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Senate BY CHERE COPE "If the SGA could get the support of the off campus stu dents, the whole university would have a better deal," said Allen Lawhead, chairman of the off-campus student affairs committee of Student Senate. Allen said the problem basi cally lies in student suppport of the student government. "Sixty-three per cent of the stu dents live off campus, and if they don't support the govern ment, it is impossible to do any thing in the senate the problem of the off campus student." One of the main problems is the parking problem. "When a student can barely make it to school on time, he tends to be frustrated. He doesn't even think about trying to get on campus for a movie6e. It just is a hassle." There are several parking lots near or on campus, but the cost of parking is high, and a sticker doesn't guarantee a place to park. "In the Senate, we tried to get the price of a sticker lowered from $10.00 to $5.00, but the administration decided Presents the Latest in Fashion by 1r. my R1Jpp Kq Cutaways " Strollers Dinner Jackets 0 Tuxedos Full Dress " All Accessories Finest selection of styles Expertly fitted Modest rates Complimentory wedding counseling service available TUXEDO COAT & PANT TUXEDO COAT & PANT FULL DRESS COAT, PAM COLOR JACKETS SHIRTS CUMMERBUND TIE SET VEST SETS STUDS & CUFF LINKS 3 CON%VI-;il:. 1 LOC:AiTIONS:I Five Points Forest I)rive I)utch SquareJ hiL' seeking that $10.00 wasn't enough, so they raised it to $15.00. What you're doing is paying $15.00 for the chance of getting a park ing place," Allen said. According to Allen, one of the basic problems of the off cam pus student is communication. "Most activities are advertised or geared to Russell House," Allen said. "Many off-campus students just come to the uni versity to go to class, and don't even get to stop by Russell House. We are trying to get bulletin boards put up in several of the parking lots of places where the off-campus student usually goes. They would cost about $75.00 each, and the money would allocated by the office of business affairs. It would involve alot of red tape, but we really need it." There's not a seperate cen tralization of activities, Allen continues. "The dorms have programs planned, and a dorm government, which I'm sure the students can relate to more than they can the student govern ment. The university is not offering the off-cam us student S (S.B.) from $9500 S (D.B.) from *100" JTS from 'l35" from 59000 from'I 3"0 from .7" from xI7" from $7"~ ARGEST IN THE SOUTHEAST'. FORMAL WAR Rental & Sales off ca enough, and if they are, they're not making it obvious enough." The Student Senate sees another problems for the stu dent living off campus: if an off campus senator resigns or is removed from office, there is no way in which another senator can be appointed to take his place, other than the complica tions of an election. "In dorm government, the president of the dorm appoints another senator if one is needed." Allen said. "There is no provision for this for the off-campus senator. What we're thinking about doing is having the off campus Delicious French cuisii light and enjoy easy-li Josephine. You can pi Eat on C mpus s organization, townmen and women responsible for appoint ing the new senator. Another alternative is to establish some type of a off campus group to provide the same function of dorm government. They would provide speakers and have spe cial programs, and perhaps be able to relate better to the stu dent living off-campus." Dean Eslitzer, in charge of off campus students is working to establish an off campus student's lounge, where the stu dent can come between classes and have a place to put his books, or just sit and talk. "Dean \ N I 1e ;onight at stening l~~imsc.Fv ck abonaartetogeher amu. nvrst inn upport 0 Eslitzer is really working for the off campus student and he has our support." said Allen. "Other services for the off cam pus student include an informa tion table in Russell House every Wednesday from 4 to 5. "The table will be manned by off campus senators," accord ing to AAllen. "They will give out information as to what the Senate is doing for the off cam pus student, as well as find out what the off campus student needs. There are alot of little problems, but in solving the big ones, we will take care of the little ones." ateria. Dine by candle il seven. Bring your ervice.