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“Campus news . . . cannot
make a campus newspaper.
. . . The only commodity
which is privy to the
JOURNAL is student
opinion. ’’
—EDITORIAL
The Carolina
Journal
INSIDE
“Spiromates banned?!!.,A report
on the newspaper forum...p. 4
Review: McCartney’s New
Album p j
New Sex Info Group: Will
CSIES Come to UNCC?
...read the story on p. 6
What it was was the Paul Winter Contemporary Concert, seen here
Thursday night in the Parquet Room. The sitar music and the
sounds were indescribable and the floor was pretty comfortable
--at least for one tired musician.
Union Program: YOUR Choice
Students who bitched this year about
Union activities or didn't attend lectures,
tJances, etc., because it was not what they
'Wanted can change all that this
Wednesday and Thursday. And, if they
‘^on't take this chance to plan and
Prepare next year's activities, sorry 'bout
*hat. Here is a valid way to speak out on
'what's needed for social, informative, and
Esthetic experiences at UNCC.
It has happened, the Union has been
altered to fit student interests first and
•oremost -- a radically different concept
jP student-directed activities. Students
last year did not support many lectures,
^ncerts, and social dances and activities.
Was it apathy? Were the activities what
'P® students wanted? The Union has
®cided to accept the latter explanation
^Pd next year give the power and voice in
Activities to students.
The first steps in this new program will
Pcvelop Wednesday, May 6th, from 2:30 -
•OO p.m., in the Parquet Room, where
|*Pdents interested in RECREATION
^ould come forward and present ideas
®“out this area of Union Activities. The
students attending will become part of a
'^Pimittee to plan recreation such as
bridge, tournaments, ski trips, car
falleys, intermurals, summer-fall picnics.
And any number of areas of recreational
'Pterests. If students do NOT attend the
*®**ion, these activities will not be
®P'phasized as an important part of
**Pdent activities.
Other sessions are listed below:
PILMS - those students interested in
fleeting the films shown on campus next
Of recommending a film festival
American and Foreign) should attend
'P'* session in U-231 at 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Exhibits -- This session will schedule
''hibits of graphics, paintings, sculpture,
P‘1 other media for next year. Students
'Ih fine arts interests and wanting to
/.^•■Ade the cultural experiences of
iti I ^ students should be at this session
U'232, same times as above.
On Thursday, the student planning
by mike mcculley
journal associate editor
ACLU Lawyer Will Defend
High School ‘Desecrator’
George S. Daly, American Civil
Liberties Attorney, will defend Hank
Parker, the high school student who was
arrested April 9 on the UNCC campus for
"desecration of the American flag."
The flag, which was sewn on the back
of Parker's jacket, had the peace symbol
written ot it along with the words, "Give
peace a chance."
UNCC Security Officer Lambert made
the initial investigation and turned the
boy over to the Mecklenburg County
Police who made the arrest.
Parker along with his brother and two
other companions had come to UNCC to
attend a meeting sponsored by the
Progressive Political Union, a campus
organization.
After the meeting, they went into the
Union TV lounge and were talking with
two black bus drivers when they were
approached by Officer Lambert.
According to Johny Locke, one of the
bus drivers, "We were just sitting around
talking. He (Officer Lambert) came and
looked at me first. Then he asked to see
one of the boy's hat because it looked
like a policeman's hat. He looked at the
boy's brother and saw the flag 6n his
back and said, 'Boy, you know you're
violating a federal law? Let me see some
identification. We better go check this
out! He (Parker) wasn't bothering
anybody."
Locke went on to say, "I've seen them
take advantage of hippies on TV and now
I've seen it in real life. They don't think
any more of hippies than they do colored
people. I guess it upset him to see two
blacks and four hippies talking to each
other."
Another bus driver, Ronald Hoisley,
confirmed Locke's statements and added,
"I've never seeh anything like it."
The boy's brother, David Parker, said,
"He (Officer Lambert) was just looking
for something to get him for."
Parker was jailed for approximately
one hour but was released upon
recognition by the court until his May 5
trial.
While in the Mecklenburg County jail,
Parker said officials told him, "You get a
free haircut and a free bath here. We
don't allow goats in our jail." However,
such action was not taken by jail officials.
Parker was charged with a North
Carolina law (Article 52, Title 14-381)
which was inacted in 1917. Federal
statues concerning the flag impose no
penalties except in the District of
Columbia.
Attorney Daly has become well-known
for involvement in cases like the
"Charlotte hippie house" where he was
successful in getting the Charlotte
vagrancy law ruled unconstitutional.
Ferguson, Culhbertson, Marshall
To Head Classes Next Year
sessions will continue with the following
areas be covered:
LECTURES - what speakers do
students want to hear? What subjecu do
students want to hear discussed? If this is
your concern, be at U-231, 2:30-5:00
p.m.
HOSPITALITY - This session, mainly
for girl students, concerns meeting
distinguished guests, serving as aides or
guides, working with parties, and so
forth. Interested persons should meet in
U-232, 2:30-5:00 p.m.
CONCERTS - students who want
more or better concerts in the arts, such
as classical, jazz, soul, folk, or other
concert music should attend the session
in U-209, same times as above.
SOCIAL " here is the biggest area for
student concern. Why weren't the social
activities on different nights? You didn't
like the groups that played at the dances
or parties? Come to U-210, 2:30 - 5:00
p.m. and plan your own activities.
A spokesman from the Union
commented that the student population
growth next year from 3,200 to 4,000
students will bring an increase in Union
funds. Hopefully, the Union budget will
grow from the present $28,000 to a very
substantial $35,000, according to sources
within the Union.
At the planning sessions, the members
of the Union Governing Board will assist
students in developing activities for next
year such as booking talent, contacting
speakers, and so forth. The students who
participate in these sessions will become a
part of the Student Activities' Board.
They will be concerned with organizing
and planning summer events and activities
first and then for September 1970. It's
late now for some activities to be planned
since advance scheduling of most items or
speakers or groups it very necessary.
This could be the beginning of
something big if students act and work
and let their voices be heard. Don't be a
sideline bitcher...be a part...get
involved...be there.
Stan Patterson polled the largest
number of votes in class elections to lead
the field of seven candidates with 132
votes in the sophomore representatives'
race. Filling the other two vacancies were
Steve Boggs with 107 and incumbent.
La Vera Farnsworth with 103 votes.
Larry Marshall, frosh v.p., defeated
Eric Hardison by a narrow margin of 20
votes, in the presidential race, while his
student party running mate, Mike
Mayberry defeated Vicki Hinson by 27
votes for the sophomore vice president's
Election
Analysis
by susie sutton
journal staff writer
The class elections, in review, show the
observer that fraternities, social and
service, are destined to play a large part in
campus politics.
The Chi Phi-dominated Student Party
came up with a nearly full slate of
candidates. Kappa Sigma won a few seats
and Theta Psi made an acceptable show
also. Each sorority had one candidate in
the elections, as well.
This year's freshmen had the largest
number of voters in the three class
elections, but even the rising seniors came
out to ratify the candidates in an
uncontested election.
The class of '72, in keeping with its
record of choosing qualified active
leaders, elected James Cuthbertson, a
black student to lead it.
All of this spring's SGA elections have
been highlighted by the amount of rivalry
between its candidates. It would seem
that UNCC has finally gotten responsible
leaders, spurred on by an interested
"loyal opposition", who seem to have
charged themselves with the task of
making SGA relevant to future students
at UNCC.
office. In another close race, the
sophomore class judgeship was won by
Rick Johnson when he defeated Gary
Downer.
Sophomore representative James
Cuthbertson became the first black class
president when he got 74 votes for junior
class chief executive, defeating APO
president Mark Hardison. Marlene
Whitley received 123 votes in her second
uncontested vice presidential race for the
class of '72.
Rounding out next year's list of junior
class officers are Ed Wayson who received
87 votes, Susan Sutton, with 82 votes and
Beth Timanus, with 81 votes. Wayson and
Miss Sutton are incumbents, and Miss
Timanus, a second semester transfer
student, was 1970 Homecoming queen.
The election of these five meant a clean
sweep for the student party in junior class
elections. SGA secretary Nancy Brady
failed to get enough votes to return to
legislature, and Barbara Best, a newcomer
also lost her bid for a legislature seat.
Bill Sigmon and Thurman Willis ran an
uncontested race for the two junior
judgewhips.
A total of 21 write-in votes expressed
the only opposition the six senior class
candidates had for their respective bids
for office. Elected without organized
opposition were Paul Ferguson, president;
Rusty Sitton, vice president; Barbara
Brenizer, Bary Springer and David
Thomas, representatives; and Pete
Donahue, judge.
All of the Publications Board nominees
vvere accepted by the student body to
edit and manage the finances of our
paper, magazine, and annual.
The following people were elected
oAAioi^o. Cummings of
SANSKRIT; Suzie Owen of ROGUES 'N
Walker of the
CAROLINA JOURNAL. Business
Duncan, Allan Boger,
and Mike Combs, respectively.
Paul Hemphill was chosen as the Pub
Board representative.