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viewpoints WUSC's me By WAYNE BROOKS Opinion Page Editor As I have stated before in previous editorials, many of the most productive members of the Carolina community have made valuable contributions to the well-being of this university and too often have not received due recognition. Thus, I find it necessary to call attention to USC's unsung heroes and unheralded outstanding members of our community. At this time, I devote this column for atIpntinn tn urhof ic nivkKoKlir -~4-?? iv??vavr-> >? ?HMI> iU JJ1 Ut/OUlJ II1C 1IIVSOI J^lUUllVllVC service-oriented institutions at USC ? WUSC-FM, USC's student-operated radio station. First of all, attention must be given to the type of programming WUSC offers. Established to provide a large Columbia audience with an alternative to the redundant programming of Columbia's commercial Top Forty stations, WUSC takes pride in being Columbia's only progressive radio station. Although its audience is somewhat limited because it broadcasts within nnlv a raHinc if efill anin<f? ? W?M JLW ?I>I?V A It Utlli VHJUJ O one of the largest audiences of all of Columbia's stations. WUSC, AS AN entertainment medium, meets the needs of many stuefents and non-students residing in the Columbia area, and before WUSC converted to frequency modulation broadcasting, the needs of a large listening audience were. not being met. Thus, WUSC's programming is not only entertaining, but service-oriented as well. WUSC's emphasis on progressive rock music' attracts the largest segment of its audience. However. WUSC also serves thp nf ? --wv?x?w v/4 IUVA4^I 1J Publication ruic To the Editor: rea( kno Why are all these outstanding teachers being pag dismissed? First, Dr. Lechner is released and wis< now Dr. Maloney. It wouldn't be so bad if these thoi teachers were just OK, but these folks are the trul tops. When they leave, students are left with can some pretty dismal prospects. Who wants to sit obj< in class with a boring, pedantic professor who might have five degrees and a dozen A publications to his name if he can't teach? any cha Dr. Maloney has been teaching in the history dea department for several years and has always Dre< A 1 -A 1 4 * - ? ^ uccn une ui me siuoenis' iavontes. Her tre? popularity is certainly not derived from her beii easy assignments or proliferation of A's. Dr. unr Maloney demands a lot of work and energy occ from her students, but in return she has gained not their admiration and respect. Here is one 0f teacher who stimulates others to achieve their COn very best. oth< whi IT WOULD seem that a university of this size jUSj would want to have breadth and depth among ha\ its faculty. This being so, each department would have . a myriad of talents. Some S professors would concentrate on research and ' 201 nthorc nn foanhinrt Fow tuw\t\lA """ wn?vi u "? ivuvm?g. * V/ rr j^vpic V.C111 UC 1 Cdliy t'l C good in more than one area of expertise. Why cer force teachers to be researchers and Ma researchers, administrators? Each individual woi should be able to recognize his field of talent sav and pursue it to its fullest realization. Ma Writing only for the sake of publication is a fruitless endeavor. There's no burning fire Bill behind the words ready to leap out and grab the Lai rits deserve < jazz enthusiasts, an audience that continues to grow in Columbia. Regularly-scheduled programs that cater to varied tastes are also aired, as well as SDecial nrofframs with ctrnno on^ionnA nnnnni i o " wv* v**g uuuiviivv appeal, which have included a 24-hour Beatles special and a 12-hour Southern rock special. Programming at WUSC is a continuous effort to1 cater to the needs of a devoted audience that continues to grow. What is somewhat significant is the fact that, unlike commercial stations, WUSC's efforts to attract more listeners is not motivated by monetary gain; WUSC is classified as a noncommercial station and cannot raise revenue. EXCEPT FOR the station manager and a few other members of the executive board, members of WUSC (announcers, news staff, sports staff, etc.) are not paid stipends. Yet, WUSC broadcasts from 8 rj rn until 1 Q *v? ni mr?i r /4n? mUinU ~ u.ni. umu u a.tn. cvci j uajr, wiutii lilCitllS 5UII1C announcers must continue to work until 3 a.m. No other student organization at USC can claim such a service. Yet, the service WUSC contributes to this university is not realized to the extent that it should be. The experience of working at a radio station or for other service-oriented campus organizations affords one with an outlet for shouldering responsibilities and reaching a high level of maturity. In no position in any other organization could responsibilities be s6 great as the position of station manager at WUSC. He is responsible for everything that happens at the station, which means he is ultimately responsible for the actions of more than 50 persons who work there. He has to deal with record companies and other outside business establishments and must adhere Rec i illogical Lor Jer. Rather, there's a cold drudgery of To the Ec wledge being spewed forth to fill empty es in countless journals. Man seeks I would dom, and wisdom only comes from much view Dr. ] jght, evaluation and energy. One must be asillogica y inspired to write, and this requirement discovere not come from a departmental goal or enjoyable active. just such a matter is LL RIGAMAROLE aside, why doesn't ever expa one mourn the fact that the department source of irman and deans are foreettinc that thev're student* i ling with people. Human beings are such a ! cious commodity and yet they're often jted as inanimate objects. Things are not r ig asked to leave; people are. The yersity is telling these teachers to find new ,niupations, to enter the job market again. It's VJ that they haven't measured up to standards minimal competency, but because they centrated on one gift at the exclusion of 1 Jan ers, they are being requested to raise the NevA te flag. Being a teacher is more severe than t about any other job one might want to ^ 'e. Asst. N o, folks, your chances of getting a good 110, C(^\ or 202 professor in the department of history now much more slim than ever. You Photic tainly won't be able to have Dr. Maloney. ybe, though, if you read her forthcoming *k on maritime history, you'll be able to or the intrigue, excitement and insight Dr. bT??tAam loney instilled in her lectures. pwudonvn circumsfar your mailli class stand I Smyth to meat oo oa J * . usc' Co'" v Student ' ^imi """"" ' 1 attention strictly to regulations set by the Federal Communications Commission. He must also deal with personnel problems when they occur. It is not an easy job, to say the least. IF THERE IS anybody on this campus who deserves the Algernon Sydney Sullivan award (the most prestigious award given to a graduating senior), it is Andy Ellis, who has served WUSC for four years, including the past two years as station manager. It was under Ellis' supervision that preparations were made for the transition from carrier-current to FM broadcasting more than a year ago. He gave WUSC the leadership that such a major operation must have, and at the right time. In addition, he established healthy working relationships with his staff, and to an extent that I must conclude that there is no major student organization on this campus where there is as much narmony among siatt members. WUSC has a great deal of stability, and there should be no doubt that the stable leadership of Ellis has contributed to its stability. WUSC runs a smooth operation. IT IS NOTEWORTHY to point out that WUSC has maintained stability and has operated responsibly and efficiently without the presence of domineering administrative staff persons. WUSC has not had the problems resulting from conflicts between staff persons and elected leaders that certain major student organizations at USC experience. WUSC has proven that if students who have reached a certain 1 nirol nf t-*-iofii??i*?? " ' - ** >vrvi ui maiuiu)' cue given ceriain responsiDllilies and allowed to do their jobs without constant interference from overzealous administrative staff persons who seek to justify the importance of their jobs, they can run an efficient operation. And that is exactly what W.USC has done. ider praises hner's dedication litor: like to join the chorus of students (and faculty) who E. T. Lechner's dismissal by the English department tl and insensitive. During my four years at USC, I have d that the enlightening, encouraging, stimulating and professor is a rare creature indeed. Dr. Lechner is a teacher. His interest in and knowledge of his subject remarkable. In addition, his knowledge seems to be mding, taking in all sources, even that much ignored information ? the student. Finally, his concern for his s of a quality rarely exhibited on this campus. See LECHNER, page 23 iAMEGOOV John R. 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