September 1, 2006
uilfordian
Volume 93, Issue 1 Scientists declare Pluto a "dwarf" planet. Full story on page 5
Guilford continues growth,
renovations with gusto
By Nasimeh Easton | staff writer
Guilford College has seen ma
jor changes on campus over the
past few years, and this year is no
exception.
Some parts of Guilford had a
summer face-lift. King Hall under
went a $1.8 million renovation that
created office spaces and class
rooms and added a fresh layer of
paint to the walls. $1.1 million of
donated money was put into build
ing a new press box, a scoreboard
and two brick patios.
"We now really have the best
facility in our athletic field," said
Randy Doss, vice president for En
rollment and Campus Life.
"It's a big step up from last
year," said sophomore Alex Parker,
a member of the football team. "We
hope the new press box will bring
more people out to the games."
One of the biggest changes
this year isn't from renovations
— it's the first-year class. Though
only the second-biggest class in
the last three years, they boast
both the lowest acceptance rate
(56 percent) and highest average
SAT score (1175) of any class in
Guilford history.
"Academically, they are cer
tainly a strong class," Doss said.
"Whether they choose to use their
above-average background in the
classroom remains to be seen."
In order to help the new stu
dents reach their academic po
tential, there is a greater focus on
the academic tools available at
Guilford, such as The Learning
Commons. This focus began with
CHAOS, when students were get
ting oriented to the campus.
"A major population we usu-
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Students begin their
elusive, expensive
quest in pursuit of
enlightenment
By Pete McGuire \ staff writer
- So your summer was great, but now it's
time to get down to the real-life experience
that college brings you for the bargain price
of $29,000 per year. If you're just beginning
your college adventure, here are a few words
of wisdom that you may want to mull over
as you wander aimlessly through the world
of academia:
First and foremost, it is important to re
member that the average student only ever
uses about one-third of his or her brain cells.
Be sure to bum rapidly through your other
two-thirds during your first few weeks of
school.
You'll be able to tell that your grey matter
surplus is miming low by using this simple
three-step method: 1) say the word "hippo
potamus" three times fast while contemplat
ing your navel, 2) cmsh an empty beer can
against your forehead, and 3) ask yourself
the following question: "Ohhhhhhhhhhm?"
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Growing Pains
First-year Emma Shew waits in line with most of the class
OF 2010, which herded to the cafeteria after taking a class
PHOTO ON Aug. IS.This lunch line, which extended far outside
Founders Hall, is one of the first apparent consequences of
Guilford’s second-largest first-year class. By Jeremy Bante.
Housing crunch forces residents into lounges
First-year Matt Tabor chats with his roommate in their quad room in Bin-
ford Hall. By Jeremy Bante.
By Ben Dedman | staff writer
Currently, 1100 students live on
campus. There are only 1077 spac
es to put them.
Thirty-seven students are forced
to share 11 triple or quad rooms this
fall. Many of the triple rooms were
designed to house only two stu
dents and, due to limited space,
were furnished with bunk beds
and only two desks.
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The Learning Commons
The Learning Commons, formerly named the Academic Skills
Center, has changed some labels and attitudes to better suit students
needs. Page 3.
AIDS Conference
Scientists from around the world met last month to share advances
in HIV prevention and treatment, but access to medicine is still a prob
lem for the poor. Page 4.
I Officer refuses Iraq service
Army 1st Lt. Ehren Watada believes the Iraq war is illegal and
unethical. Others see Watada's action as a violation of his duty, and
shameful to Japanese-Americans. Page 4.
New column: Shrink Rap
Maria, Kym and Erin lead a funkalicious journey into the phat-nas-
ty world of advice. Get out more, take advantage of the new cafeteria
services, and don't stress. Page 6.
New cross country coach
Jamie LaFollette was hired to nurture the young cross country
team to better standing in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and
regional competition. Page 8.
Football team, stadium
equipped to compete
By Steven Tutterow | staff writer
The Guilford football team is
set to kick off its 2006 season in the
newly renovated Armfield Athletic
Center. Much like construction of
their new home field, the Quakers
also hope to build on a hard-work
ing and confident mentality that
they've maintained throughout
the off season.
"I thought it (Armfield Athletic
Center) was going to be a well-
done, appropriate renovation, said
Head Football Coach Kevin Kiesel
about the additions to the stadium.
"It is. It has a lot of class, and it
represents our school in the right
way."
These additions cost $1.1 mil
lion, and include a two-story press
box with restrooms, new stadium
seating and bleachers, a new score-
board, and new play clocks.
When asked about the new
renovations, team captain and
linebacker Mario Paylor, a senior,
said, "I love it; it's like we're really
playing college football now." Pre
season Division III All-American
quarterback Josh Vogelbach add
ed, "It is definitely going to make
us look more respectable to other
teams that come in, and should
bring more fans."
Student support for the Quak
ers has been lacking in recent
years. Vogelbach said, "I think cer
tain people don't give us a chance;
we are over stereotyped." Paylor
added, "I feel like we get a bad
name and people don't understand
how hard we work."
Indeed, the Quakers did work
very hard in the off-season. After
the new renovations and a strenu
ous off-season training schedule
that started in January and contin
ued throughout the entire summer,
the Quakers' football program ap
pears revitalized. "The players did
a good job of committing to the
program," Kiesel said. "We are a
much faster, stronger and quicker
team."
After finishing tied for 2nd
in the ODAC in the 2005 season
with a 4-2 conference record and
5-5 overall record, the Quakers are
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