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FIAT LUX
Alfred, New York February 22, 1973
Vol. 58, No. 11
Editor-in-Chief (content) — Kathy Horner Editor-in-Chief (production)—Randy Brown
Executive Editor—Dave Gruder Art Editor—Joe Meigs Features Editor—Pam Borey
News Editor—Gail Fesko Photography Editor—Stan Bucklin
Sports Editor—Fred George Advertising Manager—Diane Reynolds
Business Manager—Pam Borey Circulation Manager—Nikki Humphrey
WRITERS Kathy Arcano
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Editorial
Decline in Concert Talent
What has happened to the caliber of Alfred's rock concerts during the past two years? It seems as though we have seen a great decline in the talent and popularity of our visiting bands. Recent groups have included Crazy Horse with Five Dollar Shoes, (remember them?) The Rascals and the Byrds who have done little since their previous works years ago. McKendree Spring also has changed since their last performance at Alfred, and as demonstrated by the students' general reaction to their recent concert, the change was not for the better.
Two years ago Seatrain, Livingston Taylor, the James Gang and Cactus "blew the doors off" of this campus. If we could afford this fine talent then, why not now? The students are not interested in hearing "has-beens" and
"never-will-be's". We want talent and would pay for it if it was offered. The one dollar price for the 45 minute Curtis "Mayfield concert was complained about simply because it wasn't worth it. Few can argue the disap- pointment of that evening.
Concert seating arrangements and lines have been the gribvance of many. Waiting half an hour or more in sub- zero weather and facing cramped audience conditions for a poor-quality performance make this complaint valid.
Our facilities at Davis gym are poor but it is necessary to house concerts there rather than at McLane Center for two reasons. First, the new gym is not always available for concerts due to the athletic schedule. The second reason deals with the morale of the performers. A group facing a half-empty gym of listeners will play a lower quality concert than one facing a packed audience. If our audience conditions will not change, why not make the discomfort worthwhile? Few could speak of these an- noyances after an eveing of listening to John Mayall and Livingston Taylor.
Many have spoken of our rudeness to visiting groups.
The talking and mass exoduses during performances is of course discourteous, and cannot be excused. The audience does have a point, however. The group deserves its audience reaction. Alfred students will not put up with poor talent. This has been demonstrated again and again.
The performances by Seatrain showed what may be called a "polite" audience, but a better adjective might be "honest."
Alfred students deserve an explanation for the decline in concert talent. The discourtesy of our audiences will not change until the reason for it is alleviated
Letters to the Editors
D.J.'s Fired
To the Editor
The recent removals of Mark, Randy, Elliot, A1 and others from WALF has shown the young radio station's inexperience and lack of maturity.
Heavy-handed firings because of obvious personal conflicts and personal tastes should not be tolerated. The station is for all the students; not just the managers and directors of WALF.
This is an educational radio station. It is not an "all rock, all the time" station. The removal of these DJ's leaves a void. Mark, Randy, and Elliot have been there since the beginning. Randy's show was classical, the only one; Mark's show was colorful and personal; Elliot brought his WHHO experience and talent.
Granted there are many people waiting in line to get these jobs; but anyone can speak into a microphone. Can WALF afford to remove talent and replace it with second rate bumblers and friends of the managers? We don't think so.
This is your radio station. It is owned by you. Think about it.
Friends of WALF
Registration Not So Bad
Dear David,
I question your editorial in the February 15th edition of thé FIAT. In this commentary you were taking "pot- shots" at the University's registration procedures. I assure you I am not in league with the administration and have no love for the problems of registration but I feel I must respond.
You say "I had to wait close to two hours . . . freezing in the cold . . . just to pick up a lousy schedule." It is possible that you had to wait in the "freezing cold" (although I seem to remember it wasn't too cold that day) but to wait outside for almost two hours? Registration was held in the McLane Cerfter to^prevent this from happening. There is a good sized foyer and lots of corridors to form lines in so the wait outside would be shorter than last year. I have yet to talk to anyone who had to wait outside for more than 45 minutes, let alone two hours.
You also inferred that 2300 schedules had to be looked through to find yours that day. I question this since many schedules were distributed on the previous Thursday to the students who were here at the time.
You asked how the schedule pick up could be speeded up on the day of registration and answered: "Very simple—have one person take care of each letter of the alphabet." This is a "realistic suggestion" to make the registration procedure "run both more smoothly-and quickly"? Where would this take place? It would only make picking up your schedule more confusing and add to the crush of people that already exists.
If your editorial was written simply for tradition's sake then it is surely time to give up this tradition.
In Truth The Basilisk
Poor Attendance
By GEORGE KARRAS
Wednesday night, February 15, 1973, there were no more than 40 students at the Campus Center listening to President Miles tell about the future of Alfred. It would seem that only these few, about 1.5 percent of the total student body, are interested in what will happen to'the institution at which they receive their college education.
I'm sure that most of you would agree that this is quite a sad commentary on the Alfred community.
College life is supposed to be the best four, and in some .cases five, six, or seven yours of an individual's life. I'm sure of course that for many of us this isn't quite true. In either case, it would seem to me that at a place like Alfred, small and quite a distance from the real world we all know and love, one would have to assert his character in order to make his existence here as meaningful as possible. This assertion of self may take on many forms.
For some it might be joining a fraternity or sorority. For others it might be the incessant occupation of their work so that upon graduation they can assume more meaningful roles. And for still others, it, though somewhat feeble, may encompass a continual binge at the pub trying to score some chick. I might add that this is quite important since part of the individual is exposed and a basic characteristic is presumably laid down for life.
Although these assholes of self take on many different forms, it sèems to me that all these different individuals should have something in common. That is an interest in the place that provides fuel for these character en- deavors. Unfortunately they don't. It's too bad this is so because the students at A.U. have an opportunity that very few other college students across the country have : A chance to take part and be a determining factor in the changing and expansion of a college
I have often wondered how much we could accomplish if we took all these individual assertions and at different moments in lime say at ifSludent Assembly meeting or a University Council meeting or whenever an important decision had to be made we could channel them into one huge mass of communication What power! It's awesome just thinking about it
No Man Is An Island
As I sit here, I see before me a faceless mass of disin- teresting people. The meal is familiar enough. On the back of the steak are the usual words: PIRELLI—MADE IN FRANCE FOR ALFRED UNIVERSITY. It seems to be the only familiar thing around me. There are the people again. But none of them are the ones I came here to go to school with. It's too different from what is needed.
A school is faces—Alfred has plenty of those, alright. But a school is also a personality, and that is something which is bland, even when compared with this imported steak.
Everyone is talking, but their words diffuse like the vile puffs of gas that they are. What's the sense? The air is bloated with superfluous attitudes, and anything that matters gets denied consideration. And still these chattering non-entities babble on about the persoilal discomfort they may temporarily encounter in their little islands. And that's all we've seen, or heard, or felt about.
. . just all these petty, selfish, unimportant islands. How big an island seems when one stands on it and speaks from it, but how insignificant it really is when you con- sider the weaknesses that define its boundaries. Perhaps, .someday, in all of this grandiose living around us, these sad little islands will realize that only a continent can be built upon with any appreciable worth. And then, maybe if your hindsight permits it, will you realize that you've been doing it all wrong.
Bob Carlish
ACTION
Every time I must drive somewhere I reluctantly pull my car out of its cozy parking spot with the knowledge that upon my return a full % of an hour must be (spent trying to find a space to repark the car. I have asked numerous people to guard a space for just a minute ('cause all it takes is just a second for someone to slip in even before you're all the way out) but no one will come to my aid.
Why is it people who lay out their $10 fee for a parking sticker have to search for a place to park, while others without stickers or with stickers, which do not belong in an area, are taking up spaces?
I am now writing from my car after circling around the block for the fifth time. A quick reply would be ap- preciated.
Name Withheld Unfortunately, a response can't be specific because I don't know which area of campus you are referring to.
However, I can give you some general rationales as to why this situation exists.
The Master Plan calls for a Pedestrian Campus. By Pedestrian Campus, i.e. it is meant that there shall eventually be no cars permitted in the central portion of the Campus. Cars, instead, will be parked in peripheral parking lots such as the Ade Hall parking lot, the McLane parking lot, and the parking lot behind Alumni Hall. This is being worked toward through the gradual closing of the streets on campus to vehicular traffic. It is very possible that next fall, all of Saxon Drive may be closed to cars. I might also add that the Student Assembly, last year, went on record as supporting the concept of the Pedestrian Campus.
As far as people parking in places that they are not allowed to park in, the Alfred police and A.U. Security are responsible tor issuing these cars tickets,
If you're annoyed that cars are parked in places they don't belong in, call up A.U. Security (Director of Safety Office) at 871-2108, and give them the license plate number and location of the transgressor's car.
If you wish to find out more on this issue, contact Bill Allen, Director of Safety, or myself, c / o the Fiat.
Any questions you can't get answered? Write "Action"
c / o the Fiat Lux and drop them off at the Campus Center desk.
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Track II - Pass/Fail System
The entire pass-fail grading system has come under This is, in part, where the grading system comes into program savs Tavlnr f«r « h „ w . • 1 ..
scrutiny with the development of the new Track II importance. Since it would prove impossible for a portion E h e ' s t n d L l « S i f n ^ R a t i o n , but curriculum. Track II is a program set down in the Five 0f the student's work to be graded on the traditional scale ha 7 arrfc fn ?h» n ™ , W w a r"e d.o f t h e Po s s i b l e
Year Master Plan which offers an entirely new academic i t is probable that a High Pass-Pass-Fail system will be believes h n w ! L r T t '* b e f o r e 4 U e n t e r i ng ™to it. He career for Alfred U. students. Instead of the traditionally used for many levels of the Track II program. The incoming F r l h ^ n , * m°rf ^ V 0 Pe r c e n t o f t h e
graded hour course load, the student prepares and student will be taking many regular courses which would e n t e r'n t o t h e T r a c k 1 1 program.
completes his own. program of academic, cultural, and normally be graded with letter grades, and a series of ¿vstem howSLr extensive use of a pass-fail environmental pursuits. The purpose of the Track II self-initiated projects or studies which must, due to their I S k S S K ? . ! r e V i e W °f t h e, e n t i r e
program is to organize the system by which the new very nature, be graded pass-fail. This immediately leads t S t o n a l i f f l ^ S ^ ^ F ' b e.n e cf s a ry ,t o a l t e r t h e
"comprehensive person" may be achieved within the to problems in deciding which courses to grade in what comnaSwe with f L ^ ^ f w t m a k e m o r e
confines of the walls of academia. The student begins his manner; whether to grade traditionally oriented courses n r r nm n„ r n i ^ • ,
scholarly career with a series of courses designed around pass-fail as well, for the Track II students; and how to f e S o S s S ^ S S ^ Committee, a study of the 20th century person. The purpose of this incorporate all these achievements into a final grade S S S S S ^ 0 " - J W ^ ' U i e
study is to prepare the student to be able to better deal record advising program. He believes it will more fully delineate with the world around him and to come to some sort of Dr. Taylor, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, feels S H ^ S ^ S K V ? f1 f decision as to what specific program of study he would that this could particularly cause problems for those X ^ S ^ S S ^ K t h , S T ™ °f a,d v i S i n g
like to pursue in depth. The student then formulates a students wishing to continue into Graduate School. Grad Z n t h T t r a r i S ^ V * m?m b e r T? Jo b
particular goal he feels would be in keeping with his schools are invariably in favor of the traditional grading resionsfbi itv o bofh t h f f a ^ L ^ T ' . V '1 ¥ t h e
career needs. All of this would be achieved with the help system for it allows them to more finely distinguish S £ i n ? o t o S a m s ^ a n d ^ f ?t h ' s t u?e n t„t o
of a closely proctoring three member faculty advisory between applicants. This is the reason that one may K II s S T P°S S l b"l t i e S o f s t u d y a r e a s f o r t h e
board. The student would not be able to continue from one presently take no more than one pass-fail course in a level of study to the next unless his board felt he was semester. There will be problems with the Track II
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Upturn in
A survey of companies and governmental agencies that expect to hire college graduates this year indicates that now, not sometime after graduation in June, is when seniors should be starting to look for jobs.
This survey, conducted by Changing Times Magazine and released February t, shows that despite an upturn in the jobmarket for new graduates, the day when they could wait for corporate recruiters to come to them is just a memory.
Replies from more than 100 companies indicate that seniors who do get started early should find good demand for their services in most major disciplines. Personnel officers responding to the survey described a wide range of jobs throughout the country.
Seventy-two of the organizations have or expect to have jobs for new engineering graduates. The specialties needed include aeronautical, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, industrial, and mechanical engineering, among others.
Fifty-nine want business and marketing majors for jobs in sales, management, planning and other areas.
Forty-eight have varied openings fof accountants.
Forty want science or math majors for research, development and other technical positions.
Thirty have jobs for liberal arts majors in a variety of fields.
Twenty-two say they're looking for graduates with such miscellaneous specialties as computer programming, graphic arts, health, communications, advertising.
Who is the ideal candidate? A composite picture drawn from comments of personnel offices who participated in the survey shows a graduate with the following characteristics:
By PHYLLYS MONROE
As Allenterm has completed its third year of existence
> at Alfred University it is particularly important that we begin to assess certain failures of the entire project and search for some much-needed solutions. Perhaps, in the simplest terms, the failures are due to the actions and-or inaction of the Allenterm Committee, the faculty, and the students.
Dean Butler, Allenterm Coordinator, points out that one of the "problems is directly involved in the committee itself. In Dean Butler's words, "(he committee procedures are not very good at all." This lack of procedure may account for the seeming arbitrariness of the committee in regard to student initiated projects.
However Dean Butler believes that improvements are forthcoming in that directions and cites the im- provements accomplished this year such as a closer
Job Market
Good grades: Companies still put a premium on them.
Plenty of extra-curricular activities; participation in campus affairs demonstrates an ability to get along with others. Work experience: Ideally, this means summer or part time work in a field related to the one yotf want to enter. Willingness to relocate: Companies try to assign workers where they're needed most. An applicant who's willing to take a position away from home is likely to stay in the running longer than someone less flexible. Clear Job Objective: Applicants who know what they want to do tend to make a better impression than those who don't.
The Changing Times. survey is designed to help graduates get their job hunts off the ground and includes names and addresses of companies that indicated they have openings. For a free copy of the survey, write to Changing Times Reprint Service, 1729 H Stree N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.
Summer Jobs
Now is the time to start looking for that all-important summer job. Competition is getting stronger every year and chances are good that its going to be the early bird getting the worm routine more than ever. Three points most important to a1 summer employer are good references, training and experience and special skills, He also wants to know dates of availability, reasons for applying and the applicants attitude toward society, personal habits, and plans for the future. These are fin- dings from research in December among 150 summer employers throughout the U.S. by National Directory Service, Inc., publishers of summer job information'.
Summer jobs will be more plentiful in 1973 in South Atlantic States, Michigan and Oregon, but less plentiful in
Allenterm Assessed
scrutiny of faculty offered projects, a scholarship fund established for students involved in some of the costlier projects, and the issuement of the Allenterm Catalogue this coming summer instead of the fall as it has been in the past.
Dean Butler especially emphasized that, for the most part, the failure or successes of the Allenterm project lie with the faculty. In the upcoming faculty meeting in March one of the main topics on the agenda will be the Allenterm projects. In particular, the faculty will be asked to respond to certain questions regarding Allen- term in the hopes that their responses will give a sharper focus to the admittedly vague guidelines currently established. Dr. Heineman, a member of the Allenterm committee, generally concurred with Butler's analysis of the lack of definition remaining a major fault. For in- stance, one of the requirements of projects is that they
Ihe Midwest, Maine and New York. Salaries are generally about the same, with some increases; many jobs include room and board, other benefits such as laundry, travel allowance, end of season bonus.
College students and other young people seeking a way lo explore Europe in depth and at the lowest possible cost have the opportunity this summer. Offered are three choices of jobs with full back-up service while on the job, a four-day orientation in London, and all documentation and work permits for only $129.
This "Summer Jobs in Europe" program is organized by Vacation Work Ltd., based in Oxford, England, with a U.S. office in Cincinnati, Ohio. The program consultant is Ms. Menena Leith, editor, "Summer Employment Directory of the U.S."
"Once we accept a student on the program, we guarantee placement in one of his job choices," states Ms. Leith; "although placement can be made through May,^early applications will obviously get the pick of the jobs." Salaried or volunteer jobs are in hotels, offices, archaeological digs, agricultural camps, family homes and other categories. Room and board are available in all , cases.
"The program has been going strong," points out Ms.
Leith, "and we feel that it is an ideal experience for serious, adventurous students who want to meet people of other countries and see the real Europe." The com- bination of work, pleasure ancf the new experience is hard to beat. An unusual feature is that a Vacation Work counselor is available at all times.
Students can receive a free "Summer Jobs in Europe"
brochure with details of available jobs by sending a stamped return, business-size envelope to Vacation Work Ltd., 266 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.
The Placement Office in Allen Hall has copies of various summer employment directories which include information on a wide variety of summer positions available.
are "appropriate to Alfred University," which is clearly a rather subjective issue. The faculty will also be asked to deal with the question of a too wide range of Allenterm projects. Dean Butler contends that the problems are not so much centered on an academic vs. non-academic conflict, but rather on the level of activity. As an example, Butler pointed out the great deal of hard work involved in the "Des Oeufs Philosophes" class as com- pared to the innumerable projects which were quite literally excuses for a vacation.
Certainly, the problems and failures of the Allenterm are also, in part, cue to the student lack of initiation Butler maintains that the Allenterm Committee is more than willing to listen to any "responsible student input "
Not so incidently, there is still a student vacancy on the committee which can only be filled through student initiative.
Science Digest
News Feature Shorts from February's SCIENCE DIGEST
Researchers now are working with whales, dolphins and porpoises to see if they can be taught to "talk" with people as well as work with them. The sea mammals have been used for some time by the Navy for performing a number of undersea tasks that include the retrieval of test weapons, rescuing frogmen in trouble, and acting as underwater messengers for Sealab II researchers. The February SCIENCE DIGEST reports that because of their ability to go much deeper than men and because they can be trained to do a variety of underwater chores, these creatures are favored as more economical and practical than the complicated operations of men and equipment. But now some researchers claim that several porpoises have been taught to vocalize recognizable word sounds. Most scientists snort, but they are listening.
Chinese archaeologists have uncovered a tomb 2,100 years old and found in it the remarkably preserved remains of the wife of a Chinese aristocrat, and more than 1,000 artifacts in excellent condition. February SCIENCE DIGEST reports the 50-year-old woman's body was discovered in an ancient burial pit sealed within six coffins along with a full complement of food, clothing, and utensils for use in the next life. The excellent condition of the artifacts, many of which might still be used, and the well preserved state of the body, prompted Chinese ar- chaeologists lo label them as the greatest single find of
the century.
Dr. Cesare Emiliani. University of Miami Geology Professor, says there's another Ice Age coming and it may be just around the corner. By examining cores of sediment from the sea bottom. Dr. Emiliani was able to determine that periods of freezing in the earth's history came much more frequently than science had estimated,
and the intervening periods of warmth were much shorter. The February issue of SCIENCE DIGEST reports that Dr. Emiliani and other global climatologists determined the next Ice Age may come in a few thousand years, but are concerned that man's disruptive effect on the environment could cause one to develop about two hundred years from now.
Geniuses may be dunces in the classroom if Einstein is any example. His later triumphs in science were hardly foreshadowed in his youth, according to a bestseller excerpt in the February SCIENCE DIGEST. As a young 'student, he had difficulty in school, was a social loner, did not attend most of his college classes, and saw his doc- toral thesis rejected. The early years of adulthood were
"n el ' "W hJ ih h'S g e n i u s w a s l a r8e ly unrecognized, and the high point of his younger years was when he finally was able to land a full-time job as a clerk in a patent of- fice.
11 i Fiat Lux, Alfred, New York February 22,1973
By GAIL FESKO
The Student Assembly meeting gave President Miles his final opportunity to gather student reactions to the recommendations of the Campus Planners Advisory Committee (CPAC). Lasting for over two hours, the meeting concentrated around President Miles' presen- tation of the Committee's suggestions. During the question-answer ¿-¿fii.' _ chat follo-.vfi, students expressed their concern of a "super Manhattan" effect the new library might have on the appearance of the campus.
Alternative plans, still a "live" possibility, revealed student interest in the practicality of funding such projects. President Miles will consider the recom- mendations of the Campus Planners, the CPAC, and the students, before he presents his final recommendations to the Board of Trustees. Appointed committees representing the Board will discuss the feasibility of the recommendations on the first, second, and third of March. The final decision will be made by the entire Board of Trustees on March 30.
Due to the location and structure of the new library, it is feared Alfred will begin to lose its rural appearance. The proximity of the surrounding buildings might make the proposed Lambda Chi site unfavorable. Competing for space as well as a decent view, the new library would have to be at least a four story structure. Clustered among the Science Center, Harder Hall, and the Mc- Mahon Building, this new development would give a
"high rise" effect when compared to the older but more picturesque Alfred structures.
A new alternative, suggested by George Karras, an A.U. junior, seemed to displace such fears. While the Campus Planners feel the new Hhrqrv should be close to Ihe Science Center and Ceran. dries, Ka; feels (he new Performing Arts buLuitig should be ierr the stage and theatrical equipment in Harder Hall. Both goals could be obtained by constructing the new Per- forming Arts building on the Lambda Chi site and the new library "kitty corner" to th?t site across from the Mc- Mahon Building. The Performing Arts building would not only take up less space but allow for a more scenic view;
being only two stories high. Though it would cost more to build the new library on an incline, the conservation of
green grass and the preservation of Alfred's spacious appearance are desirable dividends of this investment.
Herrick could then be remodeled to house business and nursing while both South Hall and Allen Lab could be used to supply classrooms for the increased enrollment.
In spite of the fact all projects will be privately funded, students are concerned about the costs of each recom- mendation. The Campus Planners have estimated a $4.5 million expenditure for the new library and a $2.5 million expenditure for an expansion onto Herrick. Mr. Heywood assured the audience an expansion would not be a second rate job even though it is a second choice. If the latter suggestion is followed, the remaining $2 million could be spent on campus beautification. As an alternative suggestion, the CPAC recommended that each new structure spend 30 percent of its total cost for land- scaping. The financing of new books was questioned but the administration said provisions were made in the Master Plan as well as an increased library budget. Other financial concerns included the cost of a new Performing Arts building versus a renovated South Hall. Both alternatives are comparatively equal; priced slightly over $1 million.
Prior to President Miles' presentation, the meeting dealt with various announcements and one financial proposal. Nominations will be accepted for University Council until Feb. 22. Voting will take place at the Student Assembly meeting that night. Joe Kern, acJng chairman, reminded students nominations are open for all Student Assembly offices. Elections will be in March._ New of- ficers will take over their positions in April; working under the guidance of present officers. All nominations may be left in the Student Assembly box. Students were reminded professional wrestling will be on March 1. All proceeds will go for the Allegany SPCA. George Karras, known for his outstanding participation the the Great American Rip-Off, announced a Dance Marathon for March 30. More details will be published at a later date.
The one financial proposal was for $250, requested by the Wrestling Club. Since the financial committee wasn't present, a straw vote was taken. The proposal will be officially passed at the next meeting.
News
Your Assembly
Affirmative
By KATHY ARCANO
An Affirmative Action plan, concerning the rights of both women and minority groups, has recently become a lopic for consideration among Alfred's administrative
leaders. The cabinet set up for discussion of this matter includes Mr. Regala, Deans Council, Univeristy Council Chairman, and University Council on Standards for Women.
Thé actions being considered are a result of a federal ruling, taking form in Executive Order 11246, which prohibits recipients of Federal contracts, from discrimination concerning race, color, religion, sex. or national origin. Included in the order is a calling for af- firmative action to attract more minority groups and women applicants for employment and enrollment consideration. It should be noted, however, that quotas are not permitted. Employment goals must be based on availability of qualified minorities and women, and that their subsequent employment and salaries must be a result of objective qualifications^
Due to federal funding, Alfred University is legally affected by the executive order, and will be taking steps to comply with the government's guidelines.
President Miles has appointed Dr. Barton as head of Alfred's Affirmative Action plan. Barton will be in charge
Action Plan
/ of enforcing the proposed guidelines. Among his duties will be establishing work pools, and keeping lists of all , open positions in the University readily accessable. Also, he must see that accurate, comprehensive records be kept on all those who apply for positions, in addition to keeping in touch with the Department of Health.
Education, and Welfare
Hopefully, the Affirmative Action Committee will make positive contributions toward equalizing the opportunities of all those being recruited and hired by Alfred Univer sity
Consultant to I.S.C.
Theodore A Randall. head of the Division of Art and Design of Ihe New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, has been asked to serve as a consultant to Ihe International Symposium on Ceramics scheduled lor July and August at the Memphis (Tenn.) Academy of Art.
lie is currently a member of the Accreditation Com- mission of the National Association of Schools of Art, which is scheduled to examine the art program at the University of Washington, in Seattle, at the end of February
A.U. Visitor
VISITOR—FELIX OCASIO • Mr. Felix Ocasio, an employee of Inter American
University, located in Puerto Rico, will be visiting Alfred from March to May of this year. Mr. Ocasio will be doing work "with Alfred's Business and Finance Department, which will hopefully benefit both parties involved.
Arrangements for the intern-type project were made by the Middle States Association, which sponsors several such ventures yearly.
Although his assignments have not yet been specifically assigned, Mr. Ocasio's program will deal mainly with Alfred's personnel and cost-accounting matters. Among his possible projects are studies leading to the specific
definition of costs, for each school within the University, 4 thus enabling expense comparisons to be drawn. Mr.
Ocasio will also be working in conjunction with Alfred's Physical Plant, as well as with the campus food service;
both of which will serve as beneficial background for his future work.
Mr. Ocasio has been very active in his past several years at Inter American University. He started work as
Assistant Librarian, and as of 1972, had advanced to the * post of Budget Director. In addition, he has handled
various personnel, accounting, and other miscellaneous services.
N. Y. Street Life
A consultant on using rural and urban space, William H. Whyte feels the center of various sities aren't crowded enough. Using New York as his example, Whyte spoke to his Alfred audience on the different aspects of street life
in urban areas. The lecture centered around a film Whyte \ presented; a summation of his more recent research.
Working under a grant from the National Geographic Society, Whyte made studies of the different types of people one finds on the streets of large cities and the space utilization of the streets by the general public. Until Whyte, most scientific theories were based on research done jn Ihe laboratory with mice and rats.
Vendors and beggars are a major contribution to city slreet life. Following the clusters of people, vendors will set up "shop" anywhere. An example was given in the film of one vendor selling hot dogs to a crowd of people watching a live bank robbery. The "beggars are also very
astute in selecting locations to work. Many of them belong "
lo a syndicate that assigns specific neighborhoods to each S one. Beggars become unique when observed off the job.
While one man arrives in a taxi each morning, another man. allegedly a spastic, is coordinated enough to slip around Ihe corner for a normal cigarette break. Other unique individuals included a man who insisted on helping the police direct traffic and Moondog, a blind poet, who sits on street corners selling his works.
Through his research, Whyte has made some definite conclusions on space utilization. People, for some unknown reason, will stop in the middle of the sidewalk to have a long chat with a long lost friend. Stairways and steps are another favorite place for people to gather and converse. Conversational distance, the amount of space between people talking, is a decisive factor in selecting stone ledges lo sit on instead of benches. ^"Smoosing," the pastime of standing and talking, is well practiced among men. Usually Iwo or Ihree individuals will gather on the popular street corner. Oddly enough, extensive research lias proven wide open spaces, such as the center of a plaza, is no! widely used by Ihe public. Though there are many speculations as lo why. nothing has been proven. •y
The lecture, sponsored by the CPC, was held on « February 15 al 8:15 p.m.. in Ihe Science Center. The
audience was composed of community dwellers, ad- ministration faculty, and students
Scuba Course Offered
National Association of Underwater Instructors >
presents a basic Scuba Certification Course Monday « nights beginning Monday, Feb. 26, Room 326, Science
Center. 7 p.m. Contâct Dr. Rausch, 320 SC, for further information. 587-8243 or 871-2205.
11 i Fiat Lux, Alfred, New York February 22,1973
Resignations
By CHRIS MAKIN
It seems that the "In" thing for this year's Alfred University administrators is to resign in search of a more pleasing post or line of employ. Two have already done so, Val Clute and George Rivoli, and we can probably look for at least one more in the very near future.
Two weeks ago, Mr. Val Clute, head of alumni, left our midst to accept a position with a vineyard in Modesto, California. He graduated from Alfred University as a ceramic art major and went right into the industry. After twenty years, he left his job and returned to Alfred as the head of alumni. Recently, he had been looking for a new position in the glass industry. Then a rather substantial offer came from a wine company in California and he happily accepted the offer; He is now designing wine bottles. As of this writing, there are ho known provisions being made to select a new head of alumni.
Mr. George Rivoli has also taken the giant step, but he V won't be leaving until late June or early July. Two years ago he came here as head of student housing. He will be leaving to pursue a career in real estate or stocks and securities, probably the latter. His successor will be chosen, by Joe Moklebust, Leland Miles and Rivoli himself, at the convention of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. It will be held in Philadelphia in the latter part of May.
Sass Appointed
Dr. Daniel B. Sass, professor and chairman of the department of geology at Alfred University, has been appointed a member of the education committee of the nation-wide' Association of Sea Grant Program In- stitutions.
The association consists of some 50 American colleges y and universities. ' Of this number, approximately 14
receive the lion's share of federally funded Sea Grant aid for oceanographic and fresh-water research and studies.
The committee to which Sass was named is charged with examining the Sea Grant program's impact nationally on marine related education and training.
Middle States Study
The most important event in Alfred's history will take place April eighth to the eleventh. During this period of time the Middle States Association will be making a case ' study of Alfred. Unlike other private institutions, Alfred S has broken national trends with its Master Plan, in-
creased enrollment and balanced budget. In order to get a better idea of what Alfred is like, the Middle States Association has requested seminars be held on con- troversial subjects. In addition to the case study, the Association will be'reaccrediting Alfred. Reaccreditation takes place every ten years.
A regional accrediting agency, the Middle States Association has chosen six universities for observation;
hoping new ideas can be obtained and shared in other educational circles. Sixteen national educators will be sent to Alfred representing the Association. They have requested the seminars include such topics as Track II, the Master Plan, tenure, faculty advisors, etc. The seminar will be conducted by the use of panels. Panelists will be chosen from the community, administration, faculty, and students. Spectators are limited with only 12 seats vacant for students ; one of which will be reserved for a representative of the FIAT LUX. Any students in- terested on serving on the panel should see Dr. Gene Odle in Student Affairs.
Job Openings
Oldsmobile Division of GMC is looking for an on- campus student representative to promote the sale of their automobiles. This would be a part-time position with hours and salary to be arranged. Interested students should contact the Placement Office in Allen Hall.
The Tyler Place on Lake Champlain is looking for a student representative to act as their agent on a com- mission basis. Interested students should contact: The Tyler Place, Highgate Springs, Vermont 05460, or stop f»t the Placement Office for additional information.
J E F Enterprises of 600 Old Willets Path, Hauppauge, N. Y. 11787, is looking for juniors or sophomores who have a basic knowledge of stereo equipment and would like to sell for them on a part-time basis. Contact Mr. J. E.
Frank at the above address.
Water Safety Course
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR'S COURSE Beginning on Wednesday, March 14,1973, there will be a Red Cross Water Safety Instructors course offered at the Alfred Tech pool. If you are interested, register at the office for continuing education in North Hall.
, The course will run for 10 weeks, meeting from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. You must be 17 years of age and hold a current Red Cross Senior Life Saving Certificate to be eligible.
Taxmobile
This service is available to all students who might need help.
In an effort to expand its service to the taxpaying public, the Buffalo District of the Internal Revenue Service has launched two "taxmobiles." These self- contained assistance units will travel throughout the Southern Tier offering assistance to citizens of numerous small communities.
This taxmobile will visit Alfred, New York, Fri., Feb.
23, 1973 9:30 a.m. -3:15 p.m., and will be parked in front of Carnegie Hall, Main Street, directly across from Drug Store.
This novel concept in tax assistance is a Buffalo District "first."
The taxmobile will aid all taxpayers with Federal In- come Tax problems as well as the specialized problems of the victims of the June flood.
If anyone in the area misses the taxmobile, the Olean Office, Exchange National Bank Building, 201 North Union Street, Olean, New York, Room 608 (Phone 372- 5455) will have regular hours: Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; extended hours Friday evening 4:45 p .rti. to 6:45 p .m. and Saturday from 9:00 a .m. to 4:00 p.m.
A.U. Placement
With the second semester shifting into high gear, the placement offices in Allen Hall and the McMahon Building will be bustling with activity as employers from business and industry begin on-campus interviewing to discuss career opportunities with this year's graduating class. After two lean years it would appear that the economy is on the upswing again and the employment picture looks somewhat brighter. This is not to say that the Class of '73 will have the business world "beating a path to its door" as did the graduates of the mid-sixties.
However, there is reason for guarded optimism.
Many companies, that are not recruiting on-campus this year, have indicated a willingness to review resumes of seniors interested in their organizations. This means a lot of letter writing by students, but it is a good way to make companies aware of your interest and qualifications. The placement offices have several pamphlets and books describing resume development and letter writing techniques. We would also be pleased to review your resume and letters of application at your convenience.
The placement offices provide this resume service as well as a credential service for elementary and secon- dary education majors, guidance counselors and school psychology majors.
Scheduled On-Campus Interviews In Next Two Weeks
Mon., Feb 26 Chase Manhattan Bank L A Bus Ad Tues., Feb. 27 Owens-Illinois Glass Co. (1 Cer. Eng."
Columbia Pres. Med. Cen. Nursing Royal Globe Ins. Co. L.A., Bus. Ad National Inst: of Health Nursing Wed., Feb. 28 Corning Glass Co. <2 sch.) Cer Eng Thur., Mar. 1 Allstate Ins. Co. L A
Fri., Mar. 2 Sylvania Electric Business New Eng. Deaconess Hos. Nursing
Mon., Mar. 5 St. Elizabeth Hos. Nursing Wed., Mar. 7 Medina Central School1 Education
Harbison Walker (2 sch.) Cer Eng Thur., Mar. 8 Harbison Walker Cer. Eng
„ . Woolworth L.A., Bus. Ad.
Fri., Mar. 9 Macy's L.A., Bus. Ad.
Montefiore Hos. Nursing St. Luk's Hos. Center Nursing •
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Tax Reminder
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded tax- payers that in order to claim the recently increased $750 personal exemption for a dependent, they must meet all the dependency tests.
The basic requirement to claim a child as a dependent is that the parent must provide more than half the child's support for the entire year, John E. Foley, Buffalo District Director for Internal Revenue, said. If a child is born during the year, the parent has to meet this support test only after the time of birth, he noted.
Divorced or separated parents must determine who indeed provided over half the child's support. Generally the parent with custody of the child for the better part of the year is entitled to the dependency deduction There may be exceptions to this rule, depending on the terms of the decree and the amount contributed to the child's support by the parent who does not have custody
These rules may pertain to a child under 19 at the end of the year, or a full-time student for some part cf five months of the year, regardless of income even if the child claims an exemption for himself on his own return.
Mr. Foley also reminded all taxpayers that file they must complete the new Revenue Sharing section before sending the return to the Andover Service Center
CCA Electron Microscope
•k statp fVlllpcrp nf noramino ¡if utili«, : i . . . . . The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred
University has added a $57,000 scanning electron microscope to its array of research and teaching aids.
The instrument, manufactured by the Etec Corporation of Hayward, Calif., has a magnification range of from five to 240,000 power. It permits observation and study of minute cellular and crystal structures and the fracture surfaces of minerals.
The device differes primarily from the *wo electron transmission microscopes now in use in the Ceramics College in that it does not require thinly sliced specimens for observation. The Autoscan, as it is called, is able to observe chunks of m a t e r i a l s , producing three- dimensional images in which all details have a depth of field in sharp focus.
Pores of tissue membranes, for example, are seen as tunnel-like structures.
Students and faculty members in the Division of Engineering and Science of the College of Ceramics will
utilize the instrument to study the mechanical and structural properties of ceramic materials. According to Dr. James S. Reed, associate professor of ceramic engineering and the Autoscan's supervisor the in- strument will also be used at Alfred University in the fields of biology, geology, physics, and chemistry
Unlike the light-transmitting microscopes of college and high school biology laboratories, the electron microscope employs a beam of electrons that scan or sweep back and forth across a specimen. The electrons scatter against the object's surface like a wave breaking on a beach, are collected and converted electronically into an image viewed on a cathode-ray tube similar to the screen on a TV set.
According to Reed,' the Autoscan concentrates tremendous power in a convenient package " It can be operated by the students themselves with a minimum of instruction, he said.
HUPKKVISOK AND TECHNICIAN demonstrate new $57.000 scanning electron microscope in
! , t th«' New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Left and right Dr James s Itwil dissociato professor of ceramic engineering. Ward E. Votava, technician specialist.
11 i Fiat Lux, Alfred, New York February 22,1973
Arts
Weekend Concerts
By JOE MEIGS
A welcome surprise package visited our campus in the form of Orphan. All seemed pleased with their per- formance. If there is a gap which needs filling at Alfred it is between concerts and students. This gap was well satiated Friday evening. The round of applause which Orphan well deserved was met with two encores of ex- cellence.
McKendree Spring opened with "Down by the River."
Their version of this song may now be classed as com- petition to Buddy Miles and Niel Young, who both made the song popular. McKendree Spring did not destroy these other artists' songs, rather they re-created "Down by the River" in a new refreshing facet. Showing a bit more professionalism than Orphan with their stage actions, McKendree Spring captivated the audience into silence, something which has become a rare occurrence here at Alfred.
Talent is not lacking with this group. Their bass player, of two weeks, fit well into the McKendree Spring puzzle.
Michael Dreyfuss, who plays the electric violin, gave an outstanding performance. Dreyfuss may be considered a master with his use of the mood synthesizer and violin.
What other chin musician can take the reverb from his instument and play harmonies against it as it echoes away into silence? Fran McKendree adds mellow folk which blends softness to the group's sometimes insanity of heavy electric rock. Marty Stulsky's lead guitar got into some driving and complex passages, ending with a mellow sound, which exemplifies his talent.
My only criticism of McKendree Spring is a gripe over cohesiveness. I enjoy solos, but not when only one musician is left on stage to finish a tune. McKendree Spring might well benefit in combining their talents in- stead of separating them. The concert Friday evening was the third appearance of McKendree Spring at Alfred.
Although many of us enjoy their music, I am sure we look forward to other bands in the future. Perhaps Jonathan Edwards, Seals and Crofts, or Poco would suffice.
The end of the concert dragged a bit, but then the people were a little dragged out themselves. After the crowd left, the multitude of.bottles and cans on the floor seemed to lie in tribute to the hard partying which took place, not to mention the clouds of smoke that chased people out the door.
Ballets Africains
By JOE MEIGS
"The most distinguished and sophisticated of all African dance companies . . . a stylish and tremendously exciting show" (Clive Barnes, the New York Times). This is only one of many quotes praising the works of LES BALLETS AFRICAINS, who will be appearing in the McLane Center at A.U. The program is being sponsored jointly by Alfred University and the State University Agricultural and Technical College at Alfred.
Lps Ballets Africains began their current American tour in Brooklyn Jan. 13 and will continue cross-country through May. The company of 44 young men and women from 96 regional dance groups subsidized by the govern- ment of Guinea, offers a program which combines dance and music with the legend, history, and pageantry of Africa's past, present, and future.
The program LES BALLETS AFRICAINS presents consists of dancing, singing, acrobatics, and comedy combined with dramatizations of folk tales. Their show will be unique in that not one word of English will be spoken. During previous tours, audiences have been greatly impressed by the exhilarating energy and beauty of the performers, by their stunning faces and bodies—
bodies which, in the case of many of the girls, remain topless to add authenticity to the stories they portray.
LES BALLETS AFRICAINS will be performing on Friday, Feb. 23, at 8:15 p.m. in the McLane Center. A public sale of tickets for the program will be on sale in the McLane Center, Friday evening. A.U. and Tech students and faculty will be admitted free with I.D. All other students $1.00, adults $2.00.
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Hilton's Work Displayed
Examples of sculpted glass forms by a young faculty artist at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University are currently on exhibition at gallery and museum shows in New York City.
Eric G. Hilton, assistant professor of glass design, is displaying a series of six works entitled "Personal Statements in Glass" through Feb. 24 at the Lee Nordness Galleries, 236 East 75th Street.
At the nearby Museum of Contemporary Crafts he is participating in a group show through March 25 entitled
"American Glass Now." Hilton is represented by three works dealing with illusion and environment, using as his medium of expression fused-glass units and thick plates
of sandblasted glass. • A native of Scotland, Hilton has taught previously at
universities and art schools in Canada and Great Britain.
He has displayed his work in exhibitions in those coun- tries and the United States.
Rhodes 'Exhibit
An exhibition of abstract collages by Daniel Rhodes, professor of ceramic art at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, is currnetly on view through Feb. 28 in the Walter C. Hinkle Memorial Library at the neighboring State University Agricultural and Technical College at Alfred.
The exhibition is sponsored by the Alfred State College Cultural Arts Committee.
Rhodes, a faculty member at Alfred University for the past 25 years, is best known as a potter, sculptor, and authority on kilns and glazes.
Examples of his work are in the permanent collections of a number of major museums, including the Victoria and Albert in London, the Everson in Syracuse, the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., and the Museum of Contemporary Crafts in New York City.
Separate Peace
Potpourri
POETRY
College Student's Poetry Anthology The NATIONAL POETRY PRESS 310 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, California 93034
The NATIONAL POETRY PRESS announces its SPRING COMPETITION. The closing date for the submission of manuscripts by college students is April 10.
Any student attending either junior or senior college is eligible to submit their verse. There is no limitation as to form or theme. Shorter works are preferred by the Board of Judges, because of space limitations.
Each poem must be typed or printed on a separate sheet, and must bear the NAME and HOME ADDRESS of the student, and the COLLEGE ADDRESS as well.
MANUSCRIPTS should be sent to the OFFICE OF THE PRESS.
By JON SCHERER
Gene and Finny were friends during a time of national, worldly importance. The Second World War was having its effect upon a generation not yet eighteen yc s old. "A Separate Peace" involved boys graduating from the books and sports of prep school days to the fighting in what seemed another world that now threatened their calm lifestyles.
The hidden intention of Gene wanting to hurt Finny was brought to the surface to give Finny a sense of being what he was. He was crippled and forced to acknowledge this in order to grant him a peace with himself. The discrepancy was that Gene actually had not caused Finny's accident but in his mind he blamed himself and learned to believe this. Leper, the witness to the alleged crime, punished Gene and thought he was aiding Finny by lying and saying Gene had crippled his friend.
The confrontation with this fact, added to the pressure of the need of every able-bodied man, lead to Finny's death. A death that medicine attempt.a to explain physically, but in this case was more than physical. Gene established his separate peace through his unintentional pitying of his maimed friend.
The mind plays many tricks. Anything can be made to be believed. No one must, as this example shows, let his mind be conditioned into what isn't there.
BOOKS
Man and Citizen: De Homine and De Cive by Thomas Hobber
Edited, with an Introduction by Bernard Gert Publication Date: December 1, 1972
Price: $2.95 Pages: 400 GALLERY
Albright-Knox Art Gallery Buffalo
Hours: Sunday: 12-5 p.m.
Tues-Sat.: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
24 Concert S.E.M. Ensemble
Works by Julius Eastman, Morton Feldman and Fredric Rzewski
Auditorium 8:30 p.m.
25 Film: Gallery—A View of Time Gallery talk 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 p.m.
CPC
23 Les Ballets Africains, McLane Center 8:15 p.m.
A.U., Ag-Tech and Faculty free with I.D.
FLICKS
Babcock Theatre, Wellsville Feb. 22-27 The Sword in the Stone Disney animation at its best Rated G Feb. 28 - March 3 Child's Play
Robert Preston - James Mason Rated PG Nevins Theatre, A.U.
Shows 7:30 & 9:30 Adm. $1.00 Feb. 24 Super Fly Rated R Feb. 25 Blacula Rated PG Jerry Lewis Twin Cinema, Hornell Feb. 22-28 Deliverance
Shows 7:30 & 9:30, Adm. $2.00 Rated R
11 i Fiat Lux, Alfred, New York February 22,1973
Sauna Re-opened
Mr. Paul Powers, Director.of Athletics, announced the sauna bath in McLane Center will be reopened on February 19 under "proper supervision." The facility was originally closed due to complaints of misuse. To eliminate future problems, the Univeristy has ordered a new sauna bath, to be used exclusively by women. In- stallation of the new sauna in the women's swim lockerroom will be in the near future. Presently, the sauna in the men's locker room will be open to all students, faculty, and staff. Thç hours are as follows : Monday-Thursday Male students
Friday Women faculty Women students Saturday Male students Sunday Women students
7:30-9:30 p.m.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
7-9:30 p.m.
2-5 p.m.
2-5 p.m.
Women faculty and staff should make reservations.
Call 871-2193.
Geneseo Folkfest
There's going to be a folk festival in Geneseo again this year, February 23, 24, and 25, with many activities and personalities to interest lovers of the folk idiom.
Appearing in the Ballroom at the College Union at the State University College of Arts and Science at Geneseo on Friday evening, 8:15 p.m., will be Kurt Anderson, singer guitarist of country music and blues; Pattie Nunn, traditional singer and guitarist; and Andy Cohen, a consummate musician who is an .expert in blues and ragtime on the piano and guitar.
Saturday, also in the Ballroom, will be workshops, beginning at 2:00 p.m. and square dancing at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday evening at 8:15 p.m. will find Jack McGann, Margaret MacArthur and Bottle Hill Boys on stage.
Master of ceremonies both evenings will be Allan ftlcKenney.
Sunday evening Dave VanRonk and Patrick Sky will give a duo concert, also in the Ballroom.
Performance tickets for the concerts will be available after February 12 at the College Union information desk at the State University College of Arts and Science at Geneseo.
Miles Withdraws
President Miles officially withdrew his name from the list of candidates being considered for the position of president of the University of Louisville. Miles made the announcement on February 19. It is speculated the President has applied for a candidacy elsewhere.
Waiting for Godot
By PHYLLIS MONROE
"Life is meaningless." Essentially, these few words signify the entire theme of Beckett s world reknowned Waiting for Godot. In true ironic form, Beckett's ideas have engulfed the Peter Lichtenstein production of the famed existential play. For, quite simply, no one bothered to show up for the auditions. However, Peter has , not fallen totally, into despair and still retains some hope that all his work will not prove futile. Anyone and everyone interested in auditioning for Waiting for Godot may contact Peter at 587-8136.
Would Be Gentleman
If all goes according to director Ronald B. Brown's hopes, Moliere's classical farcial comedy, Would Ben gentleman, will be the opening production at the New Fine Arts Building. Accompanying the production will be an extensive display parking the tri-centennial of Moliere's death. Mr. Brown, an associate professor of speech and drama at Alfred University, hopes to give the comedy a more modern translation despite the required elaborate settings and costumes. Included among the many performers will be Peter Kinney, John Kiernan, Mary Roach, John King, Eliza Sonneland, and Bill Hawkins. Would Be Gentleman is currently scheduled to be performed March 29, 30 and 31.
Superfly
By HARRY MERRITT
My first impulse on seeing the film "Superfly" was to rush out and buy as much cocaine as I could find.
However, this being far from realistic, I reluctantly forced myself to be content with my fantasies.
The release of "Superfly" last August provoked mixed reactions ranging from highly laudatory to highly critical.
The most outspoken criticism came from leaders of the black community who condemned the film for its allegedly pro-drug stance and for the detrimental effect it might have on black youth.
It cannot be denied that the film glamorizes the life of a drug dealer. The hero, Priest, has the bast of everything that high capitalism can offer—a flashy car, beautiful women, expensive clothing, luxurious apartment, et cetera—all as a result of peddling cocaine. Director Gordon Parks, Jr. counters criticism by emphasizing that Priest wants out of his way of life ; that he wants to sever his connections with the drug underworld. This is the underlying theme of the movie.
Ron O'Neal as Priest is superb. He is the epitome of coolness and control. The supporting cast, Julius Harris, Carl Lee and Sheila Frazier are excellent. Sheila Frazier has my vote for the sexiest performance of the year.
The music from "Superfly", written and performed by Curtis Mayfield, has swept the country and is certain to win the Oscar for the best musical score.
I enjoyed "Superfly" immensely, enough so that I saw it three times and will be sitting in McLane Center Saturday night, February 24th, to see it yet again.
WALF
BROADCAST SCHEDULE FOR SECOND SEMESTER Monday through Friday sign on at 7 a.m.
Monday
4-7 Ken Slattery 5 Waste Not 5:30 Pappys Parlor 6:30 Campus Radio Voice
7-11 Jeff Converse College of Rock and Roll Knowledge 8 In the Public Interest
10 Mother Earth News 11-2 a.m. Larry Schwartz Tuesday
4-7 Stanley Wraight 6:30 Campus Radio Voice 7-11 Arthur Spitalnick 8 In the Public Interest 10 Mother Earth News 11-2 a.m. Pete Herman Wednesday
4-7 Jon Godfrey 5 Waste Not
6:30 Campus Radio Voice 7-11 Bill Fox
7:15 Ride Board
8 In the Public Interest (formerly "American Report") 9 Ride Board
9:30-10 The Green Hornet 10 Mother Earth News 11-2 a.m. Steve Martin Thursday
4-7 Pete Fenwood 6:30 Campus Radio Voice 7-11 Del Benzaquin 7:15 Ride Board 8 In the Public Interest 9 Ride Board
10 Mother Earth News 11-2 a.m: Robin Allen Friday
2-6 Stanley Wraight 6-7 Harvey Feller 6:30 Campus Radio Voice 7-11 George Karras 8 In the Public Interest 10 Mother Earth News 11-2 a.m. Barry Stern Saturday
12-4 Barry Stern 4-7 Larry Smith
7-11 Alternate—Larry Smith, Larry Schwartz 9 First Saturday of Month—Crawdaddy
Remaining Saturdays—Rock Perspectives 11-2 a.m. Ziggy
Sunday
12-4 Jon Godfrey . 4 From Where I Sit 4:30-7 I)el Benzaquin 7-11 Dave Hothstein 11-2 a.m. Mike Freeman
Divine Miss M
Refreshing. Who could ask for more, when the vine grows up from the depths of the pits and then blossoms slowly to reveal a monument ; . . a monument so large and dynamic that it makes even the idols of its own kind seem impotent and anemic. That's the story of Bette Midler, truly a divine Miss M.
After her germination period of packing in the boys at the Continental Baths in the Big Apple, after national exposure on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show (and underlining the bill with Carson in Las Vegas last spring), after eight months of production hassles and changing producers mid-stream in recording, Atlantic has finally blessed the people of the pits with Bette's first album, The Divine Miss M.
Perhaps one could better describe Bette as being the ultimate bridge. The song titles on The Divine Miss M seem more like a goulash recipe from the music world than a rundown of what is on. the album. But Midler makes the whole thing work. First of all, Bette Midler is a singer and a singer in the purest sense. She is a lady. She is a salesman to the extent that her believability is unaffected and consistent. She not only sings a sorig, but feels every little loving inch of it. To complete the cake she's a performer and the freshest one that has come this way in a long time.
Bette doesn't open the album but lures you into it with I he stylized Do You Want to Dance. Moods change and elevate smoothly with the La La special, Chapel of Love.
The mood then calms with the story of the lonely heart in Super Star, which she salvages and does more than justice to, to the point that one wonders if it is the same material that the Carpenters had aborted, instead of dropping a ton of bricks, she drops two songs that are just as effective: Hello In There and Am I Blue. The second side opens and closes with the song Friends. Bette then moves back into the fifties nostalgia with the camp hits Daytime Hustler and The Leader of the Pack. Delta Dawn is probably the most potent of the tear-jerker ballads on the ablum. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy is not only a technically superb job of sound mixing as Bette does a slick three part harmony, but a pure get-up-off- your-seat joy.
With the way Bette's concerts are selling out across the great land of ours (she sold out in two days to standing room only, for her concert in Buffalo on the 25th) it looks like Bette will be around for a long time with the best yet to come from a Divine, simply DIVINE Miss M.
Record Review Take 2
record review . .
By CHRIS MAKIN
" . . . But the Colorado rocky mountain high The shadow from the starlight is softer than a lullaby Rocky Mountain High . . . "
Many of you probably recognize the above lines as those of John Denver. It's been playing on the AM air waves for about two months now, and like "Take Me Home Country Road," it has done well on the charts. But
"Rocky Mountain High" (the song) is just the proverbial
"tip of the iceberg."
Rocky Mountain High (RCA-Victor) is also an album. It is John Denver moving his West Virginia music to Colorado and fusing it with the essence of the Rockies. It has come to full fruition in this album. And it is Fan- tastic!!!
Side one begins with the late awakening of a man's soul in "Rocky Mountain High," moves to the lost glory of the Appalachians in "Paradise," and come to a close with
"Prisoners," a plea for our POW's. As you turn the record over, you move through the pains of being a traveling musician in "Goodbye Again." Then you come face-to- face, ear-to-ear with the "Season Suite," a twelve minute movement across the seasonal changes of the Rockies, Appalachians and John Denver's mind. If there were but one song on the whole album it would be this one. It is absolute and total bliss.
At this point the record ends, but not the music. It never ends, it will flow on in your head for countless hours cleansing you with the-melting, slow water of John Denver's Rockies.
