Vol. LXVII, No. TEN Davidson College, Davidson, N.C. 28036 Faculty narrowly rejects non-western requirement the original plan was to look at area requirements and courses By PAM CAMERRA the Honors College, Extended for majors. Staff Writer Studies and South Asian Stu- Some professors were very The Educational Policy dies. interested in students having Committee (EPC) submitted this kind of experience. They in November a proposal to the Professor of Religion Daniel felt, however, in light of the faculty which would have re- Rhodes, chairman of the sub- large percentage of students quired students to take one committee that did the basic who now take a non-western non-western studies course research on South Asain Stu- course before graduation, that during their years at David- dies said "We discovered that it was better psychologically son. In a vote at the last we could not look at Asian not to put pressure on stu- faculty meeting that proposal Studies alone, but rather had dents through more require- was narrowly defeated. to decide whether students ments." VANDALISM. . . again. See story page 3. [Greg Strader] The proposal originated should take something other with a request in 1976 from the than merely courses in the Professor of South Asian President to the EPC to Judeo-Christian, Greco Roman Studies Tonia Devon, a lead- By LYNN PEACE idea of reducing light in the examine various aspects of the tradition." ing proponent of the non-wes- Staff Writer dorm hallways, Meetze took college curriculum and make a After several months of tern proposal, countered the the opportunity to emphasize investigation the committee argument. She believes that it Director of Student Hou- report to the faculty. Part of that students' input and reac- recommended the non-western is important for students to be sing Scotty Nicholls has an- tion is what determines theI studies requirement. exposed to the eastern tradit- nounced a tie in the recent , ., . extent to which energy conser- "The philosophy behind the ion. Passing this proposal contest for ideas on conserving vation m extended proposal," said Rhodes, would have assured that "all energy in the residence halls. As has been done in Cham- "was that a liberally educated students would have to take Due to the essential simi- bers and in the library, some student should be exposed in at least one course dealing larities between the top two Students lights in areas not intended for some sort of formal way to at with the other two-thirds of entries, the $25 cash prize was studying will simply be turned i least one culture other than his the world. divided between the winners, off. own." There are some eighteen Other opponents of the mo- Junior John Parkerson and Insulation to prevent waste- to twenty courses presently tion felt that a thorough Senior Rick Miller who sub- ful loss of energy was another propose offered that fit in the general analysis of the overall curricu- mitted a joint entry, and idea expressed in the contest. non-western category, inclu- lum should be undertaken Sophomore Anne Tutwiler. Meetze agrees that insulation ding Buddhism, African For- before any more requirements Director of the Physical of pipes, walls and the attics eign Policy, Chinese Poetry, are added. Many faculty mem- Plant Grover C. Meetze and would be a substantial im- and Economics of South Asia. bers are concerned with the Business Manager Robert provement. energy Unlike the four other area difficulties entering students Currie assisted Nicholls with Such a project, he points requirements (Religion and have with English composi- the judging. out, necessitates a careful Philosophy, the Social Sci- tion and grammar and are One common suggestion consideration of total cost ences, Natural Sciences and wondering if there should not was the installation of radiator versus projected savings. saving English and Fine Arts) this be a re-examination of our valves which would allow the One suggestion will soom be proposal would not have set language requirements first. residents of each room to acted upon. The temperature up a fifth area. For example, Some faculty members rea- control the amount of heat of the water flowing to the Hinduism would have fulfilled soned that Davidson already they receive. At present many residence halls will be lowered, ideas both a religion requirement has a large number of course students must resort to open- tnus reducing the amount of and the non-western studies offerings and is doing as many ing windows to cool down a heal expended to heat the requirement. things as it can do well. They room. water. The proposal was defeated feared that there might be This problem has long been Following another sugges- for a number of reasons. pressure to increase the num- under consideration and new lion Nicholls plans to distri- Although faculty members ber of non-western courses, to valves will be tried on an bute jnforrnation on appliance generally agreed that students develop areas of study that are experimental basis in selected wattages and power usage should be exposed to other not of primary importance, if rooms this winter. As it inorder to increase student a- cultures, they were divided on the proposal had been passed. stands, the dorms are heated wareness. Students are still whether or not non-western "It is very difficult to be on a rotating on-off basis. "notoriously negligent" about studies should be made a dogmatic about this issue," If the use of valves proves turning off lights. requirement. Rhodes said, said Rhodes. "The EPC and 1 effective, however, students Overall the contest results "There were some faculty tried to look at all the ques- can hope eventually to main- encouraged the judges. They members who were genuinely tions that could be raised by tain their own temperature express great hopes for further reluctant to add any further such a policy. The vote was preferences at a constant level. student cooperation and in- requirement for students, dose, which means that it In a positive response to the put. since Davidson already dem- might be brought up again in Rhodes ands a great deal in terms of (he future." Zimmermann shuns two course plan real reason won't be approv- By EMILY PARTIN factor, but it will no longer be ment as to what constitutes an describe what the commettee ed," said Burts. Staff Writer adequate by itself. Instead, "adequate reason" for a stu- would consider an "adequate" In the past, the Curriculum Committee approval will de- A number of students have dent to take a reduced load. reason. She applied again, Requirements Committee pend on the adequacy of the expressed the concern that Senior Clay Houchens took stating preparation during the (CRC) has allowed students reasons presented by the stu- this change represents a shift two courses in summer school winter term for a 401 course in who have accumulated extra dent for laying aside the to a more paternalistic policy. at Davidson several years ago. the spring involving both course credits to take a reduc- expectation that all sutdents They feel that the College is She applied for a reduced load GRE's and a comprehensive ed course load, on the grounds will carry a normal load of not recognizing that students winter term, stating as her examination as her reason for that they were ahead of norm- three courses." are capable of making mature reason the fact that she was requesting a reduced load. decisions for themselves. two credits ahead. "It seems al process. Burts feels that this change Houchens has been told by Vice President of Academic like if a student's ahead of This position was modified in practice will not affect Burts that she will be notified Affairs Price Zimmermann ac- normal progress that should at a November 9 committee students with valid reasons for of the Committee's decision knowleges that the new prac- be a sufficient reason," Hou- meeting. In a letter to stu- requesting a reduced load. next Tuesday. She will be tice is somewhat paternalistic, chens said. dents who requested reduced Several students have, in fact, allowed to go through drop but he claims that this pater- Houchens received the letter course loads for the winter been granted permission to add Tuesday if necessary. nalism is related to Davidson's from Burts explaining the new term, Registrar Richard C. take a reduced load winter Sally Bondurant needs only Burts, Jr., the Chairman of term. "A students with a real academic structure and tradi- position of the CRC. She the CRC, states, "Being ahead reasofrnwill* be approved, but tional ties. found the letter somewhat [See.ZIMMERMANN,page 2\ of normal progress might be a now a student without any THece is also some ambiguous in that >.t difl tint The DavkJsonian December 2,1977 Campus feels loss of two :W:W:W:W:::W::x was a selfless and devoted News Richey teacher, always patient, al- [Professor of Music David F. ways generous with his time at a glance Richey died November 15, and talents. He handled our 1977. Angela Wier and Ba- "raucous." "strident" tones bette Kisuam offered this tri- with a sense of humor (some- bute to their professor. ] times a atrkkea grimace) help- ing us to listen for a beautiful YMCA kicks off fund drive Mr. Richey was one of the sound. This sensitivity to music and his compassion for The annual YM/YWCA Christmas Gift Fund Drive, which first professors we met at will run from Dec. 5-14, is dedicated to George Reedy the Davidson. We grew to love all men waa an inspiration... thte We miss him. Davidson Student who was killed while teaching in Kenya. (Da- Reid memory for plumbing and vidsonian, Oct. 21.) wiring diagrams and could The money collected will be used principally for scholarships at his school. . Frank Reid, who contribu- locate any underground pipe ten nearly 66 years of service on the campus in seconds. YM /YWCA President Jay Silver believes that the Christmas Drive is an "opportunity for students to express a concern for to Davidson College working Director of the Physical for the physical plant, died Plant Orover C. Meetze remi- people who have certain needs at a time when giving Tuesday. nisced, "Reid was no ordinary. characterizes our celebration of Christmas." In his 60 plus years here he His health and ability were not Volunteers will canvass every dorm room, play Santa Claus at saw every building on the impaired by his age, and his the Post Office during the 10 a.m. hour, and sponsor a coffee present campus except for six basic knowledge of mechanical and coke auction. constructed and put in use. systems throughout the cam- The fall fund drive was moderately successful with about $1200 A campus legend claims pus was invaluable." being raised. Though the drive netted considerably less than in previous years, according to Silver, students traditionally have given about five dollars each. Presbyterians drawn back Davidson students eager to return early from Christmas Elections: December 13 break will have an opportunity to attend the Presbyterian student conference sponsored by Davidson Christian Fellow- Office Elected by Number Elected ship. (and current Elected from Listed adjacent are the pos The five-day convocation beginning Dec. 27. will be modeled holder) itions that are up for election, after similar Inter-Varsity Conferences. Union Pres. Student Body l the current office holders (in Seniors Bob Morrison and Bob Cathey conceived of the idea (Billy Hutchings) case you have questions), and last spring. With the help of fellow DCF members, they have Social Comm. Chairman Student Body j the number of people elected. organized a major event that will involve over 200 people coming (Mark Tyndall) How to file to run: Go by from all over the South. Various dormitories and homes will Co-Curricular Chairman Student Body I Will Terry's office and sign the house the guests. (Olivia Ware) election notebook and filing According to Cathey. "we wanted to help relationships grow statement by Tuesday, Dec. [Hearing Committee Soph. .Jr. sr. X per class between college students and the older members of the 6th at 4:00 p.m. (Sandy Martin) Presbyterian Church." He explains that some formerly Next attend the all candid- unchurched students become active in college Inter-Varsity IYMCA Pres. Student Body 1 ates meeting in the Conference groups. It is the conference's objective to help these students (Jay Silver) Room of the Union at 4:00 "move to the center of the church." J MCA V.P. Student Body p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6th. DCF has been fortunate to be able to draw a number of i MCA Sec. Student Body Elections are Tuesday, Dec excellent resource personnel to lead the various seminars on YMCA Treas. Student Body 1 13th. spiritual life, ethics, campus ministry, and church operation. Freshman Advisor Student Body 1 or 2 Though the event has been planned for Presbyterians, students (Bruce Holliday) Jr. or Sr. co-advisors of all denominations are welcome. (Meg Campbell) Davidsonian Editor Student Body 1 or 2 .. .Zimmermann shuns two course plan (Catherine Landis) Jr. or Sr. co-editors [Continued from page 1] justified in my request for a concentrate on a fewer number Quips and Cranks Editor Student Bodv 1 or 2 four credits to graduate. Be- two course load." of courses would be an unfair (Gil Cuthbertson) cause of scheduling problems Bondurant has expressed advantage. (Doris Philips) and academic considerations, concern that this change in Burts feels that this change she has decided to take a practice is "a discouragement Miscellany Editor Student Body 1 or 2 "reflects a different view of the combined total of five courses to deviate from the 4 year, 3 (William Barnes) academic program." He winter aind spring terms. course a term pattern." it thinks that the Davidson pro- Wildcat Handbook Editor Student Body 1 or 2 Bondurant has requested per- provides an initial stumbling gram is now being seen in (Mary Gilliam) mission to take two courses block for the student, she terms of its continuity rather (Julie Chrisco) this winter on the grounds believes. Bondurant says, "I than as an accumulation of WDAV Station Manager Student Body 1 or 2 that she is credits ahead. encourage an individual as- course credits. (Sid Barrett) Upon being informed by sessment by the Curriculum Burts that the CRC no longer Committe which would include Zimmermann has expressed considers this to be sufficient an investigation into casual- agreement with this view, reason, Bondurant made a ness or superficiality of a stressing the value of "partici- second application in which student's reasons." She does pation in the whole complex of she stated, "I feel that, based not feel that a student should academic life." on evidence of my long range be told at the outset that a This view of the academic planning, on sound though certain reason will not be program expressed by Burts suddenly outdated advice, on accepted as adequate. and Zimmermann is, accord- my good" record, and on my Zimmermann, a member of ing to Zimmermann, based on being credits ahead. I am the CRC, has stated that he faculty and curriculum as- feels past academic perfor- sumptions. Any educational mance and demonstration of institution, he feels has a responsiblity are not sufficient certain paternalistic aspect. "I

•<&. reason to justify taking two must try to act as an interpre- courses. "The reason must be ter of the policy of the institu- Your Gift Headquarters applicable to this term," Zim- tion." mermann said. "Gifts for all ages Bondurant agrees that Da- Extra lab work or participa- vidson offers a good opportu- and all occassions" tion in an internship program nity for students to take a KINC OF PIZZA, INC. would in his opinion, be ade- variety of courses. However, Hours: 10—5:30 pm 241 SMtb-lreri Street quate reasons. Desire to con- she does not feel that students centrate on two difficult Ntftfc UfNN MondaV—Saturday should be "mothered." Stu- courses would not be. Zimmer- dents, she feels, are mature 663-3030 Plaza Shopping Center man feels that since most enough to make intelligent courses are designed for^atu- decisions using forethought Mboresvi i ie 663-1503 At »*** taking two additional and pkr.^i..o, Jrvfttng on courses, allowing students to advice from faculty adivisors. December 2,1977 The Davidsonian 3 Hodges challenges Helms in race

vemment funds in the form of By JOE CRAIG who visited Davidson in Octo- Democratic primary Hodges even so, a national plan can't Staff Writer be Edward Kennedy's, research grants, ets. ber, and State Senator E plans to emphasize that the There has to T>e some" provi- Yet he does not feel that the Luther Hodges, Jr., Demo- Lawrence Davis of Winston- interests of the people of Federal government should cratic candidate for U.S. sene- sions for 'cost containment,' in Salem and North Carolina North Carolina would best be give money in the form of tor from North Carolina, paid order to keep from fueling the Insurance Commissioner John served by a Democrat, since tuition grants. "As a member a visit to the Davidson College Ingram. the majority of North Caroli- fires of inflation." Panama Canal of the University of North Wednesday, to speak before However, many political nians are Democrats. On the Panama Canal issue, Carolina's board of governors, the College's Young Demo- pundits feel that if Hodges can Indeed, he criticized Helm's crats. ( Hodges laments the fact that I supported state tuition win the May primary election ultra-right wing philosophy grants," he said. and gain the Democratic no- when he stated, "Helms is an Helms and the conservatives Uphill struggle have turned it into an emo- "And I think we will see mination, he stands to give extremist--a minority even more state aid in the future. Hodges, whose father was a incumbent, conservative Re- tional issue. "It shouldn't be within his own party. Yet But I'd like it to go directly to popular North Carolina gover- publican Jesse Helms a seri- discussed in that sort of North Carolina is by no means the student in the form of an nor and a cabinet member ous challenge. atmosphere," he said. an extremist state. increase in the tuition grant, during the Kennedy administ- "Rather, we should look at Criticizes Helms "Therefore, he is certainly rather than to the colleges ration, was president of North it rationally and intelligently In an interview with The* not representative of North directly." Carolina National Bank until Carolinian, and he has not he resigned to seek the Senate Davidsonian Hodges stated Carter to campaign that he felt sure that the shown any effectiveness in seat. Congress by voting against Hodges feels sure that he Hodges faces a tough uphill number of Democrats current- ly running would thin out every progressive measure will recieve strong campaign struggle against a relatively that comes up." support from Jimmy Carter if crowded field of Democratic significantly by the January Hence, his political stance he wins the nomination. "Of candidates, including Greens- filing deadline. appears to be middle of the course, I'd like Carter to be boro lawyer McNeill Smith, If he makes it past the road "socially progressive" in more popular than he is right areas such as national health now but nevertheless, I'd cer- insurance, yet fiscally conser- tainly welcome his support," Vandalism curbed vative, with an "admittedly he stated. business-like orientation." "I'm sure Carter will cam- lodges paign aggressively for the but not stopped Fiscal conservatism I don't want to give the Canal Democratic nominee.since he ByJEFFMETZEL But he warns "that there away for nothing. But I do will have the chance of helping Hodge's fiscal conservatism Staff Writ* are still t^iose people who believe sthe treaty will give us to unseat one of the major was evident as he talked of College officials have noted seem to think they show a much in return-like improved conservatives in the country, national health care insurance. a general decline in the inci- macho image by tearing off relations with the Lalin Amer- and a vociferous critic of his "I think we got to have it," he dence of vandalism this year towel dispensers...Therefore it ican countries." national programs." said. though distructive acts by is a problem we must continue Hodges hopes to force "If nothing else, people Aid to private colleges students and outsiders con- to be alerted to." Helms to face up to issues, have to be guarded against the tinue to be a problem. Terry notes that last year's When asked about Federal and at the same time, "force 'catastrophic' occurance--a Davidson Police Captain rash of vandalism, especially aid to private colleges and him into corners when it comes terrible accident or a bout with Jack Hughes complains that the costly destruction in the universities, Hodges pointed to his political philosophy, and cancer that might wipe out the worst problem this year* Union seems to have made out that colleges like David- make the people realize how someone's life savings due to has been with fire extinquish- students more conscious of son already receive many go- ridiculous his positions are." spiraling hospital costs. But ers. He estimates that stu- their behavior. dents discharge four extin- quishers r>er week. Hughes warns that these actions violate federal law and could seriously impair student safety in case of a fire. This threat is especially pertinent in light of other incidents of vandalism which have involved carelessness with fire and its use in defacing College property. During Thanksgiving vaca- tion, for example, someone burned the notes and name labels off the doors on a floor in Belk, and set several trash cans on fire. Another major incidence of vandalism last term occured when someone roled the ARA service truck down Patterson Court Hill, breaking two of its windows. To date the culprit has not been found though indications are that it was a student. Dispite these acts Hughes is generally pleased with student behavior this year. Both Love Auditorium and Grey Union, which are usually trouble spots, have been unharmed. Hughes attributes the de- cline in vandalism largely to increased student awareness of the problem and to the implementation of a policy SALE requiring community children to carry special I.D. cards while on campus. Dean of Students Will Terry STOOENT STORE is also pleased with the de- crease in destructive incidents which he attributes to "stu- dent concern and conscious- ness of the problem." December 2,1977 Two courses booed; students stewed The requirement that students take three courses each term responsibility and deserved respect by treating him as if he were still unless they can prove a true academic reason is paternalistic. in high school. People over 18 should be able to determine the structure of their Or take the student who is tired of studying, able to take only two academic experiences. A student who has for some reason been able courses and wishes for his own mental health to curb the pressure of a to speed up that experience enough to allow him to take a two course three course term. He would probably not be allowed to do so. term has already demonstrated his academic ability. Requiring him to He has taken a mature look at his stress, found a way to alleviate it. take three courses instead of two undermines his proven Yet the three course requirement does not give him the credit to analyze his own emotional stability. Dr. Zimmermann says the curriculum at a school like Davidson is Liberalism vs. liberal arts not simply a catalogue of 36 course requirements students need to When I first heard that the faculty voted down the resolution to pass off as quickly as possible. Instead it offers a continuum of make a non-western course a requirement I was disappointed. To me education enhanced by each term's three courses. the true liberal arts spirit means exposure to many areas of study, and His reasoning is invalid because it does not recognize the the vote seemed to be a rejection of an important part of the world. individuality of each student. How can he say a two course term of Since I see the issue is more complex. intense study or a two course term of self analysis does not give some One of the best arguements against requiring a non-western course students a continuum of educational experiences which would be is that the psychological pressure of still another requirement is not stifled by the formalistic three course a term approach. necessary in light of the fact that a majority of students take He also says the faculty does not wish students to take only two non-western courses even though they are not required. courses a term because the extra time a student would devote on I sympathize with the arguement expecially after expressing the those two courses would imbalance the classes and not be fair to the views against strict course requirements in the editorial above. Yet I other students. cannot help but feel all students should be exposed to other cultures if This reasoning is not a very well though out excuse by the faculty they are to take their liberal arts education seriously. In a time when so and administration. What faculty member would not be delighted that much emphasis is put upon using education only to get a job, and a student get as much out of his class as possible? This situation when the intrinsic value of education in thus ignored I feel the goes back to the old question of whether it is valid to compromise the exposure despite the pressure, is valid. more intelligent members of a class by structuring it only for those of Another good argument opposing the resolution is that because average intelligence. Once again the administration is not the growing need to require a basic English program to remedy the acknowledging the individuality of each student. failure of many high schools to prepare students to write effectively, For some reason the administration and many faculty do not trust the entire curriculum should be evaluated before adding another the students' ability to act like mature adults. This attitude suppresses requirement. creativity, individuality by requiring its students to fit into the mold they set for the students. It is time Davidson grew up and entered the So if we can not change it all, change nothing? The opposition has a world of colleges and universities. strong argument if it truely intends to evaluate the entire curriculum. If not they have only bought time and an excuse. Basic English probably should be required. So should a On the Edge non-western course. Yes the issue is complex. I would hope that the faculty seriously investigates the Davidson curriculum, and after that evaluation, can, in good conscience see the validity in the required exposure to the Elegiac epithets non-western world. By KEVIN SHELLY their country. World War I. World War II. Vietman. Fighting for Forgotten, alone, it sits silently this. snuggled into the corner of a small Here is Hiram Potts. "Long a field, fronted by a rutted dirt road and faithful servant of Davidson College." bordered by straggly trees pretending Servant isn't very far from the old to be woods once again. The place is word. difficult to find, easily overlooked. It sits hidden from a college playing Halved cinder blocks serve as field, as planned, by a row of flower holders. Strewn amongst the evergreens. The college dumps their memorials are plastic flowers. They refuse in the woods approaching fade, but they remain. The antithesis it--castaway building scraps mostly. of life. The town does the same in this field. Another--"His toils are past, his It is Davidson's black cemetery. work is done. He fought the fight-the victory won." This. Winter rains are hard on the soil and thick clay overwhelms the mot- Standing above the quiet is the tled green-brown grass in many oak, firmly rooted in the soil but places. Lifeless branches from the few stretching skyward. Man in carica- trees willing to live here litter the ture. Lichens cover the deeply folded ground and the roots of trees protrude bark. Two organisms living together, veinlike where the soil has been through each other. washed away. Stalagmite like columns of tiny ice Back along the wood's edge, a crystals grow whenever the freshly meandering square outline of brick turned ground is sinking back to runs around a family plot, as though The Davidson ian earth, leaving the ice capped thinly by to keep them together in death and mud and looking like a grotesque the world out. Catherine Landis Editor The shadow of a crow skims along Philip Duncan & Lyman Collins News Editors fungus. The clay balls and clings to my shoes. the ground. Charles Erwln & Nancy McNair Features Editors All is still and silent except for the A weathered angel, the white worn Jim Entwistle & Bill Barnett Editorial Page Editors thawing earth and a crow calling far away and showing streaks of gray, Dennis McLawhorn & Marshall Waddell Sports Editors away. skirts soiled rusty by the clay, Amanda Hall Managing Editor Markers are thrown indiscriminate- supplicates before a half buried rock. Hunter Jennings Photography Editor ly in a crazy quilt pattern, disrupting Large stones loom here and there Susan Colan Production Manager the continuity of the grass. All shapes among the others; stones that repre- Warren Soule Business Manager and sizes, mostly stone, and less sent scrimping, saving, and going Brian Benninghoff Advertising Manager ornate than those in the cemeteries of without by the living to make a final Patsy Daniels Cartoonist my memory. Unlike anywhere past material statement for the dead. I like are nondescript green metallic mar- small stones with just initials. Wither Gregg Strader Photographer you know them or you don't. Names Ann Garner Focus Editor kers. Most are twisted and broken by uncaring feet or stripped of their titles aren't important-just knowing they Merideth Durden Inside Art Editor and nameless. are people is. Published weekly during the school year by students of David- Oak leaves, withered but still attached and enduring, rub gently in Standing here makes college ab- son College. Second class postage paid at Davidson, N.C. surd-perverse. The reality of the 28036. Address all correspondence to The Davidsonian, Box the trees. A train wails and I feel the wind strike me. The crow calls again. place makes trying to read and 218, Davidson, N.C. 28036. Yearly subscription rate: $6.00. Many of the markers list ranks and understand about human emotions in r:c;rd deaths in foreign wars-serving a classroom obscene. The DavkJsonian December 2,1977 Letter Lu irw Editor* •* Religious identity sorely lacking To the Editor: suggested or showed to me by others which they may critically evaluate in addition to an already heavy I feel a need to preface my remarks that are here. All that I have to say is and from which they may choose a set academic load. with a few general statements. I not original. of values by which they may live. This would not be so serious a remember as a freshman that I The biggest issue that Davidson Unfortunately, year by year the problem if we were able to argue considered most students who wrote needs to face is a lack of identity. Yes, student body seems to be evolving constructively with one another and critical letters to the editor as people Davidson has a statement of purpose into a more homogenous group rather disagree without facing the fear of who hated Davidson College and who but is has little or nothing to do with than the diversified group that it personal disapproval. You remember were trying to be as negative and the way things are done here. Let me should be. This places even more my problem as a freshman? It seems disruptive as possible since they illustrate. Within the Statement of significance on developing a varied to be quite widespread. We are afraid didn't have the guts to transfer. Why Purpose Davidson claims that "it faculty representing a multitude of of each other to the point of not being else would they criticize the College? endeavors to teach students to think views. But what, in fact, do we see? able to accept personally the indivi- "Davidson--love it or leave it." clearly and accurately, to make We see a Board of Trustees afraid dual who disagrees with us intellectu- Right? I don't think so anymore. I relevant and valid judgements, to of Davidson becoming the kind of ally. (I do not think that this problem like the place, but I also want to see discriminate amoung values, and to community which the Statement of is by any means unique to Davidson Davidson become all that it can. That communicate freely with others in the Purpose indicates Davidson should though I do believe it to be most is why I'm writing-trying to force realm of ideas." For Davidson to be. We see several departments which unfortunate for Davidson because of people here to face some pretty funda- achieve this goal there must be a seem to lean heavily on one of many Davidson's size and some of its mental issues. variety of viewpoints among the prevailing viewpoints. We see stu- religious claims.) The thoughts and issues I'm dis- faculty and the student body. Stu- dents who wish to adopt a differing Another aspect of the same major cussing are insights I've had since dents may then be exposed to a viewpoint being forced to do double lack of identity is the College's I've been here and many of them were multitudes of values and judgements reading and much outside work often statement that "Davidson recognizes God as the source of all truth. As the Opinion College committed to the historic Christian faith, it sees Jesus Christ as the central fact of hjstory, giving purpose, order and value to the whole life." This is a difficult statement to Sadat: a native viewpoint interpret. Certainly if Davidson sees Then came this man who spoke in Last week President Sadat made that way such a vision should in some coloquial Arabic using calm speech. what could be called one of the boldest way be reflected in the academic life of The nation was disappointed in this moves in history. He went to Israel. the College. Here I realize that many leader who was believed to be weak Egypt's economy has been crushed would disagree, but why? Is it and backed by the Soviets. Egypt too long-thirty years of wars, indul- consistent with the above quoted was now broken up and depressed; gence in ideologies, big words, have excerpt fffito the Statement of Pur- the bitterness of the defeat in the six impoverished a nation whose civiliza- pose? I hne been at Davidson over day war with Israel in 1967 lay heavy tion once shone as the summer's sun. three years and have completed all my in the air. Sadat, no doubt, is a politician of area requirements. And yet I have yet Sadat made three moves that won high calibre, with one object in to be enlightened. I have been him a reputation as a great states- mind--peace. His visit could have cost exposed to "The Christian Tradition" man. The first move was in 1971 when him his position and his life. To the and Higher Criticism of the Bible. he discovered a plot for a coup against average Egyptian street fellow who But not once have any of my him by his entourage, which wa's has been taught for 30 years to hate professors presented the Gospel of highly corrupt. His own private and curse Israel, seeing his leader go Jesus Christ in class. secretary and deputy president were to Israel, sit with the enemy, and talk Again, if Davidson is to be a Youssef K. Abaqui top agents in theK.G.B.-the Soviet casually...this must have been a great Christian College, let's analyze this intelligence. Sadat threw them in jail problem biblically: Davidson is hypo- President Sadat's visit to Israel is shock. and shuffled and reshuffled bis cabi- But today after his return--Sadat critical. It claims to be something one of the most baffling incidents in net. that it is not. Now I am a Christian. I modern Egyptian history. has become a greater national hero; The second move came in 1972, not only at home but also in Israel. As am also a hypocrite. Anytime an When Sadat was first elected in when Sadat astonished the world by one Israeli woman whose husband individual or a community commits 1970 the attitude of the Egyptians throwing the Russans out of Egypt. was killed in the '73 war said: "If itself to a set of absolute values it also was very negative towards him. He Egypt was an important base for Sadat ran for president of Israel commits itself to hypocrisy. But I was strikingly different from his Russian influence in the Middle East. today, he would be elected". think there is a distinction here. At predecessor Nasser. Nasser was a Tn a matter of 48 hours thousands of Although we all look forward to some point I become aware of my charismatic figure who was highly Russian experts were thrown out and peace there is one party that does not hypocrisy and try to do something electrifying. His public appearance replaced by Egyptians. want peace--to survive it needs con- about it (repent). Recent actions by was similar to that of a Roman The third move won Sadat his flict-the Soviets. The Soviets will do the Board of Trustees (the enacting emperor. He addressed Egyptians in reputation as a national hero. This anything in their power to hinder statement and the refusal to face up lofty classic Arabic; using big words was the October War in 1973. The peace. They have two puppets in the to the real issue: What does Davidson and great threats. Nasser had Egypt main result was to break the no middle east: Syria and a poor unba- mean when it calls itself a "Christian bound and bluffed; under his repres- peace-no war situation in the area and lanced colonel in Libya-Kadafi. I College" and how can it become what sive regime no tongue spoke, the few Egypt recuperated a good part of the remember when in Egypt, we used to it declares itself to be?) and the that dared were cut off. occupied Sinai desert. / gather around a radio and listen to Administration, faculty, and stu- Kadafi, he is a joke and we were ents' lack of any significant protest to highly entertained. the Trustees' actions indicate that a Anyway the times require more "preponderant majority" of the people seriousness and Kadafi should be who make Davidson Davidson either ignored, he can fool around with his don't think there's an issue here (in best friend Idi Amin...."bird brains of which case I want to hear their a feather"....as the saying goes. arguments) or aren't doing anything The Russians are behind all the about it. massacres in Lebanon, they are There is no reason to perpetuate behind Syrian objections to peace. such apathy. Something can be done Why? If peace takes place in the Mid- and we can do itl Dialogue is dle East, it is natural that the coun- necessary. Proposals and possible tries involved will look to the west for policies will follow. Is the Davidson of a solution to their economic problems. your experience consistent with the That will throw the Soviets out of an Davidson of the Statement of Pur- excellent strategic base to plot a pose? How so or how not so? What Letter to the Editor gainst the world. should Davidson be? What could We want peace, Israel wants peace. Davidson become? We have had too many wars, we I propose that the College com- Riviera research? want to live and see our countries munity seriously consider these ques- flourish. If the Russians want war let tions and try to come up with some them fight in Siberia or the Ukraine. meaningful answers. One excellent To the Editor We don't want Russia or America--we forum for discussion and dialogue in the Tuesday CROP luncheons. See We're not! want Egypt. We have been oppressed Studying hard? and colonialized for the past 500 you there. MembmofJYA years. Today we have a new light, a Sun Weir 78 , Franc« new hope: Sadat. Davidson College The Davtdsonian

Counclling Center RESCUE Battery testing change centers on vocation

tests were the heart of the battery. That's what we focused on. The other two tests were not really necessary." Dr. William B. Might, Jr. head of Hight will continue to offer the the testing center announced yester- personality and intelligence tests if a day he was discontinuing the person- student specifically requests them. ality and intelligence part of the Otherwise Hight will only give the battery of testing. Traditionally he student the Strom-Cambell vocation- has offered these tests along with al tests. vocational tests to any group of.six or Help! The cry lies in the hearts of more Davidson students than most thorn. But more importantly, they r These tests measure broad areas of seven students who expressed an of us like to admit. College students still suffer the pains of growing •f-o feeling that they are sick becau interest. The test compares the interest in taking them. up. the threat of peers, the fear of so many adaptations hammering 'uppy. normal. student's answers to those of people away at formerly inflexible minds, self-doubt, indecision, and external They are not sick because they s When students requested testing in already in specific careers. If a pressures. the past, Hight gave a battery of student expresses the same interests -Miie degree. personality and intelligence tests Davidsori inflicts its fair share of external pressure. Time is so They are not sick because they s as a teacher, for example, the test r along with the vocational tests. The result will tell the student he has a scarce it soon exceeds most students' "price range." "I don't have : >iety. Instead they are looking at personality tests gave Hight an idea tendency toward teaching. Hight time to think." is not an uncommon cry of frustration. ;•• sitive action toward improving tr of whether or not students weir comments, however,"Not often do And the answer? "It's alright; have another beer." Often "help" is not so helpful. Q suffering from personal problems you have a big surprise." But never admit that you cannot handle the stress alone like a • 11 private council can seem to m ot her than career indecision. If so. "It's better than guessing," he "normal" human being. r Might would refer them to a therapist. • mulas which wear off easily. Off continues. "We don't have a hundred It is a strange paradox in this age of fast change and alienation that : ;•! value such services highly. He gave the intelligence tests to percent faith in the test but it is a determine whether or not students so many people feel ashamed if they think they might not be able to .Vhat kind of help a person seeks time saver." He goes on to say the solve their anxieties all by themselves. Getting help is often •• • • nei> is not important. What is irr were aiming too high in their career ideal age to test a person vocationally considered an admittance of weakness. : uised by stress as natural in th< choices. is '2tf. "Hut," Hight said, "the vocational So they try to handle the problem themselves, or, at best, hide trom >••••• yuu. Students find a way to solve answers they se tiuii/t want someone to hand me all By MARIELLEN SAW ADA program. "I was mainly looking.. .for a analysis correct and dropped out of the answers, but I didn't seem yo be Staff Writer Junior Steve Cadenhead explained balance (between) things you like to the program with the intention of The expectations of the Centering- the program as "coming to grips with do and what is needed society, too," participating again in her senior year Kitting anywhere." Venturing Life/Work Planning work- who you are as a person. It isn't a said another sophomore, A few participants did find that the Almost all of the students who shop participants contribute to the formula to go in wondering and come Chris Allen, as she thought about program reinforced their career choi- talked about their experiences agreed success of the program. Because these out knowing. It's more personal why she joined the program. "I was ces and even narrowed that career that you get what you put into the expectations vary from individual to growth than finding a job, a career, a looking for a direction." down to types of jobs. program." They were also apologetic individual, the opinion and the under- life/work." Another sophomore expressed, "I Senior Ernie Church said that the that they had not given the program standing of the Life/Work Planning Sophomore John Reed described really didn't learn anything out of it, workshop was "a good thing--not so more time and thought. workshop is also varied. Several of the program as "a method. It helps but I just put some things together much for me a great experience Steve Cadenhead commented,"The the participants in the workshops you to label and to organize yourself, in a new way...It didn't give any because I knew some of what I main strength of the program is with during the Fall term were asked about your gifts, your abilities. It takes answers but gave a clear message to • wanted to do; however, it does the individual." their participation in the Experiential time if you're serious about it." find answers--but it was a very confirm what you want to do. " A major problem for each individ- concrete way to do it." ,. Senior Anne Abernathy also found is setting aside the time for the Sophomore David Litaker said that that the program confirmed her future workshop. Although Ernie Church the program "pulls from the ab- plans. She gave the program positive discovered that the workshop did not stract." Although the workshop support although it did not "center or i.ikt a great deal of time, others seemed a little repetitive since he had venture me.. .the basic idea is very el nil me n ted: "The program is very already made a career choice, he good." She added, "I should have had time-consuming," "a lot of outside endorsed the program as very worth- it earlier...I strongly recommended it work, "much preparation necessary while, saying that it "helped me to for sophomores and juniors. realize my goals." He suggested that Another graduate-school-bound se "if you have not decided at that point, nior had a slightly different view. "I or have no idea (of a career), you can never gave it a chance. I was going for find out by going to the workshop." some help in choosing a career out of Sophomore Cathy Chester differed: a certain field and the program is "It's not for people who have no idea more of a 'find yourself sort of thing. of what they want. You need a * I didn't have time for that when I direction. The program is very good if needed to hunt for'graduate schools. you're ready to zero in on some aspect Sophomore Lisa Ross described the of your life." program as a way of pinpointing Junior Ann Hays fuuuu Chester's things t}iac I aireaffy knew about. ? December 2.1977 . 7 Private counsiling proves better for some IK KIM KKPCHAR students. Dr. Wheeler finds Although Dr. Wheeler does Staff Writer Davidson students sufficiently not feel that Davidson has a Doctors Barbara Mallard articulate and of a certain level higher number of students and John Wheeler have joined of psychological awareness needing psychological assis- the I lavidson staff this fall as that such test are of little use. tance than other shcools, he psychological counselors, re- Also, most of the counseling is sees academic communities in placing Doctors Dockery, lor a short time only, student general as capable of creating Hall and Workman. A Hus- use of the service peaking at problems when competition is band-wife team who have a the end of terms and other solely directed against fellow private practice in Charlotte, periods of stress. students or for grades. COLLEGE they are available for student Dr. Wheeler, who is avail- Also Wheeler insists that he counseling from 10 to 6, able Wednesdays and Fridays, does not attempt to persuade a Tuesday through Friday. stresses the importance of person with academic doubts confidentiality between coun- to stay in school or leave Dr. Ballard is at Davidson selor and student which is not school, but that he wants to Tuesday and Thursdays. She always possible with friends or help the student explore the CUE SQUAD the people one associates with emphasizes the availability of alternatives to help him arrive the counselors for students daily. He also points to the at the decision most person- who have problems with de- advantage of having one male ally beneficial. pression or academic deci- and one female counselor for As Dr. Wheeler said, "We sions; for those students with those who would feel more are here to be of assistance, social problems, whether in comfortable talking with a and hope that the students relations with family, room- man or a woman. tee! free to use us." mates, boyfriends, or girl- friends: and for students who 'are under excessive stress, anxiety, or confusion. An essential part of her work with students lies in p'laxation training. Similar in purpose to meditation, it a- llows physical relaxation and attempts to discipline the . But more importantly, they hide them. A natural consequence is mind on one thing. In this way •eling that they are sick because obviously everyone else is the student can hopefully re- y. normal. cognize and come to grips wit h }y are not sick because they suffer anxiety. Everyone does to his or her problem. • degree. Although both counselors ?y are not sick because they seek outside help to relieve the agreed that at times psycho- ty. Instead they are looking at themselves realistically and taking logical testing is a useful tool, ive action toward improving their state of mind. they rarely use tests with en "help" is not so helpful. Centering-Venturing type programs. private council can seem to many as too simplistic, giving jlas which wear off easily. Others manage to escape the formulas alue such services highly. Life/Work Planning program lat kind of help a person seeks, (even the listening ears of a .I) is not important. What is important is an acceptance of anxiety ;ed by stress as natural in these times. It is not sick, and neither analyzes and clarifies goals By ANNUJARNKK yuU. Focus Editor himself as to 'What do I need typically approaches problems For the Davidson student to do now to get me where I typically approaches who has not yet defined his want to go ?' which is not problems; whether an extro- objectives or goals for any necessarily a lifetime career vert or introvert, a sensing or post-graduate experience, in- decision." intuitive person, a thinking or hey seek decision must surely be ac- The next step in the (-enter- feeling person, and a judging companied with uneasiness as ing-Venturing program i.-, to or perceiving person. nit someone to hand me all for each meeting," "If you did all of the day of reckoning fast put the people in touch with In addition, Wood states TS, but I didn't seem yo be the work, you'd be busier in it than approaches. And for those those people, now working, he is "not the slightest bit dis- ny where." any other course at Davidson." clad in academic garb, this who have incorporated similar couraged by tight job mar kets. There are enough advan- it all of the students who Chris Allen proposed that the uneasiness must turn to horror interests, abilities, and needs tages in a Davidson education out their experiences agreed Life/Work Planning idea might be and fear after the ecstasy of into a career and life work. if you just take initiative." i get what you put into the better in a longer and more concentra- graduation has faded. The "The focus at this point is Wood continued, "So many " They were also apologetic ted amount of time. "We really question is of central impor- upon enthusiasm of those who tance: How can the graduate times the student who has put had not given the program moved fast in the meetings, spending often use their imaginations to translate his experiences at his foot in the door through e and thought. ten minutes on something that could create a career that may be a school to an interesting job or internships or vacation exped- adenhead commented,"The have lasted for hours." combination of interests and Another student found the meet- even lifetime career? to share this enthusiasm with iences will be more highly ngth of the program is with considered when job hunting. idual." ings too concentrated. Cathy Chester "Life/Work Planning those people in the program." found that the meetings became evolved from a need of stu- Wood does utilize testing to To satisfy this need, Wood >r problem for each individ- offers experiential and extern g aside the time for the competitive within the discussion dents who were having diffi- provide "useful clues" in com- groups. "Everyone was turned so culty with what they wanted paring one's score to those of programs in many national p. Although Ernie Church and international locations. d that the workshop did not inward. I wanted us to help each to do as they began to think people who are successful in other." about Experirential Program- the particular field of interest. Another option is the Career reat deal of time, others Service Program where a stu- Led : "The program is very Junior Debbie Elliot found that ming and senior placement," Wood also mentioned that more time in the term was needed, said Director of Experiential the testing was to some extent dent may drop out of school turning," "a lot of outside for a term or a year, keeping much preparation necessary suggesting perhaps that the meetings Programs and Life/Work expected by those who partici- begin earlier in the term. Planning Ken Wood. "In the pated in the program but he his status as a student, to The program, said Ernie Church, Centering-Venturing program strongly emphasized a major become involved in a career "makes people realize their own it becomes both an individual danger in analyzing these test exploration program or to abilities. It builds confidence and it and group process where peo- results: "The testing does not serve disadvantaged people. gives direction." ple can analyze their past determine a person's direction Wood concluded, "To know Another student agreed: "It makes experiences, identify specific- or vocation. When used pro- and articulate your interests, you feel unashamed, it makes you feel abilities, values, and interests, perly it can be helpful as a abilities, and values -the three positive about what you want--it's and rank them according to reference point self-evaluation most important factors in a self-discovery. the greatest degree of personal but is not by any means a career choice--is essential in- Anne Abernathy concluded:"we preference." determinative." formation in creating a strong get too wrapped up at Davidson. We Wood continued: "By work- The Myers-Briggs type position for an internship as need-to "enture more. ing from past experiences. indicator test is also used to well as in material decisions in nprsnn £aj},now question determine the way that one Life/Work planning.'' The Deivtisonfen December? Christmas Musical tradition disciple revived appears A long-standing Davidson tradi- tion is being revived. tonight In an attempt to narrow the chasm between the students and The best rudra veena player in all of faculty, the SGA will cram every India will be appearing in the 900 room in the Union with tree-trim- Room tonight at 8:30. ming, popcorn and cranberry string- Asad Ali Khan, one of the few ing, taffy pulling, Christmas caroling, living Indians to earn the titlet/stador apple bobbing and more. Master Musician, will stop by David- Not since the College's all-male son as part of his first American tour. days has there been a campus-wide He is the only person alive to Christinas party, according to Laura practice the medieval style on India's Michael. most ancient classical musical instru- ment still in use. As a member of the SGA Stu- Khan is a disciple of a dying art. dent-Faculty Relations Committee, Michael was given the job of organi- Up until the 1920's the rudra veena, zing the event. a long string instrument most easily distinguished by the ornate resona- "This will not be a Union party, it ting globes attached at each end, was won't be a DCF party, it won't be an quite popular. Today it has bee,n dis- SGA party-it will be a College placed by the sitars and other instru- party,"she said. ments . Beginning at 7 pm and probably sitars and other instruments. lasting until 11 pm, the activities are planned "to get the faculty and Khan's ancestors have been mas- students together in a situation ters of the rudra veena since the outside the classroom," Michael ex- eighteenth century, atime when they plained. played before maharajas and not "We really want the faculty to American college students. come and to brign their spouses and The concert will be free according to children. We're going to try to get Director of South Asian Studies their kids to dress up as little elves," Tonia Devon. she said. Although many details won't be worked out until tomorrow afternoon, USTAD ASAD Ali Khan brings ancient music to 900 Room tonight the male chorus and the the women's chorus have already agreed to lead the Christmas caroling. Michael said the expects a Christ- Southern quilt-makers shown mas film will be shown on the big screen. There may be a crafts fair. By Esther Bruce Southeast. December 10. She suggested that the "Everybody likes to have their own Staff Writer Newell said that she hopes the people who attend the fair may be party and that's fine, but we've tried Art is where you find it. quilts will compliment the crafts fair ready customers for the quilts. to include as many groups as possible For an America which has lost to be held in the Union on Saturday, Prices range from $175 to $1000. to make this a campus party," she touch with its country origins, the old said. homemade quilts which at one time Egg nog, hot cider, cookies, and graced every corn shuck mattress this other refreshments will be served. A side of the Rio Grande have become local Santa Claus is scheduled to an exotic art form. make an appearance. .,... Six quilts will be on display in the Union Lobby until Christmas. They range from the old fashioned to the We made a modern abstract. "I wanted to bring something to the Union that more people can relate mistake to," said Ginny Newell who organized the exhibition. "I don't think that thay art form becoming as exciting as any other art Dr. Silverburg is an form," she added. Newell said she was struck with the idea when looking at a similar show at Osteopathy, Charlotte's Mint Museum. She was able to get the names of some quilt-makers from the museum staff. She was led to even more artists not an osteopath when she spoke with the suggested quilt-makers. The resulting display represents artists from across the QUILTS ON display are intricately designed. [David Litaker] Parks Rexall Drugs COMPLETE PRESCRIPTION SERVICE piQ PIEDMONT INSURANCE AGENCY, INC , Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekly GENERAL INSURANCE Sunday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 892-0208 O First Union National. DAVIDSON December 2,1977 Music Review Refuse to miss the Basie Band By BILL BARNES forty-two years. Except for 1950-51, when he led a Staff Writer sextet, Basie has steered a big band the entire time. He played with Jo Jones, Illinois Jaquet, Coleman Count Basie and his Orchestra wil perform in Love Hawkins, Earl Warren, and Emmett Berry, to Auditorium on Friday, December 9, at 8 pm. Don't mention a few, made countless tours of the U.S. miss' this band! Between tremendous rhythm and and, recently, twelve consecutive tours of Europe. tenor sections, fine solists and the Count himself, The Basie Band collected the Down Beat Critic's with or without cap, it's the best jazz show going. Poll Award, "Top Jazz Band," for four consecutive I managed to catch the band in Switzerland this years, and was invited to play U.S. President John July, at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Oscar Peterson F. Kennedy's inaugural ball. Basie's band has and Joe Pass were there as well, but the Basie Band recorded a series of excellent albums as well, and he took the concert and made it unforgettable. The has played with and against Oscar Peterson solo on band is incredibly tight; they hold a horn line like an incredible record, "Satch and Josh." angels at the apocalypse, showcase first rate Enough. It all just means you should catch this drumming, and the Count wraps up the show with band. Get a preview if you don't believe me. Ask Joe his piano aphorisms. It really is outrageous. Craig to play some Basie on WDAV or borrow an William Count Basie has been a bandleader for album. But come. You'll never forget it. COUNT BASIE comes on December 9. Jobs available now By CATHY ANSHELES The local Peregrine House Restau- Staff Writer rant employs sixteen college stu- dents. Owner Cindy Booker said that You don't have to be in financial any student who wants to work is need to find a job in Davidson welcome to come over and sign up on according to the very people who hire a waiting list. or locate jobs for college students. ARA Slater hires student dish- Director of Financial Aid Brenda washers, servers, bar attendants and Parnell said that she posts a list of ticket checkers regardless of financial available jobs outside of her Cham- need. Assistant Director Vic Wren bers 1.07 office. She also tries to see explained that opportunities are usu- that job opportunities are printed in ally not abundant except on special the campus newsletter. weekends. The most common opening is for On special weekends, many special babysitters said newsletter editor serving jobs open up. Linda Daniels. Local businesses pro- The best chance for getting a job vide most of the steady work. with Stater is to apply at the But Daniels said that at times there beginning of each term, said Wren. have been requests from Mooresville Job applications may be found in the shops and even lumber mills. basement of Richards House. Student solon has suffered, but expresses no regrets

By CHARLES ERWIN pre-med major and with my grades I balancing my time. There's a certain Features Editor could never get into med school. competitiveness just in setting my "I'm highly regretful of my priorities," he said. One year ago today, Thom Young grades. When Young first took over the had never participated in the Student One day I may look back and question presidency he found himself lacking Government Association. Two weeks if it was all worth it. But I can't help some of the experience he needed to later he was its president. being an optimist and hope that I "11 do hi; job the way that he thought it Now because of a change in election look back and think that it was the shov.d be J, .ne. procedure, he will soon become the best thing after all. Ha race led many late-night meet- longest-serving SGA President in "The exact flip-side of the coin is ings witf; preceding SGA President modern Davidson history. that it has made me grow so much-to Bo Baskin in one of the dead-end halls Young is not unhappy about this. learn to deal with different people, on the second floor of the library, But he admits that at a school whose with different mindsets-that I don't meetings in which he would he would academic demands alone can be think it's hurt. shower Baskin with every question he grueling, being forced to spend many "I enjoy this more than school. I'm cquld think of concerning the SGA. ON DECEMBER 13 many hours each week as a student leader not an acdemic person. At first, he admitted that his office takes its toll. frightened him. students will be thrown into His grades have dropped. <• "It takes a lot more time than I "It scared me. I looked at it as one He believes he has forfeited his hell of an obligation to do as much as offices with more awesome thought because I enjoy the interper- chance to get into medical school. sonal relationships-meeting with I could," he said. responsibilities than they He has been forced to deny his students, with faculty, and expecially But with time he has gained his personal life. with the Trustees," Young said. own experience. had imagined. Incumbent "Until last spring, I put all of Young is anticipating his extra SGA President Thom Young myself into the office. Then I realized As SGA President, he is entitled to weeks in office. that wasn't fair to me. I'm starting to attend Trustee metings. "It's a challenge to me to keep talked about the problems he allow a lot more time to my personal "It's such a pleasure to me, it's not going another quarter. I hope I can life. I find myself making new friends work even. The people on the Senate keep at it with all the vigor that I've faced upon first going into again," Young explained. make it easy for me. The rewards are gone at it with for the last three office. "My grades have gone way down. so great. quarters. In the long run its going to hurt I "Sure it's stressful, but like every "I'm also starting to study," he [David Litaker) think. I hope to graduate with a student here I enjoy the challenge of said with a grin. 10 The DavkJsonian December 2,1977 Wildcat wrestlers open new season

By ARTHUR A. NONIMUS juniors Pete Johnson and Ste- Staff Writer ven Sellers, sophomores Mike Garfinkel and Anthony Sanfil- The wrestling team is opti- ipo, and freshmen Pat McKin- mistic about the upcoming sey and Eric Reintsema. season as they return seven of Newcomers that could see last year's starters and peren- considerable action are Bill nial Head Coach Charles Allen, Kevin Calderbank, Rich Parker, who has been sorely Giech, Dave Rew and Chuck missed the last two yean. Frisina. In addition, many new The grapplers open their freshmen and sophomore season at Catawba on Tues- wrestlers will add to the depth day, December 6, and wrestle of the team. in an fayiirWtftftnwltournamen t This year's team will be on the following Saturday. paced by senior captain Glenn After Christmas, the wres-. Ballard, juniors Pat Dulany tling team will host Elon and Scott Phillips, and soph- College and the Citadel in then- omore Rob King. Other first home appearance on Sa- possible standouts include turday, January 14.

Attention all personnel MOVING IN for position, Ernie Reigel watches Chris Dodds launch a jumper over Erskine defenders. [Greg Strader[ Listed Below is a schedule of dates for picking up your basketball tickets. The ticket office will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the dates listed. Game date Opponent Ticket pickup date Cats throttle Erskine Dec. 2-3 CIT Nov. 29 (Tuesday) Dec. 7 NC State Dec. 2 (Friday) By BARRY SACHTJEN The Cats seemed to pick Dec. 19 Western Carolina Dec. 14 (Wednesday) Staff Writer their game up whem Coach Dec. 21 Georgia Tech Dec. 16 (Friday) A strong second half surge Pritchett inserted sophmores Jan. 4 Marshall Dec. 30 (Friday) was insturmental in allowing Ernie Reigel and Tim Bowker Jan. 9 Furman Jan. 4 (Wednesday) the Davidson basketball team for defensive purposes. Jan.21 South Carolina Jan. 18 (Wednesday) to enjoy its second consecutive Both players responded ex- Jan.25 William/Mary Jan. 20 (Friday) victory of the year by defea- tremely well playing tenacious Feb. 1 UT Chattanooga Jan. 27 (Friday) ting a stubborn Erskine squad defense (Reigel with 7 re- 90-74. bounds, Bowker with 4 Early in the game, the blocked shots) which had the Wildcats' defense seemed to added effect of livening up the Get Your Prime Goose have difficulty coping with the offense. deliberate offense which Ers- -Gerdy Davidson began to pull kine employed. guard John Gerdy kept the ahead in the second half as The Flying Fleet used their Wildcats close. Gerdy pumped Gerdy and freshman point DOWN VEST front line effectively in con- in a total of 23 first half guard Chris Dodds began to trolling play throughout most points, many on long range combine effectively to capita- of the first half. jumpers which continually lize on the large number of Only the torrid shooting of frustrated the Erskine team. turnovers which the revival defense began to produce. Dodds in particular scored almost at will after halftime, weaving through the Erskine defense after receiving many fine outlet passes from his ftfteton teammates. Much of the credit for the victory must be directed to PIZZA • IASAONE • RAVIOLI VEAL SCALLOPINE Coach Pritchett for instituting CHICKEN C*CCIATOR£ VEAL a half court zone trap with WINKS # about twelve minutes to play. Pritchett normally utilizes 375-14*9 such a defense much later in a OH M. game, but felt that it might serve to confuse Erskine's patterned style of play. His coaching move paid off well as the opposition rapidly became very disorganized, and the Wildcats put the game on ice with a successful fast break offense. This weekend Davidson hosts the Charlotte Invita- BERING VEST II tional Basketball Tournament Prime northern goose down insulation, light- GAY 90S flMOSPHEK weight nylon taffeta shell. Kidney-warmer at the Coliseum. The Wildcats back, insulated collar, handwarmer pockets 596-0256 meet Delaware on Friday with flaps, rugged snap closure. M 49 -u*vtRsrr

asketball: 2-0 Shooters blast all comers Davidson 106Wofford in season's first W. C. meet Davidson 90 Krskine By TOM NIBLOCK win over Clemson University the depth of talent that is Staff Writer in several years, shooting essential to consistent success Did you know below their potential. David- in any sport. A strong field of son is already well on the way dedicated freshmen and soph- The Davidson Rifle Team toward breaking last year's omores assure Davidson con- "Merry Christes upped its record to 6-1 Nov. 5 18-8 win-loss record. tinued success in the years to with big wins over Clemson, The Rifle Team won its come. Wake Forest, South Carolina traditional season opener a- The Team's next match will State, Presbyterian, and Wof- gainst N.C. A&T on October be the second Western Caro- Masse Means ford. 29. lina Conference meet, this The scene was the season's The Rifle Team has been Saturday at South Carolina first Western Carolina Confer- concentrating on developing State at Orangeburg, S.C. .Merry Christmas'? ence meet, hosted by David- In medieval England Christmas was son. The Cats only loss was to first called "Christes Masse1' which the top ten ranked team from CHILDREN BY Appalachain State. later changed to "Christ's Mass." The High shooter for Davidson mispronouncing of this phrase led to was senior Tom Miller, post- its present s|X'lling. ing a 266 (out of a possible 300). Sophomore John Par- No matter how it's pronounced or spelled, ham was close behind with a Merry Christmas means sharing the holiday very solid 264. Junior Katherine Whitney, joy with loved ones. Share vour joy with and sophomore Mike Pearson Hallmark cards and gifts. posted 254 and 240 respective- ly. Rounding out the top five was junior Tom Niblock with a PLANNED PARENTHOOD 231. Other Davidson shooters WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: THE YIUA6E STORE were sophomores Robbie Kirk- endol and Louis Williams at CONThACEPTION VASECTOMY 229 and 214. Three freshman shooters, PREGNANCY TESTING SPEAKERS Reed Ellis, Mancy Cornwell COUNSELING LIBRARY and Ruth Ann Westervelt shot 212, 204, and 196, respective- EARLY ABORTION FILMS ly- CALL PLANNED PARENTHOOD 377-0841 \VhiTi you f.iic enough to scud the very \*'st It was a day for surprises as •c> 1977 Hallmark Cards. Inc the Cats registered their first 12 The Davidsonian December 2,1977 ^p and coming...up and coming...up and coming...up and coming...up and coming...up Up and Coming

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•£ FILM: o § December 2: 8 and 10:30 pm. "The Excordst" Pop Film (Rated R). Love LECTURES/LUNCHES/LOTS OF OTHER STUFF o O Auditorium. 5" December 3: LSAT's Jjj December 4: 8 pm. "A Nous La Liberte" (France, 1931) directed by Rene • Clair Kino Film Series $1.50 Dana Auditorium, Queens. • CL C 3 December 3: 8-10 pm. DCF Christmas Party. Campus welcome. Erwin December 6: 8 pm "Sallah" Fine Film Love Auditorium. Lodge.

Now Playing: "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" (Rated R). An excellant film. December 4: DCF. 8 pm. 900 Rm. O C Keaton does it again (and again, and again...). Eastland Malll 2, 4 :30, <0 7, 9:30. $3.50 (Can you believe it?) December 5: 10 am. Lecture: Dr. Hurst Meyer, Duke University physics o CL professor. Dana 114. 3 3 "Oh. God" Park Terrace I. 3:15, 5:15, 7:20, 9:25. (Rated PG). CQ December 5: 7 pm. Union Short Courses. c "Myra Breckinridge" Midnight Movie, Eastland Mall. $1.96. C December 6: 10 am. Open Meeting with Dr. Spencer. Morrison Rm. "O CO 3 u December 6: 10:10 am. Traffic Court. Conference Rm. a C December 6: 12:30 pm. CROP Meal. 900 Rm. CO CL December 6: 7 pm. Worship at DCPC. Prof. Clark: "Art with Advent Themes.'' (D "' THEATRE: J2 December 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10: "A Christmas Carol" directed by Connie December 6: 9 pm. SGA Senate Meeting. Conference Rm. •Ej Welsh. Cama» appearance by DCs own Barbara Payne. UNCC Rowe CO *•". Auditofium. 8:15. $3. Details: 597-2477. December 7: 12:30 pm. Open Luncheon. Prof. Norm Roller on "Homosexuality: Coming Out in 1977." • to December 5-January 1: "Tunnell of Love" starring Dick Sargent (remember him in "Bewitched") 3 December 8: 10 am. Coffee and Cokes. Gallery. c to • December 8: "Cave Dwellers" Charlotte Little Theatre's student theatre to o" Guild presentation. 501 Queens Road. 8:15 pm. $2 Details 376-3777. SPORTS • • December 10: William Wendom as James Thurber. Stewart Theatre, December 2: Charlotte Invitational Tournament. Davidson. Illinois 3 : NCSU. 3 pm Details: (919) 737-3105. State, Colgate, Delaware. 7 and 9 pm. Charlotte Coliseum. c W CO E December 12: Lotte Goslar, pantomime circus. Love Aud. 8:15 pm. December.!: CIT. *o' Artist Series tickets. 3• December .5. 8 pm. Davidson vs Rollins. Johnston Gym. c to December 7: 8 pm. Davidson vs N.C. State. Charlotte.

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W December ,r>-Mi: 'Hermann Hesse Exhibition' in celebration of his 100th C^ birthday, (iallcry. TELEVISION [PBS Channel 42] (D • December />-Mi: Hermann Hesse Exhibition' in celebration of his 100th December 2: At 9:05. Masterpiece Theatre - "I, Claudius." Excellent to birthday. Gallery'. series. ^ December 4-Januarx 3: Christmas Crafts Sale • Mint Museum of Art. December 3: At 9:20. "Hollywood on Trial." The Hollywood 10 and • 501 Hempstead Place. Joseph McCarthy. to

CD 0) O C MUSIC p. CO • December •/. Handel's 'Messiah,' Ovens Auditorium. 3:30 pm. 2. • • (D Presented by the Charlotte Music Club. Free. O CO C December ,r>: Benjamin Britten's 'Ceremony of Carols' and 'Christmas a. CO • Oratorio' by Saint-Saens. Belmont Abbey Cathedral. 8 pm. Free. • •q aCO. CD December I): Count Basie. Love Aud. 8 pm. Tickets on sale now. • • u • c CO CO December 14: Nutcracker Ballet. N.C. School of the Arts and the •o Charlotte Symphony. Ovens Auditorium. Tickets $5 and $7. 8:15 pm. p. Details: 332-6136. • CO December 17: Boz Scaggs. Ovens Auditorium. More information a. V pending.