The_Rambler_1979-11-14

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The Student Government
Association elections were held
the week of Nov. 5th - 9th to
quite a mixed response.^
Tuesday, the 6th was the first
voting day and in the two hours
it had been opened only
twenty-three people had voted.
According to the people
working at the voting machines
this seemed like a reasonable
amount in the short time they
had opened. Howeer, when
looking at the statistics of
students on this campus, this
number hardly seems
appropriate.
The response of the majority
of the people, that could be
found in the area, was of total
lack of interest. Most of the
epeople that could be found in
people had the, 'I don't care, I
commute" attitude or others
just couldn't be bothered. One
girl when told about the
elections, didn't have a clue to
what was going on. When it
was explained to her, it
stilldidn't leave much of an
impression on her. A view
unfortunately shared by a lot of
the students who weren't
boting, was, "My vote isn't
going to count anyway so why
should I bother"
"You should always exercise
your right to vote," said Linda
Duffy, who works for Student
jGovernment and was
presiding over ^the j voting
machines. An excellent quote
to live by for it the right of
voting is not exercised, then it
may be taken away, and if the
right to vote is taken away, well
then, what might be taken away
next. We are verylucky to live,
in a world, such as we do, when
we can express our ideas so
freely.
However, all the fault cannot
be placed upon the students.
Many complaints were voiced
by a lot of the people in the
vicinity. The most important
one seemed to be a lack of
campaign promotion because
most of the students hadn't
even heard of the elections, or
knew who was even running for
the Senate. If this is so, then
where was the heavy
promotion needed for this type
of campaign. It also seems
there was a total lack of
sufficient published material
about who was running, what
they were running for, and
what their ideas were for
improving life at Farmingdale.
This seems very conflicting in
the light of trying to get more
students involved in student
government and student
activities. Lack of interest can
also be seen in the amount of
people running for office.
There just weren't enough.
There is definitely a serious
lack of communication and
understanding between the
students and the Student
Government Association.
What a terrible waste this is if
people will not get involved in
what is going around them.
After all, this liofe is what you
yourself make it. Being more
involved in what is going on
around them. After all, this life
is what you yourself make it.
Being more involved with
people and activities and not
shuting yourself off, to new
experiences helps everyone in
the long run.
by Glenn Booth
MAKING THE BEST OF A BAD SITUATION
After attending the
informative seminar, The New
Investment Tactics For The
1980's, presented by Baron's
National and Financial Weekly
from Dow Jones and
Company Inc., I felt compelled
to share with my fellow
students some pertinent
information that will affect
their future endeavors.
In listening between the lines
to the educated opinions of the
above six prominent men, I
have concluded the following.
1. The recession will not be as
mild as some economists
Homecoming 1979 was a
great success. Over 2,000
alumni, their children and their
friends attended Homecoming
on October 2oth on a beautiful,
warm and sunny day.
Homecoming was geared to
the family and the theme for
this year, as set by the Alumni
Board of Directors, was the
^^International Year of the
Child."
With this theme in mind, the
float displays all featured
children or a theme concerning
children. The entertainment
provided by the Alumni
Association; a puppet show
and a roller skating chicken, a
display of radio controlled
planes, free children's rides, a
magician, a clown, childrens'
games and last but not least,
real Indians doing some Indian
predict.
Consumers have over-burdened
themselves with debt
and can no longer afford to buy
now and pay later as a hedge
against inflation.
B. Manufacturer's invent-ories
are building up and,
therefore, cutbacks are
expected.
In essence, the graduating
student is going to flnd the
employment market • tighter
than ever. If it is feasible, it
would be in the best interest of
the student to continue his or
her education rather than
trying to compete in this tight
employment market with a
mere two-year degree.
2. The United States,
because of its loss of control as
a World power, has lost control
over its domestic policies.
A. The United States is no
longer the financial leader it
once was.
B. Business, due to the
increasing number of multi
nationals, is now a global
affair.
In a nutshell, students,
especially business students,
need to concern themselves
internationally, as interna-tional
knowledge will be a
requirement for many
positions in the future.
3. Tangibles is the key word
in investments for the 1980's.
1. Equities are not dead as
proclaimed by Business Week
some weeks ago.
2. Prime real estate is
considered a good investment.
3. "Collectibles" apparently
have been in the past, and
hopefully, will be in the future a
good hedge against inflation.
One investment catergory
that every student can take
advantage of is stamp
collecting, which yields
approximately a 15.4% return
on investment.
Those of you who have held
on to your childhood
"treasures" of comic books and
baseball cards should seriously
consider going to the special
trade shows that have gained
popularity and recognition in
the past few years. Depending
upon what you have
accumulated-you may be able
to sell these "treasures" at such
a price, you could put yourself
through school for another few
years!
HOMECOMING DAY 1979
dances.
Ssttuudd<e nts were invited to
participated in; Homecoming
1979 by either attending or
setting up a club table to sell
items for their club treasuries.
The student clubs were also
invited to submit a float eeping
in mind the theme for the year.
Coeds were also invited to enter
the Homecoming Queen
Contest for both fame and
fortune. (First prize was a
check for $50.00).
The Class of 1929, with over
10 members with their spu&es
attended and really enjoyed
being reunited with each other.
There were also two members
of the Class of 1919 that were
guests of the Association.
The Alumni Board of
Directors will be setting a date
soon for next year's event and
anticipate the same kind of
response from the faculty, the
administration and the
students and also all alumni
and their families.