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Page 2 The Pendulum September 7, 1981 Renovation woes “Where do I go now?” That is a common question among incoming college students, whether they be freshmen or transferring upperclassmen. But, unfortunately, this will be the problem of nearly every student at Elon College this fall because of the temporary dislocation of personnel who formerly worked on first floor Alamance. The renovation of Alamance will take much longer than had been originally planned. Instead of completing the work in September, workmen may be here until January. This means that offices normally located on the first floor of Aleunance have been moved to various other locations on campus, and one will sometimes have to look for them. But Student Affairs is furnishing maps and lists for student use. In addition to locating these hidden offices, there stands the problem of lounges. For example, the Office of Student Affairs now occupies the large lounge in Long Student Center, and this will be its iieadquarters until January. Fraternities, sororities, and other campus-based groups will have to hold their meetings this fall in other rooms or lounges. Certainly these circumstances present a problem, but the students and faculty of Elon College have been known to overcome worse frustrations in the past. Perhaps to remedy this problem of limited lounge space, the College can arrange to have the Grill or certain classrooms set aside in the evenings for these meetings and get-togethers. The administration at Elon has ^pressed regret over the inconvenience of this slow-moving renovation and asks that the students be under standing and patient until the renewed first floor of Alamance is opened, gleaming, convenient and "beautiful. Then work begins on Scott Plaza in front of Alamance. Registration improves, thanks to Mark Albertson Editorials arc often written to criticize others and their actions, but the Pendulum has made a switch here this week; this editorial is to praise one official on campus for handling a hard job well. The object of this praise is the registrar’s office at Elon which is often the object of students’ anger and confusion. But many times these feelings are undeserved and urmecessary. registrar wants to educate Elon students in the mysteries of registration, classes, and credits. This objective was wn m “The Registrar’s Report,” a weekly feature in the Penduhun last spring. This extra effort by the registrar should show students his concern and interest in their problems though they may think differently. If his explanations of terms and clarifications of requirements are read and taken seriously, many mistakes that could delay graduation can be virtually eliminated. It helps everyone concerned if students are patient and cata dunng the registration process. One needs only to follow instructions, and the process can prove to be entirely harmless. Registration can also improve if everyone is prepared with the neMed forms and, of course, his or her checkbook. The lines in Alumni Gymnasium move more smoothly, and everyone gets to go home earlier. The people working in the registrar’s office often have a thankless job, and the Pendnlnm would like to amend that situation by expressing thanks and appreciation for all their thankful for the computer, and the post office as registration aids. Editorial L&Uen The Pendulum welcomes letters, limited to 250 words, from our readers. Longer material may be submitted as opinion articles for page 3. Editors reserve the right to edit for length, libel, good taste and accuracy. • o:)- ;5)oocf IIP 0 r • carA. ^iudttcL handl,^k* Wlmt our readei SGA President Daly welcomes class of ’85 Greetings . . . and welcome to Elon. Those months of anticipa tion and curiosity arc over. You have arrived and are now important members of our student body. You are the new faces, fresh talents, and creative energies which will continue to help Elon change and grow in a posi tive direction. We in the Student Gov ernment Association hope you wiU take on the respon sibility of helping us to pro mote and bring about this growth. Your involvement must be present if we are to insure the survival of the in stitution of which you are all now a part. As more and more small institutions find it difficult to operate, only positive and progressive growth will allow Elon to remain a leader among her peers. We encourage you to join us in our quest and promise to help you to the best of our abilities. Your next four Du Daly years wiU fly by aU too quickly. Make the most of them. Good Luck! Daniel W. Daly III President — SGA 1981-1982 Positions for freshman class president, vice presi dent, and treasurer as well as two senate seats will be open in each of the three campus precincts (commut ers may run in the precinct of their choice.) Applications and instruc tions for filing, including precinct information, are available in the SGA of fices in 209 Long Student Center. Office hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 1 to 3 p.m. Friday. SGA officials will be available to answer any questions. The Co-Editors Sports Editor Pbotographer Layoat Cartoonist Adviser Pendulum Teresa WarrcB h Marl Bebread Nader HamMpow Marl Behread h Diane McSheekj' Tawanna WiDlanu Dr. Mar; Ellen Priestley The staff meeU Friday at 11 a.a. 205 Stodent Center Sabscilptions — SS per year Pnblisiied by the Communications Media Board of Elon College. FonnM on October 14, 1974, as the stodent newspaper serving the' Elon College commnnlty, the Pendnlnm is published each Thursday during the regular tenns except for examination and holiday periods.
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