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Commentar The Phoenix Thursday, September 14, 1995, Page 2 The Phoenix "Lock and Key" by Jonathon Shacat • Letter to Editor-In-Chlef On to bigger and better thing<;... When asked to comment on this procedure, During the past academic year Iwrote accl- Lisa T. Hill '97 Diane M. Morris, assistant bursar, said, "We try to umn entitled "Just a Bit of Advice." Due 10 a accommodal:e the students' needs. If [the student] the Editor Advertising Manager need for change, Ihave decided to pursue a dif- hadseen us, we could have told [him Or her] where TBA ferent type of column. My goal is to write about the classes were and we could have set up a pay- one or more controversial event(s) or issue(s) that mentplan." News Editor may be of interest to the WMC community. A:; I had a similar experience myself and did not (While directed to WMC president Robert Cham- bers, copies of this letter were also mailed to nil! Michelle Hamilton '98 always, Iwill accept any and all comments and appreciate the trouble I had 10 go through to find suggestions from the readers. Feel free to con- my classes. The Bursar's Office has to understand PhnenixandAlumniAffairs. Editor-in-ChiefLisa On The Hill Editor tact me by telephone (Phoenix office x86CO) or and realize that nobody is perfect. If part of the T. Hill took the liberty of reprinting it.) via campus mail. payment has not been paid when classes resume, Jonathon Shacat '98 then be patient and give people a break. By all Dear Dr. Chambers: Photography Staff Problems with Bursal' lead to one week of means, do not withhold the schedule and leave the It has been brought to my attention by my Aden Mages '97 missed classes. student with a big mess. Heck, credit card compa- 21-year-old child who is currently a senior at West- Tameka Collins '98 At times, students find discrepancies with nies don't even take such drastic measures. 'They ern Maryland College that there is a new policy Grant A. Rice '99 certain procedures at Western Maryland. One simply charge interest on the amount due. regarding the number of students permitted in student, who wishes to remain anonymous, re- If you like trivia.., one's dormitory room and the age of the students cently had a problem with the Bursar's Officeand Whatwillourgenerationdo in five short years doing any drinking on campus in one's room. Sports Co-Editors the strict regulations pertaining 10 the payment of when Ihe 21st century begins? Let's see now, we Believing that prohibiting (under age) drink- Josh Foster '96 John.Manard '96 tuition. This student had not paid the entire bill were bom in theseventies, we grew upin the eight- ing is going to stop is both naiveandarchaic. Stu- and therefore missed a week of classes because ies, and now its the ... well, what will we call the dents will drink no matter what you try to do. It Distribution/Circulation Managers the student was not given a class schedule. first decade of the next century? Could we call it would seem the more-intelligent and enlightened The college expects each student 10 pay the the "zeros" or maybe the ''nothings?'' According approach would be to teach responsibility, notthe Laurie F. Cicero '98 billbeforec1assescommence. To ensure a prompt to a viewer of "The Late Late Show with Tom Harry Singer '99 art of deception. The new policy will only teach payment, the student's schedule is not released Snyder" (Aug. 17, 1995 program), we may end up how to be more clever about avoiding detection. General Staff until payment has been made. In addition, a fee calling it Ihe "aught years." During the first decade Age and responsibility are not synonymous. Aaron Aihburn '97'1 is charged if the payment is late. Just imagine not of the 1900s many people named the years "aught If Rj.ee Bailey has been arrested in recent years Laurie F. Cicero '98, Jill Marron '97 having a schedule during the first week of classes; I," "aught 2," elte. to simplify things. This syste for D.U.l., it would seem lhatalthough Mr. Bailey Chrissy Pardew '97, Ross Hollebon it could be detrimental to the student's academic may be recycled in a few years. Anyhow, it will be is old enough to drink, he does not act responsibly interestin to see what we call it '97, Sarah Sheckells '97, Sara Beth standin in regards to drinking. By forcing the students to Reyburn '98, Doug Yarroll '98, Sarah hideorleavecampus todowhatthey will, namely 8nell'98 Siouxsie Speaks to Welitern MD_, drink and have fun, you are asking them to risk al- My own childhas driving while intoxicated. Layout Staff We all knew Iwas famous but now I'm a ways acted responsibly in this area, but not all Lisa Hill '97, Michelle Hamilton '98, cover girl. You'll find me profiJed in the new SIU- students will. By this new policy you couJd be Grant A. Rice '99, John Manard '96 . dent Guide-and Datebook along with selected fac- ..,:.crea~g ~;.~on.Ihl_u;,",:i1l. ~ot,.onl)::,~~er the lives of students, but also the lives of the resi- ulty and staffwhoconnibutetothecare and feed- Faculty Advlser'J ing of me and all of you throughout this academic dents of Wes~inster and the surrounding com- Terry Dalton ff_' year. munities. I have IJever condoned undern~ drinking, f So why are we wearing shades? Just like the but feel that to believe it will fl(;itoccur by direc- song says, The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear tive is ignorant. Prohibition did not work either. Shadeo! , Teaching responsibility does. It would be safer Here on the Hill the year ahead looks daz- ,I, for the students and the community if the previ- ~g. LOiS 'of nw faculty, new classrooms (well .. ous directives were still in effect. That policy left almost finished), improved curriculum, and most the older students to responsibly monitor the importantly, 400 fresh new faces with talents and younger students and did not risk injury to any- perspectives to recharge us all. Not to mention one. Nothing is perfect bn certainly there were give me treats and stroke my ego. flO fatalities under the old system. Are you will- 171l!Phoenix is published biwcekly. , Time here is precious. As one of the pet pro- ing 10 take this kind of risk? The opinions expressed do not recessarily fessors here would say, don't view your liberal The college always tells parents that the stu- represent those of17/£ Phoenix stafI, the fac- arts education as something to be taken as soon dents are over 18 and should assume responsibil- ulty, or the administrators ofWMC. as possible before getting on with life. Try things, ity for their actions. This new policy was enacted The pape.r welF~me~ free-lance take chances, you'll get a new outlook. without consulting the students. It would seem submissionson Macintoshdisks inmosrword That's what yourfour years hereare all about be curious. that the college is saying one thing and doing the processor formats. 'The editor reserves the Take responsibility for yourself and truly care Everyone here is counting on you to make a opposIte. ' right to edit for clarity, length, and libel an~ about others. Seize the opportunity to master the difference in this dog-ear-dog world. I'll be watch- Finally, if your goal is 10 have a responsive my shades. others past as well as the present. Learn from ing through to publish as space permits. All submissions ............................................ alumni group who will donate 10 the college after (excluding self-addressed diskettes) become · graduation, 1know that in the case of us and our the property of The Phoenix and cannot be ' child, none will be forthcoming. This has so dis- returned. rrhe Phoenix staff welcomes illuSioned my child that graduation is now just the Please include a name and phone hopeof escaping fromIbisridiculous environment number for verification. Names will be with- Rest assured that a signed copy of this letter held only by the discretion of the Editor-in- · everyone back to Western will be sent again after my child's graduation, to Chief. ensure the validity of the above treatise. The Phoenix does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, sexual Maryland College! Sincerely, orientation, national origin, condition of · Disgruntled Parent handicap, or marital status. :I.t'snot too late to join the Phoenix. 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