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OctbbW ' THE TWIG News and Notes Office of Continuing Education Did you know that there are 167 older than average under graduates on campus this fall? From time to time, we’d like to use this column to introduce you to some of these In- Ivlduals by asking them to share facts and'feelings, experiences and pereeptions, relating to their return to coliege. We think you'll agree that they are in- teresting people, just as you are, and tha( the mix of older and younger students at Meredith can be stimulating and fun. Meet Anne Suggs and read her “musings of a perennial transfer:" I don’t quite know what to make of Mefedith College. But I do know it's different from the other hails of learning I have attended In the area. You see, I’ve been around, and can tell you stories...Walt! Reroll your eyes and give me a chance to explain what I mean. I’m no newcomer to college campuses > or anything else for that matter. The fact that I am transfen’ing credits from three major universities should establish my credentials as an expertlnsampllngcolleges, I’ve had some Interesting ex- perience in the process. Have you, as a student in the classroom setting, ever been told by the professor that you intimidate her? I have, and was puzzled by the statement. She explained that I reminded hw of how she used to feel when her mother "watched" her In dance class. Then, there was another professor wtio moved her lectem so that she wouldn't have to make eye contact v/ith me during lectures, l-ler expla nation was that I appeared not to believe a word she said. What could I say? Of course,. those are Isolated Incidents. Professors and students usuaily-react more subtley to class numbers who are older than the average undergraduate. But, i've caught ' on quickly. It only took one time for me to realize why the univer sity Jocks In my classes welcomed me into study groups so enthusiastically. I thought it was because they liked my motherly qualities, but what they wanted were the results of my i£ibor in the library. And for a long time, I kept score o ^ow many times proi ors ' swallowed uncomfortabi be fore they could think of a descriptive term for my sort of student. It seemed so important to them to give me a label. I don’t want to give you the impression that my entire college experience to this point has been unpleasant - quite the contrary. There have been many situations in which neither stu dent nor teacher seemed to notice or be in the least con- ACROSS 1 Sci. room 4 Cook 8 Moral obliga tion 12 Macaw 13 Ceremony 14 Opera highlight 15 Writing implement . 17 School of whales 19 — Paso 20 Scold 21 Famous uncle 22 Poem 23 Walk 25 Qal of song 26 Printer’s measure 27 Transgress 28 8e ill 29 Abounds 32 Scale note Pastry 35 Near 36 Freshet 36 Youngster 39 Before 40 Preposition 41 Cot 42 Turkish standard 43 Wine cup 45 Conducted 46 Resort 47 Tra follower 48 By way of 49 Seesaw 52 One opposed 54 Raise 56 Guido's rtote 57 Juncture 56 Small valley 59 Obscure DOWN 1 Once around track 2 Exist ^'Streamer 4 Ship’s prison 5 Lubricate 6 Pronoun 7 Lawful 8 Obstruct 9 Chaldean city 10 Bound 111vy league school 16 Headwear 18 Part of to be 21 Greeted 22 United 23 Deposits 24 Journey 25 Title of respect 26 Lamprey 28 Nibbled 29 Spread for drying 30 Stable dweller 31 Stalk CROSS WORD PUZZLE FROM COLLEGE PRESS SERVICE 33 Pigpen 34 Papa 37 Arabian garment 39 Exalted In spirit 41 Whiskers 42 Simian 43 Ah, me! 44 Lion’s pride 45 Chin'ese mile 46 Withered 48 Vigor 49 Hindu cymbals 50 11 Down student 51 Ranch animal 53 Bye 55 Diphthong PKREQISTMVON FOR SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS The 1964 spring semester schedule of classes and registra tion Instnjdlons have been distributed to Students and faculty in anticipation of preregistration which begins on November 9 and' continues through December 14. Advising conferences have already begun for upperclassmen so any students, who have not obtained these materials should pick them up either in Room 120 or at the Switchboanj In Johnson Halt. cemed about this “mors mature classmate." (That term was used routinely on one campus and was always accompanied by a wide and patronizing smile.) I have been welcomed profusely as well as Ignored completely. The point Is, it’s different here at Meredith, although, as I said earlier, I haven't decided exactly what is different. But what t have noticed Is that none of n’^ professors have hesitated to call my name In the sane in- fonnai manner they use with other students. Also, they seem to expect no more or less work from me than from my class mates. I think what expresses it best Is what on^ teach^ told me the other da> • that I didn’t count, meaning that I was one of the group: that I fit in. The frethmen open doors for me when my arms are loaded, as they do for each other. People smile In my direction, but hardly ever call me “ma'am.” There’s a friendliness evident everywhere - during my explor atory Interview in the registrar's office, In the snack bar, with teachere, ^ among students of all-ages. Now, well into the rhythm of dally routine. I’m Inclined to believe that friendliness makes the difference. Also, there's nxire focus on attitudes about learning, and teaching, rather than about individuals. I’m almost convinced that you con sider me a serious student and believe that I’m not here out of boredom, just looking to “fulfill myself.” You make me feel at ease about taking a. .few chances. I may even risk a ten tative answer to a classroom question or invite you to share my thermos of coffee. We'll see. ALMOST 7 OF 10 AMERICANS CAN'T AFFORD COLLEGE WITHOUT HELP ANYMORE. A SURVEY OF "AMERICAN ATTITUDES TOWARD EDUCATION” FINDS. Almost 8 of 10 believe college costs are rising so fast that they 11 be out of the average American’s'reach, the survey of adults ty a coalition of college groups found. Huge majorities favored increasing federal student aid programs for needy and middle- Income students. Students accept alcohol laws (Continued from Page 1) forcing the city's new noise law. Illinois State students now must get permission from town officials 15 days before holding any outdoor parties. TTien they have to have security guards at the parties. Marquette, Michigan of- iclais passed a tough new noise and litter ordinance designed to control parties on and near the Northern Michigan Univensity campus. “We're seeing a real turn around in the way alcohol is being viewed not. only by ad- mlnlstratore. but tiy stud^s themselves,” says Gerardo Gonzalez, president of BAC- HUS, a national group aimed at controlling student drinking. "More and rnore schools are Integrating new policies to' limit drinking, and show that alcohol doesnl have to be an inherent part of college life," he reports. The control efforts began in earnest on many campuses during the 1982-83 academic year, and have acclerated since as more states raise their legal drinking ages and more college towns are emboldened to try to control student noise. Roughly half the states now have drinking ages set at 21, compared to 20 states a year ^0. Several others "21 states" haue.also closed loopholes that flowed l8>yeer-olds to drink wine and t>eer. Arizona and Ohio are cur rently considering raising their legal drinking ages to 2f, Bingaman says. Blngaman remains op- (Continued on Page 6) /| BRAGAW BRAGAW RESIDENCE HALL - on the N.C. State Campus - Presents HOMECOMING 1983 "LADIES’ NIGHT” PARTY Come dance to the sounds of "SHUFFLE” Live Nov. 4, 9pm to 1am All ladies admitted for half price College ID required for admission 17 & 18 yr. olds welcome - alternative beverages available
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