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CAMPUS UPDATE cae February 1, 1984 __ Page 2 EDITORIAL - This years Student Senate has been called one of the most active we've had here on the campus of ACC in many years. It is true that they followed up very well on the Athletic issue. They did exactly what was asked of them by Dr. Donnelly and the Board of Trustees. With their numerous polls, they proved exclusively that the majority of stu- dents on campus favored the reinstatement of Athletics. They can be proud of themselves for their victory on this issue. However, this Sen- ate has some very deep-rooted problems. There exists animosity so bit- ter that it is tearing our group of elected leaders apart. 1t should be noted that:the purpose of this Editorial is not to make the Student Senate look like schmucks. The purpose is to point out that they have some real problems. If their constant confrontations don’t stop, they will self-destruct. The only thing that has kept them together this long was the Athletic issue. Now that that has been re- solved, they are without a cause. Without something to focus their incredible intensity on, we fear that they will turn it onto each other. If ‘that happens, it’s all over. This Senate is divided into to distinct factions. For lack of better terms, let’s call them the Babies and the Brats. First, let’s look at the | Babies. They are characterized by their frequent temper tantrums and lack of-any political savvy or knowledge. They are a vocal group who aré constantly bucking the system. The sad thing is that their non-conformist attitude only hinders their every effort to get anything accomplished. You see, they are constant complainers. In fact it is their only way of expressing their views, they complain. No constructive criticism or helpful suggestions, only a violent outburst of displeasure and disgust for anything that is brought up that they disagree.with, The problem is that after a while they. appear to be complaining about every little detail. Then, even when they do have a legitimate point, they are perceived to be just complaining again ai is trating for them and probable, enulsibs ae ee tantrums. It’s a -vicious circle. Now, let's look at the Brats. They are a completely different group | If the Babies are the street fighters, the Brats are the finesse boxers. They are fine speakers who could sell ice to Eskimos. They think they ‘understand how politics work and have only contempt for those who don‘t share their views. They come to the meetings aching for the con- frontation. They know how flustered they. can get the Babies and that brings them incredible satisfaction. It seems to be the only reason that they are on the Senate. They don’t carry out their appointed Comm- ittee assignments which is apalling. The Senate had to recently pass a resolution to try to get them to do their job. Their whole reaction to this seemed to be, “OK, you‘ve resolved to have us do our jobs. What are you going to do if we don’t? Take it away from us? Go ahead, it’s a pain anyway.” This smug attitude is disgusting. They don’t seem to realize that they are there for the students. It seems that they are only there for their own self-image. Everything they do they attack as a per- sonal vendetta. They are ruthless and often suffer from letting their emotions get the best of them. These are the people who are responsible for the alienation of Dr. Donnelly. When they took over, he thought very highly of the Senate. Now there exists a bitter cold war that will only hamper their efforts. Their heads are so big that they think they are invinceable. They will ‘be crushed’ when they find out that the world doesn’ t revolve around them. oleae ocala eee a elalaalaale published are the by Kevin Schalkofski I Even as unemployment figures decline, the ratio of jobs to workers will never be 1 to 1 and there will always be someone out there suff- ering from ..... . UNEMPLOYO— PHOBIA! 3 A lurching fear will clutch your stomach and make your eyes water as you endure hours of resumes and interviews. Here is a partial list of obstacles you might encounter as you seek a cure for Unemployo- phobia. THE WANT ADS Although they seem innocent enough, catalogued in alphabetical order and stating their needs concisely, those un- aware of “’Want-ad Lingo” could be faced with Uisspbei Ment and frustration. Unseasoned amatuers could be taken by catchy eds that offer “glamorous jobs overseas as interior decorators,” TRANSLATION: “anging wallpaper in a Beirut pri- son,” or “earn $10,000 weekly without paying taxes,” TRANS— LATION: “Don’t ask questions!’’ “Another ““Want-ad Game” for the novice is the old “Experience Required” that-is often tacked to h sof even the most promising Question: If 1. can‘tsget<ajob' without experience, how do | get experience to get a job? Answer: Get an overseas job as an interior decorator. THE JOB APPLICATION If you -~ past the monotony of want-ads and actually gets an application form, feel honored, but BEWARE. One slip of the pen could mean the difference between an unlimit- ed career and the unemployment line. The oldest con-game is the future |_employer. who provides pencils for are one of the brave who forages /\ MGI S lI INI G epplicctens that ‘require Hes “in ONLY” or confusing lingo like, “ your best handwriting use a pencil to print your name in ink.” If anywhere on your application it asks “Would you like a glamor- ous job overseas earning thousands of dollars weekly?” leave, im- ediately, at the nearest exit. WAITING FOR THE PHONE TO RING Many social schedules have been changed, dates for skiing with Robert Redford cancelled: as the wait for an interview call be- gins. The phone never rings while you are home, but when necessity calls you away to such exotic places as the supermarket or the gas station you know it is ringing off the hook. Perspective employers’ calts are not passed up. and many novice job hunters ‘hire answering services to - intercept their “important” calls while they are ‘‘unavailable.”” Answering machines, as veteran hunters know, are sufficient and save the embarrassment of calling the service for messages, knowing that the operators are laughing hys- terically. Calling your own machine, how- _ ever, disguising your voice and leav- ing promising messages shows. a F ied! “Hello,’” you gulp frantically. “Hi, how-would you like a glam- orous job overseas .. .?” CLICK!! THE INTERVIEW Anyone _ who's gotten to this point is a vet: eran in my. book: Be calm, yet be self-assured. Don’t tear apart your closet looking for ‘Sophisticated Clothes” (too rich, you look like you don’t need a job) or “The Cas- ual Look” (look like a bum!) continued on page 4 esd for ee ele CAMPUS UPDATE is a communications medium of Alpena Community . College, and is published bimonthly--September ehrouah May--except during vacations and examination periods, by the students of Alpena Community College—Alpena, Michigan. All articles sote responsibility of the author(s), and the opinion (s) expressed in such articles do not necessarily express the views lf you think this article is too far-fetched to be true, come to a Sen- ate meeting and see for yourself. They argue so vehemently that they recently decided they wouldn’t hold a meeting unless the advisor was Present. They don’t argue about anything too important, they argue about everything. Obviously, with all this bickering going on, not much gets accomplished. We realize that this article will make some people very angry. Again, this is not our purpose. Hopefully this will make these people think. So please, put your differences aside and do the job you were elected to do. You owe this to the Students, after all, aren’t they the reason you're there? 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