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ige3. The Clarion Student Begins New Life Wednesday, November 20, 1985_ I The American Hardcore Scene by Bonnie Davis Obvious enough, there are itp a few international students nding Brevard College. Some .from Japan, Germany and knezuela to name just a few of countries represented here, of these students is Mojdeh thit and she comes from wran the capitol city of Iran. Lideh came to the United 'E to continue and to better education. Come Decembw, ^ will have been here in the [s for a full year. She has a [Other and a sister who also live {re in North Carolina. Both of tr parents and two other sisters 1 live in Iran, and it has been K year since she last saw them. Lever, her father has recently me to the States to visit, and [oideh is looking forward to her jit with him. Lfter Mojdeh finishes two irs here at Brevard College, plans to go on to finish school, J then perhaps return to her [meland. She also wants to ;ome a dentist and to learn at [ast two or three other iguages. Someday she has pes of traveling to France or irmany and studying there iO. Mojdeh commented that the jngs she missed most about Bn are her parents and their me. She also misses a favorite ssert called halva that she In’t get here in the U.S. lt’s^ind_ in the U.S. of like a pudding made with wheat flour and it is hot and sweet. Mojdeh claims that she likes the American people, though she feels they live in quite “another world” than her life in Iran. The only negative thing she had to say was that some of the people she has met have been really rude. “Some people act like I’m from another planet,” she commented. When asked what she enjoyed most about America, Mojdeh again stressed that she liked the people. She also enjoys American music but doesn’t real ly have a favorite type or group. As far as American food 1 is concerned, well, all she had to say was that she only liked some of it. I by Renee Deininger : Mojdeh Bahkit Captain Crunch Is Alive and Well at Brevard by Bonnie Davis When asked what has had the I most impact on her since being I here, Mojdeh stated,“I’ve found that some people are dishonest I and they lie.” It’s a shame that someone so new to this country I has been subjected to something like that. Hopefully Mojdeh realizes that not all Americans are like that. All in all, except for some of the food and some of the rude people, it looks as if Mojdeh is off to a good start here at Brevard College and the United I States. RT cont ive points to students I’d ;ome especially close to in and It of class. Those times also wed to be learning ex- iriences for both the students ]d me. |A student or two in each dorm obably doesn’t get along with ly R.T. This isn’t always the [.T.’s fault. A closer look at Kse individuals may show that iese are people that haven’t fer had good relationships with juthority figures. All of this is not to say that the .T.’s don’t make mistakes. We 1. We know that we do. You low that we do. Although our in- ntions may be the best, in- ritably we mate mistakes. The Bxibility of the guidelines is the eauty of them as well as the ightmare. A lot of times we ive to feel our way through tuations and try to figure out le best way to handle them, unsequently, we may not make ® best choices. That’s why the Ments have channels for ap- Bal and complaint open to them. I know from experience that tudents are listened to. lowever, I doubt that the ad- linistration thinks in terms of 'ding against me or against the Indent. Because the school sup- *rts me, that doesn’t mean ''ery decision I make is per- >nally supported by every ad- linistrator. I think in the case from page 2 of a student-R.T. conflict, the ad ministrators would try to support both involved and solve the pro blem rather than “taking sides.” It’s true too, that each R.T. handles situations differently. I think we all try to incorporate what we understand the goals and philosophies of the school to be into our own styles. We work consciously on trying to be as consistant as possible, but we don’t always call all the same shots the same way. Not only do we operate differently because of our own styles, but each dorm re quires different approaches and each dorm has its own problems. What if R.T.’s were always good people? I think some of them are sometimes, anyway. But it’s like the cafeteria food.. .look at all the jokes and fun gripes that would be lost if the food was Mom’s home cooking. Probably we’d joke some anyway Who would ever spread good stuff about R.T.’s? I wonder if it would be “square” to bounce into class and cheerfully remark, “You know ’ole Rover is really a swell guy” or “Rover just lent me $10 to get home” or “I was having a really tough time last week, and Rover spent two hours with me just listening.” Remember: Let me not criticize my brother until I’ve walked a mile in his shoes- or something like that. Ask just about anybody what their favorite breakfast cereal served at Brevard College is and they’ll answer with, “Captain Crunch!” Mind you though, if you’re not a CC fan then don’t read on. The Captain will deal with all mutineers later! On any given morning, one can walk into the dining hall while breakfast is being served and find a multitude of people eating Captain Crunch. A quick survey of the various bins of cereal will show that CC is usually the more favored cereal over Life, Puffed Rice, and Raisen Bran to name a few of the so called “nutritious” cereals. Maybe they are good for us, but are they fun? No!!! Why is Captain Crunch so popular among college students? Well,for one, it stays crunchy in the milk longer and doesn’t get as soggy as the other cereals. It is fun to eat! It crunches and makes noise, and for some students, it makes them more alert in the wee hours before classes start. Perhaps the most common reason for Captain Crunch’s popularity is that it brings back memories of childhood-at least for those of us who have left the first one. Remember those Saturday mornings spent in front of the t.v. watching cartoons while eating handfulls of CC straight out of the box? Oh, those were the days! Captain Crunch is associated with the warm thoughts of childhood. Eating it was and still is a favorite pastime. It is no wonder it is still so popular. Old habits are hard to break and for some, the Captain will live on forever!!!! The American hardcore scene has its roots in British punk. Bands like the Sex Pistols spark ed interest in a new ty^ of rebellion, a rebellion voiced through music and dress. However, the American hardcore scene is not just a way of music and dress. Hardcore is an at titude. The music of the hardcore scene has been described as heavy metal music that has been run through a meat-grinder. Hardcore, unlike most heavy metal, has a message. That message is, “There’s something wrong here.” When bands like Black Flag, The Circle Jerks, P.LL., and D.O.A. play songs they have something to say. Sid Vicious, guitarist for the British punk band the Sex Pistols, lived and subsequently died for a life of alcohol, drugs,and unreal violence. Hardcores had something to say. In the early 80’s they made a statement against things of this nature. This caused many problfems. Night clubs were hesitant to book bands that attracted a harcore: Budi^ncB. Since the birth of straight edge punk, (anti-drugs, alcohol, and promiscuity) the times again have changed. The major point of hardcore punk today is non conformity. This does not mean everyone is different. So often people observe Hardcores and I see a group of mostly white high school and college teens with] bizare haircuts, sloppy and strange dress, and terrible, loud music. Many conclude that hard core punks are just conforming to hardcore. The non-conformity of today’s hardcore punks is “Do Your Own Thing.” Granted, many decide that they wnat to do the same thing and be alike, but they are still doing what they want to do. Hardcores don’t want anyone to tell them how to dress, or what kind of music, poetry, or literature is “good”, or how to dance. This often causes pro blems. When someone doesn’t conform to the norm, people tend to get upset. Because they don’t conform, Hardcores are often ridiculed and harrassed. Why? The answer is simply because they are different. Sometimes punks do cause trouble just like anyone else. They don’t walk around with halos always being victime of circustance. No one does. But the point is many hard core punks are ostracized with no more reason except for the fact that they are different, often look ing tough or even scar Pboln by Scotl Ston^M Dr. Clarke Wellborn A Man and His Dreamworld Attention!! Circle K will be sponsering a bloodmobile on Monday, November 25 in the Student Union. All volunteer donors are urged to come. Blood is badly needed. A man of many interests and ideas is being overlooked here at [Brevard College, and the chance [to be entertained and taught at the same time is being passed jover by B.C. students. The man [capable of all of this is Dr. C. Clarke Wellborn. Dr. Wellborn is a professor of physics and mathematics at [Brevard College. He began [teaching here in 1976 and with the exception of one year s [absence, has been teaching here [a total of 81/2 years. His total [teaching career spans 15 years. Dr. Wellborn attended college at Dillard University in New jorleans where he is originally from. When asked what he likes Uost about his work, he com- [mented that he likes seeing a dif ference in the outcome of students, and to see students .lave a wide range of knowledge to enjoy subjects years later. Though born and bred in New jrleans. Dr. Wellborn now en joys an active life in Brevard. Ine presently resides in town, but owns property near Rosman where he has hopes of moving to someday. The land consists of many different types of terrains, ^ and Dr. Wellborn has worked! several years developing it.“He enjoys the outdoors and outdoor I interests that include building! and carpentery. Other interests include playing handball, listen ing to music, and reading. Dr. Wellborn lives here in Brevard | with his wife and their son Sam, affectionately called “Ruckus.” He also has a daughter named 1 Bess. When asked what his best ad vice to students who have nightmares about physics would be, Dr. Wellborn made these statements; “Those who have to take physics simply need to be prepared, and to those who don’t, well try it, you might like it.” He also commented that “physics is sort of a dreiamworld.“ Perhaps for some this is definitely true, but for Dr. Wellborn it doesn’t seem to be a dream world at all. By the way Dr. Wellborn, what is it exactly that we need to be prepared for?
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