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THE BENNETT BANNER
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1979
Banner: Liberal arts—yes or no?
Bennett College is a liberal arts school and that is one in
which academic disciplines, such as languages, history, philoso
phy and abstract science, provide information of general cultural
concern, as distinguished from more narrowly practical training.
In other words, Bennett wants to produce a well-rounded edu
cated female.
It has come to the attention of the “Banner” staff that the
whole liberal arts concept is disintegrating right in front of our
eyes. After freshman and a few sophomore requirements, stu
dents do not have to take courses outside of their major and
minor requirements.
Many faculty advisers do not encourage students to expand
their horizons, and students do not take advantage of the op
portunities. We realize that in a few cases there are problems
such as time conflicts and full schedules, but what about those
without these worries. What about the ISP student who basically
designs her own class schedule?
History majors, take English courses; clothing majors, take
business courses; biology majors, take psychology courses; Eng
lish majors, take history courses; and ISP majors, invest some
time in some of the courses you did not have to take as fresh
man requirements.
Expand your knowledge. Venture beyond your major and
minor requirements. Adopt the liberal arts philosophy and grad
uate as a well-rounded individual.
News from Career Services Center
The Career Services Center is now accepting applica
tions for summer and fall 1979 cooperative education posi
tions. Don’t hesitate, come in and sign up today. If you are
not familiar with co-op come in and get the scoop on where
the jobs are. See Mrs. Thelma T. Miller, coordinator, lo
cated in the Student Union Building on the second floor.
♦ *
Anyone interested in taking the civil service exam to
qualify for a federal job, should come to the Career Ser
vices Center to register for the PACE exam. Apply between
January 22, 1979 and February 22, 1979 and the test will
be given on Saturdays between March 10-April 7, 1979.
PLACEMENT RECRUITING SCHEDULE
January 30,1979
Peace Corps & Vista
Atlanta, Georgia
January 31,1979
IBM
Atlanta, Georgia
Merck & Company
Rahway, New Jersey
Merrill Lynch
New York, N. Y.
9:00-4:00 All majors
9:00-4:00
9:00-4:00
9:00-4:30
Math, BSAD
Biology, Chemistry
All majors
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by Dotty Brown
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What better way is there to
start off the New Year than
with new fashion ideas?
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Do not let commencement break all Linding ties
by Debra M. Perkins
Let the year 1979 be the year
of decision. Let this be the year to
open up your minds. If you are
aiming to complete a goal, do not
let anything hold you back.
My decision for 1979, the year I
feel will be one of the most spiri
tually moving ones in my life was
inspired by my parents, family,
a priest, friends, and a dedicated
minister who encouraged me to be
loyal.
The loyalty of which I speak is
loyalty to our black institutions.
Have you ever wondered why you
are attending Kennett or even how
you were allowed the chance to
complete or further your educa
tion?
Often, we ridicule and com
plain;-but if it were not for insti
tutions like Bennett, where would
most of our people be who are
college material and who have a
great deal to offer?
Analyze the situation carefully.
Getting an education is a very
costly experience. Bennett and
like institutions allow many the
opportunity to complete an educa
tion. You may say that if Bennett
or other predominately black col
leges were not in existence you
would go to a predominately white
institution. Believe me, it is easier
said than done. Most of us could
not financially afford other insti
tutions. But because we cannot,
we should not for one moment
feel we are being educationally
short-changed. The opportunities
are here; and if we utilize them,
we too can be great scholars.
If your education is worth any
thing to you or someone close to
you, get the most out of it, take
hold of all the advantages. True
institutions do not exist without
people; that is why it is very im
portant that you remain loyal to
your institution.
Contribute financially each year
to make it better. Non-support
will stunt growth, not increase
prosperity or integrity.
Make a commitment to give
your support through the Bennett
College Endowment Fund or give
a direct donation to a specific de
partment.
Give someone else a chance to
further her education. Don’t be
selfish and deny someone the
chance because somewhere down
the line you felt you were short
changed educationally.
Make a difference. It is worth
the sacrifice and it is worth the
commitment. If we leave saying,
“Good-bye and good-riddance,”
we will never make a change.
“GIVE: UNTIL IT HELPS.”
Banner Meeting
Jan. 30,1979
5:00 p.m.
All new persons interested
in joining the staff
are invited.
“Bazaar,” “Essence,” and
“Vogue” have for other fash
ion-conscious women across
the country—a ’79 fashion
forecast.
The fabrics — lots and lots
of naturals. Cottons, silks, lin
ens, you name them and
they’re in. How will you wear
your easy to come by nat
urals? Easy and free-flowing
is the fit you’ll want.
Warm, low-keyed colors are
good for now but with warm
weather on its way you’ll want
to be dressed and waiting for
the first flower to bloom to
show off your bright, fresh
colors too.
Guess what else you’ll show
off if you want to stay on top
of the fashion world? Legs,
as much of them as you dare
to show. No, not mini-skirts
again. Splits and slits any way
ideas for spring
you want is how you’ll show
off your legs.
And at the bottom of your
legs, your feet will take to
what’s new in shoes. Leather
sandals both wedged and with
pump heels are seen a little
lower and a lot more saucy
with ankle straps leading the
way. For more dressy attire
your “high as the sk^’ heels
are still in, provided they’re
as bare and sexy as possible.
Now that you have an idea
of what’s new in the fashion
world, FOR BELLES ONLY
wishes to assist you in becom
ing a strong, healthy person,
both physically and mentally,
to go with those fashions. Up
coming articles include :
“What to expect from a gyne
cological examination,” phys
ical fitness made easy,” and
“The joys of meditating.”
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1978-79
Editor-in-Chief
Deborah Tillman
Associate Editor
Debbie Hodges
Adviser
Dr. Virginia Tucker
Layout Staff
.Guila Cooper, Beverly Rumley
Circulation Manager
Janis Badson
S. Marie Brown
Photographers Myra
Davis, Bernetta Hamilton, Terrence Marable
Staff
Beverly Bernard
Joanne Joyner
Andrietta Brown
Terry Lewis
Betty Brown
Donna Meacham
Dorothy Brown
Debra Perkins
Bernetta Hamilton
Hattie Purnell
Carolyn Hazel
Romona Reid
Marion Johnson
Beverly Rumley
Barbara Jones
Donna Jones
Anita Spady
Letters to tke editor
Open snack Lar
needed at nigkt
Dear Editor;
I would like to know why the
snack bar is not open at night this
year. Are the new vending ma
chines and new soda machines that
take our money and are often
empty supposed to take its place?
What about the jobs that the
snack bar offered students in the
evening? We want and need the
snack bar to avoid the frustrations
of walking all the way to the base
ment in our dorms and returning
without a nighttime snack due to
the breakdown of a machine and
to avoid the dangers of venturing
to the grill and other nearby stores
which feature “winos” and dere
licts.
Whoever is responsible for the
snack bar, please answer.
Sincerely,
Rosa Faulk
Vesper Calendar for Second Semester
Spring 1979
Feb. 4—Chapel. In charge: the campus NAACP.
Feb. 11—Blacks in American Life Vesper. In charge:
Pi Gamma Mu: The Social Science Honor Society. Mrs.
Linda D. Addo, Mr. Kalamu ya Salaam.
Feb. 15—Spring Honors Convocation, Ms. Sandra
Hughes, TV 2.
Feb. 22—Chapel. In charge: Home Family Life Series.
Mar. 15—Senior Day. Dr. Isaac H. Miller, Jr.
Apr. 1-5—Annual Religion In Life Week. Bishop James
K. Matthews.
Apr. 1—Annual Spring Vesper Service. Bishop James
K. Matthews.
Apr. 5—National Library Week. Mrs. Montez Byers.
Apr. 8—Annual Palm Sunday Vesper Service. Mr. Kelly
M. Alexander, Sr.
Courtesy Corner
The Bennett Banner staff wishes to express its deepest
sympathy to Mrs. Effie Miller in the loss of her father and
Mrs. Bernetta Parks in the loss of her husband, Mr. Forrest J.
Parks.
We would also like to wish a speedy recovery to Dr. V. Mayo
Bundy, Dr. Morris C. Peterkin, and Mr. Waverlyn Rice.