The Banner, Vol. 28 No. 19 - March 18, 1983

              The
BANNER
Vol. VXXVI Issue 19
California Baptist College
March 18, 1983
Student Complex
Location Shifted
Bob Bryson responds to a question in Monday's forum as Dr. Stephen Carleton looks on.
Forum Informs,
Puzzles Some*""
Four of CBC's administrative staff members
gathered together with
students Monday in an open
forum to discuss campus
issues.
Stephen Carleton, academic
dean, Jay Chance, vice-
president for public affairs,
Robert Bryson, vice-president
for business affairs, and Walt
Grubb, dean of student life,
responded to questions ranging from the maintenance of
the showers in the residence
halls to the recent cafeteria
protest. A small but vocal audience of about thirty students
attended. The meeting was
moderated by Tom Phillips,
ASB president.
The administrative staff
members who participated in
the forum had mixed feelings
about its success. "I was a little disappointed about the turn
out," said Bryson, "but I
think it went well."
"I get more personal
guidance about student needs
from something like this."
Grubb doubted that any real
strides forward had been
made. "We didn't resolve
anything. The issue that arose
was that students want to see
change and we are going to
have to demonstrate that."
"I don't know if the result is
as important as some change
in and of itself."
The cafeteria protest and
related concerns took precedent during the discussion, as
students aired their grievances
in what was at times a heated
debate. Most were happy with
opportunity to query the staff,
but some felt that the answers
were obscure. "I felt like some
of the issues were evaded,"
said one student. Another
commented that the panel
members "seemed to be on
another plane." "We would
ask why things were not being
improved and they would tell
us that there are some things
not quite up to par. That's
fine, but when do the improvements begin?"
"Towards the end things
smoothed out a bit. I think if
we had them more often the
forums would be less emotional," Bryson said.
"We should have these
forums at least once a
month," said Grubb. "We
can't solve in a brief period of
time what has been brewing
over the months." Grubb particularly wants to put the question of the optional meal plan
up to the students through a
referendum. When asked
whether or not the students
were overly hostile during the
forum he replied, "I think the
students' questions were
pointed and rightfully so. I
would be surprised, even
disappointed, if such questioning did not go on in an
academic environment."
When asked about the
finality of this decision the administrative staff stressed that
the decision is still a temporary
contigency. "The college has
the final say on the location
even though BOLD VENTURE needed the location
confirmed" said Bryson.
"The students' suggestions
and feelings will be sought if
there is any negative reaction."
"The leaning is to place it in
the center of campus activity," said Carlton, "and we
feel that will guarantee accessibility. There is also the
thought that it would be easier
for summer usage for off-
campus groups. Nobody complained when it was in front of
the BOL: all we've done is
move it a few feet."
Actual construction is
scheduled to begin between
1983 and 1985.
Not all members of CBC's
staff are content with the decision. One informed source ex-
We want to consider pressed concern over the lack
of student input in the proceedings.  "The decision will
The location for CBC's permanent Student Life Complex
has moved to the undeveloped
property west of the Wallace
Book of Life Building.
The decision was tentatively
made by the administrative
staff in the latter part of
December 1982 in an effort to
supply the BOLD VENTURE
FUND with a concrete plan to
present to potential donors.
Dr. Staples, Dean Carlton,
Bob Bryson, Dr. Chance, and
Walt Grubb also based their
decision on aesthetic consideration and convenience for
the total student community.
"The master plan is 4-5
years old", said Carlton, "and
at the time the location seemed
alright. But we don't want to
block the view of the BOL; it
doesn't make sense aesthetically."      ^^^^m
"We want a line of
buildings that can be seen
down Magnolia."
"One of the observations
made was most campus
cafeterias are not adjacent to
the residence hall" explained
Chance.
the   convenience   of  all   the
students."
"Our efforts will be directed
at making the best facilities
available for our students."
become firmer and firmer as
time goes on. If you try to
See Shift Pg. 4
Time, Effort and Money
Make Cheerleading a Challenge
Despite the negative comments they often receive, five
CBC girls, are willing to
volunteer 21-25 hours of their
time each week. The girls say
they are willing to bear the
criticism for the reward they
do get from the people who do
appreciate them.
The cheerleaders are frequently asked to do more,
such as cheering at both the
girls and guys games.
"We tried cheering for both
games once," said Michelle
Morton, "and we were all exhausted by the end of the first
game. It's just physically
impossible."
The girls also feel students
aren't aware of how much
time and effort it takes to be a
cheerleader. A great deal of
what cheerleaders do isn't seen
by students, things such as
preparing dinners or making
cookies for the teams, painting
posters, developing routines
for each home game, and six
hours of practice time each
week, in addition to attending
two home games and away
games for both women's and
men's teams.
"Money is tight," comments Suzie Goodwin, advisor
for the cheerleaders, "and we
have not received an increase
in our budget from ASB this
year," stressing she's not trying to point fingers at the
ASB.
Each cheerleading uniform
costs $120. Then there is the
camp that is paid for in order
that the girls may learn how to
become   better   cheerleaders.
No scholarship is given. Let's
not forget, though, that at the
end of the year each girl will
receive either a plaque or a
paper weight in recognition
for their hard work.
The girls are not terribly
upset by the fact that they
have used the same pom poms
for the last three years, due to
lack of funds.
Another problem faced by
the cheerleaders is reputations
of past cheerleaders. The girls
are working to change that
image.
"It's hard to promote spirit
in a school where the students
don't want to be enthused,"
says Suzie Goodwin. "The
girls are doing a good job with
what they have to work with."
John Hart