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\ 44. No. I .liiniKii v 2*), 1997 Community, students march in honor of King By DAVm GRIMES ing the group tribute, "a helped out. Stafif Writer near the court• great begin• Eubanks said of Rev. Sweatt, house stairs, ning. Some• "He gave us a challenge...He made Rev. Sweatt led On Monday, Jan. 20, people thing that can us have to move forward to keep the group, around the country celebrated the grow, espe• (Dr.) King's dream alive." which had birth of Reverend Martin Luther cially in this Prior to the ceremony, Eubanks' grovm to about King Jr. area." said in a Clinch Valley College 75 people, in In his honor. Clinch Valley Mary press release that the march is an song. College's African American His• Eubanks, expansion of past programs honor• The group " / • tory Month Committee sponsored who was in ing Dr. King. then sang, a candlelight march fiom Smiddy charge of the "We've always had celebrations "Kumbaya," Hall to the Wise County Court• march was on campus, and worship services and "Lift Ev'ry house. also pleased on Sunday. But this time, we Voice and with the turn• wanted to do something different, The march began at 6:30 p.m. • 1 Sing". out She said with about 50 Wise County resi• something to get more people in• After a vocal there was a dents and students in the progfts- volved," said Eubanks. performance "good cross- sion. Eubanks stressed that Martin by the group, section of With he^ fiom the Wise CadeU, Luther King, Jr. Day is not a time "Changed," students." the Wise Police Department, and to rest and take the day off. Rather, Rev. Sweatt CVC's Canvus Police, the group This it is an occasion to do something qwke about the marched to the steps of the court• Photo courtesy of Tsdd GambUl "cross-sec• for mankind, and to remember a Civil Rights house with candles in hand. tion" in• great American. movement, The singing group, '^Changed," stands witli marcli orga• During the march, the group nizer Mary Eubanics and Guest Spealier Rev. Tiiomas cluded mem• "Dr. King is the only American Martin Luther bers of fiater- besides George Washington whose sang "We Shall Overcome," a King and fin• Sweatt on tiie Wise Courtiiouse iawn. popular civil-rights anthem that nities, sorori• birthday is actually celebrated na• ished by read• ties, athletes tionwide. There are other holidays King sang during marches through ing an excerpt the south in the SO's and 60's. 1963. and staff. She honoring great figures in history, from Dr. King's famous speech Rev. Thomas Sweatt, from When asked about the turnout thanked the but only Washington's birthday and which was spoken in firont of the Green County, Tenn., was the guest of people. Rev. Sweatt said he was Cadets, the Wise Police, Cam• Jefferson Memorial in August King, see pg. 3 speaker for the night. After meet• very pleased. He called the King pus Police, and everybody else that Service 0ls range of Third annual students^ needs phonathon to 'byAMYtHOWARD . ; „ . Editor be held When -Bait >waIkii^;fluAii^<die<doors.ofCttiidi \\Uley College's by ANGELA MEADE I '^.Stodeat'SiniiK^iSawki^ 'eae vaey 'fed fley luye etttoAl anodier StaffWriter •^(lisjiet'<coiiveftc(^'iiilOt%4}lasuvMUL. • • - P 1 Yci,9imi«^ jeduf difitant about dw pboe; Istt 0M walls, the The annual Alumni Phonathon is scheduled for Feb. 9-20 and needs student volunteers to help make the project a success. The phonathon provides an op• portunity for students to contact alumni who have not contributed to the college this year and encour• age their support. Students who volunteer are pro• vided with a training session, in• ff<iiiiofji)<|wrdliu>lCT. cluding a video and step-by-step ALUMNI, See pg. 3 Spill!;: '.'7 Sv-iiu'^lvi- Clioices wiil Nurse's Healtli Men's, ne Relic N\'w Suiir. Nrv, St\- liaunt you Forum Women's Movie Review BasltetbaU page 2 ;e3 News Editor announces changes, seeks student involvement €¥€ C!ii££#fem Professor Attends Conference eign Policy in die Post-Cold War ference to be held in Toronto in staff members to post their event to e-mail me or dn^ your news in Staff Reports By AMY HOWARD mester, but the long hours and low rience to rely on. Era," and he formed, chaired and March. pay were too much for him to give Now that I have introduced the by e-mailing me at the mailbox outsicte the Cavalier HigMaxiCavaliCT Editor Professor Joseph M. Scolnick Jr. presented his thoughts on a A professor of political science up. Congratulations [email protected]. Please send office. was an active participant at the re• roundtable panel entitled "Foreign at CVC, Scolnick is die book re• WUle itudoils are adjusting Jasan. me your notice at least two wedcs Remember students—this is cent annual confeience of the In• Policy in the 1996 Presidential view editor of Studies in Conflict frnn the swift cha^ of 60 and 70 Tbe/ffgft/am/CViva- in advance for ample time to in• your newqMpa; If you would like ternational Studies Association/ Elections." and Terrorism. degree wcadier to absolutely bone lier has also recruited clude it in die calendar. to see someddng different in our Soudi. In addition, he served as one of His latest published woric, which chilling cold on carapus, the A?^- several new staff writ• There will«lso be a new twist in pages or if you want to coqness an At the conference, Scolniqk die judges for die graduate student he co-edited, is United Slates For• kmdCaviJkr is also making some ers, thanks to Chris the opinion.section, called "The opinion, good or bad, about the chaired a panel entitied "Exploridg essay contest. eign Policy in Uansition. M^ustmems to its staff and dianges Schnaais' Basic News- CmipmComer". HlghUuid Cavalier or other issues Dimensions of the International Scolnick will present a paper on His primary fields of study are in the newqMpa-itsel£ WritmgClass. I will try to discuss pressing on caaspat, we wmild love to print Security." security issues in the western Medi- American foreign policy, interna• With the departure of Stacy I am sure these writ• matters <ni caucus which I feel an letters to die editor: He served as the sole participant tenanean region at die International tional conflict and Southern Euro• Nicholson, I have talcen over ttw ers will add dqith and significant to students and staff. It is inqxntant to have more stu• on a panel entided "Making For• Studies Association's annual con• pean politics/foreign policies. reigns of ediloisliqi at die Ai^gMiim/ variety to every news angle on staff, I would also like to point oOt Any ideas will also be welcome by dents involved in what is happen• Csva/i«r. It's a toi^ job, but hope• canqnis. some nuyor changes in the papa-. e-mail. ing on campus. We need your help fully I can fill the shoes of those With several promotions, such We have created a campus calen• There will also be a section en• to do diis. By repotting and identi• Health Focus who have walked before me. as J<m Biscoe's rise to Entertain• dar which will educate students on titled "CVC Brieft" which will fying campus activities, and the We also have a new assistant ment Editor and Jason Hiilv^ as what events are happening around highlight organizational events college's virtues and vices, we can editor, Jasan Rodriguez. Jasan had Sports Editor, ^ Higkland Cma- can^Mis. such as flatemity elections or spe• help create a more active and more Nurse Urges Protection from Illness decided to leave the paper last se• lier should have a wealth of expe• We invite all organizations and cial organizational news. Feel fiee educated student body. SGA plans for Spring Semester by CVC Nurse Barbara Jenkins by DAVID GRIMES more Senator, and Tonja Smith, Hello returning students and new students. We are glad to have you widi us diis semester. However, we Staff Writer replacing Daniel Goodwin as Se• are not ghwl to have die ilhiesses that will be joining us. The Student Government Asso• nior Representative. This is why I wanted to talk widi you at die beginning of the semester. To give you a reminder of how ciation inducted a new student or• The SGA also discussed the up• to protect yourself and others. ganization during its first spring coming Jam 4-Man concert and Last semester we had several cases of Infectious Mononucleosis. This virus is passed fiom person to semester meting, Wedoesday, Jan. orgflniyati^Miftl g^"T^ Arcorflingtn person thru saliva( sneezing, coughing, kissing, drinking, eating or smoking after each other). 22. SGA Vice-President Soren Bakken. The best defense is fltguent h«»H wihhnf with yap «nd water and avoiding die above mentioned The group, Peer Educators, who there have been eight bands booked contacts, especially if you have a sore throat or feel sick. was rq>resaited by Jenny Sexton, so far for die April 26 concot Symptoms of Mononucleosis include fever, severe sore throat, white patehes (exudate) <» the tmisils presented tiie SOA widi it's oiigB- Bakken also discussed the date and enlarged lymph glands in die neck. ~'<»^i^>|^>«t^|g|«^ _ nizational constitution at die meet• for tile ACE Programming Board These syiqitoms can be prokmged and there is no treatment except bed rest Bed rest is necessary only ing. The c«»istitution was ratified meeting, which was set for in severe cases and excessive physical activities orcontact sports should be avoided to prevent iqjuiy to a: : $ca&is«^;>n^)rsel|aaSli^^ ••iui??filsa'ii«it4^iS*3!U^^ unanimously.

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