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page two Editorial January 29,1981 Dear Mom, Finally got a chance to write a letter home. My company has been leading the drive north from -- and it hasn't been as easy as we were,told it was going to be. You know, the desert here kind of reminds me of the when we used to live in Vegas; it's the same old sand, even though it's on the other side of the world. Only this time I'm driving a tank instead of a dune buggy, and knocking down the cactus instead of collecting them. Boy, would Dr. Fulcher love some of these ones! I miss ya, Mom, and the whole family, too. I know we all said we'd see each other real soon again at the base, but I don't think I'm going to be home all that quick. We've been fighting pretty hard, but so far the going's been slow. So don't get your heart set on my returning "as fast as a bare-assed farmer from a cold outhouse seat" like I joked I would. Have you heard from Mike or Paul yet? I got word from one of my buddies up in that he knows a Mike Carey in his division, so that's probably where you'll get a letter from next. How are things back in the States? It feels real funny writing that; it sounds like I am writing a letter from Munich and having fun (I Wish!) Instead, I'm popping wheelies on Iranian oil fields. How's Jimmy-boy doing in his new or rather old -- office? I hope he stops taking victory toasts and going to inaugural balls long enough to cast a eye over on this part of the world here. I honestly don't think too many people know what's going on over here, or else .they're doing an excellent job of keeping it secret. We keep getting conflicting orders on where to go, when to move out, what to take with us, and so on and so on. Only this time I'm driving a tank instead of a dune buggy, and knocking down the cactus instead of collecting them. But I guess that's war. A funny thing happened the other day. We were eating what they euphemistcally call dinner when we decided we could do without its deliciousness in exchange for some good fun. So we took our "food" and very carefully stuffed it into this very obnoxious person's coat pockets. Then I very innocently and nonchalantly asked him for a light. It was real hard not to laugh when his hand came out of his pocket with instant potatoes all over it! Enough of this foolishness for now. I manage to read a little bit every once in a while, but I'm pretty busy most of the time, or too tired. I'm kind of upset that this came right in the middle of school. I got a feeling it's going to take a little while to catch up with everything when I get back, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. Well, I got guard duty tonight (lucky me), and I'd like to get in a little poker before then, so I'll say goodbye for now. I'll try to get off another letter to you as soon as possible, but rumor has it we're getting up early tomorrow and going off on a long run. It doesn't sound like it's going to be short or easy. Say hi to the Whitcombs and everybody else at home for me. Is Mr. Whitcomb still mad about not seeing the Olympics on TV this summer? Keep those cards and letters coming. Hope I see ya soon. Guilfordlian Editor Brian Carey Layout Editor Beth Eakes News Editor Paul Holcomb Features Editor Gordon Palmer Sports Editor Leesa Shapiro Photography-Editor Steve Lowe Business Managers Frank and Mary Merritt Columnist Douglas Hasty, Bryan Smith Campus Contact Tamara Frank Circulation J oost De Wit, Peter Kothe Layout Russell Tucker, Sharon Ehly, Stephen Harvey, Austin Burns, Lisa Schweitzer, Carrie Hackman, Cynthia McMahon, and Christiane Crowley Advertising Kathe Luther, Fred Zumwalt Typing Susan Franklin The Guilfordian reserves the right to edit all articles, letters, and artwork for taste, veracity, and length. The deadline for all copy is midnight on the Friday preceding the Tuesday of publication. Articles may be left on the office door in upstairs Founders, or mailed to Box 17717. The opinions expressed by the staff are their own and not those of the paper or of Guilford College. By Brian Carey Editor Guilfordian BfnVHr^vH vpF L I n Pf l ! bH ■k ~ ff : ; yg| *■ "fIH a 2afe& '''-" r anH j * -i • Like these gentlemen, you can become involved in your school and volunteer for the Serendipity Steering committee! Pickup your application at the Student Activities office today! Get involved in Serendipity Serendipity 1980 promises i be better than ever because o the hard work of several group: that began meeting right afte last year's event. The Quality of Campus Lif* sub-committee concerned with Serendipity has recommendet to the Committee Senate thai this year's event be expanded tc include all factions of the com munity (students, faculty anc administration). The sub committee believes that by in volving all these groups, Seren dipity can become a unifying force for the entire community, an ideal in keeping with the Quaker heritage of Guilford. A Serendipity Steering Com mittee will be established to coordinate all events sponsored by the different campus groups. Judicial Board lacks boredom Following is a summary of Judicial Board actions in the Fall semester, 1979. Written Reprimands: Pet Policy-3 Visitation-5 Alcohol Policy-17 Abusive Behavior-1 Disorderly Conduct-3 Quiet Hours-3 Drug Violation-1 Party Contract-4 Fireworks-1 Judicial Board and Administra tive Hearings: Visitation violation - guilty. Non-restrictive disciplinary pro bation until graduation. Destruction of College Pro perty and Theft Guilty: At tempted theft; not-guilty: de struction of college property. Restrictive disciplinary proba tion until the end of summer 1880. Non-restrictive until the end of 1980-81. Drug Violation Guilty. Dis ciplinary probation through Spring, 1980. Honor Code Not Guilty. Noise Violation Guilty. Reprimand. Violation of Quite Hours ~ Guilty. Reprimand. Unauthorized Use of College Facilities Guilty. Disciplinary probation until graduation. Disorderly Conduct - Guilty. Probation through December 1979 plus restitution. Also work within community to promote This committee will be com posed of a chairperson and eight members, who will be selected by the President and Vice-president of both the Sen ate and College Union along with the Director of Student Activities. The committee will be re sponsible for stimulating the various factions of the commun ity and coordinating campus activities This body will become the forum for ideas concerning Ser endipity, a barometer of cam pus wants and needs about the events, and an effective repre sentative body to all factions of the community. If Serendipity is to be suc cessful, all people and groups are urged to become involved positive program. Violation of Alcohol Policy - Guilty. Reprimand and to work with the College Union in staffing lecture. Violation of Honor Code ~ Guilty. Non-restrictive pro bation through January 1981 and to pay restitution to appro priate area. Disorderly Conduct Guilty. Don't Forget flljThe French House is sell fr] r ing carnations for Valen j) tine ' s D# y- Talk on Afghanistan The Society for the Advance ment of International Order is sponsoring a talk by Dr. William E. Schmickle on "Afghanistan: Crisis at the Top of the World," at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 3rd in Foun ders Gallery. Dr Schmickle will focus his remarks on the clash of Soviet and Us. foreign policy over Afghanistan arid the possible effects of the invasion on Soviet- American relations and world stability. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan began at the end of last year and has drawn sharp criticism from most of the world's nations. The response January 29, 1980 not only as participants, but also as organizers and planners. Students interested in being the chairperson or a member of the Serendipity Steering Com mittee should ask themselves the following qualifying ques tions: Are they willing to devote a great deal of time to this project? Do they feel that they have the energy and creativity to help stimulate this project? What experience with planning and carrying out campus activi ties do they have? Answers to these questions and any other information or qualifications should be written on the application. Applications must be turned in to the Student Activities Office by 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 1. Disciplinary probation through Spring 1980. Fireworks ~ Guilty. Repri mand and an article to Guilfor dian. Pulling Fire and Safety Alarm -- Guilty. Suspension. Visitation Violation Guilty. Disciplinary probation. Honor Code Violation Not Guilty. of the United States, however, has been one of the most severe, including economic boy cotts, proposals of increased aid to China and Pakistan, and the possible boycott of the 1980 Moscow summer Olympic games. No stranger to Soviet foreign policy. Dr. Schmikcle spent a year at the Institute of Soviet and East European Studies at the University of Glasgow be fore beginning doctoral work at Duke University. The 5.A.1.0. is a campus organization dedicated to in creasing student awareness and involvement in international affairs and organization.
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