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Glenville State College .erruru- Welcome Back for Spring Semester January 19, 1995 Vol. 66, No. 15 19951 RollOver Beethoven and Tell Maestra Worby the News

by David Graham age and the Romantic era, was Beethoven mania? I think: completely deaf when he wrote so. The genius composer has his final (and often hailed great­ hit the big time with a Holly­ est) 9th Symphony. Beethoven's wood feature film and a cornu­ work is being well represented copia of concerts playing his by the Wheeling Symphony Or­ music around the world. chestra. Glenville State College is no The all Beethoven pro­ exception. gram includes many majestic The Wheeling Sym­ pieces which represent his iron phony, under the direction of will and determination. The MaestraRachael Wolby, is once "Egmont Overture," which leads again slated to appear in the the concert, was written by Fine Arts Building spotlight. Beethoven fora play by Goethe. As with every year, the sym­ "Concerto No.5, in E-flat Ma­ phony is striving for, and reach­ jor, Opus 73," has been named ing, new heights. 1994-95 the "Emperor" concerto because marks Rachael Wolby's ninth of its grand style and has been season as the music director of called one of his greatest com­ The tfllent find grflce ofRllssell Shennfln will join the Wheeling Symphony Orchestrfl in honoring Llldwig vfln Beethoven. the Wheeling Symphony and positions. there is no end in sight. "Symphony No.3, in E­ Maestra Wolby, besides flat Major, Opus 55" is nick­ 1990, Mr. Sherman joined the leading the symphony, is devel­ named "Eroica," which means faculty at Harvard University oping quite a mammoth amount heroic. Beethoven dedicated for a year as visiting professor Nominees Sought for of credentials. Wolby contin­ this symphony to Napolean, un­ and artist in residence. ues her responsibility as the til he realized that Napolean was Russell Sherman summed Miss Kanawhachen musical director of Carnegie not the leader he thought he up his piano philosophy by stat­ Hall's Youth Concerts with the was. He then changed the dedi­ ing, "The piano world is di­ The Kanawhachen year­ entry form anytime from 8:30 American Composers Orches­ cation, "To the memory of a vided between people who play book staff is sponsoring the a.m.- 4:30 p.m. daily. The nomi­ tra. In 1991 she was nationally great man." piano and happen to make mu­ 1994 Miss Kanawhachen com­ nees are due in The MercurylKa­ televised on the PBS program As is often with the Wheel­ sic and people who make music petition. Organizations are in­ nawhachen office in the Heflin "Carnegie Hall at 100: A Place ing Symphony, they are nottrav­ and happen to play the piano." vited to submit any nominee Center by Friday, January 27. of Dreams." eling alone. This time the sym­ He falls into the second cat­ from their group, as long as their Nominee pictures will be This season, Maestra phony is fortunate enough to egory. Miss Kanawhachen nominee is taken Monday, January 30 at Wolby was appointed by Presi­ have a world class pianist as the The symphony will be pre­ in good academic standing (2.0 4:30 p.m. at The MercurylKa­ dent Clinton to the National guest soloist. The pianist, senting their program in the Fine G.P.A.). nawhachen office. The pictures Council on the Arts, and re­ Russell Sherman, has earned the Arts Building Auditorium, Miss Kanawhachen will will be available to the nominees ceived an honorary doctorate reputation of a virtuoso pianist Wednesday, January 25 at 7 p.m. be chosen and crowned Monday, February 3 at 3 p.m. in The Mer­ from her alma mater, the State filled with great insight into the This program is being presented February 13 at halftime of the curylKanawhachen office. University of New .York at soul of the piece. at Glenville State College with home Pioneer basketball game Voting for Miss Kanawh­ Potsdam for her work in the Born and educated in New financial assistance from the against Bluefield State College achen will be held the week of field of music and education. YorIc, Sherman began studying West Virginia Commission for in the Pioneer gymnasium. Tip February 6 through 9 in the This time the symphony piano atthe age ofsix. At II, he the arts, Division ofCulture and off is set for 7:30 p.m. Helfin Center lobby during comes with the music of the became a student of his major History. If a young woman from lunch and dinner hours. : immortal Beethoven in their fm­ teacher, the late Eduard Forticket information call your organization would like to Voting is a penny per vote. gers, under the concert title: "Yo! Steuermann. At the ripe age of the fine arts department office be nominated for this title and The pennies will be tabulated Beethoven." The composer, 15, he graduated from Colum­ at ext. 350. The price for tickets responsibility, please come to Monday, February 13 and Miss who was a driving force in the bia University with a degree in is $2 for students and $10 for The MercurylKanawachen of­ Kanawhachen crowned that transition between the Classical the humanities. In September adults. fice, or call ext. 290. Pick up an evening. The Mercury--January 19, 1995--Page 2 COInrnentary

Dear Editor: NOT SURE "HAT THE I am writing this letter to FATE OF p,o.RIQNC call attention to a very disre­ FEES WILL In The Ditch .-m __ STUDENTS YlELD BUCKS. spectfulact upon the U.S. veter­ BE? by Craig Mills ans. The veterans of the United SKoII\ ... States of America have fought It was 2:30 a.m. and the knock at the door was constant in numerous wars so that the and frantic. I threw the door open and saw myoid friend Crazy American public may still have Eddie, shaking with anger. He let out a primal scream and stormed into the apartment and began pacing and muttering life, liberty, and the right to in a barely coherent manner. pursue happiness. I feel that "I hate 'em ... I hate 'em ... they're . . so .. Ugly! .. I veterans in the U.S. should be want myoid one . . . I. . I .." respected for their bravery and His eyes were bugged and he was sweating profusely. It the life some lost. When at a ball was probable (in fact, likely) that he was cranked up on some­ game and we stand for the Star thing but, I felt deep down that he had a legitimate, rationale Spangled Banner~ we are salut­ concern. ing all those who have fought I slapped him sharply across the face several times. "Ed," and died for us. I feel it is a disgrace to our I pleaded, "get a hold of yourself, man!" He staggered back and as his hand went to wipe the blood trickling from the military for state funded schoo Is not to observe Veteran's Day on I ______~ comer of his mouth two license plates fell out of his coat and landed, face up, on the floor. its rightful day; some schools One was the traditional WV plate with the yellow jig­ aren't even allowed to have off Conversational Green saw puzzle piece on the left-hand side. The other was the new for it. The United States of by Jeremy Dean plate that said West Virginia in blue and gold and "wild, won­ America is facing an epidemic derful" at the bottom. in our youth: lack of morals. Welcome back to Glenville. I came back this semester with Eddie now began to weep. "They said I hafta change my How can we teach our youth really high hopes for the future. I was prepared to let the past be plate and then they gave me that piece of shit. Look at it. It's morals, when we do not allow past, and try to be just a little more pleasant about the whole plain . .. and blue and gold. I don't want WVU colors on my them to observe a national holi­ Glenvill~ experience. Not let little things get on my nerves, and car. God have mercy! They lost the Carquest Bowl. What's a day? then subject you all to my lunatic ramblings, and then .. . In January, students I have a good friend, I'll call him Abduel. Last summer Carquest? That's like, one step above the Big Lot Bowl. "When people look at my car now they won't see the around the U.S. observe a na­ Abduel's father bought him a new car. He wanted to have little yellow West Virginia ... I use to love that thing. No one tional holiday for Martin Luther something reliable to get him back and forth between home and our will know the shape of my state. It's so plain ... it might as King Jr. Not to be disrespectful, wonder:ul GSC. He didn't want his son to break down halfway home, hke often happens with the broken-down old wrecks most well be an .. an .. Ohio plate." but in my opinion, compared to people drive around at college. He wanted his son to have I gasped in horror as I heard those words. In despera­ what the veterans of the United something nice to start out with, because he knew that nice things tion, I attempted to reason with him. "Eddie," I said calmly, States have sacrificed and ac­ in life are few and far between. "you can't talk like this. The government of this state (well, complished, Martin Luther King those that aren't under indictment or in prison) has decided to Jr. 's accomplishments were not Last Friday, when Abduel went to his car to go home for the do this; and they know what's best for us." as significant. King, indeed, did weekend, as so many ofus do, he found a large ugly dent in the door Eddie looked at me with a questioning expression. better the U.S. to become de­ of his car that wasn't there when he left it the night before. Now "Really, I'm certain there was a valid reason for chang­ segregated, however without whet~er i~ was a drunken fool returning from a night of liver ing the plates. Maybe the old plates didn't meet federal stan­ veterans, the U.S. may not have detenoratlOn down at the four seasons, or just some freak in a hurry dards or something. been here to desegregate. to get home. Friday morning, I don't know, because it was too easy Anyway, Ed, you drive a Chevette that's mostly putty Without veterans, the U.S. for them to Just leave and accept no responsibility for their actions. and you got a Hefty bag for a passenger window and a 'Eat might still be ruled by England, What I do know is that my friend Abduel now has a big body shop bill to pay. The scrape was all the way down to the metal so at the More Possum' bumper sticker ... people will know your from beacommunist country, or still least he has to get it repainted to keep his car from rusting out. West Virginia." be a slave nation. So, I would So what do you say? Do you say that's life, accept it? That's Eddie's face brightened. "You know," he conceded, like to acknowledge King's con­ "you're right. Maybe I'm takin' this a little too hard." tributions to the U.S., however ~he American way. That's what you were taught to say. I've said It myself, but none of those things make it right. He ambled toward the door and proclaimed, "I think I'm I feel the veterans ofour country gonna go put these plates on the Chevette. Then I'm gonna go deserve the same respect. For I don't know who you are, and ifI know anything at all about home and get drunk." without them, I may not have hum~ nature you're probably laughing at me right now, that is if I patted him on the back. "That's the spirit. You're gonna been free to write this letter. your hterate enough to read this newspaper. I could go off on a tangent ofcalling you a lot of rude names, and tell you where you be alright after all." Ed said. goodbye and walked down the Angela Sbamblin can go and three ways you can get there, but that wouldn't do either hall. ofus any good, and it probably wouldn't get printed anyway. What Somewhere, in the distance, a dog barked. EdiJorial Policy We welcome your letters to the I ~ould like t.o say is this: I hope when you get something really h is bf"tlf"r to have old, sf"C'ondhand diamond8 than none editor and opinionated nIce, somethmg you treasure, I hope that it gets scratched or commentary so long as the letter dented, and when you are ranting and raving, venting your anger at all. -Mark Twain does not discriminate on the basis at the person who did this to you, I hope some one tells you, "Well ofsex . age. race. religion or creed that's life," and you remember Abduel's car. or is not libelous or slandersous The Mercury is published wee/cJy during the school year, except for holidays without truth or accuracy. The Welcome back to Glenville Abduel, but I hate to tell you it and final exams. with two summer sessions issues. Second class postage Mercury editorial staffreserves the won't get any better. As for my cowardly friend out there, I hope paid at Glenville. WV 26351. POSTMASTER: Send address changes (PS right not to publish offensive or you and Glenville have a long relationship together, and if you do FORM 3579) to: The Mercury. Glenville State College. 200 High Street, GleTTVille, WV 16351. The subscription rate is 110 per year. unethical material. get out, I hope you go somewhere worse, wherever that is. .1' '/. ' •.• j ./ •• !£ l.._.~_~ ..---- ...... -~*.~ .... ----- .. -- .. -.. - -_ ..... _-._. John Taylor Fills' Special . The MercWy-JanuaIy19: 1 995-Page 3 Editorial Viewpoint Education Faculty Position by Dave 'Sagan .'. It is a part of our society to be crihcal and SUSPlClO~ Monica Ann Null Next summer he hopes to of anyone in a leadership role, especially when the role .IS Dr. John Taylor has joined go to England to make a presen­ that of a presidency. It is not proper to trust your leaders 10 staff at Glenville State Col­ tation. He is already scheduled this day and age and that is possibly due to the notion that as an assistant professor of to attend a conference in New no one makes it to the top without knocking a few others ial education. Mexico this year. He will speak down. Taylor didn't know he was on education with most of his People are having difficulty dealing between their rnmu:1Il to GSC until the middle work focusing on human sexu­ professional and personal opinions about President Sim­ July. He claims this late deci- ality. mons. If there was a well founded case for the President's · made matters a bit "hectic" Taylor enjoys reading in removal it would be done or it would be in the process of . the hardest task being find­ Dr. Joltn Tllylor of tlte educlltion his spare time as well. He says being done. The sad fact is the President is very unpopular a home in Glenville. depllrtment. ,hl.~, o.ns.,•• his favorite book is Follow the in certain circles and there is no separation between how A native of West Virginia, He began working on his River by James Alexander Tho- they personally and professionally feel in the matter. aylor is from Terra Alta. He doctorate at Virginia Tech and mas. To cite an example, John Park has made an issue with uated from East Preston completed it at WVU in special He added he has been to The Mercury and other campus staff members on many School and headed to West education administration and su- the places described in the book, points, and is considered a pain in the rearby some. But, Mr. NJ'Ri'inia' University to receive his pervision with a minor in com­ as the main character walked Park is a voice with wide ranging concerns that cover many elor of arts in secondary munity health. through what is now the cam­ people's interests on campus. It would not be appropriate to ucation and biology. He He went on to teach at pus of Virginia Tech. get rid of John Park or to shut him up on the basis that I yed in Morgantown and com­ Misericordia College (a private Taylor "very much" likes disagree with his views. These tactics would not resolve his masters degree in be­ Catholic school) in Poconos, GSC on the whole. He feels the any of the problems, it would just change how they were vioral disorders. Pennsylvania. It was from there smaller campus enables him to represented. Do I have to personally agree with John Park While biology was his field he moved back to wv. "work closely with the students". in orderto function within the same environment? No, I do study, there..were no openings He and his wife Lisa saw When asked about his feel­ not. Do I have to remain professional in my attitude and give Preston County in this area. an opportunity in Glenville and ings toward the faculty and ad­ his point of view the benefit of the doubt? Absolutely. took the position available, decided to take it. She now ministration he commented, "I Admittingly, it is foolish and unlikely to expect profession­ 'ch was teaching behavioral teaches at Gilmer County High am not familiar with the other alism from everyone you meet. But, at a center of higher · rders. School and he is at GSc. departments yet, but I can see learning I would hope professionalism would be used on an Although he had wanted to Taylor and his wife enjoy the education department really above average level, as well as taught. a zoologist, he found that it hiking and backpacking in their cares about its students." He The same logic that applies to John Park applies to free time and of course he is also wasn't what he thought it would went on to say, "This department President Simmons. His removal will not change the a fishennan and hunter. They be. He said he wanted to be a has a realistic view of what edu- problem if one is motivated by a personal dislike for him. I frequently camp in state parks, professor since the age of four, cation really is." eagerly await proofthat will implicate the president in some especially during the summer. so this dream came true. grand scandal, but I am only subjected to the results of his unpopular decisions. I have listened to many who wish to Osborne's Welcome New Arrival see President Simmons ousted and the only thing that has been clearly explained to me is how much he is disliked. !y Debra Johnson Now, I know there is no such thing as an administra­ Coach Kenny Osborne and tion that is totally on the up and up, decisions and deals are · wife Kelly received an early made that benefit one and put the screw to someone else. Christmas gift as well as a new That is the principle on which the world operates, someone's ·tion to their family. On De­ loss ends up someone elses' gain. I also know that a leader cember 11, 1994, after the being overly compassionate can not make the hard decisions Glenville State men's basketball that they know will hurt others. Wait until the new Repub­ team defeated the University of lican majority starts to follow on their promises. They will Charleston, the Osborne's wel­ cause widespread dismay and problems for many as a result comed Kristen Noel to the fam­ oftheir decisions to cut spending. It is not their intention to ily. Kristen checked in weighing cause problems, but to try to solve them. Even ifit means 7 pounds and two ounces. unpopular, and yes, drastic decisions, are to be made. Coach Osborne said being a father was, "a different, but great feeling that is hard to put into words." Osborne went on to "Equal rights were created/or everyone." say, "Birth parents usually have -contestant in the 1990 Mr. New Jersey Male pagaent around seven months to prepare for a child while Kelly and I only bad three weeks to prepare." Kelly, "who loves children Betty Heckert and serves as a baby-sitter at the OWNER baIl garnes, has waited a long time for this and is on the top of Kenny lind Kelly Osborne show off their new fllmily IIddition. the world," according to Coach , .... ~)' Dan Sa ••• Osborne. but says it will be up to her. No Osborne will be at home with As for Kristen's future matter what Kristen does her Kristen until February 21, and plans, Coach Osborne would parents will be there to support Kristen is eating like a little 16 Food/and Plaza· Glenville, West VIrginia 26351 like to see her attend GSC and and encourage her. piggy while her sleeping habits play basketball and volleyball, As for the present; Kelly are getting better. Sports Basketball Team Victorious Over Break George name( by Sean McAndrews 95) GSC vs FSC (1-4-95) All-American The Pioneers packed up Chris George, Glenvi The Pioneers traveled the vans, traveled north on 1-79, State's record-setting, all- . north to Fainnont to open the took Wheeling 1-70 west, made leading wide receiver, has been. second half of the 1994-1995 the right off 1-70 in Wheeling to named to the NCAA Division 0 season. The Pioneers were com­ Route 88 North, passing the All-American team and the At­ ing off a break, not having beautiful Christmas lights of sociated Press Little All-Ameri­ played a game since December Olgebay Park to the campus of can team for the second year in 10, 1994 versus the University West Liberty State College. The a row. ofCharleston . This would be the only thing longer than the trip honor of the NCAA Di- only meeting between the Pio­ In to West Liberty is a three-pointer vision II All-American status, I neers and Falcons for 1994- by West Liberty All-Conference George played in the division'. 1995 regular season. guard, Eric Bovaird. The Pia- all-star East-West game Satur­ The Falcons would jump Steve Shllffgoes lip for the shot. ~·"'YDnts. ••• neers have their own long range day, January 7 in Fargo, ND. out to a 14-4 lead, before a Jeff ton the day before. Combining seconds left would send this All Conference guard, St~ve George said, "I was do­ Brockell jump shot would tie it this with the Rams two game game into overtime. Shuff and a group of matu~g lighted to have had this oppor_ at 22-all with 6:44 remaining. winning streak over the Pioneers In overtime, a pair of Steve youthful players slowly steppmg tunity to play with other college The teams would trade hoops, and the Pioneers poor perfor­ Shuff free throws would give the up to the riggers of WVIAC greats. It was an experienc:e I with the Pioneers never leading; mance versus Fainnont, would Pioneers the lead, 73-71 at the going into the half trailing 35- Play. will never forget." make for an exciting game. 4:40 mark. The Rams would The first half was a stand George played a good bit 32. The first half for both battle back to take the lead 74- off after 20 minutes with a 32- of the game and caught three The Pioneers came out a­ teams was bombs away from 73 on a Richard Lewis three 32 score. The Pioneers were passes out of four. The East, firing, outscoring the Falcons three point ARC as they would point play. The game was tied having a difficult time West George's team, lost a close nine to five, taking the lead on a evenly split 12 of them and col­ at 78-78 at the 2: 14 mark be­ Liberty'S 6-7 center Kevin match to the power-house line Jeremy Rodda free-throw 41-40 lectively shoot 60 percent from fore a Steve Shuff jump shot Hoggins inside play scoring 11 of the West, by a score of 16- with 15:45. A Steve Shuff free way down town. The scOre would put the Pioneers in the first half points. However, the 21. throw would give the Pioneers would be tied at 27-all with 6:00 lead. Eric Contee and Kenny Hilltoppers were having troubles Bill George, Chris's father, there biggest lead 42-40 at the minutes remaining before the Gross would each hit one of two guarding the Pioneers out shoot- said this, "It was a great game, 15:25. The Pioneers would go Pioneers would go on a 13 to 7 free throws to cap the 82-78 vic­ ers Steve Shuff and Kenny but their line was unbeatable. scoreless for the next 7: 50 as the run to lead 40-34 at the half. tory. Gross, who respectfully scored The East coach was primarily a Falcons would tighten their fall 1be Rams would come out The Pioneers were led by 11 and nine points. running man. and that West team court press and the Pioneers a-firing, tieing the score 40-all Steve Shuffwith 34 points, fol­ The second halfbecame a came up with some big plays.· showed the.ir inexperience. The with 18:58 left on the clock. The lowed by Jeremy Rodda with 13 duel between the two All Con- Mr. George continuccl, Falcons did not shoot the lights game would be closely contested and Jeff Brockell with 11 . out, only having a 14 point lead "Chris and the other wide as the teams would trade the lead GSC vs West Liberty (1-9- Continued on page 5 after the Pioneer scoring drought Continued on page 12 at least four to six times with and lead 60-50 with six min­ neither leading by more than utes left. four. The Pioneers would get no The game would be tied closer as the Falcons hit their We'll Pump- YOU Up-' 61-61 on a Steve Shuffacrobatic free throw down the stretch to lay-up and foul with 6:06 left on beat the Pioneers 81-61. This the clock. The Rams would get was the Pioneers first loss ofthe the lead again on Richard Lewis' New Year and in conference ~ro YOUR }-It).\rr}-I second three pointer ofthe game play. 64-61 with 5:40 remaining. The The Pioneers were lead by 18 Foocilanci Plaza Pioneers would tie it on a pair Steve Shuff with 21, Fred Wil­ of Jawayne Jenkins hits at 65- son and Jeremy Rodda split 18 all with 3:36 and take the lead evenly. 32 seconds later on a pair of SEMESTER SPECIAlS GSC vs Shepherd (1-7-95) Steve Shuff free throws 67-65.

The Pioneers unofficial Junior college transfer Fred Wil- I home opener of the second sea­ son would hit one of two free son was against the Rams from throws to give the Pioneers a Shepherd College. 1 say unoffi­ three point lead 68-65 with 1: 06 cial because the students were left. This game was far from not back from break and a vo­ over as Shepherd Jeff Sipe cal-crazy-enthusiastic student would hit a three with 1 :00 section is necessary for good minute to tie the game at 68-68, home game karma. Shepherd and then take the lead on Rich­ was coming in with a record of ard Lewis third three pointer 2-7, with losses to four ranked with 30 second left. The Pio­ teams, and a huge conference neers would not die, as a Jeremy win at the University ofCharles- Rodda three pointer with :03 ., .... The Mercury-January- ,t9, 1>995 ..... Page 5 8.ketbtlll give the Pioneers a 75-71 lead. hot, jumping out to a 13 to 5 lead the clock and would ti~ it at 29- lowed by the long range shoot- CtHltillueil frtHlt page 4 The Pioneers would hit five of on the long range shooting of 29 on a Fr~ Wilson Jumper. at ing of Jeremy Rodda and inside ference guards. Eric Bovaird their last eight free throws off Steve Shuff and the inside shots the 8:00 mmute mark. The PIo- shooting of Eric Contee splitting shot first, hitting a three point Eric Bovairds own five point of Jeff Brockell . As the Pioneers neers. took the lead for good on 34 evenly, followed by Fred play, drawing the foul, and hit­ scoring barrage to win 80-76. began to substitute in their a paIr of Jeremy Rodda free Wilson with 13 and Jeff ting the free throw to put the The young Pioneers youthful players, someone began thro~s: 33-3, wi~ 6:00 minutes Brockell with 12 ~oints. The Hilltoppers up 45-42 at the stepped up to the challenge de­ trash talking with Antoine remammg. The Pioneers would Pioneers hit 46 of 57 free throws 13:02 mark. The Hilltoppers fensively, making several stops Hatcher. The fiery explosive lead at the half, 47-42. to get their ninth win of the sea- would take the lead to nine be­ down the stretch and hitting free Hatcher caught fire and ex­ The Pioneers would lead son. fore the Pioneers would mount throws to get the win. The Pio­ ploded for 17 first-half points, the entire second half to get the The Pioneers' next game is their comeback. A Jeremy neers scoring leaders were Steve erasing the Pioneer lead and put­ 111-93 victory. The Pioneers against Concord College on Rodda jump shot would bring Shuff with 27, followed by Jer­ ting Salem-Teikyo ahead 33-27. were led by the high scoring Monday, the 23rd. Tip offis set the Pioneers within two, trailing emy Rodda and Kenny Gross The Pioneers would mount Steve Shuff with 38 points, fol- for 7:30 p.m. 64-62 at the 3:00 minute mark. splitting 34 evenly, and Fred a comeback early in the second A Steve Shuffjump shot .35 sec­ Wilson with 10 points. half. Following a jump shot by onds later would tie the score at GSC vs Salem Teikyo (1-11- Steve Shuff and a pair of free 64-all. West Liberty's Brad 95) throws by JeffBrockell, the Pio­ Carroll's jump shot 21 seconds The Pioneers made the neers only trailed 33-29 with later would break the tie 66-64. short road trip north on 1-79 and 18 :56 remaining_ Salem­ Jeremy Rodda would answer the west across Route 50 to the Teikyo's Antione Hatcher would call with a jumper of his own at home of the Salem-Teikyo Ti­ answer the call hitting a three to the 50 second mark to tie the gers. This would be the second put the Tigers up 36-29 at the game at 66. Twenty seconds meeting between the two fierce 18:00 minute mark. The Tigers later, Eric Bovaird would hit a rivals, as the Pioneers won their would take the lead as high as long range three, but Steve Shuff tournament back in November. 15 before being brought back would answer ten seconds later This would be a measuring stick down to the game winning mar­ with even a longer range three game for both teams; for the gin of nine. The Pioneers would to send the game into overtime young Pioneers to see ifthey can get as close as eight, 72-64, on at 69-all. battle night in, and night out, a Steve Shuff three pointer with Kevin Higgins would start with the best in the WVIAC, and 2:00 minutes remaining. The the over-time scoring, putting how they would come off two Pioneers would score only three the Hilltoppers ahead 71-69 emotional overtIme WInS. For the more points as the Tigers would around the four minute mark. Ju­ Tigers, it would be to see how get four more points to win 76- co transfer Kenny Gross hit one far they have come smce No­ 67. The Pioneers fell to 8-4 (4-2 of two around the 3:30 mark, vember and see if they can cap­ conference). followed by ajump shot by Fred ture the past two years of glory The Pioneers were led in Wilson a minute later, and fi­ that accounted for two confer­ scoring by Steve Shuff with 19 nally followed by another ence titles and two trips to the and Jeff Brockell with 10 points. ,~ ....,.Da".s .... smooth long range three-pointer NAIA National Tournament. Hopefully, the youthful Pioneers by Steve Shuff a minute later to The Pioneers started out learned an important lesson, that every game in conference play Lady Pioneer Record From the Intramural Director is a war, and nobody cares what you did last night. Now Stands at 2-12 INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL GSC vs A.B. (1-14-95) lJte Pioneers unotIicial­ by Sean Davis lem-Teikyo Lady Tigers. Sa­ official home opener of the sec­ The GSC Lady Pioneer lem-Teikyo proved to be too COMPETITIONS ond half was against the Battlers basketball team opened the new much as they beat the Lady Pio­ year with a win. On January 3, neers by a final count of86-57. Enlry Deadline Compelition Dale of Alderson Broaddus. My rea­ FT Shooling Jan. 24 Jan. 24 soning why it was an unofficial the women traveled to Tacoma The only scorer to reach Hoi Shol Feb. 9 Feb. 9 official home opener: The Lady Park, MD and beat Columbia double figures for GSC was 3 PI. Shooloul Feb. 14 Feb. 14 Pioneers played, the cheerlead­ Union 81-60. Lori Chamoplosky who tossed in 19. 3-0N-3 Jan. 20 Jan. 26 ers were in vocal attendance, and Chamoplosky led all scorers On January 14, the Lady the crazy-boisterous-student with 30 points. Freshman Jody Pioneers played well, but came Sign up now at the Intramural Office or section was in full, lead by Pio­ Forsythe scored 12 while up short on a 55-69 score to the call Coach Harold at extension 282. neer Fanatic Phil Wilson. This Kimbra Hott added 10. Alderson-Broaddus Lady Bat­ game would have a long-range On January 6, the Lady tlers. TeamhighscoringforGSC impact, as these two hated rivals Pioneers were on the road at was Chamoplosky with 22, AEROBICS only met once this season, and Fainnont State and came up while Forsythe added 10 points. both are predicted to finish in the short on a 54-67 score. The Lady Pioneer losing 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. top half of the conference, and Chamokosky again led the way streak reached five games on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday the power points will definitely with 24 points and Tanisha Monday as the University of Mat Room move either team up the confer­ Brown added 10. - Charleston handed the Lady M, W--J.K. James ence rankings. On the 9th, the women Pioneers a 59-99 setback. T,R--Cheryl Stout The Battlers came out a­ struggled and lost by a final Tanisha Brown was high scorer slugging,jumping to a 12-2 lead score of83-60 to West Liberty. with 12 points. Christy with 17:00 minutes remaining. Chamoplosky led scoring for Fitzwater added 11 points and WEIGHT ROOM INTRAMURALS The Pioneers would slowly fight GSC with 19, while Forsythe Chamoplosky also scored 11. back, pulling as close to two on chipped in with 15 points. The Lady Pioneers record 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. three free throws by Jeremy On January 11, the Lady currently stands at 2-12 and the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Rodda to make the score 29-27 Pioneers faced one of the best team holds a 1-8 record in the ..----- ______..... ___ '"""~ , .. with around nineminut~~ ~ft on teams in th~ , WVIAC ill the Sa- WVIAC. ._------The Mercury-January 19, 1995--Page 6 On CaTI1pUS Shop Talk with Tom Todd Inside The GSC Criminal Justice Program

The Criminal Justice Program started at GSC in the spring of 1991 with three courses taught by adjuncts. The courses drew a total of 37 students. In the fall of 1991 the program had grown to 27 majors, and the three courses taught that fall drew 80 stu­ Stlldents plllgging into ctJble in Pickens Hil/l beftln Cllrfew /rOlin, dents. Today we have ap­ of cOllrse. p ....., An" ,",.e.. rt proximately 150 criminal jus­ tice majors in the A.S. and We Got Our MTV B.S. Behavioral Science Pro­ by Jim Shock gram, Criminal Justice Con­ Students found an unexpected present awaiting them when centration. they returned to the dorms from Christmas break. The much an­ The growth of the I ticipated installation of cable lines was completed during their ab­ Criminal Justice Program at sence, bringing to an end over a year of proposals, planning, and GSC is not unusual, Crimi­ I recently, controversy. nal Justice programs across On October 4, 1993, the students responded favorably to the the country have been grow­ prospect of having cable in their rooms through a questionnaire. ing in the past several years. However, a lack of funding, and no response to the initial bidding The reason for this growth is Mr. Tom Todd, professor of criminal jllstice. , ••to .y H~."tr Meuuler process for the wiring contract, delayed the installation. not comforting, but is reality. When Scott Montgomery, purchasing agent for GSC, an­ The United States has they investigate. However, programs should be ready for nounced that bids would be accepted a second time, the response a major crime problem, and these officers also question student use by mid-semester. was more favorable, with three companies showing interest. Wayne the Criminal Justice System supervisors and administra­ For the past two years McHenry, from Belt Sat of Bridgeport, submitted the lowest bid, has become so complex that tors more, and tend to leave we have been working with and was given the contract for the wiring. Dr. Billips, dean of stu­ the employees who work the job sooner than less edu­ a grant to train the correc­ dent services, couldn't have been more pleased with the job done within the system must be cated peers. tional officers at the Central by Belt Sat, in fact, he was just as surprised as many students were educated and trained properly The Criminal Justice Regional Jail in Flatwoods. to discover that the work had been completed so soon, "They did to be effective. Program offers the unusual The West Virginia Regional six weeks of work in one-third the time." The days of the police law, law enforcement and Jail Authority realizes the im­ Dr. Billips estimated the cost of installation to be around officer or correctional officer corrections courses. We also portance of having educated $45,000. Itwas important to him that the college, and not the cable who only used size and have approximately $25,000 and trained correctional of­ company, owned the lines. Because the contract for such a vast strength to get the job done worth of crime scene equip­ ficers, and has taken advan­ number of subscribers could promote outside interest, and eventu­ have long since passed. It is ment which we purchased tage of the opportunities of­ ally cheaper rates, he did not want the service limited by allowing not unusual today to find po­ with federal vocational edu­ fered by GSC through the a cable company to own the lines after they were installed. Dr. lice agencies that require at cation money through the grant activities. Billips felt this was clearly in the college's best interest, "We can't least an associates degree Carl Perkins program. This During the 1990's be held hostage by them." prior to employment, and a equipment is housed in our criminal justice employment Billing for the cable signal will go directly to the college, and bachelor's or in some cases a crime lab in the Administra­ opportunities will increase not the students. Currently, the college will be billed for 388 rooms master's degree is required tion building. significantly. Our recent at a cost of $4.36 per room. A contract for the cable signal was for promotion. We have the standard graduates have been very made with Helicon Cablevision from now until July 1, which ends As a former Florida po­ fingerprint and evidence successful in finding jobs in the college's fiscal year. At that time, Billips plans to consider al­ lice chief I tried to hire the gathering equipment, and CD their field, and for those who ternative signal sources, such as satellites, or additional cable com­ best qualified persons, which ROM computers that give us leave the state the job oppor­ panies, in an attempt to find a more economical option. included the best educated. the capability of running in­ tunities are much greater. As far as student expenditures, Dr. Billips had this to say, The research indicates that teractive instructional pro­ If you are interested in "All cost will be absorbed into their housing fees, as they are for educated police officers tend grams. finding out more about the washing machines, dryers, ice machines, etc." Billip's also has some to make better decisions, Students are given a Criminal Justice Program simple advice for students who don't wish to utilize this new ser­ have fewer complaints of crime scene scenario and come by LBH--social sci­ vice, "Don't plug your television set in." misconduct filed against asked to make decisions ences division, second floor, So now that cable has finally been installed in the dorms, them, are more tolerant, and ranging from searches to ar­ and see me or Will Oliver. what's next? It seems Dr. Billips has some ambitious plans for the are better communicators. rests. The students get imme­ We will be glad to tell future. A new roof on the dorms is on his list of future endeavors, These officers also have bet­ diate feedback from their de­ you about our program and as well as computer terminals in every dorm room, and air condi­ ter conviction rates for crimes cisions. The instructional career opportunities. tioning. Dr. Billips is optimistic, as well as realistic, "It takes money, as quickly as we can free up some m~ney, those are our prioriti~."

The Mercury-January 19, 1995-Page 8

'Tales' Ghouls Hollywood by Jim Shock "Tales From the Crypt" tains the blood of a crucified The producers of HBO's has always used comedy as part man, never mentioned as Jesus, "Tales From the Crypt" have ofthe story. The Crypt Keeper's but very heavily implied. exhumed the Crypt Keeper for bad puns at the beginning of The demons have traveled their first big screen version of each episode set the tone for the the Universe collecting thea the successful cable series, "De­ stories to follow. That's why it keys, and after obtaining the last mon Knight." works, because the audience ex­ of seven, they will return the The film is a faithful ad­ peets it, and since it's dark hu­ Earth to darkness as it was be­ aptation of the series in every mor, it fits nicely into the, often fore God created the light whidl way, so if you hate the series, times, twisted and dark tales the drove them into exile. That's you'll hate the movie, it's that Crypt Keeper tells. really all you need to know. simple. I, being a huge fan of Of course, "Demon If you're a gore fan this is the series, was "goblin" it up. Knight" has the usual cliches the movie to see. I haven't seea The story was lengthened to found in every horror movie, so much blood and guts since I about 90 minutes, because, let's such as the "Gilligan's Island" figured out the finishing moves face it, who's going to pay $5.50 characters who must fight, first for "Mortal Kombat." In fact, for a 30 minute movie? among themselves, and after all two scenes in the movie seem to The Crypt Keeper, as is of the less virtuous characters have been taken straight from customary in Hollywood, has have been killed off, they unite the ultra-violent video game. gotten a high tech face lift, and to defeat their common enemy. Those of you who have played is more realistic than most ofthe In this case, Billy Zane who this action-packed, fightinS actors. However, the greatest plays a nasty demon who rules video game will know what I'm asset to the film, as well as the over a motley crew of lessor de­ talking about when you see it. series, is the story line and script. mons who have neon green "Demon Knight", directed Today, most horror mov­ glowing eyes. by Ernest Dickerson, is one tf ies misuse comedy in such a way The story is well written, the few horror movies that I can that it becomes an intrusion on even by "Crypt" standards. It truly boast about-it has it all­ the plot, turning what should've follows a drifter, or knight, thrills, chills, comedy, graphic been frightening into a joke, named Jack (Willam Sadler) frontal nudity, gore and more. I where the scariest thing about who has been entrusted by a pre­ can honestly say I laughed until them is how bad they are. vious knight with a key that con- I screamed.

SlIdeIIt .mlSts .IId'.cllity tlilSpl.y their works ill the Fille ArtIS C.llery...... JDo .. Sqa. Inhouse V Now Running by Annie McCourt and Video Club 208 Main Street Glenville, WV 26351 It's Inhouse V time, and the members are also having their Fine Arts Gallery is housing the works displayed in the gallery. Phone (304) 462·8055 best of student and faculty art Harper contributed both acryl­ works from 1994. The Inhouse ics and three ofhis ceramic pots. We Have Valentine Ult~dsl show was started five years ago Also, Jim Rogers is displaying to give art majors and minors the sorneofhlspaintings...... cbanceto show-off their talents; There will be a variety ofrr======~ George Harper, head of the art displays at this years Inhouse. department feels, "everything Freshman through seniors from STUDENT CONGRESS VIDEO MOVIES 1995 looks different in the gallery than the spring, summer, and fall's PICKENS HALL MAIN LOUNGE in the classroom. Some of the classes have contributed draw­ students even took the extra time ings, water colors, prints, paint­ January 24- "Intersection" to frame their paintings." ings, sculptures, and pottery to February 7- "Sugar Hill" Some of the student's make this year's show a success. February 14 - "So I Married An Axe Murderer" work will even be on sale The show will run from March 7- "8 Seconds" throughout the running of the now until February third, and March 28- "Blink" show. everyone is welcome to come by April 11- "Philadelphia" This year's show does not during the gallery hours from 10 April 18- "Menace II Society" just consist of works by stu­ a.m. until 2 p.m. to see what April 28- GSC Week Movie Madness dents, this is the first time since Harper feels are, "The best of . Showillg ill Pickms a.1I "Basic Instinct", "Sliver", and "Rising Sun" Tiles., Jail. 24, 9 p.m. the fall of 1990 that faculty the works from 1994." ,..... I,. - '! . ' , " ;; ,. '0,,- 'I •. ,. .,' .... ;, , : I, The Mercury-January 19, 1995-Page 9 'VOYAGER" FILLS NEW Expansion Work at Nicholas ETWORK'S SPACE 'YJim Shock consists of a variety of interga­ County Soon to be a Reality January 1.6 was the launch lactic, as well as earthly, cul­ by Monica Ann Null square feet is just not large county's public schools. The of the 'third spin-off in the tures. According to Bob Bailey, enough to accommodate all of lack of additional space causes ccessful "Star Trek" franchise Robert Beltrane plays Director ofthe Nicholas County the center's students," explains scheduling problems as rooms en "Star Trek: Voyager" aired Chakotay, the first Native Center, an addition to the exist­ Bailey. are not readily available. the new Paramount network. American first officer, Robert ing facility in Nicholas County The proposal is to create The Nicholas County new network, which cur­ Duncan McNeill as Lieut. Tom is soon to be underway. an additional 10,000 square feet Commission obtained a loan ly airs in only 80 percent of Paris, the womanizing ship's pi­ An advisory committee by building on to the center. As from a local bank to fund the e television market, is not lot, Tun Russ is Vulcan tacti­ consisting of Jim Rogers, Dr. soon as plans are finalized, con­ existing facility. GSC then vailable in our area, but the cal/security officer Tuvok, Nolan Browning, Bob Bailey struction is said to begin. leased the building. ' er" series premiere can be Garrett Wang portrays Ensign and a few other members from "If all goes as planned, we With an additional loan to in syndication on Fox, Fri­ Harry Kim communications of­ the center, GSC and community, hope to open the doors in two fund the new building GSC will y, January 20th at 10 p.m. ficer, Roxann Biggs-Dawson is has been established to serve as years," informs Bailey. lease the new facility as well. "Star Trek", although set in the half-Klingon/ half human the valuable community link be­ The Nicholas County Cen­ "President Simmons has distant future, has, until now, chief engineer, Robert Picardo tween GSC and the Nicholas ter currently accommodates been very supportive ofthe plan . tained a very primitive view is the holographic ship's doctor, County service area.The com­ nearly 700 students from Nicho­ as it will benefit GSC as well," of women in the work place. Ethan Phillips is Neelix the mittee helps to develop future las and seven surrounding coun­ expresses Bailey. "\byager", however, truly does ship's cook, and Jennifer Lien expansions in the facility and its ties. With over 60 staff members "It will be nice to have ev­ go where no one has gone before, plays a one-year old creature programs. more space is needed. erything in proximity and it will or at least no woman. named Kes who has a life span "The current building con­ Currently the center is uti­ be very feasable for all students For the first time a woman of Nine-Years. sisting of approximately 8,600 lizing rooms in four of the of the campus, "explains Bailey. will be in control of the bridge The premise of the series full-time. "Generations" hinted is simple. Voyager, while on a at the prospect of women as ca­ mission to intercept a group of r' pable leaders of a starship by rebels, is thrust far into space putting both female leads in by a strange galactic phenom­ CL"-ACClWM cbaJge, at one time or another, enon, and at maximum warp it ~O · J('Z41-0· of the Enterprise. In the final will take them 70 years to re­ episode many Trekkies were sur­ turn horne. This gives the show prised to see Captain Beverly the freedom to create new Picard in charge of a Federation worlds previously unseen on the medical ship. existing "Star Trek" programs IitIw,u~ c e ,....M.rcH ~I~e Actress Kate Mulgrew was "Deep Space 9" and "The Next cast in the role of Captain Generation" . '-U~'S.pVM Kathryn Janeway, when Ifthe success ofthe shows 'ZA ~ o"Ill1A ~ o ' c"l''''''.~·g'''' tA'-o".M!..o· Genevieve Bujold stepped down is any indication, "Voyager" after two days production. As should be exploring for many in the past, the crew of "\byager" years to come.

CIVIL WAR CAMP EXHIBITION e)(l ...rl~~ FAC I L..li'( The cu"ent existing Nicholas County/GSC building contains six At North Bend State Park c1llSsrooms and is only 8,600 square feet. The 7th West Viriginia Volunteer Infantry (Union) and the 17th Virginia Calvary (Confederate) will be at North Bend State Park. A winter encampment will be set up in the River Run camp­ r------~ :: -- - - .- --- ground and will be open to public inspection. There will also be a I "'" .. >£. ... Union versus Confederate skirmish to take place near the lodge. Come and see how the Civil War soldier lived in the winter. ~'I'uT"',. L,,& C l"SS~,*,,~' C L "'S"tlPP""·~ C L~~S«DO'M'" U:>WfEt:~_~04 0-,.. l&'- o" X 26'. 0· SCHEDULE: A-ot o"){ 2e ~ 0 " u ' "2.6'-..? ' ~ '. D " )(16'-0" z~ '· p·)t1.6 ·· d War Camp Visitation: Saturday, 1128/95 12 p.m. -2 p.m. Sunday, 1129/05 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Union versus Confederate skirmish: Saturday, 1128/95

3 p.m. - 4 p.m. COM~O\:l'i ~ Spring Clark Hall 2&" o " ,c. '? e,'·o· L-_--' Technology Lab Hours Clark Hall Technology Lab will be open for general use from N\C~OL~$, L. OLlN1j Cr;;~ - o".7c. 1 -4 p.m. on Mondays; 9 - 12 noon on Wednesdays; 9 - 12:30 and 1: 30 - 4 p.m. on Thursdays; and 1 - 4 p.m. on Fridays for the Spring 1995 semester. The lab is open to all faculty, staff and students during these hours. These open lab hours might be changed The 10,000 square feet addition will add more classrooms and a at any time to allow the lab to be used for a class or workshop science lab. f:, \f -' .. !:' TheAMIWry~ b,.l"5-Page U)' · .. ,,,, •• '" Spring Student Teachers Prepare for Placement by Amy Jo Rowan Most of the student teach- GSC's student teachers ers began to feel more at ease as will enter their placement the orientation progressed. schools this week. In prepara- However, the majority said they tion, they attended a Student feltthemostreliefaftermeeting Teacher Orientation Workshop with their cooperating teachers. on Thursday, January 12 and Student teacher Joyce Friday, January 13. Lewis commented, "When the The education department orientation workshop began I hosted the event in the Verona was extremely nervous, but af­ Maple Room ofthe Heflin Cen- ter meeting my cooperating ter. The workshop ran from 9 teacher I felt much more confi­ a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Also, a dent." reception was held at Flatwoods In addition to these intro­ The spri"g sl!1lluter 1995 GSC Stlltimt tetlche1'S,/etltllri"g The Mercury" 0_, Holly Wilkewitz...... 'Do •• s.p. Elementary School on the 12th, ductions, the reception included from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This informative presentations. Rob­ gave the student teachers an ert L. Bland Middle School opportunity to meet their coop- teacher, Karen Pickens, talked Tuition Increases Slow Down, erating teachers. with cooperating teachers about The two day workshop what their duties will include. But Still Exceed Rate of Inflation was designed to address any Other speakers included GSC last minute concerns the stu- Dean ofTeacher Education, Dr. by the National Student News dent teachers may have. In ad- Steven Creasey, Flatwoods EI­ Service. special to The dition, it helped to ease their ementary Principal, Barbara Mercury Average College Costs nus Year fears about entering their cho- Allen, and Braxton County Su- Officials of the College PabIIc CoIoaa PrMte CoIIeIa Board recently announced -. C_or -. c_ sen professions. perintendent, Dr. Kenna Seal. 4-par coIIagas $ S S $ Director of Field Experi- Yet with all the prepara- that tuition increases nation­ Twtion 8< lees 2.686 2.686 11.709 11 .709 wide slowed at most institu­ Boots and Supplies 578 578 585 58S ences, Debbie Simon, was very tion, there are some worries that Room 8< Board' 3.826 1.6&4 4.976 U09 positive about the experience. can't be settled until the stu­ tions this year, but the rise in Transportation 59:1 892 523 844 She stated, "The goal of this dents take their places in the college costs still exceeded the Other 1.308 1.314 WI 1.123 Total '.990 7.154 lI,'7M 16.070 workshop is to give the student classrooms. As student teacher national inflation rate. In its annual survey, the Z-'f'I(Ir c:oIJeges $ S S teachers two days of as much Kathy Szegliga noted, "The Twbon& lees 1.298 1.298 6,511 6.511 preparation as we possibly can. thought of stepping into my College Board reported that Books and Supplies 566 566 552 552 undergraduates at public Room 8< Board' 1.746 4,040 1,850 It also helps to get them in a cooperating teacher's pre-estab­ Transportation 934 569 908 professional mind set and to lished routine makes me very four-year colleges and univer­ Other 1.095 975 1.192 ease their fears about being nervous." sities are paying $2,686 for Total · 5,639 12.647 1l.013 tuition and fees on average, ~"...... ",-.-----.~ ..... evaluated. " There are 37 student teach- .... ~~---.-,...- . .-..... Topics addressed at the ers total in the program this which is six percent more than "loom .. IDdIded t. ~tI" raIda'Q. - I~ data. Source nw Celtlt lOUd workshop included certification semester. Their placement last year. concerns, graduation applica- counties include Braxton, The annual cost of pri­ tions, resume writing, expecta- Calhoun, Gilmer, Jackson, vate four-year schools also tions, and evaluations. Lewis, Nicholas, Richie, Wirt, went up six percent to an av­ Price Index for the 12 months Colleges' and Universities. The Student Teacher and Wood. erage of$11, 709 per year, ac­ ending in August of 1994. "The bad news is that any in­ Handbook was reviewed with According to student cording to the recent College "The good news is that crease in tuition limits access, the faculty, and supervisor ex- teacherHollyWilkewitz, "I have Board survey. the rate of increase has contin­ and the impact is differentially pectations were discussed. mixed feelings. I am nervous Meanwhile, the rate of ued to lessen," said James hurtful for the economically Futhermore, student teachers aboutstudentteachingofcourse, inflation was 2.9 percent as Applebury, president of the disadvantaged, minorities and and specialization supervisors but I feel the education depart­ measured by the Computer American Association of State recent immigrant groups." met to discuss how they would ment has done a good job to be evaluated. prepare us." _1ECCA...... __ ~ "There were alkgations a number of students at schools in Off- Campus Activities VIa~ ~'::%..d Brooklyn may have been involved in having some knowledge, par­ WESTON ticularly about social studies and possibly English. " FORD--MERCURY The Activities Office has several events planned off -Samuel Polatnick, executive director of the us Rt. 33 Box 3BA VVeston, VVV 26452 campus for the month of January. Board of Education's division of High Schools, 1975 269-6564 EMPLOYMENT Trip to Charleston to see Harlem GlobeTrotters Jan. OPPORTUNITY Beau~ 19th--Cost $3 .00 + Ticket ALASKA SUMMER and Barber Shop Trip to Canaan Valley to Ski on Sunday Jan. 22nd­ EMPLOYMENT Open Tuesday-Saturday FISHERIES • Students Needed! Cost $3 .00 + Lift Ticket +Rentals Many earn $2,000+/mo. in Trip to Charleston to see ALABAMA in concert Jan. canneries or $3,000.$6,000+ /mo. 8 a.m. -5 p,m. on liahing veueIa. Manyemployen 28th-Cost $3 .00 + Ticket provide room .. board .. tranlportation. O'nr 8,000 All Activities are open to Faculty, Staff, and Students openingl. No experleace of Glenville State College. If any group wants help with an auesaaryl Male or Female. For 14 Foodland Plaza more inlonnation caI~ activity, please give Sean McAndrews a call at ext. 113. 1·206-545-4155 ext. AS349 Glenville 462-5613 Shuknt Employmmt Service.

The Mercury--January 19, 1995-Page 12 George GSC Begins Ambassadors Program Continued frolll page 4 recievers from allover the coun­ Disney Seeks Collegiate A Student Oriented Approach to Admissions try alternated plays throughout the game, but I'm still glad he Musicians and Singers by Amy Jo Rowan Ashland Oil Days. It could also got to go and have some good Disney is searching across the country for talented GSC's records department include hosting overnight visi­ playing time on the field with enthusiastic musicians and singers to join the Disney is kicking off the new year by tors and helping recruit at their other Division II talents." tainment Work Experience Program during the 1995 sunlqil adopting a more student oriented hometown high schools. season at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland. program. It is called the Am­ The ambassadors must Free Things formers selected for the 9-week program will receive bassadors Program and it is de­ have a 2.25 GPA and no viola­ housing, daily career workshops with top performing signed to aid prospective stu­ tions of the college's policies. and college credit. Students will perform in one of the dents. They must also attend work­ to Send For ing three shows: The program was devel­ shops on successful communi­ For information on respon­ oped in the fall of 1994 by Ad­ cati6n. However, Hayhurst and sible snowmobiling, call the * the All American College Show Band (Disneyland or mission Counselors Ewanna Harman agree all these activi­ Miller Brewing Company at Walt Disney World); Hayhurst and Jill Harman. Its ties are helpful in building qual­ (800) MILLER-6. * the All American College Jazz Band (Walt Disney goal is to use current students ity job skills. For information on pro­ World at Epcot '95); as a resource when recruiting Both counselors feel the tecting your eyes with sun­ * or the All American College Jazz Singers. prospective students. program will be exceptionally glasses, write: The Better Vi­ These ambassadors can beneficial to GSc. "The Ambas­ sion Institute, P.O. Box 77097, Performers sought include jazz singers, all saxophones, provide valuable insight about sadors Program will help to pro­ Washington, DC 20013 or call trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba, percussion (set, mal­ GSC life, because they are ex­ mote the friendly family atmo­ 1-800-424-8422. lets, marching), piano, electric bass and guitar. Auditions wiD periencing it first hand. sphere of our campus," noted You can send environmen­ be held in Anaheim (January 13-14), Orlando (January 28), As Hayhurst and Harman Harman. tal questions to Judd Alexander, Evanston, Ill. (February 4), Bloomington, Ind. (February 5), both stress, "No one knows more Hayhurst added, "This a national authority on munici­ Boston (February II), New York City (February 12), Dallas ( about GSC life than the stu­ program will help to increase the pal solid waste and former chair­ February 16), Austin, Texas (February 17) and the Los Ange­ dents." amount of personal contact be­ man of Ke~p America Beauti­ les area (February 18-19). Live auditions are preferred, but They believe this approach tween prospective students and ful. Write to: Ask Judd, P.o. video tapes will also be accepted. Video tapes rr.ust be submit­ will help visitors to feel more the Admissions Department." Box 33213, Washington, DC ted by February 12, 1995. For additional information, call comfortable. The tentative agenda is to 20066. (407) 345- 5701 or (714) 490-7327. The ambassadors' main re­ have an ambassador represent­ For information on feed­ sponsibility will be to serve as a ing every department of the col­ ing, caring for and clothing your valued representative of the stu­ lege. For more information on baby, call 1-800-4-GERBER. MOUNTAiNEER MART dent body. They will work on a how to apply, students may stop For information on gift volunteer basis. Their duties will by the Visitor's Center, or call sponsorships from the Chris­ Gas. Beer. Hotdogs include giving tours, and assist­ extension 225. tian Children's Fund, call 1-800- Grocertea. and Ice. Lot.tery Snapple ing guests at Open House and 776-6767. Check ou"t our FRESH p------Dell ."terTlS Student Congress Elections Nominations are being accepted.in the Office of Student Services.

Deadline For Nominations: Friday. February 10, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. Election Monday and Tuesday February 20 and 21, 1995

See pages 30-31 of Glenville State Col­ lege Student Handbook for Qualifications and Responsibilities. Cumulative G.P.A. of2.2 required for Representatives.