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The Red and Black. Thursday March I. 1979
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Furor over sports
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After much talk and constant
rumors, the University has
decided to take HEW to court
over its Title IX regulations
should the need arise.
The University’s contention is
that HEW has no right to tell
schools how to spend their
money on athletics—particu
larly in the area of women's
sports.
Under Title IX regulations
equal amounts of money must be
spent on men’s and women’s
sports with the exception of
football if it is the major revenue
producing sport.
The University is not the only
school to complain violently
about the guidelines but they are
the first to seriously threaten a
lawsuit.
It appears that the University
has a good case against HEW.
The points they make are well
taken and the report seems
confident in its allegations.
And in order to avoid
comments by some that the
University is trying to discourage
women’s sports, the athletic
dept, announced Monday that a
full-time head coach will be
available for the women’s
basketball team next year.
The hiring of a full-time coach
should not be seen as 100 percent
proof that the University plans to
give increase attention to wo
men’s sports. The fear still
remains that the suit is seen as a
way to get out of giving more
funds to women's sports.
W'e don’t think that HEW
should have the force to tell the
University that equal amounts of
money must be spent on all
sports but we do think that
women’s sports programs have
been sorely underfunded and
understaffed. With or without
HEW breathing down its back
the University should be willing
to give women’s sports an equal
chance.
Letters
‘Make giving blood pleasant’
TO Till-: EDITOR:
I am rcallv angry at the way the blood
drive was handled last week Stogeman
was an absolute madhouse When I was
there, there had to have been at least 75
guys playing basketball at the same
time
It took four nurses, half of them with
stethoscopes, to be able to even hear my
pulse The final, successful pulsetaking
occurred in a hack room where it was
quieter.
When they finally found it. I had to stay
in that room for at least five minutes to
get my pulse rate down I do not have
high blood pressure I have donated blood
10 times previously The noise of 75
people running, yelling and bouncing
basketballs raised it.
Since the administration knows at least
six months in advance of each blood
drive, would it Ik* too much to ask for
them to schedule it next time in
Memorial Hall when there are no
programs
None of us get paid for giving blood,
the Red Gross needs blood desperately
and the people helping with the blood
drive deserve a decent working
environment I think the University
should try to make giving blood pleasant
to all concerned
BARBARA BUNTON
‘Students are
too jaded'
TO THU EDITOR:
In response to Brian O'Shea s paranoid
reaction to the recent election of J.
Harold Mulherin. the involvement of
Doug Teper. and the proposed Free
Student Association. I'd like to say. get a
grip. Brian There are a few points in
your article which need further
clarification
Doug Teper is not a former Kent State
student, as you so asserted He merely
claims to have become involved with
Kent's gymnasium issue last year
Accordingly it seemed that you linked
being a former Kent State student with
him being a “reactionary " Kent State is
not a Berkeley of the 1960's yet is merely
an institution where students exhibit a
healthy awareness and concern over
issues
Furthermore, your article implied that
being a reactionary is somehow negative
It s very obvious that what Georgia needs
is a little more “reaction'' to issues to
anything Students here have become so
jaded so as to have lost the ability to
respond to stimulation Is it surprising
that this campus needs a few
“reactionaries' to create that stimula
tion’’ You mentioned that Doug Teper
should have gone to school in the 60 s
This is one point where I agree with you
in concept The seventies are lacking the
active concern and action over issues
which typified the 60‘s.
In effect. Georgia labors miserably in
the dull 50 s Come on. Brian, unlock that
door you're hiding behind and crawl out
from underneath your desk—let’s get the
University out of the *50’s.
N IT A WADE
‘Pageants are
discriminatory’
TO THE UDITOR:
“Hats off" to Becky A Russo for her
letter to the editor 'Feb 27). urging the
University administration to reconsider
their sponsorship of the Miss Georgia
Pageant It’s refreshing to note that there
are persons on this campus who are
committed to human awareness
Indeed, “beauty" pageants are dis-
crimnatory. as Ms Russo points out. In
addition to the cases she cited, pageants
also discriminate against old women and
married women. It’s discouraging that
typically, women are encouraged to
emulate “beauty" contestants while
young men look up to doctors, lawyers
and engineers
Supporters of these pageanst usually
attempt weakly to defend their activity
by exclaiming. "But it is not a beauty
pageant!’’ Who are they trying to
deceive? Although it is not the sole
determinant, the standard of "beauty" is
a prime consideration. Many other
universities and colleges have done away
with such pageants and I recommend
strongly the same for Georgia.
JAYNE WHITLOCK
‘Thrilling to
wear crown’
TO THE EDITOR:
I'd like to say something about Becky
Russo's letter iFeb 27) about the
University withdrawing support of the
Miss Georgia Pageant Are you
anti-American. Miss Russo? I cannot
understand why you want to do away
with something that is so much a part of
the American dream I look up to and
admire women like beauty pageant
winners You only have to look at the
bright careers that have followed past
beauty pageant winners such as Mary
Ann Mobley and Anita Bryant, to see that
a beauty pageant is a most respected
thing
Okay, go ahead and say it—I am not a
women 's libber Sure, I like to be whistled
at on the street just like any healthy
woman 1 would be thrilled and proud to
wear a crown and sash of the Miss
Georgia Pageant
VANESSA BROWN
‘Tired of
false alarms’
TO THE EDITOR:
It’* 12:30 a m. on Thursday night—the
22nd of February I’m rnad as hell right
now. so I figure this is as good a time as
any to write this letter
I am getting pretty sick of all the false
fire alarms that have been going off in
Creswell
We are only supposed to have one drill
per quarter, and I believe they are
supposed to happen before 11 00 p m
Since we have had several alarms go off
after 11:00, I assume that they are the
results of some very malicious practical
jokers—if you can even call this a joke.
I don’t think the person or persons that
pull the alarm have the intelligence to
realize just how dangerous a stunt they
are pulling They can not comprehend the
total situation, so I’m gonna make it
plain and simple
Since Creswell has undergone so many
late night false fire alarms, well over
half of the residents in the high rise dorm
have decided to no longer react to the
sound of the alarm I personally know of
several girls living on the 7th. 8th. and
9th floors that simply refuse to take the
long flight down stairs to leave the
building..
Granted. 1 really can’t have too much
sympathy for the residents who refuse to
leave the building—a fire drill is a fire
drill no matter what- but I can relate to
them because I practically refused to
leave the building this time. The only
thing that made me leave was this one
thought: “What if there really is a fire,
this time?" So why don’t all you Creswell
residents think about that the next time
we have a fire alarm 'and hopefully, it
won’t be in the near future Sure, it might
be someone trying to get his thrills but
then again, it might not be!?!...
PEGGY DEVORE
Lt. Gov. Frederica Colony
‘Graphic rule
is detrimental’
TO THE EDITOR:
I would like lo bring to the attention of
the students of the University the adverse
effect of the Athens Street Graphic
Ordinances on student clubs and
organizations on campus
The negative effect is the loss of
inexpensive advertising The student
clubs are no longer permitted to place
banners at the intersection of Lumpkin
and Baxter Streets under the new
guidelines approved in the ordinance Most
student clubs can not afford other types
of media advertising and have depended
on the use of street banners for many
years This year without the banners,
clubs have suffered financial losses due
to the lack of knowledge of the event by
the public
The Graphic Ordinances considered
mainly business and private property
Yet, there is no allowance for non-profit
organizations such as student clubs If
members of student clubs would voice
their concern to the council, there is a
great possibility that the ordinance could
be changed such that University
organizations would be allowed to place
banners at the intersection of Lumpkin
and Baxter Streets I would like to urge
University clubs to voice their concern
LYNN LEVERETT
Dental clinic needed
Nita Birmingham
Any University student who has ever
suffered through a night or a weekend
with throbbing toothache pains knows
that Health Services needs a dental clinic
or some kind of emergency dental
facility
My family dentist is a two-hour drive
away That’s fine for minor examinations
and cleanings, but terrible for emergency
dental problems, such as the one I
experienced a couple of weeks ago.
Nita Birmingham is a staff writer for
The Red and Black
It seems that toothaches always occur
at the most inoportune times—at night,
on weekends, or. as in my case, right in
the middle of the great ice storm.
Power was out all over the city, it was
40 degrees inside my apartment, and my
tooth was killing me. I don't know the
proper medical name for the tooth I do
know it was right in front and I couldn't
bite into anything without experiencing
extreme discomfort Hot and cold liquids
would create an intense throbbing
sensation that originated in the nerve of
that tooth and seemed to spread all over
my head
A couple of days later, when the power
was restored and work at The Red and
Black had slowed down. I finally had the
chance to go to the dentist I had never
been to a dentist in Athens before and I
didn't want to gamble by choosing a
name out of the yellow pages So. I called
UHS for a recommendation.
"We're sorry." I was told, "but we
can't recommend one dentist over
another."
That is not what you want to hear when
you're in so much pain that tears are
streaming down your face Finally,
through a friend of a friend kind of thing,
an Athens dentist was recommended to
rne.
To the friend of the friend. I owe my
deepest and most heart felt gratitude I
was actually able to see the dentist the
day I called, without an appointment. He
and his staff were excellent, efficient and
friendly, and treatment was almost
painless Most amazingly. I wasn't taken
for every cent I have the price for the
root canal he performed was modest and
1 was asked not to pay until the work was
completely finished Now that's unusual.
But. I was lucky. Many students are
not able to get a pood recommendation
for a reliable dentist Those students
must either suffer until they can see their
regular dentist, or perhaps suffer at the
hands of someone who shouldn't be
trusted
I realize it is impossible for UHS to
establish a full time, fully staffed dental
clinic But. it desperately needs at least a
full time emergency dental technician
who could stop toothache pain until a
student could see his regular dentist
A technician could also check for loose
fillings and make recommendations for
what type of dental work should be done
If a technician’s service is not feasible,
then UHS should change its policy to
make recommendations to students It
might seem unfair to recommend one
dentist's ability over another's. But. I
don’t see anything wrong with keeping a
list of dentists who will accept
emergency calls without appointments or
who will treat students without demand
ing payment before the student leaves
the chair.
A person in pain is vulnerable. I refuse
to believe that there aren't dentists, or
doctors for that matter, in Athens who
aren't aware of that fact and who won't
take advantage of people in pain.
A person suffering from a toothache
wants relief fast, lt is frustrating not to
know a dentist you can trust and it’s even
more frustrating tc be refused a
recommendation from UHS. the people
who are supposedly on campus to help
students.
Chances are it will take ages for
something to be done at UHS to alleviate
the current situation (if anything is done
at all) In the meantime, if any of you
have a toothache, give me a call; I know
this terrific dentist....
Think before you
break in line
Janice Williams
If you saw a huge crowd surrounding a
typical building at the University, for
example Bolton, what would you think?
You, if you have been here for more than
one week, would think that it was chow
time. The waiting line is an everday sight
on any large campus Students just
accept it and stand patiently, right?
Wrong!
Janice Williams Is a sophomore In the
UoLege of Arts and Sciences
When you left the security of home and
came to this Universty, you gave up your
special priorities and chose anonymity.
You are one of a vast number of students
who are all after the same thing; be it
classes, food, or that precious concert
ticket. You are not special and have to
wait for what you want. The point is that
this is a fact which is not comprehended
or rather, just ignored Many students
haven’t become used to this treatment,
some even after three years. I am talking
about my most hated enemy—the
line-cutter.
This practice is not a new one, nor is it
restricted to the college student As kids,
we all made use of "upsies" and
"backsies " The difference is that things
weren't that important in grade school
Usually, the line led to the playground or
the bathroom It didn't really matter who
got there first Adults also engage in this
practice. If you have ever been to Six
Flags or Disney World, you know what I
mean It is a sight to behold when a two
hundred pound woman sneaks over the
chain, dragging her husband and children
behind This is irritating, but in the long
run, it is not of crucial importance.
The college line-cutter is a much more
serious troublemaker There is something
to be lost in many cases The examples
are endless Everyone has been to late
registration and if you have been once,
you will never forget it. The hassle starts
as you wait outside to hear the sweet
sound of your last digit Once you get in.
the fun has just begun The lines seem
impossible and all you can do is stand
nervously Classes close every minute
and if you are lucky, you will make it in
time The most sickening sight is the guy
who walks up. just as you are in sight of
the table, and asks his friend for
“backsies." Ths inconsiderate person
could take the last seat in the class
Another familiar place to see this in
action at its finest is the dining halls
After a hard day. the average student is
ravenous It is hard enough to stand in
line, much less watch people walk right
past you to get their "reserved" place.'
This may seem unimportant, since
everyone will eventually get to eat, but to
some it is very important
I, lor one. have stood in line staring at
tray after tray go by bearing a delicious
chocolate eclair This delicacy is only
served once a quarter, at the most, so it
is a special Ireat Rushing up lo the
desert display proves futile as I see that
faithful line-cutter carry away the last
two eclairs. This can motivate any
normal eclair-lover to violence.
The worst and most recent example was
on the day that the Harry Chapin concert
tickets went on sale I arrived at 8:00
am to find that a line had already
formed With at least fifty people in front
of me and an hour's wait ahead I sat
down In grin and hear ii My esteem for
sororities reached an all time high when I
sa» a gu I turn down her sister s plea for
a place in the very front of the line. I
began to think that this was going to be
unique. I couldn't have been more wrong
The first problem began when the line
lengthened considerably and wound
around itself. The back of the line
suddenly transversed the front, and
people crowded to avoid losing their
hard-earned places Finally, an authori
tative figure gave the room some
semblance of order and redirected the
latecomers out into the hall
As S a m. approached. I noticed that
Is.
the number of people in frohf of me was
growing How this happened Is obvious
People saw the long line and panicked
over the wait and the small number of
tickets available They discovered
long lost or new-found friends to merge
with.
The door opened, and I made my way
slowly toward it The most disgusting
display I have ever seen took place
seconds before I reached the ticket
window. Only one boy stood between me
and the end I watched in horror as a
girl approached, bulling cunningly
between those crowded around the door I
heard those fateful words, “I have an
appointment May 1 please get in front of
you?" 1 prayed that her batting eyelids
would not do the trick, but 1 should have
learned by then. "You know I'm a softy
for you Get in line.'' With these words,
he added another ticket, but there were
those behind me who may have lost
their’s due to this girl and her cohort
There will always be lines at this
University, and there will always be
inconsiderate people breaking into them
I know I cannot stop this from happening
I. myself, have broken in front of others
to join a friend, but I can honestly say
that I will never do it again Before you
join someone in front at the expense of
those behind, think twice. Place yourself
back there watching, consider what is at
stake, and go to the rear of the line.