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THURSDAY APRIL 5,1979 BOILING SPRINGS, NORTH CAROLINA
Broyhill Donates $100,000
For New Program
Speaking to the Board of Advisors of
Gardner-Webb College on Tuesday after
noon, March 27, Bill Stevens, Executive
vice president of Broyhill Industries,
announced a gift to the College of $100,000.
The money will be used to establish a special
program at the College to be called the Broy
hill Academy for the Study of Independent
Concepts (BASIC).
The basic principle of this total program,
national in scope, will be to stress independ
ence, individualism, and the strength and
vitality of a free economic system and the
private sector. The acronym BASIC under
scores the fundamental, permeating princi
ple, which is the continued well-being of a
free society.
Through a variety of public conferences,
symposia, lectures and publications, the
program wiU seek to alert students and citi-
3 to economic, social, poHtical, moral and
ethical issues and problems of the day.
Gardner-Webb College has remained
aggressively independent throughout its 74-
year history, neither seeking nor accepting
government funding for any of its programs
or activities.
Earlier in the year the board of trustees
reaffirmed the College’s independence. Few
other accredited colleges and universities in
the United States can say they refuse direct
government aid. In speaking to the board of
trustees then, Dr. Craven E. Williams, pre
sident of Gardner-Webb, said, “It is time to
do more than pay lip service to the principle
of independent education. It is time to set an
example, to be that voice which does more
than cry in the wilderness ... If the trend is
ever to be turned around, we can be the
pivot.”
E.R.A. Supporters,
Opponents Clash
When Dr. Knott said that E.R.A. was “very much a Uve
issue” in his opening statement as panel moderator, he
could not have used more appropriate words to describe
both the issue and the evening’s debate.
The March 26th debate, sponsored by Alpha Chi, was in
deed “Uve,” or better yet, lively. The 101 Science room was
almost filled to capacity with interested, animated speakers
and listeners.
Dr. Kathy Holcomb, formerly with G-W, presently with
the Federal Court system, opened as the guest speaker for
the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. Dr. Holcomb
said, referring to philosophical, historical, and moral fac
tors, that passage of the amendment was the “right thing to
do.”
She appealed to the audience and panelists to think of the
psychological-moral advantages of a nationwide affirmation
of the equality of all persons.
Dr. John Gardner was the guest speaker taking the side
against E.R.A. Dr. Gardner is Assistant Professor of Busi
ness at G-W.
Dr. Gardner maintained that E.R.A. was “unnecessary”
and could prevent governmental discrimination only. He
stated that the people in favor of the amendment are often
“misled to believe it wiU abolish all discrimination.”
Dr. Gardner also contended that the present means of
ending discrimination are there and are being used. Further
more, he alluded to several “undesirable side effects” that
E.R.A. might have upon the pubUc in future years.
The supporting panelists in favor of E.R.A. included, Ms.
Kerry Mraz, Ms. Doris Jones, Mr. W.H. Withrow, and Ms.
Eva Brown. The anti-E.R.A. panelists were, Mr. WiUiam B.
Stowe, Mr. Barry Hambright, Mr. Randy Kilby, and Ms.
Lisa Butler. As in any public debate, the speakers were not
necessarily taking the side of the issue that they actually
support.
The floor was opened to the audience and many people
had questions directed to specific speakers; others had
questions concerning E.R.A. in general. Again, as in any
public debate, some of the comments and questions were
pertinent, others were not. There was some confusion about
the actual nature of E.R.A. Some people had the mistaken
conception that it was merely a woman’s rights movement.
E.R.A.’s terminology is actually non-sexist.
To sum up the case for either side, it could be said that the
pro-E.R.A. group touched mainly on the individual, per
sonal aspects (psychological, moral issues) of the amend
ment, while the anti-E.R.A. group spoke largely on the prac
tical aspects (ways and means) of the amendment. No solu
tion was reached of course. And as Dr. Knott concluded, the
issue is a complex one and no one expected to solve the prob
lem—Just clarify and discuss the issues as they arose.
Randy Waters
$$ There’s More
Available Than
You Think!
With the cost of living in
creasing daily, many parents
are concerned with whether
or not they can afford to*
send their son or daughter to
a private college such as
Gardner-Webb.
These are very real con
cerns, but programs of
financial aid offer extensive
help, including federal
grants. These grants will
open up to middle-income
families in 1979-80 because
of the Middle Income Stu
dent Assistance Act signed
into law by President Carter
on November 1, 1978. This
bill provides for Basic
Grants for dependent stu
dents coming from families
with incomes up to $26,000.
The previous income ceiling
for a Basic Grant was
$15,000. The new law is ex
pected to increase by fifty
percent the number of stu
dents receiving a Basic
Grant. The maximum value
of the grant for 1979-80 is
$1,800.00
The Middle Income Stu
dent Assistance Act also re
moved the income ceiling for
those applying for a Guaran
teed Student Loan. Stu
dents may borrow tuition
funds interest free imtil
graduation and with a re
payment period extended
over ten years beyond grad
uation.
Currently, over sixty-five
percent of the students en
rolled at Gardner-Webb re
ceive some type of finan
cial assistance. The amount
from all sources will total
approximately $2,028,900.
for 1978-79 (final figures for
the fiscal year wiU be availa-
I Hereby Pledge...
After a brief introduction to the candidates during a Con
vocation, students voted for the Officers for Student Gov
ernment, 1979-80. Choices for president and secretary were
not tco difficult to decide as Mark McMasters and Connie
Hicks obtained their respective offices without any opposi
tion. Worth Carson, a religion major from Miami, Florida, is
the newly elected Vice-President and Scott Brisendine is the
new treasurer. Tom McLaughlin was elected to the position
of Chairman of the Student Senate Board.
Although many students do not fully realize it, these
people are now equipped to speak on behalf of the student
body. In the hierarchy established here at Gardner-Webb,
Mark McMasters stands at the top of student representa
tion. He stated that “As a leader. I’m here to serve.” Mark
stresses student participation, “If you want something
changed, work on it, express an opinion, get it changed.”
When asked what goals he has set for next year, Mark re
plied that, among other things, he hoped he could prove that
academics can be supported by the SGA. “I’ll give it every
thing I’ve got and I won’t back off.” What an encouraging
thought.
Second in command of the SGA is Worth Carson. His vice
presidential duties will include presiding over the Student
Senate. He has worked in the U.S. Senate with Harold
Hughes, former governor of Michigan, and Mark Hatfield,
D-Oregon. “I’d like to see better representation; the stu
dent’s voice is so softspoken sometimes it isn’t even heard.
The SGA needs to have more authority.” When asked how
he proposed to accomplish this, he replied, “I don’t know,
but I intend to find a way.” Among some of his goals are im
proving student relationships with the administration and
faculty, thereby leading them to a better mutual under
standing.
Newly-elected secretary Connie Hicks is firm in her con
viction that her duties extend beyond that of a typist. “I
want to support and help the other officers as well.” She
hopes that student involvement will have a snowballing ef
fect—that is, she hopes that a few active students can pro
vide the impetus to motivate others. Having been a Senator
for the past year, Connie states that “attendance of the Sen
ators at the meetings could definitely be improved on.” Her
duties will include posting the Senate minutes in key posi
tions on campus. Be sure to look for them.
Handling the money pertaining to the student govern
ment will be Scott Brisendine. Although his campaign man
ager introduced him as a “weird and wild” person, he did re
assure us that Scott is serious about his duties as a treasur
er. A business and political science major, Scott stated, “I’ll
work for everybody. ”
Of concern to every student on campus is the subject of
entertainment. Out of that concern (hopefully) students
elected Tom McLaughlin from Siler City, NC, to succeed
David Cooley as Chairman of the Student Center Board.
Tom accurately described the job when he said, “It’s a lot of
trouble, and a lot of work, but I’m willing to do my best.”
He hopes to see student suggestions, and encourages stu
dents to attend the Senate Board meetings next fall.
One Tuesday in Convocation later in this semester, you’ll
hear these five people repeat the inaugural statement: “I
hereby pledge to every citizen of this college community to
use all my powers to strengthen and uphold the ideals of the
Student Government of Gardner-Webb College, which are
individual responsibility, loyalty, and honor.” Next semes
ter, you’ll see how well they adhere to their promises.
Lynne Becker
ble July, 1979). Approxi
mately $550,000 of the total
dollars awarded are budget
ed by the institution for var
ious athletic, grants-in-aid,
endowed scholarships, stu
dent loan and work pro
grams.
Financial assistance to
students has increased by
over three hundred percent
during the past 7 years at
Gardner-Webb College. Not
only do we anticipate in
creases from the federal and
state programs for 1979-80,
but the college has again
awarded Presidential Scho
larships to incoming Fresh
men.
So you see, money is avail
able for education, but you
must apply for it through
the Financial Aid Office,
Room 217-218, Webb
Administration Building.