, aa...qaa THE MICHIGAN DAIUV SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1996 u{'nnr T E IIIIIGIN I)II. SNDA. EPTMBR 2..96 Board Mone y, Space Lacking (Continued from Page 1) 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 space on North Campus, however was the Women's Pool. With the limited, the current study of stu- advent of the Korean War, steel FOR ALL ARTICLES dent recreation being made by the shortage prevented additional un- Office of Student Affairs, along its from being constructed, and I with the avid and continued sup- funds were no longer availableI port given student recreation by when the war came to an end. A *Iu L C1 HAIRSTYLING to Please! CONTINENTALS COLLEGIATE RAZOR CUTS -OPEN 6 DAYS- The 0 sp^ Barbers (Neo M h, n Iheatre) 11 HUBBARD SLACKS available WILD'S STATE STREET ON CAMPUS ~1 Make this your year to YAMAHA Swing into Spring on a Yamaha Newport 50. This lively one has all the conveniences. Step-thru frame, 3-speed gearbox, auto- matic clutch and optional electric :tarter. And how about that price! The Newport 50 is the lowest priced way to Yamaha. It's the easiest way to enter the Swinging World. And it's safe too ...if you can ride a bicycle, you can ride a Yamaha. Come on. Come in and let us show you why our Yamahas, with proven oil injection: are the top-selling 2-strokes in the U.S. , s ice 1887 .NT ERNATIONAL CORPOR ATION Discover the Swinging World of Yamaha at NICHOLSON CYCLE SALES The most walked about slacks on Campus are HUBBARD with "DACRON" t r certain administrators are reasons for optimism. "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 ruining the architectural beauty ! of the Pool unit. Hopes for ex- pansion in the rear towards Ob- servatory St. were spoiled by the sale of land for housing purposes. Crisler believes the most probable, solution is to build a separate %w~ALL 003-33UJ MONDAY-FRIDAY 3-5 P.M. A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SPONSORED BY UAC AND SGC ,4 AO 224 S. First 662-7409 The action is fashioned by Hubbard . . . DACRON* polyester in the blend means total neatness. Try a pair of BREECHES by HUBBARD for the tapered look you'll want! HUBBARD SLACKS Try Daily Classifieds Call1764-0558 tions. are beginning to s higher levels." The Week To Come:A 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 tory Company will pe "Three Mysteries- wit Clowns" in the Lydia Me Theatre. eep up to building if permission could be granted to closs off the road, but Campus Calendar 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. Sunday, September 25 "THE COMMUNITY IN DEVELOPING MENTAL HEALTH" Mr. Ihat Kovacs, Montieth College Dept. of Science of Society THE PRESBYTERIAN CAMPUS CENTER 1432 Washtenow 1 Supper-6 p.m. Program-7 p.m. _ _ __ _ __ _ .._ _. I ,II ii I~i I" 4 IP IERCIED IEARkiINGS, A fantastic selection of pierced earrings Does water pollution bug you? Or smog? Does it concern you that some places in the country never have enough teachers? Or nurses? And when you read about the growing pains of a developing na- tion, do you wish you could do something? You can. Thousands of General Electric people are helping todsolve the problems of a growing, changing world. Generating more (and cheaper) electricity with nuclear reactors. Controlling smog in our cities and pollution in our streams. Using electronics to bring the teaching skills of an expert into many classrooms at once, the trained eyes of a nurse into many hospital rooms at once. If you're not content with the world as it is ... and if you have the brains, imagination and drive to help build a better one we'd like to talk to vou. POST STYLES, DROPS, and HOOPS Some shapes suitable fi r n o gramsZ .;I mm