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January 31, 1984
Vol. 82, No. 32
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Spenders anger Sill, calls education lever on legislative action CSU student Paige Shanas relaxes in the sun, enjoying Oklahoma's current 'false spring' weather. Oklahoma can expect more dry and mild afternoons followed by cool nights through Friday.
Ebling resignation follows suspension By MaryGaye Franklin Associate Editor end of the spring semester but has been relieved of Dr. Harry Ebeling, CSU English professor, resign- his classroom duties and assigned to other full time ed Wednesday for "personal reasons" according to responsibilities in the department by the department Dr. James Perry, vice president of academic affairs. chairman," Perry said. "Ebeling resigned after he was suspended by the "We felt that staffing situation was such that it dean and Dr. Perry when three former students filed was better to have him do other things for us," Perry formal grievances against him, according to Dr. Don said. Duffy, chairman of the English Department." Dr. Ebeling could not be reached for comment. "The charges against Ebeling are: unprofessional According to Duffy, Ebeling hired attorney Tom conduct, not being prepared for class, repeatedly Elliot to represent him before the grievance commitcoming to class while intoxicated, using language tee that was being formed to hear the student's unbefitting a professor and making racial slurs complaints. against students in class," Duffy said. "It is my understanding that Mr. Elliot advised "There have been problems with Ebeling in the Ebeling to resign after reviewing the content of the past and he had been warned by the dean and I that if letters stating that the procedure would spot his he didn't straighten up he would be relieved of his record," Duffy said. duties," Duffy said. "The grievance letters were the Elliot was contacted about the matter and refused last straw." comment about whether or not he advised Ebeling to "I cannot comment on this matter," Dr. Frank resign but did state that as far as he knew "letters of Finney, dean of liberal arts, said. grievence have been filed against Dr. Ebeling. "I am not prepared to comment on Dr. Ebling's Dr. Perry declined to elaborate on the details of Ebeling's resignation. resignation or the letters of grievance at this time," "Dr. Ebeling will remain at the university until the he added.
By Tom Kemper House Representative Steve Sill states that CSU is a better university than it is given credit for being, and its record indicates that it has been run economically. "I have received many phone calls from students and faculty at CSU," Sill continues, "and the impression I get is that they think I'm not representing them properly. The fact is, CSU is only part of my district. If I went out for all I could get for CSU, I would not be doing CSU a favor." "That kind of dealing always comes back to you, and CSU would find itself on the short end of the stick down the line," he said. "I'm tired of the big spenders using the education of children as a lever on the legislature." Sill, to say the least, is not satisfied with state government in general, and the legislature in particular. The Edmond republican was most recently upset by what he considers the rapid shuffle through the House of HB 1451. The bill restructures the state budget to reflect the revenue shortfall the rest of the fiscal year, cutting the budget by $150 million dollars. Rep. Sill says, "The leadership in the House did not want the bill to see the light of day. It was assembled in committee, and the full House had two days to digest a 131-page piece of legislation. They pointed out that we could have gone to the committee meetings, but unless you are on the committee, you can't influence the outcome, because you have no vote." "There were parts of this bill that I had serious problems with," Sill continued, "but there was to be no debate. There were 20 amendments on the desk, and many in preparation, but the leadership had the votes, so there was no possibility of airing this bill out for the public to look at. I think that's irresponsible government." Sill, who refers to himself as an old-fashioned conservative, considers HB 1451 to be a "meat-ax approach" to solving the state's budget problem. see SILL page 3
Student credit fine when used with caution By Cheryl Mellon This is 1984, the era of 'Big Brother', computers, space shuttles, and plastic money. The latter being of major importance to the upcoming consumers and world leaders, the graduating college seniors. Probably every college student is familiar with the phrase; "Enjoy the American Express card even before you graduate. We believe that graduating students like you have unlimited potential. That's why we have developed special criteria to help you qualify."
This phrase and many more continually jump out of the mailbox, magazine, and off the school bulletin board into the hands of junior and senior students of almost every college in the nation. Are there advantages to this system? Yes, according to Dr. George Avellano, chairman of the marketing department. "Graduates are good prospects, they need to establish credit and this is a good way to do it." However, one should use caution with credit as Avellano explained. "Credit helps pay for
In this issue••• Legislative actions hit education...page 3 Campus network plans broadcasts...page 4 Professors support tax increase...page 5 Debaters put in long hours...page 6 Roundballers fall to Langston...page 7
items you normally can't afford, but unless you're prepared to reduce your income by 20 percent each month, don't do it," Avellano said. "You should use credit properly, don't buy more than you can afford and try to pay it off in 30 days to avoid the finance charge," he said. Credit cards can no longer be solicited in the mail, Avellano said, "you must apply for them, even if it only reqires your signature." In establishing credit history, however, only certain credit cards apply. "Gas cards are not useable for credit references, but they aren't giving as many out now. The industry is pretty tight," said Avellano. There are other advantages in the use of credit according to Avellano, "credit cards have really helped the retail stores, people shop more with credit now, than cash." "Even the marketing club gets 50 cents for every student that applies for Sears and J.C. Penny
cards. It's a good type of fund raiser" he said. Along with the use of credit cards there is also the problems of getting in "too deep." There are avenues available for those who need help with their budgets. Avellano said,"There is a company that helps with family budgets. It is a problem for a lot of people because they have to disclose their income and where it goes. Suprisingly, the people vary, even to many professionals." Gloria Kelley, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Oklahoma City, said she gets people from "all walks of life, including labor to professional." "We don't ask how they started misusing their credit, we just try to work with their immediate budget problem," she said. The process of getting help through the counseling service starts with a phone call. "After someone calls, we send them a set of forms to fill out, and make cia appointment for them to come in. We then go over finances, including their income
and debts," she said. Kelley said, "we determine how much they need to live on and if they are making as much as they can in their job and we go from there." There are benefits in going to a counseling service, explained Kelley,"we are funded by the businesses, and we do send a statement out to the Oklahoma Credit Bureau. Your credit rating isn't necessarily helped but it sure isn't hurt." The advice to graduating students on handling their new found credit abilities, is to handle it wisely, Kelley said. "In using their credit they should pay off the bill each month. If they only pay the minimum amount due, the finance charge will eat them up," she said. "If they want to purchase something and pay it out, pay as much as possible each month over the minimum due so they can pay it off quickly," she said.