The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 10, Ed. 1, Friday, February 3, 1984 Page: 1 of 8
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the war whoop
Vol. LXI No. 10
FEBRUARY 3 1984
McMurry College; Abilene Tx.
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Murphy resigns as coach
McMurry College's head foot-
ball coach Rodney Murphy has
resigned to open a sporting goods
business in town.
Murphy who had been the
Indians' head coach since L982
turned in his resignation to
McMurry president Dr. Thomas
Kim Wednesday.
"It was a family decision"
Murphy told the Abilene Repor-
ter News. "Wc reached the point
where we thought if we were dver
Perkins
speak at
Dr. Zan W. Holmes associate
professor of preaching at Perkins
School of Theology at Southern
Methodist University will be the
guest speaker for the annual
Sikes-Melugin Lectureship in Re-
ligious Studies.
Three lectures arc planned
during Dr. Holmes' visit to the
McMurry campus. He will speak
at 7:30 p.m. Monday Feb. 6 and
at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Feb. 7. All lectures will
be held in the Mabcc Room of the
Campus Center. College Scries
credit may be earned by attend-
ing. Dr. Holmes' topic will be "The
Black Experience Revisited." Stu-
dents faculty staff and the
general public arc invited to
attend the lectures. There is no
admission charge.
In addition to his teaching at
SMU Dr. Holmes is pastor of St.
Luke Community United Metho-
dist Church in Dallas. He was
pastor of the Hamilton Park
United Methodist Church (1958-
68) before serving two terms in
the Texas State Legislature. He
then became District Superintend-
ent of the Dallas Central District
of the North Texas Conference
Glenn explains hopes
on local campaign stop
By KAREN MARVEL
John Glenn brought his dreams
for America's future to West
Texas a couple of weeks ago. The
former astronaut and current U.S.
Senator from Ohio is one of eight
men vying for the Democratic
presidential nomination and a
chance to run against Ronald
Reagan in November.
Glenn spoke at a breakfast in
his honor before a packed house
in the Abilene Civic Center foyer.
After an elaborate welcome
which included an invocation by
McMurry president Dr. Thomas
Kim Glenn spoke hopefully of his
plans for the country.
"Take advantage of the oppor-
tunities we have for the future"
Glenn urged his audience.
He stated his positions on
defense which include a five-
point arms control program.
Pointing out that the only
bomers the U.S. has are at least
20 years old he spoke of his
going to do anything else it an
opportunity came up wc ought to
take it. The longer you stay in
coaching the more obligated you
are."
Murphy joined the McMurry
coaching staff in 1981 as an
assistant under former coach
"Spud" Aldridge. When Aid-
ridge resigned after the 1981
season Murphy was named the
Indians' head coach. In the first
year under Murphy's leadership
theologian to
Sikes-Melugin
DR. ZAN W. HOLMES
before joining the faculty at
Perkins.
During his two terms in the
State Legislature (1968-72) he
served as chairman of a Legisla-
tive Committee and was appoint-
ed by the governor as a member
to the Texas Constitutional Revi-
sion Commission.
Dr. Holmes is a past president
of the Dallas Pastors' Association
support of the B-l bomber. Since
the B-l is scheduled to be
headquartered at the local Dycss
Air Force Base his support of the
plane drew a general approval
from the crowd.
Glenn attacked the President's
economic plan and said that
Reagan is "borrowing from the
future" to support the nation
now.
Glenn's own plan for the economy
also has five points: $15 billion
dollars in budget cuts a "pay as
you go" system for expenditures
a 10 percent surtax for reducing
the federal deficit a deferral of
indexing (also aimed at deficit
reduction) and an increase in
enforcement by the Internal
Revenue Service. He feels his
plan will reduce the deficit while
raising revenue.
Education is a high priority for
Glenn. He slammed the current
administration for cutting federal
financial aid programs. Glenn
McMurry finished with a 2-8
record. But last season the
Indians turned it around finish-
ing 6-3 and winning a share of the
Texas Intercollegiate Athletic
Association title.
Murphy said that he regretted
having to leave McMurry es-
pecially since his team promises
to be a good one next season.
"The program will continue. 1
don't even think they'll bat an
eye. There's a good staff and a
served as Assistant Director of
the Dallas War on Poverty and
has been a member of the Greater
Dallas Community Relations Com-
mission. Educated at Houston-Tillotson
College in Austin (B.A. 1956) and
SMU (B.D. 1959. S.T.M. 1968).
Dr. Holmes was conferred an
honorary Doctor of Divinity De-
gree by Huston-Tillotson.
He is a former member of the
Board of Trustees at SMU and
was a delegate to the 1972 1976
and 1980 General Conferences of
the United Methodist Church. He
is a former member of the
General Council on Finance and
Administration and is currently
the Chairperson of the North
Texas Conference Commission on
Religion and Race.
The Sikes-Melugin Lectureship
was given in honor of Opic L. and
John C. Sikcs and Ruby D. and
Roy Mclugin Sr. by their children
and grandchildren. By establish-
ing this lectureship Dr. and Mrs.
Mclugin hope to continue the
tradition of significant lectures
speakers and professors who
contributed to their own intellect-
ual and spiritual development
while at McMurry.
advocates a "core curriculum"
approach for high schools and
colleges (much like McMurry's)
and better pay and training for
teachers.
Congressman Charles Stcn-
holm who was instrumental in
bringing Glenn to Abilene re-
marked that "the only thing he
(Glenn) lacks in having West
Texas common sense is that he
wasn't born in West Texas."
Stcnholm also stated that Glenn
fits the needs" of the Big
Country.
While the support in Abilene
seemed to be genuine Glenn has
a long way to go. Current polls
show him trailing Walter Mon-
dale by thirty points.
Several McMurry faculty
members administrators and
students were among those at-
tending. Dr. Lynn Jones political
science professor and his wife
Paula are active in the campaign.
good nucleus as far as football
players go. It's going to be a
successful program" he said.
Since the resignation came as
somewhat of a surprise to the
College and its administration no
consideration has yet been given
to a successor. Plans arc currently
being made to find a replacement
as soon as possible.
Prior to coming to McMurry
Murphy had been a high school
coach in Hereford and Mulcshoc.
Open Dorm policies
subject of review
On-campus students divided
over issue of more visitation
By LAURA LEIGH MCLEOD
McMurry's present Open Dorm
policy is being looked into by the
MSG after several complaints by
students. The present policy
stands with each dorm opening its
doors to all students one Sunday
night a month from 7-10 p.m. A
committee was appointed by Todd
Bynum MSG President to look
into the issue.
"I appointed Paul Berg chairman
because I felt he could do the job
wc needed done" Bynum ex-
plains. "I realize that drastic
changes can't be made .and I feel
this committee will come up with
some alternatives the Administra-
tion will positively respond to So
far wc have had a great response
from the students which is help-
ful." Several issues beyond Open
Dorm have arisen since the
committee has been set up. These
include security different hours
doors opened or closed checking
in and out and the responsibility
placed on the RA.
Eddie Dake Hunt Dorm RA
said "during Open Dorm now
all RA's have to be there. If the
policy changes students will have
to be totally responsible for their
guests."
Mary Irby Martin Dorm RA
replied "I would like to see it
Sunday afternoon and night if it
has to be open. Not during thw
week there is no need. I don't
see anything wrong with it now. It
is more special once a month. If
wc do have it changed someone
is going to have to be respon-
sible." Sarah Case reported that the
surveys tabulated in Martin
showed only one out of every
seven girls wanted a change.
Mary Daniel who serves on the
committee voiced an opinion
several others had voiced. "Wc
need to have a visitation policy
equal to other Methodist schools.
Times arc changing and we need
RODNEY MURPHY
to change with them" she said.
David Allen pointed out that
"enrollments might go up."
Bryan Shacklcford said "Wc
should be granted the same rights
as any other institution of higher
learning."
The voice of the students is
being known through the surveys
and Dean Urban has heard them.
"There will probably be very
little change in the policy" he
says. "This is for two reasons.
One being the facilities in two of
the dorms do not allow for
sufficient privacy. If we get an
honest response this should be
reflected. Also wc must remem-
ber the type of institution we are.
Wc arc of the Methodist Church
and wc have a responsibility to
students and parents. This cam-
pus should reflect the environ-
ment of a good Christian home.
There are mature adult ways of
looking at this problem. Logical
adjustments could be made. The
lobbies and the campus center are
extremely adequate facilities for
couples to meet."
Paul Berg chirman of the
committee replied "It is a slow
process to get it done. If we can
get it all outlined and submitted
by the end of the semester it
could be in effect next fall.
Changes in the dorms will have to
be made to make it feasible. Wc
want to benefit McMurry.
"Wc need to create a situation
that helps build social develop-
ment and make students more
responsible. To build a better
atmosphere in the dorms is what
we want" he said.
Dean Urban said he felt com-
fortable with the current setup.
Whatever the outcome of the
surveys the Open Dorm commit-
tee has a long way to go before
the students will feel any effects.
(Any further comments on this
subject or any others arc wel-
comed In Letters to the Editor
Box 248. Deadline Is Feb. 10.)
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