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April 1, 1997
Special Edition
The Oficial Campus Newspaper Boring Springs, NC
Write-in likely to win election
by Karen Brower
co-editor
Never in the history of Gardner-Webb has a
write-in candidate won a stucient government
election. But with the help of his many
supporters, BJ. Johnson could be making his
own history. Bm '
Johnson, a sophomore Pilot staffer, is not
on the ballot for SGA president, but is
expected to collect a large number of write-in
votes and make the race a close one, according
to current SGA president Michael Mustaine. I
Students officially on the ballot for p
president are Brian Borgess and Amanda |'
Willians. Both of these students have openly '
expressed their views on the write-in hopeful f
Johnson.
"I think it's extremely unfair that a student ",
who has not taken the trouble to campaign has
an opportunity to participate in this election " Current SGA president Michael Mustaine shakes hands
Willians said. Borgess seemed to be in ’ write-in hopeful BJ. Johnson.
agreement. "If I am elected president, I will ^ Brower)
be sure to amend the constitution to prevent Students are divided on the issue. Some
ridiculous occurrences like this one from say that Johnson's plans for a 24-hour
happening, he said. visitation policy and an on-campus pub are
But Johnson is taking his criticism in outr3.gcous.
stride. "I don't care what the other candidates "If B.J. is elected, he will destroy every
think about me. If the students aren't happy moral issue this institution has pushed for in
with their choices for president, they should all its years of existence," one student, who
have the right to choose someone else. And if wished to remain anonymous, said.
I happen to be that person, then so be it," he
said. Write-in" on page 2
DAKA awarded grade A for sanitation
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Morgue is alive
by Julie Gibson
staff writer
Ever met friends for coffee in a morgue
before? No? Well, now you can.
Gardner-Webb's long-awaited coffee
house, the Morgue, is now open and is located
in the basement of Webb Hall. Students and
faculty are invited to come in and enjoy live
music, listen to poetry readings or try one of
the many types of coffee and cappuccino.
Grand opening festivities are tomorrow
night and include live music by Cravin' Melon
and a few other surprises. Coffee, cappuccino
and everything else will be free to Gardner-
Webb students.
The coffee house was originally going to
be in the basement, or "morgue," of Royster
Hall, but since construction was taking so
long, President Chris Write decided to move
See "Morgue" on page 2
by Julie Gibson
staff writer
Gardner-Webb's DAKA Foodservice was
awarded grade A for sanitation and food
service by the North Carolina Health
Department. The Health Department also
complimented Manager John Sippson on his
accurate nutritional cards.
The Health Department provided poison
for the roach problem and also threw in a few
hair nets for the cafeteria workers. "These are
only a few of the many changes taking place
in the cafeteria, Sippson said.
The quality of the food is also about to
change, he added
Plans are in the making to have Pizza
Hut provide pizza. Subway to provide
sandwiches and Baskin Robbins to contribute
31 of their flavors for dessert. Live music
during dinner is also scheduled to start within
the next few weeks.
"The quality of the cafeteria, both the
food and the sanitation, are drastically
changing every day," Sippson said.