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Site Sntbulttm Christm Volume ni, Number 7 Sam Moore looks at Elon College, North Carolina December 9,1976 SGA at the half-year The year is half over. What has the student government done? Let’s look at both the good and the bad. First of all, the good. 1. A decent homecoming weekend Not great, not too bad, just decent. We’ve estimated that three-fourths of the student body was touched by some phase of the homecoming weekend. 2. A good turnout for the new Outing Society and excellent use of the outing supplies. They were checked out in their entirety during the last weeks of September and early October. Roughly 100 people have now made use of the equipment and it’s because of this interest that the outdoor survival course will be offered winter term. That course was conceived by the SGA and backed by the P.E. department, and Dr. Moncure’s oCCic© 3. A law report by PIRG, showing us that we have no true rights here under the provisions of the state and national statutes. We’re trying to work on that. 4. A student senate that consciously and deliberately did a good job in supporting the students’ money, but was rather weak in support of its own program Overall,, however, it is probably the best senate that has been here in office since 1 have been at Elon. We’ve- not always agreed, but it’s been honest, good creative tension. 5. A solidly run intramural program, funded partially by us, Sunday night at the movies, paid for by the SGA, a good court system that gives good recommendations to the dean, which he takes or leaves at his discretion (refer to #3) and support of house government, which is moving along in the right direction. A pretty fair overview minus about ten thousand little things you don’t need to worry about Now to the bad. 1. No concerts. Reason, no money. 2. No change in the parking situation. Action is neieded by all. 3. A too small increase in infirmary hours; 24 hours is not possible but some increase would help. 4. No intersexual visitatior except on Sundaya My oniy ^ggestion is that you take a room at the Hilton on the weekends. Don’t sneak around here; the walls have ears. 5. No drinking. Sound like high school? Close, but Elon costs more. 6. A bill put to the Board of Trustees concerning a student trustee. "Students have no business in getting mixed up in governing themselves or helping run the school on that level.” Boy, I do hope when I’m 701 can be on the board. 7. Ethnic, racial, and homosexual grafitti that is costing the students both friends and money. 8. A Halloween fun night that cost the students hundreds of dollars, one man his eye, and quite possibly the entire student body from getting the alcohol rule thrown out. Another wie of those, and the ROTC might get some on-the-job training in guerilla warfare. "Defend Barney dorm Don’t shot till you see the whites of their eyes.” What happened to the peace movement? A lot of the above was written in jest so I would not cry. It has not been an easy semester for the SGA. On many matters our hands have been tied by law, and so keeping us from moving (Continued on page 4) Frats charged, fined by Doug Durante A pre-Halloween mischief outing by Kappa Sigma fraternity culminated in a near brawl which left Tau Kappa Epsilon president Tom Johanningmeier seriously injured According to sources from both fraternities, Kappa Sigma toilet-papered several houses, including the TKE house, one Wednesday prior to Halloween. The TKE’s retaliated, along with Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority on Halloween night by strewing garbage over the Kappa Sig porch and yard. Armed with eggs, some members of Kappa Sig along with an estimate 50 or more others returned to the TKE house and began hurling eggs. Johanningmeier was struck in the eye by an egg when he stepped out of the house onto the porch. He was taken to the hospital but the incident continued with minor skirmishes and verbal abuse. Charged in the uproar were both fraternities; Kappa Sig for disorderly conduct and malicious destruction and TKE for disorderly conduct, both violations of the Honor Code. Kappa Sigma was put on indefinite probation, fined $700.00, and prohibited from rushing any pledges in the spring. TKE and Tri-Sig were put on probation and fined $100 for participating in the disturbance. These Elon students make it clear whom they root for. Story on p. 4. PRIDE raises funds by Doug Durante Elon Clollfege is in the midst of an extensive effort to raise money for what is being called the Pride Campaign — providing resources for institutional development at Elon — and the response thus far has been excellent. Elon is seeking funds for the establishment of scholarships, renovation of buildings, obtaining better academic equipment, providing athletic fields and facilities, and constructing a fine arts center. The estimated cost for the project is in the area of $5.5 million. The campaign has devised a cabinet consisting of nine divisions to solicit the necessary funds. These divisions include the trustees, parents, major, presidential advisers, primary, church, Alamance county, alumni, and the college family. Of these nine only three are functional at this time. They are the trustees, the presidential advisers, and the college family. The latter includes faculty, administrators, and students. According to Dr. Jo Watts Williams, chairperson for the college division, the response up to this point has been tremendous. "Our original goal was to raise $71,000,” says Dr. Williams, "but to our surprise and delight we have surpassed that. At this time we have reached 189% of our goal by getting pledges totalling $134,318, and possibly more to come.” The family division will end its drive, which began in November, on Dec. 10, but the other divisions will continue until the money is pledged. The campaign is being split into' two phases. The' first one will include the first five objectives of the plan from establishing scholarships through the planning of the fine arts center. Phase two is completing the fine arts center as a culmination of the entire Pride campaign. Elon spreads Xmas spirit The recently a( ,cqui«d CadeU property U being developed (or playing fields. Forty Elon Students are sharing in the spirit of Christmas tonight at 7:30 as they assist the social ministry committee of the Macedonia Lutheran Church in Burlington in giving their annual Christmas party for young handicapped adults. The community service majors and members of the campus Civinette Club are participating. The students provide the leadership in games and carol singing and also feature entertainment including Bobby Falk and his group with Bobby playing banjo, Phil Beason singing Christmas selections, and Peggy Jo Parker and Bill Brown with their puppets. These events are being held in the fellowship hall of the church which has been decorated with Christmas greenery and candles. A special buffet is also being served, and gifts are being provided for everyone. Mrs. Evelyn Apple is chairman of the planning committee. Prof. Jeanne Williams is coordinator for the entertainment, assisted by Prof. Janie Council, adviser of the Civinettes, and Dr. Frances Marlette, adviser of the Elon College community services majors.
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