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•J"lts name is Public Opinion. It is held in
W:-'- ■ reverence. It settles everything. Some think
' it is the voice of God."
Dear Editor
I have a concern that I
would like published. Last
week, there was an article in
the Guilfordian entitled
"Opportunities to Work in
Europe." The article was
mailed to the paper by this
American-European Student
Service. I would like any other
poor soul from making the
mistake that I did. Last year
I sent for information: You
have to send them sl7 just
for them to consider your
application, plus another S2O
if you choose to accept the job
offer. And I warn you, it will
probably not be the one you
asked for. Probably one that's
completely different. PLUS . . .
they charge YOU for any addi
tional processing bills they
incur. To make a long story
short (how trite), I ended up
losing over S2O, with nothing
to show for it.
Please be warned ...
Tamara Frank
Dear Editor,
I believe a "right now"
concern is the disappearance
of things! We shouldn't
believe that, merely because
we are members of a small
school, everything is open.
As much as we wish this were
true, we should not aid and
abet more dishonesty by leav
ing rooms and cars open.
But on the other hand,
should we have to watch
everything as though we
had no honor system?
Although not a victim, I
wonder exactly what the
"rules" are when lying, cheat
ing or stealing have been
performed. In other words,
some of us know what is going
on as long as all is well, bu*
how much evidence is needed
to bring someone up before
the judicial board when a crime
has been committed? Let's
at least attempt to stop many
of the recent occurances by
locking up and not being
hesitant to turn people in.
With supportable evidence
which undoubtedly is difficult
to define in almost all parts
of the modern world man can
and will bring other men before
a court. Do not let any one
talk us out of this at Guilford.
What have we learned?
There should at least be a
striving for justice in a school
of higher learning.
So don't listen to a single
source that says nothing can
be done even when there is,
"sufficient reason to believe"
that an individual has stolen
from you.
It has been said repeatedly
in colleges that the important
part of any honor system or
code is not who watches over
all because no one should
need to do so.
But perhaps each of us needs
to keep watch a little more -
to help ourselves, good friends
and Guilford in the long run.
Publius II
Dear Editor,
In view of recent mishaps
in the cafeteria, there are a
few points I would like to bring
up. The first being the poor
condition and maintenance
of the equipment in the cafe
teria. The condiment cart
and the other carts are in
constant need of repair. For
instance, one of the wheels on
the condiment cart has been
broken off for four days and
another one is on its way. So
far nothing has been done
aDout the condition of these
carts.
Since Guilford College owns
the cafeteria and its equipment,
Let's Keep It Fair
Over the past few years, Community Senate election
time has spawned a mass letter-writing crusade to the
Guilfordian. The letters have, usually, taken one of two routes:
a "witty" and exaggerated appraisal of the supported ticket
or mudslinging condemnations of the others. To say that
these letters get "out of hand" is to declare the obviousl
Granted, these "expressions of concern" are voiced by
students and, therefore, an essential element of the Guilfordian.
Unfortunately, these letters carry too much weight. Some of us
may fall prey to humorous, libellous, or biased statements and
disregard the candidates' platforms and abilities altogether.
Consequently, we have decided to set up a few guidelines
for the publication of letters to the editor during these pre
election issues of the Guilfordian. (Incidentally, these guide
lines are basically reiterations of our standard policies).
1. All letters must be signed and will be printed with the
author's name; letters supporting or criticizing tickets will not
be printed with pseudonyms.
2. Libellous, mudslinging, or trite letters will not be printed.
Clearly, this aspect of the policy can lead to more honest,
objective and straightforward "editorializing."
In addition, it is hoped that letters will deal more with the
supported ticket's merits rather than attempts to discredit
the others. After all, fair play, diligence, and innovation are
the basics of a "good" campaign. And a good campaign is
a head start to a successful one.
We urge you to voice opinions during election-time, and to
voice them with common sense, fairness and decency. Your
letters are welcome.
M.D.S.
The Guilfordian
the maintenance department
should be available to attend
to any problems that arise,
regardless of the hour. Last
week, when the pipes under
the floor backed up, they spilled
many gallons of nasty water
all over the tiled serving area
of the cafeteria. The kitchen
crew did what they could to
stop and clean up the spillage.
Maintenance was called but
arrived too late to be of any
help. Because of the delay of
the maintenance department,
the kitchen crew was forced to
stop the spillage themselves.
These are just a few of the
problems that Guilford
College needs to deal with
concerning the cafeteria. So
what's the hold-up?
Concerned Cafeteria Worker
Next week, the Guilfordian
will publish a list of campaign
expenditures for the tickets
in the Community Senate
elections.
In addition, the newspaper
will feature the platforms and
pictures of the two slates in
the Union officer elections:
1) Richard Ashley; and 2) David
Dillar, Carla Kossonen, and
Donna Hurley.
A Way to the Self
By DAMON HICKEY
Loren Eiseley, in The Firma
ment of Time, describes the
loss of a sense of personal
responsibilitiy for one's own
and society's future, a loss
that leads to "the whirlpool."
Garl Jung, in Memories,
Dreams, and Reflections, tells
the story of a life spent
getting in touch with his
own deepest self, a self out
of which morally responsible
decisions could come. Teach
ing BHTC 101 this year
has taught me again the
importance of my own self,
of my need for real self
consciousness before I act.
Eiseley found his self among
the rocks and caves of his
anthropological explorations.
Jung found his in the analysis
of his dreams. For Malcolm
X, prison and later a pilgrimage
to Mecca opened the deepest
self. Daru, of Camus' The
Guest, found his too late at
the crest of a hill overlooking
a crossroad. Brecht's Mother
Courage never found hers,
despite war and the loss of all
her children. Fro Victor
Weisskopf, science may 'be
the road to the self. For
Dorothea Blom, it is art. For
Glenn Tinder, thinking is the
way.
For me, meditation is one
avenue to the depths of my
being. Both individual medi
tation and group meditation
play a part. Jn group medi
tation one meets in silence
together with at least one
other person. The experience
can be deeper if it is shared,
even when no words are
spoken. When words are
spoken, they come from a
deep, still place within, which
is shared by the others who
meditate.
quflfowftaj\
ft M Mark Sieber, Editor
Joan Curcio, Assistant Editor
Randy Catoe, Business Manager
Caroline Coles, News & Features
Linda Ertel, Sports
David Hotchkiss, Layout
Walter Sonnenfeldt, Photography
Jody Markoff, Art
Tamara Frank, Club Contact
Contributors . . . Loretta Alford, Tane Datta, Beth Eakes,
Dave Owens, Cindy Selles, Corky Williams, and Rhonda Womble.
And Friends.
Letters and contributions from students, faculty, and others
are welcome and may be sent to: the GuUfordian, P.O. Box
17717, Guilford College, Greensboro, N.C. 27410. The editorial
staff, however, reserves the right to omit libellous, profane, or
unsigned material. Names may be withheld from publication upon
| request.
February 14,1978
Meditation has always
refreshed me and clarified my
thinking. I have no background
for it and I have never taken
any kind of course in it. Yet
sitting quietly with others for
a short time can help me to
focus myself for long periods
of activity.
Last year for one semester,
I invited anyone on campus
to join me in a half hour of
meditation early on weekday
mornings. A few came for a
while, but I finally abandoned
the effort. This Fall, Grimsley
Hobbs asked me if I would
join him later in the morning,
once a week, and again invite
the campus. We have done so
since last semester. We have
had faculty, students, trustees,
and staff, but never more than
six people at one time.
Although we meet for only
half an hour, someone has
usually spoken during that
time and sometimes, several
people. The thoughts have
always been clear, simple, and
deeply moving.
Not many campuses have
opportunities such as this one.
I hope others here will share
it. We meet each Wednesday
that classes are in session,
10:00 - 10:30 a.m., in the
Moon Room, on the first floor
of Dana Auditorium, at the
end of the building facing
Archdale Hall. The meditation
begins when the first person
arrives. Latecomers enter and
quietly sit. Grimsley Hobbs
and I shake hands to end the
meditation at 10:30. Everyone
is always most welcome.