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page 2 february 2, 1970 the gold bug Feminists win at whimsee, key-system revamped KATHY BRYANT it. Maturing is learning to be responsible. If someone Surprising many women because It wlU be put into et".;. else controls you, you won't learn." objections to the key system was that now there will be fect despite its liberality, the new curfew and seeiec- Negative reactions do not seem as prevalent. How- more keys out, ·so the danger of a key being lost wUl be envelope policies have caused much controversy. much greater. J11l Vinson brings up another point of Some of the more favorable reactions by the upper- ever, a number of students do have them. Judy Golden, dissension with her statement: "I think that 11:30 during "I agree there should be definite class women are tyPified by the statement made by one a sophomore, says, and the girls must have a satisfac- the week is good because 11 you're watching a television permission sophomore: "I think It's fantastic!" Another tyPical parent! record, however 11:30 p.m. currew Mon- program or a movie in town that ends at eleven, you can tory academic opinion comes from Nancy Mlaska. who says, "We de- day through Thursday is too lenient. It should be 11:15 see the end of It. However, I don't plan on gettlng a key finitely need It, we've needed It for a long time." because the one time I could have used the key, It was Many rightly feel the administration deserves to be p.m;" Someone else says, "It people think this is going a good thing I didn't have it. I want to know that If I'm thanked for their cooperation. One sophomore has this to br-Ing greater freedom, they're wrong, because time not back at a certain time, someone will come out and to say: "1 think that the sealed envelope Is the best isn't equated with freedom." roox for me." original part because H's not an extension of what al- Another sophomore states, "It takes away a girl's It has often been said that hope springs eternal and thf nk It's a- statsment-vvr ready exists. I think the girls wno worked most on It best excuse says, tor getting away from an unenjoyable date." this Is evident by one girls maybe this school will get to- "1 was in favor of having It extended to ~ senior should be congratulated on their systematic approach Juniors and seniors. but- not sophomores." One of the bout time, but seriously and the administration on Its Itstening and Us under- gether eventually." standing." ResponslbUlty appears to be the key word brought up ---History of changes reviewed ---- in most of the cpf ntcns, A majority of girls seem to be very conscious of the added responsib1l1t1es this brings by Susan Baker them. Carol Jones, a sophomore, supports this view was a restriction put on the key system by Women's when she says, "The curfew changes show that the ad- Administrative approval of three Women's Council Council. ministration has come to realtze that the women on proposals were announced to women students returning Weekend Curfew Still 1 a.m , campus are responsible Individuals. The challenges to January Term In a memo from Elizabeth J. Laid- Although the proposed 11:30 weeknight curfew was Involved are part of the educational process and th1s Is law, Dean of Women. The approved changes are eff- passed, the proposed 2 a.m, weekend curfew was turned the first time we've been given a chance to learn." ective as of Sunday, February 8. They concerned the down by the administration. The weekend curfew will Another girl says, "I think the privilege of the sealed key system, weeknight curfew, and the sealed envelope probably remain 1 a.m., Dean Laidlaw said, since "the envelope should be extended to everyone. I think It's a system. key system, 1 feel, will absorb most of this." The Dean necessary thing and that second semester freshmen The memo stated, "The recent changes proposed by explained that the 2 a.rn, curfew was rejected because should be allowed to have it. I think it's good because the Women's Council have received the attention of the of the difficulties in keeping the office open. we all need the responsibility of where we go and what Student Life Council and the Administration. After much Dean Laidlaw continued, "I have emphasized that students we do. If we haven't had It before, we Should start now. discussion and debate about the appropriatenessandfeas- dents with something special in mind are urged to In- It's an Important step that the college has taken because ibility of these changes, the following have been approv- quire for special late leaves." She added that about 89% we don't need to be regulated like chlldren anymore. ed, effective Sunday, February 8: of the women have unrestricted overnight permission The fear of the freedom being abused by women stu- 1. Unlimited curfew privileges with parental per- anyway, so that if it is necessary that they stay out later dents is wrong because they'll just use the privilege mission for aU Upperclassmen. Women must have a than 1 a.m., they could sign out for an overnight and when they need H." A sophomore states, "I think It's minimum of 21 credits to be eligible to apply and attend spend the night at a home or at a friend's, since most about time the school did something about curfew. Many the mandatory orientation. students live close to the COllege. (cont. on page 3) of the women students at WMC are partiaUy or com- 2. 11:30 p.m , curfew Sunday through Thursday. pletely paying their way through coUege and at home 3. Sealed envelope privileges for anyone with "3", they're not bound by any curfews, rather it is left up "B", (unrestricted) permission. Library begins inspections to their discretion because they are considered mature The proposed Open House policy was tabled by the Stu- and responsible girls." dent Life Council pending reconsideration of the wording to prevent book thefts "I think this demonstrates that the "in loco parentis" of the policy by Women's councu.' polIcy of the college Is breaking down. This places more Upperclassman Keys freedom, but also more responsibillty on the students. There was initial conruston about the wording of ap- by Jim Rimmer The Dean has done her part; It Is up to us to live up to proval for the key system. Most women interpreted The Library staff will Institute an inspection system her expectations," says Peggy Scriba. Ruth Howell, a the memo as requiring a student to be up 21 points be- for stolen books at the library doors second semester. sophomore says, "I think It's a step In the right direc- fore she ~ld apply for a key. Dean Laidlaw said that Some students and faculty have been appalled by the con- tion and I like the key system. I think their require- "points" was a mistake and that it should have read notations. There are two reasons for the Institution of the ment of 21 points Is reasonable. It's giving the girls "21 credits". ThIS allows any sophomore, junior or inspection system. more responslblUty which they are capable of having." senior with 21 credits to apply for a key. The library loses $5-$10,000 worth of bocks every two AUson Kabernagel comments, "I am very much in favor Although the changes are effective as of February years, not sao.oonworui a year-, the figure cited in the Dec. of it, but I'm not sure if some of the sophomore girls 8th, it will be close to the end of February before wo- 12 GOLD BUG. The figure is smaller than the one origin- are quite ready for it. 'The unlimited curfew system de- men can use their keys because of the orientation pro- ally quoted, but It is still sizable· amount that cuts deeper mands a lot of maturity and 1 just hope that everyone cedures which precede use of the key. The orientation each year into the budget allotted for new books and puts a who Is eUgible for this program will use It with drs- will be scheduled by each house president as soon after limit on the number of new resource materials available cretton.' 2nd semester as she wishes. to each department. (The $5,000 estimate is based on as- Marcy Hardisky has a somewhat different favorable "The orientation is mandatory, and it's the only cribing a $5 value to each book stolen. Most of the Librar- response. «r ltke it a lot. Curfews are only good when orientation given during the semester," Dean Laidlaw ians feel this figure is low, however.) you're out with. someone you don't want to be with." emphasized. Women eligible for a key must attend the A far more important reason is the fact that required Margie Cushen, resident dorm assistant for White- meeting. At the orientation each woman will fill out an books and magazines are not available when needed. This ford has a positive vlew, but is wary about one point. application and pay her five dollar fee. The Dean's limits the scope of every professor's class, the resource "i think extending key privileges to all sophomores office will then send the application and a letter explain- material available to them, and the students' opportunity shows that the administration Is recognizing that women ing the system to each applicant's parents. The parents to learn. This unfortunately, is the r-at her than tne excep- of college age are responsible for their own actions, will return the application, giving permission for their tion. but r think another system should be devised for carry- daughters to have a key. Women may then begin to use The librarians feel that, while a monetary loss is at ing out the self-limiting curfew. A guard opening the their keys. If parents refuse permission for their dau- best tolerable, the consistent absence of books when they door every half hour would eUminate the danger of lost ghter's key, the application fee will be refunded to the are most needed is not. The new inspection system is keys." thus an attempt to remedy this latter situation. For those who are not happy about the rejection of Depending on the number of women who use keys this What, then, would we find if we invaded the room of Joe the pro-osed Open House policy, Pam Zappardlno, White- semester, the five dollar application fee could be reduced Smith, campus book thief? The firstthing to catch our eye ford d\ -m prestdant, has this to say: "I'm very happy to a mere nominal fee next year. Five dollars will be would be one wall of his room totally covered with socio- about t"d way things turned out. 1 think the results were charged only until the initial cost of Installation is repaid. logy, economics, physical education, and math books. a good compromise between the women's requests and Afterwards the fee could be as low as two dollars, which (Joe, it seems--must want to become an expert in one or the adminl str-atlon-s position. The proposals for open would be snIficient to cover the cost of keys and main- aU of these fields.) house are being reworded and formulated Into a positive tenance or uie rocks. On another wall we would see topical collections of statement which will be submitted to the administration No Freshman Keys books that must be of interest to Joe--coUections label- at the beglnningof second semester." The administrative approval of the key system was a ed drugs, theology, drama, crime, and a gib, half-wall One of the girls interviewed had an opinion about what slight compromise with the original Wumen's Council feature section on sex. We would find Joe's third wall effect the curfew change would have on studying. She proposal, which proposed keys for 2nd semester fresh- reserved for books reflecting his exquisite taste-cart says, "1 don't think unlimited curfew will hurt upper- men as well as sophomores and juniors. books, literary classics, and books in series. Here in a classmen's studying. If you're not going to study, you Dean Laidlaw expressed doubt about the possibility corner he has started a file of current periodicals. A file, won't study, but if you're going to study, you'll study of freshman keys at 'a later time: "I doubt that they'll we note, that is increasing in volume at an astounding whether you have to be In the dorm or not. 1 don't do anything with it; I think mainly because freshmen rate.) think curfew protects girls because they'll do what they have a whole year to try their wings. A freshman could Joe's fourth wall is almost empty, but on one shelf Joe want anyway." get straight F's first semester and still not be Jdcked has fifteen or twenty new economics books. He's just The freshman who were questioned had very definite out. They have a whole year to adjust to coUege." finished an assignment and will return the books later, reactions In favor of the changes. One says, "I thlnk The Dean feels that perhaps first semester freshman we discover. Yes, we nod. Manybooksfindtheir way back it should be later." Another states, "I approve of the who do outstanding academic work (for example, a GPA to the library In June, late to be of value, but there never- dectston for the girls to have keys because we are old of 2.0 or better) could be recognized for their work by theless. enough to decide for ourselves what our curfew should being allowed to have a key the following semester. This Joe operates all the time. Evervwee k bcoks are report- be." One talked about the responsibility Involved. "It's change, though, would have to be proposed by Women's ed missing, needed but not there-Every month a few books one moral Issue that you can meet on this campus. It's Council for next year. magically reappear deserted in stalls or abandoned on about time they gave the girls a chance to decree for Parental permission as a prerequisite for a key was tables. Can Joe be caught? In many cases the librarians themselves and choose. You can't learn what someone also discussed by the Dean. When asked about a future know who he is, but they are unable to act on their know- else tells you; you have to learn It yourself. College use of keys without parental permission for any women ledge. Can he be stopped? We,who have gone to the library is supposed to stimulate Inte1l1gence and not restrict 21 years or older, she replied that parental permission a week or two before a paper faUsdue and have found that the books central to our research are missing, hope so.