HIGHACRES COLLEGIAN, OCTOBER 13, 1971 -- PAGE TWO
Editorial commentW
Good work ,
The key word at Highacres last year was "apathy." Every
week some individual, or group was accusing another of
complete disinterest in the affairs and activities which should
have interested them. Students blamed the faculty, faculty
blamed the students, and both factions blamed the
administration.
We hope that those primitive days are gone forever from
Highacres.
This school year started off on a much brighter note, mostly
through the efforts of George J. Caliva, an instructor in
engineering here at Highacres. Mr. Caliva was given the task, even
before classes began this term, of rounding up enough students to
assist with the dedication and open house of three new buildings
held here Oct. 4. Several of us attended the first meeting with
Mary Polasick serving as committee chairman.
One sure sign of a successful and interesting campus life is a
close and personal relationship between faculty and students. If
the relationship between Mr. Caliva and his committee is any
indication of the closeness of students with faculty at Highacres,
we certainly do have a successful campus life.
Mr. Caliva has a unique way of working with students and
getting them to perform to their maximum capabilities with
seemingly little effort. Perhaps George should copyright and sell
his recipe.
Only those of us who worked with Mr. Caliva outside the
classroom can know what a hard-working and sincere person he
Apathy? Not here. Not with people like George Caliva!
Clean Air Week
Oct. 24-30
National Cleaner Air Week is observed this year from Oct.
24-39 - a week so resolved by Congress.
But should not this observance be an everyday, yearlong
promotion....
Isn't it time to take stock of the air we breathe, not only
because Cleaner Air Week will soon be here, but because fresh air
is beginning to be in short supply?
You don't believe that? Well, let's take stock:
Are you cleaning your clothes and furniture more often than
you used to? Having trouble growing flowers and shrubsTaying
more for vegetables? Does your house or apartment need painting?
... Polluted air costs the average American about $75 a year.
And air pollution is a serious threat to all persons suffering
from chronic bronchitis, emphysema and other respiratory
diseases.
The Federal Clean Air Act is helping your local pollution
control officer to set up standards that will tell him how clean the
air ought to be. But he needs your help to make sure that those
standards are met and that willful polluters are punished.
Find out what air pollution means to you and exactly how
you can help solve the problem it poses. Write to your control
agency or to your Congressman. And why not write today ... this
very minute?
The air you help to clean will be your own.
Collegian has openings
Any students wishing to apply for the positions of Executive
Editor or Managing Editor of the Highacres Collegian are
requested to submit an application with name, address, term
standing, and the major to the Collegian office, Memorial
Building. Other staff members are also needed.
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"Okay, men and women, here's the plan. The enemy is just
outside the perimeter. We're going to infiltrate their camp and
waste them. As you know, you've been supplied with the
standard weapon in our arsenal, the Word-Amp.' Now what we'll
do i 5..."
"Yes, private, do you have a question?
"Yes, Sir," replied Private Stone, "I just enlisted a few days
ago and I'm unfamiliar with the function of the 'Word-Amp.'
Could you explain it please, Sir?
"Certainly, private. As you know, in the past few years our
enemy has become increasingly desensitized to our wishes and
our needs. We told them over and over again whay we wanted,
but our pleas fell on deaf ears. They wouldn't change, and so we
have chosen to fight. Because of the insensitivity of the enemy,
our boys in electronics have devised the Word-Amp,' a device
whose function is to combat this by poly-resensitizing. Naturally,
since I didn't invent it, I can't explain the details behind its
operation, but I WILL explain the general principle behind it.
"Your Word-Amp' is sheathed by your side in the same
manner as would be the sword of ancient gladiator. In this way it
is easily accessible. In appearance it is long, thin, and cylindrical,
somewhat resembling a ball-point pen. But don't let its size fool
you, ladies and gentlemen, because within it is enough miniature
integrated electronic circuitry t0...we11...y0u'1l see later. Its
power-source is the living human body. As long as its operator is .
alive, it will continue to function.
"Your 'Word-Amp' has the ability to amplify the very energy
of the emotion of every word you speak towards the enemy one
thousand-fold! For example, if you were to operate your
Word-Amp' while saying to me, 'I think you're ugly,' I would
react as if your words held the emotion which would be
contained within the meanings of the same words expressed over
and over towards me one thousand times. In other words, it
would come close to burning through my psyche to my primary
emotional layer. It would destroy my barriers. I would react like
an innocent child exposed to a harsh reprimand. My mind would
be scarred for life!
"It has also been speculated by aar scientists that constant
usage of the Word-Amp' might eventually produce a world-wide
chain reaction of whatever emotion is being multiplied. This,
however, is achance we have to take."
I must confess that the following editorial comment was not expose.
conceived for this publication. I wrote it some months ago to It becomes a question of journalistic responsibility whenever
satisfy a friend's request for a radio man's opinion on the conduct the mass media feels compelled to test the constitutional
of those who published the Pentagon Papers. guarantee of freedom of the press, and the somewhat vague laws
The request intrigued me. Here was an opportunity to show concerning the public's right-to-know. There are considerations
my peers of the printed, rather than the spoken word, the striking that must go beyond codes, regulations, laws and guarantees.'
differences in our approach to mass communication. Here too, I would question the timing. It has been reported that the
was the opportunity to imply, without being obvious, that my Pentagon Papers were in the hands of the Times three months
side of the journalistic coin would have handled the matter more before publication.
responsibly. Not by chance, but by method. Another highly I would question the motive of a Dr. Daniel Ellsberg. Can
appealing incentive was the sheer joy of being asked to write every disgruntled federal employee find relief for his frustration
commentary, rather than hard, straight news. (Watch what you (no matter how noble the cause) in the release of classified
shout. Spiro is about.) material?
There are two sides to the journalistic coin that once was I would have to weigh the impact publication would have on
one. My side was born as a patronage idea that grew into a national security, foreign policy, public confidence in government
full-fledged regulatory bureaucracy with teeth. The cub became and enemy propaganda.
the lion that now rules with teeth of regulation. Broadcasting is Responsible Journalism? Case in point... the National Revue
subject to regulation by the Federal Communications magizine. The article titled "The Secret Papers They Didn't,
Commission. Publish." One man denies he authored a secret report. Editor
Print journalism, on the other hand, is governed largely by a William Buckley Jr. then announced the printing was a hoax; a
so-called Code of Ethics; a code subject only to the conscience of fabrication of his editorial staff. Did Hanoi and Peking tell their
those who subscribe to it. To explore the value of the print Code people the article was a hoax?
of Ethics, one need only compare the New York Times with the I believe in freedom of the press. I believe in the public's
National Revue, with Midnight, or with Playboy. right-to-know, but I also believe in responsible journalism.
A broadcast journalist, by regulation, is compelled to check This is one man's opinion that the publication of a top secret
his story for authenticity. He is further compelled to seek an study of American involvement in Indochina has stretched the
opposing point of view. That framework of checks and ' concept of responsible journalism. This is one man's prayer that
counterchecks is not likely to lead him toward a sensational we never stretch it farther.
Editor-in-chief
On our relatively small campus here at Highacres I still find it
difficult to find an adequate means of personalized
communication to the majority of the students. In writing a
column in the Collegian I hope to strengthen the bonds of
communication between the students.
During the summer the 26th amendment to the United
States Constitution was ratified. This amendment gives voting
privileges to 8.6 million young voters. This influential voting
block consists largely of concerned young people like you and
me. Armed with this new privilege we will better be able to
influence legislation on the priorities which face our generation.
Instead of working from outside the system, as has been tried and
found unprogressive, a substantial means of working from within
the system is now open to us. A means that, if properly utilized,
can affect the decisions being made now in matters such as the
environment, civil liberties, the war, the draft, poverty, and
higher education. These as well as other crucial problems affect
the vast majority of us and it seems onit reasonable that.we
should develop a full capacity to disinherit these ills in society.
One of the most effective ways of influencing legislation has
been through the means of lobbying. Over the summer an'
organization for student lobbying was founded in Washington,
D.C. in which we, Highacres, have been invited to join. The
National Student Lobby, as it is called, is an organizatior which
will both "lobby in support of student interests and work to
maintain the political strength at election time to make the
student voice meaningful to legislators." The NSL takes positions
on issues which are adopted by an annual ballot sent out to all
members. In this way they are able to best represent all student
interests.
"I have seen the enemy and he is us."-Pogo
Place: The Revolutionary War.
Time: The Perennial Now, sometime in the not too distant
"Colonel Marksman, Sir?
"But,Sir," Private Stone asked, "Isn't there some way of
It will sell papers , but is it worth it?
An open letter to all students
Fellow students
War of the Words
controlling the energy so that we don't unleash such terrible
power?
"These weapons are unstable and unpredictable, private. We
don't always know what effect they will have, but if we see the
enemy we're going to shoot first and talk later.
"You're going to get to see the Word-Amp' in action now,"
the colonel said to the group.
"Let's go show them how much we hate them for not being
perfect, for having idiosyncrasies, unlike us! Let's show 'em we've
got brains and we know how to use 'em!"
Place: Behind enemy lines.
Time: Dusk.
A twig breaks with a cracking sound. It frightens a chipmunk
who scurries between the trees.
"Shh!" whispered the colonel, "We don't want to give them
any warning that we're sneaking up on them."
He thought for a moment and then added, "After all, this is
At that moment Colonel Marksman, spied Richard, one of the
uncompromising enemy.
"Watch closely, Private Stone. I'll show you how it's done."
He then crept out from behind the large plant he was hiding
behind and cried out, "Attack!"
Poor Richard swung around and his gaze met the colonael's,
but there was no way to escape-no way to defend himself; he had
not been forewarned. The colonel laughed, pointed his weapon,
and whispered, almost inaudibly, "You make me sick."
It was incredible! Richard immediately doubled up in
pain, with the most agonized look on his face. His mouth was
wide open as if he were screaming in anguish, but no sound left
his lips. He fell to the ground, writhing in agony, twisting and
turning.
Just then Richard's sister saw him fall and began to run
towards his fallen body. Before she could react to the situation,
Colonel Marksman aimed his 'Word-Amp' and said softly, "You
are an incompetent, hypocritical bungler."
Richard's sister dropped to the ground and lay there,
unmoving. Even Colonel Marksman had not anticipated such a
sudden reaction to his weapon.
The colonel turned from the sickening sight and walked back
towards his group of soldiers. He found some of them smiling
softly, some of them expressionless. He found Private Stone
gaping in horror at the sight he fiad seen. Private Stone found
himself as unable to speak as his namesake.
"See how weak they are? the colonel said.
Private Stone slowly found his voice and said, chokingly, his
voice cracking under the strain of the scene he had just witnessed,
"But... But, what's the point, colonel? Why attack them like this?
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by Mel tenths
In reading the NSL policies I find that this kind of
organization comes at a most needed time. A time when the
students must organize, not on Democratic or Republican ties,
but on ties of issues and policies which affect our lives and the
world around us.
Next week the "NSL Proposal" will be voted upon by our
student government. The proposal is whether or not Highacres
should become a part of this movement. I hope that each and
every one of us may become a catalyst in this new political
activity which has been opened up for us.
Paul Yanoshik, President
Hazleton SGA
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by Richard Rockman
Search warrants are acquired in the same manner as the arrest
warrants. However, it is usually more difficult to acquire a search
warrant because the police must present enough evidence to a
judge to warrant the belief that a particular thing is in a particular
place.
If a policeman knocks on your door, without a warrant, you
may refuse to admit him. Unfortunately, most people "consent"
to a search because they're unaware that they have a choice.
In practice these legal principles are often circumvented. The
police frequently act on tips and bits of information from
undisclosed sources. Although this is in sufficient evidence to
obtain a warrant, the policeman knows from experience that
people are ignorant of their rights, frequently fail to exercise
them, and often waive them.
For instance, Mr. X was driving through Indianapolis with
several friends and had three ounces of marijuana in the door
panel of his car. When they stopped to spend the night in a motel,
one of Mr. X's "friends" felt a moral obligation to report the
presence of the marijuana. He called the police. This tip was not
sufficient to obtain a search warrant or a warrant for Mr.X's
arrest. Since no policeman had witnessed any illegal activity,
there were no grounds to make an arrest. The police went to the
motel; when Mr. X answered the door they showed him their
What good will it do?We just maim or kill the enemy, we don't
get what we wanted in the first place!"
The colonel stared into the private's eyes.
"I'll pretend I didn't hear you say that, soldier, since you'r
new here!"
Then a new tone entered Colonel Marksman's voice and he
spoke softly, almost apologetically, "You just don't understand...
we LOVE these people, this enemy... they're human beings, like
us. We're just trying to save the world from them. We're just
trying to save them from themselves."
"By destroying their minds?" the private said:
incredulously. "By useless name-calling, playing upon their basic
needs as humans for security and destroying that security?By
telling one guy that you think he looks funny, or telling another
guy that you think he talks funny, whether it's true or not, and
multiplying the effect on his psyche? And by attacking women in
the same way? What kind of crazy war is this?
"This is the most INHUMAN war I've ever seen! And you
treat it as a game! I was at 'Nam and the atrocities I saw there are
nothing compared to what you're doing here! You're not going
about it in the right way. You're..."
"Enough!" the colonel screeched. "ALL is fair in war! We've
tried to talk to them, tried to make them meet our just demands,
but they were too thick-headed... It just wouldn't work. They
acted like dead men...like ghosts carrying out the same actions
over and over again in some haunted estate, and no matter how
you tried to attract their attention, they still moved slowly, in the
same grooves, oblivious to the movement around them. And so,
this is all we have left."
"No, you gave up," replied the private. "And one thing I
don't understand. The enemy has brains, too. Why don't they use
`Word-Amps' against us?
"It's their silly human pride, soldier. It will be their undoing.
They just won't give it up."
"But, isn't that just what we're fighting for...human
dignity?
"That's enough out of you, private. You're confined to
quarters until further notice."
"Sir!"
"Stone, I'm losing my patience with you."
"Just one question, Sir. These `Word-Amps'...they amplify
the emotion of every word spoken, right?'
"Right!"
"Then, why, Sir, can't we use them, instead of amplifying
the emotions of words of hate, to amplify the emotions of words
of love?'
Private Stone deserted that night
Who can blame him?
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The following article is an excerpt' from Theartig Bust 1.3 y
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John ommick. Written by an ex-law student who was busted on
drug charges, the purpose of the book, says Dominick, "is to
reduce fear by providing information about the drug laws, the
cops, the narcs, and the courts." What follows is an explanation
of when a cop can legally make a search or an arrest, and some
practical information about what goes on in tie street, and how
to protect yourself if you get hassled.
In order for a policeman to arrest a person without first
having obtained a warrant he must witness circumstances that
would cause him to conclude a crime had been committed by the
arrestee. It is not necessary for the policeman to actually witness
the crime but he must have some first hand knowledge. If a
policeman hears a shot and sees a man running out of a bank he
would have reason to believe the man had committed a crime and
would have grounds to arrest him. If a policeman were to walk
into a room and see marijuana burning in the ashtray, he would
have grounds to make an arrest. However if an informer should
tell a policeman there was marijuana in a room or that X had LSD
in his pocket, this would not be sufficient evidence to make a
search or an arrest.
When the policeman has not witnessed a crime, in order to
make a legal arrest the policeman must go to a judge and acquire
a warrant. The police must present sufficient evidence to cause
the judge to believe an arrest is in order. If the police were to
produce signed statements from several witnesses saying that they
had obtained marijuana from X, tie judge would issue the
warrant. However, an anonymous phone call on a tip from an
undisclosed source would be insufficient evidence for issuing the
warrant.
The 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the
people from "unreasonable searches and seizures." In order to
compel the police to comply with the law, the courts have
established the rule that any evidence obtained as a result of an
illegal search is inadmissable in court. The results do not justify
an illegal search.
There are onit two ways the police can legally make a search:
with a search warrant or "incident to a legal arrest." Upon
making an arrest the police are allowed to search the defendant's
person and the immediate area around the defendant.
Technically the police are searching for a weapon; but
anything found is admissable. Of course, if the arrest is illegal, the
evidence found would not be admissible.
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