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A New procedures governing student admission to fraternity ’ rush parties were adopted by the lnter—Fraternity Council at the January 7 meeting.
According to Bill Murray, President of IFC, a male student wishing to attend the rush parties should purchase a "rush card". The card is priced at $3, and entitles the holder to attend the twelve rush parties scheduled for the winter term," said. Students wishing to purchase a card should contact a member of one of the four campus fraternities. Murray, in a letter addressed to IFC representatives, stressed that purchasing a rush card will indicate that the student is seriously considering rushing Murray the fraternities. "Employing the rush card system will reduce the number of uninterested students attending the parties", Murray added, Students entering a rush party without a rush card will be charged a minimum of $2. All students, regardless of whether they have a rush card, must be prepared to produce their Pitt-l.D. upon request. Fraternities Cite Damage to HousesBy DIANA STANLEY The fraternity houses of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnston have suffered extensive damages in years past. Yet, Jacob Stiffler, director of Housing, has expressed optimistic feelings for the 1979- 80 school year. He believes the house managers of Lambda Sigma Rho, Delta Sigma Chi, Delta Chi and Acacia are working to alleviate the problem. A group damage report, released by the Housing Office. indicated the following estimated property damages for the 1978-79 year: Larkspur Lodge, Cottages II and Ill, $922, Heather Lodge, Cottages II and Ill, $480, Foxfire Lodge, $397 and Hawthorn, Cottage ll, $355. According to Stiffler, many damages occur during large social gatherings; "Alcohol and damages go hand in hand." Many house managers agree that open parties are a significant factor. Reginold Synder, House Manager of Delta Chi, states "Undoubtedly, damages are caused by open parties. Yet, you can not pinpoint who does it." He went on to say, "Most damages are caused by accidents. The students do not do it on purpose." House Manager for Delta Sigma Chi, Larry Kreider, also believes most of the damage is related to fraternities’ parties. Some managers believe the problem isthe result of students’ apathetic attitude toward destruction. "Students take advantage of the University's’ property. They have the attitude that it's not their property, therefore, they are not responsible for damages," quotes Vance Becker, Acacia's House Manager. The damages are located in the basements, lobbies and stairways. Among the damages are cracked tiles, holes in the walls, torn screens and broken furniture. In the past, the Housing Office used student's matriculation fee to pay for damages. Becker believes if an individual is doing damage "it should come out of his own pocket." Many managers are hoping for a successful year in regards to less property damage. Snyder comments, The damage this year will be less than in the past." Party Policies Discussed By Campus FraternitiesBy TOM WOJCIK
"Each fraternity should promote Greek activities, not parties," said lnter-Fraternity Council President Bill Murray at lFC's Sept. 17 meeting. Murray's comment was made during a discussion on the issue of fraternity parties. Some representatives feel the ‘open party system,’ presently employed by the fourfraternities (Acacia, Delta Chi, Delta Sigma Chi, Lambda Sigma Rho), removes some of the eliteness of fraternal brotherhood. Remarked one representative, "In one respect, independents are not distinguished from Greeks; that being easy admittance to parties. Some things should be exclusively for Greeks.” Motion for a ‘closed party system’ was rejected. IFC recognized the fact that 1 independent upperclassmen, who have no intention of joining a fraternity, frequent many of the parties. However, they agree it would be almost impossible to screen everyone who attends. ''I wouldn't enjoy turning away friends because they weren't Greek," said representative Mike Hacker. ‘'I don't think any fraternity would enjoy that." As an alternate solution, IFC agreed to discontinue advertising fraternity parties. Members feel that without advertising, independents who are attracted only by the easy access to beer will be less likely to attend the parties. Those who have an»interest in the social aspect of brotherhood will gain knowledge of the party through brothers or other interested individuals. Murray, along with other representatives, feels parties should not be used as ‘bait’ for prospective rushes (one who seriously considers joining a fraternity/ sorority). "We must generate more inter-Greek activity," said Murray. "Such as Greek weekends, softball games and the like. lt’s important we show independents that brotherhood, and Greek life in general, is much more than parties." 'I can definitely see a problem,” commented Student Life Dean Lowell Shaffer, on the Greek party issue "but it appears we're on our way to solving it." Shaffer agrees with the idea of promoting activities rather than parties. Shaffer continued, ’'It may help to return some of the uniqueness and mystique to fraternal brotherhood." The Student Senate Publicity committee sponsored a Cystic Fybrosis drive this term.
The Publicity committee had encouraged campus organizations to become involved by sponsoring a fundraiser. M. The following is a list of the organizations, the amount they raised, and the type of fund- raiser they held:
The Sophomore Class amount of $120.00 is not a final figure. At thistime, the runners have run 2,700 miles. The run is not an actual crossing of the country, but it is a 3,000 mile equivalent run. The anticipated total figure for the entire campaign is $875.90. From The Advocate, January 25, 1978 by John Dietz Pitt-Johnstown will hold its first annual Winter Carnival celebration from Monday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 5. 1978. Special features of the carnival will include a “Winter Olympics,” a “Hair-a-thon" cross country skiing, a pie-eating contest, two films, a chicken barbeque, wheel chair basketball, win-a-date with a senator, a concert, Las Vegas Night and the crowning of a Carnival King.
Monday -- Festivities begin at 9 a.m. Monday with a flea market bake sale sponsored-by the Math Club. The booths will be set up in 200 Biddle Hall. Circle K is sponsoring a “Hair- a-thon” all day Monday- Campus Hairstyling of the Richland Mall will cut any student's hair for $5. ‘A mini-bus will travel all day from the campus to the mall. Interested students should make appointments with a representative in the Student Union on Jan. 23. A pie eating contest will be held at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. It will be the first of many events that will determine the Carnival King. Other events the King candidates must participate in include an arm wrestling ‘contest, a traying contest, a beer chugging contest and an act for the Open Mike Talent Night in the Log Cabin. Tuesday -- Shenandoah, Arlo Guthrie’s ' back-up band, will perform two shows at 7:30 and 10pm, Tuesday Jan.-31 in the Log Cabin. The arm wrestling- tournament will be held between shows. Wednesday -- The Outdoors Club and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will co- sponsor a snow sculpturing Wednesday and Thursday. . The sculptures are to be built in the vicinity of ‘Biddle and Krebs halls. The sculptures will be judged and winners will be chosen at 5 p.m. Thursday. Prizes will be awarded in three - categories: most original, ugliest, and most attractive. At _8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bobby Seale, former Black Panther Party member and co-founder of the revolutionary group, will present a lecture entitled “Perspective on Black Liberation” in the -Student Union gymnasium. Students will be admitted free with i.d. The Sisters of the Keg will sponsor a party at the Log Cabin at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Admission will be $1. A beer drinking contest will be held for the Carnival King candidates at 9 p.m. - Thursday -- An_Open Mike Talent Night will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Log Cabin. The show is sponsored by the Humanities and Fine Arts Society and. Programming Board. Interested persons are to stop in or call the Programming Board office at 266-9661, ext. 240. The Carnival King Beauty Pageant will be held from 9:30 to 11 p.m. in the Cabin. Friday -- The Outdoors Club will sponsor toboggan time trials on the ski slopes from 2' to 6 p.m. Friday -- Toboggans will be - supplied. A snowmobile will be provided by Marhefka Sports and Marine to pack down the course. At 8 p.m. Friday, Programming Board and Delta Chi fraternity will co-sponsor ’a party/dance in the Cabin. Admission is $1. Saturday -- The Outdoors Club in conjunction with the Johnstown Area Winter Carnival will sponsor a cross country ski race at 1 p.m. Saturday. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Adirondack Shelter. _ From 1 to 4 p.m., Lambda fraternity will hold a chicken barbeque in front of the Student Union. The film Zachariah will be shown at 7 and 1 p.m. inihe Log Cabin. Admission is free. Delta Chi fraternity will sponsor ‘-‘Las Vegas Night,” an evening of refreshments and games, at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Student Union gym. One of the prizes is a 23-channel base CB radio. Sunday -- The week’s activities will conclude with free cross country skiing sponsored by the Outdoors Club from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Skis may be picked up at room 33 of the library. Members of the Outdoors Club will be there to give lessons. At 9:30 p.m. the Programming Board will show the film Mean Streets in the Engineering and Science auditorium. Also scheduled to take place‘ throughout the week is a Winter Olympics sponsored by IET and a win-a-date-with-a-student-senator-of-your-"choice. Student Senate members will be selling chances for a free dinner at Red Bull Inn and a movie with the senator of one's choice Fee Cut Progress Progress in refunding this term’s facilities fee seems inevitable at this point. An unusual consensus between the administration, student press and Student Senate favors the principle that students should get something for the $10 sports center fee or else get their money back. According to President Blacking‘ton, an in- formal request has -been made to Oakland for the refund and a formal written request will be made shortly. “In the fifties, fraternities were the prevailing rage. In the sixties, a sense of individuality and independence caused fraternity membership to drop. And now, in the seventies, Greek membership is surging again, especially in the last few years.” This comment was made by, Tony Lupinetti, president of the Intrafraternal Council (I.F.C.).. He had held this office since April of 1977. He is a member of the Lambda Sigma Rho fraternity. Lupinetti described the total experience of Greek life: “In reference to UP], Greek life gives greater sense of belonging; it promotes an opportunity to return to this campus, and it enhances social encounters beyond the college situation.” Lupinetti says that the recent acquisition of Greek housing “is a definite boost for a sense of identity.” The University policy concerning Greek housing considers University interests as well as Greek interests. The policy’s format is based on situational experiences, according to Lupinetti.
Sexual relations between teachers and students were recently surveyed at UCLA.
Of the 350 questionaires circulated to both teaching assistants and professors, 15% were returned. Of those, 20% of the faculty admitted to having sexual relations with their students. Half, of those respondents said they approached the students and the other half said they were approached or just “fell” into affairs.) One faculty member revealed that the student he once slept with is now his wife and others claimed they slept with students but not their own. |
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