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etc. Battal ion/Pap f May 7, Greeks (continued from page 1) residents of Davis- Gary Hall. Signs and banners bearing the “NO FRATS” slogan — some of which still remain — were posted in the dorm, in cam pus buildings, on sidewalks, in cars, and on the dome of the Academic Building. But Nimrod Gumby, Davis- Gary president, said the hall will not run a similar campaign next year because it gives the frater nities too much recognition. University recognition of the IFC and Panhellenic also stirred controversy in the Student Sen ate — the fraternity recognition issue was one of the most con troversial topics to be taken be fore Student Government dur ing the fall. Recognition of the groups would afford them a great num ber of opportunities, most im portantly the use of such Uni versity facilities as rooms, mail boxes, office space and equip- tflocrn | ment. The IFC and Panhellenic League also would be included in the Student Organizations Guide and “Inrol” as well as the University calendar and the Aggieland. If recognized, the groups would be held responsible to abide by all University rules and regulations and filing group rules and regulations with the University. Upon application, Student Government voted to establish a committee to study the various alternatives and present a re commendation on the proposal to the Student Senate. In a memorandum to the committee, the Residence Hall Association said recognition would bring the organizations closer to the University, dissolv ing the fragmentation that would result if they remained Awards unrecognized. “Recognition would also in crease University control over Greek activitities,” the memor andum read. “Currently, the University can be held liable for the actions of Greek organizations because the University is still considered the parent organization. For this reason, Texas A&M could be nefit by having greater control over Greek actions.” The committee then com piled a three-point plan listing requirements for IFC and Panhellenic League recognition. First, the committee said, the organizations would need to select faculty advisers, possibly incorporating them into an advisory board made up of other advisers. Second, it was recommended that the organizations prepare a data base of information on Greek organizations at other campuses for comparison. Finally, the Greeks were told thy would have to maintain accounts in the Student Finance Center for public relations ex penses, food services, facilities usage and equipment. These restrictions on the budget finally caused the groups to withdraw their application for recognition after two months of discussion. Although the Greek issue did not receive widespread atten tion before last fall, it has been brewing for several years. In October 1977, the lexas A&M chapter of Sigma Phi Epsi lon fraternity, organized in 1975, requested recognition as an official student organization. Recognition was denied in a letter to the fraternity from Dr. John J. Koldus III, the vice pres ident for student services. “The University has sup ported the premise that its social character was developed in the concept of togetherness in that all students were Aggies and that a social caste system would detract from this the most im portant concept which welded together the students that attended Texas A&M,” Koldus said in the letter. “(We will) attempt to perpetu ate these traditions which have added not only to the character of the institution but to its strength.” Sigma Phi Epsilon’s applica tion for recognition is the only request the University has re ceived from an individual fraternity or sorority. “We don’t want recognition of the fraternities,” Marable said. “I just shudder at thtl "What we do want,| is acceptance ot fraten what they are — i campus Aggies thai| friendship and fellow Marable said ht i fraternities are just I ment to “Aggie-isral IFC Vice Presidents 1 agreed, saying he ] wouldn’t even considtl a fraternity at anotk| sity. “Fraternities at Ten cannot be compared v at the University ofleij or Baylor," Marables “We don’t rushom; not your father has a you drive a Porsche, strong believers that Aggie first and whali terward.” Serving Luncheon Buffet Sunday through Friday Ita-mTa our i7fuw 11 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 $4.50 plus tax Top Floor of Tower Dining Room Sandwich & Soup Mon. through Fri. \ $2.19 plus drink and tax a Jlopen to the Public X 3 “Quality First” f (continued from page 1) McCandless also said a Facul ty Development Leave Program has been recommended. This program would allow faculty members to take a semester off from teaching to broaden or freshen their teaching techni ques. Dr. Clinton A. Phillips, dean of faculties, announced reci pients of the Distinguished Achievement Awards. Phillips chaired the selection committee. Each recipient of the awards, sponsored by the Association of Former Students, receive a gold watch, a plaque and $5,000. Receiving the Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching were: Dr. Claudia L. Barton, assistant professor of small animal medicine and sur gery; Dr. Samuel H. Black, pro fessor and head of the medicine- medical microbiology and im munology department.; Dr. John C. Groth, associate profes sor of finance; Dr. John L. Hogg, associate professor of chemistry; Dr. Donna E. Nor ton, associate professor of curri culum and instruction; and Dr. William P. Snyder, associate professor of political science. The Distinguished Achieve ment Award in Research was presented to: Dr. William R. Bryant, professor of oceano graphy; Dr. Jon A. Epps, profes sor of civil engineering; Dr. Harris J. Granger, professor in the College of medicine- physiology; Dr. Jack H. Luns- S rotessor of chemistry; e ford, Dr. Robert L. Skrabanek, pro fessor of sociology and anthro- pology-sociology; and Dr. David H. Youngblood, professor of physics and director of the Cyc lotron Institute. Recipients of the Disting uished Achievement Award in Student Relations were Dave Benson, lecturer in finance, and Willard T. Worley, associate professor of electrical en gineering. Henry D. Smith, head of the Fire Protection Tra, sion, and Dr. RobertL professor of petrol: gineering, received th uished Achievement Continuing Educat* sion. Lt. Col. Joe T. Hai ctor of the Texas and Mary Ruth Patni ecutive secretary for tk the College of Agriculli given the Disoi Achievement Award ber of the staff admiti Are media truth-tellers or bunk-broadcasters? Editors debate role of press in societ United Press International CHICAGO — A former newspaper editor, playing de vil’s advocate in a panel discus sion, told his ex-colleagues ac curacy is nice but not necessary; although an author warned misrepresenting the facts could harm the public trust placed in the press. Kurt Luedtke, the former executive editor of the Detroit Free Press who wrote the screenplay for “Absence of Malice,” baited Sissela Bok, au thor of “Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life,” in a discussion Wednesday before the annual gathering of the American Society of Newspaper Editors. “Discussing press ethics im plies we have some,” Luedtke said facetiously. “We get so tang led up in our own rhetoric, we’re confusing ourselves about what we do and why we do it. “All this talk about our duties and obligations to readers im plies we have a debt to pay. We have none. We are free to print what we want and take the con sequences. “I really don’t think the public has the right to know. I don’t know how the press can put on the clothes and act the role and JUAREZ Iteuuila TEaUILA rrmuiiA tell people what they need to know. “This business is too specific, too immediate and too variable to be accurate all the time. It is nice to be accurate, but not necessary. It is nice not to hurt people, but not avoidable. “Conscious, discretionary de cisions are made by ordinary people like us. We’re brokering the relationship between reader and subject, and all that counts is fairness,” Luedtke said. Bok countered by urging greater responsibility from in vestigative reporters. “Often reporters feeljustified in using deceit when there is no alternative way of getting infor- TEQUILA JEFF’S PERFORMANCE CENTER ★ Tune-Ups ★ Carb Repairs ★ Starters ★ Alternators ★ Clutches ★ Brakes ★ General Auto Repairs ★ Performance & Efficiency Mods ★ Stock & Custom Engines ★ Corvette Repairs Of All Types ★ Hi-Performance Parts & Ac cessories ★ All Work Fully Guaranteed 821-4934 1801 Cavitt — Bryan mation,” she said. “Itisl editors to question the because deception is wrong, it carries an risk. “It is always a short often reflects incompet tracking down infi through conventional she said. Deception“inji credibility of the press how can you trust whai when I obtain inf'orma: ceitfully?” The third member panel was Pulitizer Pria Jack Nelson, the Was! bureau chief of the Los Times. Nelson took issue wit! ke’s thoughts about the; right to know. “The press is onlydoi the average person won he had the time and ex Nelson said. “This is important thing the pi Nelson said distrui cynicism that festered the Washington presscoi ing the Nixon era has arrogance. “There are too 0 named sources,” he think there’s been a cK problem from reportiif was too loose, sometime:: of frantic attempts to ( with TV.” GOLD OR SILVER IMPORTED & BOTTLED BY TEQUILA JALISCO S A. ST. LOUIS. MO. 80 PROOF MTTTTTTTTTMI ITT UlIIIlIITTIIMIiii l-Q, 1 STAYING UP LATE? £<-n Weekend Entertainment CT-C=r J Studying for Finals & too busy to go out to eat? Call Pizza Express. We’ll deliv er a piping hot pizza to your door within 30 min utes. Open 4 p.m.-l a.m. Fast Free Delivery On Campus 846-7785 College Station 696-7785 - # • •• Thursday King’s English Band $ 1 25 cover Friday & Saturday Lyle Lovett $2 oo cover Backstage 319, University Dr. (Northgate) 846-1861 Focus, The Battalion Friday, May 7, 1982