pa'jfj 4 Ihf; f.artjlina ioiirrial atjril 22, 1fJ70 On Campus — With Ron Foster I I I I ■ I Everybodys Talking About It Spring has arrived on campus bringing with it a long awaited Bell Tower and a series of interesting events. The completion of the 3100,000.00 dollar structure is a major step toward the completion of the university master plan. Whose idea it was to have a bell tower in the first place I don't know. But I do know it has produced more campus comments than the safe return of the Apollo 13 astronaunts. It has been almost a year since the original construction began on the tubular designed tower which will bear the name Belk Bell Tower. Surprisingly enough the comments have never ceased. Many people use to say, "When are they going to finish it; and what is it going to look like?" Now they say, "Why do we need it; and couldn't we spend the money for something else?" One student even went so far as to say that the money could have been used for 100 thousand dollar scholarships. He MAY have a good point. Other interesting comments include: "Crush the infamous thing!!! "Install a ladder and let the campus snipers use it until the library is finished!!! Fill it up with water and see if it sinks." One student who was apparently a capitalist suggested that we have a lottery and give each student a ticket with a day of the year on it. The winner would be' the person holding the ticket with the date the tower falls. I think the best idea was expressed by the person who said, "sell it to Central Piedmont." These comments are significant in that they reflect a definite negative attitude of the student body towards the structure. The students just can't find any relevance in a tubular structure shooting 150 foot in the air. They simply don't get the message. It if is excellence we are striving for, couldn't we do it in a more significant manner? This is not to say that we aren't grateful for Mr. Belk's generous gift. It does mean, however, that the students want more for Mr. Belk's money. I personally liked the old bell, but someone told me it was replaced because it doesn't know any songs like the new one does. Naturally it is normal for the fourth and most rapidly growing branch of the greater university to have its own source of tradition, but is this really the answer? About that panty raid I missed... We experienced another first when the Moore Hall ingenuity failed at its first attempt to pull off a panty raid. After almost nine months, the Moore men reacted to what the Sanford ladies had wanted for some time. After a slow start and the arrival of Mr. Simmons and the campus security guards, lead by none other than Officer Lambert, the men did receive showers of water, cookies and panties. The aftermath saw a number of pseudo-transvestites running around in Moore Hall. Maybe that's the reason the raid failed. ...and other goings-on. I also noticed at least four sad people this week, as a bulldozer totally demolished their favorite late night spot. The former "Mud Hole Bar and Grill", where these people used to drop in at late hours is gone now, how will we ever replace it? A special salute this week to Suite 300-306 Sanford Hall for their efforts above and beyond the call of duty. It seems that last Monday evening they were invaded by a somewhat inebriated fraternity president. In the midst of a heavy attack on their floor, water fountain, and walls, it was learned that they had things well in hand. Taking last week's events into account, it makes one wonder what will happen to surpass it this week. ONe thing that happened last week won’t be surpassed for a long time in the bell tower. Even that fraternity president can't get that high. As for the rest of what happened, well girls, look out for those Moore guys, they will try again. I'm sure. SENIORS We are a professional recruiting firm representing companies in Fortune's 500, and good opportunities in companies you never heard of! All fees company paid. AnIiIiiii ( rill» Ailminislr.itivi- ( oDMilUiiit I iinn.iii ‘62 Jon MiR.10 S;ik'N CoiiMillaiil l).n nkon (§®iii@ODoaa[am 1714 Johnston Building 212 South Tryon Street Career Management Associates - Nationwide OPEH/TCm the WORLD FAMOUS M/ pine Italian ‘/HBv Food 4 18 ^Morchrad SI Charlotl*, N. C. 375-7449 UNCe ^ Constitution Ready For Students’ Review By Peggy Caldwell Jolin I ralK■i^ ;l loclinicul t'onsiillanl■ UNt-fTO A final draft of the Proposed University Constitution is ready for distribution to all members of UNCC. The document was prepared by the drafting subcommittee of the Committee on University Governance. Chairman of the Committee is Dr. Newton Barnette. The Committee revised the original draft of the Constitution as a result of several suggestions for modifications made at recent hearings on the document. The Committee approved fourteen substantive changes and two typographical errors. One revision of the document effects the requirement of a two-thirds majority vote by both faculty and students for ratification of the Constitution. The same majority vote is required for amendments of the document. Dates for voting will be announced by the Chancellor. Another suggested modification provides for a procedure to gain representation in the University Senate for non-academic staffs and new organizations. To obtain representation, a group must present a petition, from the majority of the group, for approval by the Senate and the Chancellor. Also in the document is a provision for the inclusion in the Senate of representatives from the organizational units of the Library and Student Affairs in the Senators from the Major Academic Units. The new draft provides for cross-nomination of faculty Senator candiates by students and of student candidates by faculty. Other provisions have been made to fill Senate vacancies by means of special elections. As stated in the new Constitution, all meetings of the University Senate will be open to all interested UNCC citizens. Minutes of Senate meetings will be published regularly. The announcement of voting dates for the Constitution will appear in the JOURNAL. Citizens of the University may pick up copies of the new document at the University Union, in the library, or in the offices of the divisional chairmen. Key Largo Restaurant . iJiiniitcs from U.\C C t'S. jy open from JAM 'til 11:30 PM () Days Per llVt’A Serriny Breakfast. I.imeh. and Dimier Trustees Here April 30 The Visiting Committee of the Board of Trustees will visit here April 30-May 1. The purpose of the Committee is to note the adequacy of financial support from all sources, the adequacy of buildings and equipment, the needs and welfare of students and faculty members, the instructional program, and the athletic program, etc. This visit provides an opportunity for individual students or groups of students to appear before the Committee to disscuss matters of concern. According to Chancellor Colvard, "This is where the line of communication between the campus and the Board of Trustees is most direct." He added that the students will be entirely free to say whatever they feel; there will be no censoring or interfering by anyone. Any student or student group desiring a hearing before the Committee should submit a written request to Dr. Douglas Orr, Assistant to the Chancellor. Dr. Orr will coordinate arrangements with the Committee and will try to include as many students as time permits. Chairman of the full committee is Mr. W. C. Harris, Jr. Mr. Addison H. Reese heads the subcommittee for the Charlotte campus. Mr. John Prevost, Mrs. Nancy Copeland, Mr. Vistor Bryant, Mr. Irwin Belk, and Mr. James Green are among the approximate nine Trustees to visit UNCC. Saiuheielies on WANTED: ALMA MATER A group of faculty and students has voluntarily formed a committee to propose an alma mater for UNCC. The committee is composed of Deborah Osborne, Dr. Bonnie Cone. Roselyn Gaither, Anne-Marie Williams, David Sanders, Michael Fisher, Dr. Bill Daily, and Dr. L. H. Witherspoon. The committee is sponsoring a contest for all interested persons who wish to submit words for the alma mater. Entries may be submitted to Box 612, Moore Hall. For more details, contact David Sanders. Home eooking Need a roommate to share rent and expenses? Male with male, female with female. 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