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CADET SLOUCH by Jim Earle Listen Up— Volley Fired at Williams; Lack of Concern Noted M5- x “Why the big argument? What difference does it make if the horse calvary marches first or last in the parade?” Editor, We have often heard our pres ident, Dr. Jack K. Williams, speak of the great steps forward our University is making. Recently about 100 student leaders heard him speak at the MSC Leader ship Conference. Dr. Williams spoke of the administration’s in tent to eventually integrate a fine arts department at A&M, among other things. Obviously, the movement is to make A&M just another big university that does a good job at nearly every thing but with excellence in noth ing. I would suggest to Dr. Wil liams that he retake a first level economics course. He will, I’m sure, find out that specialization is much more efficient than at tempting to be good at everything. A&M is presently rated among the top universities in the nation in science, engineering and agri culture. Our university also pro duces outstanding graduates in related fields as well. I see no need for A&M to go into such fields as fine-arts when there are plenty of other state-supported institutions in Texas that do a highly commendable job of provid ing that type of education. President Williams also stated quite frankly that he didn’t feel that it was his job to maintain Aggie traditions. He felt that this fell under the realm of student responsibility. Although I tend Input Problem Repeats With the opening- of the new University Center, a com plex comprised of the Rudder Conference Center and ad jacent auditoriums and, the Memorial Student Center, A&M can now boast a truly magnificent building to host confer ences. Evidence for this already may be seen by the fact that the scheduling office for the center has already had more requests for conference dates that it can hope to handle in 1976. This, of course, can spread nothing but good words to others in the future. It can also cause the conference to spill into all rooms in the MSC, which is theoretically to be used mostly by students. The bad part is that students do not have sufficient choice as to whether or not the ‘C’ will be mainly for stu dents and other ‘tenants’ in the building. As the situation stands now, one man, Chuck Cargill, has complete control over the entire two blocks, with Presi dent Jack Williams’, approval. Under him is an advisory committee which he doesn’t have to consult if he doesn’t want to. This summer he merely asked for an endorsement of policies. Being without adequate faculty and student input could mean a grim dictatorship possibility in an area where an atmosphere of friendliness and cohesiveness are meant to be prevalent. The more appropriate way to deal with the situation would be for Dr. Williams to charge Cargill with forming a University Center Board of Directors which, with his help and vote, would oversee operations for the two-block struc tures. The board would be comprised of Dr. Williams’ ap pointees and representatives from the MSC Council and Di rectorate, Student Government, the Former Students Associ ation and other ‘tenants.’ This body could charge the ‘C’ occupants with the maintenance and upkeep of facilities and insure that stu dents got a fair deal in programming activities in the memorial facilities. It could also place certain occupants with taking care of meeting rooms and other areas in return for their availability. With the presence of such a board, much controversy could be avoided, since the board and its director are gen erally able to work together and reach common decisions. It’s worth an honest thought to call it “a job well-done.” 'GET THOSE WHEELCHAIRS IN A CIRCLE—HE'S COMIN' BACK!' Cbe Battalion Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the editor or of the writer of the article and are not necessarily those of the University administration or the Board of Directors. 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Advertisin ■ cr origin published herein, matter herein Second-Class postage the paper and local news erein. Right of reproductic also reserved. paid at College Station, Texas. to the use for to it or not of spontaneous n of all other Members Lindse; H. E. B. B. Sears. embers of the Student Publications Board are: Jim jy, chairman; Dr. Tom Adair, Dr. R. A. Albanese, Dr. Hierth, W. C. Harrison, J. W. Griffith, L. E. Kruse and Represented nationally by National Educational Advertising Services, Inc, New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles. EDITOR MIKE RICE Managing Editor Rod Speer News Editor Karen Wilwerding Women’s Editor Louie Holzem Sports Editor Kevin Coffey Ass’t. Sports Editor Ted Boriskie to agree in general, I still believe that our administration should respect one of A&M’s greatest traditions, and that is its unique ness. A&M is not, and I hope will never become just another big university, ... or as some have put it, “ t. u. at College Station.” Curtis W. Marsh ’75 ★ ★ ★ Editor, It was interesting to note in the Thursday edition of the Bat talion that the young Republicans were resuming their activities. Political participation is needed on the campus and both the YR’s and the YD’s should be commen- ed for their efforts. However, the members for the YR’s displayed a somewhat de fensive attitude concerning Wa tergate. This is understandable but I feel I must take issue with some of their statements. Ms. Moore states that “The people and information should be held re sponsible by a court instead of in hearings.” Congressional hear ings are, in fact, an integral part of the legislative process. Hear ings are necessary in order for Congress to investigate matters and pass legislation in an intelli gent manner. The club also states that since presidents have been re cording tapes for years in order to “keep things straight” Presi dent Nixon should not make his tapes public. Come now, YR’s! No one is above the law. If these tapes contain information that will aid the courts in determin ing guilt or innocence in the Watergate matter, Nixon should divulge the information in the in terest of justice. Reflecting on the situation, however, perhaps the President is keeping the tapes in his posses sion in order to “keep things straight”. Joe M. Feist ★ ★ ★ Editor, O. K. I’ve had. it! I’ve taken every University screw that’s been put to me so far but now this last straw has broken my back. I couldn’t even get into my own dining hall that I’ve paid so dearly for. Once I had fought the lines and gotten my food, could I find a place to sit? No! As I looked across the hundreds of faces how many of my fellow resi dents did I see? Maybe four. I refuse to accept this latest brainchild of the University. Why couldn’t the corps be sent to Sbisa which is accustomed to feeding a couple of thousand people at once instead of sending another 1500 consumers to our Commons. There aren’t even a thousand residents of both Krueger and Dunn com bined! I’ve never seen the down stairs so crowded—even on steak night. If Food Services insists on leaving the corps at Krueger- Dunn on Sundays and possibly in viting them on Saturdays also, why couldn’t the other half of our facilities be opened up. I dread seeing football week ends. If this policy continues as it is now through next semester, I refuse to buy a 7-day meal pass, but then I’m sure there will be too many corps guys anxious to buy one. Cindy Walters ’76 Your concern has been well- noted by Dean of Men Charles Powell who is currently investi gating the matter. Food Services did this to help cut food costs and return the savings to you through the lowest possible board cost.— Ed. ★ ★ ★ Editor, After seeing the mess made by “a couple boxes of soapsuds” at the fountain by the Continuing Education Tower, I lost a little bit of the pride that all Aggies claim they have. I have always been proud of Texas A&M and its fine traditions and I believe the ma jority of students attending A&M are, but all the pride irt the world will not make a fine university if a minority goes around defacing the campus. I especially hope that the soap- sud bombers, the cement scratch- ers and anyone else who thinks they have to see their name or class number inscribed on a mem orial such as “Sully” consider the waste of their own precious time, and money to clean these markings off and also what a visitor to our campus would think. So, next time you have the urge to write on a desk wall, concrete, etc or leave your soapsuds, I hope you will stop and remember that you are an Aggie and this is your campus. Gordon W. Stanley THE BATTALION Page 2 College Station, Texas Tuesday, September li ( 1} . XEROX COPIES 5c EACH OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday thru Friday 9 a. m. - 10 p. m. Saturday & Sunday 10 a. m. - 10 p. m. MSC BROWSING LIBRARY 2nd Floor New MSC COLLEGE GIRL there is a Shop for you! THE CLOTHES HORSE 3801 E. 29th Just off University Dr. EH83 l«t lom 6126. 166 CHE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY ONLY “let’s get acquainted” Sale at custom house 319 patricia all women’s clothing 10% off (including our new fall lines) some selected inventory up to 75% off open daily 10-6 right in northgate 1 blk. from the A&M post office \ CUSTO \ HOUS n‘> pAtrldia TEXAS A&M TOWN HALL UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES THE 1973-74 TOWN HALL - YOUNG ARTISTS SERIES OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT ATTRACTIONS FOR YOUR PLEASURE. ORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THIS EXCITING SERIES!! A SEASON TICKET WILL ADMIT YOU TO NINE FABULOUS EVENTS: THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND Friday, September 14, G. Rollie White Coliseum JAMES FIELDS, PIANIST DOBIE GREY plus THE TREND MAC DAVIS - “SONG PAINTER” THE U.T. JAZZ ENSEMBLE FREDERIC HAND, GUITARIST COLLEGIUM MUSICUM ROY CLARK Tuesday, September 18, 1973, University Center Theater Friday, September 28, 1973, G. Rollie White Coliseum Friday, November 9, 1973, G. Rollie White Coliseum Monday, November 12, 1973, University Center Theater Tuesday, January 22, 1974, University Center Theater Monday, February 18, 1974, University Center Theater Friday, March 1,1974, G. Rollie White Coliseum 8:00 P M. 8:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:00 P M. 8:00 P M. 8:00 P M. 8:00 P M. R.H.A. WEEKEND - To Be Selected Saturday, April 20, 1974, G. Rollie White Coliseum 7:30 P.M. 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