Newspapers / St. Andrews University Student … / Dec. 15, 1977, edition 1 / Page 2
Part of St. Andrews University Student Newspaper / About this page
This page has errors
The date, title, or page description is wrong
This page has harmful content
This page contains sensitive or offensive material
THE LANCE §1 Michael Greene Editor Steve Newton Managing Editor Cliff Fitzgerald Sports Editor David Swanson Photography Coordinator Rufus Poole Circulation Manager Staff Johanna Bowman Greg Piccola Howard Ellis Scott Robertson Terri Hayman Mike Snider Steven Kunckle Chris Werth Lisa I Wollman William J. Loftus, Advisor LANCE Criticisms Mean, Unfair The Food Situation Hard as it is for us to believe that anyone would eat in our cafeteria voluntarily, it’s apparently true that as many as 50-70 students who aren’t paying for the food service have been eating there regxilarly all semester. All semester. While it stretched our imagination when we were told that ARA doesn’t serve stale cake, and even though it dismays us to find out the food service has gotten docked for flies in December, we weren’t quite prepared to have it admitted to us that ARA has been ladling out gruel for free. Still, though it is extremely disturbing, and in some places (not always on the partof ARA, either) verges on negligence, it is apparent that the new manager, Paul Childers does not intend. to allow the practice to continue. His reasoning for not beginning to crack down immediately is simole: this near the end of the term, he feels, with exams, the dishwasher, and other problems, it would cause more trouble than it would be worth in the next week. ' Mr. Childers brings a refreshingly business-like attitude to the ARA operation, and has admittedly been saddled with the problems of picking up the pieces of somebody else’s mess. But he has been here long enough to orient himself to the situation, and we feel that the time has come to start seemg some concrete improvements in the Food Service. We are also pleased to note that a good number of students have been picking up the ball from the late lamented food committee, whose obituary we carred last week. The organization of yesterday; well-ordered and apparently productive demonstration bespoke a spirit and concern that has not been in evidence by St. Andrews students about their living conditions thus far this year. It can only be hoped that this will not disappear with the Christmas season. A final culinary note. When you’re eating what promises to be a sumptuous Christmas repast, and hopefully listing in on the food interest meeting, take what everybody says with a grain of salt. The Thanskgiving meal alone was evidence that ARA knows how to stage a feast, regardless of the other charges leveled at them. The meals that immediately followed were ample proof that they had not yet mastered ordinary meals. Strange Business At Poolside It may not be illegal but it certainly ain’t right. That’s the feeling we get from an unhappy situation in the. Physical Education Department. A student, receiving neither pay nor any credit beyond that of the course itself is teaching the Lifesaving class. Now while St. Andrews apparently never wrote down anywhere that this course would qualify anyone for Red Cross Senior Ufesaving, it’s interesting to note that everyone m the class spoken taty THE LANCE indicated that this what they had always been led to believe. But Doug RUey, the instructor of record, isn’t certified to teach Senior Ufesaving. Only because one freshman taking the course, Scott Robertson, is, wUl these students end up receiving their certification. And while it’s easy for the principals involved to shrug their shoulders and say that RUey is teaching the course was offered, in point of fact, THE LANCE has learned it is Robertson who gives and grades tests, and it is student involvement is one thing. TTiis is clearly another. We cannot come down hard enough on the side of truth in advertising as far as course offering are concerned What Will RUey have gotten himself certified? WUl we see another uii^id student mstructor? Or wUl we see a new St. Andrews Ansley C. Moore and for the three surrounding area ponds? wore ana ror tne To the Editor: Being a student who cares about the publications of this campus, and one who has been aware of the issues surorunding recent criticism of THE LANCE. I feel moved to respond to last weeks editorial. Jackson Morton’s Dialogue, and letter to the Bi-Weekly Bailie, emphasized several times that he was not criticizing any member, or members of THE LANCE, but that he was trying to Dring about a change within the campus. By saying that THE LANCE was controlled by basically, four people, I believe that Jackson meant that basically, the writing was done by four people, and the news bureau of course. He never disputed that the editor would have the final say so. I cried quite a few tears over the section where you inform us of your terrific workload, but it makes no sense to bemoan that. I don’t believe that Jackson’s letter was asking you to cover all the events on campus, just to print some readable news. I mysetf have found THE LANCE so far, to be an amusingly boring newspaper. But that is my opinion. I hope you don’t see my opinion and criticism as invalid too. I really don’t think Give A.R.A. A Break! To The Editor: - Some patience derstanding! and un- Being a member of the St. Andrews Community for almost two (2) years, and having been to otJier establishments, I can com pare the quality of the food here with institutions such as Duke Hosoital, Winston Salem Tech, Durham Business; CoUege and North CaroUna Central University. Believe me, the food here at S.A. rates well above the afore mentioned places. I think the students here are being too impatient with and have a very antagonistic attitude toward the new food service mainly because of the unexpected transition of Managers. Any newly employed food service needs time to develop and produce quality service, and we’re not giving a R.A. a fair chance. I personally know that after eating the food last year and this year, that A.R.A. is doing as well if not better as Cardinal did. I say this not because I’m an employee of A.R.A., I’m not trying to get any “bronie” points, I don’t need them. I am taking this position simply because I can see both sides of the situations. I have met A.R.A. representatives personally and I know they have the welfare of the students at the top of their list of priorities. Granted, there are im provements to be made, and I am sure if we can all show a little patience and un derstanding, that A.R.A. wiU come through for us. As far as the Student Food Service committee is con cerned, I have received in formation from a reliable source to the effect that A.R.A. has called at least three (3) (if not more) meetings in which the Student Food service Committee faUed to even show up for. I would like to make one more point, and it concerns the poor response of the students to the fantastic Thanskgiving Dinner we were fortunate enough to partake of. WhUe certain individuals are quick to write in a number of complaints, not one person, (to my knowledge) bothered saying thanks or writing an appreciation letter to A.R.A. for it’s endeavors. I say “hold your hor ses”, “and give the service a chance to produce, and it will.” Sincerely, Tom Ashley Well,You’ve Done It Again angrier are in About The Survey “luenua, comment, and several nwmla caused considerable Which ~ •» “ - read about Ue heauti/n, peoplf... Wa^d" (Continued on Page 4) To the Editor: This is going to be a short letter, since I’m sure you’ve got lots of longer, ones. Congratulations ^ order. THE LANCE has done it again! In one issue you managed to infuriate Jackson Morton, the cheerleaders, the V.P. of the Student Association, the student food Thanks For A To the Editor: I would like to take this oportunity to extend my manks to the people ij Concord and Highland dorms who gave us the Christmas ? °3"ce. Both my husband, Del, and I enjoyed not only the company, but the atmosphere and food, as weU. committee, the A. V. reorganization committee, opponents of pyramid power and everyone associated with the Food service and the Bailie”. Ya’ know, if you can keep up with this bad habit of telling the truth it won’t be long til you have no friends at aU. Best regards and Shalom. Brian Dolge Great Party We- had a great time and appreciate the effort that went into making the event such a success. You can be sure that we’ll be there next year! Thanks again and have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS. Sincerely, Kathy Benzaquin Student Activities that you or I have the right judge whether someone? criticism or opinion is invalid I feel like the derogatory references to Jackson Morton and Bob Haley are unca^ that I felt was out of place was about the budget He received the information from me, that at the Senate meeting we agreed that we would eivp THE LANCE an increS I heard you state at that meeting, that some of the money would go towards more pages in THE LANCE I feel Uke the criticism leveled at Bob, was really not necessary. For one reason at the Senate meeting held after October break, we set up a regular meeting schedule. For another reason, there was finally something creative something done by an everyday ordinary student in a news publication, that was really a breath of fresh air in comparison. I consider anything that informs, or entertains us, whether factually or humorously, news, and I don’t believe that I am alone. By the way, would you have paid to go to the dinner-dance, without knowing what the menu was? Lee Bamhardt Trolls? To the Editor: An alarming situation on the St. Andrews campus has become increasingly more serious and I feel now is the time that someone should speak out about it. Over the past several months a miniature plague has crept into our midst which has not become apparent ex cept to those with excep tionally keen senses. It is a rare type of terrorism that threatens our very way of life here. Yes, at this time I would like to bring to the pub lic eye the fact that-trolls- are living underneath the lakes’ car bridge. AS i’m sure everyone noticed during the earlier part of the semester, townspeople were frequently seen fishing off this bridge. But now how many do you see? Contrary to popular belief it is not the weather turning the townies away, but the trolls! Tell me, would you fish where you were in danger of being molested by a troll, asking for money or your dead fish? Indeed not. Yet another piece of evidence was recovered from the lake. An old canoe paddle, thought to be misplaced, was found along the shoreline with troll- marks in it. Why hasn’t the ad ministration done something about this pestUence? Surely they know! Will the student body allow this curse to tor ment our Christian e"' viroment and surrounding county residents? Of course not. I can only hope that THE LANCE will print a warning, to open the eyes of those in positions able to rid us of this menace. Thank You, S. Robertson
St. Andrews University Student Newspaper
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
Dec. 15, 1977, edition 1
2
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75