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QUAKER CAMPUS L/nliimo I VV\/ M...„U„- in ^> .- -..__„ S IWomk/ir Q 1QO& Volume LXXV, Number 10 December 8, 1988 Turner Hall Residents Receive Official Notification of Ouster ■mmmmm Harry Jenkins ■v I Harry Jenkins Recounts Vietnam POW Experience By Donna Galvan, QC Staff Writer Many Vietnam veterans do not like to talk about their experiences, but one soldier who did was Harry Jenkins, a veteran who spoke to Whittier students Dec. 4 in a program sponsored by the Program Board and the Associated Students of Whittier College. Harry Jenkins is a former Navy Captain whose plane was shot down in North Vietnam where he was taken prisoner. Captain Jenkins spent seven years as an American prisonerof-war in Vietnam. Jenkins was taken prisoner on Nov 13,1965 and was not released until early 1973. The talk was attended by an audience of about 50 people. Jenkins spoke first about his experience as a POW and the treatment he received. Then his son came up and spoke of how life was at home while his father was held captive. They both then answered questions from the audience and were joined by Jenkin's wife. Suprise at Capture Jenkins spoke of his surprise at being taken prisoner. The soldier mentality is such that they are conditioned not to consider the possibility of being captured, according to Jenkins. "I did not think that the war would last for more than six months," he said. While imprisoned, Jenkins was held in three different prisons. One of the prisons he stayed at was called "Hanoi Hilton" by the Americans. The other two were nicknamed "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Little Vegas." According to Jenkins, no matter what their condition was, the Americans always had a good sense of humor. They needed to be able to find the bright spots in their gloomy situation, and they relied on each other for moral support. No Sense of Honor Their Vietnamese captors had "no sense of honor" towards their captives, Jenkins said. He said the Vietnamese considered them "pirates—air pirates." He added that they were also told they would be tried as war criminals. The Vietnamese did not seem to want military secrets, he said, but only wanted the prisoners to submit to them. Some of the methods the Please see SPEAKER, page 3. Lame Horses' See Page 4. By Chris Perkins, QC News Editor The 30 residents of Turner and Prince Halls were officially notified Nov. 30 at a meeting with Residence Life that the college has broken its lease on the apartments, and the residents will have to be out by Jan. 31, 1989. Barbara Rudesill, area coordinator for Turner, informed the residents that on-campus housing will be available to them in the new dorm, as well as vacant spots in the existing dorms. Interim director of Residence Life Ken Kelly said, "Turner | Hall| has been a thorn in the side of the college'' and acknowledged that this unforeseen development could inconvenience students. Residents were not initially informed of the impending move until Nov. 29. "It's a good move for the college...[but] it's a real pain in the neck for the students—we understand that," Kelly said. Mandate From Ab^ve According to Kelly, the decision to break the lease was made by upper-level administration. "I didn't nullify the contract. It was a decision made by the college. I think it was a wise decision,'' he said. Joe Cardoza, vice president for finance, said removing the residents of Turner in January was part of the original plan, which was to lease Turner temporarily only until the new halls were completed. This plan was set up by former vice president Allan Prince. William Turner, the owner of the apartments, said he has asked the college for an additional month's rent of $63 3 3.3 3 in exchange for an early withdrawal from the lease, but the college had not formally agreed to it yet. Kelly said the college is breaking the lease because otherwise it would lose money second semester. Revenue from boarders is essential to pay off the new hall's mortgage, he said. Kelly said the college can generate more money internally under the new housing plan. Losing Money In addition, the college has lost almost $2,000 per semester under the Turner Hall lease agreement. The college is paying Turner $38,000 per semester, while income to the college generated by residents totals $36,030. Besides fiscal reasons, Kelly said Residence Life has been dissatisfied with the owner's maintenance of Turner Hall. Plumbing and electrical problems in particular have plagued the apartments, Kelly said. Current Turner residents have other options besides moving into the new dorms. According to Kelly, there are spaces in existing halls that are available if students don't mind moving in with a single double. There is no requirement that students remain on campus - however, financial aid provided under the off-campus housing plan is lost in such cases. Squatter's Rights Turner has indicated that he will give preference to current residents once the lease has run out. This will ailow students to remain in the Turner apartments, but they will no longer be sponsored through the school. However, Turner stated in a phone interview that he will probably charge $600 a month for a single bedroom, furnished apartment. This is a reduction on the current cost for most residents. New VP Post Created To Improve Retention Rate By Stephanie Wiggins, QC Asst. News Editor A new position of vice president for Enrollment and Student Life has been created as the result of a consultation with Peat Marwick Main, a national organization that provides educational services to colleges and universities. According to President Eugene Mills, the position is being created in an effort to enhance enrollment, the quality of student life and retention. The study, commissioned by the president and the Board of Trustees, focused on these areas. According to Mills, there is not a problem in these areas. Rather, the new position will enhance them. Unlike the separate entities involved in student life, such as admissions, financial aid. student affairs and residential life, this position will focus on all aspects, hoping to improve retention as well as student life. Mills said. A search has begun for the position. However, it will not be filled until the new president is found for next year. A committee will be appointed to assist in the search. Eugene Mills Honored By Uptown Association By Dianne Ostrander, QC Staff Writer At Uptown Whittier's 35th Annual Christmas Parade last Saturday, Whittier College President Eugene S. Mills was named as this year's recipient of the Man of the Year Award by the Whittier Uptown Association. According to Marilyn Neece, spokesperson for the Whittier Uptown Association, he was nominated unanimously for his efforts as "an inspiring and effective leader for the Whittier College and a friend to the community." Neece said the award is given to people of the community who are outstanding citizens and have served as role models or have attempted in some way to increase the quality of life for Whittier citizens. The Man of the Year program was created two years ago as a parade event with the recipient also serving as grand marshall of the Christmas parade. In 1987 Virginia Meyers Boles was the recipient in honor of her contribution to the community as chairperson of the Centennial Committee. Boles coordinated five months of activities with every interest in town and held the committee together for that time. 'Bacchae' Madness See'Page 5. Golf Gets Going See Page 8.
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Title | The QC, Vol. 75, No. 10 • December 8, 1988 |
Publisher | Associated Students of Whittier College |
Description | The Quaker Campus (QC) is the student newspaper of Whittier College. The newspaper has been in continuous publication since September 1914. |
Subject | Student newspapers and publications -- Whittier College (Whittier, Calif.) |
Date | December 8, 1988 |
Language | eng |
Format-Medium | Newspaper |
Format-Extent | 8 pages ; 17 x 11.25 inches |
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Title | 1988_12_08_p001 |
OCR | QUAKER CAMPUS L/nliimo I VV\/ M...„U„- in ^> .- -..__„ S IWomk/ir Q 1QO& Volume LXXV, Number 10 December 8, 1988 Turner Hall Residents Receive Official Notification of Ouster ■mmmmm Harry Jenkins ■v I Harry Jenkins Recounts Vietnam POW Experience By Donna Galvan, QC Staff Writer Many Vietnam veterans do not like to talk about their experiences, but one soldier who did was Harry Jenkins, a veteran who spoke to Whittier students Dec. 4 in a program sponsored by the Program Board and the Associated Students of Whittier College. Harry Jenkins is a former Navy Captain whose plane was shot down in North Vietnam where he was taken prisoner. Captain Jenkins spent seven years as an American prisonerof-war in Vietnam. Jenkins was taken prisoner on Nov 13,1965 and was not released until early 1973. The talk was attended by an audience of about 50 people. Jenkins spoke first about his experience as a POW and the treatment he received. Then his son came up and spoke of how life was at home while his father was held captive. They both then answered questions from the audience and were joined by Jenkin's wife. Suprise at Capture Jenkins spoke of his surprise at being taken prisoner. The soldier mentality is such that they are conditioned not to consider the possibility of being captured, according to Jenkins. "I did not think that the war would last for more than six months," he said. While imprisoned, Jenkins was held in three different prisons. One of the prisons he stayed at was called "Hanoi Hilton" by the Americans. The other two were nicknamed "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Little Vegas." According to Jenkins, no matter what their condition was, the Americans always had a good sense of humor. They needed to be able to find the bright spots in their gloomy situation, and they relied on each other for moral support. No Sense of Honor Their Vietnamese captors had "no sense of honor" towards their captives, Jenkins said. He said the Vietnamese considered them "pirates—air pirates." He added that they were also told they would be tried as war criminals. The Vietnamese did not seem to want military secrets, he said, but only wanted the prisoners to submit to them. Some of the methods the Please see SPEAKER, page 3. Lame Horses' See Page 4. By Chris Perkins, QC News Editor The 30 residents of Turner and Prince Halls were officially notified Nov. 30 at a meeting with Residence Life that the college has broken its lease on the apartments, and the residents will have to be out by Jan. 31, 1989. Barbara Rudesill, area coordinator for Turner, informed the residents that on-campus housing will be available to them in the new dorm, as well as vacant spots in the existing dorms. Interim director of Residence Life Ken Kelly said, "Turner | Hall| has been a thorn in the side of the college'' and acknowledged that this unforeseen development could inconvenience students. Residents were not initially informed of the impending move until Nov. 29. "It's a good move for the college...[but] it's a real pain in the neck for the students—we understand that," Kelly said. Mandate From Ab^ve According to Kelly, the decision to break the lease was made by upper-level administration. "I didn't nullify the contract. It was a decision made by the college. I think it was a wise decision,'' he said. Joe Cardoza, vice president for finance, said removing the residents of Turner in January was part of the original plan, which was to lease Turner temporarily only until the new halls were completed. This plan was set up by former vice president Allan Prince. William Turner, the owner of the apartments, said he has asked the college for an additional month's rent of $63 3 3.3 3 in exchange for an early withdrawal from the lease, but the college had not formally agreed to it yet. Kelly said the college is breaking the lease because otherwise it would lose money second semester. Revenue from boarders is essential to pay off the new hall's mortgage, he said. Kelly said the college can generate more money internally under the new housing plan. Losing Money In addition, the college has lost almost $2,000 per semester under the Turner Hall lease agreement. The college is paying Turner $38,000 per semester, while income to the college generated by residents totals $36,030. Besides fiscal reasons, Kelly said Residence Life has been dissatisfied with the owner's maintenance of Turner Hall. Plumbing and electrical problems in particular have plagued the apartments, Kelly said. Current Turner residents have other options besides moving into the new dorms. According to Kelly, there are spaces in existing halls that are available if students don't mind moving in with a single double. There is no requirement that students remain on campus - however, financial aid provided under the off-campus housing plan is lost in such cases. Squatter's Rights Turner has indicated that he will give preference to current residents once the lease has run out. This will ailow students to remain in the Turner apartments, but they will no longer be sponsored through the school. However, Turner stated in a phone interview that he will probably charge $600 a month for a single bedroom, furnished apartment. This is a reduction on the current cost for most residents. New VP Post Created To Improve Retention Rate By Stephanie Wiggins, QC Asst. News Editor A new position of vice president for Enrollment and Student Life has been created as the result of a consultation with Peat Marwick Main, a national organization that provides educational services to colleges and universities. According to President Eugene Mills, the position is being created in an effort to enhance enrollment, the quality of student life and retention. The study, commissioned by the president and the Board of Trustees, focused on these areas. According to Mills, there is not a problem in these areas. Rather, the new position will enhance them. Unlike the separate entities involved in student life, such as admissions, financial aid. student affairs and residential life, this position will focus on all aspects, hoping to improve retention as well as student life. Mills said. A search has begun for the position. However, it will not be filled until the new president is found for next year. A committee will be appointed to assist in the search. Eugene Mills Honored By Uptown Association By Dianne Ostrander, QC Staff Writer At Uptown Whittier's 35th Annual Christmas Parade last Saturday, Whittier College President Eugene S. Mills was named as this year's recipient of the Man of the Year Award by the Whittier Uptown Association. According to Marilyn Neece, spokesperson for the Whittier Uptown Association, he was nominated unanimously for his efforts as "an inspiring and effective leader for the Whittier College and a friend to the community." Neece said the award is given to people of the community who are outstanding citizens and have served as role models or have attempted in some way to increase the quality of life for Whittier citizens. The Man of the Year program was created two years ago as a parade event with the recipient also serving as grand marshall of the Christmas parade. In 1987 Virginia Meyers Boles was the recipient in honor of her contribution to the community as chairperson of the Centennial Committee. Boles coordinated five months of activities with every interest in town and held the committee together for that time. 'Bacchae' Madness See'Page 5. Golf Gets Going See Page 8. |
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