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PAGE 2 THE TWIG SEPTEMBER 9. 1965 EDITORIALS Happy Hours: Just How Happy Did They 3iake Us? by Cynlhia L Church Co-editor I know of very few people, if any, that pass up a targain. Just the other day my suitemate and I went to Kerr Drugs to get her a highlighting pen. Just one. No more. Who needs two? We approached the shelf where our eyes met the multi-colored florescent pens, examined the sizes, then the prices. When we saw the price tags I noticed a sign reading 2 for $1.00 What a tiargain. “Hey still. You can get one for $.50." Instead of getting one, she bought two — knowing shte would probably not use up the ini in one this year or within a lifetime. It’s these kinds of bargains that i(eep grocery stores, clothing. manufacturers and other places in business. These reduced prices txing the shoppers in. And why shouldn't th^ Everyone loves to save money. North Carolinians were able to enjoy this price advantage with alcoholic drinks.... That is until the legislature banned happy hours this year. This has raised much controversy among drinkers. Because the discount prices were offered during early evening hours many people would go to bars after work (or during a study break). So w*>at’8 the problem? Traffic accidents. (t seems our law enforcers and legis lators pulled these two facts together and decided that ttanning happy hours could decrease traffic accidents and fatalities in North Carolina. I have no problem with (he banning of happy hours. I feel it.is up to the individual to detemiinewhat quantities of alcohol he drinks, if any. But if a person wants to drink four drinks, he will and he’ll pay full price. Why should our legislatures decide wrtiat price fw’ll pay? I feel every watering hole owner should be left to decide what prices can t>e placed on the alcoholic ijeverages sen«d there. Or — if not the owner, each brewer should decide whether or not they will penmit their tieverages to t)e sold at a discount. I»i't this how other markets determine prices? I do realize the dangers happy hours present. Like in the case of my suite mate. it’s easy to buy tvro for the price of one — or purchase another drink free or at half price. TTtere are going to be those who will drive after drinking. But halting happy hours isn’t going to stop them from driving while impaired. Those that don’t have sense enough not to get behind the wheel are the same ones who don’t know when to say “no” to another drink. Whether or not we have happy hours or drink specials, it Is important for us to drink in moderation. And if you are blowing off a weekend and know your plan on getting daink —> don’t drive. TTiis year the senior class lost a poten tial graduate and many of us lost a friend when Jacqueline Edwards was killed by a drunk driver. I’ve heard people say too many times, “You won’t t>elievewhat I did while) was drunk last night . . . .” Wouldn’t it be hon-|ble to face youreelf in the mirror and admit to killing someone. [Continued on page 3) Letters to the Editor Dear Editor; Being a resident assistant has its ups and downs. You have to be able to take the good with the bad. Last weel( I al most had to deal with the worst. A distressed resident on my hall came to me during the night, while I was studying. Two sets of her friends, the majority of wft/cft live, on my hall sU- so, had set out on a short little venture — one gmup was going to the Wnn Dixie and the other group was going to get the car from the pasture where freshmen and sophomores park. The latter were to meet the other girls at the grocery store later to bring them back to the campus. One mutuaf friend re mained at school. Soon, she received a phone call. The girls at the store were wondering where their ride was. The girl on the other end had no clue. Tensions began to build- on both ends of the line - it had been al most an hour since both groups had set out. Where were the girls who had gone to the pasture to get the car? Now, It «9S necessary to consult a higher authority. Security was called and no answer was given. Then the stu dent and I decided to go down to John son Hall where we could find a security officer. We were later met by two offi cers who said that they would go and check out the area. Meanwhile, we pac ed and pondered. “hoping for the best, but fearing for the worst. ” Suddenly, an officer got a m^sage, on his radio that the girls were found and wen on their way back to school! Luckily, that was a false alarm. We could now rest easy and forget about It, but what if ttm girls who had gone to get the car had hot been found or If they would have been found In a different state than they had feit? This situation prompted me to think about this parking location on campus. Freshmen and soplmmores who have ^ledal pern^ssioh are given the “privi- bege" to park in the pasture, the pas ture is in a secluded section of campus where lighting is minimal, the terrain Is rough, and in a comer sits an old decre pit shack - the perfect haven for a would-be attacker. It all sounds like a scene to a horrpr movie and it could be If more attention is not given to the area. In light of the recent occurences in the Triangle Area, sit seems to me that tfjat would be enough for someone to notice this situation before it Is too fate. I have always heard that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." my can’t we investigate this problem and take measures to resolve It before we are faced with harsh reeJity? Lights could be installed, new areas afor parking could be looked Into, or a Tired by Jennifer Bruffey Do you find yourself in your dorm room thinking how tired you are, wt>en all you’ve done is go to class and watch soap operas? Granted, walking to and from Joyner and t-lanis is quite a task. Of course, watching Lujack on Guiding U^t or Steve Andropulus on As the World Turns may give you a wom out feeling too. Next time you get this feeling do some thing about it. You can takea walk (with a friend), workout with Jane Fonda, piay tennis or do any other activity. It’s amazing what 30 minutes or an hour of any of these can do for you. You will security officer could be placed on con stant patrol. I think a little added expense or time is far better than the loss of life. Let's do something so that we can keep all of our angels on earth. SIrKerely, Vanes^ Goodman Resident Aislstani, 3rd Brewer Anyone? feel t>etter physically as well as em otionally. You might not thirrt at first that a walk can refresh your mind but after a day of classes, meetings and tiomework it will work wonders. As the weather gets colder, don’t let ttiat keep you inactive. Doing Jane or riding the bikes in Weatherspoon gym will suf fice. Don’t get caught up in the four-wall dorm room syndrome. Just 30 minutes adayddng anything active might make you feel ttetter than after a 30 minute nap. Make this year your tsest physical ly and emotionally! See ya on the courts, Cynthia! I The TWIG Caroline Powell Michelle Oierry Sally Woolard Lisa Piemh Julia Braganza Haven Cooper - Kim Allen Amy Gupton Kathy Brown Kelly Wallaoe Laura Gibson ■ STAFF Beth Blankenship Cynthia Church Co-editor Co-editor Managing Editor Business Manager Advertising Feature Editor Enterlainn)ent Editor Public Relations ■ Staff Fieporter ■ Staff Reporter Staff R^rter ; Staff Reporter •i. Cartoonist or w
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