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THE MICHIGAN DAIUV
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1996
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the past by the Athletic Board.I
The improvements that have' been
made were financed by Board sur-
pluses.
. Up until about 15 years ago, thet
Board had funds available for'
student recreational 'p u r p o s e s
Since that time, intercollegiate
athletics has become a big busi- ;
ness requiring large-scale expendi-
tures for athletic scholarships, re-
cruiting, and athletic structures.
The construction of the University
Events Building, for which the
Board has a $6,700,000 commit-
ment, further lessens the possi-
bilities that the Board will be able
to provide funds for intramurals.
"We can't forsee the availability
of funds for an intramural build-
ing for 20 years," Crisler said.
"The Board may have surpluses,
however, and I suppose that any
surplus funds would be thrown
into facilities."
Thus, the Board, once affluent,
has reached the point where it has
to spend almost all of its revenues
to provide an excellent intercol-
legiate athletic program. This de-
velopment's ramifications on in-
tramurals has been overlooked in
many circles.
In, Hunsicker's view, "We 'are
suffering from the Board's earlier
generosity. People just don't seem
to realize that the money is no
longer there."
This lack of realization was also
pointed out by Telfer who placed
the b 1a m e on administrative{
apathy. "We have sat back as a
total University and the problem
has compounded and compounded
until from many angles, it looks
insurmountable. There has been
very little recognition of how im-
portant intramurals are. The sit-
uation has been like a voice cry-
ing in the wilderness for I don't
know how long."
Hunsicker agreed, saying, "The
central administration has been
slow in recognizing the problem."
In Grambeau's analysis of the
problem, "It all boils down to a
question of philosophy. The cen-
tral administration gave the.ath-
letic department the responsibility
of handling the intramural pro-
gram. The athletic department has
done little with this responsibility.
Of course, the administration is
also to blame since they have done
nothing to alleviate the situation,"
he concluded.
Money, obviously, is a key prob-' According to Crisler, "Two ques- again, no definite plans have been student's tuition for student rec-
lem. This is agreed upon by almost tions should be asked right now. made. reation, as is done at Purdue. An-
everyone familiar with the cir- Is. student recreation worthwhile Officials feel that a building on other alternative would be to draw
cumstances. Whether the Athletic and, if it is, where is the money
Board should continue to admin- going to come from? If we decide the order of 300,000 square feet is money directly from the Univer-
ister intramurals and physical ed- that it is worthwhile, we must do necessary. The funds required to sity's general fund.
ucation is a subject of debate, something about it. The problem build such a structure would be Transferring the Intramural De-
however. has been between chairs for a long enormous. Crisler is of the opinion partment to the Office of Student
Grambeau, considering this as- time." that one building could meet the Affairs was cited as a possible im-
th Behind Big Ten needs of both men and women and provement. Telfer felt that the
peel, states : "The fact is that te. .. also comply with the growing situation was intrinsically con-I
athletic department's budget for The University is being left be- also comply wi-te roation was inting.cHl on-:
intercollegiate athletics is a big hind by other universities in the trend towards co-recreation. He nected with housing. He pointed
enough job in itself for one de- Big Ten in the realm of intra- also expressed the wish that more out that if the facilities were not
partment. They can't do two or murals. Illinois initiated a $7 mil- facilities could be provided for located near housing projects, they
three jobs at once effectively. It lion program which is scheduled less-structured activities. would not be used. Another option
is too large a responsibility for one for completion in September, 1968. The construction of a boathouse, would be for intramurals to report
department." Their outdoor facilities will include a winter sports area, and other as an academic department.
Telfer agreed: "The Athletic a swimming pool, deck, tennis recreation areas for the University Blame cannot be placed on any
Board has placed almost total em- courts, and an ice maker for skat- community would be feasible areas specific doorstep, just as no single
phasis on intercollegiate athletics. ing in the winter. of expansion if funds were avail- solution will probably be found
I'm not criticizing them for this. Iowa has a $6.5 million addition able. for the complex problem. What
It's just a question of one depart- to their field house in the plan- Many Alternatives is needed most is the sinere rec-
ment's being able to handle so ning stage for the purpose of in- Solution of the problem involves ognition that student recreation
much." tramurals and student recreation. many alternatives. Clearly, the is important.
There are other administrators Northwestern has plans on the primary need is money, and clear- This recognition, coupled with
hr board for filling in land near Lake ly, the Athletic Board will be un- a strong conviction that immed-
who feel just as strongly that in- Michigan and building a new rec- able to provide large-scale funds iate action is necessary, will be
tramurals should remain within reational complex. in the near future. One possibleI only the first important steps to
the Board's domain. Hunsicker be--
lieves that those familiar with the Minnesota has a building pro- answer would be a portion of each f be taken,
recreational situation are concen- gram underway which will evenu-
trated in the athletic department. clteonsis thee fferent capus-
Grambeau felt University plan- es. Indiana recently took over an
ning also entered into the situa- old field house from the athletic
tion. He said, "The intramural department and completely reno-I
department gets the leftover plan- vated it.
ning. At the current time, we rank Purdue and Michigan State haveE
behind parking. Parking is con- already completed large intramu-
sidered a more major considera- ral plants, which far exceed the
tion than intramural facilities. We niversity's.
have just been last on the totem The Athletic Board still has final'
pole." drawings from plans developed in FOR BUYING OR SELLING
There is some indication that the early 1950's for an intramural
the University is awakening to the complex. The first and only unit STUDENT MERCHANDISE EXCHANGE
problem. The commitment to open to be completed in the complex
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"There is a keener awareness
that the administration is involved
in the future of student recrea-
tion," Crisler emphasized. "This'
trend has been combined with a
more lively interest among the
students about the future of intra-
murals."
Telfer is also optimistic: "With
continued agitation and convic-
tion, I feel something can be done.
It looks as if some of the sugges-
Other difficulties have entered
the scene. Blueprints for joining
the Women's Pool and the
Women's Athletic Building by
closing off the street that sepa-
rates them never materialized be-
cause planners wanted to avoid
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SUNDAY, SEPT. 25
2:30 and .8 p.m.-The Profes-
sional Theatre Program presents
the APA Repertory Company in
Sheridan's "School for Scandal"
in the Lydia Mendelssohn The-
atre.
7 p.m.-Voice Political Party
will sponsor a series of movies on
Viet Nam, and the Newark and
Chicago Community projects in
the Multipurpose Room of the
UGLI.
7 and 9 p.m. - Cinema Guild
presents an Italian drama, "The
Sound of the Trumpets," in the
Architecture Aud.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 27
4:30 p.m.-John Clapham will
deliver the School of Music lecture
on "Dvorak in America" in the
Recital Hall.
8:00 p.m.-The APA Repertory
Company will perform in "Three
Mysteries with Two Clowns" in
the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2$
7 p.m. - Student Government
Council will sponsor a mass meet-
ing to discuss the upcoming. ,-e-
lective service policy referendum
in Rms. K, L, M and N of the
Union.
7:30 p.m.-Brice Carnahan, pro-
fessor of chemical engineering and
biostatics, will give the Engineer-
ing College computer lecture on
"Introduction to Digital
ers and the MAD Lang
in the Natural Science A
8:00 p.m. - The AP
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Clowns" in the Lydia Me
Theatre.
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Comput, Mysteries with Two Clowns" in
guage-III" the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.
kud. FRIDAY, SEPT. 30
'A Reper- 7 and 9 p.m. - Cinema Guild
rform in will present Delmar Daves' "3:10
th T w o to Yuma" in the Architecture Au-
ndelssohn ditorium.
8:00 p.m. - The APA Repertory
C " an will perform in "Three
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 "mye i l with T o ClownsI n
4:15 p.m. - Jacob Landau will Mysteries with Two Clowns" in
give the Near 'Eastern Language the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.
and Literatures lecture on "Jews SATURDAY, OCT. 1
in Modern Egypt" at 200 Lane 7 and 9 p.m. - Cinema Guild
Hall. will show Gian Carlo Menotti's
7 and 9 p.m. - Cinema Guild "The Medium" in the Architecture
will present Delmar Davis' '3:10 Auditorium.
to Yuma" in the Architecture Au- 8:00 p.m. - The APA Repertory
ditorium. Company will perform in "Three
8:00 p.m. - The APA Repertory Mysteries with Two Clowns" in
Company will perform in "Thret the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.
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