Page 2 The Clarion November 2, 1988
CLARION
Editor Kenny Monteith
Assistant Editor Heather Conrad
Sports Editor Juan Kincaid
Editorial Editor Andrea Henry
Poetry Editor Selena Lauterer
Advertising Director Kathy Harbin
Faculty Advisor Jock Lauterer
Student opinion...
A little less green
An invitation.,.
The Clarion invites students, faculty and the administration staff to
write articles, letters to the editor, and commentaries. We consider
them on the premise of interest, significance, timeliness and space.
All articles on the editorial page represent the author’s opinion and
not that of the Clarion staff, administration or faculty of Brevard Col
lege.
All letters must be typed or printed legibly, and must be signed, along
with your year in school or relationship to Brevard College. All submis
sions are subject to editing and must be turned in on Mondays by 11 a.m.
to the Clarion box located in McLarty-Goodson lobby.
Letters to the Editor...
Who cares?
by Brian Howell
Who Cares?
Apathy appears to have reached
epidemic proportions. So? Who cares? If
this is your reaction, read on.
In a world full of poverty, hunger, cor
ruption, and crime, it can be easy to
become pessimistic. Cynicism is our pro
tective armor. While an armored suit r^ay
protect us, it makes it difficult to par
ticipate in an active life. Caring is being an
active part of life.
Many people think it is easier not to
care. Yet active participation can give a
person a feeling of influence. Influence is
the easier and the better alternative com
pared to passively watching life go by.
There are other rewards to those who
care. Think of the volunteers in the
Alaskan whale rescue attempt. Their
rewards will come as the whales swim to
freedom. If the volunteers do not succeed,
they know the whales were given the best
possible chance. What a feeling it must be
to know you made a difference! If you
apathetically stand by, you CAN’T make a
difference.
Let’s start a caring promotion. No one
can tell you what to care about. Your per
sonal morals and values can help you
decide. But become involved. Care about
something. The next time someone shrugs
his shoulders and says, “Who cares?”,
answer him, “I DO.”
Trudy Taylor
Sophomore
The deed is done, I guess. We now have a parking lot where grass used
to be. The green earth that students not only used, but often favored as a
field for an impromptu game of football or frisbee. Of course, students
will find other places to play games. So, too, could other spots have been
found for additional parking for day students and patrons of events at
Dunham Auditorium. No place would have been more convenient, but
almost anyplace would have been less unsightly. I would walk to
preserve the natural beauty of the center of the campus.
Wliat upsets me the most, however, is that this administration - the
one famous for close interaction with the student body - didn’t even
bother to ask nearly 700 students, all of whom pay money to live on this
campus what they thought about the issue of an extra parking lot. And
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Sattnha^fo?w rettdy f OK the country?
I don’t think so. I’ll be the first person to recognize the wonderful
changes over the last three years that President Billy Greer and his
team have made - changes ranging from faculty morale to student ac
tivities to community support for our institution - but choosing this loca-
tion ^r a parking lot was a bad move, and an inconsiderate one for those
that s^t^ enjoyed the grass that grew in
In short, ! addened that there is another black spot on campus and
for me, and many others who love this place, Brevard College is just a
llvllC 16SS ^l*G6n.
Faculty/Administration Forum...
Dear Students,
After only a few weeks on campus, I am
excited about the possibilities for an out
door program and an expanded in
tramural program.
In order to plan the best possible pro
grams, student input is invaluable.
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Hopefully, everyone had an opportunity to
respond to the intramural/outdoor recrea
tion questionnaire that was distrubuted
last week. From the information gathered,
we will focus the programs on those with
brightest student interest.
My goals for the outdoor program in
cludes the offering of outdoor activities on
weekends as well as providing resources
for those wanting to plan their own trips.
The possibilities for outdoor activities are
excellent, considering the location of
Brevard College.
This area provides access to outstanding
hiking trails, rockclimbing areas,
whitewater rivers and ski areas. In addi
tion to special trips, we will have instruc
tional clinics and the availability of camp
ing equipment for weekend use.
The intramural program seems to have
strong support among the students and I
look for the program to continue to grow
with more sport offering and increased
participation. Co-ed volleyball is coming
up and entry rosters have been sent out
through the RA’s. Be sure and sign-up
before Nov. 9. I am working on having an
intramural representative on each
residence hall floor. This will help students
be better informed of the activities and
facilitate the sport sign-ups.
I am looking forward to getting to know
you and hope you will be watching for trip
announcements and intramural sign-ups.
Stop by my office in 105 McLarty Goodson.
Jan Gillean