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Volume 7, Issue 3 CAMPUS UPDATE. Alpena Community College, Alpena, MI December 13,1978 MCAR FIGHTS FOR STUDENT'S RIGHT TO DRINK by Elizabeth Littler On Dec. 22 the privilege of drink- ing alcoholic beverages comes to an end for the 18 to 20 age group be- cause of a substantial majority vote by the people of Michigan who said “yes” to Proposal D on the Novem- ber ballot. An earlier liquor law went into ef- fect Dec. 3, raising the legal drinking age to 19 but, because of a grand- father clause most 18 year olds will legally be able to drink at the Win- ter Dance. The later state amendment had no grandfather clause, in fact, it ar- rived in Lansing unadorned — no guidelines for people owning or and/or selling alcoholic beverages, and no penalty clause. The state legislature, with the aid of the Michigan Liquor Commission spent the last month hurriedly put- ting the decorations on the law. As speculated in the newspapers, the House decided on a mild penalty — violators of the bill will receive a small civil fine, a maximum of $25. The Senate will act on the bill by Dec. 15 when the legislature breaks for the holidays. For some voters the bill is not tough enough, for others such as the Michigan Committee for the Age of Responsibility, (MCAR), it is unconstitutional. On Nov. 27, the MCAR, chaired by Sen. Jackie Vaughn (D) Detroit, filed a class action suit in Wayne County Circuit Court on behalf of the estimated 500,000 young adults who are soon to lose their drinking privileges. The basis for the suit is the 14th. Amendment, the first and second clauses which state, “... nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny any person within its jurisdiciton the equal pro- tection of the laws.” At this time, students living at Wilson Residence Hall who have at- tained the age of majority are al- working in serving SHARE EXPERIENCE FORMER STUDENTS rap sessi studen and Tact Monday, A ecrbet 18. Six former ACC students, home on holiday and semester breaks, will talk about university life, compari- sons of two-year and four-year col- leges and other matters concerning the college transfer students over coffee at 11 a.m. in Van Lare stu- dent lounge. (continued on p. 3 col. 4) DISCO PLUS COMING by Cheryl Beasley Dance, Dance, Dance. Put on your favorite dancing togs and join in the fun at the ACC Christmas. Dance. This event, which is spon- sored by the President's: Council! will take place on December 15 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Besser Tech. lobby. There will be soft drinks, beer by the glass, and food for sale at the snack bar. We can't promise a visit by Santa and his reindeer or your favorite rendition of “Deck the Halls’’, but we can guarantee your favorite music anda light show provided by Disco Plus. Admission is by |.D. card. Guests must be registered in rm.107,VLH by noon on Dec.15. Join the par- ty, dance the night away, and may- be steal a kiss from someone spe- “cial under the mistletoe. __ Student te met yestel 3:00 pm in BTC Conference Room. New memvers are welcomed into the Phi Kappa Theta Honorary Fraternity. Front row (left to right) Irvin Niedzwieki, President, Debra Witter, Brian Blum, Jena Browning, Jeff Johnson and Dr. Charles Donnelly. Back row (left to right) Robert Kendziorski, Vice-President, Thane Whitscell, Lois Lewandowski, Judy Grynie- FRATERNITY. by Elizabeth Littler Holding lighted candles and white flowers symbolic of knowledge and life, new initiates were welcomed into the Phi Theta Kappa honorary fraternity by Dr. Richard Moreau, their faculty advisor. Irvin Kendziorski, president and Robert .Niedzwieki, vice-president told the audience gathered in the conference room at NRC, Sunday, Dec. 3, that, besides carrying a full load and earning a 3.2 grade point average, the student must be judged by the faculty as having good moral character and possessing qualities of citizenship in order to be se- lected for membership. After reciting the fraternity pledge, the new members, Brian Blum, Ossineke; Mark Brege, Jena “wiez, Brenda Johnson, Mark Thomson, Steve Richards and Dr. Richard Moreau, fraternity faculty advisor. INITIATES STUDENTS Browning, Judy Gryniewicz, Jeff Johnson, Steve Richards, Debra Wit- ter, Alpena; Brenda Johnson, Mi- kado; Lois Lewandowski, Posen; and Thane Whitscell, Hubbard Lake? came forward to light their candles and receive a white carnation. Mark Thomson, Lachine and Cheryl Zinke, Rogers City, were absent. Dr. Charles Donnelly congratula- ted the students on being accepted into such a venerable society. He reminded them that academic excel- lence is only part of their responsi- bility and urged them to: become leaders and serve their community. Guests present at the ceremony included Mrs. Charles Donnelly. Following the program, refreshments, provided by Mrs. Richard Moreau were served. lowed to have alcohol in their rooms. All that is required for a beer at a college party is a college |.D. “It’s taken for granted that you are 18,” states Larry Habitz, student senate president. When asked about senate action regarding the new law, Ha- bitz replied that none would be ta- ken until the first of the year. The Presidents’ Council, however, is con sidering alternative activities to those centered around beer drinking. The final word on this controver- sial law is yet to come, but for the present, there is a law, and a penal- y. SENATE CIRCULATES PETITION Among topics discussed was the in- stalation of music in the lounges and the raising of the student activities fe ec The Student Senate is in the pro- cess of promoting the installation of music, either jukebox or stereo sys- tem in the lounges at a reasonable cost to students. The Senate is cir- culating petitions among the stu- dent body to prove to the adminis- tration and faculty that students desire music. Pau! Meyers will pre- sent the petitions to President Don- nelly. next week. Also of concern to the Senate is the activity-fee funds. According to Senate President Habitz, the stud ent activity fee has remained the same for the past 10 hears. Infaltion has greatly inhibited purchasing ability. The present cost for activities has reduced assessibility and availabili- ty of student activities. Intramural sports, intercollegiate athletics Stu- dent Senate budget monies. EARTH and UPDATE, pop entertainment, Homecoming, Winter Dance, Spring ~ Fling, Awards Banquet, Thunder Bay Arts Council, Speaker Series, open gym, Alpena Civic Theater, Casino Night, are examples of where student activities money is spent. Solutions to the financial problem are still being discussed. The Student Senate is busy trying to keep Alpena Community. College the appealing college it truly is.