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PAGE 4 — THE DECREE — OCTOBER 4,1993 I A DAY FOR WESLEYAN — Some of the 200 community volun teers turn in pledges during the Sept 21 “A Day for Wesleyan,” an annual fundraiser that usuaUy grosses more than a quarter of the college’s annual income and about five percent of its budget This year volunteers raised $338,125, exceeding last year by $5,000. Apathy of students frustrates leaders (Continued from Front Page) turn may play a role. “There is a lot of me-ism” in our society today,” said SGA President Tommy Alien. “Every body wEUits to know what’s in it for me.” SGA meetings are held every other Monday in the SAC at 10:30 Damage flnes create tension within dorms (Continued from Front Page) resident,” she said. “Residents have to take responsibility for what their guests do while in the dorm.” Responsibility was a major concern, Sanseviro added. “I have one goal,” he said. “That is to teach young adults to be re sponsible for themselves as well as their community.” Regardless of the reason for community damage, it still an gers some students. When asked how the problem should be solved, Wojcik said, “I’ll just stay out of my dorm and live at Jefficies Cove.” McKenzie said that commu nity damage assessments are de creasing. “I find the more luxuries in the halls for students, the better they take care of their hall,” she said. “Students as well as haU councils should be commended. They’re reaUy trying to do a bet- • . I n (1 (1411 J ijTi I itm ■ • " • • *' ‘ " tet ’ J0b • of fceeiring' communi^ damage costs down.” a.m. The last meeting was on Sept. 27. Van Kuren does not think that the students should need to be compensated for holding po sitions of leadership. And students Mike Then and Rudy Jauregui agree with her. “SGA should be a volunteer position,” they said. “It should be what you get out of it that is im portant.” Those who have used the bath room in the classroom building may have noticed one of the SGA’s newest publicity tech niques. Allen has heard many positive reactions about the “SGA articles” th^ were placed on the back of the stall doors. In these articles many of the issues with which SGA is deal ing are mentioned. The yearbook and smokers rights are in the cur rent “SGA articles.” Allen hopes that the question, “Are we losing our yearbook?” will encourage students to attend the next SGA meeting so they may voice their opinions on the issue. Allen said he was “extremely dis^pointed” with the turnout in the recent elections, he is even more bothered that those students who do not vote are the ones who often complain the most. Van Kuren thinks being in volved with organizations and activities is “all part of being in college, and to miss out on these opportunities is like missing part of your education. “It would be nice for students to realize that they are really miss- n ♦ M M »♦ MM * M rM I rt 4 ^ » I 1 :• ‘ • ing 'Out when “they d«i , t 'get ittv volved,” she added. Women’s soccer team rolls over Ferrum College, 7-0 By MARIE LENANE North Carolina Wesleyan College’s women’s soccer team easily defeated Dixie Conference opponent Ferrum College on Sept. 23 in a strong performance, 7-0. Picked to take it all in the con ference preseason polls, Wes leyan overpowered the hapless Ferram College team with five goals in the first half and two more in the second. The win over Femim helped build the team’s confidence. Wes leyan held the ball in Ferrum’s end of the field almost the entire game, recording 32 shots on net to Ferrum’s one. Senior captain Julie Duerler was pleased with the team’s per formance, noting, “This game re minded us of what we are ca pable of. We have faced some tough teams and had difficulty finishing off, but with seven goals and the number of shots we took, we definitely built some confi dence today.” Wesleyan scored five times in the first half with Kim Kendall, Amy Tolly, Amy Cole, Julie Duerler, and Chris Webb finding the back of the net. Late in the second half, Rachel Levine and Shannon Soltiez each added a goal to make the final 7-0. The defense only allowed for one shot at senior goalkeeper Jennifer Gardner as they easily controlled Ferrum’s offense. The 1993 Lady Bishops have the depth and the power to beat every team they face, but their 3- 2-1 record has raised some ques tions. “On paper we are the best team, yet our record shows we are off to a slow start,” noted coach Patrick Baker. “But the first five of six games were against NCAA tournament teams.” Although Wesleyan has a strong nuclear of upper class play ers, they are still a fairly young team with 11 fijeshmen on the ros ter. Coach Baker knows that his team will do the job. “I recruit athletes with speed. In the game of soccer speed kills,” he said. “Our goal is to be at our strongest by the beginning of Oc tober, and we are right on track. “Once we gel as a group and stay focused, the talent and depth will carry us,” he added. The Lady Bishops are ranked 17th in the nation and are picked to take the conference. The last two years the Lady Bishops have earned an NCAA tournament bid and have steadily moved up in the rankings. Senior co-captain Julie Duer ler has watched this team evolve into the powerhouse that it has become, and she knows that they are ready to take it all the way. “We know we have what it takes to succeed,” she said. “With the strength, the aggressive play, and the desire these girls liave, they will only get stronger.” The Lady Bishops have four remaining home games, includ ing Dixie Conference opponents Greensboro College on Sept. 29 and Averett College on Oct. 19. The other two games being played on Homecoming weekend are Roanoke College on Oct. 9 and Maryville College on Oct. 10. Gibbons visits campus (Continued from Front Page) causing the mother to “drop cold as death.” When she recovered. Gibbons read, she “puked” and told the daughter to “go tell Rich ard I’m dead and can’t go to the movies.” Gibbons’ reading was fun and easy to Usten to, enhanced by her close connection with the audi ence. And when she would stop and inteiject some comment or side story into her reading, it added to her performance instead of hindering it She answered questions at the end of her reading, such as whether she would ever write about a different county. Gibbons replied that for her to write any thing other than her home in and around Nash County, and about the impression she had from her life growing up, would be like tiying to write about nuclear sub marines. She said that she wouldn’t vmte poetry or articles, although she had started on a new book which is due at the publishers at the end of October. Gibbons was then asked which came fust for her — the story or the characters. She said it started with the character. But, she added, “Ellen Foster started with the fu^t line.” Gibbon’s open personality, though shy presence, enhanced her stories with a voice that could easily be connected to the voices of her narrators. One need not be from Rocky Mount to enjoy her stories or her readings. Those who listened to her unfold her stories about her own small comer of the world came away enriched and en chanted. Interested in helping to tutor 6th graders? Then come by the P.I.T. Stop (Peer Interaction Tutoring) Every Wednesday, 3:15-4:15 p.m. 11 ' * 11 ' 4 * I«t * I«11 * * * I * t * 11 xn. J-^oc s Intramural update Flag football r^istra- tion opened Oct. 1 and closes on Oct. 8. Leagues offered are men’s; wo men’s, and co-rec. Look for more information. Thanks to all students who participated in the Sand Volleyball leagues. And special congratulations to all the champions in Sand Volleyball. For information on Intramural recreational ac tivities, stop by the office in the SAC or call ext: 5226. ■
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