tl19740301-000 "Election Issue to come out March 6 towerlight Volume XVVII No. 20 Towson State College March 1, 1974 Towson, Md. 21204 Trouble in finding a quorum: Towerlight discussed at Senate by Marlene Milder While waiting for enough senators to form a quorum at last Tuesday's Senate meeting, SGA president Rick Danoff unofficially addressed members concerning the campus newspaper, Towerlight. Before further announcements of Danoff's future plans, Sylvia Weaver, editor of Towerlight announced the candidates for the SGA's presidency, vice presidency, and treasury, had been interviewed by a six person council. The interview will be televised in Cook Library from February 27, to March 6, and will be on the first floor of the college center on March 6 with continuous showings. Towerlight will distribute a special election issue on March 6, 1974. Commends support After thanking all the senators for their support for the letter submitted to Towerlight, Danoff said that he felt Towerlight finally obtained the concept of what an editorial should be after reading Towerlight's February 22, issue. He added that the newspaper continually asserts SGA does nothing, but not once has the paper ever given constructive ideas. According to Danoff, last weeks issue calling for a formation of a student committee ""indicates my philosophy of what an editorial is and how it should be used."" Danoff expressed a concern for the senators to delve into this worthy endeavor. A trip to Annapolis this Thursday in order to speak with legislators to get a student in the board of Trustees is one of Danoff's goals. While in Annapolis, he will look into reducing the age of majority from 21 to 18, work on the use and decriminalization of marajuana, and testify on a bill in legislature reducing the current busfare to fifteen cents for college students. Candidates address Senate Konrad Herling, SGA contender for President, addressed the Senate, saying his main goal ""is to create a cohesiveness of students on both social and academic means."" Implementing a more coordinated social calendar so all students can take advantage of events on campus is a priority Herling wants taken care of. He feels Senate will be able to appropriate money for concerts, speakers, and movies, making it worthwhile for students to spend time on campus. ""There is no confidence or trust in the Student Government and I will not avoid responsibilities or concern for all students', ended Herling. The second contender for SGA presidency, Ken Nelson, feels he has the capability of building upon the foundation of the SGA. ""The lines of communication for creating a new spirit is already at TSC with Towerlight, WVTS, and the SGA already working together,"" added Nelson. Acting as treasurer, Nelson stated he proved he is a , dedicated individual, working with the bookkeepers when the SGA treasury faced possible embezzlement, audit and arrest. Alan Mosley, in giving his vice president's report, announced the contenders for the SGA offices. Ken Nelson, Konrad Herling for president, Daryll Wright and Rudy Forti for treasury, and David Nevins for vice president. Fourteen positions for Senator at large were available with only fourteen students filing for petitions. Resolution passed Senate passed a resolution supporting the proposal to lower the rates to the Mass Transit Authority. Also passed was a motion to redefine what a major dance was. Any dance which now exceeds four hundred dollars will be called a major dance instead of three hundred dollars. The Community Awareness Committees goals were read and accepted by the Senators. Its following functions will include working with Dean Malcolm, director of Orientation concerned with helping the Freshman during the summer. Senator Paul Pittman denounced the move of Danoff in asking the gallery to leave during the Tuesday, February 19 SGA meeting. ""The actions taken by the president have hurt the image of the SGA. The idea of any closed meeting for over protection of our actions is unexcusable. We should be able to accept change and criticisms leveled against us,"" added Pittman. Mosley reminded Pittman and the gallery that Danoff's move was a request, not a demand. He had stated those present at the meeting did not show or voice concern. photo by Bob Dorrett SGA President Rick Danoff addresses Senate. Elections March 7 and 8: Candidates listed by Susan DeBolt Few candidates ventured into the 1974 Student Government and Class elections with many students running unopposed for their seats. The elections will take place Thursday. March 7 and Friday, March 8 in the College Center First Floor Lobby. In the presidential race, two Juniors, Konrad Herling and Ken Nelson will oppose each other. In naming numerous plans such as lengthening library hours and more concerts. Herling cited the need for more communication. Nelson called for the refinement of the restructuring process that took place this year in the SGA. Junior political science and business major David Nevins is running unopposed for the SGA Triad to go into operation this summer by Susan Moscareillo With an increased emphasis on people and a decreased emphasis on registration, Towson State's orientation program, Thad, will go into operation this summer. prior to the fall semester. Beginning June 24 and ending July 26, the redesigned program will consist of 24, one-day sessions for incoming students. with each session beginning at 8:30 a.m. and concluding at 5:30 p.m. According to Dean Rosemary Malcolm, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Orientation and Student Activities, no more than 100 students will participate in each days session, and usually not more than 80 students. Students will be assisted each day by student and faculty advisors. The 18 faculty advisors represent the major academic departments on campus, and the 22 student advisors were chosen from over 500 applicants. ""We want to tell the students where Towson has been,"" she continued, ""and where it is going. The emphasis in orientation should not be solely on registration."" Day of orientation A day of orientation, under the new format, will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a breakfast for students , combined with an opportunity to talk to their advisors, a slide presentation, and an address from President Fisher. Concluding at 9:15 a.m.. the breakfast presentation will be followed with an introduction for the students to a mock classroom situation. Students will travel to four classrooms, spending 20 minutes in each, and then have an academic advising period during which academic regulations will be explained and a packet of information given to each student. Returning to the college center from 12-12:30 p.m., students will meet with the 18 faculty advisors and have lunch. Students will receive their lunch as part of the $15.00 orientation program fee. Register for classes Beginning at 1 p.m., students will register for classes in groups of 25, and afterward attend a ""mini Tigers Lair"" and be briefed on campus activities and resources. A picnic at the end of the summer for freshmen is also a possibility according to Dean Malcolm. Senior program Besides an orientation program for freshmen and transfer � students. a senior orientation program is being formulated and will begin during the fall semester of this year. and an ""on-going"" orientation program for all students is scheduled to begin in 1975 or 1976. Dean Malcolm explained that an on-going orientation program would offer all students the opportunity to see her or someone else in Student Services or the Counseling Services at any time during their years in college when they have a problem. vice presidency. Nevins foresees a need for better management and efficiency in SGA affairs. Treasurer candidates include Rudy Forti and Darryl! Wright. Forti. the current College and Advancement and :Improvement Board chairman, spoke of the need to revise the budget and allocations so that they would be made in the Spring and the Fall. Wright advocates an open door policy plus called for the new finencial policy to be enforced more rigidly. ' With fourteen Senator at Large positions open, only fourteen students turned in petitions to run. Therefore. the following are automatically elected: Brenda Barrett, Francis Clay, Teri Crane, Dan Cunningham. Tim Daly, Robert Hayden, Dennis Joy, Jetty Love. Ann Marie Lowe, Eric Martin. Jerone Murphy, Charlie Muskat, Ginger Palermo, and Martha Reed. Lucy Reed will run unopposed for the position of senator of the sophrnore class, but all other class senate positions are open. Rick Danoff and Dan Cunningham will nui unopposed for the respective positions of Senior class president and vice president. In the Junior Class races, Clarke Porter is unopposed for president and Laurie Weaver is unopposed for vice president. The positions of secretary' and treasurer are still open. In the race for the sophomore class president. Fran Schramm. Ed Edsel and John Dillon will run. Pam Phillips, Frank Nardo, Bob Bratt and Patricia Kerner will face each other in the race for sophomore class vice president. Donna Schackt and Monica Kamins will contest each other for the office of secretary with Terry Green running unopposed for treasurer. "
