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Page 2, The Salemite, October 15,1982 Newspaper Week ‘The vital measure of a newspaper is not its size but its spirit — that is its responsibility to report the news fully, accurately and fairly. ’ Arthur Hays Sulzberger Urttgrg to tfie Ctutor j Dear Editor, It has become increasingly obvious to me that some of the professors at Salem College have a condescending attitude toward some of their students. I first noticed this “Yes, Dear” attitude in one of the professors who I had last off as I the per- of that particular professor. I have, this year, noticed a number of professors talk down to a number of in telligent students. An example of this was when I observed a fellow student raise her hand in class and ask a question. Her question was relevant to the topic of discussion. The professor answered her question in a sarcastic tone of voice and spoke very slowly. October 10-16 is National Newspaper Week. So what, right? Wrong. The theme for the week, “A Free Press - Your Key to Freedom” is worthy of yoiu* attention - whether you are a student, a faculty member, or a member of the ad ministration. Although f^edom of the press is guaranteed in the First year. I brushed it AmendmentoftheU.S.Constitution, today the press continues considered it to be to fight to maintain its freedom to seek, to ask, to imderstand, sonal viewpoint to know what is occurring in and out of the government. Efforts are being made in Congress to weaken the Freedom of Information Act. President Reagan’s Executive Order 12356 is abetting this effort by making it easier for all government officials to attach secrecy labels to government information. Freedom of the press belongs to all people in this country, from the largest daily to the smallest collegiate bi-monthly like The Salemite. The Salemite has ‘served the Salem College community' since 1920’ - How well, is determined year to year, to some extent, by the individual editor. But the entire campus has an equal opportimity to participate in the production of The Salemite and influence its content and style. purpose of "The Oracle” is to involve faculty and admimstraiioinh However, the Salemite is not a ‘tool’ that can be used by the ^bout pertinent issues concerning students and today’s administration or the student body. We on the staff strive to square. This week. Dr. Dale Gramley, President, (Sratle by Dr. Dale H. Gramley, President, Emeritus responsibly report the news fully, accurately, and fairly. Personal opinions can be expressed through editorials or Emeritus addresses the college president's role. Although Thomas V. Litzenburg, Jr., is Salem’s 17th letters to the editor. I personally object to the administration’s # „ ^ ^ ^ fourth head of the institution to be policy of not announcing tenure decisions and in an editorial inauguration as the 13th president last semester I vehemently voiced my opinion. Dean Sullivan, irst. This was on Apru 30, 1950, in Home Moravian Dear Editor, iiirowico rocnnnHoH in o inffan tn fUn Afiifnn iiriiVi courch after 1 had been in office ten months. Obviouslv thp This made the student feel embarrassed. This made me feel angry, and lowered my opinion and the degree of respect I had for that professor. I have observed other in stances when professors have not said anything con descending, but have acted in such a way that anyone could readily interpret the ex pression on their face or their body language as, “Get with it, honey.” , Salem women have been said to be “green,” over protected, and naive, but I do not think the majority of women here are so imob- servant that they have not noticed this condescending attitude in at least one in stance. This type of opinionated behavior has no place in the classroom, and especially not at Salem College. If emancipation of Suzy Salem is the goal, these biases are only solidifying the stereotype. Sincerely, Pamela Sawers months. Obviously the Board of Trustees, the faculty and the students were waiting until they thought I would “make it.” At many large institutions students never see the president until they graduate. But at Salem he is easy to spot and available to students as early as their first day on campus. Sophomores have voiced their disagreement with my editorial , however, he is still something of a mystery to many. Space this opportunity to by submitting a letter to the editor. permit a full indentification of him, but here is a aoolosizeforonr mistakp hut A free press is your key to freedom. Anyone can contribute straight news articles or opinionated letters to the editor; to College President is a creature that the Board of Trustees The Salemite. Recognize, appreciate, and support the freedom general public think is essential to the operation of a likewise, responded in a letter to the editor with the ad ministration’s viewpoint. In the last issue of the Salemite I vehemently spoke out against poor behavior at Fall Fest. I have since, through hearsay, learned that I have been ‘blacklisted’ by many Freshmen. That does not worry or trouble me as much as the fact that NO Freshmen or In the last issue of The Salemite there was a mistake made in the Fall Fest article. The article stated that the juniors were the sister class of the seniors. I would like to The Salemite offers. by Teri L. Capshaw religion re speech speec ress press pres bly assembly redress red religion .ech spO|( s press ^assembly! dress red eligion rel r peech speecA ess press prel ly assembly asi A Free Press: Your Key To Freedom CJjr ^aUmite Printed by Lindsay Publishing Co. Editor: Teri Capshaw King, N. C. Associate Editor: Stephanie Vance Business Manager: Pamela Sawers Assistant Business Manager: Anna Shell Reporters: Carla Blakely, Ellen Brown, Alice Crawford, i>obln Elmore, Sandra Freuler, Laura Hester, Amanda Mays, Melinda McAfee, Susan Miller, Chandra Stallworth, Robin Wiley. Proofreaders: Ferebee Brown, Susan Butler, Melinda McAfee, Sarah Robinette. Lay-out Staff: Susan Butler, Alice Crawford, Laura Hester Cartoonist: Nina Anderson, Kathy Schulze Photographer: Kathy Schulze Circulation: Carla Blakely, Sandra Freuler, Robin Wiley. Advisors: Laura Edwards, Nancy Stephens i college, but which faculty, staff, alumnae and students are quite sure on many occasions that they can get along without. He is a symbol of authority, but he doesn’t really exercise much authority in the conduct of academic and student af fairs. Certainly, if he attempts to dictate, he might as well give up. People give him credit for every good thing that happens on campus, including able teaching in the classroom, the honors which faculty and students win, the cleanliness of buildings, good food in the dining room, the state of the weather on a glorious day, and the attractiveness of the students (at Salem, that is). Despite all the credit and honor that come his way, the College President is the goat when things go wrong; his position is a hazardous one. If the budget doesn’t balance, he is on the spot with the trustees. If raises aren’t forthcoming, he is in trouble with the faculty. If student commits a thoughtless act, he has permitted the college’s good name to be tarnished. If he says “no” when student petitions finally reach his deSk, he’s behind the times. And if tuition and other fees are in creased, he’s a robber. Deans try to protect a College President and so does his secreatry. Faculty members often misunderstand him. Fresh men seem to fear him, and a few Sophomores still revere him. Juniors, on the other hand, gradually come to realize he is a person as well as a symbol, and Seniors generally have him spotted as a guy not much different from their own fathers. As a consequence, they are reasonably tolerant of him. Although he is frequently in the public eye, the College President leads a somewhat lonely life. His worries and troubles can’t be shared, really, with anyone except his in dulgent, generous and tolerant wife. And she undoubtedly gets tired both of his obvious preoccupation from time to time and his repetitious shop-talk most of the time. No one really knows where a College President goes when he dies. However, up above or down below, as the case may be, he will observe in the year 2023 alumnae of the Class of 1983 coming back for their 40th reunion and saying to their grand children, when questioned as they pass a portrait in the hall: “Oh, let’s see! Now wait a minute! I’m not certain, but I do believe that’s the fellow who was president of the college when I graduated.” apologize for our mistake, but I would also like to discuss the reactions of some students toward this mistake. A lot of work goes into turning out a bi-monthly student newspaper. Until this year I did not realize how complicated and time con suming it can be. Since The Salemite is a student newspaper we need student support. After the last issue came out I was thoroughly discouraged by the comments I heard. Many people after finding the mistake began to criticize the entire newspaper. This is un fortunately not the first time I have heard students criticize campus organizations. Each organization at Salem needs and deserves the support and cooperation of the entire student body. Any suggestions for im provement of The Salemite are welcome. We are not professionals. Sincerely, Stephanie Vance The Salemite welcomes all Letters to the Editor. Names may be withheld from publication at the request of the authoris) if cause to do so is evident, but will be disclosed upon individual inquiry. Letters must not exceed 300 words in length. The Salemite reserves the right to edit any letters for length, clarity, or those which are libelous or clearly in poor taste. Letters may be left in the 'Letter to the Editor’ boxes in Main Hall or the Refectory, or they may be submitted to Teri Capshaw, 305 Bitting.
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