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Thursday, April 28, 1988 THE PENDULUM 5 Features Captain J: more than just an army man by Betsy Dranttel Staff Writer This summer Elon is offering a study abroad program in both Spain and France. Learn about these country’s cultures, history and customs, while learning their language. Take a trip into the past; leam about Europe. Dr. Ernest J. Lunsford is in I charge of the summer program in Spain. The cost is $1600 plus air- Students will live with a Spanish family and meals will be provided. Six credit hours are taken in the morning, leaving afternoons and weekends free for school- sponsored travel, as well as free travel. This IS Lunsford’s third year with Son’s summer program, and he ws that the experience can only t«nefit the student. “They gain in- 1 sights to the country and culture, IK .well as the language. Students to another level of language competence after living in the Spanish environment,” Lunsford said. Dr. Jane Romer is equally en thusiastic about Elon’s summer program in France. The France ex cursion cost $1750 plus airfare. T\ii- tion for six credit hours is covered, and room and board is provided by a French family. This is the first program in France for Elon. Students will study at the Institut de Touraine in the prwince of Tours, located south west of Paris. Dr. Romer says, “Tours is like a step back in time.” She also says, “Students will be amazed at their progress. You get such a huge feel ing of satisfaction when you order your first meal in French, and get what you wanted.” For further information, contact Dr. Lunsford at X2267 or Dr. Romer at X2131. The deadline for applications is May 6. by LaE>onna Martin Sitting behind the desk with an Elon sweatsuit, he jokingly makes the comment, “I do more before 9 a.m. than most people do all day.” At age 30, Charlie Jackson is on ly one of the military science in structors here at Elon. Captain Jackson, or Captain J. as he is call ed by most students, is not your typical military man. He is often seen around campus talking to students about Joining the ROTC program and showing his support for the athletic programs. He can also be seen helping the fraternity of Omega Psi Phi doing fund raisers and other activities. He is the advisor and has been a member of the organization since the spring of 1977, when he pledg ed at Florida A&M University. Born on August 27, 1957, Cap tain J. became interested in the Ar my when he was in the eighth grade. “As a youngster, I was the middle child in a group of ten. I had older brothers and sisters who told me what to do, but then it always seemed that when 1 told my sisters and brothers that were younger than I what to do, they never really seemed to listen.” Captain Jackson Joined the RCTC program when he was in the by Amy Andrews Staff Writer Outdoor activities are common sights during the long days of sum mer and early fall. But if you’re one of the 40 million Americans who suffer from asthma and allergies, you’re more likely wanting to boycott spring, crawl into your bed and hibernate until winter About 15 million of those peo ple suffer from the most common type of allergy, hay fever. And even if you are not one of those 15 million, you may be one day. “Allergies can develop any time in your lifetime,” said Dr. Sidhfey eighth grade. “It gave me more power I could not only tell my younger sisters and brothers what to do, I also could tell complete strangers what to do,” commented Jackson. Captain J. is from Jasper, Florida, and is the son of Henriet ta and Wilmer Jackson. Though neither parent has any military background. Captain J. has been in the Army for nine years. Out of the five sisters and four brothers he has, none has military experience. After staying in ROTC through Junior high and high school. Cap tain J. pursued his education at Florida A&M University on a ROTC scholarship. Although he majored in industrial technology, he still wants to be a school prin cipal. Though he doesn’t have what one would call “students”, he has people who want io learn about the service. “We (ROTC) strive for a high point in excellence for our cadets and have them performing at a degree far better than other cor porations or businesses our size,” commented Jackson. Striving for this excellence has taken Jackson to mai^ places, such as Fort Eutis, Virginia; Fort Knox, Kentucky; Fort Leavenworth, Kan sas; and Frankfort, Germany. Some other accomplishment Jackson has made since he began in the Army is being awarded the Army Accommodation Metal for outstanding performance during a tour in Germany. He also co-ordinated the transportation for the former Ira nian hostages. He was also award ed the Army Achievement Metal for providing outstanding logistical support to the 2nd Brigade 24th In fantry Division Maneuver at Fort Irving, California. This is where the National Training Center is which is built to train against Soviet-like forces. Other than just being a captain in the Army, Jackson is married to his high school sweetheart. He and his wife Carolyn have two children. The oldest is Derrick who is eleven and LoTc^a is four Other than spending time with his family. Captain J. likes to dance, ride horses, listen to music and attend sports activities. Upon finishing his studies at Elon, Jackson plans to re enter the regular Army and finish his career plans in the Transportation Depart ment. He will be leaving Elon in 1989. Friedlaender, allergist and pro fessor of medicine at Wayne State University in Detroit. “We have people who come in for the first time in their 50s or 60s. But the tendency is genetic.” Hay fever symptoms include sneezing, a stuffed-up or runny nose, itching and watery eyes and excessive mucus in the nose and throat. Some people also have a shortness of breath, itching welts or rashes and stomach or bowel problems. Antihistimines and decongestants can provide some relief. Antihistamines stop itching, l^cHling and sneezing. However,., th^' caA also* tiiisie'diW»%lriess.’ Decongestants open swollen sinus and bronchial passages and reduce post-nasal drip. They also dry out the mouth and nose and are mild stimulants. If you’re one of those millions, you can try to keep yourself going with those over-the-counter medications, stay inside 24 hours a day, or hope for rain to calm down the pollen. Another alter native is wearing a surgical mask everytime you walk outside. Wouldn’t it be great if we could boycott spring and jump right into summer when trees, weeds and flowery have already bloomed and thfe fWHen fs gone? _rx:n. rtCr Captain Charlie Jackson Summer study abroad: an educational vacation f Of this and that... Battling post-nasal drip: how to keep your nose from running away
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