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Roy Porter Wants You
Resist the
Zone
by Roy Porter
Student Union President
Friends, Students and
Dreamers, you must come now
out of the dreariness of that mist
that surrounds you. you must
now emerge from a feeling that
has existed too long in which you
find yourself caught between ear
ly, early m ornings and late, late
nights, commonly known as the
Twilight Zone. Come to the base
ment, students; and we will make
this year the main event.
The Guilford College Student
Union initially exists to provide
activities and a social at
mosphere condusive to fun for the
entire student body of Guilford.
Major emphasis of the organiza
tion lies in these five areas: col
lege concerts, coffee-houses,
films, dances and recreational
activities; however, concentra
tion is also placed on lectures and
other fine arts activities. As well
as being major areas of em
phasis, these areas also comprise
the committees of the Guilford
College Student Union.
Each committee is headed by
an organizing chairperson or co
chairperson. One must under-
Campus Friends Form Club
by John Cox and David Nash
Staff Writers
How aware is Guilford College in 1982 of the Quaker ideals upon
which it was founded in 1837? Certainly every student knows that
Guilford was established by the Religious Society of Friends. Many
are also familiar with the school motto "Striving for wisdom and
virtue." The significance of Guilford's Quaker connection lies in the
influence that Quaker values have in the educational process. The
Guilford learning experience is characterized by tolerence, trust,
respect, freedom, and cooperative student-teacher efforts to broaden
horizons and study in depth.
Although less than 10 percent of the student body is Quaker, the
great majority of students feel that Guilford's Quakerism influenced
their choosing this school. It is not the religious values of the Friends
which draw students to Guilford, although those values are important
because of the philosophy behind them; it is rather the Quaker educa
tional values which attract so many students to Guilford.
Last year the administration noticed a void in Quaker awareness on
campus. Recently an advisory committee which includes Judy
Harvey, Dean of Students Ken Schwab, and New Garden Meeting
pastor David Bills, was formed to stimulate Quaker awareness on
Students Can Be Carded
Students can get library cards allowing them to check out materials
from the public library.
The main library is located at 201 North Greene Street (corner of
Greene Street and Friendly Avenue) in the downtown area, and there
are 5 library branches which can be used with the same library card.
The Board of Trustees of the library requires two items of identifica
tion from each person obtaining a library card. The person's current
local address must be on each item. This means that the identification
must have the address here in Greensboro, not the address in some
other city or state. Most students use the forms given by the university
when fees are paid (these may not have the local address and should
be checked before being brought to the library) and letter or
magazines which have been postmarked and sent to the local address.
A student bringing one identification can have the address verified by
a call to his dormitory, to the rental agent for his apartment, or to so
meone living at his home address. This call would count as the second
identification. For further information call: Lois Williams 373-2159
from 9-6 p.m.
Twilight
stand that while the chairperson
has the major emphasis in the
committee because he not only
has to respect ones personal taste
of the majority, minorities and
all other aspects thereafter, he by
no means can do anything unless
students are the heart of that
committee. The student is of vital
importance because your imput
is the best way the chairperson
can key himself in on true
representatives of what his com
mittee is doing-representing the
entire student body. Each student
who serves on a committee has
the opportunity to direct the
chairperson on how diverse and
widespread the campus pulse is.
There fore, the student has the
major imput in making decisions
as to what the campus will
"cock" or "jam" to, listen to
view, play and enjoy. It must be
stated that the larger a commit
tee is, the more effective it is.
Also note, effectiveness also
depends on the amount of devo
tion and dedication the individual
committtee members have in im
plementing all necessary pro
cedures for a successful function.
We must be assertive, pro
initiative anti willing to lift a hand
in labor every now and then. But
the quality of the committee
shows when all is done and
enacted well.
This year it is the Guilford Col
lege Student Union board
members' devoted goal to
recreate the world of students
coming together simply for the
sake of having such a liberty.
Before, there were few places,
apart from special bi-weekly
functions, that geared students
into assembling together to enjoy
education's other emphasis. We
dream of the return of the word
Student Center in Founder's ac
tivity hall. We dare invision the
basement as the place where on
my enjoy a pizza with friends in
the newly re-modeled Grill Room
or perhaps take a few steps to an
area where pool, darts video
games and table tennis are
played to the tunes of you favorite
weekly D.J. And if you are the
type with feet that just won't stop
dancing...feel free to
demonstrate the latest steps of
just "free style" in between the
games. Add to this chess,
backgammon, cards and other
games and you will see that our
emphasis is on achieving a active
social atmosphere.
It is our pledge to you, the new
student body that our allegience
is with you always, that your
power is the energy of the union
and that all needs will be
pacified. To the returning
students, we look back and pro
mise you no more Dbs.
So stop by the office in the base
ment of Founders and join the
Union. Drop us a line (P.O. 17707)
for committees and forming and
this year will be the Main Event
campus. The Student Quaker Concerns Group, under the leadership of
Brenda Esch, will hopefully provide accessible information for
students and an open forum for discussion. Brenda stated that one of
the goals of the SQCG is to break up the isolation enveloping so many
college students today.By beginning a program of films and discus
sions promoting awareness of current social and political issues such
as the draft and the arms race, the SQCG hopes to become a much
needed complement to college life. The group held its first meeting on
September 1. Future events include a weekend retreat planned for Oc
tober 1-2 and Quaker Awareness Days to be held in November. Other
campus events for students wishing to foster their Quaker awareness
include unprogrammed Sunday meetings held at 10:30 a.m. in Dana
Auditorium's Moon Room and the Distinguished Quaker Visitor pro
gram held yearly on campus.
While Quakerism as a religion is not important to the majority of
Guilford students, we do truthfully appreciate the Quaker educational
values so crucial to our college. What is our responsibility to
Quakerism since we hope to reap the benefits of a Quaker education?
As Beth Kiser said, each student must only attempt "to hear and to
respond according to his own values." So fellow students, although we
do not have to accept the Friends' beliefs as our own, let us try to
award Quarkerism the awareness and appreciation it obviously
deserves.
Committed People in Senate
Senate Begins
Active Year
by Roger Pettingell
President, Community Senate
Now that we are all back on campus, energetic and willing to work,
it's time for the Senate to start functioning, right? Wrong. The Senate
has been functioning all summer (though I have been short of staff)
and is now ready to continue working throughout the year.
This summer I attended many functions as the student body
representative. In the beginning of the summer, I went to the Alumni
Board retreat in Mid Pines. At this retreat the Homecoming events
were formalized, the Loyalty Fund goal was set and we had many
good times. My second retreat came in early August with the Ad
ministrative Council at Hound Ears. This retreat was particularly
enlightening, as we all discussed our plans for the coming year. It also
helped me become better aquainted with the College's administrators,
which I feel is necessary in order to work efficiently in a committee
setting. In addition to the retreat I attended several administrative
council meetings thoughout the summer. My final, and probably my
most important trip as the student body representiative, was to
Washington for the National Student Assocation's convention. At this
conference I attended many workshops and heard speakers which pro
vided me with information which will be helpful in my role a Com
munity Senate President. In our regional meetings, I was elected to
serve as the North Carolina Board Member to the Regional Board.
This contact should prove helpful as a way to learn from and work with
other schools.
So much for the past. The future looks good for the Community
Senate. So far we have broken all records; never in my history has the
first Senate meeting been held in early September! We have lots of
plans which I hope you will be hearing about in the coming months.
One project which I am particularly interested in is the formation of a
student-initiated loan program. Money from the Senate would serve as
the seed money for the project, after which we will look to the Loyalty
fund for a double match and then who knows. I will not elaborate this
thought here, as I am sure you will be hearing more about it soon.
I assure you that you have many committed people working in the
community Senate this year. We aim to be very effective, and I would
like your support in whatever we choose to undertake. Please feel free
to attend any or all Senate meetings, or come talk to us during our of
fice hours. Students can have a very loud voice in things, if we so
choose.
A discussion group for gay
Dissatisfied with any aspect of students and their friends is now
residential life -- interns, in progress. All interested in
maintenance, residence hall dividuals should contact Mark
hours, etc? Write out your Gurley (P.O. 17212) or William
complaint and drop it in the Meade (P.O. 17349) The
Senate complaint box, located in meetings are off-campus, and
the Senate office (basement of transportation is available
Founders) for evaluation by the Privacy will be respected
Residential Life Committee. All
complaints must be signed for
consideration.
Experience North Carolina
through the poetic eyes of
Guilford favorites Fred Chappell
and Steven Lautermulch. This
Friday in the Poetry Center,
second floor of the Library.
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VERY, V/ERV CcxJC£ieuel>.
His WAME is oris...
QUAKER OTIS.
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There will be a Day Student
meeting on Sunday, September 26
at 6:30 pm, in the Gallery. Please
come and help us decide how to
spend your money! Refreshment
and a door prize-free-at the
meeting.
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