Parietal rules tremble as legitimacy, legality clash

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Miles statement supports SCC decision

As a result of a violation of a social regulation, two Alfred University students were suspended on Oct. 29. The suspension was made on the basis that a male student, Philip Oby, went to the room of a female student, Jane Christen- s&n, in the new dorm.

The official charge was a violation of a rule in the As- sociated Women Students'

Handbook which states, "Men are permitted in the rooms on certain weekends decided upon by the residences." Also involved was a rule for the New Dorm stating, "Men may mOt carry luggage or be in tlhe living area of the hall without permission of the Had' Resi- dent."

The students appeared before a hearing of the Student Conduct Committee. They were

found guilty and given a punishment of suspension.

An appeal was made to Pres- ident Miles, who sent back a list of nine points for the Stu- dent Conduct Committee to reconsider. After reconsidera- tion, the committee upheld its original decision, and Miles closed the case with the following statement:

"I am now able to report on the appeal of Mr. Oby and Miss Christensen from the Student

Conduct Board sentence of suspension for behavior con- trary to University regulations.

"The two students involved, the members of my Student Advisory Committee, and the SCB chairman were all given an extended opportunity to present their views. On the basis of these conferences, I then asked the Student Con-

duct Committee to review the suspension sentence, in the light of various points raised by those with whom I had con- sulted.

"The Student Conduct Com- mittee has now considered those points, and after long

discussion has reaffirmed its original sentence. In taking this position, the Committee notes that each case is considered wholly on its own merits, and not as a precedent for future cases of a similar nature.

"In my judgment, the per- sons best qualified to assess a penalty are the hearing board members, who have the best opportunity to establish the full facts and to hear and weigh the full testimony. The suspension sentence, in the case of Mr. Oby and Miss Christensen, is sustained."

Students have diverse reactions to events following suspension

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ALFRED UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER • SINCE 191S

" T h e College should be a great smelting furnace for the refine ment of trtith from error."

Vol. 57, No. 7 ALFRED, NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 4, 1969 Phone 587*5402

Turbulent Senate demands reinstatement

By RICHARD L. GRANT A turbulent Senate meeting this week produced a resolution to reinstate two suspended students. The belief tlhiat the Student Conduct Commit- tee had punished the students too severely and apart from the will of the students led to discussion of the committee's make-up and function.

The new business of tlhe meeting revolved around suspension and visitation rules at Alfred.

President's Report Senate President, Don Coop- er, reported that the Student Advisory Committee met. Two to three hours were spent dis-

cussing the visitation rules now in effect at Alfred. Then student leaders gave their opinions on the subject. Next Cooper reported thlat $500 had been granted to the Radio Committee.

Finally Cooper stated that he has two senators to go to the National Coherence at Washington. D.C., but now needs another senator to go with him to a conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Before Coop- er finished his report he added that he had spoken to Presti dent Miles previously. Presi- dent Miles had conveyed "to Cooper that the Student Con- duct Committee judges each

case individually and the main objective is not to make a point of anybody.

Vice-President's Report The first thing the Vice- President, Pat Keeler, stressed that the meeting w o u l d be run in Parliamentary pro-

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By LARREL SMOUSE &

JOHN DeGASPERI The, suspension of Phillip Oby ahd Jane Christensen has created much student reaction on campus, but there is some doubt as to how much has been accomplished.

One of t'he most immediate reactions was a referendum set up at the beginning of the week to determine student opinion. The results were given to .be 842 to 168 in favor of re-

instating the students and seeking a new and more fitting

punishment. 1

In a meeting in front of the Campus Center last Tuesday afternoon, various students spoke beforexa crowd of between 100 and 150 students concerning what the reaction should be. It seemed to be agreed that some action should be taken, but there was no proposal that could be gener- ally accepted.

Friday afternoon's meeting in the Parents' Lounge was not really that much, more productive. It began with a report by Deborah Eisenberg, who acted as speaker, summarizing wthiat had happened so far.

According to Miss Eisenberg, little progress had been made by the students in a previous effort to appeal to the administration. There was a meeting with President Miles, Dr.

Sloan, and Dean Powers on Thursday, at which time the Student Senate motion was presented.

Miss Eisenberg said that Miles had two reactions. First of all, he disliked their use of the word "demand," so it was changed to "strongly request/'.

Secondly, he suggested that they take the situation to the Student Life Committee.

She also reported that Miles said that he always respected what the Senate put forth but that he could not act on it. Al- so, he apparently felt that the system by which they were suspended was democratic and that every possible consideration had been taken into account. However, Miss Eisen- berg said that Jane Christen- sen had asked why she had been suspended instead of re- ceiving a lesser sentence and couldn't get an answer. Ap- parently though, Jane could

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Senate acts to change parietal rules;

emergency session curbs SCC action

Sloan outlines SCC procedures defends its suspension decision

By LARREL SMOUSE In an attempt to clear up certain issues concerning the hearing and suspension of Phillip Oby and Jane Christen- sen, a meeting was held Friday afternoon at 2:00 in the Par- ents' Lounge with Dr. Robert W. Sloan i nswering the questions of concerned students.

Before aswering any questions, Sloan, who is chairman

Of the Student Conduct Com- mittee, discussed this committee and how it works.

Students, faculty and administration are represented on the committee. According to Sloan, four students are chosen "in some way." Two of these are elected by the Sen- ate, and two are chosen by a committee "of some sort."

The two associate Deans of Students, the Dean of the Col- lege to which the student be- longs and a faculty member

make up the remainder of the committee. Sloan acts as chair-

man and normally has no vote unless there is a tie.

The student, Or students, involved are first presented with the written charges against t'hem in advance and then ap- pear at a hearing. This hearing is to see whether the alleged facts are true.

The student is allowed an advisor of his choice at this hearing which is conducted with as much due process as possible. There is cross-examination of the accusers and the student can make a statement.

This hearing continues as long as is necessary.

The committee then retires and decides the guilt or inn..- cence or changes the charges if necessary. If the student is found guilty the committee is then "charged with finding a proper punishment."

In deciding this "proper punishment" the committee must consider the students in-

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An emergency meeting of the Student Senate, held last Saturday morning in the Cam- pus Center, brought about the creation of a new committee to decide just what action the Senate can take to change the existing parietal rules.

The three hour meeting began with a description by Sen- ate Piesident Don Cooper of what the situation was at present. He reported that the ap- proximately 100 students who had planned to stage a^ sit-in in the New Derm Friday night, had been willing to postpone

action in hope that the Senate emergency meeting would pro- vide constructive solutions.

Various actions the Senate could take we're suggested by Professor Davidson and a motion was made that a committee

be set up to work with AWS committees on presenting ideas and proposals. This committee, with Dan Bress as President Pro Tempore and a faculty member, will consider the pos- sibilities and report to the Sen- ate Wednesday with a list of alternatives, including the suit- ability of a referendum.

Students voice opinions at emergency Sonate meeting.

• The meeting continued with a great amount of discussion as to whether or not the Stu- dent Senate should withdraw its support from the two members it chose for the Student Conduct Committee. There was a feeling that support should be withdrawn on the 'basis of lack of faith in the structure of the committee itself as is now exists, but there was also a feeling that this would even further restrict the lines of communication and leave a gap in the student represen- tation on such issuues.

After much discussion, a motion was made and passed that the Student Senate suggest that the hearings of the Student Conduct Committee be suspended until the structure and operation of the Com- mittee can be reconsidered by the Student Senate.

An amendment that "As we the members of the Student Senate, feel this issue is so important, we will withdraw our support from the Student Con- duct Committee, if it convenes before the recommendations of the Senate are presented,"

was proposed and passed.

With this issue settled, there was an enthusiastic motion to adjourn until tomorrow night's meeting.

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Sloan defends Conduct Committee decision Tech activities center features

display by former AU teacher

Works of a former Alfred educator are now ton display in the Student Activities Center at Alfred Tech.

The artist is Harold Altaian, an assistant professor at Al- fred's College of Ceramics from 1952 through 1954.

Professor Altman's works are ton exhibit in the lounge

Plans for the A.U. radio station advanced another step last Thursday night.

Directing the meeting was co-chairman Jtoe Baird. Mike Fine is also a co-chairman for

<he group.

CPC to present famous biologist

Paul Ehlich, a noted biologist and author, will lecture?

Monday at 8:15 p.m. in the Science Center. Ehrlich, who is the author of over 80 scientific papers and several books will speak on "The Age of Eco- catastrophe."

His extensive concern with the problems of over-population has sent him to such places as Malaya, Cambodia, the Solomon Islands, and East Africa to study the biological aspects of the population problem.

Ehrlidh's lecture is under the sponsorship of the Uni- versity's Cultural Programs Committee.

(Continued from Page 1) not remember whom she had asked.

At this point, the meeting became a little confusing as several conversations began at ones. There was some discussion ahout Miles' reaction to the appeal of the two students. Some students felt that Miles was right, that tone person shouldn't make the decision, but others felt that he was merely " passing the buck."

Later in the meeting there was a suggestion to have mass civil disobedience that afternoon and evening. There was a suggestion to have a sit-in a't Carnegie Hall right then to shtow support for the students involved, but there was a doubt concerning how much good this would do especially since "they kntow the students are behind them" already.

Miss Eisenberg felt that before any action was taken students should know the guide- lines on demonstrations thoroughly. She proceeded.tto read them but was interrupted peri- odically by students who felt it was more important to act than read.

These students eventually took control of the meeting by convincing many of the par- ticipants to join them in a sit- in at Carnegie Hall.

There was still doubt as to the effect such an action would have, but it was regarded by some as an expression of "sym-

bolic support." They felt that the main action, a sit-in in the New Dtorm, could wait until later, but they wanted to do something more immediate.

With the departure of these

of the Student Activities Cen- ter which is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., including weekends.

Professor Altman, who is now on the faculty tof Pennsyl- vania State University, is list- ed in the publication Who's Who in American Art. His exhibit will be on display in Al- fred until Nov. 21.

The station will be located either behind. Physics Hall or in the Alden House. The group has five thousand dollars tto purchase equipment and set up the studio.

Committees were formed to investigate various problems to be dealt with. An FCC committee, headed by Dan Sing will apply tto the Federal Com- munications Commission for a license.

Richard Davison will direct an equipment purchasing committee.

Another group will visit other schotols that have radio sta- tions to compare methods. The committee will then decide on the most efficient plan of organization. Larry Casey leads this committee. A program- ming committee will be headed by Ken Fabricant. The speech and drama department will advise the staff. Pat Gard- ner will be the group's official contact with this department.

Actual brtoadcasting is ex- pected to begin in about eleven

months.

students, the meeting disinte- grated, leaving Miss Eisenberg and a handful of others to continue their own discussion while the remainder tof the students drifted away.

The meeting, therefore, called in order to decide "what action would be taken, ended in only two decisions, neither one of which had full support: tone, a sit-in at the New Dorm in protest against the suspension of Jane Christensen and Phil- lip Oby, and secondly, a sit-in at Carnegie Hall in which only some students took part.

The proposed sit-in never really occurred either. Ap- proximately 100 students ga- thered at the New Dorm, but there was a feeling it wouldn't help the students involved and it might destroy further chanc- es for going through channels.

It Was decided to postptone action once more, until after the emergency Student Senate meeting called for Saturday morning by Don Cooper.

University drops visitation charges

On October 31st, in the early hours of the evening, seven students liad charges dropped against them dealing with the same social regulation that suspended two students a few days before.

These students, Brian Con- ley, Jeff Marlowe, Nick Dom- ovski, Steve Sherriff, Jennifer Wildman, Suzanne Stavin, and Lynn Riley, went through a week of hell while rumors and other talk of their possible

suspension filled the campus.

One student, Steve Sherriff, went home in disgust.

(Continued from Pace 1) volvedvolved, the student body as a whole and facts about the student that may affect the decision. This includes recommendations from faculty and the past conduct record.

The co-mmittee then pro- ceeds to decide on a proper punishment." According tto Ro- bert's Rules of Order, secret ballots are taken. Motions are made and notes are taken after discussion. Sloan added that in deciding the punish-

ment, "the members of the committee.take their job seri- ously."

After a decisiton is reacher the student is notified. He then has the right to appeal to the President.

According to Sloan, "the essence of the committee, par- ticularly when punishment is being determined, is absolute frankness and candor." It is for this reaston that "release of what goes on in the committee is simply not possible."

After Sloan finished his discussion, several students raised their hands to begin the active question and answer peritod which took up most of the hour. There was no lack of student response to Sloan's re- marks and there were still, many questions r e m a i n i n g when Sloan had to leave.

Many of the questions dealt with Sloan's comment that the Student Conduct Committee takes the student body into consideration when deciding punishment. The first question- ing student asked if suspension was ever good and then stated that "obvitously it's not helping the student body.''

Sioan replied that it was not obvious to hum, but managed to avoid or deliberately misun- derstand the question. "It suspension helping anyone?" and

-How does it help line student oody?"

Students went on to ask why the Student Senate voted against the decisions of the Student Conduct Committee if the decision had been made itor th good of the student body. When asked if the Senate has the right to represent the student body, Sloan answered that it has not only the right but the responsibility.

It seemed the general feeling among the students was that the opinions of the student body was not being lis- tened to and therefore, the student body was not being considered. They seemed to feel that the only way the stu-

dent body could be taken into consideration was if their opinions were given more weight.

There was a question as to whether the students ton the committee were voting according to the opinion of the students in general. When asked if he had heard the opinion of the students, as expressed by the referendum, Sloan said he had not but wtould read the

referendum before the next hearing.

One student claimed that a refusal to change the decision meant a lack of concern over how the students feel, and when asked if student reactions were taken into account, Sloan replied, "I would say I doubt it."

There was also some question as to whether it was right to have, an academic punish- flAT LUX Alfred, N.Y.

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merit for a stocial infraction.

Many felt that it was an unfair punishment not only because of this, but because the studnts had never been before the Student Grievance Commit-

tee before. This seemed to some to be a contradiction of Sloan's statement that the past record is important indeciding a punishment. Sloan answered that the past record is not the only basis for the deision.

The compassion of the judges was also questioned. Sloan was asked if they realized the effect on Oby's draft stand- ing.

Students continued to ask what other punishments could have been chosen. Sltoan said he could not discuss what other punishments had been suggested. There was some discussion of the point system and questions as to why points hadn't been assigned instead of suspension.

In regard to the students' appeal to President Miles, Sloan said that "the President re- quested the Student Conduct Committee to reconsider certain points." It was felt by some that the method of appeal was useless, and SiOan stated that the President has not gone against a Student Conduct Committee decision in the two years he has been on the committee.

Certain technicalities about the hearing were also examin- ed. When questioned about the rectords of the hearing, Sloan said there was a record of the votes and a summary of the procedings but no -detailed record of the testimony.

Another student asked about . a committee member whto had arrived late. Sloan answered \ that Dean King had been late for only the evidence part of the hearing and hadn't voted o the guilt or innocence of the students. There was then a question as tto how he could decide on the punishment iif he couldn't even decide on the guilt.

When more questions were askd later about whether the lack of records was wise, Sloan said, "You perhaps may be right." There was a questiton about the ability of a court looking at the records to tell s

exactly what happened. Sloan answered, "Of that I am not certain."

Before laving, Sloan advised ' students, "If ytoii consider the rules trivial you should also try to change them." This re- mark was upsetting to several students who have been urging a changing of the rules for some time, and added to a feeling vtoiced by many that this meeting was not a very suc- cessful attempt at communica- tions.

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Notice to All Clubs & Organizations

The remaining club pictures for the KANAKADEA yearbook are being taken this Saturday, November 8 between the hours of 9:00 and 2:00. Please report to the Campus Canter at the following scheduled times if you want your club picture in the yearbook.

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9:00—Varsity A & Men's Intramural Athletic Assoc.

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10:10—Psychology Club & Psi Chi 10:20—Eyes Right Club

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10:40—Men's Dorm Council & Who's Who 10:50—Campus Center Board

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Footlight Club to perform Anouilh's Antigone

On Friday, Nov. 7, and Sat- urday, Nov. 8, the Footlight Clu'b will present its first production of the season. The

group has chosen to perform Jean Anouilh's version of the Greek play ANTIGONE.

The play concerns itself w^th

Bredl resigns A W S presidency;

cites student apathy as reason

By BARBARA TAUItlELLO Barbara Bredl announced :her resignation as president of the A.W.S. at last Wednes- day night's meeting. Her resignation may be attributed to her disappointment at finding the student body and stone of the representatives so apathet- ic. Although A.W.S. meetings

and committees are all open students do not seem to care enough to attend and volunteer for committees tt> work toward goals such as the one working for co-ed dorms.

Until a crisis occurs, there is no interest in these committees and Barb Bredl wtould like to see some students take the initiative in getting what they want. Barb Bredl was willing to do a lot of the work necessary to bring about change, but she could not do it all herself. She is tired of see-

ing a few doing all the work while the rest do nothing but reap the benefits. Thinking

»this is entirely unfair, she wants more people to involye themselves in student affairs m that each person need only contribute a little to get things

"done.

Continuation of this apathy will destroy the A.W.S. and will mean the loss of an important link between students and administration. The recent curfew changes achieved by A.W.S. members demonstrate the organization's effectiveness when 'people are willing to work.

Presently there are committees for co-ed "dorms and inter- visitation. If you are interested why not attend the Wed., Nov. 5 meeting of the A.W.S.

in the New Dorm at 6:30 and volunteer your services,

Senate resolution demands reinstatement of students

(Continued from Page 1) cedures inspite of the great number of spectators. He had told the Senators that a !bus would be sent to the Cort- land game. Since a Tech bus will be used, a charge of $1.00 will have to be paid. Keelei also told the Senators that the Student Grievance Com- mittee needs two more members.

Treasurer's Report The treasurer, Steve Kern, Stated that the cheerleaders would like $150 for expendi- tures. In two weeks thiere"

will be a final vote on this matter.

New Business Having suspended any further old business the Senators proceeded to an active discussion of the suspension cases and related topics. A motion was made to rescind the nomination of Philip Thomas and Linda 'Mueller as representatives of the Student Sen- ate to the Student Conduct Committee. The motion was withdrawn. Then Thomas stated wihy this committe cannot divulge the details of each case. He said each person who

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testifiers is not under oath.

Therefore, anyone revealing personal testimony would be violating confidential assurances and would be liable for suit. The committee must main- tain this confidence in order to function.

Thomas also explained the Student Conduct Committee's function. First, they consider whether the charges are true or not. If not, they are mend-- ed. Secondly, the Committee decides if the student is guilty or innocent of the charges.

Thirdly, only, after total discussion does the Committee recommend a set punishment as fitting the infraction.

These recommendations may be appealed to the University President. Mr. Thomas com- mented in addition, "This referendum did not mean that the student's were correct, and the students did not have all the facts of the case."

After much discussion, Arnie Podgorsky, a Senator from Bar- resi Hall, suggested a motion that the two students who were suspended be reinstated and

that the University should change the present visitation rules. A rollcall vote resulted in favor of the resolution which reads as follows:

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two sons who have killed each other in civil war. One, however was fighting against the State to obtain his warranted right to the throne of Thebes.

Creon, the king, issues an edict that this brother is to be left unburied. Antigone, "a sister, defies the edict and heaps earth on the dishonored corpse and is buried for punishment.

This sets off a chain of suicid- es which rocks Creon to his base!

The production is directed by Ronald M. Brown, Chair- man of the Speech and Drama department. Mr. Brown stated that ''Lewis Galantiere's version is up to date in every way and is relevant to our times."

The play will be produced in modern dress to fit the modem situation and language.

Gary Lowenthal and Debor- ah Eisenberg will 'be playing the leading roles of Creon and Antigone. Others in the cast include Allan Rough, Diane Connolly, Mary Ann Parke, William Carr, Mark Lane, Ro- bert Teta, Barbara Alexander, John Westcott and Paul Hu- bert. Donna Davidoff is assistant to the Director and C.D.

Smith III, Professor of Speech and Drama, is serving as tech- nical director. The play will be presented both nights at 8:15 at Alumni Hall.

Prominent pianist to present recital

David Mulfinger, a concert pianist who has attained prom- inence by the outstanding suc- cess of his recitals in thie Unit- ed 'States and Canada, will perform tonight at 8:15 in Howell Hall.

Mulfinger has had a wide and varied musical educaltion.

He received his early train- ing from his parents, both concert pianists, and eventually was awarded a Fulbright grant to Germany where he studied with two of Europe's leading pedagogues.

At present, Mulfinger is artist-in-residenoe alt Viterbo College, La Crosse, Wis.

IFC plans include R Havens concert

The-highlight of this year's IFC weekend, November 14- 15, will be the performance of Richie Havens. He began his professional singing at 14 and has since developed his own distinctive sound. Richie Ha- vens presents many talents - artist, writer, and singer of today's songs.

IFC weekend begins with

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Miles stands firm against student siege as numerous meetings accomplish nothing

By IK WIN BERLIN Nineteen student leaders went to President Miles on Thursday afternoon to effect

"immediate reinstatement" for the two students, Philip Oby and Jane Christensen, who were suspended.

Motion: Passed.

"The Student Senate of Alf- fred University, as representative of the students who make up the Univesity, feeGr that the suspension of students for their first offence, namely the violation of a social rule is too harsh. We the Senate demand of the Presi- dent that the two students who have been suspended be immediately reinstated and be punished with an appropriate social punshment.

II. We request that a mtore just and fitting punishment be found and put into effect immediately and made retroac- tive this semester for violations of social rules."

President Miles said, "I will not hold meetings with people who make demands." There-

fore, for the purpose of hold- ing any discussion, the word

"demand" ("smacks of fas- cism") was deleted, and sub- stituted by "strong request and urging."

What Miles Said The meeting was exasperat- ing with the feeling by most present of "I've been here before." There is no single punishment for any single misde- meanor, and there is flexibili- ty in dealing with any case. Af- ter two hours of bantering, Presideht Miles found that he cbuld not accede to the Stu- dent Senate's first motion.

President Miles said that he would ask Dean Powers to refer Motion II to the Student Life Committee.

Because the Student Conduct Committee only implements policy, the Student Life Com- mittee should review the present system. Disappointingly, President Miles would not recommend change.

Dr. Sloan, Chairman of the Student Conduct Committee, who was present at the meet-

ing, agreed to hold further di- alogue on thè present situation before a larger audience. That confrontation followed on Fri- day afternoon.

Dr. Sloan outlined how the Student Conduct Committee works. Vote is by secret ballot, and the chairman votes only in case of tie among the eight other members. Robert's Rules of Order are followed.

The student memibers of the committee who are representative of the student body, must, nevertheless reflect the information he receives and not the opinion of the people they represent. Dr. Miles argued that only those present at the hearing could know all the facts, and therefore (representative or no) everyone on the committeé must choose and make decisions with "their own conscience."

Apparently President Miles and Dr. Sloan and the Student Conduct Committee continue to ignore the Student Refer- endum which strongly urged the punishment be lessened

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If all the facts are known, then why not (as it was suggested) publish or make available the transcripts of the trisjl.

The students involved have themselves urged that the transcripts be published. This would not be possible, because basic to any decision made to affect other people is "complete candor." It has since been discovered that no transcript of the trial was evsr made.

Appeal Denied

There was a formal appeal made. Nine arguments were drawn up against suspension.

The Student Conduct Commit- tee remet, and even more em- phatically affirmed their original decision of suspension.

President Miles held two ses- sions with the students, met with the Student Advisory Committee, and also spoke to Dr. Sloan, in drawing up the nine appeals. At press time these appeals were not available.

Because of the many people involved who felt that suspension was much too harsh for a first offense, the question was' raised: Is something else im- plied? What information is being held back from us? It was PQinted out that over a thousand people want answers to their many questions. The an-

swers are still lacking, but what the nineteen students did get was a precise definition of democracy.

"Democracy is not a system that you overthrow when you dislike the results." Then Presi- dent Miles told us that there are people who question the validity of . the referendum. The meeting did tend to go around in circles. Democracy and all that it entails was brought up on three separate occasions during the meeting. If anyth'ng the students left the meeting more discouraged and angry than when they came in.

A question to be asked: Why was there an arbitrary over- ride to do away with the Wo- men's Senior Court and the Men's Judiciary Committee in

the dealings of Jane Christen- sen and Philip Oby? What do you consider as a first offense?

A second question to be asked: Now that Jane and Phil are no longer on campus, what has the administration suc- ceeded in doing?

. Please contact the personnel Dean's Office concerning your local address if you are one of the following students:

Arthur Burdlck, Harvey Corn, Michael Dorfman, Ray Evans, Kathleen Frechette, Sheila Graham, Robert Harris, Johanna Hellwitz, John Klos, Todd Knauer, Marc Lewko- wicz, Danny Mulvena, Mary Reitnauer, Jim Rogers, Eric Schaefer, Thomas Shulte, Ray- mond Shear, Virginia Smith, Ruth Walenstein, David Well- man, John Westcott, Gary Wil- lis.

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4 November 4, 1969

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Morocco' wows ^s em at Myers Hall

Marlene plays the French emigre knocking' em dead at a night clulb in Morocco. A suave, rich local man falls in love with her and asks her to marry him, and then the le- gionnaire, Cooper, c o m e s through town and thinks he loves her.

Naturally, the good guy wins her in the end (but in this case, we have a subtle variation, since both of the men are "good," and the rich one loves her so much that he By JUDITH CRISP

Coming out of Myers Hall after the C.P.C. film "Moroc- co" last Sunday night, someone said, "Now that was a mo- vie!"

Indeed, Morocco had something for everyone—a plot about as subtle as a lead an- vil (for those of us tired of bending our minds on Ingmar Bergman,; sultry, sophisticated Marlene Dietrich; and the red- necked lady ibiller, Gary Coop-

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IN THE NOVEMBER ISSUE OF CONSUMER REPORTS

THE AIRLINES. What they don't advertise . . . what are the rights of the ticketed passenger?

CASSETTE TAPE RECORDERS. The cassette system of tape recording looks like the wave of the future. But is it good enough now? Eighteen portable models are rated.

DURABLE-PRESS SHIRTS. How well do they do what they're supposed to do?

Twenty-two shirts are rated.

HOT PLATES. Some hot plates are potentially hazardous—they might give you a lethal shock.

Plus reports and brand-name Ratings on freezers, stainless- steel flatware, toasters, melamine dinnerware and champagne.

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wants to make her happy and helps her go to the legion- naire.)

In the final scene, Marlene kicks off her shoes, strikes out across the burning desert in a blinding sand storm with some other women, in nothing but her delicate silk blouse and skirt, and grabs up the ropes of a few goats, determined to follow her man.

Rosters for intramural basketball are due no later than Tuesday Novem- ber 25th. $8 fee has to accompany each roster

Students donate blood at the Lambda Chi sponsored blood bank.

Graphic Arts to hold display-sale

The London Grafica Arts, Inc., will display a collection, of original graphic art in the Campus Center fitom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,, Nov. 14.

The display and sale of original lithographs, e t c h i n g s

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woodcuts and silk screens in- Uudes work by both old and modern masters.

Representative of the collection are the original graphics of Rembrandt, Toulouse-Lau- trec, Picasso, Renoir, Degas and Chagall.

"Les Trois Acrobats" by Marc Chagall.

Calendar of Events

Tuesday

Piano Recital: David Mul- llllnger, Artist-in-nesidence at

Viterto College, Làcross, Wis., Howell Hall, 8:15 p.rij.

Bridge Tournament: CC, Par- ents. Lounge

\ Men's Judiciary: CC, Rm.

A, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Publications Committee: CC, Rm. A, 8:00 p.m.

Student Council Mtg.: Rm.

A, B & C, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Draft Counseling & Informa- tion Service: Information Of- fice, St. Jude's Chapel, 6:30 • 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday

Student Senate: CC, Parents Lounge,. 7:00 p.m.

Thursday

APO Mtg.: CC, Student Of- fices, 7:00 p.m.

Faculty Mtg.: Howell Hall, 7:30 p.m.

A.O.K. Mtg.: CC. Rm. A. 7:00 p.m.

Field Term Committee: CC, Rm. A, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Curriculum Committee: CC, Rm A, 11:00 a.m.

Cwens: CC, Rm. A, 6:30 p.m.

Friday

Frosh Football: at Ithaca Footlight Club Play: Anti- gone," Alumni Hall, 8:15 p.rti.

Saturday

Varsity Football: Union, 1:30 p.m.

Cross Country: NCAA Col.

Div. at Wheaton Rifle: Siiena

Footlight Club Play: "Anti- gone," Alumni Hall, 8:15 p.m.

Monday

CPC Lecture: Paul Ehrlich, Biologist, S.C., 8:15 p.m.

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Paranoia Regained Conclusion

The time has finally come; I have no choice now but to do What I probably should have done long ago.

Something has happened here at Alfred these past few weeks; something I don't like. Things have changed. There is now a new atmosphere here—an atmosphere! which will support:

politics, radicalism, totalitarianism, hatred, and, yes, even death, but will not (as far as I can see) support art. And since I value my art (my writing) above all else, I have no choice but to get out. There must be a greener pasture somewhere.

Recently, the Student body has become understandably up- tight. Nine students, as of this writing, face possible suspension.

And the punishment simply does not seem to fit "The Crime."

Howievefr, it is 'the way in which this general uptlghtness has been manifested tbalt frightens me.

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Last Tuesday, a student meeting concerning the possible suspensions was held in thie Campus Center. I have 'been unable to learn- who called the meeting. And there was no way to tell who was supposedly running the free-for-all.

The old-timers were on hand, of course, but they looked strangely out of place . . .

Steve Golby, the farmer head of SAC, was there, trying to push everyone into RADICALISM RIGHT NOW, but he wasn't getting anywhere. (Several students even felt that Golby was TRYING to get the nine studejnts suspended, so that then there would be a riot which he could lead. However, I feel that such a belief is completely unfounded.)

Steve Skeates, the usual moderator of radical teach-ins, was there, lookilng completely powerless and confused. He made several irrelevant comments, apparently simply to let people know he was there. (We caught your act, Steve. You were groovy.)

Ellen Winters was there, trying to tell everyone what a won- derful martyr she once Was. No one seemed too interested.

Ned Lipoff and Aaron Weis, the present acting co-chairmen of SAC (the two who, it seem|s to me, SHOULD have run the meeting) may have been there» but Weren't heard from.

Basically, the meeting was controlled by a new breed — a group of about 20 students, each with his own ideas of What should be done and each trying to be THE leader. There was, Of course, no order; evelryone was talking at once, people were yelling at each other, getting mad, splinter groups were break- ing off, eitc., and yet, strangely hardly anything was said. And, not strangely at all, even less was accomplished.

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Student radicalism on this campus (if it can be called radicalism, is, as I've pointed out, disorganized, confused and powerless. There are no elected radical leaders, only self-appointed leaders. And there 'are TOO MANY of them. They all want to lead, yet none of them know where they're going.

These self-appointed spokesmen aimlessly run around, bump into each other, and argue ¡about semantics because "the way I put it is bettefr than the way you put it." Everyone's on an ego-trip, and nothing's getting done.

The situation, it would seem, is ripe for some power-mad leader, a self-styled Hitlelr, someone who HAS a goal, to step in and take over.

An election of some sort COULD be held, but the present self-appointees are against it. It would be too time-consuming

—or so thiey say. Or could it be that they're afraid of losing some of the power they now possess?

So What happens next? More utter chaos? Complète disor- der? Stagnation and bitterneais? I have no idea, but whatever happens, it doesn't look like the're'll be much room for art.

(Look at this article. It's bitter. It's petty. It's the type off writing Alfred inspires. But it's not th etype of writing I wish to produce.), so I'm getting out.

Have a happy Halloween for the rest of the year.

Love, Warren

P.S.: I am leaving my notes for "Paranoia Regained" with Steve Skeates. Perhaps, if he can make sense of them, he'll take up 'tine story of X where I left off. Or perhaps he can find someone else to handle this chore.

Or perhaps, this is the end.

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Sloan clarifies SCC decision making:

^greatest good for greatest number'

i o the Editor:

Some question lhas arisen concerning the basis on which the Student Conduct Commit-

tee arrives at its (decisions

concerning cases brought be- tore it. Tne hearing for each case is separated into two pares: one to determine the 'truth or falsity of tihe charg-

Student questions justification of repeated, willful disobedience

To the Editor:

In referring to the referendum of this past week there was an article in the Fiat calling for the student body to throw away apathy and res- pond to the situation at hand.

Perhaps, that is, in effect, what I feel I must attempt to do. In all fairness to myself and my fellow students I felt I must clarify the situation in miy own mind concerning the pending suspesion of several of Alfred's students.

Therefore, I attended the

"discussion" held on Tuesday.

Apathy has proven itself in- consistant and invalid with re»

gard to practical procedures.

With such knowledge in mind I feel I must speak for a side of the University community that was unrepresented there.

The issue before us is sim- ple. This University, (the institution freely chosen by all of us to attend) as does soci-

ety, has rules and regulations created as governing mechan- isms tor our lives. If they need change there are legitimate means to change them. How- ever, 1 feel that the basic fact that these rules do exist is of prime importance, over and above the question of their validity.

The social and housing regulations exist; they may be practical, or they may be arcnaic,

that question must need not concern us at the moment.

What we are faced with is the basic fact that these rules have apparently repeatedly, willfully, and deliberately vio-

lated, with the penalties ap- parent even before the violations occurred. Warnings or reprimands would have had little or no effect, and while suspension is severe there seems to be no other way to show that no institution can be effectively run by either a mob or an uncompromising minority.

At Tuesday's meeting we were asked to remember that if these students are suspended they may lost academic and draft status; yet is it not a little late, to be calling this to mind considering that those involved knew of the existing rules and penalties which hinged on dis- regarding them? Tne groui»>

which have been concerning themselves with changing Uni- versity rules have declared that the students are mature and responsible individuals. Is this action of concious and den liberate violations an act of mature adults?

Is it not indeed time that these students on university campuses that yell for change realize that though they are an integral and necessary part

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es against the student involved and the other (if the charges are substantiated) to determine a proper punishment.

During the first part of 'the hearing, the rules of evidence are adhered to as closely as possible considering the fact that the committee is not a court of law with the power to subpoena or to punush per- jury. The student involved and an advisor of his choice are of course present during this part of the hearing and have the right of confrontation and cross examination.

If the hearing goes to the point of considering the proper punishment the committee then meets in private and in its best judgment considers what may be proper punishment. Among the things the committee must c o n s i d e r (since it does not operate in a vacuum) are not only the best interests Of the particular students involved, but also thie real best interests of the balance of the student body (which is not before the committee). This concept of "the greatest good for the greatest number" cannot be ignored by the committee.

In addition, of course, any information Which the committee can gather concerning the past behavior of the student must be considered.

When all of these things have been weighed, it is tlhe committee's collective judgment (arrived at by secret ballot) which determines the final result. It should be mentioned that the committee members do not take their responsi- bilities lightly, there are no

"easy cases",

Robert W. Sloan

"If" distorts true nature of English schoot- Hollywood exaggerations dupe reviewer

To Irwin Berlin:

Upon reading your article, commenting on the film "If,"

I noticed several errors con- nected with the governing and purposes of the English Public School and I feel that I must correct them. The public school in Great Britain was and is presently trying to remain the backbone of the British gov- ernment and economy.

This type Of-school has produced some cf the most famous scholars, economists a n d statesmen that England has ever seen. One example is the late Sir Winston Church.ll, who was an "Old boy" of Harrow.

The film "If" was an exagger- ated version of life in such an institution which didn't do justice to the establishment's purpose or advantages.

A cold shower in the morning never killed anyone, a sound thrashing On the rugby field didn't really breed cow- ards and the wearing of a coat, tie, and appropriate clothing surprisingly enough does tend to train a gentleman.

At this point I might ask you why you are so obsessed with homosexuality? True, s u c h practices do exist in the public school, but the film "If"

hardly illustrated an appropriate version to this disgusting perversion. Homesexuality takes place in the lower school

due to loneliness and may continue to the study of a prefect

in; the upper school but the administration keeps a careful eye out for such "minor and relatively few" Occurrences.

Moreover, the Headmasters of the public schools of Eng- land are far from being guilty of having absolutely no backbone as you stated. In- deed, the Headmaster Of King's College, Canterbury (the school which the film portrayed) gave up his life to try and stop the revolt.

Going over your article I noticed how you stated that the Headmaster's wife walked nude in the dormitory and this

illustrated her loneliness. If I saw a nude woman walking in my dormitory I would say that she was sexually frustrated due to her husband's lack of attention. How could she be lonely with nearly 1000 males gaping at her every day?

Finally, I would like to ask you in the future to research your field more thoroughly before making sweeping, inaccur ate generalizations. I attended Felsted School, Essex County England, arch rival to King's College, Canterbury, prior to my matriculation at Alfred University.

Yours truly, Rene Hebert

Frosh questions: Wl littered campus on

Dear Mr. Friedman:

On Saturday, October 25, my parents and many others, came to Alfred University for Freshman Parents' Weekend.

Most parents came to see their son or daughter and to ac- quaint themselves with our campus and its buildings.

Many parents, including my own, were disappointed when we took them on the tour. Un- fortunately, some buildings were locked, including Howell, South., Meyers, Physics and Science Halls. Our parents did not come only to see the brick structure but were more in-

hy locked b uildings, Frosh Weekend?

ierested in seeing our class- rooms.

Furthermore, they were as- tonished to see our sightly campus covered with paper wrappers, plastic bags, cups and other debris. They could not understand why they had not seen any disposals on the campus.

I ask you and the University, what should we freshmen and our Parents anticipate on May 1-3?

Awaiting your decisions, Concerned Freshmen and their Parents

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The Knowledge and Nature of Man

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by Ira G. Warren At 4:00 p.m. on October 28, Rabbi- Jerome It. Malino discussed the nature of man, or as lie later corrected, the knowledge and nature of man

Man's un-Godl'iness consists of the unconsciousness of himself and the world around him.

The conscience of oneself would eventually lead man to speculate about himself and

his world he lives in. Without the speculation in man, man would not be able to realize the total chaos of the world.

The Rabbi then discussed Hie essay "The Intellectual Ad- venture of Ancient Man." He explained that the meaning of the essay was to convey the thought that speculation is the means in which man can and could achieve an imaginative construct. Man does not suc- ceed in being a scientific ob- ject of himself.

Man himself, is the most de- finite obstacle to his specula*

tion. This has been true of ancient man, and is still true of the modern man today. One could draw the conclusion that the true way to learn js through experience, and the greatest imaginative instrument t»f experience itself.

The seminar continued with the explanation of the word

"Myth". Rabbi Malino com- pared a myth to a form of poetry. Poetry, transcends a thought and then seeks a truth. A myth would see the

truth and then discover what the truth produces. The goal of a myth is to lead to the realization of that truth.

Myths are usually based upon the ritual? of ancient religions..

In the Middle East the Gods

were usualiy represented by vulvar, spiteful, and cruel ob- jects. The Myths representing Genesis, symbolized the Gods as perfect beings. God was represented as embodiment of goodness and piety: and the exemplifies of right behavior.

The Gods in the Middle East represented the creation as a battle between good and evil and beligerent impulses and productive impulses.

MYTHS

The Greek mythology of man was created out of clay and water. He served very little consequence. The Baby- lonian man was thought of as

"The Pill" still far Dr. H.O. Burdick

by The Engaged Woman Dr. H. 0. Burdick spoke in Myers Hall on Wednesday 'night about "Pros and Cons of

the Pill". For those who have never had any associa.ion with VDr. Burdick, he is a professor in the nursing school. He is a kind, gentle, humane, person, and engaging speaker.

D r. Burdick immediately , showed his humaneness, by speaking of his trips to India and telling us with m^L;ch sad- ness how over-population is

* such a problem, that mothers offer to sell their babies.

Having done much research on the subject of contracep- tives. Dr. Burdick began the lecture by a somewhat soph- - isticated reiteration of the bio-

logical phenomena,, the deli- r cate balance of events that f lead to the fertilization of an

1 egg.

The main concern here, was -to give some sence of the im-

^ portance of chemical hormones '(pituitary gonadotrophins, es-

trogens, and progesterones);

the factors controlling the c'y- 'cle of events leading to the

fertilization of an egg, and its development fast on the pla- centa of the unterine wall.

The "trick" of the birth con- 'trol pill, is to give an extra .dosage of hormones and up-

set the balance in some way so that fertilization does not o^cur, or if it does, to chemi- cally interfere so that the fer- tilized egg is not allowed to

mature.

Dr. Burdick explained that

a servant to God. He would do all the infinitesimal jobs that God deemed upon man.

In Genesis, God created man not as a servant, not of very little consequence, and not as an intermediary, but as a future productive being on earth.

The Bible says that God created man in his own likeness and image. Not by the usual

"Fiat" method, as he created

from perfect:

cites problem

since every woman's body produces an unknown amount of the estrogens and progesterones, and may even produce varying amounts at different times, it is very difficult to know how large a dosage of these substances to put in a

"pill". Continued excess dosage has caused harmful side effects. He hesitatingly endor- sed the pills with smaller dos- . ages as probably the most ef- lective artificial contraceptive;

but emphasized that abstin- ence is the only sure method to prevent pregnancies.

In speaking on the delicate issue of the morality of the pill, Burdick took the view that one must know for sure whether or not its effects are killing the embryo. The embryo is a developing life, and whether or not it has developed to the extent that it has a distinctly human shape or not: some contend that killing the embryo is killing a life?

and hence, morally wrong.

Dr. Burdick quickly went over a list of other types of contraceptive devices, but explained that even those devices such as diaphrams and spermacidal jellies usually are riot more than ninety per cent effective.

Dr. Burdick's humaneness, and his wit (" . . . the human female is always in heat!") in dealing with the topic, left one with the impression that the formidable problems of worl-i overpopulation, and unwanted babies can be solved. A good start has already been made.

light, the moon, and the seas.

One such example of a myth in the book of Genesis was that of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Most already know of the story of Adam and Eve concerning the tree of good knowledge and the tree of bad evil. After being warn- ed not to touch the fruits of

"The Tree" the serpent convinces tiVe io iaKe a oifce out oi tne apple lo gain itie know /edge and wisdom of God.

&ne meii convinces her husband to do the same. They are vlien, ci course, punished with the ' sentence" that they would have to till the laud to survive.

Une of the first things they realize with thii new wisdom was that tiiey were boln naked.

Tney then proceeded to sew leaves together and improvise them as their clothing. In Genesis, if God had -thought man as an indiscreet role, He would have killed them instead of just punishing them.

God realized tae fact that Eve's taking the apple and eating it was~an example of a desire and need to think as an indi- vidual. If this was not a test by God, Gui would have put an end to man's existence.

MAN S REBELLION Man's rebellion is based upon the theory that when man leaves the usual, or the

rules and regulations that are set, evil makes itself evident.

Godliness is not a rebellion 'but the capacity for moral judgment.

"The creation" myth is put to use in different interpre- tations by different people.

The Christian belief is basically that man is created evil, and life on Earth is of little importance. This contrasts to the Jewish belief that Earth is the march to the Golden Age, and life on Earth is man's great glory of the future.

We could now (with the D.

N.A. sequence) reproduce life without the aid of any living

•being. We control the creation of the human being we create dealing with color of eyes, hair etc., and knowledge. Man has discovered with knowledge what he wants, and this creates more dangers, which opens man to more rebellion and destruction.

PSYCHOLOGY

Man is not in despair. The creation that created man decided that his creation would go through life with very little if any interference from God.

CONCLUSION

It was noted that the concept of the Golden Age in this world has different interpre- tations. In essence, Christ- ianity says that man can't do it alone. Judaism states that this concept is wrong, and that man can do it alone.

Christianity tells us that life on earth is not the '"'Golden Age" of our life; while Juda- ism states that it is.

Change is an eternally disturbing force. The force which combats complacency and stagnation. The force that hopefully leads to progress.

But, at the same time, change is a force which upsets se- curity and demands thought and effort.

The profits of change and any hopes for progress are the motivating forces of the "young." The demands of change are the excuses of the "old." Hence, a ready-made potential for con- flict.

The, suspension of two students has brought to the fore- front of consideration, a matter which is ripe for change. Asso- ciation with people in their home environment is « natural part of the human experience. Therefore, the establishment oi such restrictions as the present piarietal rules, is a detraction from a person's freedom to grow and learn.

The question is, "How can change take place fast enough for the progressive mùri-is, and surely enough for the cautious minds?" Before we immediately remove these restrictions we must understand the situation which caused their institution and the reasoning of those who support their validity.

Surely it is better to satisfy a person's doubts about change with adequate assurances and examples, rather than to further cut off his consideration and increase his fearful tendency by demanding violently.

It is with this in mind that we applaud those people who helped direct the Student Senaite to originate new concrete pro- posais. We would encourage extensive consultations and careful consideration. But, perhaps even more important, we recommend the maintenance of an atmosphere of calin and logical persua- sion.

We are asking you to offer your own suggestions to the Sen- ate committee and' to help the Senate formulate a complete set of proposals to the Trustees. The Trustees are willing to listen and consider. We must present and convince.

Even though we may have been personally involved in this particular case, we must overcome emotion with judgment. A single case is for now, but the principle whidh it presents for deliberation is of much more significance.

It is for us then to champion the cause of meaningful change rather than making martyrs of the individuals while injuring ourselves and blocking any real change.

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AXJTHBD UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF — Larry S. Friedman

Letters

(Continued from Page 6) of the community, they can by no means run the institutian to fit solely their own demands?

In answer to Tuesday's editorial, how can we ever expect to be shown respect when demands, demonstrations and de- liberate disobedience run un- restrained?

Sincerely yours, Martha Moss

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