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Vol. XLI, No. 26 RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1970

RIC Theatre Production Campus Conflict Over Cambodia

Unrest on College Campuses across the country came to a peak this week as the war in Cambodia made headlines around the world. Student strikes and condemnation of the President's policy in Southeast Asia were the main outlets for their frustration.

Jenee can only be considered our approval. It is not enough for individuals at the university to speak out against the conflict. Individuals can no longer speak without being branded as irre­sponsible by the Nixon adminis­tration.

''Black Comedy" Coming May 14, 15, 16 by Jeff Siwicki

(Tickets for "Black Comedy" go on sale tomorrow at Roberts box office. RIC students receive a free admission on presentation of I.D. An extended article pre-

viewing t!_le show will appear in next week's ·ANCHOR. -Ed.)

don stages, will be presented in Roberts Theatre at 8:15 p.m. next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. At Brown University, David

Fraser, president of the Univer­sity Christian Movement re­leased a statement early Monday morning which follows:

With the future of this nation and of the world at stake, Brown as an institution can no longer say it is neutral. Brown itself must oppose the expansion of the war.

RIC Theatre's long-awaited production of "Black Comedy," Peter Shaffer's highly successful farce of the Broadway and Lon-

The show is finally being pre­sented after a series of postpone­ments, the original coming last year when production rights could not be had, and the most recent resulting from a resched­uling of the show from tomor­row evening to next week, so as not to conflict with Cap and Gown ceremonies.

We view with horror the American invasion of Cambodia and the resumption of the bomb­ing of North Vietnam. Presi­dent Nixon's actions are re-esca­lations of the war he promised the American people he would end.

We do not see how an escala­tion of the war - involving more and more killing - can possibly contribute to ending this tragedy.

Brown University's long si-

Brown must also openly end all ties with the American mili­tary, including recruiting, de­fense contracts and ROTC.

Anything· less than the univer­sity's public denunciation of the war will be considered irrespon­sible to this community, to the nation and to the world.

(signed)

David Fraser, president, Univer­sity Christian Movement

CAMBODIA. Page 4

Kauffman Cancels Ceremonies Statement by

Dr. Joseph F. l{auffman May 5, 1970

As President of Rhode Island College, I have decided to post­pone the Cap and Gown Day Convocation scheduled for Wed­nesday, May 6, The formal Cap and Gown Investiture will now take place as a part of the Bac­calaureate ceremony on June 5.

Vice President for SluJent Af­fairs, the Chairman of the Com­mittee on Convocations and the Senior Class Advisor. There are three primary reasons for this decision:

The frantic tale of what hap­pens when a power failure up­sets the plans of a young sculp­tor to impress a patron includes love (of several varieties), hate, revenge, mistaken identity, drunkenness, mayhem, and other devices for character revelation, executed in such a mad humor of line, movement, and style that many predict that it will be

w· fu ow to appear here in years, and that it will probably hold something of a record for years to come.

This decision was made in con­sultation with representatives of the Senior Class, the Vice Presi­dent for Academic Affairs, the

1. Dr. John H. Fischer, Presi­dent of Teachers College, Columbia University, called me this morning to .inform me that he could not leave Columbia University to ad­dress the Convocation. Cir­stances on his campus pre-

CEREMONIES ~age 5 Seene from "Black Comedy" left to right: Mary Mcl{innon, Robert Sendling, Karen Lamb, Jim Macomber and Norm Ranone.

"Black Comedy," directed by Ella Smith of the Department of Speech and Theatre, stars Jim Macomber as Brindsley Miller, Mary McKinnon as Carol Mel­kett, Leslie Kelly as Miss Furni­val, Bob Sendling as Col. Mel­kett, Norm Ranone as Harold Gorringe, Paul Vincent as Schuppanzigh, Karen Lamb as Clea, and Bob Meehan as Georg Bamberger.

Editorials Right or Wrong

Mr. Nixon, operating under the influ­ence of the old maxim, "My country, right or wrong," obviously really believes that his present plan to make Southeast Asia "safe for democracy," or whatever, is quite in line with preserving America's honor. That the question under discussion is concerned with our honor is quite evident; th.at the Presi­dent's conception of same is decidedly warp­ed also seems apparent.

Not only our political, but our intellec­tual and humane, honor must be seen as be­ing in danger as long as the present elected monarchy sees fit to employ the U.S. Armed Forces as a Divine Right International Pol­ice Force.

The President is usurping powers -never intended for his use; college protesters are being liquidated for their oppooition to the strange conduct of our strange leaders, while Spiro Agnew and Bob Hop~ (who ·woul_d ever have thought it?) take tm~e from their o-olf a-ame to "explain" the "pomt of honor" involved to (m)anyone who will listen. Ob­v-iously, and sadly, they still believe this to

be God's country, and wish to create, by their words and action, a "God's world" of their own conception.

Gore Vidal pointed out the other evening that "silent majority" originated ·with Homer, who used the term to refer to the dead! Those of us still living are faced with the responsibility of demonstrating our life, especially to those in charge (Fulbright lives!) ·who have the direct power to change what now seems inevitable to some. We must face the fact that directly we are powerless; indirectly we might .effect real change.

American can't stand pat.

Over Reaction Recent events in New Haven help to

exemplify the over-reaction of the system to student demonstrations.

The students at Yale had planned to demonstrate to exhibit their concern for what they felt were unjust procedures sur­rounding the trials of several Black Panthers. The purpose of this editorial is not to defend or attack those procedures but rather to com­ment on the system's reaction to the planned

demonstrations. Long before any out-of-state demonstra­

tors (and there were many of them) had arrived in New Haven, the local, state, and even federal law enforcement agencies had completed their preparations for the week­end. At the /request of Governor John Dempsey, the Connecticut National Guard was called out and stationed in armories in and around the city of New Haven. Also at the Governor's request the U. S. Defense Department "sent four thousand paratropers and Marines" in nearby New England cities "as a purely precautionary measure." Also as a precautionary measure "at an armory in suburban Brondford . . . 10 armoned per­sonnel carriers (tanks) were being readied for use."

We ask the question, what were the Gov­ernor and other officials planning to do? If they were planning to prevent a possible riot, or even to stop a riot after it hand begun, they were extremely overprepared, It appears to us that they were not preparing of a riot, but rather for a war.

(Note: All quotations taken from The Providence Journal, May 1, 1970.)

Page Two THE ANCHOR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1970

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i ~------------------------------~ ~ ~ C ~ ~ - ~ ! All Positions on the RICSU Board of Governors are open ~ ~ C oo m ~ THESE ARE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY~ TREASURER AND THE CHAIRMAN- ~ 8 SHIPS FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: o m oo :> C oo m ~ CALEN·D·AR COMMITTEE ~ G -~ The intricities involved in mapping out the student calendar of events are the responsibi- ~ oo lity of this group. When, where, who and what takes some deliberative and experimental plan- m ~ 8 a:: n mg. ::u G -g ~ ~ COMMUN'ITY SERVICES ~ 0 0 - Q a:: The newest formed branch on the 8.0.G. which offers an opportunity for students to get ::u ~ involved in various volunteer programs. Self-styled involvement is the only real means we have ~ :> to understand, and lack of understanding is the only human mistake we can correct. c ~ 8 ! CULTURAL COMMITTEE ~ :> Expected to be the least inhibited of the seven committees, the Cultural Committee is sup- c ~ posed to produce a provocative as well as worthwhile bill of fare. 8 a:: ::u ~ 0 EDUCATION· COMMIT.TEE "' :> C--U ~ it Industrial and artistic exhibits, faculty-student discussions, and forums are some of the I G programs to be sponsored by this committee. -~- Q :> C ~ HOUSE COM.MITTEE 8 a:: ::u 8 Special college functions requjring creative decorating of the building can call on the ~ ~ House Committee. The committee will also concern itself with student conflicts over building c ~ policies and uses. ~ - ~ a:: ::u ~ P·UBLl,CITY COMMITTEE ~ § Most of the student union programs will call on this committee's artistic and creative tal- i ! ents to· help get their message across. a ~ SOCIAL COMMITTEE ~ ffi Whether it's a dance, a tea, a happening, or strictly serendipity, this committee will plan i ~ and organize the event. ~ :> C ~ ~ o: RECREATION· C'OMMITTEE ~ ~ -om o - The Recreation Committee's primary responsibility will be to set up and run game tourna- (I) :> C ~ ment play throughout the school year. ~ i Applications are available at the SU info desk. Deadline for filing an application is May 11. GS 8 Interviews will be held May 12 and 13, 1970 in the Student Union. All applications must be in- ~ ~ terviewed by the SU Advisory Council. Return applications to the B.O.G. mailbox, and check for ~ ~ your mterview appointment. § ~ ::u ~ '--------------~--~---------------------~ -00 0 0 00 i C RICSUBOGRICSUBOGRICSUBOGRICSUBCRICSUBOGRICSUBOGRICSUBOGRICSUBORICSUBOGRICSUBOGRICSUBOGRlCSUB5

THE ANCHOR, WEDNESDAY,_M~Y 6, 1970 · Page Three

Letter to the Editor The ''Saxons '' Concert April 30, 1970 Dear Editor,

This letter is in reply to View­point: "Impressions of a Black Panther" by Louise Gazaille (April 29, 1970). Apparently her outlook is in line with the ra­tionalizations used by the white man in America for years to Justify slavery and the second­class citizenship of the black American. It wasn't too long ago in American history that the

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excuse? You could have gone water ski­ing or swimming or to a dance at night. Instead you've spent the entire day moping around the house feeling sorry for yourself. And why? Just be-­cause it was one of those diffi­cult times? How silly. A lot of girls are out there enjoying themselves under the same cir­cum~tances. They use Tarnpax tampons.

Tampax tampons are worn internally so you can swim or dance or do most anything you please. There are no bulky pads or telltale odor to give you away. Tampax tampons are so easy to use. Yes, even the first time. Just follow the instruc­tions inside each package. So go on out and enjoy yourself. With Tampax tampons you have no excuse.

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black man was considered an "animal" who could undoubtedly benefit from the civilizing effects of slavery. For too long Ameri­cans blindly accepted and pop­ularized the myth of the happy, contented, well-clothed and well­fed slave picking cotton and singing away in the sunny cot­tonfields of the peaceful planta­tion.

Apparently her solution to the violent course of action embark­ed upon by the Panthers is to tell them (all black people) that they should be grateful they have had the opportunity to be­come civilized in America. I imagine there are still many more Americans like her who think that the black masses are happy, content and carefree, singing the blues in the streets of the ghettos. Yes, I suppose they should be encouraged to keep cool and to stay in that "shitty corner."

by Janice Becker The recent flux of sun Bathers

on the library lawns of RIC were endowed (?) with the mu­sic of the "Saxons" this week on Tuesday. Many students and faculty who were passing by ended up stopping to hear the music when the concert was starting. And many students and faculty ended up rapping among themselves, or just passing by before the· concert was over. You see, the "Saxons" have a novel idea, of combining harpsi­chord and the singers' harmony which includes one "Saxon" who has an alto range and the other who loves to let fly with his counter-tenor voice.

And both of them were ex­tremely friendly people. It seemed like it would be nicer to

Viewpoint

meet them personally and rap with them, which I would rather do. I would ask them what made them choose their odd means of presenting musical scores and than I would try to talk them out of it.

Well I guess I should get to the point. The "Saxons" concert

completely turned me off. The amp system was lousy and gave a "froggy" tone to their singing and music and I didn't like what they were doing with their good resources. Their voices were very good; I like Harpsichord. But put an alto, counter-tenor, and harpsichord together and you're back somewhere in His­tory and should be doing "Min­uet in G,'' or something more on that line, not "Aquarius" and

other modern hits. That first se­lection almost ruined my appe­tite for seeing "Hair." The slow tempo and out of date vocal tones killed the groovy song.

If the "Saxons" had a sugges­tion box, I would submit the fol­lowing: either dump the harp­sichord and get a guitar or a band and keep the repertoire and voices with a few modifica­tions in arrangement (Beat!), or keep the harpsichord and voices and change most of the reper­toire - the songs just do not fit.

W~ll, I guess they didn't keep the sun-bathers from getting sun, and those few who came out just to listen got some rays, and event the "Saxons" . may have gotten a burn (pun?). Sorry, fellas! Hate to harp on you like this ! ( oooooh ! )

But, as Dahruba (not "The Ruler" he disclaims any Anglo-Saxon slaveowner's sur­name) so explicitly pointed out, blacks are fed up with this pa­tronizing, dehumanizing attitude on the part of the white com­munity. History has shown that a reasonable course has failed to secure complete freedom and justice for all black people. For too long white Americans have been sitting back wallowing in ignorant fantasies of the "happy slave." The Panthers pose a threat to whitey's plantation so whitey says, "Keep cool ... don't

· make a lot of trouble for us ...

TO THE PEOPLE

stay where you are." Whitey brings a black man to the courts of justice and ties him to a chair and gags his mouth ...

Miss Gazaille's romantic, sym­pathetic attitude is representa­tive of the attitude of thousands of wishy-washy, morally bland Americans who have not the courage to support black people 100 per cent in their struggle for justice. When things get too rough, too violent and too far removed from white middle-class standards, the white supporter of black movements can always run back into the suburbs. She recognizes that there exist "sadistic pigs" in our society, but criticizes the Panthers for their emotional outbursts and appeals. I thoroughly agree with her that the Black Panthers have given courage to many black people, and I think this is what she and many Americans are afraid of - not of violence - but of the black man.

I was in the audience at Meehan Auditorium and I did not leave confused or bewildered. It was perfectly clear in my mind what the Black Panthers wanted - Dahruba said that you can find everything the black man wants stated in the Constitution.

- Nancy Millard

by Carl Barchi I learned of three separate in­

cidents the other day which may be ignored by some as isolated and irrelevant, that is, things which have happened before and will always happen so 1~:mg as people are people.

First, a plot on the life of Los Angeles Judge Gitelson was foil­ed when undercover policemen infiltrated the "extremist" group tactfully enough to be chosen as the would-be killers. What did the judge do "·wrong" you won­der? He ordered the city's schools integrated by September 1971. The group of men - all respected businessmen over 33 - were described as anti-Negro, anti-Jews, and anti-police. I be­lieve that before anything, the men are racists; the reasons why they have become anti-Jew and anti-police are 1) Judge Gitelson is a Jew and 2) police get in their way. It's amazing the hatreds one will suddenly take up just to· see his dreams carried out!

Second, in Boston the House of Representatives are seeking to give college presidents the fascist power to withhold funds from publications which he con­siders improper - those using F ........ in them, etc. Although the U. S. District Court ruled "no penalty for earthy language," this new bill will by-pass the de­cision. In my mind, no words or ideas should be censored - be they do-it-yourself bomb kit pamphlets or American Student - from the people. One reason is that laws like this will not stop or hinder assassination any more than Agnew will solve campus disorders by his repres­sive proposals (see page 21 Prov­idence Evening Bulletin, April

Special Education Traineeship Awards

by Rris Hevenor

The Department · of Special

Education has been awarded

junior and senior traineeships for the professional preparation

of teachers of the mentally re­tarded. Juniors and seniors minoring in special education

for the retarded are eligible. The junior traineeship provides a $300 stipend, while the senior traineeship provides a $800 sti­pend, plus tuition. Interested persons may secure applications from the Special Education De­partment secretary. Application deadline is May 13.

29, 70). Archduke Franny Ferdi­nand would still have been shot even if there were a ban on mail-order firearms; nuclear weapons will still exist even if they are banned.

What really is vital is expo­sure of all thoughts, all ideas - mass education. In other words the people of this world must engage themselves in basic national ideological clashes; the real enemies must be exposed, the real problems must be put forth. Censorship laws are reac­tionary laws which camouflage the enemy and blanket the truth.

The third incident whose im­plications I am forced to rebel against and attack is a bill pass­ed by the French National As­sembly (now. in the French Sen­ate) which will chastise by im­prisonment "unauthorized dem­onstrations leading to violence."

Specifically, if a cop sees you anywhere near a demonstration, y~u'll spend two years in jail unless you helped organize it - then it's 1,095 days! People who read this article, it is your right to assemble which is threathened. Don't sit by and let it happen. People who repress violence with violence are reac­tionaries and also poor leaders. They (like Providence Superin­tendent Briggs and his per­mitting police to patrol Hope High corridors) let people think that the crucial issues are buii:d-­ing takeovers, bombings, kidnap­pings, assassinations. The real issue at hand is a much broader one: Will the masses of people control their own lives or let governments do it for them.

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Speech-Theatre Happenings Cambodia $50 PRIZE MAY BE WON

AT PERSUASION CONTEST On Thursday, May 7, the an­

nual Persuasive Speaking Con­test will take place in Mann Au­ditorium at 7:30 on campus. The contest is open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Four cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. The best speaker will win as much as $50.00. Tro­phies will be awarded to success­ful contestants. The audience will vote for a speaker whom they adjudge MOST PERSUA­SIVE, and that speaker will re­ceive an additional monetary prize. Duplicate prizes will be awarded in case of a tie.

The participants have won the preliminary contest and are as follows:

1. Donna Disegna - "A Mul­ti-Billion Dollar Career for College Graduates."

2. Ed Elderkin - "Your Deci­sion! Peace or Violence."

3. Jane Kaminsky - "What is Normal?"

4. Raymond Marcotte - "The Pollution Within."

5. Geraldine Martin - "Chil­dren Without Dreams."

6. G e o f f r e y M e t c a l f - "You've Come A Long Way, Baby."

Mr. Manuel G. Anas, president of the Debate Club, will be the master of ceremonies. These persuasive speeches should be like the Paris fashion: Long enough to cover the subject and short enough to be interesting. Each speaker will strike oil in five to seven minutes or stop boring. Your vote will count in cffi'iosing the best speaker.

STUDIO THEATRE IN REHEARSAL

The Studio Theatre program, sponsored by the Speech-Theatre Department, will present its sec­ond bill of the year on Friday -and Saturday, May 22 and 23, 1970, on the Roberts Stage at 8 p.m.

The program this semester will consist of three very differ­ent offerings. The evening will begin with Wolf Mankowitz's short modern miracle play about Jonah and the whale, titled It Should Ha1>pen to a: Dog. The play is being directed by senior Bill Malo and the cast includes Bob Levins and Ron Stetson in the lead roles.

The second spot on the bill will be filled by music students, who will present scenes from Carousel, under the direction of Mr. Jesse Coston of the RIC Music Department.

The final presentation will be Harold Pinter's one-act A Slight Ache, directed by junior Paul Vincent. The cast consists of Jeff Metcalf as Edward, Linda Pugliese as Flora, and James Kearns as the Matchseller.

Technical assistance for the Studio Theatre productions will come from Russell and Anne Monaghan, Linda Sultzer, Rick Lafazia, Pam Rosa, Jean Eggles­ton, and Paul Orlando. The co­ordinator of the program is Dr. P. William Hutchinson of the Speech-Theatre Department.

SUM:MER WORl{SHOPS PLANNED

In addition to Speech 101 Fundamentals of Speaking and

Speech 202 - Oral Interpreta­tion, the Speech-Theatre De­partment will be offering three special workshops during the 1970 Summer Session, June 22 through August 1.

Speech 480 (1) - Theatre Workshop will be directed by Dr. P. William Hutchinson and will culminate in a three-part pro­duction titled "Revolution," which is scheduled for presenta­tion during the fifth week of the summer session.

Speech 480 (2) - Theatre Production for Children will be taught by Mr. Barrie Young and will also result in a workshop production tentatively scheduled for the sixth week of the Sum­mer Session.

Speech 480 (3) - Creative Dramatics, another workshop experience, will be under the able leadership of Dr. Raymond Picozzi.

In' addition to the two work­shop productions, a readers theatre production - as an out­growth of the work accomplish­ed in Speech 202 - will also be presented durin_g the final week of the Summer Session, under the direction of Mr. Joseph Gra­ham. The technical elements of the summer productions will be supervised by Mr. John Custer.

Those interested in partici­pating in some way in these Speech-Theatre courses, work­shops, or productions should contact Dr. Hutchinson (Mann ll0E) or the individual instruc­tors.

(Continued from Page 1)

Terry Schwadron, editor, Brown Daily Herald

Douglas Hurley, president, Cam­maria nClub (student govern­ment organization)

Monte Bailey, co-ordinator, Afro­American Society

Susan Friedman, leader, educa­tion reform movement

Cathy McGuigan, leader, educa­tion reform movement

Richard Martin, member, Dean's Housing Committee

Josh Posner, vice-president, Cammarian Club

Andrew Eisenberg, vice-presi­dent, Cammarian Club

Leslie Winner, recording secre­tary, Cammarian Club

Howard Peskoe, president, Hillel Beverly Hodgson, member, Pem­

broke Study Committee Barbara Reisman, member, Pem­

broke Study Committee Tom Acosta, Student Mobiliza­

tion Committee Mac Churgin, Women Against

the War Eric Natwig, president, Brown

Student Agencies At the University of Rhode

Island, the Student Senate call­ed for a campus-wide "non­violent strike" for Monday and Tuesday in protest against the introduction of American troops into Cambodia and the jailing of "political prisoners.''

The Senate also called for the impeachment of President Nixon for committing troops to Cam­bodia without congressional ap­proval.

Before the special senate ses-

DIALOGUES ON

People (Continued from Page 3)

on half truths, distrust, wars, exploitation, and mass manipula­tion (like Nixon's trying to "con­vince'' 200 million people why "we" must kill not only in Viet­nam but also in Cambodia), then you will understand why all must wage ideological war on re­actionaries. Pledge yourself to involvement and improvement. For you to keep the world under a status quo is a condemnation of yourself and progency to a grusome existence, slavery.

The content of the three inci­dents above can be found in The Evening Bulletin, April 30, 1970.

sion began, a statement was read from Dr. Werner A. Baum, URI president, in which he call­ed Mr. Nixon's action "a tragedy of first order," but added, "I cannot be party to any protest effort to stop the university's normal activity."

It is uncertain how long the strike will last, since the Senate also passed a rider to the strike bell calling for a referendum vote by faculty and students Tuesday to determine if the strike will continue or end after two days.

At the time of this writing, only one-third of the students at URI were not boycotting classes. At Brown, a strike may be call­ed within the week.

Our own school has not an­nounced any plans concerning Cambodia.

THE NATURE OF EXPLOITATION

MONDAY, MAY 4 2:00-4:00

Donovan Dining Center

(North Room)

MAY 4-5-7 ECONOMIC EXPLOITATION Topic Speaker: Willard R. Johnson (M.I.T.) Moderator: David A. Raboy Student Panelists: Sandra Baptista, Robert Husband, Stephanie

Smith Faculty Panelists: Jarvis Jones, Peter Moore Community Panelist: Richard Metts (Black Liberation School) Special Guest: Charles V. Willie (Syracuse University)

************************************************************ TUESDAY, MAY 5

2:00-4:00 Donovan Dining

Center (North Room)

ECOLOGICAL EXPLOITATION Topic Speaker: Richard Fisher (Brandeis, Lemburg Center) Moderator: Kenneth F. Lewalski Student Panelists: Joseph Costa, Robert Johnson, Manuel Steves Faculty Panelists: Thomas Lavery Community Panelist: Edward Watts (State Commission on Human

Rights)

************************************************************ THURSDAY, MAY 7

2:00-4:00 Donovan Dining

Center (North Room) .

EXPLOITATION IN CULTURE & THE ARTS Topic Speaker: Topper Carew (Director, New Thing Art & Architec-

ture Center - Washington, D. C.) Moderator: Lawrence F. Sykes Student Panelists: Nancy Husband, Michael Warren, Raymond Wells Faculty Panelists: James Coleman, Lawrence Sykes Community Panelists: Herbert 0. Edwards (Brown)

Andrew Kurtz (Afro-Arts Center) John Torres (R. I.S.D.)

Coffee and Doughnuts will be served at each session

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The Death of a Politician by Bette Reed

I, therefore, find there is probable cause to believe that Edward M. Kennedy operated his motor vehicle negligently on a way or place to which the public have the right of access and that such operation appears to have contributed to the death of Mar'), Jo Kopechne.

JAMES A. BOYLE, Justice February 19, 1970

Although I am constantly speaking out· for the freedom of the press, I feel that some things . are better left unsaid.

Las·t week a Providence Jour­nal carried a partial text of Sen­ator Edward Kennedy's testi­mony concerning the death of Mary Jo Kopechne. My response to it was, "Real[y, did all that have to be printed?"

I realize that the public yearns for this type of sensa­tionalism. I admit this was a juicy story. But did they (the press) have to print all that they did? Of course not! And for those that argue against me - please inform me what did questions like "How did you change your clothing?" have to do with the testimony?

It appears to me that all political aspirations of Kennedy have been shot down. Not by his actions but by the text that has been released. When people read a story such as the one printed by major newspapers last week, doubt tends to come into their minds when word like narcotics, alcoholic beverages and sobriety seed a testimony. These ques­tions were asked to clear up doubts but the minute people see these questions, they fill in their own answers and usually a great deal of unrest enters there.

The jury has not placed the full blame for Miss Kopechne's

death on Kennedy's shoulders -however it has led to doubt, which no one wants there gov­ernment representatives to have. Should another unfortunate in­cident (I use those words, be­cause they seem most appropri­ate when discussing the Ken­nedy family) occur, Edward Kennedy, even though he may be innocent, will be judged guilty in the minds of the people of the United States.

The point of this article is to urge people not to read into things. I feel that too many of us do not put enough faith in the validity of the judicial sys­tem of the U. S. In other words, was it really necessary to know all of the testimony of Kennedy?

If the questions brought forth by these people were done in all honesty perhaps the release of the text was appropriate, but I feel that the Kennedy's are too often taken as a political foot­ball, to show that not all is rosy in the political structure of this country. I think most people forget that people in politics are human and therefore subject to pitfalls and misunderstandings.

So, in my opinion, Edward Kennedy's political future is, at the most uncertain. If people would give him some under­standing then his career would not be in jeopardy. But as it looks from here, there is no fu­ture, only because people are too quick to close their minds.

Suite 'Tall~ by Janice Becker

Looks like the forms are be­ginning to swing. A couple of weeks ago, Thorpe Hall spon­sored a mixer in their court­yard, and on Friday, May 1st, there was a dorm party at Browne Hall. Boll Weevil Blues Ban_d (in my opinion, the best blues band in R. I.) rocked Browne Hall's bricks. An admis­sion charge of twenty-five cent;, was asked of males. The party was held in the dormitory lounges, but 8-12 were also open house hours in the dorm, and

male visitors were allowed in the suites.

May 1st also marked the first day of the trial period of no curfews in the dorms on this campus. Students can return any time that they want to, as long as it is on the hour, for that is when Security G_,uards will arrive to unlock the doors of the dorms.

If students play their cards

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Letter to Dr. Eleanor McMahon Dear Dr. McMahon:

There had been much student dissatisfaction communicate~ to the Student Senate over the present student teacher policies. Two of these major points of dis­satisfaction are that (1) student teaching continues nineteen days after the regular school semester, and (2) only nine credits are awarded for the suc­cessful completion of student teaching.

Even though you have heard of the action taken by Senate in this matter, it is my duty to of­ficially notify you.

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streak ended this past Saturday with a victory over Babson. The Anchor bats were booming in support of Bob Sepe. Six runs were pushed across in the third, and three in the sixth, coming with a total of thirteen hits. The final score read 9-4 in favor of RIC.

The Rhode Island record now stands at 5-8-1, with seven games left. Three of those games are at home. The first is on Sat­urday, May ninth with New York Tech, and then on Satur­day a double header with West­field to conclude the season. Why don't you come out and see some good baseball, and at the same time support your team?

WHEREAS THE STUDENT SENATE OF RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE FEELS THAT PROBLEMS AND CON­TRADICTIONS DO EXIST IN THE PRESENT STUDENT TEACHING SITUATION, BE IT RESOLVED THAT ALL STUDENT TEACH­ING SHiOULD TERMINATE ON THE DAY BEFDRE READ­ING DAY ON THE SEMESTER OF WHICH EDUCATION 320 OR 321 IS TAKEN. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE STUDENT SEN­ATE ALSO FEELS THAT A STUDENT TEACHER WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES EDUCATION 320 OR 321 SHOULD RECEIVE A MINI­MUM OF TWELVE CREDITS ,OR ITS EQUIVALENT UNDER ANY NEW CURRICULUM RE­VISLONS.

It is my opinion that the ra­tionale expressed in the letter sent by Patricia A. Mortensen (April 24, 1970) summarizes the reasons the Student Senate had in mind while passing the resolu­tion.

Sincerely yours, Eli Perlman President of Senate 1969-1970

cc: Dr. Joseph F. Kauffman Dr. Charles B. Willard Mr. Dona1d P. Hardy Dr. Virginio Piucci Dr. Russell Meinhold Dr. Robert Passy

Mr. William Lawton Mr. R. Patrick Sloan Miss Patricia A. Mortensen Rhode Island College

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Ceremonies (Continued from Page l) elude his leaving at this time.

2. The next few days will bring renewed student concern with war-related issues, including United States action in Cam­bodia and the tragic events at Kent State University fol­lowing student protest there. These legitimate and deep concerns would, I believe, diminish interest and atten­dance in the previously scheduled ceremony.

3. Finally, the combination of these two factors would de­tract greatly from the dig­nity of a formal investiture ceremony for the senior class. Seniors deserve a proper con­vocation setting and maxi­mum participation at such an important event. Therefore, to ensure this, I wiH conduct the cap and gown investiture as a part of the Baccalau­reate ceremony.

Rhod_e Island College will, in the days ahead, reflect all of the concerns and anguish of our na­tion as it _contemplates these issues.

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W. R. A. Changes Structure The Women's Recreation As­

sociation recently altered its structure. The new structure will go into effect next Septem­ber and will divide women's sports into two categories. The Women's Recreation Association will remain, but it will govern only intramural sports competi­tion. A new association, the Women's Athletic Association, will be instituted to govern in­tercollegiate activities.

The split between intercollegi­ate and intramural sports will allow more emphasis to be placed on competition for com­petition's sake on the W.A.A. level, whereas competition for fun and personal enjoyment will be more evident on the W.R.A. level.

ards and compose their own con­stitution and by-laws.

The intercollegiate committee or Women's Athletic Association will be subsidized by the A th­letic Policy Committee. The in­tramural committee, or Women's Recreation Association will be subsidized by the Physical Edu­cation Departrpent.

The new structure has been approved by the present W.R.A. and its advisor Miss Patricia Moore. A unanimous approval by the executive board and three­fourths approval by the Council were also necessary before the proposal was passed.

Baseballers Having Ups and Downs

by Sanford Trachtenberg The baseball Anchormen who

started the season with much optimism and hope have had their troubles. The pitching staff of which much was expected has been erratic while giving up too many runs. The RIC defense, of wihch much was expected, has not held up. So with the combi­nation of walks and errors have come many of the reasons for the poor showing. Then to add to the problems, Steve Rice, the starting shortstop, and a key man on the ball club was hurt when he slid into second base and pulled out of the ground spraining his ankle, in an early season win over Lowell State.

With the victory over Lowell the team's record stood at 2-2-1 with the tie coming in an 11 in­ning battle with Stonehill. The Lowell game and the loss of Steve was followed by an 11-0

victory over Barrington. · Fran Murphy hit the first pitch of the game for a home-run to lead the way. That was the first of three hits for him. Also leading the assault were Dave Charest, Don Babiec, and Art Pontarelli, all with 3 hits apiece. Three pitch­ers Pontarelli, Bill Pecham and Danny Martin combined to shut out Barrington.

Although there were prob­lems, things looked good as the Anchorman record improved to 3-2-1. But from that point on thi"ngs changed rapidly as Rhody lost six of its next seven games. On April 18 RIC split a double­header with Plymouth, losing the opener, and then taking the sec­ond game 3-2. The next game against Barrington was rained out. Then came a string of five straight to Bridgewater, Babson, Bentley, and two to Boston State.

apiece for Dave Chaist, Fran Murphy, and Ed Jones, and the base stealing of Doug Hartley, who swiped four.

On April 29, Bentley came in­to Providence to face the RIC batsmen. Bob Sepe started the game, and gave up a run in the top of the first. Rhody came back with two in the bottom of the first and held a 2-1 lead until th~ fourth when three straight walks, and a single by Bob Beltrami tied the game for Bentley. Then in the sixth Bent­ley erupted for two more runs on a single, a walk, an error, and another single by Beltrami. That was enough to wrap up the game, but Bentley wasn't finish­ed as they added single runs in the seventh and eighth to make the final score 6-2.

Varsity sports will be taken more seriously and members will have to dedicate their time and energy to the team that is re­presenting the college. Intra­murals will be considered under its own structure as a leisure­time activity. It will offer the person who cannot devote her­self to an intercollegiate sport, the opportunity to engage in ac­tivity for personal satisfaction.

The present executive board consists of a president, vice­president, secretary, treasurer, publicity chairman, and activ­ities co-ordinator. This will be abolished in favor of a council of managers from each sport. This will be divided into two committees: intercollegiate and intramural. The managers will choose among themselves to elect a chairman who will or­ganize and co-ordinate meetings.

Trackmen Defend NAIA District 32 Championship

In the Bridgewater loss Art Pontarelli started, and had con­trol problems. He walked four, hit a batter, and gave up a hit in a three run inning, that sealed his fate. He then settled down and went all the way, but it was too late and the final score read 5-2 for Bridgewater. The Babson game was a slugfest with the final score standing at 18 to 11. Matt Gill started for the An­chormen and gave up six runs in two innings. Rhody came back to tie the score at 6-6, but Bull Feehan, who came in on relief for Gill, couldn't hold off the Babson bats. The only bright spots in an otherwise dismal showing were the three hits

Last Thursday, April 30, the Anchormen travelled to Boston State for a doubleheader. It was a disaster all around as Boston State swept two, 3-2 and 10-1. In the 10-1 loss Matt Gill again stared and in one inning was bombed for eight runs with walks and errors hurting. The only bright spot of the game was that the Rhode Island de­fense pulled off a triple play. Bill Peckham was pitching with the bases loaded in the second inning. The next batter field to Don Babiec in right field, who threw to Art Pontarelli at first, getting the runner off base, and Art then threw to the plate hit­ting the runner trying to score from third.

Both committees will be al­lowed to make awards in the sports under their jurisdiction if they wish. The managers and novice managers of each com­mittee set up their own stand-

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The old axiom that quality outdoes quantity fell to pieces in Lyndon, Vt. this past Satur­day as the Anchormen failed to win a first place, but took to seconds and thirds in many events to outdistance cross-town rival Bryant in a close meet.

The Anchormen put out an all out team effort to bring home the Championship. It would be very hard to single out any one performance, but a sur­prise effort by Jimmy Joseph in both the mile and the two mile. Jim has not been running spec­tacularly but, with Steve Ander­son, he combined to put two men under 4:40 in the mile. Jimmy came back with a strong second in the two mile.

Ray Mudden combined with Joseph for a 3-3 finish in that two mile which put the meet out of reach. Anderson also scored in the half mile with a second place, in a fine after­noon's work.

Paul Toher and Tommy Ken­wood should both be sighted for ironman duty as both men com­peted in at least four events, with Toher scoring in five events.

Both relay teams scored al-

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though the 440 relay fared a bit better than the mile team.

Dave Oszajca and Mike Quat­tro along with Jerry Brenda­moure and Terry Mannaway carried the load in the weight events.

Jack Kelly and Daryl Robert­son both scored in the pole vault. Tom Lavey scored in the high jump.

This is the second consecutive year the Anchormen have taken the regional NAIA crown.

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Men's Golf The golf team is faring evenly

in the NESCAC having won and lost two matches. Their overall record is 2-4.

Coach Bogda reports that everyone is playing quite well. But the record indicates some room for improvement. The lead man has shifted from Phil La­voie, a veteran, to Bob Devine, a freshman. Each has scored a 76 in a match. Phil scored his against Bryant but RIC lost a heartbreaker 4-3 in Bryant's favor. Kee1j up the good work Phil! Bob's 76 was carded against Westfield whom the An­chormen smothered with a lop­sided 13½-1½ score. Glad to have you aboard, Bob!

RIC does have a feather-in­their-cap, despite the loss to SMU 6½-½ - it was the first time this season that an oppo­nent has even scored against them on their home course. Con­gratulations are in order!

So far the team has bested Gorham 8-7 and overwhelmed Westfield 13 ½-1 ½. They've lost to Salem 10-5; Worcester 11 ½-3 ½; SMU 6½-½ and Bryant 4-3.

They have 6 remaining games, four of which are league match­es. SMU and Bryant were the

Women's Recreation Association Banquet

The Women's Recreation As­sociation will conduct its annual awards banquet on May 16 at Camp Westwood in Coventry, R. I. Any RIC woman who has participated in either intramural or intercollegiate activities, is invited to come. The banquet be­gins at 11 :00 a.m. and en9s at 5:00 p.m.

The meal is barbecue style and the attire is casual. Camp Westwood has many sports facil-

only non-league games. luck, Coach and Team, swinging! (Pun intended).

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ities which are available to us, so dress accordingly. Because the facilities are private prop­erty, no alcoholic beverages are allowed on the camp grounds.

During the past year the asso­ciation has altered its structure. At the presentation of awards, the outgoing president will ex­plain the newly developed struc­ture.

It is important for the plan­ning committee to know how many members will attend the banquet. Anyone eligible who would like to attend is asked to notify Gloria Maione or Linda Rozzi via student mail this week.

Women's Intercollegiate

Softball Schedule 1970 The remainder of the Women's Softball schedule has 9een

announced. Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, Monday,

May 4- at Pembroke - 4:00 p.m. May 8 - home vs. U.R.I. - 4:00 p.m. May 12 - at U.Conn. - 4:00 p.m. May 14- home vs. Worcester - 4:00 p.m. May 18 - home vs. American International

lege - 4:00 p.m. Col-