Southeastern Massachusetts University - Scrimshaw Yearbook (North Dartmouth, MA)

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N, Qj gl Mass PIRG Mass PIRC is a student directed and supported consumerfenvironmental group working to effect social change in Massachusetts. However, few students fully comprehend the key role they play in the organization. There are significant opportunities for participation in organizational policy making, in local board projects, and in statewide activities. Several new programs were developed this spring to provide students more comprehensive experience in all these areas. Organizational opportunities focus on a series of regional meetings designed to provide students throughout the state with a forum to exchange and debate opinions and ideas. Local board projects serve to integrate on-campus activities with community service projects. Ideas for projects this spring included asbestos health hazard investigations, water conservation, nutrition awareness programs, student discounts, TELCAG, bottle bill, and Mass. sales tax on meals. The major statewide effort was the TELCAC campaign, which entered the second phase ofthe initiative petition process. A legislative lobbying network on college campuses across the state was set up for the purpose of creating a telephone tree capable of mobilizing hundreds of phone calls or letters to legislators at critical moments of the campaign. Grass roots lobbying activities include organizing media events, sponsoring voter registration drives on campus, coordinating community meetings with state representatives, and outreach to . community groups for endorsements. Other PIRG sponsored legislation for the 1978 session includes the nuclear waste transport controls, energy conservation, solar promotion, and student rights. Mass PIRG at SMU has been a very effective chapter. lt provides contract learning possibilities for those students wishing to get involved. Mass PlRG's first year at SMU has been a year of growth, both for the organization and for the many seniors that had the opportunity to work with PIRC.

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Torch Greg Garber, Editor The 1977-78 Torch staff has been concerned about the familiar statement, If a newspaper is informative and accurate, it's not entertaining and if it's entertaining, it's not informative and accurate. Not willing to believe or be influenced by this cliche, the Torch staff attempts to put out a weekly newspaper that is informative, accurate, and entertaining. Divided into three sections - news, sports, and lifestyles - the Torch has something for every student on campus, whether it is information concerning a new university policy, a movie review, or the glam W . , 3 A an scores to Corsair athletic events. In the past, the Torch has been plagued by typographical errors and poor design, but giant steps have been made in the direction of professionalism with the employment of a proof-reading team and the creation of a new look. The staff does not feel a college newspaper necessarily has to look and read like a college newspaper. It is the goal of the Torch staff to produce a thoroughly readable, enjoyable newspaper -free from errors and completely accurate. As a major part of the campus media, the Torch recognizes its commitment to the students of Southeastern Massachusetts University and is dedicated to that commitment. The Women's Ce The Women's Ce individual needs nter nter exists to meet the of S.fvl.U. students. The staff counsels and disseminates information on birth control, pregnancy, gynecological problems, VD, etc., and informs people of other available resources in the area. The Center offers a resource library dealing with issues partic ularly related to women, and sponsors such activities as workshops, films, speakers, and educational programs. The Women's Center is also acti vely involved in campus issues such as child care and health services.