THE ROTUNDA VOL. LHI
LONG WOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 7.1978
Dicussion Between Males To Better Relations By CAM OGLESBY On January 27,1978 a luncheon was held at Ix)ngwood for a group of Longwood males and Hampden-Sydney students to discuss areas of concern expressed by the two groups. The iwo major areas of concern were How to increase healthy competition but decrease unfriendly exchange between the schools and cooperative ventures in regard lo social relationships, particularly relative to Longwood College male
students." Several conclusions were drawn from the discussion. It was agreed by both groups that the problems that occurred were caused by a minority of the students at both colleges. Therefore, it was generally agreed that these problems could be stopped by disciplinary actions by the student-governing boards of both colleges and more importantly, by peer pressure. While peer pressure was thought i o be the most important factor in eliminating the unfriendly exchanges, ii was suggested that
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there exist strong rules to govern he disciplinary infractions. It was suggested that there be more social events involving both of the colleges in the future. Ii was also proposed that in the fin tire there be more of a focus on sporting events between the two colleges. It was urged ihai both l-ongwood and Hampden-Sydney stress during their Orientation programs the rules of both colleges. Finally, in the future, i here should be more "coming together" of the two schools on mutual concerns.
By DEBBIE MOUL Governor John Dalton. the newly elected leader of 4.7 million people, is already faced with the decision on how he will deal wiih federal efforts to force full desegregation of the state's colleges. Dalton had been asked io submit his desegregation plan for Virginia's Slate Colleges, one presumably better ihan former Governor Godwin's unacceptable plan. The NAA(T i National Association for ihe Advancement of Colored I'eoplei Legal Defense and Educational Fund, filed suit five years ago lo make HEW
Sigma Phi Espsilon Petition Accepted By TOM DeWITT Shawn Barrett, the vice presidcm of the Longwood Colony of Sigma I'hi Epsilon. received notice on January 27 that the petition seni to National Headquarters on December (> from the Colony to gain Chapter S at us. had been approved by the National Board of Directors. Official confirmation has not been received, but it is believed hat his is the fastest any petition h;is been approved in the pasi 50 yean The petition written by various members of i he colony consisted
of such topics as the history of l-ongwood College, ihe history of Sigma I'hi Epsilon at Ixmgwood. a pictorial description of the campus, the history of the Greek System at longwood. and letters of accreditation from various members of the Administration. Sororities and local organizations. The expected date for the initiation of the colony pledges lo chapter brothers is set for the week of March 9. The logwood Colony of Sigma I'hi Epsilon was established last year.
Geist Bloodmobile Feb. 13, 14 By DIANNE HARWOOD For the fifieenth consecutive \ear. Geist. in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will sponsor a hloodmobile on February 13 and 14. from 10:00100 in the ABC Rooms. Several changes mark ihis year's hloodmobile. including a iwo-day visit and a donor sign-up lisi. This year's bloodmobile has been expanded to a two-day affair due to an overwhelming response in the previous years. To eliminate the problems of long lines and extended waiting periods, students will be asked to sign the master donor list in the New Smoker for a specific time. Those who sign the donor list will be expected, so a minimal wailing period should resuli. If you forget to sign up for a time, don't worry, your blood is still good! Just drop by when you have some free lime, and Geist will try lo work you in. For administrators and professors, please drop in ai your convenience. The following is a brief lisi of conditions lhat would eliminate a person as a donor. 1. If under 18 years of age or over 66 years of age. 2. Has given blood 5 times in a twelve month period, or it is less
i nan 56 days from last donation. :i Weighs less than 110 pounds 4. Has had ears pierced, tatoos. ir blood transfusions in the lasi »ix months. 5. Has ever had hepatitis. ti. Has had mononucleosis in the last six months. 7. Has had epilepsy or •onvulsions. 8. Has taken antibiotics within the past two weeks. (Exception: small doses taken for acne should be discontinued for 48 hours before donation) For a complete list of who can give and who cannot, check the bulletin board in the New Smoker. Again this year. Geist and the l'anhellenic Council will sponsor a contesi between the classes and i he fraternity and sororities. The class and the fraternity or sorority with the highest participation, will win a $50.00 prize. To have your participation counted, there will be a table outside the "A" Room with the various classes and fraternity and sororities listed. Sign your name under the appropriate heading, and list whether you donated blood or worked for an hour. If you work for an hour you must sign in and out. Each person can only sign one list.
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Photo by Jackie Steer \ new, if) student attends < lass outside of Stephens.
draft the proposed guidelines These guidelines, written under lederal court pressure, demanded thai Ihe majority o! Virginia's firsl predominently while colleges enroll up to 15(1 per cent more blacks within the next five years MEW also asked for faculty desegregation as well Timetables should be set loatu ihese goals. Former Govern . Godwin rejecied these goals, which lie termed "quotas Dalton during his fall campaign. promised lo fighl lhem, loo. Dalton's views on the issue were expressed in his January 14 inaugural address. He promised Virginia "a government free of discrimination based on race or sex and a government providing moral, legal and political leadership in the struggle to eliminate such discrimination throughout society." Those who supported Godwin's no-quota position hope that Dalton will maintain thai position all the way 10 the U.S. Supreme < ourl if necessary David S. Tatel. Director of ihe Department of Health. Education and Welfare Office of Civil Bights emphasized the administration's determination to continue the negotiations held in order lo gel Virginia and live other states to submit desegregation plans thai lollow ihe proposed guidelines. Taiel seni letters lo North < arolina. Arkansas. Georgia. Florida and Oklahoma asking for desegregation plans. Ii Virginia continues lo maintain an uncooperative stance. Ill 'W may move in cm off federal funds amounting to $100 million for Virginia or any ottk'i slate
Hampden-Sydney Gentlemen Apologize Dear Editor: Christ called it pointing out the speck in your neighbors eye while not being aware of the board in your own. The Greeks called it hubris, overbearing pride or arrogance. Ix)fty ideals from lofty minds but what do they mean and how do you begin writing an apology to several thousand people . . . women and men'.' And will they believe you or will they see it as so much high flown and empty rhetoric from the "humane and lettered men" up the road, the belivers in the 'dignity of man"? What humanity and dignity there may have been in the most recent issue of HampdenSydney's student newspaper The Tiger we're easily overshadowed and suffocated by the embarrassing and inexcusable statements and implications directed toward your college which seemed to pervade the entire publication. The publication presents Hampden-Sydney students as holier than thou" snobs passing judgement on the rest of the
world. The Man" pointing a knowing finger at Ihe peasants in the field. This is not the Hampden-Sydney student for if we are really "liberally" educated then we know that there is only one "Man" and that we are all peasants in the same field and thai it is only by recognizing ihe humanity we all share, that it is only by turning I Me Mine into You Me We that our colleges can move together into the future. The statements concerning your college were ridiculous and the vast majority of students at Hampden-Sydney were just as shocked as you were lo see them in print They were a gross lapse in taste and judgement and if lessons come as big as their mistakes then we have a big one to learn. In the future we hope Hampden-Sydney College will concentrate on its own boards before it even begins to worry about the specks of others. Sincerely, Ken Woodley - Tiger Bus. Manager, Writer William Redd - HS-C Student Body Pres.
I don't believe we're going '<» sell mil ihe control ol he Universities for tin sake of lederal funds." commented William A. Johnson. Chairman ol he UNC Hoard ul Governors Maryland, threatened with u fund cm-of I during ihe college desegregation disputes, won a federal injunction that would slop such an action. Virginia believes n can do the same if ihe need arises Two lactors in ihe desegregation case make a settlement wuh HEW difficult Due factor is thai HEV\ has lo come up wuh an agreement thai will satish U..S District Court Judge John I'rati in Washington \ firsi IIEU accepted Virginia's desegregation plans liu now. Fran is acting negativeh due to complaints ul black plaintiffs who feel thai plans are insufficient The second factor and a troublesome one. is ihe lobbj ol black Virginians who wani lo preserve the racial identity of ihe iwo predominantly black state colleges, Virginia State in Petersburg and Norfolk Stale in Norfolk Seventeen per cent of the state's college enrollment is comprised of blacks, a figure very close lo the black (Continued on Page 2)