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Page 2 The J-TAC February 23,1978
Letter to the editor
believe such facts are essential to
the public'when choosing their
representatives in government. I
do not think Mr. Robison will
deny these accusations; rather, I
would hope he will explain his
reasons for possessing (or
formerly possessing) these views.
I will admit that the contents
of this letter may be considered
too defamatory under normal
circumstances; however, since you
choose to advocate his election,
all the facts of Mr. Robison and
his beliefs should be known.
J ohn Williams
Editor's Note:
In a phone conversation with
Carl Robison Tuesday night
regarding this letter, Robison said
that when he was 18 he did
extensive study into socialis.pi but
does not adhere to the political
belief now. "
As to whether he believes, in
God or not, Robison said thdt he ',
does. He is Roman Catholic.
Senate
Cont'd from p. 1
saying that it's time for a change.
The float building was to pifomote
school spirit, but she questioned
whether it really accomplished
that.
Nancy Golden, student body
vice-president asked for,some
alternatives to the homeebming
parade and float building. Ms.
Allen said that she hud no
concrete ideas yet, But, that
something 'should be substituted
that had a lasting value' to the
school. Currently a week is spent
building a float and then, it is
burned after the parade.^
The Cotton Ball Pageant at
A&M will be held April 6,uind 7
Browning spid. Deadline for
entries is March 15. Browning said
that anyone can nominate a girl
currently attending T£>U. There
will be a screening committee who
will pick ten''girls. After |hat, Flo
Trogdon will help the committee
pick a finalist. ' •
Next on the agenda wds the'
discussion of a band for a
baf-b-que to be held later in the ,
semester. Browning said, that a:
band needed to be booked'early. i
The Tarleton Center Committee i
(TCC) sponsors the bar-b-que and
the Senate sponsors the band,
Browning said. A committee was.
set up to do the booking.
In new business, • Ms< Allen,
asked if there could be a "free"
phone put in the Center to be'
used for local calls only.
It was announced that Wisdom"
Gym will be open on a trial basis:
on Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Also,
announced was the Block and
Bridle Ham Sale.
Dear Editor,
This ' is only.-'my second
semester at TSU, and 1 am
enjoying it very much. However,
there is one thing that continues
to happen that really turns my
stomach.
We all know that at times the
food served in the dining hall isn't
a lot to.brag about, but neither is
the behavior of some students. I
am speaking about food being
thrown, trays left on tables, and
butter on ceilings. This is a
disgrace to the whole student
body of TSU.
Each student should take .it
Upon himself to make an
improvement on the behavior of
some "college students." You
n'^ver can tell, the food might get
better if the actions of some
people improve.
Grace Plowman
To the Editor:
I am writing this letter in
response to your Kaleidoscope
Karen column in the February 16
issue of the J-TAC. I think your
readers may be interested to know
that the subject of your column,
one Carl Robison, is a former
advocate of socialism and does
not readily admit the existence of
God.
This is not intended to be a
mild-slinging letter, be.cause I
5S§§^^S^iSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS;
Kaleidoscope Karen
sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss? By Karen Hoy
You'll.. never guess vyho I saw last Monday - my husband!
So what, you say. So -- I'd forgotten I was even married!
That's What.
Between classes and research for classes and club meetirigs
and committee meetings and trying to keep track of "two rent
properties for my dad and my job and house cleaning (as in
"attempted") it just plumb left my mind. ' , , • "
Let me tell .you how I happened to run into him. 1 had
gotten up around 6 Monday morning cuz I had, to; wash my-
h^ir and get to.work early before my 8 o'clock class. I left the
house around 7 and spent the morning either in class or at
work. '■
I skipped lunch (as usual) because I had an interview at
12:15 with some guy who couldn't be available any other
time. (He didn't make the interview, anyway.) From 1 to 5' it was work. At 5 I had a'meeting; at 5 a
class which lasted until 9, I decided to get in a little library time after that. When I left the library I '
remembered I had to return a house key to a friend who I had been "dog sitting" for over the
weekend while she was out of town. Of course, it took about an hour to talk about the weekend
eyents. By 11:15 I finally .crawled home. ■
I de,cided since I hadn't eaten all day that I was starving. I stumbled through the darkness toward
my almost empty refrigerator (but that's another story) and bumped into a body!! ■ ; ""~
My hand froze on the door handle. I felt a scream rising in my throat as I turned to run, A hand
grabbed at my shoulder and tried to stop me. I broke loose and ran through the dining room.
Heavy breathing followed me and then a crash filled the quiet house where whoever it was fell
across a dining room chair.
I ran into the bedroom sobbing and .grabbed the phone. My hands trembled so badly I could '
barely dial the numbers.. .any numbers ! could think of. ' • '
"Karen?" a man's voice said as he wrenched me around to face him.
Jack the Ripper flashed through my panicked brain. I broke loose from his grip and ran toward
the living room, but'just as I entered the room I tripped and fell headlong into the book case.
This is it, I thought, "I'm going to be killed." I looked at what I had tripped over. There lay my
twb dogs waiting for me to come scratch their ears and chubs. Brother; What dogs, what brave
canines! Protecting their mistress. Balony! I'm about to be killed and all they can do is lay in the
middle of the floor and wait for their supper. Won't even growi at the burgler, murderer, thief, etc.
lunmentionable.
I rolled over and struggled to my feet just in time to hear that man-beast trip over the dogs too.
Well, at least the dogs aren't playing favorites, I muttered as I ran toward the sofa. I picked up the
coffee table to" hit him with (adrenalin gives you all kinds of super strength). Just then the light
snapped on, blinding m.e. Dirty trick, ! thought. "
"Karen," he said agriin. "Wait a minute. It's me-- your husband!"
"M-m-my, what?" At first I was relieved and then embarrassed;,How could I have forgotten?!
"Oh, honey," I gave a relieved sigh as I put the coffee table^ack on the floor, "You scared me to
death! i wasn't expecting to see you .vf .v.v,v,.o..vv.ViY.vavav.w/'.'v
by Janice Allen
"I Found It!". To my knowledge, the "It" on this bumper
sticker is riot identified by small print or any clues but I feel
relatively certain it does not refer to the great discovery that
has taken place on Tarleton's campus. The treasure is the long
sought after answer to the ever asked question, "Is there
anything that will get a campus-wide reaction other than one
of apathy?"
Yes, "I found it!" Just inform the students that an attempt
is being made to call a wet-dry election in Stephenville and
watch the young citizens grab the closest pen to fill'out a
voter registration card.
Within a period of ten days over*650 students.took the first
step necessary to have a valid voice in the upcoming issue, .
.upcoming provided 727 verified names appear on a petition.
■ Why are there so many people interested in voting in a
wet-dry election? Is it the excitement of controversy or the
possibility of a cold brew right around the corner (rather than
30 miles away)-? Perhaps some students are thirsty for more
weekend entertainment made available with the introduction
of discos to the streets of Stephenville. Or maybe classy
restaurants that serve before dinner drinks that are stronger
than Coca-Cola.
Not every student that registered to vote is in favor of
making Stephenville "legally" wet.
Regardless of which side of the fence one is picketing, one
revelation has been made: There are a great number of TSU
students who are united in spite of different backgrounds,
varied interests and opposing preferences in music. Now we
can all say, "I found it!" and be assured that some activities
and issUes do breed more than apathy or .dissension.
J
I
Nominations are being held today tor Student Senators
from the Department of Agriculture
Elections will be held tomorrow. If
you are from this department you should go to the
departmental secretary's office today to nominate, and
tomorrow to vote for one of the top three nominees.
Judging from past experiences with departmental election,
there will be approximately 15 agriculture majors, and 5 or 6
English and language majors who will go to the trouble to take
part in these elections.
Why is there so little participation? It would be easy to use
apathy as the scapegoat, but I do not believe that is the
problem. The procedure for electing departmental senators is
cumbersome and varies from one department to another.
These elections are as hard to advertise as they are to properly
supervise.
In an effort to standardize the procedure and to allow more
participation, the Elections Committee has brought about
sweeping changes in the rules. The greatest change will' be that
aj.l departmental nominations and elections will be'held at the
same place and time. They will take place in the Tarleton
Center at the same time as the student body president and
vice-president elections.
Everyone given a baHot will have his h^me marked off a list .
and the ballot, wilj be marked s6 thdt he can nominate and
vote only for the proper departm.ent.;No'mihations will be held
one week' before the departmenjtal-elefctfons'which will be at
the saVne time as the run-pffs in the presidential election.
The result of these changes will be that all senators will be
elected at the same time with a list of alternates available for
each. This system is much more attractive than digging
through everything frorh results, typewritten to scribbled out
on a note pad, as we now must do it.' ..
During nominations there will be a list Of people who are
interested ih' being the senator for that department. Anyone
interested can place his name'on the list; This will give him a
considerable- advantage over someone who /n.jght be elected
just because-they are popular but who are not really interested
in working on the Senate.
This will allow everyone a chance at being on the Student
Senate, not just the ones who happen to have inside
information about when.th^election islto be held or how to '
win. The elections being hefct today and tomorrow are under
the old system.
Now if you have read this far, you are one of the few
people who happen to know about the election. If you want
to be a Senator and are in the Ag ..department, get
two or three of your friends tci go to your departmental
secretary's office (you can find it by asking one of your
teachers) and nominate you. Tomorrow, 'take those same'
friends up.there again and you will almost assuredly be on the
Jhtetudent Senate.
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