The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 17, Ed. 1, Friday, February 14, 1975 Page: 4 of 8
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THE OPTIMIST February 14 1976
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The Student Press Association has been chosen
recipient of Sing Song proceeds for this year. They will be
used to purchase a phototypesetting system primarily of
benefit to the "Optimist." With the addition of this
equipment many long-needed improvements can be made
Currently the "Optimist" staff primarily handles only
the writing of articles for the paper. Most of the
"make-up" of the paper has been done elsewhere because
of the equipment that is needed. The addition of this
phototypesetting unit which in general is a highly
specialized typewriter will allow the staff to prepare all of
the paper except for the actual printing. This will provide
on-the-job experience future employers demand.
Ever since the enrollment of ACC was about 500 the
"Optimist" has been bound to an eight-page weekly
format. With this new equipment the Optimist will expand
to a regular 12-page format with special larger editions.
This is not possible under the present system.
This will allow for better coverage of campus events
and topics of interest to students. News will be more up to
date and inclusion of late-breaking news will be made
possible.
The Optimist will not be the only group to. benefit
from this equipment. A more accurate and professional
campus directory could also be produced. The Prickly Pear
could use it- for more dcsigailcxibility and typographical
experience. Several classes arc also being considered for
addition to the communication department to give more
students a chance to work with the typesetters.
The Optimist thanks all involved with Sing Song for
their support. This equipment has long been needed and
will benefit the entire school through improved student
publications.
INTERMISSION
Three new movies in town
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By BRYAN BROWN
Throo new movies are coming
to town this weekend. First out
at the Cinema is "Law and
Disorder" with Ernest Borgnine
and Carroll O'Connor. The film
is a comedy about two New
Yorkers trying to protect their
families by setting up an
auxiliary police unit.
The director is a young Czech
named Ivan Passer. According to
some reviews I've read Passer
hasnt quite the feel of the
American middle class that he
needs but the film still comes
off as pretty funny.
"Pardon My Blooper" is play-
ing at the Majestic.
Last Sunday night four girls
and I went to the Westwood
Theatre to see a preview of "A
Child Under a Leaf." The film
stars Dyan Cannon and Joseph
Campanella and Is about the
classic triangle with one very
significant item thrown in a
baby.
I was invited to take the girls
along by the manager of the
local ABC theatres. I thought it
would be a good idea to print
their reactions to it.
The girls who went were:
Evelyn Worthlngton of Long-
view;1 Janlco Andrews from
Tulsa Okla.; Paula Holland from
the metropolis of Brenham; and
Terry Lindsay from Siml Valley
Cal.
I thought it would be
interesting to make a study of
the girls and why each felt as she
did but there is no room for
that hero. I'm not sure whether
each of them bated their
reaction on the presence or
absence of a maternal instinct.
On the whole I seem to have
chosen a rather cynical bunch of
girls.
Evelyn: "In my opinion
'Child Under a Leaf la a movie
that successfully creates emo-
tions. The characters portray
two lovers who struggle to keep
their love a secret. Although
they have conflicts they share a
very beautiful love together.
"What makes this love story
even more wonderful are the
different types of scenery used
throughout the film such as
green fields with daisies and
water falls. I was touched by this
story and I believe that anyone
who has feeling toward other
people will enjoy it too."
Janice: " 'Child Under a Leaf
isnt worth the time spent
watching it. It is a typical love
story put Into beautiful scenery
yet the movie Is much too
idealistic to be believed. A baby
is the only exception to the
same jealous huaband-wlfo-lovcr
triangle
"The action drawn out to an
hour-and-a-half loses your
attention quickly and parts are
totally boring. If you like
fantastic scenery and havo
nothing else to do this Is tho
movie to see"
Paula: "Well what can be said
about a movie in which a
six-month-old baby Is better
than the man and 'woman
playing the leading roles? All
three characters are extremely
unrealistic. While the husband is
out of town his wife and her
lover spend their time together
dancing and drinking champagne
in the moonlight. If you are the
"Suzl Homemaker" typo and
can get into romantic flicks this
could prove to be a real tear
Jerker. If not dont bother
wasting your time or your
money."
Terry: "The story a typical
'love triangle' takes place in a
setting of beautiful scenery
which seems the only worth-
while attribute. Dyan Cannon
the wife who has no love for her
husband. She and her lover. play
their love games in a background
of 'white innocence' and
'purity.' I felt the movie to be a
waste of time and I felt no
emotional response to it."
In all fairness I must say that
although the film is greatly like a
sosp opera it does work when it fe
is based on tho audience's V
concern and affection for the
baby. The baby steals the whole
film. Some of you may be very
touched by it
CINEMA I: "Airport 75" PO.
CINEMA II: "Law and Dis-
order" R. MAJESTIC: "Pardon
My Blooper" R. PARA-
MOUNT: "Tho Towering
Inferno" PO. WESTWOOD: "A
Child Under a Leaf" R. THE
MOVIES: "Doctor Zhlvago"
PO.
LETTERS
HELP NEEDED
Sir:
Every year the American
Cancer Society has it's annual
Drive in April. This is not only a
fund raising crusade but is
- educational as well due to the
literature that Is disseminated to
' the public which results in mora
people consulting their physician
for check-ups in April and May
than at any other time of the
year.
The American Cancer Society
is a totally volunteer organiza-
tion and this year the Taylor
County Unit is in need of a great
deal of help. Their goal this year
is $36000 and to reach it they
are asking every college student
in Abilene to lend a hand
Hopefully some campus organl-
. stations as well as individuals
will consider taking the April
residential drive as a project and
offer their assistance.
The local unit needs people to
take charge of certain areas of
Help thanked for wanted
Abilene as well as Individuals to
go door to door. This would
Involve approximately three
hours of your time on the
evening of Tuesday April 8.
Wont you join the others who
are helping our community and
mankind in the fight against
Cancer?
For more information call
673-4295.
Josh Amnions
Public Information Chairman
Taylor County Unit
American Cancer Society
THANKS FOR HELP
Sir:
Words can but inadequately
express our appreciation of the
ACC students who are partici-
pating in our big brother-big
sister program at the Christian
Service Center We appreciate so
much the effort they are
exerting and ihe sacrifices they
are making in order to help
someone less fortunate than
themselves.
The children in our program
will never forget the love
kindness and generosity shown
them by their big brothers and
big sisters. Many children havo
made a remarkable change in
their attitudes and behavioral
patterns since this program was
Initiated. The credit belongs to
the ACC students who are
willing to share Jesus with them.
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Our sincere thanks to each of
you for being the types of
people you arel
Roy Ellsworth $
Director of Youth Ministries
Christian Service Center
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ACC Station Box 8203
Abilene Texas 79S01
(915) 677-1911. ext 527 & 439
Alan MiBer Editor
Brent Stutzman Managing Editor
Rick llagar Sports Editor
Jenny MuHins Features Editor
Bryan Brown Fine Arts Editor
Susan Tunnetl Business Manager
David DHUrd Photographer
Senior Staff Writers: Jim Fid-
bright Sandy Jones Ted Nolen
Sue Jones Ray Donley Keith
Hale Steve Patton Luda Baits
David Campbell Dan Martin
Ted Verga Scott Klik DatU
BaB
Charlie Marler Faculty Adviser
Editorials appearing in the
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Optimist and do not necessarily
reflect the official policy of the
ACC administration. Signed col-
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of the author.
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