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THE TWIQ
S.5PTEMBER 13. 1982
THE TWIG
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by Joan
So here we are. Some for the
first time, others for the
second, third, fourth, or fifth
(?) time. Yes, for some reason
we continue to fork over
hundreds of dollars to receive
the tortures of upper
academia. We, the students of
the worid, continue to return
to this worid of consuming the
cafeteria’s mystery dishes,
iiving with constant weariness
after numerous aii-nighters,
attending ciasses with women
wrho couid care iess how they
iooi, signing your iife away to
get into a room you pay for
(even though this community
q/N&NG
VlfLLfNG
t»ICAMfU5
Give The
President A Break
As I was listening to W.Q.D.R. the other day i happened to
catch the program “94 Seconds." This program involved a reporter
stationed at Crabtree Vaiiey Maii who asis a prepared question,
usuaiiy one of generai pubiic concem, to passersby and then
records ninety-four seconds of answers to the Question.
The question for the day on the program that I listened to went
something iile this: "Since the day of his inaugeration, Ronaid
Reagan has taken over one hundred days of vacation. How do you
feei about this?' Naturally there was a variety of answers, but i
was disappointed to hear that almost every person questioned felt
strongly that one hundred days was entirely too much vaation
time for the president. Otwiously these people had not considered
how many working hours the President of the ,United States
actually does put into his job. Not only are there the regular eight
hourdaysof office work, but we must also take into consideration
the late hours of ent«laining dignitaries, cabinet members, and
anyone else who receives the privilege of visiting the White
House, the early morning flights to everywhere, and the endless
numt>erof what must become tiresome lunches, brunches, teas,
and breakfasts with people who are constantly asking for one
favor or another. Add to this tiTe twenty-four hour a day pressure
of fulfilling outrageous expectations, trying to help settle
disputes between other countries, and every other pressure that
comes with forming a more perfect Union, establishing Justice,
insuring domestic Tranquility, providing for the common defense,
promoting the general Welfare, and securing the Blessings of
Liberty.
Of course I cannot speak for anyone else, but I could not handle
pressures like these with a three hundred and sixty-four day a year
vacation.
Ronald Reagan has been in office now for almost two years. His
vacation tinrte will probably average at the end of the year about
sixty days per year, about three times that of the average full time
worker who clocks in at 9:00 a.m. and clocks out at 5:00 p.m.
(usually to go home and forget about whatever mistakes he or she
has made that day because many of them will go unnoticed and
uncriticized).
I would like to see more people give credit to President Re^an
(and any President) for the hard work and long hours lie must
dedicate to his |ob rather than begnjdge him the comparatively
little time he does not. I agroe with McDonald’s Ron, you do
deserve a break today.
ELC
But Why?
thrives on a code of honor),
and competing with a
thousand-some-odd other
individuals in every area from
dating as many men as
possible at once to achieving
the perfect GPA.
Why Is It that so many
people continue to retum to
this insanity? Is it simply the
thrill of figuring out the
cafeteria’s newest concoction
or the satisfaciton that comes
from wearing the same
disgusting sweatshirt for an
entire semester?
Some contend that a return
to this world is mandatory -
according to the rules of
Mummy and Daddy. These
individuals seem to feel that
they must abide by Daddy's
word and retum to English III
foryet another goat it. But, as
long as Daddy is willing to pay
for the venture, the field trips
to Crazy Zacks and Frat Row
provide hunting grounds for
prospective dates and help
make the difficulties of
academi c i ife. bearabi e.
Other individuals, usually
those who seem to enjoy self-
inflicted punishment, return
to find out if English above the
three hundred level is really as
difficult as rumor claims.
(TTiese same Individuals are
often discontent with the
usual eighteen hour courae
load and choose to dispense
an additional one hundred-
plus dollars per credit hou^ in
order to challenged.to 'the
Letter
To The Editor:
I am presently incarcerated
in the Washington State
Penitentiary in Walla Walla,
Washington. One of our most
important goals for
rehabilitation is to have or
gain correspondence with the
outside world.
I am twenty-nine years old
and six feet, three inches tail.
I have chocolate brovm skin
with a deep ebony tan,
midnight black eyee, a goatee
and an ultra black natural.
My interests are many; from
dancing and romancing to a
more subtle tempo such as
reading, sports and traveling. I
received my Associate of Arts
degree from Walla Community
College in June, 1961. I am
currently taking
correspondence courses from
the University of Washington
In Seattle. Among other
things, I am an aspiring
lyricist and poet.
Correspondence would be
very important to me. I will
answer ali letters.
Sincerely yours,
Johnnie E. tOcQIII, 257153
P. 0. Box 520
Walla Walla, WA 99362
rramwrn.
Still other individuals return
for reasons falling somewhere
between these two extremes.
Daddy’s urge to seei^ self-
improvement, personal
desires to find a fine young
man who is tall enough to
dance with, and the thought
that the knowledge to be
gained can really be helpful,
inspire these persons to
attempt another semester in
the realms of academia.
Many contend that
Individuals of this third group
will benefit more from their
education than people of
either extreme. Intent
concentration on academic
pursuits leads to the “all work
and no piay, make Jane a dull
woman” syndrome, while little
or no attention to academic
endeavors leads to a shallow-
minded individual with
distinct a i r- head ed
tendencies, 'y'es, by devoting
time to all areas of personal,
growth, the social butterfly
can learn enough to take care
of herself in this world of
wolves and initiate Interesting
conversation. She will be
pleasantly pleased with the
new depth in her iife and will
probably find that fine young
male prospects actually
respond more positively.
Much to the over-dedicated
student’s dismay, an
emergence from behind walls
of books and papers can
actually enhance educational
careers. Knowledge obviously
gains purpose and
applications when It is used
and expanded during the
course of interactions with the
real world. All things
cQnsidet:ed. _a conscious
attempt to combine all areas
of life during this time of
growth and education will be
to the student's benefit by
producing a well-rounded
individual capable of
meaningful contributions In
all spheres of society.
“NO
MORE
MR. NICE
GUYI’
'‘I’rTi not my old lovable
self when I'm around
cigarettes. 1 get real
cranky. So 1 want all you
smokers to quit once
and for all. And who
knows? You might even
put a smite on my face!’
American Cancer Society 1
TN$ 6Mce cont't>uled as a pubhc sefvica
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