Fri.. Jan. 21. 1972 ROGUE NEWS
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INNOVATIVE CLASSES
Students have often expressed their dissatisfaction with school. If
they must attend, it should appeal to them.
Psychology. Sociology, Anthropology, Film-making, Origins of Life
and the Universe, In depth Studies in Contemporary America,
Kcology. Theatre of the Absurd, Dance, Uock Jam Band, German
Language, Japanese, (and other assorted languages). Political
Science. In-depth Studies in World History. Zoology and Botany are
just a few of the innovative classes that could be brought to Ashland
High..
Some new classes have been added at the high school in the last few
years. Philosophy, Contemporary Issues, World Religions, Human
ities, andBoy'sllome Economics are the few that have been squeezed
into a schedule of English, Math, U.S. History, Biology, and Modern
Problems.
But are these new classes enough of a choice for students who want
a relief from the monotony of required and college prep courses? How
about those who might be interested in something like psychology or
political science? What variety is there in electives?
The art department offers courses in Arts, Crafts, and Painting and
Sculpture. Ashland is lucky to have some decent art classes, but there
is room for expansion. Teachers and supplies are short in Ashland and
money and intelligence is short in Salem.
The art department offers courses in Arts, Crafts, and Painting and
Sculpture. Ashland is lucky to have some decent art classes, but there
is room for expansion. Teachers and supplies are short in Ashland and
money and intelligence is short in the administrative offices in Salem.
For boys there is industrial arts, and girls can choose home
economics or clerical work. Physical Education is offered after the
sophomore year as an elective. However, a certain schedule must be
followed. To improve this situation, a variety of sports and athletics
might be offered and students would be able to get involved in those
that interest them.
Advanced math and science courses, French and Spanish
language, and a few other classes such as library and Journalsim are
generally what students have to choose from. There is an obvious
shortage in electives.
Countless other courses could be started in the high school other
than the ones mentioned above. One only has to sit down and think
about courses he would like to see started to realize the possibilities.
People might object to new additions in the curriculum because
students would be having fun at school. But this doesn't mean they
aren't learning. In this case they would enjoy education, for once.
Interested students might take some action by meeting and
forming a committee on innovative classes. As usual, the people in
high places won't initiate anything. It's up to the students to get
results! KS
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The National School Assembly of January 17, "Monster Make-Up, "
had the potential of being a highly successful program, but those
unfortunates who saw it tend to agree that it was a flop.
Those who came were expecting to see a highly professional
Hollywood make-up artist demonstrate the process by which actors
are transformed into monsters. Instead, Tom Hale did no more than
place a completely-made rubber mask over a student' head and make
him walk around like a third-rate Frankenstein's monster, and paint
another's face. Why couldn't Hale have taken a student and used the
unusual and highly specialized tools of monster make-up such as the
heavy modeling compounds which can create long noses, hideous
scars, overhanging brows, and the like to give students a really
exciting show?
Perhaps use of such materials is too costly for mere school
assemblies. In that case, the whole idea should be dropped, since a
fascinating and highly specialized part of the movie industry is not
portrayed. DN
Hitchhiking Laws Discussed
Hitchhikina in Oreoon
is regulated by one law.
That law does not outlaw
hitching, but only restricts
it.
According to Oregon
law, it is unlawful for any
person to stand on any road
way for the purpose of soli
citing a ride from any private
vehicle.
This law does not forbid
hitchhiking from a sidewqlk.
or road shoulder. Interest
ingly, soliciting a ride from
a police car is legal, as po
lice cars are not private ve
hicles. Freeway hitchhiking is
considered somewhat differ
ently than hitching on other
roads. Paved shoulders are
considered part of the road
way on a freeway. Thus,
hitchhiking is legal from an
exit (as long as one is not
on the rood) but not from the
freeway.
The Oregon hitchhiking
law is relatively lenient. The
existing law is only enforced
Ije CDIde Gobbler oppc
Make that Favorite
shoe Wearable again
"Human
power is
no way
to go"
Friendship
Bv Rick Ston.lt
By Rick Stanelc
In the last article,
following the "Golden
Mean" was explained as
being a t oy to achieve hap
piness. Fri endship is neces
sary if one is to be happy,
because happiness is mul
tiplied when it is shared a
mong others.
Aristotle states, "A
friend is one soul in two
bodies." This describes
the closeness of real
friends. They are equal in
each other's eyes, and they
hide from one other, as if
they were of one substance
and so J.
As can be seen from
this kind of relationship,
friendship means having few
friends rather than many.
"He who has many friends
has no friend", Aristotle
pints out . The "many
friends" are actually ac
quaintances; they are peo le
one might know, but not on
an intimate basis.
If one looks at friend
ship in the way explained
here, he will find "to be a
friend to many people in the
way of perfect friendship is
impossi ble."
A Recreation And Aid Center Opens
A Community Youth Center
opened this week and more
facilities are on the way. This
center gives young poeple a
place to go for recreation,
meetings, or to rap with friends.
There will be several pool
tables. Special classes like
crafts will also be available.
Coffeehouse facilities, though
not develped, are there.
"CYC may be able to help
you find a job," stated
spokesman Judy Holzinger.
"We're trying to get everything
under one roof. There will be
doctor referral, legal aid, ambu
lance service plus more."
Jackson County Mental
Health Board also wishes to set
in scattered parts of the state.
However, local hitchers shold
note that one place where
the hitchhiking law is en
forced is Medford.
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By Larry Taylor
Virgin sensibilities may be "grossed out" by the Mothers of
Invention's Fillmore East. June Nevertheless, this album is
Mothers at their most spontaneous live.
Frank Zappa's guitar and bizarre musical tastes are featured. Ian
Underwood (winds and keyboard). Anysley Dunbar (drums), Jim
Pons (bass). Bob Harris (second keyboard), and Don Preston
(mini-moog) handle the rest of the instrumentals. Mark Vol man and
Howard Kaylan take care of vocals.
"Little House I Used to Live In" the first cut. is a good instrumental
piece. It is followed by "The Mud Shark." This song includes the
mating call of the adult male mud shark, the mud shark dancing
lesson, the story of the Edgewater Inn, and many other attractive
features.
Alice Cooper is honored in "What Kind of Girl Do You Thing We
Are?". This song is the first mention of groupies in the album.
"Bwana Dik" is Mothers at their most unabashed. The details of
the song cannot be mentioned here, for fear of censorship. "Latex
Solor Beef" examines everything from steam rollers to groupies and
hemorrhoids. An instrumental version of "Willie the Pimp (Part
One)" ends Side One.
"Willie the Pimp (Part Two)" begins the second side of the album.
This cut reminds the listener that Zappa and the Mothers are excellent
musicians, as well as good comedians.
"Do You Like My New Car?" is a long dialog on groupies. The
"groupies" demand that the band play their "hit single." The Mothers
comply with a tongue-in-cheek rendition of the Turtles' "Happy To
gether," (the only cut on the album not composed by Zappa).
As an encore, the Mothers play "Lonesome Electric Turkey,"
"Peaches En Regalia," and a schmaltzy version of "Tears Began to
Fall."
It's probably too much to expect to hear the Mothers on AM radio in
the foreseeable future. The Mothers have never received the
recognition they deserve. Still, they have continued to produce
innovative music. F illmore East, June 1S71 is the latest of a long line of
excellent works.
up similar programs throughout
the Rogue Valley. A sample poll
was taken at the high school to
see just what teenages need and
want. With the results of the
poll the Board will now start
organizing places like CYC to
fill these wants and needs.
Woodrow Wilson said that
friendship is the only cement
that will hold the world together.
Come after the
Basketball game for
Quick Refreshments
Anderson's
Pharmacy
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Mon.-Sat
9-5:30
SHOP
Ashland Steak House
CAMPUS
CLEANERS &
LAUNDRY
This is
the place
to clean
your duds
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ASHLAND
SPECIALTIES
544 Oak St.
Ashland
482-8024
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CARS $8.50
CYCLES $3.50
BICYCLES $3.50
309 E. Main
Medford, Ore
772-8047