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THE CLARION
EDITORIALS
Denominations := Division
EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to a typographical error in our last issue Jenny
Holladay’s editorial did not read as she wrote it. In fact, the part which was
omitted served to clarify her whole viewpoint. Here is the omitted section.
(John 1:1) “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and
the Word was God.” He was carried throughout centuries in spirit. Then man
became confused, questioning the priorities of the Almighty. He needed an
example that he could understand, so came the Son of Man and men saw the
truth and were made free in his words, believing on Him. The church, which
consisted not of bricks and memorized hymns, but of the heart and fellowship
of believers, was full and alive, exploding with love and an understanding of
priorities. REAL. Then He died for us. So man drifted again, forgetting the
faith, searching for fact - and for the material. He forgot the ultimate example
and attempted to decipher Christ’s words and deeds on his own without God’s
help. Confused, he began to argue and break from his brothers. He became
more caught up in winning his own point than in dealing with the root of his
belief. It became impossible for the man who was captured in insignificance to
return to basics. His belief was covered by a man-made doctrine which
became his first priority.
Actually the denominations usually involve trivial differences but it is so
easy to confuse the man-made church structure with God’s word. If abused,
the denomination fails to strengthen belief and worship but instead divides
God s kids. In all reality, to know what we actually believe involves a personal
search and questioning of God’s word, not someone else’s interpretation for
us. Just as it is easy for us to place another human upon a pedestal an look to
them, so it is easy for us to respect their opinion and accept it all too readily.
Still, there is but one “perfect” example in Christ. How often do we ask our
selves “What would Jesus do or say in this situation?” Denominations are only
stems to the root. The root must hold to a firm foundation, not man’s doctrine
of denommational division, but God’s offer of a joyful salvation only through
^nrist.
Perhaps the latter will clarify my viewpoint of the campus situation. “For
we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some
thait commend themselves; but they, measuring themselves by themselves
and comparing themselves among themselves are not wise. ” ( ).
Social Board Pulls Through
By Nancy Ennis
‘he special entertainment (suitarist,)
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Now of course, not everything will suit everyone’s tastes (Clorkwnrir
alltn an everythmg be as we are accustomed to (toga parties) - but
all m all, this year’s entertainment is rolling off to a good start
su.;r Sr ^ou^houmlnd something to
THE CLARION
Published during the college session by students of Brevard College. The
opimons expressed in this periodical are those of the editorial board and not
necessarily those of the college.
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Donna Hooper, Reggie Kelley
Repoi cers Doima Mulford, Scott Singletary
Debbie Willenborg,Mark Lowdermilk •
Greg Bare, Ronnie Chapman, Ray Duckworth
Nancy Ennis, Bobby Henson, Jenny Holladay
Donna Hooper, Charles Huckabee
Mike McFarland, Tim Merritt
Jana Miller, Alan Odum, Chris Pustorino
Advisor Yvonne Roop, Anthony Tinsley
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Tuesday, October 30.197Q
Spring Semester"'
Does Not Count
Does the spring semester count at Brevard College?
To those students who made the spring honor roll and
Deans list it may seem that it certainly does not count
for much.
These students never received any announcement
that they had accomplished this feat. Nor did Brevard
College release this information to the press. Officially
these students were never named to the honor lists.
In contrast, the students who made the grades the
first semester were congratulated in many ways. A
letter was sent to their parents; they ate dinner with the
president and they were given a certificate on Award’s
Day.
Award’s Day itself seems to point to the fact that the
spring semester doesn’t seem to count for much as far
as praises go. The awards are given without taking into
account the final spring semester grades.
Perhaps the powers-that-be could get together and
design a more equitable system. It isn’t fair to forget the
spring semester’s accomplishments.
EDITOR’S NOTE: THE CLARION is trying to right
this slight by publishing in this issue a copy of the
students currently attending B.C. who ma(te the honor's
lists last semester.
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Parking Ticket
Ridiculous
By Debi Crane
I don’t want to sound angry, but I am. I am so furious,
in fact, that I could almost kill.
You see, I just discovered that it is illegal for a
Brevard College student driving a registered car to go
shopping at the College Plaza (the shopping center
across the street from B.C.).
In short, the whole story goes like this. I needed to get
some medicine so I decided to go to the pharmacy
across the street. I parked my car and unsuspectingly
went inside. Upon returning, I found this big, orange
sticker stuck on the driver’s side window.
It read “Warning you are parked illegally. Your car
will be towed away upon repeat of the offense.” I don’t
know about you all, but I see nothing illegal about
shopping.
In fact, I strongly resent this action and feel that it
was in violation of my rights.
Moreover, it was a pain to remove that sticker from
my window, (rubber cement thinner finally did the
trick). During the time it was on my window it served as
a barrier to safe driving.
Needless to say, I will probably never shop there
again. However, if by some remote chance I happen to, I
say to Brevard College security “tow me and be sued.”
THANKS, CAMPUS FOLKS!!!!
The Cheerleaders, Manager and I would like to thank
you,^the students, faculty and staff for making our car
wash a tremendous success. You gave us your business,
was sympathetic to our cause, understanding, patient,
undemanding. Also thanks for your tolerance of
«tting in the classrooms with sweaty, wet cheerleaders.
Our special thanks to Mrs. Clara Davis and Mrs. Libby
Martinson for their worn out towels and wash clothes, to
hpin “”^3terial loan”, to Mr. “A” for his
t and understanding, and to those
who did not get their car washed but donated money.
Gratefully yours,
Martha Nolen
Cheerleader sponsor