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page 2 R.J. Walker' The COMPASS Pieces ’ from the Editor’s Desk - The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Maturity What is maturity? Do you have your own definition of maturity? The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines maturity as; 1 a. The state or quality of being mature: ripeness, b. The state or quality of being fully grown. Now let’s probe a little deeper and find out what mature means. Mature, adj. 1 a. Complete and finished in natural growth or development, b. fully developed; ripe. 2 Of. pertaining to, or characteristic of full development, either mental or physical. 3 Worked out fully by the mind; completed; perfected. Now here’s a mature question for all. Are the students at Elizabeth City State University mature? Before you answer this question analyze various situations and attitudes you have encountered here at ECSU with students. Take into consideration I am not talking about all students, but the majority. Of course there’s an exception to every rule. Now what conclusion have you come to? Are ECSU students mature or not? I have come to the conclusion that the majority of the students are not mature. For example, in the past. The University Players have produced plays that were performed with much expertise. The local newspaper always does reviews on these plays and the most negative part of the review is always about the audience. The events happening on stage need to correspond simultaneously with the attention and attitude of its audience. One without the other takes away from the total perfection of a performance. The play No Place to be Somebody was made for a mature audience. Sure it was a comedy and had its moments of humor, but the profanity it possessed was not the comical segment of the production. We all hear profanity day in and day out so why is it so hilarious when said on stage? Every play has its moments of laughter and moments of seriousness. For those who don’t know, how about finding out the difference between the two. C’mon fellow students let’s grow up a little. There are other events and situations that have been the innocent victims of immaturity that I shall refrain from mentioning because many of them you would find unbelievable. The American society has labeled the college students as the “leaders of tomorrow,” when in essence a lot of students here appear to illustrate the jesters of tomorrow. I am a student and believe me I love having a good time, but there’s a time and place. Plays, Lyceum series, SGA meetings and other events of this status are not the proper place for a good time. Many students think it’s cool to act this way, but cool is really those who know how to adapt to any place or atmosphere and act accordingly. Society is out there waiting for college graduates, but the ones that know how to adjust and handle situations in the proper manner are the ones the doors of opportunity usually open for. Let’s aU see how good we can improve our maturity as well as our mentality. Now that’s something “COOL!!!” The opinions expressed in the COMPASS do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Elizabeth City State University, its administration, faculty, or student body.” Where’s The Beef? by Algie H. Mabry, Jr. Executive Editor Literally, beef is meat from a cow. Colloquially, beef is “the big issue,” “the arguement,” and “the problem.” Regardless to whether it is the connotative or denotative meaning, the question still prevails. Where’s the beef? ECSU is faced with a great deal of beef. Some of it may not be visible to the administration and faculty, but certainly to those students who reside on campus. For those who are not aware of the circumstances, campus life, as far as the social aspect is concerned, is becoming the pits! In layman terms, the social life for a student residing on campus is becoming so obnoxious that it is morbid. The recent enforcement of a new co-ed policy by Dr. Jenkins has made one hell of an impact on students who reside on campus. The new policy is that there is no co-ed visitation in dormitory rooms. This policy does not apply to the lobby of the residential hall where visitation is permitted. There are some students who are in agreement with Dr. Jenkins’ measures which are being taken and of course there are those who oppose. Regardless to if one favors or disagrees with this enactment. Dr. Jenkins said “no co-ed” and there is no co-ed. It’s simple as that, just as when E.F. Hutton speaks everybody listens. Looking at Dr. Jenkins actions from two angles, this new policy has advantages and disadvantages. It is really a two- edged sword. The only major negative aspect of the present policy is lobby accomodation. What if every occupant was to have a visitor on a Saturday night at 9:00 p.m.? Would there be enough sitting space in lobby for nearly 200 students? Would there be proper furnishing in the loimging areas? Would thwe ^ any privacy at all? Imagine 100 couples all with different interests and conversations m a not so large lobby. COMPLETE CHAOS! For those who hate to admit it, the policy does have some advantages. For example, there is efficient security for all residents. It is nice to know that some unauthorized person is not raging up and down your domitory floor. In addition to tighter security, more students have resorted to visiting in the library. Maybe while in the library those persons may come acquainted with some knowledge that they were unable to grasp onto while visiting in the dormitory rooms. This issue of knowledge leads to the next issue of discussion. Where’s the beef? The beef is so many ECSU students concentrate on trivial matters that they fail to realize that some important issues are being discussed in the world in which we live. A majority of the student body can relate to conversations relevant to “who Tom is seeing,” “Dr. J. did this,” and “Erica lost another man.” What about key matters that exist for survival? students should become abreast with issues that will shape their future. Be concerned about what Mondale and Jackson are doing, not with what Jack and Jill are doing. Be concerned about any new discussion on the nuclear war talks. Be concerned about how Congress is spending tax payers’ dollars. “All My Children,” and “Philadelphia 76’ers” are fine but the hell with them when it comes down to a person’s future and what it has to offer. BE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR FUTURE! In Memory of 1962 1984 This page of The Compass is being done in memory of the late Sharon Beatrice Jones. Ms. Jones was a student here at ECSU and would have graduated in May. God stretched forth his mighty hand and grasped Sharon’s hand. Sharon held tightly to God’s hand and claimed victory over death. Her kind and bright smile will never be forgotten. Her pleasing personality will linger always among those who presence she warmed. Walter Hawkins wrote a song that may serve as a comforter to those who were touched by Sharon’s love. Hawkins said “to be grateful for all the sun that shines and for the little rain that must fall.” It is sweet to know that Sharon was a streak of sunshine beaming bright. She rests eternally with the creater of the sunshine and the rain. 1 The COMPASS ' Editor-in-Chief Executive Editor R. J. Walker Algie H. Mabry, Jr. ’ I Editor in Training Production Manager • ;* Da Via Purnell Algie H. Mabry, Jr. ‘1 Advertising Manager Rick L. Jones News Editor Feature Editor > t Ricky Wilkins 1; Sports Editor Mike Moore .** Tammye Jones Advisors .*• Staff Artist Dr. Anne Henderson Diana Gardner ‘s Joseph Taylor Dr. Robert Thorne : The COMPASS encourages its t readers to respond by submitting y “Letters to order for us to cover more lijews that effects the ECSU the Editor. irampus and the community, we Letters should be submitted to jieed to hear from you. Mrs. Robin Beamon in the Modern Languages Department- Johnson Hall. They should be typed, or legibly writted. Letter To n The Editor Dear Editor , I just wanted the chance to express openly how the suspended coed policy has affected me. It has actually been a dream come true. I now have ample time for my studies and even spare time to read books and other forms of literature that interest me. I’ve been a student here for four years now and this is the first time I have felt like I have privacy. I no longer have to weave and duck in and out of restrooms and showers because of people of the opposite sex are in my inhabitance. A lot of students may disagree with my feelings, but I can only speak for myself and this is how I feel. We are here for one major purpose and that is to obtain an education. We all should try to gain as much knowledge as possible whether it’s book knowledge or social knowledge. Please don’t get me wrong I have a girlfriend on campus and I love the opposite sex, but what we really need is a new coed-policy that will be much more effective. I commend the extra precautions and hope the future at ECSU will be a much safer time. Name Withheld SPECULATION The Middle East is a veritable battlefield from constant wars between differing religious and international factions, and feuding, foreign countries. Since the majority of the world’s fuel supply (oil) comes from this region, international attention is riveted to the area. Roughly 2/3 of the world’s oil flow through the Persian Gulf. If the oil-supply is halted for some reason, the international community would be devastated — gas prices would soar, thereby causing secure economies to falter, while faltering economies fail. For this reason, the Iran/Iraq conflict is being closely scrutinized by Moscow, Washington and other governments around the world. Iran, Iraq, America, Russia and Syria play major roles in the conflict, with Lebanon and Jordan playing lesser roles. The Iran/Iraq conflict is internationally important, because both countries border the all-important Persian Gulf. Iran is Soviet-supported, while Iraq pays for its part in the war with proceeds from the sale of oil to the West. Iraq has three existing ways to export its oil: two pipelines, and by ship through the Persian Gulf. Early in the four year war, Syria, another pro-Soviet country, closed Iraq’s major pipeline. by Mike Moore Feature Editor Recently, Iran threatened to close the Strait of Agaba, the opening of the Persian Gulf. The closing of the strait would not only be important locally, but would have serious worldwide repercussions. Internationally the majority of oil flowing to the West would be greatly reduced. Locally, Iraq’s second point of oil-transfer would be blocked. A comparative small pipe-line through Turkey would be Iraq’s only existing way to transport oil to the West. Iraq proposes to construct an additional pipeline across Jordan to ship oil from a Mediterranean Port. King Hussein, of Jordan recently visited Washington to request $220 million in military- aid. Should the aid request from Jordan be denied, Hussein threatens to seek aid from the Soviets. Russia will probably demand that Jordan disallow Iraqi pipeline construction, and thus block Iraq’s hope of buidling another pipeline. Without another pipeline to increase its oil outflow, Iran will be forced to attempt closing the Gulf. If Iran’s threat is ever carried out, a chain-reaction would begin that would eventuallyinvolve the world in a war. Russia, its satellites and the pro-Russian countries in the area would be pitted against the independent cuntries in the area - and the “Policeman of the World”- America. Together with the several warships in the area, the marines that are recently awaiting redeployment near Lebanon could quickly be redeployed to the Persian Gulf. To grant the Jordan aid request seems the only way to for an encumbent Pres. Reagan to proceed — in an election year. Honors Chancellor, Dr. Jimmy R- Jenkins said; “I think it is commendable that so many students were able to achieve measures of excellence.” Jenkins was referring to the students, whose grades brought them the recognition of being placed on the Chancellor’s List, the Vice-Chancellor’s List, or, the Honor Roll List. Though the lists represent only five percent of the ECSU student body, it is recognized that only a small light is needed to overcome the darkness of ignorance. The ECSU family congratulates the students' appearing on these lists, and thanks them for academically lighting the way at Elizabeth City State University.
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