Advisers neither gleeful nor glum
Double majors abound; students seek better jobs
By AMY McRARY
Staff Writer
If a UNC student is considering a double
major, he can count on neither wild enthusiasm
nor strong discouragement from his adviser in
the College of Arts and Sciences.
"We don't go out and spear them up, but we
don't discourage them either," says Gordon B.
Cleveland, a political science adviser in the
College of Arts and Sciences.
Arts and Sciences Dean Donald Jicha agrees.
"I don't discourage double majors," he says,
"and I don't think most advisers discourage
them."
The decision to major in two subjects, advisers
interviewed recently say, rests entirely with the
student. Advice given to the prospective doubie
major depends on the students' motivations and
factors such as course choices and time required
for the double major.
"If both subjects are in the student's field of
interest, it makes sense for him to get a double
Bachelor of Arts," Jicha says. "If the student is
evenly divided between two subjects and feels
doubling would create a better program,
especially if the two subjects are compatible, I
would tell him to go ahead and double major."
Cleveland agrees that double majoring is a
wise decision if the student's subject interests are
related. "I'm in favor of double majors when
they make sense," Cleveland says. "If you have
two majors, you have more options after
graduation."
But Jicha says he believes some students
double major for cosmetic purposes only.
"If a student is doubling only because it makes
his transcript look good, or if a double major is
just a better vehicle to get in law or medical
school, he is using the wrong reasons," Jicha
says.
Jicha suggests that in these cases a student
should instead take a concentration of courses in
his second choice.
Any student double majoring must take 120
credit hours (40 courses), the same amount taken
by a student majoring in a single subject. Until
last year, students with double majors were
required to take 129 credit hours (43 courses).
The student must meet General College
requirements, then take six to eight courses in
both his first and second subject choices. He also
must take five courses allied to and five courses
non-divisional to the first major.
Only students enrolled in Arts and Sciences or
the School of Journalism may double major.
Students in the School of Business and other
Bachelor of Science candidates may not double
major.
The double major is noted only on the
student's transcript and not on his diploma.
"Some people think they're getting two diplomas
with two majors," says Anne E. Cocnen, an
administrative assistant in Arts and Sciences.
"But they get one diploma listing their first major
because they're only taking 40 courses for 120
hours credit."
The University keeps no record of the number
of students double majoring. Neither the Office
of Records and Registration nor Arts and
Sciences has any listing of double majors.
According to the office of Frederick W. Voglcr,
associate dean of Arts and Sciences, no records
are kept because only the first major is printed on
the computer cards used for registration.
A U NC student majoring in two subjects may
change his mind about his academic decision and
drop one subject, disillusioned with time
requirements and the fact that a double major
See MAJORS on page 4.
Still cold
It'll stay cold with highs
today and Thursday in the
upper 30s and a low tonight
around 20. There is a slight
chance of snow flurries
tonight and Thursday.
Passfail
If you want to drop a course
or declare one passfail, you
better do it today. This is the
last day, folks.
Serving the students and the University community since 1893
Volume 85, Issue No. 85
Wednesday, February 8, 1978, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Please call us: 933-0245
Winter storms
move in cases
of humdrums
Moods alter with weather;
Spirits fall with rain, snow
By BETSY FLAGLER
Staff Writer
The first day of a snowstorm may be a
winter delight, but a clinical psychologist at
UNC says when a storm knocks down trees
and powerlines and disrupts daily routines
for more than a, few days, people's spirits are
knocked down as well.
The more weather disrupts daily habits,
the more moods change, says Bruce
Baldwin, clinical psychologist in the mental
health division of the Student Health
Service.
"The weather is something that influences
a change in normal behavior, which triggers
a mood change," he says.
The weather aggravates a problem that is
already there but does not usually change a
mood all by itself, he says. "There will be
people, however, who will tell you every
winter they get depressed or every spring
they perk up," Baldwin adds.
If the winter clouds of February make the
shortest month of the year seem longer than
the rest for no apparent reason, Baldwin's
observations may help to explain why.
During the cold months there is less to do
outside, especially if there is no snow to lure
people to frolic in the cold. "People tend to
become sluggish, depressed and irritable
because they are not as active," Baldwin
says.
Day to day changes in temperature do not
affect moods as much as prolonged periods
of extreme weather, he says. An informal
survey of UNC students supports Baldwin's
observations. Students interviewed say the
first few days of a snowstorm are fun, but
that snow is a nuisance when it lingers on.
The general consensus on rain is that it is
never fun. "Rain makes me grouchy," one
student says.
Baldwin, who has never taken any formal
random surveys on how weather affects
moods, says most people's favorite seasons
are spring and fall the colorful
transitional periods where temperatures are
not usually extreme.
You don't have to be a clinical
psychologist to know how weather affects
students' priorities. "It is a lot more difficult
after a long winter to study on nice spring
days," Baldwin says.
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N.C. elected officials upset
with HEW. Calif ano action
Studies show that most persons are adversely affected by inclement weather. The
recent abundance of rainy and icy days has been a good example of weather that can
really get you down. Staff photo by Billy Newman.
By PAM KELLEY
Staff Writer
North Carolina-elected Democrat! and
Republicans say they are very unhappy with the
two blows North Carolina recently received from
the U.S. Department of Health, Education and
Welfare with HEW Secretary Joseph Calilano.
Califano's proposal last month for a $30-million
anti-smoking campaign was the first blow, and
last week HEW struck again by rejecting (JNC's
desegregation plan for its 16 campuses.
U.S. Rep. Lamar Gudgcr, D-N.C. said last
week that although the anti-smoking campaign
would hurt North Carolina's tobacco industry, he
is more concerned with, "whether we are going to
permit a bureaucrat who gained office by
appointment to assume powers bypassing the
legislative process to impose his views on the
nation."
Lt. Gov. Jimmy Green echoed Gudger's
comments Monday saying Calilano has
overstepped his authority. "I am quite surprised
that President Carter hasn't addressed himself to
these things and taken another look at the man,"
he added.
' Gudgcr has announced he is co-sponsoring a
bill introduced by Rep. Stephen Neal, D-N.C,
that would prevent HEW from using funds in its
1978 and 1979 budgets to conduct Califano's anti
smoking campaign. Instead, such money would be
spent on research "to identify potentially harmful
properties of tobacco and determine the manner in
which they affect human health."
Gudgcr said Tuesday he supported N.C. Gov.
Jim Hunt and UNC President William Friday's
resistance to HEW's guidelines, and he will assist
them in any way he can. "The future of all UNC
campuses is the responsibility of the Board of
Governors and the local board of trustees." he
said.
Green, speaking to the N.C. chapter of the
American Architects Association Monday, called
HEW's desegregation guidelines for UNC "unduly
harsh." He said that North Carolina possibly
would take the loss of federal funds if UNC was
forced to live with "impossible regulations which
might really destroy our university system."
N.C. Democrats also arc concerned that
Califano's actions might hurt the party's
performance in the fall.
An aide to Gov. Hunt predicted that
Republicans would run against Joseph Calilano
just as the Democrats ran against Earl But, last
year.
When asked last w eek at a press conference if he
would campaign for Carter today as hard as he did
in 1976, Hunt replied, "I'm going to campaign for
the Democrats . . . and Cartcr'i not running this
year."
I he Democrats' concerns seem warranted.
Todd Recce, executive director of the N.C.
Republican Party, said Tuesday that he considers
both Califano's actions "foolish activities." He
predicted Republican candidates will campaign
heavily using the issues against the Democrats in
the fail.
SCAU survey compares
local food stores' prices
By MARTHA WAGGONER
Staff Writer
Food Town of Eastgate Shopping Center has
the lowest prices in town.
That's the result of a recent survey conducted by
the Student Consumer Action Union. Fowler's
Food Store on West Franklin Street has the
highest prices overall, according to the survey.
The total bill at Food Town was $44.99. That
paid for 49 items ranging from staples such as
sugar and jelly to meats such as canned ham and
bacon.
The total bill at Fowler's, for the same products,
came to $50.72.
The survey, conducted Jan. 28 through 31,
compared prices at eight grocery stores in Chapel
Hill and Carrboro. In each store, the SCAU
surveyors purchased seven items from each of the
seven categories staples, processed fruits and
vegetables, produce, meats and poultry, dairy
products, non-dairy drinks and miscellaneous
foods.
The surveyors also recorded prices for specific
namcorands and for the cheapest brand available
in (he store.
Other Chapel Hill stores surveyed and the total
bills were Winn-Dixie at University Mall($46.8l),
Big Star Foods on South Elliott Road ($46.83), A
& P Supermarket on Airport Road ($47.29) and
Kroger at Kroger Plaa ($47.39). Two Carrboro
stores surveyed and the total bills were Harris
Teeter Supermarkets Inc. on North Greensboro
Street ($47.42) and Byrd's Food Center on East
See SURVEY on page 4.
Architectural design draws complaints
First Green Theatre production expected in September
By RACHEL BROWN
Staff Writer
The new Paul Green Theatre, located on Country
Club Road by Cobb Dorm, probably will present its
first major production in September. However, the
building itself has already been the star of a minor
dramatic story.
Drama students have expressed discontent with the
design of the theater. "There is no perfect theater
anywhere," said Peter Baselici, head technician for the
drama department. The problem this time, according to
drama graduate student David Glenn, is the center's
vomitorium.
In Green Theatre, there is one vomitorium, the main
entrance and exit in the theater for the audience. It is
also used by actors to enter or leave a scene during a
play.
"It's hard for anyone to know what it will be like until
it is used," Baselici said. The preferable design, he said,
is to have two vomitoriums. "From the acting and
directing standpoint, this gives you two entrances and
exits."
Actors can enter from other areas, including two
extra exits for the audience, he said. Nevertheless, he
said, one vomitorium is a bit of a shortcoming.
A design with two vomitoriums, Glenn said, also
provides a better stage picture for the audience in the
center seating section. Green Theatre has a thrust design
the audience is in sections on three sides of the stage.
There is one more problem with the design, Baselici
Nine photocopy machines installed
in Wilson and under grad libraries
By RICHARD BARRON
Staff Writer
Dale has to make a copy of a Newsweek
article in the library. He crosses his fingers
and closes his eyes. "I sure hope they're
working today," he says as he opens the
door.
"Hey, new machines! I wonder when they
got here," he says as he puts a nickel in one of
the machines.
The library photocopy services have been
a constant problem in past semesters.
Machines would break down while lines
formed at the copiers that did work. It often
seemed as if more machines were "Sorry, out
of order" than were working.
But now there are nine new photocopy
machines in Wilson and the Undergraduate
libraries machines that will be maintained
by UNC Printing Department.
Department manager William LaPier says
he is optimistic about the service. "I think
they will work out," he says. "I've been
warned about problems, but I really don't
see any.
"We (the printing department) are
managing machines. A piece of machinery is
only as good as it is maintained. There area
lot of gadgets in those machines they need
tender loving care."
The photocopy services had been handled
by the Garden State Copy Co. of Princeton,
N.J., until Jan. 28. The company had been
blamed for poor service and inferior
machines.
LaPier and Frank Fearrington of the
purchasing department said a Daily Tar
Heel article last year was a major factor in
canceling the contract with Garden State.
"We decided to cancel several months ago,
but the question was what to replace it with,"
says Sam Boone, director of interlibrary
services.
The UNC printing department was chosen
to replace Garden State, but there is no
formal agreement between the two
departments. Boone says the printing
department has agreed to withdraw its
services if they don't show improvement.
LaPier says the machines were purchased
by the printing department after one and one
half years of testing of similar machines at
the department's copy centers on campus.
Fearrington estimates the cost of each
machine to be $4,800 and says the total
investment in the service is $70,000,
including room improvements and
maintenance.
He says the machines have a one-year
factory warranty and that maintenance costs
are projected at $400 after the fust year. He
expects that the present machines will be
used for five years and that the copiers will
pay for themselves if they are able to
function that long.
Besides seven photocopiers in Wilson and
two in the Undergraduate Library, there is
one machine each in Manning, Ackland and
Hill libraries. A spare machine is kept in case
any problems develop, LaPier says.
LaPier says there are three main
differences between the Garden State service
and his department's service.
One is that the previous company was
located in New Jersey. "We're just going to
be one building away that's going to be a
big difference right there."
Also, the printing department has hired
and trained a full-time employee to maintain
service. Garden State hired a full-time
repairperson, but the printing department
has hired a student to work from 6 to 10 p.m.
to provide a longer range of attendant
service in addition to regular 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
hours.
Finally, the department has installed
shelves in copy rooms and plans to add a
coin-change machine in the Undergraduate
and phone lines in both libraries to set up
direct communication to report
breakdowns.
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said. The audience must enter the theater at stage level
and go up aisles to reach the higher scats, "In this type
theater," he said, "it is preferable to enter the theater at
the level of the top aisle and come down to the scats."
The architect of the theater is Odell Associates of
Charlotte. Glenn said he thinks the company probably
has had little experience in designing theaters: "I think
Odell works mainly with hospitals and libraries a lot
of state buildings."
Construction of the theater has been very smooth, he
said. C. J. Kern of Greensboro is the contractor. Glenn
said the company has been very flexible in making such
changes as adding doors where they were needed.
"There's been a big effort on everyone's part.
The theater, which will seat 503 persons, is due for a
final inspection this week, Baselici said. However, he
said, parts of the dimming system have not yet arrived,
and the grounds will not be ready for about two weeks.
Classrooms and the shop-design areas are already
open.
A mini-computer will control the dimming system,
Baselici said. This system, Glenn said, is the most
advanced one made.
The computer will be programmed to remember an
entire show, Baselici said, "All its operator has to do is
remember to start things. The computer will remember
how long it will take the light levels to change after the
operator pushes the button.")
He said the computer also can be set so the operator
can do almost everything manually.
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This person is taking advantage of one of the new photocopiers in Wilson Library.
The machines, previously serviced by a New Jersey-based company, now will be
maintained by the UNC Printing Department. Staff photo by Billy Newman.
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COUNTDOWN
Chemistry department professors will
discuss options and prospects in the field.
Dr. Baer will discuss AB-BS options
avilablc to second-semester sophomores in
his Chem 21 class at 8 a.m. in 100 Hamilton
Hall. Dr. Fliel will speak on prospects and
possibilities in the field in Chem 61-1 at 8:40
a.m. in 262 Venable and in Chem 62-2 at 10
a.m. in 207 Venable.
Math department advisers will be available to
answer questions at the following times:
Goodman in PH 344 from 10 to 1 1 a.m. and
from 2 to 3 p.m.; Karel in PH 388 from 3 to J
p.m.; Peterson in PH 300A from 2 to 3 p.m.;
Pfaltzgraff in PH 342 from 10:30 a.m. to
noon; Newborn in PH 386 from 2:30 to 3:30
p.m.; Mann in PH 388 from 2 to 3 p.m.; and
Smith in PH 354 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Botany department invites interested
students to attend Botany 1 1 at 9 a.m. in 201
Coker.
Career Planning and Placement
oriental ion meeting for persons interested in
an internship or summer job related to
career plans at 10 a.m. in 306 Hanes Hall.
Religion department informal discussion for
majors and prospective majors from 2:30 to
4:30 p m. on the first floor of Saunders.
English department meeting for prospective
majors at 3 p.m. in 431 Greenlaw.
Speech communication department
meeting about summer internships, jobs and
regular session internships at 7:15 p.m. in
103 Bingham. A representative from the i
state internship program will attend. Majors
and imeiested non-majors are welcome.