The Vista April 30, 1985

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Dorm residents react to fee hikes By Thomas Schwartz "It's insane." This was the response of one Thatcher Hall resident to the CSU administration's announcement that housing fees in Thatcher would be raised 16.1 percent. The student, who would not reveal his name, explained his particular bitterness at the rate increases. "I'm barely getting by now," he said. "I work on campus 20 hours a week, and I work off campus 20 hours a week. I don't have a car, I don't have a room full of electronic equipment and I don't waste money on beer or pot." "My mom is divorced and unemployed, so she can't help me financially. She uses my child support and some welfare just to live. Federal aid doesn't pay all of my

school. I don't know where this extra money is going to come from." "I guess I'll have to quit school." Although this student is not typical, his outrage and frustration at the dorm rate increases are. Students responding in both Murdaugh and Thatcher Halls to The Vista survey typically justified their negative responses to the dorm rate increases on the following grounds: —Both dormitories are older than East and West Hall; —Both dormitories have significantly fallen into disrepair, while East and West have not; —The air conditioning units in both dormitories are not as good or well-equipped as the ones in East and West;

— Both dormitories have significantly poorer parking facilities; and —Both dormitories have less convenient clothes washing and drying facilities, as well as snack vending areas. In addition to these frequently heard complaints from residents of both dorms, Thatcher Hall residents had a few additional complaints: —The microwave in the dorm snack bar has not worked in months; —Gaping holes in the walls, which were reportedly going to be patched up upon completion of the installment of the new heating and air conditioning system, still exist; —Paint on room walls and throughout the dorm is peeling;

—Holes in the floor and protruding pipes make the dorm ugly; and —The food served in 89'er Cafeteria is not as good as that served in Central Cafeteria, as well as a smaller variety of foods to eat. Steve Heffernan, an 18-yearold P.E. major from Jenks, led Thatcher Hall students last fall in a protest against the delayed completion of construction in the dorm. Heffernan indicated he was "very upset" about the rate hike. "I just don't think our facilities are as modern as East Hall's. I don't think we're going to have air conditioning, which is the reason the price is going up in the first place. The reason I'm staying here is because it was cheaper. If we don't get air conditioning,

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we're still going to have gaping holes in the walls," Heffernan said. "But if we do happen to get air conditioning, there's still going to be gaping holes in the floor. I just think if they raise the rates we're getting ripped off. This building is older and it's just not worth the higher price." Clark Powell, an oral communication-broadcasting major from Nowata, was also displeased by the rate increases. Pointing out that the apartment overflow in Edmond has significantly decreased the costs of living off campus, "you might as well move off campus," Powell said.

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Tuesday Edition

Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma

Senate elects officers

By Curtis Killman Associate Editor The Faculty Senate Thursday wrapped up the 1984-85 academic school year after looking at four *resolutions ranging from college bowls to child care, announcing the winners of the elections and choosing officers for the upcoming school year. The only resolution to pass the Senate Thursday was a proposal to implement a student "college bowl" program. The "college bowl" according to the proposal is a "fast-paced question and answer game played between two teams made up of four students each. "Questions cover every conceivable subject from literature, science, history, current events, religion, philosophy, art, mythology, music and drama...The emphasis is on quick recall and entertainment for both players and the audience." The proposal was first introduced in the Student Senate by Parlimentarian Bill Smith. The Faculty Senate tabled two resolutions, choosing to send

them back to committee where they will have to be introduced next year.

One of the resolutions, authored by Dr. Lewis H. Irving, called for the evaluations of the Deans by the their respective college, the administrative vice presidents by their respective staffs, and the President of CSU by the students, staff and faculty. Irving said the proposal is similar to a resolution passed by the 1982 Faculty Senate, but never implimented or acted upon by the administration. The second resolution tabled was a proposal calling for peer and self evaluations of faculty members. The evaluations would be used in the process of promotion and tenure reviews in addition to the student evaluations that are currently being used. An all day child care program for students, faculty, and staff would be the result of the final resolution that was introduced to at the Senate meeting.

The child care program, according to the proposal, is backed by results of a survey taken in 1982 that revealed: —Ninety-four percent of those surveyed said they wanted the facility. —Seventy-five percent stated they would enroll in more class hours if child care were available and; —Seventy-nine percent stated they would use the facility in the Summer, Fall and Spring semesters. The proposal now goes to committee before being voted on. New officers for the 1985-86 school year were also elected by the senate will be: —Dr. Ramond Beasley from the College of Mathematics and Science—president. —Dr. James H. Brewster from the College of Business—vice president. —Dr. Mary Monfort from the Collegeo f Education—secretary/treasurer. —Dr. Steve Garrison from the College of Liberal ArtsReporter/Historian.

Dr. Joe Kinzer, Dean of the College of Business, accepts an award of merit from Joyce Peteson for "Outstanding Participation in the Fortune Magazine Business Education Program." CSU was the number one university in the country in terms of student participation in the program. Current case studies in the magazine are used by business college professors for a wide range of studies.

Vista, Bronze Book staff selected by faculty Staff positions for The Vista and The Bronze Book were made Thursday by the department of journalism, according to Hank

Mooney director of the student newspaper. The Summer staff members for

In this issue. .

Exam schedule... page 4 Honor society initiates new members...page 5 "Lady Hawk" reviewed...page 6 Lady Bronchos ousted from playoffs...page 7 Tennis team takes district 9...page 8

The Vista will be Curtis Killman, Editor; Mark Beutler, Associate Editor; and Ed Godfrey, Associate Editor.

Killman, a Louisville Ky. professional journalism major, was Associate Editor for the Spring semester and has written for the paper the past two semesters.

Fall semester staff members for The Vista will be Curtis Killman, Editor; Mark Beutler, Associate Editor; Ed Godfrey, Sports

Beutler, a Cashion senior, is majoring in journalism and has worked for The Vista as Associate

Editor; Diana Zahradnik, Advertising Manager; and Jonathan C. Edwards, Circulation/Paste-up.

Editor for two semesters. He has also contributed stories to The Daily Oklahoman.

Bronze Book selections for the 1985-86 school year are Rie Gerah, Assistant Sponsor; Tina Nye, Editor-in-Chief; Lisa Queri,

Godfrey, a Stigler graduate student, is majoring in journalism education has been sports editor for two semesters. He has worked for the Muskogee Daily Phoenix, Latimer County Today and The OU Daily. Godfrey is also cur-

Editor; Regina Ann Langford, Editor; and Tracy Talley, Editor.

rently working as a staff reporter for the Edmond Weekly Sentinel. Zahradnik, a Ponca City graduate student majoring in journalism, has been an advertising representative for The Christian Science Monitor and has contributed stories to The Vista throughout this semester. Edwards, a native of London, England, is a senior majoring in commercial art. He has worked as a layout and paste up artist at The Vista during this semester and brings prior experience from England.


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