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Volume LXXIV, Number 9 I R CAMPUS The Voice of Whittier Colleee Since 1914 ^ November 19, 1987 WRECKING TIME: Demolition begins on Olivette House, located on Olive Street. The house, formerly home to the Thalian Society, suffered structural damage in the Matthew Taylor October quakes, four women were displaced when the house was condemned. Demolition is being done by the company of Vezquez and Daughter. ,^» Yearbook Bill Creates Problem For BOG, Budget Absorbs Cost By Angel D. Ayala, QC Assistant Section Editor A lack of communication is once again the cause of another Acropolis Yearbook scare. At the begii ning of the year, the Associated Students of Whittier College received a bill for $7800 from Taylor Publishing for the printing of the 1986-87 Acropolis, the Whittier College annual. Bill A Surprise The bill came as a surprise to Kelli Hokanson, president of this year's Board of Governors and last year's treasurer, because she was under the impression that the yearbook was paid in full, with a surplus of $3,000. Hokanson said she was told by Candice Ward, a representative of Taylor Publishing, printer of the book, that $10,142 had been paid, and there was a surplus. Hokanson called the publishers to confirm the situation when the bill for $7,800 arrived. Schedule Causes Mix-up She said she discovered that the contract with the publishers involves paying in three separate payments a year for each printing of the yearbook. The first year the Acropolis published with Taylor, the '85-86 yearbook made only two payments and the third billing which came at the beginning of the '86-87 academic year was inadvertently paid as the first payment on the yearbook for that year. The remainder of last year's bill was paid for out of the surplus from last year's unallocated funds, so it's "not anything to be worried about,'' Hokanson said. "They just have to make it clear to the next year that the final bill is coming, and not to regard it as the first bill." Past Problems With Book In the past, a lack of communication concerning the Acropolis was the source of other budget problems for BOG. In '83-84, BOG spent what they thought was a $ 16,000 surplus on the Friday's Coffee Shop and the "Par Course" exercise route for the college. It was discovered later that this money was not surplus, but money which was intended to pay the remainder of the '82-83 Acropolis bill. No one was aware of the mistake until the bill from the publishers was received. At the time the book was published by Hunter Publishing company. The '83-84 Acropolis cost the ASWC almost $30,000 and was delivered over a year late. The '84-85 edition was three months late and $10,000 over budget, coming in at $32,000. Publisher Changed For the '85-86 year, the Acropolis changed publishers from Hunter to the present Taylor and successfully delivered the yearbook without delay and under budget at $19,000. This year's Acropolis was budgeted at $23,000 and was also delivered on time and under budget, costing almost $18,000. BOG no longer has to deal with Acropolis problems because the newly formed Publications Board, which is independent of BOG, handles all of the publications on campus now. Hokanson said she was "glad" they didn't have to deal with it anymore. Frosh Writing Classes Cause Schedule Conflict By Trever Esko, QC Managing Editor It is possible that not every freshman will be able to register for the second half of the freshman writing program this year although Dr. Ann Farmer, english department chairperson, says that "there are theoretically enough [spaces in classes| if everyone's schedule works out." "We probably have enough spots since 87 freshman are fulfilling the requirement in January," Farmer said, adding that there may be a problem if some of those students are from the english department writing classes. Requirement to Complete "Right now it is a college rule that you finish your freshman writing requirement your freshman year,'' Farmer explained. If a freshman can prove that class conflicts prevent them from registering for an approved writing class this semester, the school "will offer a very few classes next fall.'' Farmer stated. Farmer says that ' the idea of writing across the curriculum is that you start learning to write your freshman year and build from there." This is the first year of the new freshman writing program, implemented as part of the liberal education curriculum. In the new program, students have two 'tracks' to choose from the english department program or an interdisciplinary seminar course first semester followed by an approved class second semester or during the January interim. Freshman who took the seminar courses first semester have 37 classes to choose from to fulfill their second semester requirement. These classes are from 15 different disciplines. 'Regular Classes' "The classes offered second semester are real regular classes with freshman, seniors, juniors, and sophomores," Farmer said. The only requirements for the class to meet the writing requirement is that the course work include a three page minimum research paper, a five page minimum analytic paper, or a larger paper requiring both. "The classes are not just to write the paper but to teach students how to write the papers.'' Farmer said. Permanent Improvements Sought in Amphitheater By Chuck Bock, QC Staff Writer Improvements are in the air for Harris Amphitheater. Jennifer Berkley, development director for the Board of Governors, is planning to install some permanent improvements in the college facility. "We |BOG| want to install permanent fixtures for lights so that events can be held in the amphitheater at night," Berkley said. She added that' 'we are also adding some flowers and foliage to the amphitheater area." Graduation Flowers "Right now, maintenance has to go out and purchase plants and flowers every year for the graduation ceremonies," Berkley explained. The flowers and plants to be added will be permanent and maintained by the campus staff. Berkley is consulting with an expert in the field of plants to find out which flora will grow best in the amphitheater area. She has also consulted with Ron Rybkowski, drama instructor, to find out the best areas for lighting around the amphitheater. Fixtures an Asset' "The permanent fixtures will be an asset to the school. They'll make it easier to have shows at the amphitheater, and hopefully more functions will be held there," Berkley said. Presently, the theater is used four times over the school year. These are the reggae festival, horror show. Spring Sing, and commencement. According to Berkley, every year BOG spends money renting portable lights and planting flowers. The permanent light fixtures will be installed within the next two weeks while the plants will wait until a decision is made on the plants to be purchased. Berkley believes that, over time, money will be saved by having permanent light and plants instead of renting them every year. Thanks^ving Spirit Examined See Rage 2. New Short Film Reviewed See Page 5. Women's Soccer Comes Long Way See Page 8.
Object Description
Title | The QC, Vol. 74, No. 09 • November 19, 1987 |
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 | November 19, 1987 |
Language | eng |
Format-Medium | Newspaper |
Format-Extent | 8 pages ; 17 x 11.25 inches |
Type | image |
Format of digital version | jpeg |
Repository | Wardman Library, Whittier College |
Rights-Access Rights | Property and literary rights reside with Wardman Library, Whittier College. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact Special Collections. |
Date-Created | 2014-02-28 |
Image publisher | Whittier, Calif. : Wardman Library (Whittier College), 2014. |
Description
Title | 1987_11_19_001 |
OCR | Volume LXXIV, Number 9 I R CAMPUS The Voice of Whittier Colleee Since 1914 ^ November 19, 1987 WRECKING TIME: Demolition begins on Olivette House, located on Olive Street. The house, formerly home to the Thalian Society, suffered structural damage in the Matthew Taylor October quakes, four women were displaced when the house was condemned. Demolition is being done by the company of Vezquez and Daughter. ,^» Yearbook Bill Creates Problem For BOG, Budget Absorbs Cost By Angel D. Ayala, QC Assistant Section Editor A lack of communication is once again the cause of another Acropolis Yearbook scare. At the begii ning of the year, the Associated Students of Whittier College received a bill for $7800 from Taylor Publishing for the printing of the 1986-87 Acropolis, the Whittier College annual. Bill A Surprise The bill came as a surprise to Kelli Hokanson, president of this year's Board of Governors and last year's treasurer, because she was under the impression that the yearbook was paid in full, with a surplus of $3,000. Hokanson said she was told by Candice Ward, a representative of Taylor Publishing, printer of the book, that $10,142 had been paid, and there was a surplus. Hokanson called the publishers to confirm the situation when the bill for $7,800 arrived. Schedule Causes Mix-up She said she discovered that the contract with the publishers involves paying in three separate payments a year for each printing of the yearbook. The first year the Acropolis published with Taylor, the '85-86 yearbook made only two payments and the third billing which came at the beginning of the '86-87 academic year was inadvertently paid as the first payment on the yearbook for that year. The remainder of last year's bill was paid for out of the surplus from last year's unallocated funds, so it's "not anything to be worried about,'' Hokanson said. "They just have to make it clear to the next year that the final bill is coming, and not to regard it as the first bill." Past Problems With Book In the past, a lack of communication concerning the Acropolis was the source of other budget problems for BOG. In '83-84, BOG spent what they thought was a $ 16,000 surplus on the Friday's Coffee Shop and the "Par Course" exercise route for the college. It was discovered later that this money was not surplus, but money which was intended to pay the remainder of the '82-83 Acropolis bill. No one was aware of the mistake until the bill from the publishers was received. At the time the book was published by Hunter Publishing company. The '83-84 Acropolis cost the ASWC almost $30,000 and was delivered over a year late. The '84-85 edition was three months late and $10,000 over budget, coming in at $32,000. Publisher Changed For the '85-86 year, the Acropolis changed publishers from Hunter to the present Taylor and successfully delivered the yearbook without delay and under budget at $19,000. This year's Acropolis was budgeted at $23,000 and was also delivered on time and under budget, costing almost $18,000. BOG no longer has to deal with Acropolis problems because the newly formed Publications Board, which is independent of BOG, handles all of the publications on campus now. Hokanson said she was "glad" they didn't have to deal with it anymore. Frosh Writing Classes Cause Schedule Conflict By Trever Esko, QC Managing Editor It is possible that not every freshman will be able to register for the second half of the freshman writing program this year although Dr. Ann Farmer, english department chairperson, says that "there are theoretically enough [spaces in classes| if everyone's schedule works out." "We probably have enough spots since 87 freshman are fulfilling the requirement in January," Farmer said, adding that there may be a problem if some of those students are from the english department writing classes. Requirement to Complete "Right now it is a college rule that you finish your freshman writing requirement your freshman year,'' Farmer explained. If a freshman can prove that class conflicts prevent them from registering for an approved writing class this semester, the school "will offer a very few classes next fall.'' Farmer stated. Farmer says that ' the idea of writing across the curriculum is that you start learning to write your freshman year and build from there." This is the first year of the new freshman writing program, implemented as part of the liberal education curriculum. In the new program, students have two 'tracks' to choose from the english department program or an interdisciplinary seminar course first semester followed by an approved class second semester or during the January interim. Freshman who took the seminar courses first semester have 37 classes to choose from to fulfill their second semester requirement. These classes are from 15 different disciplines. 'Regular Classes' "The classes offered second semester are real regular classes with freshman, seniors, juniors, and sophomores," Farmer said. The only requirements for the class to meet the writing requirement is that the course work include a three page minimum research paper, a five page minimum analytic paper, or a larger paper requiring both. "The classes are not just to write the paper but to teach students how to write the papers.'' Farmer said. Permanent Improvements Sought in Amphitheater By Chuck Bock, QC Staff Writer Improvements are in the air for Harris Amphitheater. Jennifer Berkley, development director for the Board of Governors, is planning to install some permanent improvements in the college facility. "We |BOG| want to install permanent fixtures for lights so that events can be held in the amphitheater at night," Berkley said. She added that' 'we are also adding some flowers and foliage to the amphitheater area." Graduation Flowers "Right now, maintenance has to go out and purchase plants and flowers every year for the graduation ceremonies," Berkley explained. The flowers and plants to be added will be permanent and maintained by the campus staff. Berkley is consulting with an expert in the field of plants to find out which flora will grow best in the amphitheater area. She has also consulted with Ron Rybkowski, drama instructor, to find out the best areas for lighting around the amphitheater. Fixtures an Asset' "The permanent fixtures will be an asset to the school. They'll make it easier to have shows at the amphitheater, and hopefully more functions will be held there," Berkley said. Presently, the theater is used four times over the school year. These are the reggae festival, horror show. Spring Sing, and commencement. According to Berkley, every year BOG spends money renting portable lights and planting flowers. The permanent light fixtures will be installed within the next two weeks while the plants will wait until a decision is made on the plants to be purchased. Berkley believes that, over time, money will be saved by having permanent light and plants instead of renting them every year. Thanks^ving Spirit Examined See Rage 2. New Short Film Reviewed See Page 5. Women's Soccer Comes Long Way See Page 8. |
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