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The Phoenix Friday, September 11, 1981 Western Maryland !=ollege Volume I, Number 1 Bair stadium prepsfor opening pe;~9~i~~'said that the electric ce- :~~ r::~~~II~~:i~ ~~I;k;~~c~Ua~:~~ ---~ Robert Holt Six months after the raising of Hoffa bles laid for the field are adequate to lhe outer perimeter of the track Field, amidst an atmosphere 01 enthu- handle the telephone communication Yingling said that the fence is siasm and anticipation, workmen and system between the sidelines and the necessary protection against people college officials alike are completing press box, and the radio and televi- driving motor vehicles on the track final details for the implementation of sion equipment thai may be required and field. Also, a fence to keep the new $con S. Bair Stadium at for some events unauthorized persons off the sidelines WMC A less apparent, but very important and playing field is becoming a According the Preston Yingling, improvemenl, the athletic field was mandatory requirement of many colle- physical plant supervisor, the stadium graded to a smooth and level sur- giate athletic associations -is designed to accommodate football, face. Also, larger pipe was laid to 'The fence is not intended to keep lacrosse, and track and field events provide for efficient drainage of the any college member from making full It features a new grandstand, and field. Previously,the field was consro- use of the track and field.' said eight-lane all weather track, and facit- ered a very poor facility, and inade- Clower ities for long jump, triple jump, high quate for any type of track meet However, Clower said that he would jump, pole vault, steeple chase and According to Dr. Richard Clower, encourage people not to use the discus throwing events director of the athletic department. playing field for informal recreation Replacing the old cement grand- the new facilities will make any home during the fall semester, so that the stand is a structure constructed of sports event easier 10 schedule. He continued to page 7 ~Ii~~ St~~ ~~~e~~e :a~e SI:~~:1 w:~ Scrimshaw buried at sea :~Ua7i~~ :~s= !~n~:~a~d p:~I~ f WM C nvnatcnar sebec- Phoenix Hes at_ form lor wheelchair seating located in planners of special sports events like I",nt01 me n-st 'OW"," tho MAC r",k The press box, built on back of the uled for spring 1982 at WMC. Clower grandstand, has an estimated capac- expects to see better home game ity of 24 persons. It will seat members performances from WMC athletes.. name. generated many questions the peoPle he did talk with were not of both the print and broadcast because of the improved field condi- Citing a need for a fresh beginning, among the college members during reucenr-ic cMngtng ff1e-publ'l'cllrton..,......._.__- media, and scouts and coaches of tions and a closer identity with Western the .seven years the paper was name as to the idea of change itself the home and visiting teams. On lop -otrer new features at Bair Stadium Maryland College, editor Robert Holt published as Scrimshaw He said, "I know there witl be some of me press box is an area for include T style goalposts, preferred announced that the student newspa- "I have often thought the word dissatisfaction about my action, and photographers and television camera by the professional football leagues per will be published under the scrimshaw and its implications would people witi say that I should not have name. The Phoenix be more suited to a yearbook," said a made the change now, if at all, As a WMC professor. -Awelcome comes after being published as noted that the changing of the news- 01 limited scope and creativity have matter of fact, some college members 01 name The paper's change College President. Ralph C, John sought to discredit me, because of Scrimshaw during the past seven years, and as The Goldbug from paper'sname to Scrimshaw in 1974 this and other cneoces I have 1924 until 1974. Holt informed Stu- was done without any consultation 01 brought to the newspaper. . working on Summer has gone and, once again, An important coincidence is in the dent Publlcaiton Board Chairman, Dr WMC administration or faculty mem- "However, I am an experienced a new academic year is here. This is fact that every ten years the Middle Keith Richwine, of the action on bers writer, and in the strictest sense of a welcome realization, particularly for States Association of Colleges and August 17 "One day in the middl~ of the year, the word, I am a prolessional. I will those of us who have been on Schools, our regional accrediting The change did not come as a the paper was published with Scrim- not let the actions of such people campus during tte quieter summer agency, makes reaccreditation visits surprise to Richwine, and other per- shaw on the nameplate, Students and deter me from doing my best to make season to member institutions. Western Mary- sons on campus, since the editor college officials alike were surprised this paper an excellent journalistic As in other years, there are empty conferred oiten with many students and confused," said John publication." places in the WMC firmament. In land's turn comes up in spring, 1983, and college officials about the possi- The President also said that he was There has been doubt among some which is next academic year. June one of the largest classes in the This all ties in with the timing fora bility of a name change for the pleased by the fact that Holt dis- college members about Holt's aulhor· history of the college graduated new long range plan. There is not publication cussed the name change with col- ity to effect a change of the publica- Others, including some faculty, are "It has been a very difficult decision lege members before tile change to tion names. However, there are no not back for other reasons, These space here to indulge all the details to make, I began consulting with The Phoenix became effective existing guidelines 10 prevent Holt's persons we rmss. Suffice it to say thai 1981-82 is an various students, administrators and Holt said that the more important action. Members olthe WMC Student The compensating fact. nowever. is important year, and will make heavy faculty about it in June," said Holt. "I factor in changing the publication's Publications Board, who selected Holt stu- demands upon all--including in the very high return rate among have given much research and name was the poor perception of as the editor, knew in advance of his last year's underclassmen and a thought to the idea of an appropriate Scrimshaw's journalistic reputation decision to change the name, and large group of new freshmen and A Dote from Dr. John name for the newspaper" among people at the college and its did not attempt to deter him transfer students. A warm welcome to -:::::;::-===-::.-.===_ According to the editor, the two advertisers. According to the editor, "No member of the Student Publi- ,II cents- in and out of the classroom. best times tor a change in the there was a strong negative senti- cations Board told me that my action We are ever aware of the primary Now this personal word, A college publication are at the beginning of ment among students, faculty and to change the publication name was reason for our presence at Western president faces many dilemmas the academic year, and during the administrators for Scrimshaw, despite not legitimate or iII-founded. and Maryland. This is- a community of None of us, certainly this one, wants cottege's January Term session the improvement made in the paper's Wray Mowbray, vice-president and scholars, junior and serior, students to be a remote figure out '01 touch These are considered to be natural content and appearance by the staff ean of student affairs, told me that it -anc faculty, committed to growth in with the other members of the college breaks in the college year, because last year was' my decision," said Holt liberal learning. All else is instrumen- community. All presidents, however. of the slow pace in activity at the "We had a tremendous year with He also noted that the name of the to' fall victim of tile perception C?f college. much improvement, one of the best college yearbook, traditionally ALOHA During the last academic year, aloofnes~" because of rangmg reo. Holt said that making changes in a volumes published, Bill Byrne gave until 1971, is often changed solely at 1980-81, a careful look was taken at spoosibilltles and the t~anny of cal- newspaper at the beginning of the fine editorial direction to a dedicated the whim of the yearbook editor, and our fundamental philosophy and enders. We necessarily are. away publication schedule is easier on the staff, the paper received a very high without any dissesion from students goals, A new manifesto, lifted "First from campus up to. one-h~lf time. staff, and less confusing to the second class rating from the Colum- "People have asked me about tradi- Principles," was developed and rati- The above notwithstanding,· ! do readership, than at mid-year during bia Scholastic Press Association, and tion. Well, what is tradition?' Think fied. This statement appears in the want to k~ personally as many 01 the January Term. His decision to people are walking around complain- about it, and the fact that WMC Student Handbook and in the y~ as possjble. "'_ihenI am ,in the rename Ihe paper during the summer ing about 'Scumshaw,'" said Holt students threw 01..1tradition with The ... new College Catalog. I commend office and free, I Wlil see you, If your was made on that basis.- "We. just could not shake the poor Goldbug and ALOHA in 1974 and it to all who live, stUdy and work inquiry does not involve a matter on One widely recognized problem joumalistic reputation amassed since 1971," said Holt, "\ am attempting to at the college wnich y~.Should see someone else with the paper's former name, Scrim- 1974. I changed the name so that we restore credibility and tradition to at This year brings new tasks as a first Frequently, we meet on campus. shaw, was its obscure relationship to could have a fair opportunl\y to gain least the newspaper. It is more than natural sequel to the earlier ones Many drop by for personal reasons, WMC, Scrimshaw is an Eighteenth the readership's esteem" whim or cosmetic appearance." With our l;I1eoretical orientation. or . whlc.h I enJOY... ... Century folk~art form originated by HoI! admitted that. because of C()fT1- The editor said that along with the philosophy and goals, freshly rational- This bottom hne IS a felicitatIOn: whalemen.The college is geographi- munication gaps, he had not con- change of name came more impor- ized the next step is with the program Welcome and a good year to you. cally removed from any sizeable sulted all members of the newspaper tant changes in the publication and of the college as the applicationof the Ralph C. John bodies of water, and does nol have staff, or many students off campus for its editorial poticies. Other plans for 'First Principles.' This we shall be President r September 1, 1981 any nautical heritage. The maritime Ihe summer, Yet. he pointed out that~ continued to page 4