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PAGE 2 THE TVWG OCTOBER 8, 1964 EDITORIALS Think before you drink How many times In the past week have you said, "Let's go get wasted” or 'Ttn gonna get drunk this week^?' That meuiy, huh? How many times have you asked yourself why drinking, getting a buzz or getting dnink sv>peals to you? The National Coiiegiate Aicohoi Awareness Week was d^gned to make students ask thenieelves these questions. in a coliege town iike Raieigh, “dhnking" is a common word. There ^ bars for every type of person. They are designed to nieet the students' needs, if you like beach, hard rock, country* western, top 40 or any other kind of music, you can find a local bar that will pls^ music that appeals to you. But music Isn't the only thing that lures students to bare. Happy hours and special discounts also entice students. If ^ are on a tight budget, you can usually find a place that has drinks two for the price of one. What a deal! Advertisements for alcoholic beverages also promote drinking. These ads make drinking sensu^, glamorous and romantic. If you want to be happy, drink. In how many ads for alcohol do you see people frowning? These ads are misleading. They are all one-sided. Have you ever seen an ad that shows a grieving family at the scene of an accident v/here their t^ikl has just been killed t)y a drunk driver and the cutline says, “This Bud’s for you”? How many times before you go out, do you sit down.and reml/ilsce about what happened the last time you got drunk? I’m sure the memory would not ba something you wouM like to think about^ esped^ly If you hdb a hangover the noct day. Who likes to remember the headaches and recall the times they were on bended krtee praying to the porcel^n god? Who likes to have their ears bum when they remember themselves saying, ‘‘I'll never drink agaln.’^ Feeling bad is only one part of getting drunk. Looking tiad is another. Just the other night two of my friends and 1 saw a 40 year-old well-dressed woman so drunk she could t»rely walk. She vras hanging all over one of the two men she was with. When she staggered to the bathroom, the two men started talking about how dnjnk she was. She made a fool of herself. It was really sad. Unfortunately, this woman couM have been one of many girls at Meredith that make a habit of getting too dnjnk. This woman, as well as others, could have saved t>erself a lot of- embarrassment had she known when to turn down another drink. I’m not preaching for anyone to stop drinking. That’s not my place. I am merely asking that you think before you drink. Whether you are planning on drinking or not, tlwe are several tips for you to rememt>er before you go out. 1. Always take ^ and names of two people you can call If you need a ride home. 2. Don't take too much money out with you so that you won’t be tempted to buy more drinks. 3 Always tell your roommate, or some friend, about what time you'll be home so if you come In real late they won't worry. 4. Alw^s have a sober person drive you home. (Have a designate driver). 5. If you can’t drive home, call a cab or someone at Meredith to pick you up. 6. Remember the CWI laws and ask yourself if driving under the Influence Is worth a ticket and possible jail sentence. 7. Know your limit and don't drink more than you can handle. 8. Never get in a car with somenone who has been drinking. 9. Never leave a datnk friend at a bar or frat without a ride home. 10. Be a frtend and advise your friends to stop drinking if they’ve had too much. Cynthia L Chur^ 113 Heflmui. 7881 LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the Editor: First of all, I am not vniting this letter as a pitch for Jim Hunt for Senate. I am writing this letter because I was appalled by the letter fnxn the College Republk»ns appearing In the October 1st copy of the newspaper. Being a twenty-one-year-old female, I would never ^iilngly admit that I had not watched the news or read a paper in a period of overtwo weeks. The Republteans stated that “The Meredith campus should not unknowingly be victim of the Hunt for Senate campdgn follies.” I am not saying that It shouki not have been announced that Ms. Franklin was here to endorse Hunt. Two weeks before she (Franklin) spoke at Meredith, the newspaper and radio and telewision media began publi cizing her visit. Being In college and being busy is no excuse for not being aware of current events. I should think the College Republicans vrould be ashamed to adn^t that they had not been exposed to any type of news material conceming the nature of Ms. Franklin's visit. Maybe I shouki not be so upset, tHit. I.am disappointed in my fellew wigels. concerned, San Whittey wimsK fe...WHER to THESE IQP6P1CIC UP iRttSfWiSCLE DiMWjWWSW THE-FOPUa? Focus on Cooperative Education by Rene Folds . Cooperative Education is becoming more and more significant at Meredith College as the years go 1:^ and it could be an Important addition to your college career! Cooperative Education Is a plan In which the student spends alternate periods of study at Meredith Coolege and alternate periods of employment In a Job related to her career goals. Girls that c^yjoseto "co-op,"as It Is often refenad to wori( with agendes approved by the college and their employment Is arraiged by the college. In order to co-op, a student must have completed at least 60 semester hours and have a cumulative quality point average of 2.50 or better. Co-op students are able to graduate in four years by attending sum mer school and csefuily anranging their schedules, but it is suggested that a stu dent look into the opportunity eeriy in her college career. Cooperative Education Is considered to be an academic program, so students participating are consklered full-time students wtwther working worthing or in the classroom. Each period of env loyment carries from one to four credit hours. "Cooperative education is a recruiting tool for employers," Beth Taylor, coor- inator of Cooperative Education here at Meredith, said. It provides many ad vantages to the student as well as the employer. The program enables a student to explore a career possibility, broaden eaucation, receive specialized training, and to improve employment opportunities. It enables the employer to evaluate the potential of a student before employment, select and train temporary or permanent help, to give employers staff support, and to enhance a mutually beneficial industiy- college relationship. Meredith works very closely with employers to ensure a meaningful worit experience for the student that is worthy of academic credit. Saleiries vary according to the employer, the type of wort^, and the skills and techniques required for the Job. The Cooperative Education Depart- ent at Meredith feels that both education and work are Important for anyone seeking a career. Through ttte Meredith College Cooperative Education Program a young woman can have both. Beth Taylor, a 1979 Meredith graduate, has recently been named as Coordinator of Cooperative Educatio. Beth received a master's degree in .Stu^t i=*ersonn^ from North Texas State Univeraity in 1962 and prevkxjsly woriced with North Texas ^te In student activities. W6 would all like to welcome her to Meredith. She is anxious to talk to anyone interestted In Cooperative Education. The Cooperative Education Club will hold its second fall meeting Wednesday, October 10. It will be a dinner meeting at 5:30 pm, at Darryl’s Restaurant on Hillsborough Street. ITtey in>^te anyone Continued on Page 6) Congratulations on your engagement Ellen Henry to Mike Tatum Tracy Page to Carl Olche Anyone with similar announcements who wishes to have them printed should contact Cynthia Church (7881). THE TWIG editoNfh^flet Managing Editorsj.., .. tualneu Manager Aaalat^t Buekma Manager AO^iingMuiager AdmilalngSiaff Exifmvtidlter Ck&^tldn Managers Omthl*L Church Mallrida Litton Elizabeth Henderson Mk^Chairy BrtdgetLeeYoimg SaUyWoolard Mvttta Arm Naylor TkntOtief? Qndy Patron Sophle(ktay Kimberty Lovelace MLEIQH, NOHTH CAROUNA 2mf LayoufEctffor layout stati, CatchAH Tara Omn ^mle Turman Stuart Looney DeerNosy, S^porfa Editor QefiM Au/s Feature Editor Ellza^th Sinel^ Entertainment Editcf KJmIe Turman Entert^nment Reporter^Trxl Carrpt)eH In the Courtyard Staff Reporters Photograf^ters Art & Leisure Editors Proofreader Advisors Sarah Row Jennifer Brutfey Jill Henadale Caner Evans. Rene Folds Jill Henadale Elizabeth Henderson Stephanie Bennett Jennifer Ja^on Becky Smith Taia Ovifen Kimie Turman CopyerSdng Class Dr. Thomas Pmamore Ms. Rhode Sowers
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