Campus Question: Do You Think SGA Should Charge for Its Movies?
Fakankun
Herring
Willlomt
Brown
Carter
Gore
Bonifas
Sexton
White
Barlow
Barnes
Henderson
Wokiyomo
By HARRY PICKETT
Editor
The Student Government Association of Chowan College approved a proposal which forces all students attending SGA- spon
sored movies to pay an admission price of 50 cents.
Last year, students attending the campus movies at Columns Auditorium had only to show their I.D. card and admittance was
free; unless, however, if the student was without the card, then the 50 cents fee was charged.
Smoke Signals went out on campus and polled the students to see how they felt about the new approval, since they paid an ac
tivities fee, included in tuition. We asked: “Do you think SGA should charge for its movies. ”
JOHN FAKANKUN, Nigeria — “No. It isn’t right. All of the students have akeady paid. They (SGA) should give a good reason
for such a collection.”
TERRY ‘BEAR’ HERRING, Fayetteville — “Yes. I don’t really know how much of our tuition goes for these extracurricular
activities. I do not think that 50 cents is too much to pay for top quality movies — for ones we have to pay $3-3.50 for at the
theatre.”
VIRGINIA WILLIAMS Wilmington, N.C. — “The point is we’ve paid all of our fees. I feel that our tuition covers everything
here and more.”
BETSY BROWN Silver Spring, Md. — No, because they’re supposed to be free with I. D they were last year. If they
charge. I’ll pay, but I don’t think they should charge.”
LYNN CARTER, Milford, Va. — “I don’t think it’s fair to pay twice. If you need money for a special event, I think we ought to
know about it. I think it’s fine to charge 50 cents if the student body approves it.”
JACKIE GORE, Supply, N.C. — It’s not fair. I think we should get it free. It’s unfair, it’s ridiculous. Our I.D. should be
enough.”
GALE BONIFAS, Vineland, N.J. — “No I don’t. That’s what our fund is for. Chowan could change its image as a ‘suitcase col
lege’ if they would offer more activities.”
WARREN SEXTON, JR., Murfreesboro — “No. I feel like if we’re paying to come here, we ought to have some things free.”
ANNE WHITE, Atlantic City, N.J. — “No I do not. I feel the stuff we’ve already had to pay was enough. I don’t think it’s fair. I
think we should bring it before the rest of the faculty. ”
WILLIAM BARNES, Greenville N.C. — “No, that ain’t right. I think its crazy. Last year we had everything free after we got
our I.D. card.”
HAL HENDERSON, Charleston, S.C. — “No. It’s something for the school and I don’t think we should be charged.”
LEANN BARLOW, Chesapeake, Va.—“No I don’t think we should because it was charge in our tuition. If they’re going to use
the money for a dance or anything, then they should let us know what we’re paying for.
SHIGEKO WAKIYAMA, Far East — “I don’t want to pay.” (Photos by Larry Stukes)
Voluitie 11 Number2 Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C. 27855 September 24, 1979
College Given $500,000 Anonymously tor Gym
Black Student Group
Planned by BSU-CCF
By HARRY PICKETT
Editor
The administration here at Oiowan
unanimously approved the proposal to
implement a Black Student Fellowship
organization within the school’s Baptist
Student Union-Campus Christian
Fellowship, according to Dr. R. Hargus
Taylor, chaplain to the college
Dr. Taylor, who is the director of
CJiowan’s BSU-CCF chapter, will assist
the fellowship in directing and con
ducting its programs and services on
campus.
The purpose for involving a black
organization within the BSU-CCF,
which is generally a predominantly
white organization at predominantly
white colleges, is to involve black
students in Southern Baptist, white-
oriented BSUs.
“The present system is not working,”
says John H. Corbitt, national BSU
director, “and it is not necessarily the
fault of the directors, or the white
students.
“I have visited many BSU centers all
across the country, and I s*e very few if
any black students involved. Our
regular BSU’s are organized for white,
Southern Baptist students.
“Intellectually, I cannot criticize
this, for all of us have a duty to organize
ministriesf or the people whom we plan to
serve. Certainly, I do not wish to see
white students driven away from local
BSU programs in an effort to reach
black students. Therefore, we are
proposing a new model of ministry that
would be designed to reach the black
student on the ‘white’ campus. ”
It is hoped, according to Dr. Taylor,
that such a fellowship will encourage
the participation of a large number of
the Black students on campus in the
t»-oad programs-activlties of BSU-CCF,
while providing those same students
with a means of addressing their own
needs and concerns from the standpoint
and background of their own religious
heritage.
The Fellowship is endorsed by the
student ministries divisions of both the
National Baptist Convention (com
posed of pr^ominantly Black chur
ches) and the Southern Baptist Con
vention (composed of predominantly
White churches).
Organizational guidelines for the
Fellowship suggest that it should be; a
semi-autonomous program within the
larger BSU-CFF; allowed to elect its
own officers and have its own
(programming) council; open to all
^udents, regardless of race; and free
to plan programs which will be relevant
to the Black Christian Experience.
What goals and objectives does Dr.
Taylor see for such a fellowship at
Oiowan?
“It would be my hope that a Black
Student Fellowship or Black Christian
Fellowship within the recognized BSU-
CFF organization on campus would
serve to enrich both Blacks and non-
Blacks through a better understanding,
appreciation, and concern for one
another as Fellow-Christians on
campus and in the world.
“We all need to express our faith and
concerns in those ways which are
characteristic of our differing ethnic
and cultural heritages, while refusing
to allow such differences to separate us
in our common loyalty to the one faith
in Jesus Christ.”
Student
Hike Pads
Classes
By CHARLES HITCHCOCK
The office of the Registrar reports
that there are currently 1,124 students
enrolled at Chowan. Among these are
366 sophomores and returning students
who are boarding and 47 day students
for a total of 413 sophomores and
returning students.
Among the freshmen and transfer
students there are 656 who are boarding
and 45 day students plus one medical
secretary intern for a total of 702 fresh
men and transfer students. This means
that the total amount of regular
students enrolled at Chowan is 1,115.
Among the special students enrolled
at Chowan are six students who are
receiving credit and three students who
are audited. The grand total eiu-ollment
comes to 1,124 students. The regular
student enrollment of 1,115 plus the
special student enrollment of 6 equated
full time students minus the three
special students that are audited comes
to a total of 1,118 full time students.
Dean Clayton Lewis reports that
while enrollment declined in a few
areas, it increased in a number of
others.
“Consequently, some faculty
members have heavier class loads than
they might have expected, and credit is
due to those who have accepted these
heavier than normal loads with good
grace,” he said.
Dean Lewis also reported that the
retention effort becomes increasingly
important as the number of young
students in the traditional college age
group begins to decline.
Dr. Whitaker points out interesting feature of gym to Board of Trustee
members.
Miller, Gray Named
For SGA Openings
Interesting People on Canripus
By GREG BASSETT
Two presidential appointees will be
among the new members in the
executive branch of the Student
Government Association this year at
(Uiowan College.
SGA President Mike Burke has
chosen sophomores Bernard Miller and
Tireless Nancy Is Chowan's Woman-on-the-Go
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Nancy In Rare Moment of Relaxation.
(Photo by Randy Stogner)
By BELINDA ELMORE
If you ever see a blur go by, chances
are it is Nancy Loy going to another
meeting. Nancy is involved in many
campus activities. She is a sophomore
this year and is majoring in Accounting
with a certificate in Word Processing.
You can usually find Nancy in her
room on third floor Belk where she is a
R.A. “I love being with the girls. They
are more involved as a group than
people were last year. I think my girls
are the best around.”
If Nancy is not with her girls, she is
taking care of the many plants growing
in her room. The first impression when
you walk in her room is that of a jungle.
“I got my green thumb from my
grandmother. I could grow anything. I
love watching plants grow.” Nancy also
loves to watch T.V. and to listen to
music. “I like the Eagles, Linda
Ronstadt, Billy Joel, and STYX. I like
music that is soothing and unique.”
Nancy also likes sports because “it is
a release of ^ergy and it makes me
relaxed.” Some of her favorites are
riding horses, waterskiing, and
swimming. Don’t ever start a con
versation with her about politics or
religion because she will argue with you
all day. “I get it (arguing) from my
grandfather. He is the smartest man I
know. He taught me a lot about politics
and religion. These are things that are
important to people and life, plus, I just
like to argue.”
Nancy holds many titles in the
campus clubs and always takes part in
the activities. She is a member of the
Alpha Pi Epsilon, Vice-President of the
SGA, and the Business Manger of the
Chowanoka. “I like to be active in a lot
of different things. I enjoy keeping busy
because it makes me happy. I do not
like to be slack.”
In time Nancy would like to marry
and live at the beach. “It’s peaceful at
the beach and very pretty. The sound of
the waves puts me to sleep and I love to
hear them.” Nancy also loves to be
around children. “I’d have 500 of them
if I could. I love them and I think they
like me. Everywhere I go the children
just come to me as if they know me.”
For Nancy, working in the First
Virginia Bank is her future. “I may
continue my education later on by
taking night courses in Accounting. I
would like to work in the auditing
department.”
If you ever see Nancy, she will
always have a friendly smile and a
warm “hello” for you. She never tires
of being a friend or listening to your
problems. Nancy prefers living in the
suburbs of Washington, D.C. more so
than Murfreesboro because there is
more night life in Washington.
Nancy lives in Fairfax, Virginia and
is the daughter of Robert Lee and Joyce
Ann Loy. In case anyone is interested,
she has a brother, age 18, named
Michael who is available. Nancy has
lived in Fairfax for 19 years and is
always on the go.
When you see Nancy pass by, say
“hello”. That is, if you can catch her!
Hope you have better luck than some of
us.
Cynthia Gray to serve as historian and
auditor in the association for the 1979-80
school year.
In accordance with the school Con
stitution, the two were approved by the
legislative branch with a unanimous
vote.
The presidential appointment of two
positions became necessary when, in
last year’s elections, write-in votes
were cast for two students who did not
want either position.
Burke said that dedication and
dependability were among the key
elements in determining his two ap
pointees.
“I have a lot of confidence in the two
new members,” said Burke. “Both are
hard workers, anxious, and very
dependable.” Burke also noted the
SGA’s unanimous vote as testimony to
Miller’s and Gray’s reputations of
dedication.
As historian Miller’s duties will in
clude keeping the SGA history and
participating in the business of the
executive branch.
Burke said that Miller had worked
previously in the SGA and described his
work as “very active” and “really
outstanding.”
Along with other campus activities.
Miller currently serves as the assistant
head resident of West Hall.
In Gray’s position as auditor, she will
have the responsibility of keeping
records of all college sponsored
organizations. Gray will work closely
with the regulatory committee, which
keeps check on the grades of the SGA
executive, legislative and judicial
branch members.
Burke said that the auditor must be a
business student and must be approved
by the Business Department. Gray is a
member of Phi Theta Kappa as well as
being involved in other student ac
tivities.
“The dedication and hard work of
these two new officers completes the
drcle of leadership which is greatly
needed for the strength of the SGA,”
said Burke.
Building
Gets Name
Of Helms
By HARRY PICKETT
Editor
During a joint session between
Chowan’s Boards of Trustees and
Advisors Monday, Sept. 10, Chowan
President Bruce E. Whitaker an
nounced, to the delight of the members
on hand, that a gift of $500,000 had been
secured from an anonymous donor for
the completion of the college’s new
gymnasium-physical education center.
Stipulations, however in securing the
gift, call for the college to raise an
additional $400,000 nieded to complete
the $2.5 million campaign and provide a
fully equipped facility. The donor
requested, also, that ^e new gym^
nasium be named in honor of U.S. Sen.’
Jesse Helms, who’s also a Baptist
layman.
Acceptance of the challenge gift and
the approval of naming the facility for
the senator was unanimously granted
by two boards at their semi-annual
meeting.
Chowan began its campaign for a new
$2.5 million athletic complex in
February of 1977. At that time the
college, behind the efforts of Whitaker,
began a quest for a key naming gift of
$500,000. During that winter, the
president told the trustees, advisors,
campaign and civic leaders that a
major gift would sisstu'e the success of
the campaign to raise the full $2
million-plus figure.
Whitaker said Chowan would im
mediately begin a drive to secure the
$400,000 in pledges and gifts. He went on
th say the college would seek other
naming gifts this school year. He noted
that a gift of $250,000 would enable one
to name the Olympic-size swimming
pool.
Through the month of August, the
school had raised $1.6 million through
gifts and pledges toward the completed
contruction of the complex, mostly
through its “Accomplishing Our
Mission” program.
Sen. Helms, a native of Monroe,
attended two Baptist colleges, Wingate
and Wake Forest. During World War II,
he served as a naval officer. After the
war he went into journalism, serving as
dty editor of THE RALEIGH TlMES.
Helms got a taste of politics a few
years later, serving as an ad
ministrative assistant to former U.S.
Sen. Willis Smith. Following Smith’s
death, he served under U.S. Sen. Alton
Lennon.
From 1953 to 1960, Helms was an
executive of the North Carolina
Bankers Association and also edited the
TARHEEL BANKER. During this
period, he was elected twice to the
Raleigh City Council.
The senator joined Capital Broad
casting in 1963. The company operates
WRAL-TV in Raleigh and the Tobacco
Radio Network.
He was elected to serve a sut-year
term in the U.S. senate in 1972, and was
reelected in 1978.
Helms is a member and served as a
deacon and Sunday school teacher at
Hayes Barton Baptist Church in
Raleigh. He has served on the Boards of
Trustees of his alma mater Wingate
College, Campbell College, John F.
Kennedy and Meredith College.
Chowan’s president said the gift more
than doubles the previous single largest
gift from an individual, foundation or
corporation.
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