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|UTTRSDAY, OCT. 22, 1970 the lance PAGE THREE Infirmary Infirmities by Charlie Pratt Under “Health Center” in the saltire, the student handbook. It states: “Admittance: The Resident Nurse will rendep^tlrst aid service at no extra cost.” ^Services by the College Physician: Monday throu^i Sa- turtay the College Physician is available lor consultation and treatment at 7rfX) a. m, prompt ly." Whether these statements conform to the actual operation (i the College Mirmary is be coming a crucial concern. Both students who have had poor ex perience with infirmary per sonnel and faculties, and those who have only heard stories a- bout It, find that the St. An drews medical facilities fall short at students’ and faculty’s needs and expectations. This is not the first time that the Infirmary has come Into question. Last year In "pre dawn” (Vol. 1, No. 3— April 16, 1970), it was found that the Infirmary was selling medicine purchased at wholesale value for as much as 50% above the cost value. In addition, the in firmary was accused of selling "sample drugs” to students, when they are acqulredfree-of- charee by Uie Infirmary. A number of people have com plained about tbelr encounters with the Infirmary. This sam ple of students reflect some very serious drawbacks in the health services’ (^ration and personnel. A month and a hall ago, Brod Hale injured his shoulder and went directly to Dr. Hugh McArn who diagnosed Halloween Offering MEDIUM Message Can’t go trick-or-treating on Halloween?? Then maybe going to see a spooky opera is just the thing to give you shivers and chills as you prepare lor the Night of the Unknown-n-n On the nights before and alter Halloween—Friday, October 30 and Sunday, November 1—Gian Carlo Menotti’s chilling opera THE MEDIUM will be staged and performed in the LA Audito rium by students Irom the School ol Music and the High land Players. The Medium, Ma dame Flora (sung by Mary Lou Walker), uses the seance lor calling back the dead children ol her weekly customers, the Go- blneaus (Millie Broome and Jim Smith) and a new customer, Mrs. Nolan (Marie Bowie.) Ma dame Flora is aided in her trickery of fake ghosts and voices by her daughter Monica (Bonnie Stuart) and an adopt ed mute, Toby (Ron Wilker- son). Suddenly in the midst of a seance, Madame Floria (or Baba as she is also called) herself is touched by an un- known--a thing? a hand? a GHOST? ? ? ? ? ? She tries to explain it away through trickery by someone else, but when these answers lail, it appears her involvement with the spirit world has finally backfired on her. Her conse quent drinking and increasing ly frenzied fantasies lead to a dramatic and chilling climax that should leave you shaking, and SHAKEN. Gian Carlo Menotti is per haps best known forhls“Amahl and the Night Visitors”, the first opera to have been com missioned expressly lor tele vision. Written In 1951, it has since established itseU as a Christmas Classic. The Med ium, written in 1946, is also highly popular, having achiev ed close to two thousand per formances since its premiere. Menotti writes his librettos in English and therefore has also won success on Broadway, bridging the gap of theater and opera. His music can be sweet, tender, heartwarming; yet he has an extraordinary flair for what is dramatically effective. This exciting art is well ex pressed In his many operas, and especially so in "The Med ium.” For an intriguing evening ol unusally good music combined with ghostly drama, you are invited to attend the musUal seance—THE MEDIUM, Oct. 30 and Nov. 1, at 8:00 PM In the LAA. Mr. Somerville will be conducting, with Louise White at the piano. Mr. McDonald is directing the opera, with Mrs. Somerville as musical director. G-X SSOBT THIS IS THE BIG ONE! JOE NIIMATH OS CX.Ryder ann-margre^ at hit girl tomPAMVprngj SEE IT TODAY! Shows 3-5-7.9 276-2244 • DOWNTOWN lAURINBURG Next: "I Walk The Line” In ColoL Tho Dpnciliest Man Alive ...Takes on a Whole Armyj_ CLINT EASTWOOD , NOW SHOWING! SHOWS DAILY 1-3-6-7-9 ^ * BATED “GP” IN COLOR trwo MULES FOR SISTER SAR^ 276-2935 • DOWNTOWN LAURINBURG STARTS SUNDAY! 'THE PEOPLE NEXT DOOR' RATED R IN COLOR his shoulder separation as only a bruise and told Brod that be would be all right In afewdays. Brod went to another doctor who Immediately recognlzedthe problem as a separated shoul der needing pins. Another student, Jim SUman, refractured his leg last year and went to the infirmary to con sult with Dr. McAm. Without taking X-rays or collecting any other diagnostic data beyond a short examination, he told Jim that it was a bruise. In other Instances, particu larly with Jim SUman who de veloped a kidney problem, and another who began having dizzy spells, Dr. McAm recommend ed that they see other special ists in those particular fields. He did not do this in the first two Incidents. Another complaint about the infirmary operation is the er- rtic availability of first-aid help. Last year, Eddie Smith had to wait 45 minutes before any one came over to Orange Hall from the Intlrmary to assist him. He had fallen from his wheelchair Into the courtyard and broken his hip. There has been numerous other oc casion when the "full-time” nurse was needed but could not be found or could not come Immediately. The general access to the In firmary Is far less than at other colleges or academies. The only time that profession al consultation can be had is be tween 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. Other colleges of similar size have a lull-tlme physician available, and health services not Just in cluding emergency cases on a 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. basis. There have been good com ments about the Infirmary as weU. Within the c^ieratingfunc- tlons of the Infirmary, Brod Hale said that the Infirmary as such operated well m terms of distribution of drugs and first aid health care. He also said that his relations with Mrs. Ste vens had been good. (Ccmtinued next week) Scotch Meadows Driving Range Open 7 days a week 6 - 11 P.M. 5 miles south of S.A. on 401 VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION IN THE COLLEGE PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER Now in two locations. Downtown Laurinburg and The College Plaza Complete line of Jewelry Tliat’s BOB’S JEWEL SHOP Home of the Keepsake Diamond n The CORD ENGLISH The sportcoat that is sophisticated and fresh . . . tailored in a brisk and refreshing selection of corduroy . . . four button front . . . box strip on front . . . two lower patch pockets with box pleat and button down flaps . . . shaped collar and notched lapel . . . excitingly Rayon lined garment is cut with the casual but disciplined ease that makes it a natural . . . buttoned In leather . . . Barron Mills, Inc. 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