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The Phoenix Letters to the Editor 45% of the stu- Approximately Tough decisions Bible study prestige to the college dents attending of financial received If WMC Mr. Holt's article in The Phoenix aid. some form Dear Editor: of February 4, states that Mensah fewer students can afford to is the first WMC soccer player to "You're taking it out of context! yet to come You can't say that!" be named All-American since come here due to financial aid Homer C. Earll in 1950. af- cuts, the school is directly How many time have we heard As it is imperative WMC those words in a political debate, coach a and former as a former soccer fected. Therefore, mobilize .student WMC that the school in a controversial edition of the soccer player, we were disap- opposition. With the possible passing of the Maryland State bill that limits the age at which an individual can consume alcohol to 21 years old, MacNeil-Lehrer Report -- or in a pointed, to say the least. that The financial aid cuts are an study. A bible study? bible there are deep considerations for the powers that be at WMC. Ibe Sure. The bible is regularly others who received this same elitist attempt by the President to college will have to abide by the new state law. To have a wet or dry abused by fundamentalists, liber- recognition were ignored restrict those who want an educ- lion from receiving it They are: campus policy will be the next big decision for the Office of Student als and radicals. By peace-niks With all due respect to Jona- Richard Affairs and pentagonians. By gay peo- In 1953 Linton, '54 - Fullback than Dickey's father, his situation Through the political manipulation of the older constituency in ple and homophobes. By born- Center Harmon Dennis '57 Maryland, all residents who attain of the age of 18 after July " 1982 again sorority sisters and the Forward (Striker) - twice named - is totally irrelevant to the present levels situation. Due to increasing may not have the priviledge of purchasing alcohol-beer wine or village atheists who live down the otherwise. 1954 & 1956. of technology, there just aren't as hal1. Samuel Reed, '57 - Fullback - many entrv-tevet or manual la- That is just the point where the WMC administration will face a Does that mean that the bible In 1956 bor jobs available today as dilemma, since many of the incoming class of '86, will be of legal has nothing to say? Or that it George Varga, '61 - Center there were in the past drinking age. In September '82, there could be a mix of students who operates like a mirror -. we look Forward (Striker) - In 1960 --- It is absurd to say that any are of age and not of age to drink. So will the serving of alcohol at the into it and have our own images There may be others. student can finance his educe- Pub continue or stop? The administration has one of two plain, and of the world, our own prejudices Phil Uhrig, Soccer Coach '49-'59 tion totally by himself today. AI- not altogether attractive options. confirmed? Brant Vitek, '57, President though it is true that some The administrators can decide that complying with Maryland Or can the bible be liberated State Law that requires age verification of each individual purchasing from the ideological captivity of WMC Alumni Association students abuse the loan pro- alcohol at the Pub is too much of a managerial headache and just certain interpretative traditions Deplorable act - gram, it would not be fair to deprive the majority (who do not stop serving alcohol altogether. This is not as unattractive a decision and certain slrong personalities? Dear Editor: cheat) from getting an education. If some of these thoughts strike I ~:~t ~~~:~~lIon~h~;~a~:" ~~;eth~e a~~ji~:rr~~~w~n s~uo~e~~~~ a chord, you might be interested Dickey's disagree with Jonathan The Horatio Alger, rags-to- letter (March 1" 1982) riches myth is not realistic. wOrry about "carding" of students. in a five-part bible-study I'm in which he called the letter can't finance college on dreams You The Maryland State liquor Inspectors can be rather stringent preparing for the weeks following writing campaign "deplorable." I about the enforcement of the law, and the act of serving alcohol to a Spring Break. We have pur- think the campaign was neces- Anyone who thinks it is possible to pay for college on mlnlmom mix "minor," intentionally or unintentionally, can be the cause of many chased a dozen copies of Tbe sary because most students were a legal nightmare, and that is before Johnny's parents lean down with Uberatlon of the Bible, a 55 wage jobs alone, hasn't tried it. unaware the the legal elbow. page study guide by David Loch- probably financial aid of cuts and pro- if Try it and then you won't be so posed It is known that "carding" is not an effective prevention of head, minister of the United they were aware, they didn't apt to describe the financial aid programs as a 4 year "vacation." drinking by minors. Also, who could refuse to "sneak a cold one" out Church of Canada. AU biases to his thirsty "under-aged," friend out in the hall? If the Pub remains would be out on the table; the know what to do about it. Sincerely open next fall in view of a new law, the liquor inspector will'be visiting questioning of interpretive author- Ann Karn often and looking for infractioos of the Jaw. ' ity (including mlnej} would be Should the Pub be closed, those legal aged students can get encouraged. We would be seek- Ask Omar what-they want within three blocks of campus. Certainly, no one, who ing to read scripture afresh, In is legally entitled to comsume alcohol, will be deprived. However, the context. number of young persons driving while under the influence of alcohol Drop me a note at campus box Dear Omar. will probably increase, which is the activitY the new law intends -to 1312 if you're interested giving a My problem is my reputation, or restrict. ~ preferred time for a weekly meet- should I say, the reputation pee- Dear Prejudged, has widespread Your problem Well, what about serving alcohol at mixers and other similar ing. If five or six gather, we'll do ple have given me. Almost every application, especially at a small events? can we trust students to enforce a new code among their it. time I meet someone new here, school like WMC. Stories about fellow students? Will the firm enforcement of a new law require the Charlie Wallace they seem wary of me. It finally what went down Saturday night supervision of faculty and staff at campus events? Campus Minister gets back to me that they've are all around campus before the The new law has not been passed as of yet, but should it be heard about me and don', want sun comes up on Sunday. My because they're get close ~~~~:rtl~ ~1::C;~iC~a~O~~:~~~na~~h~~~~u~~~t:I~~~~~ b~~:e~: . Lest we forget to afraid I'll "use them." I admit that advice to you would be to stop sleazing out. If you're as nice a are those among the administration who will not be overjoyed about Dear Editor: I have "sleazed out" on a num- person as you say and are having to make the decision either. We want to congratulate Albert ber of occasions, but I'm basi- serious about cleaning up your Mensah on being elected to the cally a nice person. What can I reputation, this should be no NCAA All-America Division III do to gain the trust of people I problem. Gradually you will es- The soccer team. His accomplish- meet? tablish a better reputation for Phoenix ment brings honor to himself and Pre-judged yourself EditoJ.... . ~ Robert Holt Managing Editor... . Les Martin News Editor Greg Elbo Sports Editor Rob McQuay Photo Editor... . Andy Chang Photo Lab .. . Carlos Ortega Ad Artists Cindy Wilcox Paste-up .. . Jeff Frazer Judy Mitnick Proofreading 8eth Piskora, Chris Soto Melanie Clippinger Business Manager Jonathan Dickey Ad Manager Jeannine Railey Typist Alice Krempasky . Michele Everett Published by and for the students of Westem Maryland College. 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