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Volume Vin Number 6
Eton College, Elon College, NC 27244
Thursday, October 8, 1981
Political analysts assess impact of Sadat death
Dr. Rndolph Zarzar
by Debra Burlce
Two Elon College political
scientists say they fear a
decline in stability in the
Middle East as a result of
the assassination of Egyptian
president Anwar Sadat on
Tuesday.
The Pendulum interviewed
Dr. Rudolph Zarzar and Dr.
Gerard Priestley about the
significance of Sadat’s
death. Sadat was gunned
down in a military parade in
Cairo.
Born in Bethlehem, Zarzar
has a particular interest in
the Middle East. Priestley,
retired W.A. Harper pro
fessor of history and politi
cal science, has studied and
lectured on international
affairs in many countries.
Zarzar says the future of
Egypt depends very much on
who assumes power. Egypt
can move two ways, accord
ing to Zarzar. It can become
a radical Egypt, or it can
remain moderate.
“A radical Egypt might
break with Israel, resulting
in war,” Zarzar says.
“Israel may not pull out of
Sinai as they pledged to do.
A radical Egyptian govern
ment might weaken the
moderate forces in the
region such as Saudi Arabia
and Jordan.
“Also, a radical Egypt
might lead to a weakening
of the American influence in
the area. In this case, it
would be hard for the
United States to achieve
their objectives of bringing
peace in the area.”
Sadat and Vice President
Mubarak are moderates,
according to Zarzar. If a
moderate comes to power,
he may be able to continue
some of the same policies
that Sadat honored. Zarzar
said, “Challenges can come
from a radical right or a
radical left. This might cause
an increased instability
which the United States can
not afford at this time
because Egypt is in the heart
of the Arab world.”
The death of Sadat is an
cont. on p. 3
Dr. Gerard Priestley
CROP walk sets
funding record
A total of two thousand ninety-eight registered
walkers participated in the CROP walk last
Sunday for Alamance County. Because of the
increase in participants, organizers say they
consider the Alamance CROP walk to be the
largest and most successful effort thus far in
North Carolina.
According to Earl Delaney, paster of Grace
United Methodist Church, $63,307.87 was
pledged by sponsors. About $16,000 or 25
percent, will stay in Alamance County for
community service programs to aid the poor and
elderly
The rest of the money will go to the hunger
program of the Church World Service for
self-help development programs.
Participants ranged from children to semor
citizens. Among the participants were many Elon
students, faculty and ad^nistrators. Officials
said 700 more walkers registered this year
including last-minute walkers who were coaxed
out by the good weather.
Students to voice preferences
[Photo by Jacic Sink, Daily Times News]
SGA plans to improve visitation, cafeteria
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Steps to improve visitation
policies and cafeteria ser
vices were taken by the SGA
at its first regular senate
meeting last Thursday.
SGA began circulation of
a survey on Tuesday to get
student input on what
changes, if any, they would
hke to see in the college’s
visitation policies.
Surveys can be picked up
today from 9:30 to 10 a.m.
in the lobby of Long Stu
dent Center or from resident
counselors.
Senators will soon begin
compiling a study of com
parative visitation policies at
other schools.
However, Paul Aiello,
SGA vice-president, said
“The SGA has not yet
decided what information on
visitation will be presented
to the Board of Trustees
during their first meeting on
campus October 21.”
Aiello also announced that
the senate has been invited
by Scott Owenby, director
of ARA Food ^rvices, to
work with ARA to critique
the services offered in both
campus cafeterias.
Senators will be appointed
to begin work on the food
committee at the next senate
meeting, Thursday, Oct. 15.
The senators chosen to
serve on this committee will
represent both cafeterias on
campus, as well as the
commuter students.
A long-range goal of the
senate this year will be to
compile a student guide to
faculty and courses. The
book will give students in
formation on professors in
various departments, the
types of courses they offer,
and how students evaluate
both the professor and
courses they teach.
Another senate goal for
this year is to have the
judicial committee “evaluate
the policies, procedures and
constitution published in the
student handbook to elimin
ate inconsistencies and am
biguities.” said Aiello.
During the meeting sena
tors were placed on one of
three committees, and chair
persons were named. Keith
Ebert will chair campus
affairs: Tami Williams, the
judicial system; and Aaron
Price, the financial com
mittee.
A bill approving the ap
pointments to the student
life committee, the Student
Union Board and judicial
branches were passed during
the session.
The student life commit
tee was split into two
groups. Senators with terms
ending May, 1982 are Scott
Stevenson, Pat Rhodes,
Jeannie Hairston and
Carmen Pascarella. Senators
with terms expiring in 1983
are Lora Arrington, Lisa
Brincefield and Susan
White.
Both divisions deal with
the college community at
large.
Rae DiProfio was con
firmed as chairman of SUB
and Nina Herrmann was
appointed SUB treasurer.
In the judicial branch,
Dennis Bailey was appointed
attorney general; Charlotte
Alford, defense attorney;
Stephanie Hampton, chief
justice; and Darleen
Walker, clerk of council.
Associate justices were
also confirmed as follows:
Lori Michaud, Maxine
Hazel, Marash Nikaj,
Charles Blair, Cheryl Pate,
and Anne Melvin. Mindy
Moon was appointed senate
chaplain.