TEACHER EDITORIAL by Stuart J. Erwin If you've been listen ing to the news and read- my the paper within the past few weeks, you should be aware of the present situation at Gallaudet University in The Board of Trustees Washington, D.C. of Gallaudet University Gallaudet is a unique has a wonderful opportun institution of higher ity to show the world learning not just bec- that the hearing-impaired ause its students are are capable of function hearing-impaired, but ing as intelligent, re because its students sponsible individuals, a have the courage to stand fact the hearing-impaired up and make themselves have always known. As I heard by the entire write, the Board of Trust nation. The Board of ees is meeting to choose if TO THE 4 1 4t 41 6 BIM i propose that "Walk- , an" radios be prohibit -d in all library spaces with the exception of the private study rooms. The library should be used by people who wish to study in peace. If someone wishes to play music, they may go some where that is already polluted with noise. BUSHMAN'S Here I sit, al-ter brain-storming and free writing, and still no topic for this editorial. My frustration level is at peak. I'll just slap in a disc and mabe some thing will come to me. That's it, what about MUS.IC . Recently I heard a speech presenting Dr. Allan Bloom's views and one of those views invol- ves rock music. Dr. Bloom says that this genre of music is the epitome of everything that is wrong in today's society. It encompasses, "sex, hate and a swamy hypocritican version of brotherly love." There are two reas ons why this insult should be taken very lightly. First, how can Trustees of Gallaudet appears to be truly hearing-impaired. They seem to be deaf to the screams of those whose needs are not being met, those students whose needs have been entrusted to the Board. They may go to the Commons, sit in their cars(most likely well equipped,stereo wise), or take advantage of some of the great sitting areas in the new dorms. This may make them feel discriminated against, but they are of the minority; in other words, everyone without a walkman would not even be able to fit in the suggested areas. I'm having a hard time coming up with possible arguments they may use. some play at an accept- BULL anyone stereotype this generation into one type of music. The truth is that music has become so diversified that it is impossible to classify I wasn't upset b as music into one categ ecause I'm a particular ory. Secondly, although Michael Jackson fan, but music is an art form because of Andy's ignor - that mirrors our society ant view. Just think, the generality that music music is an art form and makes the person is far all art is individually off the beat, (no pun in- opinionated. So does tended). It's true that Andy's view matter? And most of us highly value whether the majority of our music but we should us "kids" listen to not be Tabled for what Michael Jackson's music or not, we shouldn't we listen to. Just the same as we shouldn't be labled for what we wear; it's simply ignorant to do so. An example of this is Andy Rooney of 60 minutes, who in past weeks had criticized Michael Jackson's music a new president for Gallaudet. The students are demanding a deaf president, one who can not only be a role model, but one who understands their needs and can fight to fullfill them, one who can hear them. Do you hear them? In addition, the students are demanding that the majority of the Board members be hearing- impaired. Several organizations such as the United States Postal Service have air voiced and "signed" their support for the students of Gallaudet. If you hear these stu dents and are interest- able level, but we've all had some nut get us rather annoyed too. Just remember: "It's the rotten few million that spoils it for the other eleven guys."(l) If they feel they may get lost while walking to the dorms, I'll draw them a map. If the walk for them is too cold, they are a bunch of MOANERS and deserve to be executed(arranged by appointment only). (1) Quoted from a Saturday Night Live newscast referring to the violence in some middle eastern country. and the majority of kids that listen to it today. I know what you're think ing and I was also upset be judged or stereotyped. The only generality which should be expressed is that music taste lies in the ears of the list ener. Just look in the crazy world today, no wonder the diversified ed in helping them, make yourself heard. Gallaudet is supported financially by the United States Congress. A letter to your Con gressman supporting the demands and needs for Gallaudet's students would be one of the best ways to show your support and tell your fellow students at Gallaudet that you hear ~:q 9. :~"~;~z. King and Queen: ling and Kelly Jansen. music, from Peter.Tosh to David Meece and back again. From politically oriented U 2 and Sting to head bangers like Metal Church and Slayer. Each type carrying a different message a different way, and some messages backward. The point I'm trying to clearify is that music is a preferance, not a cuality for judgment. To bust on someone for what they hear is ignor ant and should be taken very lightly. I hope this spurred some opinions in which inquiring minds like mine would want to hear. Pat Grem- • 411.4-jLI '' 4 130 ,
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