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place on campus to have it. However, we do not feel that
we are entirely to blame. We hope now that the rest of
Salem College understands our position and our
decision.
January Update
To The Editor.
Babcock House Council
Dear Editor,
Dear Editor:
We would like to use the Salemite’s letters column,
please, to thank Salemites for their prompt and
Like many work-weary Salemites you probably can
tlunk of countless reasons why you should not par
ticipate in student government. Since you are already
aware of those reasons I will not waste words repeating
The January question
naires are .currently being
evaluated by students in
terested in bettering our
January program. They are
compiling a list of all
suggestions and criticisms.
The January Committee
should have this data out in
about two weeks along with
proposals for guidelines and
revisions.
A workshop will be formed
to help the faculty develop
ideas for new programs and a
bigger catalogue including
more internships.
generous response to the cry for help on the occwion of t^em. Instead, I would Uke to offer some valid reasons to
the luncheon for Governor Hunt on Febimary 20. The show why getting involved is worth your time, energy, -Security Report
weather made it likely that attendance for his address in jjjjjj courage,
our refectory would be sharply cut, but the wonderful Being in any position of responsibility is a great way to
young women of Salem came through again! Thanks to ggj jq know yourself. As House President in Clewell last
them, it turned out to be a great occasion.
Appreciatively,
Whitty and Merrimon Cuninggim
year I was constantly being confronted with my
limitations and my strengths. I made plenty of
mistakes, but was able to do so in an atmosphere where
they were quickly forgotten. Also, now that I am looking
for a “real job” I know more the kinds of jobs I can and
cannot do.
Dear Editor,
Being in a position where you must relate to other
people, often times people not of your own choosing, is a
chance to see how you relate to them and how they react
As members of Babcock’s House Council, we feel that to you. Learning to communicate effectively with my
we were unfairly represented at the last SGA meeting, peers and my superiors is a skill that I use daily and
We would like to explain the cricumstances and justify plan to use later on.
our decision concerning the tape show in Babcock’s
basement.
When the request for the use of the basement came to
Ms. Bell, she passed it on to us. We did not sit down and
decide as a group; instead, we got a general consensus
of the feelings of the girls in the dorm. Most of the girls
were not in favor of having the tape show in our
basement for several reasons. Babcock would not have
been allowed to have visitation with the tape show. That
is a Salem College rule which we could not have
changed. As many girls were having out-of-town guests
for the weekend, they felt it would have been unfair to
them to have to give up the privacy of their rooms. Other
girls who were not planning to go felt that the tape show
would have infringed upon their privacy also.
Finally, participating in student government will give
you a sense of responsibility and belonging. Despite my
failures the sense of contribution I have felt has, in the
long run, made me feel better about myself and others.
Through involvement in student government you
become involved in college government; thus, you learn
firsthand about the structure of an organization. Being
on a Trustee committee this year has put me somewhat
on the “inside” of the college structure. Learning proper
channels to follow when instigating change, when
^waging a complaint, or when offering suggestions is a
knowledge I am sure I will use throughout my life.
Although SAC members should clean up, the un
pleasant smell of stale beer in our lobby and basement
would have been unavoidable. Since this was a big
weekend and not just a mixer, we felt it would have been
unfair to us and our dates to have to put up with the
mess and smell throughout the rest of the weekend. We
also wanted to be able to use our date rooms, TV area,
and pool table in the basement on Sat. and Sun.
Salem is small and thus offers opporhinities to
students that larger schools cannot. What’s more, at
Salem the faculty, administrators, and other students
are willing to cooperate with you and help you when
necessary. Student government involvement is not for
everyone; however, if you feel even slightly inclined to
get involved and you want to grow personally and
socially, then the chances are here for the taking. SGA
means work, it means sacrifices, but it means a better
you. Be selfish and participate!
We regret that the tape show had to be cancelled. We
had hoped that there would have been a more suitable
Robin Maxey
Campus Security -- a
phrase that is at the center of
controversy on Salem
campus. In an interview with
Bill Talbert this week The
Salemite got the complete
story on security. Mr. Cottle
as security chief for the
college and academy hires,
trains and supervises all
guards employed by Salem.
Currently, there are 3 full
time guards and 4 working
part-time. All seven have had
previous experience in
security, and have undergone
training and periodic
refresher sessions at Salem.
There are four guards on
campus from sunset to one
a.m. and two from one a.m. to
six a.m. during the week. On
weekends one guard is on
campus 24 hours a day.
The primary function of
security according to Mr.
Talbert is “to protect people
and property” and “not to
catch criminals”. Accor
dingly Salem security works
in co-operation with the
Winston-Salem police
department. Our guards may
apprehend criminals on
campus, but they can not
arrest. If they or a member of
the Salem community is
under attack they may use
force, including their guns.
Salem maintains a policy of
prosecuting these arrested on
campus, but must be careful
to have sufficient justification
in order to avoid a counter
lawsuit.
Guards cover the entire
campus in their rounds. They
can be located through their
beepers or located in the
basement of Lehman Hall.
After dorm closing guards
Cont ‘d. on three
TH€9(4LeMIT€
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ol the College year by the Student Body of Salem College.
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Calendar Of Elections 1979
Thursday, March 8
Wednesday, March 14
Thursday, March 15
Tuesday, March 20
Cartoonist - Carolina hraatar
Tuesday, March 22
First day to apply for office
(See Kate Mayer, Bitting 304)
7;30 P.M. Campaigning Begins
Primary Elections at dinner
(if necessary)
1:00 P.M. -Secondary Election
and Campaign speeches of
Major Office Candidates
(Required SGA)
1:15 P.M. - Final Election
(Required SGA - will be brief)
4:00-5:30 “After Elections"
party in Student Center, all
are invited.
More information on elections will be in
next week - please read carefully.
your boxes
. , Thank you,
Elections Committee