The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, January 21, 1972 Page: 2 of 8
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2 THE REDBIRD Jan. 21, 1972
LAMAR UNIVERSITY
Best registration ever!
A tip of the hat to Elmer Rode, associate
dean of admissions and records for the part
he played in organizing the smoothly-run
spring registration.
There were few gripes about the three-
day registration period compared to those in
the past.
We can remember when registration wasn't
such a pleasant experience. Would you believe
that several years back the whole process was
confined to the library alone? It was an un-
bearable situation with people tripping over
other people and constant complaining over
closed classes or sections.
Rode has rejuvenated the student's faith
in registration by incorporating three build-
ings into the function. This has improved the
organizational flow of registration and has
boosted the personal relationship between the
individual student and the registration process.
Through experimentation, Rode has altered
registration to where it is now just about the
best-run operation on campus.
We congratulate Rode on a job well done.
Get out and vote!
Beaumont voters will face the first major
city charter election in 20 years Tuesday,
but little interest has been shown thus far on
the 16 proposed amendments which could af-
fect the city's future for many years.
City officials are divided on many of the
propositions. The City Council has. opposed
the proposition 15 which calls for the addition
of four extra councilmen elected by wards.
The amendments on the ballot include pay
raises for the mayor and councilmen, a pos-
sible increase in the terms of councilmen and
runoffs in the city general election if no can-
didate receives a majority.
We encourage all residents of the city whp
are eligible voters to exercise their power
at the polls in this most important election.
Hopefully the 18-year-old voters will utilize
their newly-won rights.
One of the greatest freedoms an American
citizen has is the right to make a choice at
the polls. To simply not vote is more than a
mere abuse of this right. It is a shameful
offense.
Alpha Phi Omega
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The Redbird
The REDBIRD Staff
Editor ...................................................... Julian Galiano
News Editor ............................................. Judy Hammond
Photography ......................................... J. “Skip” Dickstein
Sports Editor ........................................... Ricky Henderson
Business Manager .................................... Susan Rabalais
Staff Writers ............................................. Dottle Catlett
David Rives
Libby Stephens
Advisor ..................................................... Richard Dixon
Reporters—Bob Mainord, Faye Bartee, Larry Ellis, Kent All-
red, Candy Myers, Mona Britton, Darrell Vice, Ray Wood,
Patty Birckhead, Kim Talley and Phil Roddy.
The Redbird, an official student publication of Lamar Uni-?
versity, is published weekly on Fridays except during hol^
ldays in the regular school term. Subscription price is $1.25
per semester. The Redbird office is located in the Post Off-
ice Building on the campus, Lamar Station, Box 10055, Beau-
mont, Tex. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of
the faculty or administration. Call ext. 7629 for news and ad-?
vertising matter. Letters to the editor should be signed and
not exceed 250 words.
NEW SEAL—Cindy LeBlanc, a junior commercial art major from
Port Arthur is' shown with the seal designed for Lamar Uhiversity.
The seal was presented in Tuesday's meeting of the Board of Regents.
The school has not had an official seal since Aug. 23, 1971, when it
became known as Lamar University. She received $100 for her win-
ning entry. Some 46 entries were submitted to be considered. (News
Service Photo)
IFrom the Editorl
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| By Julian Galiano §
S »
Many people make resolutions at the start of a new year with-
out giving much thought to why such a decision was made.
During the long holiday break I had a chance to examine the
events of 1971 very closely, especially those related to Lamar.
Overall, I would have to say that the year was tragic for one
of the state’s largest institutions of higher learning. The events
attaining most of the adverse publicity were the disputed Student
Government Association election, the proposed name change and
four-day week along with a plan for restructuring the university.
The controversy resulting from these events can be attribut-
ed to our consistently bungling administration. Our so-called men
of higher learning are constantly trying to run a university by ad-
ministering high school policies. I often wonder how so many square
heads can exist in a round building.
Most administrators merely try to formulate policy that will
coincide with campus life which includes the students, faculty and
staff.
But not our noble leaders. They try to jam policy down the
throats of the student body without any consultation. And then they
wonder why the students don’t trust them!
I believe it’s time for some changes in our administration from
the top on down. This may cure the many inconsistencies which
include faulty hiring practices and appointments.
The guilt for these inconsistencies lies with politics. Political
appointments are at a premium at Lamar. Other schools such as
Texas A&M, North Texas State University and Texas-Arlington
boost their academic prestige through wise selections for various
posts. From department heads on up, these institutions go strictly
first class.
But Lamar relies on the game of politics. Qualifications mean
very little, but debt-paying means a lot. Let’s not leave out the
Board of Regents who are selected by the whims of Gov. Preston
Smith along with the advice and consent of his local political
cronies.
It’s time for our administrative leaders to quit playing footsie
with the politicians and local prominent business leaders and to
start building this university into a top-flight academic institution.
Thus fair, they have failed in the pursuit of that goal.
This failure has resulted in a drop of enrollment and has shat-
tered the faith of possible incoming students.
I have many dose personal friends that work in the round build-
ing. This essay in no way reflects upon their Character or my re-
lationship with them. I criticize only the administrative direction
they have taken, which has dropped Lamar’s prestige throughout
the state.
Let’s hope they get back on the right path before it’s too late.
Exam return
needed badly
The abolition of final exams
during the fall semester pro-
duced chaotic conditions on cam-
pus.
Students, faculty and yes—even
administrators ranted and raved
about the uncertainties that ex-
isted ih the final week of classes.
Some teachers who finished
their course material early let
their classes out prematurely.
Most of their cohorts frowned
upon this. But, the students suf-
fered even more as many were
stuck with three to four exams
on the last class day.
We would suggest a return to
the original method of testing—
regularly scheduled final exams.
Such a decision would appease
the natives and certainly halt
the howls of discontent.
Hopefully our administration
will take this plea into consid-
eration.
But if our noble leaders con-
tinue on the blind path they have
taken in the past year, the system
will most likely remain the same.
Nevertheless, are you listening
roundhouse?
Film Crusade slated
at Amelia Baptist
•The Billy Graham Film Cru-
sade,* a series of five full-length
films will be shown from Feb. 2-
6 at Amelia Baptist Church at
8655 Brighton in Beaumont.
The films will be shown at
7 p.m. each night and a nursury
will be provided. There is no
admission for admittance.
Titles of the films in the order
they will be shown are “The Rest-
less Ones,* “The Heart is a Re-
bel,* “Lucia,” “Shadow of the
Boomerang,* and “His Land.*
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Galiano, Julian. The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, January 21, 1972, newspaper, January 21, 1972; Beaumont, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth499367/m1/2/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lamar University.