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Vol lxxxv newsmp.’ Sine. 1971 No 5 mm“: M
Frankfort ERA rally to start at 11 a.m.

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Act's f0 CBS Iebrate its GDd Q
W government action and not with personal instance, as the economic Situation in the coun- . f.
Associate Editor relationships. ItWill modify laws in the book." try gets worse, more women will have to work, 2*“
Ricker explained the amendments purpose. will be concerned with equal pay and ever ~ - , . .,
“(ERA states that) no federal or state govem- more conerned with their rights. and so they
*_ "—”_ ~‘ ment could interpret or make any law that want lawstoprotecttheserights.” /
would discriminate on the basis of sex. . . . It The lack of “wariness” about conservative ’ ’ ’ ‘ "
. - would be used to correct all kinds of inequali- groups could have been one of the reasons

ééfigzaéitizfi;::;sb:nf:g grittdwsizggs "5: g; ties that existin laws. ERA supporters failed in their efforts for rati- R. ;

any State on account of sex 2‘ The Congress “There are variom local and state laws that fication. Ricker said. “It‘s not a lack of rea- ‘ . %

shall have the power to enforce. by appropriate say that. but that doesn‘t cover every woman sonable or competent organization. but ‘super’ .. is"

legislation. the provisions of this Article. 3. andeverymstancefshesaid. , organization needed to oppose an unexpectedly ‘ 3‘ - .ii‘

This Amendment shall take effect two years Richer said establishing equal rights for strong force.’ » o _,

after the date of ratification. » The amendment's history had been spotted : V
—The textof g s. with ups and downs in its struggle to win ac«
the Equal Rights Amendment '---si“"3‘ii h ‘ ceptance, Ricker said. Its 1923 writing by Alice , ' V g...
Paul. a feminist activist. began the formal a, v-1... \ o
On the white marble stqis of the Capitol in fight for equality. In 1972 it passed Congess ‘
Frankfort, ERA supporters will gather be- - with an “overwhelming majority.“
tween 11 am. and 1 pm. to celebrate today as . Q ‘ “There was an incredible momentum when it 3
avictory for women. " was being ratified in so many states. Feminist ' 53

After 10 years of fighting for the ratification i . issues were in. Then there was a crashing halt, \ t? w 5'
of the Equal Rights Amendment. the June 30 it. Q, and it stuck at thirtyvfive (statesr for several ' . is .
deadlinepassedandERAdied. years."Rickersaid. -' 3.. - -j’ . '

But those supporting the amendment are Op- ‘- 3; Kentucky ratified the amendment in 1974. An as». t " .~ . . -, 7* = i ‘ -- 11,; ,
timistic about the future and the Frankfort -. a attempt to rescind the ratification failed in 1976 _ , of ~ ‘ . .‘
rally exemplifies this, said Ann Ricker, co- .r'“ j " but succeded in 1978, only to be vetoed by then- 3 L I i a
coordinator of the Lexington Bluegrass Chap- ' ” '- . ~ ~ Lt.Gov.Thelma Stovall. ~,, "m . ‘
ter of the National Organization for Women. Richer said local support for ERA should \ . W

“It’s a general nationwide thing among ERA parallel national polls. “Most people would ‘1 - v» ~ ~ ., .,
supporters regarding July 1 as a day of cele- favor it.“ 5. _ , « « ,
bration rather than defeat. 0618!)“th VlCtO- (A 1980 Gallup Poll said Americans support- ’ Vf
ries women will win in the future," Ricker . .M ed ERA by a 2-1 majority, according to Rick- 4 _ ii ' .
said. ' "for, o: er.) ' TODDCHILDIIS cmei Photographer

And one of these “victories" will be the pas- ' ' W ~ Ricker said the local chapter of NOW has H' h h
sage of ERA, she said. “I think it will even— ANN RICKER doubled its membership to 70 since its founding lg Opes
tually pass. There are variOIs plans with what in 1977, an indication of increasing ERA sup- En lish ed C ti n so h or L‘nd Kn . ,. ttin in she e for
to do with it. It’s been well-publicized that it is women by eliminating those laws that discrim- port. “I think (NOW) will continue to function ”13‘0”” U”? so ”1% om e ' {a t Op: '5 ge 9 p
goingtobereintroducedintoCongress." inate is “like freeing the slaves plantation by as it has. It’s been a very strong organization on e 0” ompus pmc 'ce mc '

It may take some time, however, before plantation.“ andisbecoming stronger."

ERA becomes a part of the Constitution, Rick- “An interesting thing — sixteen states have Ricker said she does not think the ERA’s de- ' '

er said. ult took many years to get women the state ERAs that show it hasn’t led to the dire feat will be a setback to NOW. However, "A lot I ted youths S tu d y, n g
right to vote — it took decades. I think there’ll consequences that people think it would," she of people are in shock. It has caused people to

beasimilar struggle with this.” of said. say they’ll work on other issues. In any situa- ,

She attributes the defeat of ERA to fear In addition, opponents believed the “priv- tion, there'sadegreeofburnout. . . h
perceived changes it might have instituted. ileged position“ women hold in society would When asked when the times would be more In new program ere
“The hard-core people (opposed to ERA) fear be jeopardized by ERA’s passage, Ricker said. supportive of ERA. Ricker replied. “In some
changes in society. They’re not really dis “They say they are equal to men and on a pod ways it’s very favorable now, with everyone Editor's note: This story was writ— normally study in their schools.
cussing ERA on its merits. That's the pity 1n astal, and why would we (opponents) want to getting disatisfied with (President) Reagan ten by Matt Byars Janet Gaunce The programs, according to Main
all this; it’s become a scapegoat for people’s loseourprivileged position?" and the economy. We need to see what will Katie Guthrie. 50'", Mason am; Campus Chancellor Art Gallaher.
fearofchange.” Although the status 0f women was elevated happenmelections. Moby Waller members of the Sum- are designed to “encourage students

This anti-ERA movement, Richer said, during the 705. Ricker said more is needed. ”If women are able to make their “”05 mer Solutions journalism program who are showing excellence to enroll
stemmed from a “conservative backlash that “We can’t just sit back and say everything is heard as a force and make an unified stand for junior high school students. inthe University after graduating.“
caught ERA supporters unaware." O.K.. because it‘s not " against Reagan, it might start a resurgence for Gallaher said he saw the program

The conservative wing feared such things as That is why ERA is important as a means of the Equal Rights Amendment." If you overheard the conversation as the beginning of a new “more 88‘
unisex bathrooms, legalization of abortion (al- change and examination of existing laws. she And when will ERA become a reality? "1 concerning the Shakfiphere play “A gressive" student recruitment drive
though it is already legal) and homosexual said. Its failure to pass “eliminates a chance of hope it Will be in ten years.“ Ricker said. "We Midsummer’s Night Dream" com- designed to attract students of high
marriages, she said. improving (women‘s) status. . . . There's an (ERA supporters) don’t want to be little old la- ing from 301 Barker Hall, you might academic potential to the University

“But ERA will not get into any area that’s a ongoing need for a change in laws and updat- dies writing letters to our Congressmen. I assume that this was an ordinary inmefuture.
personal relationship. . . . It‘s concerned with ing of laws to keep up with the pressures. For would like to see it happen beforelretire." UK course. Although the programs emerge

. . during a period of program cut-
, - 3‘" If Y3,” 100*“ 195‘; if" {91:55' backs. he said its added cost will
room. you “9.5““. o m a eventally be “offset" by the tuition

room full of junior-high students itcharges the participants
participating inthediscusSion. Program directors Molly Sullivan
_ _ c032; Gigi-ssjudforohlieghogtuctfiitsnx and John Watson, both education
aduate students. said me believe
lntersessron classes motivate both students and professors tern mm to new programs a; We... 1...... .. a... 3......“

sponsored by the LniverSity. by doing

By CHRISSNIDER said, because they are already ac- This almost one-half point in- Howell’s class was able to do some The programs — the (3011989 0‘ “We learn best by doing thinSSU'
Reporter customed to daily classes. They are crease can be attributed to two fac— outdoor sketching, not isually possi- Education’s Gifted Students Pro- Watson said. The 27 students en-
usually “eager beavers," because tors, Rose said: Summer students bleduring theacademic year. gram and UK Commumty Educa- rolled mSummer Solutions fOUOW an
—_____————_— college is new for them. concentrate on only one or two Faculty members also see advan- tion's “Summer Solutions — are active schedule which includes a
. ' The shock isually comes to “vet- classes as opposed to five or six in tages to summer teaching. "I get a for students between the ages of It» Visit to an archaeological dig at Big

Although sunshine and SChOOl JUSt erans" of the fall and spring semes- the fall: and summer students are more diverse range of students in 14- Bone [4le State Park and field trips
don’t seem to mix. summer students ters. These students are not used to more motivated than fall students. the summer — high school teachers The 27 Junior high students on- to television stations and newspaper
are usually more motivated than fall daily classes or the fast pace. she Rose said she believes most stu- and people who've been out of school ”fled in the program are studying offices,she said.
ones. according to Harriet R059. di' said. dents come to summer school for for awhile." said George Herrick, architecture, computer science. Tuition for the month-long Pl'O‘
rector 0f the UK Counseling and But most students' performances three reasons: They have no sum~ history professor. chemistry. 13W. mythology. journa- yam is $200.
1‘05th Center. do not suffer. Grade point averages mer employment: they are behind “Often when we‘re studying some- “5'“ and other topics they would not 599 5m“ 9°99 ""9“
deTtle ovelfa $1200 dzuminel‘ SCthlol stu- for summer four-week and eight- in a class; or they want to get a cer- thing in history someone older who .

n S pro y no encoun or any week sessions are significantly high- tain class behind them. has been there can 've a better or N F A t D D k
different psychological problems or er than fall and spring semesters, Joe Howell, a landscape architec- different perspectiveg1 on that peri- ew Ine r 8 ea“ ome
agile: lgwlfr agademic 8:388:35 according to information released ture junior, said he attends classes od."he said.

n e a an spring 5 en S, bytheregistrar’s office. for 12 hours per day, and has since Herrick also said he does not think
Rosesaid. The registrar’s office shows the the beginning of the four-week inter- teachers have a bad attitude toward to promote arts awareness
hoShe ills: said the ltonge‘l‘ 01838 average student during the 1981 session. teaching summer school. even

“PS, 85 pace 0 ma eria cover~ eight-week session had a 3.04 GPA. He said the material is covered though it often interferes with their —.—_——
age and the warm weather have For the 1931 fall semester it was too fast, but “I love the work. andI research. 8“ PATSEERQEIRRELL gg‘mi ".‘g'jfrsu land _[§tufr‘3t9t5-
little effect on the students academ- 2.66, and for the 1902 spring semes- love working with my hands. Be- Rose gives summer school stu- Seme Sid] t? . mvglrfsfi " ‘t ms
ic abilities. ter, it was 213. The GPA jumped to sides, I‘m getting a full year‘s credit dents this advice: "Remember what f nes, Vt" lth Crings f (Emil-t”?

New students have very few prob- 3.01 for the 1m four-week interses- in 12weeks." you're here for. You paid for n, so *'—‘“—"—_ "me“ 0 em 6;: ‘3’ 9'. 31 t 5‘ ‘5
lems With summer school. Rose sion. Because of the summer weather, get the most outofit." The newly appointed College of gosperogram w c “Ines a pur-
- T" “J"“7 ” . t \ fl ' ‘ . in - a. ~: .1... ._. Fine Arts dean $805 the light at the Domek also said he plans to im-

1: L“ ’ “""‘ ' ‘1' ,, . . , x. i ‘ -_,_ l engogglfdtunéiel-Do k a inted tprove the college‘s coutrse offerings

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‘T‘"""“‘”* “ V 9% ‘ “hm-- ' l :7; dean May 4 by the LR Begd of plyioiigdghflomufisgsmifiifmffnafi
.._. f ‘ ‘ "‘ ‘ 4:? i: ' . i l - E Trustees. said his college has faced partment
j . , . ‘ ‘ ' g. a. " ~ - ..._.- l budget problems. but overall When asked about the college‘s

- o p ' t - l ...l “things are on the upswing." budget, Domek said the University-
: ~ ' ' ' ‘ ' ' ' . ’ ' < » -- Domek. a Chicago native. has wide hiring freeze in effect since
' " ' p ’ - W~* ~ - -* ~~ been acting dean Since J. Robert 1980 had affected his college. with
, . ‘ i- . .. . , v i Wills resigned lastIJune ftolz‘liiccars”: eight positions left vacant. Seven of
, . . j y,” . 4»; M" *‘uuy _ g _ position as the Colege O ne . those sitions have since reopened,
' I. h if?“ .- , ., ., . . . . .» , «.4 ‘ ”H.“ dean wrth the Umversrty of Texas at new”:
_ . a a": it: ‘ . ' ‘ ' ,r . 5 ‘ ' “ ”A" Austin. Domek said he got the new faculty
__ a .31: ‘i 4.3%" _; fl '-‘ - - I '- Wan-u— “ " Domek. a music professjoih said members by “communicating

- ' - 5'. .“,;_."' "‘3‘." — . ’ _ I . . , l‘ - . - " .. ' ~ "“" that since the mUSlC. art an eater needs." He said since most of the
”$3.33- -' . ' b1", \‘lfl‘ -’ , .' 1 ' f‘”‘ I B L ‘ ‘ ‘ ' _ ' departments were consolidated into positions have been restored. faculty
i: > . K '. s I - ‘-‘ ~. . .. . , - W ' a college in 1977. he was interested strength was not hurt as much as it

v '4!‘ ' V?‘ .33 '4‘ 'fif‘vg u -, ,uf“ \ .4» _ . ' ' .

m- w! ,. z. ..'.',‘s‘ y-» “Kw g. 1-'~ ~~ v . A... _ _,___ in not only the music department couldhavebeen.

it“ . . ‘ “ I’C‘ —--~~ - - -' ’ ‘ ‘ . ‘P‘ ‘M;;;,;~;;~-;_.~ but the entire college. "I have al- The failure of the college‘s budget

, ,Q N; - . ‘..'. 4 M“ ,, . . . -. _ . W ways (alien an interest in the total base to increase along with inflation
, . U ‘~ " 3.. {3}“ Vi. - _ . ~ . . ‘. ”‘4 picture. . is Domek's 'main concern regarding
. . '. t? “in -§1 . . ”fl-Wi’iERN ._ ? H‘H‘hfigimfr'fi .. , - Making. more comses available to the college s financial health. He
j ‘ ”Mi“: 1 V ‘ ‘ s ‘ \ ' “2* “"1393 I“; {311+ ‘ u ‘i . students in other colleges 15 one 0‘ said his fixed costs such as insur-
... r -- , *‘X ‘ . «3“ ~‘ ‘- “ i "M'" ' Domek’s primary goals. Although ance and maintenance continue to
x ‘s -. . _ 1’; ~ . ‘ the college currently offers minors. rise while the budget remains the

F. _ A)... .L 3‘ ' ‘ he said he wants to offer basxc same.
31", h. .;’. ‘ if" .. , t. courses for students who want only Domek is also concerned about the
,~ . .r ‘- ~ “1 ' \ ~ toexperimentwith the arts. college‘s equipment costs. Although
f’ - f‘ .. ‘ ,... Domek said that in junior or se- people like to contribute tor schol-
. x, y - \ nior high schools. the arts are often arshlm‘ Domek said, they some-
, . \‘. a ' viewed as "frills“ and are the first times forget to consider how expen-

i . ‘ . . 1 fl... 018586 to suffer from bUde-‘t cuts. snve musical instruments canbe.

. ‘ ' ‘ ~-—- . .. - -.--- -- h —"‘— “""'— This. students sometimes fall to re- The new dean said he would at-

“ allze the meritsof an arts education. tempt to remedy the problem by in

. . . . . . . . . . Domek also wants to promote stituting an organization which
cement work Unrversrty Physical Plant Division workers put some tin-shing touches on the concrete sidewalk new awareness of the arts as an impor- would solicit contributions for the
Kostl. and McVey Halls. The sidewalk, and some of the steps above itwere recently reconstructed. tant part of campus life among both college

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Hinckley's t ‘3' proves law's inadequacies

John W. Hinckley Jr. was found not guilty In Hinckley‘s case. there was no argument
by reason of insanity on June 19. The man on either side as to Whether he had com-
who says he has no remorse for shooting the mitted the crime — it instead centered on I
president may be out on our streets again in whether Hinckley was insane and not able to EN A m / "ONE VAQUE HYPER' t
less than six weeks. control his actions, or whether he was sane CF Y 1/ COM ’

He is now confined at St. Elizabeth‘s Hos- and able to control his actions. 5T mla WE T . PL‘CATED ‘HSAMTY
pital for the mentally ill, just outside Wash- Either way, Hinckley knew what he was Vi UK 0 WCE PLEA Too MANY...
ington. DC, a place where people ask for doing and was therefore responsible for his w E f/l/éU’LTY o
his autograph and offer him congratulations, actions. The assassination attempt was cold- A 6 a, W /W?/ ,

. , . . . ly and deliberately planned in advance. a” ' -

Hinckley 5 mal. once agaull draws attention People like Hinckley who commit crimes 1 l WM 1 RlC -
to the i'naldequames m t e aw covering the should be given some type of punishment. TE l 0 ,l/ f _
Insanlt-‘Pef- t . . . d f. The “guilty but mentally ill at the time of M NlES, , . & l j r .l l ,

If] 'fedegaf “3". . insafnity :5 e med as] {0}- the offense“ verdict. which goes into effect a‘@ 4' jt =1 3‘.) / \
‘0“5- 3 the 9'? am 5‘“ 9"? ‘9’“ menta .11" today in Kentucky, sounds like a good idea, / a 'i' .l 1
"925;; e “infirm: erimes commissmn, until one realizes its ramifications. / 4 It?
an ‘t $159 0 t.‘st' Sh acks subsltantiafl fi?‘ The law states that if a defendant is found 3 ‘ ’ to / n. \ fl ‘ 'i
Stirldllct craggr‘fclie r? tgntr‘mlna “3 9t :5 guilty but mentally ill and is determined ’ ‘-

f to the 51m 5 5“ Sh“ 13' capattzlly' ° mentally incompetent to stand trial at the g Q l 2- , ,-
conform hi aw. 1“ 0t er words, 15 m- time of sentencing, treatment shall be pro- {9 7 '~ W/ ll ’ -
53’“ ycauses scrime. vided until the defendant is no longer men- 5‘ “i (I ‘1 p (-7 \ I, » '-

Federal law also requires the prosecution tally ill or until expiration of the sentence, ‘K 4 ~ " ‘~ gt, .. '1‘
t ‘ ' ' / «f, v «’ll ‘5 . .
o prove that the defendant is sane beyond whichever comes first. a {W /‘ a. a ,
any reasonable doubt. This could be a diffi- This could mean that after the defendant l5 g7 .' . j 4 l1. -. ' :3
cult thing for anyone to prove about any is cured at a mental hospital, the person .. I 2 é - ‘
other person, much less someone who has would be required to face a jail term before ’ 5}?“ t£ 55-3-5 .
recently assaulted our nation's leader. being released. or it could mean that a de- (l -,‘% ‘ "Ifif5’/;".{.{f'.55:-}'.'-':.'-,:':-‘;.’5'I-':{5:” '1‘: ‘ ~

It is clear that stricter laws must be insti- fendant is given probation and treated as an :33.;'f{'-f.’:ff-f / LEE? , '
tuted regarding the insanity plea, out-patient at a psychiatric hospital. [A ll ,-...‘.;;;~.:_'_ ._,.I-{'{{-;.-}: x“ i g .:‘/__ » ..

An adjustment should be made on the bur- Being put in jail after being cured could be (6 ' — 0/ g 5'
den of Proof. If a defendant claims to be in- detrimental to the person’s mental health. It , ‘ my \ j/ ' L‘ 2.; E .
sane at the time of a crime‘s commission. could undo all of the good accomplished at a _ , ‘ . fix ' Eta:
the defendant should have to prove it beyond mental hospital. What happens if the patient // ' \ . 4i 'J/ ":52 i
any reasonable doubt. If such a defense is is given parole and ordered to be treated but _ ' W ‘ p ' M. g — ,=a ‘~
chosen, it should be substantiated by the de- there is not a psychiatrist in the city or coun- ”3‘ \ gig ' _ - » 51‘) - ., ' p.715. __ g g
fendant, much like an alibi. Kentucky’s in- ty‘? Or, what happens if a patient is still 7 ‘.l\ j / ii. , ~;- —:‘i5 . ., *2: 5-2:;
sanity plea is similar to this. mentally ill when the sentence expires? _ ’ ’ g «4‘: -, ,, . =—;= . ‘7; 7-: ‘.,_.:._ :ML— 1' — _

The definition of legal insanity should be The new law, theoretically sound and nec- ,— r’” 4'” .s_.~» ‘ — - , ~17.
changed. If a defendant realizes he is com- essary as another option, should be watched ',
mitting a crime, the courts should attempt to closely for flaws. A remedy for the courts’ '
hold the defendant responsible for that crim- dilemma with the criminally insane is sorely
inal act. needed.

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The interview ~ that sweaty-palm Does Disney World provide suntan can mean the difference between tions and let your friend ask them.
“we." o, ,h. K9,”. a... woke"... ,0 “We" m." vi.” on experience that most people. espe~ lotion and free tickets for your girlf- you and the person just interviewed. Think about your answers. You have
the editorial page. cially students. must face during nend? That sounds like a tall order, and it to make a good impression on the in-

Persons submitting letters to the Kernel should address their this Other“? Pleasal“ 59.350“ can be terviewer.
comments typed and double-spoced to the editorial editor at 1" 31“ lnteereWS are inevitable. _ Donna The best place to start looking is Sometime before you fall into a

Journalism Building, UK, 40506-0042. Letters shOuid be limited After YOU manage to fmagle your l: HAMILTON the Placement Center. It has infor- nervous slumber the night before

to 250 words or less. W3." onto the priority list Of a com- S" mation on over 200 major companies the interview, take a few minutes
Writers must include their names, addresses, telephone num- Pally at the UK Placement Service 3‘ ‘ (including Disney World). The infor- and refresh your memory on the

hers and their molars, classifications or connection with UK. lndl. Center or with the company for ‘ cues, Column,“ mation ranges from company loca- company. Go over your notes again;

viduols submitting comments in person should bring UK lbs or summer employment ’_ Disney = tions, degrees recruiting, What the they shouldbenearbysomewhere.

drivers' licenses. World. Xerox or the Honomlu Tour’ company (105. annual PCPOTtS, The big day has arrived. You

The Kernel reserves the right to edit tor grommet, clarity and lSl Burgau — You .lUSt have to make Seriously, how prOfltable is the training prOVlded and more Should feel great, have confidence in
lengthond to eliminate libelous materiel. 380001 impressmn. company? What are some 0i its new NOW. you have pored over and your knowledge of the company and
What do you do? developments or products and is it made notes from information there, look your very best. Be sure to allow
The most important thing, by far, active in the community? let‘s go across campis. Some of you plenty of time to get to the inter-
is to prepare. Find out everything A general knowledge of what the will no d0ubl need directions, but view, arriving about 10 minutes ..
you possibly can about the company. company does and where it is going our destination is the MI. King Li- early, Relax and greet the inter- i:
_ . I _ brary. where you got lost for three viewer with a smile and a hand- E
I ' days this wmter » shake, if they offer first. 3:
e are om conspiracy Is ta in over merica .. .. mm ..,.... me
about a company here is to use the terview with general questions and g
Reader’s Guide to Periodical Litera- will probably ask questions that will Q,
There is something wrong with Television has made reruns a sa- riding on their names for years. thing —— over and over and over and ture. l khOW you have heard this allow you to elaborate on your skills 2;
this country. It‘s falling apart and cred ritual. In order to keep from compete with newer bands that are over. . . . title somewhere before (“English and qualifications. 3}.
there are a million theories why. disturbing your comfortable state of practically indistinguishable from The activity that takes up most of 102"). This time it is not for the tea- You should do most of the talking it
Some say it’s the Jewish conspiracy, boredom, they show a program for one another. It‘s too boring to talk our time is probably the most boring cher, but for an interviewer Who you during the interview. Let the inter- 1;
some the Communist conspiracy and the fifth time that was boring to about. of all — work. I have had lots of want to hire you. That company Viewer know why you are the bes‘ ‘
some the corporate conspiracy. start with. The whole idea is to avoid surpris- jobs: all repetitive, monotonom and probably has been featured. adver- candidate for the job. Do not talk *
Some blame the military industrial __________ ing anyone. Don‘t do anything differ— boring. I get so bored that I sing tised or had publicity in some publi- about negative qualities or experi- .
complex. some blame the bu- ' ' ent, don‘t offend anyone and, above songs in my head or count aimlessly cation. ences. " “ .
reaucracy and others say it‘s tech- 1 Andrew all,don’tdisturb them. just to take up time. Everyone drags F or example, in a recent issue 0f In addition, do not smoke. chew '
“01°83" ‘ 2 j BALL Movie makers follow this rule reli- himself to work daily, hates every Business Week Xerox has a two- gum, use jargon, tell jokes or bring ‘-

With all due respect to research- 1 giomly. There are smash-up-car minute of it and can’t wait to get page ad for a new copier. Wouldn‘t anyone else to the interview. In
ers. ”“5505 and politicians. 1 , movies. love movies (a new twist is home. it impress the interviewer if you tOld other words, act like a responsible '
have my 0W“ theory: the boredom the rash of “natural” young love Some of the larger corporations him about his company‘s new copi~ adult who is serious about wanting
conspiracy. *‘ (dummy movies), horror movies, mystery have begun extensive recreation er? Also, look in business directories that job. .‘

We are being lulled into Sleep by thrillers that are as thrilling as programs. Employees can play like Dun and Bradstreet 01‘ Moody’s Many interviews fail because the
boring television, boring movies. white bread, and the two old stan- ping-pong during break, basketball Manuals. interviewee did not say enough i
boring i00d. bon‘ng jObS. boring I recently watched “60 Minutes," dards: westerns and war movies — during lunch and softball after work, Other places to look are newspa- about him- or herself. Interviewers ‘
schools and, generally, boring lives. supposedly a news show. You now Vietnam war movies. Anything But do they do anything to make the pers like The Wall Street Journal. usually make judgements about per- ;

We are inundated with reruns. re- guessed it — a rerun. Most of the that does not fit into one of these jobitself any better? and many books like Everybody's sonaiity or whether or not to consid- ‘
peats, remakes, updates and re- stories were over a year old and categories doesn’thaveachance. Of course not. They only give you BuSiness have information on com- er an interviewee during the first
takes. some had been dredged out and “up- Video games are the latest boring these recreational facilities to keep pames. five minutes of the session. .

Why are they trying to bore us dated“for thesecond time. diversion. People are flocking to your mind off of how dull your job Tomorrow is the big day. Is your Put on a positive attitude and ‘
into submission? Who will benefit Turn on the radio. The inane them like frat boys to a beer blast] is. suit clean? Yes, suit. One would also muster up your confidence for the ‘
from 31'th “5 into a nation of sludge that pours out of FM stations play them myself. All the games Politics, traditionally boring, have assume you have a pair of nice interview. Would you hire someone "
mindless automotons'.’ I don‘t know is an insult to intelligence. Bands have a pattern. Once you learn the become the unmistakable leader in street shoes (Nike’s and Topsiders who is sullen, smart-mouthed or will '
butthetrendisthere. made up of old men, that have been pattern. you simply do the same boringness. Reporters following the are out). This goes for women too. not say anything about him or her- ‘ ,

last residential election amused Your favorite sun dress will get you self? . .

BLmM COUNTY by Berke Breathed themslelves by reciting the candi— nothing —— except maybe a date or 3 Remember, the interviewer was 7;
\ dates' rehearsed speeches from pass. A matched skirt suit will give once in your shoes. He or she is not .‘1

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// , W/ffl M” /T/ p ‘ .5,“ NO ,. monster of inflation for years. Now many demands? you make a good impression, the in- ' -

fl. - 1/ . . ' ,. " Q nee? . .. inflation is down and unemployment Don't give up now, you have spent terviewer will be able, almost al-
of; 3; --f 'l is up. Boring. too much time researching the com» ways, to make the decision to hire

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_; , . ' ,é 5 {Z “" wow ‘i lg.“ 1‘ I ‘ mament. Brezhnev, not to be out- art-of selling for a biggie like Xerox. you have any questions, do not hesi-

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ewusl j 3 l r 7 Vl \ f 51.. ‘l’m h A l, .. (30081155 can appropriate the money viewing. you are hired? What are the work
0 .-._, p .I ., t/vi 4‘: I g for them. We will probably see Since you know so much about the hours? Who will you be working
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\ ‘ J ‘ " ' gle weapon. for the big day, go one step further fits? Be careful with this last one.

These treaties are just more re- Practice. Get a friend to go through You do not want to sound like money '
1“ we WHO’: “3; :(‘fi‘pi/ , . W runs. More dull, stupid placebos to a mock interview With you. have is your major interest. The inter-
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\ a ’ ’ ‘ ' mat mm. you can refine to accept the unorigi- / Why do you want to come to been answered. The formalities and
lite,- .\ .' A ‘ .. ‘N h H \ nal slop that passes for quality these work for Xerox? thank-yous are exchanged and the

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‘ V',‘ ,‘ " ‘3, ‘.‘ ‘ 1 “s it ‘4‘“ I ' g x '. i.) OK, so this is the aid of another yourcareercholce'? when to expect a response. if no
t o ‘ 2 A ~ 0 ‘m ' : ” ii i, {I‘ll if"; t I,“ \ZL . g‘ ‘V 3,; boring column. Wake up, out there, .1 What are your weaknesses? dateisgiven,ask forone
i. ) {4 ~ t3 ' ' i . - J “ i ‘t 7' - , it’syour minds they wanttokill. Strengths? .

. 1' ,. . ., ‘ \J .4 Where do you see yourself live Donna Hamilton, journalism senior.

I It; ‘_.. 'g b * r!| . ‘. . lfl‘ \ ' - ‘J Andrew Ball is journalism junior years from now? worlu at the Placement Center and
' ' " ' ‘ “ . - l andaKernel columnist. Come u