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Meredith Heraid September 15,1999 6 Campus Opinion Give blood, save a life From the We’ve all heard the slogan (hat the Red Cross has drilled into our heads: “Give blood. The life you save may be your own.” And some people lake this to heart, giving as much blood as they can in a year, giving every 58 days. Bui olher people say thai they are too scared of the needle or that they simply ITj j • I don’t have time. ^ I However, I don't think anyone would be scared of the needle if it was saving her life. And time would cer tainly not be a factor if her life was in danger. Giving a pint of blood is not something to do because you have nothing better to do or because you’ll get a T-shirt. Rather, it is something to do because you understand why you are doing it. One hour of your time and one pint of your blood can save the life of a premature baby. It can stabilize a person who was seri ously injured in a car accident. It can prolong the life of a termi nally ill person. And, as the Red Cross says, you could save your own life. You have the chance to save your own life today at the MCA Blood Drive. Their drive goes through 8 p.m. tonight. A simple procedure to you could mean another day, week or month to someone else. With the human-caused disasters and natural occurrences hap pening in the world today, blood is a much-needed commodity to save lives and prevent further deaths. If you have missed your chance to give at school, call the local Red Cross. They will welcome your willingness to give, and they are open seven days a week. You can always find a time to fit your schedule. Sometimes, blood drives offer incentives to donate blood. I’m all for (hat if it draws more people in to donate. But I do hope that a time -will come that every able person will give blood because they know it’s important. It doesn’t take as long as you might think to save someone’s life. Meredith Hemld EditOT in Chief. Leslie Maxwell News EdUor.....;„.. — Christina Holder Copy „,.....,Sara Parsons Arts & Entertainment Editor-...^— Lisa Giliiam Business Manager,..,. —.Michelle Drake Reporters Alexia Andrews, Leesha Austin, Kristen Bostedo. Melissa; Caston, Amanda Fletcher, IVacy Harward, Christina Holder, Micbdlc Hulsc. Rebecca Jcrfinson, Stephanie JDrdan. Nikki Norris, Ayana Rhodes, Kristin Schneider, Joni Smith, Abby Spencer, Tracy Sumner, Lora Tillman, TaneshaWillian^ Distribution Melissa O^on & Lora Tillman Subscriptions Nikki Notiis Sl Kristin Schneid® Faoilty-Adviser. Rebecca Duncan academic year. The paper is funded by the College and thrcMi^ independent advertising. The opiaicms expr^sed jn the editorial columns do not necessfflily reflect thtse of the college administra tion, faculty, or student body. If you have a article idea for tfje staff, contact the- office sa 760- 2824. You can also e-mail fte paper at maxwelH@meredith.edu>. AH idras will be considered Iwt may hot ia«ssMi!y be used. Opinion: Meredith feels like home Alexia Andrews Staff Writer Since arriving on Meredith’s campus Saturday, Aug. 14, everyone has been exception ally nice. From helping me move in to leaving me gifts, the Angels here have made me feel welcome. In four weeks, I am already calling Meredith home and raving about it to all my senior friends back in Summerville, SC, my home town. There are some things I was unsure about when I first got here; the food, some of the other girls, hall meetings, boys, parking and being away from my friends. But with a little help from my RA, SA, and big sis, I am learning the ropes. My roommate has helped a lot too. From her need to get involved to her incredible standing on Christianity, she has already taught me so much. I am already involved in the German Club and I ran for freshmen class historian. There are always people coming to our room to visit, and my suit- emate says I am friends with everyone on campus. I think she mistakes my outgoing personality with my populari ty, but I can't complain either way. I love Raleigh. Every night, there is something to do. Whether we go to I Love NY Pizza or a coffee placc, I am enjoying the food, boys, and going out. My suitcmate and I especially enjoy the late nighl runs for pizza or doughnuts. but I think she likes the pizjia guys a little too much to be healthy. I went to Clemson Universi ty in Clemson, SC over Labor Day. 1 became homesick for Meredith. I can’t tell you how much I missed all the friends I have made here. I couldn’t find a parking pass, boys hoot ed and hollered at me, I felt claustrophobic in the small rooms and it was miserably hot in the dorms. Now, my opinion of Mered ith lies somewhere with the roommate 1 love and the real ization that I have found my place. I now know what my mom, who graduated from Meredith in 1973, loved about (his school. In praise of Belk Dining Hall Sara Parsons Copy Bailor A few weeks ago, Meredith students could all agree that the Dining Hall had been long overdue for some changes. The problem was not just the food. Belk lacked variety and order. On days when choices were especially limited, all kinds of strange food group combina tions would emerge from the serving lines. A bagel and a bowl of corn or pizza and some dry cereal were just a few of the combos that were con tributing to some very unbal anced diets around campus. The lines were not conve nient either. As we waited to get CamCards swiped, pre cious lunch time minutes ticked away. It became easier and sometimes even more appetizing to nibble on whatev er was lurking in the back of the storage crates or tiny refrig erators in our rooms. Now all that has come to an end. Meal time can now be a sati.sfying and relaxing experi ence. On any given day, during any meal, even the pickiest eater can leave Belk with a ful* stomach and a smile on her face. No matter what limitation she might have in diet or taste, she has choiccsf For example, the “Home” station features the old favorites like fried chicken and mashed potatoes, or some other hearty combination. Then there is the “Sizzle” side, which always seems to be popular, offering pizza almost daily. In this section, you may also see your lunch, be it any thing from hamburgers to pan cakes, grilled before your eyes. Pasta has also been a favorite among students. Now you can even order this “your way” by having it mixed with delicious veggies and a tasty sauce when this delicious dish is featured. For all you herbivores out there, “Pan Geos” is the answer to your prayers. Chefs whip up the flavorful and colorful grain-based dishes that will sat isfy a vegetarian’s strongest hunger. Of course, lighter favorites like the deli-style sandwiches and salad bar still remain popu lar. In fact, a bowl of ready made salad is now offered for those of us whoJike to enjoy our greens without all the work. There is also a section featuring a variety of new, spiced-up, warm veggie dishes and mouth-watering fruit cob blers healed to perfection. “Finale" offers a final sweet complement to any meal. Also, many students are glad to see the return of the ice cream machine after rumors that it was broken beyond repair. Finally, if all else fails, and I doubt it will, the bagels and cereal remain, with milk just a handle-pull away. Lines have also been reduced, with the only wait being for a new batch of chick en fingers to come out of the kitchen. The only real confu sion I have witnessed is stu dents wandering around, won dering what to put on their tray next. Thad O'Briant , director of Dining Services, and anyone else involved in this wonderful makeover of the Dining Hall deserve a huge thank you and congratulations for a job very well done. They have proven that it is possible to make everyone happy all of the time. Letters to the Editor Policy: Everyone in the Meredith community is invited and encouraged to write a letter to the editor. All published letters must be typewritten with a contact name, address, and telephone number. All letters must be signed by the author in order to be published. The Herald reserves the right to place any other article submissions on file until needed or to choose not to print them. The Heraid also has the right to edit submissions for space restrictions, grammar and style.
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