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Hochstetter Hall was theirs. “Fine,” Glennon replied, “then YOU can pay the rent!” In an interview, Mr. Glennon declared later that he was treated humanely by his captors. “1 wasn’t beaten or tortured, or even brainwashed,” he said. Hochstetter takeover ends apathy Editor 's note: Many members of University student, media were deeply involved with the issues and sufferings of the campus disruptions during Spring 19 70. In view of the intensity of last year and widespread calls lor student unite. we both fear and wonder at the student apathy so vividly displayed this year. We do not beckon violence, hut can anyone proclaim the issues dead We hardly think so. Ya got an appointment? Remember the Alamo Naturally reactions to this startling episode came from many sectors of the University community. Executive Vice President ALbert Somit is reported to have said: “Let them eat Fiddle Faddle!” Student Association President Mark Huddleston was heard to say, “Whaaa?!?!” First Vice President Phil Leaf was even more definitive as he exclaimed, “Oh.” Student Associaton Treasurer Mark Borenstein was unavailable for comment, as informed sources report he is halfway to Acapulco. How do I get an appointment? As they unfurled their flags, the strikers shouted typical revolutionary slogans, including, “Power to the Pupils, the Ayes have it!” and “Remember Sherman Hall!” Ya got an application? ‘How do I get an application? Ya got an appointment? At the same time, the strike philosophy was announced. “Mein Vaterbruder ist krank, aber der autobahn ist grun” (which, very loosely translated, means “My uncle is sick, but the highway is green”). Von Resnich’s cutthroats quickly occupied Room 114, scene of the last Faculty Senate meeting. First lieutenant Erich Schonfeld cried: “We have offed the faculty,” and attempting to raise his arm in the revolutionary salute, succumbed to advanced vertigo and fell headlong into the first eight rows of the center section. mmemoration of the Feb. 25th The campaign was noted for its non-violent nature. Field Marshall von Resnich commented; “We’d have had Molotov cocktails, but most of us prefer Dr. Pepper.” anniversary, several members of the student media staged a briej non-violent protest against student apathy, it is surely The strikers valiantly held the building for 15 whole minutes. Then in the tradition of revolutionaries from such political hotbeds as Berkeley, Town of Tonawanda and Syosset, the hardy band returned to their common existences as mild-mannered, apathetic students for a great metropolitan university. Right on. a comedy hut humor slings most fiercely when seriousness is at ils roots Flags unfurled The rogues were thwarted in their attempt to liberate Hochstetter’s telescope. They were halfway to their goal when a custodian materialized and snapped: “You can’t go up there. It’s not ‘scoping hours.\ When the occupiers appealed to his revolutionary spirit, he stiffened and announced: “I’m just following orders.” The highlight of the revolt came when the students captured Director of Campus Security, K. P. Glennon. While holding him at bay, they shouted triumphantly that I he student revolutionary spirit at the Stale University of Buffalo, though dormant, is still very much alive. To prove this. Monday afternoon a small band of freebooters, marauders and soldiers of fortune stormed and occupied Hochstetter Hall, in the naked light of the day. The ostensible purpose of this foray was mnieniorate the first anniversary of student \peace officer” kinnish. t he tactician in the Hochstetter Undeterred, the strikers raced for an open upper story window and unfurled a red strike flag and the black flag of anarchy. Safely ensconced, the strikers demands were announced. They included: the prizes in the Crackerjack box shall henceforth be on the top; the University shall allocate funds for the campaign to turn Niagara Square into a gnu preserve (to which President Ketter allegedly said, “Tell them to paddle their own gnu”); the legalization of off-track bocce; the abolition of faculty parking lots and cars; the immediate creation of courses in beginning and intermediate blimp and advanced dirigible; and amnesty for the Indianapolis 500. Iasi seat occupation, field Marshall Cierhardt von Resmeh, explained \We felt it our duty to recognize (Ins important day in the history of the student liberation movement. We would-have done more, but the Vivarium inhabitants had more revolutionary fervor than the students.\ Posting guards at the exits, the guerillas swept through the building, liberating in their wake classes, professors, a sleeping dog and the walls, which they festooned with strike literature. The operation went off smoothly Bureaucratic bulwark —dgs The raid snagged on the bulwark of with non-violence and Dr. Pepper A m eric an > c i e I y the bureaucratic secretary One invader fell into this colloquy with a desk denizen building is occupied. Up the revo cirocMs Proudly Presents Appearing This Friday 10: 12: 30 PM 30PM ALICE COOPER 252S WALDEN AVI. — THRWY. EXIT 52 & RT. 277 ’age four. The Spectrum •larch 3, 1971
