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Page 8 Western Maryland College April 4, 1991 WMC Professors and WMCR, from Page 3 said stu- said. Sierra Hurtt, a three year iorfrom West Virginia,said that The general manager Their Children Talk dents asked him why they should veteran of WMCR from 6:00 to before WMCR broadcasted on whose show cable, she onl y listened one hour night tum on their TV to hear a radio airs Friday About Experiences station. "Hooked up properly," 7:30, agrees that cable has been a week, whereas now, she listens As a three to four hours a week. Levy said, "WMCR can come in an improvement to the station senior, Pinkham said that before REMISSION, from Page 2 "Yeah, Ithink he's got it made." crystal dear on a stereo system." Hurtt said, "I realize somebody WMCR broadcasted on cable, pretty good, too." He feels that TheOlshes have two small chil- He explained that the coaxial is listening" and described the she only listened when some- he is able to see his dad more dren and they love having John wire, which can be bought at any many calls she has received when body she knew was on the air. often and "if you have any prob- Jr. around. household electronics store, can either taking requests or giving With the cable, now Pinkham lems, it's good to have them She says that if she could be be connected from a VCR into away prizes. listens to WMCR whenever she close." He also mentioned that in John's place she would choose the auxiliary input on a stereo. One improvement she has is changing channels on the TV, his sister will be coming here to be farther away. Dr. Olsh Levy has noticed more re- noticed is the seriousness OJ's to hear if a song she likes is next year. said that the best part about quests, which is usually a result have given to their shows, since playing, or whenever she wants Dr. Otsh feels that it would having his son here is "he's close of more listeners. Another im- cable broadcasting began. Hurtt to see what the latest campus make him uncomfortable hav- by so I can help him with his provement he has noticed is that said that the OJ's arc more care- news is on cable channel 3. ing hisson in class. When asked golf game!" But, he added, OJ's have been more reliable in ful and add more commentary However, junior Jay Steinas if he could be in his son's shoes "sometimes on Thursday nights showing up for their shows. "It during ashow in order to achieve has not listened LO WMCR more sound. would he want to be, he said, he gets in a little late." a all goes back to the cable," he a more professional Tony Ferguson, often, even though the cable has to possible made clear reception Sophomore Bird Shot Down by Protestor next year'sstauonmanager.satd every dorm. do not listen to ra- When asked why, that the cable has made a differ- he claims,"! BIRD, from Page 1 received one letter on each side Ford that the new police chief is ence with WMCR's status on dio much, to begin with." An- and $210 to rent, along with a of meissue. Meanwhile,Fannin a winner because he "cleaned up campus. other reason for not listening $15 shipping charge. The low has been the target of criticism the park and got rid of all those According to Ferguson, more is that he does not like all price made it easier to exchange. "I'm being called cancellor, faggots." WMCR's requestline has rung of the types of music played on If the movie was more expen- but I'm not," Fannin said. When asked about future moreoften,adding,"WMCRhas WMCR. When asked what sive, like the earlier showing of Bird on a Wire grossed over plans, Fannin said that he will become more recognized on WMCR could do to increase his Ghost ($750), the exchange 70 million dollars during its run continue to work against offen- campus since we have been on listening level, he said he would would have been more difficult. in movie theaters last year. sive material. cable." listen more of len ifWMCR went Fannin said the scheduling of According to Variety magazine, "I will continue to speak: out WMCstndentsgiveproofthat FM and had more promotions. Bird on a Wire was wrong. the movie, produced by Univer- against bigotry of gay men and the audience has increased. Since In the future, Matt Levy and "The film should not have sal pictures, has been a top twenty women on (the) WMC campus," WMCR's debut on cable, Liz the WMCR staff hope the sta- been planned," said the senior rental since its video release in Fannin said. Emanuel and Andrea Pinkham tion will become FM, even religious studies/psychology November. Spokesmen at Uni- However, Johnson said Pre- said that they have listened to though the station's budget will major. "I think CAPBoard has versal Picturees would not com- sumed Innocent will be shown. WMCR more, although for dif- not allow it right now since an obligation to show movies rnent on the situation "He (Fannin) probably won't ferent reasons. Emanuel, ajun- changing to FM is expensive.D that are multi-cultural." The controversy may not end let this slide, but CAPBoard is Jennifer Johnson, head of with Bird on a Wire. Presumed ready to take what happens, " films for CAPBoard, was upset tnnoncem, starring Harrison Johnson said. "We{Theexecu- about the cancellation of the Ford, is scheduled to be shown live board) decided to stand movie, but understands. on Friday, April 5. In Fannin's behind our decision to run Pre- "It's difficult to let just any- letter to College Activites, he sumed Innocent. body complain and stop you from stated that the movie features a Laurie Himmel also cant rib- showingamovie," Johnson said scene where a police officer tells iuea io thisstory FRIDAYS "At the same time, we showed "'''='W'::or.Ir.i!'IIIl''''r.!!'II our sensitivity in cancelling it." Other students around cam- JOIN US IN pus, like senior Gordon Fran- klin, were not as sympathetic. "If they (Lesbian and Gay THE PUB Alliance) can give Mitch (Alex- ander) a list of movies that they don't want to show here, then 4-6 PM other organizations should be able to submit a list ofprograms that the Gay and Lesbian Alli- HAPPY ance can't have," Franklin said Senior Mark Ryan said that the decision to cancel the film HOURS has seta precedent. "Movies like Revenge of the Nerds I and II p •••••••••• can't be shown because of the way they portray fraternities," • Grille -N- Pub. Ryan said. • AlcxandersaidthatsinceBird • • SUClE§ $1 00 OFF. on a Wire was cancelled, he has • RVS Any 16"Pizza • I Offe~~~~~St~~~p~i~OnIY. I Feminists Piqued by Prank ••••••••••• MEETING, from Page I At the end of the meeting, a curiosity rather than interest in wasdiscrtmlnation on the partof group of about 15 formed agroup the Male Coalition. Demitrios Englar Dining Hall staff and called "The People," organized Lambros said, "I think most of construction crews on campus. by Gregg, Grady, and Ziolkow- us just wanted to see if this is When Director of Housing ski, to pcrsue the concerns raised real." And the crowd applauded Joanne Goldwater promised to at the meeting. when Diamond joked, "I came force those people to "cease and The men who attended the to see if anybody was stupid desist," the group clapped. meeting seemed to be drawn out enough to do this." 0