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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the The Johnsonian at Digital Commons @ Winthrop University. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Johnsonian 1990-1999 by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Winthrop University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. JOHNSONIAN DiGiorgio successful in delaying adoption of allocation formula by Russell Danford by approximately three million dollars. News Writer Also being considered was a second Winthrop President Anthony proposal, made by the staff of the fi- DiGiorgio succeeded Friday in convinc- nance committee, which would result ing the Commission on Higher instead in a 10 percent decrease in Education's finance committee to de- appropriations for Winthrop. This de- lay adopting a new allocations for- cision would amount to a loss of $1.8 mula for state-supported colleges and million from the 1993-94 budget. universities. DiGiorgio said the Council of Col- DiGiorgio, chairman of the execu-. lege President's pushed to delay any tive committee for the South Carolina committee decision because it felt a Council of College President's, spoke vote on this issue would be "like putting on behalf of the states 16 two-year the cart before the horse." colleges and 12 four-year institutions He explained that the state's col- at the finance committee meeting in leges and universities must first work Columbia. to acquire more funding for higher edu- Under consideration was a pro- cation as a whole, before deciding how posed change in the state's allocation much each institution should recieve formula for higher education which, if passed, will reduce Winthrop's budget See DIGIORGIO, pg. 5 First budget forum reveals how funds are distributed by Russell Danford Peterson said that while state allo- News Writer cations for higher education have been Winthrop administrators Terry shrinking in recent years, Winthrop Peterson and J.P. McKee spoke before has avoided a loss of appropriations a crowd of about 20 faculty members due to the "hold-harmless" agreement and other employees Wednesday dur- it has with the state. This agreement ing the first of three scheduled budget guarantees the university will recieve forums. at least the same amount of money the These meetings are being held to folio wingyear, as long as it continues to inform concerned Winthrop students improve academic standings and main- and employees about the state's bud- tains enrollment. geting process for higher education and However, the recent4% across-the- the impact future budget decisions may board state budget cuts, along with have on the university. proposed changes in the appropriations Peterson, assistant to the presi- formula for higher education, are cre- dent for public policy, explained that ating uncertainty about future Win- the S.C. General Assembly allocates throp budgets, said Peterson. funds for higher education in a lump- McKee, vice-pesidentoffinance and sum, which is then distributed to state- business, provided the audience with supported institutions based on a pre- established formula. See FORUMS, pg. 4 $25 surcharge Students give Photo by Joel Nichols plan activated meal to hungry Sweet victory by H. Gary Wade Jr. by Tammy Galloway News Writer Winthrop forward Mark Hailey cuts through St. Petersburg defenders as he Editor drives to the basket in Monday night's exhibition game in the coliseum. The It's official. Full-time students, Enough food is produced in the Eagles, scoring over 100 points, had a successful debut under new head coach both undergraduate and graduate, world to supply each person with 3,000 will be paying an extra $25 when calories a day. However, one-fifth of the Dan Kenney. They beat the St. Petersburg Green Wave by a score of 110-89. they step up to the cashier's window world's people are too poor to feed them- For details, see story in Sports on pg. 12. to pay spring tuition. This surcharge selves. will be pro-rated for part-time stu- One out of three children is chroni- dents who will be charged $2 per cally malnourished. Every day 60,000 credit hour. This assessment applies people—two-thirds of them babies and only to the spring semester. small children—die from hunger and INSIDE related diseases. In an official statement released x 5 by University Relations, J.P. McKee, Daily, more than 900 children in News - 'Reckless' opens tonight in vice president for finance and busi- developing countries go blind due to Opinion g"g Tillman Auditorium at 8 p.m. ness, said the implementation of the lack of vitamin A in their diets. Oxfam Culture surcharge, authorized last month America is a partnership with people Entertainment lo-n See pg. 8 for review. by the Board of Trustees, is due to around the world working to change Sports 12-13 "continuing financial pressures." these statistics. Lifestyles . ...14 "We would not normally resort Oxford University started Oxfam Classifieds 15 in 1942 to appeal for funds to aid starv- See SURCHARGE, pg. 5 See OXFAM, pg. 5 Page 2 The JOHNSONIAN November 18,1992 News Briefs
Announcements
•The new Winthrop University MBA sweatshirts are in! If you did not previously place an order for one and would like to now, contact the MBA office at 2409 for details.
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•Any male student interested in participating in the 1993 Mr. Ebonite Pageant should contact Tiffany Armstrong at ext. 4104, Sharon Allan at ext. 3267, Shannon Lee at 3037 or Benita Harris at ext. 3311.
•The Winthrop University Glee Club is open to all students. In addition to preparing music for two public concerts annually, students receive intense instruction in vocal technique and File Photo Each year high school students come from South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia In choral singing. It carries 1.0 semester hour of academic credit order to participate in Winthrop's Model United Nations. (MUA 151). For more information, contact Donald Rogers at ext. 2250.
•Anyone who is interested in becoming a member of the Model United Nations offers Judicial Board can pick up an application at the Student Government Association office at Dinkins 212. lessons on world politics •Any male or female student interested in participating in the by Russell Danford differences between nations Political and Security, Legal Winthrop University Chorale next semester should contact News Writer and by studying the history and and Social and Humanitarian. Robert Edgerton at 4512. Individual auditions for singers in all and Alvin McEwen operations of the United Na- There will also be Security voice ranges are currently being held. News Editor tions. They are each then as- Council Sessions which will Are you sad because the signed a country to represent deal with the most pressing •Alcoholics Anonymous will has open discussion meetings presidential campaign is over? in class and at the conference. issues facing the United Na- every Thursday in Dinkins 220 at 8 p.m. Are you suffering from post- The students then research tions. debate withdrawal symptoms? their prospective countries, In addition, there will be News Briefs must be received by 5 p.m. Friday. They must Has the let-down fromthatelec- finding out who their allies and actual UN diplomats who ob- serve the conference. be typed or written legibly and cannot exceed 45 words tion night emotional high left enemies are, which issues are important to their nation, and In the past, diplomats Announcements received after thistime may not be printed, you depressed, distraught, and how they should vote on these from Canada, China, East depending on space available. feeling empty, like a shell of your former self? issues. Germany, India and Israel Okay, probably not. Also, each student serves have come to Winthrop's Model However, if you are inter- as an adviser for a high school United Nations. ested in international politics delegation at the conference, Participating students are Honors fraternity and would like to debate such providing technical assistance also provided with social ac- pressing issues as famine in and moral support. tivities each night of the ses- participates in more Somalia, civil war in Yugosla- This year's conference will sions, including the annual via, and the Middle East peace be held from March 30 to April party at the Shack. negotiations, then the Model 3 and again will include ap- The conference concludes than just business United Nations may be for you. proximately 300-350 high with an awards ceremony. Political Science 260, the school students from North The Model United Nations by Jeff Monheit are leaders. We have unity Model United Nations, gives Carolina, South Carolina and classis taught by International News Writer and we educate." Georgia. Center Director Melford Wil- Members of Alpha Kappa Winthrop students an oppor- Though their names are tunity to learn the procedural Besides the General As- son, who will be joined this Psi, including Ford, recently similar, Alpha Kappa Psi and operations of the United Na- sembly, the conference consists year by political science pro- attended a regional leadership Kappa Alpha Psi are two to- tions and prepares them for of three different committees: fessor Chris Van Aller. tally different organizations. conference in Atlanta, Ga. the annual Model United Na- They met with brothers from Leron Ford, director of pub- tions conference. New club discusses lic relations for Alpha Kappa Florida, Georgia and South PLS 260 students prepare Psi, said many people confuse Carolina to exchange ideas. for the four-day conference by the two organizations. How- Ford said they will use what learning social and political philosophical issues ever, the name is the only as- they learned to better the busi- by Janet Brindle President Siannon Spear- pect of the organizations that ness fraternity. Staff Writer sen eau. can really be confused. Earlier this semester, Al- r The philosophy and reli- Matt Kaye, first year sec- Kappa Alpha Psi is a social pha Kappa Psi participated in UP"ATEfr\ gious studies club, which was retary, added "This is a place fraternity at Winthrop. Alpha the Oxfam Crop Walk. They We're open until | tentatively named The Forum, to expand these concepts." Kappa Psi, on the other hard, are also active in the commu- midnight every night. | held its first meeting on Nov. At the first meeting, the is a business honor fraternity. nity through an event called Come on over for a late | 12 at the home of philosophy 15 members in attendance dis- According to Ford, Alpha Clean Campus. This is a project night snack. professor Dr. William Daniel in cussed philosophy professor Houston Craighead's paper, Kappa Psi is an organization in which members go to elemen- hopes of bringing people to- tary schools in the Rock Hill gether to discuss topics in a which dealt with the begin- open to all business majors with ning of the universe an the area and work with students to new way. a GPR of 2.5 or higher. The Newly elected president, existence of "Ghod." keep their schools clean. honorary fraternity is co-ed, Stephen Pereira, said "I be- "I think that the club is off and even welcomes members This weekend Alpha lieve that our ultimate objec- to a great start," he added. of social fraternities and so- Kappa Psi will have its semi- tive is to bring people together Daniel said "I'm delighted -SandwMiShop" rorities. Ford said the frater- formal along with initiation. to talk about information. This that there is so much interest - nhy currently has members The business fraternity is Buy any sub or salad and two J is a forum for discussing seri- from students who came to dis- 22oz. drinks and receive any • that are also associated with currently getting ready for ous concepts among peers." cuss'In-depth issues that spring rush. "We are moving sub or salad of equal value or 1 Pereira is also the secre- people have pondered for Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Sigma less for FREE! | Theta and Alpha Kappa Alpha upward," Ford said. The more tary of Phi Sigma Tau, the phi- years." Coupon Expires 11/17/921 to name a few. you put into an organization, losophy honors organization. The next meeting of the Cherry Road across I club will be held on Dec. 2. When asked to describe the th& more you get out of it." "Not a day goes by without Information about Alpha from Lee Wicker Hall | many philosophical questions Anyone interested in attend- business fraternity, Ford re- 329-0073 | ing should call Pereira at Kappa Psi can be obtained from coming up, said new vice presi- sponded by saying, "We are all i Open 7 days j dent and Phi Sigma Tau Vice 3995 for details. blue. By that I mean that we Ford or Lafreda Singifcion. BOB mm mem com mm mm mm mam The JOHNSONIAN November 18,1992 Page 3 Minor deals with roles SAY HELLO TO of women in society by Debra Hamilton for women. Staff Writer The classes are not in- Winthrop was tradition- structed solely by females. ally a women's college. Though What attracts women is how ithas traveled farfrom its origi- much they can connect and see nation, Winthrop does try to their own lives and the lives meet the needs of women by of other women. offering a women's studies According to a pamphlet minor. The question raised, produced for women's studies, though, is why? it reflects that the goals of the Stereotypically, women program center on four main have been portrayed as inca- avenues: to appreciate the sta- pable and ignorant. tus of women, their roles, GOOD They had been excluded achievements, needs and con- from higher education; thus tributions; to recognize the they were objects of knowledge study of women as a field of rather than the creators of academic inquiry and generate knowledge. research on women; to exam- Some say it has become ine the history and function of important to change these gender roles in society and aca- views, because society no demic disciplines; and to ad- longer portrays women as be- vance knowledge about women ing the care takers of the 'tra- through work within all aca- ditional' family unit. demic disciplines. Husbands and housewives Some of the courses offered are becoming extinct. Two- are on a rotating basis, and, BUYS thirds of women are in the la- because there is no department MARKY MARK bor force, and women and mi- or budget, the program does AND THE FUNKY BUNCH MOTHER norities are on the increase. have some constraints. You Gotta Believe LOVE BONE Most families cannot survive One of the goals in the Vi- on one paycheck, so women sion of Distinction, the are going to need to be pre- university's objectives for this pared to take on more economic year, is to add courses and offer roles. them often enough to lend sta- ATLANTIC The downside to this chal- bility to the program. There is lenge is that women have not also a women's studies break- $ been prepared to take care of fast once a month open to all 'TAPE 12* themselves, subsequently, students women and children make up If interested in the break- G.E. SMITH the majority of the poverty level fast or courses offered, call April AND THE SATURDAY NIGHT JOE GREAT WHITE LIVE BAND Psycho City group. Gordon at ext. 4659. Get A Little SATRIANI The women of tomorrow "I am happy to be able to The are done a disservice by not offer this program to our stu- Extremist addressing these needs today. dents," Gordon said. "It is dif- This is the belief behind the ficult to come to terms on who women's studies minor. we are as men and women, how Relativity April Gordon, coordinator our society shapes us and the NOW ON TOUR! of women's studies, came to consequences. It can be a rude Winthrop in 1986. At that awakening as men and women, time a group had been work- but it can also open doors to ing on a program. Today it is changes that can have a posi- three years old. It is not just tive impact on our lives." MARK CURRY MIKI HOWARD DARRYL & DON It's Only Time Femme Fatale ELLIS No Sir What are you going to do, when it's all been said... Graduation. College life is coming to a close. Time to put that hard-earned education to work. 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Greek Happening announcements must be received by 5 p.m. Friday. They must be typed or written legibly and cannot exceed 45 words, excluding names. Those more than 45 words or not received by the deadline may not be printed depending on space available. 10. Naked fat guys on FORUMS vinyl seats. Continued from pg. 1 copies of proposed changes in students incentives to attend the formula which, if passed, technical colleges. They urged 9. Camel breath. would result in a $3 million the crowd to contact members decrease in appropriations for of the budget commitee and Winthrop. McKee said the voice their concern about these State Business and Finance decisions before the Nov. 13 8. The vomit scene in Committee will decide between meeting. this proposal and another, The second of these budget which would reducing forums was held Thursday af- The Exorcist. Winthrop's allocations by $1.8 ternoon, with a third meeting million. scheduled for Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Both McKee and Peterson in Dinkins 230. McKee said said that current plans for there is also a possibility there 7. Motel room artwork. changing the appropriations will be a fourth forum specifi- formula hurt residential col- cally for students, which would leges and universities (like be held during a Student Gov- Winthrop) the most and give ernment Association meeting. 6. Ear wax museum. Anthology submissions are now being accepted. 5. The name"Mungo." The first deadline is Dec.7. Final dead- line will be anounced. Send all submis- 4. Bean dip. sions to P.O. Box 6875 or stop by Student Publications offices located in the basement of Bancroft. 3. Nose hair.
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DiGiorgio said by allowing a would prevent any school or group of schools to examine petition decision on the allocation formula to be made from suffering the brunt of the appropriations Special to The Johnsonian chair. reductions over a one-year period. now, "It would lead the General Assembly to SGA appointed a commit- There will be another bud- believe that we are happy" with the current DiGiorgio also said he would like the new tee to work work with Harry get forum on Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. amount allocated for higher education. formula to reward schools (like Winthrop) that DiGiorgio added that higher education is maintain a steady student body and commit Culpan, the student who in Dinkins Auditorium. not interested in taking money away from themselves towards quality and national stan- started a petition expressing SGA will be conduction a other important programs such as health care dards. The current appropriations formula lack of confidence in the ad- letter writing campaign to the and early education, but must convince the heavily favors schools that have increasing stu- ministration, at Monday's Ways and Means Committee General Assembly that "an investment in higher dent bodies. meeting. around mid-January. education is an investment in the economic Finally, while the finance committee's deci- Alexis Pipkins, Lynn SGA will be adopting a child future of South Carolina." sion to delay adoption of an appropriations Shore, Debra Hamilton, Mike for the AngelTree Christmas Secondarily, DiGiorgio said, delaying the formula is important, DiGiorgio said, "We Parrish, and Jenise Lupo were sponsored by the Association of committee's decision will give the Council an haven't solved anything yet." assigned to the committee. Ebonites. opportunity to "use its own creativity" in order The Commission on Higher Education's fi- In other business, Susan The last senate meeting nance committee may meet again to decide this to reach a consensus on how the appropriations Olcott will be new student life will be held Dec. 7. formula should best be changed. He said the issue as early as January, although no official Council's goal is to devise a formula which time-tabl.' has been established yet. SURCHARGE — Continued from pg. 1 OXFAM to these types of actions, but administration) could take be- Continued from pg. 1 these are not normal budget- sides charging students." Stephens said he does not feel lieves. They are children and ary times," McKee said. ing civilians in Nazi-occupied ment gives no funds to this or- "I hope students will un- that the budget deficit should they shouldn't be dying." Greece. ganization. be passed on to students since Lisa Krebs, member of derstand that everyone con- In 1970, Oxfam America In the fall of 1978, 1,000 tuition has already been raised Action for Food, is involved in nected with the University is was born. It focused on long students participated in the once this year. Oxfam by helping people sign making notable sacrifices." term development as well as first Oxfam Fast here at Win- Sophomore physical edu- The tuition surcharge is throp and raised approximately up to fast. Krebs encourages emergency relief programs cation major Sherry Mitchell one of the measures taken to $400. In the fall of 1991, 900 students not to just give up world-wide. It prides itself on said she expected the surcharge combat a 4 percent state bud- studnets at Winthrop partici- their dinner on campus and go not just giving people food, but to be implemented get cut, which reduced pated in Oxfam Fast and raised to a fast food restaurant, but in showing them how to pro- . "I guess it could have been Winthrop's revenue projec- rather to actually fast and be vide more food when that food approximately $900. tions by $750,000. able to relate to those who go worse," she said. She added is gone. Now, 14 years later, Win- Other measures include hungry every day. that she feels like everyone, Some examples of how throp students once again have the use of a contingency re- Risher Brabham, Win- including the students, should Oxfam America affects the had the opportunity to partici- servefundand auxiliary funds, throp coordinator for Oxfam do his or her fair share to ease world today include providing pate in Oxfam. The procedure a one percent reduction in the America, has been involved in the budget crisis. equipment to village health to fast was simple. Students operating budget and a selec- Oxfam since the first fast on Graduate student Gary clinics in Vietnam, providing signed up in Dinkins,The Lodge Stephens said he feels like tive hiring freeze. The Board campus. Brabham has been to clean drinking water in and East and West Thompson of Trustees also approved a countries such as Guatemala other resources could be found Mozambigue, supporting to give their dinner to Oxfam instead of charging students. program of voluntary leave and fast. AJRA gives a percent- and Nicaragua where Oxfam women's literacy in The He said, "I feel there are without pay for all employees, age of the meal costs for every has been working. The projects Gambia, providinglastingfood other avenues that they (the if needed. security for indigenous people signature to Oxfam America. there included small self-de- in Guatemala, fostering the Andrew Chandler, a senior velopment projects such as growth of women leaders in whohas been involved in Oxfam women's cooperative projects Got a hot news tip? Ecuador, and advocating America for four years, said the where the women are given If you have an idea for a news story, call our change in harmful U. S. poli- good thing about Oxfam is that tools and seeds so they can office at 323-3419, or write it down and drop in cies. it helps foreign countries as plant gardens and grow food campus mail, P.O. Box 6800. Eighty four percent of the well as America. for their families. Another im- funds taken in by Oxfam Chandler said it's impor- portant project in these coun- America goes to families and tant to help people locally as tries is digging wells for a pure individuals. Four percent goes well as internationally because water supply. to groups. Seven percent is we are all human, and being "One of the most impor- LUNCH BUFFET given to foundations and cor- involved in Oxfam helps people tant things in the world is clean porations, and 5 percent goes every where. water," Brabham said. to miscellaneous persons. One Chandler also said, "Chil- For 14years Winthrop has hundred percent of Oxfam dren are children, and it doesn't been helping Oxfam help the America's income comes from matter where they're from or world. Students can make a $Q99 private sources. The govern- what their government be- difference—fast!
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Students placing -rui<* "V.X TU'S wpMatf. or blame for budget OUR. EsVVxuneMr in incorrect place ... A petition which expresses Winthrop's budget problem "disapproval and lack of confi- stems from 4 percent across- dence in this administration and the-board budget cuts that were mm™ its chief officers" was presented handed down from the state to the Student Government As- level. sociation last week. With that in mind, Winthrop More troubling is the fact students have two ways to seek that 1,065 students signed the educational budget reform. petition — evidence that a con- First and most importantly, flict exists between attitudes of students can write letters to their the administration and students. congressmen to express unhap- However, student animosity piness about funding for higher about the budget crisis is mis- education. placed. The budget problem was Secondly, students can at- not created by the DiGiorgio tend the series of budget forums administration. This administra- currently underway. In order to tion inherited this problem just make constructive suggestions, as the students did. The reality is students must be completely in- that the university can't invent formed of the budget situation. money where there is none. President Anthony DiGiorgio The task now is to allocate has expressed an interest in financial resources the best way hearing student opinion to handle possible. a bad situation the best way pos- Student says physical plant tasks Instead of directing budget sible. frustrations toward Winthrop's Students should take advan- administration, they would be tage of this courtesy while also could be done more efficiently better directed toward state leg- going to the root of the problem islators who fund higher educa- — state government — to find I'm writing in response to days"?! Are you guys running tion. long-term solutions. the article concerning grounds Letter to the Editor out of things to do? It doesn't maintenance that was pub- grow that fast. Couldn't time Winner of the South Carolina lished in the last issue of The Press Association award for be spent on other things such Best Page Layout Johnsonian (Nov. 11, 1992). to mow, edge and blow the as painting the top portions of Walter Hardin, Winthrop's lawns around the classrooms— Thurmond and Joynes—they and Design 1991 physical plant director, was before most classes. I realize look pretty shabby. Or how quoted as saying, "There is no that the amount of work needed about a little road improve- ideal time to mow the lawn to be completed may not al- ment? It is difficult to find a Editor H. Gary Wade Jr. when someone won't get of- ways fit into these time slots smooth portion of pavement Assistant Editor Jessica Brown fended." Though Mr. Hardin (7-9 and from 9-4), but I do throughout the campus. Even Managing Editor Scott McLellan may have a little weight in de- believe the different mainte- more grass could be planted nance tasks could be juggled to Business Manager... Mary Frances Monckton ciding the "mowing schedule," (more to cut) around West it is more the derision of the please at least a few of Circulation Manager Mary England Thomson and in front of Mar- supervisors and the workers Winthrop's tuition payers. garet Nance, Rutledge and Chief Photographer Matthew J. Rings who actually mow the lawns. This is a university, an op- Tillman (near the sidewalks). News Editor Alvin McEwen Granted the grounds main- portunity for continued educa- I'm not suggesting that you Entertainment Editor Dara Kyzer tenance crews do have some- tion and success, and the qual- decrease the amount of grass Culture Editor Lori A.Mazell what of an agenda set to keep ity of our education should come mowing in order to cut costs. Spotlight Editor Walter Mondo Winthrop looking clean and before the quality of the grass You have your $606,000 to Lifestyles Editor Jackie Lowery cut. But come on fellas, use on the campus. Please think spend on grounds maintenance Sports Editor Brad Bryant your noodles. Itis a simple situ- courteously before you mow and you should spend it. I sim- ation of common courtesy. and blow! ply wish that you would spend The Johnsonian is published weekly by Winthrop University The more quiet tasks in- Mr. Hardin, I admit that it a little more wisely. students for Winthrop University students, faculty, staff and volving maintenance could be the campus is quite attractive Prioritization is the taproot of alumni. carried out around the dorms and that is one reason why I success. Editorials reflect the opinions of the editorial staff. The (trash, hedges, flower beds, etc.) was first attracted to Winthrop Craig A. Harmon opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the duringthe early morning hours (I still am). But is it necessary Junior administration, faculty, staff or students. from 7-9 a.m. This is the time to mow the grass "every four Graphic Design Signed columns and cartoons reflect the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of The Think upon this... Johnsonian staff. The Johnsonian welcomes letters to the editor concerning any topic, Winthrop-related or not. Letters must be received by Life must be a series of small steps 5 p.m. Friday before publication. The editorial staff reserves the by Amy S. Reynolds moving at all. In the end, however, I made it right to edit letters for space, although not for content. All letters Columnist to the top of that mountain. must be typed for clarity, and include the author's name, Each goal we undertake in life occurs one Now that I have returned to the mun- signature and phone number. The Johnsonian has the right to step at a time. I once thought this saying to dane task of school, I realize everything we withold names if there is a chance of undue hostility to the be archaic, having nothing to do with my own attempt resembles some sort of mountain. author. Letters to the editor arc not necessarily the opinion of young, excited life. I once wanted everything Even simple tasks, after all, are made up of The Johnsonian. to happen immediately. This idea changed steps that must be taken. This«is actually a Advertising rates are available upon request. the first time I went mountain climbing, last wonderful thing. Our address is: summer in Arizona. How else can life truly be appreciated? It The Johnsonian I'll never forget how it felt to start at the is easy to become caught in the frame of mind Winthrop P.O. 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by Debra Hamilton To the right of the stage Staff Writer was a television playing a video OnNov. 11, Delia and Mark of Mark and Delia's views of Owens arrived at the airport in Africa. To the back of the room NOVEMBER 18-21. 1992 Charlotte at 11a.m. They ap- was another table surrounded \\ 8 P-m. peared, shortly thereafter, on TILLMAN AUDITORIUM by women wh o were selling the WINTHROP UNIVERSITY channel 36. By 4 p.m., they book, "Eye of the Elephant." K HILL SOUTH CAROLINA were at the Museum of York Conversation flowed freely County to sign copies of their among the visitors and Mark new book, "Eye of the El- and Delia. They were asked ephant." Who are Mark and about how they dealt with the Delia Owens, that they would culture shock of returning to come to town sounding like the United States. The con- movie stars? sensus was the feeling of being They did not always have overloaded—too much noise, Winthrop Theatre's 'Reckless' this notoriety about them. people and talking. "We talk They met at the University of more here than in a month Georgia, married and contin- there," Mark said. safe bet for entertainment ued their graduate studies at Delia said, "There are the University of California. things we have to deal with in They sold all that belonged to the bush and things we have to by C.J. Lamb After the play was over, Rachel in different aspects of them, in 1974, and, with $6,000 deal with here as well." Two Staff Writer both Heather and Aaron were her satirical hilarious life. to their name, traveled to Af- items on the agenda for them, Opening tonight in Tillman both very pleased with their Rachel attempts to be a nor- rica to study the vanishing they said, were to polish their Auditorium is the public pre- performances. Osborne said mal person in abnormal cir- wildlife. social skills and nap. sentation of "Reckless," a play that she didn't think the audi- cumstances. Their first book, "Cry of They were asked to de- by Craig Lucas, directed by ence knew what to expect and As the play moves along, the Kalahari," was published scribe what medical emergen- Jeannie Woods and presented that it was kind of hard to read Rachel progresses through in 1984. It chronicled their cies they experienced while in by the Winthrop School of Vi- them and play off of them. various situations. The play studies of the nomadic desert Africa. "Delia came down with sual and Performing Arts. Anderson said that the be- focuses on these situations and lions and the rare brown hy- malaria, hepatitus and mono- According to the Woods, the hind-the-scenes crew needed to how Rachel attempts to handle enas. It was a National Geo- nucleosis while we were in the "play is a highly contemporary be praised for their extraordi- them. graphic special on television Kalahari Desert, in the days satirical comedy." nary achievements in working Osborne and Anderson that brought them instant when we had very little medi- The play stars Heather with the stage (it's cramped both had fun doing the play. fame. The dramatic account of cine. I treated her with what Osborne as Rachel (the main quarters and terrible acous- Both performed well and said their arduous lifestyle and the drugs we had in our kit. There character). Co-starring beside tics), the scenery (snow, a car, that they were pleased with dangers they face was a com- were a few days of intensity Heather was Aaron Anderson, game show) and the actors and their's and everyone else's per- mercial success and enabled but she pulled out of it," Mark playing Lloyd. manipulating all of them si- formances. They only wished them to establish the Owens recounts. It gives no indication of multaneously in order to pro- the audience would have re- Foundation for Wildlife Con- Another story, he shared, what the actual date is, al- vide a smooth setting for the sponded better. servation. However, was when a bird fell in the though there are inferences to audience to view. "Reckless" is a funny play, Botswanan governmental offi- water supply and decomposed. indicate the late '70's to early Although the opening was and it lasts a little less than cials were angered by the book's They took sulfur for the severe '80s (use of computers and somewhat weak, it did have two hours. It is also an ap- account of the problems Mark stomach pains but it wasn't clothing style). it's funny moments and as the proved cultural event. All of and Delia encountered while until the water was dumped The opening act of the play play progressed, it seems that these factors make going to doing research there. The from the drum that they real- was rather weak and slow the actors adapted and devel- Tillman to see it worth while. Owenses were ordered out of ized that there was a decom- which probably can be contrib- oped their style to accommo- The play starts tonight and Botswana. posing bird at the bottom. From uted to opening night nerves date the somewhat "cold" audi- runs through Saturday. Itruns "The Eye of the Elephant," that point on, they boiled the on the actors part and an ence. from 8 p.m. to a little before 10 their second book, captures water. Another problem was unexpecting audience. What The play is about Rachel, a p.m. with a 10 minute inter- their work from 1986 to present parasites. audience members must re- heroine that is placed in situa- mission. Admission is free. day. It speaks of the war Mark and Delia spoke member is that it is a satirical tion after situation. And remember: It's a sa- against the poachers who were about their Sister School Pro- comedy. It is meant to be funny The scenes often travel tirical comedy — it's supposed slaughtering thousands of el- gram. They travel to different in strange ways. from location to location to show to be funny! ephants for their meat and villages, promoting their edu- tusks. cational program dealing with The Owenseshave recently conservation. The need for sis- returned to the United States ter schools is big, for without CuCturaC 'Events to promote their book and to the schools in the United States raise money for the founda- providing pictures, crayons, Date Time Event Place tion. paper, toys, new and used mis- The Museum of York cellaneous items, they wouldn't Nov. 18 7:30 pm In Celebration of Childrens Dacus County brought Mark and be able to have an impact on Book Week program by Library Delia Owens to the Winthrop the villagers and their children. Mark Christopher and 14 University campus on Thurs. Delia told of a teacher, who Dr. Terry Norton Nov. 12. There was a reception at the end of the day was tak- for the patrons that followed ing down the posters of ani- Nov. 18- pm Winthrop Theatre Prod: Till. Aud. the lecture and slide show pre- mals from around the room. 21 "Reckless" sentation. When asked why, she explained that they wouldn't be there in Nov. 20 8 pm Winthrop Symphonic Byrnes THE BOOK SIGNING the morning for the people of The auditorium at the York Band the village would come in and County Museum was the loca- take them because they are so tion of the book signing. A wonderful. Delia remarked Nov. 23 pm Winthrop Jazz Ensemble Till. Aud. table was erected close to the that it would be nice to have stage and an attractive center enough pictures for everyone piece adorned the table. Be- in these villages. for information concerning additionss corrections, and hind the table sat a couple, People left the museum cancellations call the Cultural Events Hotline at 6436, linel comfortably dressed and casual with newly acquired, in mannerisms. This was Delia and Mark Owens. see ELEPHANT, pg. 9 The JOHNSONIAN November 18,1992 Page 9 Late professor lives on through his lecture on history of sugar
Joyce Tisdale Dr. Sidney W. Mintz pre- ish, Portuguese and Dutch pro- Staff Writer sented Shankman's lecture duced sugar more than the How many, if any of us, Mon., Nov. 9, at 8 p.m. in Spaniards. think about the dependency of McBryde Hall. Europe supplied slaves to sugar in our daily lives? The During the seventh cen- work in the sugar fields. After imiMiifr satisfaction that we get from tury, sugar was scarce and ex- the Emancipation in the 19th Graphic by Matthew Mink sugar by eating sweets is pensive in Europe and Spain. century, slaves were imported sensed but it is not thoroughly The southern part of Spain from Africa. Indians were also Fall concert challenging thought about as deeply as the produced sugar canes in small enslaved but later they were memorable Arnold Shankman quantities. Sugar was so rare unavailable because of their thought about it. that in 1226, King Henry of dense population. Europeans for Symphonic Band Arnold Shankman used to England had to write a letter to were more interested in mak- be a professor at Winthrop the mayor and request sugar. ing a profit than the color of by Rachael Scalf Arthur's "Pineapple Pole." This College, nowWinthrop Univer- Imagine a king having to write their slaves' skin. Staff Writer suite of dances is a third set- sity. He came from Cleveland, someone in a lower position The importation of slaves The Winthrop Symphonic ting of the music from Ohio to Winthrop in 1975 as an than to receive sugar. When limited the mobility of slave Band will perform under the Sullivan's ballet of the same assistant professor. In 1983 he received the sugar, the owners and labor was tied direction of Dr. Bennett name and incorporates direct Professor Shankman died. amount was not as much as a down. Without sugar there Lentczner in Byrnes Audito- musical quotations from sev- While living, Shankman teaspoon full. would not have been slavery. rium Fri., Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. eral popular G&A operettas. made numerous accomplish- There are different types The significance of sugar This concert, the second of Because much band music ments such as publishing 30 of sugars but sucrose is the one is its edibility. When sugar is three performances by the en- comes from folk tradition, a well written articles in profes- that we aremostfamiliarwith. refined, the sweetness of it is semble scheduled during the suite of European folk songs by sional journals and winning the If we recall lessons taught unaffected by taste. It is pure fall semester, will feature a Ralph Vaughn Williams is an Lilian Smith's prize in 1979 for in science courses, all green and loaded with calories. It is diverse program of technically appropriate and welcomed ad- the best non-fiction book in the plants make sugar by means of enjoyed because of its tempt- challenging works, as well as dition to the program. Not south. photosynthesis. The first semi- ing taste. several which are light and based upon authentic folk Shankman's lecture en- crystal sugar cube was made Mintz ended the lecture entertaining. tunes, the suite is one of two titled, "Sugar and Slavery in during the beginning of the by saying that the scarcity of On the program is Robert original pieces the composer Quincentenary Retrospect" Christian era in 325 B.C. sugar over periods of time has Washburn's "Symphony for wrote for the wind band. keeps his accomplishments and During the eighth century, made many of us appreciate Band," an abstract yet tuneful The performance of traditions alive by dedicated Spaniards brought sugar along its production. What we do not piece which is developed har- Norman Dello Joio's "From professors and deans at Win- with slaves to the new world. appreciate are pounds that we monically in a manner that Every Horizon" will give stu- throp presenting it to students Like sugar, slavery was con- gain after eating foods contain- suggests atonality. dents Mark Morgan, Leigh as an approved cultural event. sidered profitable. The Brit- ing the spice. Also included is "Armenian Devore and Susan Nicholson Dances (Part One)" by Alfred their first opportunities to con- ELEPHANT Reed. Lentczner described the duct. continued from pg. 8 work as "most exciting" due to In addition to conducting autographed books and a more sell or trade on the black mar- tions' partners Ronnie the energy derived from its fast one movement of this three clear understanding of the hu- ket. The Owenseshave reduced Clemmer and Bill Pace, who tempos and "big sounds." movement tone poem about man side of field research. the number of poachings from most recently co-produced the Two "fun" pieces on the New York City, each student an estimated 1,000 per year to boxoffice hit "A League ofTheir program are "Brighton Beach" has been responsible for all of LECTURE AND SLIDE three this past year. Own." The film will be an by William P. Latham and the rehearsals of the work prior PRESENTATION When the program con- adventure/love story. "Pineapple Pole" by Arthur to the concert. The lecture and slide pre- cluded, Mark and Delia re- The Owens Foundation for Sullivan. This concert by the Win- sentation was housed in By- ceived a standing ovation, the Wildlife Conservation, Inc. Fans of Gilbert and throp Symphonic Band is a rnes Auditorium. The lobby after which followed a ques- was founded in 1987 to sup- Sullivan should enjoy Sir designated cultural event. was packed with people trying tion and answer period. port the conservation projects to get tickets and standing in of Delia and Mark Owens in line to proceed into the audito- RECEPTION Africa. This organization de- Jazz Ensemble to play rium. The program was de- A reception following the pends heavily on volunteers, layed somewhat due to the in- lecture provided patrons with so that more than 96 percent clement weather. the opportunity to meet with of donations go directly to sup- variety of big band tunes The welcoming remarks Mark and Delia. It was held at port the Owen's conservation were presented by Winthrop McBryde Hall. Some of those in the field. Some of the prac- by Kaetrena Davis ute to the Duke" and"Mingus," President Anthony J. who attended were close per- tical efforts launched by the DiGiorgio, and the introduc- Features Writer recognizing respectively, Duke sonal friends ofMark and Delia, foundation include law en- tory remarks were presented Jazz rock, funk, and clas- Ellington and Charles Mingus. university and museum repre- forcement, community service, sic jazz will all be performed There will be featured so- by the executive director of the sentatives, patron ticket hold- tourism program, conservation when the Winthrop Jazz En- loists, and they are: Mike Museum of York County, ers and overall fans of Mark education and wildlife re- semble presents their first con- Brabham, drums; Cory Dover, Wayne A. Clark. and Delia's work. search and ecological monitor- After the welcoming re- ing program. cert of the year Nov. 23 at 8 bass; Steve Faile, guitar; Scott The reception was catered p.m. in Tillman Auditorium. McCloud, tenor sax; Mark Mor- marks, Delia and Mark took by ARA The foods had an If you would like more in- the stage. The lights dimmed formation about the Owens Directed by Dr. David gan, trombone; Jack Murray, international flair. There were and soft African music drifted Foundation or information Franklin, the ensemble con- alto sax; Susan Nicholson, pi- a variety of cultural foods like sists of 18 members, including ano; and Ronnie Ward, trum- through the auditorium while Tahini Humus with Syrian concerning the Sister Schools an international student, Eirik pet. the slides passed across the chips, a type of Ivory Coast Project, please contact Helen Flakstad, from Norway. The Dr. David Franklin has screen. chicken dish called Kedjenon, Cooper, Owens Foundation for students range from freshmen been at Winthrop for 27 years They shared tales of dan- fruits and vegetables, fritters, Wildlife Conservation, Inc., to graduate students, and all of and has directed the jazz en- ger, stories of the elephant fruit punch and pastries. P.O. Box 53396, Atlanta Ga them are music majors. How- semble for 15 years. He re- massacres, and humorous an- Windy Smith, an art de- 30355. ever, a student does not have ceived his doctorate from ecdotes. One rather funny re- sign major, had created a sculp- If you are interested in par- to major in music to join the Florida State University and count was of when the thatched ture of an elephant's head in a ticipating in a safari in the is cuTently the jazz history roofburned in on the stove caus- class and she made it available North Luangwa National Park ensemble. contact John Coppinger, Wil- "We try to play all types of materials chairman for the In- ing the stove to glow. of diversified African music was Within the burning stove provided by Eli Bentor, faculty derness Trails, Ltd., P.O. Box music that are available to con- ternational Association ofJazz was a roast and even though member from art and design. 35058, Lusaka, Zambia, FAX temporary big bands, includ- Educators. the roast was charred, it had 011-260-1-220-116. The pro- ing classics," Franklin said. He is a record critic for sev- the most perfectly cooked meat ceeds of the safari help the The repetoire includes eral magazines and recently CONCLUSION inside. Their first book, "Cry of people economically so that pieces like "On Green Dolphin had a public radio program The program wasn't with- the Kalahari" has been ac- they won't have to poach in Street," a contemporary ver- called "What's New in Jazz." out its more serious tone quired by Longbow Produc- order to live. sion of a standard tune; "Si- He teaches courses in jazz his- though, for there were slides of rocco," a jazz rock selection; tory and music education and the most graphic nature, de- "Manteca," a Dizzy Gillespie is serving as acting assistant picting the decapacitation of classic, and "Nica's Dream," a dean for the School of Visual Correction- the elephants for their tusks major piece from the 1950s. and Performing Arts. and the meat that they would In last week's issue, Dr. Mary Schweitzer's official title The ensemble will also perform The concert is an approved was incorrect. She is an associate professor of anthropology. two songs of recognition, "Trib- cultural event. The JOHNSONIAN November 18,1992 Cinema Insight Slackers by Danelle Waddell the audience is loosely defined Entertainment Writer by a dream of the first charac- What would you do if a ter (played by Linklater) in the man approached you on the film: "It's like every choice or street and said, "We've been on decision you make... the things Mars since sixty-two."? Possi- you choose not to do, fractions bly take his measurements for off and becomes its own reality a straight jacket, right? But a ..." In essence, the reality of question like that is not out of Linklater's film is the reality line in the motion picture we usually choose not to follow. "Slacker." In order to look at the realities When applying for an in- we do not normally pursue, dependentfilm grant, director- Linklater uses a style made writer-producer of "Slacker" famous by the movies "La Richard Linklater defined his Ronde" and Bunuel's "Phan- movie as, "primarily about tom of Liberty." In "Slacker," people on the fringes of any as in the other two films, the meaningful participation in camera follows a certain char- society. For the most part, the acter, that character will meet film focuses on the inner evolu- up with another character, and tion and self-analysis of people then the camera follows the in their 20s; forever posing new character. Though, as problems and growing more some people may think, the and more aware of their limi- viewer may want to continue tations and potentials." For watching a character and not the director, this simply means watch others, the variety al- Photo courtesy of the Raleigh Group, ltd. that "Slacker" is about a group lows the viewer to see the di- of people who are actively com- versity of the subculture living Left to right: Deanna Gonzales, John Adamian, Chris Chandek,Aaron Pitkin, Hope Nichoils mitted to not being involved, in Austin, Texas. and are content to live in the With the constant move- Sugarsmack brings their brand margins of society living their ment from one character to lives. Nevertheless, it does not another, the movie establishes seem that Linklater is trying no plot. To offset this fact, of funk to Rock Hill this Thursday to create his characters as pi- Linklater provides the audi- by Joel Colquitt Chandek, vocalist Hope band's unique title. ous heroes either. Regardless ence with a patchwork of pecu- Features writer Nichoils and bassist Aaron "The sugar is the sweet and of whether or not the audience liar people. The characters What ever happened to Pitkin, the latter two both the smack is the hard," says sees Linklater's purpose the range from a son who runs his hyper-funk rock bands with former members of the heavy- lead singer Nichoils. characters prove to be ex- mother down with his car to a multi-colored hair-dos and guitar meets funk band Fetchin' Sugarsmack is influenced by tremely funny and absurd. female entrepreneur who tries cheap plastic sunglasses? Bones. They will be making The technique in which the Hopefully the Charlotte-based their Rock Hill debut on Thurs., See SUGARSMACK, pg. 11 characters are introduced to See CINEMA, pg. 11 band Sugarsmack will revive Nov. 19 at Manniquins. The the old funk sound and people local band Nipsey Russell Ex- will once again pull out their perience will be opening for Thomas Dolby albums. (What- them. Influential Television remains in ever happened to ol' Tom any- Sugarsmack debuted about way?) a year and a half ago, hoping to Sugarsmack is percussion- produce a sound that was dif- background with comeback album ist Deanna Gonzales, drummer ferent than other bands—hard, by Scott H. Whiddon John Adamian, guitarist Chris butnotharsh, thus earningthe Entertainment Writer It was a throwback to the huge money sounds of the era Young 'Voices' sing of excess, a stick in the nose for bands that seemed untouch- able and too professional for R&B for young hearts the kids of the mid-seventies to by Yolanda Seabrooks and "I'll Wipe All Your Tears early eighties. It wasn't Staff Writer Away" will alio wyou to remem- Zepplin, or the Beatles or the Do you have a "coming of ber your first high school crush Stones. age" little sister who likes popu- It was Punk, hailing from or the first time you fell in love. such meccas as New York or lar and R&B music? Maybs you should treat your- far sway London, proclaiming If so, I have the perfect self to this album! the rock'n'roll epistle that any- thing for you to buy her for an Voices also reminded me of one could make music, regard- upcoming birthday or for a female version of the J ackson less of money, location or even Christn.as, which is right 5, a young EN VOGUE, and a talent, for that matter. around the corner. more tender version of TLC. Then came the endless A group of girls named That's how funky they are! wave of bands such as the Vel- Voices are hot off the press Their diversity really vet Underground, the Sex Pis- with their self-titled debut al- comes shining through. The tols, the Clash, Patti Smith and bum. They have been lighting album provides slow songs, fast Television. Ah yes, Television, the up our pubescent youth faces songs, an a cappella, a short, band that acts such as R.E.M., with their popular hit, "Yeah, cute message for those who the Police, the Pretenders and Yeah, Yeah!" have an answering machine, U2 cited as influential. The Voices consist of group an inside peek at what went on band that released "Marquee members Arike "Rike" Rice, between songs in the recording Moon" in 1977 as their debut, Monique "MoMo" Wilson, studio, an inspirational song which was voted by Rolling Latoya "Toya" McMoore, and ."Blessed, The Praise Song", Stone and Spin as one of the Photo courtesy of Capitol Records Lepetra "Petra" McMoore. best rock records of all time. and for those who buy the CD, L to R: Fred Smith, Richard Lloyd, Tom Verlain, and Billy Ficca When listening to their al- a bonus track bedtime story. The band that stayed true to bum, a feeling of nostalgia These girls have a very the punk ethic and broke up have let the myth stand. sounds exactly alike, a sad re- may come over you as it did me. bright future ahead of them. when they achieved any sort of public acclaim. "Television" is a vague, minder that comeback albums Their songs "Library Card" They have the talent, they have Fifteen years after JMar- misguided trip through the are rarely worth the price of and "Cloudy With a Chance of the groove, they have the looks, quee Moon" hit the charts, the mind of Tom Verlaine, gas to get to the record store. Tears" will make you reminisce and they have the moves. band has regrouped in the Television's guitarist and vo- The overall style attempts about your middle school days Move over The Boy?: be- wake of various solo projects to calist. and that first broken heart. cause here come the girls, release Television," theirthird Unfortunately, it's the Then, songs like "Always" Voices! album. In short, they should same old song as each track See TELEVISON, pg. 11 The JOHNSONIAN November 18,1992 Page 11 CINEMA continued from pg. 10 to make a fast buck off of what the back fall in front ofhim, the she claims to be Madonna's pap man's death did not seem real smear to a guy who is writing a because the color of the blood novel on the various conspira- wasn't right; he felt he should cies that surround J.F.K's as- be able to adjust the hue of the sassination to be entitled ei- blood. He wanted to be able to ther "Profiles in Cowardice" or fast-forward and rewind the "Conspiracy a Go-Go." But whole incident to make it real before these people, Linklater for himself. To increase the introduces us to the weirdest morbid quality of the scene, character of them all. This the "video backpacker" has a character (named "Been on the television strapped to his back. Moon" in Linklater's screen- This is obviously symbolic of play) approaches a guy he has the fact that he relies on televi- never seen before to tell him sion for reality. Wnile this that the United States and the scene is funny, it is also sadly Soviet Union have been on the ironic. The viewer is amazed moon since the 50s, the U.S. at the "video backpacker's" ob- has been on Mars since the session with televisions, but 60s, the U.S. is colonizing outer isn't a large percentage of our space with the help of a drug society obsessed with televi- that comes from the rain forest sion, too? which the C.I.A. uses to wipe While the whole idea that out people's long-term memory, these odd people are just mere and all of this is sponsored by products of their environment the Medellin drug cartel. may sound too heavy handed Many of the other people and may turn some people off are what one character terms from watching "Slacker," it as, "those neoposeur types who need not. One of the reasons hang(s) out in coffee shops and this film is such a joy to watch [don't] do much of anything." is because it can be perceived One of these "neoposeur" types from several different view- sits in a cafe and pretends to be points. In analyzing a scene Dostoyevski. He begins to dic- where two guys speak about tate with, "Who's ever written how "Scooby Doo" promotes the great work about the im- bribery and "The Smurfs" pro- mense effort required in order mote conformity and the ac- not to create? Intensity with- ceptance of the coming of out mastery ... the obsessive- Krishna, I could say these two Photo courtesy of Creative Entertainment ness of the utterly passive ... people are the outcome of a Carrot Top and could it be that in this television oriented era. How- passivity I shall find my free- ever, I could also find the whole dom?" This statement sums situation humorous and ridicu- Winthrop favorite Carrot Top comes up Linklater's belief that this lous in the fact that two guys generation is searching for its would sit around in a cafe and freedom by not getting involved discussing the evil that car- back for more laughs this Saturday (choosing to stay in the fringes) toons facilitate. While it might' in a system that does not work. be essential in the mind of the by Janet Brindle a reputation as one of America's Revenge of the Nerds II, Star An example that supports director to look at these people Staff Writer craziest "prop comics." Search, Friday Night Videos Linklater's belief that these from a sociological standpoint Who's that red head fire- The man wears bowling on ABC or one of the many characters are a result of their to figure out what it is that ball that looks like Dave's shoes, plaid and stripes to- comedy shows on television, society is when the audience makes them "slackers," I don't daughter? (Yes, that is Wendy gether in colors of the rainbow you might have seen him pull- sees a character surrounded believe that it is necessary to for you less educated readers.) which is not exactly your ev- ing strange items out of his by televisions. This character study them to perceive the Will Carrot Top make that eryday fraternity material. four full size trunks o' stuff. (named "video backpacker" in uniqueness they offer. joke abouthimself on Sat., Nov. But CarrotTop is certainly These items vary from the screenplay) claims that "Slacker" is available on 21 at McEryde? not an everyday star. hangers for short people to the when he saw a man stabbed in home video. If you are there at 8 p.m. He has appeared at 12 best home security system for and have $2 and a Winthrop ID colleges around the nation, less than $10 or an idea for new SUGARSMACK you can find out. many clubs including Comic places to hide house keys. Continued from pg. 10 For those of you who have Strip, Catch a Rising Star, Laff Carrot Top is known for led sheltered lives without the Factory, Punchline and several making crazy observations other alternative bands, as most requested song during a necessities of life, like televi- others. about everyday life situations well as rap, house and dance concert, which also includes in bands. "I always think that its repertoire some very old and sion and money to go to the If you happened to be which give listeners new per- it's an exciting time for mu- very bad songs thrown in for a watching Police Academy V, movies, Carrot Top has earned spectives on life. sic," says Nicholls. "You just laugh. have to look for it in different If you're interested in hear- places." ing the alternative funk sounds Sugarsmack has an EP of Sugarsmack, their two next available in record stores en- gigs are at 13/13 in Charlotte titled "Zsa Zsa," which con- on Thanksgiving night and at sists of three different mixes Charleston's Music Farm the of the band's song with the night before Thanksgiving, as same name. well as the aforementioned "Zsa Zsa" is usually their Manniqins appearance. TELEVISON Continued from pg. 10 to recollect the early days of and "In World" fade quickly jangle pop, four on the floor into the background. It's a Have a hot. delicious. made-|ust-lor-you pizza delivered right to your Residence Hall drumming and melodic, intro- great excuse to find that re- .,. in 30 minutes ot less GUARANTEED or we II lake S3.0Q of! your order. spective bass lines, but simply mote control for the stereo or ^ fails to deliver. CD player. •MEDIUM LARGE 'Television" sounds like a It's too bad that certain 1-TOPPING PIZZA 1-TOPPING PIZZA parody of the bands that were bands can't age gracefully. influenced by the entire punk "Television"' lies in the void la- p. $7.99 movement, like the Pretend- belled "Blah" or "decent," a !H 324-7666 ers without the lyrical depth or shabby title for a band that B U2 without the wall of guitar influenced so many in a genre sound. Songs like " 1880 or "So" so full of vibrant creativity. SPORTS The JOHNSONIAN November 18,1992 Eagles run and gun to victory in debut by Brad Bryant half to put the game away. drastic turnaround from last steals to put the Eagles up 47- steals. Eddie Gay also had a Sports Editor "I thought we did some good year's turnover ratio. 45 at the half. stronggame with 17 points and Impressive. That's what things in the first five minutes Winthrop began the game The game marked the re- a game high 13 rebounds. Mike the Winthrop University men's of the second half, " Kenney a little sluggish and fell behind turn of LaShawn Coulter who Fayed added 15 points and had basketball team was in their said. "Our defense got us some by as many as 11 points, but sat out last year. But it ap- a solid game at point guard 1992-93 debut. The Eagles good transition baskets." the team was not discouraged. peared the lay-off had not af- dealing out a career high 13 defeated the St. Petersburg During that stretch the Senior forward Mark fected him at all. In the game assists. Carlo Wilkins and Jeff Amateur Athletic Union team defense forced four straight Hailey said, "I was disap- Coulter scored 14 points, had Pickard were also in double 110-89 in front of a big crowd turnovers which led directly to pointed that we fell behind, two assists and two steals and figures with 11 and 10 points Monday nightat the Coliseum. four fast-break baskets which but I was confident that we executed a perfect fast break respectively. Head coach Dan Kenney were highlighted by a power would come back and play to that Carlo Wilkins finished off Winthrop shot51.8percent unveiled his up-tempo style of slam from guard Carlo Wilkins. our potential." with a reverse lay-up. from the field and held St. Pe- basketball which was different "The key to the game was The Eagles did mount a "It feels real good," Coulter tersburg to just 46.7 percent. from recent Eagle teams. The that we were able to force them comeback before halftime led said. "Coming out I was kind of The 110 points were the new offense was slow getting into some turnovers." Kenney by Hailey. In the final two nervous, but after I hit my first most scored by an Eagle team started, but began to click in said. minutes of the half Hailey took shot everything was fine." since 1985 when they scored the second half. The Green Wave commit- over, in that short span he The Eagles were led in scor- 132 against Morris College. Winthrop used a 26-4 run ted 21 turnovers on the night, scored eight points, grabbed ingby Hailey who finished with The regular season will at the beginning of the second while the Eagles only had 12, a four rebounds and had two 18 points, six rebounds and six begin Dec. 2 at home. Soccer season y/w/fsflf VINTHRQP 20 \ VIKTOR I 24 ends by Jason Godfrey Sports Writer A season highlighted by Winthrop's great defense and plagued by a lack of offensive punch came to an end with a quarterfinal loss in the Big South Conference Tournament to Towson State. The loss brought the team to a final record of 10-11, and a BSC record of 3-5. Although they failed to put up the wins, the Eagles pro- Photo by Joel Nichols duced a very exciting season, The 1992-93 Womens basketball team capped by a defense that al- lowed only one goal (1.09) per game. At the helm of the de- Lady Eagles will rely on experience fense was goalkeeper Steve Pereira who in two years at Winthrop tied for second on the school's all-time career to meet expectations in new season shutout list, with 10. by Jamie Sims Juniors, Revonda Whitley and Kara 11 power forward from Great Falls, will The Eagle defense, which Sports Writer Harkness will give the Lady Eagles some be able to contribute a lot to the team as a unit deserves much praise, When tne Winthrop University much needed experience along with Jones. this year. was highlighted by strong play Women's Basketball team takes the court Both have played a reasonable amount in McAuley is looking for big things by sophomore Ian Cardey who for the 1992-93 season, they will look for their sophomore and freshman seasons. outofthisyear's newcomers. This year's was given the Most Valuable experience to lead them to a Big South Whitley, a powerful and versatile recruiting class will be led by Stephanie Player award, and though per- Championship. player, was the second leading scorer and Finley, a 5-foot-10 forward from haps one of the smallest guys "We are coming in with a great rebounder last year. The Las Vegas, McDuffie High School in Anderson, S.C. on the field, played like he was amount of experience," said head coach Nevada native averaged 10.5 points per Finley averaged 19 points and 14 re- the biggest. Carders hard- Germaine McAuley. game and 6.7 rebounds per game. She is bounds a game in high school as she nose, aggressive play was fun McAuley, entering her fourth year as a returning starter at small forward. received her two consecutive selections to watch and certainly the head coach of the Lady Eagles and her Harkness, a 5-foot-9 guard from Solon, to the class 2A all-state team. strength of the Winthrop 16th season as a collegiate coach. She Ohio, returns for her third season aiid Kanesha Nix of Spartanburg's, backfield. has experienced some difficult seasons in will most likely be Winthrop's top 3-point Dorman High School, will be add some Also worth note was the her previous three years at Winthrop. threat since Jill Hiles is unable to return depth at center for the Lady Eagles. strong emergence of freshmen Unfortunately, she hasn't had a winning to the Lady Eagles this season. Hiles, the Lauren Boggs also enteringher first backs Ronnie Wilde and Pat season since she started her stint at Win- top 3-point shooter for the Lady Eagles a season as a Lady Eagle will be asked to Colangelo who offer much throp. However, McAuley feels she has year ago, playing career has ended be- step in and split time with Weaver at promise for years to come. something to look forward to in this up- cause of a back problem. the point. Boggs, a 5-foot-2 Denton, The Winthrop offense, coming season. "I'm very excited about The three returning sophomores will N.C. native will appear to be a sleeper which looks strong statistically, this year," said McAuley. be asked to step in and fill some voids to many coaches according to McAuley. just didn't pull through when The Lady Eagles will return one se- from last year's team. Kathi Weaver, a 5- "After a dismal season a year ago, the Eagles most needed it. nior, a pair of juniors and three sopho- foot-5 guard from Rock Hill, is expected our kids had come in with a different Though Winthrop outscored mores. Along with a very talented fresh- to step in and play at point guard along attitude," McAuley said. "We have the opponents on the year 36-23, man class. with freshman newcomer Lauren Boggs. stability, versatility, the numbers and many of these goals came in The lone senior on this year's team is Carmen Thomas another sophomore will most of all the chemistry." big games where the Eagles Tammy J ones, a 6-foot-1 center from Irmo, return after starting 21 games at power The Lady Eagles will look to sur- put three or four goals on the S.C. Jones is a returning starter at the forward last season. She will add some prise some teams as they received one board and the Eagles lost nine position and received a first team Big much needed experience at power for- Big South first place vote and two games this season by only a South selection in 1992. Jones averaged ward. second place vote. single goal. 15.5 points per game and 9.1 rebounds a Also returning for her second season The Lady Eagles will open their The cause of their offen- game. She also hit .569 percent of her after sitting out last due to injuries is season at the Coliseum against West- sive dilemma may be a compli- field goal attempts. Deshonia Williams. Williams, a 5-foot- ern Carolina on December 2. See SOCCER, pg. 13 I The JOHNSONIAN November 18,1992 Page 13 Pancake breakfast Coulter ready to begin Head basketball coach Dan Kenney instructs a fu- ture Eagle star at new basketball season Winthrop's annual Pan- by Rachael Scalf cake Breakfast held last Staff Writer Saturday at the Winthrop Fans of Winthrop basket- Coliseum. The breakfast ball player LaShawn Coulter gave the community a should be happy to know that chance to come out and see after a season of being red- both the men's and shirted, the 20-year-old shoot- women's team scrimmage ing guard from Newton, N.C., and enjoy an all-you-can is back and ready to give the eat pancake breakfast. The Winthrop basketball Eagles his best. Coulter, who was second teams also offered a free on the team in scoringhisfresh- basketball clinic to chil- man year with an average of dren. Other festivities at 10.5 points per game, said his the breakfast included face decision to return to Winthrop painting and clowns. Also, was encouraged by his "biggest Big Stuff, the Winthrop fan," his mother, as well as his mascot was there along File photo coach, Dan Kenney. with the cheerleaders and Coulter Coulter also said he was team confidence and a little Garnet and Gold Dance prompted to return to the Eagle more outside threat in the pe- Team. Some of the players line up because of his fans, rimeter," Coulter said. from the men's basketball According to Coulter, the team also participated in a many of whom said they would come out to support the team new offense and up-tempo style slam-dunk contest. The this year now that he is back. devised by Coach Kenney event was sponsored by the A former All State player should bring more excitement Eagle Club and all pro- and McDonald's Ail-American, to the Eagles' game. ceeds will go to the Eagle Coulterfeelshe will contribute "There will be a big differ- Club scholarship fund. much to this year's team. ence this year. The team's con- Photo by Josl Nichols "I think I can come back fidence is up and they're ex- and show a little leadership for cited about playing ball," our freshmen...and give our Coulter said. Recreational Sports Update
by Jamie Sims competition. David Green fin- nal rounds of the Schick Super Recreational Facilities ished first in the men's table Hoops 3 on 3 basketball tour- Sports Writer Al! students are required to show their student IDs The 1992 Recreational tennis defeating William Allen. nament will be taking place. and sign in at the door in orderto enterthe gym. This Sports are in full swing with Their were 40 students in- Over 30 teams are involved in great participation from the volved in the men's table ten- this year's tournament. The is to improve security and maintain proper use of Winthrop student body. In nis. top men's and women's team the facilities. men's tennis singles action The six on six volleyball will participate in the Atlantic For any information regarding use of the following Albert Dumas took first place, tournament went well with 22 Coast Regional which will take facilities, call 323-3376. while Eddie Scruggs finished teams entering the competi- place in Chapel Hill next se- second. Their were over 85 tion, 16 men's and 6 women's mester. Basketball Court Peabodv Pool The FreeThrowand3Point participants taking part in the teams. In the women's bracket Mon.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m. the Wofford Vollier's finished Hot Shot contests will be held Fall Tennis Singles Tourna- Mon. 12-1 p.m. Laps ment. In the women's tennis first with the All Stars taking in Peabody Gym on Monday, Fri.-Sun. 2-6 p.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Recreational singles Chrissy Morton de- second place. Match scores for November23 at 7 p.m. Partici- To schedule use of the bas- swimming feated Allison Cox in the cham- the final were 11-0 and 11-7. pants may sign up in Peabody ketball court, call 2121. pionship match to finish take In the men's bracket Q- room 205 until 6:45 p.m. on 8-9 p.m. Recreational first place. The men's badmin- Bert took first with SAE I fin- Monday the 23rd. swimming ton singles first place went to ishing second. Match scores For more information on Peabody Tues. 12-1 p.m. Laps Jay Johnson. Johnson defeated for the final were 0-11, 11-7 these and other events offered 4:30-5:30 p.m. Recreational RichGridleyinthefinals. Their and 11-2. by the Office of Recreational Weiohtroom swimming was a great turnout of over 65 Tonight in Peabody Gym Sports call 323-2140 or come Mon.-Thurs 8-9 p.m. Recreational students taking part in the beginning at 6:30 p.m. the fi- by 205 Peabody. 12-2 p.m. faculty and staff swimming 3-8 p.m. open to all Wed. 12-1 p.m. Laps SOCCER 8-9 p.m. female only 4:30-5:30 p.m. Recreational Continued from pg. 12 Fri. swimming 8-9 p.m. Recreational So lack of offensive production Player, Erik Johannisson, 12-2 p.m. faculty and staff cated issue, but it was evident swimming that the Eagles just had a tough is a fault that the whole team Rookie of the Year, and Pete 3-7 p.m.open to all Thurs. 12-1 p.m. Laps time putting the ball in the must bear. Sklias, Top Defender. In addi- goal. Often the Eagles outshot Shane Sallie led the Eagle tion, Gary Baker and Ian 4:30-5:30 p.m. and and dominated opponents all offense with 7 goals and 3 as- Cardey received All-Big South •Weekend hours open to Fit- 8-9 p.m. Recreational game, but didn't cash in. sists. He was also voted Top Conference Defenders honors. ness Club members only. swimming The Eagles only lose 2 se- Also, Winthrop's game is Midfielder of the year. TBA Fri. 12-1 p.m. Laps undoubtedly defensively ori- Close behind was Andrew niors this year, forward Brian 3-5 p.m. Recreational Naylor and goalkeeper Steve ented. Uglehus with 7 goals and 2 swimming Pereira. So they have a strong Too often, the forwards, in assists, who landed Top For- Sat.-Sun. 3-5 p.m. scoring position, failed to get ward lienors. returning team and should emerge as one of the top teams help from the midfiela posi- Others who were honored For more information regarding the use of the following for their outstanding play were in the Big South Conference tions because of Winthrop's facilities, contact Mike Drumrnond at 323-2129. strong defensive orientation. Andy Lord, Most Improved next year. Golf Course/ Driving Range 8:30-5 p.m. open to Fall Recreational Sports Schedule faculty, staff, students with ID Activity ^g^7|? Deadline Free Throw Contest Nov. 9 Nov. 20 Racquetball 3-Point Hot Shot Contest Nov. 9 Nov. 20 Courts .; 5-9 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Fri. Play time available on a first come, first serve basis. The lights are Office of Recreational Sports • 205 Peabody Gym • 323-2140 on an automatic timer and will shut off at 5 p.m. Division of Student Life LIFESTYLES The JOHNSONIAN November 18,1992 The Common Cold Full-time work Although no cure for the ailment exists, to be top priority treatments can make life much easier by Camellia Shuler after graduation Features Writer by Jackie Lowery Don't be an office gossip As the seasons change from summer to Lifestyles Editor • No socializing with col- autumn to winter, a dreaded and unpleasant As many of you graduate leagues until you establish visitor comes into play. The visitor is the com- from Winthrop and hope make your position— keep personal mon cold. your mark in the job market, life separated from work life. you will have to make choices When you start a new job Since there is no cure for the common cold, that were previously made for take your dressing cue from approximately $50 per person is spent on over- you by others— such as where others in the company. the-counter and prescripton drugs every year— to live and how to handle Holmes suggested that the reason being that the average person money. you scout out your employers' catches the cold at least two to three times a To help students decide company to see what they are year. how to make the choices there wearing. Career Services has What is the difference between the com- will be a three-part series on many resources such as books mon cold and the flu? starting out after graduation. and videotapes that tell you According to Hal Zina Bennett's "Cold Com- This one deals with going how to dress for success. fort," a common cold lasts from two to four out into the career world. Have you thought about days; and a flu lasts 10 days. Students should realize what you want to accomplish A common cold progresses slowly. Its that full-time work will re- in the next six months? year? symptoms consist of a slight headache or "mixed place college as the most time- five years? People should set consuming thing in your life. realistic goals. feelings," then it progresses to a runny nose, "It takes a few months to "It's important in the be- scratchy throat and a slight fever. get used to the rhythm," said ginning to look for a mentor— A flu attacks quickly. Catherine Holmes, director of a person who has worked with It s symptoms consist of dry cough, fever Career Services. the organization or in the ca- and constant fatigue. The two most valuable in- reer field for a long time. A What do the common cold and the flu have terpersonal skillsyou can have mentor can guide you the to do with pneumonia? is to be able to listen closely to highs and lows of career," According to "Cold Comfort," pneumonia is others and to develop a net- Holmes said. the complication of a cold and a flu. work of people. How often and how much Its symptoms are sharp chest pains, cough, How do you get ahead on of a raise can expect? sudden "shaking" chills, fever rising rapidly to super the job? Ask during the interview 101 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, nausea and • Meet all deadlines— no about evaluations and pay excuses in the business world raises. Most are given once a vomiting. E@BJ> • Expect to be criticized year, although some give in- If someone has pneumonia, complete bed when you first start out creases every six months. rest and antibiotics, especially penicillin, are f (©c.*»U •Have a positive attitude Next week this series will recommended for recovery. Recovery usually when given an unimportant examine your role as a finan- takes two to five weeks. task— pay your dues cial wizard and how to open a When treating the common cold, resist and earn respect checking account. using drugs. Drugs cause more harm than good. The Graphic by Matthew Mink drug hinders the fever from destroying the Early treatments for the common cold are College degree not common cold. to reduce the work that cause stress, to drink Some warning signs are a slight tickle in lots of fluids like fruit juices, to daydream the throat, tenseness or being "physically un- about the things you enjoy doing for a couple of guarantee for job coordinated," runny nose or dry throat, and minutes, to walk slowly and loosely not stiffly to by Camellia Shuler are subjected to choose the abnormal appetite. relax joints, and to eat a light meal. Feature Writer best and the brightest. Attention Winthrop stu- However, because of the dents! economy, students will be International students interested Here is some information competing with people who about the value of college de- have 10 to 15 years of experi- grees. The college degree dis- ence in the workforce. in meeting American students tinguishes people who have one Porter's advice to stu- by Kaetrena Davis There has been a request involving international stu- from those who do not. dents is to sacrifice now. It Features Writer from various students that dents are a dinner at the Bap- The fact that one has a de- is wise to start at a low level, "Hola,""Bonjour,"orjust Winthrop should create a con- tist Student Union on Nov. gree is more important than then work toward a higher a simple "Hello" are just a gregation place. 20 and another one featuring the degree itself, said Mitzi Por- position. few of the ways you can get to This is till in the planning French cuisine on Dec. 3. All ter, coordinator of Career Ser- Although one is a college know some of the many in- stage but would allow students students are •velcome. vices. student with a degree, it ternational students here at to meet. There is nothing planned Most students expect an does not necessarily mean Winthrop. Some of the international for the spring semester, but education that can lead them that he is better than a per- Since Winthrop encour- students have mixed feelings those who are interested in to receive a career that is ful- son without a degree. ages diversity on campus, about the distance between meeting international stu- fillingfinancially and challeng- A person without a col- these students are an impor- them and the American stu- dents are encouraged to ing. Students want to know how lege education can perform watch for more information. they can put their four years of just as well as the college tantpartof our studentbody. dents. college courses to work, Porter graduate. Foreign students are in- Lynn Layton, the inter- "I think it's because they said. The one difference is that national student adviser, has have so many misconceptions terested in meeting Ameri- Currently, the job outlook a college graduate is exposed been working to unite Ameri- about us. They are unfounded, can students. for graduates looks slim; how- to variety of communication can and international stu- but they exist," Ian Pierson, "If you're an interna- ever, there are jobs. Employers skills for the job market. dents this year. from England,said. tional student, you're pretty "We have tried many Carolina de Freitas of open to friendships," said ways, but past attempts did Brazil said that the reason the Bernardo Montenegro of Bo- not receive a good response," international students stay to- livia. Correction- Layton said. gether is because they are all People can get involved There was an error in last week's arrest consequences Despite poor feedback, in the same situaton—away and see the world through story. The story should have said people guilty of possession there are still those who do from their language, homes and another person's eyes, and of marijuana can receive up to 30 days in jail, while people want to meet the foreign stu- culture. they can do it all without leav- guilty of possession of a single rock of crack cocaine with intent dents. S©me upcoming events ing the campus. to distribute cane receive a minimum two-year jail term. The JOHNSONIAN November 18,1992 Paflp is Give the gift of fun COLLEGE CLASSIFIEDS and excitement this
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NY 12301 Page 16 The JOHNSONIAN November 18,1992 GO-OP JOB FIND Career Services Division of Student Life —Career Services Division of Student Life Co-op Job Opportunities #8424 Office Assistant. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Listed below are examples of the types of current and/or #8425 Sales Assistant. Flexible hours. Mon.-Fri. Negotiable salary. previous positions available through Winthrop's Cooperative Edu- $4.25/hour. #8426 Sales Clerk. 15-20 hours. $4.50 +. cation Program. Applications are now being taken for SPRING #8427 Computer Graphic. Flexible #8428 Sales Clerk. Flexible hours. $4.50/ hours. $4.50-$5. hour. #8429 Office Assistant. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.- #8430 Sales. Mon.-Fri., 4-9 p.m. $4.50/ 1 p.m. $7/hour. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY CO-OP POSI- hour. #8431 Computer backup assistant. 3-6 TION, STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE CO-OP FILE #8432 Waiters/Waitresses/Hosts. Flex- p.m. or 4-7 p.m. Negotiable salary. OPEN. To open a file, you must attend a Co-op Fact Meeting ible hours. $6.50-$7/hour. #8418 Office assistant. 15-20hours/week. QB, if you are unable to attend a fact meeting, schedule an #8400 Telemarketing. Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m. $6/hour. appointment with the Co-op Assistant. To do so, stop by Career $6/hour. #8419 Sales. Flexible hours. Negotiable Services at 638 Oakland Ave. (across from Tillman) or call 323- #8420 CRT Operator. 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., salary. 2141. Mon.-Fri. Negotiable salary. #8421 Sales. 15-20 hours. Negotiable sal- Marketing Assistant. Job number JM 1-011/92. Charlotte, #8375 Waitpersons. 5-11 p.m. $4.25/hour. ary. N.C.. Available sprint and summer '93. $5.50/hour. #8380 Telemarketer. Mon.-Fri., 5-9 p.m. #8386 Sales. 1-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri. $4 and Screen Printer. Job number RW 1-004/92. Rock Hill, S.C. $6/hour + bonuses. $5/hour. Ongoing availability. $4.50/hour. #8422 Telephone Information Repre- #8323 Yard Work. Flexible hours. $5/ Intern. Job number MP 7-005/92. Charlotte, N.C. Available sentative. Flexible hours. Negotiable hour. spring "93. $5/hour. salary. #8398 Salesperson. Flexible hours $4.50/ Graphic Design Intern. Job number RW 1-003/92. Rock Hill, #8397 Salesperson. Mon.-Fri., Flexible hour. S.C. Available spring '93. Negotiable salary. hours. $4.50/hour. Accountant. Job number JM 3-004/92. Charlotte, N.C. Avail- Complete information on these job listings is available at Career Services, across from Tillman. able spring '93. $5-$6/hour. Refer to job number and description posted on the job find board. Marketing Assistant. Job number JM 1-002/92. Washington, Part time jobs fill rapidly, so check the board weekly for current listings. D.C. Available spring '93. $500/month. Public Relations Intern. Job number MP 7-002/92. Washing- ton, D. C. Available spring/ summer '93. $500/month stipend. Job Search Manual Student Researcher. Job number MP 2-001/92. Argonne, IL. Career 1992-93 Edition Available summer'93. 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