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Page 14 The Battalion Monday, October 8,1 * Response— you are attacking,” Ramirez said. Dudley Woodard, vice president of student affairs and immediate past president of NASPA, said some reasons for the increase in racism can be discovered by studying recent history. He said years of community spirit, or a group working toward a com mon goal, have been replaced by a decade of “hopeless” greed. “The selfishness and greed taught to the present generation can be viewed as one of the major reasons for the re-emergence of racism,” Woodard said. He said although there is no such thing as new racism, people are only now recognizing some of the new types of bigotry not considered be fore. “Psychological violence and the omission from the group are only Continued from page 1 two of these ‘new’ elements,” Wood ard said. He also said the desire of ethnic minorities to maintain their cultural values has increased racial tensions. “Not all of these changes are bad,” he said. “When people are trying to gain self-respect and independence, there often is conflict.” Woodard added that job competi tion and changing demographics also constitute some reasons for the rise in racism. “A lot of groups do not under stand these changes, especially white males,” Woodard said. “To reduce misunderstanding, we need to help these groups and educate them to the reality of the situation.” After a quick exchange among the panelists, the group began to discuss the limits of free speech, arguing that this constitutional right only ex tends so far. “How far does the freedom of ex pression go?” Ramirez asked. “Does it carry over to where you could hurt someone? I don’t think so.” Woodard agreed and added that when the intent of expression is meant to harm someone, that ex pression should not be protected by the Constitution. Robert O’Neil, founding director of the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression and a former president of the Uni versity of Virginia, said universities now need to address the problem of racism by using education. O’Neil said colleges have taken three basic approaches to handling the problem. One action would be to amend the university’s present “anti-discrimina tion” codes, he said. Drafting a “fighting words” policy is another possiblity. O’Neil said uni versities also could follow the action taken by the University of Texas and create an “emotional distress” policy. O’Neil said, however, these codes could not cover every racial situa tion, and they might do more harm than good. He said universities need to stress education above all other means to address the situation. “We need to educate our students about racism,” O’Neil said. “These codes are often inadequate and might cause some groups to harbor resentments toward another ethnic minority.” Ledbetter strongly opposed O’Neil’s approach to handling the problem, saying she believed codes are essential. “Without some type of reinforce ment, nothing can be accomplished in respect to racism on campus,” Ledbetter said. “I understand these codes are not cure-alls, but in some way we must make people account able for their actions.” She said she does not believe these codes were restrictive or unconstitu tional. Ledbetter also said she be lieved these regulations should be applied to everyone, not only major ity groups. “We have applied this principle (of codes) to the business world with legislation,” she said. “We should carry on these ideas to the university realm.” Ledbetter said universities and colleges should act now to solve this problem before state or federal agencies force the academic world into accepting rules from the out side. “We at the university understand how we can best address this prob lem,” Ledbetter said. “Let us not wait to have others do this for us. We should be leaders, not followers.” Fear of legal battles should not stop universities from standing up and stating what they believe, W’ood- ard said. Ledbetter said in spite of the | crease in racism across the Uni States, she is optimistic. “Often tension is construct Ledbet ter said. “I think we’ll res?, this in the 1990s.” In his closing statement, Vol. may have expressed the cet® theme of the debate. “No one wants to limit speech,” he said. “But noonekt to tolerate the type of speecht has been used to create this st; tion.” Several video tape copies of|| teleconference have been madet are available at YMCA 110 int Student Services office. Following the broadcast, resentatives from A&M formed a: cal panel to discuss racial problj encountered at A&M. They also discussed A&Mpd regarding rac ism on campus. m sponsored by n McDonald’s Mickey D's Arcade™ Now open at the Univ. Dr. Location IPMai Mon., Octobers □ Entries open for Track Meet, Punt, Pass & Kick and CoRec Indoor Soc cer. Registration for these events begins at 8:00 a.m. in 159 Read Building. Tues., October 9 □ Entries close for Field Goal Kicking, Golf Doubles, and Pickleball Singles. □ Sport Club Meeting to night at 6:00 p.m. in 164 Read. Fri., October 12 □ Golf Doubles and Pickle ball Singles brackets posted this afternoon at 1:00 p.m. wmwmmmmmwmmwmrnmzi c D ) The 2-time defending TCSL champion and 1989 national club finalist Texas A&M Men’s Soccer Team continues its quest for their third consecutive crown on Sunday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m. versus Stephen F. Austin State University at Central Park. For more information, call 696-3642. The Texas A&M Judo Team opened their fall season with a first place victory in the Corpus Christi Bay Festival Judo Tournament. The Aggies brought home the overall championship with 18 points while the second place team finished with 10 points. Bob Perez took 1st place and Justin Barger took 2nd place in the 132 pound class. Josh Faddis took 2nd and Juaquin Kethbaw took 4th in the 156 pound class while Joe Corrales took 2nd in the 156 pound novice class. Hiram Hodges took 2nd and David Schmidt took 3rd in the 172 pound class. The Aggie Judo Team will travel to Uvalde, Texas to participate in the Annual Cactus Jack Invitational next week. For more information, contact Bob Perez at 693-8811. SPORT CLUB ACTION THIS WEEK Date Sun., Oct. 14 Sun., Oct. 14 Club Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Time Location 2-4 p.m. TBA 1 lam-lpm East Campus Recreational Sports P AMU J Interested in becoming an Intramural Official? There are only two events left for this fall: CoRec Indoor Soccer and Flickerball. Those interested are invited to attend the respective Officials Meetings. The CoRec Indoor Soccer meeting is Oct. 8 at 6:00 p.m. in 164 Read. The Flickerball meeting is Oct. 15 at 6:00 p.m. in 164 Read.For more information, please call the Rec reational Sports Office at 845-7826. Photo by Tim Byrd Registration for the following activities ends Tuesday, October 16 Track Meet No Entry Fee Contest Date: TBA Punt, Pass, & Kick No Entry Fee Contest Date: Oct. 21 CoRec Indoor Soccer $30.00 per team Play Begins: Oct. 21 Photo by Tim Byrd Registration for the following activities will be taken Monday, October 15- Tuesday, October 23 Flickerball $20.00 per team Play Begins: Oct. 29 Racquetball Doubles No Entry Fee Brackets Posted: Oct. 26 Acknowledgements: McDonald's® Rec Sports Highlights is sponsored by your local McDonald's® Restau rant at U niversity Drive, Manor East Mall,Hwy21,TexasAve. atSW Park way and Post Oak Mall. This ad is a creation of Jason C. Rogers and Judy Steffes. Photographs are by Rec Sports photographers. I X Flag Football playoffs will be posted on Monday, Oct. 15th. Only those games played prior to Friday, Oct. 12th will count towards seeding for the playoffs. Photo by Tim Byrd Playoff petitions are still due on Friday, Oct. 12th. ByC HI T. iffic Playoffs will start on Thursday, Oct. 18th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Rc lent iver mtil T1 :aus< Registration for the following events are now being taken in the tional Sports Office in 159 Read Building. Participants must pay forthetrif at the time they register. For more information about T AMU Outdoors trip; call Patsy Kott at 845-7826.B (ho iren mtil Tl Canoe the San Marcos: The San Marcos Rivers spring-fed and remains a constant 72 degrees yen round. Enjoy spending the weekend paddlingIte scenicTexasHillCountry River with TAMUOutdoos — on October 20-21. The $40 ($45 for non-A&M)(eefe this weekend adventure includes rental of canoes camping equipment, camping permits, shuttlecosts instruction while on the river and experiencedguii This trip is offered for beginning and intermediated ^ noeists and is limited to 12 participants. Registration fTh continues this week and lasts until October 15. Intermediate Kayaking Workshop: This workshop; for those who have taken the beginner's weekend^ y caught the kayaking bug! The trip is designed for maximum practice in whitewall ing paddling to perfect your strokes and roll, eddy turns, ferrying, river read ing, ro® )arc selection, and river safety skills. The class will be taught by American Ca^ ^ Association certified instructors. The $60 ($65 for non A&M) fee for this workstoi st u includes transportation, camping equipment, kayak equipment, campingperrf iffei and experienced instruction. Sign up now becasue class size is limited. Registrar All begins today and lasts until October 22. The trip is scheduled for Saturdayaa lr " ) Sunday, October 27-28. Foi jfnpr ith i 'SS01 B Cozumel in December: Join TAMU Outdoors on an end of the semester trip 1 Cozumel. The trip includes airfare, 5 days/4 nights lodging, Mexican hotel tax.fl L_ Dive package includes three two-tank boat dives, night dives, unlimited beat |VB diving, tanks and weight belts. Cost for the trip is $420 for A&M and $445fornff U A&M. TheDivepackagecosts$520for A&Mand $545 fornon A&M. Registerf Cc for registration ends October 31 and the trip is limited to 8 participants. ^ ecte Downhill Skiing in January: Back country ski the powder of the St. Paul, whicWnir located in the San Juan Mountains between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado. The- la j! ( Paul is a comfortable inn complete with kerosene lamps, woodbumingstovear l0ar sauna. All you need to bring is yourself and a few personal items. For $405 rick for non-A&M), this adventure includes transpxortation, lodging, food, allequi] ment, instruction and guides. The trip is limited to 13 participants and isscheddi ^ for January 5-12. Registration has already begun and lasts until November! l0n|