... In this •ISSUe: ·. Women's ' Lib Text Book Rental Student Health SE:.RIES VIII, VOL. 15 WSU-STEVENS POINT., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1971 o·n Racis~J~ Dreyfus Appoints Taskforce i Editor's Note After this article was written Dr. Crow appoipted Dr. Abraham Chapman to ser e in his place on the Taskforce. Dr. Chapman is a highly regarded authority in the field of Black literature. Dr. Chapman is the editor of two books, "Black Voices" and Steal Away: Stories of Runaway Slaves", and is the author of a ~onograph and bibliography on Negro and American literature. chosen because of his former position as president of the faculty and because of his concern with the American Indian. Mr. Schneider said that "minority" was most often thought to refer to Blacks, but that it should also incorporated American Indians, Polish and · rural people. Dr. Frank Crow is this year's faculty president, however, he has said he might be too busy to accept the appoin!ment and President Dreyfus has picked a taskforce of seven whites and two Blacks to study charges of racism leveled against the WSU system by a Wisconsin branch of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The members of the Taskforce include · Richard Schneider, Frank Crow, Leonard Gibb, Barbara Farlow, Wm . Zimdars, Daniel Stewart, Brenda Lee and Ray McMillion. Mr. Schneider, a member of - the Art Dept. and instructor in the course on American Indian •Crafts, said he thought he was I NO. 2 may appoint another person. Dr. Leonard Gibb, of the Student Affairs office, is foreign student advisor. Dr. Gibb said he was concerned with the problem and has written a letter to the editor of the Stevens Point Daily Journal and a five-page memo to President Dreyfus. Barbara Farlow, of the Extended Services office, is the author of An Equal Chance, a guide . for counseling American Indians·, and has worked with the pride program. She was also the Acting Associate Dean of Students , and innovator of the "In the Know" kit. Wm. Zimdars was unavailable for comment on his appointment. Mr. Zimdars wo·rked in the Admission Office. Daniel Stewart is a Black instructor of the Music Dept. Mr. Stewart is a new instructor at WSU-SP this year. Brenda Lee is president of the Black Student Coalition. Ray McMillion is president of Student Senate, he was also unsure if he would have time to serve. Gail Barnekow is also a student here. Miss Barnekow thought she was chosen because she has taken courses in Black Literature and in Minorities. The racism charges were made August 10 in a report entitled "The Black Student in the Wisconsin State Universities System." The report charged the system with not seeking out .Ert.rollment "figures I - . · r· . . ·.;,:,;. • .·. . . ~ 'EnrC)lbnent by Raee: at 9 State Universities · · .:~schools tianke(f by Percentage Black) White Number School % 98.10 River Falls .......... 3.518 97.45 Whitewater .......... 8,295 98.33 Platteville ............ 4,135 98.p7 Stout .........:............ 4,492 98.82 Oshkosh ............... 9,413 98.37 E!~<U Cl~~<ire ............ 7,078 97.39 Su~rior ................ 4,181 98.43 x....·Crosse .. ... .. ...... . 5,163 99.40 St~vehs Point,-...... 7,725 Black Number % 47 1.31 1.29 110 54 1.28 . 49 1.07 .74 71 50 .69 .62 27 27 .51 12 .15 I 447 . :Totals ..............~ 54,000 '•American Indian, Spanish surname, Oriental. Charge O'ther• Number % 21 .58 1.25 107 16 .38 16 .35 41 .43 67 .95 '1.97 85 55 1.04 34 .43 442 cont. to page 8 . Special Comment On May 14, 1971 Louis Fortis, Pointer reporter went to the · , 'jfttce of Leon Lewis, chairman of the Ef!.glish Department, to :obtain information regarding the non-retention of several members of that department. Fortis has charged that Lewis assaulted him during that encounter; as a result of the alleged 'assault, the university administration conducted an investigation into the circumstances. Fortis was sent a letter, admonishing him for provocation; Lewis received a letter of reprimand. The results of the investigation were withheld from an inquiring Pointer reporter last week. According to the administration, the report is being held confidentiai. This raises serious questions. Why is the investigation report being held confidential? What is the nature of the action taken by the administration? , Were there any students on an investigati~g team? · In a situation of such gravity, invqlving the alleged assault on a student by a faculty. member, don't the students have the right to know? We hope the administration will see fit to reply to these. questions through the student newspaper. In the meantime the Pointer will continue to press for informatLon. · l. . C:andi~ates May Visit Poi.n t Campus -w i t-h W is con sin ' s presidential primary coming up this April this state will soon become an important stop for presidential candidates. The Stevens Point Political Science Association hopes to bring -every major presidential candidate to our campus to speak before the primary. Dr. Mark Cates, chairman of the Political Science Separtment, and Political Science Association advisor has begun the project by writing to every potential candidate as of this time. He has received replies from Senators Edm und Muskie, Henry Jackson , Hubery Humphrey, Fred Harris, and Conresswomen Shirley Chisholm, potential candidates who said they would consider coming to speak if they do announce their candidacy. Cates has also written to Senators Birch Bayh, George McGovern, Mayor John Lind.sey ,-Republicans McCluskey and Prsident Nixon; and Gov. · George Wallace. To date he has received no replies from these persons . 11 tne maJOr candidates fo speak at the campus they will come at their own expense, according to Cates. No special Faculties presented a r_!lSolution concerning the current wageprice freeze and its effects on faculty members . The resolution urges increased compensation to make up for pay increases lost during the freeze. When asked if this would .defeat the purpose of the freeze, Miss Carol Marion, who chairs the committee, stated that since the 1950's WSU faculties have been paid at lower rates than national and regional averages and thus the retroactive compensation would not be inflationary. The resolution was passed on a yes-no vote. The next faculty meeting is scheduled for October 7 and is open to all students and the public. ~$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$~ ~~ . :: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Students Checks In Today ~ ~ ~ ~- ~ :: :: ~ ~ ~ Student paychecks are expected to be available for issuance on Friday, September 17. • I Faculty Meets With A Fifth The faculty of WSU-Stevens 'Point held its first meeting of the 19.71-72 school year in the Collins Classroom · Center on Thursday evening. September 9. Only about 140 of 575 members attended, roughly one-fiftp of the faculty. · In an address to the faculty, University President Lee Dreyfus announced that 9,125 students are enrolled at WSU-SP and that dormitories are (illed to 114 percent of capacity. He also stated that due to the lack of a state budget, the various construction projects on campus may be dalayed_ until next spring. On other business, the Executive Committee of the .local chapter of the Association of Wisconsin State University \, ~ ~ ~ ~ := :: ~ ~ - ~ ~$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$~ - Mark Cates facilities or entertainment will be provided by the Political Science Assoc., except meeting the candidates when they come, Cates said. During the 1968 primary, the Political Science Assoc.iation brought the major presidential and vice-presidential can didates here to speak, including Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey. During last year's elections the association sponsored debates between the candidates running for U.S. Senate, the seventh congressional district, and governor. Friday, September 17, THE POINTER , Page 2 ~971 Stu-dent Health And Birth Contr·o_l ... jCa/1 A Spade A Spade' ..... Johnson ,. by Bob Lattin Doctor Johnson, of the University Health Center, recently explained what he can and can't do to help students obtain birth control devices through the Health Center. It turned out that there is a deal he would like to do, but very little that he is permitted to do · because of the state laws governing .this University and his practice. ·when asked for the Health Center's policy on the issuing of birth control pills, Doctor Johnson said, "The policy of this Health Service on birth control pills is this: we make sure that all th"e doctors here, at the present time only Doctor Numsen and myself, are aware of what the State law is, and then we tell the doctors to practice medicine according to their own discretion, and according to what the State laws are. As a matter of fact the State law in its present form says, as I understand it, that you can subscribe no contraceptive method for any unmarried person, regardless of age. So with tha books, and us being a State University function working, in fact, for the State !·ather than in private practice, we have adopted the rule that we are aware of what the State law says, and therefore, we practice within its framework." The Doctor then stated that his own personal feelings on the matter were that if a sexually active women desired birth control pills, and if she used them under correct . medical supervision, they should be available to her, whether single or married. Although single students cannot obtain birth control devices throught the Health Center, married students, or those about to- be married, can. If the couple appears with a marriage license, or if the doctor feels that they aren't giving him a line, the doctor will inform them of all the methods available, conduct an examination of the . girl's medical history and physical condition, and then start her on the method she chooses. - The particular State I<iw that prohibits the Health Center from distributing 'indecent articles' to an unmarried person is chapter 151.15, section four. · The law states, "No person, . '" firm, or corporation shall sell, dispose of, or attempt to sell or dispose of any indecent articles to or for any unmarried person; and no sale in any case of· any indecent articles shall be made except by a , pharmicist registered under the provisions of chapter 151 or a physician or surgeon.duly licensed under the • laws of this state." Last year at WSU-SP, the Health Center cond-ucted 128 pregnency tests, of which 51 were positive,. There were six positive tests conducted this summer, and there have been five positive tests so far this semester. Though it was not determined how many of these tests were requested by unmarried women, or how many of the pregnancies resulted in dropouts, it would seem that many students have not or could not be exposed to the many · 'indecent' articles on the market today . Doctor Johnson also stated that he felt there were many more women, particularly the· unmarried pregnant women, who did not come in to have a pregnancy test because of fears of reprimand, embarassment, and notification of parents and the University, all of which are ungrounded fears. The doctor also stated that he would only accept tests brought ..in by the girl herself. If the pr·egnency test is positive, and the students desire an abortion, the doctor will advise them on what to do. Some of his many suggestions include: going to the University Counseling Service, whcih has been counseling students befo.r e and after having abortions for many years; contacting the University Christian Movement, and-or trying to talk to their parents, though Doctor Johnson added that only the students themselves know if this will help. He also emphasized that in all the other areas the people will not tell you what to do, only try to help you with your If, after thinking problem. about the problem carefully, the students decide to have an abortion, the doctor refers them either to the Madison Clinic, or to New York City. As a closing statement, Doctor Johnson added that many physicians will issue birth ~._..~~-~~~~~~~~ -~~~~~~~~ . --:... ,Tex _ t book Rental: ..... control methods to unmarried women by going around the law. The birth control pill, for example, was, when it first came out, not used for birth control,· but rather for the control of severe cramps during menstruation, and other related problems. Thus, many doctors issue the pill to single women under false diagnoses to •dodge the state law. He then added that, "We are literally faced with trying· to make that same decision here. Personally I prefer to call a spade a spade and go ahead that way than to hoky poky around and call it one thing, but "I'm also. beginning to wonder if I'm restricting my helpfulness by doing it. We are evaluating our po~ition on this right now, Doctor Numsen and myself a!lie literally searching our brains to figure out really what's the right way to do this now. At the moment we are giving out birth control methods to married students, and we have not resolved whether we are going to diagnose something else in the name of birth control or not. It's not an easy decision to make .. I personally hate this business about having to hide it. ~- The University In A Bind Editor's note; Textbook rental at this university is the responsibility of the University Book Store and functions on a projected budget supplemented by a $13.00 fee included in each student's tuition. The rental operation is not meant as a profitmaking one and although the purchase of new texts changes from year to year (15,000 in 1965, 38,000 in 1968 to 22,000 in 1970) and projections are usually accurate, any loss or increase in budget is absorbed by the state of Wisconsin's overall budget for educational purposes. by"G.E. Rutkowski ~ Mrs. Hermie West, manager, University Book Store, and Mr. David Peplinski, Book Department manager, commented in an !11terview for the Pointer on tbe operation of, and inherent difficulties within the textbook rental system at this University. Within the course of their interview Mrs. West and Mr. Peplinski referred to the W.S.U. Faculty Handbook as a source of the policies and procedures outlined for their office. The text rental policy appears to be involved interaction between University Store management, department heads, instructors, and ·students, including the policies already outlined within the text of procedures in the faculty hand book. The decision on which texts will be used is based on a number of" set guidelines. The instructor may order a new text with the authorization of the department chairman if he has, according to procedure, used the book for three academic years or for two years in an upper division course. A new instructor may order the purchase of a new text, regardless, if done so within the limitations of time(five to six weeks prior to school's re-opening) and the availability of funds. A problem continuously heard in relation to text rental is the shortage of books for some courses and so the question was raised to text book management. Mrs. West stated that her office is not directly to blame for such shortages and stated the reasons · for such occurences. Among these are: the failure of faculty to requisition books in time, changes in enrollment figures, courses dropped and added by students and delays in shipment. Mrs. West added, "We never cut a professor's order as far as text book orders are concerned." Dave Peplinski spoke to the question of purchasing books. Peplinski reported that the books are selected by the instructors, requesitioned through his office and purchased from the particular publisher. The publisher allows for a 20 per cent discount on all text books, however no discounts are given on trade books, those not of a text book nature. The entire procedure of text book rental policy is engrained in the \\I.S.U. system. However, in 1969 Mrs. West and Mr. Peplinski proposed a purchase policy. Mr. Peplinski commented on the outcome of that proposal. "We pushed for text book purchase and had it up before the faculty who passed it. It was the student senate, however, which killed it. The students voted it down and did so because they thought they could save money by doing so. They looked at it from this viewpoint: 'We pay $13.00 a semester now and get all our rental materials, but, if we were on a purchase system, we would have to pay fifty or sixty dollars for the same material.' What they overlooked was the fact that they were paying the $13.00 rental fee and also buying supplementary materials, Taking all these factors into con- • Mrs. Hermie West and Mr·. David Peplinski of the University Book. Store. sideration it seemed at that time that economically it might have been a better deal for the studenl to be on a purchase system." Mr.·Peplinski who has been with the rental system since 1965 has changed his opinion of a purchase system. Peplinski; "We have come to believe since that time (1969) that there might be just as much limitation, only of a different kind, in book purchase as in rental." Mr. Peplinski explained his reasoning for not continuing a push for a purchase system : "Because of the economics of it, you get locked into the same kind of adaptation problem that you have with text rental. You start out with very few controls, but as you go along you start imposing more and more control and finally it gets to the point where even if the students are purchasing the books, the book store must insist, and rightly so, that the books stay in use for a certain period of time to make it work. When you start doing that you've taken away one of the biggest educational advantages of the purchase system: currency1 fluidity, and frequency of change. That is why professors have people purchase paperbacks; that's one of the limitations. If the cont. to page- 3 I Friday, September 17, 1971 THE POINTER Page 3 Student Health Text Rental Cont. purchase system were started you'd bring out all of the core text hooks aqd still have to buy pap!)rba~ks as well." The financial difficulty of having to purchase additional paperbacks has always been a major complaint of most students. Even though the set of guidelines governing textbook rental states, "Departments have been asked to establish a dollar limit on the total cost of paperbacks that a student may be requested to purchase for any one course," students are continuously requested to purchase most of their text materials in a paperback form not rented by the university. Mrs. West spoke to this problem. "The whole concept of the use of a text book is changing and the instructors feel that one basic text book from the rental system that maybe has not been changed for three years is not adqquate and does not give him the range of materials he needs in the way of text book materials. He has to supplement.'' Mr. Peplinski was asked if there is any way of getting away from paperbacks as supplementary material. He stated, "The only possible way to get around it is the use of different media of instruction, films, lectures without texts, laboratory and field work and different use of the library. All these things I think would and could augment text book rental. All these could give the student a break." Finally, Mrs. West and Mr. Peplinski were asked to evaluate the present textbook operation here, and to give any indication of plans for the future. Peplinski stated, 'I think that the present system works just about as efficiently as it can. I think that in the last five years that we have controlled it we have tried to iron out, simplify; improve and refine all the mechanical procedures that are associated with it to the highest degree that we can. Frankly, I feel that at this point there is very little we can do to improve it." Mrs. ·west commented, "I do feel it could be more effective if we could get on a computer system. I think we could minimize some of the difficulties we are having now. It would be more professional. But our system is already so heavily loaded with all departments asking for work of this kind that we just haven't been able to work out anything so far. Priorities have to be establsished and we are going to keep mentioning this and hopefully, get support from some of the higher administration." Some other very real problems with the text rental system lie with the five to six hundred students who never bother to return books each year. In addition to this the rental system is plagued each year by having to issue books to students before classes actually begin. The result of this policy, upheld by the faculty and administration, is the re-processing of books for students who picked up the wrong book for the course they are enrolled in, dropped or added a course, or just never were sure which book was designated for their particular cose. This semester alone 4,414 students went through the text rental system an additional 1 time for reasons such as these. While the faculty continues to support the claim. that.teachers as well as students would be at a disadvantage without books on the first day of classes the managemertt ot text rental believes and continues to press for a system thro';lgh whic~ students would pass only after having attended their respective courses. Note: Mrs. Janet Fink, the only full-time employee of the text rental system resigned September 10, 1971, In order to devote more time to her family responsibilities. Mrs. Fink's duties will be handled by those people whose jabs touched upon her role until a suitable replacement Is found. The geod..e.$ic dome...L.cons.truct.e!i byWorld on .the union lawn, ha& been -Ifutlouse bytneltfds Trom Campus School Gameadvo~ates Consumers vs. Medical Business Doctors raise their fees to maintain a standard of living, hospitals increase their prices to remain in operation, and insurance companies follow suit to stay in business. The question ultimately arises: what do students raise to keep up with the upward spiral? In the eleven years that the Berndt-Murat Insurance Agency has handled insurance needs for the students, the prices have increased 443 per cent. In 1960 a single student could get coverage for $20 a year, while a family with one child could get coverage for $60 a year. Presently, a single student has to pay $88.50 a year while a family pays $271.50 a year, or $22.63 a month. Why the Rise? Mr. Richard Berndt of the Berndt-Murat Insurance Agency sited three basic reasons for the rise: normal inflation, greater usage of coverage, and an increase in benefits. (The benefits in 1960 were somewhat less than today, but the costs for health care were also less than today.) In 1960, room rates were $14 a day; now they are $50 a day. While in 1960 coverage paid only percentages of surgical fees, which varied with different operations, now it pay's completely up to $10,000. Also, the 1960 coverage did not include payment of doctors' assistants, but now it does. The overall benefits are better now, but do the added benefits alone warrant a 443 per cent increase in premiums? "Normal inflation" was another reason mentioned by Mr. Berndt for the tremendous rise in cost. Mr. Berndt did not explain what he meant by "normal inflation" so one is to assume that the increase in hospital salaries and equipment and the rise in doctors' fees make up "normal inflation." "Normal inflation" has been significant since 1960, but not to the extent that food prices and salaries have increased by a similar percentage. The fact remains that health insurance and general health costs have risen out of proportion with the general cost of living. One reason for the increase in hospital costs, explained St. Michael's Controller, Jim Sadlemyer, has been the development of complex and expensive equipment. "All equipment has sky-rocketed out of proportion with the cost of living," he remarked in a telephone interview. He also mentioned the huge increase in professional salaries. As an example Sadlemyer noted that registered nurses' salaries have tripled in the past decade. "Unfortunately, this cost must be borne by the patient," said Sadlemyer. Another reason for the spiraling prices can be found in increased doctors' fees. Just last year the price for an appendectomy in the Stevens Point area was raised slightly, according to Mr. Berndt. The raise was not overwhelming, but significant enough to offer a partial explanation for paying out $21,000 more than his agency took in on premium payments from students. The $21,000 deficit was a major factor .in the rise of insurance rates this year, M. Berndt explained. Over the past decade there has been more frequent use of an assisting doctor during surgery. The assisting doctor charges the patient separately from tl)e patient's doctor, thus leading to a higher bill. With a greater frequency of this practice, costs obviously become greater. (For the health of the patient, his doctor decides if an assistant is needed and in what capacity.) The subject of doctors' fees raised the question of whether or not guidelines are established for them to follow. Dr. James Sevenich, Secretary-Treasurer of the Portage County Medical Society, commented ·c ont. ·to page 5 Page 4 Friday, September 17, 1971 THE POINTER ZPG Holds 'Non-Event' Women Institutionalized Sexism: A Real Issue <This is the first in a series of articles focusing on sexism and the current feminist movement which has risen in response to it.) Hy Jane Sadusky The mass media has slapped the term "Women's Lib" on the current women's rights movement, inserted a few jokes about underwear and toilets, and blanketly dismissed it as the. shrill complaining of women whom a man and a couple of children would cure. From the mouths and pens of assorted journalists, commentators and cartoonists, the typical "Women's Libber" has emerged: ~he is either grossly large and hulking or thin and honey, but in both cases possessing sagging breasts, hair the texture of last year's hay, and enormously thick glasses. S~e inevitably has a rifle slung over on shoulder and a karate book ~n the other hand. Her mouth is opened wide, for, of course, whe ts very loud, always bitching and moaning about something. ~he usual comment accompanying the image follows somethmg like: "Can sure see why she joined joined women's lib, yuk, yuk . .. all you gotta do is look at her. No man would touch something that looks like that". That the image conceivably could be, and is, false apparently does not occur to the mass media men. Perhaps their motives for constructing it are as purely subjective as to have emanated from a fear of their maids, live-in or otherwise, being enticed away from them. Perhaps they are attempting to cushion and reinforce their masculinity, whatever that may be. Or, perhaps they ridicule because they are ignorant, ignorant of what is going on in the world. It is quite conceivable that the media men have been so occupied with deciding how much advertising can be inserted and how the proper semblance of a newspaper or newscast maintained, that they have failed to observe the facts of human life or to have any concept of social injustice and the insane world it comes out of. -ZPG will sponsor a "nonevent" for the purpose of education, on the sundial between the LRC and Fine Arts Building, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 7:30 pm. The plan is a unique one. Every one in the University Community is invited to come and talk. There will be no major speaker, no refreshments, no entertainment. There . is no reason for coming other than each individual's concern about issues. If there is anything you feel strongly about--come and speak your mind. This will be an oportunity to blow steam as well as meet somebody that may feel the way you do, (one never knows-i~ ~jght e~mulate some action! !-imagme ... ) Numerous faculty members have agreed to come--every issue. from population to peace to politics to predjudice will be dicussed. Anything anyone has feelings about or opinions on will be aired--provided someone comes to start the siscussion. If it rains--or the weather is bad--we've reserved the Frank Lloyd Wright Lounge U.C. COME ... . BRING ... .ideas, grievences, deepest thoughts, hopes and despairs ... whatever is important to you. . .. .if you care about education, people, and the issues. ! -· Whatever the particular reason for the media's narrow and uncomprehending view of the women's movement, none can be accepted as a justification for it. Sexual discrimination is a fact of American life, and a very real fact to many women. Consider the following: :\ salesworker who is a female earns an average yearly income of $:1,-tiH, working full time. A male in the same occupation earns $1!.a-t!l. The return to popularity wheeler is .evidenced by the "overp ulated" bicycle rack in front of the student union. ,\ woman's Social Security benefits are 80 percent of a man's although she has paid the same premiums. · Tlwre is no federal law forbidding discrimation against women in housing or public accomodations. Women can be barred from n•nting apartments, buying homes, or service in a bar: merely OJ;t the whim of a landlord or bartender. In several states a married woman cannot take out a loan without het· husband's permission, regardless of what her income is. Single women are frequently refused loans unless they (ll"ovide the signature of a father, brother, or other "responsible" male. These are but a few examples. Sexual discrimination permeates not only law and employment, but education, religion, business, and the family. It is institutionalized in American society, buttressed by myths on all sides. If the biological inferiority of women does not rationalize discrimination sufficiently, intellectual inferiority, or psychological, or mechanical is used. If it is necessary to prove the "inherent" deficiency or inferiority of women someone always manages to find the magic, cure-all t~eory. It would be more advantageous, undoubtedly, for a great many people to continue rationalizing sexual discrimination with myths and false theories, rather than admit to the reality of equality. Business, Madison-Avenue advertising, and employers all find it quite profitable to exploit women as workers, consumers, and advertising objects, and, where profit is involved, change comes slowly. The feminists and the questions they raise about the nature of society and institutions threaten these maleoriented powers and the traditional male way of looking at the world. ·Men in general find a great many traditional privileges shaken by the idea of equality. The proverbial masculine ego will take quite a tumble when exposed to women who are not the dumb, weak <but loveable!), little "chicks" which they are (inherently, of course) supposed to be. Rather, they will find themselves facing women who utilize their intelligence and are quite capable of functioning without the "protection" of a male. I. Friday, September 17, 1971 I THE POINTER Page 5 . StuCient Health Cont. cont. I / from . and mental health_ care patterns for aduit life." Dr. Johnson feels this means the health services should provide an educational function to help students prevent illness. "If the service is to provide education, besides treatment, it should be subsidized as are the other educational depa:r;tments," commented Johnson. Another reason he cited for opposing the Regents' decision is that people other than students use the health facilities at various times. In a letter to President Lee .. S. Dreyfus, dated May 11, 1971, Dr. Johnson told to what extent non-students use the ·health service: "There are also certain functions which, by law, are performed for others than students, such as the surveillance of the faculty and staff for TB and maintenance of records on the same. We give immunizations for convenience sake _ to f'culty and staff and perbaps to thier families who will be traveling on university related business, also administer first aid to individuals on campus other than students who do not have their own physician or whose health might be adversely affected prior to being able to reach their physicians." page -3 that much of it depends on a doctor's training and the area in which he is practicing. A point system of pricing for surgery is set up by the Blue Cross-Blue Shield organization. Doctors within the organization are responsible for the suggested fees. "For medical care, " Dr. Sevenich remarked, "there are no specific guides." He noted that the county medical society, which is composed of doctors, is the guiding organization for a given area. If the county society lets fees get out of hand it is the responsibility of the State Medical Society, also composed of doctprs, to persuade a given county to conform to the norm. When asked if any organization other than one comoosed of doctors has the authoritv to establish guides for a maximum fee, Dr. Sevenich ·replied, "No except of course for the medicare program." Ability to Pay Getting back to the original question, what do students and consumers in general raise to keep up with the prices charged by doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies? How many lucky parents have had their incomes raised 400 per cent since • 1960 in order to keep up with payments for their children's medical care? How many students independent of their parents find jobs in the summer, much less have their incomes increased 40 per cent every summer? What can the consumer do when caught in such a situation? Well, lie cim write a letter to his congressman, boycott health care, become a doctor, shop around for a cheaper hospital by taking advantage of our competitive society, ask Ralph Nader for help, or not get sick or injured. In order to get some ideas on possible solutions for the consumers' health problem, this reporter asked Mr. Berndt if . he felt government incorporation of health insurance and medical care was a possible solution. He replied, "If the government took over operation of the medica} field the cost would go up through taxation. We need the :.. . .__.. . competitive element in it.'' · · University Health Service Directly related to insurance costs and student being is the university health service. Services not provided by the university force the student to go elsewhere for care. Today, if a student needs an Xray he must get it at St. Michael's Hospital. The more private help he is forced to get, the greater will be his costs, and the greater will be his insurance premiums. To the extent that the university has a relatively under-staffed and under-equipped service, the students' private insurance costs will be proportionately higher. A better - health service, therefore, besides bringing better care, will lower strdent rates. Presently serving a community of over 9,000 people are two full-time doctors, Dr. Donald Johnson and Dr. Gene Numsen. There are three . registered nurses: Helen Hansen, Kitty Gotham and Mary Fleischauer. The medical technologist is Karen Kutella and the two secretaries, Pat Manix and Evelyn Widde work along with student assistant, Sue Fox. Operating from the Nelson Hall basement they maintain office hours from 7:45-4:30 ·Monday through Thursday, and from 7:45-3:15 ori Friday. Their budget for 1971-1972 is ~63,607, of which $108,500 goes toward salaries and of which $24,000 goes.toward supplies. Included in the $108,500 salary allotment is a salary appropriated for third full-time doctor, whom Dr. Johnson hopes to find shortly. In an interview with Dr. Johnson he pointed out that a major change in the financing of the health service was put into effect this year. As of the 1971i972 school year the entire operational cost of the health service will be paid for by the student through the activity fee. "In the past," Dr. Johnson continued, "the cost of proviQing health care to students was subsidized by state funds. Last year that amounted to 50 per cent of the total budget." Dr. Johnson expressed disagreement with the Board of Regents' decision and gave several reasons supporting his position. One of the purposes of the student health service, as quoted in the catalog is " ... to aid students in developing optimal physical . One glaring inadequacy of the health service is that there is no arrangement for dental care. Dr. Johnson suggested the names of two new dentists, Doctors Headge and Burquest, as possible dentists to contact for speedier appointments. They are located in the new professional building and- their telephone number is 341-5000. In an effort to provide proper facilities for the · growing student body, a program statement, drawn · up by the campus planners proposed that new health facilities·be built adjacent to St. Michael's Hospital for student use in 10 to 15 years. The new facilities, as proposed, would include among other things, coverage for students and their dependents, X-ray equipment, a lab, a pharmacy, physical therapy, dental care, and nutritional therapy. More immediate building plans for the university (within the next couple of years) include a $5,000,000,four-story environmental science hall, a $3,000,000 addition to the university center, a $3 000 000 addition to the science hall which includes ' an' animal surgery room, a $775,000 addition to present maintenance facilities, a $470,000 addition to the heating plant, and for 1973-1975, a $,5,000,000 communication center. Although expanded health facilities are not high on the University priority list, they are high on St. Michael's Hospital priority list. They have already submHted to Pr. johnson plans for expanded health facilities which, if approved by the university, would begin to be implemented in January. The projected operation date of the addition would be the fall of 1972. In next week's issue of the POINTERa follow-up articie will describe health facilities and insurance costs offered at other universities . ········~···••+.•+.••••, : Elections II • : Student Senate elections have been postponed until September 28 to allow candidates an opportunity to submit statements to the campus newspaper. A special section on the election will be run in the September 24 issue of the Pointer. Petitions will be due on September 21 instead of September 15. Statements must be typewritten and submitted to the Pointer office no later than September 21. A schedule will be posted on the door of the Pointer office indicating the time and place for having pictures taken. • + t + : • t : t t : • t + ·: t : : + : • .: • t : + t + : t + : t t :: t t + : :t : t t + : t ·~······················ I I • • / ) • THE POINTER Page 6 Letters •••••••• •••• •••• , SS Confusion ,· ·. To the Editor: Some confusion and controversy exists regarding the present status of the selective. service system as a result of the expiration of the previous draft law- and the current congressional debate over proposed draft legislation. One specific issue of concern relates to the advisability of beginning male students requesting student deferments. Until more specific information is avaliable beginning male students may continue to apply for the 2-S student deferment. The registration office will continue to assist male students in their application. If you have any questions you may contact the U.C.M. Office <phone 344-0034) or the University Counseling Center <phone 346-3445). Dennis E. Elsenrath Counselor ~ t Editor: J.A. Jenkins f Associate Editor: Jennifer Urban A ' Louise Eklund f Feature Editor: Fred Ginocchio fA. ·, Reporters; Carol Lohry Gary Rutkowski '-; Dave Gneiser Evelyn Stenseth Dennis MacDonald Tim Sullivan Lynn Deyarman Warren Day Marie Kraska Nancy Cordy Jane Weigel Bob Lattin Linda Mraz Don Sprtel Rick .Palmtag · Assistant Editor: A ' A ' Feature Assistant: ·· James Dahm A ., : - t Photographers· Steve Kluge Dennis Goodwin A. '' 't Secretaries: Pat Nelson Pat Solie t tA ' t' f / t t t t ' t f A ' A ' A ' A· ' f "' t The Pointer is a university -publication, published under authority granted to the Board of Regents of State Universities by Section 37.11, Wisconsin Statutes. Publication costs are paid by the State of Wisconsin under contracts awarded by the State Printing Section, State Department of Administration, as provided in State Printing Operational Bulletin 9-24 of September 1, 1970 The Pointer is a second class publication, published weekly during the school year in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 54481. ftA ' A ' f t t f f f f tt ________ ._t . Nixon-Rocke-f eller 0 The incident at the maximum security prison in Attica, New York has violently emphasized the degradation and immorality of America's systems of prisons. The prisoners at Attica, like those in any American prison, were removed from society and denied human decency; it is quite likely that most of the' rebels were victimized by the corrupt legal apparatus, through which "American justice" is · dispensed. In desperation these men tried to smash out of the hell of Attica; they were forced into immoral action by a violent and immoral institution. Thafeffort (termed, by some, as revolutionary) was . · given the image of a revolt by "politically radical prisoners" and this image was used to justify the , f· Dan Houlihan . In view of the fact under-staffed and with a population of 9 ' university officials needed health facilities priority list. It appears more interisted in the gla panding dormitories and eluding an animal greater number of ......,u.,..... it is in providing proper already attending. . f ' t 'f - Advisor: ' A ' A ' ,t• / 'f/ --,,-,- Business Manager: Dianne Luedtke A A ' , · bloody attack of the (euphemistically called Millionaire-Govenor Attica authorities his in the White House .....~ll<H right thing'' had.been done class leadership in atrocity. We would argue American prison is a - knowingly or not, he or system of pr1vilege and this country: 'the politics To further amplify the Attica, the spokesmen, for and for the liberal media, and resulting slaughter to J .. th Twen. ~•e . The moral demigods of Wisconsin's political institution decreed that contraceptives are "indecent articles" which no person may legally sell or dispose o(to an unmarried person regardless of age_or sex. But, should a legislature have the power to govern such moral decisions, and are they capable of it? A state government of the people and by the people should only rule on situations which would result in the 'good' of all. It is astounding to think what legislators envision as their duty to the public. Can their goal no longer be justice and freedom, but also moral judgment? If this is so, the church is obsolete, for its obligation and duty has been pre-empted by another faction. It is pointless to condemn the University Health c.-e Genter for its adherence But _it is profitable to note hindering the praJ!tice. pregnancy tests were in a wide variety of ""-'••vii.,, abortion. In the time n.<>rur.<>• and .a decision, many disc4ssion waylay the Imagine the time, m<me~v that would be saved if Birth control, under looked at as beneficial not the state who pays for an The legislature in uu""'''"' making a moral ruling also against state. . the . . • . In regard to health industry we propose provide health insurance present enormous and American world supervise hospitals and the hospit~ls to insure th and to insure decent ployees, 3) the supervtsing do not have campaign donations or a inequalities in health care. a ' Ad Manager: Jan Greenquist ' f f ·f The enormous ris-e in health costs leaves tne · consumer bewildered, powerless, ·and subservient. He is a slave to the increase of insurance, hospital, and doctor fees what ever their reasons. - ·• ' In order to bring abotit an institutional framework which is based on the idea tliat health care is a right of every citizen, rather than being based .: on money"and privilege as it presently is, we _wouh!__!ike to !llake the following suggestions. Presently there are no checks and balances on doctors' fee charges. The only organizations which guide the prices for everyone treated under 65 years of 11ge, are organizations composed of doctors. This analogous to the ·the Mafia setting up organizations composed of Mafia members to supervise their profits. To make sure that doctors receive a fair salary to pay for their equipment and hard work, but yet charge what everyone can afford, we propose that: 1) citizens' committees without vested interest in maintaining wealth, privilege, and power be established to determine fair silaries, 2) fees be based Qn the ability to pay, where poor person pays _the same percentage of his income for health care as a wealthy person does, and 3) the government, if the doctors' fair salaries are not collected on the ability to pay principle, make up tlte «Jiffere1_1ce through subsidization. · • Technical Crew: Jan Gruenwald Shelly Laska Terry Testolin . ·HealthCare: A • r--:---;;j;,;----1 f t Friday, September 17, 1971 THE POINTER Page 7 I. F. Stone: , Critical Journalist afional Solution We also deplore the recent Board of Regents' decision for making the students pay.for the entire operational cost of the health service. We agree with the arguments presented by Dr. Johnson for op. posing the plan, namely that the health center serves an educational function and should therefore be subsidized by the state as are other departments~ anc;I that people other than students use the health center. We feel that the state should not only subsidize the health center, but should pay for it entirely. Intricately related to a good society are good students and knowled.l!eable people. In order to provide education to maintain society, universities have been established. Ifthe university is to produce citizens who can pass on education and who can become good students, it needs to place emphasis not only on academic quality, but also on the quality of health. A physically unhealthy body is related to an intellectually incapable student. Therefore; we . believe that if a university is to fulfill its function properly, health care should be its responsibility and not that of the students it recruits. nee and the hospital t: 1) the government paying for it out of the designated for ·defense , 2) the government companies that supply prices do not" sky-rocket, for -all hospital emofficials doing the vested interests (like to mairrtain all class service is lUilPP>ed for a ,community we strongly urge the to place the building of the top of the buildjng us that the university is and prestige of exacademic facilities (inroom) to attract a and more publicity, than care for the students Pr~son This year The Poihter will again print essays and excerpts from the journalist I.F. Stone. Approximately every four weeks we will print what we call "The Best of I.F. Stone." This will consist of essays taken from several of Mr. Stone's sources pertaining to botli contemporary issues and issues that can be looked at in a historical perspective. It iS our hoP.e that the reader will find Mr. Stone a critical journalist of high quality and that the reader will find this column of interest. Who Is I.F. Stone? I.F. Stone was born in Philadelphia and educated at the University of Pennsylvania where he majored in philosophy. At one time he thought of teaching philosophy but the atmosphere of a college faculty repelled him. A newspaperman all of his working life, he has been a reporter on the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Record, among other newspapers, and was editorial writer on the New York Post from 1933 to 1939, 'When it was one of the few pro-New Deal newspapers in the country. In 1938 he also became associate editor of The Nation. He has been a Washington correspondent since 1940, when he became Washington _e ditor of The Nation, a position he held until 1946. From 1942 to 1952 Mr _Stone wrote editorial columns and articles for PM, the New York Star, and the New York Daily Compass. Mr. Stone is the author of several books including The Court Disposes, Underground to Palestine, The Hidden History of the Korean War, and In Time of Torment. He is also a frequent contributor to the New York Review of Books.. / In 1953 Mr. Stone launched his own independent newsletter I.F. Stone's Weekly, which immediately distinguished itself for itself for its biting opposition to McCarthyism, then in its heyday. The publication has since been changed to I.F. Stone's Bi-Weekly and has achieved international reputation. Mr. Stone and his wife put out the newsletter together. They are truely independent in the field of journalism to the extent that they accept no advertising. Bi-Weekly Ma~t Slaughter and the military National Guard.) Rockefeller gave the for their attack and, Nixon agreed that "the Quite clearly the ruling has approved another every inmate of an prisoner." For has stood against the . that characterizes· big business. crudity and violence of prison administration to attribute the "riot" "cause": a guard was .. assaulted by a prisoner. Such a conclusion is·simplistically ghastly. To try to pinpoint the cause of such tragedy as an isolated incident is an act of base ignorance; The irrational terror of Attica proceeded from the irrational institutions and principles of a society that proclaims that all of its ills and calamities are the workings of evil individuals. Where in Attica prison was there a free will? Will the liberals and reactionaries agree that one lonely, probably crazed prisoner "caused" all the death and destruction? 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I.F_, Stone's Bi-Weekly 4420 29th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20008 4420 29th Street NW, Washington, -D.C. 20008 ***************** , • fury Puritans the contraceptive law. the effect of the law in Last year fifty-one positive which resulted from keeping a child to the positive test result of counseling and center's valuable time. and emotional turmoil eption were legal. supervision, can be to the female, but to YV<:U.IL~ child. seems not only to be the individual, but there-in-fact, is not working for the 'good' of the people, but only for their personal moral prejudice. The problem being that they. are not well versed enough in ethics to realize contraception is not a governmental problem, but a personal one. Instead of wasting their time discussing the legality of prostitution and abortion, we . suggest the passing of preventitive measures instead of the usual 'remedy' for an already sick populace. A legislature that takes it upon themselves to impose a moral statement such as ~contraceptives are indecent' is not working with modern-day man, but is reverting to the old Puritanical persecution era. Let's hope the legislature soon takes off their demigod robes and starts being a legislature again. ,"' .. ;;? :;!''" ~:.'<· The following casualty fi1!:1ures~l"'tll for Indochina are based on government statistics. lower than U.S. casua reported by the Iibera forces. Figures are from Jan. 1961 to Aug. 28, 1971. Figures ·"'~parentheses are for the Aug. 21 to Aug. 28. Killed: 45,471 (19); "Non-combat" deaths: 9742 (4); Wounded: 301,456 (97); Missing, captured: 1615. • - Page 8 Friday, September 17, 1971 THE POINTER Taskforce Cont. cont.-from page ... 1 minorities and of showmg no concern over . the academic 'survival of those whowere. enrolled. The report said this constituted a denial of the use of educational facilties to minorities. . Stevens Point's regent, Mary Williams, remarked to the Milwaukee Sentinel that she thought the report was perhaps in reference to conditions that existed two years ago but have since improved. Brenda Lee, of the Black Student Coalition, said, however, that the Blacks on campus were tolerated because they were such a small group. Though there was no overt racism, Miss lee said there was· some basis for charges of racism of a subtler sort. For "PLEASE GO AWAY!'' instance, the Black Student Coalition was not mentioned in the University Catalog though it was founded before the Cloister, which was noted in the catalog . . rliere are alsofew pictures of · Blacks in the catalog. Miss Lee pointed out that these are the sort of things prospective Bla_ck students look for. Miss Lee charged that WSUSP students were indifferent and \vere too quick to generalize about Blacks. David Marie, also of the Black .Student Coalition, said that there were daily irritations, such as not being recognized off the.- job by the people you work with, and that he had been denied housing when prospective landlords learned he was Black. The Taskforce will be meeting . fer the first time on Sept. 29. I BUT FIRST VISIT THE Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 Phone 344-3040 Next to Post Office Held The ' student · Education ·Association held its first · meeting Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 7:00 pm in the Frank Lloyd Wrig_h_t_ ],.~~ ·Following an organizational meeting, Dr. John Bolen, new .Assistant . Dean of Education was the guest . speaker. Dr. Bolen ca-me to Stevens Point last summer after having been chairman of the Elementary Elementary Education Department at Purdue University. ._ · Dr:- Bolen expressed his views regarding planning in education. He said that education is a unique body of knowledge with tangible competenci~ to be achieved-.:. He felt that' the student • teaching experience should incorporate method and practice. He announced that the School School of Education is now launching a project to augment theory and laboratory work. He nick-named it a "linktrainer" for education where metholology can be applied through simulation and early practice. · The next meeting of the · Student Education Association will be October 5 at 7:00 pm in the Student Union. Those interested should check the · newsletter for details. Mem' berships can be obtained in the Student Teaching office, 240 COPS Bldg. and can be obtained for $3.50. The membership includes $1000,000 liability insurance for student· teaching, educational journals and a ticket to the WEA annual con.vention .• For further information, contact Bonnie at · 346-3441 or Pat at 346-4667. • A professional ABORTION that is safe,· · legal & • • 1nexpens1ve can be set up on an outpatient basis by calling · The Problem Pregnancy Educational Service, Inc. 215-722-5360 24 hours-7 days for professional, oonfidential and caring help. Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494 Phone 423-9600 Johnson-Hill Building WE ARE AGENTS FOR . Airlines • Railroads • Ship Lines • Chartered and Sightseeing Buses Rent-A-Cars • Tours • Hotels & Resorts • ALL OVER THE WORLD STUDENT REDUCED AIR FARE CARDS AVAILABLE ~EA Me.eting 1 Attention: WSU STUDENTS I ART I MATERIALS SALE! 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SENIOR SPAGHETTI YOU GET ' 1 FREE QUART' WITH ANY SMALL PIZZA, MEDIUM PIZZA OR JUNIOR SPAGHETTI Don t Forget O·ur Great SANDWICHES 1 ITALlAN BEEF ~ MEATBAi.L - SAUSAGE' Then There Are FRENCH FRIES & ONIO·N RI~GS TO GO WITH ANYTHING YOU ORDER FO~R 'PICK-UP OR DELIVERY CALL: 344-9557 . ·1319 WATER STREET DOWNTOWN , FridJy, September 17, 1971 . / THE POINTER Page 9 I . .Bare Spots and _ Empty - I Is there a bare spot on your wall yo1,1'd like to cover in a unique way? Or an item you'd like to make a case for? Or an urge to create you'd like to satisfy? Yes? Then you should participate in the Arts and Crafts Workshop that will be sponsored by the U.A.B. Tuesday, September 21, will be the grand opening of the workshop which will feature Indian headwork by Mrs. Lorraine ·Wineshiek of Wisconsin Rapids. Other courses of the evening will be macrame and leatherwork. Every Monday through'. Thursday, from 6:30 till 10:00 p.m., WREMEMBER the. "W" is silent! Circles the shop will be open to WSU students who wish to learn macrame, leatherwork or Indian headwork. The shop willl>e located in the old Pointer office in the Union (Room 29). That's on the second floor in the southwest corner. No fees will be charged for the course except for leather, cord and beads used. I.D. cards will be needed if a student wishes to use arty of the to,ols. A spring exhibit will be presented and anyone withing to exhibit work fone in the courses will be welcomed to participate. The project is being funded by the University Center -with additional funds coming from the Student Activity Fees. UAB Posi-tions Open, The University Activities Board has added two new offices for its activities this year. The first is a video position designed for the care of the technical video . equipment and to help devise programs for it such as groovetube and our own campus news set-up. The other new position is for Art exhibits and Arts and Crafts. This person would order art exhibits for the University and · organize personnel and provide supplies. In addition to these new positions, chairmen for Pop Films, Properties, and Games committees are also needed. Pop Films includes - ordering all the Hollywood films and arranging for a room for the presentations ; Properties Chairman takes care of the U .A.B. office property and provides properites for group activities; Games Committee organizes all tournaments and competitions from ping pong to chess ·t o golf. These five positions are open. If you are Interested please fill out a short application found on the door of the U.A.B. office on the 2nd floor of the University Center. Interviews will be held very soon. If you have any questions just call the U.A.B. ~~ice. Th~Circus Is Coming This year's homecoming, October 5-9, will take on a different atmosphere than homecomings of the past. The circus is coming. to Point. Saturday, October 9, will see lions and tigers, a pack of clever dogs, an unrideabie mule, a motorcycle thrill act, trapeze performers, and a host of other circus entertainment visit the campus for a new dimension in homecoming activity. The kickoff dance is scheduled for October 5 at the Phy. Ed. bwlding featuring the Bowery Boys. A professional balloonist will: descend upon the campus on October 7. He will explain the fine art of ballooning and bring with him some balloons specifically for demonstration purposes. In addition, there will be a Coffeehouse performance on October 8 with ·'Your Father's Mustache', and homecoming games and contests. The homecoming football game will be played against Stout on Saturday, the las( ~ay of homecoming. WRANGLER· CORDUROY FLARES slung low like this! Tailored like his, yet feminine as can be-with low-slung waist. front and back pockets, flare legs! Rich thick 'n thin 100% cotton corduroy, washable, of course! 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Sister Lydo (Kim Novak) cores for Texas Ranger Sen Quick (Clint Walker) and the Reverend Pious Blue has his eyes cast to heaven - for a quick getaway. • BEITER THAN UNDERDOG SEE JOHN WAYNE: -Recover a white girl who was captured as a child. THE SEARCHERS• .;..;.;.;;...--.--........-....-.. .. by Indians - A sheriff of a small town who, in trying to bring a killer to justice, finds himself battling an army of gunmen. RIO BRAVO. - Command a submarine during WW II in torpedo attacks, rescue operations, brawls ashore, and romance with Patricia Neal. OPERATION -pACIFIC. - BaHie Commie agents in Hawaii single horse. BIG JIM McLAIN. without riding .Sept. 23, 24, 25-6:30 & 8:30 Wiscon·sin Room 15c a This weekend, Sept. 16, 17, 18 -·6:30 P.M. WISC,O·NSIN ROOM, U.C. Admission 75c • t \~ . STEVENS POINT• .WIS.. ·- - I - Page 10 THE POINTER The Sports World Throug_h The Crystal Balf ~ - bi Tim Sullivan, Art Fern, and Randy Wlevel A new school year is upon us, and once again the editors have made the annual mistake of accepting another one of our horrendous articles on sports predictions. Never, in the entire history of our predictions, have we picked anything correctly. However, we are still continuing to give it the old college try. Here, then, is what we predict will happen in the world of sports during the 1971-1972 school vear. September 22 The entire Arkansas Razorback football team is arrested in Dallas after a free.for-all ·with the police. Witnesses claim .the riot was ·sparked when a downtown Dallas cop called two of the · Razorbacks "Pigs." October IS - Local Parks and Recreation Director Harry Escrow's house is demolished by a huge elm tree cut down by the Portage County maintenance crew. It was one of the many trees marked for destruction with a yellow X by 'Harry himself. Unfortunately, his crew misjudged the direction that the falling tree would take. NovemberS Sportswriter Tom . Menace, while covering his first pro hockey game, turns to the man next to him in the press box and says, "Hockey players are .nothing but dumb animals with no teeth." Unfortunately, he doesn't . recognize his listener, injured Bruin star Derek Sanderson. Novembers Hospital spokesmen announced today that Tom Menace will make a complete recovery from injuries sustained while watching a hockey game. • January 1 Maya Wisconsin creams UCLA 62 to 3 in the Rose Bowl. Coach John Jardine claims that California cooking was responsible for the victory. For their stay in Pasadena, the Badgers ate nothing but tacos and prune juice. Hypodermic Needles, a horse owned by Timothy Leary, wins the Kentucky Derby in the record time of 27 seconds. Astonished spectators claim the 'horse appeared to be floating a r o u n d t h e .t r a c k . February 11 The Winter Olympics in Japan get off to a rousing start when the French women's ski team and the United States men's hockey squad accidentally meet in a communal bath. .,. Joe Namath completes his first pass since his latest injury. MONDAY, SEPT. 20 WOMEN MEN GAMMA CHI ALPHA PHI OMEGA Informal Van Hise Room 8:00 PM Formal Marquette 'Room 9:00 PM A ·FEW GOODIES! ! • • • Brother Francis double strength in,;, cense in many fruit flavors. In the three years that we have been making predictions, we have yet to call one right. However, we figure there are a few "can't misses" this time around. The law of averages is ,in our favor. greeting February2S A completely recovered Tom Menance, covering his first boxing match, turns to a handsome man next to him and says, "Joe Frazier is the best fighter ever." Unfortunately, he does not recognize his listener as Muhammed Ali. ••• Home-made caramel apples. • • • A wild assortment of scented candles. . . • Acards,beautiful selection of stationery and notes. IF YOU HAVEN'T STOPPED AT OUR CO~Y STORE WITH THE FIREPLACE, YET, PLEASE DO! February26 Doctors announced today that Tom Menace has come out of the coma which he lapsed into last night while watching the Joe Frazier- George Foreman fight. Meanwhile in the same hospital, Muhammed Ali is undergoing a routine checkup for knuckle bruises. · distinctive gifts old fashioned soda fountain March19 Jughead "Sparkler" Regeurk, WSU alumnus, announces plans to become the first human ever to swim the Pacific Ocean from San Diego to Honolulu . I March21 Jughead sets off from San Diego harbor. He claims the swim will take one week. March31 December31 RUSH Joe Pepitone chokes to death in front of a nationwide TV audience when he unintentionally swallows his hairpiece while catching a fly ball. Only one mile from Hawaii, tragedy strikes Regeurk. A Peruvian Navy U-boat torpedoes him just as he is about to complete his historic voyage. Uboat captain Juan Lopez Loomis tells shocked reporters: "It really isn't our fault. We spotted him through the periscope and thought he was a homesick flounder. You see, we hadn't eaten any meat in weeks and we were sick of potato chips. So we torpedoed him!" Marquette coach AI McGuire complains that NCAA en'forcement of the "no dunk" rule has gone too far . HOW THAT I HAVE YOUR ATTEHTIOH, HELP YOUR CAMPUS and COMMUNITY President Nixon announces a new high in our relations with France. The new light poles at Bukolt Park are destroyed when the Portage County maintenance crew_ cuts them down. "It's not their fault~", claims Mayor "Hoss" · Tweed, "some idiot thought the poles had Dutch Elm disease and sprayed them with yellow X's." DecemberS SEX! June4 March30 Marquettes's Jim Chones is assessed a technical foul in a Milwaukee diner while eating a , doughnut and drinking coffee. Hypodermic Needles passes AI Unser in the final stretch to win the Indy 500. Unser claimed, "There w~s no way I could catch all that horsepower. I February 12 November19 December4 May30 Friday, September 17,' 1971 WSU's basketball team wins the NAIA title by beating Kentucky State, 178_to 69. However, nobody in Point can read about it in the local paper, due to a huge write-up concerning the 1972 Point Legion baseball team and the coaches. Three pictures of the coaching staff plotting strategy absolutely wiped out aH the remaining space. • Pacesetter Record Club WHY? • BUY 8 REG. PRICED LP ALBUMS O·R TAPES- GET 1 FREE! • AFTER 8 PURCHASES, GET 10% DISC·OUNT O·N ALL ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT. • DRAWING WEEKLY FOIR 1 FREE MEMBERSHIP CARD OR RECORD ALBUM. • LOWEST RECO·RD PRICES IN TOWN! Friday, September 17, 1971 THE POINTER Greek News Delta Ze_ta ZX chapter, Delta Zeta Soroity announces the slate of. officers for the fall semester. Executive. Council: President-Kathie Jung V.P . Pledge E~ucation-Sue Kuether, V.P . Pledge Education, Assistant-Glenna Neilson, V.P . Membership-Nancy Stillman, Treasurer-Kathie Chop , Recording Secretary-Mary Meagher, Corresponding Sec-retary-Sue Mielke, Historian-Sandi Reese , Philanrhropics-Kathy Peterson. Chairmen: Guards-Linda Schmid, Nancy Kronn, Activities-Cathy Woods, Scholastic-Kathy .Van Ryen , Panhellenic-Kathy Hering, Clare Verstegen , Glenna Neilson, ·Standards-Ruth Heeter; Press & Public Relations-Clare Verstegen, Housing-Rob Sparks , Parliamentarian-Sara Schuler, Song-Judi Sachs, Studen ~ Assembly Rep.-Rob Sparks, Fund-Raising-Ruth Heeter. ' / Four members of Delta Zeta Sorority met with other campus leaders for a workshop held August 27-29, at Asburry Acres. Ruth .Heeteto and Rob Sparks represented Student Senate, Kathy Hering attended for AWS, and Sue Kuether represented Delta Zeta. The DZ's opened Greek Weekend with a bash at 1901 College on Friday night. All the guests seemed to enjoy themselves ... .from what they remember!! The games at Iverson, · Saturday afternoon, were filled with a lot of fun for participating DZ's. The party at Ashley on Saturday night was a great ending for the Greek Weekend ... . and the DZ's are looking forward--to another one next year! _Alpha Sigma Alpha The sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha will hold their informal rush party on Tuesday, Sept. 21, in the Alpha Sig Suite Room in Roach Hall. The theme of the· party is "Ship Ahoy." Any sophomore, junior or senior woman with a grade point of 2.00 or above or freshman who is nof on academic probation is eligible for rush. ...__...,.. --- ~ .or ~ ** ** ** ~ * ~ . *** -Tlf-ltl.... ~ ..,~ ;: ** ** *: ~ · * * *****:********************t BEST FRIEND . Experienced outdoor men know there's nothing like comfortable boots when you've a rough day of hiking ahead. Features include oil-tanned water repellent leather uppers, TractionTred crepe soles. ~~ IRED WING 1·,.1 ' , S·HIPPY SHOES MAIN AT WATER ··········································~~ GRIDrRON SPECIAL MAXI BURGER and Drink .Point Beer LARGE PEPSI With This Coupon ;' -:- · ·· 55 C Sat., Sept. 18 and Mon., Sept. 2.0 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ~ ~, : .~· · -¥ • : : • - ~· ... Peoples War Sig,m a Phi Epsilon A film series wi'll begin Wednesday, September 22, at 7:30 in the Wisconsin Room, University Center. These films will provide Revolutionary Media as an alternative to Power Structure· Media. The films are intended to help provide a positive perspective that will move people to social change. tst Semester Rush Saturday, September 18th -· Pregame Load at Little Joe's beginning at ll:OOam. Sunday, September 19th - Barbecue at Sigma Phi Epsilon House (1517 Brawley St.) beginning at 3:00pm. Informative slides will be shown, a tour of the House wil1 be given, and a beer bash will follow the barbecue. These two events will replace the .Informal and Formal Rush Parties that were held in the {iast. All interested men are invited. Initiated on September 4th, 1971 were: Phil Root, Dave Wendt, Mike Dich, George Ewen, Jerry Ewert, Jon P eotter, Steve Peterson, Doug Riske, Vern St. Aubin, Paul Taylor, Gary Wandschneider, Jim Wollerman , Wayne Zunke~ . GRUBBA JEWELERS YOUR DIAMOND & GIFT CENTER MAIN & THIRD ST. "Diamonds Our Specialty" KEE:PSAKE & CO·LUMBIA DIAMONDS l deer hunter's J. Firieas Farkwar, Guppy, Flip, Weirdo, Meek-the-'l'eke, Emil, Sarge, Rippler, Kriegs, Super Freak, Roscoe, Benny, Super Chicken and the rest of us invite YOU....... and every other fun-loving TOM, DICK and HARRY interested i n brotherhood (and someone besides himself) to attend the TKE Informal Beer Rusher, Tuesday-Sept. 21-7:00 PM, Iverson Park. Rides will leave from Union at 7:00 PM. See YOU there!! Wednesday, September 22, 10 : 00 a.m . to 2:00 p.m., Marquette Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin will recruit all students (primarily Seniors) but will also be happy to. speak with Freshmen through Juniors concerning entry into lhe Marquette Law School. · Recruiting will be done in the Placement Center, 106 Main Building. . All interested students please >top i.n at the Placement Center foda~ and sign up for an in- * , TKE's Rush '******.._ M............. Jb o· s ;: .,._ , Page 11 The films Southeast Struggles, ment, and will deal with such topics as Asia, Imperialism, W o r k e r s Racism, Women, The MoveThe Land. / The first two films are concerned with Viet Ham. EVERY WOMEN HAS A CHOI'CE 312-774-6911 or 312-775-2685 *Free Pregnancy Testing · *Free, Confidential Counseling & Referral *Safe, Legal Abortion Choice, Incorporated A NON·PROFIT SERVICE PEOPLE'S WAR was filmed in North Viet Ham in 1969. It is a portrait of North Viet Ham under war conditions, showing the organization of the villages, the people and their. government, how local tasks ore coordinated and needs met. ONLY THE BEGINNING is another excellent film on Viet Ham. Tentative plans are to ask for a SOc donation to enable us to show more films. For mo·re information, to help, or ju$t to rap, contact U.C.M. . -- THE POINTER Pgge 12 / €r.ookston Coach Commands Cross-Country The Stevens Point Cross Country team will open its 197172 season against Michigan Tech in Houghton, Mich. this Saturday. indoor third places. His teams finished third outdoors every ~ year. Coach Amiot is working with a nucleus of four lettermen this season. They are Doug Riske, John Schmidt, Charlie Brah, and Don Trzebiatowski. Trzebiatowski, a sophomore from Rosholt, is the team's standout. He turned in a 28 :14 time for five miles in the intrasqu;1d meet last Saturday. The harriers will carry eight runners to al} of their meets and will only compete on a varsity level. Rounding out the roster for Saturday will be Dave Elger, Dave Haus, Donn Behmke, Keith Foye, and Gil Halverson. Still missing from the roster is strong runner Paul Haus. Haus has not reported due to a job conflict and class overload. Amiot is hoping to add Haus to the team soon. Coach Amiot will also Amiot was the head football and track coach at Mayville. He guided his track teams to one indoor championship and thr~ CLASS I FlED SECTION ·One Inch of Advertisement For One Dollar. Must Be SubmiHed By Tuesday. SHEEPHEAD TOURNAMENT Residence Hall Competition assume the Head Coach position of the university track team . !le succeeds Larry Clinton. All in all, we wish Coach Amiot 'a successful year and a hearty welcome to Stevens Point. · Following is a roster of the cross-country squad: Jim Newman - senior - Wisconsin Rapids; Pat Guiney- freshman Greenfield; John Duwell- freshman - Hudson; Doug Riske junior - Athens; Dave Elger freshman - Muskego; Don Trzebiatowski - sophomore Rosholt; Dave Haus - junior Milwaukee; John Schmidt junior- Shiocton; Donn Behmke -freshman - Milwaukee; K~ith Foye - freshman - Sauk City; Paul Schrage - freshman Edwardsville. 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