Missouri University of Science and Technology - Rollamo Yearbook (Rolla, MO)

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features U. Housing 1975 An In-depth Look .There has been much concern and controversy over the Jniversity housing facilities this year. There are some important [uestions that need to be asked; Was the University prepared for he number of housing contracts they signed? ; Did the University mislead students in the representation of available ousing? amd Is University housing worth its high cost? The MISSOURI MINER feels this situation should be investigated and le facts exposed. -iving Conditions f the hancellor ' s Dog r Editor; ind it very distressing to see l , young, so far healthy dog osed in a pen too smalt for dog’s size, which is full of I anr! thp hoH email More Nagogami Problems Dear Editor, I recently had dinner at a friend’s house, the house happening to be located in Nagogami Terrace. After a while, the conversation turned to the living conditions of the apartment, and I couldn’t believe whaUhey were saying. (the first two times the man turned down the temperature in the hot water heater so not as much hot water would be lost! ), and exterior lights have gone unrepiaced for a week or more. It is obvious the maintenance man should be returned, but even a petition signed by 46 of 48 renters did no good. Repairs that are made are useless. The

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VI ItC I Ituwv. I j • • Dear Sirs: Like most Miner football fans, I, too, have become disturbed at the absence of cheerleaders at football games. 1 have read many letters purporting to explain this gross violation of athletic tradition, but most of are too arrogant to offer a plausible explanation. The girls state that they are “offended” by Miner fans and that they don’t want to be treated as “sex objects.” This simply is just not the case. Firstly, if the girls don’t want to be treated to lewd and lascivious remarks, to be ogled About Coeds Editor: In reply to the letter fronr Miss A. Coed ((MINER, Dec 11), skirts, when practical (nice weather), are a welcome sigh? on this campus. That’s not tc say that the adjectives “dirty” “ragged ”, “sloppy”, anc “uncombed” apply to the average coed when they’re no- wearing skirts; or that a legs watcher is really interested in e piece of ass. The point is thai skirts, with the accompanying legs, usually look nicer thar other forms of dress. If this makes me a male chauvemst, ! readily accept that label. A male Sam Emu No Cheerleaders? Here ' s Why Dear Sir: After hearing many disgruntled male Miners comment on the lack or absence of cheerleaders this fall, I would like to offer an explanation. We all know that UMR cheerleaders have been given little respect in past years. Undoubtedly the numerous lewd, degrading, and ridiculing remarks about “those UMR cheerleaders’’ have discouraged many a freshman candidate. After ail, who wants to be laughed at? Who wants to show their ignorance by trying to bring spirit and dignity to an obviously ludicrous job? It is also a well-known fact that the student body gives minimal vocal support to cheerleaders at football games. Isn’t it rather ridiculous to complain that we have no one to lead our cheers, when we have always refused to follow them anyway? It is my suspicion that some petulant Miners are grieving simply because they won’t be seeing some girl’s behind flashing by in a seires of cartwheels. Is it so incredible that fewer females are willing to submit themselves for that sort of cheap entertainment? Strangely enough, everyone seems to be complaining about “no cheerleaders,” but no one is asking “why not?” I think we all know. In the past it has been a job yielding little or no thanks, little or no respect, little or no support, and an abundance of harassments and obscenities to those few willing to put forth the effort. Finally this year, no girl was willing to put herself in such a position. Perhaps we should be glad — that the prevailing “spirit” among UMR coeds is one of maturity and dignity. Sincerely A Coed Herself

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Mizzou vs, Rolla Recently I happened to be in Columbia, Missouri. Driving by the married student apart ments, I was surprised by the condition of the place, so much so that I stopped in. New in- sulated windows were installed or being installed in ad the apartments and everything on the outside that could be painted had a fresh coat of paint on it Being curious 1 asked one of the tenants for some information and received the following: He paid llOO-month for a two bedroom apartment which included the free use of a washer and a dryer. Once a year on the outside of the building, the woodwork around the windows, the panels beneath the windows, the doors to the apartment, laundry room, and garbage area, and the water- spouts and raingutters were painted. If the tenant wished it, his name would appear on a list and the inside of the apartment would be painted by the school, but the tenant might have to wait from a week to several months for this to be done depending on the length of the list of names. Ending our brief interview, I was told that the maintenance was “good,” l • ' W.Vr V s : jif v I i v if, i J : | I LvjjJ ,4 j The University ' s View on Housing ' A temporary solution ' An Interview with Jess Zinfc Few people are happy with the new housing being provided for this year. Let ' s look at it from the University ' s view r point : The housing office had two choices : either inform incoming students that no University housing was available, or try to find accomodations for the 300 irvir ' srtn wait inf list Indications students wouldn ' t come to school here So, the search for accomodations began. During freshmen orientation, new students were told that the dormitories were filled, but that every effort was being made to acquire housing. It was at this time that many students were led to believe that Thomas Jefferson Hall would be the new leased from private indi vidua to house students for the currei year. Mr. Jess Zink, of Auxilar Enterprises, admits that th newiy-aquired residence hah are, in some respects, not th same as the older resident halls; but feels that with in provements that are bein made, thev will soon be ud 1