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age 51 'T. frit* 3,S Vlai ,ab o s Cex OC )il . >ipl md ip-t squ i s .< eh? tat A& tio sit m< Eji toi lie pl c; Ai of ei n it k n I * 1 i i -1 Page 2 THE BATTALION TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1977 Opinion/Commentary/Letters Pet policy needs reconsideration Editor: I would like to comment on the University policy that states “Cats, dogs or other fur bearing animals are not allowed in the University- owned apartments.” I am speaking specifically of the married student housing apartments, where babies and small children ARE allowed. This rule seems to be not only arbi trary but also strangely hypocritical. I was told that the Residence Hall Association is responsible for form ulating this police, but my at tempts to uncover the reasoning behind it have failed. Therefore, I Slouch by Jim Earle wt v_ “HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED HOW HARD IT IS TO DRESS FOR TEXAS WEATHER?” can only guess as to what the objec tions might be: that pets are noisy, messy and capable of damaging the apartments. I am not attempting to refute the validity of these objec tions, however, I would like to point out they are applicable to babies and children as well. For example, babies make as much noise crying as dogs do barking. Also, there is as much, if not more, risk of a child damaging the apartments as there is of a pet. I do not propose that pets be allowed to roam the premises freely: Just as small children should be accompanied outdoors by a par ent, I believe that pets should be leashed and taken outdoors by their owner. I would like to suggest that the RHA reconsider this rule. To re quire an additional “pet” deposit as security against damages seems fairer to me than forbidding pets al together. The problem of unwanted and stray pets is far too common in this area now. The Vet School is regularly putting to sleep whole lit ters of puppies because nobody wants (or is allowed to have) them. Let’s give these poor animals a chance to find homes. —Donna Schlabach, ’78 my disgust with the ridiculous seat ing arrangement at the recent bas ketball game (A&M vs. Houston, Sat., Jan. 22). How can school offi cials justify leaving space enough for only 4,000 students at a basketball game? With A&M’s enrollment in creasing so rapidly, you would think they would expand the student seat ing section instead of reducing it. The Houston game was supposedly a sellout, but all you had to do was look around to the reserve section to find plenty of empty seats. I, as do others, enjoy watching basketball and I am excited about the quality of play developing in the Southwest Conference, but something is very wrong when only 15 per cent of the entire student body is capable of watching a game at a major universi ty. —Jim Urbanus ’77 The power of the presidency Constitution Revision Commissi membership precedent criticize Open up, G. Rollie Editor: I am writing this letter to voice Editor: Last week we saw Carter demon strate what massive power the office of the presidency has. I was amazed, and I think that this week I would like to see him reinstate those men that died in the Vietnam —David Anderson EKWSIRL! M A FARM BOY, REMEMBER?... I KNOW WHAT I’M Doin' AGGIE NIGHT BUFFET Battalion Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the i ^°f? rn ^ . ' r.i . r.i ^ i i * McDonald Building, College Station, Texas 77843. editor or of the writer of the article and are not neces- TT . , ” *• i . *11 1 1 t r *1 it * , United Press International is entitled exclusively to sanlu those of the University administration or the . r , . .. . ' , 1 /• u , ri d n ns if the use for reproduction of all news dispatches cred- Board of lie vents. I he Battalion is a non-pro jit, selj- ... t T r ... r u »i ' . . ited to it. 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When you have earned your Private Pilot’s license, you're eligible to enter the $300,000 TakeOff Sweepstakes. See us for complete details. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. BRAZOS AVIATION Easterwood Airport 846-8767 This is a critique which is aimed at the pur pose and membership of the Constitution Re vision Commission recently appointed by the Student Body President (1976-77). Having good personal relations with Fred McClure, the comments which follow do not reflect in any way on that relationship but are pointed at the Constitution Revision Commission as a debatable issue. The reason this information is in written form is to enable other students and senators a chance to read the short de bate because the issue has not been presented to the Student Senate. The commentary is given as a result of McClure’s and my discus sion concerning the CRC. —Stan Stanfield objective veiwpoints from people not acquainted with the constitu tion, he should also appoint senate members. This is not to say that there are no senate members with experience concerning the constitu tion, but to point out that with eighty senate members, one could make up several commissions com posed of “people not acquainted with the constitution. The CRC was set up to review and revise the Student Government Constitution. Currently, the CRC has a membership of twelve stu dents who are its voting members. None are student senators or stu dents who have been elected to rep resent the student body. According to McClure, the purpose of appoint ing the individuals was to introduce “new blood” into the process and to get new and objective veiwpoints from people not acquainted with the present constitution. The idea of in troducing “new blood” is one which has been previously discussed and receives merit. However, I feel that if McClure wishes to get new and Why do I contend that voting members should be Senate mem bers? First, they are student repre sentatives. The Constitution of the Commentary MAHENDRA THAKRAR, M.D. takes pleasure in announc ing the relocation of his medical practice specializ ing in Obstetrics and Gyne cology at 2112-B Villa Maria Bryan, Texas 779-7943 “Nights In White Satin” SOPHOMORE CLASS BALL February 5, 1977 Zachry Engineering Center Eight p.m. - Midnight $5.00 per couple — MSC Box Office music by: foxriver RICHARD D. M0GLE, D.D.S announces the relocation of his office for the practice of General Dentistry to 1615 Barak Lane Bryan, Texas 846-1121 A Scientific Approach to Diamonds. An Artistic Approach to Fine Jewelry ^Carl Bussells \/Diamond Room 3731 E. 29th 846-4708 MEMBER AMERICAN (AGP ) GEM SOCIETY NOW OPEN UNIVERSITY CLEANERS #2 WEST BYPASS & SOUTHWOOD (Next to Doux Chene Apts.) Dry Cleaning • Alterations • Laundry Serving South College Station it will be presented to the Rules and Regulations Coi and then he moved by coi on the floor. The Senate debate the issues, add tin amendments and put package before the student a referendum. This entire appears to be the actualis the Aggie joke where on> holds the paint brush andt 100 move the house backs The CRC’ s recommend may come under additional the Senate floor. Objection be based on the simple fact! CRC members are “outsit may not be overly familiar operations of the Senate or Government. student body is the most important document concerning the students in transmitting their thoughts and attitudes. The twelve non-senate members may be part of the student body but are not accountable to the student body. The twelve are not held accountable to the student body or the Student Senate (their elected representatives), but only to the Student Body President. The twelve only represent self-interests or McClure’s interest. A successful remedy would be the appointment of these individuals as ex-oficio members of the Constitution Revi sion Commission. F w 0R( Second, the appointment of the twelve subverts the Student Senate. Initially, McClure stated that the CRC should present its recom mendations to the Senate. Now, McClure says that their findings will be presented in one of two ways: a motion by a senator or, more likely. The use of the Rules and tion Committee as a rubber disturbing. Instead of usis and Regs to present mendations to the CRC, t ideas are being presentedl and Regs. The cart appeii before the horse. No direction or purposel given to the committee 1 vise, and that is only in name. I sincerely feel that Mr.! will not abuse or as some have said, “railroad’ kiI through the revision con I What concerns me is that 11 sets “precedent,” a ten P seems to be in current favi Judicial Board. The possr T abuse lies in the future, nd and this year. There are many issues from the CRC that 1 amc favor. What concerns rati 131f these ideas have a high possT failure due to the C1\C| ground. The ideas are excel a common prerequisite for | planning. —Stan! t Student Government president for acadend ! E Ric< Chit JChit 846-6714 & BWV 41NIVERSITY SQUARE SHQPPj ' § In searcM llloah's flf HELD OVER! Th* Greatest Discovery olOvl Copyright Sun Classic PlauwJ. k* ! DAILY 7:30,9 TJ's "STEAK & MOVI! Good For Any Sho*L IT'S THE HILARIOtl SUSPENS! YOUR Llf > SILVER STREP! Eg]DAILY 7 :20^. rniiri niiiiro LAWRENCE’S I STYLING SALI presents Lawrence & I A Duo Hair-Styling Tea' 822-1183 DO YOU LIKE Mfi PEOPLE FROM FAR AND HELPING SCONA-Student Con’ On National Affairs Has For You! 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