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Volume 14, Number 3 Murfreesboro, North Carolina 27855 Februory 10, 1983 I I. PICTURE FROM THE PAST — Historic McDowell Columns is seen os it op- peered on July 5, 1949, two years after tfie college reopened after being closed during World War II. Ttie pfiotograph was mode by the late Joel C. Holland of Murfreesboro with an 8x10 view camera. The negatives were found by Mrs. Holland, who donated them to the Murfreesboro Historical Association. McDowell Columns in 1949 was painted blue and white, and in the photo, the old ivy-covered "East Wing" may be seen. To the left of the building is the bell tower used for the changing of classes for many years and one of the three small cottages which were named "Faith", "Hope", and "Charity". The cottages, at various times, served as resi dences, class rooms, and storage areas. Hope Cottage, built in 1870, was also the first home of the Graphic Communications Department. It was destroyed by Hurricane Hazel in 1957. In 1961 the bell was moved to the top of Columns Building. The "East Wing" was raised in the late-sixties. Cafeteria Changes Made Campus Vandalism Continues By Wanda Bishop Changes made in the cafeteria system have met with much student dissent. Long waiting lines in the cold and once inside are the cause of com plaints. The new system is under ques tion among the students. Cafeteria Manager Ron Thompson agrees that there is a problem with long waiting lines. However, he believes the problem stems not from the new system but the students. He stated that the students are coming in one mass group rather than at a regular rate. Between 11:30 and 12:30 is the time when most people eat lunch. After that time there is not so long of a line says Thompson. Accepted changes include the new deli line which also causes the back up in line. However, Mr. Thompson states they can have a student through the seving line in five seconds. Another addition to the system is the new soup bar. It is on a trial basis now, but if students support it, a perma-bar will be put in. A problem faced with the soup bar is students that get there first take it all from the later students. This is not due to any fault in the cafeteria staff. Students themselves must be held responsible to respect their fellow classmates. In the kitchen new additions were two new fryers to improve the speed and quality of the food. Another improve ment made in the back was work on the circuit breaker. Along with money spent there and on other remodeling in the cafeteria there was the money need ed to replace things stolen by the students. A stricter punishment has now been set up for stealing from the cafeteria. Last semester over one thousand glasses were stolen in the first two weeks and the end totalled 2,400 glasses. The cost amounted to $8,000; money that could have been used to help improve the cafeteria. Mr. Thompson stated it costs $25 a place setting per student. The new china cost $13,000. He said there has not been as much problem with theft so far this semester. New plans in improvements are possibly new tables and a better lighting system. If theft costs go down and there are no major repairs to be made these plans may come into effect. Waste of food is a problem that is lessening with the start of the deli line and soup bar. A survey held last semester added the waste of food to be $3,000 in a week. This was only estimated on the food left untouched by (Continued on Page 4) Vandalism was a problem during the past semester on campus. Students do not seem to mind prorations in the dorms. West has collected one of the highest prorates so for in the President’s Cup competition. Van dalism does not stop in the dorms alone. It has spread throughout the campus. Coach Steele had more problems with vandalism during fall semester than the year before. An estimated of $500 was spent on repairs to the Lakeside Student Center, not counting the canoes. An outside window was broken. Broken also was a ping pong table. Students broke into the video games. Steele believes the reason this con tinues is because the punishment for vandalism is not that strict. Steele feels students do not have to worry about be ing arrested for their criminal actions. “Students don’t realize they are taking criminal actions.” Other problems noted were the steal ing of ping pong paddles and other items that are checked out. Says Steele, “Students check out things with their I.D.s or with other people’s I.D.s and don’t return the equipment. Conse quently, the equipment is being lost. In intramurals alone, several jerseys and footballs are stolen by students. Another act of vandalism, that ac cording to Mr. Hassell, is believed not to have been done by students was the slashing of tires on the coaches and football players cars when the team was on a game trip. Damage done by the turning over of the bicycle rack at Parker may not be students’ actions. Mr. Hassell believes outside people are persons involved in some of the vandalism that occurs on campus which is often blamed on students. He feels the only way to help stop it is if the student body would care enough to report vandalism when they see it. The rolling of Squirrel Park, although not a major act of vandalism , is vandalism. The stealing of the letters “Chowan College” on the brick gates costs $600. Students need to see that money sav ed on vandalism can go to the improve ment of campus beautification like the lake project. That project could be finished quicker if interruptions and many for repairs did not occur. Van dalism needs to be stopped with students talking to each other and respecting the campus. If vandalism is not reported, “that’s where the student body losses out,” says Hassell. Fresh Paint Chowan's maintenance department personnel are getting a jump on Spring chores by getting Columns Building looking good. A new coat of paint and new carpeting inside are port of the face lift. (Staff photo by Mark Owensby) Historic McDowell Columns Gets A Face-Lift By Mike Shenuski & Walter Williams If one building on the Chowan campus stand out in a student’s mind, then Col umns wins hands down. The operating center of the campus, McDowell Col umns was built in 1848. It is a classic of Southern craftsmanship at its best. Once painted blue and white, the stately building is undergoing a facelift, including are new carpeting and stair way safety treads inside.But the most noticeable item is the fresh coat of paint. Said on maintenance worker, “It’s not like going to the hardware, buying a step-ladder and a bucket of paint, and start painting. The cost of the face lift is estimated at ten thousand-five hundred dollars. Says Maintenace Supervisor Frank Faucette, “You can compare that with the half million dollars or so that a new building would cost.“ “Columns can never be replaced because it holds too many memories of history for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and area residents. It is a sym bol of Chowan at its best. Columns was painted eight years ago. At that time, a painting contractor did the job. The cost for labor alone at that time was four thousand dollars. Campus Question: Is The New Cafeteria Procedure Working? Hoppe Hughes George Shoulders Daniels u Owensby Beale Kefalos Gray Question: Do you feel the new cafeteria system or procedure is effective? Nlkkl Hoppe, Yorktown Va. i do not bke it. Once you go into the cafeteria you can not come l>ack later,” Tracy Hughet, Fredericksburg Va. "I really like it. It’s more organized and offers more variety. ’ ’ Marion Leigh George, White Stone Va. “I like the two food lines. There is more open space. I also like the soup idea.” Bonita Shoulders. Bertie County N.C. i think it is good. It gives you more time. I like the butters and sandwiches.” Keith Daniels, Creedmore N.C. “I like it. It is an ad* vanced improvement ” Mark Owensby, Kannapolis N.C. “I think that the new lunch line system has worked rather well. I like the option of choosing between the greater selection of sandwiches and soups addition to still having the regular meals. In short, I like it.” George Beale, Rocky Mount N.C. it is better than last semester. They should have the same thing in both lines for lunch, because the deli line is always longer than the other line.” Gui Kefalas, Richmond Va. “I think the lunch lines give students a greater variety to choose from, and it cuts down on the waiting required to get lunch.” Craig Glete, Lancaster Va. “I think checking in at one place speeds up the procedure to get meals. I also like the soup.” AUlson Gray, Qneens N.Y. “I feel the new system is more of a hindrence than a help. A new system should be devised to get the students inside the cafeteria quicker. One solution would be to acquire some sort of computer system to check ID's. The school is creating a computer department, why couldn't they get one for the cafeteria ? Chowan’s maintenance staff tackled the chore this time around. The labor and supply bill will be in the neighborhood of' seven thousand dollars. A contractor today would charge over twice that figure. Depending on weather conditions. Columns should be shining with a new coat of paint when the dogwoods begin to bloom in Spring. Oh yes, how much paint was used? Over five hundred gallons. EPCOT Tour Planned This year Chowan Collge students will be provided an opportunity for spending most of their spring holidays touring Walt Disney’s new EPCOT center in central Florida. Departing Chowan College campus at 7:30 A.M. on Monday , April 4, the group will travel by chartered Trailways motor coach, spending that night at Savannah, Georgia and arriving in the Orlando, Florida area by noon on Tuesday. The rest of Tuesday, all of Wednesday, and all of Friday, they will be free to enjoy the wonders of EPCOT or experience the thrills of the Magic Kingdom. On Thursday they will be taken on an all day excurision to Florida’s beautiful, the oldest European settlement in what is now the United States, will be a part of Saturday’s activities. After spending Saturday night at Savannah, they will return to Chowan on Sunday evening, April 10. Exclusive of food and based on two persons sharing a twin-bed room with private bath, the cost of the week of sun, fun, and excitment is $350.00. Cheaper rates are available when three or four share the same room. Transpor tation, lodging, baggage handling, en trance fees, tips (except on food) are covered in the cost of the tour. In terested students contact either Mr. Paul, Marks Hall 218, or Dr. Faile, Camp Hall 211. Who's Who Announced The 1983 edition of WHO’S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN JUNIOR COLLEGES will carry the names of 25 students from Chowan College, who have been selected as being among the country’s most out standing campus leaders. Campus nominating conunittees and editors of the annual directory have included the names of these students based in their academic achievement, serice to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and future potential. (Continued on Page 4)
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