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The Aletheia Esse Qmmi Videri 31 October 1997 Library to obtain printer, meanwhile many complain By Ashley l;cklcr Several sliideiits who don’t own personal computers are complaining that the school’s limited computing resources make it difficult to complete as signments on time. “It’s very frustrating that we have an English class in the com puter lab when we don’t have enough computers to service the whole campus,” complained sophomore Matt McMurrin who experienced trouble using the printer in the computer lab due to an English Composition class meeting there. “We’ve never turned anyone down to print out a paper,” re sponded Tom McMurtry, Direc tor of Campus-Wide Technol ogy. We’re here to serve the stu dents and are willing to help if we know a problem exists.” Many agree the new lab is a plus. Freshmen Ashley Lawson spends a lot of time in the Bell Library lab and has had no trouble accessing the comput ers. “I think they’re definitely available,” she comments. However, without a printer in the library, students are forced to take their work to the Belk lab. “A printer in the library lab would help,” says freshman Ephraim Dean. Although the library has not ordered a new laser printer yet, they plan to purchase one within the next two weeks. However, users will be charged for its use since the printer must serve both the commu nity and students. McMurtry claims the labs are already open beyond the college work study program’s capacity to staff them. McMurtry’s advises, “Make sure you give yourself enough time to get your work done.” Network Technician Matt Train concludes, “We’re doing the best we can with the re sources we have.” Davis, missionaries devote break to troubled teens SGA to approve anticipated budget, elect new member By Daryl Bryant On fucsday, November 4, the Student Government Associa tion will hold their first meeting in Gaither Chapel at 11 a.m. The SGA will assemble to elect one new officer and give the new budget for student organizations for the 1997-1998 school year. Sophomore David Hickman Stated, “If SGA is supposed to make Ihe budgets for different organizations, then why haven’t they done tmything before now?” President Tim Partlow claimed, “The Executive Commit- lee has been meeting since the beginning of the school year, we’ve Just been waiting for an open Convocation to hold a Leg islative meeting. There are Just so many conflicting schedules and with so many on the Legis lative it’s hard to bring eveiyone together. November 4 was the only open dale which allowed everyone to be there.” Senior Tony Dorsey followed, “Like Hickman said, if student organizations are depending on a budget it looks like SGA would have done something before now.” The SGA Constitution states. The SGA shall “publish the ap propriations of the funds which apply to the student activities, determine the wishes of the stu dent body with regard to the spending of these funds, and distribute its proposed budget to the Legislature before the last three weeks of the current school year. Explanations of any bud get changes must be presented to the SGA Legislature.” President Partlow clarified, “The budget from last year was not cut $6000, it’s Just that $6000 wasn’t used last year so we do not get that money.” However, Partlow assures SGA has not been inactive. They have helped with dorm elections, the Homecoming Parade, the Heritage dinner, attendance at Board of Trustees meetings and aiding the return of the original Fall Break schedule. By Gail Brookshire October 14, 12 students trav eled to Orlando, FI. to minister to those at The House of Hope for Boys and for Girls, which are homes for troubled teens. Senior and Fall Break Mission Trip Leader Carrie Davis her two assistants Junior Mark Frazier and Senior Ashley Eckler and nine students raised money for the House of Hope for Girls by holding a car wash. “Our team helped raise $250,” explained Frazier. Sunday, everyone attended The First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Orlando, Frazier and Davis’ home church. After lunch, the group did some landscaping at the boy’s home. Duties included mowing. Baseball team activities provide fundraising, interaction By Christian Malone This Summer, Montreat base ball alumni Mitch Glenn, Shawn Wills, and Bud Roberts started the Montreat College Diamond Club, a club they hope will help out the baseball team and, to some extent, the college itself. The Diamond Club has three basic goals: helping to establish Montreat baseball as one of the nation’s premier small-college baseball programs, improving the college’s baseball facilities, and involving the community more in Montreat College and its baseball program. The club has sent out around a hundred brochures, seeking donations from $50-$ 1000. Each donor receives a gill, depending on how much they donate. So far, they’ve raised over $2000, and believe that amount will greatly increase over time. The team also initiated the Adopt-A-Player program this Fall. A family has adopted each player. The family provides a “home at college.” In turn, Ihe player does simple chores for them. Freshman Brandon Childress said, “I love the idea of going to someone’s house and having some good Southern home cooking.” Halloween To-Do’s The Haunt Factory high-tech house of honors 21 Meadow Road, Biltmora Village 7 P.M.-? $6.236-Fear Fun Fair 40 booths with games, exhibits and magic Civic Center 5:30-8 P.M. Free. Frightful Theater The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Flat Rock Playhouse, 7:30 P.M. $10 preferred seating, $5 regular 6930731 Haunted Theatre Haunted Laser Tag Laser Stomn Center at River Ridge Marketplace 15min.$6,all night $20 7P.M.-? All night hours 12 midnight-7AM. 293-2220 UNCA’s Carol Belk Theatre 7:30-9:30 P.M. $3. 251-6610 trimming bushes, sweeping driveways, and more. Later, the group helped lead a children’s Bible study at the Coa lition of Homeless. The group and Members from The First Presbyterian taught the children the story of David and Goliath. Montreal students played and prayed with the youngsters. “We were there for the children lo have a lap lo sit in and encourage them.” commented Carrie. Monday involved splitting up. One group helped the girls House of Hope take down wall paper, assisted in a Thrift Shop, and some landscaping. The other group prepared the boys House of Hope for painting. Monday night was spent with The Russell Home, a home for severely mentally and physically challenged people. This was Carrie’s third mission trip and her first as a leader. “I feel like God feally blessed us,” remarked Carrie. “There were so many people who were provid ing for us, in meals and what ever they could. They were very generous.” For more information about a Spring Break missions trip to Mexico, contact David Swanson at ext. 7203. The Aletheia Editor .Icremy fsaac Wiileveen Advisor Brian Fuller Assitant Editor Shellie Bowser Contributors Marcella Arnold, Gail Brookshire, Daryl Bryant, Heather Conroy, Ashley Eckler, ShaylaGhiotlo, Christian Malone, Tara Massey, Tricia Sissine The Aletheia welcomes student editorials subject to standards of length and clarity. Signed submissions and comments may be emailed to witteveenji@montreat.edu. or mailed to campus box 894
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