THE November 7, 1985 Vol. 84, No. 17
VISTA
Thursday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
'Star Wars' views debated
By Debbie Martin Anticipating the advent of the summit meeting Nov. 19-20 in Geneva between the two super powers, the philosophy club hosted a "star wars" symposium Wednesday in the Liberal Arts auditorium. Scott Birdwell, president of the philosophy club said the symposium was presented "to educate the public in general on what is to be discussed at the summit so that people can understand the United States' current nuclear policy and how it might change." The strategic defense initiative (SDI), better known as "star wars", is President Ronald Reagan's defense plan which would create weapons to shoot down nuclear missiles in space launched by the Soviet Union. Three positions of the SDI plan were represented. Retired Air Force Gen. Jay Edwards, director
sites were the prime targets of this now-dropped strategy. Edwards said there were too many holes in this strategy. The counter value strategy is the same threat of "you blast us, we'll blast you," but this time ' with redefining their targets as centers of population. This is the United States' current offensive nuclear strategy. Dr. Anthony Graybosch, assistant professor of philosophy and the author of an article on SDI tactics and ethics, coming out in the next issue of "Philosophy in Context," spoke out against the SDI program. of Oklahoma University's energy center, favored the SDI program. Dr. Anthony Graybosch, philosophy professor, spoke against the defense plan and Dr. William Parker, sociology professor, favored an alternative
solution to the project. "The United States has not had a defense system since the late 1960's," Edwards said. "This is the only period of history that the United States has been without a defense system."
Student Senate asked to defeat pending bill By Debbie Martin One of the authors of the current Student Association (SA) constitution addressed the Student Senate Monday to advisz them to defeat a controversial bill pending before them. The resolution, backed by the SA president would eliminate two positions — the house speaker and the deputy house speaker. The duties of the two posts would be assumed by the SA president. "The Student Senate needs to work more on resolutions for the betterment of this institution and less at fighting amongst themselves over who is going to run the Senate," said McCourry. As Student Senate president for 1983-1984, McCourry said he believes the president's job is to represent the Student Senate to the administration and the faculty. The speaker's and the deputy speaker's job is to ensure that the student senators are doing their job. "For two years I handled both the job of president and speaker and there isn't enough time for the presi-
dent to do both," said McCourry. "The Senate just needs to work with the constitution and make it work for them." In other business, SA President John Buttry proclaimed the week of Nov. 11-15 as "Faculty Appreciation Week." Activities planned for Faculty Appreciation Week : — On Tuesday faculty achievements will be cited in the Senate newsletter the Old North Beacon. — On Wednesday, the Resident Housing Association will host a Movie Night at 8 p.m. The Senate asks that everyone bring your own banana for free banana splits. — On Thursday, Nov. 14, a free luncheon for all faculty members from 11:30-1:30 p.m., in the University Center Red Bud Room. Entertainment will be provided by the CSU Dixieland Band. Later that same night a faculty mixer will be held from 7:30-10:30 p.m., in the Oklahoma Room. Entertainment will be furnished by the CSU Jazz Band.
Edwards said the primary function of the SDI is to deter a war, but if deterrence fails then the main objective becomes to win the war. "The strategic defense initiative is the first promise to diffuse the 30-year-old offensive arms race," said Edwards. Restoring balance , instituting a protective shield in space against nuclear missiles and discouraging offensive systems are the other promises of SDI, Edwards said. There are two strategies in regards to the SDI program for the assurance of peace, Edwards said. One is the counter force strategy and the other is the counter value strategy. The counter force strategy, popular under the Carter administration, is the threat of "you blast us, we'll blast you." Military
"The SDI as defense of the population is false advertising," said Graybosch. He called their counter value strategy "mutual assured destruction" (MAD). "Self-defense is not a justifiable basis for MAD," Graybosch stated. Dr. William Parker, assistant professor of sociology and colonel in the United States Marine Reserve, proposed alternatives be considered to both SDI and MAD. Parker said he is opposed to SDI because it would lead to another, more expensive arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union. "Is star wars going to contribute to real national defense or is it going to, in fact, benefit a particular segment of the U.S. economically?" Parker asked.
Drive launched to buy computers By Diana Zahradnik Parents are beginning a fund raiser to buy computers for the children in the CSU child study center. Vince Orza, child study parent, and owner of Garfield's Restaurant, is furnishing a "lite" prime rib dinner for two. The tax deductible tickets are $25. The tickets can be used any Sunday
through Wednesday, until Nov. 23, at either Garfield's location, 10909 N. May or 1 S. Broadway, Edmond. Tickets can be purchased by calling Dr. Kaye Sears, 341-2980 ext. 2786 or ext. 2788. Also, tickets can be purchased at Garfield's Restaurant or from any child study center parent. "The computers are to help the
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child to become aware of what they are, to experience success, to feel comfortable with them, and have fun learning to increase skills," said Sears. "Most children learn through play." Sears, home economics professor, said they need $15,000 for two computers. She said they would like to have the computers installed by Christmas to be ready for the spring semester. Computer companies are now making software for children. Software includes things such as games, math, problem solving, pre-reading, drawing and simple programing. The parents are encouraged to become involved with working with the children on the computers. The software is designed to work independently or together. According to Sears, it is hard to fail with the computer software, because each program is self-correcting.
I Vista photo by Tom Gilbert
Ken Curl, faculty sponsor of Sigma Phi Sigma a national honor society for funeral service students, applies make-up to a high school student at the Quail Springs Mall haunted house. Curl's subject and future 'monster' was is a volunteer for the March of Dimes. The Halloween festivities were sponsored in part by the FM station KJ-103.