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) Bill of Rights Proposed IJy Carnegie Comlllission Chicago, lll., March 14 - The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education p r o p o s e d yesterday adoption of "BUls of Rights and Responsibilities" for m~mbers of American colleges and universities, and suggested new guidelines for campus responses to dissent and disruption.

At a press briefing here on a report to be published oy McGraw-Hill in AprU, Dr. Clark Kerr, the Commission's chairman, said the Commission found that, in recent years, American campuses have been in "the greatest turmoil in all of their history."

Dissatisfaction and disaffection · that retlect concerns for many current problems in American society and many problems faced by the colleges persist, and are expected to be present on campuses for the foreseeable future.

The Commission's new report is principally to the students, faculties, trustees, and administrators of the nation's camand recommends procedures designed to assure that dissent and pro test on campuses be expressed in constructive ways and in accord with the principles of a free society.

Specifically, the report recommends these three steps: 1. Adoption, campus by campus, of "A Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Members of the Institution." A model bill is suggested.

2. Development by each campus of e1l'ective measures for consultation and contingency planning in the event of disruptive emergencies. In particular, the Commission says, "a campus is not and cannot be a sanctuary from the general law, and thus, must relate more consciously and effectively with the police than it did in earlier periods."

3. creation by eacJ;l campus of effective judicial procedures : Consideration of using external panels and persons, and of the general courts for certain types of cases is suggested.

One of the difficulties in dealing with "campus unrest", the Com~ission reports, is that the American public seems to show limited tolerance for mass protest ·activities, even when they are within the bounds of the law. The Cominission report distinguishes between dissent and disruption and proposes that responses to events on a campus be based on this distinction.

The Commission defines dissent as : "Individual or organiZed activity which expresses grievances held against, or changes desired in, society, or a campus, or both.

The activity is carried on within the limits of the democratic processes of freedom of speech, assembly, ·and petition. Dissent ~y be more generalized than around a single grievance or remedy and may have · an. ideological base. It often includes proposed solutions as well as complaints."

The Commission's report says that dissent "lies at the t:oundation of a university," and that . "organized dissent and protest activity within the law, are basic rights which must be protected on the campuses - as they should be for all citizens everywhere."

Disruption is defined by the Commission as: "Activity which is not protected 'by the F'irst Amendment and which interferes with the rights ·of others. Whereas dissent relies on persuasion, disruption is based on coercion and sometimes violence." The re• port says that disruption "is utterly contradictory to the values and purposes of the campus, and to the processes of a democratic society . . . It must be morally condemned and met promptly by the efforts of the campus and, when necessary, by application of the general law."

Society's ' reaction to 1nstarices of coercion and violence should "be undertaken only with reference to those specific individuals and groups who engage in them," the report says. "A campus as a whole, .a system as a whole, or higher education as a whole, should not be penalized."

The Commission calls upon the campuses to reform themselves and to develop their own rules and prpcedures to protect dissent and prevent and control disruption.

To this end, the Commission recommends that _members of each campus endeavor to agree on a bill of rights and responsibilities applying equally to faculty, students, administrators, staff and trustees. "Too often, in the past," the Commission says, "faculty .members have set rules for the students but not for themselves; or trustees have set rules for the faculty but ' not for themselves.

We believe the time is appropriate for certain rights and responsibilities to be applied equally to all members of a campus."

The .Commission's bill treats with rights and responsibUities simultaneously "for one person's rights are only effective as other people recognize them and accept responsibility to guarantee them."

It also establishes the principle that the greater the privileges of members of the institution, the · Continued on Page 4

TIDE NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

March 1971

Committee Passes Environment ... at a glance Off-Campus Bill voff-campus living bill proposed by two members of Student Congress, Sue Doyle and Stephanie Bowler, was recently presented to College Council who passed it by a majority vote. The bill was referred . to Sister Christopher and given to the newly formed Social Regulation committee. This committee consists of three administrative members. Sister Sheila O'Brien, Miss Lucy Shannon and Sister Marcella; a,.nd three students, Martha Cleary, Mary DeMarino and Nan Campion. , The bill resolves that the Salve Regina College student be allowed to reside beyond the boundaries · of the Salve Regina College campus providing th~ following conditions have been met: 1) that the student has attained the legal age established

by Ute state of Rhode Island 2) if the student has not attained legal age, a letter .from parent or legal guardian shall be required 3) a statement that releases Salve Regina College from any legal responsibility for the student while off campus must be signed by the student or ·the parent where the student · has not attained legal age.

The bill was passed by tha Social Regulations Committee on Monday, March 15, 1971.

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Lately there has been much talk and some action occurring over the crisis of our environment. Here are a few facts provided .by the National Wildlife Federation, 1412 Sixteenth St., N .W., Washington, D.C. 20036. e The lllinois Circuit Court has approved a landmark consent decree requiring United States Steel Corporation to eliminate pollution from its huge Chicago area mills · by a combination of recycling and treatment procedures.

• U. S. Food and Drug officials have sampled frozen stocks of sworqtlsh throughout the country !Wld decided most of it is not safe to eat. December studies revealed eighty-nine per.cent of the market-bound fish contained more mercury than the 0.5 parts per million which federal guidelines allow.

California fish canneries in Los Angeles and Newport Beach are painfully aware o·l FDA's drive to remove mercury-laden swordfish from the market.

Federal officials impounded more than 12,500 pounds of fish from the firms. Mercury content in the fish averageu .83 ppm at the Los Angeles canneries, and 1.06 ppm at Newport Beach companies. About half the fish, said FDA spokesman, were caught in foreign waters.

Ad Co-op Formulated

by Newspap~r Editors The New England Advertising Co-op is currently being set up in Boston, Massachusetts with Ray Miller from Keene State College in New Hampshire serving as chairman. The Co-op is · constructed with the idea that, due to financial diffimany college newsculties, papers are folding. This orgimization will attempt through efforts of all concerned colleges, to publish an advertising supplement which will benefit both the national advertisers and economically the college newspapers who partake.

The formation of the Advertising Co-op was first proposed

by Carl Nelson, a United States Student P r e s s Association (USSP A) representative, at a editor's conference in · November at Salem State Teachers College. By working together, college and university editors, ,

advertising and business managers could print this supplement in 4-color and black and white, combining feature stories from the co-op and containing national advertisers. This would be inserted into each f5Chool paper and carry the logo of each one on its masthead.

The revenue derived from this supplement, after expenses, would be turned over to the coop for distribution to the individual member schools.

The supplement publication is set for this month wd will be published monthly. However, at this time, there is some difficulty with the College Market Publications with which the Co-op is working. This organiza- · tion is handling the advertising end of the project and is engaged in contacting the advertisers.

C. E. Salve's . non-credit offerings of reasonable cost. Registration for these courses is open to all ages, whether a high schooler or senior citizen (who may participate at half-price) . Over 60 people participated in the unique op~ portunity for personal enrichment offered by the first minisemester.

Expanding into the community it self is the ' four~h field, that of community associated develop. ment in which she works with Sister Vi r g i n i a W a 1 s h, Coordinator of Community Services. Here the college-community Jiason directly benefits the community. ·

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rlCourse January 18 production of Royall Tyler's comedy of manners; The Contrast. Tyler's play bears 't he distinction of being the first professionally produced native American comedy. In capturing the spirit of the times, the theatre division aims to bring a bit of the early American stage to the corner of Leroy and Webster .Avenues.

Regina Tracy Is planning a January 19 ·decorative arts extllbit which will display objects that would have - furnished an 1pper-middle class h ousehold in ~ e w E n g 1 a n d prior to 'the Revolution. In effect, the exlibit will show that aesthetics .vere important to the American :olonists. Display objects will in!lude furniture, pewter textiles md Chinese export porcelain, all >I\ loan from the RISD Museum, :he Newport Historical Society, md private donors.

With the assistance of · Sister 11: a r i a n n e P ostiglione, Peggy 11:unson is coordinating a pro:ram of colonial music for a ranuary 15 presentation. It is 1est described as a sing-along vorkshop, or a "hootenanny" vith colonial music. ·

]JJ IWrwn!J.IIO.JWL In this quickly paced life, · how fortun.a te a person is 'to possess. the soul of the Christmas season.

For true Christmas spirit provides a refreshing opportunity for reorientation of thought. It provides a time to drift backward, to revel iQ the memories of softly colored lights, -the fragrance of evergreen, and s. warmth that has pierced human .hearts for 2000 years. • Memories are the "stuff" 't hat Christmas is made of.

Best wishes for a memoryfilled - and memorable ho lid~y!

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Sigma Officers Attend Confab Catherine Dolan '69 and Kathy Podd '70 represented Salve Regina at the biannual Sigma Phi Sigma convention that was held this year on April 18, 19, and 20 at Gwynedid College, Gwynedid Valley, P ennsylvania. "Enrichment through Involvement" w as the theme of the convention.

With this topic in mind the individuals participa t ed in discussions on the problems of the city relating to the ethnic, religious, and racial aspects.

It was discovered tha t the seven Mercy colleges which belong to Sigma have active alumnae groups. Cathy Dolan the President of Sigma at Salve noted that this would be difficult on the Newport campus because the student body when they graduate do not live near the College. "Sigma on Salve's campus" Cathy said "is not meant to be an active organization." The purpose of our chapter is to recognize the combination of academic achievement, fidelity, and ser.v ice to the col~ege . Miss Dolan feels that Sigma at Salve is meant to be more of an honor to girls who sometimes go .unnoticed while they add a great deal to the progress of the College.

On April 28th elections were held for the officers of the school year beginning in September 1969. At this time Kathy Podd became President, Elizabeth Ellis, Vice-president, and Mary Ellen Litwin, Secretary-Treasurer.

Plans were also formulated for the induction of new members on May 5th. These members are seniors Mary Ford, Rita Gallant, Diane Guillet, Mary Helen Kolkmeyer, Kathleen Riley; Juniors Maureen Dolan, Dianne Danis, Elizabeth Ellis, Joanne Gauthier, Cannella Lepore, Catherine Litwin; Sophomores Barbara Carrillo, Ruth Dupuy, Mary EII.en Litwin, Melva Ward, and Mary L. Zimmerman.

At the induction ceremony held in Ochre Court, Sister Mary Christopher, the president of the college, greeted the new members. Sister Kathleen O'Connell spoke on the role of the woman in today's society. After the ceremony, refreshments were served in the State Dining Room.

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View And Review

.. 1, 2, 3, 4, - Student Rights is what we're for!"

This is a long dragged out phrase emanating from the hollow sounds of December, 1970. But the question arises, can it pe stilled and put away? Has it fulfilled its purpose?

The events of the past month or so have been some what traumatic yet carry an air of relief and satisfaction.

By taking matters into their own hands, students did find rights and responsibilities. In assuming the right to put the bill into effect, they upheld the responsibility contained. within it. Student Congress spent long hours establishing guidelines, discussing possible reactions and tactful methods of handling them.. They selected representatives to attend committee meetings, a right and responsibility in the bill. They RESPONDED. The administration also RESPONDED. Somewhat unfavorably at first, by not allowing certain Congress members to sit in on an administrative meeting. But it must be stated that the administration, acting as such, had the right to do so. Students anticipated this; -by anticipating such a RESPONSE, they recognized this right,. although they did not agree.

It was opportune for a compromise. Both sides were willing. With the aid of the Father's Council and Alumnae Association, Salve Regina College met peacebly on the . battlefield of Student Rights.

They all ~SPONDED. The bill was passed with reservations being made on the social issue. A Social Regulations committee was established - the score was three to three, and they were all playing ball. The ultimate· decision on the off-campus living was placed in their hands. They RESPONDED to it; they passed it; they must move on.

Looking back now, ·the amount of struggle and trau• ma almost mask the results. Yes, let us say results have been harvested. They can't be termed victories though, actions which are short lived and merely lead to further struggles for more and more ground. In victories, enemies remain enemies. · A long struggle has subsided. Let us hope so. . ..1, 2, 3, 4,... .

By PAT CADIGAN For the two weekends of Feb. 26 and Mar. 7 the Genesian Players of Providence College presented John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. The play basically concerns the relationship between two farm laborers, George (Robert Butler) who portrays a normal drifter and is Lennie's keeper, and Lennie who is a mentally deficient person with great · brute strength.

George and Lennie are friends; they share their dreams with each other and as long as they are together they are different from other laborers because they are never lonely. Steinbeck throughout the play reveals the depths of human relationships.

For instance, ·George accepts the responsibility for Lennie and all the trouble which Lennie encounters.

The play takes place in an agricultural valley of Northern California and the time is present day. The first act of the play reinforces Steinbeck's themes, while Act II serves to further develop themes and to present the hostility between the boss's son, Curley (Richard Warner) and George and Lennie. The climax occurs in the third and final act when Lennie not aware of his strength kills Curley's wife (Nancy Ziegler).

Steinbeck c o n c 1 u d e s his themes of the human relationships with George killing Lennie. George accepting the responsib111ty for Lennie is · crime must choose between two alternatives: first to let the _peoplE' hang Lennie . or to have Lennie sent away to a mental institution. Repulsed by the thought of Lennie being strapped down in some institution George shoots

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Lennie rather than having Lennie ~perience punishment b7 other people.

The production of the plq was a very good amateur performance. Every a c t o r responded well to his role. ID characterization I was particu· larly impressed with the performance of Fredrick Tyaon who played Crooks, a Negro laborer on the farm. He did an exceptional job in portraying the loneliness of being excluded because of racial prejudice. Ty· son was more than met·ely con· vincing in that he powerfully transmitted his feelings to the audience. Perhaps the only drawback to the performance was that the play requires a ,I ( Western dialect which most of 'IlL the actors lacked. In thil! way the play lost some of its regionalism but was not a suffl. ill cient hinderance to ruin a good production. If th~ Genesian Players stage another produc· ' tion this year and it matches the quality of this performance then I would recommend it.

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Marathon House: A Play Hits Home

By BE'ITY BRUM Marathon House is a centre for the rehabilitation of addicts and has one such centre located in Providence. The members of this House consist of ex-addicts who, - among other activities, have recreated, in play form, scenes that have taken place during addiction and rehabilitation. The play was performed at Rogers High School on February 22, 1971 by eight ex-addicts, aged Hi-23 years old and -are presently residents at the Provi(L-R) Margaret McGahan,- Nanette Robtlla.rd, Dianne Taylor, and dence House.

Amoriggi. Absent is Peggie Pierce.

No props, scenery or costumes are used in the play, therefore drawing attention to the acfors alone. Addict communication between the actors and the audience is facilitated by the audience sitting on the and senators. The Bill will then stage during the performance. go to the House for voting- and Although tp.e play's content finally to the state legislatures uses drugs as a theme, it really for approval. This Bill is hoped is a testimony and appeal for to be in effect for the 1972 eleccommunication. It doesn't say tions.

"Don't smoke" or "Don't use , The rest of the week included drugs," but rather says "Stop a tour of the FBI Building, sitcopping out! . . . Turn onto ting in on a taping session with yourself and others without Congressman Tiernan who was drugs." It presents a challenge being interviewed an Approprito communicate and care. ations <;::ommittee Hearing -on This point is made with firal te committee hearings, Suthe Super Sonic Transport face at the end of the play by Lr.--A-~ Court proceedings, a tour (SST) and also about a Coma series of encounter sessions in of the White House and lunmittee of Responsibility in which members brutally attack cheons, besides seeing the daily which discussion was held con- the deceptions of fellow resiactivities of Senators, Congresscerning civilians injured in Viet- dents unable to cornmunicate men and the people working in nam and their provided medical with their peers. They destroy their offices. care. his deceptions, humiliating him ' Dianne and Nanette Intern ' to the point of honesty. He is Pell Interns Dianne and Nanette were inLinda, Peggie and Margaret left raw, and .in this state, he terns for Congressman Tiernan. interned with Senator Pell. On screams out his need for love.

On Monday, the girls went to a arriving at the Senator's office At this moment, the honest, Supreme Court hearing in the Monday morning, the girls met desperate cry is answered by morning; in the afternoon, they Senator Pell's ten secretaries the embrace of another resident. attended a Committee Hearmg and five aides. They became fa- The cast then turns the chalon Foreign Relations. The testimiliar with the different areas lenge outward to individuals in mony heard was whether Conof the office such as the case the audience by asking them, gress had the right to appropridepartment and legislature de- "Will you love me for me?" It ate money to the President for partment, and were given an is this experience that exhibits an undeclared war. opportunity to work in these de- the play's intention of attaining Tuesday Dianne B:Dd Nanette, meaningful and valuable diapartments. went to the Committee Hearing logues between cast and viewEvery morning between nine of Merchant Marine Fisheries ers. This is where the challenge and ten, the committee meetings with Congressman Tiernan who of communication and caring of serves on this committee. After were held and the girls were people is met. free to attend as many as they luncheoning with the CongressMarathon House presents an wished.

In conjunction with this, man in the House Dining Room, excellent view of some of the they attended the For eign Relathey proceeded to the Senate to feelings of the members and hear Senator Kennedy's pro- tions Committee meeting on shows the type of rehabilitation which Senator Pell sits.

Testifyposed bill allowing for 18 year tha t is going on in an area ing was Professor Comminger old's "to vote in all elections, not where it is desperately needed. limiting it to national elections. and Arthur Goldberg.

Some of the o~her committee This would involve an amendment to the already passed bill. meetings which Linda, Peggie Brooks from Massachusetts.

Also proposed in the Bill is the and Margaret attended were the In speaking with Senator Pell granting of the privilege that Committee on Education which the girls noted how fascinating the District of Columbia have is headed by Senator Pell, the it was that all the work is done two voting representatives in Appropriations Committee, the in committees and how much of Congress and also in the Senate. hearings on the SST, the Com- a public servant the Senators Wednesday morning the girls merce Committee meeting hear- are. The Senators are on at had a tour of the White House. ings on future automobiles least six different committees Later they went to a Senate headed by Ford, and the Senate and sub-committees, have a meeting in which -Senator's debate on Senator Kennedy's great deal of paper work and Kennedy's proposal was -tabled, bill. have many affairs that they and on Thursday the Senate The girls also went on a tour have to attend. passed the Bill segment for the of the White House, to a SuAll the girls said that the at18 year old's vote, but not the preme Court hearing and at- mosphere was very stimulating phrase conceding Washington, tended a televised program with and it was a very rewarding Senator Pell - and Senator experience.

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BaDisels In Distress

By MARTHA LARDNER Once -upon a time in the land of Ochre by the sea was a number of castles in which lived beautiful damsels. These beautiful ladies were protected by Sir Arcieri and his band of fearless, courageous knights. These knights could be distinguished from the common people by their -shining blue armour. They protected the land, riding in their shiny white cars to make the land of Ochre safe for the citizens. Each day as - the knights made their daily rounds, they could be heard exclaiming, "This is Security! Pull Down Your Shades," "Move Your Car" and so forth.

The daily jostling begins at 8 :30 when foreigners invade the land and begin to park their cars on the sacred grounds of the king and queen. Punishments are handed out to those who defy the law of the land and to those who trespass on the forbidden grounds without permission from the king and queen. Among the other knightly duties are the locking of the gates of the castle to protect the damsels from dragons and other monsters that move in the night. Windows and shades in the castles must be pulled down shut in order to prevent the nearby princes from catching a glimpse of the fair young maidens.

All the lovely ladies of Ochre know that they are safe and SECURE under the protection of their knights in shining blue armour.

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C. E. Salve's _ non-credit offerings of reasonable cost. Registration for these courses is open 'to all ages, _whether a high schooler or senior citizen (who may participate at half-price) . Over 60 people participated in the unique op~ portunity for personal enrichment offered by the first minisemester.

Expanding into the community itself is the 'fourth field, that of community associated develoPment in which she works with Sister Vi r g i n i a W a 1 s h, Coordinator of Community Services. Here the college-community Jiason directly benefits the community. ·

Enhance 1lCourse January 18 production of Royall Tyler's comedy of manners,· The Contrast. Tyler's play bears the distinction of being the first professionally prod u c e d native American comedy. In capturing the spirit of the times, the theatre division aims to brlng a bit of the early American stage to the corner of Leroy and ' Webster _Avenues.

Regina Tracy Is planning a January 19 -decorative arts exhibit which will display objects that would have furnished an upper-middle class h ousehold in N e w E n g I an d prior to 'the Revolution. In effect, the exhibit will show that aesthetics were important to the American colonists. Display objects will indude furniture, pewter textiles .a nd Chinese export porcelain, ' 9n , loan from the RISD Museum, the Newport Historical Society, and private donors.

- With the assistance of - Sister M a r i ann e Postiglione, Peggy Munson is coordinating a -p rogram of colonial music for a January 15 presentation. It is best described as a sing-along workshop, or a "hootenanny'' with colonial music.

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In this quickly paced life, how fortunate a person is 'to possess the soul .o f the Christmas season.

For true Christmas spirit . provides a refreshing opportunity for reorientation of thought. It provides a time to drift backward, to revel il} the memories of softly colored lights, the fragrance of evergreen, and a warmth that has pierced human hearts for 2000 years.

Memories are the "stuff" that Christmas is made of.

Best wishes for a memoryfilled and memorable holid~y!

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Sigma Officers Attend Confab Catherine Dolan '69 and Kathy Podd '70 represented Salve Regina at the biannual Sigma Phi Sigma convention that was held this year on April 18, 19, and 20 at Gwynedid College, Gwynedid Valley, P ennsylvania. " Enrichment through Involvement" w as the theme of the convention.

With this topic in mind the individuals participated in discussions on the problems of the city relating to the ethnic, religious, and racial aspects.

It was discovered that the seven Mercy colleges which belong to Sigma have active alumnae .g roups. Cathy Dolan the President of Sigma at Salve noted that this would be difficult on the Newport campus because the student body when they graduate do not live near the College. "Sigma on Salve's campus" Cathy said "is not meant to be an active organization." The purpose of our chapter is to recognize the combination of academic achievement, fidelity, and service to the col~ege. Miss Dolan feels that Sigma at Salve is meant to be more of an honor to girls who sometimes go . unnoticed while they add a great deal to the progress of the College.

On April 28th elections were held for the officers of the school year beginning in September 1969. At this time Kathy Podd became President, Elizabeth Ellis, Vice-president, and Mary Ellen Litwin, Secretary-Treasurer.

Plans were also formulated for the induction of new members on May 5th. These members are seniors Mary Ford, Rita Gallant, Diane Guillet, Mary Helen Kolkmeyer, Kathleen Riley; Juniors Maureen Dolan, Dianne Danis, Elizabeth Ellis, Joanne Gauthier, Carmella Lepore, Catherine Litwin; Sophomores Barbara Carrillo, Ruth Dupuy, Mary Ellen Litwin, Melva Ward, and Mary L. Zimmerman.

At the induction ceremony held in Ochre Court, Sister Mary Christopher, the president of the college, greeted the new members. Sister Kathleen O'Connell spoke on the role of the woman in today's society. After the ceremony, refreshments were served in the State Dining Room.

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Salve Regina College

Campus Bill of Rights

Continued from Page 1 more responslble they should be the hearing officer are not acceptfor maintenance of high standards ed by parties to a case, the matter of conduct and an environment should be referred to some higher conducive to extending, sharing, tribunal. The Commission augIn the hopes that students and examining knowledge and gests that in cases which could will view their environment in values. This applies particularly result in suspension or dismissa:I, a new perspective, the Marine to faculty members with tenure the tribunal might be composed Biology Institute here at Salve and to trustees. partially or totally of persons exhas been set up under the direcIn its review of emergency situ- ternal to the case, preferably with tion of Sister Ralph Mary Imations on campuses, the Commis- an "external" person as chairman. peratote. This program involves sion found that ( 1) grievance External persons might be chosen the use of the Newport seacoast procedures are often too slow or from other schools within an infor study and consideration. nonexistent; (2) rules governing stitution with many schools, from The courses · incorporated into protest activities have often been another campus of a multicampus this study are ecology, marine unwise or imprecise or both; (3) institution, from other nearby biology, a natural history of too many members of the campus campuses, or they might be law- marine invertebrates and inverhave been · reluctant to give up yers or judges. "Such a selection tebrate zoology. "the myth of uninterrupted seren- process should add objectivity and This past semester students tty," and thus too few campuses fairness to the procedures andre- studied the general principles have thought through the han- lieve fellow members of face-to- of ecology using the Norman dling of emergencies; (5) the· face groups from the persona' dtf- Bird Sanctuary · in Middletown view that a campus is some kind ficulties of service in such cases." and various seacoast areas for of sanctu8.ry from the law has field study. Conducted by Mr. been held "for too iong by top (Editors: Further information Lee Gardner of the Norman available from Mr. Verne Btadtmany;" (6) police relations have Bird Sanctuary, the course conbeen treated on an arms-length man> Carnegie Commission on sisted of three credits. basis that encourages improvisa- Higher Education) 1947 Center This semester Mr. Gardner is tion, rather than accepted as· an St.) Berkeley> Cal. 94104 ( 415/ offering class in marine bioloessential part of campus life, as 849-4474). Review copies of the gy. The course consists of both report from Miss Nancy Tressel . they are elsewhere in the society; student and teacher given lec(7) and campuses have often fail- at McGraw-Hin.) tures in conjunction with field ed to consider temporary closure I trips and class projects . .· as a last resort in situations of New Course clear danger of violence to perBased on the amount of stusons or property. dent participation, a course in The report recommends that in the natural history of marine cases of nonviolent disruption, to invertebrates wili be held at St. the extent possible, procedures inThomas Institute in Palm Beach, ternal to the campuses be used Florida, for three weeks begininitially, and that nonviolent acLast fall Providence College ning the 1st of June. The institiona be met by responses which initiated a task force on co-edutute is open to pre-and post do not use physical force. But vi- cation. The program is headed doctorate work and 17-18 cololent actions involving injury to by Mr. Paul van K. Thompson leges are presently using its fapersons or more than incidental who is vice-president of Acacilities. damage to property should be met demic Aff,!Urs at the college.

The students participating immediately by enforcement of The purpose of the program is will assume all expenses which the law, using internal and ex- to formulate new ideas to enamount to $180 for tuition, transition ternal personnel to the full extent able an efficient room $15, board and flight. The from an all male college to a necessary. course will entail much . field coeducational one. Major areas work with some classroom prepThe Commission urges that sigconcerning student government, aration. nificant actions which could be academics, sOcial, athletics, reThe · program is open to any construed as violations of the genligious and resident living have student who has completed one eral law be handled by the outsiae committees already established. year of college biology. courts. · ' These committees will help On the campus, the Commission merge existing traditions with suggests the appointment · of om- the new innovations that wiil budsmen to hand}e complaints be suitable for a coeducational . MRS. FINN made by faculty, students, or ad- institution. Several Salve stuis alive and' well ministrators informally. If an om- dents along with representatives in her new store budsman's recommendations are from all other Rhode Island not accepted, the case at issue colleges are working on these THE BOOK NOOK could gp to a campus hearing of- committees to assist Providence ficer for more formal investigation College in the transition which 285 Broadway of the facts before a provisional will take place in September,_ (Next to Newport Hospital) decision is reached; a member of 1971. the. c m p u s communtt~ could ·bring chargE:s to the hearing officer. Campuses might also conYour tuna fish sandwich sider appointing "campus attoris trying to tell you someneys" to prosecute cases of alleged thing. Are you listening? violations of campus rules.

If solutions recoinmended by

Peggy Magin '73 has chosen chairman of next Junior Ring Weekend.

The class of '7 4 will hold Cotillion on Saturday, April 1971.

A group of students Northeastern University · played an exhibit on ContempOI rary Mythology on March 15, 1971 in the first smoker of Miley Hall.

A bake sale for the benefit the Arlette Hopkin's ship Fund was held on March 16, 1971 in O'Hare demic Center.

A sing-a-long Raincourt was held Court on Monday March 15, 1971.

Family Planning Gives Talk

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Task Force Lends Aid To Coeducation

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PERROTTI'S CARD AND GIFT SHOP and PERROTTI'S DRUG STORES Bellevue Shopping Center Salve has recently acquired a new dt is located on Annandale Road. The 1

Biology Institute Hopes to Offer New Course

March 1

Grant's Plaza

176 Broadway

Room. · The center. is located in dence at Lying-In where it began in May, Several smaller clinics are cated throughout the city with one in Pawtucket Memorial Hoepi tal.

Family Planning is govern· ment funded by the Department of Health, Education and Wei· fare. 75% · of the funds come from the . federal government while the remaining 25% Ia provided by the ·State.

The services are . free by appointment only. Dr. John Hogan is the heQ.d doctor and there are a number of clinical counselors and a health educator as well.

There are no stipulations as to race, creed, color or marital status, and anyone who is a resident of the state, whether temporary or permanent, may partake in the services.

Family Pl,a nning has spoken to ali ·c olleges in the state well as many high schools.