The Stetson Reporter

<**<mM mi intimmmmiimmm The Stetson Reporter 93rd Year, No. 5 'Florida's Oldest Collegiate Newspaper Stetson University DeLand, Florida Friday, October 3,1980 around" Reagan trip The Stetson Republicans are sponsoring a trip to Sea World in Orlando to see Republican presidential nominee Ronald Reagan next Thursday, Oct. 9. There will, be no charge for the trip and transportation will be provided by the club. Interested students should meet in front of the CUB at 2:30 p.m. next Thursday afternoon. Wind ensemble The Wind Ensemble, a group of 40 music and non-music majors, currently has specific member needs for percussion, bassoon, and oboe players. Rehearsing three times a week, participating students receive a one hour credit for the graded class. On-campus concerts are usually one or two per semester in addition to performances throughout Central Florida. This popular ensemble primarily performs classical pieces, but often features modern and popular works. For further information, call Gordon O'Hara,! ext. 495, or go to his office, Room 128, Presser Hall. 'Hatter'photos If your organization representative has not received a letter concerning your group picture for the 1980-81 Hatter Yearbook, please contact Nina Sawon or Cheryl Evans at ext. 413. All appointments must be made by Friday, Oct. 10 in order for the pictures to be taken by the October 31 deadline. Hood on depression Dr. George Hood will present ft a program on "Coping with Depression" at the Welsey House this Sunday evening. A light supper will be served at 6:00 p.m. followed by the program at 6:30, with dismissal at 7:30. All are invited to this program which has been a solid favorite at ttie Wesley House for several years. On the Inside Editorials P.2 Letters P.3 Viewpoint P.3 SAC P.5 Blood drive P.5 Wellness P.6 Jvjexus P-9rf Alcohol abuse seen as major campus problem FOR A DAY with ARS roadies, see page 8. By JOSEPH NEGRON JR. Associate Editor Various surveys taken at colleges and universities across the nation have shown that 71 to 96 percent of college students drink at least occasionally. At most schools the range was from 87 to 93 percent. Although the student handbook states that "possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the campus of Stetson University is not permitted," it is the consensus of many campus leaders that alcohol abuse is a major problem among students. For the purpose of this discussion, alcohol abuse will be defined as "the uncontrolled drinking of alcoholic beverages." Jay Norton, emergency room head nurse at West Volusia Hospital, claims that well over "eighty percent of the patients we see between the hours of 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. are in here because of alcohol-related injuries." She remarked that when compared to other hospitals in the proximity of college campuses, "There is very little alcohol related problems with Stetson students. Most of the students who come to ER are there because Of silly accidents and we only occasionally suspect that alcohol was a factor." Barbara Jean Nordmann has served at the Counceling Center for 10 years. She observed, "Alcohol abuse is definitely a big problem on campus, but it is the same as in other places and probably not as bad as some area high schools. Stetson is a miniature culture of the real society, and alcohol and its effects are a major problem of society. "Being a born-again Christian gives some students an ability to resist the pressure to overdrink, but .many students lose their ability to resist when outside restrictions are lifted." Nordmann gives the residence staff high marks in recognizing the problem and dealing with it. Janice Hess, director of the University Health Service, insists that "by the time alcohol problems get serious, students seek help elsewhere." Most students work on their alcohol problems on their own and very rarely solicit advice or aid from services on campus that offer it, she said. Tom Krist, part owner of the Airport Restaurant and Lounge, said the amount of alcohol students consume or the consequences of excessive drinking is "none of my business. In general, I would say that among Stetson students, there is not a real problem with alcohol abuse." He also points back to past years at Stetson and Continued on Page 4. (Bucky' Fuller to lecture here Tuesday Internationally acclaimed world system genius and geodesic pioneer Buckminster Fuller will be the guest lecturer next Tuesday, Oct.7. "An Evening With Buckminster Fuller" will feature the architechtural designer, futurist, renowned inventor, theoritician and teacher in a program beginning at 8 p.m. in Elizabeth Hall auditorium. Fuller is World Fellow in residence for the consortium of the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr College and University City Science Center in Pennsylvania. He is also professor emeritus at Southern Illinois University, where his "think tank" won international recognition, and at the University of Pennsylvania. Although he holds 25 U.S. patents and numerous world patents, he is most widely recognized as the inventor of the geodesic dome. There are more than 200,000 geodesic domes on earth, aceftprdingf • to* Fuller, who lists laomMJ&isJxiQzei. famous ones such as the U.S. Air Force Distant Early Warning System located in the Artie; U.S. Pavilion, Sokolniki Park, Moscow; Palais de Sports, Paris; "Climatron" Botanical Garden,St. Louis; and the U.S. Research Station Dome-"Project Deep Freeze"-situated exactly on the South Pole. His other patents include those for stockage, a pneumatic forming process; dymaxion car, bathroom, deployment unit, map; tensegrity; submarisle; apension,monohex; floating breakwater, and rowing needles, among others. Since 1927, he has served as a visiting professor, lecturer,. principal speaker, critic or research seminar director -;t more that 480 educational institutions throughout most of the world from Helsinki, Norway to Aukland, New Zealand and from Rangoon, Burma to Provo, Utah. He has presented approximately 18,000 addresses and speeches to organizations and societies during his lengthy career and holds 40 honorary degrees in a variety of fields-design, arts, science, humane letters, engineering, laws, and literature. He is president of Mensa International, Benjamin Franklin Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in England.and a member or fellow of the following: American Academy of Arts and Sciences, National Academy of Design, Na tional Institute of Arts and Letters, World Academy of Arts and Science, Building Research Institute of the National Academy of Sciences, Lincoln Academy of Illionois and the Academy of Applied Science. In addition, he holds memberships in eight post-graduate academic honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma XI, and Tau Sigma Delta. Greenfeather '81 on the road By HELENE URFALINO Staff Writer In 1954 Greenfeather was one big fund raiser started to avoid getting "nickeled and dimed to death" throughout the year by various charitable foundations. Today it's the biggest and most respected event at Stetson designed to bring together the Stetson and DeLand communities. Joel Brown and Sandra Babey, co-chairpersons of the 1980 Green Feather (GF), have been charged with overseeing and organizing what they think is the largest and most enthusiastic committee ever assembled for the charity. According to Brown and Babey, "The committees started work two weeks ago. This year, we are very organized." Both are pleased at the turnout of students volunteering ;..them |injfe and efforts.forvthis.^jahi^4^^>;dtiS£^^-,^-u;.' "We are very happy with our committees and their enthusiasm! You'd be surprised at the caliber of people working for Green Feather." Brown commented that the committee chairpersons were all responsible, knowledgeable students with previous GF experience. Greenfeather has been long acknowledged as a challenging and worthwhile project. Each year a goal is set to be reached during Greenfeather Week. In '54 the first goal was set and met at $2,000 to be donated to selected charities. This year the goal is $10,000. When asked if it can and will be met, Babey emphatically responded, "Yes!" Brown added, "We expect a lot of cooperation, and we expect to work with the community. We know it will respond,as. it . always has in the past." • .,.'»'*■!'!." ' £ <6l * ■$ -£ -f- <t '',