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'SCRIMSHAW Letters to the Editor Rules Defined, Then Ignored For Some Once is Enough, We Hope Dear Editor, students have incurred as a result. than the original production. And But, don't you see? Obviously, Howlong is the d.uble standard happened. the around here going ') continue? these different events were a what ever in the Preacher's to sec- telephone Why are people allowc t to break nuisance to someone - in much the tion? Or the trash cans on Third Last week, the ROTC department was cleared of any the rules of the college it. -essenuv same way that if I decide to grow charges of negligence in the death of Patti Ann Stoner in some parts of the couere while crabgrass on my lawn and I like Floor Rouzer? Or the plants in the ex- The center? fire student when Lt. Col. F. N. Olson filed his final report on the in- others are chastised for -ntnor crabgrass, then obviously I can tinguishers.on any floor? Or, even, vestigation into that cadet's deeth on an ROTC field infractions that amuse some and become a nuisance and a hind- the candy machine that used to be to my neighbors. And yet, exercise. The investigation led to the restriction that all bother few or none? And, why is ranee located in the Bachelor Section? So the disparity between the two not once during any of the above-- future "high-risk" activities be done on " student body as way, if the officer, who is more experienced, has even the upon whichside of the new college Trumpeters (leadership honor Tim Shank slightest doubts, he or she would have the authority to center youreside on); and, heaven society). However, what element ChrisHolmes forbid, watching a FOOTBALL insure the cadet's safety. ~:e%ee~~~~en~:Uf:'~~1 =~~:! RobinSeiland in the soul or character of a l bring some of these questions into focus but it is hoped that are not allowed to affect student problem causes can oneappe_!llto? BevMiles It's a shame that it look the death of a young woman to the gravity of the situation will bring some long, hard life, liberties, or "couches as a Blondie Shows in D.C. examinations of the ROTC program and the dangers built general rule on this campus). This into it. Army training, by its nature, is serious and risky long list of indecent activities Mary Cole formance at the Ontario Theatre but there should be some safeguards built into the system apparently has some particular After spending the last three showedthat rock and roll, stripped (such as required safety gear until a cadet proves him- or ~~e%i~~~~:~;~i~:~~~~m!n~\~~ years on their home territory, New to the vital basics and combined York, and travelling all over the with the catchiness of pop tunes herself}. Once is enough and we hope that the ROTC will do unhealthy personal habits that world, Blondie finally showed has created some of the most everything iriits power to see that that remains the case. Western Maryland College Washingtonwhat real music is all stimulating music ofthe 1970's. about. Their November 7 per- appeal comes from lead singer Mosj of Blondie's energy and Students or Social Committee; Who's to Blame? Debbie Harry with her unique powerful and voice, alluring, beautiful, Blondie's focal point. Scantily dressed in a short yellow So, another concert has come and gone leaving, once nounce the concert outside the college (i.e. other colleges dress and high leather boots, she again, a massive deficit for the social committee to -deat in the area, Westminster and, especially, Baltimore). spent most of the show Singing from behind a veil of blond hair with. The total cost of the night was about $9,000.00 but only There are many more than 250 persons in the Baltimore that coveredher face. only 250 tickets were sold at $5.00 apiece. With the Concert area that probably would have liked to see the Dirt Band in Frank Infante, ChrisStein, Nigel Budget of $10,000.00, that leaves something under $3,000.00 concer-t-chad they only known about it. Harrison, Clem Burke and Jimmy left for any future concerts this year. It's the Melba Moore The argument given against this is that the concert Destri, the instrumental part of Blondie, provided the energy story all over again and the people on the committee are should be for the students and not the general public. Fine. which carried the group through all too quick to point out that it was "the students' fault" There are no agruments here against that, but announcing material from their three albums. for not going. the concert in Baltimore would surely heve brought many Songsfrom the most recent album. Funny, though, anyone who'd bother to take an objective more people to Gill Gym last Wednesday and maybe we Parallel Lines were evidence that look at the situation would see that the blame rests wouldn't be looking straight into the face of a bill of about Blondie's style has become squarely on the shoulders of the Social Committee,if $7500.00. It wouldn't have been all that hard--put tickets on sharper over time The serious/pop sounds of "11:59" and anyone. True, the show was better publicized on campus-- sale exclusively to students for one week and then put "Hanging on the Telephone" that is to their credlf-but there was no attempt to an- them on sale off campus. Free announcements could have predominated except for one been placed on area radio stations and many record stores venture into space "Fade Away and Radiate," originally recorded could have been persuaded to carry the tickets in ex- ManagingEditor with guitarist Robert Fripp, which NancyMenefee change for a small service charge of about 50-' (that lost none of its impact in-the live NewsEditi50r, Sports Editor would still bring in 5.50 per ticket. That's more than on- setting. Chris Sohaskll BusinessManager Jim Teramani· campus sales), Hearing Blondie on record only Sue Quinn This is all getting around to one word: PLANNING. Had gives a small hint of the vigor and Featura Editor Ad~Manager the commitee thought ahead and built in an almost-perfect revitalizing effect that their music Tim Windsor Coverphoto Jim Wellman guarantee of ticket sales by selling off-campus we would possesses. But, until they come to the closest D.C. again, that's Glen Barlow Layout Photography Editor BillSpring be having aconcer-t next Spring, but as it is you'd better anyone can get. Give it a try; Scott Dahne DaveClevehmd plan on a lot of nights of TV. There's no excuse for such a Blondie might shake up your preconceptionsabout rock, get you phenomenal disaster; nobody expected miracles from the out of your Pink Floyd haze and concert committee, just competance. make youtap yourfe:t onceagain.