Serving DeKalb Community College Vol. VIII, No. 3 Friday, October 13,1978 Are You A Triskaidekapho

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by Bill Maher, Phil Roskstroh horseshoes are the most Hitler favored the number and Staff Members popular charms. seven. He planned major bat­ Friday the 13th is con­ When Adam and Eve were tles on the seventh of the sidered to be the unluckiest evicted from the Garden of month. He also had the nazi of unlucky days. Never take a Eden, Eve snatched a four- swastika designed to resem­ risk or begin a new enterprise leaf clover (which were plen­ ble an ancient Buddist on this day. tiful in the garden) as a symbol representing the behind this day are based on remembrance of her days in Wheel of Life. many factual events and paradise. Also, the rarity of Cornelius Vanderbilt had upon ancient fables. the plant contributed to its the legs of his bed placed in- Historically, Friday is a day value, although seeds which dishes of to ward off at­ of calamity. died on grow only four-leaf clovers tacks of evil spirits. Friday. Eve tempted Adam are readily available now. Somerset Maugham had with the golden apple on One old saying on the of the "” symbol carved Friday. The biblical Flood the clover: One leaf for fame, into his fireplace and had it began on a Friday. It is also /One leaf for wealth, /One stamped on his stationery and believed that, on a Friday, the leaf for a faithful lover, /and. books. Greek god Zeus attempted a One leaf for glorious health. Winston Churchill petted new position while frolicing Saint Dunstan, a blacksmith black cats to obtain good with Aphrodite on his water by trade, encountered the luck, while Napoleon bed. He injured his thorax, time, forbade any layman to your left shoulder, “ right into devil at his door. The devil Bonaparte feared black cats sunk Atlantis, and created light the three candles the devil’s face” . Salt was wanted to be “ shoed.” and the number thirteen. static which interfered with with one taper, although a once a rare and expensive Dunstan, recognizing the evil Al Jolson always wore old FM radio reception for priest was permitted to do so. commodity. It was economic fiend, severely beat the clothes to open a new show. thirteen years. In the Boer War, British waste to spill any. Also, salt is prince of darkness about the Admiral Lord The number 13 is catas­ soldiers conserved matches a purifier, a preservative, and head, neck, and body. The tacked a horseshoe to the trophic. It represents the by using one to light three a symbol of the good and las­ devil screamed for mercy, mainmast of his ship, and number of men present at the cigarettes. The long ting qualities of life. One and Dunstan released him - Harry S. Truman kept one . The Greek illumination from the match source of this is but only after the devil over the door to the Oval Of­ philosophers and gave the enemy time to zero Leonardo da Vinci’s painting promised never to enter a fice. mathematicians scorned it as in on the soldiers, and the of the Last Supper - the house protected by a Mary, Queen of Scots, had an “ imperfect” number. In third man was often a perfect betrayer Judas has ac­ horseshoe over the door. her fortune told by a deck of , there were target. Blackbeard accidently cidentally spilled salt on the Dunstan is also credited with cards shortly before her 12 gods present when , killed his thirteenth wife table. the invention of the toilet death and was dealt a handful the spirit of evil and dissen­ when whe attempted to get Umbrellas are to be used seat, which he hung next to of spades. sion, stormed the banquet the third light from a match. only outdoors. Failure to the horseshoe to inspire The award for being the hall (making him the 13th The flame set fire to her nos­ adhere to this dictate will br­ regularity. most superstitious goes to guest) and killed Balder, hero tril hairs which the crusty old ing about the “ righteous Early man was puzzled by Charles Stewart Parnell, a and most revered of the gods. pirate tried to extinguish with anger of the sun". Umbrellas the rabbit: At the rabbit’s nineteenth century Irish Through the centuries, a with his polo mallet. were first used by the cleverness while hunting, its Nationalist statesman. Parnell number of other myths have Breaking a mirror will bring Chinese as early as the 11th ability to burrow refused to sign a legislative become connected with Fri­ you seven years of bad luck. If century B.C. Members of the underground, its meeting bill that had thirteen clauses it day the 13th. Breaking a mirror is broken, remove it political and religious with other rabbits on moonlit it. He waited until a mirrors, , and from the house immediately heirarchy used them not only evenings. Man was fourteenth clause was added. opening umbrellas indoors and bury it to counteract the to ward off the hot rays of the particularly impressed by the While superstitions are forecast trouble. Lighting evil consequence. The length sun, but to protect them from animal’s swiftness, which was based both on fact and fic­ three cigarettes with one of the prescribed misfortune evil spirits. Because of the due to the powerful hind tion, the Open Door staff match foretells of doom. came from the Roman belief umbrellas special relation­ legs. The rabbit became a sign refuses to believe in them. To Although three is generally that the body was physically ship with the sun, it is wrong of good fortune, and its hind taunt the belief in Friday the considered to be a lucky rejuvenated every seven to open it in the shade. foot became a treasured 13th, all staffers have decided number, it represents the years, and he became, in Good luck charms have charm. to come to school. Pass the Holy Trinty, and one should effect, a new man. been used for centuries to Superstition has many rabbits, foot and the be careful of its use. The If you spill salt, simply take ward off bad luck. Four-leaf followers. Among them are horseshoe, please. Oh, by the Orthodox Church, at one a pinch of it and toss it over clovers, the rabbits foot, and the famous and infamous: way, is the fear of the number 13.

Put Parking Decal On Your Car If driving a car without one, get temporary permit from security. Page 2 Editorials SGA Report Thanks for the Pint by Bill Maher In behalf of The American cryoprecipitates which are newspaper & The Advertising Counui E Red Cross Blood Services of skimmed off and injected Atlanta and Circle K, the into hemophilia patients. Today is sponsor of Wednesday’s Serum albumia is then the first day Blood drive, the Open Door separated from the blood and would like to th^njc every used for patients with kidney of the rest donor. The Red Cross needs and liver diseases. Gamma of your life. about 750 pints of bl j»od each globulin is separated to be week for the Norttf Georgia used in patients unable to area and has always con­ produce antibodies to fight sidered DCC as. one of its infection. Plasma protein Give primary sources. fraction, which is used for Unknown to many donors emergency shock treatment, is the fact that the blood you is the last to be separated. blood, Cartoon from Running A Muck, copyright 1978, by John gave Wednesday was already The remaining plasma is so it can Caldwell, published by Writer’s Digest Books (128 pp. $3.95) being used Wednesday used to replenish large losses be the evening. Every hour a station of blood caused by accidents fiist day tigers and bears. Any student wagon, loaded with the most and operations. In just one by Phil Rockstroh with information on whereto recent donations, sped away day, the pint you gave might of somebody Associate Editor obtain pampers large enough from the gym to the Red find its way to ten or twelve The Tuesday, October 3 else’s, too. to fit an average size elephant Cross laboratories where the needy recipients. Thanks for meeting of the SGA included are requested to contact the platelets were separated from the pint. discussion and debate on maintenance crew to help the whole blood and rushed Oh, by the way, if the such issues as a circus in the avoid a possible strike. to leukemia patients, who donation is unusable then a gym, T-shirts for SGA In other decisions, the need transfusions every other Red Cross technician will Red Cross. senators, and the formation council voted to appropriate day. drink it for a cheap high. No The Good Neighbor. of a garbage removal patrol. money for the T-shirts to be The remaining plasma is one ever told me I had 151 The idea of DeKalb's own worn by the senators and then frozen for twenty-four proof running through my anti-litter squad is the brain­ killed a request that South hours to produce veins. child of Vice President Don Sirard, who entertains Campus students be ad­ illusions of being the pied- mitted to Central Campus piper of DeKalb’s garbage functions. problem. Other business included: Don is disturbed by the A vote to proceed with ten­ The DeKalb College Concert Band needs your support. If litter and trash on campus tative plans for Represen­ you play an instrument, or have played in your high school and hopes to lead a few of tative Robin Ham’s free band, we welcome you to join the Concert Band. DeKalb’s various student movie program. The Band meets at 1:15 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday, and clubs and all other red- Discussion of possible Friday in the Orchestra Rehearsal Hall in the basement of the blooded trash - hating methods of prodding the ad­ Fine Arts building. Auditions are not required. students in a crusade to ministration into repairing For additional indormation, contact Mr. Lou Cefus in the forever rid DeKalb of the evil the numerous hazardous Music Department, or inquire at the music office. F202. scourge of garbage. May the potholes near the Tech force be with him! School. Also, the council approved Approval of a building a request to bring a circus to directory fortheTech School. the gym. On November 9 at Approval of a dance Editor: 8:00 p.m., a live circus will concert by The Atlanta Bill Maher perform on campus: a troup Contemporary Dance Com­ complete with lions and pany. Associate Editor: Phil Rockstroh

Photo Editor: Dennis McCluster

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Cruisin’ an’ Lookin’

GEORGIA LEAF SEASON PEAKS IN MID-OCTOBER

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tober 21-22. The schedule of may be used as a social authors sort the myths from See ya! events includes pipe bands,' game competition, Scottish /A c tWfá»* Hours: Sun. 1:00 P.M. till 6:00 P.M. foods, and ethnic products. Mon. thur Sat. 11:00 A M. till 7:00 P.M. Saturday is the day for the competitive events. Included in these events are competitions between the “ clans” , weight lifting, hammer tossing, Cumberland wrestling, dancing, and a tug- of-war. A special feature on Saturday will be the athletic event called “ Caber." The object of this event is to see who can flip a nineteen foot, 110 pound telephone pole closest to a 12 o-clock position. Some of the foods at the Scottish Festival will be “scones” , a sweet, triangular CokeV«ÌI4MNi0 baking powder biscuit; "brides,” which are fried meat pies; and short breads, jams, and jellies. The crafts will include "kilts", Scottish pleated skirts, silver jewelry, records, and sheet music for by Cindy Morgan bagpipes and drums. Phi Theta Kappa and the Central, and South Campus Beth Cass, coordinator of everything nice Student Government As­ are invited to attend. Phi the festival, said that there sociation are sponsoring a Theta Kappa hopes that were more than 8,000 people Hollowe’en Disco Party for everyone will come in cos­ at last year’s event, coming Friday night, October 27. The tume for they are eager to from the Northeast, Canada, party, to be held in the award cash prizes to the and Texas. Ms. Cass, whose Student Center, will begin at guests most appropriately parents grew up in Scotland, 8:00 p.m. and feature the dressed for the affair. said, "this is an excellent op­ disco music of Charlie Brown. PTK is anticipating an ab­ portunity to find out about Admission is free with the solutely goulish evening and the culture of the Scottish college I.D. hopes that everyone will people.” All students from North , come and join in the fun.

Cartoon from Running A Muck, copyright 1978, by John Caldwell, published by Writer’s Digest Books (128 pp. $3.95) DCC Gears Friday, October 13,1978 Page 5 Up For Deaf Students by Carol Ware There are 13.5 million people in the United States custom-made rings who are deaf. 41,000 are residents of Georgia and half of those live in the Metro- Atlanta area. Many of the deaf are of college age. What happens when a deaf person wants to further his or her education? There are schools for the deaf throughout the country, but what about college? A new program has opened up at DCC this quarter for persons interested in an Associate Degree in Interpreter Train­ ing for the Deaf. The primary goal is to train more proficient interpreters needed in Georgia. In order for the deaf to be able to further their education, colleges must be equipped with interpreters. ITD (Interpreter Training for the Deaf) is a joint effort of DCC, the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, and the Georgia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. Mr. Richard Durst, head of the program and a staff member of the School for the Deaf, and Mr. T.K. Garman of DCC have worked hard to get the program on the road. It is one of only four in the United States. There are between forty and forty-five students already enrolled in the ITD courses, and 140 are enrolled in sign language courses. The curriculum includes sixty hours of the major courses such as: Overview of Manual Communication, Expressive Interpreting for the Deaf I and II, and thirty hours of general studies along with ten hours of physical education. Classes are held at night at the School for the Deaf. The school is located at 890 North Indian Creek Drive. Anyone interested in a rewarding career in deaf On sale are our men’s interpretation can contact traditional Siladium® rings and Mr. Durst at 296-7101 or Mr. selected women’s 10-karat Garman at DCC. Says Durst, gold rings. These rings are custom- “ Before we can open our made individually for you. They are an doors for the deaf, we have to exceptional buy at the price of $59.95. You get your have the equipment to teach choice of many custom features. Come see them today. them.” THE /IRTQ1RVED REPRESENTATIVE has a large collection of college rings. Ask to see them. Date Oct. 23 - 28 P|arp College Book & Supply Deposit required. ‘ Savings vary slightly from style to style. ÆTÇÏRVED^COLLEGE RINGS One week only! College Book & Supply " GETTIWG RID OF VOOR OVERWEIGHT IS EASV... FIRST BRI MG YOOR PSVCMC IN H AR M O N V UUITH VOOR LIBIDO AUD CUT OUT SOOR TV SNACK I N& f " <»/„ Entertainment I Mother’s Finest

Fall Concert Review 0lecU 'yéiotSiM ^ou

by Dennis McCluster White face’s original songs without confusing the appeared on stage, there Joyce "Baby Jane’’ After the house lights went were highlighted by a listener, but it was clearly wasn’t enough room on the Kennedy showed all of her up for the final time Friday pianist/vocalist who had the shown in the gym during the floor of the gym to crush out a magnificent stage presence night, there couldn't have crowd shouting its approval interval before the main at­ cigarette. So many were as she lead the gathering in a possibly been a single soul in to his efforts, and a bassist traction began to perform. pushed up against the front rendition of “ Baby Love” that the gym whose ears were not who has been descirbed as This period is usually of the stage that several of turned into a fifteen minute ringing or whose voice wasn’t “ white hot.” All if all, White characterized by a mad dash "DeKalb’s Finest” finally sub­ rocker. hoarse. Face was very entertaining. to the concession stands, but dued the crowd by sitting on The group also performed Those within the long line There is a very fine line the only rush that this the edge of the stage and some of the material from that snaked through the between what makes a good charged crowd was making keeping the mob back. It was their new album, Mother parking lot—that is, those band good, and what makes a was the rush to the front of highly reminiscent of the Factor. Besides performing who were not turned away as great band great. It is an in­ the room. kind of madness found in some of the nation’s best the gymnasium-turned- tangible sensation that can’t By the time Mother’s Finest some of the late-sixties' rock, the show included a lit­ concert-hall filled past its possibly be described supergroups’ concerts. tle fare for the flash crowd. capacity—were rewarded by During a bass solo from the the hard-driving sounds of Wizard, a fireball exploded one of the south’s best rock from behind the masses of and soul bands. sound equipment. As if that “ A night to remember,” wasn’t enough, during the was what one DeKalbstudent set’s finale, a mist covered the was heard to exclaim after it stage floor. And as the final was all over. Before this chord of the last song ended, review begins to overflow two rockets were fired from with superlatives, just the rear of the room, to ex­ remember that Mother’s plode simultaneously as the Finest was preceded by a very band leapt from the good band: White Face. drumstand. A local band that only Mother’s Finest could have recently appeared on the left at that point, having club circuit scene, White Face fulfilled the obligations of combines many elements of their contract, but in true fusion jazz with a funk beat crowd-pleasing fashion, they and rock riffs. Its repertoire returned to do an encore that consists entirely of original left the audience too material. From soothing boogied-out to ask for more. ballads that create the perfect Now for the superlatives: mood for euphoric Amazing! Great! Fantastic! immersion, the the driving White Face Or, as one student said, rhythms that make a crowd "They turned this mother leave its seats and boogie, Photos by D. McCluster out!” Friday, October 13,1978 Page 7 Sports Sports

f^ occw ...££o< dzvn< j, by James Simon Fact: soccer is an international and rising sport. Mink, and Al Epps. To prove this, one must look Two halfback positions will at the DeKalb Patriots soccer be filled by Canadian Peter team and listen to coach Bill Dydensborg and Everett Kemp remark, “ We are a Johnson from Jamaica. Both talented and international are experienced and Johnson team.” This year’s team will also double as forward. features players from local At wing is Tom Hayburn from high schools, other states, Henderson High. Coach and several foreign countries. Kemp says he has looked Andres Patino from the good everyday. Also at South American country of halfback will be Leonard Columbia is one of the Heeter of Druid Hills High. reasons the team looks good. Joining him will be John Lang by James Simon Coach Kemp calls Patino, from Clarkston High and Rusty Hawkins led the they are going to finish first who will play a forward Malek Bargkouti from the Dekalb Central Golf team to again. position, one of the most Mideast country of Jordan. an overall fourth place finish Coach Herring and his talented the school has ever Along with these and other in a national tournament last golfers have been invited to had. Also at forward is Mark members, Coach Kemp says month. Coach Herring’s play in the prestigous Dixie Pratt, who played for state the team hopes to finish golfers competed in the Graf Intercollegiate Tournament high school champion, better than last year’s state Hart Invitational Tournament in November at Columbus, Lakeside,last year. Handling ranking, and that's number held at Southern Benedictine Ga. The Dekalb players will goalkeeping duties is Jeff one. Working hard since the College in Cullman, compete against teams such Levine, a transfer from Mas­ beginning of school, the Alabama. The 36 hole, two as Oklahoma State, the sachusetts. Jeff is one of the Patriots’ season will have round tournament saw NCAA champions, the more experienced members. begun by the time this article twenty-nine Junior and University of Georgia, second Returnees from last year’s comes to print. The first two Senior colleges compete for in the nation, Florida State, team, which was ranked games are with DeKalb South the top spot. The team as a and Alex City Junior College, second in the state, include and Brevard, N.C., October 5 whole was one under par the the only other Junior College fullbacks John Donald, Bob and 6 respectively. first round, five over par the entered. Most of the second round. Standout nationally recognized golf Hawkins shot the lowest teams will be there also. PATRIOTS Soccer Schedule score, 143. Coach Herring also invites The "Swinging Patriots,” everyone to Mystery Valley who have finished first in the Golf Course in Stone Moun- state six out the last seven tain where the Patriots play years and have a national ran- host to a tournament this Thursday, October 5 De Kalb-South Here 3:00 king of fifth place, include week on October 12 and 13. Saturday, October 7 Brevard, N.C. Here 3:00 Hawkins, Ricky Gunter, Jim The team is open to anyone Tuesday, October 10 Oxford There 3:00 Bussey, Scott Thomson, Ken wanting to try out, and selec- Tuesday, October 17 Andrew There 3:00 Dickerson, and Glenn Deck. tions are made from the six Thursday, October 19 DeKalb-South There 3:00 Coach Herring has con- lowest qualifying scores each Tuesday, October 24 Oxford Here 3:00 fidence in his team and says year. Thursday, October 26 Brevard There 3:00 Tuesday, October 31 Andrew Here 3:00 Friday, November 3 State Tournament Oxford, Ga. T.B.A. Saturday, November 4 State Tournament Oxford, Ga. T.B.A.

Lady Pats’ Warming Up Drop In For A Big Season

by Cathy Maher Coach Barbara Robinson won last year’s Coach’s has great confidence in this Award, and Liz Pelt. Recreation year’s Lady Patriots basketball "Maureen is a stabilizing in­ team. She says she has some fluence on the team," says of the Atlanta area's best Coach Robinson: “she does recruits including Rebecca for them on the court what a Is Open Robinson from Roosevelt coach does off the court.” High, Becky Salmon from Se­ "The Benevolent Dic­ Gym Hours: Mon - Thurs. 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. quoyah, Patricia Allen from tator,” as Coach Robinson Walker, and Cherrie calls herself, says to look for Pool Hours: Mon & Tues. 8:30 - 10:00 p.m. Longmire from South the team inthetopfouratthe Pool Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. Gwinnett. The combination end of the season. of these women and last The Lady Patriots’ first Student I.D. Required To Use The Facilities year’s returning players game will be in the Gordon should make a team that’s Junior College Tip-Off tough to beat. Tourney, November 10 and This year's team has several 11, in Barnesville, Georgia. veterans including co-cap­ Come out and support the tains Maureen O-Toole, who team. Thank you DeKalb students for making the Fall Concert a great success. Special thanks go to - Ed Newby, Director of Student Activities Tony Thompson, Entertainment Committee Gina Cedis, Entertainment Committee Joe Jiovenetta, President, SGA. Ms. Agnes Side and her Staff - Hostess The Student Road Crew The Concessions Crew Sound and Light Crews DeKalb College Security Officers

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