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lEhitortal f agf THE CLARION September 15, 1972 Letter To The Editor ——it— Alderman Discusses Bookstore Problems Term Papers Recently, the CLARION staff received a letter from a company in California requesting that we advertise their product — namely ready written term papers. We were not only amazed that they [would send such an advertisement to a college, but that such a company existed. It is beyond my com- rprehension that any person would be desperate enough to stoop to such means. Is the grade the final goal evetryone is seeking or is it kowledge? What good is an excellent, well-written paper if the “author” has no conception of the subject on which he has done his 'paper? Wouldn’t it make you wonder, if you were con templating surgery or some other life or death mat ter —if your doctor had gotten his degree on a “ready made term paper”?; Election Results Are Given 4- SOPHOMORE OFFICERS President Sonny Merrit Judicial Board Relpresentative Jim Swanson Director of Social Board Dan Holsenback FRESHMAN OFFICERS President " MeJvin Scales Vice President (Dan Whittelson Secretary Treasurer Clara DeLoach Judicial Board Representative Jay Petty Student Union Legislature Re^presentatives Social Board Representatives John Benedict Emoree Addison Mark Smith Tom Moose Katie Everette ■ Libby McGimsey Martha McGary / Susan Ellwood The CLARION Brevard, N. C. 28712 Member of Associated Collegiate Press and Intercollegiate Press. Three-time winner of ACP’s First-Class Rating. Published weekly during the college session, with the ex ception of holidays and examination periods, by students of Brevard College. The opinions expressed in this peri odical are those of the editorial board and not necessarily those of the College. Editor Mark McGuire Advertising ^STright Reporters Liz Aldridge, Sheryl Balogh, Tom Boshamer, Tony Forrest, Ray Rash. M. B. Sheppard, Henry Weaver, Mary Helen Hug- gins Typist Diane Peacock Photographer Ralph Howey Advisor Wattersoo During and after the mass confusion day, namely textbook sale day, many off-handed re marks were made by some of our students concerning the high cost of educational tools; namely, textbooks and their related accessories. Now, these remarks are well in order. Text books are too highly priced. By the same token, nothing that crosses this writer’s mind hasn’t been touched by the present infla tionary trend. By Presidential order sup posedly all prices were frozen. But by various groups lobbying in support of higher cost of printing and all related expen ses of publishing texts, prices have noticeably inched up to the now astronomical levels. It is hinted and even be lieved by some individuals that prices are set by the college and its related divisions. Much to the contrary, the publishers and their distributors are well-root ed in the driver’s seat. They, and they alone, dictate prices to the retailers, and in your case, the college bookstore. Furthermore, they relate to the bookstores when and where to return any oversages, drop ped or changed texts, and what percent gross dollar purchased during a given period may be returned for credit. More often than not, a publisher will issue a credit rather than a refund on returned books, thereby forc ing the bookstore to go back to this publisher for additional titles or lose credit for books returned. Now for the crowning blow: the bookstore is told that it must pay freight or postage on the books to and from its back door. Add to this the cost of purchase orders, telephone calls, and other correspondence, and you come up with the total cost of putting a title before the student body. Now, does the college make a tremendous profit from the skimpy margin of 24% margin skimpy margin of 20% of the basic cost of the book? Questions often arise: Why not rent books as our neighbor ing colleges, namely W.C.U., U.N.C.A., and other state sup ported institutions? The answer is that these schools are state supported, not run by endow ments or donation or other pri vate benefactors. They use tax money and can aford to lose initial investments. Brevard College is in no position to en joy the niceties of being gift ed with surplus funds. It can neither rent nor deal in used books due to the necessary capi tal outlay required for such an operation. Another question: Why change titles so often so that students can’t sell last year’s books? There are many facets LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS by Bibler UeKAK'i CAN ■ r~fs^ wgRe/ _ r TWO Srjni “ A Three Enroll At Brevard After Their Junior Y ear Three rising high school sen iors, Laura Richardson, New berry, South Carolina, Jacque line Gravely, Brevard, North Carolina, and Mark Burdette, Brevard, North Carolina are at tending Brevard College as full - time students. All three of these students in the 1972 Freshman Class have completed the junior year and have made arrangements for graduation at their respective high schools. Brevard College is pleased to make available to qualified ris ing high school seniors the op portunity of pursuing their college education whenever they are adequately prepared. This practice is an emerging trend in higher education, and Brevard college is prepared to make its outstanding re sources available in this inno vative way. to this. Faculty turnover often necessitates change because new faculty members are un- familiar with or have never taught material in certain texts. Also many books are dis. continued and revised and must be changed. Also, believe it or not, some books are not com prehended or accepted by the students. . Overall, the awareness of the high cost of an education is ev- er - present in the minds of the Administration, faculty, and ‘Staff. Inexitably, some old books will still be left in the hands of lamenting students. More importantly, there will be the dismay of a financially struggling parent. However, there many things to consider when one considers the problem of adopting new textbooks. R. J. Alderman Bookstore Manager Tutors Meet The Tutorial program in Transylvania County operated by Western Carolina Community Action, Inc. is planning to be gin its schedule on October 1, 1972. The program offers scho lastic help for children, pri mary from low income families, who are in the first seven grades of school. The tutoring is going to be conducted at various locations over the county and usually on a once a week basis. A single session is about 1^^ hours long and is held after school or in the evening. Persons interested in helping young children in their studies and providing needed en couragement should contact Mr. Harrison Tavraey or plan to attend scheduled meeting on September 21, 1972. The meet ing will be at 6:00 p. m. in the upstairs lounge of the student union. Business Club There will be an informal meeting of the Business Club in order to introduce and get acquainted with the new fresh man members. This meeting will be held on Thursday, Sep tember 21, at 7:00 P. M. in the faculty lounge. The purpose of the Business Club is to help bridge the gap between the business classroom and the business world. Throughout the year the club plans to bring to their meet ings interesting guest speakers, through whom they can be come more knowledgeable about the outside world of big business. Under the advisor- ship of Mrs. Munro, the club hopes to accomplish much dur ing the upcoming year^ CHECK THIS OUT! What is black — has green, orange, red, pink, and yellow squares? Can’t figure it out. Look a little closer. Communi cation is the name of the game, understanding is the goal. K® an original creation of the com munications committee headea by Carolyn Holland. Find out the exciting conclusion to this mystery as you push your way through the halls of the Me- Larty - Goodson Classroom Building in the vicinty of OfW 208. ,, Limited engagement! miss it!
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