newspaper of Worcester Polytechnic Institute Volume 3, Number 12
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indicate that confusion and a unfortunate misunderstandings the theory and reality of Mass preceded our arrival at WPI. or not WPI decides to affiliate PIRG, we believe that the in· of all concerned students will be by this brief effort to set the in Mass PIRG offers a nity to interact with people colleges and universities. PIRG's strength stems from the it provides for students from academic backgrounds to their talents in an effort to solve a of social problems. Today's issues and answers are rarely simple. PIRG needs students with difperspectives, particularly students type of technical expertise needed today's problems. If WPI, for were to affiliate, the core of students who have worked the past, such as Mass PIRG's rson of the board of Directors, be expanded significantly, to the of the PIRG and, I believe, these expressed by a few students would be drowned out in the rly has no basis in fact. Each PIRG pursues is discussed and by the Board of Directors, of students from all of the schools. If WPI chose to representatives' opinions would before substantive action was
this theory to become a reality, Mass PIRG's by· laws require that of WPI students indicate their to affiliate with Mess PIRG . The drive is the manner in which this ly is accomplished, principally
because most elections - whether for President of the U.S. or the local Student Government - do not produce a large turnout. What if only 200 students out of a possible 2000 chose to vote and 101 of them said "yes" to Mass PIRG7 Would a majority of the student body have expressed itself7 Technically, perhaps. But the founders of PIRG wanted a more solid foundation than that upon which to erect their dream. • The need for a legitimate decisionmaking mechanism - better than that which normally is required - arises from the innovative PIRG funding system which is the backbone of the PIRG. The students who founded Mass PIRG had one principal concern: how to build a stable organization,
Mr. Souwelne <•ctlnt d irector of
Mus. PIRG) will be .v•llable In the IQP Center Conter.nce Room, this Thursday from 2:»-4:00 p .m . to talk with anyone lnte,..ted, whether for or ag•lnst Mall PIRG. capable of representing student-consumers on consumer and environmental issues. They knew that such an organization would require a paid professional staff, and that quality staff would require a steady source of income. The proposal that students tax themselves by majority rule; and establish a voluntary funding system that made use of the university's ability to collect funds, was selected as the best solution. A stabte fundlng system is essential to the efficient and effective operation of the PIRG; without it, the PIRG cannot survive. Students across the Commonwealth who want to be involved in public policy decision making cannot &pend their limited free time raising funds to pay for the PIRG's expenses. What time they have available for public ~rvice work Is better spent
ghland St. survey by Hsrris Osborn
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stUdent's career progresses at this his image of the school changes. It from perhaps a feeling of wonderbeing finally in college and goes the sophomore end junior years, to of maybe fulfillment or in other just pla1n disgust. In any event years of being here the "alumnus" tend to lose the feeling of living at WPI in the city of Worcester Mass. s, students, faculty, ad· . .ratnm buildings; they all change. We ·a tendency to forget another of campus life. That of the -nd1r1n community. As the people enclosing area off of the change, so does the feeling of ._.......~·li ness" change. Newspeak to measure the change if any, that place between WPI and the -~din1o community. The "arameter" to measure community feeling some of the businesses on Highland In panicular we wanted business's been established for a while to more accurate appratsal of the _,,.,,,,.,.., changing moods. Some of contacted in the past week by include Notis Pizza, Theo's the Boynton, Hickey's, Rexall uv ...,.,,., s Sunoco Station, and To these establishments, is deaply grateful for their answers to our questions. The is a list of questions, we asked: does Worcester Tech get along the neighboring community? Other than monetarily, does the Worcester Tech student contribute to the neighborhood7 how is the rapport between and the students7 WPI campus isolating itself from
5) How does the interaction between WPI and the neighborhood com~re to ten years ago7 6) Do you think that the campus Is a positive social force in relation to the neighbomood7 7) Do you think that WPI as a tax free institution, is economically hurting the neighborhood by running such enterprises as a bookstore, snack bar, pub, movies, etc? On the first question all of the answers agreed. The range of comments we have gotten has been from "good", to "the best in the country". All owners agreed that relations between Worcester Tech and the neighborhood could not be better. This feeling appears to have set the tone tor the whole questionnaire. A slogan to use to describe the feeling of most of the merchants on Highland Street is "Tech listens". Some of the contributions to the neighborhood that were given to the second question are "life and vitality", "crime deterant", "helpful to people". and appreciation for volunteer work done for the city. This establishes the teet that again the stores say they have good rapport with the students attending WPI. The first questions to cause disagreement were to ones concerning isolation of the campus and interaction between WPI and the neighborhood ten years ago. While not a majority of businesses felt isolation was occurring. a significant number did. (ebout 33 percent). The answers to question 5 reinforce this About 40 percent hinted that Tech is with· drawing into itself, one merchant notes that it seems that fewer students are coming down to Highland St. Another says that since he sees fewer students, he knows less of them. The most critical analysis of the change was up as "1. more people 2. more noise". This person, who has lived in this
researching substantive issues. lobbying in the legislature, or running the corporation known as Mass PIRG. Two systems have been developed to ensure stable funding through majority rule and still protect the rights of the minority. The first is the "mandatory with refuhd", in which the $2-semester contribution is included in each student's bill, and refunded in person to those students who so request. This system, presently used at six colleges in Massachusetts, has worked well without raising any administrative problems. The second funding system, the "negative check-off', also includes the PIRG fee as part of the stude"t's bill. Students who choose not to support the PIRG financially simply indicate their preference m one of several fashions and deduct the $2 from the balance due. Both systems implement the majority's decision to tax the community and both provide ample protection for the dissenting minority. The Mass PIRG contribution, in fact, stands in n'larked contrast to the vast majority of student fees which are neither refundable nor ever put to majorfty vote. In fact, In the end, it is this respect for the individual's right to choose which is the touchstone of the PIRG and the entire consumer movement. Mass PIRG has no interest "dictating its own whims" to anyone. Not only our structure but also our projects are designed to maximize in· dividual choiee. Does choice exist, for example, if you have no information about the different doctors in your aree7 Mas PIRG's recently published Directory of Doctors provides J*tinent information • about Massachusetts physicians, inctuding fees, specialtiee, hospital affiliation, office hours, and training, so the consumers may have some basis on which to make their choice.
Does the ripped-off consumer told to accept a monetary loss have a choice? Yes, if he or she reads Mass PIRG's booklet on Small Claims Court and realizes the panoply of rights which the legislature has granted but which historically have been unenforceable for a variety of reasons. Do we as a people have choice as to how electrical energy should be generated in the future7 A growing number of leaders seem to believe that Nuclear Power is the Only Way to Go, and perhaps they ace right. But
given the risks commonly associated with nuclear f)O'Ner plants, and even assuming they will deliver all the benefits which supporters claim they will, sholHd the American people have a choice to hear both sides? We believe they should, and have worked long hours to provide the citizens of Massachusetts with the information they need to make an informed choice. Not because. Mass PIRG Is convinced absolutely that ·all nuclear power plants are inherently unsafe, but because as John F. Kennedy stated years ago, the right to informed choice is the first right of all consumers. No single written comment can sue· cessfully answer all the questions which I understand have been raised at WPI aboUt Mast PIRG. but I hope the ~'Pm ~~ I ~e stted on some of theM -.... 1I8S been hetpful. And I would b8 pleased to attend an open meeting on Masa PJRG at our earliest mutual convenience. to answer on a fece-to-fece basis any questions you still may have. Jonathan Zachary Souweine Acting Director-Mass PIRG
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On Thursday May 8, 1975 the CHB heard a case in which the Lens and Lights club brought another WPI organization up on the charge of "non-payment of a bill for services rendered". It was the decision, I
of the CHB that the organization be found guilty of the charge and held responsible for the payment of the bill or the full extent of their profits from the affair in question, whichever is less• t part of the City, most of his life, emphasized that the feeling is a lot different. He notes that the average Joe Tech has "a lot more spirit" than ten years ago. All agreed again that the campus is a positive social force. In our "big auditorium something is always going on". Another business person commented " The free movies and concerts (cinema-tech, spectrum) are terrific". The last question was the one we expected to outline any substantial problems with campus - community relations, it did. It also produced some surprises. One merchant generally disagreed with our right, as a non-tax paying institution, to take business away from the community that must pay to support the services our school gats from the city, some disagreed. One commented that it was natural that if at the school, goods were not able to be purchased, Highla11d Street would bet more business. One business man commented that "the Pub is one of the best things they have ever done". He
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remembers the sneak drinking done before the lower drinking age. He'd just as soon not have 2000 kids driving to get to a bar. One person said that as a taxpayer,. he hopes Tech does not gobble up any, more of this area. More explicitly, another pointed to the West Street closing. He voiced a reference to some of his -customer's complaints in difficulty In getting to his establishment. Summing up the feelings expressed to us, we note that Tech hss changed. The students are different. Probably as a result of changes in basic ideals across the country during the past 10 years, change is not unexpected. It was pointed out that Tech students are a positive addition to the area and are always welcome to just come •n and say hello. As taxpayers, most voiced concern over WPI becoming a business competing with other businesses that help to support it. In closing, we hope we have given the school community some f)efspective as to their statt,JS and that of the school in relation to th•s neighborhood.
Trouble in Daniels To the editors: As a resident In Daniels Hall, 11have put up with a few people who think that it is their duty and-or their right to create trouble in Daniels. These people often have little res~ct for others property as evidenced by such incidents as windows broken by snowballs, doors burned, water poured on the floor and under other people's doors, etc., but recently these people have found 1Wo more hazardous ways of causing trouble, the use of firecrackers, and the theft of fire extinguishers. Regardless of wh~tt these people may say about the safety of firecrackers, they are not safe. They may not be powerful enough to seriously injure someone, but even the small ones are powerful enough to cause burns and minor injuries. Despite the Af~ issue, one fact remains clear, firecrackers are against the law in the state of Massachusetts. In the S8CJ,ion on houllng inJ,IleWel o~ationlf catq ifstat*> that ".\l.Firee~ms, ~x.,loeive&, and other dangerous materials are not permitted in the dormitories..!' Firecreckers are certainly dangerous materials If not actually t!xpiO&ives, and thetefore, 1ttese people are breaking both st«te laws and WPI \'egulations. In additlOn, thHe people ~ creaee thlt inherent hazards in firecrackers by their irresponsible use of them. I have heard of Incidents Of·these peOple bloWing
up beer cans, etc. in the hallways, and even cases of firecrackers being thrown into a person's room, and I am somewhat surprised that nobody has been injured yet or serious damage caused to the dorm by these actions. Another hazard that these people hhve caused is related to the theft of fire extinguishers from the floors: Of the 15 fire extinguishers which should be on the three floors in Daniels, only three remain. The number and position of the tire extinguishers sometimes changes, but most of the extinguishers are still gone. People who defend this action say that Daniels Hall will never burn to the ground because of its construction, and they are probably right, but what they forget Is that a room may still be gutted by a fire that was not put out ~use a fire extingulsh8f was miSSing. In addition, the absence of fire extinguishers violates fire safety laws in the City of Worcester, andit fire inSP.!!ftQr findln~ the extinguijhers missing co..&i •rooably cause tf lot of 'trouble for the sohool. A final note: it is getting near the end of school year and near that• time when Mr. Fuller goes over the dorm damage. Remember, all of you will end up paying for such things as missing extinguishers and damaged floors. · So those of you who suppon these Irresponsible people in Daniels, dO vou think it's worth It? I don't. An irritated Daniels resident
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To the Editors: How would you spend $3000.7 Would you run out arid spen(t the whole sum in a day on some lmpullle purchaMI. Or would you wait and save for a big item or would you look and shOP wisefY, try;ng to get the most for your money? Well, the "cles8 of 77" has the same problem. Do you know that each class recetves $1.50 per semester; for 8V8fV student? It is the funcpqn '« ~ officers to be responaible for the money, to see that it is used to the best intMBStS of the class. But it is not the respOnsibility of the offic8fs to decide the use of its money or what consists of the best interests of the class.
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This responsibility Is left up to the members ofthe "Class of '77". It ;. the students dUty to come to the officers with their ideas and suggestions, so that the officers can use the students funds in the most constructiVe manner. The "ClaSS of ~,.7r' has sCheduled an open class meeting for Wednesday af· temoon, 4:00 p.m., down at the Pub. We urge all students to attend to give us your ideas. We will be trying to set dates for "Class of '77" functions for next ya.r, and help is needed. If one cannot auend, please drop a note In one of the officer11 mailboxes. Please take interest. Raymond A. Baker Box 1529
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There are many instances In history where the Bible and scripture he"• been misappropriated in theinterest of man. In taking verses out of context and especially not 1n the spirit of the Bible, such Injustices as slavery were justified by those who had an interest in them. But the Low of God is not at fault, it is those who misinterpret it that deserve the blame. Let' s elCamine a little of the character of the Law and its importance in our lives. Why are there laws? Because of his own a man will not do what is right either for himself or others. Even the very loose laws · which men have devised are not kept by all. As long as actions are performed out of self-interest this will be so. This is what is meant by Original Sin, that inherited trait passed down since Adam, which puts ourselves ahead of everyone else, and thus leads us to break God's Law, thus sinning and separating ourselves from Him. Now since man does not love the law, there must be incentives for keeping it. Therefore, the Law includes punishments arid mandatory sacrifices. The first sati~ man, the second are to bring the guilty one back into. God's forgiveness. You have heard of the law "an eye for an eye' 1 as the standard of the Old Testament. On the surface this appears to be a commandment for one-to· one revenge. Yet God knew that the hearts of the people were hard (Matthew 19:81 and had no love for anyone but theriis8fveS. Therefore the mechanism of revenge would not naturally stop there, each would pay back a worse injury, the whole incident would escalate. Doesn't that sound familiar today, tooi God knew that it is not good for men to hold grudges, it can spread into the rest of their live& and destroy them. Therefore he set these upper limits of equal punishment to fit the crime as the best for mankind as long as they continued in sin. But this is not · the best there is. The Old Testament was a Law of justice, a rather mathematical method which the logic of man could accept. Goo knew that even so, man would not keep it, he would continue to sin. The problem was, like any code, it would only suppress the symptoms of sin, the outward activities. It would not of itself cure the disease of sefflsh will, the desire to sin would still be there, but in some cases the penalties of being caught would be enough to keep the act from occurring, the thought of the crime would still be just as real a problem. We can see today the breakdown in obedience to our own laws as the prObability of being punished becomes less. God had to send a replacement, something to supercede the Law in spirit, although the validity of the Law was still unquestionable. Christ said that He came not to destroy the Law but to fulfill it and that the Lew would not pass away, neither would the slightest detail be changed, until the end of Heaven
and Earth (Matthew 5: 17-18). He with two commandments: Love GntiiAIJillt all your hean, soul, and mind and ~nooo~. ._. neighbor as yourself. The beauty of that they contain all the other con•ptrOP'" ".i ments, in fact the other corllmlftd. .flllll118 are the very least we can do to tulftl•~ two. By substituting love as our 'mo•~' we not only do not hurt others but..,.~.,, work for their good. These two of trouble snd build us up spilritUIMifl man-related pan of " an eye for thus up to us. We can either ask measure of the law which is not or we can forgive the other person alternative that the man without would not even think of. Isn't this be bad, aren't we opening abuse? God promises us that He us the same way we judge forgive us as we forgive spiritually this puts us way ahead, expect mercy. Our sins are not wrong, but the penalty will be the world is aU you think about, ftl.••--~ will not make sense. But Christ '*Ill the world not to condemn it, but to We know our crimes, through Him a mediator who will speak to God • behalf. The other half of the rAI'Itoir•-.., sacrifice is only a temporary acquire God's forgiveness for ticular crime or crimes. Again, titude of the criminal were not did not wish sincet'ety not commit a new crime, then the valueless. Repentance calls for 1 hNrt, an end to the desire to sin. our own we cann(.)t repent fuMy, honestly promise never to sin often are we ever sorry for merely for the fact that we were it. God saw the need for a total one that would covM all the sins of for all time. This was the second Christ's mission, the first to Word of God, the founding which the Law was built, the us from the fear of penaJty by cause of breaking the Law. the cross did just that. By power of sin over us, we are freed. if we love Christ and God and bors as ourselves. This is more pardon, It is a complete change Trtlln•._.n ruled by will, to a man accepting God, an incomplete creature to a spiritual being. But it is to commitment, nothing must be hooJ..t ..._ that desire for sinning. Thts is God's plan for salvafon may follow the Law which was designed for all men's good. other ways that seem right to us, way thereof is death {Proverbl Therefore, I encourage you to change today.
Scheduling editor-In-chief coordltuttlng editor Laura L. Mattick
DoUOIIIS A.. Knowles 798-0837
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news.features editors Ellen L. King 752-9809
Neal T . Wright 757·9701
assoc. news-features eclllor Toby Gouker 752·9875
sports editors Richard Clapp Brian Young 757 9971
associate editors Steve Fine Bruce D. Minsky 757-0423
Rorv O'Connor 752-9809
writers this week Allan Briggs Stan Chonotskey Moon Clancy P .J . Bob Simon staff this week Tina Tultle Marv Zimmerman Beverly Zimmerman Amy Zimmerman Charles Kemelhor
managing editor John M . Zimmerman 798-2611 makeup editor P.eter J. Mulvihill photography editor Mike Wagner 75~1-4
art director carolyn Jones acting business mgr. Fred Sowa 757-9971
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phOtography staH Steve Albino Rich Egerton Bryce Granger faculty advisor Dr. S.J. Weininger
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circulation mgr. Peter wong
To the Editor, , Having opened my mailbox last Thurs· day, eagerly awaiting my schedule for next year, I was immediately struck by what seemed to be a major flaw in the computer' s scheduling program - I had no fewer than five lcount 'em, fivel places to be Tuesdays and Thursdays at nine o'clock. It turns out, however, much to my dismay, that the flaw isn' t quite that great. You see, those are the only hours my three academic courses are scheduled - there are no other sections. My other two courses (ROTC and Bowling) have other sections. The com· puter seemed to be saying, 'what the hell, you have three why not fiver 103800 may not be a course tlntro to Projects) may not be a course that you expect a lot of people IPH majors in par· ticular) to take the same term as PH 3201 (Intermediate Mechanics), which is offered a mere once a year, but certainly MA2050 (DtH E.O.'sl is. The latter two conflict every day of the 3201 classes. leaving me Wednesday to go to Diff E.Q.'s. Don' t misunderstand me, I'd love to have ell my classes over by ten o'clock every day, leaving me the rest of the day to
recover and catch up, but 2050 and are not the kind of courses you like effect, do IPI, while 3800 only times a week, at my favorite Tuesday and Thursday at eight o'clock. It gets better. I have an ;....... confhct three of the four class days math and suff1ciency courses B term _._,...._..,. some kind of conflict every day of including a double on Monday and day. It seems to me that classes Sophomores in particular, but • classes when poss1ble, need to schedule in the logical sequence of could be scheduled at non-conflicting - but that wouldn't be any fun, w~
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Any one else in a situation Jtke would you drop a note With su,lgeiSti!l•l Box and maybe we can do an lOP or I can go to ID3800 and you can't~ 3201 or I' ll go to Diff E.Q.'s and you to 3800 O.... r maybe I'll punt the works and go to bowling TuesdBYI Richard Bourgault Class of '78
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ORGANIZATIONAL meeting for anyone interested in helpill
with next year's JP weekend Wednesday, May 14, at 4:00p.m. in
the PUB. IF uNble to attend write to Box 2303 or 1204.
outdoors can be dangerous. Barcamping, and boating trigger of recreational fun that good and leisure time bring. But any one good times can become a f~ery Take outdoor cooking. liquids (the use of which to be forbidden to the Boy can be used safely as long as· you that they can cause explosions. bums and even death because the explode near heat of flame. safety, flammable liquids behind other charcoal starters. all ore chemicals in cake form or a igniter which is labeled by a testing laboratory Underwriter's l.ab0f8tories. gasoline to start a fire is asking for trouble. Trying to get more pep fire by dumping any liquid onto hot coafs is asking reach right out and bum you. If a need$ help, tuck dry kindling
Camping In the backyard has always been great fun for youngstera. Make sure the tent is flame-retardant. Parafin-coated tents are great for keeping rain out - but they can bum up in minutes with a child trapped inside. Under no circumstances should any flame be used inside a tent. Aashlights are the answer. Supervision of backyard camping is a must for parents. Too many children have been seriously burned experimenting with campfires, candles and flammable liquids. Boating demands fire safe activities, too. and they are simple. When fueling, don' t smoke and don't fill up if the motor is hot. Leave a touch of room in the tank for fuel expansion and wipe up all fuel spills. The same goes for fueling power mowera and saws. After you fuel, move the mower or saw away from the fueling spot before you start the motor. You will enjoy good boating, camping, cooking and living in the outdoors if you just " learn Not To Bum."
J. Shaw resigns· Plan degree Effective May 9, Jeffrey Shaw resigned as Director of Graduate & Career Plana to become Section Manager in Manufacturing at Data General Corporation. In three years, Jeff has served his alma mater in many devoted, resourceful and seff-lesa ways, working with the largest graduating classes in our history, effectively articulating the WPI Plan to our several publics, and developing second-career opportunities for other alumni, not to mention designing changes in registration and building up both men and women' s crew clubs. Jeff has been a man of many parts, and he will indeed be missed. Our regret at his leaving WPI it tempered, however, by our gratitude and the pleasure of knowing that he will not be leaving the Worce.ter area. He has our best wishee for future success. Dean Traal<. while continuing in Student Affairs until· June 30, will also act as Director of Graduate and career Plans. Mr. Trask will assume the latter position only. full-time, on July 1.
requirements FOR: All undergraduate Plan studenta intending to graduate on May 31 , 1975 . To be ;,.igible for your degree on May 31 , 1916 all of your completion of Degree Requirement Forms must be submitted to the Registrar's Office by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22. 1975.
Reminder: Completion of Degree Requirement Forma for qualifying projects must be accompanied by a project form in final fonn:. If you have doubt as to which forma have already been received In the Registrar'• Office, report to the office as eoon n poeaible for verification. IT IS YOUR ·RESPONSIBILITY TO SEE THAT THE FORMS ARE SUBMITTED ON
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WPI confers three hon. Doctorates WPI will confer three honorary doctorate degrees at the 107th commencement, at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, in Harrington Auditorium. They are to: C. Chapin Cutler, Class of 1937, director of the Systems Research Center, Bell Telephone Laboratories, Holmdel, N.J.; Doctor of Engineering. Or. Dorothy Marshall, chairman of the Spanish Department, University of Massachusetts at BOlton; Doctor of Science. Or. Kenneth E. Boulding, professor of economics at University of Colorado and Director of Research on General, Social and Economic Dynamics at the Institute of Behavioral Science; Doctor of Science. He is the graduation speaker. C. CHAPIN CUTLER is director sinr,.
number of technical ertictes. In 1960, Chapin became assistant directOf: of Bell Labs Electronic and Systems Research Center and became involved in the field of ..tetllte com• munications. La-ter, he put together the group of reeearchers wtio studied image procesaing and the various techniques that could be employed to reduce bandwidth and permit the transmission of pictures over telephone networl!.s. He also led the group that brought the "n•obile radio" system to the point where it can be used on a wide basis througl:lout thit Bell System. • Cutler is a member of the Natiooel Academy of Engineering, highest professional distinction that can be con-:ferred on an American engineer; Sigma Xi and is a Fellow of the Institute of Radio Engineers. , OR. DOROTHY MARSHAll, Chairman of the Spanish Department, University of Massachusetts at Boston, was fonnerlv ita
course In the Department of Spaniah. Or. ~rshall hla studied llso at Unlvenity of Madrid for two yean end has spent numerous periods of travel end study • In Spain and Lltin America. with emphail on Spani*l, with minor f181da Hiltory and Political Science. In 1911, &he was e4ected • truatee of Hoty Cross College, where she served also n Director of Special Studies, and for the academic year 1970-71 ..,. a Witlf)O lecturet' and teacher Jn aR ~ dMaiOn seminar in Latin-American Politics. She is a trustee-elect of Smith College and served on that board for 10 years from 1969. She is also a board member at Bryn Mawr and served as president of the International Institute in S~n. She has been consultant for devel~t at Bryn Mawr and Worcetter Polytechnic Institute. She has received honorary doctonttel from Smith College and Regis College.
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Dr. C.C. Cutler 1963 of the Systems Research Center; Bell Telephone labs.• Holmdel, N.J. He was graduated from WPI in 1937 with a bachelor of science degree in General Science. He is a native of Springfield, who joined Bell Telephone Labs after graduation as a member of the technical staff, where he continued in research for 23 years, making significant contributions in microwave antennas for radar, microwave amplifiers, traveling-wave tubes, space com· munications and signal coding, and holds 66 patents In these fields and has written a
Dr. Dorothy Marshall
Dr. Kenneth E. Boulding
dean of faculties, chief academic officer and provost. A native of Bo.ton, railed on a Marahfteld farm, Or. Marshall was graduated from Smith College, where she also received her master's degree. She received a Ph.D. from Bryn Mawr College, where she joined the faculty as an instructor in 1942. Appointed Dean of the College in 1947, she served in that position until1970 and also was acting president for two terms. She always taught at least one
Registration policy on plan reg. HEGISTRATION POLICY FOR STUDENTS WHO DO NOT COMPLETE THEIR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS WHILE ENROLLED AS FULL TIME STUDENTS Students must be registered for at least one sixth Unit of acadilmic activity for the term in which their degree requirements are completed. This registration may take place no later than the scheduled Enrollment Days for Terms A , C, and E or the f•rst day ·of classes for Terms Band 0 . In the case of qualifying projects or the sufficiency requirement, this rule applies to the term in which the Completion of Degree Aequ1rement Form is submitted to the
Registrar. If the final degree requirement to be completed is the Competency Exam, the student must be registered for at least one sixth Unit of academic activity in the term immediately preceding the exam period or pay a Competency Exam Registration fee equivalent to the tuition for one sixth Unit of academic activity. Payment of the registration fee is due by the registration deadline at the beginning of that preceding term. Students registered in Term E will meet this requirement for the Competency Exam period after Term A since no examinations will be given at the end of Term E.
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OR . KENNETH E. BOULOING, professor of economics at University of Colorado and Director of Research on General, Social and Economic Dynamics at the Institute of Behavioral Science there, is a native of Liverpool, graduated with first class honors from Oxford Univ8f1ity, where he also recetved a master's degree. Or. Boulo1ng has been an educator, lecturer and writer in the United States since 1937. He became an American citizen In 1948. He first taught at the University of Edinburgh before joining the faculty at Colgate University in 1937. He has also taught at Fisk University, Iowa State, McGill University, Iowa State College, University of Michigan, University College of West Indies, and International Christian University. He has been at University of Colorado since 1967. He has written and edited numerous books, articles and reviews on economics, management, and social iaues, and is the author of essays and several published verses. He has held office in scientific and teamed societies and has been president of the American Economic Asaociation, Society for General Systems Research, Peace Research Society {International), Association for the study of Grants Economy and the International Studies Association He received 19 honorary degrees from colleges and universities from 1962 to 1974.
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Robert Long II Romeo Louis
Roland Houle Jr. illiam Kenneth Johnson Thomas Peter May
John Vincent Bucci
Richard Paul Predella Jr.
John Patrick Casey
Richard Joseph Rudis
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with free liquor. After putting down sizeable quantities of assorted dnnka caning off bottles of their choice, a of brothers then traveled to AMC'a WOODS to share their mMriment With Sunday night patrons there. A gOOd was had by all, as the newly president also came close to receiviftt first ritual of installation into that How's it feel being pin-set man Dicky1 The same night, two of our fine proved that Tekes move like a f1attt. leap tall curbs in a single flop, and . . adept at deceiving onlookers. Hope and Oeev can show some of our how Its donell
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Pledges Eric, John and Jay • learning much about the house, lila moving quickly toward becoming b Look for their handiwork on our party floor. The brotherhood of Teke will not holding any more parties this term ..a wishes you ell an enjoyable and r summer, and a productive return to this fall. Our congratulations to graduating seniors at WPI, and our from Anna Maria and Becker.We1 you !I
Sigma Pi With but a few short weeks left in this school year, we at Sigma Pi wish all of the semors the best of luck in the future. It's been a good year so with only Spree Day to look forward to, we can look back on some of the most recent events at the house. Junior Prom Weekend was a good time for everyone. For the fourth time in five years, three in a row, Sigma Pi stole the trophy for 'Best Design' during the chariot races that Saturday. Activities Chairman Tom Strnad spent several sleepless nights and all of those flowers made for raw fingers, but with the trophy in our hands again, it was worth it. The weekend also saw the running of the 'Vicious Cycle', a 16-mile bike race on the reservoir route. All of those involved had a great time, with first and second places separated by only two-hundredths of a second. DST rode away with the team keg. Look forward to seeing a 'Son of Vicious Cycle' 1n the fall. And then there was 'Betcha Can't'. Yo~ remember, the rope ladder climb at the country fair. Thanks go out to •ACE' Egerton for his ingenious idea and to all those who helped in the construction of the
booth. With more than $25 in priz• to those lucky enough to make It to top, everyone had a great time. lll'a hope that we see Egerton's erection 11 next fair. Congratulations are in order fOt His third place finish, along with four in the top fifteen. powered a victory fer E07·SP car rally team. The heavily Theta Chi team only managed a place individual finish. With entries for OUt' team, we Wet'e able from Theta Chi's stranglehold, the trophy in the SAE car rally last month. team certainly did enjoy the keg that along with the trophy. Initiation was held May 8 for our semester pledges. Those initiated w. Alexander, Henry Daley, John McGei, Pacella, Dana Rawdon, and John And finally, Happy Birthday SIGMA May 1, 1975 saw the passing of our anniversary of affiliation with a fraternity. The anniversary wes c with a party last Friday night. It f cheap, cold beer and a fine band We plan to have another good ten yean we ever recover from the celebration.
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Phi L1mlld1 Upsilon GRADUATE STUDENTS Jacgues Brunellle Steven Hoogasian ling Y. Lee Marilyn Lourand David R. McGowa Chih Yuan Wang David Hayhurst
by Nesl Wright The brotherhood of Tau Kappa Epsilon recently held our second semester elec· tiona, meant as a safeguard written into our by laws. These elections usually produce linle more than a mandate for the current officers. However, due to several special circumstances this year. the following fraters were elected to office: President Neal Wright; Vice-President Peter Briggs; Historian Joseph Williams; House Officer - Paul Deschamps. These brothers officially assumed their duties at a ritual installation on Wednesday, May 7, 1975. In intramurals, TKE ping-pong and softball teams continue to represent the house with fine efforts. Most unfortunately, these efforts don't always lead to victory celebrations; but we enjoy them none the le~. Special kudos to One-Buck for his leadership II Our recent sewer party proved a great success, as all in attendance descended Into TKE's famed sewer through a pipe any civil would be proud to assume credit for designing. At least, I think sol Then, in the finest TKE tradition, the following night was our annual Senior Night at the Bar, during which all seniors drank to their fill
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by Tom Psnek Elections were held down at Phi Sig on April 23rd. The Brothers of Phi Sig would like to take this opportunity to extend our congratulations to the newly installed officers: Mike Whilte, Pres.; Brian Barnowslli, Social Chairman; Tom Panek, Secretary; Jim Albrignt, Treasurer; Tony Antuono, Inductor, with Larry Dulong and
Ted Pytel as his assistants; Dan Rod Rush Chairman with Houghto Lewis Valcarce serving as his assistants; and Babin,- Sentinel. We would also like to congratulate newly initiated Brothers. All of us at Phi are looking forward to next year when will have a full house and a greatly circle of Brothers.
Zeta Psi by Moon Cisney It has been a week or so since those strange leners were painted on the boards in front of Salisbury. Some may think it's a new honor society trying to get some publicity. Others may think that 8 pledge raid has his Greek alphabet wrong and pnnted up the wrong letters. In both cases you are wrong. The Greek letters stand for Zeta Psi a new member to WPI's comunity. They are a colony, backed by some strong campuses like U Mass, Tufts, and Conn. College. With a strong alumni association the majority of their problems are almost solved. But, why WPl you may ask? Zeta Psi like most fraternities, look for schools with a strong and organized IFC and also 8 strong academic record. Another Important factor is the work of one man, Doug Elliot who has really stuck htS neck out to get things going. With some good steps like these, Zeta Psi is going in the right direction and things look good for next year. Let me give you a little background on Zeta Psi. It was the eleventh National Greek letter fraternity and it was founded in 1847 at New York University. In 1870 it established a chapter at University of California at Berkely, the first on the Pacific Coast. And it was first to form a chapter at the University of Toronto in 1879 making it the first International fraternity. Through its unique expansion policy and innovation they were the first to locate chapters at: Gornell, McGill, Tufts, Toronto, Manitoba, Case Ins., Alberta, Calagary, anc;t Stanford. You n11ght also ask who's left that wants
to join a fraternity? Well thet'e may nOI Ill hell of a lot, but there are a few people who were pledged Tuesday ~ Tufts. They are: Joe Bergin - House Manager Rich Bourgault - Treasurer Mike Castonguay - Sports C Bob Rundall - IFC Representive Doug Elliot - President Don Howard - Pledge Trainer Secretary and Gary L:eob cochair. Gene Savoie Bob Sengstaken - Vice President L.es Solomon Chuck Tobin - Steward Don Wartonick Jack Waters - Rush co-chair Some names are familiar others are but with the fantastic help of advisor pledge Mike Kyritisis, Zeta Psi w1ll moYI in the ranks and rate as a full fl fraternity. R1ght now the house hasn't decided upon and National will ba up week to make the final arrange There are two houses which look goOd have a lot of potential. One is on Sch and the other IS on Trowbridge. Both close to campus and the pledges can't to start working on it. Things also looking up for Zeta Psi and also the There are a lot of optimistic houses campus that are for new members expansion. With this new addition the I hopes to anract a lot more freshmen Fraternities and the life of fraternities. group is trying for the Pi Tau chaner chapter and National likes the ideas.
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Five pro-American Cabmet ministers, including the Ministers of Defense and Flnance, reC)Ortedly resigned from Laos's coalition Government Friday in the midst of mounting protests against US policies and following a demonstration by several thousand Laotian stUdents and teachers against rising prices and foreign ecor.omic influences. Some defTionstrators threw stones at thf! US Embassy in Vientiane. There was no official confirmation of the resignauons. which were reported by highly placed sources.
Refugees grow on Guam The South Vietnamese refugee population on Guam continued to grow rapidly as more than 8,000 new refugees arrived on three merchant ships. The new arrivals brought Guam's present refugee population to nearly 48,000 or almost one--third of the Island's total civilian population. In recent days, 38,000 refugees, who were taken to Guam after the fall of Saigon, left the island to go to the continental US. Yestet'day some 20,000 more South V'111tnamese were expected to arrive at Guam on the last six refugee ships from the Philippines.
Phnom Pehn residents leave The last of the 600 foreigners caught inside the French embassy 1n Phnom Penh made it
out of the country last Thursday as newsmen began to tell their stories of the fall of the city and the ordeal they went rhrough in the time between the fall and their evacuation from Clmbodia Some of the stories tell of mass executions in the streets and of Cambodian $Gid1ers fighting until they were out of ammunition. Many films show how the Khmer Rouge forced all the residents of all the cities and villages out into the countryside, including evet'y sillgle resident of Phnom Penh which had e population of over two million people. Phnom Ptoh was evacuated in less than six hours, according to the newsmen. They also said ,_dents were ordered either leave now or be shot on the spot.
F16 crash lands in Texas General Dynamics pot its plane, the F16, on display tor its workers, Friday in Ft. Worth, Texas, however trouble developed while the plane was in flight. While thousands of workers looked on, the F16 did rolls and loops in the air among other complicated maneuvers. When the pilot came in to land, however, his right landing gear was not locked in place. The pilot radioed the ground that he only had 15 min. of fuel left. There not being enough time to put fQIIm on the runway, the Air Force tried to refuel the F16 in the air, but the F16 did not have enough fuel to remain aloft. The pilot brought the plane down Belly-flop fashion on a grassy field parallel to the runway. The pilot was unhurt and the plane did not appear to receive any njor damage.
Hiss readmitted to bar The highest court in Massachusetts heard an appeal for Alger Hiss, 70 years old. to be llldm•tted as a lawyer in the state on grounds of good character and good record since his •se from prison in 1954. The seven-judge Supreme Judicial Court reserved decision after Mr. Hiss's lawyer challenged a report that he contended would reQuire Mr. Hiss to "falsely confess" guilt in the 1950 perjury conviction.
High cost of courts MEMPHIS - Singer Jerry Lee Lewis has been fined $25 for beating a waitress with a _,1n while the waitress has been fined $15 for breaking the bow. City Court Judge John Getz conv1cted Lewis for assault and battet'Y and charges him an additional $10 for coun lies Waitress Diane Siler was convicted for malicious mischief breaking the bow which she said Lewis had poked her with March 11. She was also charged with $10 in court
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Rebate checks in mail Those who sent 1n their tax returns early should be receiving their tax rebate checks IIIIW. Over $8 billion in checks were put in the mail last Thursday and Friday from the
flliladelphia tax center where all rebates are being processed. The IRS said that while the INIXimum amount of a rebate is $200, the average check ranges about$ 100. A second batch of rebates is being processed now and will be in the mail shortly.
Mi~itary ball by Neal Wright Anyone at the Pub's Babe Pino concert who thought during breaks that music was ID be heard coming from Alden was right. Those who passed by Alden and saw all the couples in semi-formal and military dress ltt•re KNEW something was happening. That special something was the ANNUAL MILITARY BALL, held in Alden from eight thirty till one, Saturday May 3. Sponsored by the Army ROTC Cadets of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the ball -.san invitational event. The theme of this YtBr's ball was CABARET, with appropriate Clilcor turning Alden into a fine-spirited casmo of giant dice and cards. Approximately 150 cadets, their dates, and InVited guests were in attendance for a most memorable evening of dancing and comraderie. The ball was an atl evening function, ~hich began for many cadets and their tecorts with cocktails and a fine meal at JT's Club Car in Worcester Center. The focus then shifted to Alden for a reception
line, hors-de-oeuveres and some really smooth tunes. This year's band was The Four of US, a local group who provided versatile sets of excellent music to suit all tastes. By the end of the evening, the consensus of opinion was that the Four of US is undoubtedly one of the finest groups to be heara in the Worcester area, and bound to be a hit at any party. tWill some house take the hint71 But the undisputed highlight of the evening festivities was the crowning of the queen and her court. This year's court was reined over by the queen of the ball PatriciaJ Pierce. All the ladies received flowers, with the queen receiving a beautiful bouquet of red roses. Immediately following the formal conclusion of the ball, most couples traveled to Informal parties hosted by various cadets at their apartments. The evening continued on until the wee hours when these too broke up, as cadets and dates drifted off with memories of another year's Military Ball and expectations of next year's.
On Thursday, May 8, Student Government appointed students to the faculty committees. The Executive Committee would like to thank everyone who showed an interest and would encourage anyone not appointed to try again next year. The following people were appointed: Committett on Academic Policy 11 Ann Madara 76 21 Peter Hayden '78 Curriculum Commfttee 1I Jerry Bujaveius 78 21 Steve Sweeney •n 31 Brian nmura '78 Comm1tt1Je on Ac:sdemlc Advisory 11 Wayne Noss 76 21 John Zimmerman Financial Aid Comm;ttee 11 John Casey 76 21 Michael White Student Life Commfttee 1) Doug Knowles '76 2) Robin Paisner '78 3) Barry Sift 76 41 Greg Cipriano '76 Two positions are still open for the Committee on Student Academic Affairs. This committee deals generally with policy and affairs for any non-plan students. It is encouraged that the student who serves on this committee be a non-plan student but it is not necessary. Any student interested should notify George Hefferon, Morgan 218, Box 986 no later than Thursday, May 15th at 4:00p.m. The appointments will be made at the meeting Thursday night at il :00 p.m. Any student interested should attend that Student Government meeting.
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(Somerville); Parker, John (Tautonl; Saltonstall, William I Manchester!; Schlosstein, Frederic (Warren); Timillty, Joseph (Mattapan!; Tobin, Arthur (Quincy); Wall, William (Lawrence); Walsh, Joseph !Dorchester); Zarod, Stanley (Indian Orchard). To find out who your legislators are call the Voter Information Phone !1-800-8821649 toll free, in Boston area call 357·58801 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This Friday Elaine Noble, a representative of the Back-Bay end a lesbian will attend a Turkey supper at Central Church. Time: 7 p.m. It is spol'lsored by Metropolitan Community Church. There will be a volleyball game at the church Saturday night at 7 p.m. The WPI Gay Alliance will be having an organizational meeting before school ends. Come out of your closet! Meet other gay people at Tech. For more information about anything listed above write to: WPI Gay Alliance, Box 2118, Clark University, c·o Clark Gay Alliance, or call 763-0939. To set the record straight, the WPI Gay Alliance was started by gay tech students, we were not infiltrated by Clark students. Our thanks go out to them for letting us use their mailbox. See you next year.
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S.G. minutes On Thursday, May 8. 1975 at 7:00, a meeting of the WPI Student Government took place in Olin 212. The meeting was • opened by President George Hefferon. Prelef'lt at this meeting: George ~fferon - President; John Smith - Secretary; Eric Hertz Academic Chair; Norton
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Bonaparte - CHB; Rusty Hunter - Social Co-Chair.;PeterTordo- IFC; liz McCauley Ind. Rep.; Bill Golden- '78 Rep.; Kathy Moloney (proxy Bill Cunningham) - '77 Rep.; Mary Polanik (proxy Lynne Buckley) - '76 Rep.; Mike Irwin - 75 Rep.; John Forester - SAB Chair.; Joe Jones Concerned Students Chair.; lance Sunderlin - Dorm. Comm. ehair. The first order of business was to approve John Forester as the new SAB Chairman. There was a great deal of discussion regarding the method of elections at the SAB meeting. Rusty Hunter felt that the election should be held again because there was a discussion between ballots. The motion was made to approve John Forester as SAB Chairman. The vote was 10 yea, 1 ney, 0 abatain.
Next Geoge described what had transpired with regards to Commuter Rep. He described the circumstances leading to the removal of the Commuter ballot. Chuck Cammel was present at the meeting stating that he was interested in the position. There was some discusSion to appoint a commuter Rep. to fill the position until a Rep. could be elected in the fall. The motion was made and it passed 10 yea, 0 ney, 1 abstain. The motion was made to appoint Chuck Gramme! to the position of Commuter Rep. until an election could be held in the fall. The motion was passed lC yea, 0 ney, and 1 abstain. Announcttments - The case of Student Govet'nment vs. Dean Reutlinger and the amnesty lial Next. the appointmenu to the faculty standing committees were made. These results can be found in Eric Hertz's article. · Under Committee Reports, Pete Tordo of
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the IFC announced that Zeta Psi waa Voted in by the IFC by a vote of 9-1-1. Norton Bonaparte of the CHB announced that the case of Srudent Government vs. Dean Reutlinger will be held Tuesday barring Spree Day. George announced that we will be discussing the Massachusetn Student Lobby at the next meeting. Rusty Hunter announced that his proposal to prohibit on campus SQiiciting was available and would be brought up at the next meeting. There will be pictures of the executive council in next yeer'a f,..hman dirtc:taty. These will be taken at the next meeting which wtll be held Thurtday, May 16th at 7:00 p.m. in Olin 212. The meeting waa closed by George Hefferon at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, John Smith Student Gov. Secretary
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Track team goes undefeated This year's track t~ ended its season undefeated by beeting Trinity College 1~ 55 on last Tuesday. This win gave WPI a 12-0 record, something that the campus hasn't seen since 1963. It was also the 100th win for coach Mel Norcross. The meet was captured in much the same style as others of this season. Bob Donie con· tinued his high scoring and the rest of the team balance filled in behind. In more recent action, WPI competed in the Eastems championships at Bowdoin College last Saturday. Although the team did not place high, some excellent in· dividual efforts were accomplished. • Junior Alan Briggs established a new school record in the mile run with a time of 4:10.0. This time eclipses the old mark of 4:12.1 set in 1973 by Andy Murch. This time enabled Briggs to take third place. Bob Donie also picked up a third in the triple jump with a leap of 45' 11". Bob had a
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chance to do better but a short run~ hampered his style. Chris Keenan pi8Ced sixth in the 880 yd. run running hill perSONtt best of 1:54.6. Although an excellent time the present school recotd still stands. It is held by a e>ast New England Champion. Bill Komm managed a fourth place In the javelin throw with a toss of 191'. This Is far from am's best but he hopes to come back for this week's New ~ngland Competition. Perhaps the most pleasant surprise of the day came from John Smith' s fourth place finish in the 100 yd. dash. His time of 10.1 wasn't far behind the winning time of 9.9. Although the teams season is over, theM individuals hope to continue improving: This Saturday is the. New E"91end C~ petition at the UniV8f'Sity of Massachusetts. Here these guys hope to improve on their accomplishments and 1ook towards National Competition.
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The WPI Crew Team left for Phllly Thurs· day In hopes of redeeming itself after Its tough season. WPI took three boats; a varsity fOUr. • frtShman four, and a light· weight ~lat. ~first heat for the light· weights was at 10:15 and WPI was pitted against Fordham in lane 1, lona in lane 2, S.U.N.Y. Maritime in lane 4, and Coast Guard in iane 5. After a tough start the lt. wts. caught lona and Fordham at the 1000" meter mark but just could not keep up the catch and fell behind never to catch up. The winner was Coast Guard followed by Fordham and lona. WPI came in fourth and S.U.N.Y. Maritime was last. This eliminated tt'le lights because only the first three boats qualifi~ for the Semj..ftnals. The varsity four raced next and their heat went off at 2:30 Friday afternoon. Stroked· by Bob Saulter, the four had a rough start and the first reports were that WPI was bringing up the rear. In a tough headwind the four brought up the stroke and quickly moved into second place at the 1000 meter mark. From then on it was a tough battle between Jacksonville, Notre Dame, Marrietta and WPI all fighting for that second and third position. The first place position was held by Washington College. The heat was won by Washington with Rollins second and WPI third. This ad-
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The semi-finals for the varsrty fours !"ere at 10:30 on Saturday morning. Entered mto !the race was Notre Dame, Coast Guard, Villllnova, Morris H8tvey and Rollins CQitege. MorriS Harvey whh 8 strong team toek the lead and kept li but it was a real flgftt for second and third place. At rhe 1000 meter mark WPI was in trouble In a touQt! headwind and from then on it was catch u~ time and WPI feil just short. The winner was Morris Harvey followed by Rollins College, Coast Guard, WPI, \lille"nova and Notre Dame. Coach Ploss was pleased at the results of
Friday with the vat'llity four. It was 8 tough bieek and the four Is looking for a place at the Spring Festival Regatta at Lowell this Saturday. As for the lightweights, Coach Porter is working on Stragedy for next year In hopes of making a better showing.
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Tuesday, May 13, 1975
Volume 3, Number 12