Editorials
Editor Speaks
By Debi Crane
I feel quite sure that when the dorms at Brevarc
College were built the builders had no idea that some
day these very buildings would someday house a large
group of electrically oriented students. If they had
realized that fact I feel certain that they would have pul
more electrical outlets in the rooms.
You see we are a generation totally dependent on blow
dryers, curling irons, hotpots, digital clocks, popcorn
poppers and who knows what else. I can count on the
hngers of one hand the people I have met on campus
who could survive without any of the previously men
tioned appliances. The fact that these people look like
half-starved refugee trolls might tell you what a help
these appliances really are.
Recently on one very boring Saturday night I took an
independent poll. The poll’s subject was (you guessed it)
about what bugged students most about B. C. The
shortage of electrical outlets came in second right after
the funky showers which I have already explored in an
earlier issue.
The general concensus was that life without blow
dryers, hot pots and various and other sundry electrical
items was not life at all. Of course, all of these things
can be brought to life by the proper use of extension
cords and those funny little socket adjusters that make
one socket into three (I can’t for some insane reason
think of what they are called, but I am sure that you
know what I am talking about).
This is a remedy, however, which I fear will someday
result in the ultimate end of both myself and my
roommate, not to mention innocent bystanders. This is
due to the fact that for some reason known only to the
electric company (and possibly the resident tutors)
things tend to spark a lot when using the previously
mentioned method of spreading the electricity around.
On several occasions when both of our blow dryers have
been going strong, our hotpots happily brewing away,
the electric blankets were firmly plugged into their little
socket what-yamacallits, not to mention the tuneless
humming of the stereo and the digital clock ac
companying us — I have thought our lives were almost
certainly finished. You see I take the spark that flew
when we tried to plug in our popcorn popper too, as a
sign from above that something (probably a circuit) is
overloaded.
Indeed, at night I wake up repeatedly from a horrible
dream. I see niyself passing into (knock on wood)
oblivion in a raging inferno brought on by an overloaded
circuit pushed over the top by the final blow of one more
blow dryer.
THE CLARION
Brevard, N. C. 28712
Published during the college session by students of Brevard
College. The opinions expressed in this periodical are those of
the editorial board and not necessarily those of the college.
Editor-in-Chief Debi Crane
Co-News/Features Editors Mike Edmiston, Tom Snyder
Sports Editor Tim McGuire
Advertising Manager Laurie Krug
Photographers Chuck Miner, Ron Grenier
Reporters Jon Young, Debra Wiggins,
Laura Baker, Jane Williams Cyndie Kern,
Debora Yates, Mark Lowdermilk, Lisa Foster,
Phyliss Owens, Holly Fortune
Advisor Ken Chamlee
Attention
Rooms 115,138, and 139 in
McLarty-Goodson will be
open Monday through
Thursday nights for study
purposes. Security will lock
all doors at 11 p.m., but if
students are still working
they may remain for a
longer period. During final
exams, the hours may be
extended.
The Clarion staff invites
reader input ' into our
publication. Anyone in
terested in having
something printed is asked
to please get in touch with
Mr. Chamlee or Debi
Crane. Letters to the editor
will also be accepted. Place
letters in Post Office Box
144 or give to a member of
the staff. Names will be
withheld upon request, but
must be provided initally.
The Clarion reserves the
right to edit.
LOST AND FOUND
Students, faculty, and
staff members who find
articles anywhere on
campus should turn them
in to Nan Hall in Room 101
of McCIarty-Goodson. If
you are missing books,
clothing, or other items
check with Mrs. Hall.
Items not claimed by years
end will be returned to
finder or auctioned off.
A writing lab has been
set up for students who
need additional help in
English-related areas. At
least one reisident tutor
will be available during lab
hours, which are 10 a.m. -
12 noon and 2:30-4:30 p.m.
each weekday in MG 102.
Students needing help with
written assignments,
catch-up work in grammar
or other writing difficulties
should drop by the lab.
Attendance is voluntary,
but teachers may refer
students if necessary. If
you can’t tell a subordinate
clause from a banana,
come talk to one of the
resident tutors during lab
hours.
Franklin Conley . as
“Andrew Jackson” has
been rescheduled for
Tuesday, November 28, at
8:15p.m.
The table Tennis
Champion for 1978 is
freshman Randy Haire.
The library has 4 private
conference rooms for in
dividual or group study.
These rooms are for
student use, just sign out a
room at the library desk.
Lack of Interest
Drives Editor Mad
Dear Reader,
Due to the fact that as usual we received no letters to
the editor there is no copy to go in the space under let
ters to the editor. Needless to say this lack of interest in
writing letters to the editor does nothing for my ego and
it leaves a terribly blank space right smack in the
middle of the editorial page!
I would really like to feel that the reader of this paper
has something to comment upon whether it be the paper
itself or some fairly insignificant aspect of student life
such as why the toilets on your dorm don’t flush. We at
The Clarion would love to hear all about it. You all have
no idea how terribly depressing it is as issue after issue
of our paper comes out and still no letters to the editor
comes our way.
So next time you get in a particularly creative or
complaining mood remember The Clarion and that big
blank space on the editorial page which is perfect for
your gripes.
Sincerely yours.
The Editor
P.S. We also encourage student and faculty con
tributions to the paper, articles, features, etc.
Good Things at B.C. Too
In today’s world we often see things in a darker light
than they really are. Sure the showers are short, there
are lots of spacey (yet lovable) people around and we
might all end our lives someday when that final blow is
dealt by one more electrical appliance. But if we didn’t
have these elements in our lives where would we get our
humor from?
In this hopeful vein, The Clarion introduces a new kind
of editorial. We give to B.C. the hats off editorial. Hats
off, of course, symbolizing respect.
In this issue we would like to salute our great cross
country team. The team placed 4th in the NJCAA
National Championship Meet out of 22 teams and more
than 500 runners. Special honors go to Jeff Wentworth
and John George who finished 14th and 17th respectively
and both achieved All American honors. Also to Chuck
Fisher who finished 32nd overall, bettering his lifetime
record by more than one minute. Way to go fellows!
We would also like to express our gratitude to Mr.
Sam Cope for his fall production, Finian’s Rainbow.
Despite the many obstacles which Mr. Cope had to face
along the way to a smooth show, everything worked out
in the end. Congratulations!
Thank You Martinsons
THE CLARION would like to commend
President Martinson and his wife for their
wonderful Halloween treats.
Not only did the Martinson’s supply the trick-
or-treating students with cokes, cupcakes, candy
and various other munchies, they also gave
homesick students a chance to sit in front of a
crackling fire with the family dog draped over
their laps.
Acts like this one make Brevard College one
heck of a place to go to school. Thank you
Martinsons’!