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THE TWIG IVewspaper of the Students of Ifteredith College VOL. LIX, NO. 1 MEREDITH COLLEGE, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA SEPTEMBER 10, 1980 Newcomers join Meredith staff by Linda Sellers Freshmen and transfer students are not the only new faces at Meredith this fall. Sixteen full- and part-time faculty members have recently joined the Meredith staff to teach in nine different departments. Dr. Peggy Starkey, a newcomer in the Department of Religion, has been involved in a number of different projects. A native of San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Starkey first became interested in Computer likes campus life by Linda Sellers A crane assisted in moving one of Meredith’s newest staff members in his office a few weeks ago. IBM 34, Meredith’s new interactive computer, seems to be fitting in well on campus. In a Twig exclusive interview, 34 stated that he hoped to become outgoing in all phases of college life and meet as many students as possible. “Not many students know that I’m here,” he said, “but I would love for them to come by. After all, I like to party and have fun too.” Rachel Eagles, in the newly-created position of Director of Computer Ser vices, is helping 34 adjust to his new job. “Ri^t now, he is being used for admission, payroll, and general ledger,” said Mrs. Eagles. “Later, he will also work with the library and registrar’s office.” IBM 34 is less error prone than the older computer. He has six terminals that are being placed in different campus offices to speed up paperwork and transmit messages to other depart ments. In his spare time, 34 likes to print out pictures of the beach and play backgammon and tennis. SGA sets goals for 1980"81 by Cynthia Washington Meredith’s Student Government Association has lots of plans for its 1980-81 angels, the overall goal being to establish a new working image. SGA wants Meredith students to know that it is their sounding board, trying to improve their life at Meredith College. SGA will try to in volve as many people and organizations as possible in hopes to form a sturdy net work in programming school activities. SGA wilt be striving to help inform students culturally, politically and intellectually on issues of the day. They have established themes for the months of the first semester. September and October are Political Awareness Months. There will be a debate, voter registration. Students hear Hinson On Monday, August 25 E. Glenn Hinson, Professor of Church History at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky ad dressed the Meredith com munity in the year’s opening convocation. Dr. Hinson spoke on the topic, “Spiritual Disciplines for Liberated Minds.” Dr. Hinson stated that people live on two levels: one of activities and one of inner life. He stated the need for a balance between em- perical powers and powers of transcendance. He then pointed to the need to develop a capacity for listening by which we may regain the power of transcendence. fir. Hinson illustrated the ways men listen through nature, history, and other persons. He summarized by indicating that the failure to listen today is due to distractedness and' desen sitizing. He challenged the audience to be determined and disciplined in order to recover the powers of tran scendence and to hear God’s messages. r Dr. E. Glenn Hinson addressed the Meredith community in the opening convocation. sample ballots, and a mock election (co-sponsored by the Young Democrats and the College Republicans). On September 19, SGA will meet the new faculty and ad ministration. November’s theme is spiritual, mental, physical and emotional fitness. A marathon is scheduled. Students also can watch the election returns in the cafeteria with refreshments and lots of fun. News and Announcements Cate Center student workers are on duty Monday - Friday from 3:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.; on Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00 p.m. -11:30 p.m. Free swim hours: Mon- day-Friday 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Monday - 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Tues., Thurs., Friday, Sunday - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday - 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Yearbooks are available inCateCenterfrom8:30a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, in Mary Lay’s office. On September 15 at 8:00 p.m. in Cate Center there will be registration for a clogging class to be taught by Wynn Denson from Chapel Hill. He will be available at registration to answer questions. The cost is $15.00 per person for seven weeks. Resident hall advisors have beepers this year. The number is 737-0624. One can leave a 30 second message. Mr. Fitzpatrick, dining hall manager, has planned “dial a menu” in which students can call a number to find out the daily menu. religion in high school by participating in a local church choir and MYF organization. She majored in psychology at Southern Methodist University and decided to attend Union Theological Seminary where she received the M.Div., S.T.M., M.Phi., and Ph.D. degrees. For the last 17 years. Dr. Starkey taught at Manhattan College inRiverdale, N.Y. She decided to accept a Meredith job because she liked many of the faculty members and was interested in living in the South again. Dr. Starkey has also taught high school math, worked as a hospital chaplain, and served as a church organist. She presently serves on the committee on Muslim- Christian and Jewish- Christian relations for the National Council of Churches. She plans to attend a con ference on Muslim-Christian relations in Hartford, Con necticut, in October. In her spare time. Dr. Starkey enjoys bike riding, swimming, and playing the piano. In noting the contrast between New York and Raleigh, Dr. Starkey said, “It’s nice to be able to go to sleep at night and hear katydids outside your window instead of car horns.” Other new full-time faculty members are Dr. Ed Wheeler, who is replacing Dr. Charles Davis as head of the Math Department, Dr. Eugene Sumner, Miss Karen Hagerman, Dr. Mary John son, Dr. Charles Lewis, Dr. Frances McCachern, and Mr. Gary Whaley. Joining the part-time faculty are Mrs. Carolyn Hopper, Mr. Robert Hawkins, Mr. Gordon Kreplin, Miss Mary Jo Lorek, Mr. James Marco, Mrs. Pam Mole, Mr. Vincent Phillips, and Mrs. Louise Reiss. Intramurals shape up by Sandra Vail The new Intramurals program began on Monday, Sept. 8 with volleyball com petition. Rather than the past tradition of teams being restricted to dorms, this year the teams can be made up of any interested students. Each team can have 6-10 students, and rosters should be turned in by the Friday preceeding each event. Match-ups and competition times will be posted in the cafeteria and Cate Center. Teams are en couraged to pick a name for themselves. Prizes will be awarded both for separate events and for the team with the best record at the end of the year. The winning team in volleyball will receive free tickets to the State Fair, and comparable prizes will be given for each event. A wide spectrum of sports are scheduled and all are recorded on the campus calendar. MRA’s new approach to intramural sports is in keeping with SGA’s emphasis on physical fitness this year. Lynn Moss, MRA’s advisor, enthusiastically states, “We’re trying to foster a time that students can get to know each other outside the classroom .... and get exer cise. There will even be a Faculty-Staff team.” For additional information, contact Beth Brashear or Suzanne Ripley, 3rd Barefoot. Fresshmen file for elections by Cynthia Washington The freshman class elections will be held on Monday, September 15, at lunch and supper in Belk Dining Hall. If you are a Meredith Angel who would like the personal satisfaction and reward gained from devoting your time and effort to your class, then you are just the person needed to run for a freshman class office. Filing for candidacy started on Monday, Sep tember 8 in the dining hall and ends on Friday, September 12. A photograph is needed to be attached to your form, which will be filled out when you file. The available offices are President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, Cor- nhuskin’ Chairman, Stunt Chairman, two Elections Board representatives, two class marshals, and two Legislative Board representatives. For more information refer to your handbook or call Ann Cook at 828-6050. Theatre In The Park announces auditions for Victor Hugo’s immortal classic, “THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME” to be presented at Memorial Auditorium November 1-2. Auditions willbe held at Theatre In The Park on September 18 and 19 at 6:30 p.m. for technicians and 7:30 p.m. for actors. For more in formation call 755-6058.
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