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Whistler exhibit Page 2
Turkey shoot Page 5
TACT reviews state issues
PAC involvement stressed
BY TOBY HOOPER
J-TAC Reporter
The TSU chapter ot the TexAs
Association of College Teachers
(TACT) met last week and discuss-
cd the proceedings ot the state con-
vention and introduced the ide'a of
possible involvement ot TAC f with
a Political Action Committee (PAC)
Jim Kirhy attended the state con-
vention on Oct 3id in Austin, and
leported to the group the need lor in-
creased membership There die ap-
proximately 1,000 mcmbets
statewide and 35 TSU faculty belong
to the local chapter Kirby said
TACT\ lobbyist in Auslin has ex-
perienced difficulty in wooing
legislators because ot the lack of
membership
"Legislatots don't think we have
a large enough membership to (be
an) influence. " said Kirby "But we
can t get new members because we
don't have enough of a voice in
Austin we're in a Catch-22
Another problem Kirby pointed
out as a deterrent to membership
were the $50 dues which Kirby said
were worth it to him becausc of the
TACT's voice in Austin The dues
are put forth to finance TACT's lob-
by, which was instrumental in bring-
ing back sick leave for faculty with
less than 12-month contracts.
Valeda Boyd also attended the
convention and reported that "finan-
cial exigency",may be reintroduc-
ed during the next regular session in
January The exigency was a rider
on the appropriations bill that would
have given the power to universities
to disregard tenure and dismiss
teachers for the sake of cutting costs
The problem with exigency is that
though universities may be able to
use this in times of budget cuts, they
could abuse the power later by fir-
ing a teachcr because of an un-
popular view.
According to the TACT legislative
newsletter, the Conference Commit-
tee watered down the rider to
"distress" and would not affect
tenured faculty TACT claimed
responsibility in helping defuse the
rider during the special sessions and
keeping in touch with the Senate
contingent of the conference com-
mittee Chapter president Jeremy
Curtoys said tenure enables teachei s
to have freedom of speech without
the threat of job dismissal
Boyd also noted the importance of
writing letters to legislatois and
speaking at public gathenngs in
order to inform people of the issues
TACT is concerned with Boyd said
that Representatives and Senatois
keep a running tally oi letters they
receive and the issues stated in them
and usually act on the ptobleins with
the highest pnoiity He added that
letter writers should back up their
statements with pertinent lacts and
include good information
The decision ot whether the
chapter should form a Political Ac-
tion Committee (PAC) was brought
to the group's attention by Feremy
Curtoys Cuitoys said if the chapter
decided to stall a PAC' it would have
lo be non-pailisan, outline cleai rules
lor parLcipation and decide on which
politicians to siippoit
Curtoys suggested that the facul-
ty and interested citizens of Stephen-
ville could co-sponsoi a PAC.
"There are some local
businessmen that are interested in
starting a PAC" as long as it is non-
partisan," said Curtoys
Project HOPE to assist jobless
BY CLAUDIA ARCHER
J-TAC Reporter
As ot Octobei. Stephenville's
liiicrnploviiicni n.1\i lu.. jUi jpo* up
6 pei cent That is a lull one pfrcent
higher than any other city in the
county Project Hope assisted 885
individuals with food, clothing and
limited financial assistance "Unfor-
tunately, the number of these peo-
ple is ever increasing," said Mrs
Jennifer Rittcnour, hxecutive Duet,
tor of Project Hope
Project HOPE (Helping Other
People Effectively, lnc ) is a private,
non-profit organization Its purpose
is to provide food, clothing and
limited financial assistance to in
dividuals living in or passing through
Erath county through the coordina-
tion of voluntary gifts from chur-
individuals, foundations,
businesses, and others.
Project Hope assists all kinds of
people in different situations. Many
of the unemployed workers average
$900 a month, but 9 out of 10 have
six-member families. "Stephenville
also has an incredible amount of peo-
ple on fixed incomes," said Rit-
tenour Most are elderly; some are
handicapped or disabled These peo-
ple average as little as $300-400 a
month
Project Hope maintains several
facilities to aid these people. They
operate a food bank through the
generous donations of Safeway and
local individuals Recently, Project
qualified left jsiijtaFiv t' fun.'i
the Tarrant County Food Bank.
The organization also operates a
Thrift Store a clothing room, and
can provide limited financial
assistance. The Thnft Store offers a
variety of items at very low prices,
the money is in turn used to pay
bills The store is open only on Fri
day, 9 a m. to 2 p m
Any person requesting help is in-
terviewed If other sources of
assistance arc available, the applicant
is referred to the appropriate agen-
cy. If Project Hope can provide foi
them, then a decision on the best way
to help is made and a record of that
service is maintained lor lulurc
relerence
Applicants arc e'igible to leccive
iritnc Jiil c:j-rv tV'U mum'is. "Ac-
assist them in em^igenry situations
and encouiage them to help
themselves," said Ritteiiour
Unfoi innately. Project Hope is
always in need ol lood, money and
especially people Mrs Riltemmi
added, "We are lucky to have twn
or three people there to woik the
place " It's espectally hard during
the holidays If you or someone you
know would like to volunteer a lit-
tle time oi donate ceilain items cal
965-2700 oi come by at MM) hast
Washington (American Legion
Building) Your efforts and help aie
greatly needed
By TOBY HOOPER
J-TAC Reporter
With the governorship falling in-
to the control of the GOP and the
state economy in a recession.
Democrats in Texas have their work
cut out tor them, and the TSU
chapter of the Young Democrats
want to be a part of the process to
save Texas
With the backing of Erath county
Democrats, Roger rfillin, president,
and Robert Henderson, vice presi-
dent. have begun building a
Democratic following on campus
We've been helped a lot by lot^al
Democrats with money and sup-
port," said Henderson "We're get-
ting a lot of calls fiom people who
want to join and help "
The chapter plans to invite well
known Democrats to speak on state
politics, such as Agriculture Com-
missioner Jim Hightower, Attorney
General Jim Mattox and San Antonio
Mayor Henry Cisneros.
The Young Democrats recently
hosted a breakfast at the Holiday Inn
that was organized by Erath
Democrat Lilly Gibson. Bob
Glasgow's campaign manager,
Virginia Dorris, and TSU political
science professor Dr. O.A. Grant
were in attendance for the meeting.
Henderson said the breakfast went
well and anticipates several more
banquets
"We want to keep people involv-
ed by offering them a source of in-
formation," said Henderson. "We
plan lo have a newsletter." Before
the Nov 4 election the Young
Democrats distributed leaflets in
support of the party and Gov Mark
White
Hillin and Henderson pointed out
several issues that White pushed lor
in spite of creating unpopularity with
voters, such as his stand on educa-
tion. The chapter believes the testing
for teachers and the no-pass-no-play
rule might not have been done
perfectly but something had to be
done about the educational standards
of the state
Alsd, the chapter sees the current
recession caused by outside forces in
the oil market. Oklahoma and Loui-
siana are experiencing the same im-
pacts. White tried to call a meeting
with President Reagan to discuss the
problem and Reagan decided to in-
■ vile all the other oil state governors
except White'
The chapter saw White denied the
benefit of the douht and the gover-
nor used as a scapegoat But these
problems will be seen in a diflerenl
light now that White is gone and the
Young Democrats are planning to be
involved
The chapter is working on tiavel-
mg to Austin during the tegulai ses
sion this January "We would like
to see the process at work and help
in the basic awareness of state
government foi TSU students, ' said
Henderson The chapter invites the
responses lrotn*lhe student body and
anyone who wants to participate
"We're starting off slow and we
don't ask for any dues," said
Henderson
Wainwright Rifles
salute Veterans
TSU Cadets honor Veterans in
Tuesday's ceremonies with a 21
gun salute at ihe Erath County
Courthouse. Pictured are Com-
mander Mike Hancock, and Cadets
Steve Freeman, Robert Bolton,
Jerry Pruitt, Tommy Craft, Jesus
Rodriguiz, Kelly Hankins and Rene
Porras, (Photo by Russell Huffman)
, .J9¥ !3 IS 730 P MC
Bangles perform at TSU
Suzanna Hoffs of the Bangles waves her tamborinc in the air
at the recent TSU concert. Over 600 people attended the event.
As winter gets closer,
colds and flu prevail
Young Democrats begin TSU following
MARSHA SIDES
Contributor
With winter just around the cor-
ner, the cold and flu season has ar-
rived The American Medical
Association says that Americans
contract 100 million colds annually.
This causes about 30 million days
lost at school or work. The common
co#H carries a $5 billion price tag in
lost wages and medical cost
Young school children catch about
seven or eight colds a year. The
parents of these young children get
five to sn colds a year. However by
the age of 45, only two or three colds
a year is normal
Colds and flu, while often merely
incovement or uncomfortable, can
be costly and severe Jt you are con-
cerned about your symptoms call
your doctor. The discomfort of colds
cann he eased by taking a continous-
action decongestant and
antihistamine
Antibiotics are ineffective treat-
ment against viral diseases such as
colds and flu. They are prescribed
for bacterial infections
One of the most time-tested cold
remedies, chicken soup, can actual-
ly have a soothing effect on some
cold symptoms Eating hot and spicy
foods, such as Mexican, Indian or
inhaling horseradish ("Russian
penicillin") may actually help to
relieve the stuffiness of a cold (31
course, drinking any hot soup or hot
drink will help open nasal passages
and relieve congestion.
Kissing is rarely to blame in the
spreading of colds According to one
study, the rhinovirus, one of the
most significant causes of colds,
docs not survive well in saliva The
nose and the eyes are the cold virus'
primary entry way into the body.
Rho lota Delta to hold
a program about rape
By WALT CUDE
J-TAC Reporter
On Thursday. November 20 the Home Economic's professional
club, RHO IOTA DELTA, in cooperation with the Student Housing
Resident Advisor Association, will sponsor a Rape Awareness
Program,
Led by club president Ann Allison, the program is designed to
benefit TSU women through promoting an awareness of the possibility
of sexual assault within the Stephenville area.
There have been several such sexual offenses attempted in this area
within the past several weeks, said Dr. Ruby Nell Ruth, Head of the
Home Economics Department.
The program is less than an hour in length and is full of instruction
on what to do in the event a female is faced with Such a situation,
Ruth said
The program is to be held at 7 p.m. in the large auditorium in the
Hne Arts Center.
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