Image provided by: Texas A&M University
About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (April 9, 1981)
Local THE BATTALION THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1981 Page Female students at A&M RHA to see Living gaining tradition places ® an ^ P resen tation By JANE G. BRUST Battalion Staff The idea to allow outsiders into any established group is not usually popular among the group members. Such was the case in 1953 when state Sen. William T. Moore, Class of’41, submitted a prop osal to enroll female students in the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. The Senate approved that proposal with no objections, but former students adamantly criti cized the idea. Two days later the Senate recalled and killed the bill. Moore cast the only vote in favor of his bill. In 1963, the same year that the Agricultural and Mechanical College ofTexas took the name of Texas A&M University, the school did begin to accept women — but there were limitations. The female students enrolled that year were wives or daughters of faculty or students. It was not until 1971 that Texas A&M accepted all academically qualified students with no regard to sex. By 1974, 25 percent of the students enrol led were women. Total enrollment in the University for the current semester is 31,443, and 11,412 — 36 percent — are women. Dr. R.L. Skrabanek, professor of sociology, said women at Texas A&M have had a positive effect on the University. “There has been a favorable effect on the over all conduct of students,” he said. ‘Tin really im pressed with the women here as a group.” Skrabanek finished his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M in 1942, and in 1949, after serving time in the U.S. Navy and completing graduate degrees at both Northwestern University and Louisiana State University, he joined the staff at Texas A&M. “I can speak as an old Aggie, ” he said, “and my classmates didn’t want women. “I never did feel that way but they didn’t see any good could come of it. ” Skrabanek said many people felt that women came to Texas A&M for the sole purpose of cap turing a husband, and many still hold that belief. “Most come because of the University’s repu tation, because of the areas they want to study, ” he said. Skrabanek cited the fact that 15 percent of the students currently enrolled in the College of En gineering are women — 1,500 out of7,950. In the College of Veterinary Medicine, 50 percent are women — 686 out of 1,376. When women came to Texas A&M, Skrabanek said, in a class of 50 perhaps two or three were women. He said harassment of the women was common. “The non-military men obviously welcomed them more than did the ROTC students, ” he said. Skrabanek estimated that in a poll of the male students currently enrolled, 75 percent would honestly say that having women on campus is great. “I’d say only 5 percent would really be strongly against women here,” he said. He said probably 15 percent would say they like having women on campus but definitely not in the traditionally male organizations. Melanie Zentgraf, Class of ’80, has filed a sex discrimination suit against the University be cause of the exclusion of women from groups such as the Aggie Band and the Ross Volunteers. That suit is pending in a Houston federal court. ' Skrabanek said the inclusion of women in the traditionally all-male groups is inevitable and may possibly happen in his lifetime. He also projects a larger proportionate share of women at Texas A&M in the next 10 years. “Their numbers are gaining but relatively slowly,” he said. “They’re still outnumbered by such a wide margin.” Residence Halls Association members will hear “The Eyes of Texas,” a presentation on the Texas A&M Living Bank project by Mike Sicilo and Lori Howard, at their regular meeting tonight at 7 in 209 Harrington. The project is being sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega and Student Government and will operate much like an organ bank. Tim Ryan, newly elected RHA president, will discuss applica tions for 1981-82 directorships. Interviews for the positions will be held later this semester. Other items on the agenda in clude: — RHA President Sherrie Bal- car to make a presentation on the peer adviser program to be held this summer, — Brett Peabody to report on the new presidents’ retreat, — Plans to be discussed for the awards banquet on April 28, — Progress reports to be given on Almost Anything Goes, Casi no, Parents’ Day, and the NACURH (National Association of College and University Resi dence Halls) Convention to be held this summer at Texas A&M. Want the secret recipe for JJ.'s "TRASH CAN PUNCH" Dennis Ivey's Lake view Club The Very Best In Country-Western Music and Dancing" ? Thursday The Traditional “Nfickle Beer Night’ Music By Dennis Ivey & ‘‘The Waymen” Lone Star Draft Beer cup Cover $1.00 Ladies — $3.00 Men Saturday Night Dennis Ivey & ‘The Waymen » $3.00 Person 1 ( you con find it at Cleanup to be Saturday J.l.s Mesdle Mouse This secret recipe knouin only to JJ. can be yours... DON'T FORG€T! JJ. 's Warehouse also has 3 Miles North of Bryan on Tabor Road D. R. CAIN PROPERTIES “YOU HAVE A CHOICE” By KITTY FRALEY Battalion Reporter In a joint effort with the Beautify Brazos County Associa tion, five Texas A&M University organizations will clean up various areas surrounding the University on April 11. The International Student Association, Student .Govern ment, Environmental Awareness Action Club, Renewable Natural Resources Club and the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets will partici pate in the fourth annual Cleanup Day. Saturday has been picked by the BBCA as the day for intensive cleanup activities in the Bryan- College Station area. April is “Beautify Brazos Coun ty” month, and cleanup activities will continue all month. This is the first year that Texas A&M stu dents have been involved in the cleanup. BBCA is a non-profit, tax- exempt organization, and all of its staff and workers are volunteers. Its goal is to rid the area of litter. Anyone who would like to be part of the Texas A&M cleanup should meet at the College Station main post office at North Gate. Those participating in the cleanup will be given additional instruc tions at the post office. The areas that the University cleanup will concentrate on will be North Gate, College Main and Wellborn Road. The cities of Bryan and College Station will be picking up large trash items free of charge Saturday. K€G B€€R Tma* Off tc* of Traffic safety MflNV BRANDS OF M6G B6€R AND LIQUOR BV TH6 CAS6!! JaJ.'s Wholesale Warehouse 1219 North Texas 822-1042 779-1042 CHANELLO’S PIZZA & SUBS GOOD AT SENIOR WOMEN IN PIZZA BUCK Best Pizza In College Station OHANELLO’S Try It!! ONE DOLLAR Fast Free ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA AND WHO HAVE A 3.5 GPR OR BETTER CONTACT TRICIA BARBER, 221C IN THE MSC, BY THURSDAY TO OBTAIN THEIR ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA SENIOR CERTIFICATES OFF PLUS 2 FREE COKES ANY DAY Offer expires 4/30/81 PIZZA & SUBS ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ COUPON Delivery 846-3768 or 846-7751 Not Valid During Any Other Special Offer. PRELEASING FOR SUMMER AND FALL SEMESTERS YELLOWHOUSE APARTMENTS AND 4-PLEXES Corner of Southwest Parkway and Welsh College Station One and Two Bedrooms — Furnished and Unfurnished Two Bedrooms Have Washer and Dryer Connections 4-plexes Have Fenced Back Yards Laundry Room Facilities LONGMIRE HOUSE APARTMENTS 2300 Longmire Drive — Off FM 2818 in South wood Valley College Station One and Two Bedrooms — Furnished and Unfurnished Pool — Laundry Room Facilities ON SHUTTLE BUS FOR SUMMER AND FALL SPECIAL 12 MONTH RATE BEGINNING IN JUNE 1 Bedroom Unf., $207.50 Furn., $238.75 2 Bedroom Unf., $262.50 Furn., $302.50 2 Bedroom Unf., $287.50 Furn., $327.50 4-plex at Yellowhouse FALL RATES FOR NINE MONTHS 1 Bedroom Unf., $235.00 Furn., $270.00 2 Bedroom Unf., $290.00 Furn., $335.00 2 Bedroom Unf., $315.00 Furn., $360.00 4-plex at Yellowhouse ONE DOLLAR OFF ANY 14”. 17" OR 20” CHANELLO’S PIZZA SUN II A M 12 MIDNIGHT MON THURS 4PM -1 A M FRI 4PM-2AM SAT 11 A M -2 A M D.R. Cain Company 3002 South Texas Avenue College Station Call 693-8850 weekdays 8:00 to 5:00 Call 693-8345 on Saturday * * * * * * * ft ft ft ft ft ft MSC ARTS COMMITTEE } presents CHRIS AND VIRGINIA J GRONEMAN 1 Music That Makes The Grade. On Arista. m MSC Gallery March 31 — April 19, 1981 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ WHAT IS A PARALEGAL? A paralegal is a person with one of the most exciting new careers going! A paralegal is a lawyer’s assistant who is able to do many tasks traditionally done by attorneys. Not a clerical or secretarial role, the paralegal is a new legal specialty with excellent job opportunities in law firms, corporate legal departments, and blanks. Three months of intensive training in courses taught by law professors and lawyers can give you the skills to interview witnesses, conduct legal re search, prepare pleadings, draft transaction docu ments, and prepare cases for trial under the su pervision of an attorney. The Basic Legal Assistant Course begins June 1, 1981 and September 14, 1981. A representative will be on campus on Monday, April 13, 1981 at the Career Planning and Placement Center. Call 845- 6551 to schedule an individual or group interview. The Southwestern Paralegal Institute 5512 Chaucer Drive Houston, Texas 77005 (713) 528-3803 Approved by the American Bar Association The musical genius of GinoVannelli. Nightwalker. AL9539 GinoVannelli rocks with a passion on Night- walker. his first album since the platinum Brother To Brother Riveting arrangements and lyrics and stirring vocal performances make Nightwalker a major musical event. Includes the smash single Living Inside Myself.” NIGHTWALKER. Dramatic new music by Gino Vannelli. The riveting rock of Willie Nile on Golden Down. ^R«TEFVIL PEMP Includes POOR BOY GOLDEN DOWN' I LIKE THE WAY SHOULDERS AB 4284 He made one of the most raved-about album debuts of 1980. Now Willie Nile is back, ringing out with the vibrance and originality that have marked hjm as a leading rocker on the rise. Golden Down has already been called "an alburn that stands with the classics.” Features "Poor Boy." GOLDEN DOWN. The energy and vision of Willie Nile. Includes: DIRE WOLF RIPPLE/TO LAY ME DOWN Reckoning. Brilliant new live recording by the Grateful Dead. *10” LP A2L8604 KROKUS Tn Includes EASY ROCKER SHE S GOT EVERYTHING WINNING MAN Hard hitting hard rock on Hardware. LP OL 1508 Reckoning is a rock landmark: the first of two double-record sets documenting the Grateful Dead's historic 1980 performances in New York and San Francisco This special two-record set includes acoustic performances of such Dead classics as "Dire Wolf," "Ripple." "It Must Have Been The Roses,” and 13 more. RECKONING. An essential, specially low-priced two-album set of live performances by the Grateful Dead. On Hardware, Krokus continues their heavy- metal assault on America. The band that rocked the nation with Metal Rendez-vous returns with an album filled with cfuhch-rock classics featur ing blistering guitar work and powerful vocals. A breakthrough rock album The mighty metal manipulations of Krokus on HARDWARE. _ On Ariola America Records and Tapes. “ Distributed by Arista Records. Heroic Musicianship by The Dregs. Jeff Lurher fusion 6,//,/. LP AL 9548 The overwhelming instrumental virtuosity of The Dregs is in top form on Unsung Heroes. The Grammy-nominated band combines the best ele ments of rock. jazz, country and classical music into one heroic sound that has won them a vocif erous following. Includes "Cruise Control ” The Dregs. Playing above and beyond the call of duty on UNSUNG HEROES. Jeff Lorber conquers new musical worlds on Galaxian. $599 AL9545 Galaxian takes Jeff Lorber s acclaimed and dis tinctive brand of fusion miles further, into the realm of future funk. Keyboardist-composer Lor ber is in the vanguard of contemporary music, and Galaxian is his most exciting excursion. Fea tures "Monster Man." GALAXIAN. A stellar musical voyage by the Jeff Lorber Fusion. DWE GttUSfN Includes MONSTER MAN THINK BACK AND REMEMBER SEVENTH MOUNTAIN Dave Grusin’s Mountain Dance. Jazz at its peak. $4.99 m W LP GRP 5010 Composer, keyboardist, producer, arranger Dave Grusin takes a well-deserved step into the spot light on Mountain Dance, an album of unique artistry and expertise. This brilliant LP offers a dynamic range of tunes by one of the most multi faceted musicians in the world. Musical innovations by Dave Grusin on MOUNTAIN DANCE. T d|L On Arisfa/ GRP Records and Tapes. *1 Includes: RAG BAG MOUNTAIN DANCE EITHER WAY FRIENDS AND STRANGERS Sky- The Limit. itfi :i AB4288 They're five of the finest musicians in the world, and they're back with a brilliant follow-up to their American release. With Sky 3, this phenomenally talented British quintet starring guitarist John Williams continues to produce classic rock on dazzling new tracks. SKY 3. New adventures by five of the greatest musicians on earth. On Arista Records and Tapes. Prices good through April, 28, 1981. Manor East ARISTCA CD
