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February 27, 1986IWesiem Maryland College/Page 5 liD seconds on camp-us What do you think of the affinity housing idea for next year? It's a waste of good It's a good idea be- It's good for aca- I don't think it's fair We've had it in the dorm space. They cause it puts people demic purposes, for new groups to past. It creates should put affinity together who share but dangerous for get the best hous- good cohesion on housing in another an interest, creating social purposes. ing on campus. the small scale level building. a common bond as well as the large with which to build scale level. friendships. Dr. Melvin Palmer, Dean of Academic Julie Wolfe Mary Beth Van Pelt John Elker Dee Kemmer Affairs _Tracy Kennard _ _ Kennlth Dennison _ Hawaii Five-O can wait Library needs major How many times have you who belonged? I stopped and want your college memories renovations now found yourself complaining examined the poster for some to consist of only those after- that there is absolutely noth- time. It was a hand written noons you sat watching Ha- ing to do? If you're like me, advertisement to the students waii Five-O or do you want to it's probably been one time of Western Maryland College remember how you helped Western Maryland College Hoover Library is a de- too many, to beat the bug called -apathy. organize May Day, sang in is an institution of higher pressing dungeon of yellowed Two weeks ago, I was cas- Sometimes I think we are the choir, worked on the learning and its purpose is to books and yellow walls. The ually strolling through Decker guilty of beating this apathy phonathon or directed Junior provide a liberal arts educa- climate control is absurd, hot Center with no real destina- issue to death. Every college Follies? tion to the students. This in the winter and hotter in the tion when I spotted a very has their share of it and Hawaii Five-O will be a purpose is thwarted by what summer. The fluorescent light interesting poster. Decker is Western Maryland is no ex- rerun for many years to come should be an integral element fixtures sound like an emer- full of posters advertising var- ception. But there is one real and there's plenty of time to in this purpose, Hoover li- gency broadcasting test. Al- ious activities or clubs to join difference: the opportunities enjoy that later. Now is the brary, The library doesn't pro- though the book collection is and at first I ignored it. But to really take off and explore time to do something produc- vide an atmosphere for growing, it's still inadequate the message on this sign was avenues of all kinds exist to a tive with yourself, enjoy spring studying and is in desperate for a liberal arts college and loud and clear - "DON'T large degree on this campus. semester and yes "DON'T need of renovation or repair. forces students and profes- COMPLAIN, DO SOMETHING There is nothing holding any- COMPLAIN, DO SOMETHING The college braintrust has sors to look elsewhere for ABOUT IT!" Now who in the one back from these possibili- ABOUT IT!" Hats off to neglected the library in their important titles. The current world put this crazy slogan on ties except maybe himself. A whoever put that poster up in renovation priorities and it has collection is too large for the a wall in Decker? Was this a little effort on your part to Decker for it definitely become a building that de- new campus organization? become involved in a campus grabbed my attention and L tracts rather than attracts. 'Continued on page 7 inspired me! What was their purpose and activity is all it takes. Do you _J