The Towerlight, Summer Issue, 1978

tl1978summer-000 "Moonie files protest , says TSU policy discriminatory by Kathy Norjen Steven M. Bates, a Towson State University junior, and member of Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church, has filed a complaint on behalf of the group with the Maryland Commission on Human Relations. The complaint charges' Towson State with religious discrimination in the renting of facilities on campus. Bates, who also headed CARP ( Collegiate Association for the ,Reasearch of Principles), an organization that was refused recongition by the SGA, said he filed the complaint to ""set a precedent."" Bates said he decided to file the complaint after he and another Moon follower, Tom Palmigiano, both of whom live in the State headquarters of the Unification Church located in Towson, ""became involved in setting up programs to teach the Divine Principle, and met with resistance from TSU as well as other area cam-puses."" If the � Commission on Human relations finds the charges valid, Bates said he will definitely consider court action. Dr. James Fisher, president of TSU, said he has consulted the Attorney General's office and they are ""looking into the matter."" Bates said he has spoken to Fisher, Dorothy Siegel, dean of students and Wayne Schelle, vice president of Business and Finance, who say they will be willing to rent space to CARP if and when they become a recognized SGA organization. Until then however, Fisher says ""it is within our domain to make judgements regarding the leasing of space on this campus."" John Shehan, SGA president, said ""the complaint is a test. It will definitely set a precedent, possibly throughout the country. I believe the complaint was necessary. There will finally be a decision made on this matter one way or another."" The Unification Church, formally known as The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity, ""acts as the harbinger, or herald of God's message that the Kingdom of Heaven should be established on earth. This would imply that members must work to proclaim this message here on earth,"" said Bates. It has been alleged in past years that the Unification Church lures students from schools and then proceeds to brainwash them with their teachings. Bates recognized these allegations but denied them. He also added that when CARP came before the Senate, his group was assumed guilty and had to prove its innocence. '""fhey (Senate) accused us of being deceptive, acting as a front for the Unification Church, and going after weak students,"" Bates said. ""We weren't treated fairly by the SGA. I think it depends on how the individual members of the SGA feel about an organization. That is what determines whether or not they are accepted as an SGA organization. Their personal likes and dislikes determine the outcome of their voting."" Bates feels his chances of winning the case before the Commission are good. ""If the Commission adheres to the Constitution then we are 100 percent sure of winning. If they make com-promises in the ist Amendment's right to Freedom of Religion, then the out-come is questionable,"" he said. The rites of spring � An annual ritual finds its fulfillment as the uniforms of graduating nursing students flap in the breeze outside Burdick Hall. TL Photo by White Ciesielski atticrtigt Vol. I,XXI No. 27 TOWSON STATE UNIVERSITY Summer Issue State Board sets educational policy SGA accepts Plan to shape student proposals by Michele Cooper You have a great idea for a new concert series or a much needed im-provement on campus. The first step in getting your proposal implemented is as near as the SGA office on the second floor of the University Union. In, order to have your proposal presented to the SGA Senate, it must be drafted according to an outline ap-proved by the Student Government. One strategy is to contact either SGA President John Shehan or Vice President Bob McMurrer. After discussing your proposal v.,ith Shehan or McMurrer he will refer you to a senator who serves on the com-mittee that is related to your idea. For example, if your proposal deals with the SGA constitution, a senator on the Government Operations Committee will draft the bill or resolution. (A resolution is merely a suggestion from the Senate while a bill is an actual law.) The other two committees are University Affairs, which deals with changing University policy, and Ap-propriations, which deals with finan-ces. After the bill is drafted it is placed on the agenda of an upcoming SGA weekly meeting. Once the bill is introduced to the Senate, it is referred to the ap-propriate committee. The committee researches all aspects of the bill or resolution and discusses its feasibility. At the next meeting the committee reports its findings to the Senate. The bill is given either a favorable or un-favorable report. If the report is favorable the Senate holds a debate and then votes on the bill. A two-thirds majority of senators present is required for a bill to pass. Unanimous senate consent is required for a student who wishes to speak at the meeting in behalf of a bill he/she supports. The bill is typed and submitted to John Shehan for his approval. Shehan has veto power, although a two-thirds majority of all Senate members can override Shehan's decision. by Patrick Casey Labeled ""a blueprint for higher education in the next decade"" by Joseph W. Cox, vice-president and dean of the University, the State Board of Higher Education's Master Plan has drawn both praise and attacks across the state since its introduction in February. While the plan has elicited generally favorable responses here at Towson, other state colleges have been critical, especially those which will lose students as remedial programs are shifted from the four-year schools to the community colleges. The plan will generally increase competition and selectivity here at Towson State. Cox said, ""Students who are already here will feel the academic ante go up as we move aggressively into recruiting more and more good by Kathy Norjen As incoming freshmen, you will probably find yourselves feeling ex-cited and perhaps a little frightened by the awesome life ahead of you for the next four years. The anxiety you will experience will undoubtedly cause many ot� you to suffer from hunger Construction dominates campus by Kathy Norjen Students entering Towson State University in the fall are likely to find a great deal of construction work going on around them, and it will probably be continuing for quite a while. In the center of the campus, in-between Linthicum, Smith, and Hawkins . Halls, the Psychology Building and Cook Library, lies only a hill of mud. ""Right now being in the center oi campus is like being in the center of a barren wasteland,"" said John Suter, director of campus planning. Work is being completed on ""Education Street,"" a walkway that will connect all of the buildings in the center of campus. Many other things are being added in addition to the walkway, to create an attractive ap-pearance at Towson State. Retaining walls, benches, and hopefully a foun-tain, will complete the $1 million project, said Suter.. ""We hope to have 'Education Street' completed. by December of this year. When finished we'll have a beautiful place for students to congregate, and many nooks and crannys for students to sit and talk in small groups, or study,"" Suter said. Besides the ""Education Street"" project, Towson State plans to renovate several of its older buildings. The first to receive attention will' be Smith Hall ( the science building). The older wing of the building will be. renovated beginning in late December. Other buildings scheduled to be renovated are Stephens Hall and Van Bokkelen Hall. Suter said the buildings will be renovated one-at-a-time, because while construction is going on, classes will have to be held in the library, and it does not have enough classrooms to hold classes from both buildings at the same time. The renovations on these buildings, two of the oldest on Towson State's campus, are not scheduled to begin until May, 1979, for Van Bokkelen, and May, 1981 for Stephens Hall. Suter said signs have been placed on the fences surrounding the construction sites to indicate to students the detour routes to the buildings located in the center of the campus. This ominous creature will be seen gobbling up hills, trees and staircases throughout the summer and fall as construction projects push toward completion. Photo by Mike Ciesielski future TSU change students."" Specifically, the plan will cause several changes at Towson. First, enrollment will be frozen at approximately 9100 students, giving Towson time to recover from its recent era of rapid growth. Cox said Towson needs ""a time of settling, of stabilization. . .time to think about the quality of the process."" Cox emphasized that, despite per-sistent rumors, the plan will not lower enrollment at Towson. 'It's going to be frozen at 9100,'' he said. ""It's a ceiling rather than a reduction."" Limited enrollment will necessitate higher admissions standards. The plan does not, however, dictate admissions standards, but leaves that decision to the admissions officer. As well as limiting enrollment at Towson, the plan charges the University with developing programs to attract gifted students. � pangs sometime during the day after suddenly remembering you forgot to eat breakfast. Where will you go when this thought finally occurs to you? As a service to you, the incoming freshmen, Towerlight has decided to list the ""in"" eateries in Towson, all coincidently, on campus. For the junk food addict, Towson State gladly presents to you the Loch Raven Room, more commonly known as the Tiger's Lair. The Lair is located on the first floor of the University Union and features the normal fare of pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, subs, and soda. Prices here are definitely reasonable, that is they coincide perfectly with the amount of Toward this end, a committee chaired by Dr. Guy R. Sedlack, department of sociology, is drafting a revised honors program which, ac-cording to Cox, will make honors ""a fundamental part of a students program,"" rather than the ""tack on,"" which they have been. Early Decision programs have also helped attract top students to Towson by offering them instant admissions during an early decision day. Students with high school grade point averages of 3.5 or better and SAT scores of 580 to 600 have been eligible for these programs, which, according to Cox, have attracted 350 ""top-rated, first-quality students."" The new General University Requirements, especially the recently added second writing course, which requires students to take courses in non-writing subject areas which place a heavy emphasis on writing, are also designed to help Towson meet the money usually found in a college student's wallet. For the students who want a more substantial meal, your choices are unlimited. You can go to either of two places on the second floor of the University Union, The Susquehanna Room 1 features, sandwiches such as tuna salad, egg salad, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, and a large supply of health food sand-wiches known as the ""Atlas,"" ""Refresher,"" and ""Muscle."" Down the hall you will find the Patuxent Dining Room, which serves a greater selection of sandwiches, as well as hot meals. If your tastes run toward spaghetti and meatballs, or roast beef and mashed potatoes, then you will find your car Towing is the penalty prescribed for several differrent parking violations. Your car will be towed if it is blocking another vehicle, if it is parked in a posted fire lane or tow-away zone, if it is blocking the roadway, if it is restricting the traffic flow in a parking lot or if it is parked on a grass plot. If you return to your parking spot and find your vehicle missing, Campus Police Chief Gene Dawson suggests you follow this procedure: 1) First visit or call the Campus Police. The station, open 24 hours, is located in the General Services dictates of the Master Plan, which has charged Towson with becoming the states premier four-year public in-stitution. The University will also cut the scope and number of remedial programs in response to the plan; as the bulk of remedial efforts are shifted to the community colleges. Cox emphasized however that remedial efforts will not be abandoned totally, and that the Study Skills Center will not be eliminated. A final draft of the Master Plan is due before the State Board of Higher Education by July 1, and there appears little chance of any substantive changes. ""The changes have beet rather minor,"" said Cox. ""Our major interest is to have the details of the specific mission with which we are charged, spelled out."" � 40 � your heart's desire here. In between these two dining halls you will find what is known as Susquehanna Room II. This eatery serves a com-bination of the Patuxent Dining Room and Susquehanna Room I. However, unless you are a resident student., forget this place, the only thing they'll accept in payment is a Validine card. One last place a student could go for nourishment, is the lee Cream Shoppe, located on the first floor of Hawkins Hall. Here is the place to buy ice cream cones, frozen yogurt, as well as hot dogs, sodas, and snack items. Of course if none of these places tempt your taste buds, there is always the vending lounges, located in the basement of most buildings. is towed ? Building on the north side of Towsontowne Boulevard, just across from Burdick Hall. The phone number is 321-2133. If your car has been towed, the police will confirm this. Otherwise, it may have been stolen and you are still in the right place to report it. 2) If your car has been towed, you will be directed to Ringgold's Sunoco station at 8000 Loch Raven Boulevard. It is the closest station with 24 hours which would enter into an agreement with TSU. The phone number is 377- 2788. ...if you're sick ? Dowell Health Center, located bet-ween Newell annd Linthicum Halls, offers services to all students. There is no health fee and no charge. The only requirement is the submission of a completed medical record including a physical examination from your "" private physician, without this you may not be treated at the Health Center. The Health Center is open when the University is in session. Regular hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. The University Physicians hold clinic hours daily on the same days and emergency services at all other times when school is in session. A nurse is in attendance from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. Medical care, consultation, psychiatric services, whirlpool, loan of small equipment such as canes, crutches, literature for Health projects, are a few of the services provided. Planned Parenthood holds clinic hours on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-6:30 p.m. in the Health Center. For an appointment, you must call the downtown office of Planned Parenthood at 752-0131. 3) Regardless of whether you wish to appeal your citation, you must pay the towing charge in order to retrieve your vehicle. A maximum initial fee of $1.2 will be levied unless it was necessary to use a dolly, in which case the charge will be $19. The station accepts cash and most major credit cards; personal checks are not honored. Any questions regarding all aspects of the towing Must be directed to the Campus Police. Ringgold's is under no obligation to offer any further service, including information. 4) If you wish to appeal your citation, a section is provided on the form itself. Your case will be heard on the assigned date in Maryland District Court in Towson. 5) If you win the case, the fine and $5 court costs may be waived by the judge. However, this does not mean that you are entitled to reimbursemeni. for towing charges by the University. There are cases, according to Campus Police, where the judge may find a defendant ""not guilty"" for reasons not connected to the initial cause for towing. For example, a defendant, is acquitted if the officer issuing the citation does not show up in court . ) Your chances of retrieving towing charges are, at best, minimal. However, should you wish to at tempt it. Special Services Director Charles Eckels is the man to see. "