September 25, 1975
The Pendulum
Page Three
Elon scores with new arrivals
In addition to the morning hangover, the parking situation piays a mi^or
part in the daily trauma of malting it to class. (Photo: courtesy lA ECNB)
About town:
New lot loses to the streets
by Mike Christie
Another fall semester is
underway at Elon and it has
started with flying colors:
brunettes, blondes, and
redheads. This institution of
higher learning has always
had certain standouts, but
apparently Admissions has
gone above and beyond the
call of duty in adorning the
campus with female freshman
inhabitants.
Over the first few days we
at The Pendulum have, with
much pain and strain,
observed these new arrivals
with great concern and
unanimously hold a high
opinion of them. We felt that
by David Wood
Have you ever wondered who
the members of the Elon Board
of Trustees are, where they are
from, how they got where they
are, how they feel about the
present-day Elon student, and
what they think about the issues
that face us today?
Students interested in finding
out will be glad to know that The
Pendulum staff will be
conducting a series of personal
interviews with various members
of the board beginning in the next
issue.
The Pendulum staff has
Systematic “
by Diane Costa
Appealing to children's
imagination and mind, and
catching the child at the ripe age
of 2'/i are the ground-floor
operations in Dr. M. N. Artley's
unique eleventh annual String
Enrichment Program, which
began Monday.
The Atley Method emphasizes
rote ear-training through singing,
clapping, and marching response
games. The structure is
child-centered around what the
child already knows.
■'Goodie, goodie, gumdrops”
tells the pupil the equivalent
rhythmic pattern for four
sixteenth notes followed by two
eighth notes. Marching exercises
demonstrate dynamic levels —
step lightly or step like an
elephant.
Through a sequence of songs
included "Mary Had a Little
Lamb" and "Hot Cross Buns,"
students learn to march and bow
at 2‘/4 or 3, and by 5 or 6 they've
progressed to sight reading music
through a color coded tonal
system followed by a single color
tonality, rote to note.
The unique' aspect of starting
ear training and music theory
with toddlers on a violin is that it
can grow with the child. A two
and one-half year-old begins on a
1/16 size body violin, all of eight
inches long. Aiming this
instruction at the "nouveau "
youth affords less "impediments
such as dating, television, schot)l
and the like," explained Dr.
Artley.
The program alsti provides
i>n-the-ii>b teacher training for
Dr. Artley's string majors,
although it was "started to bring
string instruction to Burlington
City Schools almost twenty years
said Artley. "The system,
in my miml. is all sequenced.
it wouldn't be fair to express
only our views, so this ‘‘on
the go " reporter was out and
gone interviewing innocent
bystanders for their
impressions. Unfortunately,
because of the specifics
given, some interviews had to
be dropped and various parts
deleted.
First, a male freshman;
Q: Young man, are you
pleased with the freshman
girls?
A: Yes, very much so.
Q. Are you surprised by so
many attractive girls here?
A: Yes, very much so.
Q: What types do you
prefer?
expressed hopes that these
interviews will be informative
and beneficial, not only for the
students, but for the board
members as well. "It's obvious
that there has been a lack of
communication between
students and the board for as
long as anyone around here can
remember," says Paige
Garriques, editor. "Perhaps we
can begin taking steps to alleviate
this long-ignored problem. If you
have questions or ideas you
would like expressed, drop by
the Pendulum office and let us
know," she added.
Ability is always a greater factor
than age," Dr. Artley pointed
out.
The need for a new and better
method of instruction was
evident to Dr. Artley back in the
"covered wagon" days when
Suzuki was experimenting with a
method dependent on a strong
Eastern mother -child
relationship in which the mother
worked right along with the child
and Paul Rowland was
developing his ideology t>f string
instruction. Dr. Artley had his
own ideas and ideals to
formulate.
The system has paid off for the
former students and teachers.
One is a student assistant to
Artley. Fred Lail. Another of his
first students is currently a music
education major at the college.
With goals as high and
f;u--reaching as developing a keen
ear ami sense of rythmn the
String Enrichment Pnigr.im has a
large hid tomaite.
A: Blondes.
Q: Why blondes—because
they have more fun?
A: No, both my wives are!
Q; Thank you sir, for your
time and insights.
We also conferred with an
upperclassman:
Q: How would you
compare the incoming
freshman girls with the
upperclassmen?
A: There are some definite
and obvious improvements.
Q: Do you plan to date any
in the near future?
A: 1 wouldn't mind it.
Q:Any other words you
would care to leave with us?
A; What ever happened
when I was a freshman?
To balance out this
interview we tried to talk to
five of these gorgeous, gifted
gals and find out what they
thought of their male
counterparts. But five guys
back home also thought they
were gorgeous and gifted, so
all were taken and none had
any interest in the guys here.
Will this be the same in May?
Stay tuned.
Names were left out of the
interviews to protect the
innocent or not. Once again
congratulations to the
Admissions Office on a job
well done, and please keep up
the good work!
The program is available to
children of all faculty, staff and
students for S30 for one child.
S40 for two and SIO a piece for
three or more children in the
same family, plus a S5 per
student instrument rental fee.
by Fred Caudle
The Redcoat Lounge, located
in the Hilton Inn on Huffman
Mill Road became almost a
tradition with Elon students on
Thursday nights during the spring
semester of 1975. Fw this reason
this nightspot has been selected
for the first in a series of articles
about where to go for
entertainment in the
Burlington-Greensboro area.
Returning students will
remember that Thursday nights
were "Elon College Nights"
with cover ctvirge being only one
dolhu* for men and free fw ladies.
by Lance Latane
All commuters know the thrill
of the "where the hell do I park
my car" game when they get here
for morning classes. And they
are also becoming aware of the
local police reaction to their
parking maneuvers.
Of course, the new college
parking lot behind Huffine's
Texaco is an alternative to
parking along the town streets
and it offers off campus parking
for the off campus student. Yet
the use of this facility costs
commuters SIO. The streets are
still free.
According to Elon Police Chief
Henry Hilliard, his department
issued about 60 traffic tickets the
day classes started here. The
following day their total slipped
to some 40. Hilliard said, "On
the first few days they park
everywhere. We hate to give
tickets, but we have to when
there's a violation." Most
by Lance Latane
Sept. 30 is deadline for S75
deposit from all those planning to
travel abroad this winter term.
Four groups will be spending
the winter term in travel
seminars experiencing foreign
history and culture.
The religion department is
sponsoring a first with its Holy
Land tour. Dr. Chris White will
lead an 11-day tour group to
Egypt, Jordan and Israel. This
group will leave New York and
arrive in Cairo on Jan 5. Basic
Cost: which accounts for 3 hours
credit, flight, hotel, and tours is
S939.00
Prof. Helen Euliss will direct
the English department's tour of
Great Britain, which bills
London and tours which capture
England's literary history —
among them a visit to
Shakespeare's birthplace,
Canterbury and the London
However, because of mflation
and vandelism. prices will be the
standard two-dollar cover.
"Beverage" prices will be as
follows: bottle, S.70: draft, S.60:
and pitcher. SI.35. The manager
said, "Hopefully we will be able
to offer the one-dollar cover
again (this time for both sexes) if
the owners will consent. We are
working on this. Either way. the
beer prices will remain the
Siime."
There will he some advanta^s
to the slightly higher prices,
however, (lie entertainment will
be of higher quality. For starters
the list is a.s ftJkws: Sept. 22-27.
parking fines are one dollar but
Hilliard stresses that these must
be paid within a week or a
summons will be issued. Court
costs which the summons
involves automatically inflate the
fine to S25. '
Hilliard was surprised to find
the new parking lot almost empty
while the streets surrounding the
campus were lined with cars.
"There would be no traffic
problem if they'd park in the new
lot."
Since Hilliard's men are
writing tickets when they find
cards violating parking
ordinances — blocking
driveways, traffic and parking in
restricted areas — it would be
wise to use caution and
discretion when leaving your car
on the streets. Especially be sure
to park close to the curb. They'll
get you if the tires are a foot from
the edge. And pay attention to
two-hour time limits on Haggard.
^ , , Expose of the hotspots
C AIIISIH df Olincl III around Burlington
Winter term tours have
Sept. 30 deadline
stage. There will also be time for
additional weekend travel on the
island or continent. The group
departs Jan. I and will return Jan.
30.
The social sciences
department again offers travel in
England. Dr. S. E. G. Priestley
and Dr. Fred Watts will lead the
group. They will leave
Greensboro on Jan. I and will
return on Jan. 30. History and
British politics will be examined
during the first three weeks. The
last week may be devoted to free
travel.
Dr. Costas Cepas leads his
group through Germany this
winter. After a flight to London
they will go to Germany by boat,
railroad and bus. They plan to
explore the historical and
cultural life in Bonn, Munich and
Stuttgart. Cost will range from
S850.00 to S900.00.
"Arlene and Bobby" (formerly
"Black and Blue);" Sept.
29-Oct. II, "Ginger"; and Oct.
13-25 will be "Jesters" who are
the most popular and best liked
group to appear at the Redcoat.
The lounge is also in the
process of contracting such
names as "Bill Deal and the
Rondelis". "Jr. Walker", and
"The Tams" for Sunday night
appearances starting in the near
future.
The Redcoat Lounge with its
adequate dance fkxr can easily
accommodate a fun-loving Elon
crowd.
Beginning of an in-depth probe:
The Board of Trustees
Artley method’ ’ for strings
Professor Artley at work, jamming with the kids.