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The Campus Update Vol.2, Iss.6, 21 November 1979, p. 1

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Volume 2, Issue 6 CAMPUS UPDATE Alpena Community College, Alpena; MI November 21, 1979: Sexual harassment protection explored may hold hearings on this subject Law Enforcement Office The National Advisory Council on Women’s. Educational Programs is conducting an on-going project to examine ways in which the Federal government can and should assist in protecting students from being sexually harassed by faculty, staff or other employees of secondary and postsecondary education’ in- stitutions. As part of the study, the council is requesting information from former and present victims about their experiences, and from any others who may have know- ledge of such harassment. Responses need not provide any Fire alarm prank causes policy change Cathy Mason, Editor Little did the two students suspect to cause a major policy change when they pulled the fire ~ students each received a $100 alarm at the Russell Wilson Re- data which might identify the re- spondent, but should describe the type of harassment involved, the institutional and academic setting in which the incident(s) took place, any institutional ar other action on the matter if the incident was re- ported, and the eventual outcome. in the future, Ultimately, the Coun- cil may_ make recommendations for appropriate Federal action on the problem if warranted by the pro- ject’s findings. The National Advisory Council on pays S Educational Programs Although the Council wel ments on this issue at any time, it hopes to: conclude this phase of the project by January 1980, and ask that responses be submitted before then. Depending on the nature scope, and circumstances of sexual harassment reported, the Council appointed body, ae by Congress to advise and report on attaining sex equity in education. It’s officesare at 1832 M Street, N.W., Suite 821, Washing- ton D.C., 20036. Responses should be addressed to the chair of the Council, Ms. Eliza M. Carney. one week’s suspension from school, and evection from the Recidence Hall. After they waved their rights toa hearing by the student Ju- diciary Board. This. incident precipitated the change in the policy Student Hand- book which defines the students right and responsibilites to ACC as decided by the administration. (n= stead of facing immediate dismissal form the dorm, student offenders could face immediate dismissal from school after: due procéss of the law as of November 8. Also, from now on the Alpena City Police will be called in if any- one pulls the fire alarm when it is not necessary.The offenders: of. this misdemeanor could be prosecuted, and could receive up to $500. fine, with a maximum. of one year in jail. Students have been continually pull- ing the fire alarm for fun in the Re- sidence Hall. Ten times already this semester, the alarm has been pulled, usually during the dead of a frigid winter night. This could create the ACC ver- sion of the “Boy Who Cried Wolf?’ This is what Director of Housing at ACC, Frank McCourt, fears. Stud- ents, tired of the frequent false a- larms, might hide in their rooms when there really is a fire, resulting in injury of death: The 1979 Northeast Michigan Juried Artist awarded first place to Jack Oyler of ae Ue), a hon- orable mention.to Sam Machulis of Alpena pe: and Sale Pop cans lifted from The two thieves that illegally entered the Law Enforcement Of- fice at ACC in East Campus avoid- ed expensive equipment in favor of stealing about 200 pop cans,. two packs of cigarettes. a box of matches and a pocket knife. An investigation ensued as the Alpena Gity Police were called to the scene of the crime the following morning. Two Law Enforcement students are assisting in the invest- gation which has turned up finger- prints, footprints, and charred match- S. The thieves walked through an open door during the daytime,and gained entry to the Law Enforce- ment Office by breaking the win- dow to unlock the door. The tres- passers then leisurely smoked cigar- ettes while ignoring the audio-visual tape recorder and:monitor, and the copy machine to confiscate pop cans, The pop cans importance to trip. 5 Herman Bordewyk, ACC Law Enforcement teacher, commented that since the police are fairly ‘sure who committed the crime, oS is imminent. ae : Classic; Alpena finishes 1-1 It was a long trip but it was worth it for Lorain of Ohio.as they edged Delta, 84-80, to claim the - championship of they WATZ Thund- er Bay Classic. Led by Ken McFad- den, the tournament’s most valuable player, Lorain replaced defending champs, Oakland,.and became the first non-Michigan team to.win the Classic in it’s nine-year history. If Alpena’s play was any indi- cation of the upcoming season then Lumberjack fans are in for a treat. ACC squeaked by Schoolcraft in overtime 87-85, but bowed out the next night in the semi-final to Delta 83:79, Following is a brief look at Al- pena’s two games. a Alpena € 87, Schoolcraft 85 ~The Lumberjacks opened their season last Friday night before a capacity crowd at East Campus gym- nasium~ Schoolcraft led most of the first half by dominating the boards and going to center Mike Grady, who finished the game with a team high 25 points. At the end of the half the Ocelots stood on top, 37-33. Al- ‘pena edged back into the game with the help of Dale Beard; who scored 14 of his game high 28 points in the’ final half. Jeff Cottrell made two clutch free throws with 21 se- conds left in regulation time to tie the game and send it into a five- minute. overtime. The lead’see-sawed back and forth until Beard was foul- ed and deftly sank two free throws with 14 seconds left to win the game. A last second shot by School- craft was wide as time expired to end the cliff hanger and send Al- pena into the semi-finals. Delta 83, Alpena 79 ~ Alpena got into early foul trouble against Delta as Dale Beard and John Crooks, each with three fouls on them, sat out the latter part of the first half. Mike Williams and Mark DeSmet picked up the slack as they scored ten and cight points respec- tively, to give the: Lumberjacks ‘a: 44-38 ' halftime: lead. -James:-Pitts’ —~ headed a second-half ‘Delta: come- back and finished witha game high <= ° of 24.points-and:13 rebounds. The- = lead changed hands numerous times in the final 20-minutes with Crooks fouling out in an attempt to: stop the clock. The Lumberjacks went into a full court press, but time ran” out to eliminate Alpena from fur- ther competition., WATZ Thunderbay Classic Results Nov. 16: Delta 92, Lansing 81; C. S. Mott 83, Muskegon 60; Lorain 84, Oakland 76; Alpena 87, School- craft 85. Nov. 17: Oakland 67, Muskegon 62; Lansing 64, Schoolcraft 51; Lorain 98, C. S. Mott 79} Delta 83, ab pena 79. Nov. 18: Consolation game, ae 73, Oakland 67; Final game, Lorain 84. Delta 80

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