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Page 2 College Station, Texas Wednesday, April 28, 1971 THE BATTALION CADET SLOUCff by Jim Earle Listen up BAG allocation questioned Editor: On August 17, 1970, Acting A&M President A. R. Luedecke was presented with a proposal for a Black Awareness Committee to be a part of the Memorial Student Center Directorate. The purpose of this committee was “to promote among students, faculty, and staff at Texas A&M University, a bet ter understanding of the heritage and culture of Black-Americans, and to encourage a close relation ship among Black students who are attending Texas A&M Univer sity.” We believe that the recruit ing of black students can in no way be logically inferred as a part of this purpose. Furthermore, we do not believe that student service fees should be spent to recruit any given group, black or otherwise. It is not a matter of spending student fees so that each student gets an equal number of dollars. Nor is the sum of $115 of great conse quence. It is simply a matter of conscientious (sic) allocation of fees in a manner which will be in accordance with the wishes of the majority of students. We feel that the allocation of student service fees for recruitment sets a dan gerous precedent. The Black Awareness Commit tee, as originally proposed, is not at all out of place. However, past actions have demonstrated that there is no intention for the com mittee to remain as originally proposed. There already has been talk of the committee separating itself from the MSC Directorate and becoming an independent or ganization. The MSC Council has demonstrated that it does not in tend to curtail the activities of the Black Awareness Committee in any fashion, since it has “ex tended a liberal interpretation” to the purposes of the committee. Because of the lack of guidance exerted on the Black Awareness Committee and the inherent dan gers of that lack of guidance, we ask for the dissolution of the Black Awareness Committee and recall of all funds allocated to that committee. James Warren Collins Sidney Bedman Lee Roy Lance Jim Sligar ness Bureau to insure fair treat ment to students by local mer chants, along with several com mittees working for the students. Yet this is only a beginning of his achievements. Read his platform and consider his accomplishments. Then we believe you will agree that John Sharp is the only can didate for Student Senate presi dent. Van Taylor ’71 Corps Commander Tom Stanley ’72 Joe Nix D. Keith Chapman ’71 Tom McCollough ’71 ★ ★ ★ Editor: In the upcoming election, there is one outstanding candidate for yell leader that deserves special attention and recognition: David Gorcyca. No doubt everyone has heard that David headed the civil ian effort on this year’s Bonfire. David has been active in his hall and among all phases of civilian activities. I have seen David mo tivate people toward a spirit of unity .... the exact spirit of unity that is especially needed on this campus. When hearing that he was can didate for yell leader, I could not think of any more qualified per son. David has not at one moment shyed from any participation. He has shown outstanding leadership and service not only to civilians but to all Aggies. I actively en dorse and will support the elec tion of David Gorcyca for yell leader of Texas A&M. Leon F. Drozd, Jr. ★ ★ ★ Editor: In the midst of the political cli mate presently before us here at A&M, I evaluate closely all can didates and their respective of fices. I notice many other students doing the same. After having in puts that made the event the suc cess it was, I cannot go without bringing attention to one person that was close to me and my work on the Casino for Week-Week end. John Shepherd served as Casino chairman. His efforts were highly commendable. John Bulletin Board ★ ★ ★ As the office of Student Senate president becomes increasingly important, it is imperative that we elect a person who is well qualified to serve in this area. This year, John Sharp is the only candidate qualified to such an extent that his accomplishments and immediate goals far exceed his opponents’. He is a man who has proven he can work with all factions of this university, and do it well. While others were talking, he established a student Better Busi- TONIGHT Pre-Vet Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. in room 229 of the Chemistry Building to elect of ficers. Texas A&M Skeet and Trap Club will meet at 8 p.m. in the Animal Sciences Building to view a film. All students, graduate and undergraduate, are invited. THURSDAY Phi Eta Sigma will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Aerospace Engineer ing Department conference room to hold the year’s final initiation ceremony. tonight on the tube 2:30 3:00 3:30 3 (5) 3 (5) 15 (12) 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 Numbers in ( ) denote channels on the cable. 3 (5) Edge of Night 15 (12) Sesame Street (PBS) (Repeat of Tuesday) Gomer Pyle Town Talk University Instructional That Girl Bewitched What’s New (NET) General Hospital Misterogers’ Neigh boihood (PBS) CBS News Sesame Street (PBS) 6:00 6:30 3 (5) 3 (5) 7:00 7:30 3 (5) 3 (5) 15 (12) 3 (5) 15 (12) 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 Evening News The Courtship of Eddie’s Father 15 (12) Campus and Community Today Room 222 NET Playhouse To Rome with Love Johnny Cash 3 (5) 15 (12) 3 (5) 3 (5) 15 (12) 3 (5) 15 (12) Soul (PBS) Hawaii Five-0 3 (5) 15 (12) 10:00 10:30 11:30 3 (5) 3 (5) 3 (5) They Went Thataway (PBS) Final News The FBI The Law and Mr. Jones Bingo—Weekdays at 5, BCS*TV/9. Nothing to buy. You need not be present to win. at all times displayed interest in his project .... and in so doing was able to make the event quite successful. As a hall president, John was respected and followed. He con stantly tried to stimulate the in terest of his residents and build a spirit of unity among his hall. On the Civilian Student Council, John brought forth ideas that were representative of his hall residents. His works and efforts as with the Environmental Study Committee brought forth ideas of merit. He contributed to the functioning of this particular stu dent government organization. I feel that if it is the desire of John Shepherd to seek the po sition of president of the Junior Class, that he is certainly worthy of my vote. After knowing him and how he works, I feel there is no better qualified man for the job. I encourage the success of his candidacy. Leon F. Drozd, Jr. ★ ★ ★ Editor: Texas A&M is a school that prides itself on its past more than many others. This leads to a tradition and spirit greater than all others. Students cannot always live in the past, though. Past glories and achievements are important and can be used as references for de termining the future. They should never, as sometimes happens, be allowed to predestinate (sic) where Ve are going. In this re spect A&M has come to a cross roads. It seems to have been at this crossroads for a long time. The school must decide whether it wants a past or a future and a past. Only with a receptive ad ministration and an active student body will the latter be achieved. This is the path I believe A&M is now headed. As a candidate for the Senate I look forward to taking part in this challenge. As a student in business administration, I ask for your vote. Gary Singletary Class of ’72 ★ ★ ★ Editor: To the Class of ’72: There is but one word to de scribe the dynamic growth of our campus during the last few years —progress. In our brief tenure here we have seen our skyline un dergo a remarkable change. New buildings to house our ever-grow ing number of coeds and to fur ther the academic excellence of A&M are now under construction. Rarely have the essential ingre dients needed for progress been in abundance as they will be this year. I feel the Senior Class has an important role to play in this era of limited growth. For a progressive Senior Class vote for a progressive candidate. Ernie F. Battle Candidate for vice-pres. Class of ’72. ★ ★ ★ Editor: On Saturday, April 3, the Beau tification Committee of the City of College Station conducted a Clean-up Day. Never before had there been such activity in terms of participation and accomplish ment in this city. While our goal was over-all city beautification, we were not un mindful of the visitors who would be in our community for Presi dent Williams’ inauguration and for Mother’s Day that would sub sequently follow. Our city is, today, a more beau tiful place because of the many student groups at Texas A&M University which worked untir ingly all day in the clean-up proj ect. The Aggies did themselves proud! To all of those involved, I wish to express my thanks on behalf of the citizens of this city. We are proud of you. D. A. Anderson Mayor, College Station Cbe Battalion Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those oj the student writers only. The Battalion is a non tax- supported, non-profit, self-supporting educational enter- f>rise edited and operated by students as a university and community neicspaper. ne Battalion, a student newspaper at Texas A&M, is blished in College Station, Texas, daily except Saturday, Th publisl Sunday, Monday, and holiday periods, September tion, Texas, da loliday periods. May, and once a week durinK summer school, ■aturoay, through LETTERS POLICY letters to the editor must be typed, double-spaced, and no more than 300 words in length. 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