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PAGE 2 THE BELLES FEBRUARY 1985 From the Editor By Anne Raymer According to Larry L. Collins, exe cutive director of the Center for Time and Stress Management, and author of the article “Short of Time and Under Stress,” the problem of stress is gradually be coming more prevalent among people in the United States today. He speaks specifically of administrators in the busi ness world; however, stress seems to have now become a commonplace among students. Students also “try to accomplish too many things in too little time.” There always seems to be the pressure of a deadline present, or the frustrations of trying to deal with the problems of everyday life. How a person reacts to daily inci dents is very important. “If one perceives them as a threat or challenge, a series of physiological changes takes place.” Collins quotes K.R. Pelletier as saying, “the following changes take place: 1. The pituitary secretes adrenocorticotro- phic hormone (ACTH) and other stress- related hormones. 2. The adrenal glands secrete epinephrine (adrenaline). 3. The liver secretes cholesterol. 4. The kidneys increase activity. 5. The blood vessels constrict in key muscle areas. 6. The respiration rate increases. 7. The heart beat increases. 8. The biood pressure rises. 9. The pupils dilate to improve vision. 10. The brain becomes in creasingly alert.” It seems that stress is directiy related to these changes that occur in the body. Collins goes on to say that there are other vraming signals when a person may be under much stress, such as a change in behavior, being in a state of confusion, insomnia, excessive anger, and worrying. Thus, stress can and does take its toll on people. There are, however, ways to protect one’s self from the disastrous effects of stress. The following are suggestions by Collins (from his article) that a person can “try for a reasonable period of time, and determine which can be of most help.” 1. Rest. During the day, take a break every 1 or 2 hours for a few minutes to rest. If this is difficult, then schedule a breaktime on your calendar. Also, main tain a consistent schedule for sleep at night. The time for retiring and arising should be unchanging. 2. Slow down. Take your time and proceed step-by- step, and make a conscious effort to slow your pace. 3. Breathe deeply. Sub stitute slow, deep breaths for the rapid- shallow-shoulder-chest breaths. 4. De velop presentriess. One needs to become aware of the present. 5. Establish rou tine. Reduce stress by including an en joyable activity in yoru daily routine. Spend a maximum of 30 minutes with it. 6. Change your place. Remove yourself from the stressful environment. 7. Put laughter in your life. Do something ex- pressiy for fun. Remind yourself of the positive benefits of laughter. 8. Develop non-work interests. 9. Exercise. We as students are particulariy vul nerable to stress, and its potentially dan gerous effects because we live in a somewhat stressfui environment. If we really try to follow these helpful hints, then the possibility of reducing stress is a very good one. We can lead a much more happy and fulfilled life, rather than one that is filled with unhappiness and worries. SMC M A G 1C By Shannon Taylor St. Mary’s seems to have a magical knack for choosing upcoming famous writers in literature and poetry to speak during Muse Week. Fred Chappell, who read here last year, has just won the Boll Ingen Prize in Poetry, awarded by Yale University. The Bollingen Prize, a major poetry award in the United States, is given to an American writer for the body of his or her vrark. Chappell shares the $5000 prize with John Ashberry, so each will receive $2500. However, the prestige attached to the award is more signigicant than the money. Other previous Muse Week writers who have received awards are Betty Ad cock and Richard Kenney. Betty Adcock was awarded an NEA (National Endow ment of the Arts) Grant in 1964 for her book. Nettles, and Richard Kenney won the Yale Younger Poets Prize for a col- lecttion of his poetry in 1963. So, if stu dents heard these writers speak, they had the chance to meet an upcoming, world famous writer. .V I ■i. I S I i The Belles of StMaryls College 900 Hillsborough St. Raleigh/ N.C. 27611 Phone 828-2521 THE BELLES STAFF EDITOR - ANNE RAYMER NEWS - SARA DOWLING, ANNA REDDING, SHANNON TAYLOR, KATHERINE WALTON FEATURE - MARIA MA, SIDNEY McCAIN SPORTS - TINA ETHRIDGE ADVISOR - JOHN TATE I g; I $: I I *.• S President John Rice FROM THE PRESIDENT "ITS HERE!" If there were any change I might be free to rrake in the yeariy calendar, I would outlaw January and February. We simply would not recognize them and would go to school through June in stead! It seems so ironic to me that aca deme struggles through the two coldest, bleakest months of the year while send ing faculty and students home in early May - just when the weather, flowers, and attitudes are at their peak. Anyhow, it’s here. It is cold, it is gloomy. The good news, however, is that it will pass, and when we return from our Spring Break in March, St. Mary’s will come alive and be an enchanting place to work and live once more. The best advice for “survival” during the January/February downer is to simp- iy do that - bear down! You miss nothing outside by studying, for nothing’s really happening anyway! Just dig in, get ahead in your work and your papers, and build up some spare time for the April “laying out” period. January/February is a good time for solidifying friendships, too. Spend some evenings just talking writh friends on the hall or going out for dinner with the girls. One of the quiet bonuses of a woman’s college is the op portunity to really get to know your “sis ters” on a one-to-one, non-competitive basis. As dreary as it is outside, I have the personal belief that it is the January/- February period of the year wherein the permanent friendships - for which St. Mary’s is known - are made. Yes, “it” is here, but it can be a good time to get ahead, make friends and feel good about yourself. Please do not lose heart or let the weather make you blue. Spring will come, and the flowers will bloom. January/February is the period of preparation, and, if wisely utilized, can be the most productive period of the year for all of us. John T. Rid President HAPPENINGS IN THE CHAPEL by Shannon Taylor The heart of St. Mary’s, our chapel, is alive with new vitality. This year we are very happy to have the Rev. Johnny Davis and his wife, Sarah, here at St. Mary’s. The Rev. Mr. Davis was officially install ed as our chaplain Wednesday January 16, in a special service. Bishop Robert Whitridge Estill, our Bishop for the North Carolina Diocese, performed the induct ion ceremony. Bishop Estili, who is a ieader in the Institutional Church (which is made up of Bishops, Priests, etc.) not only installed the Rev. Mr. Davis but he ws here to teach the faith which he did in his sermon. It was a real honor to have him here at St. Mary’s. The Rev. Mr. Davis is looking for ward to working with the St. Mary’s fam ily further and has great expectations of things to come. He hopes everyone will learn how to use religion (the term religion differs from faith in that faith is a principality iike science: it is a means to an end.) He also is responsible for communicating the teachings of the church. The chapel is based on a basic idea: it is a catholic chapel. This means that the chapel belongs to everybody, at all times, from all places. Everyone has a right to participate in Jesus Christ be cause no one is privileged; therefore, anyone may respond. The Rev. Mr. Davis is a symbol of this catholic nature; He participates as much as he can in the life of St. Mary’s. He is there if a student only wants to talk. He is a part-time tutor in math and the chaplain. A chaplain is a servant to God and to the community. Being a servant, he does not control everything, but participates in every thing. In being a participator one can have a broad view, therefore, if he has a vision, he tray express it like a prophet because he is not naiied down. The Rev. Mr. Davis lastiy, hopes the student body will take a greater interest in participat ing in services in the chapei services in the chapel. He has already gotten numerous people and organizations involved and wants to incorporate even more. Already our Wednesday morning chapel services involve leaders of the six leadership groups here at St. Mary’s. Each member of the procession has an underlying symbol. The empty cross is carried by 3 member of the FCA (the church). THis signifies the Risen Jesus and His Lord- ship over creation. Next, the American flag is carried by a SGA member (the State), signifying our great nation under His rule. A member of the Circle (Civic leader), carries the church flag, signi' fying the worldwide institutional church’ A fDember of the Beacon (Civic leader), carries the St. Mary’s flag, signifying the beloved school under his lordship. ^ member of the Honor Society and ^ member from Phi Theta Kappa (academic leaders), carry the torches, signifying that all kTKDwIedge and understanding ni' timately come from the Lord. Member® from the Faculty and Staff are the leV readers when needed. This whole cession symbdicaily reflects the whd® service of the church. Wednesday services will be mominfl and evening prayer. On Sundays we v/ii' have the Eucharist with volunteers ser ving as acolytes. Those serving on Su^ days need to come to the chapel by 10: that nrxxning to rehearse.
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