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IX Ipage 5 Alvin Ailey preview page 4 The Banner Volume XE, Number 5 Proudly serving the UNCA community since 1982 February 18, 1988 Demonstration planned against CIA recruitment B}' JuUe BaU Editor One UNCA student is in the process of organizing a peaceful demonstration to protest the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) recruiting on campus. Hilary Dirlam, senior music major, is calling various organizations to participate in a peaceful demonstration Feb. 24 at 2 pm. in fi’ont of the Career Development Center. The agency is scheduled to be on campus all day on Feb. 24. "I want the CIA recruiter to know that there is an active group who does not welcome them,” said Dirlam. "I think if anybody wants to work for them that’s fine, but we certainly have a right to protest their coming here," she said. In addition to the protest, two UNCA freshmen are trying to organize a faculty panel to discuss the ethical implications of working for the CIA, the conflict between the liberal arts education and "the reality of what the CIA does," according to Michael Rhoades. Derek Proffit and Rhoades are trying to organize the faculty fonim. So far, no time or place has been set. The goal of the forum is to "enlighten the campus community with regards to the organization (CIA) and what becoming involved in that organization might mean to the individual," said Proffit. Keith Brarolett, of the sociology department, said he is committed to the concept of discussing this issue in an open forum. "In a way, it’s a compliment that they would come to our campus. They look for the best and the brightest. In a way, it’s a contradiction because students who are liberally educated and more humanistic in their world view, one would assume, would be less likely to get involved with an organization like the CIA," said Bram- lett. "As a teacher, I am pleased to see students raising questions concerning representatives of the CIA recruiting on campus. Tt demonstrates, to me at least, that UNCA students are aware that activities of the CIA are frequently and fundamentally at odds with some of our most basic principles, especially peoples’ right to self-determination — a concept in which we established our own independence,” said Bramlett. Despite the planned protest, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) could prove to be one of the most popular recruiters on campus next week, according to David Johnston, director of career placement and planning. Johnson said that of the 13 available time slots for interviews 12 have been filled. In addition to the interviews, a representative from the CLA will be speaking on Feb. 23 at 4 p.m.. The CLA recruits at 45 to 50 universities and colleges per year in the Southeast, according to Jon Kaplan, recruiter for the CIA. Kaplan said the agency provides a 'Wique work enviromnent," and the job opportunities include intelligence collection and analysis. Despite Johnston’s positive outlook for UNCA, several students expressed reservations about CIA recruiting on campus. Tom Blue, junior political science major, said. T don’t think any other organization with the reputation for illegal activities that the CIA has would be welcome here, and I don’t see why we should make an exception in this case. "For instance, the CIA was instrumental in overthrowing a popular government in Chile in the mid TOs, and now the human rights situation there is abominable. It’s unfortunate that the CIA was involved in an act which denies Chileans the basic rights that we A- mericans hold in so much esteem," said Blue. Lorena Russell, senior literature/philosophy major, was also critical of the CIA. "I think it’s misleading. They present a facade of glamorous honor, but the mechanism functions through manipulation and deceit," she said. Please see CIA page 10 Religious freedom protected By Joan Schnyder News Editor Protection of a student’s religious freedoms assured by the First Amendment to the Constitution is one of the main purposes of UNCA’s Campus Ministry Office, said David Smith, director of religious affairs. The services provided by the office help interested students keep their ability to exercise religion while on campus, he said. "Our responsibility is so that a student does not give up Constitutional rights while on campus," he said. The First Amendment to the Constitution protects American citizens rights to a free press, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, freedom to assem ble and to petition government for "redress of grievances." However, the entanglement clause of the Constitution, which separates church and state, makes the practice of religion in a public institution a sticky issue, said Smith. Please see RELIGION page 10 M5i PiE;Throw, Staff Photo—Crystal Smith Let them eat pie Mike Mosley (left) and A1 Winston of the MUD 500 Club participate in the pie throw held last week to raise monty for April Dawn Stocker. Groups like the MUD 500 club and SGA have been trying for a number of months to raise money for Stocker, a UNCA student who has leukemia. Stocker, who was obtain of the 1987 Woman’s Soccer team lapsed out of remission in the fall. The fund raising drive will continue for another week Winterfest filled with highs and lows By Beimy Smith Staff Writer Winterfest ’88. a festive week sponsored by Underdog pro ductions, was a good first try that included great highs and its fair share of lows as well, said Beth Yates, special events chairperson. "Considering that this is the first time for Winterfest, pieces of the program went well and other parts of it people did not know about," said Yates. The planners of Winterfest tried to include events that would interest everyone, said Anita Rose, assistant to the vice chancellor for student affairs. "Anytime an event like Win terfest is sponsored, chances are you will have some sort of activity that will interest everybody," said Rose. Winterfest ’88 began with the Volkswagen cramming contest outside the Highsmith Center. "The Pi Lam fraternity crammed 16 people in the car, but we (Underdog Productions) beat them by cramming 17," said Yates. Next, on Feb. 9, the "clue hunt" wras ready to get under way. The clue hunt started in the cafeteria around 6 p.m. It took participants to places like McDonalds, Ramsey Library and Krispy Bfreme Donuts. Underdog Productions an- noxmced the winners as Milton Jones, Vince Lenny, Tom Robinson and Valeria Sinclair. "I really had fun with the hunt because the clues ranged from simple on-campus things to complex off-campus ones," said Valeria Sinclair, freshman SGA senator. "It would have been more challenging and fun if other people would have participated, but we had fun and that is what coimts," she said. The clue hunt was completed within two and a half hours, setting a record. "Next year, we hope to beat this record at least wdthin two hours," said Sinclair. Weather Friday; A chance of rain. Morning lows in the mid 30s. Afternoon highs in the upper 40s. Saturday: A chance of rain. Morning lows near 40. Afternoon highs in the mid 4C s. Sunday: Clearing. Morning lows in the 30s. Afternoon highs in the 40s. The UNCA Atmospheric Sciences department provides this information to the campus community weekly in the Banner. The 24-hour weatherline is also available at 251-6435. Inside Announcements 9 Classifieds 9 Comics 8 Crossword 9 Editorial 2 Entertainment 4 Letters 2 Sports 5-7 Job recruiters coming to campus By Kristin Wike Staff Writer Recruiters will be on campus from late February to early April to interview graduating seniors to fill positions in their companies. David Johnston, director of placement and career develop ment, indicated that, so far, 10 companies are definite, but more recruiters will be scheduled later. Interested seniors need to take a resume to the career center and register on the re cruiter schedule. All majors are needed. Johnston suggested several ways students should prepare for their interviews. Appli cants should "research the em ployer and know something about what the company is doing; write a very good resume, and practice interview ing skills." said Johnston. "Also anticipate the kinds of questions the recruiter woiald ask and how you would answer them ahead of time." There are other options for seniors who do not wish to interview with recruiters, John ston said. "There are 5 dif ferent ways a student can get job listings." he said. "This (on-campus recruiters) is just one way." Students interested in finding a job can also make use of the placement registration program, career library, job board, or the job book. The fastest growing part of placement is Please see JOBS p^e 10 i.' m What?!? Staff Photo—Sarah Gottfried Coach Jerry Green pleads his case with the referees
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