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NEWS: The roadwork on Speer Boulevard will soon be complete, and with it will come some new landscaping for Auraria!

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EDITORIAL: The issues surrounding the faculty vote of confidence are examined in a guest editorial.

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FEATURE: VooDoo Isn't always associated with evil and black magic. Ed Kraus takes a look at the reason people turn to the occult.

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MUSIC: Metrostyle goes to Jamaica with a review on the movie Rockers and a guide to the language of the Rastafarians.

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by Joan Conrow

A majority of the MSC faculty have no confidence in the leadership of the college president, ac,..,, cording to a vote held on the Auraria campus last week.

Last December, the Faculty Senate passed a resolution to go ahead with a vote of confidence/no confidence on the leader.,. ship of MSC President Donald _M acintyre. The vote was held

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6f 305 part-time and full-time faculty who were eligible to vote, 238 or 78 percent cast their ballots.

Of this number, 173 (72. 7 percent) said they had no confidence in the leadership of Macintyre, 37 (15.5 percent) expressed confidence, and 28 (11.8 percent) had no opinion. ''Everyone was shocked at the magnitude of the turnout," said Brooks Van Everen, president of the Faculty Senate. "The totality of the statement was a fairly awesome shock.

"We've never had a turnout like that in the history of the school'' he continued. "It's not just the chronic malcontents either. This is a broadly based expression."

Van Everen said it would be "extremely reckless" for him to "generalize about why people voted as they did." However, Van Everen said ''reorganizations have occurred that have been upsetting'' and there is a perception among some faculty members that Macintyre is "remote and aloof." · "The faculty and staff are used to a President who is a little more accessible,'' Van Everen said.

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Macintyre should not resign, said such as the legislature, the the President has to "get over an Colorado Commission on Higher initial defensive shock" and try to Education, the Denver comdiscover what the "message" is munity, and its corporations. behind the vote.

Macintyre said he was forced to Macintyre said "faculties do concentrate his energy externally what faculties do, but my view is because of the issues facing MSC that the institution is moving for- when he became President - the ward in a positive dir~ction. merger crisis and declining ''The vote underscores enrollments. problems that do exist within the Macintyre said he "succeeded institution in the areas of commin- admirably" in dealing with both cation. I think those problems are of those issues, "a fact that is sometimes for gotten about by being addressed.''

Macintyre said he "came to people."

"I don't carry any bitterness or Metro with an assumption that like most institutions, the com- hostility about the vote,'' Macinmunications network would be tyre said. "My concern is about established.'' He thinks the moving forward. My decision is to president should communicate move forward."

Van Everen said he thinks the directly with his vice presidents, who then transmit the information situation is ''recoverable,'' but said it was important for the throughout the school.

"I can't explajn why that system President to "find a way to comdoesn't work, but it doesn't," municate with the people.''

"You've got to go forward, but Macintyre said. "The faculty were not adequately informed as far as you've also got to learn from the past where you can," Van Everen decision making. "l feel now that it's necessary said.

Macintyre said although there for me to communicate more may be some lessons to be learned directly with the faculty," he said.

However, Macintyre said he from the faculty vote, "the imporputs most of his emphasis on tant process that occurred was the continued on page S dealing with the "external world," .. o'

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Hews Executives learn managing skills ~~~~~~-B_ri_an_J.Weber Charges that government bureaucracy is inefficient and uncontrollable are neither unusual nor often disputed. But they can be politically advantageous and ;i..in most circles socially correct.

Still, efforts to streamline and prune the Hydra-like creature have never substantially wounded the tax-devouring beast.

techniques.

The center operated for fourteen years on the Berkeley campus of the University of California and moved to Denver in the fall of 1980. The center was a small, but growing bureaucracy. · "We saw that we were going to have a physical facilities probleJJl at Berkeley," Wakham said. "There just were not adequate facilities there."

Besides needing more room, the center

Seminars. (In the recently completed Management Development Seminar Lawrence Keller, Mark Pogrebin and Dail Neugarten of UCDs public affairs school participated. In the currently running Environmental Qualty and Natural Resources Seminar, seven out of the fouteeen guest lecturers are from the Denver area.)

The seminars address subjects ranging from understanding the role of the mass media in shaping public policy, and cooperation between different areas of federal government, to the impact of public policy on the economic system.

The eight seminars run consecutively for two to three weeks each. Anywhere from 45 to 60 participants are on hand for each session.

The program is hyperintensive.

It is difficult to get upper level managers away from their jobs for very long, Wakham explained, so the sessions are conducted for approximately 10 to 12 hours a day.

As potent as the instruction is, Wakham believes government managers do not get enough exposure to different perspectives on their duties and new administrative procedures.

"We could probably do with getting executives in mid-career away from their jobs more frequently than we do," Wakham said. "It would give them more time to think about where they are in the I

This hostility toward government and ~,s servants is unjustified, according to E.C. Wakham. His assertion is understandable since he heads a government agency whose sole purpose is to alleviate the deficiencies of government · executives.

"We have our problems in the public 'sector," Wakham admitted. "But the bulk of our public managers and executives, and public employees for that matter, are really interested in the public and feel a sense of commitment to public service."

Wakham is director of the Western ·Executive Seminar Center, sponsored by the Federal Office of Personnel Managment in association with the UCO School of Public Affairs. The center, located in the Executive Towers at 14th and Arapahoe, is a training facility for government employees who typically · have at least 15 years experience. These students are directors or administrators of a city, state or federal government agency.

The teachers include Wakham, his fulltime staff of four associate directors and instructors drawn from both the business ' community and academia.

The aim of the center is to instruct government managers in more efficient administrative procedures, better cooperation with other agencies and to assist them in problem solving

wished to establish a strong relationship with a good graduate school of public administration. A competition was held and 22 schools from all over the western United States responded.

UCO prevailed for several reasons.

Wakham explained that UCD has a good record of working well with city, state and federal governments, "and they have an exceptionally well-balanced faculty, an excellent faculty."

Wakham also feels that UCD's School of Public Affairs is on the verge of breaking into the ranks of the top schools . in the country, so an association with the center would be mutually beneficial.

Aside from the university, another determining factor in relocating in Den_,. ver was the same as with many other transplanted groups - energy development.

"Denver is a place where a very great deal which is of concern to federal executives is going to be happening over the next several years," Wakham pr~dic­ ted. "Much of the nation's energy development is going to depend on what happens in the Rocky Mountain West and Denver is going to be the center of that."

The center offers seminars including Administration of Public Policy, National Economy and Public Policy, Management Development Seminars, Environmental Quality and Natural Resources and Executive Development

programs that they are leading.''

Even though Wakham is leading a government program himself, he claims it functions under the same market test as a private sector business. ''This center does not get an appropriation from the Congress," Wakham explained. "This center runs just like a private business. We have the authority to spend money but only money that we generate from subscriptions (tuition). A department, to send an executive ,here, has to pay a tuition of $1,250."

Wakham contends that the center ·competes successfully with other government training centers and also with private firms for its students.

"Every year there is a greater demand (by students) than we can satisfy," Wakham said. "We probably will never grow big enough to meet the demand. If there were less demand, the natural thing for us to do would be to accept less than the highest quality students."

Usually mild-mannered and softspoken, Wakham is vociferous and adamant about the virtues of the government employees be attempts to train and motivate.

"The fact is that many or most (of them) are serious, dedicated public officials," Wakham stated. "If·the ones we get here are any example, we are not as badly off as we are portryed to be."

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Hews Denver and Auraria plan future their project and are very anxious ..,. begin.

When Wartgow was asked how this will benefit the students he said, "First of all you won't have trucks and cars coming so close to the Science Building.

"The second great benefit of it is we have always been embarrassed by that lit-.. tle shabby dirt field out there and now we will be able to make it attractive," said Wartgow enthusiastically. ' 'And finally, property is very valuable. Someday we may have to use it for additional buildings, maybe 100 years ~ from now."

by Randy Golkin

A new bridge is being built on Speer Boulevard, and soon 12th Street in front of the Science Building is going to be closed.

The City of Denver and the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) both have big plans for the future.

The City of Denver is in the midst of constructing a bridge designed to create a direct route from northbound Speer to the 14th Street viaduct.

This new bridge, which will cross Cherry Creek between Lawrence and Larimer Streets, may please many frustrated drivers because the hazardous tum-around Blake Street won't be necessary any longer.

This new shortcut is well underway and by the end of March, the bridge is supposed to be finished.

The completion of the bridge is just the first phase in the city's project. The next step is to close down 12th Street in front of the Science Building.

Then the final phase in the city's project is to build curbs and sidewalks along Speer Boulevard going south.

After the city formally vacates 12th Street, it will become Auraria' s property.

AHEC has big plans for their new land. According to AHEC's Executive Director Jerry Wartgow, they intend to tear up 12th Street and landscape the enJ

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So instead of that big brown patch of dirt between southbound Speer and 12th Street, grass and trees will decorate the area.

Officials from AHEC have already had an architect design the area, but the actual landscaping won't begin until the end of spring - right after this semester

is over.

Wartgow explaine~ why he must wait.

"We decided instead of going in and starting construction and putting sod in and then have the city come through and tear it up with their curbs, we would all work together, so we are just waiting for them to do the concrete work."

AHEC has $151,900 of state funds for

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Downtown parkers will now have to"' watch their P's and Q's in Auraria lost P and Q. Changes are occurring in these lots located between Lawrence and Larimer (north/ south) and 11th and Speer (east/ west). Demands for service by downtowners and campus people have increased, resulting in more inconvenient' parking for Aurarians. To rectify thls, a change in policy has been made;,.

Raul Gomez, Director of Administrative Services states, "The new parking policy for lots P and Q is deliberately designed to make parking mo.re readily available to Aurarja . stu~ dents, faculty and staff by drastically increasing the parking rate to non-Auraria parkers."

Beginning thls semester people will be charged $1.50 per day to park in these lots. Auraria students, faculty and staff will be eligible to purchase a decal for' $1.00 (valid for the 1981 calendar year) that will authorize 75 cents per day parking in lots P and Q . Decals are available at the parking office and at cashier windows in all three institutions.

The same decal will enable Auraria people to park in Lot R for 50 cents :' day. However, the decal must be visible · on the front left side of the windshield immediately above the safety inspeciton sticker.

The credit for thls action belongs to the Auraria Parking Advisory Council (APAC), made up of student represen~ tatives, faculty and staff. Student representatives have consistently supported low campus fees and hlgher ones to downtowners.

The main thrust of thls action is to discourage downtown people from using . lots P and Q. If the $1.50 fee does not deter downtowners, the Auraria Parking Advisory Council will seriously consider support for raising the rate. The goal is more convenient space for Auraria parkers. Gomez predicts, "This is just the start of changes to make parking more available for Auraria people. With only 5,000 parking spaces available and 27 ,000 Aurarians, some parkers may have trouble finding space." An additional service offered by Auraria is jumper cables to stranded parkers. Jumper cables will be available in the parking huts of attended lots. There will be no charge, but a driver's license must be left with the attendant until the cables are returned.

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by James R. Laursen

The Student Center will change its look in the future with the addition of 500 to 800 plants in the lounge area, cafeteria , and seating area, cccording to George Bailey, Jr., assistant director of the Student Center.

Last semester, the center conducted experiments using plants in different !ocations to determine which would do center. Specifications for Phase I of the redecorating was completed January 14, and the placement of the plants should .take place no later than mid-March, according to Bailey.

Phase II of the plan will provide for redecorating the Mission. It calls for using plants, dried-flower arrangements, posters placed as backdrops, and props to create a relaxed atmosphere. "We want the students to feel comfortable," he said.

The Student Activities wing, south of the Student Center cafeteria, will be decorated with plants, dried flowers and posters as part of Phase III, according to Bailey.

Future plans for the Center include the addition of a five· and one-half foot television in the Mission. Free popcorn, and the addition of a video recorder and

camera, are planned to help provide evening entertainment for after-hours students.

With the original bids around $9,000, Bailey said, "We had to trim down our

expectations of what we could have in the center. We wanted-to have a lot of trees and large plants, but we are going to have to go with more hanging baskets and foliage plants to stay within our budget."

be resolved by the faculty and administration for continued well-being.''

"The Board conducted a very comprehensive evaluation of Dr. Maclntyre's leadership as part of our formal evaluation," Marvel said. "The responses ranged from very positive to negative."

Marvel said the negative responses were from the faculty evaluation committee. The concerns expressed at that time addressed the President's "different administrative style, unfortunate administrative appointments, and internal communications problems," Marvel

noted.

"Dr. Macintyre recognizes the issues that were identified," Marvel said. "He is making a major effort to stabalize and strengthen the administration, make chiµiges in personnel and policies, and is making major efforts to improve communication.''

Marvel said the Trustees are "confident the problems will be solved." · Macintyre admitted he made mistakes in his leadership but said the Trustees' evaluation revealed the areas needing correction.

"The most important rule I try to live

by is . . . 'to thine own self be true,' " Macintyre said. "I have absolute confidence in my ability which is not shaken by any vote . . . I'm not try~n&... to minimize the role that the faculty play~. but it is one of many constituiencies I have to·answer to."

Van Everen said the vote was important because it gave people a chance to express themselves and because such a large group voted.

"All that we can do now is try to deal with the things that are correctible, that should be addressed, as we perceive them - bearing in mind that you may well miss some things,'' Van Everen said.

Macintyre continued from page 1 formal evaluation" conducted by the Board of Trustees last semester.

Macintyre said the evaluation taught him a great deal about the "style" he adopted for the institution.

"The faculty didn't have enough faith in the evaluation to allow it to work," Macintyre said. "It is in fact working.

My relationship with the board is very strong."

John Marvel, president of the Trustees, said the issues leading to the . · vote of confidence are "looked upon as internal" by the Trustees, and "have to

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Editorial Results are in: time to move on

by Emerson Schwartzkopf

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Wben Sly Stone coined the term "There's a Riot Goin' On," be spoke of the early Seventies unrest in the United States. The words ·are perfectly applicable, however, with Metropolitan State College in the early Eighties.

The overwhelming vote of "no confidence" in MSC President Donald Macintyre by the faculty last week is the latest representation of discontent at MSC. It is, however, far from the culmination.

The faculty vote adds a new twist to the saga of Donald J. Macintyre. Initially bailed by all segments of the collegiate community when hired in 1979, Macintyre enjoyed nearly a full year in the bright sun of mutual acceptance and cooperation.

And then, some ominous shadows appeared.

A few MSC faculty members began to question statements made by Macintyre and then Vice President of Academic Affairs Michael Howe concerning the merits of the institution. Further questions came up involving the actual role of Maclntyre's presidential assistant Rhody McCoy in the college administration.

The effects of that questioning proved far-reaching.

An investigation of Howe's doctoral dissertation proved he lacked the degree itself; Howe subsequently resigned.

A 109k at McCoy showed he was to provide contact with the community, but lacked a job description while receiving a salary of over $40,000. McCoy accepted a leave of absence to work in Washington, D.C. public school administration. Several seasoned MSC observers expect the leave to become permanent.

And, MSC was hit with a sexual discrimination suit, charging unfair practices against women by the institution.

In the midst of this, Macintyre went through his first comprehensive evaluation. The unofficial and official judgements of Macintyre by the faculty were, according to most reports, not kind. And, unfortunately for Macintyre, much of the evaluation occurred before the Howe and McCoy incidents.

To totally blame Donald Macintyre for the unrest occurring would be unfair; this era of ill feelings is rooted

Part of the problem resulted from what some considered the oppressive MSC presidency of James Palmer; · another from the general feeling of higher education mistrea.tment by the Colorado General Assembly, heightened by 1979's merger crisis at Auraria; and still another facet from the declining political and economic power of educators over the last decade.

And, even as the sexual discrimination suit was filed, Macintyre set up an internal task force to probe allegedly unfair practices and recommend solutions.

However, Macintyre himself can come to call for the Howe and McCoy incidents; better investigation and planning would've prevented these negative marks on MSC's public record. Macintyre may have also perceived MSC in a different light than the institution thought of itself - and caused uneasiness in the faculty over the college's future.

The result is a resounding vote of no confidence in Macintyre by the faculty. This vote represents not the work of rumor-mongers and thugs, but a careful consideration of the issues by open-minded, well-educated persons.

The vote, as noted earlier, fails to signal the end of dissent at MSC. In fact, one group of persons acted in a way to foment further dissatisfaction. That body is the Board of Trustees of the Consortium of state Colleges in Colorado.

Normally-, the Trustees act as a benevolent governning body ·for MSC, looking out for the college'-s best interests. On January 29, 1981, however, the Trustees may have committed some irreparable harm to this particular institution.

On that date, the Trustees voted to accept the recommendation of their own presidential evaluation committee - and continue Maclntyre's contract. The vote, as reported in the February 4 METROPOLITAN, was unanimous.

The question to be posed to the Trustees is not why they continued Maclntyre's contract. Instead, the Trustees should answer why they voted on the issue at this time. · By going ahead and voting in January to continue

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Maclntyre's contract - while knowb1g the MSC faculty planned to hold a vote of confidence within two weeks - the Trustees placed themselves in an extremely uncomfortable position. Do the Trustees care about faculty opinion? Were the evaluations of Macintyre treated objectively, or were negative points ignored?

And, most importantly, are the Trustees willing to back the presidency of Donald Macintyre at the expense of MSC faculty morale?

The presidential evaluation committee of'the Trustees, though, should have known better than to have taken such hasty action without acknowledging the faculty confidence vote. Such a vote at Adams State College , last year played a major part in the termination of Milton Byrd's presidency, but why the indifference at MSC? The disagreements between-parties at MSC, though, cannot be solved by a blitz of "happy news." As ignorance is no cure, neither is the presentation of good • face. This is a time for candor, not propaganda.

The proper course for the future, logically, would be conciliation and communication. Just how well such efforts would work, in light of all past action, though, is unclear. .

The point now," however, is to go forward. The educational work of MSC hinge5 little-on the current feelings of uncertainty, but the problems won't go away by inattention, either. · Without such cooperation, however, the current unrest will indeed turn into a riot - not a violent uprising in the streets, but a riot of consciousness pitting faculty against administration. Eventually, education and students - will suffer.

During the 1979 merger strife, Governor Richard · ·Lamm ~poke of the· difficulties in state government.

"This is a decision for Solomons,,, he said, speaking of budget troubles, "and, as you can see, none of us around here are Solomons.''

Hopefully, there exists some persons ready to help MSC with a bit of Solomon's wisdom. Otherwise, the disruptions at this college will create Samsons of • everyone, pulling down the college by pursuing differing means of actions - and unfortunately destroying MSC by each doing what they think is right.

Letters During the winterim session 1981 at Auraria, Gary McManus, director of the Student Activity Center (S.A.C.), was caught by an SAC staff member, taking over a hundred dollars worth of cleaning supplies from the SAC. The staff person, who wishes to remain unnamed, turned Mr. McManus in to the Auraria Public Safety and a report was registered with A.H.E.C. As a result, a letter of reprimand was issued to McManus, from A.H.E.C., which supposedly resolved the issue.

The buck does not stop there. Students have been made aware of this gross violation, and many feel that other measures should be carried out against Mr. McManus for his obvious lack of responsibility to his job which is to work for the interests of the students.

It has been pointed out that our student fees are not directly applied toward the salaries of the director and assistant director of the SAC, but the fact remains that those positions were created as a direct result of the student community which exists on the Auraria campus.

Without the students those jobs would not even exist.

Perhaps Mr. McManus feels that he has acquired certain privileges with his new position here at Auraria or maybe he has been employed at other places where people are complacent about such matters.

For being here such a short while, Mr.McManus has already created a wave of controversy in dealing with students and organizations at Auraria. This incident should serve to make students aware of what sort of an individual we are dealin~ with. Anyone who makes over $2,000 a month and uses a position to take advantage of

a given situation should be terminated from his position as soon as possible.

Had it been the other way around, if it had been McManus who had caught a staff member doing the same thing, we assume that the person would have been terminated. Because of his position as director of the SAC, we do not feel in any way that Mr. McManus deserves clemency for his actions. He should be dealt with appropriately and we believe that if the entire student body was aware of this, most would agree. · MEChA M.S.C./C.C.D. U.M.A.S./U.C.D ..

To Public Employee Freeman Rayder: The taxpayers of this campus, for whom you· work, would like to know why you have refused to talk to the duly elected representatives of the aforementioned taxpayers about some of the (questionable) policies that you have initiated at the Auraria Media Center, which as you know is run on taxpayers' monies and for the benefit of the taxpayers of the Auraria community.

- Such refusals on your part indicate to these taxpayers that you and very likely your supervisor, Tom Gonzales, do not belong here and while here will only cause disenchantment with what could be a very productive and prominent Media Center.

Sonny Wasinger President, ASMSC

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Student Body Presidential Report Sonny Wasinger, ASMSC President

Most of you have seen the student fees referendum. It is the ballot going around which allows you to vote on the allocation of the $77 in student fees that you have paid this year. All together that money amounts to well over $600,000. If you utilize any of those items on the budget (i.e. athletics, the health center, child care center, school newspaper, student activities, etc.) then you should vote on the referendum. Carrying that even further, if you are a student you should vote on it because it is your money.

We need at least 25 percent of the population of students at MSC to cast their vote. If you have not done this, then you are certainly doing no favors for your fellow students who have done it. Now, personally, I don't believe that "apathy" exists. Apathy is an exc~e that encompasses many excuses. If you have not voted on your student fees, now that you are being given the opportunity, then what the hell is your excuse? Do you feel that students deserve a voice in how their student fees are spent? If you do, and you have not yet voted, then

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Enough on that subject.

By the time this article is printed you will be aware of the results of the "no-confidence" vote taken by the faculty. Perhaps the faculty have many complaints about Dr. Macintyre. Whatever the problem is, though, I would simply like to say that in my mind and in the minds of the students who actually know Dr. Macintyre and the several good things. that he has done for the students, this ""lo-confidence" vote was the voice of unreleased frustrations vomitting into an already polluted ocean of rumors, negativism and closed minds.

My fellow students, we, as your representatives have been meeting on a weekly basis with Dr. Macintyre for eight months. There have been good things coming from these meetings, one of which is COMMUNICATION. Good things have come in turn from 'this communication. We, as your representatives, extend to you an open invitation to attend any of these meetings. Dr. Macintyre is very open about that and you can come and find things out for yourself. You cannot go by what you have read in this paper because just about every article that has appeared in THE

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METROPOLITAN that dealt with Dr. Macintyre has been negative. It is said that the only good press is bad press . . . well; in the case of last semester's student newspaper that was 100 percent true. Unfortunately. This semester the paper seems to be more objective (which is, in my opinion, what good journalism is all about) and I would like to congratulate Joan Conrow, the new editor for heading the paper in that direction. It is a well known fact by those who are concerned with such situations that there is no love lost between myself and the stYdent newspaper. You will also note that I have never responded to negativism that has spewed forth in past issues. However, I say now to all journalists on this campus: take the good with the bad.

To the faculty I say this: let us change this atmosphere on our campus with COMMUNICATION. I am going to set up a three-way meeting (quitcr informal) with •myself, President Macintyre and Pre8ident Van Everen.

Hopefully we will crack the ice. With further meetings maybe we'll break it. These shall be open meetings ... • meetings geared totally towards harmony and communication. The no confidence vote is over. Let us not wallow in the polluted ocean ... let's climb ashore, get a breath of fresh air and start anew; this time in the right direction.

Until next time, have a dynamite.week!

Letters On Tuesday, February 10, there .was a curriculum committee meeting which dealt with the proposal · to allow the Air Force ROTC on campus. The weather was too rough for the AFROTC to make it, although several people showed up to protest. The issue was discussed, but since no representatives of AFROTC were there to present their case, it was tabled as undebatable and rescheduled for a meeting on February 24. Few people were aware of this meeting and it is possible Air Force ROTC may have simply appeared on campus as did the Army ROTC. We are gravely concerned about the growing nostalgia for war, about government boosting the already vast amounts of money for the military. You can't give a child a shiny new toy gun and expect him not to shoot it. The defense department is waiting in expectation for the opportunity of a conflict. Things all around us, even commercials (America's not going to be pushed around any more!) reflect this expanding militaristic attitude. War is good for the economy, so what could be better to pull us out of this recession?

We need to speak out against this now, and say no, not again, or at the very least, not here. This campus is a place where people learn to enrich life, not destroy it.

This is a place where people learn to use their reasoning power, not to blindly follow orders. Military education belongs on military installations and not on a community and state college campus.

We feel a moral obligation to refuse the Air Force ROTC access to our campus, and also to have the Army ROTC removed. The decision about Air Force ROTC should be made by the students and not by a small group atop the MA building.

If you feel that students have the right to make a decision as vitally important as this one, please plan to attend the next meeting. Provided the weather is nice enough, the Air Force ROTC people should be there, so we urge you to come and make your voice heard. Watch THE METROPOLITAN and the bulletin boards for exact time and place.

Sally Johnson

Lori Davis Windle

In reply to your column on February 4, 1981, the "Right to Lifers" you condemn as single issue proponets, from our experiences, are the exception rather than the rule. True, many people are drawn under the banner of Pro-Life, but these same people are consistently involved in other concerns. In particular we note their work with unwed mothers, the elderly, mentally handicapped and · anyone whose right to life is threatened because our society may not believe they are

significant enough to grant them their rights or they aren't powerful enough to demand them.

Your premature burial of our democratic system will not come from this single issue. How soon you forget that single issues have shaped recent political campaigns: Vietnam, Watergate, Civil Rights, and countless others. There were no apologies given for these single issues, none were needed. Also prominent religious leaders crusaded for many of these issues. Again, no apologies were offered for their actions. Unfortunately the Pro-Life people are harrassed to defend their stand and eagerly we defend the thousands of unborn children killed every day.

The unborn child is a human being. This is not a matter of personal opinion which can be argued to our own discretion; it is a scientific fact. (People will often argue this point out of fear of its implication.) "Nothing no bits or pieces, still be added to the unborn baby fro~ the moment of conception until he dies an old man; NOTHING - except nutrition." (First International Conference on Abortion, 1967 Handbook on Abortion .) This is also substantiated by more recent scientific developments.

Although, we do not applaud the effort, apparently science is on the verge of creating a laboratory environment in which a fetus can safely mature through the early stages of human development. At that time, it will be obvious to all that the unborn child is an individual human being. Certainly the unborn child is in need of nutrition and protection, however, in varying degrees ever human being is. The womb is nature's provision fo; that protection, and ironically that also seems to be man's excuse for termination.

Laws are society's means of protecting human rights.

We are petit ioning this protection and demanding representation for our unborn citizens.

Mark R. Weier Paul A. Lawinger

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Feature VooDoo alternative for some popularity of cults to the " .booming rate of social change in America." Some of these people, according to Hargrove, "have lost a sense of meaning and feel their religions have lost touch with the priorities and needs of the people."

VooDoo, Santeria, or Macumba, as the Latins call it, is just one of the many "alternative" religions people are turning to for answers. A quick look in any book store reveals a rising interest in magic and the occult, as well as Zen, Yoga, and other Eastern religions, as evidenced by the numerous books on these subjects.

by Ed Kraus As a last resort, she turned to VooDoo. Tina M. is a Catholic.. who has a problem with her lover. He lives in Cheyenne and is not sure he wants fo come to Denver to make a commitment.

She has tried calling, writing, even begging. She had to get away from her husband, but didn't have the strength to do it alone.

Who could she turn to? Her priest would undoubtedly remind her of the sanctity of marriage - besides, she needed results, not advice. ¡ The situation seemed hopeless until a friend told Tina about Bertha, the VooDoo Priestess. For X amount of dollars Bertha would cast a spell on Tina's lover, making him come to Denver a changed man.

She paid Bertha $200 and waited. After a week, Bertha demanded another $150 and Tina's services as "housekeeper" or threatened she would make a slave out of Tina's lover and keep him for herself.

How can this happen in Denver in a time of compUter revolution, media saturation, and emphasis on selfawareness? Why are people like Tina turning to VooDoo and other cults?

Barbara Hargrove, professor of Sociology of Religion at the Iliff School of Theology, attributes the recent

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Castle Rising, a local store on Wazee Str-eet, tries to meet the needs of some of these people. A whole room is dedicated to VooDoo, with everything from candles to entice lovers to soaps that help to lure success. The paraphernalia in the room relates to the benevolent side of VooDoo, which most experts say is more commonly practiced than the dark and evil "B movie" stereotype usually asspciated with the practice.

Henry Frank, a Caribbean expert _i â&#x20AC;˘ ,the American Museum of Natural History's Education Department reinforces that idea, stating, the prime objective of VooDoo "is benevolence, not violence. The VooDoo priest performs the same role here (in the United States) as he does in Haiti. He becomes the neighborhood doctor, therapist, and social worker. He can be trusted and is there to help you."

But Tina's painful experience reminds us of the tJiin line ~tween being taken in by a cult and just being taken.

"I'm free of her (Bertha) now," Tina tearfully recalled.

"I don't give her no more money 'cause I know she's a ripoff."

Then why doesn't she report Bertha to the authorities?

"I don't wanna ta\c:e no chance, just in case," she said as she ran her finger across her throat uneasily.

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by Terron Hutt Scott Woodland is responsible for bringing Hollywood to the Auraria campus.

As assistant director of Student Activities for MSC, Woodland is in charge - of the Movie Magic Film Series shown each semester in the Student Center.

In his small office - where the walls are covered with posters - Woodland, in one of his few spare moments, spoke about his position as film purchaser. "We bid directly to film companies and get the ' cheapest price through a package deal," he said. "We have four or five major companies that administer 35mm film.''

Woodland has worked at MSC four years. He previously earned film experience at Whittier College's film program in California.

"I've seen every film on the schedule and try to get as much student input as possible," Woodland said. "From these reactions I make my judgements."

Woodland said the low 75 cent admission charge was due to the fact that the movies are student fee supported.

- "We want students to get a break," he added. "We realize students don't have that much money. That's why we show current films."

Community out-reach was another concern expressed by Woodland. "For the past three years we at the film staff have been able to bring senior citizens and handicap individuals to see movies for 30 cents. Also we are open for student suggestions."

Considering the current and varied selection of movies and the discount prices, the Spnng film series could be one of the best deals in town.

Scott Woodland shows previews of upcoming movies from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the main hall of the Student Center.

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ROTC on campus • subj.ect 'of forum -

A public hearing/forum on the military's presence on the Auraria campus will be held February 23 and 24.

The MSC Curriculum committee is holding the forum to allow students to •express their views on whether or not the ROTC programs should be allowed on campus.

The Committee feels that in light of the new Reagan foreign· policy and the escalation of defense spending, the issue of the military on campus is an important one. They feel the issue is too important to be decided on by only nine students and nine faculty.

The meeting will be held both days in room 330A of the Student Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend and express their views.

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Rockers look at reggae

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by Emerson Schwartzkopf In an era of musical extravaganza films epitomized by The Jazz Singer and Ralph Bakshi's upcoming American Pop, Rockers comes as a small, strange entry.

A three-year-old movie just now receiving proper distribution, Rockers is a simplistic fantasy tale concerning reggae musicians in Jamaica.

Unlike the current gamut of tone-deaf schmaltz, however, Rockers is a fascinating look at the music and society of the Rastafarian movement. Shot in a near-documentary fashion, the film effectively communicates the feelings of this Jamaican culture.

Rockers contains a thin . plot concerning a non-violent revenge ploy against some Jamaican gangsters by a group of Rastafari musicians. As a single, storycaring device, .this scenario could hold attention for maybe about twenty minutes.

The staying power for the 99 minutes of Rockers, however, lies in its depiction• of life among the Rastafarians in the ghettos. Like an _above-average John Ford western, Rockers uses its setting and background to tell a far more interesting tale of human values and survival in a particular situa · n.

Unlike i · e film predecessor The

Harder They Come, Rockers takes an easier view of life among the Rastafarians in Kingston slums. Out of the poverty and oppression, there is a larger sense of purpose and brottherhood in Rockers; instead of the stringent, violent tone of Harder, Rockers features a softer, more humored look at Jamaica, reggae music, and the Rastafarians.

ROCKERS/starring Leroy Wallace, Richard Hall, and L. Undo/produced by Patrick Hulsey/written and directed by Tbeodoros Bafaloukos/a New Yorker Films release/ 1978.

In a sense, Rockers becomes a quasisociolog.ical study of these Jamaican musicians and their beliefs. To understand the movie, however, some explanation is needed for the uninitiated.

The music is reggae - or, in the Rasta language, rockers. Developed in the late 1960s from rhythm and blues plus calypso roots, reggae's universal musical con-

ventions are a shuffling style and a hard accentuation on the backbeat (the reverse of standard rock). Major proponents of this sound include Jimmy Cliff (star of The Harder They Come), Peter Tosh, and Bob Marley.

The Rastafarian belief springs from the teachings of Marcus Garvey, a black nationalist in 1920s Harlem. Garvey spoke of a black king in Africa being crowned "when the day of deliverance is

near."

In 1930, Ras Tafari Malckonen was crowned Haile Selassie, the emperor of Ethiopia. Modern Rastafarians look upon the late Selassie as the personification of the almighty; however Rastafarians also acknowledge each man as having an absolute worth.

The Rastafarians exist almost as a society unto themselves in Jamaica, continued on page 12

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In the time of John Kennedy's Camelot, a Federal Communications Commission bureaucrat with the in·credible name of Newton Minow referred to television as "a vast wasteland." And, Minow hadn't even seen Dynasty yet.

The parade of absolute drivel floating across the airwaves kept reducing itself to the lowest common denominator since the early 1960s. An army of network executives and programmers worked to diminish televisions intellectual appeal, reaching the disgraceful depths of three booby bimbos scoring a hit in a nondescript detective show (Charlie's Angels).

The use of violence - ahd then peepshow sex - to sell shows to viewers brings up an interesting question: After some 35 years of nationwide program broadcasts, is television worthwhile?

Of course. The number of televisions in United States households have to prove something, and it's not the idio4' of the public ....:.. although there's some cause for wonder about that.

The introduction of advanced pay television in the local area now opens up an area of more viewer responsive programming - if the public doesn't like what's on cable, for example, subscriptions drop because of individual selectivity.

However, some choose not to go for cable television - either because the temptation for continuous watching is too great (the intellectual response), or because of a lack of money for subscription (often the real reason.)

However, there are programs wo;th watching on the seven Denver channels.

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Channel 31 is Denver's first Spanishspeaking channel, with hookups to the nationwide SIN network through channel 44 in San Antonio, Texas. Besides shows dealing with Hispanic culture, 31 opens a window to the south for Denver viewers.

Sports fans, whether versed in Spanish ot not, can enjoy some incredible boxing on Saturday nights - along with a few outstanding examples of good television advertisements.

The godsend to interesting television viewing in Denver, though, is Channel 12. This small, Broomfield-based station broadcasts an often-bizarre, but watchable, combination of low-cost community programs, Public Broadcasting System shows, classic movies and the regeneration of superior products from television's golden era.

The scheduling of Channel 12 programming can sometimes baffle viewers acclimated to a strict timetable, however. The best way to keep up with 12 is by either their own schedule (Choice), or with weekly television guides. Viewers this week, for example, can sample Naked City and Fractured Flickers on Wednesday, Renoir's The Rules of the Game on Thursday, The Twilight Zone on Friday, and Carl Sagan's Cosmos on Saturday.

For the more rigidly-scheduled television stations, a day-by-day sample: Seven days a week: The legions of M* A •s•H-aholics glued to Channel 9 at 10:35 p.m. grow every day. Thi~ series of controlled anarchy during the Korean conflict may be the only piece of 1970s television to deserve merit. Loyal viewers are many, but the drop-ins help to further boost 9's large ratings tn their 10 p.m.

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Music department teams up with symphony The MSC department of music will host an in-residency program with the Denver Symphony Orchestra, February 23 and24. · Featured at the concert will be a composition for chorus and orchestra, The Psalm of Silence, composed by Hal Tamblyn, chairman of the music department. The work Will be performed by the MSC 80-voice concert choir, directed by Vernon Moody.

There will be an open rehersal at 9:30 a.m. on February 23 and a free public concert on the 24th at 8 p.m.

An additional event on February 24 will be a conducting clinic with the MSC Wind Ensemble, directed by Glen Yarberry, from 2 to 4 p.m. .

Both events are free and open to the public, and will be held at Boettcher Concert Hall. Free tickets for priority ... seating are available from the music department, roo·m 286 of the Arts building.

newscast.

Sunday: A watershed for quality programming. Mornings feature Face The Nation, Issues and Answers, and Meet the Press giving the nation's leaders a chance to explain their actions; and, CBS's Sunday Morning is an easy-towatch, timely compendium of good photography and interesting features.

Viewers wanting a better understanding of national and local news have Channel 6 from noon until 2 p.m., with Close-Up, The State of Colorado, Washington Week in Review, and Wall Street Week.

CBS's 60 Minutes at 6.p.m. on Channel 7 · is simply the Pittsburgh Steelers of television journalism.

Channel 6 also shows two exceptional programs in the evening. Danger UXB, on Masterpiece Theatre at 8 p.m., is the valiant story of a group of bomb-defusers in World War II London. And, Sneak Previews at 10 p.m. gives two Chicago film critics the chance to wisely expound on current film offerings.

Monday-Friday: Dick Cavett, at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 6, is often highbrow interviews but rarely boring. The MacNeil and Lehrer Report at 7 p.m. on 6 is capable of surprising viewers with news background: one recent oro!lram contained large segments of Frank Sinatra's appearance before the Nevada Gaming Commission.

On late nights, 6's The Captioned ABC News at 11 p.m. gives a viewer a second shot at seeing a national news broadcast.

ABC's own Nightline at 11 :05 p.m., on 9, features Ted Koppel making sense out of the world.

Perhaps commercial television's biggest coup of 1981, though, is the new format of the Tomorrow Show. After initial differences, Tom Snyder and Rona Barrett now work together well, balan-

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cing New York chic with L.A. flash. The addition of regular musical talent provides a showcase for performance-interviews; Elvis Costello's appearance two weeks ago made insommia worthwhile.

Anyone seeing their 25th rerun of Star Trek at 4 p.m. weekdays on 4 may soon develop a strange t'annfarr attraction to · Lieutenant DeSalle.

Friday and Saturday nights: Elizabeth R on 6 at 10 p.m. is a repeat of Glenda Jackson at her most entertaining bitchiest. And, for admirers of American southest kitsch, 4's John Wayne Theater at 12:35 a.m. Saturday morning provides that fix of panoramic Monument Valley and the Duke.

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shunning the government and mainstream society. This contributes to a major theme throughout Rockers; the unity of the musicians throughout the story points out a strong feeling of togetherness within the Rastafarian movement.

That feeling of unity is enhanced by some of Jamaica's premier reggae musicians essentially portrying themselves in Rockers. For basically unprofessional actors, the musicians give superior performances as the storyline develops. Leroy Wallace, as the drummer "Horsemouth," is particularly effective in the movie's lead role.

The musical soundtrack also gives Rockers a special feel and power. Emcompassing some of reggae's better talents (including most of the cast), the highlight of the film's music occurs with Peter Tosh's "Stepping Razor" accompanying the strutting Rastafarians as they put their plan of revenge into action.

Rockers is a film with English subtitles; this, however, is not a film spoken in a non-English language. The language used contains particular phrases alien to the average person, but the use of the Rasta dialect gives a more credible air to the movie. (see related story.)

The largest problem with Rockers is a too simplistic storyline; but with the down-to-earth beliefs and to-the-point

Rockers may have the singular distinction of being the only film shown in De.wer this year with English subtitles for an English soundtrack. The language of the Rastafarians, although based on the Queen's English, also contains a mixture of slang and religious theology. to help Rockers viewers-and possibly anyone scheduling a visit to "J.A."-THE METROPOLITAN offers a brief glossary of commonly used Rastafarian speech.

dreadlocks: hair that is washed, but never combed or cut. Often elaborately braided.

Dread: a Rastafarian; a fellow Rastafarian is a dready.

large part in the Rastafarian culture. Skins are rolling papers; chalice can be a pipe.

I-: a prefix replacing " me," " you," ~ ·my," and " mine . " Also, a replacement for the first syllable for a number of words.

I-ta/: vital, pure, wholesome.

J.A., Jam-down: Jamaica.

Jah: Jah Ras Tafari; the late Haile Selassie, former emperor of Ethiopia. A denotation of reverence. natty dread: a man with dreadlocks. sight? and seen: words tacked onto the end of sentences to question and reassure understanding in conversation. vex: to get angry.

Zion: Ethiopia, the promised land of Rastafarians.

"Hey, I-man, I vex at you with Babylon corn, sight?,,

Babylon: the corrupt establishment, or the police; bald-head can be a Babylon operative. cha! or chol: a disdainful expression. com: money, or a bullet.

/eel no way: a reassurance against worry or sorrow. forward: in the future, or to go. ganja, kali, colly, herb, 1-ly, J. cense: marijuana, which plays a

music of the Rastafarian culture, an easy story fits the film perfectly. For, the persons and bits of Jamaican life are the heart of Rockers. This is what makes the movie work-and succeed.

If not exceptional, at least Rockers shows some pure, honest energy . . . something lacking in many movies recently. For a slice of a different life, try

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Symposium on synthetic fuels scheduled A symposium on synthetic fuels will be held February 26 at St. Cajatan's Church on the Auraria campus.

The symposium will feature panel members from Gulf Oil, Occidental Petroleum, the Ralph Nader group, the EPA, and the Fluor Corporation. The

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Located on the second floor of the Auraria P .E.R. building, in the west wing, is the gym's administration office.

This is where it all happens, so to speak. Instructors and coaches discuss - the day's events, typewriters sound off as schedules and letters are made, and a few students also cluster around the secretaries' desks inquiring about classes andgradesr In her office Bev Simpson, departmental secretary of physical education, answers phones that ring incessantly and SPORTS CALENDAR Fri., February 20

straightens out a stack of papers that could, unattended, become a small mountain.

This may sound like a fast-paced job situation and it is, but Simpson in her own special way stays on top of it. Her chores also include being the sports informational director for MSC. She and assistant Leonard Weingarten work with the six men's athletic programs. Simpson was responsible for the athletic brochure that contains the calendar of MSC men's sports.

"This way my first dabble at putting together a brochure. I was completely

Swim championships at 11 a.m. P .E.R. Building, no fee.

Varsity Track vs. Colorado School of Mines at Golden

Feb. 10, 11 In a back-to-back evening of games lthe MSC Women's Basketball team !couldn't pull it together and they lost both games, 56 to 84 Air Force; and 50 to 56 Regis.

Women's Basketball vs. Adams State 7:30 p.m. at Alamosa Tues., February 24 Women's Basketball vs. University of Northern Colorado at Greeley Time to be announced

In a well-played basketball game the Women's team lost by only one point to Mines, 53 to 54, after having a 13-point spread in the second half. ~l Our swim team was defeated by DU, 58 to 32.

In gymnastics the Men's team hosted Ft. Hays State. Kansas won the meet with a score of 180.1 to MSC's 149.55.

SPORTS NEWS First annual MSC Alumni Baseball game, will be Saturday, February 21 (weather permitting) on the home field " - at 1:30 p.m. The Roadrunners will compete against former MSC Alumni players. There is no admission charge.

Professional Baseball players, John Stearns (NY Mets) and Joe Strain (Chicago CUbs) were speakers Saturday at the MSC Baseball clinic. Irv Brown, Denver area sports broadcaster, spoke at Sunday's clinic.

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Simpson regards the new facilities as a "dream come true," and is thrilled about everything being under one roof. "We take pride in our building and it being one of the cleanest on campus. It's a building that's being used constantly."

Simpson said in this job you learn as you go, and it helps to have a very dedicated staff. Mary Williams, Mary Gallegos and Mary Campbell maintain this group unity, she said.

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responsible for the editing, composition and the printing of the brochure," Simpson commented.

"I worked through the Metro graphic department, and was pleased with their cooperation,'' Simpson added.

Simpson began as department secretary at the "old campus" on 13th and Glenarm. "We served in a different capacity,'' she said, reflecting on the old days. "We rented various areas for classes; participation."

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You are cordially invited to atttend an orientation/briefing meeting Tuesday, February 24, 1981, 7 p.m. to hear first hand the latest news of the growth and progress of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the part Saudi American Bank is playing in these fast-paced and accelerating activi ties .

Please check our display ad soon to be published in the campus newspaper or call the Counseling and Career Placement Office, Telephone 629-3474 for the location of the meeting and information regarding individual interviews.

Saudi American Bank (SAMBA) is interested in talking to qualified students who may have a desire to enter into a banking career. We will be looking primarily for BA/BS and MBA graduates in the fields of Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Marketing, Computer Science and related fields to the banking profession. We shall be pleased to talk to any student who may be interested in SAMBA.

Weekends were made for sports and the men's gymnastic team met Texas Tech University at Auraria and finished with a score of 161.45 to 154.25 over Texas Tech.

Qur executive trainee program is very complete and comprehensive and we have a very attractive compensation package of salary and benefits for anyone who may be interested in a long-term professional career in banking.

The Women's Basketball team was visited by University of Southern Colorado but lost to the south 56 to 70.

Through special arrangements with responsible government officials in the offices of the Civil Service Bureau and the Ministry of Higher Education in Riya~h. qualified students may receive letters of release from their various ministeial obligations through the auspices of SAMBA to accept a career assignment with Saudi American Bank.

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I will be conducting 1ndividual interviews with interested students on campus Wednesday, February 25th and Thursday, February 26th. Should you be interested in such an interview, please sign the interview schedule being prepared in the Counseling and Career Placement Office, telephone 6293474.

Would you please bring any letters of recommendation from professors or from previous employers and a transcript of your college credits to the interview if these are available.

Direct correspondence to: Frank E. Lund Director, University Relations Saudi American Bank 1422 Beacon Drive ~alt Lake City, Utah 84108 Telephone (801) 583-3257

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continuing events The Noon Fitness Class, offered by the Intramural Office, will continue Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Auraria Gym. All students, faculty and staff arc welcome to participate in the 45-minutc aerobic class. The class is drop-in and meets in the basketball area on Mondays and Wednesdays, and in the gymnastics area on Fridays. " The West of Buffalo Bill" on exhibit through February 28th. Items will be available for public viewing Tuesday, February 24th, noon to 3 p.m. at the Denver Public Library, 1357 Broadway, Western History ~oom, 4th floor.

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Loot, Joe Orton' s black comedy, and Medea, one of the finest Greek dramas. are now playing at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. For performance times and information call 893-4000.

Fair: Aids and Appliances for the handicapped. St. Cajctan's, 9 a .m. to 8 p.m.

Call 629-6946 for information.

Auraria Nuclear Education Project meets at 7 p.m. in rm. 254, Student Center. 6293310. All welcome.

The Man With Bogart's Face in rm. 330, Student Center. 12:15, 2:15, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. $.75.

Auraria Jewish Students Alliance open house/ cheese party. Open to any interested members. 7-9 p.m. rm. 2250, Student Center.

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APCUP Formula Financing. CN 306, 1:30 to 5 p.m. Call 629-2522 for information.

Workshop: Women and Anger. CN 301, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 629-8441 for information.

Murder by Decree (Sherlock Holmes) 7 p.m . at the Denver Center Cinema. Call 893-0983 for details.

Early Music Workshop. Arts 285H, 289, 293, 295. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 575-2256.

Women's Issues series continues at the St. Francis Interfaith Center, 12 noon. Call 629-2340 for titles and speakers.

Denver Youth Musicians. St. Cajctan's, 1 to 6 p.m. Call 629-2950 for information.

John Stewart at the Rainbow Music Hall.

7:30 p.m. Tickets $8 at Select-A-Seat or Rainbow.

Closed-circuit Fights, featuring Cooney vs .

Norton, Hearns vs. Benitez, and more at McNichols Arena, 6 p.m. All tickets SIS at Select-A-Seat and McNichols.

Public hearing/ forum to discuss the military's presence on the Auraria campus.

Room 330A of the Student Center from 11 a.m. to I p.m.

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Fair: Aids and Appliances for the Handicapped. St. Cajetan's, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Call 629-6946 for information.

Reception - UCO Engineers. EC 812, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Call 629-2870 for information: Early Music Workshop. Arts 285H, 289, 293, 295. Call 575-2256 for details.

MSC Indoor Youth Baseball Clinic. Gym, 8 a.m. to noon. 629-3145.

Denver Reg. Council De~. (DRCOG). ASC 330A, B, C. Call 629-3185 for information.

Early Music Workshop. Arts 285H, 289, 293, 295. 9 a .m. to 4 p.m. Call 575-2256.

Workshop: Women and Anger. CN 301, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 629-8441 for details.

Women's Caucus/ Network. SC 121, 2 p.m.

Subject: Sexual Harrassment. Followed by Women' s Center Coffee House at the Mere. Everyone welcome.

Workshop: Friends, Relatives, Lovers, and Significant Others. EC 51 , 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

629-8314.

Public hearing/ forum to discuss the military's presence on the Auraria campus.

Room 330A of the Student Center from 11 a.m. to I p.m.

International Student Movie and .Lecture.

SCI 119, 4 to 9 p.m. Call 778-8987 for information.

tuesday 24 Student and Industry Day Reception and Banquet. St. Cajetan's, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

893-0571, ext. 221.

Student Association of Social Work meeting every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. in rm.

257, Student Center.

The Blues Brothers in rm. 330, Student Center. 12:15, 7 p.m. $.75.

Auraria Gamers Club meeting in rm. 151, Student Center, 12-3 p.m. All Auraria students welcome. 936-4529.

Ry Coodcr and Radio Silence at the Rainbow Music Hall. 7:30, 10: 15 p.m. Tickets $9 at Select-A-Seat.

wednesday 2 5 Aviation Seminar presented by Alpha Eta Rho. Guest speaker from the National Transportation Safety Board. Student Center rm. 230A, B. 12 noon. All welcome.

The Blues Brothers in rm. 330, Student Center. 12:15, 2:30, 4:40, 7 and 9:15 p.m. $.75.

Hollywood Outtakes and Rare Footage at the Odgen Theater, 935 E. Colfax. Call 832-4500 for times and information.

The Cousteau Odyssey "Clipperton: The Island Time Forgot," 8 p.m. Channel 6.

WAITED: The Auraria Student Bodies For Drinkin' Bell-Raisin' nancin'

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FOR SALE PHASE UNEAR 400 AMP, 2000 Pre amp, 2SO L Watts/Chan, walnut side panels. All like new -S700. Will seperate. Call Mark at 794-2113. ' LARGE FORMAT MONORAIL CAMERA (Toyo 4SG) Complete with 210 mm Schneider lens 120/220 roll back, 6 film holders and aluminu~ case. Replacement cost: $1,SOO. Asking $800 or will consider trade. Call 863-11 S6. ~!h PRl~E SALE for Biorhythm calculator, $23, am a science student and need a different kind.

Brand new for $39. Call 781-0139 or 761-2141.

EXQUISITE BLACK AND WHITE pen and ink drawings of the world's finest automobiles.

Cu.stom renditions of your own car also available.

Pnces range from $20 to $120, steep, but worth it. ._Details and information available from· Autographics, P.O. Box 22711 Denver co'.

80222.

• • TOP QUALITY Fir and Pine firewood. from $SO a cord in 4' length or $80 a cord split 16 inch length. Call Marty, 681-2209.

SIZE 6!h Ladies leather fur-lines clutter boots. '.Only worn once. Too small. Paid SIS, will sell for $10. Call Katieat629-2S07 before S p.m.

COLLECTOR'S DREAM! 1968 Triumph Motorcycle - 6SO - Runs like a champ. Includes a Bolton-hardtail, $1,000. Don't pass this one up! Call after4:30 p.m., 4Sl-OS81. _,. FOR SA~E: '78 Datsun King Cab, S speed, all t purpose tires, AM-FM radio, cassette deck and equalizer. Asking $3,800. Call 797-27S2 between 83 or 7-10 M,W,F, weekends. between 8-10 T,TH. Must sell.

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FOR SALE:Electrical Engineering library, solid state software module for IT programmable SS and S9: $30. Includes manual, reference guide "F label cards, and library wallet. Call after S p.m.'

934-1030.

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Mirage, Excellent condition. 2S inch frame. Fnr !fiOre info call Lee Badg_er •. 238-38Sl or contact m sculpture room (Art Bldg) 2-S M-Thurs., price S200.

SKIS FOR SALE, cheap!! Broke my legs ice ,.-·skating. New Head Out Back, 180 cm. Head Narrow edge racing series - SR 90 and CR 203 cm. Olin Ballet, ISO cm. Hart Freestyle, 17S cm.

Call 7S7-0167.

REAL SHEEPSKIN SEAT COVERS'" - Great Sale!! Only $30 for grey skeepskin scat covers.

Style fits either bench or bucket seat. Other styles r and colors too. Call 69S-9108 eves. or leave · message.

FOR SALE: Dynaco power amp, 60 watts, SSS .

Also Guitar lessons. I have been. teaching for S years and am a music major. S34-2S3 l.

MOVING Household itenis for sale: Typewriters, camera, books, records, guitar, fencing, magazine stand, desk and other miscellaneous items at a low cost. Stop by S490 Field Street in Arvada, daily from 12-6 p.m.

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1~7.9 DATSUN 280ZX, coupe. S speed, air cond1uoned, power steering, windows cassette 11,000 miles. Mint condition, $9,500: Call 665: 2684.

'!2 NEW DATSUN Pickup bucket seats Gray/black vinyl, $2SO. Call 665-2684. · FOR SALE: 1 pr. Scott Superhot ski boqts, large shell, fits size 10-11 !h. Also conversion kit for Chevrolet V-8 into Jeep CS-5. Sell or trade. Call Russ, 751-5023 . ~FOR

SALE: '71 Super Bug, new engine, new generator, good condition, $2,000. -Call 447-0830 days.

MAGNAVOX 11" black and white TV. Good condition, SSO. 6S9-l9SO.

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HELP WANTED HANDIVAN DRIVERS needed: this Is an on campus transportation service for disabled students. Great pay! Variety of hours. Van runs from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Apply at your Financial Aid Office or Disabled Student Services Office, Central Classroom Bldg, rm. 108.

AURARIA CHILD CARE Center needs work ·study students for teacher's aide and cook aide positions. Experience preferred but not required.

Hours flexible. Several openings for evening hours until 8:30 p.m. Call 629-3188 or apply in person.

EARN UP to $1,000 or more for a few evenings work. No selling. Just hang posters on your campus advertising our half-price tours of Europe. For details write: Travel Study International, 2030 E .

4800 South, Suite I0 I, Salt Lake City, Utah 84117 .

W ANT,ED: Legal secretary to do typing client screening, public relations for student legal service program. Need to be wotk/study. Pay S4.4S/hr.

Part-time. Apply at room 259 F, southwest wing of Student Center, 629-3333.

LEGAL SERVICES at Auraria is taking applications for a part-time attorney to give legal advice to students. Salary $9,630, 20 hrs./wk. Send resume with two references to 111 I W. Colfax Ave. Box 83, Denver, 80204. Deadline Feb. 20, 1981, 629-3333.

THE ~SC ANTHROPOLOGISTS need people to present Anthropological papers at our conference this year. The papers will be published in a journal under copywrite. If interested call Chris at 6293334 or come by rm 259 at the Student Center for more information.

HELP WANTED: Will exchange private apt. on 300 acre ranch in Evergreen for some light housework and care for infant. Call S26-120S for interview.

HOUSING

UNIQUE AND ANTIQUE one-bedroom and buffet apartments available in historic Curtis Park b".a.u.tifully renovated. From SlSO, including ut1ht1es. Convenient to campus. 320-04S7 .

2 BEDROOM,l,000 sq. feet, unfurnished apt. in north CaJ?~tol Hill, clean and quiet bldg., storage roo~, utility room, next to bike and bus lane, av.a.1l_able soon. Deposit s ·100, rent $290 and utilities. Call Alex or Mike, 832-5!r.12.

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WANTED: to share spacious old house with three others. We are just north of Washington Park on Corona near Alameda. Very close to bus on Speer Blvd. Male preferred, no smokers or pets. Call 722-9758 and keep trying.

PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY Consultant will give you a complimentary facial in the privacy of your own home. Learn about skin care and up-to-date glamour techniques - Free. Call Cindy at 3647169. Keep trying.

LEARN TO RECORD yourself in 4-track studio. $4/hr. Hands-On Recording Studio. 777-2967.

PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL. Think painless electrolosis is too expensive? Call me for free wnsultation and demonstration. I offer excellent student rates. Joyce, 238-6698.

J DO YOU need someone to help you cope with. pers~'!.~ concerns? The Counselor Referral Office or the Auraria Student Assistance Center will help you find a counselor or appropriate help. The office also has information on workshops and group counseling on the Auraria campus. Contact Dr. Strandburg in the Auraria Student Assistance Center in the Central Classroom, Suite 108. Telephone 629-3474.

IMPROVE YOUR GRADES! Research catalog 306 pages - 10,278 descriptive listings. Rush $1 {refundable). Box 25097C, Los Angeles, 90025. {213) 477-8226.

STIMULANTS Pharmaceutical grade, blacks, eggs, blue and clears, and many more. Swifty, Inc. P.O. Box 1873 lowaCity, Iowa. S2240.

PERSONALS

SINGLE AND LONELY guy is looking for female company. Don't look for me, I'll look for you.

Steamer.

STIMULANTS Pharmaceutical grade, blacks, eggs, blue and clears, and many more. Swifty, Inc. PO. Box 1873 Iowa City, Iowa. 52240.

WANTED: Women who enjoy posing for photographs. Free reprints of any pictures. Joe, 861-SOl 1.

DEAR RONALD: Like the food, like the store, but I don't like the mice on the floor. Signed M .C. ATTENTION All Auraria Students: All Apathy Week activities have becn.cahcclled due to lack of interest.

MALE, 23, shy, handsoni, seeks sharp young woman as a lover. Bob P.O. Box 284S Denver 80220.

• • SA VE THE YODA. Become a member of the International Brotherhood of Jed: Knights. Mem~rs receive ~rtificate, card and a year's subscription to Jed: T1mes and may take training in the use of the Force. yearly fee, $2. Please send selfaddressed, stamped envelope with your questions · to 1741 S. Lincoln, Denver, CO 80210. Please mention Doug Lott as your recruiter.

FOR A GOOD TIME, call Denver Telephone Theatre, ph, 777-1064. · DELTA LAMBDA EPSILON, Denver chapter of A!11e~ican C~imina! Justice Association, applications available m CIC office. Meeting and elections on Feb. 26, 7 p.m., rm 2S7 Student Center. Information 761-S220/433-SOS6.

TITO, Thanks for a wonderful birthday and let's extend our togetherness forever Mihijito Rico.

Peggy.

AVIATION SAFETY SYMPOSIUM cosponsored

by Colorado Pilots Association, the 99's and Alpha Eta Rho will be held on Saturday, March 14, 1981, all day in the Student Center. Theme: Maintaining pilot proficiency in the face of rising costs. $22 early registration fee includes workshops, refreshments, hot buffet lunch and open pub. Call the Alpha Eta Rho fraternity office at 629-3316 for information and registration forms .

SHIRLEY in Aerospace, Contact Kevin at 3999181 immediately. Important!

ATTENTION: Boo no longer has a girlfriend. So all of you who have been waiting for him, he's free game. Come and get it.

MICHJ?L~E, I liked those pictures in the paper, but I d1dn t know you had an operation. Signed S.L. P.S. They felt the same to me!

FOXY LADY with groovy green coat and the braided hair: Sorry I spilled water on your back pack. I have been dying for a way to make it up to youl Come on over to my pad and let me wa ;h your back . .. pack! You know who!!!

SPAM, Have you gotten your fishing license ye .

Better get it soon. Zarkon.

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WANTED: Responsible roommate, M/F to share large 3 bedroom house with writer and engineering student. Location: East Capitol Hill. Rent $107/month plus !h utilities. 3SS~741.

ROOMMATE{S) wanted to share luxurious townhouse near Cherry Creek Dam. Will consider couple . Fireplace, washer and dryer, own bedi'oom. $22S/mo. utilities incl. Available March 1st. Call Jerome at 98S-478S.

TO DEEDEE in Aerospace: 4' 11" is still absolutely fantastic. Stop by The Metropolitan and have lunch with the guy who took his shoes off, too.

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NICE CONDO to share with responsible female.

Near Buckin~ham Sq. in Aurora. Small pet ok.

Small deposit. Rent, $175. Call Lynn 364-8313, days only. .

SERVICES PE~SONAL

AND CAREER counseling is available at the University of Colorado at Denver Counselor Training Center. All counseling is free.

The center, under the supervision of Dr. Corky Standburg, is located in the Central Classroom Bldg, rm. 107. 629-2861.

TYPING term papers, summations, theses. Low rates! Call 422-2929.

SAMAR.ITAN SECRETARY types term papers, manuscnpts, resumes, etc. Helen Smelker, 4261947.

CHESS LESSONS offered by a certified Master prizewinner in many recent local tournaments' · Dave Jellison, 778-8184or messages 424-5710.

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