LIX No . 11 State University of New York at Albany ALBANY STUDENT PRESS February 25 , 1972 SIJNY Trustees Make Tt Official Tuition Up

"Why did you come to Albany, anyway?" "Earn some money." That was Norman Mailer's reply, as the writer, film producer, and one-time New York City mayoral candidate agreed to a rather informal interview, it was just that blend of frankness and honesty which pervaded both the airport interview and his speech before a full, predominantly student, audience in the Campus Center Ballroom late last evening. At both places, Mailer focused on a variety of his political and social views and offered some insight into what many feel is his illusive character. A major theme which occurred again and again in his talks concerned the aspect of amateurism versus professionalism. Mailer feels that the era of the professional is dying and is being replaced by a new period of amateurism.