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Book review
by Bart Becker
The 1972 Cornhusker Yearbook begins with
A. An eight-inch high A on the dust cover. A, as
in Alice's Adventures in Wonderschool and
Through the Annual Book, by which the book
will also be known.
And it is delightful.
The illustrations by the Cornhusker art staff
(Shelley Thornton, Greg Scott, Doug Scott and
Scott McLaughlin) lead the anxious reader
down a hallway, through a door and into the
year at UNL. 'What is the use of a book
without pictures or conversations?" is asked. A
good question. This book abounds with both,
and proves their worth.
The Wonderbook is filled with informative,
well-written articles dealing with UNL
situations, it's got sections on academics,
honoraries, seniors, sports, activities,
independent living, dorms, greeks and humor.
And if you can't find something in that to take
a look at, then you're in trouble.
The only flaws I found on the first look
through were that some of the articles were
written rather roughly. But that's somewhat
minor in the whole context of the effort.
Graphically, the book is based on Lewis
Carroll's Alice in Wonderland stories. The
theme is sustained throughout the- 400 pages
and it's a tribute to the staff that they were
able to pull it off .The illustrations are in the
style you remember from the days you read
Carroll's works.
Physically, the book is a switch, but not a
disconcerting one. It is nine by nine inches.
That's square. Yearbook sizes vary, but
standard size is about nine by 12.
I was amazed and pleased when I saw the
finished book. And that is not a small
statement, because I saw most of what was
going into it throughout the year. So I should
have been prepared. It knocked me for a loop.
I haven't had a chance to look it over and
over but from the looks of it, the book will
provide hours or days of enjoyment.
I've tried to make this article as cheerful as
possible, but there's a sad side to it. The 1972
book is the last UNL will see. There ain't no
more.' "
Distribution of the books begins on Monday.
There are only a few books available that were
not pre-ordered. They can be purchased Friday
at the Cornhusker office, 34 Nebraska Union. If
they are not all sold, they will also be available
on Monday, but the price will go up.
So, condolences to you if you missed getting
yours. And congratulations to editor Jody Beck
and the 1972 Cornhusker staff. I'm glad I got
mine.
Education
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news edilo' bart becker
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The evidence that Bert Evans was discriminated against is
stronger than prima facie. Sing-Nan Fen, professor of history
and philosophy of education, said in a report he presented to
the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
Fen represented the AFT as an observer at the recent
hearings by the faculty academic privilege and tenure
committee concerning Evan's charges of discrimination in
matters of pay and promotion.
Evans, assistant professor of agicultural economics, leveled
charges of discrimination in regard to promotion, salary,
regional committee assignments and consul tantship work.
One of the charges made against Evans in the hearings was
that he has not written any departmental publications.
According to Fen, "When the economics and economic
departments were considering a linkage downtown, campus
economists and members of an advisory committee regarded
Evans' publications as the only significant national
publications done in ag economics."
In response to charges that Evans is uncooperative, Fen
said, "Evans is uncooperative because he is not satisfied with
working with 'fat cats and the status quo.'
"By uncooperative it is meant that Evans did not follow the
'program' which is routinely performed by the extension
personnel such as distributing circulars, participating in
harmless 'workshops' and cooperating with county agents and
locally stationed bureaucrats."
In the report Fen questioned the University's priorities.
"We are eager to reward and brag about an ex-chancellor's
working for Purina Dog Chow but we are not ready even to
consider hunger and food stamps as part of the program of the
College of Agriculture of a state university," he said.
Fen said the problem extends farther than just the
grievances aired by Evans. 'The problem can be solved only by
a thorough reorganization of the department as a whole."
Fen concluded, "By calling attention to this sad state of
affairs, Bert Evans has made a contribution to the University
at his own expense. We, as a teachers union, should support
the administration moving towards that direction."
Fen attended all three days of the hearings which lasted a
total of 18 hours.
From all of us at Arbor who toiled every
nite, putting up with Zane, Pilfer, Jane,
Carver, Seac, Iva J. K., Hepp, and
others, thank you and good by. It's
all over now. But how fondly we will
remember the beer. The Pub, and
Cheryl. Keep on truck in'. By the
way, where are you John Lyman.
.J Li
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THE DAILY.NEBRASKAN
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1972
