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The Other Paper Page 3 OCC CONTROVERSY CHRONOLOGY CONTINUES by lorraine montross (One Month Later) April 9 - After a month of promises, stalling and generally dragging the students along like fish with hook, line and sinker in their mouths, the Student Senate calls a meeting to inform the students that once again money has not been granted when requisitioned for, that bills assumed to have been paid have not been paid, and that there is not enough money to hold the traditional (and already on the calendar of events) clambake. April 10 - The Student Senate met with the FSA to determine whether or not the school will come up with the necessary funds to hold the clambake. FSA states that the money is NOT there and that it cannot be recovered. That money which is on hand (approx. $7,000) will be used for necessary functions such as graduation ceremonies. April 11 - Student Senate calls another meeting to inform the students of the FSA decision. Ken Bader asks that all those in terested accompany him to the State Tower Building to see Mr. Willis Sargeant about alternative sources for the funds. Mr. Sargeant informs the students that the $14,000 paid back by the overpaid administrators cannot be used as students had hoped as it is part of the continuency fund. Also we were told that Mr. Bragman’s suggestion that the county monies be used, is in feasible on legal grounds. Mr. Sargeant reveals that the only ray o f h o p e stu d e n t s c o u l d h o ld o n t o was the statem ent soon to be sent down from Albany concerning the situation. However, even that was of little consolation, as it was implied that even if the statement the clambake may not fall into the field of functions acceptable for use of the recovered portion of the money. April 12 - The other paper editor is told that the paper can not be printed, that ALL monies had been frozen until April 17, when further notice would be given. April 18 - Student Senate in forms students that members of the Board of Trustees had attem pted to continue their cat-and- mouse games by offering a “free” clambake on the conditions that the lawsuit be dropped. Student Senate members refused the offer and informed students that the clambake would be held. (Ken Bader signing the contract and therefore directly responsible for the appearance of 1000 people at the event) and that there would be a charge of an unknown amount to attend. Also it was ex plained that all money collected above the cost of the clambake would be used to continue the lawsuit against the school. April 20 - The cost per person attending the clambake was an nounced as $ 1 1.00. April 23 - John Mulroy stated that he now believed the county should produce the money for the student funds, which were lost. No fault of the students and thereby let the scheduled ac tivities go on as planned. QUESTION: If the Ad ministration could make the offer to a “ F r e e ” clambake for e x change in d r o p p in g the lawsuit - then they must be able to produce the necessary money. Why then can’t they just produce the money without making anv deals? All you smokers who plan to quit someday: throw away that pack right now? It’s not easy, is it? In 20 years, after 146,000 more cigarettes, you think it’s going to be easier? Don’t kid yourself. Quit now. You’ll never get a chance like this again. U ^ .D c p w » x m o f H o lth, Education, and V d b rc This apace a ttributed at a public aervioe. Bob Volcko A car approaches and begins to circle and wander aimlessly as though looking for something. As it comes to rest the driver emerges and hurriedly makes off for some distant goal. He starts an overland journey on beaten paths in the grass, and in winter months - snow, although sidewalks, ropes and signs at tempt to guide him elsewhere. Almost to his goal he finds yet another irritating obstacle. Shallow standing water is waiting to give him annoying wet feet. This is what most people go through to get from the parking lot to the library building on the new O.C.C. campus. Due to the design and engineering, the O.C.C. grounds are incapable of handling their designated pur poses. Everyday one can see students driving into the parking lot, at tempting to find a place to park their cars. Some wait patiently, with engine idling, ready to shoot into a place being vacated by a car leaving. Some search from one end of the parking lot to the other, cursing the slowpokes and the people that built this trap, while hoping to find a spot. Which ever method is more ef ficient depends on a person’s frame of mind and willingness to wait. Finding a parking space the student makes his way toward the building, attempting to stay on the sidewalk in hopes of keeping the grass green and his shoes un muddied. But if the person is im patient or in a slight hurry he will find the sidewalks have a ten dency to be laid in the most unlikely places a person would walk, leading him in an endless amount of circles and curves. Finally making the front of the building the journey is seemingly over, except for one minor hazard. He must squeeze by other students, the standing water and the ropes placed along the edge which were put there to make hjm use the sidewalk. The goal achieved, the student is none the less worse for wear, excepting a hot temper, heaving lungs and wet feet. CHANGES AND CHALLENGES ST U D E N T F I N A N C I A L A I D At the present time, federal student aid is in an uncertain state. The Nixon Administration has not appropriated any monies for National Direct Student Loan or Supplemental Education Op portunity Grant for the 1973-74 academic year. Since the College Work Study Program has been forward funded, it appears as though this program will con tinue at about the same level as this academic year. Congress and the President are doing battle over the funding of these programs. Federal legislation has created a new financial aid program called Basic Oppor tunity Grant (BOG) which may begin in September 1973. Since guidelines and procedures have not been finalized, the actual date of implementation is uncer tain. In theory, every student would be entitled to a Basic Op portunity Grant which would be determined by subtracting an ex pected family contribution from $1400. At this time, there is still no definite information as to how the student will apply; when notification of the student’s en titlement will be sent; or when funds will be available. This, of course, places an air of uncer tainty on the entire financial aid process and will probably result in substantial adjustment of financial aid packages as infor mation concerning the B.O.G. award becomes available. Since March 1, 1973, all students interested in receiving federal interest benefits for their New York Higher Education Assistance Loan must file a Parent Confidential Statement with Princeton, New Jersey. The college Financial Aid Office is required to figure needs and resources. This form is necessary so that an accurate need analysis can be made. The Law Enforcem ent Education Program and the Nur sing Program fundings are also somewhat uncertain. As soon as additional inform ation is available, it will be passed on to you. Please keep in contact with the Financial Aids Office. EOP checks are available and an interview with the Financial Aids Office is necessary before you can pick up your check. Stop in at Room 103, Student Center.
