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I Cultural needs met Tonight, students can go to a free punk concert in the EMU Ballroom. This is not an ad. This is an editorial to recognize that the Bush Tetras, along with Willie Nelson, Pat Metheny, Bobbie and the Midnights, English Beat, Beer Gardens, Noon-time Enter tainment, Wednesday night jazz gigs, EMU Ballroom square dances, Robert Bly, Modern Times Theatre, EMU Photo graphy exhibits, traditional African music and a marvelous selection of weekend movies, are brought to us by the dedicated student group known as the EMU Cultural Forum. Tucked quietly away in a corner of the ground floor of the EMU, the 10 members of the 1982-83 Cultural Forum, their secretary, their adviser and the watchful eye of EMU Asst. Director Frank Geltner have provided a great year of diverse and stimulating student entertainment and enriching programs. A few weeks ago the Forum brought students Willie Nelson in MacArthur Court. Emerald reporters and attenders were amazed at how professionally the concert was handled. A special thanks goes to Mike Quinn, this year’s Popular/ Jazz Concerts coordinator. Quinn also organized the Pat Methany, T.S.O.L. and English Beat concerts. The punk-funk show is free because Quinn, responsive to student needs, would rather "take a slightly larger loss with a full hall than take a loss with a couple hundred.” Special notice also goes to John Nafsinger, who has put together one of the best film calendars in years and Phil Woods who is bringing us such speakers as socialist Michael Harrington, poet Gary Snyder and psychologist Rollo Mayo this winter and spring. All student programs attempt to provide valuable ser vices to the students, but it’s rare that a group can meet so many of the needs of all the students — this year's Cultural Forum has managed the near impossible I opinion letters Provide proof How could they? How could the government of a country that supposedly supports freedom of the people actually force these same people to do something which may be against their wishes? I know that it is against my wishes, as well as my moral principles I am speaking of the new law that requires students to provide proof that they have registered for the draft The law states that if they don't they will not be able to receive any federal financial aid. Since the major portion of that money that a finaclaf aid receiver gets is from the government, this same government is forcing an op poser to the registration to go against their principles, to not receive any aid at all, or to pos sibly not attend school any longer For people who do receive aid, and are against the new law, Uncle Sam is forcing these people to sign up for something that could eventually lead to the death of another human being Under no circumstances can I uphold this, or condone this travesty of our country's morals. I do not support registration, the draft, or the forceful action that requires students to become involved with it This goes against my rights; I feel that it is unconstitutional. We can’t let this happen We cannot let this one thing slip by It could lead to other infrin gements of our rights as American citizens Manny Hamandaz freshman, theatre Amusing We just read the stories on Hank and the Milkmen in your paper and in "What’s Happen ing”. We found them very amusing, ‘specially the parts about ol' Hank’s "Trip". Guess he thought he wouldn’t bore you with the whole story. Don’t know why not though, as he says he did what he wanted, why should he care what people think? Well, at least his new group is aptly named Hank has proven himself to be a "man of milk " John Parley The Last Xpforers I E.tru. TY RQQM - ’SCuse me, sir, There’s ft Ring 'Round yer collar! i letters A vision Here is a vision. It may give some insight into the "tran sients” issue It goes like this: Our Pioneer parents look gravely across the campus at each other A solemn figure leans heavily against the base of the Mother, his back to the cold stone There is a quietness in the dusty twilight. A frisbee glides through the air and lands with a sigh at the feet of the figure A dog wearing a ban dana approaches "Do you mind if I play through?” says the dog “What?” asks the man He is rolling a cigarette "Frisbee golf — do you mind if I play through?” “No, not at all. You've got a tough lie. though." "Well, we all have such hard ships to work through ” "Ah, yes,” says the man as he goes back to work on his cigar ette The dog examines the man a moment. "Something seems to be bothering you." "Well if you must know, I was just ruminating over the fact that some people have an inherent feeling that they are the ones to make choices for others As a matter of most undeniable fact ." "The TV room," says the dog "Yes," says the man, "the TV room ” "I have an understanding of the situation, it seems there is a lack of feeling for those who used the room Today I read a letter Oregon doily emerald Tha Oragon Dally Emarald is published Monday through Friday axcapt during ssam wank and vacations by tha Oragon Daily Emarafd Publishing Co al tha Univarsity of Oragon Eugana. OR, 97403 Tha Emarald operate* indepandentty of tha Univarsity with offlca* on tha third floor of tha Erb Memorial Union and is a mtmbsr of tha A* Social ad brass (NufXay A4vwrtht<»e mrxt ImbiHt C5rcuU«o* MM Ml I M* 1712 M4MI MM4MI MM Mil Editor Managing Editor News Editor Assistant News Editor Editorial Page Editor Photo Editor Sports Editor Associate Sports Editor Entertainment Editor Night Editor Associate Editors Higher Education Departmenit and Schools Student Government Features Politics Student Safvicafi/Commurtily Affairs Metiers! Start Advertising Manager Classified Advertising Production Manager Coni roller Harry E sieve John Mealy Marian Green Com Fematd Joan Nylend Rob Raker Mtke Rtphnger Paul Danrer Jonathan S regie Dane Ciaussen Sandy Johnstone Frank Sham Richard Bun Sean Meyers Michele Matassa Aiela Zak Darlene Gore Satty Oliar Victoria Koch Jean Owntoey "That letter,” says the man with a rage "Yes, the letter by Mr. Cree His sentiments were very mis directed.” ' Most certainly,” says the man "Although," says the dog with a pause, "I think feelings on the other side may be a bit misdi rected also.” There is another silence. "In a world of anxiety and stress, I think it is important to realize that we create our own entertainment. Without imagin ation, there is no life I am speaking of "The theater in the mind " says the man "Most certainly." says the dog He picks up his saucer With a flick of his head he sends it soaring into the approaching night. "The TV room is where ever we want it to be " And in the distance there is the ping of the frisbee hitting a light pole. "A birdie,” says the dog and he is off without a goodbye In the near darkness, the glow of a cigarette waves below the statue and, above, the Pioneer Mother winks imperceptably at her Husband Yes, Mr Cree, there is a TV room. David Dulbarg senior, English Offended Last week, I found myself of fended by a petition sponsored by one of the anti-craft organ izations At their table in EMU, I was confronted with a petition that called for the ouster of ROTC, essentially because of their discriminatory policies. Recent Emerald articles and letters have spoken eloquently enough on the issue; what I found disturbing was the as sumption that, because ROTC exludes homosexuals, then we must adopt the same methods and exclude them This University is for every one! We have no right to throw the ROTC off campus. Indeed, by doing so we would deprive ourselves of a potentially valua ble cultural and political re source The purpose of military and ROTC groups is not in itself immoral; it is the manner in which they go about things that we should protest. The existence of a military is, ultimately, responsible for the continued freedom that we en joy I thank them for that How ever; I do not condone their methods nor their prejudices. We are no better than our en emies if we stifle free speech and thought, nor can we deny others their rights, unless we are prepared to give up our own. Yes, ROTC discriminates. Is counter-discrimination an answer? Wise up if you think so. Those who deny others their rights — whether it be ROTC. gays, blacks, women, or who ever that feels the discrimination — are only con tributing to the eventual loss of all our rights to some big brother, totalitarian regime. Richard Strawbrldge political science letters policy The Emerald will attempt to print all letters containing fair comment on topics of interest to the University Community Letters to the editor must be limited to 250 words, typed signed and the identification of the writer must be verified when the tetter is turned into the Emerald office The Emerald reserves the right to edit any letter for length, style or content Your turn .3 an Emerald opinion feature submitted by members of the University community Your turn1' columns must be limited to 500 words and typed This editorial will not be edited by the staff, but selection will be based on appro priateness Letters to the editor and "Your turn' columns should be turned into the Emerald office Suite 300 EMU Unsigned editorials apearmg in the Eemrald are based upon the majority opinion of the editorial board
