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Angry
In response to the article "Women
march to protest fear." I can’t help but to
feel somewhat angry at the women ask
ing the men to show their support from
the streetcomers. Being a woman, I’d be
the first one to admit my fright of walking
alone at night. The turnout at the march
proved to be a great number of con
cerned women, and I can praise you on
this. However, wouldn’t have your
masses been that much grander and
more united had not men been able to
join you? We are going through impor
tant transitions dealing with social
equality today. We can’t afford to be
building our walls bigger between our
selves, men and women, when daily we
are all being raped in one form or an
other. We need to join together, work
together, and march together, in unison
accomplishing our goals.
Mary E. Graham
Sophomore, psychology
Fair music
An important — and some would say —
essential facet of University life died this
year. Its passing was marked by a few,
while the rest may have noticed some
thing missing in this spring's street fair
Without any notice or announcement it
was banned and ‘‘they" say it will remain
so.
This important aspect of the street fair
as well as most every student’s life, is
music In past street fairs many have
enjoyed the wide variety of music that
was present during the two days of the
fair in fall and spring. There was
something for almost everyone’s musical
taste represented at the fair, from
rock-and-roll to classical flute, and there
was biuegrass to bridge the gap between
the two
Now, without so much as an an
nouncement of a meeting or even a show
of hands, the administration has ended
ad music at the sheet fair.
One definition of music states simply:
"an agreeable sound." With the wide
variety of music that was available at the
street fair, that definition is not as sub
jective as it may seem There were so
many “sounds" represented that there
was some “agreeable sound" to suit
every taste. That richness to the envir
onment of the street fair is gone and I
mourn its passing.
Chuck Boiler
Junior, elementary education
No respect
The frisbee; an item not designed to
cause cancer or to inflict bodily harm
However, recent letters to the editor have
expressed some concern that perhaps
this does not hold true on the Unviersity
campus Others, those that indulge in a
sport called frisbee golf, fee! that some
students treat their interest (including
their free-flying fnsbees) with no respect
We would like to propose simple sug
gestions to reduce the probability of
armed confrontation between F.A.G.s
(Frisbee Association of Golfers) and
non-F.A G.s here on campus.
Non-golfers, though they do form the
majority, must be aware that this is a
recreational sport recognized by the
Intramural Office, and therefore de
serves the same respect other, more
"traditional" sports receive This respect
might include a bit of restraint. Simply
leave a frisbee where it lies. Also, a bit of
extra patience in the event of a "near hit"
certainly couldn't hurt
However, the responsibility in regards
to safety falls on the shoulders of the
golfers Some students feel they have
been singled out as human targets A
simple "heads up" before throwing
might eliminate this problem. In additon.
it might also be a good idea to halt play
tor the short yet busy period between
classes Above all frisbee golfers, stick to
the designated course (yes. one exists
and maps may be picked up in Ger
linger), and make sure all holes are visi
bly well marked Following these sug
gestions might minimize conflicts by
restricting the area the golfers use for
play.
Finally we feel that since the Intramural
Department both recognizes ano
promotes frisbee golf, they also should
assume a role in keeping the peace By
marking the lampposts that designate
holes with a bright ribbon or penant.
golfers and non-golfers alike would be
more aware of the areas where frisbee
golf is being played This could be done
at a minimal cost and would help to clear
up some of the confusion as to where
golf should be played on campus.
It is not unrealistic to ask for a small
amount of cooperation. We hope that
these suggestions will help golfers and
non-goffers maintain a peaceful coexis
tence on campus.
Vktcrn Wadostftr
Humble ears
Alas, a new revelation was presented
to the world by the “prophet" Gimli
Foster Khazad. in the letter "Religiosity”
(May 11, 1982). “The prophet.” drawing
from his diverse experiences with
religious cults, claims to have debunked
the living God from reality by a simple
"pick-a-number" guessing game "In
variably the supposed deity will be
powerless to pass such a test." he says
Well. I claim a God who can pass such
a test, but he will not be mocked by such
foolishness It is amazing that Jesus,
after healing the sick, giving sight to the
blind, and (most importantly) forgiving
sinners, was asked by the religious
leaders of the day to demonstrate some
sign of his divinity. His reply would likely
be the same today to those who are
looking for proof of his existence: "An
evil and adulterous generation craves for
a sign of Jonah the prophet; for just as
Jonah eras in the belly of a sea monster,
so shall the Son of Man be three days
and three nights in the heart of th earth."
(Matthew 1238.40)
Jesus rose from the dead and ascend
ed into heaven, an event that was seen
by more than 500 witnesses and is one of
the best documented historical events of
that time (see Evidence That Demands a
Verdict by Josh McDowell). Surely Jesus
does not need to show any other signs,
although he does each day But even if
you saw them, would it really change
your heart? And would you not still
demand another test to make really sure?
The world believes only after seeing; in
Christ we see in believing The blind man
in John 9 received sight only after letting
Jesus rub his eyes with dirt and spit.
Faith in Jesus Christ is not blind — God
has indeed revealed Himslef, but only
when we believe with humble ears will
our eyes be opened and His indesputa
ble reality and glorious works become
clear to us.
Kelly Wallen
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