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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mon goal, have been replaced by a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
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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.
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□ 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.
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night at 6:00 p.m. in 164
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Fri., October 12
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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
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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
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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.
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Playoff petitions are still due on Friday,
Oct. 12th.
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tional Sports Office in 159 Read Building. Participants must pay forthetrif
at the time they register. For more information about T AMU Outdoors trip;
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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
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noeists and is limited to 12 participants. Registration
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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 " )
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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
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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|