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October 6, 1976
Columns Accepts
The Challenge
Instead of relying on syndicated articles which hardly anyone reads, the
Columns staff has accepted the challenge of trying to find enough school
news to fill a four-page monthly issue.
Some drastic changes have been made—hopefully for the better. The
Franklin Times will print the newspaper this year, a change from the past
several years. Columns will also have a new advisor.
We hope to present a balanced view of both the good and not-so-good
sides of Louisburg College. We feel that the paper will reflect the insight
and imagination that characterizes our college community. The staff
intends to be accurate, objective, and creative in its endeavor to inform
students of the latest happenings.
However, to accomplish the goals we have set for ourselves, we need
your help. We depend on your support. If you want to contribute your
energies and imagination, come by the Columns office. We could
certainly use you.
Chaplain’s Corner
Exciting and challenging September 21-23. This is a
things are going on around the period of a concentration effort
Chaplain's office. For example, ^^e Faith and its relationship
14 students answered the call to our lives. Our Speaker for the
to be volunteer workers at the week is Rev. Rufus Stark,
local Mental Retardation Cen- pastor of the Fairmont United
ter. Two groups. Fellowship of Methodist Church in Raleigh.
Christian Athletes and A Stark is an outstanding
Christian Share Group are minister, and vyill bring us some
underway. These groups meet challenging, inspirational ad-
for fellowship and worship. dresses. Worship services are
Two Bible studies, one on First scheduled for 11:00 a.m. and
Thessalonians and another on P-*^- Tuesday and
Mark, are meeting. Thursday and 8:00 p.m. on
But the big news right now is Wednesday,
the Life Enrichment Emphasis There will be rap sessions
Week that is scheduled for dorms and an opportu
nity to share with Rev. Stark
will be ours next week.
If you have suggestions, drop
by the Chaplain's office, Davis
100, and let's hear from you.
Message From President Norris
It is good to see the confident
smiles of returning students and
the eager anticipation of new
students during these early weeks
of the 1976-77 academic year. It
has been a good beginning, and
with student, faculty, and staff
commitment and involvement we
are looking forward to an
excellent year on campus.
I have often been asked to give
my thoughts on the "college
experience" and its significance to
the individual student. These
thoughts can be expressed rather
simply - the "experience" is
whatever one wishes it to be.
Commitment to academic ex
cellence has to be the priority if
through the "experience" one is
to attain the desired achievement.
After all, the prime purpose of
college for each individual should
be to progress toward learning
how to live and at the same time
toward learning how to earn a
living. For most of us these goals
are not to be taken lightly, and if
we fail to pay necessary attention
to academic pursuits^ progress
toward what we really want to
achieve in life can be very slow
indeed.
At the same time, however, the
"college experience" should in
clude appropriate opportunity for
the clarification of moral values
and for appropriate involvement in
campus activities. We have often
heard about the desirability of
being a well-rounded person, but
this does not necessarily mean
involvement in everything. Rather,
it means choosing that area or
those areas of interest and/or
expertise and then involving one's
self accordingly, whether it be
in student government, Christian
Life activities, athletics or intra
murals, musical organizations,
dramatics, honor/service clubs.
Columns, The Oak, or other
campus activities.
Louisburg College provides
each student the opportunity to
define a meaningful and lasting
"college experience". It is my
sincere hope that you will want
your college days to lead toward
your life goals, and that you will
become committed and involved,
now. We stand ready to assist you
in any way we can and are glad
that you are here!
Library Possesses Ignored Treasm’es
The Cecil W. Robbins Library
has in its possession various
assets of which most students are
not aware. To make full use of the
opportunities, students should be
familiar with what the library has
to offer. Mr. Don Richardson,
librarian, says that he or one of his
assistants will conduct a tour for
interested students.
The Audio-Visual room con
tains films, cassettes, and records
which students may use. Litera
ture students can take advantage
of the many English Literature
recordings. The AV room is
located in the basement of the
library.
In the Archives Department,
there are old newspapers, an
nuals, pictures and other Louis
burg College materials.
Approximately 156 various pe
riodicals are subcribed to by the
library. News, sports, literary, and
scientific magazines are just a few
types of periodicals which arrive
at the library weekly, bi-monthly,
or monthly. Bound periodicals are
also a feature, with Harper's
dating back to 1850 and National
Geographic going back to 1913.
Twelve newspapers come into the
library every day.
VOL. XXXVI
No.1
MEMBERS OF THE STAFF
Editor Libby Lewis
Asst. Editor Perry
Business Manager Meryle Hollar
Sports Editor Lenn Kornegay
qnnrti ^taff Ann Hales, Sammy Batten
staff Writers’ Bill Terry, Fred Pittard
Margie Robinson, Michelle
Matuskowitz, Phana Mullen
Kathy Atkins
-All photos by Frank Spears
COLUMNS is printed by The Franklin Times.
Most of the materials in the
North Carolina room can be
checked out. Colonial records and
documents date back to 1662
and one can find old state records
which date back to 1776.
The biographical index is a
valuable tool to those doing
research work. There is also a
short story index and numerous
volumes of Reader's Guide to
Periodical Literature.
Along with the regular books on
the mezzanine, reference books
are located on the first floor. One
can reserve a reference book by
requesting a reservation card.
If, for some reason, the library
does not have materials that a
student may need, the librarian
can order the material through the
inter-library loan system.
SGA Seeks
Successful Year
In any worthwhile organization
there is_ a major purpose; this
year's Student Government As
sociation is no different and
believes firmly in reaching its
objectives. The association takes
a determined stand in satisfying
both the needs and interests of
the students through diligent
work and constant efforts to strive
for success. There are qualified
chairmen for the associstion's
four active committees. The
committees are set up to be
utilized by the student body. The
chairmen are: Bill Terry, Enter
tainment; Ellen Vick, Elections;
Dan Singletary, Student Center-
Cafeteria; and Roy Mintz, Disci
plinary Board.
The SGA has within its reach an
excellent Student Senate which
will be an effective and influential
part of the life of the college as
this school year progresses. In the
past. Student Government has
followed a trend and that trend
- will be continued to an extent this
year. We do feel, however, that a
combination of past events and
new ideas will be an important
part of this year's association. The
most important idea one should
remember is that the SGA exists
because of the students. We feel
that if we let up or lessen our
ability to serve the students of
Louisburg College, then our
purpose will be useless and the
voice of the students will not be
heard. With the efforts of a
student body as spirited and
proud as our present one, this
will not occur.
-Steve Guyton
Letters Welcome
Columns welcomes and en
courages letters from students
and faculty concerning anything
relevant to school, happenings,
etc. Publication of letters is at the
discretion of the editor, in regard
to space and subject matter. We
will not print profane or slander
ous letters. Let me hear from you
at P. 0. Box 1139.