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Interview:
S.B.G. President
By Thomas Price
Due to the fact that the Student Con- ' ran against him.
gress has not been able to establish a
Ms. Wilding answered, "The quesquorum in order to do business and tion was a good one." She went on to
also due to the previous election com- explain that the SBG would simply
mittee chairperson resigning, the SBG cease to exist. All functions of the
has found itself in a serious crisis.
SBG regarding the welfare of students
In order to find out just how serious would be taken over by the administrathis situation could be, the B&B ar- tion of Gallaudet College. Further, she
ranged to have a meeting with the stated that "if no election was held, all
President of the SBG, Doris Wilding. things like Homecoming, the Snowball
The first question put to hCT was "what Party, and all fraternity and sorority
would happen if the Student Congress functions would cease to exist. None
can't resolve its problems and of these functions can take place
restablish an election committee?"
without the SBG." Ms. Wilding em-
Scott Berdy (L.) presents his viewpoints on Student Congress, as Moderator Mary Malzhuhn
looks on.
Strong Emotions Beset SBG
by Katherine DeLorenzo
Rap Session
In re^x>nse t a g r o m n g concerns
about the welfare of Student Body
Government and Student Congress,
SBG sponsored a student rap session,
which took place in the cafeteria
yesterday evening from 5 to 7 p.m.
The bull session came as a result of
several cancelled Student Congress
meetings, which were unable to proceed because of the small number of
representatives who showed up.
After an introduction by President
Doris Wilding, Ms. Mary Malzkuhn,
Government Teacher and Moderator
for the event, opened the session with
an explanation of the present situation
Ms. Wilding responded, "If all efforts failed and the Student Congress
could not fulfill its function, the Executive Branch (ie. the President's Office) would take over as a last resort. I
(President Wilding) would assume
responsibility as chairp)erson of the
election committee." Thus, according
to President Wilding, an election
would take place. However, it would
be done under emergency auspices, and
should be avoided if at all possible.
Another important topic that needed
a clarification is "what would happen
if no one chose to run for president?"
The B&B
recalled to President
Wilding an incident which happened
two years ago. In that election, the
election committee had trouble flnding
anyone willing to run for president.
Only one person, Michael Johnson,
decided to be a candidate and he won
the election by default, since no one
phasized the importance of the continuation of the SBG as "vital to the
students."
Before any conclusions, The interview with President Wilding, the B&B
asked her if she had any final remarks
to make. Doris stated, "It is very important that the SBG's next president
will be a strong one." She had two
reasons for saying this, and went on to
say "Dr. Sussman is planning to resign
this Spring, and it's vital that the new
president be able to build a good relationship with the new Dean of Student
Affairs."
Furthermore, she
said, "Gallaudet is in the process of
becoming Gallaudet University. During the change over, it's very necessary
to maintain a good student image and
to protect the rights of students by
maintaining a strong Student Body
Government."
INSIDE
Roving
Reporter...pg.4
Computer
Theft...pg.5
Job Search...pg.8
Sport
Interview...pg.9
Action Sports...pg. 10
involving the lack of participation in
Student Congress, whicfi has led to a
delay in the 1986 SBG election proceedings and may threaten the future
of Student Congress and SBG itself.
Malzkuhn was followed by SC
Speaker Petra Horn, who explained
the quroum system, which required 16
of the 30 representatives to show up for
SC meetings. According to Horn, the
present number of representatives for
the Spring Semester is now 23, which
will require a 12 representative
quorum.
Continued on pg. 4
jMgeZ
Vol. 93 No. IS
Febnrary 7. 1!>86
^i^t Sitfif anH Vim
THE VOICE AND E YE S OF THE GALLAUDE T COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
WASHINGTON, D C .
NINETY­THREE YE ARS OF SE RVICE
Hello! Hello! Hello!
Is anybody out there? It sure seems like the pride of being at the
only liberal arts college that specialize in teaching the deaf has died
down. Although the enrollment is definately up and high, but the
participation of the Student Body Government is so low. Why is
this so?
Many various position, such being an active member of the
S.B.G., Buff and Blue, the Student Congress, and various other
positions were wildy challenged and contested for years ago. What
has changed? Your attitudes? Your perspectives? Too many of us
now don't really care of what is going on, as you may say you're
here only to learn and perhaps, to socialize.
S.B.G. is definately in danger of a downfall... After all, we
might have a taste next year of no S.B.G.... Meaning, no
Homecoming, no special events which are sponsored by S.B.G.,
and many other events such as Rock Festival that is coming up in
late April, will eventually fade away. I wonder just what will hap­
pen.
The college is growing, and so should the S.B.G. It is not at all
happening, and nobody is taking the pride to show what we can do,
as a group of college students. We are letting things go to rot, and
nobody cares... nobody cares...
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TO THE EDITOR
Dear Gallaudet College students:
I am writing this to you for the sake
of the Student Body Government. I
have noticed that there is lack of in­
terest in the SBG from you students
and want to remind you of the impor­
tance of the SBG and your duty to the
SBG as a member.
Students, ask yourselves a question:
why does Gallaudet College have such
an organization namely the Student
Body Government? Another question
for you to ponder over: why did our
founding fathers of America found a
democratic form of government?
There is only one answer to these ques­
tions which is that the democratic form
of government and the SBG provide
the people an equal opportunity to be
part of them by speaking out of their
grievances, by equal participation in
the organization through representa­
tion, by having equal human rights
(i.e.: in speech, in press, in worship of
religion, and so forth), and by showing
GALLAUDET
The Buff and Blue
Room No. 333, Ely Center
Gallaudet College
Washington, D .C. 20002
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Laura K. Genrich
Editor­in­Chief
Kevin D. Miers
Associate Editor
Dudley Cutshaw
Business Manager
Candy Moore
Administrative Secretary
Kimberly D . Harris
Copy Editor
Karen Roedel
Head Writer
Jamie Lowy
News Editor
Jeremy Metnick
Features Editor
David Tossman
Sports Editor
Ryan Powers
Photography Editor
SalUe Jordan
Advertising Manager
Ron E. Emrich
Circulation Manager
Christy Waits
Computer Typist
Bruce A. Bailey
Layout Editor
The Buff and Blue
Board of Advisors
John Kubis
Financial Advisor
Willard Madsen
Technical Advisor
Nancy Kensicki
Faculty Advisor
Michael Kaika
Staff Liaison
Bruce White
Journalism Advisor
their loyalty to and interest in the | SBG to fulfill your
rights as a
organization.
Gallaudet College student.
What I am trying to imply is that I
How many of you are aware of the
have seen a great apathy in you functions of the Student Congress, the
students. You seem to have lost your Legislative Body of the SBG? Through The Buff and BliM is an iadcpcmleHI campus newspaper
paMislMd by GaBandel College sludents. Tke Buff and B i n b
interest in the SBG. With your par­ the Student Congress, the student has drralaled weekly except daring fina] examination periods and tke
ticipation, the SBG can accomplish the power to approve the budget of the The Bnff and Bine staff recogoizcs a responsibility to provide a
much more that it had accomplished in SBG, to make amendments to the SBG forum for an exchange of views throngh colnmns. letters to the
editor, and. occasionally, cartoons. The Bnff and Blue also at­
the recent months. Lately, I am certain Constitution, to impeach officers of tempts to stimulate thought and discussion on issues.
in The Bnff and Blue editiorials are determined by
you have noticed that the SBG is not j the SBG, to provide for the general TheOpinions
Buff and Blue Opinion Board composed of the editor­in­
associate editor, and news editor; opinions in the faculty
doingmuch, and that is because you sit I welfare of the Student Body, and to chief,
and guest editorials reflect those of their authors and not
around, expecting the SBG to do all of make laws for the Executive Branch to necessarily those of this newspaper, or otiicr stndcals, faculty,
and admiuistTators.
the work. This is not possible without carry them out. All you have to do is staff,
The Buff and Blue operates as a non­profit student organiia­
of GaOaudet CoUcgc and is financed entirely through adver­
your feedback and participation. The to come up to your organization's tiou
tisiug, subscriptioa revenues, and uuil fees. The edUor­in­chief
SBG needs to know what you want representative(s) or to the Vice­Speaker has the final authority o . urws contents which cannot he cen­
sored. The cdllor­in­chicf b chose, hy a leu member Bowd of
and what your grievances are. So far, and tell him/her of your ideas and/or Advisors, indudiug two Student Assembly Reprcacalatfvcs.
The Buff and Blue can be coMaded cilhcr thnMfh staff
the SBG hears nothing from you and suggestions then become part of the memkcn
and/or dM cdMor­lMMef, or hy auH nddrtmid to: Tic
assumes that you are satisfied with the SBG. A very good amount of power, Baff and Blue, Callandft College, WasWugton, D.C. }MtZ.
The Buff and Bhae u i l c . m i i oyiatem from Us readers, ei­
college programs (i.e: cafeteria, educa­ huh? However, in the fall semester of presicd thnmgh letlers to the cdMor. The addrem is: Le«en to the
Edll«r, The Buff and B h e . Cldiandrt CoBegc, Wmhtegtou, D.C.
tion, deaf services, dorm life, etc.), 1985, I, personally, have not had seen 2M«2. Lcneis mast he sigwd; uMcatilied letlcn « « be
wtthhcM fnmi pubBcalto.. BilaMi of large uuaAcr of leOin
with the college policies, with the SBG, that happen.
The Buff aad Btae rcctlTta, this newspaper caaaut p i M every let­
ter. The Buff *mi Umt reacrras the rIgM to edit aay letter for
and with your rights as a student of
There is an urgent issue for the Stu­ clarity,
taste, aad gfuaMaar.
Gallaudet College. Are you really dent Congress to take some action: a i m Baff and Biac nJSPS N . . MSII
satisfied with what you have now? If Election '86. We needed six represen­ dam pautage at WnsWagloa, D.C. 2Mt2.)
not, speak out and participate in the
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Febnrary 7, 1986
page 3
The Boff and Bine
EDiTDRlfiLS
Continned from page 3
tatives from the Student Congress to be
on the Election Committee. Not a
single representative was interested in
it. (The Election Committee is a committee to plan and hold the election of
the future SBG President and VicePresident.) Thus, President Doris V.
Wilding decided to call special
meetings to suspend several sections in
the By-Laws (one of the sections which
requires for six of the whole representative to be on the Election Committee
needs to be suspended to waive the
representatives from the required
duty), and to my disappointment and
amazement, the quorum was not met.
Determined, President Wilding called
another special meetings. Yet the
quorum was not met. Again, there was
a REGULAR Student Congress
meeting yesterday (Thursday, January
30th, 1986), and the quorum was not
met. It was not met; although, we had
two recesses in order for the representatives in attendance to go out and get
other representatives to the meeting, so
that the quorum would be met.
The Election Committee needs the
Student Congress' approval for them
to proceed with the planning of the
election. Without the Student Congress, the Election Committee can
NOT proceed with the Election '86.
Without the Election Committee, NO
one can run for the President and the
Vice-President of the SBG. Without
the President and the Vice-President,
the SBG CEASES to exist. What happens if there is no SBG? There are
Dear Editor,
Firstly, I would like to congratulate
you for taking the reins of the Buff and
Blue and new staff under you. I trust
you all will do your best to make this
newspaper interesting for us all to
read. It is a big responsibility for you
all.
I would like to write a poem about
the attitude of everyone associated
with Gallaudet College.
If I taste something that I like,
I wiU eat it forever.
In other way. If I like not what I taste,
I will never eat it again.
I noticed there is a serious problem
about the possibility of the SBG being
collapsed due to lack of attendance by
the representatives of various organizations to the Student Congress
Assembly. It happens for the 11th consecutive time. I can't believe it has
happened that often.
I wonder where is the sense of
responsibility on the part of everyone
who ever commits themselves doing a
task in the first place. Or is it you all
who feel disillusioned with poor
organization itself. It is about time
you all get some sense of responsiblity
and make it successful. It is you not
others' faults for any problems
whatever it is. We are taught how to
several possibilities to it. One possibility is that the college administration
may take over and make decisions for
you. You will have NO way to speak
out. You will have no equal rights as a
student. Do you wish for this to happen? I doubt it!
Try to imagine Gallaudet College
without the big annual homecoming
event. Rock Festival, and other events.
Surely, Gallaudet College would look
like a place of the dead without them.
Not only that, your organizations such
as the classes, fraternities, sororities,
and the rest would NO longer exist
because they're affiliated with the
SBG. I would easily visualize you all
doing nothing after attending your
classes during the day. Life then would
be made for the dead if it were be it!
So think about it.
To remind you all, Jerry Covell has.
had resigned from his position as the
Election Committee Chairperson, so
has his assistant. Hector Brual, Jr. due
to the lack of cooperation from the
Student Congress. Now the Election
Committee is in exile, and the SBG has
to seek new persons to carry out the
Election '86.
Apathy is a killer of the concept of
democracy. Discard apathy into the
toUet bowl, flush it down well, pick
ZEST up, and make a good use of it.
The SBG needs YOU, and YOU need
the SBG. Therefore, you AND the
SBG work well together like a perfect
chemistry set, so don't blow it up.
Sincerely yours,
Petra M. Horn,
Student Congress Speaker
communicate properly in Communication Arts 120 course. It is about time
you all apply it and listen carefully and
encourage others to express their
thoughts and feeUngs. In other way. If
it is a few who try to dictate everyone's
business then they feel discouraged to
do their own duties. If this is so then
no wonder everyone has no enthusiasm
to do their jobs.
Everyone should not sulk in silence
about the real problem, it is construe
tive for everyone to express their feel
ings openly, no matter if it is positive
or negative. It will only enhance
everyone's personality and to work on
their weakness and strength.
It is about time for everyone to encourage each other to do their duties,
giving others some chance to have a go
instead of suppress them. As I like to
imply the poem above. If one feels encouraged by this work, he will enjoy it
and continue while one feels discouraged, he will only withdraw into their
shell. I am afraid it is happening here
now.
It is about time for everyone to get
out of their shell and do something
now before it is too late. I can't imagine seeing the SBG collapse into
oblivation.
Elevator Action
Dear Editor,
This rather comical picture and story
that you had printed in the Jan. 31
issue on page four which was titled
"Around Campus" shows the ineptitude of your staffs journalistic
abilities, the very fact that you did not
ask the SRA for any comments to the
baseless accusations printed in the Buff
and Blue shows the obvious bias you
have against Student Life. This kind
of one-sided opiniated reporting forces
me to compare the quality of your
story to the National Enquirer and
other sensationalism seeking scandal
sheets as such.
Another point for your staff to
ponder, an SRA has no authority to
fine anyone, an SRA has authority to
report incidents as they see them, and
in this case I must say that my SRA
reported the incident in an objective
maimer, giving those people in the
elevator a fair chance that you people
m your overzealous reporting failed to
give him. Where you say that the SRA
harrassed the students in the middle of
the night who informed him of this incident. Let the record show that this
incident occurred at 3:45 A.M., not
2:00 A.M. as you so erronously
reported. The Dept. of Safety and
Security informed the SRA that there
were 18 people in the elevator, not 10
or 11 as your wild guesses show. Let
the record show that the elevator was
stuck between the Basement and the
first floor, not the second and third
floor.
I have enjoyed past issues of the
Buff and Blue but I assume the new
editor has a lot to learn about objective
reporting.
Yours Truly,
Fred S. Weiner
SHRA, Peet Hall
Bruce Peters I
EDITOR'S RESPONSE
Dear Mr. Weiner,
We editors of the Buff and Blue feel
obligated to confront yoiu* opinion of
our journalistic abilities. Let us inform
you that you may have overlooked the
fact that the "rather comical picture
and story" appeared in the featiu-es
section which contains items of trivial
interest that are never objective and
never will be. We sincerely regret the
factual errors which occurred. You are
absolutely right, the elevator did stop
between the basement and first floor
and not the second and third. We
have been informed by two sources
who were involved that there were 10
to 13 students in the elevator, and that
nearly everyone went straight to a party afterwards, long before an SRA or
security officer could show up to count
them one by one. How could eighteen
people fit in there without stacking
them on top of one another? Finally,
the SRA involved was not named, nor
did we elaborate on the student policy
to state whether he had the authority to
levy a fine on the spot or through a
report procedure. However, most of
the students involved were later informed of the SRA's statement that
"everyone involved will be fined."
This came across as a disgrace when
considering the fear of being trapped in
an elevator which breaks down too
often to be considered an object of
abuse.
The story was written minutes before
the deadline once we realized its impact
of trivial interest. Although we could
not provide an in-depth report, the
brief highlight seemed to be appropriate for features section. Making
such decisions is all in the art of journalism and also a great responsibility.
I am sure you feel the almighty power
and responsibility of being an SHRA,
and as a student, I guess you have a lot
to learn as well.
Respectively Submitted,
The Editors
HrrtBLOr
^TDepT.
page 4
The Buff and Blue
Feburary 7, 1986
PEUUS
Roving
Reporter
Scott Bailey, Junior
I think the SBG is functioning fme.
It has a bright future if something can
be done about the apathy on campus.
This is our college so we should care
what happens to it. As for the possible
collapse of the President election, I
think you should send some reporters
to the Student Congress meetings to
find out what's holding them back.
There was a recent uproar coming
from students who are concerned
about the Student Body Government
and its welfare. The Buff and Blue's
Roving Reporter set out to gather
students' remarks on their presently
thoughts of the Student Body Government. The Buff and Blue asked,
"What do you think of the SBG and its
outlook, knowing that the President
Election may collapse?"
Patty Underbrink, Senior.
There are many students whom I
think they are able to benefit
themselves
if they can move
themselves. I hope that SBG keeps up
to get more student participation.
Christy Beckwith, Freshman.
I can't remember anything that the Since I was a freshman, there have
SBG has done; I really don't think it been more individuals than groups
has done that much. SBG is bound to working together in SBG. But it's too
collapse soon if they can't get anything bad that they aren't aggressive enough.
done-soon.
Conlinacd from pg.l
The real question at the session,
however, was not a matter of numbers,
but of apathy. Several of the students
spoke up about the lack of interest
they saw in both Student Congress and
outside the political arena. Tim Rams
blamed the troubles on apathy, saying
that the declining interest of students
was making SBG and SC weak and
likely to collapse. Rarus borrowed a
famous quote from John F. Kennedy
to stress his point. "Ask not what SBG
cjm do for you, but what you can do
for SBG."
Vice-Speaker Lisa Rose demanded
that the students themselves, and not
Sonny Cabbage, Junior.
The SBG is doing its job concerning only the representatives, should
its duties. They are trying to do the become more involved. Later on durbest of their abilities with the students' ing the session. Rose asked all
interests. But from what I heard, the representatives present in the cafeteria
SBG is on the verge of breaking down to stand up, and became visibly upset
and it needs the students' participation when only four representatives
if they are interested in keeping the apeared. "Only four representatives
SBG alive. What we need to do is to showed up for tonight...v/hat a
stop the apathy that can be noticed shame!"
among the students.
Not all of the students' comments
* NEW
PLEDGES
FOR THE
GREEKS"
The Greeks have started their
'shows" of the new pledges for two
fraternities on campus at Gallaudet.
The names of the new pledges for the
Paul Roult, Senior.
In my opinion, I think that SBG is a fraternities are the following... Best
very good organization, but not of Luck.
enough participation is what that
makes SBG to look weak-not enough
'voice'. One of the weak areas is not
enough publicity of meetings and what
goes on SBG. I encourage any student
to participate in SBG.
RAYMOND BATEH
'87
HECTOR BRUAL
'88
DANIEL BRUBAKER '87
RICHARD CARDWELL '89
SUNG WON CHUNG '88
THOMAS CORCORAN '88
DUDLEY CUTSHAW '87
DANIEL FRANK
'87
JOSEPH HARTUNG '87
THOMAS KROHN
'87
DANIEL SMITH
'88
KAPPA
GAMMA
ALPHA
SIGMA PI
Kimmie Harrell. Junior.
If SBG is going to collapse, they betROGER CHAN
'87
ter do something to get it back up. As
DONOVAN CRESDEE
'86
a matter of fact, they should have it
functioning better and better organiz- GUILHEMIME GONCALVES '87
PETER GONZALEZ
'86
ed. Without SBG, I really don't know
PAUL HAMMER
'88
what is really going to happen. So supJON LEE
'88
port the election and keep the spirit of
KENNETH LITHERLAND '87
SBG alive.
NEIL MARSHALL
'86
were criticisms, though. Junior Scott
JOSEPH MURRAY
'88
Berdy commended Student Congress
JAMES SALTER
'87
on its previous work, and stated that he
ROY SISKIND
'88
could not see why so many people were
ANGELO VITULLI
'88
not interested in participating. Petra
Horn commented that a large number
of representatives showed up at the
beginning of Last Fall semester, only
later on did the problem get worse.
"It is your college, your rights-you
have many voices, but you don't use
them," said Malzkuhn.
ABC..2/9 "Time Flyer"
"If any President of any organiza2/9 "Harem"
tion is an effective one, they will make
2/10 "Harem" Continued
sure their representatives show up,"
2/14 "Best Friends"
responded Doris Wilding to a student's
question concerning the responsiblity
CBS...2/9 "Child's Cry"
of organization presidents.
2/11 "Vital Signs"
"We need reports, feedback, about
what's happening," said SBG ViceNBC..2/9 "Under Siege"
President Evon Black, "I think it's a
2/10 "An Officer and A
shame to let SBG fall."
Gentleman"
Some of the complaints of students
2/14 "Disney's DTV
shifted from Student Congress to SBG.
Valentine's
As Representative Peggy Jennings
D«y"
T.V. WEEK
CoBttancd om pg. 11
Febnrary 7, 1986
The Buff and Blue
P»SeS
HEILUS
COMPUTER MISSING
The rapid expansion of microcomputers have been very dramatic at
Gallaudet College, and is naturally, a
very useful tool in educating, teaching
and making work a lot easier for
everybody using them.
Recently, an I.B.M. AT microcomputer has been stolen appju-ently,
sometimes last weekend, from the
mathematic computer room H.M.B.
275.
PAY
FREEZE
Mathematics Department Chairman
has decided to lock the room nightly
when he leaves, and on weekends. This
will only be temporarily, until the
department decides what to do
about this situation.
Mathematics majors or Computer
Science majors are now asked to do
their work during the day, or go to
H.M.B. 120, Learning Center LE60, or
at the E.M.G. building, until further
FOR
SHRA/SRAs
by Kevin Miers
notice. This room is open during the
day.
Bob Johnson, the Mathematics
Chairman, has originally meant to
keep this room open for the students'
use, but the "stolen" computer has
forced him to close down the room
nightly and on weekends.
CELEBRATE
Black History Month
with Deaf Ebony
February 17-20
1986
EPOC CO-OPS
Gallaudet College Student Head
Resident Advisors (SHRAs) and Stu- maintaining office hours in the dorm
dent Resident Assistants (SRAs) have office, among other responsibilities.
not been receiving free room or board In addition, the former SRA mention- Do you want to see what it is like to studies, tv, film and photography masince last May. Room and board ed, "SRAs are required to attend many work in your major, or find out what jors).
Now it's the time to start planning
waivers for SHRAs as room waivers meetings and are not paid for that, plus jjobs are in your careei-field? Through
EPOC,
there
are
many
opportunities
for
Summer (and Fall). Sign up at
there
are
many
extra
activities
that
they
for SRAs as room waivers for SRAs
to
work
with
the
Congress
(governEPOC,
Ely Center 102 and start plannmust
do
for
which
they
are
not
paid."
were terminated by Student Affairs
ment,
history,
comm.
arts
majors),
the
ing
your
future today! First step, come
Andy
recalls
how
when
he
saw
his
because of financial pressures. The loss
large
private
companies
(accounting,
to
an
Intake
meeting, finish your
first
paycheck
following
the
salary
inof this benefit has disturbed some
business,
computer
science
majors),
resume
by
March
3, complete the file
crease,
he
was
pleasantly
surprised
at
SRAs, and may have resulted in the
and
social
service
agencies
(recreation,
by
March
17,
see
Coordinator by
the
amount.
Nevertheless,
after
paying
resignations of some SRAs.
education,
psychology,
art,
museum
March
17.
for
room
and
board,
he
realized
he
was
Previously, SHRAs received room
and board plus 20 hours/week earning less than a tutor. Therefore,
minimum wage pay; SRAs received Andy loses a good deal of his motivafree room and board plus 10 tion. He told Buff and Blue that some
hours/week minimum wage pay. Mar- SRAs are not complaining to Student
sha Morales, Director of Student Life, Life because they fear the loss of their'
jobs.
stated that the room and board rates
have increased every year so that
Aware some students were troubled
Gallaudet ended up paying paraprofes- by the changes, a meeting was held
sionals an average of $8.00 an hour with the students in August by Student
after totaling room, board and Life/Student Affairs. Reasons for the
minimum wages. Morales says, "Now changes were fully explained. Morales
they are paying wages 'appropriate for said that none of the students quit and
respective postitions'."
they were very pleased with the
Morales said, "Student Life/Stu- students' cooperation. Shan Pillai,
dent Affairs wished to improve the SHRA in Benson Hall, added,
system so that SHRAs and SRAs "Gallaudet had no choice but to cease
would be paid accordingly. In order to the free room and board. Pillai points
meet budget cuts, it was necessary for out that many students are eager to
Student Affairs to modify their system. become SRAs, because of the intrinsic
Currently, SHRAs/SRAs are earning benefits. "Money is not the reason
more than the minimum wage on an some SRAs resigned," states Pillai.
hourly basis."
"Still, last Fall some SRAs started a lEPOC staff recruiting students in the Cafeteria Gawtik, Liz Foster, Mary L. Stansfield and Judy
However, some SRAs have express- petition asking for reinstatement of from left to right, Mike O'Donnell, Mary Rosenthal.
ed dissatisfaction with their financial free room/board," reports the former
and working conditions. Andy, an SRA. After the Christmas break,
SRA, explained, "SRAs had been about seven SRAs left their
making about $700 a semester, plus the paraprofessional positions due to
free room and board, for a total of academic reasons, EPOC obligations,
$1350 per semester. Now, a typical leaving Gallaudet, and moving off
salary is $1000 a semester, and after campus. Andy noted one of his
friends, another former SRA, told him
paying for room and board, the net that he had resigned because the pay
gain is $300 per semester." A former was too low, his time was limited, and
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SRA reflected that this is a loss of near- he wanted to live off campus. New
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ly one thousand dollars a semester. SRAs have been hired to replace those
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Andy comments, "Most of the SRAs who resigned, but Andy sees them as
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say that (they) don't earn enough "incompetent" because of the haste in
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which he alleges they were hired.
money for all the work they do."
According to the 1985-86 Student
Although he feels as though he
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Residence Education in ail aspects of of being an SRA." On the other hand,
the administration and supervision of a Andy remarks, "some SRAs feel like
residence hall. Other job respon- slaves because of their responsiblities."
sibilities include program planning for
Morales concludes, "Being a
dormitory residents, supervising dorm paraprofessional at Gallaudet has
staff, and enforcing dorm policies, many rewards. (Including experiences.
The SRA assists the SHRA in overall training, and immediate supervioperation of the residoice hall and sion/feedback for growth)."
ABBEY
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Feburary 7, 1986
The Buff and Blue
FEATURES
Continued from the introduction letter in last week's editoral section.
AT ARENA STAGE
The Saga Continues
SIGNED
PERFORMANCES
Suddenly, my eyes popped open,
padded white walls wavered into my
view. Hmm, it seems that the men in
white coats had caught me after all! I
This season Arena Stage is proud to Society. On an evening "pregnant rubbed my eyes and looked at the surannounce a 3-play mini-series of sign- with possibilities," the champagne roundings. It's ten feet by eight feet,
interpreted performances at a special bubbles give rise to a wise and witty and the ceiling was too high above me
discount of 35 percent. The plays, romantic comedy.
to touch even if I jumped. A plastic
which were chosen by the Arena Stage
container filled with water stood in a
Tuesday June 24 in the Arena at 8:00 corner. I got up and strode over to the
Deaf Access Committee, are an exciting blend of comedy, drama and p.m.
container, I popped the lid and took a
The Taming of the Shrew by William long drink. Feeling much better, I sat
classics.
Thursday April 10 in the Kreeger at Shakespeare
down to wait.
"Where two raging fires meet together
8:00 p.m.
After what it seemed like eternity, a
they do consume the thing that feeds section of the wall swung inward, a old
The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen
"Man is the animal who lies." A fami- their fury!" Kate. Petruchio. Wham! wizened man in a doctor's white jacket
ly is torn apart by a well-meaning out- A parable for today. A fantasy for our limped in. He was wearing penny
sider whose deadliest weapon is the time. A dream with music. Shed your loafers with mismatched socks, wrinkltruth. With passion and humor, Ibsen skin. Find the pathway to love.
ed hospital pants that was pulled up
explores our endless craving for selftoo high above where his navel should
For each play, there will be an op- be, ink smudges all over the front of
deception and the frailty of human
tional sign-interpreted postshow his jacket. A bunch of pens were stuffhappiness.
discussion with special guest speakers. ed into his jacket's pocket, some with
Tuesday April 15 in the Arena at We hope you will join us for our 3-play caps missing and visibly leaking. The
mini-series. Seating is limited, so order enormous Adam's apple bobbed up
8:00 p.m.
your
tickets today!
and down his throat as my eyes followThe Philadelphia Story by Philip
For
additional
information, please call ed it, finally, my eyes moved up to his
Barry
face, it wasn't a pretty sight. He had a
Fashionable Philadelphia in 1939—a 484-0247 (TDD) or 488-3300 (voice)
white smock of hair which stood out in
haven for that vanishing species, High
all directions. His huge pink ears peeked out of his hair. His thin nose
decorated his ugly face, on it, large
We have a full season ahead and are piece as you interpret, but if you prefer round wire rimmed eyeglasses stood on
looking for interpreters with theatrical please feel free to bring along a tape the bridge of his nose. He was trying
interpreting experience or who would and tape recorder or a friend that you to smile but he failed miserably, for
be interested in becoming theatrical in- have rehearsed with. There will also be
terpreters. Our upcoming signed per- a staged reading of a scene from either
formances are THE WILD DUCK by THE WILD DUCK or THE
Henrik Ibsen on April 10th, THE PHILADELPHIA STORY that you
PHILADELPHIA STORY by Philip will be asked to interpret with a partner
Barry on April 15th, and THE TAM- assigned by the auditioning panel.
ING OF THE SHREW by William Copies of the scenes will be available
after February 6th from me at Arena
Shakespeare on June 24th.
Auditions will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Stage or from Vickie Brown at the
the Old Vat Room at Arena Stage on Gallaudet Theater Department.
If you have any questions or would
February 18th. Please come with a
resume (or listing of your theatrical in- like more information please call me at
terpreting experience), a prepared 1 544-9066 between 12:00 and 6:00 p.m.
minute piece and five copies each of Tuesday thru Friday. Be sure to call
the above. If you send the resume and and sign up for an audition time for the
Remember Me?
piece to me in advance I will be happy 18th. If I am not available when you
to make the copies for you. We will be call please leave your name and phone
Remember me?
happy to provide someone at the audi- number. I will return your call as soon
I was a child in your arms
tion to read your 1 minute prepared as possible.
Not long ago.
I loved the rain
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I walked barefoot in the snow
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You gave me an umbrella
For the rain
Shoes for my feet
then
You tried so hard to explain-
By Jeremy Metnick
what came out was a hideous smirk
which revealed a small diry pointed
teeth. I peeked at his pin with his name
on it. It's the famed brain doctor.
Doctor Hoffman!
He limped up to me and surveyed me
with his bloodshot eyes, with a sinking
feeling. I realized that he wanted my
brain for his undescripable experiments! I began to sweat heavily,
visible wet spots widening under my
armpits. I backed away, he Ufted his
right arm and moved his hand toward
my face, I could see that his fingernails
was incredibly filthy.
My back
bumped into the wall, my heart yearned to jump out of my throat and
thumped away.
My feet scraped
uselessly on the padded floor. He
paused with his eyes widen with shock
and backed away a little, not
understanding this reaction. I continued with my attempts to get as far
away as possible from this perverted
little doctor.
There were loud bangs and bright
lights filling the room while I fell
backwards through the walls into the
darkness beyond. As I fell, I could see
the httle glowing square which was my
room that floated upward. I was falling down to an unknown doom! What
will happen to me? What about Buff
and Blue? They need me!
To be continued....
Child of My Heart
by Benj. Franklin Pierce
Along the miles of sentiment's shore,
as frost bends down the bough;
There lies the truest love I've known,
at rest in memory now.
She was the freshness of each day,
the tender smile upon my face;
a child within a woman's frame,
full of gentleness and grace.
A whispered hope upon the wind,
as dawn goes down to day;
a page in time has now been turned,
and she has gone away.
The door is closed between us now,
as though a widening sea;
life's spark within has long since died,
for she was a part of me.
And now I've told you, one and all,
of a heartbreak here to stay;
how I grew to sorrow the moment,
when loveliness passed my way.
I saw the pain.
Sometimes I would understand
But deep inside I knew myself
and
The child chained within me cried
Because you lied.
Kim Sarkisian '89
CREATIVE MEDIA SERVICES
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Feburary 7, 1986
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FEATURES
BUSH TRIE S VICE
Vice President Bush is seeking a
cameo role on "Miami V ice." But the
show's producer, John Nicolella, said
the request poses problems: "All the
good guys are on our side so he'd have
to come in as a bad guy," Nicolella
said. "The show deals with drugs, sex,
and rock 'n' roll. He can have his
choice."
"Welcome to our set, Mr. Vice
President. We're honored to have you
show an interest in our work."
"Thank you, John. You don't mind
if I call you 'John,' do you? And
please feel free, as long as we're going
to be working together, to call me 'Mr.
Vice President.'"
"Frankly, Mr. Vice President, I
don't see why you want a part on our
show."
"Just between us, John, my in­depth
polling indicates a few of my fellow
Americans may possibly consider me a
wee bit on the stuffy, squarish side. So
my campaign people thought perhaps a
brief appearance on your program
might prove what a with­it sort of guy I
really am."
"Glad to help, Mr. Vice President.
Which of our topics interests you
most? D rug abuse? Sex? Rock 'n'
roll?"
"Oh, drug abuse. Of course. Mrs.
Reagan and I are very much into drug
ERIC'S
By Authur Hoppe
abuse. Perhaps I could do a little scene
where I take a package of marry­a­
juana and purposely leave it out in the
rain? 'Take that, you miserable marry­
a­juana,' I could say."
"No violence? Then how can we do
the standard closer where you run over
two baby carriages, three old ladies
and plow through the D affodil Home
for the Serene in your 58­foot Chris­
Craft? Maybe we better pick another
topic. What about sex? Everybody
edways gets their shirts torn off. Can
you go topless?"
"I suppose that if there's no frontal
nudity..."
"I think we just narrowed it down to
the last choice, Mr. Vice President,
rock 'n' roll."
"Oh, I heard some rock music back
in 1958, John, and I didn't care for it
at all. So I'll take roll."
"Actually, Mr. Vice President, if
you really want to develop a slightly
less stuffy image, I feel strongly that
you should go for an entirely different
part on an entirely different program."
"You mean something like a dashing
riverboat gambler on 'D ynasty'?"
"I was thinking of Big Bird on
'Sesame Street.'"
(Copyright Chronicle Publishing Co.
1986)
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Sy now >'OM've probably already
noticed those funny­looking plastic
tubes that run the circumference of
many classrooms. At one point, the
tubing is interrupted by an equally
funny­looking
grey box with a
suspicious­looking red button on the
top. Don't worry about them though.
The man in the corner has done his
homework and found that these
thingsamajigs are neither KGB spy
devices nor instant classroom destruct
mechanisms. Instead, they bear the microphone. It is also possible that
some teachers may consider the issue a
unlikely name of "audio loops."
■" personal one and decide to wait for the
students to bring it up. It looks like
maybe communication between faculty
and students is not what it could (read:
What's an audio loop? Uh...good should) be.
It doesn't look like the situation is
question. Maybe you 've also noticed
sprouting from the grey box a small going to get any better, either. It looks
microphone (similar to the kind David like we, the students, are in danger of
Letterman wears). It seems that the losing our most important liason bet­
teacher is supposed to wear this mike ween us and the faculty/administra­
as he lectures and students who use tion. .. the SBG. Right now we may not
hearing aids may find the system have an election this year because there
helpful if the aids are switched to the is no election committee to set the thing
up. What's more, those clowns in stu­
"T" position.
At least, that's the way it works in dent congress can't even get up a
theory. But in practice...well, I've quorum to hold a meeting and do
never seen them in use, so I can't really something about the problem. When
they do get together, they 're busy mak­
say.
Why aren 't they being used? Well, ing motions like, "Let's adjourn at
the
one explanation is that the systems are nine so we can watch
simply not yet operational. A more Colbys."...ridiculous motions usually
logical explanation, however, is fear. made and seconded by the same peo­
Teachers and students alike may be ple. Not only that, unethical behavior
afraid to use the system because of its leading to the firing of one staff
newness...its sudden intrusion into an member in the executive branch (the
otherwise stable classroom. Fear of part of the branch connected to the
new or strange things is very common legislative one, if you know what I
among people in general. Similarly, mean) is suspected of leading to the
the fear of being labelled "hearing formation of a revenge­seeking in­
minded" is common among Gallaudet vestigation committee. Slowly but
students in general. This fear may be surely, our SBG is killing itself. And
preventing students who could benefit when it's gone, we students will no
from the system from speaking up and longer have a voice. My God! What's
asking the teacher to wear the next? A dorm curfew?
Eric Peris
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ORDER YOUR VALENTINE
We will print your messages to your
loved ones in Buff and Blue!
$1,00 for IS words, additional words c ost 10 cents
each.
Look for people selling spaces in the Ely Center and Cafeteria
at lunch and dinner time on Feburary 10-12
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SORE THROATS
The cold weather of winter and sore
throat problems seem to go together.
A sore throat is a warning signal that
something is wrong. This could be a
virus, cold, infected tonsils, allergy or
even a case of strep throat. Smoking
can cause a sore throat, too! But, the
most common cause of a sore throat is
the dry, hot heat in homes and other
buildings.
There is not enough
moisture produced in the inside air and
many a person has a dry and sore
throat. Putting moisture back into the
inside heated areas helps get rid of that
bothersome sore throat as well as dry,
bloody nose problems of winter time.
If you have a fever, swollen glands,
find it hard to swallow with a sore
throat, consult (go see) a doctor or
school nurse. But if you suspect
dryness, try using a humidifier
machine, a room vaporizer at night or
a pot of water steaming on the kitchen
stove. Keep healthy!!
pages
The Buff and Bine
Febnrary 7, 1986
HELUS
Career Center Services
Choosing the Right Major
Need help deciding your major?
Want to know how to find the
"right" career for you?
Like to know what jobs pay the BIG
money?
Everything you need to know about
choosing the right major and career for
you will be covered in a series of
workshops and seminars presented by
the Gallaudet College Career Center
staff this semester. The Career Center
staff has much experience in helping
students choose majors and find jobs.
A wide variety of topics are covered,
from discovering your career interests
to successful job interviewing. There is
something for students at all levels of
career development.
AH workshops and seminars will be
held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7-8 p.m. Locations varyplease see the schedule printed below.
Posters will be put on bulletin boards
around campus before each event and
flyers will be mailed to students. The
Student Affairs monthly calendar will
also include workshop information.
Come be a part of these career planning workshops—do not postpone
planning for your future!
Wed , Feb. 12 Discover Your Career Interests
Tues , Feb. 18 Writing a Job-Winning Resume/
171 Forms
Wed , Feb. 19 Job Interviewing for Success
Tues , Feb. 25 What Do Employers Seek in Job
Applicants? Specific Experiences:
Grades? Degree?
Wed. , Feb. 26 Applying Your Liberal Arts
Major to High-Tech Jobs
Tues. , March 4 The Job Hunter's Guide to
Ten Great American Cities
Wed. , March 5 Careerathon '86
Tues. , April 1 Senior Phobia: Where Do 1
Go From Gallaudet With
My Life?
Wed. April 2 From College to the Real
World: Transition Tips
Tues. April 8 Seminar: Careers In
Helping Professional
Fields
Wed. April 9 Private vs. Government
Employment: Pros & Cons
Tues. April 15 Interview Game
Wed., April 16 Selecting Extracurricular Activities
and Part-time Jobs to
Fit Your Future Goals
Tues., April 22 Your Career Personality
What Is it?
Wed., April 23 America's Paychecks:
Who Makes What?
Tues., April 29 Dress for Success:
The Winning Image
Wed., April 30 For Seniors: Job
Search Short Cuts
Krug Hall
Carlin Hall
Carlin Hall
Benson Hall
Benson Hall
Upper Cafe
Ely Center
Carlin Hall
Clerc Hall
Upper Cafe
Upper Cafe
Peet Hall
Krug Hall
Cogswell Hall
Peet Hall
Mon., Feb. 10 6-7 p.m.
Tues., Feb. 11 4-5 p.m.
Tues., Feb. II 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 12 7-8 p.m.
Thur., Feb. 13 4-5 p.m.
Tues., Feb. 18 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 19 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Tues., Feb. 25 4-5 p.m.
Tues., Feb. 25 5-6 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 26 5-6 p.m.
Tues., March 11 4-5 p.m.
Wed. March 12 6-7 p.m.
Wed. March 12 7-8 p.m.
Wed. March 19 6:30-7:30 p.m.
with the government, or with a private
company. The Career Center has
books that list sunmier job openings
which you will learn how to use.
If you can not come to a workshop,
see a Placement Counselor during
walk-in hours, Wednesdays and
Fridays, 1-3 p.m. DO NOT WAIT
ANY LONGER-THE EARLIER
YOU BEGIN LOOKING, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING THE JOB YOU WANT.
How to Find a Summer Job Cafe Red Room
Camps
Career Center
Summer Jobs
NW Campus
Parks
Carlin Hall
On-Campus Jobs
Career Center
Private Companies
Career Center
Government Jobs
Carlin Hall
Parks
Carlin Hall
Government Jobs
Carlin Hall
Camps
Cafe Red Room
Private Companies
Carlin Hall
How to Find a Summer Job NW Campus
Parks and Camps
NW Campus
On-Campus Jobs
Cafe Red Room
SCIENCE LEARNING CENTER OPENS
The three Natural Science Departments (Biology, Chemistry and
Physics) has collaborated on a
Presidential Award. A new Science
Learning Center has been opened in
HMB 307. Currently there are nine
IBM-PC/XT with hard disks and four
Apple computers.
Printers are
available for all of the IBMs. A plotter
will also soon go on-line. Each IBM is
capable of running all of the "Assistant" series of programs (Writing, Filing, Reporting and Graphing) and also
has a Side Kick all-purpose memory-
resident program.
In addition to the computer, the
room has a conference table, scienceoriented magazines, blackboards and
television monitors.
The center is open with User Aides
present from Monday through Saturday, 11 A.M. - 5 P.M. and Sunday
from 1-5 P.M. Other times can be arranged with D. Peterson, Coordinator,
HMB 310. While Science classes have
priority use, the Centers may be used
by anyone on the campus.
Upper Cafe
Carlin Hall
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
Here is a list of recruiters scheduled
Congratulations on your outstanding to come this spring:
performance in the fall on-campus SCHEDULE (As of January 8, 1986)
recruiting p r o g r a m . Your a t t e n d a n c e
rate for the interviews was 100 p e r c e n t .
T h e recruiters were impressed with
the
qualifications
of
Gallaudet
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students
and
the way
students
presented themselves during the interviews. M a n y employers are interested
in r e t u r n i n g a g a i n n e x t y e a r d u e t o t h e
Career Center Job Search
Will you need a job this summer?
The Career Center, located on the second floor of Ely Center, is presenting
workshops on how to find the summer
job you want.
Although it is still winter, now is the
time to st2ut looking for a summer job.
If you do not know to find one, come
to the Career Center and sign up for
one or more of the summer job
workshops. These workshops will help
you learn how to get a job at a camp.
David Taylor Naval Ship Research
and Development Center
2-3-86
Defense Communications Agency
2-6-86
Census Bureau
2-13-86
Richmond Public Schools
2-18-86
.megra.ed Microcomputer Systems, inc. 2-20-86
u . s . Public Health Service
2-26-86
Commodity Futures Trading Commission 2-27-86
Federal Reserve Board
3-6-86
4-2-86
Library of Congress
excellent way you represented
Gallaudet this year.
If you would like to participate in
More recruiters are being contacted
the spring On-Campus Recruiting Pro- now to set up interview dates.
gram, come to the Career Center,
When you meet with a recruiter.
located on the second floor of Ely pieas7follow thTse'guidelines
Center. You will have an opportunity
1) "Dress to impress"
to meet with a counselor to review your 2) Arrive at least 5 minutes before
resume or Federal Government SF-171
your appointment
form and to prepare for your inter- 3) Keep your appointment~NO CUTS
view. Interviews will be arranged with 4) If you must cancel, contact the
recruiters representing different federal
Career Center 48 hours (2 working
agencies, private companies and
days) before your interview date
sch—') Do your homework—Read about
REMEMBER: You are representing'
Gallaudet College to our visitingle recruiter's company or agency
recruiters, Leave a good impression'efore the interview. You can find
K:ruiter information in Station 5 of
with them!
the Career Information Center.
Want some exciting experience?
Be a newshound!
Join the News Department as a Reporter and you get to be the
first to know the hot news!
Apply at the Buff and Blue, they need you now!
Feburary 7, 1986
The Buff and Blue
page 9
SPORTS
Sports Interview:
Steve Swafford
Steve Swafford is currently the
Sports Information Director for the
Gallaudet Athletic Department. Mr.
Swafford is working under Patti
Cinelli on an internship until May.
Mr. Swafford received his B.S. degree
in Journalism and Mass Communications from Kansas State University this
past December.
Before attending Kansas State, Mr.
Swafford attended Pratt Community
College in Kansas for a year. While attending Pratt, Mr. Swafford participated in Varsity track.
Mr. Swafford attended Pratt High
School in Kansas where he graduated
in 1982. Mr. Swafford participated in
football, basketball, and track as a
freshman, then track and cross country
in his sophomore through Senior years.
Mr. Swafford is single. He has two
older sisters. One is married and the
other is divorced. Mr. Swafford was
bom on November 12,1963 in Kansas.
Mr. Swafford lived in Kansas until he
was four years old when he moved to
Idaho.
When Mr. Swafford was
twelve, he moved back to Kansas.
Recently the Buff and Blue got an
opportunity to talk to Mr. Swafford:
B.B. What are your responsibilities
as Sports Information Director for
Gallaudet College?
S.S. My responsibities are to collect
statistics and the scores of all the
Gallaudet games. I send them to the
newspapers. I write letters to athletic
directors across the United States.
That's my way of finding out where the
deaf athletes are in the United States.
Also, I contacted the media about such
things as when Bob Westermann had
his head shaved after the football team
won its fifth game. I contacted people
to take pictures of sports at Gallaudet.
Right now, I am trying to contact
Sports Illustrated about publishing an
article about the football team.
B.B. What will be some of the things
you will try to accomplish during your
tenure as Sports Information Director?
S.S. My number one priority is to
learn sign language'That is a must for
me!! Also, I want to build a foundation for the Sports Information program here.
B.B. What is your impression of the
coaches and athletes at Gallaudet College?
S.S. The people here are great!! The
people are very patient and warm!!
The coaches are very enthusiastic!!
B.B. What is your impression of the
fans at Gallaudet College?
S.S. The fans here are rowdy just
like at every other college. I've seen
four basketball games so far, the fans
look good! This benefits the home
team (Gallaudet) very much.
B.B. What is the difference between
athletics at Kansas State and
Gallaudet?
S.S. The Sports department at Kansas State is already established. It is a
division 1 school. The sports department is much bigger but there are more
sports.
At Gallaudet, the program is much
newer. They've never had a full-time
Sports Information Director here.
Gallaudet is a division 111 school. The
coaches here work with the athletes on
a more individual basis.
B.B. What can Gallaudet students
do to help improve the athletic proIgram at Gallaudet as participants and
as fans?
S.S. I don't really know enough
about the athletic department yet to
answer that question. The support at
the games seemed to be good. The
media coverage and publicity of
Gallaudet sports seemed to be improving.
B.B. Do you think that it would
benefit Gallaudet College to have more
sports?
S.S. Bob Westermann is building up
the sports we have right now. Our goal
is to improve those sports. We do not
plan to add any sports yet.
B.B. When Gallaudet becomes a
University in the near future, will that
help the athletic department?
S.S. The word "University" sounds
good! The word "University" can only help the athletic department! It
sounds good to high school students to
hear that Gallaudet is a University!
B.B. What do you plan to do when
your internship ends in May?
S.S. I'm not really sure yet. I like
the Washington D.C. area very much.
I have high regards for Gallaudet. I
like working with Sports Information,
public relations, promotion and
recruitment.
B.B. Is there anything you would
like to say to the Gallaudet community
as a whole?
S.S. I am very impresed with the
deaf community. Last year, I worked
for the World Games for the Deaf in
Colorado Springs. That was how I
came into contact with Patti Cinelli. I
wish more people had the opportunity
to work for the athletic department at
Gallaudet College.
By Wayland Joyner
I.M. Floor Hockey
This year's I.M. floor hockey
champion is the "Who knows."
This team finished the regular
season 0-6.
They were in last
place in the league standings.
In the single elimination
playoffs the " W h o k n o w s "
played against the "Bad Boys."
The "Bad Boys" finished the
regular season 6-0 and in first
place.
The " W h o k n o w s "
played their hardest to win. At
halftime the score was tied 5-5.
The " W h o knows" told each
other they can beat the "Bad
Boys."
They outplayed the
"Bad Boys" in the second half
and won 11-8.
The " W h o
k n o w s " was a very excited
hockey team.
They played in the Championship match on December 12th
against the 3rd placed team
"The Weakling Team."
Both
teams played very hard in the
first half. It was a very exciting
hockey game to watch.
At
halftime it was 2-1 in favor of
the "Weakling T e a m . "
The
"Who knows" played a very
hard second half and came back
to defeat the "Weakling Team"
6-5 and captured the I.M. floor
hockey championship.
February 4th, 1986
Final Score: Gallaudet 71
Hood
65
SO Freestyle
The Buffer
Q. Name the person who leads the
Gallaudet basketball team in assists,
(can be a boy or a girl)
ZOI-uojjBa epejs -y
200 Medley Relay
1st
500 Freestyle
Tina Nymo
2nd
Diana Van Collie
3rd
200 I.M.
Kim Slater
(tie)lst
Glenda Smith
3rd
100 Freestyle
Micki Poole
1st
Beth Parker
3rd
Diana Van Collie
4th
SO Backstroke
Julia Peterson
3rd
Laureen Leonard
4th
30 Breaststroke Kim Slater
2nd
Lisa Goetz
3rd
too Fly
Laureen Leonard
3rd
Diving 5 Reg.
M. Shimmin
1st
Kim Slater
Tina Nymo
100 Backstroke
Julia Peterson
Beth Parker
100 I.M.
Micki Poole
Glenda Smith
Lisa Goetz
200 Freestyle
Beth Parker
Tina Nymo
50 Fly
Micki Poole
Julia Peterson
Laureen Leonard
100 Breaststroke Lisa Goeu
Glenda Smith
200 Free Relay
2nd
4th
3rd
4th
1st
4th
Sth
1st
2nd
1st
3rd
Sth
1st
2nd
1st
page 10
The Buff and Blue
Febnrary 7, 1986
SPORTS
BISON
NBA All star Game Sunday
This Sunday in D allas basketball Los Angeles Lakers who is also averag­
fans, everyone will have an opportuni­ ing 23 points per game.
The starting forwards for the East
ty to see the best talent which the Na­
tional Basketball Association has to of­ will be Julius Erving and Larry Bird.
fer. The NBA's top 3 scorers, 4 of the Bird is the league's Most Valuable
top 5 rebounders and 3 of the top 4 Player so far this season averaging 24
points and 9'/2 rebounds per game.
assist leaders will play.
The starting forwards for the West
The West squad will be lead by Ear­
vin "Magic" Johnson, point guard for will be 7 foot 4­inch Ralph Sampson of
the Los Angeles Lakers. Magic receiv­ Houston and the third Laker starter,
ed the most votes in league history this James Worthy. Sampson averages 11
Men's Basketball Schedule year by getting over one million votes. rebounds jwr game while Worthy
revised
Magic averaged over 13 assists per shoots 58.5 percent from the floor,
The Gallaudet men's basketball game, 214 more than second place, also averages 20.5 points per game.
The bench for the West features the
team has made several changes in its Isiah Thomas of the Detroit Pistons.
Thomas, who will start at point guard league's only 29 points per game are
schedule.
The January 25th game against for the East squad has 10.7 assists per players in Adrian D antley and Alex
English, centers Artis Gilmore, and
Penn. State Capitol College was game.
At shooting guard will be two of the Akeem Olajuwon, and guards Rolando
cancelled. The January 27th game at
best all around guards in the league to­ Blackman, Clyde D rexler, and Mar­
Columbia Union was added.
Gallaudet defeated Columbia Union day. Sidney Moncrief of Milwaukee, ques Johnson.
87­62.
who can rebound, pass and shoot just
The bench for the East includes
Buck
Williams, the league's second
as
well
as
he
can
play
defense
will
start
The basketball team has added two
Did you know that the Men's basket­
leading
rebounder, D ominique
for
the
East.
Alvin
Robertson
of
San
ball team has a chance to win the most home games: February 13th against
Wilkins,
Kevin
McHale, Pat Ewing,
Antonio,
an
excellent
second
guard,
games in the school history this year? Newman College and February 18th
Robert
Parish,
Maurice
Cheeks, and
will
start
for
the
West.
Back in 1963 and 1919 Gallaudet against Columbia Union College.
Jeff
Malone.
At
center,
Moses
Malone
of
won 11 games. After 18 games this
Philadelphia, who is averaging 23 K.C. Jones will coach the East
year, Gallaudet is 9­9. Gallaudet has
points
plus llVi rebounds per game, squad. Pat Riley will coach the West
10 games remaining including Wednes­
will
start
for the West against 7­foot, squad.
day's game against St. Mary's.
2­inch
Kareem
Abdul Jabbar of the'
Gallaudet has won 5 in a row and 8
Last Wednesday night, the
of their last 9 games after an 0 for 5 Gallaudet men's basketball team had a
North Carolina, Memphis
start.
Gallaudet has defeated St. 5 game winning streak snapped by St.
* - ^ * - I L * * - t l M - * * M * * * * * * . t
Michael Vincent twice, Cecil Com­ Mary's, 82­72.
Lose
munity College twice, Washington Bi­
The game was very close until the
t h e top two ranked teams in the na­
ble twice, Columbia Union, Richard last 4 minutes when St. Mary's pulled
tion, according to the last week's poll
Bland, and Newport News so far this ahead. Gallaudet played an excellent Track and Field Seeks of Gallaudet students, lost their first
season.
Athletes
game, never gave up, but St. Mary'sj
game of the season last week.
Gallaudet's men's basketball teams shot 55 percent from the outside to^
Top ranked North Carolina lost
Jack Mika was recently named the
have only had 14 winning seasons in 81 stop Gallaudet hopes of winning.
86­73 at Virginia on Thursday night
years. The best record ever was by the Oscar Hamilton played a great game Head Coach for Men's and Women's and 2nd ranked Memphis State lost
1919 team which went 11­5.
for Gallaudet scoring 17 points. Brian Track. Also named were Assistant 76­72 at Virginia Tech on Saturday.
Ramsey had 16, D avid Hamilton 15, Coaches: Bob Corbett, specializing in
Olden Polynice scored 19 points and
Mike Stultz 12, and Richard Jacobs 10. weight events; D ave Frank, long­ had 10 rebounds to lead Virginia
distance running events; and Ron
On D ecember 13th, St. Mary's Taylor, short­distance running events (which never trailed the whole game
defeated Gallaudet 70­68. St. Mary's and relays.
and once led by 17 points). John
is now 6­11, Gallaudet 9­10.
Johnson, Mel Kennedy, Richard
Mika and Bob Westermann, the
Gallaudet defeated Newport News
Morgan and Tom Sheehy also scored
last Saturday 76­75. D avid Hamilton Athletic Director at the College, seeked in double­figiu­es for Virginia. North
and Brian Ramsey led Gallaudet with to revitalize the track & field program Carolina was led by Brad D augherty's
20 points each. Gallaudet defeated that was once one of Gallaudet's most 21 points and Kenny Smith's 20.
Cecil Community College 89­71 last successful sports under the coaching of
Virginia had more offensive re­
Monday. Mike Stultz led Gallaudet the legendary Tom Berg. Because bounds than North Carolina had
Gallaudet had successful teams in
with 23 points.
various intercollegiate sports in the re­ defensive rebounds.
Tonight, Gallaudet will try to get
In a much closer game, D ell Curry
On* of SI. Mary's players falls after receiving the
cent past, largely thanks to its many
back
to .500 against Philadelphia
scored
28 points to lead Virginia Tech
infamous treatment from Brian Ramsey's elbow.
fine athletes, Mika and Westermann
Pharmacy.
over
Memphis
State.
foresee an exciting track season on one
In
the
first
half
alone, there were 5
condition: a large number of motivated
ties
and
14
lead
changes
as Memphis
^••••••••••••••••••••*
athletes. UNCLE JE RRY WANTS
State
led
36­35
at
halftime.
YOU FOR TRACK & FIELD!
In the second half, Memphis State's
There will be a team meeting for
PRO
WRESTLING
Gallaudet's women's basketball
Dennis
Boyd missed a jumper with 8
those of you who are interested in join­
team won both of its games this week
seconds
left and Virginia Tech leading
On Sunday February 9th, the most ing the track & field team on February
to improve their record to 12­7.
74­72.
Virginia
Tech scored their last
alked about sport in the world today 13th at 7 PM in Field House, Room
On Saturday, Gallaudet defeated *ill be coming to the Capital Center, 113. Hey, stop now! D id you mark basket with one second remaining.
Notre D ame (Maryland) 69­63 as t is Professional Wrestling!
Memphis State got 21 points and 7
this on your schedule? Please attend
Angela Kuehn had 27 points, 6 assists
assists
from 5 foot 10 guard, Andre
The feature matches include a the meeting and hear about the track &
and 4 steals. Gallaudet shot 27 for 61 Heavyweight Championship bout bet­ field program and have all of your Turner and 18 points from 7­foot
from the field and committed only 11 ween Hulk Hogan and Terry Funk plus questions!
center, William Bedford.
personal fouls.
Both teams rebounded from their
a match between Hillbilly Jim and
If you seek information prior to the
Tonight, the Lady Bisons will at­ King Kong Bundy.
first
loss of the season on Monday with
meeting, you can see Mika or one of
tempt to win their 4th straight game
easy
victories. North Qirolina beat
Tickets cost $11.50, $9.50, and his assistant coaches.
here at 7:00 against Mary Baldwin Col­ >7.50.
Clemson 85­67 and Memphis State
m > « « » » » « « ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ , , , „ beat Cincinnati 74­55. On Tuesday
lege.
■ * ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
— - — ^ ^ night. North Carolina beat Georgia
Tech 78­77 in overtime.
BA5K£T1
Men's
ST. MARY'S
THE BISONS ARE
HOT
Women's Basketball
Febnrary 7, 1986
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THURSDAY FEB. 16, 1986
MORE UGHS FOR THE CAFETERIA
be done due to a lack of quorum, and
Covell resigned from his position in
It seems that while the cafeteria staff
disgust over the issue. "Ask yourself
has
been making many changes and
why you are here," said Covell, "How
many don't want to see SBG improvements in the cafeteria, there
collapse?" He asked, looking around are still many complaints being ex­
the room at the raised arms. "That's pressed by students. Whereas students
admit that there have been some im­
not enough."
provements
over the last couple of
"No SBG means no Organizations,"
years,
such
as
the salad bar, the deli
said SC Secretary Belinda Monaghan,
bar,
more
choices
of food, and the fact
"The Gallaudet Administration will
that
some
students
no longer feel they
have to take over­do you want them to
must
"re­wash
the
silverware." The
do that?"
quality
of
the
food
itself
is still a major
"Get Busy"
complaint.
It
is
felt
by
many
that the
At times, the arguments tended to
shift towards other issues as well. Lisa meat is not cooked properly and there
Rose mentioned that Gallaudet had is not enough of it. Another complaint
plans to recruit a number of hearing is the food is somewhat unappealing to
undergraduates very soon, an issue of the eye­a very important factor in
anger and distrust among many eating. People get shy away from the
students. Rose suggested that the food that looks "bad".
Some students follow vegetarian
students use SBG to let their opinions
be known on this as well as other diets in which they cannot get an ade­
serious issues. "Go to SBG­gct busy." quate supply of vitamins and protein.
As the lengthy, two hour debate con­ They certainly would like to see more
tinued, students began to get more 'vegetables added to the menu.
Many students go out to eat on the
emotional, even adamant. "SBG
is ours! "shouted one student to the ap­ weekends since the food gets lousy and
seems to go from "bad to worse" dur­
plause of those seated nearby.
Freshman Greg Hlibok mentioned ing weekends. The quality seems to
that students should get more involved really decrease along with the choices
in all aspects of student life. "Be provided. This is a hardship on ones'
[pocket but is felt "worth it."
involved­and make it involve you."
As this is a college for the deaf, it is
The session quieted down when
Malzkuhn asked President Wilding also very hard for students to com­
and Speaker Horn to elaborate more municate with the cafeteria staff. They
­«n the technical aspecte of SBG, the {do not know signs, and are often quite
Executive, Legislative and Judicial rude. This makes it hard on students
branches. According to Wilding, SBG to get their messages across and also
meets with top administrators of] discourages hopes of expressing ideas,
Gallaudet frequently, and can complaints, and concerns to the staff.
eliminate some of problems students Many have suggested that the staff
have through contact with the should, upon acquiring employment,
Gallaudet Administration. Horn em­ agree to learn sign language. It would
phasized the Legislature as being the not be expected of them to speak fluent
most important area, since it directly ASL, but they should learn signs
related to food, service, and 'survival
involves students.
signs.'
The staff in the Ely snack bar
As the session began to grow emo­
know
the
basic signs, but the cafeteria
tional again, Malzkuhn was forced to
employees
do not know the signs.
stop the questions shortly before the
cafeteria closed. Another session, with
WATER LINE
a panel of former presidents of theStu­
^ dent Body Government and hosted by
CONSTRUCTION
Doris Wildingwill be held next Tues­
The Physical Plant D epartment is
day, February 11th in the cafeteria.
presently engaged in a construction
project at Lincoln Circle west which
will enable our main chiller & steam
lines to serve the older part of Kendall
Green. The results will give the college
increased energy savings & a better
heating and cooling system for the
lower campus.
As a result of this construction, there
is an open ditch at Lincoln Circle
which could cause a hazard to persons
in that area. We are therefore asking
the cooperation of the campus com­
munity in staying away from the area
until all the work is complete. The
Construction is expecting to continue
until mid­April. The area blocked off
for the safety of the campus communi­
ty. We regret any inconvenience this
will cause, however, the work is
necessary to create better conditions
for the entire campus community.
Your cooperation will be greatly ap­
^
preciated.
said, "Blame, blame, blame the
representatives­what about SBG?
President Wilding vetoes so many
bills...the representatives feel like they
are wasting their time."
Lynda Rankin, President of the
Residence Hall Association, accused
SBG of not following up on requests
made by the RHA. "Where are you?"
A Clearer Picture
Many students not actively involved
in either SBG or SC expressed surprise,
concern and even shock at the
statements made. "Up to now, I
thought that SBG was doing fine,"
said one student, "I didn't realize that
SBG might collapse."
Another student asked for a "clearer
picture about what is going on," in­
dicating the widespread confusion
regarding the student government and
the need for more publicity. A stu­
dent representative for D eaf Ebony
stated, "I often wondered why not
many representatives show up. If you
[representatives] are not happy with
the way things are, then sp>eak out!"
"I think SBG needs to change their
attitude," said another student.
Another student asked if there were
any interested candidates for the up­
coming election. When Mary
Malzkuhn interupted with "How
about youV the student backed down.
"I'm too young," she smiled.
N^Biy of dieremskswoe made todielage
number of students who had gathered
in the cafeteria. "How many know
what SC means?" said Lisa Rose, "Do
you understand what SC is doing?"
One major concern of interest was
the failure of Student Congress to par­
ticipate in the Election Committee. As
Petra Horn explained, a proposal was
submitted to have six representatives
selected to work on the Election Com­
mittee under Chairperson Jerry Covell.
"Not even one representative was in­
terested," she said. At the following
special meetings, nothing more could
By Denni Flack
Some students noticed that they are
not served equal proportions; it seems
that the serving lines 'judge' us of how
much food is neccessary, depending on
weight, height, and sex! Few have ac­
tually experienced requesting more
food on their plates and being told
rudely, "No!" One student expressed
concerns about special needs, such as
diabetes, or those that for some reason
digest food very quickly. This may
cause one to appear very thin, but does
not mean that he/she does not 'need'
much.food.
It vvas suggested that a low table
(with a sign stating the purpose!) be set
up with a set of trays and silverware on
it for those students in wheelchairs and
other physical limitations. This would
allow them to better serve themselves
instead of facing the frustrations of
having to ask for help.
The copies of the Buff and Blue will
be sent to the cafeteria management in
hopes of enabling them to see students*
problems with the cafeteria. The
students hope that this will be a big
step in making them aware that these
issues must be dealt with, and that
Gallaudet students will soon see some
positive changes.
N.F.S.S. Showroom
The Nationwide Flashing Signal
System, Inc. with its showroom in
Silver Spring, Maryland, a deaf­owner
and deaf­operated company, takes ex­
ceptional concern of Gallaudet College
students in need of TD D s and other
devices. Mindful that "it is expensive
to be deaf," N.F.S.S. endeavors to
help cut down on some costs.
N.F.S.S. had been in business for
ten years and manufactures and sells a
line of devices ranging from doorbells,
telephone and baby cry signalers to
alarm clocks, bed vibrators, pagers,
smoke decoders, TD D s, answering
machines, TV decoders and many
other everyday living accessories, all
approved
by
Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. Its office and
showroom is just about half hour drive
away with ample parking spaces.
With your ID card, the N.F.S.S. is
happy to give you 5 percent discount
on any device students wish to pur­
chase. If you prefer to order by mail,
just indicate your ID number and send
along with your remittance (visa,
mastercard, or bank draft) and save
paying Maryland sales taxes.
In addition, the N.F.S.S. has the
largest repair and service center in this
area and we can repair any TD D ,
various devices, TV decoder, VCR at a
reasonable rate as soon as possible so
that you will not be without your unit
for long. In addition, N.F.S.S. is an
authorized repair agent.
For further information, visit our
office at 8120 Fenton Street, Silver
Spring, Maryland (one block from
NAD) or caU us at 589­6670 or 6671.
Our offleeis open Mondays to Fridays,
9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
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Feburary 7, 1986
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