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College Press Sendee
EDITORIAL OPINION
Who's Negative?
The Student Government Association was disgusted a year ago
with the news coverage it received, which was very little ve must
admit. But this year, we’ve given the SGA its fair share as we’d
promised — and it seems some would rather have it the other \vay
— very little coverage at all.
Speaking with SGA president Mike Burke recently, he said the
coverage given to the government was “negative” and never
“positive”. Burke, however, never, said our reporting was un
truthful. He could never make that claim.
Whether information we’ve disseminated has been positive or
negative, it has been up to the reader to decide. We’ve only
published the truth; the reader must interpret.
If Burke feels he receives negative impulses from reading ob
jective reporting, then perhaps it is the SGA which has been
negative and not Smoke Signals.
SGA has its problems just like any organization, which is
understandable. But because it is the go emment of the students
on campus, it is certainly understandable why both negative and
positive coverage is needed.
Perhaps, as Burke mentioned, the coverage is negative. We can
honestly say we’ve given the government full attention, and
followed its every move. Because of this, our readers now know
what takes place “behind closed doors”.
The black band. New Breeze, charges SGA with discrimination,
which, from here, is a serious accusation. The musicians also call
the government “one-sided” and “selfish”.
They denounce, also, the use of the SGA’s budget, which has ap
proximately $1,700 left for the remainder of the school year, call
ing Burke’s administration “wasteful”.
The use of the money spent this semester possibly could be
termed “wasteful”. However, it could possibly be looked at also in
a different perspective. Of the money spent, $5,500 was allocated
for the purchase of movies. But the movies were chosen by the
students, for the students, and they are of top quality. SGA did not
make the selections.
How the remainder of the money is spent this semester remains
to be seen. It is hoped, however, that the money spent would be of
necessity or for the good of everyone concerned on campus now
and in the coming years.
The way SGA conducts itself and spends its money will be
reported in this publication, good or bad. And while the organiza
tion finds it so easy to get disgusted at Smoke Signals for
publishing the truth, we, too, get disgusted by having to report a
lot of disgusting truth about them. —HARRY PICKETT
Second Semester
Second semester has a lot of different meanings to a lot of dif-
: ferent people. For some it is the final semester here; a time to
have a little fun, do good enough to pass, graduate, and look
toward the future in a senior college. For others it is another
semester to get good grades and continue on with the much laugh
ed about “Chowan Experience.” But for still others, second
semester is a clean slate; a chance to forget about all of the first
semester foul-ups and start again
Grades as a whole were not that terrific first semester.
Everyone has a reason, or an excuse, for not doing better those
first four months. Now is the time to put all those reasons and ex
cuses behind and get going ito the new semester. Now is the time
to concentrate on school because now is when it counts.
Students at Chowan are given only two semesters to prove their
academic abilities and because of grades many futures are on the
line this semester. Chowan College offers people their first taste of
college life and can be very beneficial to those who use it to the
fullest. Just like it claims in the brochures, Chowan CoUege is
friendly and peaceful. It can be a springboard to a better educa
tion. But one must prove himself here before he can move up.
Getting good grades will not merely prove to others that you can
do the work — it will it prove to you. — GREG BASSETT.
Harry Pickett — Editor
Belinda Elmore — Associate Editor
Dean Lowman — News Editor
NEWS STAFF
Greg Bassett
Jane Bridgforth
Kathy Fisher
Menford Grisewould
Nancy Keen
Shelly Jankosky
Penelope Jones
Barbara Parker
Edited, printed
and published
by students
at Chowan College
for students, faculty
and staff of
CHOWAN COLLEGE.
PHOTO STAFF
Janet Herzing
J. P. Leong
Randy Murphy
Nancy Thierry
Bill Williamson
OLYMPICS
Diet, Rest
Important
To Health
By MARIE ELLIOTT
Assistant Director of Health Services
As some of you readers may have
heard, trying to keep you, the Chowan
College Student, well is one of the
primary aims of the Infirmary staff.
Sometimes this is easier said than done.
On many occasions while walking on
the campus I notice students walking
along as if that step might be the last
one. That appearance of nfear-
exhaustion is really cause for alarm.
More tlian likely a lack of sleep,
(staying up to study or something), is
the cause of this appearance of
ehaustion.
My first thought is, “I hope there is
not a virus or something floating
around right now, because there goes a
likely candidate for it to develop into a
real reason to get an excuse from
classes for a few days.”
A good well-balanced diet is the first
step in staying well. The body requires
the proper fuel to keep it running
smoothly.
Exercise is important. This helps to
keep the body in good working order.
Rest is of the utmost importance. By
this we mean the right amount. Too
much inactivity can cause one to be
sluggis and dull. With the right amount
of rest and exercise, there is a feeling of
exhileration and alertness that makes
one glad to be alive.
Bite
The
Bullet
By KATHY FISHER
With the start of a new semester at
Chowan there is a period of adjustment
to the routine of college life.' In other
words students must make their life fit
into the campus and surrounding
community.
For new students this process is not
all that easy. They know little or
nothing about Chowan and the com
munity around it. The first few weeks
are spent getting familiar to the
campus, town and new faces. And if
that isn’t enough, they must also get
used to following a new class schedule
and unfamiliar teachers.
Most new students look to the old
students for guidance in such things as
picking out good teachers and finding
the local night spots and hangouts. Most
of the time the returning students are
happy and willing to help these
“greenies” out, but there will always be
those who will use the new students as
the butt of many assorted practical
jokes - most of which, thank goodness,
are harmless. But no matter what the
encounters, this period of adjustment is
an experience that is both useful and
memorable.
For the returning students however,
the period of readjustment is relatively
short and very much easier.They
already know the surrounding area and
many of the other students and
teachers. The only big adjustment they
face is one of getting back into the
swing of things after a months
vacation. This doesn't usually take too
long because the returning students
have been used to a routined life and
easily slip back into one.
Also they must get familiar with a
new set of classes - most with new times
and new teachers that they have not
had before. But this usually is only a
slight problem for the returning pros.
Not all students can adjust to college
life, and some end up leaving in a few
weeks or at the end of their first
semester. Fortunately the number of
students who have trouble adjusting is
few. Most of the students who leave
Qiowan before graduation transfer to
other colleges and universities.
But even though this article generally
concerns Chowan students, this period
of adjustment is true for any new
student at an unfamiliar college or
university, and the many students who
leave Chowan for another institution
will undergo the trials of fitting into a
new place with new faces all over
again.
Current Issues
Olympic Boycott Proposal
Leaves Much To Be Desired
By DEAN LOWMAN
President Jimmy Carter’s an
nouncement concerning a possible
boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympic
games in Moscow by the United States
leaves something to be desired.
Although the move was proposed as a
type of protest toward Soviet
aggression in Afghanistan, it has been
received rather reluctantly not only by
the athletes directly affected, but also
by the International Olympic Com-
nnittee (IOC).
The athletes involved have toiled and
suffered for years in attempts to
represent their native land through
athletic competition. However, with
one sweep of his magic hand. President
Carter h^ pulled the rug frcnn under
their feet.
Applicants
For Dorm
Jobs Sought
By BARBARA PA~RKER^'’''‘ ‘
Mrs. Alice D. Vann, director
residoice hall life, is calling for student
applicants for resident assistants and
fire marshal positions for the 198&41
academic year.
Any student interested in becoming
an R.A. should have a minimum 2.0
grade point average and at least one
year’s living experience in a resident
hall.
“If you feel that you exhibit the
following personal qualities (or most of
them),” Mrs. Vann said, “perhaps you
should apply.”
1) A positive self-image
2) Strong leadership, initiative,
assertiveness
3) A high degree of sensitivity to
other people
4) The ability to balance job
responsibilities with academic and
personal responsibilities
5) The ability to stay cool and keep
your head in stressful situations
6) A high degree of physical and
emotional energy
7) Flexibility
8) Dedication to the responsibilities of
the position
9) A sincere desire to help others
“As an R.A., you will be viewed as a
role model fw other Chowan students,
and you will be a representative for the
Departmait of Student Development,”
said Mrs. Vann.
Application forms for R.A. positions
may be obtained from Mrs. Vann by
Friday, February IS. Applications must
be tunied in no later than Friday,
February 22.
Beginning with the 198041 academic
year, “fire marshals will receive pre
school training from members of the
local Fire Department,” Mrs. Vann
explained. They will have the
responsibility of working with other
members of the Residence Hall Staff in
coordinating a minimum of two fire
drills per semester.
“Appointing yourself as a fire
mari^ for your residence hall,” Mrs.
Vann remariied, “is a way for you to
exhibit concern for your own safety, as
well as the safety for other residents of
your residence hall”.
Any student interested in serving as a
fire marshal should notify Mrs. Vann no
later than Friday , February 22,1980
Math Learning Labs
Carl H. Simmons, Chairman of the
Mathematics D^artment, announced
that the Mathematics department will
have a Learning Lab as follows:
Monday - 2 to 5 - Mrs. Stancil and
Mrs. Gorse;
Tuesday - 2 to 5 - Mr. Harden, Mrs.
Gorse and Mrs. Atkinson;
Wednesday - 2 to 5 - Mr. Wooten and
Mrs. Gorse;
Thursday - 2 to 5 - Mr. Shrewsbury,
Mrs. Gorse and Mrs. Atkinson;
Friday - 2 to 5 - Mrs. Atkinson.
Likewise, the IOC seems fearful that
if the United States boycotts the games,
other countries would follow suit.
However, the only nation to declare its
intentions to imitate America’s actions
thus far has been Egypt. Perhaps the
IOC is speaking through its pocketbook
as the future influx of politics into the
games would seriously damage the
prestige — and thus, the broadcasting
attractiveness and revenues — of the
spectacle.
In the same vein. President Carter
may be attempting to damage the
Soviet Union economically for its
relentless aggresssion toward its neigh
bors. Moving the games, boycotting the
games, or any other proposal would
result in decreased income for the
Soviets as well as reduced tourism and
a negative diplomatic image. Needless
to say, the Soviets are against anything
which casts them in a poor public light.
However, Carter’s secondary
proposal may not be such a bad idea.
This deals with the permanent selection
of an Olympic site where the games
would be held. For the summer games,
Greece would be a likely site, due to its
position as the founder of the event; the
9\winter ganies-efiuM'lifr'heid in an area
equipp^>-'with both the elimate and
economic capabilities of maintaining
the event — possibly Austria, Sweden,
or Vail, Colorado.
The revenues taken in by the games
through television and radio rights and
sales of promotional material could be
divided equally among the par
ticipating countries. The IOC could
change the site on a temporary basis if
bternational conflicts, such as war
interfered and endangered the safety of
the participants and spectators.
At this moment, however, such an
idea wouldnever be approved as the
major countries of the world would not
want to give up the publicity, tourism,
and resulting income that come as a
result of hosting the games. The world
powers also seemingly view the games
as a small period of time where vir
tually all countries can compete
without bombs being dropped or shots
being fired.
If host countries insist on playing
“Mister Nice Guy” for the three-week
Olympic Competition while disabling
their neighbors, this policy may be
adopted in future generations. Until
then, it appears the policy of ignoring
acts of war and political intervention
will whtuBue to' fii^ the Are of con-
tpoversy. i
GUEST PERSPECTIVE
By Renee Lambert
President, Chowan Circle K
Circle K is an internationally Kiwanis
sponsored, co-educational service
organization for the college level. Its
purpose is to serve the school and the
community by supplying time, effort,
and money for worthwhile projects.
In the past. Circle K has helped to
raise money for the American Heart
Fund, provide woriters for the blood-
mobile held on campus and spent time
with the residents of the Pinewood
Manor Rest Home in Ahoskie.
Circle K helps students by providing
activities that are both fun and
educational. We hope to sponsor a first
aid course this semester for anyone on
campus or from the community who
is interested. We have attended
several socials given by other clubs in
our district.
We hope to be able to take our entire
membership to the district convention
as we did last year and to have a
representative at the international
convention this summer.
I think the ideals of International
Circle K is best summed up by this
year’s theme "Caring - Life's Magic".
Qrcle K is for people who care about
people and who want to actively help
others. Circle K meets every Tuesday
night at 7 in Camp Hall 319. If you are
interested come to any meeting.
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• A variety of gifts for all occasions.
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