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September 2,1992 page seven Campus News Student wrecks car on campus continued from page one be identified by blue lights. Ten of them are located all over campus. To use the call box, push the button, and the security office imme diately knows which box is in use. The person at the box need not talk into it. If she chooses to talk, she must continue to press the button. Because of how the boxes work, the security office did not need to understand what the three girls who called were saying. Chief Shattuck said he “took off’ to the scene of the accident. Susan said that she was impressed with how quickly the rescue squad and the fire trucks made it to the campus. She said she did not realize that anyone had called. Dr. Allen Page was the first to arrive on the scene. He and the others who arrived decided to leave Broadwell in the car to avoid hurting her in any way. They felt she could easily have cut herself on the broken glass if they had tried to move her. When the fire department arrived, they cut the battery cables to prevent a fire. Chief Shattuck said he felt the car was practi cally totalled. Broadwell feels very fortunate that she didn’t get hurt in the accident. She said she would like to thank Meredith College for help ing her out and for proving how close-knit this college community really is. She stressed that it is important to wear your seatbelt on campus and to follow the speed limit signs. She thanks Chief Shattuck and the security office for all of their help. Broadwell said, “They were all really wonderful.’’ CROSSWORD PUZZLE, continued from page five Going for the gold at Meredith c A I N 0 L D Y w E R P s E E D □BgQBBQIOaQaQQiag 1 [A T[T|e K|I lE c RfoTwjNpT lATbTNTE^hln □□iiBaiaiiciaQ[iaaai3 L |Y IL The Vice President for Student Develop ment spoke to freshmen at Insight 101 Monday, encouraging them “To Go for the Gold.’’ Dr. Sandra Thomas opened her speech by saying, “There is a wonderful adventure ahead of you at Meredith, and there are opportunities every step of the way.’’ She stressed that any student who is truly successful at Meredith gets involved in any opporturiity that is offered to her. “Going for the Gold” as Dr. Thomas put it, is a process with many steps. Just like an Olympic athlete, “it takes a coordinated effort of mind, body, and spirit to become a champion, “ said Thomas. She added the next step toward a student’s goal of success is to develop her own personal mission statement. A student must assume the responsibility as a freshman to make her educa tion the best it can be. Thomas emphasized that the final step for a successful college career is a daily plan toward a Student Activities to Sponsor Academic Success Seminar by Cheryl Smith, Program Director The Office of Student Activities and Lead ership Development is sponsoring an Academic Success Seminar Series on Mondays from Sep tember 14 through October 26 (excluding Octo ber 12) from 4:00-5:15 pm in 214 Harris. The series is designed to improve your academic skills for a more successful semester, as well as to benefit your entire academic career. This series offers something for every student - whether you are writing your first research pa per, learning to use the library, managing your time, or studying for a final exam. Topics include Writing Skills, Time Management, Test Taking, and Finding Your Academic Resources. You may attend all or any part of the series. If you choose to attend all six seminars, you will receive a certificate of participation upon comple tion of the series. Interested students should pick up a brochure/registration form in the Cate Center box office and return it to the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development. Please sign up by Thursday, September 10th. If you have any questions, please call Cheryl Smith, exL 8660. content and happy life. She said students should live their lives with fairness, integrity, honesty, and concern for others and the world. Thomas ended her speech by saying, “The greatest adventure of a Ufetime comes mostly unexpectedly.” She concluded by saying that Meredith students should be individuals and should make the most of their lives in whatever direction she chooses. Register to vote Many college students will be voting for the first time in this year’s presidential elec tion, and some may not know how to register. If you are a resident of Raleigh, be sure to register by Oct 5. You may go to any local library to register. The Wake County Library in Cameron Village is the closest to Meredith. You may also register at the Board of Elec tions, 339 South Salisbury St. When going to register, carry identifica tion, preferably a driver’s license. The Board of Elections or some libraries may require a license as well as a birth certificate. Call the library or Board of Elections in advance to find out what is needed. If you are not a permanent resident of Raleigh, you must vote by absentee ballot. You will need to have a ballot mailed to you from your hometown. For more information on the voting process, contact the Board of Elections, 401 Oberlin Rd., Cameron Village.
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