The Do-It-Yourself Deli was an idea whose time had come: quick, convenient, and definitely better than waiting in a long line, the sandwich bar--conveniently located next to the salad bar fixings--allowed students to build sandwiches to their own demanding specifications. And demanding they were--hardly a day went by where the sandwich bar wasn't run completely out of meat or cheese several times in the course of an evening.

But just as quickly as it was bestowed upon the huddled masses, this idyllic sandwich paradise was no more. Why, you ask? Because of all the bacon-chasers who think it's a really good idea to sneak 4 sandwiches out of the cafeteria craftily hidden in their pants, according to cafeteria staff. As you might know, the TSU cafeteria is a business, and, like an ISP or health club, depends on the law of averages to determine pricing. The basic premise is that people who skip meals or eat just a bowl of cereal balance out the heavy hitters who go up for 3 extra helpings of everything. If everyone were allowed to walk out with a stack of pizza and two gallon jugs of Mountain Dew, prices would shoot through the roof, hence the "no smuggling food out in your pants" rule.

The cafeteria is working to regain a deli staff, but I think this incident serves as a lesson to us all. Oink oink, baby.

WHEN RULES WERE RULES
Student Senate turns blind eye to fraternity rule-breaking

It has come to our attention that Sigma Phi Delta has recently succeeded in retaining full Student Senate status, in spite of missing four meetings last semester.  In case you don't know, Student Senate representatives may only miss THREE meetings.  Miss any more, and you get put on "bad standing". 
For some organizations, this is no big deal. For others, it could mean loss of Student Senate funding or loss of recognition by a national organization. 

In Phi Delt's case, it was the latter.  If they had been put on bad standing, their national fraternity organization would have stopped supporting them, which would be very devastating for them.  Many other fraternities have, in the past, suffered the same punishment for not attending meetings.  However, a close vote on the matter (23 in favor of ousting them, 25 against) has spared Phi Delt in this case. We believe that this sets a very dangerous precedent.  Any organization could budget student money (ie. your tuition dollars), and never be heard from again.

Many representatives we talked to seemed confused about the issue.  "I didn't know what we were doing, so I voted no.", said one.  "I don't think our organization really has enough members to vote," said another.  Could it be that, after weeks of discussion, people were so confused as to what was going on that this fraternity succeeded in avoiding punishment?  Or did they really deserve forgiveness?

We would like to note that Delta Chi did vote to put them on bad standing, as did many other Greek organizations.  At least some of them know the difference between right and wrong.

SAF

TV CHANNEL PROPOSAL
The Simpsons without the Scorpions

I made this suggestion at the last Roundtable, but I'm not sure that the folks in charge gave it much consideration. I was hoping your readers could give their opinions.

As you may know, much of the campus has difficulty tuning in Channel 6 (FOX) on the cable system due to interference by WEAX (this channel happens to occupy the frequency band 82-88 MHz). This interference is inevitable, as WEAX's power output and proximity to the dorms is such that even untuned systems (computer speakers, amplifiers, Senior Design projects, fillings) pick it up clearly. Even if the fully-automated "88-X" sees about as much human participation as Bob Dole's bedsheets, I don't suppose the University wants to pull the plug on it. Instead, I propose we move FOX to Ch. 28, which is currently unused. Meanwhile, Ch. 6 can be designated "The WEAX Channel" and left unoccupied. An administration member rejected the proposal on the basis that people would complain about having to modify their currently-programmed channel lineups. Would the student body be willing to accept this channel relocation to eliminate the interference?

Tim R. Gipson
 

LETTERS

Dear The Rag-

It's me again-Andy Rockwell-and I'm writing to you to address an anonymous author's interest in my previous letter. This polite, respectable, and educated individual identifies him or herself only as "A".

A- I would like to thank you for pointing out to the world my ignorance. You are right, I have very little education in grammar, and even less in spelling.  What I do have however, is some common sense and respect. My common sense and respect show themselves in that I've learned that if you play by the rules, you can avoid all the "TSU BS" that you apparently have not avoided.

Like I said earlier, I am glad that you pointed out the minor spelling and grammar mistakes in my hastily written letter.  It undoubtedly made you feel intelligent-a feeling which all individuals should experience-even if only for a split second.  Its the same feeling I enjoy when I read articles that were written by individuals like yourself- individuals with nothing better to do that think up ways to bitch about circumstances that in no way affect their daily life.

I would like to apologise to The Rag and all the fine individuals that are on The rag's staff. I would like to apologise for using your respectable publication to carry on a personal conflict that seems to be in the making.

In addition A, you will find that I was not mistaken when I called the institution the BMV.  Our friends in the state of Indiana call it the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. BMV. Understand?

Andy Rockwell

The person who decided to rip on Andy Rockwell's submission might want to do some investigation work before they critique his work. Tri-State is in the State of Indiana. Indiana has a Bureau of Motor Vehicles; therefore the abbreviation is BMV not DMV.
I'm pretty sure you were trying to address Andy Rockwell, not Jesus Christ. I'm sure Jesus Christ doesn't care what the name of it is. Next time before making yourself look stupid research your information first. 

Anonymous

I would like to respond to the article in the last issue written by “A”. It seems apparent that some person was unhappy with Professor Foerster’s Introduction to Theater class. Let me make several things clear to the readers.

1. Professor Foerster made it clear at the beginning of the class what project we would be working on and what was going to be expected of the students.

2. If this person did not want to participate in the play, then he or she should have dropped the course. That is an option that every student has.

3. Professor Foerster did not choose the play. She left it up to the students to find and vote on the play (Which several of our other class members did not vote for).

4. If this person was not happy with the selections of scripts, the readers should also know that, this is a money issue. The humanities program at this university is under-funded, and therefore not Professor Foerster’s fault.

5. If this person is unhappy with this, or anyone else, GET OFF YOUR @$$ and DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! FIND OUT WHAT YOU NEED TO DO.

6. If this person has issue with feminism, that’s his or her problem, not everyone else’s.

7. While it seems easy to take potshots at the drama club, I would like to point out that since I have been at the University and in the drama club, we have always had packed houses and plenty of drama club participants.  This organization definitely does not need your “help” to make a play at TSU successful.
 

A