Rotunda vol 56, no 8 oct 26, 1976

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Special Insert- Electing The President

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LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1976

Longwood S-UN Sets Aside Oct. 25-29

SAMPLE BALLOT U. S. Labor Party: Linden Harouche Pres. R. Wayne Evans V.P.

Republican Party: Gerald Ford Pres Robert Dole V.P. American Party: Thomas Jefferson, Tom Anderson Pres. Rufus Shackleford V.P. Democrat Party: Jimmy Carter Pres. Walter Mondale V.P. Socialist Workers Party: Peter Camejo Pres. Willie Mae Reid V.P. Libertarian Party: Roger L. MacBride Pres. David P. Bergland V.P.

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Longwood Students Plan To Operate F.M. Radio Station By SANDY HAGA Plans are under way for a college 10 watt educational F.M. radio station which would be operated by Longwood students. Four years ago several faculty and student members checked into the possibility of establishing a station, but their efforts did not succeed. Two years later another attempt was made, but it also failed. This year Dr. Patton Lockwood made a proposal to the Faculty Liaison Committee for the establishment of a station. Reasons for the proposal were that there is an increased interest in communications, personnel to the job, and pressure to act now because fewer frequencies are available. The committee composed of three members of the Board of Visitors has supported the proposal. Several sources of funding are under consideration. The station could be privately funded, supported by student activities fees funds, or become part of the college budget. However, before a station can be set up, the Federal Communications Commission must approve an application for a license to broadcast. The Virginia FCC office stated that applications will not be accepted until January 1. After the FCC receives the application, processing may take as much as six to eight months. The application consists of two parts. An engineering section, which deals with the technical aspects of a station, and the programming section, which involves presenting a program proposal which meets FCC requirements for this type of

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station. As an educational F.M. Station it must be educational and non-commercial. The station could be heard up to five or six miles from the antenna on Jarman Auditorium. Broadcasting could possibly start second semester, but will probably begin next summer or fall, if the application is approved. A college station would benefit students and would serve as a practical lab for different departments. Student activities and sports could be broadcast. A radio station would also serve as a means of contacting not only the college community, but the Farmville community as well. Eventually, the station might be able to get wire service news from the Associated or United Press. This would provide a broad coverage of national and world news as well as local and state news. Dr. Lockwood anticipates possible membership in the Intercollegiate Broadcasting Association if a station is established. It is expected that a broadcast group will be formed on campus and a survey taken to determine the listening preference of students. A series of shows run by students with varied interests, is being considered. This would enable the station to offer something that would appeal to the different tastes and interests of students. Speeches and concerts could also be broadcast. There will be a meeting soon of all students and faculty interested in working on programming and operation of a station.

As Political Week For Coming Election By LISA SMITH In the interest of the student body, the S-UN of Longwood College has set aside this week to be Political Week. Speakers, debaters, and a mock election are set up for the remaining nights of this week. In the past years, the special event week planned by the S-UN, has usually centered around some topic that is non-academic. Last year was Freak Week, with a number of events dealing with ghost and goblins and superstition. According to LB. Dent, director of the S-UN, the organization would like to "get away from the image of light entertainment". Dent also stated that the aid of the S-UN is "to appeal to a broader range of students' needs". One of the immediate needs of college students is to be aware of current events. Political Week provides an excellent opportunity for students to talk to one another about the election and to become involved in a major election.

This Political Week is aimed at presenting the issues of both parties without attempting to sway the observer one way or another. A debate between Virgil Goode and Marshall Coleman is scheduled for tonight. Goode is a member of the DemocraticParty while Coleman is a member of the Republican Party. Each debator will have a chance to his say, followed by a response to each others comment. The debaters will than ask each other questions and respond accordingly. The program will conclude with questions from the floor. The mock election taking place on Wednesday, October 27, provides each student with a chance to vote for his-her choice. All students are urged to participate in the mock election. The results will be announced at the speech by Dr. Goldberg on Wednesday night. Two speeches on topics other than Democratic and Republican views have been included for the student's benefit. Dr. Goldberg, a

government teacher at H-SC, will speak on "The Nature of Political Parties and their Relationships to Presidential Elections". Dr. Sullivan, associate professor of Speech Communications at UVA, will speak on "Political Speeches and Double Talk". His discussion will include ways politicians minipulate words and speech to sway an audience to his side. To end the week, the S-UN has provided a light event to take some of the serious edge off of the week. "The Candidate" is a popular movie that should be of interest to everyone. It is the hope of the S-UN that each student will take an active part in Political Week and perhaps become involved in a campaign at home or on the college campus. Talking with others and motivating each other to think about the leaders of this country should raise questions. This week is an excellent time to get answers and gain knowledge not only about the two main parties but about politics in general.

Symposi urn On Alcohol Wednesday, November 3, 1976 3:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Introduction: 3:00 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.

ABC Rooms Ms. Sally Custer Effects of Alcoholic Parents Upon Students

The Reverent Henry V. Langford Executive Secretary of Alcohol-Narcotics Education Council, Inc. of Virginia Churches 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Recovery from Alcoholism

Dr. Marcia J. I^awton Director of Alcohol Education Program Rehabilitation Department — VCU 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Discussion

7:30 p.m. Introduction:

Mr. Norman Leek Consultant for MCV Hospital Auxiliary of VCU Bedford Auditorium Mr. George C. Stonikinis, Jr. Physiological and Psychological Effects of Alcohol: An Overview

Mr. James R Bock Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center of Central Virginia Thursday, November 4, 1976 1:00 p.m. Introduction:

Bedford Auditorium Dr. Mary Cristo Peer Pressures and Alcohol

Mr. Grant Shumway State Prevention Coordinator

Umgwood College sponsored by Dean of Students' Office and CHI


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