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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the The oJ hnsonian at Digital Commons @ Winthrop University. It has been accepted for inclusion in The oJ hnsonian 1980-1989 by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Winthrop University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Minister visits Soviet fnion Jlwinthrop Theatre opens new See page 3 I [season See page 11 THE JOHNSON IAN Vol.66 No. 3 Rock Hill, South Carolina, Monday, September 21,1987 For advertising information call 323-3419 District voting has problems By JERRY DAVIS three appointed senators. Johnsonian Staff Writer The three appointees are Bob Moore (graduate), Pamela A new system for Senate elec- Bruce (non-traditional) and tions did not work as well as Maxwell Boateng (foreign). expected. "The number of senators was "This year was an experimen- cut. We did that because we tal year. Some things were bet- want them (senators) to feel ter off the old way, such as the more noticed," said Ms. Gaetan. position pf the polls. We had one "Instead of having one sena- polling place in Dinkins, one at tor representing 100 people, the Lodge, one at Tillman and there will be six senators per two at Thomson. We had a little district. There are four dis- trouble with the district polls," tricts, which are the North, said Chris Hanlon, president of South, Central and off-campus the Student Government As- districts," Hanlon said, adding sociation. that "we thought about it over The new "system was set up the summer. Lasf year we cut according to districts. the number of senators. We had "The school has set up dis- to figure out how we were going tricts and since we were looking to divide up the system." for a new method we thought Part of the new system the district system would be ap- worked, such as videotaping the propriate," said Linda Gaetan, candidates. SGA vice president. "We videotaped all the candi- photo by Mark Wood The new system entailed cut- dates and played the tapes at SLOW GOING - Poll-workers Debbie Roberts, freshman, and Bruce Prentiss Woods, sophomore, ting the election seats from 52 the polls. They gave their name, work the poll for students living off campus in the Dinkins Student Center. Woods said voter action at to 24 elected senators with see Election page 2 the polling site had been slow all day. Students still await Wicker renovations By CAROLYN GALLMAN Syndia Walker, resident di- Johnsonian Staff Writer rector of Lee Wicker, is optimis- tic about the changes. "I am As the Lee Wicker residents very excited about it. It's long left for the summer, plans were overdue," she said, adding that put into action to improve the residents who have lived in Lee building's appearance. Wicker agree with the changes Cindy Cassens, dean of resi- and are equally excited about dence life, said the buildings on them. campus are renovated in a Holly Smith, freshman, adds rotating cycle. to Ms. Walker's enthusiasm. John Harp, assistant director "I think it makes the whole of residence life for the Central building feel more like a home, District, said it had been some " she said. time since Lee Wicker has been A $20,000 budget for the renovated. It will be the last three lobby areas includes building on campus to complete see Wicker page 8 this cycle. The renovations are incom- plete due to the current budget. THE INSIDE Harp said the renovt tions are state-controlled; therefore," the News Briefs photo by Tim O'Briant budget must be approved and WE'RE OFF TO SEE THE POPE - Young John Paul McPhearson sports ah appropriate T-shirt the materials ordered before Living on his recent visit to see Pope John Paul II in Columbia. McPhearson is wearing a shirt which any work can be done. Opinion ...... says "John Paul Too." He and his mother were just two out of several thousand people who endured "Right now, they (residents) 4 searing temperatures to get a glimpse of the Catholic leader. are getting a chance to see red Sports tape first hand," he said. 6 Page 2 THE JOHNSONIAN September 21, 1987
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SCHOLARSHIPS — Winthrop College sophomores interested in a career in government service at the federal, state or local level are invited to apply for a 1988 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Deadline for all 1988 applications is Dec. 1. The scholarship award covers eligible expenses up to $7000 per year for the junior year, the senior year and two years of graduate study. Interested students should contact Dr. Jason H. Silver- man in 200 Kinard by Nov. 1. TRYOUTS — Open tryouts will be held for the musical photo by Patrick Greer "The Boyfriend" tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m. Students OPEN HOUSE - After being closed for nearly two years, Margaret Nance Hall is once again filled who can sing, dance and act are needed for the mid- with female students. The building was closed in 1985 for renovations and was completed in the November production. The tryouts for 15 male and female spring of 1987. New residents threw a party last Thursday celebrating the opening of the newly parts will be held in Johnson Hall. remodeled residence hall. MEETING — Winthrop College Republicans will meet tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the International Center (across Election the street from Dacus Library). continued from page 1 tention from South district can- learning experience since this MENTORS — Student mentors for CIS 101 will meet said where they, were from, didate Christina Welch, a was the first year the new sys- what district they were running freshman business major. tem was put into effect. Next tomorrow in Dinkins 222 from 7 to 9 p.m. for an organiza- in and their main issues. I think "(.Wednesday) afternoon (we) semester we willimprove it. We tional and training meeting. Contact Cristina Grabiel, Bill it went great," Hanlon said. heard from someone that a girl already have some ideas on it," Wells or Ed Clark for more information. "I think the idea was right, decided to drop out. She sent said Ty Conti, election board MEETING — The Political Science Club will meet today but we didn't calculate right. some friends up to vote and they chairman. at 5 p.m. in Dinkins auditorium. When students are going to found that her name had been The winners of the North dis- class they don't have time to stricken from the ballot. Her trict were: Scott Menken, FULBRIGHT — The 1988-89 competition for the Ful- vote. This was a problem with name was put back on about Laurie La Rosa, Skip Odom, bright program will close on Oct. 31, 1987. Application the South district. We had that 1:00. We are waiting to hear Michaels Mullins, Patrick She- forms and further information for students may be obtained district's poll set up in front of about it," Hanlon said. aly and Christie Williamson. from the program's advisor at Winthrop, Dean A1 Lyles, Tillman; this didn't work too - "I turned in a letter of conten- The off-campus district win- in Kinard 107. well," he added. tion today (Thursday). I don't ners were: Lee Bailey, Gina Hanlon said the votes were know when I will hear about it, Silver, Garry Powell, W. down from last year's total. but I am sure I will find out Michael Floyd, Darryl Holland, "Last year we had 547 votes, something today. All they told and Dwight Dickerman. We were wrong this year we had about 450. We me was that an official told Last week, The Johnsonian misquoted Academic Vice had expected a 30% increase, them (SGA) that I wasn't run- . . The..Sw&. district jvinners President Michael Smith as saying that "students who con- which would have been around ning. When I found out, I was were pending until the official sume, purchase or distribute drugs will be held accountable 650, but we forgot to work in infuriated. It was pretty irritat- word of the contention was for the legality of their actions." The quote should have been our figures," he said. ing," said Ms. Welch. heard. If need, a re-election will attributed to Jeff Mann, dean of students. At press time there was a con- "This whole thing has been a be on Thursday, Sept. 24.
PETER JAMES LECTURE LECTURE "International Espionage and Terrorism " "60's Rock: When the Music Mattered" Tuesday, September 22 Monday, September 28 8 p.m. 3 p.m. Tillman Auditorium Tillman Auditorium Approved Cultural Event Approved Cultural Event Sponsored by Dinkins Student Union Sponsored by Dinkins Student Union THE JOHNSONIAN September 21, 1987 Page 3 LIVING Minister sees behind the 'iron Curtain' Brabham looks at hidden side of the Soviet Union By MARK WOOD organization committed to im- Johnsonian Executive Editor proving relations between the United States and the Soviet The Rev. Union. Risher Brab- "This is the eighth peace ham did not group that they have spon- find what he sored," Brabham said. 'Tve expected in the been on the mailing list and Soviet Union wanted to go. My wife and this summer. daughter were interested in The mun- having a part in one of the over- dane lifestyle seas peace trips." one might ex- Next year a group from the pect from the U.S.S.R. will come to the world's largest BRABHAM United States and take a tour Communist nation was not as down the Mississippi River, evident as the similarities be- Brabham said. Each year, the tween their people and ours - two countries alternate sending their expectations, dreams and groups to each country. their lifestyles. The purpose of the visits is to "The people looked like promote understanding about Americans. It was a melting American and Soviet lifestyles photo by Risher Brabh pot. It was a lot like our coun- and outlooks so that the two na- try," he said. tions may come to an under- ST. ISAAC'S CATHEDRAL - This cathedra! near the Winter Palace in Leningrad survived a 90 "I think I was expecting to see standing about global issues. day siege by the Germans during World War II. Brabham said the So\ne t people stored many a much more controlled, drab Brabham said many their artistic treasures there. what we dis- stereotypes of Russian people covered. Everybody was talking are ill-founded because they about Glasnost," said Brabham have some of the same concerns superpowers reach an agree- Brabham said between 50 and of the new Soviet policy of open- as many Americans. ment at the negotiating table. 'My belief has been 60 million people belong to the ess started by Premier "I was impressed with the "I think we're very close to that common citizens Russian Orthodox Church. The Mikhail Gorbachev. common citizen's understand- an agreement on the missiles State is also allowing Brabham, a United Method ing of the problems between our in Europe. This is the first needed to get over seminaries to operate and ist minister and director of the nations, and with their commit- movement we've had in quite a this idea that the so- Brabham said there are three Winthrop College Wesley ment that this must be done and few years — and I fully expect applicants for every opening in Foundation, visited the Soviet we must not fight a war," he that to be signed this fall." called experts are Russian Orthodox seminary. Union with hi3 wife, Kathy, and said. Brabham believes the first going to take care of "It appears to me that the daughter, Jan, from July 21 to Brabham said he believes re- steps in the move towards peace all of these problems church is strong and growing," Aug. 9. cent Soviet concessions with re- must be taken by ordinary citi- he said. The trip was sponsored by gard to medium-range missiles zens, by influencing their gov- for us.' Brabham said his trip behind Promoting Enduring Peace, an in Europe will help the two ernments and trying to learn as what Winston Churchill dub- much about other cultures as ments to their artists as well as bed "The Iron Curtain" allowed they can. their heroes, and often their him to see what Soviet life was "My belief has been that com- artists are their heroes. The really like, and one thing mon citizens needed to get over new policy of openness in the Brabham said made a lasting this idea that the so-called ex- U.S.S.R. has prompted the first impression on his mind was perts are going to take care of legal printing of Boris Paster- how much the people there re- all of these problems for us. nak's famous novel, Doctor ally feared war. Citizens can make a difference Zhivago. Many monuments have been in the way their governments "They revere their artists built to recognize the more than approach each other," he said. like we revere our sports 2 million Russians who died And Brabham observed that heroes," Brabham said. during World War II, as well as many Soviet citizens have a Brabham said the country is famous battles, such as the Bat- very fervent interest in the also experiencing somewhat of tle of Leningrad. American way of life. But at the a rebirth with regard to reli- same time, they were surprised gion. While the government has "To see the kind of death and to find that many Americans never actually forbidden religi- destruction that they have suf- know very little about Russian ous worship, Communist Party fered during the second World history and culture. reigns on religion haved only War, and they still remember. "We didn't know their writers recently been loosened, That's part of their memory. —and that was an embarassing Brabham said. And they make sure that their moment for me, especially," he "The religious life of the children know something about said. Brabham said the Soviet people was sort of impressive to the horrors of war," he said. people were surprised that our me," he said. "The State tried to The trip to the Soviet Union knowledge of their literary supress religion and it wasn't is Brabham's third out of the achievements did not include successful — and they're just country. Last Spring, Brabham writers other than Leo Tolstoy admitting to that fact." traveled to Kenya and Zim- and Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Known for Jieir elaborate babwe on a mission trip spon- Brabham said Soviet citizens cathedrals and orante religious sored by the United Methodist WAR MONUMENT - This sculpture is one of many war monu- spend a lot of time learning architecture, many Russian church. Last year he traveled to ments paying homage to the intense suffering the country endured about their great artists and cathedrals were converted to Nicaragua with Witness for during World War II. The statue is of a Soviet soldier guarding composers like Togliatti and museums after the Communist Peace. He will make that same "Mother Russia." Pushkin. They build momu- revolution in. 1917... Now, trip again in January. Page 4 THE JOHNSONIAN September 21, 1987 OPINION
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The Supreme Court doesn't need Bork As Americans take a moment to reflect on the 200 years of freedom they have enjoyed as a result of the United States Constitution, there is one im- portant fact that should be kept in mind. The Constitution is neither infallible, nor is it a Falwell should show all line by line instruction sheet for how our govern- By MARK WOOD That's right. Jerry should ment should be run. Johnsonian Executive Editor contact Playgirl immediately CAPTAIN'S LOG I and cash in on the newest trend It is at best a loose set of guidelines to be taken Somehow, I'm not surprised. in money making. It has in the best possible justifiable context when con- Jessica Hahn is finally show- words and picture." worked for numerous struggl- troversial issues inevitably appear. ing her true colors - her total Playboy recently bought the ing stars and starlets, and now However, U.S. Supreme Court Justice nominee lack of virtues which contri- rights to Ms. Hahn's story for it can work for one of the na- Robert H. Bork takes a slightly different attitude buted to the delinquency of one an undisclosed amount of tion's most well-known of America's greatest, and best- money. Now after contending with regard to the Constitution. evangelists. loved evangelists, Jim Bakker. that Bakker victimized her sex- I can see the spread now Bork claims that his outlook is one of judicial Yes, Ms. Hahn is showing us ually back in 1980, Ms. Hahn there's Jerry, lying on a motel restraint. Instead, it comes off looking like judicial what she is really like. She is will add to her booty by collect- bed in his BVDs reading a copy anarchy. going to show us her breasts! ing the magazine payment and of the Gideon's Bible. In Bork has continuously bad-mouthed and con- And shell show them in the adding that to the thousands of another picture, we might find pages of Playboy magazine, no dollars she collected in "hush Jerry frolicking in his swim- demned the outcome of earlier Supreme Court deci- doubt right next to her reveal- money'' from PTL before Bak- sions, and has even gone so far as to assert that the ming trunks at the Heritage ing story which will tell God ker resigned in March. USA pool. But the best picture First Amendment protects only political speech. and everybody how Bakker With all of this occurring and of all might be of Jerry sliding He said the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision, which took advantage of her in a Ms. Hahn collecting so much down the big Heritage USA legalized abortion in the nation, was a "serious and Florida motel room. money, I stumbled upon a very waterslide. Shame on you, Jim! good idea. Since the PTL Club In fact, that one has been wholly unjustifiable judicial usurpation of state The article and 10-page photo is in such serious financial legislative authority." done, and Jerry didn't have the layout will appear in the Nov. chaos, there is only one work- insight to ask for a little extra Probably the most disturbing aspects of Bork's 10 edition of the magazine. Ac- able solution to guarantee huge in the pledges he received. philosophy are his ideas as to what role a justice cording to reports in the financial pledges for the trou- Maybe next time Falwell will plays in judging a case. Chicago Sun Times, the article bled ministry. have the good sense to realize and picture layout will be titled, Jerry Fallwell, show us your when it comes to money, skin He fallaciously believes that the role of the court "Jessica Hahn: Born Again. In breasts! is to "judge according to the intent of the legislature or the intent of the Constitution's framers." The problem with this kind of attitude is that so No more money for contras many subject were not covered in the 1787 Constitu- By UNDA DAY Sandinista government. the right to self-determination tional Convention. Johnsonian Contributing Editor Repeated efforts have been of each nation. And look at the date in which the Constitution Now, in the last month, the was written: 1787. Were women seeking legal abor- The Democrats in Congress the error of his current policy leaders of the Central Ameri- tions at this time? Were minorities attempting to are planning to hold President concerning Nicaragua. can nations involved in the up- gain an higher class status in society? Reagan to his word by refusing For example, the Contadora heaval of this region have come to allocate $270 million more to peace plan presented by The answer to all of the above is obvious. It is forth with their won peace in- the Nicaraguan contras. Panama, Colombia, Venezeula itiative. This plan calls for not only stupid, but it shows an unusual amount It would seem that the $100 and Mexico in 1983 called for cease-fires, open elections and of naivete to think that one could hope to intepret million already appropriated to an immediate withdrawal of all political reforms. the 200-year-old document in such a narrow- the contras this fiscal year is foreign military advisers from In the light of the new peace minded way. not enough for Reagan, who had the Central American region. effort, Reagan had promised not | promised not to ask for any Later, the Caraballeda docu- to ask Congress for more money The job the Senate committee has before them is more money for the contras. ment was irsued with the en- simple. They must deny Ronald Reagan of this vic- for the contras. Now he's gone | Indeed, it would appear that forcement of 13 Latin American back on his word. tory and keep Bork off the Supreme Court bench. the estimated $500 million nations, the European The White House claims that | After all, if he has caused this much controversy supplied to the contras by the Economic Community and the additional funding is neces- before his confirmation, one can only wonder about United States since 1982 has Japan. This document called for sary to keep the Sandinista not been enough to help them the possible chaos if he is approved. the ceasation of all support to government honest." win a major battle or gain a sig- guerrilla groups and respect for It's about time that someone ] nificant foothold against the the territorial sovereignty and see Contras page 5 THE JOHNSONIAN September 21, 1987 Page 5 PERSPECTIVE Letters Greek organizations deserve better image Dear Editor: most but most of the community service comes from Greek or- This is in response to the ar- ganizations. ticle in your Sept. 7 issue of The All fraternities and sororities Johnsonian. The article have national philanthropies "Crackdown closes frats in such as the Tau Kappa Epsilon Texas" is very damaging to the blood drive. reputations of Greek organiza- As for hazing accidents in • tions on this campus. From this Texas, they have nothing to do article faculty and students can with our Greek system. For the immediately form prejudices 8 or 9 years Winthrop has had against our Greek system. Greeks on campus, I believe we Hopefully the positive things have an excellent record for safe social organizations do out- pledge programs and other weigh any negative occurances. Greek oriented functions. "3P5 For example, my fraternity Pi I am aware that it was not Kappa Phi helped the Adult one of your journalists that Day-Care Center on Park Av- wrote that article and I am not enue. We did this by painting What about commencement? trying to stir anything up. I'm By VAN NORTON maybe he could find time to give their shutters and raking their just trying to set the reputation Special to the Johnsonian would probably still be a sell- yard last fall. Also the Sigma our commencement speech. out. It could be argued that of Greeks on Winthrop campus History may show him as one Sigma Sigma Sorority helped on stronger ground. Just when you thought it was Nimoy would have little to offer out that same center by throw- of our better presidents and I graduating students, but the safe to read The Johnsonian... think he would attract a crowd. ing the retired citizens a party. Thank you He's back. Those faithful few actor, director and Vulcan These acts may not seem big to His wife, Rosalyn, would also would almost certainly have Bryan A. Holliday who read The Johnsonian last be welcome. Back during year may remember my at- many insights on human na- jtWl t*lfi "i'J to'i fit-:.- , J my freshman year she gave an ture, big business, and the Loch tempts at humor. I was put out excellent convocation speech. Contras ——— to pasture, i.e. promoted, and Ness monster. There are few continued from page 4 Invite her back. people today who would hold torn line, something else now I don't do things like this Oliver North. I don't agree Reagan has refused to do. anymore. Yet, things needed to the attention of college stu- with his politics, but the man dents. He may not be willing decided to keep the president The bottom line is that no be said, (we had some blank can talk. He could talk about honest. By refusing to allocate matter how much money is space to fill) and I wasn't busy, to come to Winthrop, but he how to BS at congressional came to the University of North more funds, the Democrats in drained from the American so here it is ... hearings, how to hire a lawyer, Congress are doing just that. people for this rag-tag group of Carolina at Charlotte last year. Do you remember who the how to win friends and influ- What have they got that we Hie Democrats, it would discontents known as the con- last commencement speaker ence enemies, and the proper seem, have realized what tras, nothing productive has was? Do you remember any of haven't got? Reagan has not. The only hope care and use of Swiss bank ac- been or will be achieved. our past commencement speak- counts. All very useful for those There are a few people I don't for peace in Central America The Democrats have taken a ers? I know we must have had going into politics and/or big want to see: Michael Jackson, rests with the leaders of the positive step toward making someone of some importance business. If Ollie can convince Jerry Falwell, Vanna White nations involved. the president aware of this by here; after all, college gradua- the Iranians to buy our guns (well, maybe) and anyone else The Democrats may have refusing Reagan's request for tion is a once in a lifetime occur- also decided to look at the bot- and the President to sell them, who is going to give long-winded more money. ence for most of us. Seems the the Congress that he's innocent speeches about how important college could get someone and the people that he's a hero, it is to graduate from college. memorable to speak those last maybe he could convince the ad- We want memories, not one last IT'5 OVER! IT REALLY BURM§ words of wisdom before we are ministration to repeal the cul- lecture. I don't think it's too Mow YoU WON'T released to the unsuspecting tural event requirement. much to ask. It may happen ME OP WHEN I world. I have some suggestons: Couldn't hurt to try. twice a year around here, but BE ABLE TO Jimmy Carter. Personally, I SHUT ME Vpt 'HEAR X WASN'T IN Leonard Nimoy. Mr. Spock in for me it's a little more impor- CONTROL, r ORDERED think the man should still be search of a commencement. We tant. president, but since he's not, MY STAFF NoT To could charge admission and it I am student, hear me snore. TELL ME WHAT I WAS PoiNG. WHEN X PIP DJs offer community awareness KNOW ANYTHING By KATHY SNEAO veiled a wooden model of his 22- Due to their efforts, citizens I FORGOT IT. Johnsonian Managing Editor feet monstrosity, "affection- and even commission members ately" dubbed by John-Boy and themselves have publicly voi- Never let it be said that a Billy as a "Headless Gumby." ced their disappointment in the Rock 'n' Roll radio station can- Since that time the album statue and the city council Now, ABOUT THAT not raise the cultural aware- rock station's morning disc joc- decided to postpone approval of I PELJKRATELY PARN PEFICIT... ness of its listeners. kies have spearheaded a gras- the sculpture "for farther con- WRFX-FMs, John-Boy and sroots campaign to prevent the sideration." MlSLEP MYSELF, XV Billy James have done just that. sculpture from becoming a AND BY GO§H I'M Earlier this year, New York hideous reality. John-Boy and Billy should be ^oT SORRY. TH°SE artist Joel Shapiro was commis- With "Gumby-buster stic- commended for their concern sioned by a panel formed by the kers" a contest for alternative for the community and their ex- BRAVE FREEPoM Charlotte-Mecklenburg Art sculptures, interviews with art FIGHTERS POWM §TEJU quisite taste in art. It is obvious Commission to create a "dura- critics, the two Charlotte-based that they are more culturally IN NICARAGUA ble, visually impressive" DJs have created a stir of aware than one might thinV PESERVE OUR CPS sculpture for the city's new col- awareness as to just how much 1 morning DJs for a hard rock BEST iseum. power the general public has station could ever be. On Aug. 28 and for a record- over the appearance of its breaking $400,000, Shapiro un- hometown. Thank you, gentlemen. Page 6 THE JOHNSONIAN September 21,1987 SPORTS Intramurals have new point system By MARK BIESECKER name in the intramural office, Johnsonian Sports Writer located in Peabody gym, at the Michael Drummond, director time of entry into each sport or of intramurals, has announced activity. Captains can earn a new "campus point system, bonus points for their teams which will begin with the start simply by attending a captains of competition this fall. meeting. The system is designed to up- Organizations may enter an grade the Winthrop College unlimited number of teams for intramural program and to pro- a sport, but points earned by mote participation both at the each team will not be added to team and individual levels. an organization's overall total. "Basically, we have intro- Each team will be treated as a duced the point system this separate entity, and points for year to increase participation, each will be kept throughout as individual or as part of a the year. team," Drummond said. Participation points will be "Most major colleges and uni- given in the following areas: versities are doing this type of team sports (100 points), indi- program," Drummond said. vidual/dual sports (50 points) "Students have responded well, and special events (30 points). especially the fraternities." Forfeits will play a role in the Teams may participate in the competition. Two forfeits will campus point system for the all- eliminate a team or player from campus league (men) and the playoffs and competition. Or- sorority league (women). They ganizations lose a percentage of will receive points for place of points for games that are for- finish in team and individual feited in their regular season activities. These points will be league. tabulated throughout the year, The top eight finishing places fjtimu uy nwiuy rnmips from fall through the following will be assigned according to SOFTBALL kicked off the Intramural season and the new point system. spring semester. tournament finishes. First T-shirts will be awarded after place will earn 200 points, sec- top eight finishers are assigned 6 points. Anyone -interested kv officiat- all sports and activities have ond - 125 points, third - 75 points in the following manner: The campus point system also ing should contact the intra- been completed, as well as to points, fourth - 50 points, fifth first place - 20 points, second - awards points for those who mural department as soon as •the overall champions of the - 25 points, sixth - 20 points, 18 points, third - 16 points, participate in special events possible. For more information, men and women's leagues. seventh - 15 points and eighth fourth - 14 points, fifth - 12 such as the Shick super hoops, on the point system or becoming All teams wishing to earn - 10 points. points, sixth - 10 points, weightlifting and bodybuild- an official, call the intramural points must register their team In individual/dual sports, the seventh - 8 points and eighth - ing. department at extension 2140. Volleyball team rated high Cheerleaders showB y EUGENE JOLLEY had us preoccupied. We're mak- Winthrop gained a quick lead and BILLY DILLON ing some adjustments. Hope- in the second game leading 4-1 Johnsonian Sports Writers fully, we'll be stronger." The in- with the help of a Miss Sinclair their Eagle spirit The Lady Eagles' volleyball juries Ms. Ivester was talking dig. They eventually held a 9-5 team was selected to finish about are Melinda Eubank's lead before Clemson scored the By RANDY PHILLIPS The squad also won sev- third in the Big South Confer- shoulder, Pam Sinclair's pulled next 10 points with Miss Feeley Johnsonian Sports Editor eral ribbons during the week ence this year, according to a groin and Kira Rustling's foot. having a kill and a block during for their spirit. poll of coaches and sports infor- "We're missing serves," Ms. that stretch. This summer, the Eagles' On Sept. 21-23, there will mation directors of The Big cheerleading squad made be a cheerleading workshop Ivester said, "We're trying to Clemson raced out to a 8-0 "Eagle Spirit" nationally South. be more aggressive with our lead in the third game. Win- for anyone interested in be- Radford was given the top serves. We need to develop more throp cut the lead to 8-4 on a known. coming a part of the squad. spot with a total of 94 points. consistency." The squad took fifth place Tryouts will be held Sept. 24. block and a kill by Miss in "fight song" competition Baptist College ended up with In the first game, Clemson Eubanks. She later re-injured At the workshops, Miss 86 points, while Winthrop com- jumped out to a quick 12-2 lead her shoulder on an attempted among NCAA-Division 1 col- Hetrick said, material will piled 72 points. leges and universities. be taught that will be needed while holding on for a 15-6 win. see Volleyball page 7 Jodee Hetrick, female cap- for the tryouts. Last Tuesday night the Win- tain of the squad, said, "We throp volleyball team lost to "We need quality women Clemson University 15-6, 15-9 This week in Sports went to camp this summer and men who have the at- and learned fight songs and titude as well as athletic and 15-5. SOCCER Winthrop was led by DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME performed them in competi- ability and skill to be a cheer- Gretchen Wessels with 6 assists tion and took fifth place leader," Miss Hetrick said. and 3 dinks. Quisha Hill added Sept. 23 UNC-Charlotte Charlotte,N.C. 4 p.m. among Division 1 colleges "We are athletes and not 5 kills and a block with Pam Sept. 25 College of Charleston Rock Hill 3 p.m. and universities. just cheering for the fun of Sinclair adding 3 digs and 2 Sept. 27 Citadel Rock Hill 2 p.m. "We had several problems it," Miss Hetrick added. "Col- kills. VOLLEYBALL before going to camp, several lege is so different from high Clemson was led by Jenny people got hurt or quit and school. We are reqrired to go Sept. 23 UNC-Charlotte Rock Hill 6:30 p.m. Yarkanin with 5 dinks and 4 Sept. 25 Paine College we had to pick up a few to the weight room, run, and assists. Cindy .Tucci had 4 as- Augusta, Ga. 6 p.m. people right before going to keep our grades up." sists before leaving the first Sept. 26 Augusta College Augusta, Ga 1p.m. camp. But we made up our Shirene McHenry, coach of game with an ankle injury after Sept. 26 Armstrong College Augusta, Ga. 3:30 p.m. miqds that we wanted to the cheerleading squad, said, colliding with teammate CROSS COUNTRY winr "A cheerleader must have Wendy Anderson. Jennifer Sept. 26 Winthrop Invitational She said tfiey stayed after Rock Hill enthusiasm, athletic ability, Feeley and Amy Yaughan led INTRAMURALS each session and practiced^ be able to dance, and do part- Clemson with 3 kills a piece. lot. "Experience played a key ner stunts. In other words, Coach Cathy Ivester said "We Sept. 22 Tennis Tournament Begins roll," Miss Hetrick said. see Cheerleaders page 7 had a few nagging injuries that Sept. 25 Racquetball Sign -up begins THE JOHNSONIAN September 21,1987 Page 7 Volleyball Soccer team wins three continued from page 6 conference." She said they spike. Clemson scored five more would be up there when confer- By JULIE HAMES points and scored the last point ence play begins. Johnsonian Sports Writer when Winthrop was penalized for calling a time-out that they The Lady Eagles are now 0-1 "It was no disgrace to lose," did not have. in the conference and 3-3 over- Frankie Griffin, soccer head Ms. Ivester said "its just a all. They will face UNC-Char- coach, said after the Winthrop matter of gaining experience. lotte Wednesday night at 6:30 College team lost to Duke on They're a little better than our in the Winthrop Coliseum. Sept. 5 and to North Carolina State on Sept. 6 . But since then the Eagles have gone on to win their next TLe Ci otltaes Gallery, Inc., three games. They played Asheville (Sept. 10) and ended the game with a score of 6-2. art of fins cfot/zing" Jean-Marie Bonnard scored three of the goals, Jimmny BRING THIS AD AND RECEIVE 10% Coman added two and Nick OFF ANY PURCHASE Plakus scored one. The Eagles' next game, four 2697 CELANESE BY-PASS 366-4221 players scored a goal each: SHILAND SHOPPING CENTER Eduardo Rodriquez and Barry Murray scored in the first half, while Doug Aldridge and Bon- nard scored in the second half, if STUDENT DISCOUNTS • giving the Eagles their third • PRIVATE DINING ROOMS • straight victory. Bonnard, one of the captains We have packages to fit any and top scorer of the season, budget or need said, '1 feel the team is playing very good together and I hope we can keep playing this way because we cannot forget that THE TANNING SALON soccer is a team sport and the 1909 Cherry Rd. Next to Pizza Inn only way I am scoring goals is JAMES COMAN, No. 15, kicks the ball in Winthrop's victory over PH. 329-3531 because of the other players." Baptist College last Tuesday. Hie soccer team was chosen to finish fourth in the Big South Campbell was second with 77 against UNC-Charlotte at THIS COUPON WORTH FIVE DOLLARS Conference this year. The BSC points, Radford was third with Charlotte, N.C., at 4 p.m. The pre-season-peH' was taken of 74 points, and Winthrop came next two home games are Sept. TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF ANY soccer coaches and sports infor- in fourth with 48 points. 25 against the College of Char- mation directors of the BSC. The Eagles are 3-0 in the BSC leston and Sept. 27 against the PACKAGE Coastal Carolina was given the and 3-3 overall. Citadel. top spot with a total of 98 points. Their next game is Sept. 23 $5 $5 __$5 Team effort We Feature Wolff And Sunmaker Systems wins Choice 30-minute session By RONN ZARTMAN Johnsonian Sports Writer The annual Captain's Choice golf tournament was held this past week at the Winthrop Col- lege golf course. Some of the participants were former Winthrop basketball players Patt Sass and Brian Branson. Also participating $1°°Off Any Album, was former Winthrop baseball Cassette or Compact Disc player Joey Stephenson. Regularly Priced $8" or More Taking first place honors was photo by Randy Phillips the four-person team of Cindy WINNING the Captains Choice golf tournament was (from left), Cindy WITH THIS COUPON & YOUR Cassons, Mark Hunsinger, Casson, Jim Spears, Mark Hunsinger, and Leonard Taut. Leonard Taut and Jim Spears VALIDATED WINTHROP ID - LIMIT 2 at eight under par. Hunsinger, when it counted." ning the long drive contest was EXCLUDES SALE ITEMS - SALE ENDS 9/27 the team captain, said the win Third place honors went to Moss. was "a total team effort." the team of Mark McCarthy, Finishing a close second was Brian Branson, Mike V.hitten Dinkins Student Union COMPLETE SELECTION OF the team of Pat Sass, Carlton and Joey Stephenson. Their sponsored the tournament. Kimsey, Jerry Padgett and final tally was 63. Prizes were awarded to the win- ALBUMS, CASSETTES & COMPACT DISCS Frank Duffy. Team captain Individual honors for closest ners of each event and food and Sass said, "We hit the ball to the pin went to Padgett, Jay drinks were available for all the great, but couldn't make a putt Moss and Susan Howell. Win- golfers. ROCK, JAZZ, SOUL, BLUES, REGGAE, COUNTRY, GOSPEL, RELIGIOUS, CLASSICAL, OLDIES, 45's, Cheerleaders — SOUNDTRACKS, EASY LISTENING, BIG BAND, continued from page 6 BLUEGRASS, 12" SINGLES, SHEET MUSIC, POSTERS, they must be all-American - must be willing to work hard summer at camp. ____ ACCESSORIES & MORE! kids." and be flexible. She said, "We learned a lot Ms. McHenry said, "They Miss Hetrick is optimistic of crowd involvement cheers ROCK HILL MALL must have a good personality about this year. She said the at camp and will try to get MON.-SAT. 10-6 and a good attitude about squad has a lot of talent and the crowd involved rather SUN 1:30-6 366-6139 being a cheerleader. They learned some new things this than just perform." Page 8 THE JOHNSONIAN September 21, 1987 Winthrop College pioneers program JOSTENS By TIM O'BRIANT Johnsonian Staff Writer GOLD RING SALE .uThV®ar'8 pilot As.sessment Program establishes Win- IS COMING! throp College as a national forerunner in the field. The program, designed by the faculty, will measure success m producing well-educated, well rounded graduates. Winthrop is to form the program so other South Carolina colleges and universities can use it in the future. Winthrop received a $102,000 grant from the South *600FF18K Carolina legislature for this purpose. The legislature approved the budget Aug. 31. S Assessment Director Dr. Roger Baumgarte said the pro- gram grew from faculty concerns as to whether or not "stu- 40OFF VtK dents are indeed learning the necessary skills." Dr. Baum- garte said these necessary skills encompass much more than a student s completion of his major requirements. They in- clude leadership, responsibility, the ability to learn and other factors the faculty feels a student needs along with a diploma, *70 OFF 10K Last Friday, a randomly selected group of 150 freshmen took a voluntary standardized test as phase one of the pro- gram. Dr. Baumgarte expected few of the students to do well on the test as it was designed for seniors. The purpose of this particular phase of the program will be fulfilled in four * years when the same group of students will take a similar test as seniors. L»ai\v The three-step program will compile data through student testing, surveys of current students and surveys of graduates. Current students will be asked how they feel about campus conditions including dorm life, parking, public safety's effec- tiveness and their opinion of classes. The answers to these Don't order your ring until you see Jostens selection of ring designs questions will help the administration to upgrade the exist- See your Jostens representative for more details. ing conditions. Graduates will be asked what effect Winthrop has had on their post-college lives. i&iOZZ Dr. Baumgarte said this will give the faculty a fairly accu- r.r?+ nedv ' : JOSTENCA S COLLEGE R S rate picture of what areas need improvement. The results will also be used to compare the success of Winthrop with other colleges and universities statewide. "We think we do a good job here, and this will give us an Date: Sept. 21,22,23,24,25, 1987 Time: 10:00-4:00 indication of just how good," said Dr. Baumgarte Payment Plans Aalat* , *»£ ye{?>Dr- Baumgarte's staff will hold a workshop Place: Campus Bookstore Deposit: $20.00 |gQ| for South Carolina colleges and universities which will be required to institute similar program in the near future. Meet with yourjostens representative for full details. See our complete ring section on display in your college bootatorT Wicker continued from page 1 painting the walls, carpeting all the floors, buying new furni- ture and decorative wall paint- ings. An interior design graduate from Winthrop who is with Encore Design of Colum- bia has been asked to do the job. Plans also have been made to renovate the office area and the resident director's apartment. The budget for this task has not yet been decided. One of the fi- gures is $85,000 for complete renovations, including the Looking for exciting and challenging lobby areas. career? Where each day is different? Many Air No one is sure when the reno- vations will be completed. Ms. Force people have such a career as pilots and Walker said she hopes the con- navigators. Maybe you can join them. struction will be either com- pleted or in the works by the Find out if you qualify. Contact your Air Force end of the semester. recruiter today. Call <
Keeping you informed about Winthrop College (TICKETS GOOD ONLY ON SEPT. 27) and the Rock Hill community. THE JOHNSONIAN September 21, 1987 Page 11 "Barefoot in the Park" By KRIS SYKES tions major from Tega Cay, Ceil coordinate the technical aspects Johnsonian Lfving Editor Runde will portray the mother- of the production. in-law. Mrs. Runde appeared in While he said his biggest Winthrop College Theater last season's production of challenge was adjusting to that will present Neil Simon's Simon's "Brighton Beach "Barefoot in the Park" Sept. 30 change, he called it a "delight- Memories." ful" one. to Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. in Johnson Mike Frailey, a Rock Hill re-_ Auditorium. sident, will play the mofche*-inr Caroline Crawford, a doctoral The light comedy will kick off law's boyfriend- -He'isthe pres- candidate for theatre design the theatre's 1987-88 season. ident of the iFirst Nighters. from Texas Tech University, The plot centers on a honey- Clark Moore, sophomore, will designed the set for "Barefoot mooning couple who are trying play the phone man. Moore, a in the Park." to adjust to their marrige of six French major appeared in "The days. Drunkard" and "The Blood of "Compared to 'Brighton The main character, Paul, the Dragon," a one-act play Beach Memories,' 'Barefoot in the bridegroom, will be played written by Winthrop graduate the Park' is like cotton candy," by Steve Padgett, a senior from Chris Cook. Beasley said. Shelby, N.C., who worked pro- The delivery man will be Tickets may be reserved at fessionally in Charlotte. He is played by Miller Tucker, a Rock the Dinkins Student Union attending Winthrop on a First Hill resident. He is a New Start desk the week of the show. Stu- Nighters scholarship. student who has appeared in dents are asked not to call for Michelle Sutton, a sopho- Rock Hill Little Theatre pro- reservations. Tickets on a li- more, will play Corie, the bride. ductions. mited basis are free with a Win- Sutton worked professionally at Blair Beasley, associate pro- throp I.D. tickets for the public the Lone Star Theatre in Texas fessor of drama, will produce are $3. Students should pick up last summer in such produc- the play. For the first time in tickets by 7:45 p.m. on the night tions as "Hello, Dolly!" his 12 years at Winthrop, Beas- of the performance they are at- A senior art and communica- ley did not design the stage or tending.
"When I got on the Wells reflects on phone and started talking English, all of a sudden heads French study trip started popping out By DAVlP McCALLUM the papacy during the of the rooms look- photo by Kris Sykes Jt>h~nsbfiiimStatt Writer 1300s. <• - Ms. Wells stayed in a ing at me really THE TELEPHONE MAN played by Clark Moore, demonstrates the Linda Wells has had a seminary in Avignon. The operating princess phone to the newlywed Corie, played by Michelle fascination with the mys- rooms she stayed in were a funny. I thought it Sutton, in an informal rehearsal of Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" tique of different cultures stark contrast to the rooms was because I was last Wednesday. and foreign languages since she was used to being in. her childhood in western "The rooms were very speaking English. It North Carolina. small, approximately eight was actually that She was one of 35 French by twelve, and it contained Fee due Sept. 24 teachers in the United only the bare necessities for they were fasci- States chosen by the Amer- living. It had a cot, a small nated by my South- ican Association of French lavatory, a table and a Teachers to spend six weeks closet that was brought in ern accent." Dinkins to sponsor in Avignon,, France study- for us," she said. French, called me. In the ing diverse and demanding A typical day consisted of seminary, we were sup- aspects of the French lan- eating breakfast, going to posed to speak French guage. classes at the university which created a problem for six-day ski vacation — Ms. Wells, a French during the day and a re- my friend. When I got on By SHERRI WOODWARD perienced skiers. Equipment lecturer, loved to read of the quired thirty minutes of the phone and started talk- Johnsonian Staff Writer may be rented or guests may different aspects of other watching French news to ing English, all of a sudden bring their own. cultures as a child, and al- increase listening skills. heads started popping out Sure, it's hot now, but those In addition, luxuries such as though she never traveled She said that although of the rooms looking at me post-Christmas blues will come. saunas, hot tubs, antique fire- during her childhood, she the room was small and had really funny. I thought it Dinkins Student Union is spon- places and large fireplaces are used her dolls to travel only the necessities, she was because I was speaking soring a ski trip Jan . 4 to 10 provided at the inn. around the world. Her in- never felt alone. "The room English. It was actually The package includes round- A nonrefundable deposit of troduction to a foreign lan- was a beautiful symbol of that they were fascinated trip air fare from Charlotte to $75 is due by Sept. 24. guage was Latin in the simplicity, and it helped me by my Southern accent," Gunnison, Colo., six night's 'The travel agency placed the eighth grade, which led to learn a lot about myself. It Ms. Wells said. lodging at Christiana Bed and deposit. This is not uncommon taking foreign languages in was sort of like going She said France is a coun- Breakfast, continental break- to travel of this nature. We've high school and college. home," she said. try rich in history and she fast and dinner each day and a learned from experience that Sitting in her small As a child, Ms. Wells re- remembers seeing some- five-day lift ticket. The trip this is the best way," said Tom Kinard office, she discussed lished the solitude and thing that touched her costs $589. Webb, associate dean of student the different aspects of the quiet that was found when heart. Ann Howell said, "Rather activities. trip, which ranged from she was alone. '1 remember seeing a than spend 23 hours on a bus, He said Dinkins Student finding serenity in a small "Listening to the sound of small French girl bringing you can fly cheaply to this major Union is not liable for the de- room to a little girl carrying the wind blowing through her teddy bear to morning ski area. The trip is open to posit and the deposit checks are her teddy bear to morning the trees, and the river mass and sitting it on a Winthrop faculty, students and made out to Thomas Tours gurgling past my wii.dow stone railing where people staff and their guests. The Travel. She received word of her put a stamp of approval in had knelt tol offer up mountain is fantastic and about "I'm looking forward to going selection on March 15, it and that it was all right prayers throughout the 20 miles from Gunnison, Colo., on the first ski trip to Colorado," "which is a day I will al- to be myself." years." with beginner, intermediate said Rick Stamey, a senior ways remember," she said. She said she encountered She said the trip was an and advanced slopes." Ms. How- English major. Avignon is in southern a funnyh experience while enriching experience pro- ell is the adviser to the recre- For information on the trip, France on the Rhone River she was in the seminaryh. fessionally and that person- ation, travel and games com- contact Ann Howell or Kevin between Lyon and Marseil- "A friend from the States, ally "it was all right to be mittee. Smith at 218 Dinkins or call ex- les, which was the home of who could not speak me. 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