2 77/E P/LOr/February 14,1994
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Gardner-Webb University
THE PILOT
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Greg Carpenter
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Happy Valentines Day?
Well, I was thinking about writing some
thing sappy like happy Valentines to all our
faithful readers, or something along the lines
of, isn't Valentines Day the most romantic
time of the year, a time for hearts to be joined
happily forever after.
Well, I’m not. You see, when writing this
letter each issue, I usually write about what is
on my mind as of late.
Therefore, especially in this issue, it is
very hard to write in a way diametrically
opposed to the way I feel at the moment.
I could go on about how Valentines Day
is just a racket, or I could explain the history
behind this auspicious day (you see. Saint
Valentine was not actually canonized; he just
performed a bunch of illegal weddings, and we
all just melt when they think that true love
conquers all, unless of course you are talking
about Romeo and Juliet - I better not get
started.)
As a matter of fact, there is an abundance
of topics I could write on concerning lovey-
dovey day, but I will not.
You see, I feel like an interloper on this
day because I have yet to find my true love, my
significant other, that truly special young lady
who would melt my heart, my soul mate, my
life companion; and I would feel real silly
trying to cover that fact up with some superfi
cial letter. Therefore, I wiU, not so graciously,
bow out.
Now, do not get me wrong, I have nothing
against romance. Really, I do not. And I have
never thought love should be a four letter
word, honestly. And I have never once thought
of becoming a hermit and living in a cave high
in the Himalyas. No, I definitely am not bitter
- well, maybe a little bit, but don't tell any
body.
Until next issue,
Greg Carpenter
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Jennifer,
Happy Valentines Day from someone "farr" away, but
nearer than you think. I hope this is the beginning of a
long relationship built on our love for God an^ each
other. Jason
Sunshine,
I love you. I just want to let you know how much you
mean to me. Thanks for being there. Stuart
Shelley
Thanks for being a friend I can count on (can't wait to
hear the rumOTS now). Greg
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Who's Who 1994
Mr. Richard Brogdon Ambrose
Miss Paula Christine Barnes
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Mr. Jason Michael Carmack
Mr. Brian Keith Dixon
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Miss Lou Ann Hughes
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Astronomy from page 1
which will give us all the updated research
information released.
English says, “You can do anything with
that access. Since we don't have it we are
really limited.”
As a point of interest English is more or
less a self4aught astronomer. It started with his
mom taking him to the library, a pair of bin
oculars, and an interest in the cosmos. Later,
in his school career in UG A, he ran astronomy
labs, wrote astronomy lab books, and taught
lab lessons.
When asked if English believed we had
ever been visited by aliens, he replied “No, we
haven't been visited.”
With the Drake equation English showed
that there is a probability that there are only 10
planets in this galaxy that could have intelli
gent life.
Then he went on to say that it could take
too long to travel from those planets. The
Local astronomers browse during the regional
meeting in the DCC Banquet Hall on January 29.
closest sun is four light years away.
If they could travel at the speed of light it
would take eight years round trip. We can't
ever travel 1/lOOth the speed of light, which is
1000 miles a second.
“Physics won't let them do it” is English's
proof that aliens have not visited and theoreti
cally never could except through radio signals.
Church from page 1
dynamically in each worshipper's life. The
church is flexible, relaxed, and upbeat. The
services orchestrate drama, music, testimony,
and creative searching of the Word to provide
a quality worship experience.
A great convenience aspect of Christ
Covenant Church is that it is located right on
our campus. The church especially wants to
meet the needs of college student, as well as
the entire Boiling Springs area.
GWU Campus Minister Burdette
Robinson says about the new church, “I'm
pleased that Gardner-Webb would give the
church an opportunity to meet on campus.”
‘The church is really committed to min
istering to college students and giving them an
opportunity to serve through our church.
Gardner-Webb students have been involved in
helping start the church and are currently in
volved in worship through music and drama.”
Both GWU students and faculty have
been involved in watching the vision of a
contemporary model church being bom in
Boiling Springs come true.
GWU student Chris Smith says, “Be
ing a part of seeing a church form has been a
growing and enriching experience for me. I
feel welcome by everyone there and I love the
cheerful, worshipful atmosphere.”
Christ Covenant Church invites all
Gardner-Webb students to be a part of their
fellowship to share in growing in Christ and
worshipping together.