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1 Salemite, September 23,1977, Page 4 Lecture Series Begins Season By Rebecca Dunbar Aquarius 2000. No. it’s not the title of a book or the name of night club. Aquarius 2000 is a health foods store located at Stratford Center (take the Stratford Road North exit off MO). The co-managers of the store are John Fisher, a graduate of Wake Forest, and his wife Alice, a graduate of School of the Arts. The store opened in 1969. At first the customers were mainly older, vitamin-oriented people. Now, however, Mr. Fisher says that they seem to be getting more young people in. especially students from School of the Arts. It seems that some professors there have stressed the importance of good nutrition to their students, especially those students who have to perform physically. Aquarius 2000 has a good selection of vitamins, minerals, and health food products, including cosmetics. However, there are two factors that set it apart from other such stores. One is the amazingly large selection of books - cookbooks, diet books, herb books, nutrition books, health and beauty books, and books dealing with specific health problems. Fisher has been responsible for building up the book section because he feels that it is important for people ”to get a feeling on their own of what they need.” The second factor that sets Aquarius apart is the feeling one gets that the store is not just a business, but also a reflection of a way of life. The people who work at Aquarius believe in what they are doing an^d in what they are selling. They also are willing to help you find what you want and to answer your questions. Fisher received his Master’s Degree in Nutrition from UNC-G. Try browsing through Aquarius 2000 sometime when you’re in a shopping mood. It might be fun. Symposium Changes Cont’d. from one vetoed; after much revisionary work, the fourth proposal was submitted and passed last Friday. Difficulties in the form of lack of funds and doubt con cerning the topic were en countered by the committee since its beginnings. Jim Barrett scouted several grant foun dations, but could find no money forthcoming for this particular symposium. The subcommittee also felt that some regarded the topic as frivolous, although the members hoped to settle these doubts by taking history, psychology, and other aspects of American humor into con sideration. For example, a study could show the effects of the Great Depression on American humor. Because of unforeseen delays in planning, many speakers were already scheduled elsewhere. The estimated cost of a fullscale symposium was $10,000 or more. Even at a level within the com mittee’s means, the affair would have run to $4000 or $4500. As an alternative, a multi evening program on “Humor in America” during the spring of 1978 is now being considered. It has the advantages of being within the committee’s budget - possibly not exceeding $3000 - and it will not be conducive toward long weekends which some students tend to make during symposium week. A smaller symposium also would make possible additional programs on a year-long basis, using funds left over from the symposium budget. For exam ple, matching funds could be provided for departmental speakers programs. This would allow more and better outside lecturers to participate Salem’s academic life. Another possibility would be independent student-faculty symposia, in which students would work with faculty to present an evening program of lectures and discussion on various topics. Suggested examples included a presentation by the History Department on “Corruption in Government,” or “The New Ice Age” or “Car- cmogens in the Atmosphere” by the Science Department. It may be possible for students in such programs to receive credit for their work. The committee also is con sidering semester-long thematic programs, as a way of reaching more students with varied in terests. It should be emphasized that these plans are still in a tentative stage, and have not yet been approved by the faculty and administration. Anne Beidleman, chairman of the spiposium subcommittee, has said, “I personally would like to apologize to the student body that we could not have the full- length symposium. We started in plenty of time, but did not foresee all the hang-ups that we en countered. We are going to do our best to present a very good mini symposium on ‘Humor in America.’ ” This year’s symposium promises to be a new experience for everyone. Its future dpeends upon what students and faculty as a whole, as well as its speakers, are willing to put into it. S.G.A. Reports By Anne Piedmont Monday night Legislative Board voted to defer the election for (^airman of Interdorm and to allow Interdorm to set up its own temporary structure for chairmanship. This defemfent was established so that Legislative Board can re-evaluate the present structure and function of Interdorm. Executive Board has quite a ioh in coming up with alternate proposals. ^ Ust week Executive Board met with Diane Daily about some un- coming projects. The new majors and programs in the air make soim of us wish we weren t graduating. The Calendars came last wfek and S^.u aTe Sdsilig '"hat S.G.A. SALUTES in TJis week S.G.A. salutes: Robin Sink for becoming our new editnr nt Sights and Insights- Good luck Robin; Jan Guiton for the SJat did on the Calendars; Caroline Wannamaker for the arana ^ ^d day to day operation of the Backdoor- and Pattv^Bla^k^iw n^ Robertson, and their helpers for making ID caSs a ’ operation. caras such a smooth Anyone who knows of someone who deservp! tn ha * j • column, please see Anne Piedmont in 12 Sisters. The 1977-1978 Lecture Series is taking shape. On Oct. 6, John . Groth, an artist and illustrator from New York, will speak at 8:15 p.m. in Hanes Auditorium. Groth will have an exhibit in the FAC Oct. 3-7, and there will be an autograph reception im mediately following his lecture. Mr. Groth has Illustrated such books as War and Peace, Gone With the Wind, and the Grapes of Wrath. He is author-illustrator of Studio: Europe and Studio: Asia, which are based on his war ex periences, and John Groth’s World of Sports. Other lectures and special programs include, on Nov. 14, Landrum Bolling, chairman of the Lilly Endovmient. Bolling will speak on Middle East affairs. At 1:15 p.m. on Dec. 8, Dr. Raymon Seeger of the research Society of America will deliver a lecture on the humanism of science. And on March 1, the Pickwick Puppet Theatre will present “Sleeping Beauty” in the afternoon and “The Arabian Nights” in the evening. ’*1 One of the most popular houseplants is* the spider plant' (Chlorophytum). Its narrow green and white leaves gracefully arch' over its container. As it matures, it sends out runners with little whita flowers and plantlets. The babies can stay on the plant for years o| they can be pinned down and rooted in neighboring pots to form ner plants. Spider plants like a coolish to warm room. The striped variety needs west or east light. The plain green likes northern light. Both varieties like to be sprayed often. They should be kept damp, but an occasional drought won’t hurt them because the roots have the. capacity to store large amounts of water. ’ Grape ivy (Cissus rhombifolia) is a good climbing vine with leaves resembling kites. It accepts dim light and warm rooms. This vine grows well and should be pinched back occasionally to encourage new and bushier growth. Grape ivy cannot tolerate direct south sun and should be sprayed daily. It should be kept moist but not wet. For a little color, try the velvet plant (Gynaura). This plant is bright green with purple fuzz and jagged-edged leaves. It is sometimes called the purple passion plant. It can be a trailing basket plant or pinched back into an erect bush. Keep it moist and frequently sprayed. It likes warmth and plenty of light, but must be protected from full sun. Please send any questions you may have to my box in the Day Student Center or to the Salemite. The Salemite Will Accept Classified Ads Contact Cameron Harris Best In Town PIZZA GARDEN Great Subs Corner of Cherry and 30th Near Coliseum 724-7600 T«0«G« College Inn (Tavern On The Green) 503 W. 30th St. 724-1040 The Coldest Beer Happy Hour 3-8 P.M. Beer 30^ Jumbo Sandwiches And The Biggest Salad Bar Dancing Nightly — Free Disco Music Salemite deadline, staff meetings every Monday, 4;30 p.m Salemite office (below Student Center).
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