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The Cooper Point Journal Volume 10, Issue 24 (May 20, 1982)
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TheEvergreenState College
Olympia, WA 98505
Volume 10, Number 24
May 20, 1982
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BakerDefendsReaganAdministrationPolicies
by David Goldsmith
U.5. Senate Majority Leader Howard
Baker (R-Tenn) spoke before an audience
of approximately 250 students and communi ty members Sunday night in TESC's
library lobby. Throughout the evening,
Baker handled the somewhat hostile
crowd with poise and good humor as he
reiterated his support for President
Reagan'seconomic and military policies.
Outside the library a dozen or so Evergreen students ,1nd friends demonstrated
with placards reading, "With Ronnie the
cook and Howie the Baker-we'll all go
hungry," and chanted slogans including,
"No draft, no war-U.S. out of El Salvador!" Kris Mccamant, a spokesperson for
the demonstrators, claimed that their
vocal disdain was not "part of the Olym- '
pians Against Intervention in El Salvador
group- but only the expression of those
at the demonstration."
Commenting on the heckling inside the
library during Baker's talk, Evergreen's
President Dan Evans said that Senator
Slade Gordon (R-Wash), "myself, and the
Senator (Baker), were probably the least
embarrassed people there. The people
who attempted to disrupt (Baker's speech)
were amateurs compared to those in the
1960's." Evans said that he thought it
might be interesting to talk to those involved in the demonstration and heckling
inside about the nature of dissent and
ways to make their dissent more effective.
According to Evans the members of the
the Olympia community and the members
of the President's club left Baker's talk
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Dan £vans (left) and Sen. Baker enjoy
of manners. Dan Evans also pointed out
Symposium Sunday
that many of the major donors of the
Evergreen Foundation were present and
said that the display may make it hard for
them to justify giving money to the college. The foundation sponsors scholarships and helps out with research as well
as funding many Evergreenactivities.
by Roger Dickey
Senator Baker, in his introductory
"We are nationally recognized as an
remarks, said he believed "this country educational leader; grudgingly, we are
must make sure that we are strong enough even becoming accepted locally as an
from the standpoint of conventional
edcational leader. . . However, for the
weapons, of nuclear weapons and our most part, we are tired, we are bored, we
strategic systems to deter anyone, includ- are continually threatened, we are undering the Soviet Union, from being tempted enrolled and we no longer feel challenged
to think that they can profit from a first... We need a new challenge, a new creastrike against this nation. I believe that tive task to confront and resolve. We
that logic supports an increase in arma- need to show the world (and our state
ments in this country."
and region) that this new method of highWhile admitting that the "nuclear genie er education is adaptable and can be
is so far out of the bottle that there is no generalized."
realistic prospect that anyone can gain a
From this statement of need, Evergreer
superiority and military advantage in that
Provost Byron L. Youtz went on to explain
field," Baker concluded that, "I do not the ways he thinks Evergreen should
believe that we will have meaningful change in a paper presented to the Long
negotiations with the Soviet Union if we Range Curriculum DTF.
are weak and inferior." A round of boos
Youtz said that Evergreen is uniquely
and hisses followed the remark.
suited to integrating two conflicting
trends in higher education.
continued on page two
Sen. Gorton's remarks at President's
Youtz SubmitsPlansfor TESC'sFuture
photo by Nielsen .
Greeners frolic in spring sunshine
"On the one side, there is an increasing
trend toward careerism, ever more specialized professionalism, training for jobs in
a decaying economy. On the other side is
the movement toward a stronger commitment to the liberal arts, toward a recognition that we need problem ~olvers and
managers with breadth, with a strong
cultural commitment and social awareness to correct the ills of that decaying
society."
Youtz proposed that Evergreen develop
six or seven professional programs with
named degrees.
"The named degree would have a set of
requirements to be fulfilled-either
a sequence of programs or some fixed demonstration of competence. . . . In short, we
are talking about set majors, but done our
way so that they include coordinated
studies, group contracts, internships, perhaps a demonstration project, perhaps
competency or performance extras of
some sort."
Evergreencannot offer degrees in everything, according to Youtz, but must carefully select a few areas and design appropri ate curriculum and hire proper
faculty_ He pointed to Environmental and
Energy Studies, Management and the
Public Interest and "our phenomenal·
record in preparing pre-medical students"
as strong bases on which such degree
programs could be built.
Selecting only a few degree programs is
necessary, Youtz said, not only to assure
the excellence of the majors, but to preserve the quality of Evergreen's general
education degree. "I do not want to destroy the college we already have running.
In fact, I want to make it better. Basic
programs must remain the cornerstone of
all our curricular pathways."
Youtz said that all four year Evergreen
students should be required to take 45 to
48 quarter hours of basic programs and
transfer students should have lesser amounts required. He also said, "Students
not in the professional degree programs
But each student with the guidance of a
faculty member, must prepare and present a senior project which defines for
the student and the world what that selfselected degree is and means."
A workshop on graduation requirements
at the Faculty Retreat arrived at a consensus opinion that these requirements were
reasonable. The workshop members also
concluded that periodic academic mapping (charting future academic activities
with a faculty member), should be required.
Evergreen senior Kurt Danison agrees
with the proposed requirements:
"My idea of the Evergreenphilosophy is
that you're supposed to do that type of
academic mapping on your own. The
people I've seen come out of Evergreen
and be successful have done that. I think
Evergreen might be more successful (if
the mapping process were formalized). It
would require the students to plan their
own education with help."
Danison is working on a senior project
in pest management in raspberries. "It's
a real good way to tie together everything
I've done here," he said.
Evergreen's loose structure is a detriment to some high school graduates,
according to Danison. "I don't think it's
a place for people right out of high
school. That much freedom isn't easy to
take. The degree tracks is a way high
school students can be attracted here."
Both Danison and Evergreen student
Pete Coogan were surprised to learn that
basic programs are not presently required
at Evergreen. Coogan said, "I was told I
had to take a basic program. You assume
that there are rules behind what the advisor tells you."
If basic programs are not required they
should be, Coogan feels. "There should be
something that prepares people for their
meanderings at Evergreen. There should
be freshman requirements that you are in-·
troduced to the
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Arts & Events
Thursday May 13_
Sunday May 16
Seventeen student dancers will present
"NMoves: An Evening of Dance Worttahops by Evergl'Nll Choreographers" beginning at 8 p.m. In the Experimental Theater of
the communications Building. Eight major
pieces will be presented ranging from solo to
group presentations, backed by a variety of
music, Including live percussion and recorded
Jazz and electronics. Tickets are $3 general
admission or $2 for students, available at
Rainy Day Records, TESC's Bookstore and at
the door.
The Olympia Film Society presents Small
Change at Capitol City Studios, 911 East 4th.
France, 1976, 104 minutes, color, subtitled.
Directed by Francois Truffaut. With Georg
Desmouceaux, Phillippe Goldman, Claudio
Deloca. The film is a series of comical and
painful vignettes about the world as seen by
Children 'from two weeks of age to about 15.
Trulfaut takes an unsentimental look at the
fears and fantasies of growing up and makes
a statement against the commercial and emotional exploitation of children. Showtimes:
7 and 9: 15 p.m.
The Artists' Co-op Gallery, 524 South Washington, will be featuring as their Artists of the
Week oil painter Florence Schwendtman and
water colorist Claudla Marsh. Hours are 10-5
Monday through Saturday.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker
of Tennessee will speak at the second annual
President's Symposium at 8 p.m. In the
second floor lobby of the Evans Library Admission is free.
Mark Murphy with the Dave Peck Trio play
Parnell's, 313 Occidental Mall, Seattle. Tickets
are $5.
Friday May 14
Mark Murphy with the Dave Peck Trio play
Parnell's, 313 Occidental Mall, Seattle. Tickets
are $5.
Friday Nlte FIims presents Walkabout.
Directed by Nicolas Roeg, Australia, 1971, 95
minutes. COior. Based on the novel by James
Vance Marshall, this Roeg film details rites of
passaae of two European children who are
abandoned In the Australian outback by their
deranged father. They are discovered by a
young aborigine boy who helps them to survive the unspoiled, primitive world. As they
near civilization, cultural differences intrude.
Lecture Hall One, 3, 7 and 9::x> p.m. Admission: $1.25.
Monday May 17
Olympia fazz musician Jan Stentz performs
at Jazz Alley, 4135 University Way, Seattle
with Bill Ramsay's Tenor Dynasty at 9 p.m.
No cover.
Poet Wllllam Stafford will perform a reading
of his works in the second floor lobby of the
Evans Library at 8 p.m. Stalford, from Lake
Oswego, Oregon, will read from some of his
several volumes of award-winning poems,
which speak of human existence In understandable and contemporary terms. A casual
reception will be held immediately followino
the presentation. Admission: $2 at the door.
The Royaf Olympian Shakespeare company
presents Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of
Virginia Woolle? directed by Robert Rodriguez
at 566 Broadway Restaurant, Tacoma. Tickets:
$5 general, $4 students/ sr. citizens.
Tuesday May 18
US. Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker (A-Tenn.) will speak at the second annual President's
Symposium on Sunday, May 16, at 8 p.m. in Library 2000 lobby. Admission Is free. Gall 866-6363
for reservations.
Annie Gage, feminist comedian, will appear
at Gale Intermezzo, 212 West 4th at 8 p. m.
p.m. cover Is $1.
Martt Murphy with the Dave Peck Trio play
Parnell's, 313 Occidental Mall, Seattle. Tickets
are $5.
"New Moves: An Evening ot Dance Works
by Evergreen Choreographers" will be presented in the Experimental Theater of the
COmmunlcations Building beginning at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $2 students, $3 general.
Wednesday May 19
Jean Mandeberg, Metal Sculpture ano Sande
Pen:lval, Recent Work will be on display In
Gallery Four of the Evans Library through June
6th The Gallery ,s open noon to 6 p.m. on
weekdays and 1-5 p.m. on weekends.
The Tacoma Women's Choir will perform
selections by Holly Near, Fem>n and Bonnie
Lockhart among ethers In the Recital Hall In a
benefit for the Olympia Women's Community
Fund at 8 p.m. $3 donation. Sponsored by
Tides of Change.
Dance with National Band, Seattle's original
12-plece electric band and the White House
Band, 4th floor Evans Library, 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $3.50. Free refreshments.
Feminist comedian Annie Gage will perform
ai Gale Intermezzo, 212 West 4th, Olympia, 8
vOVer: ~,.
"New Moves: An Evening of Dance Works
by Evergreen Choreographers" will be presented In the Experimental Theater of the
Communications BuildinQ beQinnlng at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $2 students, S3 general.
The Royal Olympian Shakespeare Company
presents Edward Albee's Who's Atrald of
Virginia Woolle? directed by Robert Rodriguez
at 566 Broadway Restaurant, Tacoma. Tickets:
$5 general, $4 students/ sr. citizens.
Saturday May 15
The Artists' Co-op Gallery, 524 South
ington, will be featuring as their artists
week oil painters Dorothy Weir and
Suski. Hours are 10-S Monday through
day.
Washof tile
Steve
Satur•
The Medieval, Etc. Film Serles presents
Romeo and Juliet. COior, 138 minutes. 1968.
Directed by Franco Zeffirelli. Music by Nina
Rota. With Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting
Milo O'Shea, Michael York, Pat Heywood and
John McEnery. The film of Shakespeare's
famous tragedy-romance comes to life In a
modern interpretation; winner of four Academy Awards. Lecture Hall One, 4, 7 and
9:30 p.m. Admission: $1.25.
Discussion on Southeast Asian Refugees
every Wednesday, CAB 306. Noon to 2 p.m.
The WomM\'a Clll\i<,_l!lllt be sponsorln a
return engagement of M,
lives from 7 to 9 p.m. In Library room 3407.
Panel discussion and audience participation
are included. For more information call 8666238.
The Olympia Timberland library, 8th and
Franklin, presents The Thief of Bagdad. 1940.
106 minutes. Directed by Michael Powell, Ludwig Berger and Tim Whelan. Stars Sabu,
COnrad Veldt, Rex Ingram, John Justin, June
Duprex. Film is based on the Arabian Nights,
with Sabu a boy thief who helps a deposed
king thwart an evil usurper. Academy Award
for photography and nomination for Miklos
Rosza's musical score. 7 p.m. Admission is
free.
PoetryCorner~
Homage to a Neighbor
The white waning woman
shoots water on her bleached grass.
You know, she says,
fertilizer and coolness is all it needs.
(Geese call distantly.)
And she says how young people
should wear shirts.
Why should we look at their nakedness?
Down at the Lake
the water gives no relief
from thick
heat.
Closed for swimming-Polluted.
Water keeps shooting out on the grass.
She nods from the neck and dries in front
of me.
How do geese know when to leave?
How do they know?
Carol Tucker
undone
it is a good night for walking.
the wind is laughing softly through the
stars
the moon hilS sunken into a teardrop
of a wandering, aimless soul
out walking into a vacuum.
I ne Mountio
0
Wind watch is high
say hello to my friend
oppression take a bow
life will go on
on and on
Stay here to know
why should time release
mankind Is a shadow
Ille will go on
on and on
Be what you can't
timeless limits endure
People can hold hope
and life will go on
on and on ....... .
Thomas WIiiiams
I have borne my gentle twitches
Living In the woods with witchesNow I lie in the lion's lair
Sitting in my easy chair
Hope to die but who would dare?
My mother wore a pretty face
Though looked upon with loud disgraceShe died in vain beneath a tree
Gast out by Father from home with me
And at that spot I learned to see.
I love her much with all my pain
For there I saw her softly slaln1 crawled onto her bosom cold
Weeped a vow to be so bold
To strip bare the sorrow, the sighs, unfold!
So you go on alone
(recite those crimes)
And joke with yourself
(hypnotized)
,
By those hallowed pagescreations of sages
and masterminds.
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