Vol.61,No.7 Mars Hill College, Mars HUl, North Carolina Friday, February 8,1988 Cpressions: Over-The- Rhine ders ust like a scene out of Kotter. rows of abandoned or findings line the dirty 2" ■f-Aink' sniell and smog fill the cing the bitter cold with ,'// /«► fa-cket and maybe a pair of ■ K. more oi aU ages are headed 1 directions. You notice 1 all over the ground, ems to permeate the at- here are you? You have .. Over-The-Rhine. icinnati’s most poverty- hborhoods, Over-The- so become the destina- ip of Mars Hill students mas break for the past 3. This past winter was Dr. Tom Plant and ten it twelve days living in i of Cincinnati to learn a and to help by serving many agencies set up to editions and provide ire. I really surpised by the tecause I didn’t know :t,” said Pam Graham, a English major from m, North Carolina. “But I by the sudden contrast o poverty in Cincinnati.” ellow Describing the people themselves. Tiffany Danitz, a sophomore Com munications major, felt, ‘‘They weren’t really that different, except for maybe the way they dressed... their problems were just more evi dent because they didn’t have money to cover them up.” The students seemed surprised that there were so many organiza tions set up to meet various needs of Over-The-Rhine residents. “There were several soup kitchens, a day care center, medical clinics, agencies for housing rehabilitation, and a free store,” said Tiffany, trying to remember some of the areas the students were placed in. Tiffany worked at te Elm Street Clinic with teen parents. “I’ll always remember Donya, a nineteen year-old mother— the same age as me—who already had two kids. I spent an afternoon at the hospital with her.” John Diego, a second-timer for the Cincinnati trip, has had two jobs: “The first year I went, I worked at the Alcohol Drop-Inn Center. That is a big asset to providing shelter especially for alcoholics. This past time, I was at Sign Of The Cross, which works to provide housing for those on low in come.” nfinuod from jjo; .olley's vision foi erent from that St conservatives mote biblical im eedom — free irches, [and] free n affirmation of 1 dean, students itheastem are w and those w: ing the ribbo: 3mic freedom leastem, but fi Ten '89 takes down a pledge during last years’ IH i Lk ational Phonathon... g...Caring rning 18, rec e. Just go to That's all it ( ition is not a our name ii] 3l emergen^ for Mars Hill’s 8th ick. It’s easy. Afnal Phonathon are now Se*ectiv» Service System larsha Holmes, Director jtivities and Amy Gaskin, kor of the Event are hop- trom dedicated student nd organizations. The pheduled for Feb. 16th h 3rd, promises to be an fun experience for all [Groups as well as in- encouraged to get in- |s N a a 3| D 3 s N I N I s 3 8 I T V M V Z V X V N 3 n 7 1 U X NjdTl raised in the event will Annual Fund which of the Annual Budget, y expenses this money budget cover is much itory renovations... a for any residential stu- ier. r the number of alumni ^ be set at the first 5 student organization asis is placed on alum in in the activity, not large donations to the mt element of the le direct personal con- nake with Alumni. Ms. 3at the Phonathon is a uty for current MHC PS192: to alumni. More alum- 21 college through this jjugh indirect requests ® 1 uo!ieZ!| My assignment was to work in the Peaslee Headstart program,” said Pam. She helped care for children ag ed three to five, who were offered an opportunity to learn and two good meals a day through the program. place to relax and get in out of the cold. Greg Googer worked with John Diego at Sign Of The Gross, and also helped prepare food at the St. Francis Soup Kitchen. Kirsten Marino worked ril always remember Donya, a nineteen-year-old-mother—the same age as me—who already had two kids. I spent an afternoon at the hospital with her. other Mars Hill students stayed busy volunteering their time as well. Jennifer Ledford and Yancey San- chagrin helped at Our Daily Bread, a soup kitchen which also provided a with the Ghildren in the Peaslee Headstart program. Kitty Sanchagrin worked at a placed called Tender Mercies, an organization for the deinstitutinalized mentally ill. Julie Forsake Ne Not Laura Smithwick Staff Writer A nursing home was the only alter native. My grandfather’s health was so precarious that he needed nurses on hand all of the time, and his move to Tucker Genter was a major adjust ment for the whole family. Bit by bit he lost his independence (from being able to handle a checkbook all the way to mobihty), but with utmost diligence my father paid him daily visits, taking him out whenever possi ble. I watched my father tend to his father much as he would care for a child, and I couldn’t help thinking about my own possible future role as parent caretaker. Would I have to deal with agonizing decisions about what to do with aging parents? Would I face these same demands of time, stress and money, sometimes at the cost of my family? Caring for older people is an emo tional family issue we face personal ly, but since the fastest-growing age group in the U.S. is age 85 and over (already there are more Americans 65 or older than the total population of Canada), we also face the problem as citizens. For those of us preparing for careers, dealing with growing numbers of old people takes on yet another dimension: ministers, businessmen, doctors, counselors, and most other professionals will have to meet the needs of the elderly. What we as family members, citi zens, or students can do now to get ready for changes that will take place as the older segment grows is one of the concerns of Mars Hill College’s Gerontology Center. The Center offers certification in gerontology, continuing education in gerontology, training for clergy members, and in-house training and consultation for agencies and facilities serving the aging popula tion. The Center also co-sponsors con ferences and symposiums, the most recent of which was December 3 and 4, in Tampa, Florida. About 70 ministers and social workers from all over the southeast met at the Harbour Island Hotel for the symposium. The only student among the professionals was Mars Hill sophomore Leah Pardue, who presented a paper entitled, “The Spirituality of the Aged is the Church Meeting Their Needs.” Leah remark ed that even though she was a little nervous, “it was the high point of (her) December.” Juliana Cooper-Goldenburg, Dr. Ken Sanchagrin, Dr. Tom Plant, Glen Pierce, and Ann Flynn were Mars HiU College faculty members who par ticipated in the symposiiun. They seemed in agreement that the whole session, as well as Leah’s presenttion, was successful. Dr. Sanchagrin com mented that at a national meeting in Miami about the aging, he met people who praised the Tampa conference. “That conference reinforces (the col lege’s) reputation as an academic in stitution,” he added. “Ministry to the Aging” was the theme of the symposium, and it was a topic pertinent to all of us. The front of the conference program read, “Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your prayer to the next generation, your might to all who are to come. (Psalm 71:18)” Ms. Holmes said, “The college real ly appreciates the dedication the students give to the Phonaton. The alumni office enjoys working with students and is proud to have them calling oxir alumni all across the coim- try.” As in previous Phonathons, the top three groups are awarded cash prizes and the top three individuals are awarded prizes by local businesses. These prizes ar given in two categories—for the most number of pledges raised and for the most dollars raised. However, the Phonathon will have something new this year. Super Galler Night, on the last night of the event. On this special night, each group can send a few of their top collers to make their last shot at being the top fimd-raisers. Organizations scheduled to par ticipate in the activity and their leaders are as follows: Gamma Ghi Epsilon, Susan Tatich; Sigma Ghi, Ghuck Phelpts; Business Honor Qub, Greg Googer; Psychology Club, Mary Kenny; Student Government Associa tion Senate, Joanna Deaton; Lambda Chi Omega, Joe Preston; Delta Phi Zeta, Amanda Hornsby; Zeta Chi Theta, Chris Crist; Iota Chi Alpha, Wendy Mangum; Sigma Alha Chi, Elaine Keene; Delta Kappa Theta, Rod Hemphill; Golden Pride, Cathy Yocum; and Omega Kapp Alpha, Melinda Snow. “Chris Thompson, ’89, participates in last year’s fund drive.” Davis and Melanie Childers worked at the Free Store and at a soup kit chen run single-handledly by one man in his own kitchen and living room. The people who are in charge of these various organizations are phenominal individuals, and quickly won the hearts of the students.’ “They’ve given their lives to work with the poor ... they’re so dedicated to the people of the community,” said Pam, the emotion showing in her eyes. “To me, Jim Mullin is the ultimate Christian because he doesn’t just talk Christianity ... he hves it,” said Julie Davis, a freshman from Charlotte, North Carolina, worked closely with Jim and developed a deep respect for his work. “I’ll always remember the legend of Buddy Gray and the Alcohol Drop- Inn Center,” noted Tiffany. Buddy Gray gained much admiration because even though he vyas slan dered and hated by many, he con tinued to work among the people in need. Helen Francis was another notable leader in Over-The-Rhine. Sometimes enduring threats to her own well being, this lady uses a sense of humor to keep situations from becoming too heavy a burden. The trip to Cincinnati certainly in troduced the group to some problems facing an inner city, and the students themselves had a chance to help pro vide some solutions. But what about the lasting impressions the students returned home with? These are some of the most memorable experiences for the group: “It showed me that some problems you can’t just make go away with a bandaid.” —Tiffany Danitz “I realized that you can’t feed a starving heart until the belly is full. God said that to serve Him, we must serve “the least of these”—and some of the people in Over-The-Rhine are -“the lest of these.” —Pam Graham “I remember talking to Mary at the soup kitchen. She remembered me from last year. We started talking and explained how I could get a switchblade at the pawn shop. An ex perience like this will open your eyes a little so you can see the hurting. It’ll give you a chance to really help peo ple rather than just make excuses.” —John Diego. “When you come back and start noticing poor sections of other towns and wondering what’s being done there to help, you know something’s happened.” —Pam Graham NflC Students Lead At Constitutional Caucus “We went in with the big boys and we strutted our stuff, so to speak,” said Tim Storey, senior at Mars Hill. “We’ve got as many good ideas there as in any of the large institutions in the state.” Such was the consensus among five MHC students who participated in ‘Constitutional Decision—1987” at the Research Triangle, Octobr 24-25. Our 150 students from 22 N.C. col leges and universities attended the experiement, a type of mock constitu tional convention, held on N.C. Cen tral campus, Durham, and sponsored by the N.C. Political Association and the N.C. Commmission on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. Students attending from Mars Hill College were Janice Dais, Sara Ann Hancock, Grant Marcus, Steve Rob bins, and Storey. Special speakers and faculty ad- visors included N.C. Chief Justice once a month for a question and answer period. Storey, who had presented the idea in caucus, spoke before the entire assembly in support of the proposal, which passed over whelmingly. Another proposal to ex tend the president’s term to six years was defeated. Story also spoke before the assembly in support of it, the only delegate to speak more than once before the entire body. The second proposal, presented by the national/State/Local Relations caucus, dealt with nationalizing primary and secondary education. The idea, presented by a delegate from Johnson C. Smith College, Charlotte, was discussed heatedly by the assembly. The proposal passed only after Mars Hill’s Robbins work ed out compromise language with the Smith delegate. These were the only two proposals passed by the assembly. ## ...We Strutted Our Stuff... #/ James Exum; Rhoda Billings, who ran against Exum; and scholars and pro fessors from politcal science depart ments across the state. Students were grouped in 25-40 member caucuses, each to develop proposals to be voted on by the whole body as amended to the U.S. Consitu- tion. Each caucus group had an issue paper to study beforehand. The media department to UNC-Greens- boro videotaped all proceedings so that it could be packaged and sent to high schools. “We were dealing with the very fabric on which this nation is based. We went down there with what is a living document. The American peo ple feel it is their right and duty to constantly review and try to improve their government,” Storey said. The Parliamentary vs. Executive caucus presented a plan to require the president to meet with Congress Other MHC delegates also played key roles in their respective caucuses. Sara Ann Hancock lobbied against a proposal frrm the Church and State caucus dealing with restric ting religions infringing on the rights of others. She felt this was a dangerous and unnecessary change. Janice Davis lobbied against a pro posal from the Citizen Participation caucus and Marcus denounced it in a speech before the whole assembly. MHC delegates were unanimous in support of this type of mock conven tion, feeling they grew in their understanding and apprecition of our 200-year-old Constitution. “For one things, we learned that the status quo has tremendous momentum. The Consitution and the Government as it works now is the status quo. People don’t want to tinker with it because they feel it works,” Story said. INSIDE Editorials Just the Facts Reel Talk Crossword p.3 Briefly

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