8 1993 Chowan Opener Reputation, tradition continuing at Chowan MURFREESBORO — As Chowan begins its first year of service since returning to four- year status, the college continues to earn the respect and reputation academically as an outstanding liberal arts college. Founded in 1848, Chowan is the second oldest of North Car olina's seven Baptist colleges. The campus landmark is the historic McDowell Columns, constructed in 1851, but most of the facilities are of modem de sign. Sixteen contemporary buildings provide housing and classrooms for about 1,000 stu dents. The campus sports and rcCTe- ation center is the Helms Physical Education Center, which houses basketball and racquetball courts, two gymnasiums, an Olympic- sized swimming pool, aijd seating for 3,000 spectators. Homer Graphic Communica tions Center, one of the newest structures on campus, houses a . large amount of modern equip ment and a number of laboratories for teaching printing technology. The Texie Camp Marks Com puter Center, housed in Mc- Swceney Hall, has more than 50 (See REPUTATION, Page 12) r Getting ready for classes The Trading Post Bookstore is one of the busiest places on the College campus during the first few weeks following the opening of school when students shop for the required textbooks and other school supplies. The Trading Post offers a full line of items needed for college life and is also the college "bank" where students may cash personal checks. O^our iMutuai 'Discount Drug Sums Coppd-Danii^iA St "KsCSHopping CtnttT Aftoskit 332-3776 Cod, y^ainSt. AtiosUse 332-3277 c East Coast Sales, Inc. Mobile Home Sal^ & Service 2600 Holland Rd. Suffolk, Va. 1-804-934-0808 Hwy. 258 W. Murfreesboro 398-3197 CENTRAL FORD MERCURY LINCOLN FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY U.S. 13 South Ahoskie NCDL# 12050 332-2133 iinoartng luilbing &upplg and (Eontractora 1302 West Street Murfreesboro 398-mi Leahy & Moore Attorneys 217 West Main Street Ahoskie 332-4176 HALL AUTO PARTS 420 W. Main Street Murfreesboro 398-4186 Chavis-Hunter Pharmacy Main Street r 1 ahoskie ' guaranUeiC competitive 332-6170 Regional Acceptance Corporation Personal and Auto Loans (Located Across from Boone-Taylor Phamacy) Academy St. 332-5116 Ahoskie golden „ corral Great Taste, Great Prices, Great Value 1100 E. Memorial Drive Ahoskie, N.C. 332-5503 SUPER VAC Projessional Cleaning Service fnsured & 'Bondti Tiofiomtov, pnyprietor 114 N. MitcheUSt. AHOSKIE 332-3709 Memorial Drive Ahoskie 332-6097 lUcritage _Srtue-tn iEestaurant 706 E. Main St. Murfreesboro 398-3669