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1. Rye Grass: The Magazine of Agrarian Reform, Spring 1969
Rye Grass: The Magazine of Agrarian Reform, Spring 1969
2. Pensée, March 1971
Pensée, March 1971
3. The Oracle, March 8, 1965
The Oracle, March 8, 1965
4. Pensée, June 1971
Pensée, June 1971
5. Élan, May 1976
Élan, May 1976
6. The Tin Can, February 1968
The Tin Can, February 1968
7. Pensée, February 1971
Pensée, February 1971
8. The Scab Sheet, 1970
The Scab Sheet, 1970
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Volume II resumes the newsletter format used in Volume I No. I-VIII. Page 1 “A Cambodian Story” An account is given of Dick and Beth Myers’ visit to Cambodia, alongside commentary suggesting a U.S. involvement in a regime change in the country. Continued on Page 2. “TODAY’S SCHEDULES IN BRIEFS…” Events are mentioned, including teach-ins, a general meeting, discussions, a candle memorial parade, and rapping. Page 2 [no title, a continuation of “A Cambodian Story” on Page 1] Dick and Beth Myers’ story and accompanying commentary is concluded. “HAS THE U.S. FAILED YOU????????” Military involvement in Cambodia is criticized. Page 3 “WOODSTOCK THREATENING” Gary K. Marks A meeting of 1500 individuals in the Memorial Union lounge is reported, with the author holding the meeting in a general high regard. The main theme involved respect for the “sanctity of life.” “KENT 1970” A poem by Lyndon B. Johnson is printed. “Value Systems Conflict” Eric Carty A case is made that the American Revolution was not successful. The primary evidence is that the United States is not a secluded state, militarily involving itself with the affairs of other countries. Continued on Page 4. Page 4 [no title, a continuation of “Value Systems Conflict” on Page 3] The case against the success of the American Revolution is concluded. “Senate moves…..in the right direction” After two unsuccessful ventures, the ASOSU Senate is reported to have passed a bill presented nation-wide which deals with peace and dissent. “OREGON BROTHERS RESPOND” Strikes at Portland State, Lewis and Clark College, Oregon College of Education, and the University of Oregon are reported. The strikes were in response to action in Cambodia. Page 5 “BLOODBATH AT KENT STATE” Al Brown, Jr. A commentary criticizes Kent State for the shootings of five students. Information is given about the victims, although only four are identified. Protests at other universities are listed at the end of the article.
9. The Scab Sheet, March 4, 1969
The Scab Sheet, March 4, 1969
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Page 1: “The truth shall make you…” The Black Student Union tells its side of the story concerning its absence from an all-school convocation to discuss the events on campus. The BSU accuses the administration and the Barometer of using misinformation as propaganda against the BSU. Quip: “The rise of the Athletic Department to power has been a real Cinderella story. Every night at 12 o’clock, the Great Pumpkin turns into a coach.” Announcement of a 1 p.m. rally at the University of Oregon campus in support of the OSU BSU. Page 2: “Hold that line!” Continued boycott of classes is urged because of inaction in the OSU Faculty Senate to address human rights, despite appeals from the ASOSU Senate, the American Fedeartioin of Teachers, the Foreign Students’ Association, the Student Action Committee, and the Kennedy Action Corps. The Athletic Department is accused of caring about wins more than ethics, while the boycott is also encouraged to include athletic events. Page 3: “Portland State support…” Portland State University student body president Andrew Haynes, the first black student president at an Oregon college, voices his support of the boycott. “Faculty Stalemate…” A report of an emergency session of the Faculty Senate indicates that about 1000 students and faculty were disappointed when the Faculty Senate did not hold a vote after two hours of debating assistant professor Fred Cervantes’ proposal which would create a committee and suspend action taken against students involved in the boycott. “Boycott Progress Report…” A progress report on the boycott indicates that 67 professors joined the boycott, while 36 others support it but felt they could not join. Various other organizations in support of the boycott are also listed. Page 4: “EXCERPT IS FROM OREGONIAN, MAR. 1, BY W. HILLIARD” An Oregonian article explains the viewpoint of the BSU, and the larger issue of cultural identity. The article concludes with the time and location of the rally at the University of Oregon Campus mentioned on page one. “Beaver Coach Raps…” Various quotes and observations of Coach Dee Andros are compiled in an unflattering sequence. “Rally Tomorrow…” A student rally is advertised for the following day. Dick Jones, University of Oregon student body president, is advertised as a speaker for the rally.
10. The Scab Sheet, April 9, 1969
The Scab Sheet, April 9, 1969
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Note: This is the first issue of the Scabsheet to address issues unrelated to the 1969 Black Student Union Walkout as it criticizes the use of computers for class registration. Page 1 The title sheet depicts a line of students waiting to enter OSU Computer Service. The exit sign is above a slot with people-shaped paper shooting out of it on to a stack, which is situated on a cart labeled “Programs.” The paper is made to represent the punch cards used in computer programming during 1969. Page 2 “Computer Registration Sucks” A new computerized registration format is criticized because, while helpful to the Registrar’s Office, prevents the student from choosing a preferred instructor in multi-section courses. The official policy is reprinted in full. Continued on Page 3. Page 3 “Computer Reg. Sucks (cont’d.)” The official policy is continued and labeled as “inhumane.” “The American Renaissance Symposium Exists” Quenching rumors of its non-existence, the American Renaissance is defended, while the Student Activities Committee is reprimanded for refusing to recognize its existence. Citing state policies, the symposium’s importance is defended. Continued on Page 4. Page 4 [no title] Defense of the American Renaissance Symposium and attack on the Student Activities Committee is continued. “Here We Go Again?” Citing an approved portion of the Administrative Proposal, actions of basketball and football coaches are questioned after members from both teams (race unspecified) are reported to have been informally suspended until adhering to grooming standards. The cases are reported to have been recommended to the Commission on Human Rights and Responsibilities. [no title] Famous quotes are altered and attributed to the Student Senate in a satirical attack. [no title] A poem uses satire to criticize the computers referenced in the Page 2.