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Page 8 Western Maryland College February 14, 1992 Housing ACC Attempts to Improve Conditions at WMC From Page I up for grabs, with many sizes available: 6,7,9, 11, 12,and 13 By MICIIHLE DAYOT presented to the Council De- Black Student Union, CAP- policy at campus activities, hall person suites. S"'fJR,'_'" cember 5,1991. Board, administration and fac- parties attract the biggest auen- "[We are] looking to develop "We have the potential to ulty, the Ail-College Council dance. the fun side of academics," said The All-College Council fund the project but it would be decided that changes must be Banning alcohol from all Kinsey aboutthc purpose of the (ACq met Thursday, February through hard work." said Direc- made to improve college social residence halls in order to in- program; she wants anyone to 6 to discuss the potential of tor of Major Gifts, Develop- life especially since next year's crease attendance at other apply who is "willing to benefit building a new Fitness and ment Karen Cochran. Talking freshmen will no longer be al- events was recommended by the college community." Aerobics Center and ways of to alumni to support the project lowed to have cars on campus. some members. One member But your group doesn't have improving campus social life. or purchasing some of the fit- A main concern was me lack added that alcohol is necessary to be purely academic-focused, A floor plan of Gold Room A ness equipment from parents re- of participation at Decker Cen- to college social life. Kinsey hastened to add. Several being convened iruo a cardio- lated 10 the business was sug- ter activities. Another issue the Future ACC meetings will be suites this year arc organized vascular fitness room and Gold gested. Council addressed was the alco- held on Thursday, March 6, around sport and athletic pro- Room B into an aerobics dance Consisting of representatives hoi policy and its relation to so- April 2, and May 7 at 11:50 in grams. studio along with an estimated from the Student Government ciallife on campus. Due to the the Freeman Room. Meetings Kinsey told a story about a budget for the facility was first Assembly, Inter-Greek Council, separation of legal drinkers are open to all. IJ group of girls who organized to focus on making the college body aware of sporting events. "One group came Ito the inter- view] as the Athletic Support- It can help you ers, but quickly changed LOthe Athletic Boosters," she said. A big plus for the program, according to Kinsey. is "a !lCW organiZe your notes, RA who is enthusiastic about the program and the residents." Amy Hackman, a junior reli- gious studies major, and new desigt]. your P?rtYflyer, RA in DMC says her job is to "be a contact person between the groups and administration." and finishyour classproject If you have any questions about Affinity Housing, you can call Charlene Kinsey at 857- 2767. or stop by the Student Af- before sprtng break. fairs Office. 0 Smoking From Page 1 The new Apple' Macintosh' Classic"IT Macintosh and MS-DOS formatted d~ks- relying on enforcement. The computer makes it easier for you to juggle allowing you to exchange information easily signs help enforce it." The signs, which are now on doors dasses, activities, projects, and term papers- with almost any other kind of computer leading to Decker center, will be and still find time for what makes college life Ifyou already own a Macintosh Classic, and placed on all of me campus's rea/life. ~."...~ __ ........ """", want the speed and flexibility public buildings. of a Macintosh Classic IT,ask us Cohen criticizes the slow- ness with which thc adminisira- about an upgrade-it can be lion has acted, stating that the installed in a matter of minutes signs had been promised since and it's affordable. October and arc only now being seen. He also told The Phoenix that RAs were 10 post notices on WMC's closed door policy which would CUL down on the amount of smoke that travels from room to room. "It is my opinion mat it was nordone.Joanne Goldwaterhas to check and make sure it's done," said Cohen. "That is her job. When you think about it, and writes [0 spent. the recycling program is cxpcn- sivc and this is cheap. The ad- ministration doesn't have the guts to stand by [the policy]. Introducing the Macintosh Classic II They need to look at the issue solely, and not let other factors, such as the student's backlash, For more information visit George Fisher from get into it." Cohen plans on continuing Towson Computer at the Western Maryland CollegeBookstore his efforts to instate a fine as every Wednesday from 11:00- 2:00or call him at 3011662-0359 well as proposing a complete ban on smoking when the AU- College Council meets March 6. Ii. The administration, as stated by Sayre, intends to maintain the current policy. a