Page 2 Thoughts I suffer whenever I see that common sight of a parent or senior imposing his opinion and way of thinking and being on a young soul to which they are totally unfit. Cannot we let people be themselves, and enjoy life in their own way? You are trying to make that man another you. One's enough. —Ralph Waldo Emerson It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of Goo. --Matthew 19:24 AAUP CONFERENCE SUCCESSFUL by Jon Hiratsuka The American Association of University Professors' state convention was successful, informative, and well attend ed, program chairman Lloyd Nick reported. The convention was held at Guilford on Oct. 25-26. "Financial Exigency" was the theme of the convention. Aid to private colleges, rights of tenure, and other concerns of academia were discussed. Guest speakers highlighted the conference. State Senator McNeill Smith spoke on the history of education in North Carolina and the role of the legislature. Homecoming Judging Questioned by Jeffrey D. Martin Numerous complaints have been made about the judging of floats in the Homecoming Parade. It seems that the Union made "Fantasy" this year's parade theme. Pcopel making the complaints said that while two of the floats had to do with witches and rainbows, the winning float had nothing to do with "Fantasy." No one is criticizing the beauty of one float over another but everyone is wondering why the judges did not consider the theme in the Each generation has only a temporary rendezvous with the land; despite fee titles and documents of ownership we are no more than brief tenants on this planet. -Stuart Udall Man is the only animal that can be bored, that can be discontented, and that can feel evicted from paradise. Man is the only animal for whome his own existence is a problem which he has to solve and from which he cannot escape...Rea son, man's blessing, is also his curse. —Erich Fromm Any quotes, letters to the editor, classifieds, or other contributions for publication in the Guilfordian should be left under G on the niailstick or slipped under the door of Cox 223. For information call 294-0883. Contrary to AAUP hopes, Sen. Smith opposed increasing state aid to private colleges beyond the present amount of S2OO per N.C. student. Instead he gave priority to helping the state's public primary and secondary schools, now rank ed 47th in the nation. Dr. Cameron West talked about the important role of private colleges in North Carolina. Since they receive less public money per student, private schools educate people at a smaller cost to the state than do state universities. Indirectly, private colleges help reduce state expendi tures for higher education. C. L. Haslcm, legal counsel for Duke U. and former AAUP selection of the winning float. Although winning the prize is not the most important aspect of building and exhibiting a float, it could very easily discourage hopeful float-builders from following the theme next year. At worst, il may even create a "Was it all worth it feeling?" in the people who built floats with the theme in mind. The Union owes an explanation to the people who worked so hard building floats which would add to the thematic impact of the parade. We hope an answer will be forthcoming. The Guilfordian WQFS Program Schedule Monday 7 am - 10 am: 12 noon - 3 pm: Alan Socol 3 pm - 6 pm: "Skydog" 6 pm - 8 pm: "J.J." Johnson 8 pm - 11 pm: Jim Tippens 11 pm - 2 am: Robby Milhns Tuesday 7 am - 10 am: 6 pm - 8 pm: Dave Rhees 8 pm - 11 pm: Karl Hermann 11 pm - 2 am: Alex Intermaggio Wednesday 7 am - 10 am: 12 noon - 3 pm: Karl Hermann 6 pm - 8 pm: Rob Newman Bpm- 11 pm: STACKHOUSE 11 pm - 2 am: Chris Lornell attorney, spoke on the effects of financial hardship on faculty tenure and job security. He said most college policies prohibit dismissal of tenured faculty for financial reasons unless the college first exhausts money raising capa cities, cuts expenditures outside of the academic program, and shows proof of its financial plight. Haslem was the attorney for faculty dismissed by Bloom field College, N.J. The school claimed it could no longer pay their salaries. But the court ordered the faculty reinstated In a few weeks the Biology Department's Vertebrate Zoo logy Class will be conducting a study of the campus gray squirrels to determine the population size and structure. Wooden box traps have been constructed so that the squirrels may be captured unharmed. These boxes will be baited and placed at strategic locations on campus. The Vertebrate Zoology stu dents will check these regularly each day. The captured squirrels will have small numbered tags clipped onto the ear and then released. The study will be carried out over a two week period. The first week of trapping will involve the , tagging of captured squirrels and the Thursday 7 am - 10 am: 3 pm - 6 pm: Susie Pollitt 6 pm - 8 pm: Charlie Allsopp 8 pm - 11 pm: Ben Sheppe 11 pm - 2 am: "J.J." Johnson Friday 3 pm - 6 pm: STACKHOUSE 6 pm - 8 pm: Liz Winchester Sunday 5 pm - 8 pm: Chris Lornell 8 pm - 11 pm: STACKHOUSE 11 pm - 2 am: Rob Newman and ordered the college to sell its landed assets to raise money for faculty salaries. The AAUP convention also included a panel discussion by faculty members concerning situations of financial exigen cy. Moderated by Fred Parkhurst, the panel included Ms. Whittakerof Shaw, where more than 20 faculty have been dismissed, and Anne Culley of St. Mary's, which is three million in debt. One suggestion emerging from the audience was that tenure could be protected by collective bargaining and by Squirrel Population second week the recapturing of already tagged squireels. The total population size can be mathematically determined from the ratio of tagged to untagged animals captured the second week. Observa tions of the age and sex classes of the handled specimens will provide infor mation on the population structure. We solicit the help of all persons in the college community in seeing that the traps remain undisturbed. Otherwise accurate results cannot be obtained. Also, confined squirrels that are subjected to stress will quickly go into shock and die. So it is important, to the squirrels themselves and to the project, that dogs, and people are November 8, 197i Guilford Gajj Submitted by ' Guilford Gay Alliance ...The "Guilford Gay Alli ance"...What is an "alli ance"? It's a bunch of people who are together for one or more specific causes... they don't have to be directly affected by the causes...just concerned... ...What is "gay"? I bet I could throw its meaning around for a thousand years and still not come up with one 1 felt was all-encompassing... Is its definition even feasible? Is it just "homosexual"? Or is it a frame of mine?...more later... ...Why is it that people "can't conceive of such a thing"? Why is it that they can't accept it? I thought for so long that it was I who had to come to terms with the concept, but I finally realized that it is you who must. I ha\ understood the concept all along; I just thought that since you don't understand it, I must not, either...l wonder why I thought that... ...Do you really think that a gay actually desires a straight life? ...Think no more: huh-uh... ...Is there perfect 10ve?...1f not, why not?... ...And where are the gay women? You know, lesbians... contracts guaranteeing that, before any faculty can be dismissed for financial rea sons, cuts must be made in administrative costs, athletic programs, and maintenance. KKX YCI.E Tills PAPER RECYCLE THIS PAIER UFA Yt'l-F. THIS PAPER RFCYCLF. THIS PAPER RECYCLE THIS PAPER prevented from harassing the trapped animals. The organization of the project and the construction of the traps has evolved through considerable effort and ex- | pense and we hope for and | anticipate full cooperation by the campus community. Boycott Gallo wines. Support the Farmworkers. United Farm Workers of America (AFL-CIO) P.O. Box 62 Keene, Ca. 93531

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