The Stetson Reporter

mmm WBTOiB^lJMmi^MIMWM^^^ The Stetson Reporter 93rd Year, No. 10 'Florida's Oldest Collegiate Newspaper Stetson University DeLand, Florida Friday, November 7,1980 aroundi Need a job? The office of Security and Traffic is currently accepting applications for patrol officer. If you are responsible, mature, and in need of extra money pick up | an application at the security office. Applications will be accepted unitl Wednesday, Nov. 12. The office of Security and Traffic is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline All individuals and campus organizations are reminded that the "Reporter's" deadline for submissal of any type of material, including letters to the editor, items for the Greek page and contributions intended for Around Campus or the Bulletin Board, must be sent to Campus Box 1409 or delivered to the "Reporter" offices no later than noon Monday of the week the item is intended to run. Ticket policy Students and faculty will be able to get chairbacked seats for home basketball games by presenting their activity cards at the box office of the Edmunds Center on the day of the game. In the event of a sellout or potential sellout, faculty and staff will be requested to sit in the general admission bleacher section of the east stands. Season tickets may be purchased by students, faculty and staff for half price,, $25, at the EC ticket office. On the Inside Editorials Letters Fast On the tube Nexus Subs Greeks Menu Sports P. 2 P.3 P.4 P.5 P.6 P. 9 P. 10 P. 11 P. 13 Hostage vigil attracts 300 By RIK SCARCE Editor in Chief In a solemn, quiet service, the Stetson community eathered last Sunday to commerate the first anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. embassy in Iran and the continued imprisonment of the remaining 52 hostages STUDENTS BOW HEADS during prayer at Sunday's ceremony for the 52 hostages being held in Iran. Photo by BobKoslow. being held there. There was an upbeat note to the ceremony, billed as a "candlelight vigil" for the hostages, however. Earlier in the day the Iranian parliament had voted to release the hostages if the U.S. met a list of four demands. It was the first firm step the Iranian government had made since the taking of the embassy on Nov. 4,1979. The Rev. Tom Cunningham, director of the Wesley House, acknowledged that "there is now a note of hope. We feel hope stirring within our hearts, yet we are left with a problem of dealing with the hostility in our hearts toward Iran. "Where are we coming from as a people on this issue?," he asked. Cunningham concluded by urging those in the crowd of about 300 to "pursue peace without vengeance." He added, "Let us put malice aside." The four speakers were selected as representatives from the various segments of the university. As they spoke a large American flag draped from Hulley Tower moved with a slight breeze. Dr. Gary Maris, Political Science Department professor, touched on a note similar to Cunningham's. Maris said, "Amidst the feeling of emotionalism over this issue, let us try to find ourselves as a nation . . . Also, we shold try to assess ourselves a little as a nation to see what we can do." Maris said that while it was necessary for the government to "act firm" on dent Regina Sargent reflected on a theme of compassion as well, saying, "Let not the one year anniversary be the only time the hostages are thought of." Concluding the speakers was Dean of Student Affairs For a related story and more photos, see Page 8 the issue, it must move in a manner befitting its status as a world leader. He commented, "The taking of the hostages was an atrocious act which has been condemned by the nations of the world. The U.S. has acted in a fashion in which it has refused to unleash the power at its disposal. "instead it has pursued diplomacy. The U.S. wants a peaceful solution to the situation." Maris urged all to show an attitude of "compassionate humanity," exhibiting "sensitivity toward Iran and the hostages and empathy for the hostages and their families." Student Assembly Presi- Dr. E. Garth Jenkins. His message in part hit concerns closer to home which allow those in this area to relate to the hostages, saying, "We in Florida may not be too far from (acts of terrorism). We have been experiencing lately numerous hijackings, not unlike the hijacking of the U.S. embassy." "What good does retaliation do?," he asked. Jenkins also noted, "We must keep in mind the special place the university community gives us. We have the opportunity to consider people half the way around the world openly. "We can think about the real issue: 52 human beings who are suffering." Election views mixed By JOSEPH NEGRON JR. Associate EditorE Ronald Wilson Reagan will become the 40th President of the United States on Jan. 20, 1980. He soundly defeated President Jimmy Carter, who only carried only six states and the District of Columbia. John Anderson received seven percent of the popular vote but received no electoral votes. The Republicans also took control of the Senate 5347, with many big-name Democratic senators, including liberals Frank Church and George McGovern, going down to defeat. Most students interviewed were suprised if not shocked by Election '80. Most expected to be up most of the night eagerly watching the returns trickle in but ended up studying instead. Parties were held by supporters of Anderson, Carter and Reagan and many students watched the results there. Tom Brooks, president of the Stetson Young Democrats, called the Republican landsli de only "tentative approval." Robert ^roadhurst, membership chairman of the Stetson Republicans, stated that to call this "landslide victory by the Republicans would be very nearsighted." He explained that through the 60's and 70's the nation criticized itself and that Reagan gave "an air of optimism for the future and expressed traditional values." Jennie Boldish, coordinator of the Stetson branch of Students for Anderson, said she was "very happy with the way it turned out." She added that many students told her they were impressed with Anderson, epecially because he faced the issues directly. When asked if she thought Anderson could win in '84, she quickly commented that "he had a chance to win in Pre-registration ByRENEEHUNT News Editor Pre-registration for the Winter and Spring Terms will be held Nov. 11, 12 and 13 from 2:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Post graduate students will register first, followed by seniors* and other under- grads. All students should have received their pre- registration instructions in their Stetson mail boxes last Monday. They should have made appointments with and seen their advisors one day this week, according to Registrar Helen Sassard. Appointment cards for pre-registration must be picked up from the advisors and schedules approved by the advisor. Any student who has not yet seen his or her advisor may do so on Monday. According to Sassard, registration has been faster and more efficient since computers have begun to be used. If the computer does break down, it can usually be repaired within a few hours and the time lost made up quickly. Sassard also said that the trend is for more students to pre-register. This is because they have begun to realize that it is often necessary to get the courses they want and need. Since this is pre- registration, these schedules will have to be confirmed by the students at the appointed time on Jan. 5 for Winter Term and on Feb. 2 for Spring Term.