The Stetson Reporter

Vol. 83 Friday, January 15, 1971 No. 14 Johns Begins Gym Campaign Above is the architectural sketch of the proposed field house. As of yet the site for the field house has not been determined. • Borders Boos Booze Liquor Policy Stated By GEORGE BORDERS On December 4 I appeared before the DeLand City Commissioners at the request of Dr. Johns concerning a change in the city ordinance concerning the sale.of alcoholic beverages. In the course of the discussion I made the following statement to the City Commissioners. "Liquor is not allowed on the Stetson campus. It is undoubtedly there but not with the sanction of Stetson University." In the December 11 issue of the Reporter the editor of the Reporter questioned my reason for making such a statement. In a subsequent discussion with the Mayor of DeLand he indicated to me that he had received approximately 12 calls from Stetson students saying that 21-year olds were allowed to drink in the privacy of their rooms without violating any University regulation. As a result of Miss Lee's question concerning the drinking policy and the apparent misunderstanding of at least 12 students concerning the policy, the following interpretation of the University drinking policy is provided. In the fall of 1969 the Student Judiciary councils met with the Student Deans concerning the old drinking regulation. The councils felt that they could no longer support that policy and requested a change. After much discussion the present policy was adopted. That policy is as follows: "Stetson University does not condone the use of alcoholic beverages. The Student Judiciary Councils will adjudicate cases involving the use of said beverages in or around the public areas of the University or at University functions. The Councils will also adjudicate cases involving violations of the Florida Statutes and the Student Code of Conduct. Since the University administration does not condone the use of alcoholic beverages by any member of the University community, appropriate steps may be taken whenever this principle is violated." When the new regulation was adopted by both the Judiciary Councils and the Student Deans, it was with the following understanding' The Student Judiciary Councils would not adjudicate the case of a student 21 years of age or older who drank in the privacy of his room without violating the Florida Statutes concerning drinking and the Student Code of Conduct. This in essence.meant that as long as a 21-year old did not serve a minor or did not violate the Student Conduct Code, the student judiciary councils could not in good faith handle his case. Notice, however, that in the policy concerning drinking, the " University has reserved the right to deal with all cases involving the use or possession of alcoholic beverages any place on campus. At the time the new policy was adopted Student Deans granted the right to the Student Judiciary Councils to handle only those cases involving those under 21 and cases involving those over 21 who were in violation of State laws or the Student Code. of Conduct. Likewise, the Student Judiciary Councils granted the University administration the right to deal with any case involving use or possession of alcoholic beverages by anyone on any part of the campus. This new policy has accomplished two things. It first of all has allowed the University to maintain its integrity concerning its policy on drinking, and secondly, it has allowed the Student Judiciary Councils to enforce the drinking policy without violating their own personal conscience. Since the new program was initiated the Councils have dealt, with a number of cases involving people under 21, and the administration, likewise, has dealt with several cases involving students over 21. It needs " to be clearly understood that as far as Stetson University is concerned, the use or possession of alcoholic beverages on campus is not allowed, whether it be in public or private areas. Any student who either possesses or uses alcoholic beverages on campus is subject to disciplinary action by either the Student Judiciary Councils or the University administration. If there are any students who do not clearly understand this policy, they are urged to sit down and talk with either Student Dean so that they might better understand it. The policy is clearly and concisely stated on Page 21 of the Compass, and every student is urged to read it carefully. On Wednesday, January 6, Dr. Johns officially announced the beginning of a fund raising drive for .he physical education building that will be built in the next two years. "Our drive opens today," Dr. Johns told a select group of newsmen attending a special luncheon. "We have a challenge grant of $25,000 from an unnamed individual if we raise $225,000 within 90 days." . . Asked by one of the newsmen whether or not he felt the $225,000 could be raised in the three- month period Dr. Johns said, "I have no doubts whatsoever. We have a very fine alumni association that will be working very hard." Dr. Johns stressed that the fund drive would be completely separate from the general fund at the university. Persons donating to the new physical education facility will-know their money will go to the gym and that project only. It was also stressed that the building would be a multi-. purpose type and one that would be available for general meetings of the student body and the local community. Dr. Johns said he felt bids on the insulated pre-engineered steel structure with its synthetic floor would be let this spring. It is expected the construction time will be approximately six months. That would probably mean the Hatters would be playing their first games in the new plant during the 1972-73 campaign. By advancing to the University Division it will mean a much greater boost to the local program and outstanding teams from throughout the country will be eager to play here. Wilkes told the group that the building would be for physical education first, a place for the general student body to play and will be great boost to the moral of the students and faculty alike. "The building is designed for basketball and -will seat some 5,000 persons for the sport, Wilkes said. He added, "In connection with it being a multi-purpose building there will be a portable stage and the seating could be increased to 6,000 for such a production." Dr. Johns again pointed out that the new facility could be used for community activities such as home shows, antique shows, conventions as Stetson .ContinuedOn Page 2) Bailey Calls 18 Year Olds To Register By DAVE JORDAN "There is a need to involve the local party in encouraging the registration of 18 year old voters and relating the party to this new group of voters, which accounts for 7 percent of the electorate of the county, 11,000, a group large enough to effect the outcome of elections in Volusia County," remarked Dr. Bailey at a meeting of the Volusia County Democratic Executive Committee. The occasion was his election to the post of Chairman of the Democratic "Executive Committee Monday night at the Volusia County Courthouse here in DeLand. Dr. Bailey, since his election as state committeeman last September, has become more and more involved. In addition to these posts, Dr. Bailey is also'a member of the Democratic Caucus of the 4th district, made up of 11 central Florida counties, to whose Chairmanship he was elected. This post entails a position on the State Central Committee, the power of the democratic party in Florida, which is made up of two members from each congressional district, plus twelve appointed members.--The party system in the United States is built on these state organizations. This is where many influential decisions are made, and where the power resides. On other subjects, Dr. Bailey commented that he thought that the Democratic National Committee might choose Florida as sight of the National Convention. He also seemed optimistic about the chances of the Democratic ticket in '72 with the resurgence of the Democratic party in Florida, two strong party men elected Governor and Senator, and an attractive presidential! candidate. Dr. Bailey stressed that things look "ripe for a democratic victory, only if the party can develop a united front." On the idea of Askew as Vice President, Bailey stated- that Askew is not an "overtly adrn- ( Continued On Page 2)