NTtR TO LEARN. DEPART TO SERVE VOL. XI, NO. 2 WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY, WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA DECEMBER 17, 1973 Grant Applications Available Say HEW CHRISTMAS CONCERT HELD Students still have time to apply for some of the $122.1 million that is avail able in the Basic Educational Opportun ity Grants program for the 1973-74 school year. Basic Grants, which are funded by the U.S. Office of Education, are available to first-time students who began their post-high school education or training after July 1, 1973, on a full-time basis. These grants can be used at any eligible instruction including regular colleges, universities, community or junior col leges, vocational or technical schools, and hospital schools of nursing — both public and private, profit and non-profit. Grants are based on a formula which takes into account the cost of tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, and incidental expenses, and the amount the student and his or her family can con tribute. The formula is applied consist ently to all students throughout the coun try for the 1973-74 academic year. Awards range from $50 to a maximum of $452 for each eligible student. John Ottina, U. S. Commissioner of Education, said, “Money that students receive under this program is free and clear; it is not a loan that has to be paid back.” Students may obtain an application form for a Basic Grant through their financial aid officer or guidance counse lor, or by writing to Box G, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. The money received under the Basic Grants program in no way affects how much students may receive under other U. S. Office of Education programs. In formation about these programs may also be obtained from financial aid of ficers or guidance counselors. Programs include: National Direct Student Loan — for students who are enrolled at least half- time in a participating postsecondary in stitution and who need a loan to meet their educational expenses. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant — for students of exceptional fi nancial need who, without the grant, would be unable to continue their educa tion. College Work-Study — provides jobs for students who have great financial need and who must earn a part of their edu cational expenses. Guaranteed Student Loan — enables participants to borrow directly from a bank, credit union, savings and loan as sociation, or other participating lender who is willing to make the educational loan. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Sunday, December 9, the Winston- Salem State University Music Depart ment held its annual Christmas Concert at Hanes Auditorium, Salem Fine Arts Center. The concert consisted of the vocal ensembles of the University Choir and the University Male Chorus. The choir is conducted by Robert L, Morris, and Lydia Lowery is accompanist. The Male Chorus is conducted by Dr. Per- milla F. Dunston, and Winston A. Bell is accompanist. The University Choir opened the con cert with three excerpts from GLORIA by Antonio Vivaldi. Other selections by the choir include, “The Song of Peace”, “Deck the Hall”, “Glory to God in the Highest”, “Mary had a Baby”, and “Rise Up, Shepherd.” After a brief intermission, the Univer sity Male Chorus reopened the concert with its selections. The Chorus sang, “Hallelujah! from MOUNT OF OLIVES”, “The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy”, and “Jingle Bells.” Afterwards the choir sang more Christmas selections. —Angela Chasten HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTS FOUR The Winston-Salem State University Chapter of the national social science honor society. Pi Gamma Mu, initiated four new members, December 6, 1973, at 4:00 p.m. in Coltrane Hall. The new members are; Bessie Foster Johnson, Paul Joyner, Marva Morgan and Susan Sumner. Conducting the ceremony were Andre Mollette, President, Marilyn Bel lamy, First Vice President, and Michael McCoy, Second Vice President. Faculty members of Pi Gamma Mu attended and helped welcome the new members. The ceremony ended on a social note, with coffee and a swedish tea ring. The members of the Social Science Depart ment Pi Gamma Mu-Phi Alpha Theta Committee are Howard Barnes, Paul Kuhl, Joseph Patterson, and Austin Washington. Shoplifting Law Is Being Enforced Over the past couple of months many students from this University have been caught shoplifting downtown and also in the shopping centers. Some have gone to jail. The law is enforcing this law to the maximum and the University is also. The University feels it must take some action, either temporary or permanent suspension, or whatever they feel is nec essary. But North Carolina has recently adopted a new law against shoplifting which actually spells out what they can and will do. Please read this carefully and also remember that a record, even for shop lifting follows you for life. WATCH YOURSELVES PLEASE!! The New North Carolina Shoplifting Law states: Section 1. G.S. 14-72.1 (a) Whoever, without authority, willfully conceals the goods or merchandise of any store, not theretofore purchased by such person, while still upon the premises of such store, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Such goods or merchandise founa concealed upon or about the person and which have not theretofore been purchased by such person shall be Prima Facie evidence of a willful concealment. (b) Any person found guilty of a second or subsequent offense of will ful concealment of goods as defined in the first paragraph of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished in the discretion of the court. DON’T SHOPLIFT!!!! Bed-Stuy Theater Performs Here in 74 "UNCLE TOM" and "RE-RUN" The Lyceum Committee will present for its first second semester lyceum production the Bed-Stuy Theater. They will perform two productions: “Uncle Tom” and “Re-Run” both very exciting dramas. These productions are scheduled for Tuesday, January 29, 1974, at 8:15 p.m. in the Salem Fine Arts Center.