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IN THE PASSION PIT THE GUILFORDIAN Box 17717, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC 27410 (910) 316-2306 • FAX (910) 316-2950 GUILFORDIAN@RASCAL.GUILFORD.EDU 1:1 The Guilfordian seeks to correct all errors. Please bring them to our attention by contacting us via any or all of the above communication methods. WAYNE'S WORLD the latest updates in The use of intoxicants has a new di mension today. Over the past few years there has been a growing awareness that the HIV virus infects in ways closely con nected to people's use of al cohol and narcotics. Guilford College seems very concerned about saving the world from industrial waste, degradation of the ozone layer, reckless exploi tation of natural resources, nuclear catastrophes and other kinds of environmental pollution. What role do the intoxicants play in the protec- tion of our physical and social environ ment? And how important are they in re lation to people's efforts trying to bring about sustainable growth and interna tional solidarity? A common feature of what we could term as valuable experiences of beig elated is that they emerge in close con nection to a certain activity, and/or in company with other people. Human be ings are different, and so are our means to get our kicks. But if you ask parachut ists, mountaineers, windsurfers, or even skateboarding youngsters, you will hear about strong feelings of excitement and freedom that arise during the activity, not to mention the unbelievable happiness The Guilfordian they feel when they finally reach their goals or push their limits. The experience you get . Sara Johnson B. Wayne Meadows Nature, art, the creative processes, and the joy of victory are only some of the innumerable ways to get a natural high. A common feature of these experi ences is their tendency to work from in side and through your body, taking pos session of your senses, the nerves and feelings that exist inside you. An abso lute condition for these kicks to be as perfect as possible, that these natural means to get high should have the maxi mum opportunity to work, is that our in ner "receiver" is absolutely clear, that our senses are keen, that our brain is pure, and unaffected by chemicals. 50... if you're determined to get high, try doing it "naturally." news Conflict arises over poli-sci hiring process • The failure to appoint a minority several professors around the campus. TIM FORBES staff writer The political science position that was filled this semester has been the site of much controversy among the faculty. This contro versy stems from the depart ment's failure to hire a minority professor for the position. A letter from five professors in the African-American studies concentration went out to all those involved in the selection process, including the Provost and the Dean, outlining their dis satisfaction with the process. "There is a dearth of black Ph.D.s ... one of the concerns these professors had was, we had a black candidate with a Ph.D. who was willing to come here and they let her go," said Mark Leeper, an American politics pro fessor. According to Professor Will iam Schmickle, the department extended the search for the posi tion for almost two years in search when you listen to a good CD, go to a great movie, or feel strong friendship could more or less resemble the positive aspects of being in toxicated. Most people know falling in love as the most striking example, not to mention having sex (com bined with love, care, knowledge and condoms). This joy and exhaustion can also develop through dance and other physical activities. for a diverse pool. It felt that the candidates they had this February represented a good, diverse mix of individuals. "We narrowed down the list of candidates and we had a very strong selection of candidates," said Schmickle. "... I will say that Guilford needs to address the issue of hiring people of color." • Carolyn Beard Whitlow Schmickle did not want to comment on the letter his depart ment received, but pointed out that no professor outside the po litical science department heard all three candidates give their pre sentations at the beginning of the semester. One professor went on record, Inauguration planning already underway •. Although Don McNemar is still entering office, committees are hard at work. CORY BIRDWHISTELL editor-ln-chlef The Guilford community will celebrate a new era of leadership Homecoming weekend, inaugurating Don McNemar as Guilford's eighth president. The inauguration committee, chaired by Vice-President for Institutional Ad vancement Gordon Soenksen, has begun planning for the October 11, 1996 cer emony and surrounding activities. According to Senate President-Elect Steve Marasco, who serves as a student representative on the committee, "This will be a special year, the beginning of a new era for Guilford College. Obviously, we need to make it a positive experience for everyone." Toward this end, and in keeping with the inaugural focus on commitment to community", the committee hoes to in volve as many students as possible in the festivities. Further, Marasco says, "The Inaugu ration is not just this one daiy, we want to continue the event throughout the year." While the committee is still working on the details, it has loosely penciled in several components. April 19, 1996 '' gm 1 I a¥ 1 Guilford United Through Service (G.U.T.S.) will hold a community service October 5., and Peter Bien, the J.M. Ward Distinguished Visitor, as well as other Dis tinguished Quaker Visitors, will speak Oc tober 7-11. The inauguration ceremony will take place from 2-4 p.m. on October 11, fol lowed by a reception outside. A jazz band will provide entertainment. The commit tee is planning a special performance at 8 p.m. As for the details surrounding details surrounding the event, Marasco says, "You name it, it's been mentioned." stating that it was understandable why this has created such contro versy among the professors. "Not hiring a minority went against Guilford's policy of actively re cruiting African-American pro fessors," he stated. "I have no comment on the let ter, but I will say Guilford needs to address the issue of hiring people of color," said Carolyn Beard Whitlow, one of the co signers of the letter. Whitlow also declined to comment on the hir ing process for the political sci ence professor, as did Provost Dan PoteeL The five professors who wrote the letter met with Dan Poteet on Thursday to discuss the issues. At this point, little can be done about the hiring in the political science department, but the sever ity of the letter may have an im pact on future faculty openings, such as the one in the sports man agement department. Don McNemar College Relations
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