Newspapers / Meredith College Student Newspaper / Jan. 31, 1983, edition 1 / Page 2
Part of Meredith College 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
PAQE2 THE TWG JANUARY 31, 1983 Editorial Concern shown for new DUI proposals The new “Safe Roads Act" that North Carolina Qovemor Jim Hunt submitted to the General Assembly last Tuesday Is a bill that has been long needed in this state. And with the public’s increasing awareness of the drunken driver, a DUI offense has become somethlr>g to t)e intensely concerned about and not shmgged off by offenders. Finally the drunken driver has become socially unacceptable in the state. Two proposals in the “Safe Driving Act" however, should be considered carefully by legislators before they make a final decision on the bill. One is the section that woukl raise the legal drinking age for beer and wine from 16 to 19. Will one year really make that much difference? Some say this will get alcohol out oi the hands of high school students. What should be cons'idered is that a high school student is usually 18 for less than a year while in school. Also, those underage can find someone who is 19 to buy alcohol for them as easily as they can ask their high school friends. Many of the students under 16 have fake ID'S anyway. Another proposal of the bill that raises many questions Is the section that would make tavern owners liable if th^ sold alcohol to underage or drunken customers who later cause an accident. This seems a terrible burden to tavern owners. For example, what if the underage customer has presented the bartender with a fake ID that the bartender does not realize is fake? Also, most bars have certain times of the day that are the busiest, and bartenders have little time to watch carefully each customer to see If they are drunk. Some people can look sober even though they have blood alcohol content of .10 (the legal amount of intoxication). And some people look incredibly drunk even after two beers. It seems a Sharpe to place the liability with the tavern owners when it is based upon their ttarterxler's judgement of whether or not the person is sober or underage. Prc^)Osats in the bill that a'low for stiffer penalties for drivers charg^ or stopped for OUl seem the most reasonable. Often a stricter punishment makes a crime nnore formidable. And DUI Is a aime. Hopefully, the General Assembly will realize that the punishment should fit the crime and that raising the drinking age and mining tavern owners liable for civil damages is not the solution. THE TW1Q wakxxnee MMq to the editors nd oontributlom of ootumns to the adltorM paoee. All contrtbutions should be typed, double spaced, and are Bublect to editing. Column writers should Include their mafors and hometovm; each letter shoukJ include the writer's nems, address, and telephone nurrter. Unsigned tetters will not be printed. Bring letters and colunvis by THE TWO office, 107 Barefoot or 223 Fairdoth. Speak out and be heanji THE TWIG msrc^ilh (xlfcgp RALEIQH. NORTH CAROUNA 27611 Editors-in-chlef Senior Heporters Staff Reporters Business Manager Layout Editor Layout Staff EmUy Craig, Linda Seller. MoJIy McQee,tAefody West Linda Ctieek, fiAlchelle Cherry, Lee Eggleston, Sarat) Jane Jones, Allyn Turner Michelle Cherry Allyn Turner Ivlarla'Kflng Exchange Editor I Advertising Managers Circulation Managers Photographers Proofreaders Faculty Advisors Betsy Boswell Shelia Grady, Amy James Ellen Austin, Laura Payne Joanne Carswell, Mary Lib Myers Pat i^is, Carolyn McLeod Mr. Bill hiorton Dr. Thopias Parramore The. Twig wekx>mes comment and will give prompt consideration to any criticisms submitted in writing and signed ^ the writy. This ‘5 "Mered'tK Anj- Letter to students Student views requested writing editorials for The Twig. My main goal Is to bring about changes, by exposing aspects of student life that we, the students, feei deserve attention. One person can not accomplish this goal; however, if we all take a stand, we can let the administration realize that there are pnsblems that need to be eliminated. My column next-week will deal with-the-“washer-diyef^ situation we have on campus. I have already sp(^n to sev«al residents of each dorm to hear how they feel and | urge all of you to contact me, shmjid you have any positive or negative feelings toward this subject. Before anything can get done, we must speak out and let our complaints be heard. If you have any comments you would like to express or have an Idea for a column, please contact me in 11B ^ringfieid or at e)d. 271. Some additional topics I will be exploring this semester in my column are; changing the telephones to the Centrex System, having a basic guide for the appropriate use of electrical outlets, food, the process of I.D.’s, keeping co ed facilities open longer, establishing a weight room, having men in the dorms at specified hours, the scheduling of non^mpus dinners during regular campus dining hours, the campus church and with your help and Ideas I will have additional topics to eletborate on. I do urge you to feel free to express your ^inlons. Don't pass up this opportunity to express your views. You need not disclose your name unless you would like to be quoted. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Cynthia L. Oturch Dear Students, \ will begin this semester Rvles for SabnlttlBg Twig Artlele* If your club or organization Is interested In submitting an slide toThe TWO, please follow the directions below; 1) Either type double-space OR print bn lined notebook paper, skipping every other line. Do not wrtte on the back of a page. 2) Count every vnrd In the ait k^le and place at the top of the page. 3) Leave a phone number of a person who can be contacted If there are any questions. -- 4) Put in aTWJQ drop envelope. These are located outside the doors of 107 Barefoot, 223 Fairdoth, and The TWO offtee, 2nd floor Cate Center. TheTWIQ appredatesanyarticles of interest to the college community. ^ 1. The Reclaurant at the End o( lh« Univ«r««, by Douglas ^ A Adams. (Pocket, $2.95.) SuCcessortO"HitchhikefsGuide" ^ A 2. Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams. ^ (Pocket, $2.95.) Cempanion to the PBS TV series. ? 3. The Pate of the Earth, by Jonathan Sch^lf. (Avon, $2.50.) V Description of a major r^uclear war. ^ 4. Garfield Takes The Cake, by Jim Davis ^ (Baliantine, $4.95.) Fifth book on the famous cartoon cat. 9 5. Real Men Don't Eat Quiche, by Bruce Feirstein. 0 (Pocket, $3.95.) A hilarious guide to masculinity, 0 6. The Hotel New Hampshire, by John Irving. ^ (Pocket, $3.95.) Latest novel by the author of "Garp." A 7. Enchanted Broccoli Forest, by MoHie Katzen. (Tin Speed Press, $J 1.95.) Vegetarian reciples. ? 8. An Indecent Obsession, by Colleen McCullough. V (Avon, $3.95.) Ms. McCullough’s latest work of fiction. ™ 9. A Few Minutes WMh Andy Rooney, by Andy Rooney. ^ 0 (Warner, $3.95) Humorous essays by the TV personality. 0 # 10. Rabbit Is Rich, by John Updike. (Fawcett. $3.95.) • 0 The saga of Harry Angstrom continues. ^ •••••••••••••••••••• 2 A Flag for Sunrise, by Robert Stone. (Baliantine. $3.95.) ^ 9 A quickly paced political novel set in Latin America. W ^ GANDHI: A Memoir, by William L. Shirer ^ A (Washington Square Press, $3.95.) A vivid portrait of the 0 T extraordinary leader. . ^ Happy to be Here, by Garrison Keillor. (Penguin. $4.95.) Stories and comic pieces by one of The New Vorlter's most 0 popular authors. AMOCIAnON 0* ’'iAN PV»t»SMeaS/NATlON*t OF eOUEOE STOHei
Meredith College Student Newspaper
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
Jan. 31, 1983, edition 1
2
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75