The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 12, 1972 Page: 1 of 8
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Apathy gone as overwhelming vote OKs coed colleges
By GARY BREWTON
Baker and Hanszen Colleges
will go co-ed in the fall of 1973
following the overwhelming ap-
proval of their members in a
referendum Wednesday.
Under the iplan just approved,
48 spaces will be reserved for
women in Baker and 57 in
Hanszen, with membership in
the colleges approaching a one-
to-one ratio of men to women
over a period of four years.
The coed college plan, as ap-
proved by Dr. Hackerman, the
Board of Trustees, and a com-
mittee of faculty and students,
culminated efforts that began
in Dcember 1970 when 65% of
all students expressed interest
in the concept.
In the vote Wednesday,
91.6% of Hanszen and 90.5%
of Baker members approved the
referendum, with 97.3% and
92.6%, respectively, of the on-
campus residents voting- in each
college.
In no way will the coed col-
leges be allowed to damage the
existing college system. Selec-
tion of college membership from
those who wish to be considered
for coed colleges would be
random. In addition, parental
consent will be required for
freshwomen.
Students approved a trial
period to last four years dur-
ing which time men and women
will share study, dining, recrea-
tion and lounge areas.
The plan requires that there
be separate living quarters with
no interior access to the
women's sections of the college;
that is, students must go out-
side to enter the women's sec-
tions.
In its fourth year, the sys-
tem will be reviewed and the
coed system will be either re-
tained as it is, expanded to
more of the colleges, or drop-
ped entirely.
Its proponents the coed col-
system will relieve over-
crowding at Brown and Jones
and hence increase the attrac-
tiveness of on-campus living.
Another argument in favor of
the system is that it will "pro-
vide greater opportunity for
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social and intellectual dialogue be overcrowded, too, forcing up-
between men and women."
Many unanswered questions
remain, including changes in
room and board costs, open
house, and whether there will
be a security guard at the col-
leges. Some fear that in a few
years Hanszen and Baker will
perclassmen off-campus.
However, the plari should al-
low an increase in the number
of women in the freshman class,
many of whom might have been
turned away due to space limi-
tation despite high qualifica-
tions.
Students back court in poll
Twenty-five percent of the
Rice student body voted in a
Kice Program Council opinion
poll on Tuesday, with the major-
ity wanting a homecoming court
of the "king and queen" variety.
A homecoming court was ap-
proved by 408 students against
235 opposing. Polling places in-
cluded the RMC Anderson Hall
and all colleges except Richard-
son and Hanszen. In the prefer-
ence section of the poll, 182 stu-
dents voted for a "King and
Queen" court, 160 for a tradi-
tional all-female court, 31 for an
all-male court, and 64 and other
opinions. Several voters prefer-
red dogs, giraffes, lions, sheep,
a Homecoming chicken, Rex the
Wonder Snake, an Aardvark
king, chimpanzees and other as-
sorted animals. Many voters
preferred to honor either alums,
gnomes, outstanding faculty,
girls imported from University
of Houston female grubs, art-
ists, and the "top homosexual
on campus". Other requests in-
cluded a Black Mass on the
fifty yard line, a 1950's cele-
bration, a "dictator and dicta-
toress" and Mickey and Minnie
Mouse.
One voter simply stated, "Let
everybody nominate a home-
coming person male or female
and let Fate take its course."
Thre others preferred "Super
Weanie Court Jester (Latent
Greed)", a king toad by popular
election and female attendants
by SAT rank, application and
examination, and "Ray Simp-
son (or Ralph Flax) in drag".
The most thoughtful prefer-
ence is printed in full:
"We ought to have a sacri-
ficial virgin sort of gig. The
alumns who gave the greatest
gift to the university could get
an expense paid trip to some
far away exotic place like El
Paso with the luscious coed for
one weekend. All due pomp and
plume with turbans, Black
Nubian slaves, ostrich feathers,
etc., should be included. Some
young stud could be sacrificed
to the highest female donor
also."
Arrests mar LSU game
By MORTY RICH
The Houston Police Depart-
ment was busy upholding public
morality and maintaining law
and order at the L.S.U. game
Saturday night. Too much
spirit (s) resulted in the arrest
of three students and near-ar-
rest of seven others.
The first incident occurred
when one Mr. Boulder, an em-
ployee of Rice's athletic depart-
ment, complained to jDolice offi-
ceers about a slogfm.which seven
freshmen members of Hanszen
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College had taped on their
backs. These students began
their turn at owl-bowing by
turning to reveal the letters 4
Q L.S.U. According to Bevans
Welder and Sherm Bloomer,
two of the students involved,
they were- then promptly
greeted by two members of
Houston's finest, who led the
group off the field and locked
them inside a small room under
the "R" room. Then they were
asked eight times to line up
and show their slogan. Finally,
the wanted slogan emerged.
Rob Quartel SA Internal Af-
fairs UP and Hanszen member,
had obtained entrance by this
time and complained in heated
language to Mr. Red Bale,
Rice's Athletic Director. Mr.
Bale was concerned that some
Rice students had succeeded in
corrupting the good sportman-
ship of the game by an obscene
act.
After fifteen minutes of
deliberation, the students were
released to return to the field
and continue the Hanszen tradi-
tion. Welder later explained
that 4Q - L.S.U. meant some-
thing like beat L.S.U. all four
quarters.
october 12, 1972 Another altercation was of a
more serious nature. Joe Parker
of Lovett College reportedly
answered repeated insults to
Rice's honor from some in-
ebriated L.S.U. fans with foul
language. Parker was then at-
tacked by "four men in their
thirties wearing ties." Steve
Rutherford, a friend of Parker's
then entered the fracas because
"Parker was getting beaten up
pretty bad." Rob Seacrest of
Hanszen College attempted to
break up the fight and was hit
on the back of the head by a
flying chairback. He fell down
three rows, immobilized by the
injury. Then the three (includ-
ing Seacrest) were led off by
police officers and driven down-
town to the central station. The
four L.S.U. fans were pointed
out to the police as -having
started the fight but were re-
portedly ignoTed'with the words
"We have everyone wo want."
At the station, the three were
charged with being drunk and
disorderly. Seacrest said he was
refused a breath analysis test
but later admitted that his two
friends were indeed, drunk. Aft-
er three hours, they were still
not allowed a phone call but
were bailed out.
Owls finally go down fighting powerful Tiger offense
Rice, looking for its first big
win in four weeks, sought out
the seventh ranked LSU Tigers,
a seemingly staggering oppon-
ent. The previously unbeaten
Owls, holding the series disad-
vantage (12-25-4) over the Ti-
gers, had little reason to be
optimistic. On the other hand,
the Tigers were so optimistic
that they brought 14,000 fans
to watch the hopefully hapless
Hooters suffer the slings and
arrows of outrageous misfor-
tune. Although they got what
they wanted-wine, women, and
vitory (12-6), the Cajuns left
Houston with renewed respect
for the almost Owls.
Generally, the Owl defense
had trouble containing the po-
tent LSU attack. On the ground
the Tigers were led by Chris
"Elridge" Dantin as they av-
eraged 5 yards per carry. In
the air, passer Bert Jones
(seemed unwilling to live up to
^regame expectations, as he
threw only 13 times, completing
6 for 97 yards. The question is
why such an outstanding passer
was used so sparingly.
Ultimately the Big Play De-
fense thwarted most LSU
drives. In fact, the Owl defense
allowed only one LSU touch-
down. Even this drive was the
result of a Rice offensive mis-
cue. Unfortunately, this only
touchdown proved to be too
much as the Rice offense con-
tinually avoided Scoring op-
portunities.
The offense was not paced
by the Rice runners, for to-
gether they could gain only 67
yards for the'entire game. Al-
though obviously outclassed by
the LSU backs, the Rice backs
were able to diver some de-
fensive pressure from the Rice
passing attack.
As usual the passing attack
was led by Bruce Gadd, and, as
usual, he had some great pass-
es, and, as usual, he had some
interceptions. Frankly, Gadd
looked good enough to win even
if he did have four interceptions,
but it would be a whole lot eas-
ier if he hadn't. Gadd went into
the game as the number 4 pass-
er in the nation and can only
move up with his impressive
251 yards.
As usual, tight end Gary But-
ler looked great in leading the
receivers with 6 catches for 120
yards. Ron Arceneaux, also
playing impressively, had his
usual good game against LSU
with 6 catches for 93 yards.
The offensive line, however,
did not have its usual game as
it provided Gadd with excellent
protection throughout the en-
tire contest. This was very en-
couraging since the LSU pass
rush had come very highly rec-
ommended.
Taken as a whole, this was
the most impressive Rice loss
in several years. Rice looked
every bit as good as the number
7 team in the nation, which is
really amazing when you con-
sider our eight turnovers.
The most encouraging aspect
of the game was Coach Conov-
er's play selection. He seemed
determined to do whatever was
necessary to win the game,
something we haven't seen at
Rice for quite awhile.
This is actually the first time
in years that Rice has more
than an outside chance at the
conference championship. I f
LSU is indeed a team of top ten
quality, the Rice should have
the strength to compete with
any team in the conference.
Although the Owls will be
off Saturday, the Owlets will
strive to keep thej -Astroturf in
shape by playifig the SMU
freshman at 7:30.
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