
The designs which are donated
by leading artists from all over the
world reflect the joy and cheer of
the holiday season in the beauty
of their themes.
In announcing the sale, Reba
Archizel, who heads up the local
card sale indicated that UNICEF
cards help provide needy children
with the chance for a better and
longer life. The proceeds from one
box of cards priced at $1.50 will
protect 50 children against
tuberculosis,
Proceeds from the world sale
last year netted UNICEF more
than $3,000,000, nearly 10% of
its total income.
The cards come ten to a box
and have the ‘Season’s Greetings”
message in the five official
languages of the United Nations.
There are also UNICEF Birthday
cards and Note cards at the same
price, and an Engagement
Calendar which sells for $2.50.
The public is invited to visit a
display of the 1968 UNICEF
cards which can be seen daily in
the Campus Center and on dinner-
lines or by appointment by calling
457-8956,
Forum Of Politics Presents:
BLACK AFRICA TODAY
Tuesday, Dec. 2--Dr. Klima: Social Background
‘Tribes And Nations HU 137 - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 9--Mr. Ward: Everydav Life In
Africa HU 137 - 3:30 pm
8 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT
SLEIGH RIDE
HERE ON CAMPUS
x
WINTERLUDE
DECEMBER 13 & 14
PAUL LEE & THE WALKERS
SATURDAY NIGHT
DINNER DANCE
- 1am
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As in past years, the total enrollment of the University will increase
by about 1,100 students. This number includes all part-time and
full-time graduates and undergraduates. The final decision of how many
students out of the 1,100 will be full time undergraduates has not been
made.
The dormitory facilities must be taken into account when the
decision is made as to how many full time undergraduates will be
admitted. Over crowding in the dorms will not cause a student revolt,
but living in such situations tends to cause unnecessary tensions and
does not create the best atmosphere for a University life.
Greater increased occupancy is planned already for next year. The
increase, though, will be relatively small and similar to the system of
two years ago. But, if the Admissions Office is told to increase the
enrollment of the full-time undergraduate body to an amount that
exceeds 400-500 students, Residences may be in trouble.
There will be room for 350 students over normal occupancy if the
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above plan of increased occupancy is put into effect. The complement
amount of increased student population will probably want to live off
campus. Already the University is making plans for the arrangement of
more off-campus housing that it feels will be desirable to the student.
Perhaps it is hoped that this new housing will encourage more students
to live off campus.
But, if the number of students who wish to be housed on campus is
more than the anticipated amount, then the Residence Office will be
faced with a situation which will make this summer’s headaches seem
like-a vacation.
There must be more part-time students and graduate students
admitted this year than last year. In this manner, the number of
students who want to live on campus next year will not be so large that
it will necessitate the overcrowding of dorms or the refusing to
accomodate the transfer student.
The administration must decrease the percentage of underclassmen
admitted into the University next year.
Colonial’s Lot
To the Editor:
On November 11, 1968, I was
unfortunate enough fo receive a
traffic violation for parking in the
“‘Faculty-Administration” lot
during the day. I ordinarily do not
put my car there; however, urgnet
business plus a filled and corroded
resident parking lot across from
Colonial Quad forced me to do
this.
Writing this letter will probably
not fix the numerous and
dangerous pot holes on Colonial
Quad; I hope though it will
encourage those representatives
on the appropriate councils to
reconsider certain established
rules and regulations about
parking.
Firstly, I should like for them
to realize that this University (as
well as most) has dichotomized
itself into two broad areas:
‘‘faculty and staff’? and
“students.” One can notice this
distinction not only by signs but
also by noninteraction between
these two groups; they are, in
effect, isolated from one another
physically which does not
enhance the possibility of much
needed communication between
these two groups (as was the case
at Columbia University).
The separation of ' various
elements within a.society increses
the chances of creating a “‘us” and
“them” type of relationship, such
that can be seen in the “inner”
and “outer” city (slum and
suburbia, respectively),etc.
I realize that little interaction
between students and faculty-staff
will take place on the parking lots
of this University, but by erasing
privileges through distinctions not
only in parking, in the library, and
in other sanctuaries, we can then
perhaps make a step towards
increasing interaction.
Let us not fail to forget an
underlying fact-of-life at
Columbia: the channels of
communication were virtually
closed by mental and physical
obstacles created not by the
students but by those who could
not comprehend why there were
students in their buildings,
shouting and defying the
administration (whom the
students could not differentiate
from the faculty); that is, the
faculty-staff.
I do not predict that this
University will erupt as Columbia
did, nor is that my desire. I do
think that by having “class”
distinctions and labels we create
our own barriers to a university
which shold have only one body:
a community of scholars.
Yours truly,
John J. Fleitman
Majority Rule
To the Editor:
-“Their lack of understanding
of democratic principles” (ASP
“On the Other Hand” Nov. 12.)
(“Their lack” refers to those wko
have challenged the validity of the
recent tax referendum~Isn’t this
like the pot who called the kettle
black?)
The need, however, for some
sort of clarification of the above
quote seems necessary, since the
recent uproar over the tax
referendum stands or falls on
Supreme Courts’ clarification of
Placement Service notices:
December 2-6 The Pezce Corps will
be on campus for the week with
literature, movies, opportunities to
exchange ideas with PC. veterans.
They will be set up in the vestibule of
the library basement. No sign-ups
necessary.
December 2 U.S. Marine Corps:
‘ormational vi (no sign-ups
cessary). Check placement office for
location.
just such an understanding. What I
feel is fundamentally at issue is
that time honored principle of
majority rule.
How in anyone’s mind _ this
principle has come to mean the
rule of only those who aren’t
apathetic is not altogether beyond
me, but how it has come to be
held as inevitable is. Putting aside
my own personal doubt that all
who didn’t vote in the referendum
are thus apathetic, the question
comes to mind whether apathy
can be used to justify any course
of action. Those of us who stili
hold to the rule of the many, as
clearly binding majority and not
as a convenient number, may be
dismissed as being cute but naive,
But the dismissal combined with
an attempt at a justification along
the lines of “that is'the way things
work and what can we do if so
many are apathetic” smells
strongly of burnt consciences,
There is no reason in my mind
(except want of speed) why a
majority, not just of those
“concerned enough” but of all
those affected, could not have
been reached; if indeed they were
needed. Given the responsibility
of those who know to inform
those who might like to know, the
appeal to the “apathy thing”
appears as a rather easy way out
of an uncomfortable situation.
After all, to expect an individual
today to take it upon himself to
find out all the fine details of a
proposed referendum is not only
to expect extreme courage of the
individual, but also provides those
who know a convenient way out
of their duty to inform-inform
not condition. The question could
be further put whether today’s
individual is really expected to
perform such a role.
Tuesday, December 3 at 1:00 p.m.
A forurs. sponsored by the Asian
Studies Faculty: The Peace Corps in
Asia . . . Neo-Colonialism? (all are
welcomed). Shown in C.C. Assembly
Fait.
Tuesday, December 3 12:00 in HU
254, Peace Corps Movie: “Step at a
December 3 Peat, Marwick and
Mitchell recruiting accounting majors.
Apathy isn’t the natural
product of two or more genes nor
does it create itself: and in my
mind it’s the creator not his
creation who must correct the
wrong. If apathy has become, as I
feel it has for many, a justification
for the ideal’s inability to get over
the wall and into reality, then it’s
time for a change-a change
toward communication and away
from name calling.
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December 4 Touche Ross Bailey and
Smart recruiting accounting majors
(undergrad or grad level).
December MacDonald's
Hamburgers recruiting business majors
for management trainee positions.
December 5 Massachusetts Mutual
Life Insurance Co. recruiting seniors in
business, math, liberal arts. Graduates
In business finance.
Friday, December 6 1:00 p.m. in
HU 137 a Peace Corps movie about an
African project: “Confrontation”,
On Saturday, December 7,
“interact” will hold a mixer in the
ballroom from 9 p.m. to 1 am.
Featured will be the “Originals,”
Admission is ¢.75. Anyone presenting
a “‘coffee-tag’ to be sold earlier that
week will be admitted for $.50. Please
attenc, funds are needed to support
the ASP’s and Interact’s foster child,
Graciela, in Columbia.
Cathexis, the Sociology-psychology
Club presents a panel discussion “The
Need for Black Liberation” moderated
by Clic Simmons, Thursday, December
5, at 8 p.m, in the Assembly room. All
are invited.
Chief
Jill Paznik
Ira Wolfman
Carol Schour
Tom Nixon
David Scherer
Tim Keeley
Ed Potskowski_ Tom Peterson
Philip Franchini
Daniel Foxman
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ISM's
by Dan Sabia Jr.
Grandfather invited the’ southerners laughed.
strangest people to his “On second thought,” said the
Thanksgiving dinner. Two Emperor, “I don’t want a piece.
southerners from the country of
Salt, Big Jo and Little Bo were
there, squabbling with each other
as usual. From the northern
Pepper nation, there was the
Emperor Minh Chi Ho. And to
round out his list, Grandpa invited
his son, Nikey.
Grandpa and Nikey made
introductions and greetings to
everyone. Tears were in
Grandfather’s eyes as he sat Nikey
down at the head of the table.
With everyone seated, the huge
turkey was brought out by a
Greek waiter, Squeaky Nono.
“Here’s the turkey,” said the
Greek waiter to Grandpa, “just
like all the other ones.”
“No it’s not stupid,” said
Nikey, pushing the waiter out of
the way. “This is Grandfather’s
special, prize turkey.”
“Right you are Nikey, and I
offer it because I have but little
time left,” said Grandpa.
Everyone looked at Grandpa
with surprise.
The southerner, Big Jo,
stomped his feet, crying, “You
mean no more free dinners
Grandpa?”
Emperor Minh Chi Ho smiled.
“all things come to an end, even
Grandpa’s prize turkey.”
“That is true,” responded
Grandpa, “but this turkey is not
finished yet. Nikey still has to
carve it up.”
“Give me the greatest share
Nikey!!” everyone yelled.
Nikey began to carve but found
his knife too dull. “Stupid
waiter,” he shouted, “go get a
knife!”
Running out, Emperor Minh
tripped him, the Greek waiter
sprawling to the floor. The
The next four years are
undoubtedly the most important
in American history, merely
because the “next four years”
always are. What should our aims
be? The answer is conservatism.
The goal of any society should
be a static state, not stemming
from a social immorality or an
apathetic admonition which we
are now recipients of, if we abide
by conservative standards.
When can we retard liberalism
and settle down in our terminal
conservative utopia? In my usual
optimistic fashion, I predict never.
I contend that man will never
cease his seemingly inherent
function of hating man. There is
no indication’ that killing is
coming to a halt. If these
contentions are valid, why even
bother seek our static state?
My reply is simply that I don’t
know. The only explanation is
that man’s drives force him to
constantly better himself
economically, socially, and even,
on oceasion, morally.
We have it good now, right?
Only by comparison. Today’s
conservative has more justification
in his moral beliefs than did a
conservative fifty years ago. But
that doesn’t make his creeds
completely justifiable.
* Ergo, we must be liberal, which
today is synonomous with left
wing politics. Nice try, but you
get another guess. Merely wanting
to change a society does not
necessarily imply that we will
better it, particularly when
politically, we compel ourselves to
accept an unproven dogma.
The desire to
societies led such liberals as Hitler,
Mussolini, and Stalin to positions
of importance. I choose not to
elaborate, but if the preceding
“better” their
Just give me the stuffing.”
Everyone gasped. “That’s our
security !”” screamed Nikey.
“You can’t have our security!”
everyone chanted at the Emperor.
“What do you mean? I’ve been
invited to dinner haven’t 1?”
yelled the Emperor.
Nikey replied, “Well, yes, but
Thanksgiving is an American
holiday, and Americans ‘always
come first,”
“Does that exclude us too?”
asked the southerners huffily.
Grandpa said no; but Nikey
insisted, “Yes it does. Americans
are first in everything, only
Americans.”
Emperor Minh laughed. The
southerners got up and walked
out.
“Where are you going fellows?”
asked Grandpa. “You didn’t even
have any cranberries yet.”
“Let them go,” said Nikey. “I'll
go find Squeaky and get the knife
and cranberries. You watch tlie
turkey Grandpa.”
Only Grandfather and the
Emperor were left now. “What a
messy dinner,” cried Grandpa,
‘whatever will my biographers say
about this!””
The Emperor had moved closer
to the turkey while Grandpa was
crying. He suddenly grasped it, his
hand going into the stuffing.
Just then Nikey, knife in hand
and Squeaky at his side, reentered
the room. Seeing the Emperor,
Nikey lunged for him, grabbing at
the turkey.
But Squeaky the waiter lunged
too, and the turkey slipped from
their hands, splattering on the
floor. The turkey was a mess, and
nothing was left of the stuffing.
statement was read in the context
of this column, none is necessary.
The point that must not elude
us is that we have created in
slightly less than 200 years, the
best society the world has known,
if only in economic terms, though
I reserve the right to seriously
question that limitation.
We’re not the worst racists in
history. We're more tolerant
(which perhaps should be stated
emphatically) than most of our
previous generations. What makes
intolerance a crime for us today is
not its comparative magnitude,
rather our cognizance of this
intolerance.
When man is able to hate, know
he shouldn’t, and not wonder
why, some screws need tightening.
In the past, man hated but he
knew why, so we forgive him
because his knowledge was based
on invalid assumptions.
Enough for generalities. The
black man is a man, you or me.
He deserves every right and
privilege which is alloted to me.
Good. Riots must be stopped,
whether started by you or me,
Chaos accomplishes little, and
what it does gain is seldom worth
the effort. Naughty.
Vietnam. Killing is a no-no.
You want to kill me, I'll want to
kill you right back. Reciprocity is
human nature. Equal justice
before the law. Maybe we have no
business in Vietnam; I’m not the
judge now. Perhaps the Soviet
Union has no business in Hungary,
Poland, Romania, Bulgaria,
Czechoslovakia, or East Germany.
Reciprocity.
dust so the socialists don’t feel
I'm ignoring them, socialism is not
the answer (apoligies to .Carol
French). Socialism is an economic
philosophy whose sole purpose is
From an address delivered at
the Third Annual Conference cn
Student Affairs at SUNYA:
“Gentlemen and Greeks, in
response to a recent. flurry cf
questions regarding the state of
the University, I would like to
offer a few remarks to clarify
certain issues which irresponsible
moderates have been asking of
late.
The first so-called question
raised concerns the scarcity of
books on the shelves in the
library. Now don’t quote me, but
one of the possible reascns may
possibly be that the books have
not been reshelved, this does not
mean that we have a scarcity of
books, and it doesn’t mean that
we do, what it does mean is that
we have a scarcity of books on the
shelves in the library. The second
reason is, as it is often said by
some, that a field house and
fountains are more important
than a library—after all, you
know, university isn’t build on
books.
And about the wind. Now some
irresponsible columnists have
alluded to the fact that the great
amount of wind on this campus
eminates from our Central
Council, But I think this is a
semantic ‘question—wind should
rot be confused with hot air.
Seriously, those who object to
the 200 mph winds that roar
through the campus have no
understanding of the grand
scheme of the architect who was
only interested in promoting
hygiene. For you see all this wind
bopping about creates ventilation
which blows away all of the stale
air and ideas that pervade in
universities. And the dust (which
is rumored to originate from the
faculty lounge) that the wind
blows into the rooms is actually a
to make man a ward of the state
(socialists prefer the term “his
fellow man”). It gives man the
credit for being as intelligent as an
earthworm, and forces him to live
in the social atmosphere of a herd
of cattle. If this is a true
statement about man’s
intelligence; it is nevertheless
impertinent. He must NEVER be
treated asan animal.
I deplore limiting my column
to the stringent regulations of
political realism. Why do I do it?
To benefit my fellow man. (I
can’t stand it!).
brilliant scheme by the gym
department to force physical
fitness down your throat. For you
see the constant wiping, moping,
and dusting builds up the arm and
abdominal muscles so that all of
our students will be in shape to
play football. And besides, the
land was cheap.
And this thing about the state
policy being that low-bid
construction is the best
construction. Well, all I can say
about that is that I certainly
cannot speak for the state. But
let’s face the facts: concrete is
conerete and those cracks are
merely signs that the University is
well established. Besides, no one
asked you to come to this
University—if you don’t like it,
leave. #
And about snow removal—we
didn’t put the snow there, God
did, and since God put it there let
him take it away.
And contrary to popular belief,
New York State is not prosecuting
WSUA for violating state laws
against air pollution.
Now to conclude, for I have to
get back to my office so that the
school can continue to run
smoothly, I think there is an old
proverb we should all keep in
mind: “Don’t spit in the soup, we
all have to sleep there.”
The
FRothchild Account a
Stu Rothchild
The basic issue of student “Statesmen,” a student newspaper
pewer is in-loco-parentis. The at Stony Brook, in a front page
power plays on college campuses
throughout the country involve
curfews, a voice in curriculum, cry
for pass-fail guidelines, alcohol on
campus, banning of ROTC and
military on campus, students on
faculty-administration
committees, a voice in decision
making and free speech and a free
press.
According to Professor Dario
Politella of the University of
Massachusetts, we are living in a
“‘golden age of student
journalism.” Over nine million
students in over 2000 campuses
read student newspapers costing
over $35 million, and produce
yearbooks costing over $25
million. If the cost of unrewarded
labor were included it would
reach ¥% billion dollars!
The student press today on
many campuses is seeking fiscal
independence from both the
administration and their student
governments. Recent examples
include “The Daily Califorian”
and “The Daily Pennsylvanian,”
who “could no longer safeguard
its editorial freedom with subsidy
from student government.” NSA,
the USSPA, and the AAUP have
come out strongly for fiscal
autonomy for the student press
because it would lead to more
independent action and a more
responsible press.
The power of the student press
has manifested itself most
stronigly in the cry for student
Power, the war in Vietnam, an
end to the draft, and campus
President chasing. Recently, the
‘editorial demanded that President
Toll yesign for intellectual
dishonesty in telling what the
“Statesman” called “shameful lies
in his reasons for tripling of
student dorm rooms,”
The power of the student press
is being watched closely in state
legislatures in Wisconsin,
Michigan, Texas and other states
where independent student papers
have lashed out at the
military-industrial complex, the
depletion oil-allowance, campus
Presidents, at the state legislatures
themselves, or championed the
freedom of the press with such
columns as “Student as Nigger”
which are sprinkled with four
letter words. More frequently
student editorials get press
treatment in the “New York
Times” and other mass media
papers. Several college papers have
sent reporters to Vietnam, such as
the ‘Queens College Phoenix,” to
involve the campus more fully in
the war. And the College Press
Service has reporters in Vietnam,
Europe, the East and West
Coasts, as well as a Washington
bureau and operates a college wire
service. .
There is no question that the
student press is getting more
professional, One only has to look
at such papers as the “Michigan
Daily” or the “Harvard Crimson.”
Freedom of the college press is
well-justified. For it is the student
press who takes over where the
professor leaves off—by
stimulating thought and
discussion in the search for truth.
Communications
Continued from Page 4
In fact the entire mess appears
petty if only because it should
never have happened in the first
place. Given a commitment to the
spirit and not to the so called
reality of those ‘democratic
principles,” the whole situation
should have been given more
thought.
Edward Canfield
Censured
To the Editor:
We were terribly shocked by
the ASP report of November 22
which quoted on the front page a
phrase from Mark Rudd’s speech.
Now everyone knows that Mark
Rudd cannot be quoted correctly
without using a number of
four-letter words. But the fact
that the editor should allow such
words to be printed on the front
Page of a student newspaper
‘reason for gréat consternation.
We understand that the ASP
this year is dedicated to upholding
the highest principles of good
taste. We, therefore, implore the
editor never again to allow the
boys and girls who read the paper
to be subject to the hideous
vulgarities that graced the front
page of the ASP last Friday.
Still blushing at the editor’s
obvious mistake, we remain two
concerned students.—Priscilla
Goodbody
Bernie Bourdeau
Greek Keply
To the Editor:
Concerning the letter of
November 8, in response to the
Greek Echo, ISC would like to
clarify what we feel is a
isconception of Greek Spirit.
Consider the following:
1. It is not true that Greeks are
fined if we do not walk behind
our floats, we do -it willingly.
beaause we enjoy being part of
vour group.
2. It is not true that Greeks are
punished for no helping on
constructing the floats.
8. The purpose of the
scholarship cup is to encourage
each group to maintain high
academic standards.
4, The percentage of inactivity
is minimal for many and varied
reasons, but, not for loss cf spirit.
Inactives are still members who
cen and do participate in sorority
activities.
5. We realize that spirit is not
limited to Greeks alone, én! that
the student organizations and
activities are composed of both
independents and Greeks.
A person takes pride in any
groups to which they belong, and
we are individvally proud of our
own sororities. ©
Inter-Sorority-Council
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‘ERICA, EROS, AND YOUNG,’ formerly the ‘Sounds Unlimited,’ performed here last
‘Erica, Eros, Young’ Trio
9 9
Play Coffee House Circui
Erica, Eros, and Young,
formerly known as the
“SoundsUnlimited” will perform
at the University the week of
December 2-7. The trio,
sponsored by the Coffee House
Circuit will appear nightly,
Mon-Thurs. at 8 and 9:30, F
and Sat. at 8, 9°30, and 11.
Snyder’s
The group, composed of Erica
Schmitz, Dick Seale, and Jon
Adelson, has performed at a
variety of college campuses with
great success. 3
Miss Schmitz attended Butera
School of Art, studying
commerical art and fashion
illustration. She has worked
Adaptation
Brings Best Of Shaw
“The Duel of the Sexes,”
Presented by the University
Readers this past weekend,
Provided an hour of George
Bernard Shaw’s wit, poignancy,
and wisdom, The short play
consists of several scenes from
Shaw’s plays connected by a well
written narrative by Patricia
Benedetto Snyder.
Director Linda Sternberg
obviously gave careful attention
to every detail in the
production-from the black and
white color contrast of the
costumes ta, the effective use of
the total blackout which further
reinforced the color scheme. The
staging is limited but never
monotonous; William F. Snyder
and Barbara Devio play each scene
in an amazing number of different
stage positions,
Lecture Here
On African Art
Frank J. McEwen, African art
authority, is visiting the
University.
MeEwen is giving two
lectures, in addition to informal
meetings with faculty and
students. Yesterday he lectured in
French on the subject “Native Art
in Francophone Countries of
Africa”? His slide-illustrated
lecture, today at 3:30 p.m, will be
given in the Art Gallery lounge
PRINTING
SORORITY
SOCIAL
Snyder as He is excellent,
particularly scoring in
“Pygmalion,’”? Caesar and
Cleopatra,” “‘Androcles and the
Lion,’’ and Shaw’s
Correspondence. Snyder, rather
than merely portraying the
embodiment of the Shavian male,
becomes Henry Higgins, Caesar,
Androcles, and many other
characters with equal ease.
Barbara Devio as She does a
fine job protraying the many
Shavian women, In the final scene
in Act One, a segment from “Man
and Superman,” she portrays the
“desigining woman” with such
authenticity that not only is she
remarkably convincing but almost
frighteningly so.
Patricia Snyder has skillfully
integrated the voice of Shaw,
recorded by Msgr. William J.
Shannon, with the narrative.
To use a George Bernard Shaw
allusion, it is a great pleasure to sit
back and be entertained by some
Shavian roses after the recent
cabbage presented by SUT.
ALBANY STUDEN7 PRESS
year. They will
unofficially with a Harvard
University jazz group and has
performed as a solo vocalist at the
Jazz Barn in Skaneatles, N.Y.
Seale, who attended Clemson
University in South Caroline, is
self-taught both vocally and on
the guitar, and does a considerable
amount of composing and
arranging. He has had considerable
group and solo experience prior to
becoming a member of the group,
working extensively thorugh New
England to Carada on various
tours.
Adelson, the third member of
the group, graduated from Tufts
University with a B.S. in
psychology. Besides studying
classical piano for six years, he
attended Berkley School of Music
as a guitar major.
As a trio, the group offers a
wide variety of singing strumming
and choereography, combining
original compositions with
versatile interpretations of all
kinds of music
First
Telethon
For 24 hours this past weekend
University students hurdled that
wall which Mark Rudd,
Columbia’s revolutionist leader,
spoke about last Wednesday. For
24 hours this past weekend
University students were
“infinitely more beautiful” than
those at Columbia or any other
University. For 24 hours this past
weekend University students
worked at peak efficiency to raise
moeny for mental health.
Whether the First Annual
Campus Chest Telethon was an
absolute financial success is only
secondary because it was an
absolute success from all other
standpoints. Some of the
entertainment was terrible,
especially the guitar-strumming
folk singers who had a great deal
of difficulty singing on key, but
the audience enthusiastically
applauded, thanking the
performer for his time and efforts.
At several moments on Friday
night, the Telethon became a
State University Theatre reunion
with cast members singing the hit
songs of old productions;
however, it was precisely at these
moments when the Telethon was
at its best.
Judi Ann Weisen, whose talent
was severely restricted in “The
Skin Of Our Teeth,” could do no
wrong as mistress of ceremonies.
Whether auctioning off kisses or
teasing the audience with the
exaggerated torso movements of
“Big Spender (remember the guy
from Dellmore); she infused the
Ballroom with the spirit and
enthusiasm characteristic of all
good telethons.
Both Dean Sorrell Chesin and
Mr. Martin Mann were having such
fun as two of the many masters of
ceremonies that the audience
could not help but enjoy
themselves. If the success of a
master of ceremonies can be
measured by the money he takes
in, then both these men were
Do Your Christmas Shopping
In NYC This Year
Satuday , December 7
Charter Buses Leave Old and New Campus
8:00 AM
Round trip $7.00 including coffee and pastry
Tickets on Sale Campus Center all next week
NOVEMBER 26, 1968
Annual
Praised
more than successful
The long list of entertainment
goes on and on with Mrs. Patricia
Synder «nd the Statesmen
deserving particular mention. Mrs.
Snyder sang “As Long as he Needs
Me” the way the song was
intended to be sung, Her version
of “Just You Wait "Enry ‘Iggins”
was delightful. The Statesmen
performed with gusto as they sang
their many selections, which
ranged from their theme song to
“Thoroughly Modern Millie” and
“The Impossible Dream.”
The auctions were just as
entertaining as “many of the
Performers. The audience was
willing, although in many cases a
little unwilling, to overpay for
quite a few worthless items. The
small records and the larger
albums were sometimes suld for
twice their list price,
The Telethon brought out the
best in both the performers and
the audience. The entire 24 hour
production had a high degree of
Professionalism and good taste,
Many people deserve quite a bit of
credit for planning, working, and
staging the Telthon. Certainly a
large share of the plaudits must go
to Linda Berdan and Eileen
Deming who produced and
directed the Telethon.
_ Notice
The Campus Center Governing
Board presents an “Exhibition
Sale of Art” on the second floor
of the Campus Center. thie
exhibit will through
December 18.
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ALBANY STUDENT PRESS
NOVEMBER 26, 1968
by Jim Smait
In March, 1967 the Mental
Health Telethon was an
accomplished fact. The Telethon,
the first of its kind on any csmpus
in the country, marked the entry
of the University student into a
new area of human affaris.
On November 22 and 23, 1968,
Special Events Board sponsored
the first annual Campus Chest
Telethon. This second telethon
was meant to uphold the values
established by the first.
Thesetwo events were similar
only in their goals. The first raised
money specifically for mental
health work, The second added to
this educational aid to South End
students from area schools.
The first telethon can be said to
have had the following
characteristics: an independent
organization, good publicity, and
most important, plenty of time.
The -independent organization
is a very good point, it guarantees
a group of idealistic workers who
will carry the event. It is also a
bad point, because an established
student organization has
developed methods for meeting
and coping with the rules and
regulations of the University.
Good publicity, on and off
campus, is the greatest planning
factor for a good event. Once the
oceasion takes on distinguishing
characteristics in the eyes of the
public it will be supported.
‘Time is the critical factor in all
large events. Everything must be
organized, checked and run
through beforehand to guarantee
workability. The first telethon did
this admirably.
‘The second telethon was run by
Special Events Board, had poor on
campus publicity, and was set up
on very short notice.
Organizationally, both
telethons functioned very well.
Each had its own minor
catastrophie’s to deal with. Ezch
survived the encounter.
The Campus Chest Telethon
had off campus publicity, via
radio and television, in its favor.
There was only an inadequate,
11th hour effort to reach the
students here on campus. The first
telethon had well established
communications with the student
body (ASP, posters, WSUA etc.)
and closed circuit television
during the event. Both of these
factors are pluses,
The major problems the recent
telethon faced was the short
amount of time available in which
to put a show together. This was,
overcome through the efforts of
many talented University
students.
Both telethons had established
goals; the first one at $7500, the
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second at $10,000. The receipts
from the first were approximately
$5300, from the second
approximately $3000. The
seriousness of this disparity
becomes obvious when you
consider the growth of the
University between the two
events.
Both telethons were moral
successes, but at least partially,
practical and financial failures.
They both, to a greater or lesser
degree, failed to tap the reservoir
of money in this University. Both
set their goals at approximately
$1.00 for each student member of
the University community.. Both
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failed to reach their goals
The success, or failure of any
event taking place onthis campus
must be judged in the light of
student participation. The poor
attendance of the last telethon
serves as a mirror for the apathy
that: stains the student body here.
As I said to many people during
the telethon, “What we want is
$1.00 per person. some of you
can’t contribute, and that I
understand. To those who can
(could) and won’t (didn’t) I say
‘God bless you’ and I hope none
of your children are ever
‘tarded.”
TELETHON: NOV. 22 - 23 , 1968
Telethon $ Goes To Project
by Kathy Huseman
Within the past year, 72,000
man hours of service to
individuals have been provided by
students under the Student
Mental Health Work-Study Intern
Program.
Approximately 50% of the
proceeds of the Telethon will be
contributed to this cause, The
basic aim of the program, as
Richard Gallo, project
coordinator, stated, is to solve the
man power shortage existing in
various community service
agencies and to utilize the student
community.
Presently, the Intern Program
involves 18 students and eight
agencies. Gallo is trying to expand
the program to “stretch down
into the neighborhoods.” The
Program will hopefully stretch
across the state with units in every
school.
Students are now hired and
paid a stipend by the Program.
The participating agencies pay the
Program % of the student’s salary.
Last year this money enabled the
Program to hire 40 students for
summer work, Gallo anticipates
that this summer the Program will
be continued; for this phase, he is
interested in placing students in
agencies located near their home.
The activities of the students
vary depending upon the type of
agency with which they work.
Included in. those aided are
children, the elderly, the retarded,
and emotionally disturbed
children.
On participating institution is
Vanderheyden Hall, a residence
for approximately 120 deprived
or neglected children, The
students working there serve
many functions, but they very
importantly provide people to
whom the children can relate,
Gallo mentioned instances where
children have turned to
mischievious and criminal acts in
order to receive the attention
which they so desperately crave.
Gallo stressed that this program
is not meant to encourage careers
in social welfare, but rather to
“give the student a better view of
what the community needs.”
“The major pre-requisite is
interest.” He urged interested
students to write for further
information to Richard Gallo,
NYS Assoc. for Mental Health, 90
State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Currently, students at Sie una,
St. Rose, and Union receive credit
for their work from their schools.
Gallo hopes. for to initiate it at
thisUniversity. If credit is offered,
the stipend can be lowered and it
would enable more students to
participate.
The lack of greater funds
prevents the expansion of the
program to include more students.
Concerning the telethon, Gallo
said that it is valuable for
generating student interest in
what is essentially a student cause.
The telethon, two years ago,
indicated the desire of students
for direct service. It was the
contribution which necessitated
the formation of an organization
to coordinate student work with
the manpower shortage.
Telethon Features Skits, Pies, Kisses
RaisesOver 2,600 Dollars For Charity
The extravaganza called the
“24 hour entertainment
show—Telethon” came to an end
at 7:00 p.m., Saturday night.
When all the shouting died down,
and the last round of applause was
over, more than 2600 dollars had
been collected.
The telethon, produced by
Linda Berdan, and directed by
Eileen Deming, was put together
in a relatively short period of
time. Things moved quickly and
in approximately three weeks
time all preparations had been
completed.
The Telethon attracted
approximately 700 students in its
24 hour run. The house was
packed at 1:30 Friday night,
when the production of “The
Rape and Indignation of Little
Nell” was shown. This skit, an
original story with music written
by Steve Haxsch and story written
by Bill Doscher, was received
overwhelmingly by the audience.
The cast received a standing
ovation at the close of their
performances.
Among the many Masters of
Ceremonies were Dean Sorrell
Chesin, Prof. Marty Mann of the
Speech Department, and Dell
Thompson, Assistant Dean of
Students. Also acting as MC’s
were Dan Lago, Jay Silverman,
Stephanie Rice, Tony Casale, Vic
Looper, Jay Hershkowitz, dim
Small, Judi Wiesen, and many
other performers.
Entertainment was at a
relatively high level throughout
the event. Periods of inactivity
were few and far between.
The Pie-In-The-Face routine
proved to be a lucrative idea. Jim
Kahn went for $86, Jim Small for
$22, and Prof. Sargent for $82.
This, in addition to the kisses
auctioned off by sororities, was a
good source of money.
The major donors to the
telethon included the following:
Kappa Chi Ro, Duncan Nixon,
Psi Gam, Classes of ’69, ’70, °71,
72, STB, EEP, Hillel, Chi Sig,
Schuyler Hall, Beta Zeta, Kappa
Delta, Sig Alph, Livingston.
Tower, Paine Hall, APA, Gamma
Kappa Phi, TXO, BPS, Kappa
Beta, Styvesant Tower, IFC,
MYSKANTA, Delancey-ALC, Van
Cortlandt, Jim Economedes, Mort
Hesk, ISC, and Phi Delta.
The best of the performances
from the telethon had been taped
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a week earlier and placed on the.
air at 2:30 p.m.
The entire Campus Chest week
Saturday has now made well over 3000
afternoon on Channel 6. Pledves dollars,
according to the
were received by phone as a result Co-chairmen Debbie Byron and
Linda Berdan.
of the airing of the show.
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ALBANY STUDENT PRESS
NOVEMBER 26, 1968
Nix On Sports
With the completion of the new physical education building, Albany
has also seen a vastly broadened AMIA program.
During the past two years, the AMIA program has been both
expanded and improved tremendously. In the major sports (football,
basketball, and baseball) the facilities open to the participants have
been greatly improved.
Before the football playing fields were relocated on the new campus,
the teams played in the common of the Alumni Quad. While this area is
not the worst place possible for playing, the fields were quite often torn
up by the continuous passage of students over them when they passed
back and forth to the Union.
In contrast to this, the football fields on the new campus are located
such that they are isolated from the normal flow of traffic, yet are
easily reached by those wishing to use them. Such a setup makes for
better playing conditions for all involved.
The basketball situation has surely improved as the AMIA leagues are
now able to use the new courts of the athletic building. These courts
are an unmeasureable improvement over antiquated Page which was
small even for intramural competition.
The softball leagues have also been given improved playing fields as
they are able to play on diamonds which, although they don’t have
infields, at least are not riddled with numerous dips and mounds.
Perhaps the greatest improvement of the AMIA program has come in
the area of the lesser known sports.
This year, the first annual cross-country meet was run under the
direction of Coach Munsey. Although the turnout of participants was
not over-whelming, Mr. Munsey stated that he was pleased with the
results and was planning another race for next year.
Two other sports are both in their second year of existence. This past
week, the second annual swim meet was held with a number of athletes
competing. With the Olympic size pool in the athletic building, AMIA is
able to conduct a worthwhile and strongly competitive contest.
The second event planned by AMIA is a handball tournament to be
held shortly. Lest year, only one division was formed with the winner
receiving a medal. This year, two divisions are planned; one for novices
and one for the more experienced competitors.
For Women Only cose.
The final week of volleyball
intramurals was completed
Thursday, November 21. The
standings are as follows:
League I(Tuesday)
Wins/Losses
5/0
4/1
3/2
3/2
2/3
2/3
1/4
AldenIIT
Alden IT
Mother Nature
Psi Gamma
Eastman 20-21
Livingston
Eastman V
League II (Thursday)
F-Troop
Schuyler
Zenger
Bleecker
Alden I
Sigma Phi Sigma
Kappa Delta
Thursday, December 5, three
final games will be played. The
first will break the second place
tie in League IT; the second will be
between the winner of the first
match and the second place team
in League I; and the third will be
the playoff between League
winners and will determine the
trophy winner.
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Frosh Basketball Squad
Set For 18 Gam
The schedule for 1968-1969 season of t
freshman squad, coached by Bob Lewis, hi
December 4, and extends through the fift!
new gymnasium.
The frosh are scheduled against both frosh and
against junior colleges and nine against other frosh squads.
Schedule Announced
For Varsity Hoopsters
The schedule for the up-coming
season reads as follows:
December 4 at Oneonta
7 Mohawk C.C.
10 at Albany Pharmacy
14 Buffalo at Cobleskill A&T
January 11 North Country C.C.
25 Albany Business
Februsy’ "5 Hartwick
8 Hobart
12 RPI
15 at Siena
18 at Adirondack C.C.
‘The varsity basketball schedule
was released this past month, The
Great Danes are tentatively set to
play a twenty game season plus
host a two-day Capital City
Tournament during the Christmas
vacation,
Potter Club Captures
First X-Country Meet
The first annual intramural
cross-country meet under the
direction of Coach Munsey and
Burligame was held this past
‘Thursday.
Twenty-six runners made up
the field with five teams
competing. The winner of the race
was Potter Club with 43 points.
Second place was captured by the
Harriers, with APA winning third
and UFS and UFS pledges
rounding out the competition.
The 1.8 mile race was won by
Rich Horowitz of the Harriers.
Tom Patterson of UFS was second
with Mike Bonchonski (Harriers),
Joel Volinski (EEP), and Bob
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fifth.
Potter Club was able to nose
out the Harriers as they placed
fourth, fifth, sixth, tenth, and
eighteenth. As a result of the tight
finish of their first four men, they
were able to neutralize the first
and third place finish of two of
the Harriers.
Coach. Munsey commented that
he was pleased with the turnout
and that he was planning at least
one race again next year,
e Schedule
the freshman wrestling squad was released this past week, The
as an eighteen game schedule on tap this year. The season begins
th of March. All of the Team’s home games will be played in the
junior colleges. Of the eighteen games, nine are scheduled
The hoopsters will open their
season December fourth against
Oneonta. The season then
progresses through the months of
December, January, and February
and ends March 5
The schedule reads as follows:
December 4 at Oneonta
7 Stony Brook
10 at Plattsburgh
14 Buffalo
18 at Central Conn.
27-8Capital City Tournament
27 Siena vs. Hamilton
Albany vs. St. Lawrence
28 Consolation
Championship
January 6 at Merrimack
11 Harpur
25 Pratt
27 at West Chester
29 at Hartwick
February 1 at Brooklyn
5 Cortland
8 at Hobart
12 Ithaca
15 at Siena
21 Potsdam
22 Southern Conn.
26 Utica
March 1 at New Paltz
5 Oswego
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