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PAGE 2, THE PILOT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1974 ^cLitoxiat ^Po[iay A new school year brings a new hash of students and a new PILOT staff together. Each new editor along with the staff and advisor must determine the policies of the newspaper. Cooperation and under standing from the beginning wiU lessen the plagues of poor com munication and extreme diversifi cation. It must be understood that all editorials and opinions which ap pear in the PILOT are written by individuals and are personal opin ions which do not represent the views of the newspaper staff, the Freshmen ^Survey’ New Surroundings The Freshmen of our “institution of higher learning” have just stum bled through the chaotic week com monly referred to by all involved as Bulldog Orientation. One of the coaches told us during a session at Spangler Stadium that we are a tight muscled bulldog, not a fat, flabby goat. The SGA showed us how to have a twenty minute assembly. Reg Alexander, BSU director gave us an inspira tional song, “They’re Coming to Take Me Away”, which all fresh men thoroughly enjoyed. A survey was taken to determine freshmen’s process and orientation activities. Below are the significant results along with the questions that were asked. The primary question that was discussed about registration was the lines. This question really con cerns us aU since upperclassmen had the same problem. Everyone agreed that the lines were too long. One student remarked that he needed a better suntan. Another student said that they needed a speedier system of registration or maybe even spread the alphabetic listings at even longer intervals. One transfer student praised our system saying that the registration time inside the building was much shorter than that of the junior col lege he had attended. The general feeling was that the registration process was most efficient but something needed to be done con cerning the waiting line. The majority of students that were new to the college found that many of the sessions and activities, sponsored in connection with Orientation Week were both infor mative and interesting. The great est enjoyment was making new friends and the reunion for old ones. Most students feel that the activities gave them an opportu nity to meet the faculty, admini strators, and get acquainted with the campus. The students who received the most out of Orientation Week seemed to be the ones who parti cipated in most of the activi- Out of the twenty-one people that were interviewed for this arti cle, only one student gave an over all negative opinion. The over whelming success is due in a large part to the job that the SGA Orien tation Committee and administra tion did in putting things together. student body, administration, or faculty. The PILOT intends to be a mir ror of the interests, activities, and projects of the student body and the principle medium by which stu dent views and opinions are ex changed. It is an expressive outlet and not a “one-man-show” gripes sheet. Reactions and responsible comments to issues presented in the PILOT are always welcomed. All letters and editorials must be signed in longhand, although the name may be omitted upon valid re quest. By virtue of the position the editor is responsible for printed ar ticles and has the right to edit any material submitted for publication. Letters will be accepted from any member of Gardner-Webb’s facul ty, staff, administration, or student body, and all are subject to editing according to the standard of good journalism and the personal inte grity of the editor. No more than five letters will be printed per issue and the maximum length for a let ter is 50 words. Our PILOT is the chief means of presenting a picture of representa tive life at Gardner-Webb to the public and to the students. -The PILOT staff Cardner-U)ebb Mer$u$ Unoir fthyne at Hickory Sept. 14 7:30 FRANKLYSPEAKING Changes Take Place On Campus For those of us who are “old pros” at Gardner-Webb, returning to campus held some changes. Of course, the biggest change was the five hundred odd faces of the new and transfer students. Many of our friends have graduated, some transferred, and others decided they just couldn’t come back another semester. As we wheeled our over-loaded cars on to the campus it had a strange appearance. We all know about the new John Dover Library but now that it is actually com pleted, it is a far cry from the old one. Many students have already commented that they can get their exercise ascending the four flights of stairs to see “who is there.” At the old library, all you had to do was stand at the front door and The old Dover Libary is now the Craig Building and amidst the hammering, sawing, and dusting. Mr. Rash and the Math depart ment are getting classes underway. It promises to be cool and clean The proposed wing of Nanney dorm has been changed and as you may have already seen our girls have become “mobile”. The addi tion of the trailers helped in finding space for the overcrowded dorms. One thing the girls should be thankful for—they have sidewalks. The guys clogged around in the mud for three years before they be came lucky enough to have them. One household hint “trailer girls” —put your wet umbrella in the trash can beside the door! Finally as we come to the back side of the campus we see that Freeman’s Fraternity has become a paradise for Mr. Pople. Forty wo men and one male! Some people have all the luck. But don’t worry, Molly and Rags will keep him straight! iy Phil frank 3H0ES^ INO student] ^REomRgDilRgRKiriel |^N0HimiN(3l| I NO I ISOLICfTINg 'WELCOME?' Sllierc’0 A Ilrcoljmati By Reg Alexander Hey, freshmen. ., My goodness. How you brighten up our lives By the little things you do. We welcomed your joy (And Linda and Bob). It is said That “ignorance is bliss”— And you certainly Are a happy bunch. It’s always easy to spot you ... Wherever you are You seem to be out of place. You get lost in the bookstore; You try to check magazines from the library (On your dad’s Exxon credit card, yet); You’re the ones who still walk on the sidewalks. Eat in the cafeteria. And cross the street by the traffic light. We hear you talk: “What do you do in lab?” “Is there a bathroom in this building?” “Do we have to go to chapel?” You haven’t yet learned to applaud When someone drops a lunchroom tray— (Perhaps you’re too busy picking it up). You are truly “in a class by yourselves. ” But be proud to be different— After all, you have something Even seniors don’t have: Upperclassmen. You will live through “Semester One,” If you’re tough. And be a better person for it. before long you will stop Rechecking class schedules And settle into the dull routines. Like a once-new pair of shoes You will become worn And comfortable in your ways You will have lost The squeak of your “newness” As you begin to master The routine of life: “Today is one day Tomorrow’s another, And by the middle of next week It will be Wednesday again. ” THE PILOT Editor Wofford Caughman Staff Carolyn Ruffin, Diana Crumpton, Charlotte Meyer, Crela Landreth, Becky Bost, Jim Edmonds, John Coleman, Bud Tho mas, Andra Wood, Kay Snyder, Gene Hagan, Karen Jean Parton, Jan Finger, Terri Lansingham, Tom McGinnis, Thomas Robbs, Donnell Gill, Ann Dodd, Connie Newton, Stephen Gary Crouse, Sherwin John son Advisor Mr. Bill Boyd Published by students of Gardner-Webb College, Boiling Springs,. North Carolina 28017. The office of the PILOT is located in the Charles I. Dover Student Center, Room 112. Advertising rate is $2.00 per column inch. Telephone 434-2361, The opinions expressed in this student newspaper do not neces sarily represent the views of the GWC faculty, administration, or student body. Responsible comments to issues presented in the Pilot are possible by writing. Editor—the PILOT, Box 163.
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