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be forced to change frequencies.)
The 1000 watts with a 200 foot
antenna would mean that WQFS
could be heard all over Greensboro,
in High Point, and at least halfway
to Winston-Salem, a considerable
improvement.
Record companies would look
more favorably on WQFS at 1000
watts. There is mention of sending
duplicate albums, artists' collec
tions, and all new singles released.
So what is the price on this
government-suggested increase?
The power increase requires a new
transmitter, 3 new bays, an FM
frequency and stereo monitor, trans
mission lines, hardware, insulation,
and more.
It adds up to approximately
$40,000, including engineer costs
to increase to 1000 watts and build
ing a 200 ft. antenna and new mast.
The wire from the transmitter to
the antenna alone is estimated to
cost $2,800.
WQFS is not asking the senate
for the money but is working with
Jim Newlin in college administra
tion. If this is postponed, the cost
will most likely be much higher in
the future. Every month that
passes decreased the chance of
getting the frequency desired in this
area.
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Hamrick, Earl and Bealer win 1979-80 executive council seats.
Funding issue postponed
By JANE ALLEN
The regular Senate meeting was
held on Wednesday, February 21.
The Academic Representation
Committee recommended Linda
Biggs for academic senator. Senate
approved the recommendation.
Jai Jordan of the Food Commit
tee explained that in the near future
a survey will be circulated to obtain
information and suggestions con
cerning the cafeteria service and
food.
Jai also reported on the Food
Committee's recent trip to Davidson
College to compare their food ser
vice to Guilford's. The committee
members found that Guilford's food
WQFS could increase to just 100
watts, but the cost for that is
$32,000, only SB,OOO less than
$40,000 for 1000 watts. The
difference between 100 and 1000
watts besides wattage and SB,OOO
is not much. 100 to 3000 watts
is considered a class A station, so
the legal requirements are the same,
and the amount of equipment that
would need to be purchased for both
is nearly the same.
With a 1000 watt transmittor,
there is also an option which can
easily be obtained; it would allow
SCA, the Musale corporation, to
use WQFS as background music in
places of business. This would
bring anywhere from S6OO to
SI,OOO a month to the station,
which could offset operating
expenses.
WQFS was established in 1960
and moved in Founders 4 or 5
years ago. There is about $30,000
invested in equipment, which can be
improved for the future listening
pleasure of the Triad area, become
a force in the community, and
perhaps even eventually be utilized
in a broadcasting program for the
college.
Otherwise, as Gary says, .. we
might as well turn it into a pool
room up here." The station is in
an ideal location, the antenna is on
compares quite favorably with
Davidson's.
Senators raised a concern about
the February 14 decision concern
ing funding of PIRG by the usual
method of submitting a budget
request directly to the Senate.
After lengthy discussion, Senators
decided to take the matter to their
constituents to find out their opin
ions on the PIRG question. A
decision about PIRG's budgeting
procedure and about a potential
increase in student activity fees will
be attempted at the next Senate
meeting.
Spence Hamrick, Jan Earl, and
Karen Beeler emerged victorious
in the Senate Elections.
Guilfordian
high ground, which would aid the
1000 watts gready.
There is a possibility of a govern
ment 3 to 1 matching grant from
HEW (for every dollar the station
pays, the government pays $3).
There is a catch; it costs $7,000
to apply, which is returned if the
grant is approved and lost if not.
The application requires a fairly
detailed plan of the actions of the
station for the next several years,
though, which would be hard to ful
fill.
Other than applying for a power
increase, WQFS has been busy
improving the station's facilities.
There is now an interview room
where, shortly, taped interviews will
be made. This was done by creat
ing a separate mixing room. There
are now two studios with mixer
boards and one studio with micro
phones for interviews.
Coming up are interviews with
Bob White, Ken Schwab, the
American Heart Association, and
the potential officers for the Senate.
The station is securing half-hour
taped programs from agencies all
over the country, such as the
Social Mental Health Agency,
and are trying to get an Adventure
Series. As Gary says, "Things are
happening."
Announcements
Guilford has been asked to nominate a
few students for 2 positions with the Federal
Government in Washington D.C. this
summer. Positions require that the student
have completed at least 2 years of college
with course work in one or more of the
following fields: accounting, business,
administration, economics, statistics or
public administration. The competition for
the position is stiff. Nominees must be at
least in the upper Vj of their class. See
Dick Coe for more information. Deadline
is March 2.
The deadline for self-portraits for the
Inscapes art show is April 2. Artwork
can be submitted to Sarah Taylor, Terry
Hammond, or anyone else connected with
the Women's Center.
Applications are now being accepted for FAC
Freshman Advisory Council. It is the res
ponsibility of FAC students working with
Student Services to help plan and to help
carry out the Orientation programs for
new students. Applications can be obtained
in the Student Services Office in Bryan Hall.
Deadline for applications will be March 2.
Selections will be immediately following
Spring Break. Past FAC members must
also reapply.
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BASIB gives birth to
Gospel Ensemble
The Guilford College Gospel
Ensemble is an outgrowth of the
Brothers and Sisters in Blackness.
Gospel music is deep in the heart
of Black culture and Christian
worship. The ensemble is an
attempt to bring a new musical
dimension to our campus.
About 15 voices strong, the
ensemble is composed of Guilford
College students, members of choirs
from neighboring churches, and
students from A&T University who
are helping out in the group's
infant stages.
The pianist, Mr. Don Smith
comes to the choir with broad
experience in the field of Gospel
music. He is on the music staff
at his home church, Wells Memorial
Church of God in Christ, and is
The first planning meeting for the women's
forum series was last Wednesday. The
group chose eight topics to be presented in
bi-monthly forums next fall, with the help
of faculty and community people. If
interested in working on the planning of
any of the forums, please get in touch
with one of the people below. The
women's center welcomes your suggestions
and help.
The topics are:
* Radical feminism Amy Steerman,
Kathy Neckerman
* Women's health —Margaret Young
* Rape Joan Curcio, Ellen Boulle
* women and language Amy Steerman
* Women artists Adele Groulx, Sarah
Taylor
* Contemporary women's poetry Ellen
O'Brien, Ellen Boulle
* Women and the Sciences Tamara
Frank
* Black and Minority Women Kathy
Neckerman
February 28,1979
the accompanist for the very out
standing A&T State Fellowship
Choir. "I'm Going to Let it Shine,"
"I Don't Know Why Jesus Loves
Me," and "Be Grateful" are
among the selections in the
ensemble's expanding repertoire.
Sunday, April 8 at 6 p.m. in
Sternberger Auditorium, the
Guilford College Gospel
debut will be a part of the "Song j
Feast" planned for Journey VHI
Into Blackness. The Ensemble 4
practices most often on Friday even-
ings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
in the Dana Choir room.
All interested persons from
Guilford College, the consortium, ,
and the surrounding community are
welcomed.
The Placement Office has received infor
mation and applications forms for a variety
of summer jobs in North Carolina State
Parks. Positions include among others;
Park Attendant, Lifeguard, Deckhand,
Historian, Park Ranger Temp, and Naturalist.
Applications must be received by March
1 to receive full consideration.
Deadline for submissions to Womansprouls
is Friday, March 23. Womansprouls is
an anthology of women's poetry, prose,
photography, and drawings. Any Guilford
women students, faculty, staff, and alumnae
are welcome to submit their work. Draw
ings must be done in black flair, or black
India ink, on white paper. You can give
your poetry, prose, photos or drawings to
Amy Steerman or Naomi Donovan, or send
them to Box 17725.
Student papers in the area of Criminal
Justice will be selected and be awarded
cash prizes. They will be judged on scholar
ship, originality, writing skills and response
to oral questions. Submission deadline is
May 15. Contact Nick Mcdowell, ext. 275
for further details.