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PAGE 4 THE BELLES Are we alone? [Continued from Page 1] speculation in these matters agree that the distance and astronomical times in- voived in intersteiiar or intergaiactic exploration make it most practicai to em- pioy a device (cailed a “von Neumann machine”) which may be programmed to reproduce itself and construct anything else necessary for exploration from ma terials gathered en route in space. Our own computer and robot technology is advanced enough to create such a machine, so Tipler assumes that any species advanced enough to search outer space would have reached at least our level of capability (though why it should be identical to ours, I am not convinced). Tipler argues that if such devices were to be used, the galaxy, if not the universe, would soon be teeming with life (the ma chine could carry spores or genetic ma terial to construct life to inhabit suitable places) or at least these machines would permeate space because each machine could land on a planet, plant life, gather material to replicate itself several. times over, and launch the offspring to do the same. Howver, he says, as the galaxy does not appear to be swarming-with life or these devices, the civilizations to send them out must not exist. This is an interesting argument, but not a sound one. In addition to begging the question, he employs very narrow criteria, as I have argued others generally do, in his vision of the form in which any intelligent life would manifest itself. Look for his views and further references to his work in the September, 1980, and June and September, 1981 issues of The Quarterly Journal of the Royal Astro nomical Society; or see the three-page precis of that series in the April, 1981 Physics Today. In the end, it could be that the whole question of what resides in outer space is moot because it is becoming more un likely that we will spend the time and money in the near future to find the evi dence to prove or discredit any of these theories. Federal budget cuts have delayed our country’s plans to take closer looks at Jupiter and cancelled probes aimed at Venus and Halley’s comet. It is regrettable that money is running out at the same time that tech nology has advanced to the point at which we could answer some of our questions about what is out there. The space shuttle has been developed, and is successful, but will it be employed for research or defense? We must hope that for now, and in the future, international cooperation will help support our efforts to learn more about our world. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is a revised version of a three-part series written by Dr. Esthimer for THE GUIDE magazine, published by WDBS-FM in Durham, North Carolina, February-AprII, 1982. ST. MARY'S SPORTS SOCCER TEAM by Tina Ethridge The soccer season has started on the right foot. The players won their first game against Cardinal Gibbons 4-1. The goals were made by Susan Gardner-3 and Blair Scruggs-1. Coach Alexander felt that the team worked well together, es pecially in the first half. In addition, she felt that the team had really controlled the midfield. The defense was good when put to the test. Coach Alexander still feels there is room for improvement in the areas of ball control, conditioning, and passing. Coach Alexander com mented that, “Overall I was very pleased with the game and with everyone’s ef- ort.” SOCCER TEAM MEMBERS Team Members: Jane Corpening, Janet Cozart, Judy Crook, Lauren Dilthey, GiGi Evins, Susan Gardner, Su san Garland, Kristi Hale, Mariana Harriss, Meriweather Hill, Sandy Jack- son, Lele Kirkland, Sally Maddison, Jkie Marlowe, Heather Miller, Cindy Nelson, Margaret Park, Courtney Scott, Blair Scruggs, Carter Smith, Holly Stephen son, Shannon Taylor, Mary Thompson, Shannon Coleman (Manager), and Leigh Moore (Manager). Bel Air to celebrate McDonald’s 30th Anniversary. It’s completely restored to its original condition. Yon can win this clean machine at our new 30th Anniversary McDonald’s on Hillsborough Street Just come on in and enter your name in the drawing* *filBi>ttrch3s^ mmsary. Must l$ereMer. m H McDonald's March 19 March 21-22-23 March 26 March 28 April 1 April 3 April 16 April 22 April 25 Mayl iCER SCHEDULE at Greenfield School 4:00 at Hale Invit. Tournament TBA at Ravenscroft 4:00 at Vance Sr. High 7:30 at Apex Sr. High 4:00 at Durham Academy 4:00 at Salem Academy 4:00 at Fayetteville Academy 4:00 at Cardinal Gibbons 4:00 at Greensboro Day School 4:00 r TENNIS TEAM St. Mary’s tennis team is swinging high with impressive wins. On March 12 against Queens, St. Mary’s won 5-4. The following day, St. Mary’s lost only by,one in a scrimmage against High Point Col lege. On March 14, SMC rallied aginst Duke University by defeating them 6-3. Most recently, SMC defeated rival Mere dith College with an impressive victory. TEAM MEMBERS Team Members: Meg Adams, Senior; Margaret Barnes, Junior; Lynn Barton, Senior; Julie Brady, Senior; Carter Fauber, Junior; Kathryn Finney, Junior; Kathy Gada, Junior; Allison Hel- mick. Junior; Melissa Smith, Junior; and Suzanne West, Senior. TENNIS SCHEDULE March 20 at Salem College March 25 Queens College March 28 Salem College April 2 A.C.C. (there) April 10 Campbell University April 11 Anderson College April 13 Salem Invitation (there) 2:30 3:00 2:30 2:30 2:00 2:00 ALL DAY St. Mary's Prepares for Annual Spring Festival [Continued from page 1] the Honor Society. She has also been in volved with the soccer team, the Grand daughter’s Club, and Gillie Callum. Sally will beat the University of North Carolina next year. Hope Dooner is one of the freshmen representatives this year. She is from At lanta. Hope is president of the freshman class. She is a lay reader, an acolyte, and a member of FCA. Hope played La Poncia in “The House of Bernada Alba”. She is also on the swim team and in the Scoop. Alystre Julian is the freshman repre sentative from Statesville. She is the freshman class treasurer, and is in- vovlved in many activities; on campus. The student body has selected an excellent May Court this year. The May Court is one of the special aspects of St. Mary’s in which meaningful traditions of the college are upheld. This May Court, which represents the entire student body, is one of which St. Mary’s can truly be proud.
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