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2-TW COIUEOIAN Editorial 'Any more questions?' It atarts when you're always afraid S top out of Una They '11 come aad Uke you a way... phenStttla Children" "Song to America's I never thought I would see the day whan Stephen Stills' description of the INS Chicago riot could be used to Illustrate the actions of some supposedly-mature, rational-thinking university administrators. Paranoia is running rampant ln tbe CSUF ad* ( ministration, the most obvious symptom being the petty remarks and attitude exhibited by Norman Baxter, president, and Louis Volpp, vice president of academic affairs, toward the press. For those who have never experienced a Baxter-Volpp press conference, they are missing one of the most entertaining kangaroo courts of all Ume. The press is on trial at these conferences. Instead of fielding questions, Baxter and Volpp seem to think it is their annointed duty to cry about press bias and bemoan the headlines that have resulted from questionable judgment on their part. At laat year's Dec. 16 press'conference, Baxter dressed down a room full of reporters because their stories had relied on information from the United Professors of California. Baxter went on a tirade, claiming the press always ignores his side of the story. What Baxter Hid not point out was that he is consistently unavailable for comment whenever a controversy erupts. It is next to impossible to print the ad¬ ministration side of the story when it is not available. At this year's March 4 press conference, Volpp refused to comment on questions from CoUegian editor Jeff Evans, but could not leave it at that. Volpp proceeded to lecture the assembled press on what proper questions are and how to be a reporter. Volpp also questioned the propriety of a "Journalism student judging so quickly and clearly what some physicians so far have not agreed upon" saying "it is a most in¬ credible thing to me." Volpp was referring to the administration's allegation that suspended nursing Instructor Ming Be Sia did not pass a physical and mental examination. Another chapter ln the Volpp-Baxter soap opera unfolded Monday when Volpp refused to respond to charges made by economics professor Dale Bush concerning the Ming Be Sia suit. Collegian reporter Karen Clark gave Volpp every chance to answer the charges before publication of her story, but he declined. According to Clark, Volpp agreed to an interview "for the sole purpose of obtaining information from me. He never had any intention of saying anything but 'no comment'.'.' Volpp then told Clark her story "should be interesting. It's just one hatchet Job after another." My advice to Volpp and Baxter follows that of Harry Truman, a man who tangled with the press but was viewed with respect. Norman, Louis, "If you can't stand the heat, get the heU out of the kitchen." William McEwen Athletic director needed? s, eta be m i of some weak la charecterUtic of what of these bureaucratic posts, to haa been occurring throughout thia instance might I suggest s the earnpus, namely a bUtant ponible reappraisal of the failure to take Into consld«r*tlon neceealty of having an athletic th* need* of the itudeoU in the director and in hU place allow for face of bureaucratic "boon- the astaMiastaieot of a governing ttoggltag," AB too often the board compcaed of coaches and ---i-wBir tf titifff thtt fri *w *trfb athletes to handle the ad- . __,.: •_ —^qwyhsj mlalatratlve aspects of the Perhaps tbe solution to 1 p-Sj^s. I a. ^ A Bulldogs slump, lose four ■Mifce's farewell Brewer clarifies 'erroneous concepts' erroneous concepU It seems mother presidential hopeful U attempting to base hU candidacy on "Freedom of the Press" and how innovative and original people can be when trying to get elected. Malcolm Hudgeon'* letter to the editor does, however, give me the opportunity »n present my views on the Presldentisl frecring of the Collegian funds. First, It seems thst few people, especially presldentisl can¬ didates Hudgeon. Montion, and Fischetti, teem to realize lhat the only funds of the CoUeglsn which were "froxen" were the Collusion or Ratsberry edition of the Collegian. ThU was the tost edition of the Collegian for the fsll semester snd, ss per tradition, a satire. Secondly, the only portion of the funds of that edition which were held back (frown) was the salaries; aU printing and related cosU were paid. Thirdly, because thst edition wss a parody, it could, hardly be called "the Press." Mow, tbe question it, "Why were the funds frosen?" If you will recall, that edition used and abused highly sensitive topics such ss necrophilia (intercourse with a corpse), incest, rape, snd hestlsllty (intercourse with lower animals). In other parts of the same edition, the Aggies were telling the Chicanos to "eat shit and dto," and the Chicanos were telling the Aggies to "go fuck s cow...I take It back, not a cow, your mother," and, of course, tot's not forget sbout tbe "inflat-a-woman" that "comes to too." It U my belief thst a satire edition U a literary work holding up human vices snd follies to ridicule snd scorn. I dont think, however, that the students of thli campus, or tbe advertisers helping to pay for this publication, appreciate rape, incest, bestiality, necrophilia, or racism being passed off ss s joking matter. Should one look at the Code of Ethics of the American Society of Newspaper Editors, one would find that a portion of It states, "A newspaper will avoid journalism that supplies incentives to base conduct and it will not pander to vicious instincts to achieve notoriety. It will respect the religious, philosophical, snd patriotic beliefs of IU readers." Since you (Malcolm) quoted me as" supposedly ssy Ing I "strongly supported the fund- freezing concept." let me clarify my position. Had you been more attentive, you would have heard me ask the Media Council whst changes were being msde in IU restructure to make it sn active. rather than a reactive, council, and what they would do should a matter of thU nature come up again—would they pay the salaries snd possibly deliberate later, only to ask those studenU for the money back? I'd also like to know wi.j would be held legally responsible for the payment of damages if the A.S.. ss publisher, was sued, aa they were threatened on the Razz- berry issue. And, finally, I'd also like to know the feelings of the Media Council as to the content of thst edition, or U that something no one cares to discuss because it's too close to the real problem? After all. the Media Council was established to critically evaluate tbe campus media. IT IS NOT MY BELIEF THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO FREEZE FUNDS SIMPLY BECAUSE SOMETHING THEY DON'T CARE TO HEAR IS SAID ABOUT THEM. I think it U obvious that wasn't the esse here. As a personal note,/yes, Malcolm, I do look forward to another edition of the Collusion snd to confronting you in the upcoming election. I feel that when satire U presented to an appropriate fashion, it can be appreciated and ut—' of humor and sot to closing, as you stated, "Don't get me wrong, I have no intention of smearing your name." I feel the same, but I think it would be appropriate if you and the other A.S. presidential candidates tried to get elected on your own track College Union Vice Pi Editor's note: Mr. Brewer t*Id U ceste In the fund "freesteg" af The Collegian. For reader* In- teretted, here It the letter sent by AuocUted StudenU Pretldent D.vid Nlksssriaa to Bab V*ga, AS huslnets manager, dated Dec. 18, 1878. It mast be pointed out (hat Mr. Vegs weal out "aa a limb, " as he put It. to allow The Collegian to purchase much- needed supplies before thi* semester begin. For this, we are very grateful. The letter: "ThU is to Instruct the AS Business office to not pav any costs in relation to the December H, 1976 issue of the Collegian until further notice U given by our office. "This action is being token at the request of several senators who wish to study this particular issue of the Collegian. As a further precaution and to avoid further problems, It would probably be best that payment or contract for this budgeted area not extend into the next semester until the senate has fully studied tbe matter. "Your cooperation In this. matter U greatly apprecUted." Optatoas expressed to Colleglin editorial* art commentarlet ar* not be hard-pressed to break out of * to slay three-game NCSA sari** with toe St. Mary's GaeU. Th* 'Dogs continued their losing itreak Tueaday, when tbey fell to SUnlaUu* SUte 5-J. lt waa the fourth loss to a raw for Mary's U tbe most Important one to date in the NCBA race. With a record of IM to league play, the 'Dogs sre one game ahead of the Gaete. Stanislaus' pitcher Bill Siiemore spent the day getting the Bulldogs to pop up. as Fresno recorded only six hits. Dave Rohm replaced five In two hltleas |M—^g"j and Abney, be quickly got two out. Bob Stoddard, who fainted four. After to^t,J<>e Salvador doubled and allowed one hit to twp getting tbe Bulldogs on the scoreboard, 2-0. But StonlsUus nicked Rob Cruess for a solo run in the fifth. Tbe Warriors tied It to the seventh, when Dogs reliever Steve Abney yielded two walks. StonUlana broke the 2-2 tie in the eighth when Abney walked Mike Valponl and Mike Romano, and another Mehlhoff error Hosebags fop league Intramural baaketball enters IU 8th week of competition, with Hosebags reUinlng-the number one position to the Monday Dormitory League They have a In the Fraternity League, Sigma Alpha Epsilon U also undefeated while Delta Epsilon snd Lambda Chi Alpha both Fun in the snow byAufc*To*o* TAWNO IT TO THE UOFtS: I hod olwoyt been afraid wa* mor* ofroVd of liking too (port. You tee. I wat a member ef the motor!ty who bsHsvesf Skiing |utt lint a* *xp«ritlv* at It't crocked up to be. Skit. boo* ar»drjole*cc*b*ooiorr^.olornj with b lift ticket for oround $15. A good pair of gtov**. a worm coot, a hot, oi>doo^x>drjalroflc^|olwtipuriap*r»C)nlnbuslr«*t, won't find my mug an o tkilng postor. tut the sport U a dondy. Tru*. It rook m*21 y*ort tottropofimy flrtt pair, but l'miold.rK)c4<*dondoddlct*dltwcKildl>**otyrob«»o>*a Upon arriving ot Badger Pott, I kept otklng myt*H why I AlW rstrrrtoj ' But th* skis hod been rented ond I ilgn*d rnyseif up for me tkl achool. The bonhot ski inttructon rang the school y*or-oldi or. toothpicks. I knew I'd mod* a mlitak* when the ll*orr^towolkontkltoodtr»iwat»ow«lupth«cobl* and ready for my virgin voyage an *rkk*. AndlhoY*rol*tyoulnonollnUtecr*t:lomm*gieote*t th« ml of th*m. But luit try o tiny llttl* wedg* turn ond I'm on my butt. There has to be on aostor stray to team tort I didn't tlnd it. So mroughout the two-hour l**ton. I became I hod a pretty good time, but toft she lemon early ao I could gripe oboirt the lousy time I'd hod. I vowed to never touch orsomor pair of tkit. tut after going up theT-borond coming bock down (not n*c*ttarlly whll* t landing on skli), I are scheduled for March 14-25, The nU (3-0) l (S-0) 8. SSACS' (4-0) 4. WPOD (4-1) 5. Over, tbe HIU Gang (4-1) 6. Clockwork Sput (4-1) 7. SAE (8-0) 8. Redman (3-0) 9. Hosebags (84) 10. PAU Super Brother* (2-1) I. $163/1178 sae-OSSt OVEtSEAS JOtS- turope. S. America, Auestrte. AssV etc All field*. $30041300 niormwy. Owe,. CF.. Sox aUsbetoy, Ce V4704 SONGS FOR YOUR IMNCING FEET FROM ONE OF THE BEST HEADS IN ROCK. NikUrgren:-ICameToDance'' "I Came To Dance": Nils Lofgren's exciting new solo album from A&M. The tough follow-up to his critically acclaimed "Cry Tough" album. Tr«r*'irKittha1mochtolt.l'dgotooVr/lflriodtri*tlrn*, fori SENTIMENT HAS SEEN RUNNING HIGH from the CSUF bo*fce*boll ptoyert who are In tupport of Frank CorbotoL •» t**mt Ilk* Ed Gregory'* ottlttont mode quit* < ' ha* tupped down after a losing e^^^^^^^^^^^^ rtofsonotty, I wouW lave to *ee fret* Carbotol get the job. TH8$ IS Tr* r*T4AA TIME that I will b* writing mli column ot I'D try and keep It olive an a spot boat*. The quU will tl
Object Description
Title | 1977_03 The Daily Collegian March 1977 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1977 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
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Title | March 17, 1977 Pg. 2-3 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1977 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
Full-Text-Search | 2-TW COIUEOIAN Editorial 'Any more questions?' It atarts when you're always afraid S top out of Una They '11 come aad Uke you a way... phenStttla Children" "Song to America's I never thought I would see the day whan Stephen Stills' description of the INS Chicago riot could be used to Illustrate the actions of some supposedly-mature, rational-thinking university administrators. Paranoia is running rampant ln tbe CSUF ad* ( ministration, the most obvious symptom being the petty remarks and attitude exhibited by Norman Baxter, president, and Louis Volpp, vice president of academic affairs, toward the press. For those who have never experienced a Baxter-Volpp press conference, they are missing one of the most entertaining kangaroo courts of all Ume. The press is on trial at these conferences. Instead of fielding questions, Baxter and Volpp seem to think it is their annointed duty to cry about press bias and bemoan the headlines that have resulted from questionable judgment on their part. At laat year's Dec. 16 press'conference, Baxter dressed down a room full of reporters because their stories had relied on information from the United Professors of California. Baxter went on a tirade, claiming the press always ignores his side of the story. What Baxter Hid not point out was that he is consistently unavailable for comment whenever a controversy erupts. It is next to impossible to print the ad¬ ministration side of the story when it is not available. At this year's March 4 press conference, Volpp refused to comment on questions from CoUegian editor Jeff Evans, but could not leave it at that. Volpp proceeded to lecture the assembled press on what proper questions are and how to be a reporter. Volpp also questioned the propriety of a "Journalism student judging so quickly and clearly what some physicians so far have not agreed upon" saying "it is a most in¬ credible thing to me." Volpp was referring to the administration's allegation that suspended nursing Instructor Ming Be Sia did not pass a physical and mental examination. Another chapter ln the Volpp-Baxter soap opera unfolded Monday when Volpp refused to respond to charges made by economics professor Dale Bush concerning the Ming Be Sia suit. Collegian reporter Karen Clark gave Volpp every chance to answer the charges before publication of her story, but he declined. According to Clark, Volpp agreed to an interview "for the sole purpose of obtaining information from me. He never had any intention of saying anything but 'no comment'.'.' Volpp then told Clark her story "should be interesting. It's just one hatchet Job after another." My advice to Volpp and Baxter follows that of Harry Truman, a man who tangled with the press but was viewed with respect. Norman, Louis, "If you can't stand the heat, get the heU out of the kitchen." William McEwen Athletic director needed? s, eta be m i of some weak la charecterUtic of what of these bureaucratic posts, to haa been occurring throughout thia instance might I suggest s the earnpus, namely a bUtant ponible reappraisal of the failure to take Into consld«r*tlon neceealty of having an athletic th* need* of the itudeoU in the director and in hU place allow for face of bureaucratic "boon- the astaMiastaieot of a governing ttoggltag," AB too often the board compcaed of coaches and ---i-wBir tf titifff thtt fri *w *trfb athletes to handle the ad- . __,.: •_ —^qwyhsj mlalatratlve aspects of the Perhaps tbe solution to 1 p-Sj^s. I a. ^ A Bulldogs slump, lose four ■Mifce's farewell Brewer clarifies 'erroneous concepts' erroneous concepU It seems mother presidential hopeful U attempting to base hU candidacy on "Freedom of the Press" and how innovative and original people can be when trying to get elected. Malcolm Hudgeon'* letter to the editor does, however, give me the opportunity »n present my views on the Presldentisl frecring of the Collegian funds. First, It seems thst few people, especially presldentisl can¬ didates Hudgeon. Montion, and Fischetti, teem to realize lhat the only funds of the CoUeglsn which were "froxen" were the Collusion or Ratsberry edition of the Collegian. ThU was the tost edition of the Collegian for the fsll semester snd, ss per tradition, a satire. Secondly, the only portion of the funds of that edition which were held back (frown) was the salaries; aU printing and related cosU were paid. Thirdly, because thst edition wss a parody, it could, hardly be called "the Press." Mow, tbe question it, "Why were the funds frosen?" If you will recall, that edition used and abused highly sensitive topics such ss necrophilia (intercourse with a corpse), incest, rape, snd hestlsllty (intercourse with lower animals). In other parts of the same edition, the Aggies were telling the Chicanos to "eat shit and dto," and the Chicanos were telling the Aggies to "go fuck s cow...I take It back, not a cow, your mother," and, of course, tot's not forget sbout tbe "inflat-a-woman" that "comes to too." It U my belief thst a satire edition U a literary work holding up human vices snd follies to ridicule snd scorn. I dont think, however, that the students of thli campus, or tbe advertisers helping to pay for this publication, appreciate rape, incest, bestiality, necrophilia, or racism being passed off ss s joking matter. Should one look at the Code of Ethics of the American Society of Newspaper Editors, one would find that a portion of It states, "A newspaper will avoid journalism that supplies incentives to base conduct and it will not pander to vicious instincts to achieve notoriety. It will respect the religious, philosophical, snd patriotic beliefs of IU readers." Since you (Malcolm) quoted me as" supposedly ssy Ing I "strongly supported the fund- freezing concept." let me clarify my position. Had you been more attentive, you would have heard me ask the Media Council whst changes were being msde in IU restructure to make it sn active. rather than a reactive, council, and what they would do should a matter of thU nature come up again—would they pay the salaries snd possibly deliberate later, only to ask those studenU for the money back? I'd also like to know wi.j would be held legally responsible for the payment of damages if the A.S.. ss publisher, was sued, aa they were threatened on the Razz- berry issue. And, finally, I'd also like to know the feelings of the Media Council as to the content of thst edition, or U that something no one cares to discuss because it's too close to the real problem? After all. the Media Council was established to critically evaluate tbe campus media. IT IS NOT MY BELIEF THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO FREEZE FUNDS SIMPLY BECAUSE SOMETHING THEY DON'T CARE TO HEAR IS SAID ABOUT THEM. I think it U obvious that wasn't the esse here. As a personal note,/yes, Malcolm, I do look forward to another edition of the Collusion snd to confronting you in the upcoming election. I feel that when satire U presented to an appropriate fashion, it can be appreciated and ut—' of humor and sot to closing, as you stated, "Don't get me wrong, I have no intention of smearing your name." I feel the same, but I think it would be appropriate if you and the other A.S. presidential candidates tried to get elected on your own track College Union Vice Pi Editor's note: Mr. Brewer t*Id U ceste In the fund "freesteg" af The Collegian. For reader* In- teretted, here It the letter sent by AuocUted StudenU Pretldent D.vid Nlksssriaa to Bab V*ga, AS huslnets manager, dated Dec. 18, 1878. It mast be pointed out (hat Mr. Vegs weal out "aa a limb, " as he put It. to allow The Collegian to purchase much- needed supplies before thi* semester begin. For this, we are very grateful. The letter: "ThU is to Instruct the AS Business office to not pav any costs in relation to the December H, 1976 issue of the Collegian until further notice U given by our office. "This action is being token at the request of several senators who wish to study this particular issue of the Collegian. As a further precaution and to avoid further problems, It would probably be best that payment or contract for this budgeted area not extend into the next semester until the senate has fully studied tbe matter. "Your cooperation In this. matter U greatly apprecUted." Optatoas expressed to Colleglin editorial* art commentarlet ar* not be hard-pressed to break out of * to slay three-game NCSA sari** with toe St. Mary's GaeU. Th* 'Dogs continued their losing itreak Tueaday, when tbey fell to SUnlaUu* SUte 5-J. lt waa the fourth loss to a raw for Mary's U tbe most Important one to date in the NCBA race. With a record of IM to league play, the 'Dogs sre one game ahead of the Gaete. Stanislaus' pitcher Bill Siiemore spent the day getting the Bulldogs to pop up. as Fresno recorded only six hits. Dave Rohm replaced five In two hltleas |M—^g"j and Abney, be quickly got two out. Bob Stoddard, who fainted four. After to^t,J<>e Salvador doubled and allowed one hit to twp getting tbe Bulldogs on the scoreboard, 2-0. But StonlsUus nicked Rob Cruess for a solo run in the fifth. Tbe Warriors tied It to the seventh, when Dogs reliever Steve Abney yielded two walks. StonUlana broke the 2-2 tie in the eighth when Abney walked Mike Valponl and Mike Romano, and another Mehlhoff error Hosebags fop league Intramural baaketball enters IU 8th week of competition, with Hosebags reUinlng-the number one position to the Monday Dormitory League They have a In the Fraternity League, Sigma Alpha Epsilon U also undefeated while Delta Epsilon snd Lambda Chi Alpha both Fun in the snow byAufc*To*o* TAWNO IT TO THE UOFtS: I hod olwoyt been afraid wa* mor* ofroVd of liking too (port. You tee. I wat a member ef the motor!ty who bsHsvesf Skiing |utt lint a* *xp«ritlv* at It't crocked up to be. Skit. boo* ar»drjole*cc*b*ooiorr^.olornj with b lift ticket for oround $15. A good pair of gtov**. a worm coot, a hot, oi>doo^x>drjalroflc^|olwtipuriap*r»C)nlnbuslr«*t, won't find my mug an o tkilng postor. tut the sport U a dondy. Tru*. It rook m*21 y*ort tottropofimy flrtt pair, but l'miold.rK)c4<*dondoddlct*dltwcKildl>**otyrob«»o>*a Upon arriving ot Badger Pott, I kept otklng myt*H why I AlW rstrrrtoj ' But th* skis hod been rented ond I ilgn*d rnyseif up for me tkl achool. The bonhot ski inttructon rang the school y*or-oldi or. toothpicks. I knew I'd mod* a mlitak* when the ll*orr^towolkontkltoodtr»iwat»ow«lupth«cobl* and ready for my virgin voyage an *rkk*. AndlhoY*rol*tyoulnonollnUtecr*t:lomm*gieote*t th« ml of th*m. But luit try o tiny llttl* wedg* turn ond I'm on my butt. There has to be on aostor stray to team tort I didn't tlnd it. So mroughout the two-hour l**ton. I became I hod a pretty good time, but toft she lemon early ao I could gripe oboirt the lousy time I'd hod. I vowed to never touch orsomor pair of tkit. tut after going up theT-borond coming bock down (not n*c*ttarlly whll* t landing on skli), I are scheduled for March 14-25, The nU (3-0) l (S-0) 8. SSACS' (4-0) 4. WPOD (4-1) 5. Over, tbe HIU Gang (4-1) 6. Clockwork Sput (4-1) 7. SAE (8-0) 8. Redman (3-0) 9. Hosebags (84) 10. PAU Super Brother* (2-1) I. $163/1178 sae-OSSt OVEtSEAS JOtS- turope. S. America, Auestrte. AssV etc All field*. $30041300 niormwy. Owe,. CF.. Sox aUsbetoy, Ce V4704 SONGS FOR YOUR IMNCING FEET FROM ONE OF THE BEST HEADS IN ROCK. NikUrgren:-ICameToDance'' "I Came To Dance": Nils Lofgren's exciting new solo album from A&M. The tough follow-up to his critically acclaimed "Cry Tough" album. Tr«r*'irKittha1mochtolt.l'dgotooVr/lflriodtri*tlrn*, fori SENTIMENT HAS SEEN RUNNING HIGH from the CSUF bo*fce*boll ptoyert who are In tupport of Frank CorbotoL •» t**mt Ilk* Ed Gregory'* ottlttont mode quit* < ' ha* tupped down after a losing e^^^^^^^^^^^^ rtofsonotty, I wouW lave to *ee fret* Carbotol get the job. TH8$ IS Tr* r*T4AA TIME that I will b* writing mli column ot I'D try and keep It olive an a spot boat*. The quU will tl |