Government changes suggested
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VOL. LXIV NO. 52 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1971 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
By PETER WONG
Staff Writer
Two differing plans for student government, which both emphasize programs over policy-making, however, were presented Thursday to the executive and legislative committee of the ASSC constitutional convention.
The committee will continue to hear proposals and comments from students at open hearings today and Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Student Union 311. Dan Smith, committee chairman, announced.
At Thursdays hearing. Kent Clemence. ASSC president, outlined a plan for sweeping reform of student government, “a plan that puts emphasis on expertise.
Clemence s plan would provide for a five-member panel—president. vice-president, executive secretary, treasurer, and solicitor general— that would be elected as a team, not individually. These officials would be part of a ten-member executive council that would be responsible for student programs.
The directors of the current Academic Affairs Council. Community Action Coordinating Council and Programs Council would be appointed from council memberships and would serve on this proposed executive council, along with the director of the new Executive Affairs Council and a nonvoting, full-time director of
student activities.
Lee Blackman. ASSC vice-president for academic affairs, did not discuss the feasibility of Clemence s plan. However he did say that if a plan for university governance were adopted soon, there would be no need for the policy-making aspect of student government.
A special committee on governance is working on a plan that will integrate students into the decision-making process.
“There's no such thing as ‘student government.' because we don't really govern ourselves." Blackman said. “If we get an effective system of governance, we will be able to abolish the policy-making and politics of the ASSC and concentrate on programs. "
Steve Wilev, junior representative, presented a plan on behalf of John McGuinness. the plan's author and a convention delegate. The plan differs from Clemence s in that more officials would be elected — a president, vice-president, two representatives from each undergraduate class and three graduate representatives. The class and graduate representatives would serve in a house of representatives to watch over the executive cabinet.
The cabinet would be largely appointed by the president— secretary, treasurer, director of programs, director of academic affairs. The director of the Community Action Coordinating Council would be appointed from that council.
Crusade forms chapter here
By CLARENCE BROWN
It's been said that the Jesus Movement is not new. And indeed it is true. It's over 2.000 years old and is based on Christianity. meaning Christ in one. And it has finally invaded Troy.
The movement takes upon a new name however — Campus Crusade for Christ International. Perhaps it isn't new elsewhere. but it is at USC.
This is an interdenominational student Christian movement which stresses the importance of the local church, and as a cooperative arm it seeks to work closely with all churches and Christian groups.
William R. Bright, former businessman and owner of Bright Confectioners, and his wife. Vonette. founded the crusade at UCLA in 1951. because “he felt God lead him to do so since there was a lack of Christianity on college campuses." a member of the crusade said. Bright thought he would start it at UCLA and perhaps expand it later, which he has.
Headquartered at Arrowhead Springs in San Bernardino, there are approximately 450 full-time. staff adminstered crusade programs on college campuses. There are also many campuses where the students themselves do the work without the assistance of crusade personnel.
USC's crusade was born at the beginning of this semester and is headed by Marshall Foster. a 26-vear-old graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara.
"I've been involved for four years with this work in the north." Foster said. “I accepted the opportunity to work at this campus because I feel that USC students are ready for the correct presentation of Christ."
Foster contends that before he was converted, he wanted to become the “ideal jock."
“When I first attended UCSB. I wanted to become an all-American football player and marry a cheerleader. But I played the bit of fraternity life, and my grades were good, so I gave up football.
“I got tricked into a double date, whereby this guy was a Christian and an All-American. At the time. I was an existential realist, whatever that means, and wondered what he wanted with Christianity. The guy challenged me to become a Christian.
“So I went up to a conference of Christian Crusade in 1966 at Arrowhead Springs. I found
out that there were thousands of student Christians. I was then convinced that I had to start a crusade at UCSB. and many, many students joined. At the end of my senior year. I decided to join the CCC staff."
And at the beginning of that summer, he did. Each summer, training sessions are conducted for all crusade staff members and potential staff members.
“I went to one and in 1966 I was assigned to head the CCC for one year at Northwestern University. After that. I was assigned to lead the CCC at Northern Illinois University in Chicago for three years.
“At Illinois, the students put down issues dealing with war and demonstrations, vandalism
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talking about Christ and that he's the answer to all political and personal problems now."
Activities performed by Fos-
ter and his wife Trish. a UCLA graduate and long-time crusader. include setting up counseling appointments with students. officiating Bible studies and speaking at fraternities, sororities and in classes on cam pus.
One such class for which Foster has spoken is Religion 337 (Religious and Philosophical Movements in Southern California >. taught by Robert Ellwood. As a result of that appearance just last week, a student from the class has begun attending the crusade's prayer meetings.
Foster said that the accep tance of the crusade in som ‘ of the houses on the Row is much better than he had anticipated.
“More and more fraternities «nd sororities are acinsiiy inviting us to speak at their houses. Many seem interested, but then there are always a few hecklers and non-believers (Continued on page 7)
Rosenzweig, 'Tommy'to go pro
Joel Rosenzweig. who staged the rock opera “Tommy" last spring at USC. will direct a full stage version of the same production for the Aquarius Theater, beginning Feb. 22.
Rosenzweig s current production. which was staged as his master's thesis, will feature a cast of 24. supported by a 12-n'oce band. The Aquarius' elaborate system of rotating stages, concealed staircases and
catwalks are expected to be used frequently in the show. Assisting Rosenzweig will be Dennv Randall, musical director, and Claude Thompson, choreographer.
“Tommy" will open with a televised charity premiere and has been booked for a six-week . run. Ticket sales, however, are expected to be heavy, indicating the show may be extended bevond the March 26
closing date. Official mailorder sales begin Sunday.
Brian Avent. recently appointed general manager of the Aquarius, indicated that future emphasis will be placed upon keeping the theater active, preferably with live musical shows or straight plays.
The show will be produced by Concert Associates and Sound Images. Inc.. managers of England's The Who.
'A Flea in Her Ear' to run through Sunday
Raymonde and Chandebise (played by Carolyn Calcote and Michael Prichard, with David Perry as Ferraillon watching! are making up at left after a long night of misunderstandings—three acts of them.
The husband and wife are the lead characters in “A Flea in Her Ear,” a turn-of-the-ceTitury French farce by Georges Feydeau.
The comedy, directed by Philip Taylor, drama instructor, i* the second of four mainstage productions that will be produced this school year by the Division of Drama.
The couple will continue to fight and make up this weekend as the play concludes its run in Bovard Auditorium.
Ms. Calcote won’t be the one kissing Prichard anymore, though. Joan Jack will be taking over the role of Raymonde in the production because the three leading female roles have been double cast.
Performances of the farce, translated by John Mortimer, will be at 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets are available at a ticket booth in the Commons Lobby from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today or by calling 746-SHOW They may also be obtained at the box office before performances.
Prices are S2 for tonight and Saturday and $1.50 for Sunday Those bringing student activity books will get a 50c discount on their tickets.
A review of the play is on page 8. DT photo by John Schwarz.