$5 million in gifts and donations doesn't meet needs Some required textbooks seen as a waste of money MARY ALICE DEMKO Staff Writer Wasting money is something many students try to avoid. However, some students at BU feel it is inescapable when they are required to purchase a textbook which is not used in class or seldom used for reading assignments. Jack Pyne, a graduate student, said, "I bought several textbooks that weren't really used. I think they require them just for background ^ Instead , they should have recommended them ." "I get the impression that instructors feel pressured with requiring a textbook," said Elizabeth Sanzi, a senior accounting student: "I've taken courses that have had required textbooks which I have never bought and still did well in the course." Students find the problem exists between what should be required and what should be recommended. They question the purpose of buy ing a required textbook if it is not going to be used. By recommending the textbook instead , the students have the choice whether or not to buy the book. One student explained, "I spent $20 on a Modern World textbook which wasn 't used at all. We were tested only on the notes. It was really disturbing when I could only sell it back for 75 cents. It was a complete waste of money." Another student said , "If you're not tested on the textbook , then why should you buy it? If you have any questions, that 's what the professors are there for." BU faculty recognize the problem with the cost of textbooks and understand the students' concern. "Some professors will actually check the book price, and if it's too expensive, then they'll try to find another book that's less expensive, but with the same quality, Lois Krum, a textbook buyer for the bookstore, said. William D. Eisenberg, associate professor in English , said, "I try to combine maximum quality with minimum cost." Similarly, Richard G. Anderson, associate professor in history, said, "I try to keep the cost down. When I was a student in college, I had a difficult time with cost—so I know what it is like." However, some faculty views are different from some students on the subject of required textbooks. Several faculty members believe that the textbook is there to be used for supplementary and BU s winter season opens as an enthusiastic student enjoys the first snowfall of the semester reference reading and not just for assignment uses. "I regard the textbook usually more as a reference rather than an oracle," Eisenberg said. He also finds textbooks helpful because "writers or editors might be able to present material at an angle which can get through to someone that I cannot." According to Craig Newton, professor of history, "I think we should give guidelines of when, where and how the textbook should be Used for a course. But at the collegiate level, I think it is the students' responsibility to use the tools (textbooks) that have been made available for them to get the most they can out of a course or subject. If I don't require a textbook , many students will be lackadaisical in purchasing the text to familiarize himself or herself with background material . So that 's why I require it even though some students feel it 's not used in Seymour Schwimmer, associate professor of philosophy and anthropology, said although the textbook might not be used in class it is resourceful, especially when he cannot cover material in the classroom. "A textbook provides the reader with different philosophical perspectives rather than just exposing only one perspective. Also, in the case that a student might miss class, he or she has the chance to refer to the textbook for missed material ," Schwimmer said; Dr. Larry Jones, vice-president of academic affairs, backs the expertise of the faculty to present the course as they see fit , since they have had extensive training in their field of study. "If students feel they are faced with a problem such as a required textbook not being used , they should first speak with the professor. If the student is not satisfied with the professor 's response, He or she should see the department chair, if the problem is unresolved here, the student sees the dean of the college." BU students who have had problems with buying required textbooks offer some solutions. Betsy Snyder, a junior majoring in early childhood education, suggests, "You should purchase the textbook at the beginning of .the course.. If YOU feel the book isn't (continued on page 6) SHONA FRASER . Staff Writer Bloomsburg University has received gifts and donations amounting to almost- $5 million this year. This is definitely an increase from the $130,000 received two years ago. But is it enough? "People assume that since we (BU) are a state institution all of our needs are being met," said John Walker, vice-president of Institutional Advancement, "but only half of the-money we need comes from the state." This was the major goal that Director of Development Anthony Ianiero had ahead of him when he came to BU two years ago. Ianiero said that when he came here, he immediately began calling corporations." "I began calling corporations where Bloomsburg had a high placement," Ianiero said . When Ianiero began, he had a target of 50 corporations to get in touch with. He appealed to 38 and had 21 responses. Ianiero also explained it takes time for the promises to become a reality. This year the university has seen some of those realities. AT&T, IBM and Radio Shack are just a few of the corporations that have donated or lent gifts of computer systems to the school. Scholarship funds from Marco and Louise Mitrani of a half million dollars and the late Fred B. Smith of $3 million will help many students. Yet, the question still remains whether or hot this is enough l money. Walker believes the answer is no. "BU is not getting a fair share," Walker said. Many people don't realize that private institutions receive federal aid too. BU cannot do much about getting more aid, but they can and have increased their developments in other ways. "We may not receive $3 million every year, but it is a start," Ianiero said. Apply now f or f inancialaid Each year thousands of college students face the grim reality they won't receive financial aid - not because they don't qualify - but simply because they didn't meet early application deadlines , Kathryn Rosypal said, president of Great Potentials Resource Center, a nationwide financial aid information service. "Throughout the Spring and Summer, GPRC receives hundreds of letters from frantic students requesting financial aid information for September. They have no idea most application deadlines occur in March for aid needed in September," Rosypal said. Although some private sources of aid have deadlines as early as November while others have deadlines as late as June, over half of the application deadlines occur during March . "Most colleges don't have established procedures for informing students in general about financial aid procedures," Rosypal said, "consequently unsuspecting students miss out on receiving much needed money due to ignorance about the time-consuming process involved in obtaining aid." All college students should begin looking for aid in the Fall for the following September since at least nine months is needed to obtain required forms and meet early Spring application, deadlines. This is esoeciallv imoortant for college seniors planning to attend graduate school since many sources of aid for graduate school have January application deadlines. GPRC helps students find nongovernmental sources of financial aid by matching the student's personal data with the eligibility requirements of thousands of private sources of aid to find the assistance which suits each student 's special needs. The Center services both college and graduate school students. For free information write GPRC, 2529 N. Richmond St., Chicago, IL 60647. Specify if you require undergraduate or graduate aid. MONDAY'S INDEX Classifieds Editorial Features Opinion Sports p.7 p. 2 p. 4&5 p. 3 p.g Weather •Monday Cloudy with a chance of snow flurries high 35 •Tuesday Cloudy chance of rain or snow rain high 36 The Saturn Decision: A new look The Patriot recently ran an editorial analyzing what the loss of the Saturn automobile plant means to Pennsylvania. As you may recall , the Saturn car,' to be built by General Motors in a "new plant of the future ,'' will be manufactured in Tennessee. The Patriot was correct in decrying its loss when it asserted the Saturn plant 's construction and operation in Western Pennsylvania would have significantly improved the economy of that region. Arguing for more a balanced appraisal , the Patriot insisted the state was "doing a good job of attracting and encouraging medium-sized firms " to locate in Pennslyvania , suggesting perhaps that strategy would prove even more valuable to Pennsylvania in the long run. General Motors' decision to build in Tennessee had little to do with Pennsylvania's incentive package. First , GM officials pointed out the selection of Tennessee was primarily based on the state's central geographic location. Second , they cited as .well the improving educational environment of Tennessee. Interestingly, Tennessee offered no economic incentives for the location of the Saturn plant within the state. In fact, the Tennessee constitution specifically bans such governmental activity. While we can and should lament the loss of the plant , it is not vital to the future of Pennsylvania's economy. Pennsylvania's economic livelihood is more destined , as cited by the Patriot, to be entwined with the growth and development of small and medium-sized businesses. In the past , industrial technology required the assembling of"workers into larger organizations. The Industrial Revolution , with its emphasis on specialization and mass production, created the large corporation. More recently, however, small and medium-sized organizations have replaced the large corporation as the principle job-creators in our economy. Neither large amounts of capital nor plant facilities is required for the start up of many small businesses. The electronics revolution, complete with microcomputer and communication technology, now enables a corporation of six , eight, or 10 to compete successfully with companies many times its size. The new economy has been spurred on by capitalists now commonly referred to as entreprenuers. These new risk takers, ready to leave the security of the large corporations, are largely responsible for the bulk of the new jobs created during the current decade. Millions'of new jobs have been created by small and medium-sized firms , which account for approximately 80 percent of the new employment in the United States in recent years. At the same time, Fortune 500 companies employ substantially fewer people today than five years ago. The policy implications for government at all levels are now strikingly clear: how to promote through sensible public policy the economic activities of those likely to produce the greatest number of new jobs—small and medium-sized firms. Pennslyvania has begun the process of assisting entreprenuers by launching state programs that have increased capitalization , provided technical and professional assistance, and coordinated the activities of research universities and centers with the private sector. The nationally-acclaimed Benjamin Franklin Partnership Program is a uni que model , promoting private sector investments that substantially exceed the public sector appropriation. But much more remains to be done. A second major challenge is to develop programs that assist workers who by necessity will have to change employment on numerous occasions during their employment lifetime. Many workers are simply not prepared psychologically and educationally to change jobs, and government policy, as it is currently structured , does not encourage reemployment. A thoroug h and comprehensive reform of job training and retraining should be a major state priority. Among other factors: 1) unemployment compensation payments should be linked to a comprehensive worker retraining program; 2) worker job-sharing programs should be connected with worker retraining programs; 3) customized job-training programs should be dramatically expanded; 4) wiping out adult illiteracy, a fundamental cause of long-term unemployment, should become a priority. Full economic prosperity will not return to Pennsylvania until the enormous number of jobs lost during the past decade are replaced with new employment opportunities. And importantly, the new jobs created must be at least as valuable as those lost , and the skills and educationals levels of the workforce must be upgraded . No public policy will be successful if it doed not maintain and raise the standard of living for Pennsylvanians. • Dr. G. Terry Madonna President , Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) Cong ratulations Huskies The VOICE would like to congratulate the Huskies and Coach George Landis on their finest season ever. Congratulations on your accomplishment and thank you for making Bloomsburg.University proud!! BLOOM COUNTY by Berke Breathed The Voice Reprinted from the "As We See It " column written by Dr. G. Terry Madonna for the Harrisburg Patriot. Voice Editorial Policy The editorials in the Voice are the opinions and concerns of the Voice staff , not necessarily the opinions of the student population of Bloomsburg Univers ity. The Voice invites all readers to express their opinions on the editorial page through letters to the editor or a guest editorial . These must be signed and include a phone number and address although the name may be withheld from publication upon request. The Voice reserves the right to edit all submissions. 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Other members of the commit- with the help of a 22 yard Metcalf tee include Dr. James Colei to Morrow pass. • North Alabama ended the scorchairperson of the department of biological and allied health ser- ing in the third quarter on a fivevices; Joe Cannavo, Tony Woods, yard Metcalf to Glenn Ivy pass. and Renee Pawlush , student Knowles added the extra point to representatives; Doug Hippenstiel, make the final score 34-0. . The Lions threatened again in institutional advancement representative; Dr. John Mulka , the fourth quarter, but three passes fell incomplete at the Husky six student life, representative; and yard line. Roger Sanders , director of All-American Frank Sheptock athletics. led the the Huskies in defense, In addition , the following serve with 23 tackles, including 14 as ex-officio members of the comunassisted . He also picked off one mittee: Tom Lyons, director of North Alabama pass. financial aid; David Hill , comThe swarming blitzing defense ptroller of community activities; was on DeDea all afternoon, causJoanne Mccomb, associate direcing him to complete only nine of tor of athletics; and Mary Gardner, director of equal opportunity in 30 passes for 128 yards. He was insports. . " tercepted once. Leading the BU receivers was Actions of the committee are tight end Kevin Grande who had submitted for approval or denial to four catches for 30 yards. Joe Dr. Jerrold Griffis , vice president Dowd closed out his BU career for student life. Members of the with three catches for 48 yards. university community may suggest their ideas, recommendations, or Johnson lumbered through the concerns to any member of the Husky defense for 86 yards on 23 committee. carries, and Ivy had 70 yards on ~ 13 carries. CLASSIFIEDS Metcalf ended the game 10 of 14 for 195 yards and three WANTED:TYPISTS-$S0O weekly at home! Write:P.O.Box touchdowns. 97S,EllzabeUi,NJ 07207. "It was a great season, its hard Apar tments (or 5 available lor Spring '86 and Summer '86 to finish this way but we have a lot -- 784-8027. to be thankful for and were very proud ," said Landis. ¦ Student Housing Now renting lor 1986-87 school year. "We were only the second team Phone 784-5211 between 9-5 dally. from our conference to go this far," Landis added . (Shippensburg Campus Representatives wanted to sell Spring Break Trips to Bermuda , Bahamas, Florida and more. Highest comwent to the semifinals of the namissions paid plus free travel. Call 800-251-8747 (Nationtional tournament in 1981). wide) 800-341-8747 (Mass Only). 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All classifieds r must ¦ ¦ be ¦ ¦ prepaid. | | .• '• ' ¦¦ — ¦ . :: .- ¦ m M -g $ Men 's intramural volleyball playoffs begin this afternoon and will run until Thursday December 12. to * ^ P*"0* • C«M*ted ad ""** *• •'•¦*'* „ ' £ Announownente *S ° Sfe **** ° ST 5*" ° J"*"*8 ° Sjwfcw ¥?*** £ a O0w — ¦, . . „ ¦l «ncte89$-• ___ lor-^_i_ wOREJ8 KWAWOHD Husky dream season comes to halt in Alabama Stingy Lion defense key in 34-0 routing of Huskies MIKE ALBRIGHT Sports Editor Bloomsburg University 's best football season ever came to an abrupt halt Saturday as homestanding University of North Alabama jumped all over the Huskies 34-0 in the semi-finals of the NCAA Division II post season playoffs. The Huskies, 12-1, failed to generate much offense against the nation 's number two defense. "When were not running and mixing the pass with it ," said BU head coach George Landis, "were not effective." "We have to be able to run the ball ," he added . Landis went on to say that the Alabama defense simply shut down the BU offense, "they did a great job at the line of scrimmage. We were not blocking well." Although the team had all kinds of problems with its flight , arriving in Florence, Alabama 12 Vz hours after scheduled ; Landis felt the traveling was not the cause of their problems. "The tri p had nothing to do with it , we got beat by a football team that was more physical and aggressive." The Lions outgained Bloomsburg 431 to 185 in total yardage and dominated both lines ol scrimmage. "They played better than us and they deserved to win ," Landis said. North Alabama set the tone of the game early, scoring just 56 seconds into the game. After the Huskies received the opening kickoff they failed to move. Punter Ed Jankowski then had his kick blocked by UNA's Bruce Jones (his seventh on the season). Lewis Billups fell on the ball in the end zone and the Lions jumped to a 7-0 lead . Jankowski had punting problems throughout the game, having to rush to get most of his punts off. "They came close a couple of other times, obviously we weren't able to stop them," said Landis. Bloomsburg then had a chance to get back on track as TonyWoods returned the next kickoff 52 yards into Lion territory, however, the Huskies failed to move the ball. On the first play of the second quarter, Charles Johnson scored from the one yard line to put UNA up 14-0. On BU' s next possession fullback Calvin Robinson fumbled the ball after receiving a Jay DeDea pass setting up another North Alabama score. UNA's quarterback Dallas Metcalf hit Tony Morrow on a 54 yard scoring strike. James Knowles' extra point added to the Lion score making it 21-0. Knowles kicked a 29 yard field goal on the last play of the first half to make the score 24-0. After the opening second half kick off , the Huskies were again unable to move the ball. "The defense suprised us, they were very fast moving to the ball," said BU tailback Tom Martin who ended the day with just 26 yards. "They blitzed on about every play, and we were not expecting that." "It looked liked the hole was there a couple of times, but before I knew it I was on the ground,'' he added. "They (UNA defensive line) came in hard , and we didn't pick some of them up, and I wasn't throwing the ball well , we just didn 't have a good day," said DeDea. Following the Huskies punt after their opening drive of the first half, North Alabama drove from their own 26 yard line to the Huskies 17 where Knowles hit a 34-yard field goal. The drive was kept alive by Charles Johnson , who carried the ball six times for 25 yards, and (continued on page 7) Bloomsburg basketball downed by Bears three game winning streak ended JEFF COX Sports Editor The Kutzlown University men's basketball team used the one-two punch of center Marty Eggleston and guard Butch Hills to defeat Bloomsburg Unive rsity 66-63 in Saturday action at Keystone Hall in Kutztown. Poor foul shooting plagued the Huskies all night , as they made only five of 15 attempts from the charity stripe (33.3 percent), while Kutztown was hitting on 12 of 17 efforts (70.6 percent). Eggleston paced Kutztown with 17 points , while Hills was close behind with 14 tallies. In addition to his scoring efforts, Eggleston led all players with nine rebounds, had a team-high four asssits, and two blocked shots. Troy Williamson chipped chipped in ten points for the Bears, and Troy Robertson hit for seven points. The Huskies' efforts fell short despite displaying a balanced scoring attack that saw four Huskies hit double fi gures for the night . Team-captain Glenn Noack was high scorer for the Huskies with 14 points , and also led the way for BU with eight rebounds. Chipping in with 12 points was guard Les Alston , and he also had a game-high five asssits. Reserve forward Bill Connelly played a solid game, tallying 11 points. The freshman played only nine minutes, and shot four of five from the field. Dean Colone and Pat Flanagan helped out the Bloomsburg attack with 10 and nine points respectivley. The Huskies were without the services of starting guard Jerome Brisbon , who is out for an unknown amount of time with a bruised muscle in his leg. Both teams shot well from the floor, as Bloomsburg hit on 29 of 56 attempts for 51.7 percent , and the Bears made 27 of 48 tries for 56.3 percent. Kutztown led 36-32 at the half as they made 60 percent of their field goal tries, and 75 percent of their free throws. Next on the agenda for the Huskies is a trip to rival Mansfield on Dec. 14. Bloomsburg will also pariticipate in the Scranton Holiday Tourney Dec. 2.0 and 21. aa^ni^maH ^BMn ^^BBHHBi Congratulations The Voice sports staff would like to congratulate the Bloomsburg University football team on their outstanding season. We would especially like to congratulate those seniors who finished out thier last season in a'Husky uniform. BU tailback Tom Martin carries the ball during football action earlier in the season. Martin was kept in check Saturday as he rushed for only 26 yards on 13 carries. (Photo by Harp Heffernan) Husky mat-men open home season by downing MU and OSU in trimatch MIKE FEELEY Managing Editor Opening up their home season, Bloomsburg University 's wrestling team defeated both Millersville and Oregon State in a tri-match held last Thurdsay. Also in the meet, Oregon State beat Millersville. The matches went as follows: 118 Tony Reed, BU defeated Tim Glennie, MU, 11-7. Reed defeated Scott Moisey, OS, 11-9. Moisey defeated Glennie, 15-6 126 Kent Lane, BU, defeated Bryan Buddock , MU, 10-3. Rick Bonomo, BU, defeated Rodney Hawthorne, OS, 5-2. Hawthorne defeated 'Buddock .17-3. 134 Darrin Cummings, BU, defeated Daryl Silsley, MU, 15-3. Rock Bonomo, BU, defeated Ron Arnold , OS, 15-3. Arnold defeated Silsley, 6-4 142 Kevin Little, MU, defeated Keith Youtz, BU, 11-5. Marty King, BU, defeated Eric Hengler, OS, 14-7. Little defeated Hengler, 5-4. 150 Norman Brown , BU, and Dave Smith , MU, wrestled to a draw, 6-6. Dave Morgan , BU, and Scott Cardwell , OS, wrestled to a draw, 6-6. Cardwell defeated Smith , 20-3. 158 Roger Leitzel , BU, defeated Joe Delviscio, MU, 11-3. Jeff Cardwell , OS, defeated Leitzel, 14-8. Jeff Cardwell pinned MU's Doug Harkins, 2:16 into second period. 167 Jim Kwortnik, BU, defeated Randy Worrell, MU, 15-2. Kwortnik and Marvin Seal, OS, (continued on page. 7)