The University Press (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, September 19, 1975 Page: 2 of 12
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UNIVERSITY PRESS Sept. 19,1975*2
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Editorial
Diane Richie Goode
Beer served in SSC
Alcohol policy gets first run
Beer was served in the Setzer Student Center (SSC) last Friday
night and miraculously the building was still standing on Monday
morning when classes began.
Many people were probably surprised at that fact, especially since
this was a first for Lamar. But, there were some of us who were not
so shocked.
Students were admitted to the coffeehouse, a regular en-
tertainment feature of the Setzer Student Center, for 50 cents, and
non-students were charged $1.
The cover charge included free beer and food. Previously, ad-
mission was free and the only refreshment served was coffee.
As any student on a budget will attest, 50 cents is a remarkable
price for an evening of music and food.
Students here have been lobbying for alcohol on campus for years,
and were glad to see the board of regents approve an alcohol policy
for the SSC last spring.
We see this policy as a first step toward a true university attitude.
Since full legal rights were extended to 18 to 20-year-olds by the
legislature two years ago, it is an overdue step.
We can only hope that our students continue to display the
maturity necessary to maintain the confidence placed in them by the
board of regents.
We wish to commend Coffeehouse Chairman Steve Carruthers
for leading the effort to get this portion of the program implemented.
Further, we realize that Carruthers would not have been successful
without the aid of Larry Markley, director of SSC, and George
McLaughlin, dean of student affairs.
Finally, thanks go to student Kirby Jorgensen for donating the keg
of beer for the evening.
The new styled coffeehouse is a welcome addition to campus life.
But before Lamar can take further steps toward becoming a univer-
sity in spirit as well as name, it is up to us, the student body, to
justify the trust placed in us heretofore.
Who gives a damn ?
They are looking for 25 concerned students.
Not exceptionally intelligent students, just average students. Not
necessarily popular students, just students who like people. Not
future presidential candidates, just students interested in the
legislation that concerns them.
And would you believe that out of more than 11,000 students on the
main campus, that only twelve of them fit the qualifications stated
above. Imagine, only twelve average students interested in people
and in policies that effect students on this campus.
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Letters to the editor
‘Please’ and ‘Thank you’
Dear Editor:
I’d like to thank the many people who
made the success of the Cardinal Book
Co-op could not have proven to be of
such service to the University. I am
grateful to the outstanding S.G.A.
Representatives such as Robert Wade,
Steven Jenkins, Jane Holt, Gary
Lutrick, and Mike Delgado; to other
students like Nancy Garner, Drew
Sauerwien, Bill Withers, Glenda Car-
men, Karen Richardson, Emmy
Auzeen, and Janis Howard, who gave
freely of their time, without pay.
Bill Hicks worked closely with me in
developing the Co-op, and I especially
thank him for his many contributions to
the committee. Teresa Box was hired
as our manager-accountant, and deser-
ves a great deal of credit for her work.
By no means did we, as students, act
entirely on our own. We owe much
thanks to Dean McLaughlin, who
provided advice and inspiration; Larry
Markley, who assisted willingly; the
Governing Board, for the space; Rick
Morales, who constructed our sign;
Pete Plotts, for his understanding and
cooperation; Bob Wolcott, who
arranged publicity; Alice Wray and her
office, in charge of processing checks;
Bo Crawford, who helped us from the
beginning; and President Gray, who
gave the final support and en-
couragement.
Hopefully, we will see more student
participation when we reopen at the end
of the semester, and again in the
spring. Sincerely,
Daisy Smithson, Chairman
SGA Book Co-op Committee
Dear Editor: *
I would like to have an ad, put in your
college paper, if you’re allowed to do
this, free of charge. I’ll appreciate it
very much, THANK you.
Seeking Pen Pals
I’m incarcerated in prison
and would like to correspond
with college students. I’ll an-
swer all letters as quick as
possible. WRITE SOON
PLEASE, THANK YOU.
Southern Ohio Correctional
Facility
Robert Edward Strozier
131-502 £
P O Box 787
Lucas ville, Ohio 45648
Be sure to use my serial num-
ber.
I’ll close now, hoping you
can do this favor for me soon.
Sincerely,
Bob Strozier
P.S. Thank you, sir! *
Where do we get our numbers?
From the lists of potential candidates for the 25 SGA positions to be
filled next week in the Sept. 24 election. As of Wednesday afternoon
only twelve students felt compelled to get involved in student ac-
tivities.
Maybe to some this doesn’t come as a shock. To us it does.
We are confident that there are more than twelve students on cam-
pus who give a damn about what goes on.
But where are they when you need them?
If someone does not step forward soon, then the rest of those 11,000
students might as well forget their bellyaching for the year to come,
because there won’t be anyone to listen.
Letters to the editor are welcomed by the University Press
staff. Letters must be signed, under 250 words or they will be
edited to meet this limit. They should be submitted to the
University Press before 5 p.m. on Tuesday. University Press
offices are located in the Activities Area of the Setzer Center.
Serving Lamar University for 53 Years
THE UHIVERSITY PRESS
Diane Richie Goode .................EDITOR
Frank Kavanaugh............NEWS EDITOR
Cindy Williams..............STAFF WRITER
Cheryl Daniels .... ADVERTISING MANAGER
Michael Rainbolt.....ADVERTISING DESIGN
Denny Angelle..............SPORTS EDITOR
Bill Hatch.................SPORTS WRITER
Diane Howell................TYPESETTERS
Kathy Streetman............
David Galloway..........PHOTOGRAPHERS
Jill Hart.................
R. H. Wilkerson..........FACULTY ADVISOR
Offices located in
Richard W. Setzer Student Center Activities Area.
Mailing address Box 10055
Lamar University Station, Beaumont, Texas 77710
Telephone 713 838-7628 le 838-7629.
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Goode, Diane Richie. The University Press (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, September 19, 1975, newspaper, September 19, 1975; Beaumont, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth500449/m1/2/: accessed April 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lamar University.