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THE RIDGERUNNER
Prospectus
Editorial Policy
In this first issue of the 1969-VO RIDGERUNNER,
it is appropriate to define the general policy of
the paper.
Our primary objective is to provide a stable
and continuously published newspaper.
Rather than adopt a policy of a specific, char
acteristic approach in reporting aspects of campus
functions, we have decided to conquer that fun
damental problem which has plaqued our campus
publications in the past — lack of stability.
We will establish the stability which a campus
newspaper must have to operate with impact.
We will provide the necessary space to air opin
ions, to inform the campus community, to expose
incogruities, to act in the capacity of a commun
ication medium. In short, we will function as a
newspaper. We will publish approximately once
every two weeks — at least four issues a term.
We will not back away from any controversial
issues or possible conflicts. We will print anything
as long as it complies with these qualifications:
it must be true, pertinent and applicable. The ed
itor reserves the right to refuse publication to any
article of questionable significance or question
able content as defined by the bounds of ethical
taste and sensitivity.
L. R.
Time To Get
Together
The 1969-'70 academic year could well be one
of the most active years this institution has known
or will know. The potential for greatness is here.
But it's going to take cooperation to make this
year come alive.
There are new plans and new ideas but there
is a need for workers as well. It's no secret that
there are deep chasms separating many of the
students here at UNC-A. The day students often
feel left out; many of the dorm students feel un
easy and unwilling to help out in activities just
because they're new. Well, let's let 1969-'70 be
the end of ail this garbage.
The SGA desperately needs workers, as do a
few other organizations. Here are just a few: the
Summit, THE RIDGERUNNER, Images, the Home
coming Committee that will need all the help
they can get in a little while, as well as the
many commissions and agencies of the Student
Government Association itself.
Don't be shy. The organizations on this campus
are begging for help. And for God's sake, don't
sit back and gripe if you haven't offered your
hands. Just go up to one of the offices and offer
your aid; you'll be well received, we assure you.
So, let's get together and make 1969 a year to
remember. Put down your fears and help out.
F. M.
RICHARDS
THE INFORMER
MYERS
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OSCHRENREITER
Due to previous years of
people not being able to locate
THE RIDGERUNNER when it
is published, we have established
eight permanent locations for
the distribution of the paper.
Issues may be picked up: in
the foyer of the Humanities
building, the desk at the
entrance of the library, in Vance
Hall, on a table in the cafeteria,
on a table in the snack shop, by
the stairs in the Soc.ial Science
building, by the receptionist in
the Administration building, and
by the secretary's office on the
main floor of the Science
building.
THE RIDGERUNNER will
be published approximately
every two weeks. Since this term
is about eight weeks long, the
paper will come out four times:
August 17, September 4,
September 19 and October 8.
If you are a student at
UNC-A and have no questions
about it, then you are out of
step.
With this in mind, THE
RIDGERUNNER is establishing
a regular service to its readers
who want answers to a host of
campus and even off-campus
questions.
The questions can cover any
topic about which you are
confused or would like clarified:
the policies of the
administration, SGA,
departmental, dormitory.
Review
library, etc.—the field is wide
open. This service is not
restricted to students hopefully,
the faculty and staff who are at
times baffled by campus actions
will submit questions, too.
The questioning reader
should submit his or her
questions, typewritten, to The
Informer box by THE
RIDGERUNNER office in the
Lipinsky Student Center.
The editor reserves the right
to censor in the interest of good
taste and brevity. Anonymity
will be honored
'Nashville Skyline’
Is it possible that Bob Dylan
has reached peace with the
world?
In his new album, "Nashville
Skyline" (Columbia KCS 9825),
you can feel a quality that you
just don't find on any of the
other Dylan albums. If you’ve
heard "Lay Lady Lay" then
you've had a sample of the new
Dylan, a small sample at best but
a sample. Don't expect to hear
anything like "The Masters of
War".
Now 27 and the father of
three, Dylan has perhaps
returhed to his favorite music:
country with a slight folk
quality. Always the musical idol
pf Dylan in his earlier years.
by Gene Ochsenreiter
Woody Guthrie's influence is
unmistakable in the recording.
"Girl from the North
Country", one of the finest
works on the album, was
recorded with Johnny Cash, one
of the original Nashville
guitar-pickers.
• So far, "Nashville Skyline"
has disenchanted a few older
Dylan fans due to his new style
music and the new way he sings
it. But Dylan seems much at
home in the "Nashville Skyline"
style with the steel guitar and
the country tunes. It may well
be that we'll hear a lot more of
the Nashville twang in Dylan's
next recordings.
THE RIDGERUNNER
Editor Laurel Richards
Managing Editor F^ed Myers
Business Manager Gene Ochsenreiter
Staff Judie Pittman
Jim Adams
Susie LeMieux
LETTER POLICY
We welcome both letters and longer more com
prehensive articles of opinion from students, faculty,
administration and from any citizens of the commu
nity whose contribution is directed toward the
educational interests of the university. All submis
sions should be typed and doublespaced.
ALL submissions must be signed. Names will be
withheld on request We reserve the right to edit and
revise letters as space permits.