The Griffin: volume 56, issue 07 - Nov. 1, 1985

              FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1985 Budget Shuffle Aids WCCG (cont'd on page 8) Franz cited several other factors as causing the college to turn down the proposal. "The commitment this college would have to make . . . was quite involved," said Franz. According to Franz, the process to equip the station with FM capability would be an impractical commitment. When contacted at his office on Tuesday, Termini declined to comment on the proposal. Franz told The Griffin that Rocco Termini, director of purchasing of the NFTA, contacted him at the beginning of the semester about the possibility of sharing the station's carrier current to broadcast a music format into the two stations, which are both within two blocks of the Main Street campus. However, after consulting with Dr. Jack Howell, communication professor and faculty adviser of WCCG, Franz learned that an FM current was necessary to complete the project. WCCG does not have FM capability. "Impractical" NFTA-WCCG Proposal by Kevin Saville A proposal made to Canisius by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to broadcast their own programming into the Delevan- College and Humboldt stations on WCCG's radio band fell through due to the fact the campus radio station did not have the proper equipment for such a project, according to Dr. Laurence W. Franz, vice president for business and finance and College treasurer. Granville mentioned that the station should use advertising as a means of increasing its revenue. He added that advertising was a way in which the station could build upon its $400 original allocation.'The meeting will determine whether WCCG needs additional funding and, if so, how much," said Granville. No definite date has been set as to when the meeting will be held. When asked why the station was not granted its full request, Granville stated, "students don't like the music; why should students pay for it?" However, the finance committee voted down the station's request and granted them an original allocation of $400 for their operating expenses. The station has since repetitioned the committee for additional funding on two occasions. The first time, no additional allocation was granted; the second time, the committee's vote was tabled, pending a meeting that will take place between the finance committee, the Media Council and WCCG. "It was bad programming on their part not to expect any revenue," said Granville. WCCG's general manager, Aris DiGiulio '87, disagrees. DiGiulio stated that there are (cont'd on page 9) "Sales is not there to support us, it's there as a learning experience to handle money," he said. - $1,0000, office supplies - $25, subscriptions (Rolling Stone, Billboard) - $200, printing charges - $50, contributions (United Way, Buffalo Philhar.nonic Orchestra, Alpha Kappa Psi) - $125. form that WCCG submitted to the committee, would cover the following expenses: records - $1,000, telephone bills - $500, equipment "It Is usually done to cover expenses," commented Granville on the transferral, adding that the ISC covered unpaid bills that Little Theater had accumulated last year. The transferred funds came from the account of the Independent Student Coalition (ISC). According to Undergraduate Student Association Treasurer Jim Granville '87, the transfer was completed to help the station pay a phone bill of over $300 and other necessary equipment purchases. by Kevin Saville Due to the magnitude of the financial difficulties it has experienced this year, WCCG radio became the recipient of a $500 budget transfer last week that helped the campus radio station settle several outstanding debts it had accumulated over the first two months of the semester. The needed budget transfer was another example of the financial problems that the station has been mired in this year. WCCG, in its original request, asked the finance committee for an allocation of $3,000. This money, as listed on the request jective." "I just had to keep it moving." "It is a very important election," said Demske. "I hope that some people will be able to make up their mind on the basis of what they saw tonight." Demske said that his own interest in the election and the opportunity for exposure for Canisius were reasons for his decision to moderate. Demske was originally approached to moderate the debate by The Buffalo News, co-sponsor of the event. According to Demske, Stanford Lipsey, the publisher and president of the News, was responsible for the choice. Demske explained that his "It was a generally good debate." Demske felt the candidates mostly side-stepped the real issues and focused on less important topics. He did feel, though, that each candidate made several good points. "They were talking about things that weren't very important."Rev. James M. Demske, S.J., College president and moderator of the debate, felt "it wasn't as exciting as I expected." by Vince Doyle Most of the local television audience was captivated by the vehemence of the heated mayoral debate held Monday. But one on-the-spot spectator was less than impressed. role as moderator was mostly to "remain completely ob- Demske Moderates Debate Rev. James Art. Demske, S.J., College president talks with Mayor James D. Griffin before Monday night's debate. See page 3 for debate story. Photo by vince doyle Vietnam: The Canisius Experience EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first in a two part series on campus life during the Vietnam era. Student Government President Robert Greene, now a prominent lawyer, took down a picket sign in an effort to inhibit any altercation with the dignitaries leaving the breakfast. "It was done," Some students disapproved of U.S. policy, and exercised their constitutional rights of free assembly and speech. These students organized and picketed in the foyer outside of the Faculty Dining Room. On Dec. 7, 1965, the Buffalo Jaycees sponsored an event known as "Operation Lamination." It functioned as an opportunity for students to laminate their draft cards. Its purpose, according to the Buffalo Evening News, was to show support for the U.S. policy in Vietnam. In addition, the Buffalo Junior Chamber of Commerce expressed its support by holding a breakfast in the Faculty Dining Room. Those attending were various dignitaries of Buffalo's civic and business communities. One such demonstration, which presaged later episodes occurred nearly 20 years ago. Although Canisius has been recognized throughout its history as a conservative college, it has had its share of protests, sit-ins and demonstrations.by Jerry Feuerstein In case you've never thought that Canisius could be a skirmish-line of the Vietnam War, think again. (cont'd on page 8) "I think that since Canisius is a smaller campus where people know each other, there was Dr. James A. Duran, Jr., a history professor known for _ his support of U.S. policy, acknowledged the behavior of the student body during these troubled times. "I think the students were to be commended," he said, "because unlike UB (University of Buffalo) we didn't break $87,000 worth of windows two times and we didn't get our ROTC building burned down. That's when we became the only ROTC detachment in Erie County." Taking down the sign had produced the opposite affect however, insteand oimh+bit+ng any altercation it provoked one. A group of students, intimidated by the demonstrators' increased heckling, attempted to disperse them by forming a large "human-chain." When this didn't work they ushered four students into a room and tied it shut. Sign tearing and general chaos ensued for a time until cooler heads prevailed and the demonstrators dispersed. This violent episode was not typical of the majority of demonstrations the Canisius students held thereafter. For the most part, according to faculty members representing both sides of the Vietnam issue, demonstrations were held in a mature and orderly fashion. 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