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$The Observer
an independent student newspaper serving noire dame and st. mary's
Vol. XI, No. 123 Monday, May 2, 1977
SBP Rukavina appoints
St. Mary’s cabinet posts
by Marti Hogan Affairs Council; sophomore Mari­
Editor-in-Chief anne Frost,secretary of the board of
governance; junior Mary Beth
Vowing that she owed no favors Leslie, treasurer of the board of
to anyone, Student Body President governance and sophomore Beth
Mary Rukavina recently announced Leahy, secretary to the student
the names of 12 new student assembly.
government appointees. Maria Lisa Magnanelli will re­
The Executive Committee, con­ main Election Commissioner.
sisting of Rukavina, Kathy O’Con­ The position of Spiritual Com­
nell, vice-president for Student missioner, reinstated this year by O 2
Affairs; Kathy Hedges, vice presi­ Rukavina, will be filled by fresh­
dent for Academic Affairs; Stevie man Jeannie Ritter. “We’d like to
Wernig, assistant dean for Student get the spiritual spirit back at St.
Affairs and Mary Lu Bilek, former Mary’s,” Ritter explained. She
student body president conductd hopes to accomplish this by chan­
the interviews and made the final neling the students’ “vitality
decisions. through religious activities.
Junior JoAnn Baggiano will In an attempt to fill gaps within
replace Mary Klassen as Social government, Rukavina has created
Commissioner for next year. three new positions: Sports Com­
Baggiano, who served on Social missioner, Public Relations direc­ V *
Commission this year as Special tor and a special advisor to the
Events Chairperson, plans to con­ executive committee.
centrate on maintaining the same Amy Hartzell, a freshman, has
events as the Commission spon­ been appointed Sports Commis­
sored this year and to expand the sioner. She will be working in
commission to include more people. conjunction with the new athletic
Each of the approximately eight director. Since the director will not
chairpersons within Social Com­ be announced until next fall,
mission would have her own com­ Hartzell’s duties are“ambiguous at
mittee, so the same people won’t this time,” Rukavina said. Her
have to be doing all the work.” main function however, will be as a Monica Smith holds her winning prize from the ping-pong drop yesterday at St. Mary's as Eileen
While she hopes to encourage liason between the director and the Lynch watches a stray ping-pong ball fall from the sky. [Photo by John Calcutt]
students to support St. Mary’s students in establishing new sports
activities, Baggiano would like to or clubs for example. She will also Scholarship athletes
work closely with Notre Dame’s be responsible for planning intra­
Social Commission. “We need a mural activities and tournaments.
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creative group and the more people Junior Mary Pinard will serve as
involved, the more ideas we get,” Public Relations Director. Accord­
she said. ing to Rukavina, “This is a much
Mary Ann Fuchs, a sophomore, needed position that has been by Tom Byrne average finished in the top third of said, “and I’ve found that there is
will take over the position of Co-ex overlooked in the past.” Rukavina Campus Editor their high school classes, scoring very little correlation between col­
commissioner held this year by believes that with one person an average of 946 on the SAT. lege board scores and how the
Beth Cutter. According to Ruka­ organizing publicity for the various Although most freshman ath­ Combined math and verbal scored athlete does at Notre Dame.” He
vina, the Co-ex commissioner will departments of student govern­ letes enter Notre Dame with aca­ ranged from a high of 1250 to a low added that there was some correla­
have more responsibilities next ment, things will be done more demic qualifications relatively simi­ of 490, with six players recording a tion between how other students
year. A lunch co-ex program is efficiently. lar to those of their classmates, the total of less than 800. Freshmen performed on the exam and their
now being set-up to supplement Terry Tuohy, sophomore, will class rank and test score results of hockey players performed better on subsequent academic success but
the dinner program. The shuttle serve as an advisor to the executive a few fall considerably below the the exam, averaging a total of 1146, that it too was often unreliable.
bus committee and the calendar board in the capacity of a “resource Notre Dame average. Iranging from a high of 1330 to a low Pointing to the disadvantaged
committee also will be under the person or secretary.” Students Admissions Director John T. ' of 750. They also finished on the backgrounds of the majority of
jurisdiction of Fuchs. may call her with any questions and Goldrick indicated that no statist)- j average in the top quarter of their athletes with poorer academic qual­
Junior Julie Pellettierewill serve she will serve “as a screen” so cal minimum standard exists for classes. No data was available on ifications, Sports Information Dir­
as Development Commissioner re­ Rukavina is not bothered with the admissions evaluation of any freshmen basketball players. ector Roger Valdiserri stated that
placing Patti Schirmer. As devel­ detailsthat can better handled by student, including scholarship ath­ The freshman class average on the University has a “social re­
opment Commissioner, Pellettiere the commissioners. letes. According to Goldrick, each the SAT according to the admis­ sponsibility” to assist the under­
will be responsible for “anything “Terry was the logical person for applicant’s “total file” is consider­ sions office is 1180, 625 on the privileged. He explained that
to do with fund raising, such as that position,” Rukavina said, ed, and the results of the Scholastic mathematics section and 555 on the many athletes are never placed in
United Way and the Phonathon,” adding that Tuohy has served in a Aptitude Test (SAT) are “only one verbal portion of the exam. A total an environment conducive to study,
Rukavina explained. number of government positions in part of the total picture.” score of 400 is awarded before and as a result compiled inferior
Also appointed were junior Betsy her two years at St. Mary’s. These Information obtained by The answering any questions on the academic records. Notre Dame
Bistric, secretary to the Academic [continued on page 10] Observer reveals that 25 of 30 test, and points are added or frequently offers such disadvan­
freshmen football players on the deducted as appropriate. taged individuals their first ge­
According to Fr. Edmund P. nuine opportunity to learn, accord­
Danehy responds to motion Joyce, executive vice-president in ing to Valdiserri.
charge of athletics, Notre Dame is "What challenge is it to the
unique in requiring its scholarship University to educate the top five
athletes to take the SAT. “I have percent of" the kids across the
by Joan Fremeau argued that his “terminal contract A second major distinction be­
heard that we’re one of the few country?” he asked. “The real
Senior Staff Reporter of 1972-3 executed when he was 66 tween the two cases is that Lewis
schools left that requires college challenge is to bring in disadvan­
years of age, and the written “sought salary and other benefits
boards for their athletes,” he said, taged people and do something
In a 21-page rebuttal to the retirement policy in the Faculty which would have accrued to him
adding that the absence of pressure with them.” The admission of
University’s Motion to Dismiss, Guide were both altered by cus­ during the four year period he
to perform well on the test often led athletes with this type of back­
Paul B. Kusbach, attorney for toms and usage to provide for de claims he would still have been
“blue-chip” prospects to approach grounds, he said, constitutes one
James Danehy, points out the facto tenure until age 70.” Lewis under contract even though he had
the exam casually. part of an effort in this direction by
dissimilarities between this case tried to recover his salary and other a terminal contract following the
and the Lewis vs. Salem case used benefits that would have accumu­ one upon which his claim was SAT’s unreliable the University.
Valdiserri echoed Joyce’s view
by the University to support its lated during the four years between based,” while Danehy “seeks e- Goldrick noted that admissions
concerning the high school exper­
motion. the 72-72 terminal contract and his quitable relief in the form of an evaluates the profile of each candi­
iences of highly-recruited pros­
The hearing on this motion will reaching 70 years of age. The court injunction against” the University, date and considers his or her
pects, commenting that substan­
take place this Wednesday at 3 denied he had a right to tenure. the document states. talents and abilities as an impor­
dard academic records were under­
p.m. at the Starke Circuit Court in The first dissimilarity discussed Danehy hopes to prevent the tant part of their application. “A
standable since many athletes,
Knox, Ind. in the brief is that Danehy has one University from dismissing him truly great University,” he com­
particularly those with disadvan­
Calling the University’s analysis contract, executed Apr. 10, 1972, “based on his permanence of mented, “brings together a diver­
taged backgrounds, concentrated
of the case “poorly filtered and when he became full professor with appointment through tenure or sity of outstanding people. There
principally on athletics.
incorrect,” the brief states, “Bas­ tenure, while Lewis had a “series from dismissing him without fol­ are other students, -besides the
ed, then, upon a clearer analysis of (that amounted to 22) of written lowing what the Court determines athletes, that have low SAT Desire to learn Important
H. Michael Lewis vs. Salem Aca­ one-year contracts which began are the appropriate and detailed scores.” He cited disputes among “You can’t measure desire to
demy and College, the Starke with the one made in the fall of procedures provided for in the educators about the value of the succeed mathematically,” Valdi­
Circuit Court can and must itself 1950 and continued thereafter for Faculty Handbook.” test as a measure of success in serri said. “I’ve seen kids come in
determine whether plaintiff’s successive years, to, and including Finally, Danehy is seeking free­ college, remarking that some be­ with board scores of 1100 and fall
(Danehy’s) complaint states a the final terminal contract for the dom from discrimination, the brief lieve the test to be culturally flat on their face.” He added that
cause of action, without the “on all academic year 1972-73.” adds. biased. others with SAT scores ranging
fours” assistance of the Salem Danehy does not have any later Danehy maintains that “the Joyce reported that the exam from 500 to 600 had performed well
Academy and College case. It contracts “which in any manner” termination of his permanent ten­ was particularly unreliable when once admitted.
simply is not “on all fours.” modify or supersede his April 10, ured appointment can only be done applied to measure the success of Beside the basic curricular re­
Lewis alleged that his employer 1972 contract, as did Lewis, the by the University when it complies athletes at Notre Dame. “I’ve quirements necessary for any stu-
had a tenure policy to age 70. He brief pointed out. [continued on page 10] been at it for 25 years now,” he lcontinued on page 11]
the observer
Monday, May 2, 1977
Allard Lowenstein
— O n Campus Today
9 am-11 am coupon redemption, door 2, laundry plant, continues U.N. Human Rights
&1 pm-3 pm through may 6.
bv Mark Perry tinued, “we have some indications had to attend meetings that they
3:30 pm colloquium, "a theological exploration into the
Staff Reporter that this approach is coming at the had never attended before. This
Vatican document on the ordination of women," by
right time and can have a very wide was due to a fear of losing on
rev. david burrell, esc, chairman, theology depart­ Allard Lowenstein, U.S. repre­
impact at that first stage, changing decisions that would affect the
ment, sponsored by theology department, faculty sentative to the Human Rights
the atmosphere among govern­ future of the Commission.
lounge, memorial library. Commission of the United Nations
ments. Whether it then gets to the
in Geneva, spoke about his ex­ “If you take these limited possi­
next stage, helping people we
4:T5 pm peter c. reilly lecture series, "giving your lumps in periences at the Commission meet­ should be helping, itis very early to bilities and understand them, we
industrial kinetics," by dr. vern w. weekman, jr., ing and about what he believed are talking about talking, and
try and judge.”
manager, reforming and special processes develop­ came out of that meeting in regards everyone should be talked about,”
ment, mobil research & development corp., pauls- to human rights last Thursday “We were going through this Lowenstein said. “When the
boro, n.j., sponsored by department of chemical night at the CCE. The talk was part mechanical proceedure,” Lowen­ Bulgarians tried to prevent our
engineering, radiation laboratory conference room, of the Human Rights Symposium stein continued, “and it struck me talking about the Soviet Union,” he
i continues may 4 and 5. held at the Center for Continuing sitting there that this was a continued, “not a single unaligned
Education last week. dreadful way to end, because some country in the Human Rights
4:30 pm lecture, "development and evaluation of new very hopeful things had happened, Commission spoke up in support of
Lowenstein was also an advisor
methods for elliptic partial differential equations," and above all there had been their effort, and we talked about
to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the
j by dr. elias n. houstics, purdue university, candor in the discussions.” what was happening in the Soviet
Southern Christian Leadership
sponsored by math department, room 226, computer Conference (SCLC), and is most Lowenstein then told about how Union.”
center& math building. noted for his work in blocking the the representative from one of the
May 11 Through May 15
nomination of Lyndon Johnson for other countries, who said that
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admission $1. from New York’s fifth district and heard in all my years of attending
I while in the House of Representa­ United Nations meetings, and per­ BILLY
8 pm concert, "the splendor of brass," by the nd brass tives sought to end the war in haps the most useful.”
ensemble, Washington hall.
Vietnam. The representative then went on
to discuss what the Human Rights
Lowenstein said that what they
Harvest House mobilizes tried to do at the meetings of the Commission ought to be doing and GRAHAM
Human Rights Commission was closed saying “I hope that when we
“to universalize the concerns of the leave this building that we will stop
elderly for self-development Commission in order to give it outside for one moment and look
back at it and ask ourselves not
some credibility” and “not to point
fingers at anybody, but rather to what have we done for our govern­ CRUSADE
| continued from page 4] October, at which candidates for ments, but what have we done for
refuse to exempt anyone from
also sponsors such non course of­ statewide office were invited to having their situation discussed, mankind.”
ferings as films, tours, concerts, speak, as an example of the kind of ■ ■ ■
and through this gaining of credi­ The mood of the meeting
discussions, workshops and a, political activity which attracts
bility for the Commission to hope changed drastically after that, Notre Dame
weekly lecture series. attention in Indianapolis. The event
that in some way we could be of Lowenstein remarked, to the point
Sr. Madeleine Adamczyk is exe­ was sponsored by the Northern
some use to some people who were where “people were rushing a-
cutive director of the Forever Indiana Older Adults Legislative
suffering needlessly from external round trading addresses and hugs
Learning Institute. Adamczyk, her Forum, which keeps tuned to what ACC
causes that could be eased.” were exchanged across block
assistant, Judy Deardorff, and two the legislature is doing and urges
lines.” Then the chairman, the
others on her staff constitute the law makers to support legislature In order that something hopeful
delegate from Yugoslavia, “went
only paid workers on the institute’s for the elderly. might emerge from this Commis­
into a discussion of what he hope
staff. Indiana is ranked fiftieth among sion, Lowenstein said, “You ought
would happen as a result of the
Celebration, political all the states in use of federal funds to stand for something, under­
remarkable things that had hap­
action stressed to help the elderly, Putz pointed standing that the vehicle you are in
pened here,” Lowenstein said,
Putz calls the recreation and out. He attributed this to Governor is limited, and you are not in a
“including that we should meet as
celebration aspect of the program Otis Bowen’s reluctance to start position to enforce human rights.
human beings to discuss these
‘‘constructive and challenging." programs on federal funds that the What you can do is to try and find a
questions away from government
Harvest House, he said, “openly state may not be able to continue way that your convictions can be
restrictions and publicity so we
condemns the notion that old age is after three years if federal money committed to something that will,
could figure out whether we
nothing but a glorified playpen,’ runs out. raise a sense of humanity, and you
couldn’t move on from what had
or that care of the aged means “Harvest House is not just a will not judge everyone else but
happened at this meeting.”
simply to entertain the older center-it’s a movement. We try to hope that there will be areas with
folks.” reach out to others and get them on everyone where you can cooperate “In the course of the Human
“There are all kinds of opportu­ the job,” stated Putz. He explain­ without abandoning what you stand Rights session,” Lowenstein con­
nities to celebrate and we use them ed that he sees in the elderly a for.” tinued, “on issues that had never
all," Putz related. Birthdays and tremendous reservoir of talent, “In Geneva.” Lowenstein con- before been dealt with, people
anniversary celebrations give older responsibility and power. talked. Lowenstein remarked
people occasions to get together “All this talent and all these thTr ohueg Ohb s1 errivdeary isa npdub lwiseheekdly M dounrdinagy that his was the first time that the
socially and for many of them, it is skills must be recognized and the summer session, except during outcome of votes could not be
their only chance to get out the respected. People of this caliber the exam and vacation periods The predicted, and that they beat the
good clothes that have been hang­ can continue to shift for themselves Observer is published by students of Russians on votes where the Rus­
ing in the closet and really dress and to simultaneously serve those the University of Notre Dame and sians were wrong, to the point
up, he said. Group theater trips less fortunate than themselves," mSta y Mbae ryp'usr cChaosleledg ef or S$u2b0s cpreipr tiyoenasr where the Soviets and their allies Nightly 7:30/Sunday 3 pm (only)
and lectures can also be arranged, Putz affirmed. “Harvest House
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Monday, May 2 1977
Robertson talks on Helsinki pact
by Drew J. Bauer attention to human rights viola­ recognize our own.
Senior Staff Reporter tions.”
and However, Robertson said that
Hesburgh tells Carter’s topic
Tim Lew several countries involved in the
Staff Reporter agreement have not yet ratified the
articles, and that the main goal of Robertson was introduced by
Speaking Friday night at the the Western Powers should be to University President Theodore
sixth Human Rights Symposium,
have these Communist countries Hesburgh, who disclosed that Pres­
Harvard University Law Professor,
ratify them. ident Jimmy Carter will speak on
A. H. Robertson, lectured at the Robertson said that the agree­ the issue of human rights at the
Center of Continuing Education on ment did not satisfy either of the Notre Dame commencement cere­
“The Helsinki Agreement and parties. “The agreement was more monies in three weeks.
Human Rights.” widely publicized in Eastern Eu­ Hesburgh said that when Carter
“The first thing we must accept rope because it recognized the new spoke at the CCE last fall as a
is that the Helsinki Agreement is boundary lines. But they did not candidate, Carter said that we
not a treaty. It is just a declaration publicize the human rights caus­ should be concerned about human
of intention,” he said. Robertson
es,” Robertson said. He added rights around the world, and that
added that there were several
that in the West most of the people we have “responded inadequately
differences between the declara­
did not understand it or called it a to human suffering around the
tion of intention and a treaty. sell-out. “One might have thought world.”
Among these differences were that it might have lead to the In addition, Hesburgh said that
that a declaration is not binding
opening of a new round of more when Carter became President, he
and does not have to be agreed to open discussion between the East made a speech to the world to tell
Fr. Hesburgh introduced A. H. Robertson Friday night, and told by the national legislature, while a and the West. But that hasn’t “them that there will be no doubt
the topic of President Carter's commencement address. [Photo treaty must be approved by the happened yet.” where we stand on the issue of
by Paul Clevenger] body. Also, if a country breaks a Robertson said that although human rights around the world."
treaty, they could be tried in the
Brademas critici there were several arrests in the “In view of this,” Hesburgh
International Court, while a coun­ East of dissenters, "the Agree­ said, “I have asked that Carter will
try that breaks a declaration could
ment has had an effect in Eastern speak again on the issue of human
on human rights policy not be tried. Europe far more than we expected rights, and he has agreed. Hes­
“A declaration of intent is just
so soon. Because of the agree­ burgh added that the White House
that-a declaration that a country
ment, there are new opportunities has asked that the papers of the
by Bob Varettoni human rights. "Congress likes intends to follow certain principles and encouragement to those that symposium be sent to the President
Senior Staff Reporter what they heard, but they’re not laid down on paper,” Robertson are ready to fight for their rights.” so that he could study them before
convinced that human rights is. said. In reflection of the future of the , his speech.
John Brademas, Democratic going to stay a firm ingredient in The law professor then went on agreement, Robertson said that the If Carter does talk about human
congressman from Indiana’s Third the government policy,” he said. to explain the background of the Soviet Union is ready to indict rights, it will be the first such talk
District, criticized the Carter Ad­ Fraser discussed several ways agreement and why the 35 coun­ Great Britain in the International since the Soviets refused his SALT
ministration’s implementation of Congress can monitor an admini­ tries signed it. “The main reason Court because of alleged crimes proposals. At the time, officials at
its human rights policy at the stration to uphold a standard for that there was an agreement is that she had committed in Northern the scene said that one of the main
conclusion of the Notre Dame human rights in its foreign policy. the Soviet Union wanted the West­ Ireland. “I hope that the Western reasons that the Soviets did not
Human Rights Symposium Sat­ One way is for Congress to cut ern Powers to accept its boundary Powers do not cry that they are agree to Carter terms was that they
urday morning in the CCE. military aid to countries whose lines which grew after World War interfering in our internal affairs. were upset on Carter’s stand on
“I’m not satisfied that there is actions is does not support. II. “The Soviets had a lot to gain, Let us recognize our actions, and human rights and his intervention
the same concern for human rights The restriction put on aid to and the Western Powers had a lot hope that we can get them to in their internal affairs.
in April of 1977 that I heard in Korea in 1975 resulted from what to lose,” Robertson said.
October of 1976,” Brademas said. Fraser called Congress’ “frustra­ In order to acknowledge the
Brademas added, however, that tion with the administration and its Soviet additions of territory, the
CinemaH77
he is “willing to give Carter more indifference to human rights viola­ Western Powers wanted a universal proudly presents:
time.” He also noted that Congress tions.” Fraser also noted that guarantee of human rights by all
can still expect more support in the “economic” aid to Chile was cut the countries involved in the agree­
area of human rights under Carter when Congress discovered the ment, according to Robertson.
than is had under previous admini­ money was used to support a Robertson said that the Eastern “The Seduction Of Mimi”
strations. military regime that violated Powers only agreed to the issue of
“We’re no longer discussing the human rights. human" rights because they were
question of whether the United Fraser added that he sees a able to place in the agreement a Mon. May 2
States should take into considera­ reduction in the need for Congres­ clause that each country would stay
tion human rights in foreign policy sional monitoring of the executive out of each others internal affairs. 7:30 & 10:00pm Admission: $1
decisions, but how,” Brademas branch under the Carter admini­ “Even with the resolution that
said. “Under Dr. Kissinger, stration. He favorably compared guarantees that a country will
human rights was considered a this administration to the Nixon agree to stay out of each others
very high risk stance, the snubbing and Ford administrations where internal affairs, there are laws that c f ND
of Solzhenitsyn being only the most “confrontation (with Congress) guarantee the basic fundamentals
Fiddler on the Roof
blatant example.” rather than cooperation was the of human rights,” Robertson said.
Until recent years, Brademas order of the day.” He said that under two United
said, Congress has been “rele­ Responding to questions, Fraser Nations covenants, acountry must ,The loving theatrical hymn
gated to the role of rubber stamp or outlined a foreign affairs approach respect the human rights of its to the Jewish people based on
cheerleader” for the incumbent he considered “more conser­ citizens, and that a country has a the Sholem Alekhem stories
administration. According to the vative” than the approaches of the right to call attention to another MAY 5. 6, 7 8:00pm
House majority whip, Congress other members of the conference. country actions in breaking the
after Watergate has taken a more In reaction to Cile’s recent abolish­ human rights covenant. “So even THEATRE
active role in shaping national ment of the Christian Democratic though the Eastern Block thought 0,Laughlin Aud.
policy, and this includes issues Party, Fraser said, “Chile may that they prevented the Western
about human rights. have to find a way out of its own Powers from calling attention to
“Members of the executive problems.” their internal affairs, the Western 2844176 $2.50 ($2 std./fac.)
branch,” he noted, “are not always [vontinued on page 9] Powers do have the right to call
correct in their assessment of our
national interests. That’s why
there’s a separation of powers in The World Hunger Coalition
the Constitution.”
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Fraser and Cohen speak presents
Two other speakers were intro-,
duced by Brademas. Donald
Fraser, Democratic congressman
from the Fifth District of Minne­
sota, spoke about “Congress’ Role |
in the Making of International You’ve just finished one semester’s work
Human Rights Policy,” and Ro­ I in 10 days, all your cribbies for the upcoming
berta Cohen represented the Inter-
netional League for Human Rights. exams are complete... now it’s Miller Time.
Fraser and Cohen, Brademas
said, “have been working for | Time to relax & ease your tensions
human rights before the idea of
with the best tasting beer around.
being president was just a gleam in (
Jimmy Carter’s eye, and that’s
Miller
been a long time.
It is still too early to tell, Fraser
agreed, how well Carter has lived |
up to his commitments in the areaof
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Wed
Grotto mass
7- 12
May 4 °
tonight at 7 p.m.
a bottle
The University Chaplain, Robert
Griffin, will celebrate a mass at the 3 for $1
Grotto tonight at 7 p.m. The macs
Dozens of T - shirts MAY 3 - 4 J V at 7, 9, llpm
will be said to commemorate the
beginning of May, the month of
hundreds of posters & more
Our Lady. The Glee Club will engineering auditorium $1.00
perform and all members of the
University community are invited.
the observer
Monday, May 2, 1977
Harvest House offers
by Katie Kerwin help older adults come to grips with hidden talents; a time to use leisure The organization of Harvest personal growth. Counseling for
News Editor their condition as citizens who still hours in exciting ways.” House is structured to activate the the aging needs special attention,
have a dignity to preserve, a stake According to Putz, the American potential of older adults to help as does the need to educate older
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in the present run of things, and work ethic equates material pro­ themselves and their community. adults on a positive approach to
article in a five-part series on the even a good many years to cele­ ductivity with a person’s respecta­ Putz added that while young people death and illness.”
Church’s ministry to the elderly. brate and enjoy life,” he explained. bility and usefulness. “The retiree are welcome to help, it must be the Forever Learning Institute
Today’s article provides a look at Harvest House is a movement has to learn how to enjoy leisure elderly who run the program. Fostered by the notion that the
Harvest House, an innovative ap­ involving about 2,000 older adults without guilt feelings, how to use it Six-point program possibilities for continuing educa­
proach to this ministry through aged 55 and over, who have constructively and how to discover A six-point program guides the tion are limitless, as well as
activation of the elderly to work for grouped themselves into neighbor­ sociability in a new way. Retired philosophy of Harvest House: productive, regardless of one's
their own interests and continuing hood units to work together to folk need to overcome the hangup social awareness, self-help and age, the Forever Learning Institute
development. improve the quality, productivity of no longer being materially service to the community, religious flourishes as the educational arm of
and dignity of the lives of older productive and to be re-educated in experiences, educational and cul­ Harvest House. Now in its third
“America tends to isolate its adults. the use of their time for the pursuit tural advancement, recreation and year, the institute has a total
aging population as so much social Established in 1973, Harvest of the spiritual, the aesthetic and celebration and political power. enrollment of about 750.
waste,’ ” said Fr. Louis Putz House now has ten parish centers the cultural values they never had Putz explained ‘social aware­ Students take courses in a curri­
founder and executive director of operating in South Bend, Misha­ time for during their busy work ness’ as “learning how to be proud culum that ranges from foreign
Harvest House in South Bend. waka and Elkhart, with several years.” of themselves.” Society owes re­ languages and the humanities to
Harvest House is, in Putz’s own more in the process of starting. The individual units exercise spect to the elderly and should look typing and piano. Many, but not
words, “a movement of the aging, The small neighborhood centers autonomy within the flexible struc­ to them for the wisdom of a life all of the teachers are retired Notre
by the aging and for the aging, are places where adults can meet ture of a general philosophy. For well-spent, he continued. Dame professors, illustrating the
seeking in a wholesome coopera­ daily, or at least weekly, to each center, there is a presiding A center encourages its mem­ symbiosis which the program's
tive way what is necessary not only “organize their talents, abilities couple, a vice-president, a trea­ bers to reach out to one another, as founder thinks will keep Harvest
for the bodily health of older and political power. surer and a task force which assists well as to others in need of help or House from becoming something
adults, but also for their spiritual Parish is focus for elderly the officers in planning and imple­ companionship. The 80 percent of young people do for older people.
and psychological well-being.” Putz explained that the sites are menting activities. Delegates from the aged who are well and active All of the teachers are volunteers.
Putz criticized the traditional connected with a Church because each parish unit (usually the pre­ must work for the rest of the old, Forever Learning has leased two
approach to ministry to the elderly, the Church still is for many older siding couple) and the executive who are homebound in hospitals or floors of the mother-house of the
which neglects many of these people the normal place for gather­ director, the coordinator and the nursing homes, or destitute finan­ Sisters of St. Joseph, located at 107
needs. “If anything at all is done ing. Churches usually have empty director of the Forever Learning cially or psychologically, Putz stat­ S. Greenlawn Ave. In this relaxed
for the aging, it is merely to rooms available during the middle Institute, which is the educational ed. atmosphere, classes are held three
entertain them, to help them kill of the week and in the middle of the arm of Harvest House, comprise Expansion of religious experi­ days a week. Students work at
time, and to supply the basic needs day. Putz added, “There is also a the “Harvest House Council.” The enced geared to the older member­ their own pace, motivated by their
of housing food and medicine,” he need to develop among the clergy a council acts as a clearing-house of ship of the Church is another goal own desire to learn, and no exams
stated. “True, these needs must specialized ministry to the aging.” information among the various of Harvest House. “Communal are given. “They love to learn,”
be answered-but ‘not by bread He observed the Church devotes centers and as a shaper of policies anointing, the new sacrament of noted Putz, “and there are never
alone’ does man exist.” much of its attention to educating which will be proposed to the the sick, for older adults is now any discipline problems.”
He acclaimed Real Services, the its young members, which is individual centers. allowed, but both clergy and the Course offerings include: four
Catholic Church’s agency to assist understandable. “But the aging A new parish unit can be started elderly need to be educated on the foreign languages, philosophy,
the elderly in St. Joseph County in have special needs that also need when a pastor asks Harvest House beauty and usefulness of this theology, cooking, retirement plan­
the areas of medical, housing, attention, and a new pastoral organizers to come in. Once up-dated sacrament,” said Putz. ning, tailoring, chorus, bridge,
nutritional and related needs, as interest needs to be generated on interest has been indicated from “Creative retreats and spiritual ballroom dancing, history, yoga,
“one of the best in Indiana.” behalf of the aging,” he said. the parish, Harvest House repre­ study days, combined with travel piano, photography, ceramics,
These kinds of services are vital to “Hence the clergyman’s free time sentatives meet with a group of 20 and sociability, can also become knitting, crocheting, music appre­
the disabled and poor, he said, but can be profitably utilized during to 30 elderly parishioners and after memorable and meaningful reli­ ciation, painting, poetry, typing,
for the 80 percent of the elderly the daytime hours when the young a brain-storming session to esta­ gious experiences. Small prayer business, psychology, Shakespeare
population, who are “plenty people are in school and the blish needs and possibilities, plan­ groups can be fostered for Bible and creative writing. The institute
alive,” more is needed. middle-aged are busy making a ning for the new center gets study, community awareness and [continued on page 2]
“Old people are entitled to live living. underway. All residents of the
out their long years in a happy and Harvest House believes that a community, regardless of religion,
ENLIST
useful way,” Putz asserted. “This person can continue the process of are invited to join. Putz pointed out
emphasis will not be recognized learning and developing through­ that Harvest House participation is IN
unless the aging themselves decide out his lifetime. “When one’s not limited to Catholics. Two
to do something about their situa­ working years come to an end, a synagogues, 42 Protestant chur­
tion.” whole new phase begins-a time for ches and 22 Catholic parishes are
'Harvest House is an attempt to harvesting: a time for exploring served by Harvest House. 5 6
B
Putz remains active as organizer
by Katie Kerwin year, according to Putz’s estimate,
News Editor advocated the admission of black
students from its beginnings in
That Fr. Louis Putz has not 1940. It also set us the student book
withdrawn to a corner to sit in a exchange, which lasted 20 years,
GAME ROOM
rocking chair and gather dust since established the Campus Press,
NOW OPEN
his retirement as rector of Moreau organized dances in downtown
Seminary five years ago should South Bend and worked to set up Hickory Rd.
Only
surprise no one. the stay-hall system to improve the
His life has been a series of community spirit in campus dorms. . PINBALL SEW6
unending, ever-changing activities, As students in the movement •FOOSBALL
dating back to before his arrival in grew older and married, meetings
the U.S. from Bavaria at age 14, moved into their homes, and the COLLEGE
alone and knowing no English. Christian Family Movement (CFM)
Sent to America by an aunt in 1923 was born. CFM, which was active DAY
to become a Holy Cross priest, in the late 1940’s and through the
young Putz waited ten days at Ellis 1950’s, supported a stronger family SUNDAY
Island while authorities tried to and more activity in Church life.
FR. LOUIS PUTZ
figure out who would be responsi­ Shortly after the joint editorship Show college
ble for him. of a book on the reform of seminary aged I work with are some of the ID & get $1.00 ILLAGE
Putz made his final vows here in education with James Michael Lee, same people, moving into yet off 16" Family
1931 and graduated from Notre another Notre Dame professor, another period in their lives. You size Pizza
Dame in 1932, before returning to Putz found himself appointed rec­ see, it’s been the same idea all the
Europe and his ordination in Paris. tor and superior of Moreau Semi­ way along-people of the same 401 N. HICKORY
The 1930’s were a period of nary. At Moreau, Putz effected generation working with one TOWN & COUNTR
involvement with innovative sweeping changes, and in the spirit another to promote the welfare of and
French priests and theologians. of post-Vatican II renewal, a sys­ themselves and of society at 31 N. AT DARDEN RD. 'Where Pina is Always in Good Taste!"
But his work with the French tem of “maximum freedom with large.”
Catholic Action movement and the minimum structure” was instituted
Young Christian Workers was cut at the seminary.
raduation Issue Personals
short by the beginning of World Putz stepped down as Moreau
War II. rector in 1972, received emeritus
Arrested by the French as a status in 1974 after 35 years on the
Friday, May 20, 1977
German national, he escaped from theology faculty and left the post of
detention camp and got himself head of Fides Publishers in 1975.
aboard a British ship without But Fr. Louis Putz was far from Say your sad good-byes
showing his swastika-imprinted through. He took over as director of
passport. Return to the U.S. was Family Life Services in the South
not, so difficult this time; the Bend-Fort Wayne diocese and had so the world can see them!
immigration officer was a fellow soon expanded the Church’s minis­
alumnus whose only question was try to the elderly by the establish­
F
why Notre Dame had lost to Iowa. ment of the Harvest House aposto-
Putz then returned to Notre late and Forever Learning Institute 10 words for $1.00
Dame and took up teaching. As a in South Bend.
religious instructor, he organized Putz sees his ministry as a sort of
the Young Christian Students continuum. “It so happened that
(YCS) movement, operating on the the Young Christian Students got Place them in person at Observer office 9-5.
same “Observe-Judge-Act” prin­ married and started the Christian
ciple as the Young Christian Work­ Family Movement,” he said in an
ers in France. YCS, which had interview with the National Catho­ Thru Wed. May 4.
about 200 active members each lic Reporter. “Now, among the I
the observer 5
Monday, May 2, 1977_______________
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The Forever Learning Institute in South Bend
is the educational arm of Harvest House,
offering a wide variety of courses to its 750
participants this semester.
Observer Editorial Editor Maureen Flynn and
News Editor Katie Kerwin visited the institute
last week to observer the philosophy of lifelong
education put into practice.
Kerwin's article appears on the opposite
page. Photographs are by Flynn.
HARVEST HOUSE
X opini
# T h e O bserver
In the System
EDITORIAL BOARD
an independent student newspaper
serving notre dame and St. mary's Marti Hogan Editor-in-Chief
dr. james stewart
Martha Fanning Managing Editor
Bob Brink Asst. Managing Ed
The Observer is published by students of the University
of Notre Dame and St. Mary's College. It does not Kathy Mills Executive Editor I am disturbed by the fact that none of the three open letters from
necessarily reflect the policies of either institution The Maureen Flynn Editorial Editor University adminstrators which appeared in Tuesday’s Observer
news is reported as accurately and as objectively as Barb Breitenstein Exec. News Editor addressed the issue of, the source of, and the factors which perpetuate
possible. Editorials represent the opinion of a majority of Tom Byrne Campus Editor institutional racism at Notre Dame. What is most disturbing is that
the Editorial Board. Commentaries, opinions and letters Jean Rowley St. Mary's Editor these issues were the ones which the concerned Black students asked
are the views of their authors. Column space is available Katie Kerwin News Editor the administrators to address in their letters.
to all members of the community, and letters are Paul Stevenson Sports Editor The seeds of institutional racism lie in the pervasive ethnocentrism
encouraged to promote the free expression of varying Pat Cole Special Projects Ed. that engulfs the Notre Dame community and the continual fostering of
opinions on campus. David O'Keefe Features Editor this ethnocentrism by decision-makers. One factor which nurtures this
ethnocentrism is the lack of sufficient opportunities for the members of
Box Q
Business Manager Sue Quigley the majority to come to know and understand (a) individual members of
Advertising Manager Steve Bonomo Notre Dame Copy Editor Barb Langhenry other racial-cultural groups as human beings whose cultures possess
Production Manager Karen Chiames Ind.46556 Photo Editor Paul Clevenger equal moral status to those of European origin and (b) the collective
aspirations of other racial groups if such aspirations exist and differ
X , from the majority norm. In other words, the depressingly small number
Monday, May 2 1977
J of “minority" students, faculty, and staff not only leads to their
victimization, it also constrains the “humanization” of the majority.
seriously An appreciation of the functionality of human diversity is not
reflected by cheering for large numbers of non-whites representing the
University in athletic contests, nor by making charitable contributions
The House Guest to nameless victims of global politics who reside in what has come to be
known as "The Third World." Until the issue of the paucity of
“minorities" on this campus is addressed head on, there can be no
operational mechanism to guard against the perpetuation of
institutional racism at Notre Dame.
Institutional racism is often treated metaphorically by members of
the majority, but it is not an abstract entity for its victims. As an
art buchwald
example, following is the text of a communication that I received in the
mail after the black student protest:
There’s a beer in the icebox. Make "If I’d known this was going to
WASHINGTON - In the good old yourself at home." be such a big deal," Joan said, “I “Can’t you get those Louse-Bound Niggers to quit feeling
days when your daughter said she As soon as Mickey left the room, wouldn’t have come home." sorry for themselves? The ignoramuses should realize that
was bringing home a friend for the Joan said, “How could you humil­ "It’s not a big deal," said Mr. they are not going to get any sympathy from anyone who has
weekend, it meant she was bring­ iate me in front of my friend?" Ripley. "It’s a simple question of some intelligence!
ing home a girlfriend-and when "How did we humiliate you?" moral standards. Ours seem to be
your son said he was bringing Mrs. Ripley anted to know. different from yours. They may not No-Sympathy-Majority’ ’
home a friend for the weekend it "By asking Mickey to sleep in be better but they are different."
was a boy. the attic when you know perfectly “And that’s why you want to Attitudes such as these do not exist in a vacuum; they require at the
This is not the case any more and well there are two beds in my ruin our weekend?" Joan asked. very minimum a benign environment to survive. The correspondent
it is causing tremendous house room.” “We’re not trying to ruin your didn’t sign his or her name, but if I had the opportunity to dialogue
guest problems throughout the “It’s not a question of the weekend, dear,” Mrs. Ripley said. with this individual, I would point out that his or her sympathy is not
country. number of beds,” Mr. Ripley "What we’re offering you are what is being sought; it is the provision of equal opportunities and
Since there is never any mention puffed. “There’s a certain pro­ separate but equal accommoda­ services. Moreover, I would point out that it is individuals like those
of the sex of the friend on the; priety about people sharing rooms tions. That’s all the Supreme Court whose “humanization" process has been short-circuited that are to be
phone, most parents don’t know when they’re not married." asks of any of us.” pitied.
what to expect or how to handle it. "What propriety?" Joan wanted "That’s very funny," Joan said. In this regard, I also pity the overwhelming mass of students and
I was over at Ripley’s house the to know. “But al the way down in the car faculty members at Notre Dame who eschew the opportunities to
other evening when his daughter, Mrs. Ripley said, "I know we’re Mickey was counting on sleeping in accelerate their humanization through the courses and extra-curricular
Joan, arrived home for the week­ old-fashioned and out of date, but my room. He wouldn’t have come activities which project cultural experiences of various non-white
end with her "friend"-a tall, your father and I get very nervous if he .had known he had to sleep in racial-cultural groups. For those who are seriously interested in
strapping fellow named Mickey. when we know two unmarried the attic.” ascertaining what Black students feel about this stiuation at Notre
Mrs. Ripley was very flustered people of the opposite sex are in Mr. Ripley said, "He’ll sleep in Dame and the factors underlying the recent demonstraton, I invite you
and said, "Well, Mickey, I guess the same room under our roof." your room over my dead body." to read the Black Student Affairs Committee’s report on the result of a
you want to put your things away." "But Mickey and I aren’t I decided to intercede. "I have a questionnaire administered last year.
"Put them in my room,” Joan strangers," Joan protested. suggestion. Since Mickey was I also pity the Notre Dame community because the information that
said. “Where do you think we live in counting on sleeping in Joan’s is provided to you by the Administration implicitly perpetuates the
“Mickey can sleep in the attic," Cambridge? room, why don’t you let him sleep myth that increasing the number of “minorities" at Notre Dame
Mrs. Ripley said nervously. "I don’t want to know where you there and have Joan sleep in the implies lowering standards and admitting “unqualified” individuals,
“Why can’t he sleep in my live in Cambridge. You’re not in attic?" while it is admitted privately that it is the University’s financial
room?" Joan asked. Cambridge this weekend! You’re All three looked at me. priorities that limit the number of minority students matriculating
Mr. Ripley blew up. "Because I in our house!" Mr. Ripley yelled. Then Mr. Ripley said, "Wait a here.
know he’d rather sleep in the “I thought it was my house, minute. Suppose Joan decides to The seeds of ethnocentrism and consequently of institutional racism
attic." too," Joan said. come down from the attic in the of Notre Dame do not “creep in” when our vigilance is less than
Joan’s room is fine with me,” ’ “It is your house dear-but it’s middle of the night?" adequate; they are integrally bound up in (1) existing course selection
Mickey said. not Mickey’s house. After all, it “It’s simple," I said. “Make procedures including academic counselling services, (2) the existing
"Well, it isn’t fine with me,” would seem to me you would enjoy Mickey promise to lock his door." recruitment process and admissions mechanisms, and (3) the
Mr. Ripley snarled. “Mickey, do one weekend sleeping in your own structured and voluntary patterns of associations implicitly and
you mind if we talk to Joan alone? room," Mrs. Ripley said. ■ explicitly encouraged by the University. We will have made a
worthwhile beginning toward addressing the problem when large
numbers of individuals, influential and otherwise, take periodic
were not accurate. Companies were
P. O. Box Q= voluntary non-absent actions to eliminate it without being prodded by
threatening to not accept movie
political actions.
orders from Notre Dame. It was at
this time that everything started
Editor’s Note: Dr. Stewart is Director of the Black Studies Program at
being handled through Student
Notre Dame.
do not receive sufficient student Union. Although I never said I do
interest, i.e., attendance, should not trust clubs, it really is unimpor­
Movies not be shown. tant. The reason money is collected /SHARK N0Pe,H£S NO, I THINK
We have a limited number of by Student Union is because the BACK FROM 6UTTHE THE MIDNIGHT HE DOES IT FOR.
dates per semester and try to movie companies want some con­ TUB REUNION MIDNIGHT SHIFT? IS LARGE SUMS
benefit the most people in the trol over the revenue, not because PART/ SHIFT. HE MAD? OF MONEY.
times available. Since there are of my alleged lack of trust in clubs. YET? 1 / '
Dear Editor, approximately 40 or more clubs It is a procedure that was set up
applying for movie dates, I feel that three years ago when I was not K
I would like to clarify a few if some films are attended by only a even involved in Student Union.
things which were stated in an few people, these movie dates My trust, or supposed lack of trust,
article in the April 28 issue of The could be better used by opening was never even considered when
Observer. I did not realize when I j more dates for clubs and showing ihe procedure was adopted. 8
met with two members of the . films that are more widely received
Cinema Series concerning cultural by the students. We are supposed Bonnie Bona
films, that my remarks could be so 1 to provide a service to the students Movie Commissioner
misunderstood. I don’t think that and are trying to do so for as many
the statement “I don’t like foreign I people as we can. Cultural films
films" is quite the same as "I were never being threatened, only .
won’t show foreign films.” This is any type of film that was not being Minorities
especially important since I ex­ attended by the students. The ALGO, AT THAT -ANDAS IF THE YES, SIR.
plained to them that my own movie commission was set up only HOUR, HE GETS TO DAMN HERNIA THAT MUST
personal opinions on movies would j to alleviate some of the internal CATCH THE ALUMNI OPERATION iUASNT HAVE BEEN
not determine what films would be conflicts within Student Union. The AT THEIR BEET! ENOUGH, CARTER. QUITE A
shown next year. purpose is to tie everything toge­ Dear Editor, GETS ELECTED! BLOW
~
My position as Movie Commis­ ther to come up with a program
sioner, which was presented to the that will be most beneficial to the No where in any of your recent
Series people but which was not , entire campus. publicity given that confrontation
presented in the article, is that the Another misstatement in The of Black students with Father
commission should provide films Observer article concerns my not Hesburgh does one find any men­
that people on this campus want to 1 trusting the clubs. The reason tion of other minority students on
attend. I realize that there are • behind having Student Union col- campus, an example of the treat­
many different opinions on movies, I lectors at the club films is because ment of Chicano students at Notre
and the plan of the commission is to there were problems a few years Dame. It is as if ignoring their
show a wide variety of films. The I ago. Clubs used to collect money at presence will make them go away. ^ JLAI
commission was not set up to do | their own films; however, when
away with one type of film in favor I attendance figures were given to ! Betty A. Samora ,
of another; however, movies that ! the film companies, some figures Faculty Wife
the observer 7
Monday, May 2, 1977
ND/SMC
THE CELEBRATION OF A SPIRIT
by David
A bird may love a fish, but where would tion that I hadn’t noticed in past perfor­
they make a home together? mances. As his career with the ND/SMC
-- Tevye Theatre comes to a close, it only seems fair
to call him what he is. He is, in every good
sense of the word, a pro. It was a joy to see
and hear his art.
The rest of the cast is composed of solid
talents as well as some uncertain abilities.
Wednesday, when I went to rehearsal to Among the former, Lisa Colaluca and
get a better idea of what to look for when Shevawn O’Connor prove once more in
Fiddler On The Roof opened on Friday Fiddler that they are as reliable as they are
night, I was struck by what seemed to me adaptable. Colaluca (Golde) demonstrates
to be an awfully misconceived Brechtian a superb sense of balance in her character.
nightmare. It couldn’t work, I thought. Together, she and Daily combine to make
Dr. Bain is taking the environmental “Do You Love Me?” the most happily
formula way beyond its intended limits. I accomplished song in the show. O’Connor
struggled through the full-cast run-through has always displayed a natural ability for
with my knees perched indolently on the comedy, and here she gives Yente, the
back of the seat ahead of me, staring matchmaker, a dimension that raises her
between my knees at what I was certain from the depths of caricature to a
was a well-intentioned disaster in the somewhat more sophisticated level.
making. Of the three daughters, Mary Oliphant
All of this doomsaying owed to my (Chava) most successfully combines acting
conventional belief that the environmental and singing. Joan Martel's voice carries
theater approach best lent itself to small, her performance as Hodel admirably, while
intimate, soul-baring drudgeries that rely Maura Murrihy seems content to play
ever so heavily on their ability to impress Tzeitel quietly. As for the daughter’s
the audience with the alarming immediacy lovers, Michael King (Perchik) hurts an
of the loneliness or decrepitude or vanity or otherwise good job with a somewhat stale
whatever it was parading among and “Now I Have Everything.” John Walker
around them. It sometimes worked, I was exhibited customary control and precision
willing to admit, in comedies or musicals, as Fyedka, but gives an even better
as long as they didn’t risk alientation by Tevye’s daughters: Bielke (Theresa Richeson), Chava (Mary Oliphant), indication of his considerable talents with a
over-exertion. But to impose that gel­ delightful little piece as the priest. Sean
atinous approach on Fiddler, a show that Model (Joan Martel), Tzeitel (Maura M urrihy), and Shprintze (Pam Gay) Coleman (Motel) once again demonstrates
relies on the rigorous structure of complete his immeasurable, precious gift for making
illusion for so much of its success, was an his character not so much important or
unthinkable miscalculation. That is what I effective as he makes his character
thought. endearing. As Lazar Wolf, the butcher,
Although I was miles from the mark, Gary Aumiller is quite entertaining, al­
there was unhappily, an element of truth FIDDLER ON THE ROOF though his notion of stage presence
buried beneath my otherwise exaggerated sometimes causes him to bellow and stomp
fears. There are problems with Fiddler, for about like an hysterical pirate.
the most part transitional problems that The Company One of the delights of the show was the
stem from the environmental aspects of the The Fiddler................................Stacy Weaver ability of some of the performers to make
production. The lack of a curtain or Tevye.......................................Daniel Daily forgettable, functional roles things to
blackouts ■ to punctuate the scenes insti­ remember. Matt McKenzie plays the
gates a blend of feelings, an unwholesome Golde..........;........ ................. Lisa Colaluca heartless Czarist Constable with an inten­
mixture in light of the fact that Fiddler Tzeitel................................... Maura Murrihy sity and dignity that convinces the aud­
relies on the establishment of competing Hod el............................ Joan Martel ience that he is, indeed, an outsider in
emotions realized in some semblance of Anatevka. It is a difficult role skillfully
Chava...................................Mary T. Oliphant
scenic integrity. It was precisely this rendered. Also, watch what Mark Amenta
failure in staging that muted the impact of Shprintze........................................ Pam Gay
does with Nachum, the beggar; Louis
such potentially strong numbers as “Sab­ Bielke.................................. Theresa Richeson* Spisto with the Rabbi; Steve Rodgers with
bath Prayer” and “Far From the Home I
Yente, the matchmaker..................Shevawn 0'Connor Mendel, the Rabbi’s son; and Ed Schwallie
Love. ” Although both were wonderfully
with Mordcha, the innkeeper, to under­
Motel, the tailor......................... Sean Coleman
sung, they were staged in such a way that
stand that, on the stage.the part is as big as
the audience seemed to be left with a Perchik, the student......................Michael King
you make it.
listless uncertainty about what they were Lazar Wolf, the butcher................. Gary Aumiller Although the music occasionally lags, (a
supposed to feel.
Mordcha, the innkeeper....................Ed Schwallie phenomenon that seems to stem from a
Another problem arose from David
misunderstanding between the voices and
Weber’s design of the “performing en­ Rabbi.......................................Louis Spisto
orchestra as to who is accompanying
vironment.” Chief offender among the few Mendel, his son................. Steve Rodgers
whom), it is generally thoughtful and
props was the monstrous, multi-purpose Avrahm, the bookseller.................... Byron Maltez well-done. There is also a wonderfully
“wagon” that served, at one point or
Nachum, the beggar..........................Mark Amenta idyllic ballet that serves very nicely to
other, as a means of transportation, a
reinforce the delicate intimacy of Tevy’s
resting place, a quiet spot to catch a nap, Grandma Tzeitel.......................... Celeste Volz
“Chaveleh.”
and a perch for the Fiddler. It is difficult to Fruma-Sarah...............................Carolyn Popp
imagine what was being communicated by
Constable........................... .....Matt McKenzie The ND/SMC Theatre production of
having Tevye drag this burden about,
Fyedka......................................John Walker Fiddler on the Roof goes far in pointing out
looking for all the world like Jacob
the underlying philosophy of the program:
Marley’s ghost trailing a ball and chain. Sasha .............................. Tim Keogh
that a production is meant, not as an
Daniel Daily did all he could to look at least Yussel.....................................Xavier Garcia intellectual exercise, but as an experience
unburdened, but even he couldn’t prevent
Shaindel, Motel's mother........Lou Anne Catarinella that is, in the end, fun. While there may
the clumsiness of the thing from turning an
be aesthetic ideals that I disagree with
otherwise poignant ending into a kind of The Villagers from the erudite cliffs of the critic, there
funeral procession. The “Corner” prop,
Marty Brauweiler *Michael J. Hudock can be no denial that the audience was in
an anonymous building corner that served
the spirit of the show. From the informal
alternately as the Inn, the Dairy, and the *Maria Brown *Steve Hudock
welcoming ceremony, with cast members
Tailor’s, was cleverly conceived but badly Gemma Capozzoli Lisa Jaquez
running through the aisles, shaking hands
abused, with some performers respecting
Joseph Ceci *Patricia Kirk and saying, “Shalom aleichem, shalom
the implied walls and others walking right
John Clapp Mike McCord aleichem,” (“Peace to you, peace to
through them. As far as the scenography
you,”) until Tevye’s final farewell,
in Fiddler is concerned, the scenes that Dan Cole Ray McGrath
“Shalom aleichem, ” Fiddler works with
worked best were those that most faithfully Patty Dondanville Lisa Murray and for the audience so honestly and
adhered to the creation of illusion in its
*Bob Ebel Theresa Rebeck enthusiastically that the audience has no
strictest theatrical sense.
Brad Engelland Michele Roberge choice but to work with them. It works so
But the problems in Fiddler were neither
nicely that one believes that there may yet
depressing nor devastating, a fact that Mark Ferring Joan Skelly
be a home somewhere for the bird and the
owes as much to the natural charms of the William Garrick *Ed Tagge fish together.
show as it is written as it does to the
Susan Groeschel Lisa Turco
irresistable charms of the show as it was
performed last weekend. Dorothy Hanrahan Cyndi van Wynsberghe
Daniel Daily (Tevye) is by now familiar Cathy Heisler Kevin Witasick
X Observer
to anyone who has seen a major production Joseph Zilvinskis
in the past few years. He has often
*Featured dancers Features
impressed me as more of a technician than
an actor, turning in performances that
** There will be one intermission **
were as impeccable as they were emotion­
ally sterile. But that was before I had seen
Daily’s Tevye, irrefutable evidence of an
authentic versatility and artistic imagina-
8 ____t_h_e_ _o_b_s_e__rv__e_r__________M_o_nd_a_y_, May 2, 1977
Bakke v. Board of Education
Case raises reverse d
by Bob Mader took courses in chemistry and scores substantially lower than the special admissions program. The House of Representatives has been
Staff Reporter biology part-time in order to have average are acceptable. Supreme Court has demanded indicted for allegedly extorting
the prerequisite pre-med courses. As a result Bakke sued the proof of past discrimination in $56,000 from parents for his help in
Bakke had one big strike against University of California for denying previous cases before ruling on the getting t their :hildren admitted to
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first him-his age. He was 31 in 1971, him equal protection of the laws constitutionality of affirmative ac­ medical and veterinary schools.
of a two-part series exploring the and although he was advised under the Fourteenth Amendment. tion programs. The Court does this,
-Two other Pennsylvania state
effects on the Bakke v. The Board against applying by admissions He trounced the University in the according to Kommers, so that a
legislators face 1 trial ’or bribery and 1
of Education decision in California officers at several schools, he federal courts. The California Su­ violation of Title VII of the Civil
conspiracy in similar alleged
and the controversy concerning refused to be discouraged. preme Court, in a 6-1 decision, Rights Act can be shown, and a
schemes involving a dental school.
reverse discrimination. Bakke took the medical college ruled the Davis’ admission policy is court can order a remedy. It would
-Chicago Medical School in 1973
admission tests and scored admir- unconstitutional and the Bakke is be unjust for a court to order a
collected an average of $50,000 a
A small envelope delivered to the ably-he ranked in the 97 percentile entitled to admission. Davis has remedy in the absense of a clear
piece from 77 out of 91 freshmen.
University of California at Davis on of all applicants nationally. In appealed the case to the United violation of law. “The remedy
School officials admitted under
November 26, 1972, set into motion addition he had exceptional grades States Supreme Court which has cannot transcend the problem,”
oath that the money influenced
the most important legal battle in in college, laudatory letters of agreed to hear the case probably in Kommers said.
admission decisions.
the field of race relations and recommendation, and a well- October.
But Bakke’s case, and the cases -UC Davis, also, admitted that the
minority groups since Brown v. The written essay, spelling out his Minority groups such as The
of others claiming reverse discrim­ children of wealthy businessmen
Board of Education. The envelope reasons for wanting to enter medi­ National Urban League, the
ination by medical schools has also and politicians have been given
which arrived at the then six-year- cal school. But they weren't good National Conference of Black Law­
been undermined. The National special treatment in admission
old institution was an application enough. Bakke was turned down by yers, The Midwest Council of
Observer recently reported that decisions.
for admission from a man named Davis for admission three times: in LaRaza, and the National Lawyers
Allan Paul Bakke. April 1973, again in August and in Guild, are furious. Charles Tur- rich whites are buying their way The conclusion of this series in
Allan Bakke was an engineer at the following spring. chick of the National Lawyers Guild into medical schools for prices tomorrow’s Observer will examine
ranging from $5000 to $25,000The
Ames Research Center in Palo Bakke claims he was not admit­ said the Guild charges Davis with the Bakke case’s impact on Notre
National Observer also reported
Alto, a National Aeronautics and ted because he was white. Davis colluding with Bakke, citing the Dame, and admissions and affirma­
Space Administration laboratory each year admits 100 first year paucity of the evidence presented -The speaker of the Pennsylvania tive action at the University.
that tested the effects of radiation students into their medical schools, by Davis. Director of the Notre
on small animals and the effects of and 16 of those places are specifi­ Dame Center for Civil Rights Maryann O’Neil receives
radiation on small animals and the cally set aside for minority stu­ Donald P. Kommers termed this
effects of outer space on the human dents. The minority students get charge conjecture, pointing out
body. While working there, Bakke special consideration: the appli­ that Davis, along with the Associa­ St. Catherine Medal
came into contact with physicians cants are screened by a different tion of American Law Schools
who blended their skills with committee, 2.5 grade point aver­ would probably not take a case to
engineering, and he realized he ages in college do not automatically the Supreme Court with the inten­ by Jean Powley ticipation as a member of the
wanted to become a doctor. Bakke disqualify applicants, and MCAT tion of losing. St. Mary’s Editor Maria Pieta Award Committee. She
James Stewart, director of the is also a resident advisor in Holy
Petition supports rights Black Studies Program at Notre Maryann “Roonie” O’Neil, a St. Cross Hall and a member of the
Dame, noted that currently there Mary's junior, has been named as varsity basketball team.
are only 15,000 minorities in pro­ recipient of the St. Catherine The medal, which is sponsored
of Soviet dissenters fessional schools, and that not that Medal for outstanding academic by Kappa Gamma Pi. the National
many whites would be admitted and service achievements, an­ Catholic Honor Society, had for
even if affirmative action programs nounced Gail Mandell, St. Mary’s many years been awarded annually
by Joe Slovenic such dissidents as Alexander were struck down by the high vice president of academic affairs. to an outstanding sophomore or
Staff Reporter Solzhenitysn. Andrei Sakharov and court. Forty thousand Americans A double major in psychology junior until students' lack of inter­
Alexander Ginzburg. Since Presi­ applied for the 14,000 places in and sociology. O'Neil was chosen est caused its discontinuance in
dent Carter took office, he has been medical school last year alone. from among 20 nominees. She was 1970. However, a significant
Friends of Freedom, a bi-parti­ active in criticizing Soviet viola­ “For me the issue is moot,” recommended for the honor by change in students' attitudes
san group which is a branch of the tions of the human rights provi­ Stewart said. “Bakke is a subter­ faculty, students; and administra­ prompted the Committee on Ac­
American Council for World Free­ sions. fuge for institutional racism.” tion members. ademic Standards to request the
dom is circulating petitions to Baan explained the Friends of The minorities’ arguments are In addition to academic excel­ medal's re-establishment this year.
support the Soviet dissident's Freedom's reasons for circulating undermined by the fact that Davis lence, the Akron,Ohio resident was Dr. John Duggan, president of
stand in favor of human rights. the petition. “I think everyone in did not cite past discrimination as cited for her participation as an St. Mary’s, will present her with
They are asking the 35 nations the world should be guaranteed the reason for instituting their intern in the career development the award Thursday, May 5 at 5:15
participating in the Belgrade Hu­ freedom of speech, freedom of center; her participation as a p.m. in room 161 LeMans Hall. The
man Rights Conference next month religion, freedom of the press and NOTICE!! 1 member of the Psi Chi. a psych­ presentation will be open to the
to insure faithful compliance of the freedom of assembly as we in ology honor society; and her par­ public.
signatories to the human rights America enjoy," he said. “These
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provisions of the 1975 Helsinki rights are inalienable, as put by
"f HAVE CALLED YOU
Agreement. Thomas Jefferson, and everyone in FREE
Andy Baan, chairman of the the world should enjoy them. l
petition drive at Notre Dame, There are countries such as the BROTHERS OF
announced that Friends of Free­ Soviet Union where people do not UNIVERSITY l
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dom petitions will be circulated enjoy these rights and that is why
HOLY CROSS
during dinner on Tuesday, May 3 treaties such as the Helsinki Pact
and Thursday. May 5. Copies of are necessary.” registration l
the petitions will be presented to “We back the movement of the Hespendlng through educational, health,
President Carter, Congress, the Soviet dissidents because the So­ l social, pastoral and other,
U.S. delegation to the Belgrade viets signed the agreement and did service ministries.
Conference and the U.S. embassies not live up to it," Baam added.
Br. Ttiomas Maddix, CSC
of the countries attending the “Anyone who signs these petitions
Belgrade Conference. is saying that he believes dissi­ l Box 308, Notre Dame, IN 46558' '
The Belgrade Conference in dents in the Soviet Union are right
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Monday, May 2, 1977_______________ the observer 9
American Catholics called
to support farm workers’rights
A call for American Catholics to The statement on agricultural “Because of new circumstances
view farm workers as a “tremen­ labor elections recalled that the which are adversely affecting farm
dous resource” and a reaffirmation NCCB took a similar position in workers in certain areas of the
of the U.S. Catholic Bishop’s a 1973 Resolution Farm Labor. nation, and which, in turn, are
support of the right of farm workers The committee added that “we creating serious divisions in local
to “free secret ballot elections to base our present attitude on the communities, we, the members of
determine their collective bargain­ wisdom embodied in that (1973) the Ad Hoc Committee for the
ing representatives” have been statement.” Spanish Speaking of the National
issued by a leading Church spokes­ Recent issues concerning farm Conference of Catholic Bishops,
man in connection with the May 1-7 workers include a dispute with food reaffirm our support of the right of
observance of Farm Worker Week. processors in Indiana and a current the field workers in the agriculture
In a letter to the other members effort in Texas to repeal the state’s industry to free secret ballot elec­
of the U.S. hierarchy, Bishop Right to Work law and promoting tions to determine their collective
James S. Rausch, General Secre­ legislation similar to California barganing representatives.
tary of the National Conference of statutes establishing guidelines for “We recall that the full body of
Catholic Bishops and U.S. Catholic grower-worker relations. the American Catholic Bishops took
Conference, said that, as a “tre­ It was in California recently that an identical position in a Nov. 1973
mendous resource”, farm workers a decade-long , sometimes violent Resolution on Farm Labor and we
should be encouraged and support­ dispute between the United Farm base our present attitude on the
ed ‘ for the betterment of Church Workers and the International wisdom embodied in that
and society.” Brotherhood of Teamsters. statement.”
As chairman of the NCCB Ad
Hoc Committee for the Spanish 456 Good thru June 1.
Speaking, Bishop Rausch pointed
to a committee statement on labor
Arby’s Student j
elections reacting to “new circum­
stances which are adversely affect­
Outgoing Assistant Dean of Students Stephanie VVernig was ing farm workers in certain areas of Meal Ticket (
honored at a surprise reception yesterday in Stapleton Lounge at the nation.”
St. Mary's. [Photo by John Calcutt]
The statement reaffirmed the
St. Mary’s hon committee’s support of the right For $1.25_ #
of field workers in the agriculture 1 Reg. Roast Beef 1 Sm. French Fry, * |
industry to free secret ballot elec­
at campus rece tions to determine their collective 1 Cole Slaw d |
bargaining representatives.”
PI (Z 11 LZ 05 61 81 ZL 91
by Anne Bachle as well as an Athletics Director, The letter to U.S. Bishops asking
both positions which are yet to be support for the Farm Worker Week PITT CLUB
A surprise reception for filled. observance advised that the NCCB
Stephanie Wernig, outgoing Assis­ “We felt there were too many -USCC Secretariat for the Spanish
tant Dean of Students, was held activities the students were forced Speaking is distributing multi­ BAGGAGE TRUCK
yesterday in Stapleton Lounge, so to organize themselves without any ethnic materials for the obser­
that everyone could “have a chance help from the school,” said Dr. vance. The package includes a
to thank her and say good-bye to John M. Duggan, president of the poster, model press release with loading at ND -SMC on sat. may 14
her,” according to MaryLu Bilek, College, commenting on the former appropriate photos, a resource list,
former Student Body President and organization of student affairs. and a prayer card. & sun. may 15
one of the coordinators of the “Now we will be able to have Bishop Rausch asked that a
reception. someone working full-time on stu­ diocesan contact with the Secre­ unloading in PGH. on wed. may 18
All St. Mary’s students, faculty, dent activities, with the result that tariat offices in Washington be
and administration were invited to hopefully we will have not only established to facilitate local ar­
the student-planned event. more activities but also increased rangements for the Farm Worker truck on first come first serve basis
Wernig, who confessed to being participation at all the events.” Week observance.
“very surprised,” is leaving St. Duggan went on to say he was see notices around campus or call 1694.
Prof. Gabriel
Mary’s to return to school for her pleased that Wernig was getting
doctorate in higher education at her doctorate. “She’s got tremen­
to present
Boston College. dous potential, and with her doctor­
A 1968 graduate of St. Mary’s, ate she will be even more qualified $800 a month Summer Jo
Wernig has held the post of to serve in an adminstrative capa­ lecture in Toronto
Assistant Dean of Students for the city at any women’s college.” Interviews on campus:
past three years. In an effort to Students who knew and worked
re-organize student affairs this past with Wernig praised her for her Prof. A. L. Gabriel, director of April 13 Wednesday
winter, Dean of Students Dr. dedication. Commented one stu­ the Folsom Ambrosiana Collection
Kathleen Rice abolished the Assis­ dent, “Her spirit and dedication at the University will present an
tant Dean position, to be replaced were an asset to St. Mary’s that illustrated lecture on the “Icono­ At the International Student
with a Director of Student Affairs will be hard to replace.” graphy of Mediaeval Paris
Colleges” May 12 at the annual Lounge (no calls please)
meeting of the Mediaeval Academy
Carter’s policy criticized
of America in Toronto. basement of La Fortune
Gabriel, one of 70 fellows of the
| continued from page 3] Fraser said that he is skeptical of Academy, will trace the archi­ 12:30, 3:00 or 6:00pm
programs which have allowed our past military involvements in tectural changes of Paris colleges
people who are responsible for Latin and South American count­ through the centuries and show Please be on tim e , D o n 't dress up.
violations of human rights to enter ries. He emphasized that in­ their present sites in modern Paris.
the country. creased United States involvement
A more exact definition of what in Latin America is not the answer
constitutes a human rights viola­ to insuring the human rights of YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
tion has to be agreed upon, Cohen Latin Americans. TO ENJOY OUR . . .
said. She also called for the “The truth is I don’t think the
creation of a public oversight United States has that much in­
commission which would “observe fluence, good or bad, in Latin
and comment on the condition of America,” Fraser said. Maybe we
human rights in other countries, better pull away from these count­
and on the adequacy and in­ ries, but that doesn’t bother me
adequacies of particular govern­ because 1 think our influence hasn’t
ment practices.” done that much good anyway.”
Cohen suggested that the Civil Fraser concluded that he see in
Rights Commission might assume Congress a split between those who
this role. “I think that the want more immediate action to
appointment of Andrew Young in a human rights policy, and those who
very firm statement as to the link want to take a more deliberate
between civil rights and human approach. “Above all else, ” he
rights,” she added. said, “Congress needs to inform
Donald Kommers, director of the itself of the complexities of the
Notre Dame Center for Civil situation, of its limits, and of the
Rights, concluded Saturday morn­ risks involved.”
ing’s conference with the hope that
Cohen, the first speaker at the
this would be the first in a series of
conference, presented her paper on
human rights conferences at Notre
“Human Rights Decision-Making
Dame. He also issued a statement,
in the Executive Branch.” Cohen
signed by 31 of the conference’s
called for more emphasis on smal­
participants, indicating general
ler human rights programs with
themes of agreement reached du­
more long range payoffs. “The
ring the symposium.
government has a tendency to think
“We welcome all statements
too bie.” she said. “It has to
made by the President and Secre­
establish a good relationship with
tary Vance concerning human
organizations that take small *****
rights," the statement began. The
steps.”
members of the conference pled­
ged tnemselves to support and Cohen cited a need for a more
assist the Carter administration in coordinated human rights effort 52885 U.S. 31 North
OFFER GOOD
its promotion of human rights among all levels of government. South Bend
issues. She criticized government cultural
MtiQ .abczin’ - rnaritiO
10 the observer
Monday, May 2, 1977
Danehy reveals dissimilarities
[continued from page 1] J the University’s filing of the motion complaint should be dismissed flexibility in the initiation of law­ contract, were properly used, and
with the provisions of the clause on to dismiss the case. “because there is some additional suits in those areas where legal whether he was the best qualified
Dismissal for Serious Cause of the The University contends that its certainty that plaintiff could not be doctrine is either unsettled or person for his job.”
Faculty Handbook,” the brief stat­ desire to dismiss the case is to save entitled to relief” through the nonexistent.”
Hawaii case favors Danehy
ed. Yet, it continues, the Univer­ expense and time for both parties University’s annuity and retire­ “Consequently,” it continues,
sity has told him the continuation of involved, states the brief. The ment fund if he did not retire now. “in your typical 12(B)(6) Motion (to
Although in this case, the court
his employment is controlled by plaintiff believes, however, that the Yet the University’s motion implies dismiss), a complaint will not be
decided in favor of a profesSor
another clause, the Procedure for | University “is more likely motivat­ other questions and leaves them dismissed unless it appears to a
against a state school, “upon
Appointment and Promotion. ed by its desire to frustrate plaintiff unanswered: “(1) Whether the certainty that the plaintiff would
constitutional grounds for equal
If this is so, concludes the and the judicial process by prevent­ retirement date or annuity date is a not be entitled to relief under any
protection of the laws, nothin on
document, then Danehy ‘‘should ing plaintiff’s inquiry into: (1) the matter solely between the indivi­ set of facts. In addition, the
the face of Danehy’s complaint
be given reasons for any negative guidelines under which the Com­ dual and the provider of the complaint should not be dismissed
shows that he will not be able to
decision by his Departmental Com­ mittee on Appointments and Pro­ annuity, and whether this date for failure to state a claim unless it
maintain a cause of action against
mittee on Appointments and Pro­ motions operated, (2) its decision could be changed by the individual appears beyond a doubt that the
the University for deprivation of his
motions. Specific reasons have not regarding plaintiff and the reasons at any time, (2) whether participa­ plaintiff can prove no set of facts in
constitutional rights under color of
been given to Danehy; although therefore and (3) all other matters tion is the retirement program and support of his claim which would
State Law.”
frequently requested by him.” directly or indirectly associated the annuity is optional or that by entitle him to recover.”
“Professor James P. Danehy,”
Tenure defined with the potential, contractual, participation a faculty member “Indiana believes that unless the brief concludes, “could claim
The brief attempts to explain the procedural conflicts” involved in relinquishes any rights and (3) there is an ‘insurmountable bar’ to discrimination against him when
meaning of tenure. Kusbach cites the case. whether there is a bargained-for recovery which is evident on the other faculty members, both
Byse and Joughin, Tenure In Reappointment of positions is exchange of rights between the face of the complaint, the claim younger than 65 and older, have
American Higher Education: handled by the Appointments and contractual right of tenure and the should not be dismissed.” been retained in employment and
"Within the academic community, Promotions Committee of each contractural provision with respect Kusbach also cites a case, Nel­ further when non-faculty members
the essential characteristic of te­ department. The Committee e- to participation in the University son vs. Mlwa, where the University are encouraged to remain in em­
nure is not any concrete legal norm valuates the faculty member’s annuity and retirement fund.” of Hawaii foreclosed appointments ployment past age 65 and including
but rather continuity of service. teaching, scholarship and research, Danehy’s “failure to state a for persons over 65, even though age 72.”
Continuity, in turn, is the relin­ service to the University, the needs claim” the University’s reason to they were the most qualified for the “Danehy has a vested right by
quishment, through legal obliga­ of the department in question and dismiss the case, is also inaccurate position. “The Hawaiian Supreme tenure to continued employment as
tion or moral commitment, of the the needs of the University in order according to Indiana law, the brief Court thought it ridiculous to determined by his single contract;
freedom or power the educational to “determine whether that parti­ maintains. “The Indiana standard, provide elaborate procedures for plaintiff has also presented the
institution would otherwise possess cular faculty member of 65 years of plaintiff asserts, is that of an determination of a 65-year-old pro­ question whether the contract pro­
to terminate the teacher’s ser­ age is the best candidate reason­ ‘insurmountable bar’ and not ‘the fessor’s qualifications and then cedures followed have conclusively
vices.” ably available for the position,” absense of law’ standard for Fed­ terminate his employment when he determined that he was not the
"Once a professor has tenure, according to the brief. eral courts.” was the most qualified person. best man for the job. Finally,
his right should be well protected,” Motion to dismiss “As such,” the brief explains, Professor Danehy should have his everything done must in no way
it contends. The plaintiff asserts, further­ “its works to protect the most day in Court to show whether the discriminate against plaintiffs
In order to discover the reasons i
more, that the University’s brief, established legal precepts at the elaborate procedures, which de­ right to work, so as to deny him
for his not being reappointed,
Motion to Dismiss, implies that the pleading stage while allowing more fendant says are a part of his equal protectionof the laws.”
Danehy has, through counsel, at­
tempted to take the depositions of
the members of the Committee on
Appointments and Promotions on
several occasions since the com­
mencement of this lawsuit, the
brief explains. However, it asserts,
each time the hearing was delayed
by the University due to various Q
reasons: the final delay caused by
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Rukavina Isley Bros. Marvin Gaye Little Feat
announces
Pink Floyd Commadores Fleetwood Mac
appointees
[continued from page 1]
Weather Report Kenny Loggins Return to Forever
positions include freshman and
sophomore class president.
The position of Judicial Commis­
sioner is still vacant and appli­ Huge Selection Full Line of
cations will be accepted until 5
p.m. Tuesday. The Student Rela­
tions Board, consisting of the hall Stereo Accessories!!
of Tapes !
presidents, Katie Kearney, present
Judicial Commissioner, Wernig
and Rukavina, will vote on the
candidates Wednesday night.
On the whole, Rukavina ws
pleased with the applicants. All
positions had at least three appli­ m m m If
cants and according to Rukavina, N REMEMBER, eGGSIE-
“they were all excellent. We chose
them not on the basis that they HAS records, -mRE3
were better than one another, but CLOTHING, BOOKS
that they were better suited for our
j plans next year,” Rukavina said. RWHgrnalia
Responding to accusations that AMP OTHER
the positions had not been decided
on fairly, Rukavina states, “Nc
t o & E S W !
matter what I say, people will
believe I had my mind made up
before.” She explained that during
her campaign she did not appeal to m fr o
any specific interest group but went
door-to-door.
Mon-S*t*
“We went into the interviews
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fairly open-minded,” she contin­ McKinley Hwy Son
ued. “We’re just Student Govern­ Mishawaka 12:00- 6:00
ment trying to do the best we can.”