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Page 2 Pendulum March 9,1978 oStc Sntdnluttt Dana Hill News Editor Kemp Liles Editor Lisa Guyton Sports Editor Dan Doby John Atkinson Charles Hopkins Entertainment Editor Managing Editor Photography Editor In recognition A gift of such magnitude as Dr. Powell’s must not go without recognition from the students who are the true recipients of this gift. The students are most grateful to Dr. Powell for his gift, which will enable the college to offer the students a means by which they may acquire an education second to none. During a luncheon honoring Dr. Powell he was noted as saying that it was his intention in making this gift to promote “outstanding contributions in the field of biology.” Finally, it must be noted that his gift hopefully represents what the future will bring for Elon College. That Elon will strive to move in accord with Dr. Powell’s intentions concerning biology and will also extend his intentions to all fields of study. That every department at Elon will be enabled to develop individuals who will make outstanding contributions in their respective fields of study. Cease the politics This week the board of trustees of Elon College once again convened here on campus. Once again such bills as visitation were not carried to the board by the officers of the student government. Instead, a new tactic of communicating with the trustees was initiated by the student leaders, who on Wednesday took various members of the board on a personal tour of such places as the health service center (infirmary) and the dormitories. An action such as this on the part of the student leaders represents once again their impetus to try and become a recognized and integral part of the decision-making process at Elon. This wish was also expressed to each trustee committee by student leaders. One of the main problems at Elon is the amount of trust which is held by both the student government and the faculty in regard to the administration and its operations. It is the feeling among these two bodies, that the trust level is low due to the fact that the administration in its operations is seemingly playing a political game with the faculty and student government. The question must therefore be asked: when will these political games cease? And, in turn, when will the students and faculty be given their full share of decision-making responsibility as is afforded in the top educational institutions of America? Finally, it must be recognized that this discontent among the students and faculty is not of a negative nature, in that they are expressing their love for Elon, and their wish to make it one of the finest educational institutions in America. STAFF WRITERS Paul Cbaconas Rick Parham Victoria Huffman Photography Production Staff Bryant Colson Robin Moser Mike Robinson Rosco Turlington Steve Eanes Charlene Mathews Sharon Clark David Sams Mary Ellen Priestley Jim McFarland i^blished by Communications Media Board of Elon College in conjunction with the Student Government Association. Founded on October 14, 1974, as the student newspaper of Elon College, The Pendulum is published each Thursday during the school year except during examination, summer and holiday periods. Bccky Sharpe Beverly Faison Bcbe Richards Doug Hayes Publishing Manager Layout Typist Business Manager Adviser Proofreader Will this still be the scene during elections? M; Tim Moore Tim’s topicof the week by Tim Moore This week more than ever the question of visitation was raised by concerned students at Elon. I am sorry to report that the Board of Trustees never had an opportunity to vote on the issue during their annual spring meeting. Reasons for this missed opportunity to gain visitation by students stemmed from a senate vote taken last Thursday night. Before you run out and hang your favorite senator try emd understand the reasons for such a vote. Both Bunny Carr and I reasoned with the members of the senate over this vital issue in student life and although many of the points raised were valid, the final vote taken was not to present the bill. The Red Cross wants you by Robin Moser The latest reports from the Elon blood drive indicate a need for concern among the administration, faculty, and students. The Pendulum con tacted ITK fraternity for an official count of blood donors. At the present time, only 142 persons on Elon’s campus of 2100 have agreed to donate. The set goal for Elon is 500 pints, and as Dr. Charles Harris, advisor for ITK, has said, “at this point 500 pints is not a very realistic goal unless we as a campus make a strong effort to raise the needed pints.” Dr. Harris also mentioned some interesting reasons for giving blood. When someone donates blood to the Red Cross they receive a free blood pressure check, a verification of blood type, and a plastic card which entitles one to free blood for one year. The blood transfusions in Alamance County remain free as long as the blood bank is stable. Currently, Alamance County’s blood bank is down by 1000 pints. The Pendulum staff wishes to challenge Elon to make the effort to meet and to surpass its goal of 500 pints! Letters to the editor About time Dear Sir; Within the past week stu dents who do their banking at the Bank of North Carolina were informed that “a mini mum balance of $100” would be needed in either their checking account or savings account so they can keep their “free checking.” A spokesman for the Bank of North Carolina says this new “change” does not apply to college students. 1 feel the Bank of North Carolina made a good decis ion, with the best interest of the students in mind. Robert Simmons Correction In last week’s paper, a list of plays to be produced by the drama program was listed. By accident, one of the plays, an Irish comedy, was omitted. The play, “In the Shadow of the Glen,” by John Synge, is directed by veterjm Elon actor Barry Staton, and the cast is as follows, Dan Burke, played by Holt McCormick, Nora Burke, played by Debra Scott, Mich ael Dara, played by Trey Baldwin, and A Tramp, played by Jim Snow. My apologies to the group for the omission, and my wishes to them for a successful production. Dan Doby
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