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page 2/the journal/march 6, 1972 The Journal encourages its readers to write in response to Items appearing in its pages. The Journal accepts all letters to the editor, provided they are typed or legibly printed and limited to a maximum of 300 words. All letters must be signed and bear the address and phone number of the writer. The Journal reserves the right to edit all letters for libelous statements and good taste. Giving up To the editor; It seems your mind is still warped, or else you are very unobservant. You stated we didn't do our jobs publicity-wise. We tried banners last year, but students still asked if there was a game. This year, there were pocket-size calendars, two different type wall calendars, two radio stations announcing the games, and newspapers. If a person were really interested in the time and place of the game, he had no excuse. Why should we stick our necks out to make students who are uninterested in our team come to the game? We went out into the Charlotte community because the UNCC students were so apathetic. It is not the fault of the cheerleaders that the student body does not support the team: it is the fault of the individual. Pep rallies are a waste of time when the only people who show up are the cheerleaders. Even when we brought the first pep rally to the students by going to each floor in the dormitory, only a handful of residents came out. You really have no right to make a judgement on us because you sit in the stands (when you decide to come to a game) like most of your friends with tape over your mouths. The silent majority only opens their mouths to eat popcorn or yawn. Our "soft" voices would be helped a lot if fans like you would take the damn tape off your mouth. Maybe the cheerleaders aren't the only ones on this campus doing wasted work. Only thing is, you're being paid for yours. Koko Knight Varsity Cheerleader (Editor’s note: Even with a warped mind, it is easy to see that at least one UNCC's cheerleader believes the old trite saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, give up.” Perhaps if our cheerleaders are so discouraged by our student body, we should just wipe out the whole cheerleader concept and let the team wither away from lack of interest. We don’t believe quitting accomplishes anything but self-defeat. Missing only one homegame (Florida Tech) this season hardly qualifies as “when you decide to come to a game,” as does several cases of strained vocal cords from yelling the 49ers on. We fail to see why money keeps coming up, except as a part of the capitalist ethic that says money requires a better effort than volunteer work. The Journal may be wasted work, but as long as we don’t believe it is, we will keep on churning them out, talking about cheerleaders and departments and Administrators, hoping that changes and improvements will continue to happen and that we had some small role in helping that occur.) Grand ideas? To the editor: Having been an avid believer in Student Government and very interested in those that run for such offices, I came across something extremely humorous the other day. I read what was supposedly a platform for the Presidential hopeful Marcia Finfrock. The absurdity and vagueness of the document was only exceeded by the naivete of the author. Her credentials were stated as "involved with" certain aspects of UNCC. She said that she was involved with the Moratorium, the Dave BImins case, and other awe inspiring positions. How was she involved? Her list goes on and on about what she has done but until the recent campaign, I've never even heard of her and I am pretty involved in student affairs. Miss F infrock's lack of credentials was only exceeded by her grandiose ideas for the future. She says that we should reduce the cost of parking decals when N.C. State Law requires that students must pay for the parking areas. Also, she says that we need more than the $140,000 given to the SUB, SGA, and Publications Board. In the first place, it's $120,000, and in order to increase that amount of money with our present enrollment, it would require additional tuition — another change in state law. I will admit that Miss Finfrock has some good ideas; however, they are almost identical with what is already being done. She requests that parking ticket money be returned to the SGA. The SGA and Dean of Students have already been working on this. She suggests an Abortion Service that the SGA has already pass^ and is formulating now. Also, Miss Finfrock talks about students having input into personnel changes which has already been put into effect in regard to Resident Administrators and as assistants to the Dean. Her dislike of book prices is not new and the SGA has had a used bookstore for the last three semesters that helps students save money. I wish Miss Finfrock good luck in trying to change general college requirements. What is good for Art surely must be transferrable to Engineering, Math, and Science. I do not mean to attack Miss Finfrock as a person but only as a candidate for President of SGA. If Miss Finfrock cannot see that she is neither capable nor experienced enough for the job, then surely we should create a fund to buy her glasses. Charlie Herndon Censorship To the editor: If anyone has looked at the Evergreen Review in our library. I'm certain that he would notice a certain discontinuity in the numbering of the pages. Quickly turning to the table of contents, one discovers that certain articles in the magazine coincide with the discontinuity in the page numbering. The places where the pages are missing are very smooth, as if someone was very careful in removing them. So, the question I ask, is why? Why the censorship? What are we poor, innocent and ignorant citizens of UNCC being "protected from?" And, most importantly, by whom? Avuso (friend) Steven M. Smith (Editor’s note: A check with Head Librarian Joe Boykin showed that Evergreen Review is kept behind the circulation desk and given anyone on request because the users have “borrowed” the magazine or pages on numerous occasions. Boykin indicated Everween begins each month with all its pages, but “someone will borrow some ” (pages) usually. The bookstore sells Playboy openly. Evergreen (a sometimes controversial periodical because of its erotic photographs) is subscribed to by the library, and nudes are openly displayed in dorm rooms. So far, there is no “official” censorship on-campus, but Steve’s letter indicates someone has a defininte desire to be The Collector.) classifieds 333-5508 Notice... RA (Resident Advisor) applications are now being accepted in the Housing Office for summer '72 terms and fall 72/3. If you are interested, come by the Housing Office in Moore Hall and pick up an application. Sanskrit deadline 17th To the editor : Deadline for next SANSKRIT is March 17, 1972 (Friday). Submissions should be turned in at the University Center desk. Michael Dobson SANSKRIT Editor Jordan defense fund To the editor: The Jordan Legal Defense Fund Comhiittee has recently been formed to provide funds for the litigation of Dr. Leonard H. Jordan, Jr's case in court. The Committee consists of two student members and two faculty members who are coordinating the collection of funds for this litigation. It appears that Dr. Jordan, a non-tenured assistant professor in the Sociology Department whose contract is not being renewed by the Administration of UNCC, is not being assured of due process protection of his case within the provisions of the U.S. Constitution. The procedures for appeal at this University force Dr. Jordan to appeal to those very Administrators who had made the decision not to renew his contract in the first place. It is desired that litigation of Dr. Jordan's case in the courts would accomplish at least two things: (1) It would mean that all non-tenured faculty, students, and all other members of the University community would receive a fair and just hearing. (2) It would mean that UNCC procedures for making these decisions of renewal and non-renewal as well as the procedures for appeal would heretofore conform to the U.S. Constitution. We believe that the present interpretation of the University Code at this campus does not conform to the U.S. Constitution and that both students and faculty are being denied the rights contained in the Constitution. Thus, Constitutional protection of rights could then be assured for all members of the University community. Contributions to this legal defense fund will be used in the following ways under the auspicies of the UNCC Student Government Association: (1) The immediate funds collected by this committee will be used to defend Dr. Jordan in the litigation of his case in the court. (2) The money collected beyond the needs of Dr. Jordan will be used for the establishment of a permanent Legal Defense Fund for members of the University community. Procedures will be established for deciding the merits of any case when legal rights are involved in disputes with the University, for the purpose of providing funds for necessary legal defense. Victor Scimeca Jordan Legal Defense Fund Committee interests derived goes back to students. (3) Rathskeller - construction should begin this summer. (4) New SGA offices - will provide space for possible Student Bank, Volunteer Program, and Committee on Human Sexuality. (5) Threatened Court action against the Administration -- The $2.00 assessment of damages for elevators was retracted by the Administration. (6) Questioning of Gym and Fine Arts Building Policy - Students were being charged to use University buildings. They are no longer required to pay. (7) Investigation of Food Service Policy - Chancellor stated he would watch for any questionable policies. (8) We would not conform to University Speaker Ban Policy - Sister Mary McAllister spoke on-campus without signing the policy. (9) Creation of Abortion Loan Fund - This is still under study, however, money has been allocated. (10) Radio Station is in operation - An allocation was made for new equipment to put them on the air. (11) Investigation of funding for Cheerleaders - Cheerleaders will be more and more supported by the Athletic Department instead of Student Fees. (12) Change machines - they were placed in the University Center cafeteria. We have accomplished a great deal for students this year due to a very active Student Government. As President of this Student Government last year, I have come to fully understand the workings of this body in all areas. The accomplishments I have seen and the experience I have gained in the past year has had a great impact on my decision to run for a second term. If elected, I hope to continue next year what we have already begun. With the experience 1 have gained this last year, I will not have to learn the job today and begin work tomorrow - I will be ready to begin work today. Stan Patterson SGA President Special faculty meeting To the editor: NOTICE: Special faculty meeting, Wednesday, March 8, 1972, 11:30 a.m., Rowe Building Theatre. In accordance with the action of the General Faculty at its meeting of 1 March 1972 to defer the completion of its agenda for one week, the Chairman is calling a special meeting at the time and place indicated above. Please bring to the meeting the agenda distributed for March 1, 1972. R. W. Rieke Secretary Help clean-up The Boy Scouts of America are looking for student volunteers to help pick up highway litter in the UNCC area. The project is scheduled for April 29 and is part of "Keep America Beautiful" day. If interested, call Mrs. James Hedges at 535-1836. BLOOD DONORS NEEDED CASH PAID FOR SERVICE CENTRAL BLOOD SERVICE 401 N.TRYON ST. Open Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m- 372-3337 Journal Classifieds are FREE to all University members, regardless of status. Anything you want to buy, sell, trade, and/or locate-just write up the item and drop it by the Journal office (Room B-4, basement) or at the Info Desk in the University Center. 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