Methodist College Newspaper .www.smalltalkmc.com Fayettevilie, NC Established 1961 Volume 44, Issue 1 Get connected on campus Student Clubs and Organizations has something for everyone LAURA PHILLIPS Staff Writer Have a desire to broaden your interests and take a step outside the classroom? If so, get connected with Methodist College’s student clubs and organizations. At Methodist College there are over 60 clubs and organizations that students can take advantage of. There’s special interest clubs such as Novelties and The Lector where students embrace literature and the arts. For the adventurous risk taker, the Outdoor Adventure club may be for you. This organiza tion goes on hiking, kayaking and white water rafting trips. Students in search of spiritual growth can attend organizations sponsored by campus ministries siich as FCA, and Deeper Life Ministries. There is a chapel service on Wednesdays at 11a.m. and a contemporary service on Thursday nights at 7:17. Guided by an advisor, clubs are open to all students who wish to join Honary clubs such as Beta Beta Beta and Delta Mu Delta are offered for those students who have high i academic achievement and who are irlthe high percentile of their class. These clubs allow the students to ftirther their academic success and fijrther their leadership skills. If the academic challenge of certain clubs, is not your thing it’s possible to still have fun. Here at Methodist College, students have the freedom of organizing their own club or organization. So if there have ever been thoughts of starting a magazine, pool league or book club, go for it! Student run clubs such as the Libertarian club and Methodist College’s first paintball team have already been approved Keep in mind, as with most things in life, there are a few stan dards that need to be met in order to start a club. Each club or organiza tion formed with advisor must have at least 10 members and a written constitution that is compatible with the college mission. The school does not fiind stu dent clubs and organizations but Photos by Lindsey Tederman Above: Fellowship of Christian Ath letes (FCA) meets. FCA is orie of the most popular clubs on campus. Left: The women of Zeta Pi Alpha pose at the entrance sign. Methodist has two sororities with Zeta Pi Alpha being the youngest of two. the school does allow students to publicize events and use campus facilities. If students wish to form their own club they should contact the Vice President for Development and Services or check out the college website for phone number listings. So there is most definitely something for everyone to get in volved in and connected to on cam pus, just look for it. iln exchange, there are opportunities meet new friends with similar interests while furthering your academic growth and leadership skills. Methodist welcomes new additions REI^ILLE SHIPI^AN Staff Writer The opening of a brand new school year at Methodist College means the beginning of many new things, new students, new experiences and new relation ships. This new' school year w'ill also bring a host of new' staff ' members. Student Activities Director Charles Amerson, Assistant Di rector of the Center Of Entrepre neurship John Arnold, Director of Public Safety Steve Bryant, Director of Career Services Deborah Vasquez, and Office Manager of Student Develop ment & Services Lois Devico will all be looking forward to serving the entire Methodist Col lege community in their various positions. Student Activities & Stu dent Activities Council director Charles Amerson is responsible for a number of things concerning our students, including providing all of the quality student services, entertainment, developing cam pus traditions, and providing the cultural, social, recreational, and educational programs that pro- cont. on page 5 See NEW STAFF

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