OctoSer 12,1990
Tage 5
Letters To the Editors
Roaches Cause Havoc in
Residence Halls
car Editors,
I bring to you an issue of great con
cern. BUGS. Perhaps this issue is
somewhat over emphasized in that we
attend a women's college and women
traditionally have "bug - phobias."
Nevertheless, 1 contend that during
my four years at Salem, I have never
seen as many bugs or heard as many
comments about them as I have at
present.
{Everyone knows that there is no
logical reason to be frightened of bugs,
taking into consideration the average
size of a human versus the average size
of your favorite bug. But it happens
more often than not. Further, every
one can accept the fact that this (NC)
climate predisposes itself to the inva
sion of more bugs than one would find
further north. The problem occurs not
in the acceptance of the existence of
bugs, but in the location in which they
are found. Bugs outside are one thing,
but in your bedroom and bathroom are
quite another!!
jAt this point I would like to interject
and remind everyone that one particu
lar bug, the cockroach does not indi
cate filth but is indicative of clean ar
eas. This is difficult for us to compre
hend because they are so ugly and we
^sociate ugly bugs with negative
connotations such as filth and spread
ing germs. Cockroaches are actually
among some of the cleanest bugs. But,
1 freely admit to a particular disgust of
those bugs. (By the way, keeping your
room fil thy does no t mean cockroaches
will avoid your abode. Sorry!)
To get back on track 1 would point
out that there are two treatments for
bugs. The first is preventative treat
ment which usually entails spraying.
The occurrence of so many bugs in the
dormitories has raised the question
among many students as to whether or
not "extermination" (as they like to call
it) was carried out over the summer. 1
too question this but doubt that the
administration would forego such an
event. The other type of treatment is
true extermination - kill on sight. That
is, if you can catch them and if in the
case of cockroaches you don't mind the
"crunch." In some of the dormitories
this problem is so bad that it has been
suggested that we invite the extermi
nator in during Fall Break. People
have said that they would be more
than happy to empty closets and draw
ers and pull furniture away from walls.
This proves to me that the problem is
severe, because people are willing to
go through this exercise which often
ends up being worse than moving in.
Please help!
Jennifer L. Wood
Three Cheers for Fall Fest
Dear Editors,
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1 Thank you Salem College students and faculty for having so much fun at Fall
^fest! The people who participated really caught the Salem spirit t atrea y
|nade my day! I hope the rest of the Salem community had a pleasant day away
from school as well.
'om school as well. . ,,
I 1 really appreciated the faculty team and 1 believe 1 speak for my peers as we
■ he "Fossils" had a lot of vitality throughout the day.
i Fall Fest takes a lot of cooperation and planning among various or^niza ions
on campus. Everyone came together and pulled Fall Fest off even wit i eing a
surprise this year.
Thank you Epicure for extra time, extra confusion and great oo . ^
Thank you Lehman Hall for all your help with planning and enthusiasm.
Thank you Fall Fest Committee!
Thank you Maintenance, Public Safety and Brent!
Thank you Athletic Department!
Thank you Common Cents Committee! p n f u
And finally, thank you Dr. Litzenburg for finally declaring halt Best. , ,.
. . 1 / J I V • « * ■ ' *
by Dawn Darby
The Salemite
The purpose of this section is to provide the readers of the Salemite with a Different
Perspective, another point of view, if you will. There are many events; current, past and
future that have acquired many different sug^^estions . These suggestions have not always
been the most widely accepted. Hoiuever, being one who has, over time matured enough
to always respect others' opinions, which by the way, are usually far from my own, I felt
that it was time out for hearing about the things we will always he familiar with and the
feelings expressed on these "things" are very apparent and exhausted, (like saying that
sentenceisl). Instead, 1 want to focus on the things that may not beas noticeable toaverage
Susie as well at things that are very esoteric to a few of us. We all need to learn how to treat
opinions with equal worth and respect. Feel free over the course of the year to write in to
dispute anything written or spoken here or any where ebe. Just remember the things you
read here are only A Different Perspective.
Say it if you Feel It:
But just make sure you KNOW what you're saying!
Sincerely,
KEEP N.C. CLEAN, VOTE HELMS! Now what on earth is that SUPPOSED to
mean. I am so positive that whomever wrote this on a poster and hung it up in our
refectory meant one thing, but I seem to be interpreting something that is the
equivalent to what 1 flush down the toilet and that is far from being clean! Being
objective I'm led to believe that "she" (assuming that this person is one of us) is
referring to environmental pollution and the tikes facing our state. BUT! Thinking
subjectively, which is how we tend to think as humans, 1 could think of a lot of
things that could be metaphorically, "dirty" that are grounds for omitting any
candidate advocating them , from the ballot. Let me mention that at this point 1
am still addressing the" keep N.C. clean" portion of the poster. 1 have yet to deal
with the strongest points of this desperate cry of ignorance.
Cleanliness is next to Godliness!
Well praise the Lord saints, this person (Helms advocate) is implying that good
old Jesse is a God fearing man and adheres to the 10 commandments, the
Beatitudes, etc.... Only there is one slight problem with my theory, my Grxl teaches
that we are equal, Jesse Helms thinks that women are not capable of making
decisions that effect them personally and arc none of his business anyway.
Instead, he wants to play " Big Daddy" and make sure his Southern Belles arc
loaded down with youngin's (preferably males) to carry on the dignified name
he's established for this fruit bearing state that is overdependent upon the WIC
(for those of us who are seeing RED and just can't remember what those letters
stand for, in simple words it means children who are on your Daddy's tax payroll
because their Mommies can't afford to feed them!) not to mention how impossible
it is to single handedly raise a child because Uncle Jesse proposcxl m 1983 an
amendment that if passed, could have resulted in the elimination of 9(X),0(X)
participants from the WIC program. He also voted to reduce overall health
programs by 25%. This resulted in $42 million being cut from the Maternal and
Child Health Care program, which funds crippled children, screens pregnant
women, provides neonatal care and prenatal care, and treats congenital problems.
He was'the only senator to vote in 1988 against a bill which included provisions
for child support enforcement yet he is pro-life and anti-help for children.
What are his good points? The person who wrote the sign apparently knows
something, and 1 invite her to shar^ this with us before the elections while there
is still a chance.
Keep in mind that a vote for Jesse Helms would pollute N.C. in several ways.
Remember that Jesse voted against the Clean Air Act and against Superfund reau
thorization, which provided funds for cleaning up toxic and hazardous waste
sites.
Now do you get the picture. It makes sense now why Jesse Helms is not pro-
choice because whether we have children or not. We're not going to be able to
breathe anyway and nothing living will survive, so he's killed two birds with one
big dirty, rotten stone. This was not intended to offend; however, 1 find it very
difficult to believe that a female between the ages of 18 and 65 could perceive any
benefits form another term served by Uncle Jesse (unless he's really your Uncle or
you are in the direct bloodline of the Helms clan (like myself!)) But if you can
defend your statements, or disprove of mine, you have an invitation to present
yourpoints. I'll grab a trash can and join in the fight if you can prove to me that
^norance isn't getting the best of you just this once as you advocate good ole' boy
Helms!
Jennifer King