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The Point News March 25,1991 Health Center cuts should be put in perspective T ed Lewis and John Underwood attended the March 20th open SGA meeting to discuss the future of the Health Center, something which is now in question due to the recent budget cuts. Dr. Lewis and Dr. Underwood presented the three plans they have considered, focusing on the one they seek to implement. This plan includes the dismissal of four nurses and the acquisition of a full time Nurse Practitioner and a full time clerical position. The administration feels that the Nurse Practitioner’s ability to write prescriptions and to better diagnose illnesses and perform minor medical procedures will sufficiently make up for the loss of the nurses. More important, perhaps, is the budgetary savings that will be incurred by this reorganization and $100 increase in mandatory student fees, some of which will go towards the Health Center. There was a great deal of opposition to this proposal from students who felt that the administration will be jeopardizing student health care by decreasing the Health Center staff. While student health should be a significant concern, this proposal would seem to satisfy health needs while protecting the rest of the college from further damaging budget cuts. Several positions have already been eliminated from the administrative staff, and Continuing Education and Public Safety will be reorganized. Also, the SummerArts program was cancelled. Dr. Lewis stated very clearly that he intends to protect the academic sector of the college from these cuts, a decision he should be applauded for. This leaves the reorganization of the Health Center, a regrettable but unavoidable situation. Students, when selecting a college, presumably consider all the factors involved, including accessibility of health care. Considering the seclusion and rural setting of this college, some sort of health facilities need to be provided for students. However, knowledge of this seclusion is available when students apply. People choose St. Mary’s College because of the quality of its academic program, and this excellence should not be sacrificed to provide extra health care for mature adults, who decided to come here. Dissatisfied students proposed filling the clerical position with a health care professional for an additional, minor increase in mandatory fees. This would be a valid compromise, if the majority of students truly feel it is necessary. However, we need to carefully consider how much money we want to spend on non-academic sections of our college. After all, we are here first and foremost for an education. Dr. Lewis and Dr. Underwood are doing an admirable job in dealing with these devastating cuts. By protecting and even enhancing the academic reputation and quality of this institution they are increasing the ultimate value of student’s tuition. They should be praised for these efforts rather than viewed as uncaring bureaucrats. Important Notice A newspaper exists not only to provide its readers with timely information, entertainment, and a forum for discussion, but also as a public, historical record of the activities, events, and opinions that shape the campus community. The Point News is seeking to improve and refine its newsgathering techniques to better serve both of these roles. One difficulty we are having, frankly, is a lack of writers who are willing to write news articles. Although newswriting can be tedious, it is absolutely essential. Good news reporting is crucial to a well-informed and well-documented campus community. Tonight, Monday, March 25, at 8pm in Lower Charles Hall, you will have an opportunity to help improve The Point News. We will be sponsoring a workshop on news gathering. The workshop will be led by our professional advisor, Judy Landau, as well as two professional journalists. Current staff members are urged to attend, and any student who might like to help with the newspaper but has not been sure how to get involved will certainly benefit. It is also open to any member of the community who has an interest in journalistic methods and ethics. Come on out and get involved! THE TOINT NEWS St. Mary’s College of Maryland Editor-in-Chief Aaron Garnett Layout Editor Eric G. Mion Associate Editor/News Editor Andrea L. Egger Copy Editors Claire Liston and Adria Lassiter Commentary Editor Phil March Calendar & Events Kevin Roth Arts & Entertainment Editor Liz Deutermann Advertising Manager Jane Erbach Features Editor Lynne Wood Typist Heidi Castle Sports Editor Tena Jackson Distribution Manager Lynda Nalley Sports Editor Jonathan F. Irwin Photography Editor Krista Gruhl Professional Advisor Judy Landau CO L LEG E PRESS SERVICE Subscriber The Point News is published every two weeks during the academic semester by the students of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The ideas and opinions expressed on its pages are not necessarily those of the college. We welcome all readers to submit commentaries and letters to the editor. Submissions must be sent to The Point News or dropped off at our office in Lower Charles Hall no later than Friday before the week of publication. We reserve the right to edit submissions in order to correct errors in spelling and grammar, to shorten length, or to remove libelous statements. The opinions expressed in commentaries and letters to the editor are solely those of the writers. Anyone may place advertising in The Point News. For current advertising rates, please call our Advertising Manager at (301) 862-0213 or x4213. Advertisements represent no endorsement by The Point News or the college. Subscriptions are available for $8 per semester. Please make check or money order payable to The Point News. Our address is The Point News, St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, Maryland 20686. Alum accuses college of discouraging Jewish applicants In the January 31 issue of The Point News, an article about Jewish student organization said: “Hillel is not a new concept to St. Mary’s . . . The problem has been lack of student support.” Actually, the problem has not been lack of student support exactly. The problem has been lack of students. Jewish students, that is. In a larger sense, “the problem” is a college public relations strategy of refusing to reveal clearly to the general public that SMCM is apublic school, and has always been a public school. Making clear to high school seniors throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region the public nature of the school could attract a more diverse student body than is currently present. Since 1985, the College catalogue has included a relatively balanced section on “Religious Life” (that I suggested). As founder, President, (and one of the only members) of SMCM’s first Hillel, I can attest that the many professors of Jewish origin at the college, and the public relations officers, though supportive did little, at least directly, or on their own, to make a Hillel group possible. But perhaps partly because the student body has grown in size and the College has become more well known, more observant Jewish students have enrolled than before, making a Hillel at SMCM possible. CALEB KRIESBERG CLASS OF 1985 Students need to be more aware of AIDS risks AIDS. It’s a word that many people regard with some trepidation. I think it is safe to assume that most St. Mary’s students know the basic facts about AIDS. I am not writing this commentary to preach safe sex or spout the scary statistics. I’m writing on a more personal level, how AIDS affects me, how it affects all of us on a personal level. Regardless of how much any one person may know about AIDS, there are always factors that are overlooked. AIDS is probably not something most people give much thought to, and that is quite understandable. No one wants to ponder the possibility of catching a deadly disease. But, ponder we must, for the possibility is there. On campus, off campus, everywhere. The HTV virus is not selective! A college may seem like a haven, a safe place, but keep in mind that it is no more nor less safe than anywhere else. I write this not to scare anyone into safer sex practices, but simply because that is what is. Sex and drugs carry the same consequences here as they do in Southeast D.C., as in Downtown Baltimore, as in New York City . . . anywhere. AIDS, while not a happy thing, must be kept in mind. You are always at risk, but you can also always protect yourself. Stay safe. Stay alive. ja y SWARTZ PEER EDUCATOR Misconception leads to news error I would like to bring your attention to a misconception made by an observer and relayed to your reporting staff, for the article which appeared in the February 13th edition, War-related tension causes campus violence (P-9). The article states, “The Sheriffs department appeared on the scene shortly afterwards. . . however this was not the case, and I would prefer that the community not infer that Public Safety thought it necessary to call for St. Mary’s County finest for assistance in handling such a small incident. Possibly the observer was misled by the professional appearance and demeanor of our two most recently hired officers. A correction would be most appreciated. BILL BARKER DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY The report o f the St. M ary’s County Sheriff s office’s arrival was made by a student witness and we failed to attribute it as such.We regret the factual error in the article and thank Bill Barker fo r bringing it to our attention. Laughton objects to change of commentary headline I am enclosing the article as I submitted it to you before the break. Please note that I submitted the article with the title that included the important date of February 28th -- information which tied the article together right from the start. By not including the date in the title, the article lost its glue. Please be more careful in making editorial changes. JOHN LAUGHTON PROFESSOR OF MUSIC John Laughton refers to a commentary which appeared on page six o f the February 27th issue o f The Point News, headed “Breaking the Silence” When submitted to us, the commentary was entitled “Silence and February 28.” The editors of The Point News do not generally consider titles attached to submissions from the community as integral parts o f the submission. The choice o f a headline fo r a commentary, a letter to the editor, or any other material in The Point News depends on a number o f factors, not the least o f which is the amount of space available. No attempt was made by The Point News to de-emphasize Laughton’s commentary, and we regret that he feels it was poorly headed.
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FullText | The Point News March 25,1991 Health Center cuts should be put in perspective T ed Lewis and John Underwood attended the March 20th open SGA meeting to discuss the future of the Health Center, something which is now in question due to the recent budget cuts. Dr. Lewis and Dr. Underwood presented the three plans they have considered, focusing on the one they seek to implement. This plan includes the dismissal of four nurses and the acquisition of a full time Nurse Practitioner and a full time clerical position. The administration feels that the Nurse Practitioner’s ability to write prescriptions and to better diagnose illnesses and perform minor medical procedures will sufficiently make up for the loss of the nurses. More important, perhaps, is the budgetary savings that will be incurred by this reorganization and $100 increase in mandatory student fees, some of which will go towards the Health Center. There was a great deal of opposition to this proposal from students who felt that the administration will be jeopardizing student health care by decreasing the Health Center staff. While student health should be a significant concern, this proposal would seem to satisfy health needs while protecting the rest of the college from further damaging budget cuts. Several positions have already been eliminated from the administrative staff, and Continuing Education and Public Safety will be reorganized. Also, the SummerArts program was cancelled. Dr. Lewis stated very clearly that he intends to protect the academic sector of the college from these cuts, a decision he should be applauded for. This leaves the reorganization of the Health Center, a regrettable but unavoidable situation. Students, when selecting a college, presumably consider all the factors involved, including accessibility of health care. Considering the seclusion and rural setting of this college, some sort of health facilities need to be provided for students. However, knowledge of this seclusion is available when students apply. People choose St. Mary’s College because of the quality of its academic program, and this excellence should not be sacrificed to provide extra health care for mature adults, who decided to come here. Dissatisfied students proposed filling the clerical position with a health care professional for an additional, minor increase in mandatory fees. This would be a valid compromise, if the majority of students truly feel it is necessary. However, we need to carefully consider how much money we want to spend on non-academic sections of our college. After all, we are here first and foremost for an education. Dr. Lewis and Dr. Underwood are doing an admirable job in dealing with these devastating cuts. By protecting and even enhancing the academic reputation and quality of this institution they are increasing the ultimate value of student’s tuition. They should be praised for these efforts rather than viewed as uncaring bureaucrats. Important Notice A newspaper exists not only to provide its readers with timely information, entertainment, and a forum for discussion, but also as a public, historical record of the activities, events, and opinions that shape the campus community. The Point News is seeking to improve and refine its newsgathering techniques to better serve both of these roles. One difficulty we are having, frankly, is a lack of writers who are willing to write news articles. Although newswriting can be tedious, it is absolutely essential. Good news reporting is crucial to a well-informed and well-documented campus community. Tonight, Monday, March 25, at 8pm in Lower Charles Hall, you will have an opportunity to help improve The Point News. We will be sponsoring a workshop on news gathering. The workshop will be led by our professional advisor, Judy Landau, as well as two professional journalists. Current staff members are urged to attend, and any student who might like to help with the newspaper but has not been sure how to get involved will certainly benefit. It is also open to any member of the community who has an interest in journalistic methods and ethics. Come on out and get involved! THE TOINT NEWS St. Mary’s College of Maryland Editor-in-Chief Aaron Garnett Layout Editor Eric G. Mion Associate Editor/News Editor Andrea L. Egger Copy Editors Claire Liston and Adria Lassiter Commentary Editor Phil March Calendar & Events Kevin Roth Arts & Entertainment Editor Liz Deutermann Advertising Manager Jane Erbach Features Editor Lynne Wood Typist Heidi Castle Sports Editor Tena Jackson Distribution Manager Lynda Nalley Sports Editor Jonathan F. Irwin Photography Editor Krista Gruhl Professional Advisor Judy Landau CO L LEG E PRESS SERVICE Subscriber The Point News is published every two weeks during the academic semester by the students of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The ideas and opinions expressed on its pages are not necessarily those of the college. We welcome all readers to submit commentaries and letters to the editor. Submissions must be sent to The Point News or dropped off at our office in Lower Charles Hall no later than Friday before the week of publication. We reserve the right to edit submissions in order to correct errors in spelling and grammar, to shorten length, or to remove libelous statements. The opinions expressed in commentaries and letters to the editor are solely those of the writers. Anyone may place advertising in The Point News. For current advertising rates, please call our Advertising Manager at (301) 862-0213 or x4213. Advertisements represent no endorsement by The Point News or the college. Subscriptions are available for $8 per semester. Please make check or money order payable to The Point News. Our address is The Point News, St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, Maryland 20686. Alum accuses college of discouraging Jewish applicants In the January 31 issue of The Point News, an article about Jewish student organization said: “Hillel is not a new concept to St. Mary’s . . . The problem has been lack of student support.” Actually, the problem has not been lack of student support exactly. The problem has been lack of students. Jewish students, that is. In a larger sense, “the problem” is a college public relations strategy of refusing to reveal clearly to the general public that SMCM is apublic school, and has always been a public school. Making clear to high school seniors throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region the public nature of the school could attract a more diverse student body than is currently present. Since 1985, the College catalogue has included a relatively balanced section on “Religious Life” (that I suggested). As founder, President, (and one of the only members) of SMCM’s first Hillel, I can attest that the many professors of Jewish origin at the college, and the public relations officers, though supportive did little, at least directly, or on their own, to make a Hillel group possible. But perhaps partly because the student body has grown in size and the College has become more well known, more observant Jewish students have enrolled than before, making a Hillel at SMCM possible. CALEB KRIESBERG CLASS OF 1985 Students need to be more aware of AIDS risks AIDS. It’s a word that many people regard with some trepidation. I think it is safe to assume that most St. Mary’s students know the basic facts about AIDS. I am not writing this commentary to preach safe sex or spout the scary statistics. I’m writing on a more personal level, how AIDS affects me, how it affects all of us on a personal level. Regardless of how much any one person may know about AIDS, there are always factors that are overlooked. AIDS is probably not something most people give much thought to, and that is quite understandable. No one wants to ponder the possibility of catching a deadly disease. But, ponder we must, for the possibility is there. On campus, off campus, everywhere. The HTV virus is not selective! A college may seem like a haven, a safe place, but keep in mind that it is no more nor less safe than anywhere else. I write this not to scare anyone into safer sex practices, but simply because that is what is. Sex and drugs carry the same consequences here as they do in Southeast D.C., as in Downtown Baltimore, as in New York City . . . anywhere. AIDS, while not a happy thing, must be kept in mind. You are always at risk, but you can also always protect yourself. Stay safe. Stay alive. ja y SWARTZ PEER EDUCATOR Misconception leads to news error I would like to bring your attention to a misconception made by an observer and relayed to your reporting staff, for the article which appeared in the February 13th edition, War-related tension causes campus violence (P-9). The article states, “The Sheriffs department appeared on the scene shortly afterwards. . . however this was not the case, and I would prefer that the community not infer that Public Safety thought it necessary to call for St. Mary’s County finest for assistance in handling such a small incident. Possibly the observer was misled by the professional appearance and demeanor of our two most recently hired officers. A correction would be most appreciated. BILL BARKER DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY The report o f the St. M ary’s County Sheriff s office’s arrival was made by a student witness and we failed to attribute it as such.We regret the factual error in the article and thank Bill Barker fo r bringing it to our attention. Laughton objects to change of commentary headline I am enclosing the article as I submitted it to you before the break. Please note that I submitted the article with the title that included the important date of February 28th -- information which tied the article together right from the start. By not including the date in the title, the article lost its glue. Please be more careful in making editorial changes. JOHN LAUGHTON PROFESSOR OF MUSIC John Laughton refers to a commentary which appeared on page six o f the February 27th issue o f The Point News, headed “Breaking the Silence” When submitted to us, the commentary was entitled “Silence and February 28.” The editors of The Point News do not generally consider titles attached to submissions from the community as integral parts o f the submission. The choice o f a headline fo r a commentary, a letter to the editor, or any other material in The Point News depends on a number o f factors, not the least o f which is the amount of space available. No attempt was made by The Point News to de-emphasize Laughton’s commentary, and we regret that he feels it was poorly headed. |