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Page 2 PAUL SMITH'S COLLEGE February 19,1982 Richard Marion Richard Marion's untimely death shocked not only his family and friends but the entire campus. His zest for life, ever present smile, friendly gestures and fun- loving actions will always be re membered by all those who knew him. It was a fitting tribute to such an excellent member of our community that 18 students went down to New Jersey to attend his funeral and offer condolence to his family. A special service was conduct ed by Fr. John S. Stasiowski at Gabriels on Sunday Feb 15 at 3 pm. Mrs. Peroni, representing the Faculty and Staff, paid rich tri butes to his fond memory. Peggy Eyres provided music while a few of his closest friends recalled the good times they had shared. END THOSE RUMORS Much has been said about the way the Saranac Lake General Hos pital treated this case. This also is not the only incident when stu dents have complained about proper medical treatment by that hospital. But what is the use of talking to ourselves? If any member of this community has past or present com plaints about that Hospital, he/ she should put that in writing to the Dean of Student Affairs. b“ cu- dents in general should avoid irresponsible rumors; especially of matters thay they do not know well. SLG Hospital is a center of progressive medical activity.’ However, it would be unfair to com pare it to a larger hospital in some big city, where the resources are unlimited and talent not hard to find. Richard's death was not due to negligence, as has been ru mored among the students, but due to a rare case of mononucleosis. He did not die an hour or two, (rumors againl) after the hos pital called Security to bring him back to campus. Actually, It was 30 hours after that call was made. Harry Panfil is doing an article on Health Services for the next issue. POST SCRIPT would like student’ s opinion on this subject. Please give it the importance It deserves and contact Harry or other members of our staff. A GOOD MOVE Kudos to President Stainback and Dr. Harblin for finally start ing the English Language program for foreign'students. Although for eign students have been a part of the PSC community for almost 15 years, no steps were taken to reme dy this problem. It was a common sight to see a foreign student labor with his dictionary during even such classes as accounting and math. The result was that by the time the student found the word, the teacher was already talking on a different topic.. This not only alienated the student from his classmates and teachers but also from campus life. It also created a moral problem for some of the teachers,* how to grade their papers and at the same time, be fair to other students. We do not know if the decision was a direct result of President Stainback1s visit to Japan or the questionaire that POST SCRIPT pre pared for him after his visit. Whatever the reason be, all of us at POST SCRIPT join hands with the foreign students in thanking the people responsible. WHITHER GOEST OUR ATHLETIC DEPT? Unnoticed and uncheered, the PSC ski team won the cross country National Ski Championship last year. The glittering tropheys in Buxton Gym remind one of various past meets when the ski team has brought glory to this college. Yet the college last year, for the first time granted $2000 for ski equip ment and a paltry sum of $500 for scholarships. For a 20 member team, these amounts are highly insufficient. This does not even recognize the students who spend their own money on costly equipment and the hard work they put in for practice! Our Men's basketball team has a budget of $9100 for scholarships. Yet, at the time of going to press, the record was 6 wins and 15 losses. Whether it is bad luck (several times we lost by less than 10 points) or a bad game, it is hard to say. The team has some very good individual players but col lectively they have failed to function well. Dean Mike Leahy, as Head of Student Affairs Is a very busy man Indeed; he also fills-in as coach of the team. He plans to spend some extra time next year looking for talented players. But "these players, have to fit In Paul Smith's mould. They will have to attend classes and obtain satis factory grades," he said. Two scholarship students were dropped from college roll last year because of poor academic performance. Athletics are as important as academics for any college. Let us not put our sports and sportsmen down. Give recognition to those who deserve (in terms of scholar ships and publicity) and draw more talented players from outside, even if we have to double our budget. LATAFAT HUSSAIN Letters To The Editor! Dear Editor: THOSE MISSING NAMES Perhaps those Forest Techni cians, Survey Opts, and all other students involved with the constru ction of our new deck and canoe launch have noticed the lack of it's nameplate. Have you wondered what happened to this sign? How about Pillis' Polka Palace? This nameplatei as well, has disappear ed. My first reaction was that some unhappy students had something to do with their disappearance, After some investigating I realized this was not the case. Let me share my findings with you. The nameplates for the dock, "Skelley's Satisfaction", and "Pillis' Polka Palace" had been re moved by order of the Lands Depart ment. These structure titles were classed as "Unauthorized names." First, let it be known that both names for these structures were decided upon by the students who constructed them. So, in all re ality, the names were "authorized" by all students who worked on the projects. Being termed "unauthor ized" by school administration is irrelevant. Secondly, you may wonder, what makes for an "authorized" title for a structure in the eyes of adminis tration? Apparently., this is a cloudy term. The following are ex amples of "unauthorized" names for structures which evidently have been overlooked by administration, but yet remain intact on their structures as "authorized" names. There is "Uli's Horse Haven" a horse facility located upon Paul Smithfs College Lands, by the power Vol. #3^ February 19» 1982 No. 6 Editor Latafath Hussain Asst. Editors Barbara Beier Mike Reep Art Gills Ryan Business Allyson Forsberg Advertising Gills Ryan Wally Smith Circulation Ia.n^Maclachlan Photographers Blair Nixon Pramoth Wongsirimana Patty Gearty Mary Lou Zimmerman Correspondents Ann Marie Badger Lori Thom Kevin Williams Linda Baach Rollin Gravss Advisor Robert Lefler Opinions expressed do not re present the views of the POST SCRIPT or Paul Smith's College. substation, just south of main cam pus . This structure was named after Mr. Bill U1inski, a forestry instructor at the college from 1977-1979. There is "The Showcase Lean-toi" located on Lower St. Reg is Lake by the Forestry Club Cabin. "The Pole Barn," located on Blue Bird Road as you pass by the main walkway to the Forestry Club Cabin. There is also a sign located at this structure, (evidently in ref- erance to chainsaws), which reads, "Run Her Rill She Siezes." Lastly, there Is the horse barn located on Keeses Mill Road, entitled "Hoyt’ s Hovel." Structures build by students should be named by students for they are our creations. Our physi cal and creative energy has been poured into every one of these structures through the years. Why were the names for the Gazebo and Canoe Launch singled out and re moved? I do not know the answers but I do feel that the removal of these nameplates is unjust. An in sult to us students, past and pre sent, who worked so diligently to construct them. Both Mr, Jack Skelley and Mr. Paul Pillis have their students highest respect for their knowledge, planning and patience, which goes 1 into making us more knowlegeable human beings. There are, I am sure, many students who will agree with me when I say that the names of these structures be returned to their respective places. We have earned the right to name our works as we see fit. J.Shad Sisitsky FT *82 THE W A R GAME The famous BBC documentary ‘ kha-'t almost failed to air when their Board of Directors voted it "too strong" for public viewing (fortu nately, sanity reigned eventually) is a documentary-like imitation of what would probably happen were v England to come under a nuclear attack as based on Information ob tained from the Nagasake and Hiro shima bombings, the Nevada Desert Tests, the fire bombing of Dresden, as well as information concerning preparedness from the British Civil Defence League. Made on location in southern England, and using everyday people of Kent as its cast, the film presents a chilling, grip ping, horrendous visualixation of how things would be0 The non-act ors are startlingly believable. THE A T O M STRIKES Official government footage,of the July 19^5 Los Alamos Atom Bomb test and its later use at.Hiroshima and Nagasaki intercut within a cold calculating apologia for destruc tion shown so unemotionally one would think no people were involvedj and suddenly there is a vaporised outline of a pedestrian who was crossing a bridge when the bomb went off in Hiroshima and the film comes into a sickening perspective0
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Page 2 PAUL SMITH'S COLLEGE February 19,1982
Richard MarionRichard Marion's untimely
death shocked not only his family and friends but the entire campus. His zest for life, ever present smile, friendly gestures and fun- loving actions will always be remembered by all those who knew him. It was a fitting tribute to such an excellent member of our community that 18 students went down to New Jersey to attend his funeral and offer condolence to his family.
A special service was conducted by Fr. John S. Stasiowski at Gabriels on Sunday Feb 15 at 3 pm. Mrs. Peroni, representing the Faculty and Staff, paid rich tributes to his fond memory. Peggy Eyres provided music while a few of his closest friends recalled the good times they had shared.
END THOSE RUMORSMuch has been said about the
way the Saranac Lake General Hospital treated this case. This also is not the only incident when students have complained about proper medical treatment by that hospital. But what is the use of talking to ourselves? If any member of this community has past or present complaints about that Hospital, he/ she should put that in writing to the Dean of Student Affairs. b“cu- dents in general should avoid irresponsible rumors; especially of matters thay they do not know well.
SLG Hospital is a center of progressive medical activity.’ However, it would be unfair to compare it to a larger hospital in some big city, where the resources are unlimited and talent not hard to find. Richard's death was not due to negligence, as has been rumored among the students, but due to a rare case of mononucleosis.He did not die an hour or two, (rumors againl) after the hospital called Security to bring him back to campus. Actually, It was 30 hours after that call was made.
Harry Panfil is doing an article on Health Services for the next issue. POST SCRIPT would like student’s opinion on this subject. Please give it the importance It deserves and contact Harry or other members of our staff.
A GOOD MOVEKudos to President Stainback
and Dr. Harblin for finally starting the English Language program for foreign'students. Although foreign students have been a part of the PSC community for almost 15 years, no steps were taken to remedy this problem. It was a common sight to see a foreign student labor with his dictionary during even such classes as accounting and math. The result was that by the time the student found the word, the teacher was already talking on a different topic.. This not only alienated the student from his classmates and teachers but also from campus life. It also created a moral problem for some of the teachers,* how to grade their papers and at the same time, be fair to other students.
We do not know if the decision was a direct result of President Stainback1s visit to Japan or the questionaire that POST SCRIPT prepared for him after his visit. Whatever the reason be, all of us at POST SCRIPT join hands with the foreign students in thanking the people responsible.
WHITHER GOEST OUR ATHLETIC DEPT?Unnoticed and uncheered, the
PSC ski team won the cross country National Ski Championship last year. The glittering tropheys in Buxton Gym remind one of various past meets when the ski team has brought glory to this college. Yet the college last year, for the first time granted $2000 for ski equipment and a paltry sum of $500 for scholarships.
For a 20 member team, these amounts are highly insufficient.This does not even recognize the students who spend their own money on costly equipment and the hard work they put in for practice!
Our Men's basketball team has a budget of $9100 for scholarships. Yet, at the time of going to press, the record was 6 wins and 15 losses. Whether it is bad luck (several times we lost by less than 10 points) or a bad game, it is hard to say. The team has some very good individual players but collectively they have failed to function well. Dean Mike Leahy, as Head of Student Affairs Is a very busy man Indeed; he also fills-in as coach of the team. He plans to spend some extra time next year looking for talented players. But "these players, have to fit In Paul Smith's mould. They will have to attend classes and obtain satisfactory grades," he said. Two scholarship students were dropped from college roll last year because of poor academic performance.
Athletics are as important as academics for any college. Let us not put our sports and sportsmen down. Give recognition to those who deserve (in terms of scholarships and publicity) and draw more talented players from outside, even if we have to double our budget.
LATAFAT HUSSAIN
Letters To The Editor!
D e a r Editor:THOSE MISSING N A M E S
Perhaps those Forest Technicians, Survey Opts, and all other students involved with the construction of our new deck and canoe launch have noticed the lack of it's nameplate. Have you wondered what happened to this sign? How about Pillis' Polka Palace? This nameplatei as well, has disappeared.
My first reaction was that some unhappy students had something to do with their disappearance, After some investigating I realized this was not the case. Let me share my findings with you.
The nameplates for the dock, "Skelley's Satisfaction", and "Pillis' Polka Palace" had been removed by order of the Lands Department. These structure titles were classed as "Unauthorized names." First, let it be known that both names for these structures were decided upon by the students who constructed them. So, in all reality, the names were "authorized" by all students who worked on the projects. Being termed "unauthorized" by school administration is irrelevant.
Secondly, you may wonder, what makes for an "authorized" title for a structure in the eyes of administration? Apparently., this is a cloudy term. The following are examples of "unauthorized" names for structures which evidently have been overlooked by administration, but yet remain intact on their structures as "authorized" names.
There is "Uli's Horse Haven" a horse facility located upon Paul Smithfs College Lands, by the power
Vol. #3^ February 19» 1982No. 6Editor Latafath HussainAsst. Editors Barbara Beier
Mike Reep Art Gills RyanBusiness Allyson ForsbergAdvertising Gills Ryan
Wally Smith Circulation Ia.n^Maclachlan Photographers Blair Nixon
Pramoth Wongsirimana Patty Gearty Mary Lou Zimmerman
Correspondents Ann Marie Badger Lori Thom Kevin Williams Linda Baach Rollin Gravss
Advisor Robert LeflerOpinions expressed do not re
present the views of the POST SCRIPT or Paul Smith's College.
substation, just south of main campus . This structure was named after Mr. Bill U1inski, a forestry instructor at the college from 1977-1979. There is "The Showcase Lean-toi" located on Lower St. Regis Lake by the Forestry Club Cabin. "The Pole Barn," located on Blue Bird Road as you pass by the main walkway to the Forestry Club Cabin. There is also a sign located at this structure, (evidently in ref- erance to chainsaws), which reads, "Run Her Rill She Siezes." Lastly, there Is the horse barn located on Keeses Mill Road, entitled "Hoyt’s Hovel."
Structures build by students should be named by students for they are our creations. Our physical and creative energy has been poured into every one of these structures through the years. Why were the names for the Gazebo and Canoe Launch singled out and removed? I do not know the answers but I do feel that the removal of these nameplates is unjust. An insult to us students, past and present, who worked so diligently to construct them.
Both Mr, Jack Skelley and Mr. Paul Pillis have their students highest respect for their knowledge, planning and patience, which goes 1 into making us more knowlegeable human beings. There are, I am sure, many students who will agree with me when I say that the names of these structures be returned to their respective places. We have earned the right to name our works as we see fit.
J.Shad Sisitsky FT *82
T H E W A R G A M EThe famous BBC documentary
‘kha-'t almost failed to air when their Board of Directors voted it "too strong" for public viewing (fortunately, sanity reigned eventually) is a documentary-like imitation of what would probably happen were v England to come under a nuclear attack as based on Information obtained from the Nagasake and Hiroshima bombings, the Nevada Desert Tests, the fire bombing of Dresden, as well as information concerning preparedness from the British Civil Defence League. Made on location in southern England, and using everyday people of Kent as its cast, the film presents a chilling, gripping, horrendous visualixation of how things would be0 The non-actors are startlingly believable.
T H E A T O M STRIKESOfficial government footage,of
the July 19^5 Los Alamos Atom Bomb test and its later use at.Hiroshima and Nagasaki intercut within a cold calculating apologia for destruction shown so unemotionally one would think no people were involvedj and suddenly there is a vaporised outline of a pedestrian who was crossing a bridge when the bomb went off in Hiroshima and the film comes into a sickening perspective0
