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Tuesday, September 18, 1984 Japanese Students Eager to Learn The Clarion Page Three By Julie Thompson Being away from one’s home state might be hard for some freshmen, but it can hardly com pare with the task of leaving one’s home country. Such is the case for six Japanese girls who are freshmen at Brevard College this year. They are Chizura (Cin dy) Ohtsuka, Junko Nagaoka, Mari Tosaka, Masayo Suzuki, Kaoru (Kerry) Matsumoto, and Asaimi Itoh. Cindy and Kerry have devised nicknames, making it easier on themselves and their Triends at Brevard who struggle with the Japanese pronuncia tions. Before attending Brevard they spent six weeks in Tennessee at tending Lambuth College’s sum mer school. At Lambuth, the girls tooii English courses, all speak ing English for the first time (ex cept Cindy, who spoke some English in Japan). The girls were recommended to Brevard by the East and West Foundation, an organization that guides Japanese students studying abroad. When asked what at tracted them to the United States, Mari answered that she is“in- terested in the people, culture, and country of the United States.” Cindy thinks she might like to find a job in the U.S., and Kaoru’s reason, one that may sound very suprising to most, is that, in her view, “Japanese students do not study as well as American students and that stu dying in America will be more useful to my future.” When asked about the dif ferences between college life at Brevard and Japanese colleges, they all agreed that the study habits are better in America. Cin dy explained that in Japan, col lege students must attend classes only three to four days per week. Also, attendance is not stressed as much as it is by the teachers here. Brevard’s Japanese freshmen are: (standing) Cindy Ohtsuka, Masayo Suzuki, and Kerry Matsumoto. (sit ting) Mari Tosaka, Junko Nagaoka, and Asaimi Itoh. The size of Brevard makes it an excellent choice for international students. All of the girls readily agree that the individual atten tion available from the teachers will be very helpful to them. These girls are looking forward to a challenging and fulfilling year at Brevard. Their atten dance here is a challenge in itself, and they are eager to get involv ed in the activities of the college. SGA Officers Announced T.V.'s & Refrigerator Rentals TV-$25.00 a month Dorm Size Refrigerators- $35.00 semester Rebuilt AAicroscope-$149 JSunrise The Brevard College Student Government Association, in cluding the Social Board and the Judicial Board, look forward to serving the student body for the coming academic year. The present S.G.A. officers are: Eddie Tadlock, President; John Coleman, Social Board Vice-President; and Don Collier, Judicial Board Vice-President. “The purpose of the S.G.A. is to serve the social and political needs of the student body,” said Tadlock. This attitude suggests a strong voice in government at Brevard during the next year. InterestGroujgs^ cont. from page 1 “This type of program has been successful mainly because it allows the students to meet other students who have the same in terests,” explained the Dean. “Normally it takes a while for students to meet each other.” The groups cover a wide varie ty of activities and interests from the natural adventures of outdoor life to the sophisticated technology of computers. There will also be a creative writing group which will be organizing the literary magazine. If enough interest is shown, there will be a publication of the magazine for both the Fall and Spring semesters. Although many groups have been set up and scheduled, anyone wishing to add ideas or new groups of his own is welcome to do so. “We’d like to get many people involved in our activities so each one will be a success,” Dean Wray stated. “And the sooner the involvement the better!” Anyone interested in the groups should check the Social Board Calendar for dates, or see the Dean’s office for the group’s coordinators. Gilmour Keeps Getting Better 9am-5pm AAon.-Fri. 9am-3pm Sat. Located Behind Winn Dixie tUtlNltS KOURS « By Mike Shell Former Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has released his second solo album, a record that transcends the often depressing boundaries that late Pink Floyd albums covered to achieve a more upbeat style of music. In Pink Floyd, Roger Waters pro vided the lyrics, plus the often over-blown pretension that was Brevard Espirit, Byer, Jordache, Union Bay, Levis, Santa Cruz, Lee, Act I, Michael Stevens, Jody, Collegetown, Tom Boy, Ocean Pacific, Geneva, Calvin Klein, Salvation, Bonhomme, Members Only, Nike, Bass, 9-West, Gloria Vanderbilt, Mia, Aigner, Evan Picone, Monet, Napier, The Name Soys It All 59 East Main St., Brevard. Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30 Plione 884-2931 sometimes associated with that group. On the other hand, Dave Gilmour provided much of the music, plus his powerful guitar work. This influence is very much in evidence on Gilmour’s new LP. The album contains a great variation of musical moods, from the all-out rocking of such numbers as “Until We Sleep”, “Blue Light”, and “All Lovers are Deranged”, to the hauntingly beautiful songs, “Out of the Blue”, the cleverly titled “Let’s Get Metaphysical”, and “Love on the Air”, which was co-written with Pete Townshend. This album also contains the cinematic approach that Pink Floyd followed. Unlike the new Roger Waters LP, however, Gilmour keeps the listener on his feet, and makes each song a movie of its own. The album boasts several other talented musicians. Jeff Pocaro, the drummer for Toto, apears, as well as Steve Winwood, Jon Lord, Pino Palladino, and the National Symphony, which adds an effect much like that of “The Wall” to certain songs. The production by Bob Erzin, who produced “The Wall”, is excellent. All in all, this is a great album for Floyd fans, and will probably satisfy even those who are not.
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