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PAGE TWO ROGUE NEWS Thurs., Oct. 12, 1972 TZ3 THE ROGUE NEWS ) JjCIIOLAtTIC J ( puKM I Published bi-weekly, during the school months, by the Associated Student Body of Ashland Senior High School, Z01 Mountain Ave., Ashland, Oregon 97520. Subscription cost $2.50 per year. Kditor Rosario De La Torre News Kditor Jeanne lloadley Editorial Kditor Joe Hawk Feature Kditor Dale Nelson Sports Kditor Sharon Hill Advertisers Peter Dodge. Teresa Fowler, Anita Johnson Business Manager Jeri Lewis Photographers Harold Berninghausen, Willie Thompson Reporters Randy Dew. Jim Roberts, Ingrid Sandberg, Steve Schmelzer. Ken Svensen. Sports Reporters Kevin Gandee. Charlie Lewis Advisor Clifford M. Brock Printed by THE PRINT SHOP, Ashland. Oregon H(i)iliq)oijg lion-Conference Games In view of Ashland's resounding loss to Grants Pass in the first conference game of the season, one should look at what the non-conference games accomplished. At first glance, Ashland's four consecutive shut-outs look very impressive. What one fails to notice immediately is the caliber of the teams that were played. All four of the teams which Ashland played prior to the Grants Pass game are fine ball clubs in their own right, but ai'e not anything to get excited about. When you stop to consider that one of the teams has not scored a single point in its entire existence, one wonders about the significance of the string of victories. It seems that the pre-conference games this season were merely elaborate practice sessions. They have provided a workout for the players, but did not offer any real challenge to the team. What is accomplished by playing a series of lesser teams and amassing an impressive record only to be dashed at the first conference game? It seems that a team would improve by playing teams better than itself. This would give more of an indication of the strengths and weaknesses of team which could then be worked on. By playing lesser teams, the other team stagnates and becomes over confident, leading to undesireable results. So, before you begin to extoll the virtues of Ashland's fiery opening consider who lies in the ashes and how long the fire will last. First Days Of School Ashland High seems to be off to a good start this year in several ways. First, as of this writing,the football team has won every game with an impressive score. Hopes are high that it will be a good season for the Grizzlies. Attendance is better than usual, indicating that students are finding the new school year pleasant, or at least endurable. Of course as the weeks pass the attendance figures may change, but so far the trend is encouraging. Sophomore initiation for the most part went well, the sophomores not suffering greatly and the upper-grade level students still being satisfied. Yet many are pessimistic, thinking that as the year wears on the usual "school blues" will set in. A little advice: Just remember that "blues" are a state of the emotions and that school relates (presumably) to the intellect. Keep this in mind as the months progress. : The Literature of Imagination By Dale Nelson Among the few science fiction writers who were the first contributors to the early SF pulp magazines the name of Isaac Asimov is foremost. He has been writing SF for a good thirty years and is still active; his latest novel. The Gods Themselves, appeared only a few months ago. How does Asimov manage to continue to write good SF year after year? The answer probably lies in two facts. First. Asimov says he is "a compulsive writer." He has presently published at least 120 books and is still going strong. Second. Asimov has an excellent background in scientific knowledge, having written the UMMl-pageASIMOY'SGl'lDK TO SCIENCE. Asimov works in the true SF manner: most of his stories are based on scientific or social extrapolation. In the Foundation trilogy he envisioned a mathematical method for predicting the future, based on the statistical reaction of human masses. In the robot stories in I. Robot and The Rest of the Robots he developed the Three Laws of Robotics, a concise series of rules governing the actions of man-machines with a great potential for harm or for good. But these examples do not give, cannot give, a real idea of the scope of Asimov's imagination. Fortunately, his books are widely available in libraries and book stores, so those looking for imaginative speculation and adventure will have no difficulty finding many stories. NEXT ISSl'E: A look at fantasy pioneer Lord Dunsany. Comments Student Lounge To The Editor: I am writing because I would like to relate the other side of the "Student Lounge" letter. I feel that the recently published letter did not actually hit the issue of a student lounge, but rather that of the competency of David Jensen. The letter questioned Jensen's ability to lead the student body and characterized Jensen as a child trying to follow in his elder's footsteps. I question w hether the writer really knew of what Jensen's purpose was behind the issue of the lounge. I do not feel that the writer had any genuine basis on which to make such slanderous remarks about his judgment. I am sure that Jensen would propose a student lounge because the stu dents want the lounge; not for the purpose of going down in history books for being the creator of the AHS student lounge in the year 1972. I feel that Jensen's suggestion can not show his ability because he merely states an opinion. David Jensen has just begun his active steps as student body president. Therefore, judgment should not be placed until he definitely commits himself to an idea. And I ask you, has he committed himself on the issue of the student lounge? I agree that verbal action should be taken on the student lounge to find out if the students have a real need for it. But ... I do not think that Jensen's competency has anything to do with whether we need a student lounge or not. Doreen Holmes J I Old Thumper To the Editor: Let it be known that '72 could be the year for the Ashland Griz zlies. Stanford has its famous Thunder Chicken Defense, just as Ashland has its Thumping Bear Defense. Yes, let those teams beware that dare venture into Bear Country. The Thumping Bear Defense will challenge those that enter into the Grizzly domain. If on the nights of October 6 and 27, you should hear a blood curdling roar of a Grizzly Bear coming from Grizzly Mountain, do not lock your doors and run for a gun. Its just the granddaddy of the Grizzlies, Old Thumper, roaring his approval and en couragement to the '72 Grizzlies as they battle their neighbors to the north. Legend also has it that the last time Old Thumper roared his approval was back in the mid-50's when the Grizzlies made the play-offs. Yes. the '72 Grizzlies have young boys dreaming of some day wearing Grizzly colors and old-timers reliving the "Legend of Old Thumper." Ashland fans are buzzing. Will the '72 Grizzlies make the "Legend of Old Thumper" live again? It looks like the Grizzlies will give Old Thumper something to roar about this season. Did you hear that? I thought I heard the distant roar of a Grizzly Bear. Yes, '72 could be the year of the Ashland Grizzlies. Gordy Self A proud Ashland fan On to state, on to state. APOLOGY To the Editor: I would like to apologize to Dave Jensen for the misunderstanding which was created by my last let ter to the Editor. I meant only to criticize the plans for the ill advised Student Lounge. My sincerest apologies. Dave. A. E. McNair To The Editor: I am writing in regards to a letter published in the last Rogue News issue. It seems that this particular individual doesn't like the idea of a student lounge. This was quite obvious among all her other slanderous and derogatory remarks. If she was present at the first Senate meeting, and I know she was, then she will remember that the student lounge was brought up by one of the Senate members. I then said to wait at least nine weeks before we even bring it up again because we have our hands full at this time. Now this really sounds like I am trying to get this thing pushed through doesn't it. Before school ended last year several students came to me and asked me if we were ever going to get any furniture or something in the lounge area, which is in the cafeteria. I told them I would see what I could do. Now since the buying of furniture involves Student Body funds, then the Senate would have to vote on it anyway. If they feel that it would not be beneficial, then they will vote it down. I don't consider the student lounge a hot issue anyway. It is just one of the many ideas brought in from the Student Body. The Executive Council is supposed to bring ideas from the students. These ideas are then talked over and decisions are made depending on what the majority of the Student Body wants. Now this individual says that she is representing the majority of the students. I feel she isn't, and I am speaking on behalf of the ninety per cent that she doesn't consider part of the Student Body. I am more than happy to listen to anybody who feels changes are needed, because the Executive Council is supposed to be representative of the Student Body. But I will say this, I don't have any respect for an indi vidual w ho doesn't even have the courage to voice their opinion to my face. Signed Dave Jensen wete Gotw& To HAVE AjAV Editorial Policy Students are welcome to express their views in letters to the Rogue News. Any letter to the editor must be of reasonable length and signed, though the name may be withheld on request. 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