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Volume 32 Number 15 c April 24, 1998 1910 REFLECTIONS Everyone Eats Crawfish at Cochon Presidential ii When God mesures a man. In­ puts the tape Mace Sculpted around the heart, not the head. 9 9 for Graduation By Rosa Franklin -Unknown Wildcat Staff Writer

hat kind of scepter would you award a Hoffpauir Wins president? What would it look like? W What is a mace? These questions may Caudell Competi­ have entered your wondering minds if you sat at the tion u_jg$p^^'r inauguration of President Lee. Kim Hoffpauir is If you are like me, you probably didn't know what a mace was. So here's a little definition. It can surprised lo win the be wood or metal. It is similar to a scepter that is award...page 2 held in the hand. This is lhc first time that a mace has been made for LC. FEATURES 'i^"'-__ii-.- photo by Mandy Maxwell An professor Bob Howell is the designer of the Spring Fashion Andrea Swartz and Lori Miles, two of the "Nebraska girls," enjoy boiled mace. This will be the first lime he has attempted crawfish at Cochon de Lait. Though the girls had eaten crawfish before, this a mace. Nol only has Howell been a professor for Alert Issued was their first experience at peeling their own. "Everybody kept coming by and 25 years, he is also an accomplished artist in his Keep up on the latest watching us!" said Miles. Also pictured I to r: Terry Young and Mike Jewell. own right. dos and don'ts of When asked if he had problems with Inspiration for the piece, Howell laughed. "Thai was the easy fashion...page 3 Students Hope to Alter Finals Schedule part. The deadlines arc the hardest part." This was By Mandy Maxwell too true. SPREAD Wildcat Associate Editor "I do not like Saturday finals at all, especially Most people were surprised when Lee was if I have lo come during the next week and take empty-handed al the podium. The mace was lo be Lee Inaugurated aturday finals is an issue on campus that more of them. Il leaves little time lo study." said presented to Lcc at his inauguration, but Howell by Louisiana Lindsey Diboll, a Pineville senior, and Ching Stephanie Ncwcomb, a Dcvillc senior. said, "We ran into a few problems. We're falling College S Bennett, a Pineville senior, have been con­ However, for Tori Roberts, Pineville fresh­ back and hoping it will be ready for graduation." cerned aboul for several years. man, lhc schedule is notaproblcm. If she asks two The mace contains materials thai are symbolic Pictures recapture the "We thought it was unfair for people who work weeks ahead then il is no problem to take off. to (he campus and to Howell himself. event for all to and go to school at LC to have to come in and lake The next step for Diboll and Bennett is to take The mace is made wiih three types of wood, all experience...page 4-5 finals on Saturday because most of the jobs (hat their survey through the proper channels. Poole, found here on campus-oak for "strength," pine for people who work and go to school have arc week­ who has not seen the results, encourages them to "soaring, education and what we are made of OPINIONS end jobs and night jobs." said Diboll. "If you have petition SGA's Academic Affairs Committee, (synonymous with "Pineville") and dogwood. lo come in and work on Friday night, there is no headed by Shohn Rost, an Abbeville junior. The dogwood tree, Howell said, has a myth Students Forced possible way you can study and get any sleep al all Rosi can bring issues to Poole, who allows associated with it that identifies the dogwood as the for Saturday finals." students to make a case before the Faculty Com­ type of tree from which the cross was made. to Pay for Oth­ These iwo. after talking with Dr. Slan Pootc. mittee which is an elected body of faculty. "Before ihe crucifixion the dogwood was a tall ers' Scholarships Interim Vice-President for Academic AFfairs, con­ The Administrative Council votes on the col­ and straight tree, but after (the crucifixion] God put ducted a campus-wide survey to determine how lege calendar, bui Poole thinks adressing ihe Fac­ a curse on il so it was short and crooked," said Franklin complains olhcr students felt about Saturday finals. ulty Council "gives more weight to an issue." Howell. "Dogwood flowers also reflect what it had about the LSUA Surveys were given lo 852 studenis, LC's tola! "Having an issue brought before lhc faculty been used for. There are 12 pistils that represent the scholarships...page 6 enrollment. The survey asked questions such as if gives them lhc opportunity to deliberate and apositcs. There arc four petals also. On the lips of the sludent works and would he or she be willing to cither send explanations back to the students or the petals there is a reddish hue that represents the give up dead day lo avoid Saturday finals. take action on the students' requests," said Poole. hands and feet nailed to ihe cross." The survey also gave students the opportunity to "1 would be glad to receive whatever information The wood makes up the base or hand-held part Tennis Team select from a variety of finals combinations. the students have found for consideration and of the structure It is its natural color. The mace is review." Going Strong There were 149 responses to the survey, 17.49 circled by iwo silver bands. On the first band is the percent of the total. Sixty-four percent of the re­ Diboll and Bennett hoped that the calendar college's name. On the second band lhc motto of Louisiana College spondents preferred having finals on Thursday, could be changed for next fall.but Ihis creates a Louisiana College, "God, truth and courage," is Friday, Monday and Tuesday with a dead day. problem. President Rory Lee. who was unaware displayed. tennis team destroys *Thc most remarkable statistic for me was that of the survey, notes thai calendars have been The top of the mace is a ceramic flame thai was Belhaven...page7 64 percent prefer lhc Thursday. Friday. Monday, printed for the next fall, bui he is "certainly willing shaped of blue porcelain. Howell said this was to look inio ihe issue for the fulurc." based loosely on the Statue of Liberty's lorch. News Pages 1.2 Tuesday schedule with a dead day," said Diboll. "I "It is doubtful lhat [the exam schedule] can be Matures Pages 3.5.8 think most prefer lhal schedule because 75 percent Lastly, on ihe bottom end of the mace there is a Entertainment Page 4 of them work." changed for this comirrg fall but it is certainly nol pine cone. This symbolizes seeding and growth. Opinions Pago 6 too early lo be raising the question for the follow­ Howell said, "It represents ihe planting seeds of s Though ihe number of responses was low, Diboll Pwts paae7 ing fall," said Poole. feels the survey is an accurate representation. knowledge into LC studenis that are going on." THE WILDCAT April 24, 1998 Hoffpauir Shocked to Win Caudell By Mandy Maxwell Chopin's "Valse Brillantc Op. 34, No. 1" and "There were many people in support of the Wildcat Associate Editor Bcla Bartok's "Bulgarian Dance VI." girls, especially family. I feel it is important to Campus Favorites "It is very gratifying when all the hard have a family support system," said Crump. "I n a competition lhal was strictly meant work pays off," said Welch. "I would hale to thought they all did a nice job. Il weni real well." LC Campus Favorites have been to give her experience in front of a be ihe judge." Several former Caudell Cup winners were in selected. The 1998 recipients are Icrowd, the shy Kim Hoffpauir, an At­ Other contcstanis included Christy attendance for this year's competition. Scott Haskell Abii, Howard Stagg, Nick lanta sophomore, walked away from Presser Broussard, Forest Hill freshman, Tracy Sontag, 1978 winner, felt lhat ihcsc participants Fontenot, Nathan Bland, Jason Ashford, Recital Hall as the 77th Caudell Cup win­ Hcrndon, Pineville sophomore, and Rebecca had a tougher time than when he competed. The Wil Slonc. Neil Wreyford, Shohn Rost, ner. Lewis, Athens senior. performers are required to learn iwo pieces, bul Orcn Conner, Laurie Theriot, Olga Pena, "Icxpcctcd to hear somconeelse's name," Dr. Richard Sciler, Assistant Professor of he was required to play only one selection. Anja Wierutsch, Sara Crocker, Mandi said Hoffpauir. "It was aiotal shock. I never Music at Northeast Louisiana University, "Tonight's competition definitely lived up to Hempstead, Kristi Hunter, Tiffany thought lhal ii was my name ihey called." served as judge for the compeiilion. He com­ lhc quality of lhc competition," said Patricia Anderson and Kristi Letlow, A music major, Hoffpauir has been ex­ mended the ladies on their performances and Sandlin, 1960 winner. The 1998 Professor of the Year is ploring other majors in the past couple of felt thai each one gave a top level perfor­ The Caudell Cup competition began in 1922 Dr. Joe Black, professor of biology. years. With her win Hoffpauir feels lhat mance. in order to recognize excellence in piano perfor­ music will "definitely be a minor at least." "LC is fortunate to have fine piano stu­ mance. In 1980, lhc event was endowed by Kite Hoffpauir performed "Gillen (Whims) Op., dents and fine teachers," said Sciler. Caudell, 1921 LC graduate. SGA Elections N. 4" by Robert Schumann and "The Cat Mary Crump, Associate Professor of Mu­ Performers arc selected to participate in lhc and the Mouse" by Aaron Copland to cap- sic, was worried that the turn-oul for the competition. Sludents chosen lo compete must Student Government elections will lure one of LC's oldest awards. Krisly competition would be low because of other be enrolled in piano courses and musl show the be held on April 30 from 8 am to 4 pm Welch, Baton Rouge sophomore, was run- activities, such as the Franklin Graham Cru­ capability of playing difficult musical literature in the student center. ner-upinthecontcst. She performed Frederic sades, being held in the area. at a top level, said Crump. Positions to be voted on include presi­ dent, vice-president, secretary, ircsurcr, cabinet positions and representative Habitat Takes Collegiate Challenge Key Issues Warning positions. By Mandy Maxwell By Mandy Maxwell Wildcat Associate Editor homes but found lime lo visit several tourisl Wildcat Associate Editor Summer Financial sites in the area, including seeing Cadillac Ranch and hiking through a canyon. ouisiana College security received hile most Louisiana College stu­ Aid Echols was the only male student on the iwo reports recently of car vandal­ dents used their Easter holiday trip. He fell proud that everyone worked so ism which arc siill currently under to relax or catch up on the latest L Acceptance of applications for sum­ W hard to gel lhc jobs done. "These were some investigation, according lo William Key, mer financial aid began on March 30. television shows, several sludents spent their hard working folks," said Echols. director of Safely and Security. Widi the College Work Study, SEOG and holiday helping others in need. "Working wiih the volunteers was great warm weather, prowlers tend to increase SSIG grants arc awarded to sludenis on LC's chapter of Habital for Humanity especially because they work not knowing and Key wanls to warn students to be cau­ a first come, first serve basis and ac­ took eight students on a mission irip lo whose house it is for," said Anker. "It was tious in leaving valuables in ihcir vehicles. Amarillo, Texas, according to Mike Young, neat knowing thai lhc woman working next lo cording lo financial need. Key reminds students lo lock Ihcir doors Habitat sponsor. Attending the trip were you will get ihe house when il was finished." In order lo be considered for these and never leave anything of value in ve­ Young, Jeremy Echols, West Monroe jun­ programs, students must have all finan­ Young hopes that a mission trip during hicles. He encourages students to take purses, ior; Julie Langford, Shreveport junior; Missy cial aid materials completed and all each Easter break will become a tradition for wallets, cameras, disc players or anything Anker, Baton Rouge freshman; Amanda necessary documentation in their fi­ LC's Habitat chapter. He feels the best pari else of value to their dorm rooms. nancial aid folder. If you have any Migucs, Pineville sophomore; Sam of Habital is that all the activities are open lo "The burglaries were not serious bul they questions, call 487-7386. Cockerham, Trout freshman; Jennifer everyone who wants to get involved and help warn me that as spring sets in lhc reports of Waglcy, Hornbcck freshman; Shannon Kerr, make a difference. things stolen from vehicles increases," said Alexandria freshman; and Allison Conway, "The students lhal went seem interested in Alpha Lambda Slidcll freshman. Key. "I want lo remind studenis to be aware another trip, and we will get lhc information thai more prowlers arc aboul during ihe The sludents painted an entire house and in the fall rather than at ihe last minute." said warm weather." Delta New Members worked on the roof of another house in the Young. "The trip is really worth it because Security is also looking into reports of Amarillo area as part of Habitat's Collegiate the sludents sec lhc results of what they arc Alpha Lambda Delta, the freshman non-campus students filling the computer Challenge. doing." honor society, held its induction cer­ lab of the Hixson Student Center. Key asks The Collegiate Challenge began as an emony on April 18. LC's Habital organization will participate that all students assist security by reporting alternative for spring break and has ex­ The 1998 members include Adam in the lhc Rapides Parish Blitz Building spon­ those people that do not belong in the lab. panded into a year-round program. It began Albright, Amanda Bennett, Stephanie sored by the Alexandria/Pineville Habital for Security is working to keep those thai do nol in 1989 with 1,200 students participating Booth, LisaBrittain,Christy Broussard, Humanity chapter latcrthis month. They will belong in the computer lab away from the and has grown to be one of the largest school Tiffani Bryant, Sam Cockerham, try to build five homes in the area within a facilities. Allison Conway, Jonathan Downing, activities. week. Honey Estapa. Christopher Foti, Will­ The LC group paid $75 each in order to iam Fundcrburk, Jackson Galloway, go on ihe trip, and their housing was pro­ David Guidry, Ahuna Harris. Ryan vided by Southwest Baptist Church in Ama­ Hcnagan, Joshua Huffman, Jacob rillo. The students stayed with two host Hulscy, Paul Ingalls, Madeleine families during their stay. Laprairic, Annie Martin, Heather M. "Slaying with our host family was great Alexandria Main Office because on the first moming they fixed Rapides Mathews, Casey Mazza, Kylic 400 Murray St. McCullough, Kale Murphy, Alisha sausage and eggs for us which was sweet," and Trust 487-2431 Nilsen, Adam Pcttus, Sarah Phillips, said Migucs. Company Jennifer Rambin, Jennifer Self, Lora Unexpected expcnses.such as the cost of Bank Smith, Lauren Soilcau, Andrea Swartz, food and payment for a bus, were set-backs, Amanda Taylor, Christina Vcnable, but the group left carty Saturday morning. Jenifer Waglcy, Andrew Warren, "Wc spcni more money than *c prob­ Anaslasia Williams and Donald Zeigler. ably should have, bul it was worth it," said Young. We support Louisiana College. The group not only worked on Habital THE WILDCAT April 24, 1998 eatures —.— ...... E A Student's Inaugural Poem for Dr. Lee Spring Styles Bring Fashion Alert By Terry Young By Rosa Franklin Men Collinston Sophomore Wildcat Staff Writer Success can already be seen •That ovcr-mousscd look. (It's not the 80s.) he sun rises the same as il did a For scholarships and bcauiificaiions have ellow students! I realize that as stu­ •Men who love pastels. (No comment) year ago been done. dents here you face many challenges. •Men who stare in the mirror more than T Yet this time ihcrc is renaissance. Will he seek to help the here and now? FHard work, lack of sleep and no time women (We sec you in the car mirror!) How can an old sun be born again? His senses need to be keen. arc as much a part of your credo as apple pic. •Slinky bodies (New invention, heard of it? This certainly goes against the flow! However, some of you siill have not laken It's called soap, not cologne!) Determination wil be his friend. heed of the wonderful advice that I have given •Hairy backs with no shirts And the fulurc, judge and jury. A task lays before a man you. So your kindly"ole mama" is about to fill Will he be more than a president? •Dirty, nasty feet. Men can pedicure too. Who was chosen from many. you in once again. He musl lake us further than we've ever (Even Jesus washed feci.) Will he be the one to answer to our call? No-No's and UH-Oh's Surely he has a plan. been. •Short shorts for too hairy men (Teen Wolf Women comes lo mind.) •Too short shorts showing too much Things We Love ccllulitc Women Hang Up the Swimsuits, •Stinky, musky women (Men may go for an athletic body but not athletic funk.) •Low flowing dresses in chiffon or some •Tight pants (If you can't breaihc, lei go of free feeling material Winter Coats are Warmer them. Heaven's sakes, it's summer.) •Too cool shoes and sandals By Courtney Browning snowmen and snowball fights, iced ponds and •Tighis for loo skinny women or too big •Hot colors on toes and nails London Semester Correspondent snow-covered mountains." women (I see you) •Short haircuts with color (trcf chic) Several castles also filled lhc agenda. Stu­ •Long skirts •Light perfume cachballs, surf boards, sunian lotion dents aie lunch one day around StcrlingCasilc and bathing suits. Sweaters, winter overlooking the William "Bravchcarl" •Tie dye anything (May have been the rage ^Shapely legs lhat don't look worked on. B coats, hiking boots and hoi chocolate. Wallace Monument in Scotland. Lunch on in the 60s and 70s, but it's the 90s.) Men Spring break isn't always the same for all LC another day was spent watching for famous •Too much make-up (Did you lake Tammy •T-shirts and lank tops students. Ncssic al Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness. Faye 101?) •Well tanned shapely legs "My favorite pari of the lOday trip was the Included as part of the London Semester is •Fake nails that have grown oul (Spend the •Sexy smiles with while tccih a lOday lour of England, Scotland and Wales. climb to the lop of a mountain in the Lake S10 and gel them redone. Cheapskate!) •Light cologne Thirty-two sludents and the iwo facully-in- District. From there, I could see a waterfall, •Flabby stomachs with too small shirts. In reality, whal is fashionable is healthy rcsidencc loaded into a coach, leaving the and I sat by the quiet clear water of the lake •Too long toenails (If they louch someone looking people who know what looks good on classroom behind, and headed into Britain's below," Coushatta sophomore Will Giddings else's shoe, CUT THEM!) them. Fashion is individuality! Make the most snowy northern highlands. said. of it! "London is so different from lhc rest of Ten day trip was more than just a spring •Uncombed hair Britain. The ten day trip gives us a chance to break for the London Semester, it was expe­ gel out of the larger cities and experience riencing new things like snow and Scottish more of England," Dr. Connie Douglas, 1998 broth. Il was learning how lo fall asleep on lhc M.I.R. Moments professor-in-residence and LC London Se­ coach even in an uncomfortable position, or By Billy Sutton, M.I.R. mester director, said. "I especially like for what brand of batteries last the longest in Only a shift of direction of the prevail­ Wildcat Columnist students lo be able to enjoy lhc beauly of the portable CD players. More importantly, it ing wind indicates the arrival of the hoi area around them." was realizing how beautiful other parts of the season or of the monsoon. One cannot AAHHHH! Spring is in the air! I even count on typhoons (Pacific hurri­ Many of the trip's slops were lo famous world are and how to respect and love other really missed this time of year canes) to indicate a seasonal change be­ historical spots. For students taking British cultures and people. while serving in the Philippines. cause the storms can occur any time during Writers, there were stops at the Bronte Par­ "I began to really appreciate the buiier, A Over there the only real seasons are hot cheese, sweet corn and cucumber sandwiches the year (most frequently during the mon­ sonage in Haworlh, home to the famous liter­ and dry or hot and wet. After you have that they thought we loved," Springhill senior soon) wiih an average of 26 per year blast­ ary Bronte sisters Charlotte, Emily and Anne. lived in lhc iropics for several years, you Shelby Weddle said. "Their food was a little ing the islands. There was also an entire day to explore ro­ begin lo feel the difference when the tem­ mantic poet, William Wordsworth's home, different, bul the people were great." Consequently, it has been delightful to perature drops below eighty degrees and experience summer, fall, winter and, now, Dove Cottage, and lhc surrounding Lake Dis­ As lhc coach pulled back up to 26 Bedford the humidity falls below fifty percent. This trict of England. Place, homeslay families were anxiously spring. Even though wc did not have any happens in December and January and dur­ real winter this year, it was cold enough for "Wc were louring Dove Collage, and liny awaiting the students' arrival al St. Margaret's ing typhoons. us. To see the leaves change last October snowfiakes began to fall. Il was like in the Hotel where sludents live in central London. and November, to experience the dusting movies," Eunice sophomore Jessica Locwcr Coming off the 10 day trip, students immedi­ From February until May, the dry sea­ of snow a few weeks before Christmas, to said. ately began their month of commuting, home son prevails with hot days and nights and very lillie rain. sec the camellias and azaleas bloom, and Hadrian's Wall, the Roman Balhs and cooked meals and British family life. Beginning in May, the monsoon moves lo enjoy the chirping of blue jays, mock­ Stonchcnge were a few of the favorite stops The end of the trip was arealiiy Monday as in and the temperature will decline from ingbirds and cardinals has been pleasur­ for history buffs. The phrase "hands-on learn­ everyone was franticly roaming lhc cily try­ near 100 to near 90 with rain, rain, rain. able for my family. Now lo enjoy the ing" takes a different meaning when sludents ing lo find the cheapest place to develop their The sweltering heat and humidity create a warm days and cool nights of spring is can walk on Hadrian's Wall or touch the endless rolls of film. Many of the best pic- climalc like lhat of South Louisiana in truly refreshing. naturally warm waters of the Roman Baths, lures students came back with were not on August and September. Have you taken lime toenjoy the beauty "I had always heard about places like Kodakor Fuji, They arc printed in theirminds. Plants and flowers bloom and die year- of our campus? There arc places where Stonchcnge and the Roman Baths, and finally "Probably lhc most moving pan of my trip round. Trees shed ihcir leaves and ai the one can spread a blanket and just enjoy lhc I was able to see them," Pineville senior Amy was in Bracmar, Scotland. There was a wish­ same lime put on new ones. Vegetable warm afternoon sun. A leisurely stroll Hutchinson said. "Things like lhat made the ing well next to lhc stream which ran along­ crops arc planted and harvested with onty across campus can break the monotony of trip even more exciting." side our hotel. After dinner, I went and sal on the bank and watched the water rush around too much rain delaying lhc process because studies and classes. Not every stop had a direct educational there is no real distinction among the four Find an opportunity to enjoy the rebirth purpose. Most of the nights were spent in the snow covered holders in the walcr. The full moon cast a blue lint on (he water and the seasons. Foliage is constantly green with of plants. Praise God for giving you the remote towns or villages lo get a break from splashes of brown, red and yellow. There ability lo feel newness of grass, flowers, the busy cily life in London. snow," Locwcr said. "I didn't lake a picture of that, and I'm in some ways glad. Il wouldn't are no robins lo herald the approach of and plants. Thank God for the beauly of "Bracmar, Scotland was the firsl lime I've have come out as beautiful, and lhat picture spring or migrating fowl to signal winter is His earth and for allowing you the privi­ been in snow before," Slidcll sophomore will slick in my memory forever." on its way. lege of sharing it with Him. Aimee Ashe said, "It was like in the movies— /3G ancfQr. CRoru Bee OCow Qi

By Joshua Goodnight and Mandy Maxwell rized with his last statemenL Wildcat Staff Writers "Dr. Lee. it's an honor to have you as the next man to lead our campus," Verreit said. he Louisiana College campus was a hub of activity March His sentiments were continued by Miss Louisiana Col­ 30-April 2. These were the days chosen to honor and lege. Janis Sanders. Alexandria freshman, who lhanked him for inaugurate LC's seventh president, Dr. Rory Lee. Each T "taking the challenge to make better our future." day was full of excitement and various activities which focused Neil Wreyford, Shreveport senior, began the lasl leg of on several different areas of interest. the festivities by adding some comic relief."When you look at Tuesday, March 30 all kinds of negative statistics. Mississippi generally comes out 12p.m. as being Louisiana's savior from being ihe worst at everything. The inauguration festivities began with a student luncheon, Wouldn't you know it? We weni to Mississippi to get our presi­ during which LC students were given the opportunity to offi­ dent.," Wreyford said. cially welcome their new president. The humor was cut short as Wreyford placed a charge on "Because the students are the focus of this institution, it is Lee to accept the "duly of taking a great learning establishment only fitting thai students play an integral pan in the inaugural and making it greater, lo not base decisions on past successes, week," Lee was quoted in the luncheon's program. and to be an innovator, a visionary and a catalyst." After introductions made by Masters of Ceremonies Mandi Lee concluded the testimonials by addressing the students. Hempstead, SGA president, and Ryan Dickerson, Union Board He began by voicing his pleasure at being able to spend the first photo by Kristi Letlow president, and a prayer from Oren Conner, BSU president, the inauguration activity with the sludenis, and then summarized A string quartet elegantly serenaded faculty, Louisianians entertained those present with two songs. his position as president in two sentences. students and guests at the reception Then, Greg Verret, Natchitoches sophomore, began with "The first responsibility is to get sound public relations following the inauguration. the first of three student testimonies. He staled that Lee offers set up. The second is to build relationships with students," Lee many reasons for praise and offered Lee's experience as an edu­ said. cator and minister as professor. His admiration was summa- Hempstead and Dickerson ended the event with the pre­ sentation of a gift from the studenis. The presentation was little more than words, as the gift had been donated four days prior. The Friday before the inauguration, a large number of students and faculty made an effort to beautify the campus by raking and picking up litter. The LC Art Department helped begin ihe inaugural fes­ tivities with the Sludent Art Exhibit. The exhibit featured 32 pieces of artwork designed by LC studenis. The juried show was judged by Brian Lafaye. director of the University Museum at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Natchitoches senior Randy Leggetfs "Lidded Jar" re­ ceived first place in the category of three-dimensional art. "Fall Moon" created by Carole Steele, Pineville senior, won first prize in the two-dimensional art category. Tioga senior Timothy Roper's "Untitled" won "Best of Show." 7 p.m. phojo by Kristi J-etlow Students represented many organizations during The second event of the inauguration was the concert put the ceremony. From I to r: Jill VanCamp, Kristina Dixon, Steven Kimball,Tiff any Sues , Jason Ashford and Jamie VanHuis.

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_k;:' •«_•__ photo by Knsti Letlow Sandra Edwards, coordinator of Postal Services, and Donnah Nicks, director of Dr. Rory Lee ponders the wise advice gi Cottingham Hall, enjoy some of the lucious food and flowers at the reception. for Alumni and Student Affairs at Missis (niiecfin 'iJaitJi ancf&earmn ? established at LC and of the future challenges and changes lhat y on by the music department. Dr. Cleamon Downs, Dr. Ben Yang, await the college. Dr. Paul DeBoer, Dr. Loryn Frey, Scott Sontag. Susan Cauley, Dr. Van Quick, Vice President for Alumni and Student the LC/Cenla Symphonic Band, the LC Chorale and ihe Louisi­ Affairs at Mississippi College provided the Call to Service for anians performed for a large audience including many mem­ the president. Quick remembered the limes Lee worked at MC bers of the community. serving the campus administration and studenis. He challenged Among other activities, such as the Louisianians serving Lee to know where he came from, who got him here, where he as stage hands and Dr. Downs' performance of a humorous self- was going, how he was going to get there, and when to leave. composed piece entitled "The President's Lament?," staff mem­ Others participating in the service included Pineville bers sang solos and duets; played flute, organ, and piano; and Mayor Fred Baden; Dr. William Arceneaux, President of the conducted the three groups. The evening was even more spe­ Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universi­ cial due to the premiere performance of Dr.Yang's "A Short ties; Dr. Howell Todd, President of Mississippi College and a Canon for Piano." representative of the Association of Southern Baptist Colleges "The music was absolutely gorgeous and very appropri­ and Schools; Dr. Dean Doster, Executive Director of the Loui­ ately done for the inauguration," said Michael Hardaway. stu­ siana Baptist Convention; Dr. Morris Chapman, President of dent development staff member. the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention; "It was a wonderful day, and I have not even been home Ann McAllister, Vice-chair of the LC faculty; Carmen Bieber, yet," said Lee after ihe concert, "I especially have appreciated President of the LC Alumni Association; and Mandi Hempstead, the comments of the students at the Sludent Luncheon and the President of the LC Sludent Government Association. enthusiasm with which the music was presented." Rev. Jim Spencer, pastor of Kingsville Baptist Church in photo by Kristi Letlow Wednesday, April 1 Pineville; Dr. Bob Anderson, president of the Louisiana Baptist Stephanie Dorrls and SaraCrocker help other 7:30 p.m. Convention; and Sellers Aycock, Chairman of the Presidential students clean up the campus for the student Presidential Inauguration evenis continued with the Inau­ Search Committee, also took part in the chapel service. gift to Dr. Lee. gural Worship Service at First Baptist Church of Pineville at A reception honoring Lee and his family was held in the 7:30 p.m. Dr. Larry Fields, senior pastor of Central Baptist Hixson Sludent Center following the Convocation. Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, was the keynote speaker for the evening. Fields is a 1965 LC graduate who in 1969 hired Lee to serve as part-time youth minister in his church. The service also featured prayers of dedication from Rev. Ken Satcher, pastor of Live Oak Wcsleyan Church and presi­ dent of the Central Louisiana Ministerial Board; Rev. Don Mabry, director of the Missions Division of the Louisiana Bap- list Convention; and Dr. Charles S. Kelley Jr., president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Thursday, April 2 10:30 a.m. The inauguration activities concluded as Louisiana Col­ lege officially welcomed its seventh president to the campus in the Inaugural Convocation held in Guinn Auditorium. Lee, with a giant smile, acccptedthe emblem of the insti­ Btt-_*__l^*^,tj^^_^*tS tution from Michael Johnson, president of the Board of Trust­ photo by Mandy Maxwell ees. Lee spoke of the firm foundation that past presidents had Melissa Anker and Andrea Swartz sample the elaborate food and admire the ice sculptures at the reception.

__ photo by Kristi Letlow photo by Kristi Letlow 'en by Dr. Van Quick, Vice President The Louisianians provided entertainment at the inaugural student luncheon. From I stppi College, in the Call to Service. to r: Mark Abbott, Frank Francis, Mark Mann, David Martin, Danny Winter, Vince Endris and Stewart Holloway. THE WILDCAT inion April 24, 1998 Letter to the Editor Who's Minding <3?*1>=*£P2 <3rm>=*

Rosa Franklin Alexandria Junior

esterday, I reccivcdabilling statement from Citibank. My loans arc aboul to come due. Funny, you hardly Y ever hear from "the lenders" until you are about to becomea senior. (They know when you will become ascnior.) Bul here is the clincher—just when I finally come lo terms with possibly being in debt for ihe rest of my life. I read in the "Town Talk" lhat my college is giving money away.Oh happy day! They're giving money away! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Then something entered my line of vision. They were giving money to Louisiana State University, Alexandria stu­ dents. Wail a minute! 1 almost choked. Imagine, had I only taken 60 hours at LSUA, I would not have these statements • • know this is a tough concept to grasp, mm JEkWhrti IK-**, E_-__±-»I CM4, that house my own "personal national debt" Bul, alas, loyalty lU-KUO— ••••••• kepi mc here. I wonder where is my college's loyally to mc, Johnny, but to make ice cubes, you have to now? Jilt the trays with water." Evidently, ihis wasn't discussed in one of the "community chapel meetings" because if it was I know I would have been there. Tins would have been biggcrihan the "Founder's Day" program.This would have been biggerlhan Monica Lewinsky's leak aboul President Clinton. A Student's Poem for April- Poetry Month By Terry Young Did President Rory Lee ask for a vole? Was this a political We give into self and accept move 10 enhance the sagging enrollment while al lhc same Collinston Sophomore time achancc to help LSUA get ihe "second glance" it needed The pains of the world. for four-year college status? Honestly, I don't know. I do h! World of Christians Sleep hinders our spiritual hearing knowthat aftcrgraduation, I will havespentbetween $40,000- Give your attention to the future! To the point that we become deaf. $50,000 in loans while here at LC. What aboul lhat? Oh! World of Sinners Don't misunderstand mc. I believe in giving lo the under­ O Let your hearts be your ears! How long will we slumber? privileged. Heck, I am the underprivileged! Everyone knows how hard il is to get any sort of scholarship here at LC for Oh! World of Confusion students thai already attend. Wc also know that it is practically Become as still waters...clear! Oh! World of Agony impossible to get financial aid outside of "Student Loans." So Oh! World of Depression Touch me never again! I am wondering where this money is coming from? Allow your spirits to rise! Oh! World of Sorrow Ahah! An increase in tuition. Supposedly, there will be a Oh! World of Gloom Sadden my life no more! 5.6 percent "across the board increase." Remember the ad­ ministration telling us ihcrc would be no increase? Well, Savour not your evil lies! Oh! World of Death SURPRISE! SURPRISE! Guess whal? Wc got a raise! (In No longer will I be in the shadows! tuition lhal is.) Almost every year 1 have been here ai LC So often life becomes a reality Oh! World of Christians tuition increases by about $10 per hour. So beware il will For Christians who seem so pure. Answer God's call to righteousness! happen to you, too. I value lhc education I gel here. Thai is why I choose to come back year after year. It's the betrayal ihis year that has me looking somewhere else. Nol only do I have higher than a "^"U 7. LOUISIANA 9 COLLEGE 2.0 grade point average (the requirements lo have the $800 T< — scholarship), bul I already attend LC. I haven't received $800 WILDCAT JL he Wildcat, the official newspaper ol Louisiana College, is published during the regular semester except during breaks and per semester for four semesters. I received less than $400 in Editor-in-Chief „.... Kristi Lettow final exams. "Discretionary Awards" for two semesters in the 1997-98 Associate Editor „ Mandy Maxwell Editorials published in the Wildcat represent the opinions of the school year. I had been here for more than three years before Entertainment Editor Brian Manuoll writer and do not reflect the positions of the college or the student I received thai one. If I had attended LSUA for 60 hours with Sports Editor Leah McMorris body. The editorial board is made up of Kristi Letlow and Mandy the same GPA, I could have had $800 as soon as I was let into Ads Editor „ GingerMcClelland Maxwell. the door. Writers .... GingarMcClelland I am more than disappointed. I am red-hot angry! I'm, shall Rosa Franklin The Wildcat welcomes letters to the editor ol any length. All wc say, iraic! This is nol being un-Chrislian. This is being Joshua Goodnight letters must contain the author's full name, classification, post office box and phone number. Letters are subject to editing for rational. I worked hard to be here. Maybe even harder than Josh Duplechain clarity, brevity and libel. most people. As a student here, I thought maybe I would be Photographers ...... Kristi Letlow lhc first person the college gave money to—being underprivi­ Mandy Maxwell Letters to the editor may be delivered to the Wildcat office leged, a minority and female on this campus. Why not try to Photography Adviser ...... Dr. Emia Bernard located in Room 303 of Alexandria Hall, sent to P. O. Box 606 or recruil mc lo stay? Or don't ihey need mc in the central Adviser..... „ „ •.-,,___.•„_. ,ir,....n— Gina Crawford e-mailed to witdcat®alex.tacotlege.edu Louisiana area, too? STUDENTS OF LOUISIANA COLLEGE UNITE! The Wildcat reserves the right to refuse any advertisement felt not to be in the best interests ot Louisiana College Printed START A PETITIONO'll sign, first) OR ORGANIZE A advertisements are in no way an endorsement by the Wildcat MEETING. LET'SSHOWTHE ADMINISTRATION HOW Louisiana College or the student body. WE FEEL-BETRAYED! THE WILDCAT AprU 24, 1998

Wildcat Baseball Team Has a Rocky Season Scores & By Josh Duplechain sandwiches. Namely the bats of Griff Doughty (.375. 3 Wildcat Staff Reporter Dateline: March 23, 1998 Louisiana HR's, 21 RBI's) and Ben Arlington (.372, 3 College goes to lown on the cowpokes from HR's, 23 RBI's). Highlights his hasn't exactly been quite the sea­ McNccse University by whupping them 4-2. However, the LC fans feel they should do son the Louisiana College baseball Easily one of the finest games LC has something to help out iheir heroes. I have T team would have hoped for. The first played all year. Thanks to the pitching of received many letters on the subject and Baseball two games against NSU and NLU resulted in freshman Eric Walker and the backup of his would like to share some with you now. blowouts. infield and outfield, LC would come away "May be you should try hopping over ihe And let's please not mention the words with a big one. foul lines for good luck," saidJoeSchmoc. April 4 doublchcader. The Cats have cither lost or March 28, 1998 LC sweeps lhc deuce Winnficld. LA. LC7 Mobilefi split the majority of their doublehcadcrs this against Spring Hill taking both games 4-2, . "What ever you do, don't crowd the LC5 Moblc3 season. Now fast forward to the present day. When plate," suggested Andre Dawson from Chi­ Scott Gal I ineau earned the victory in In a season lhat has seen the Cats get the NSU Bus Drivers bcaiLC 12-2 in our own cago, Illinois. the second game and went 3-3 at bat. vaporized in ihcir first two games and then put backyard. Thai's right, I said Bus Drivers and "Spit in the umpire's face. They like on a strong showing against the LSU Tigers, nol Demons because they were taking us to that," said Roberto Alomar, of Baltimore, what is a fan to ihink? "I don't think wc school. Maryland played very well today," said Head Coach But that's the kind of season it's been. Two "If you all get hit by pitches in the game, April 10-il Billy Allgood. steps forward and two steps back. Whal hap­ then ihe whole team will get on base, and you LC6 Loyola 10 Lasl season iheCats finished 16-27 and arc pened? Everything was goingsowell. Coach, should score about 20 runs a game," said lhat LC5 Loyola 8 on the path to repeat wiih a 14-24 record what do you think happened? "We had no guy from the movie "Major League" who LC4 Loyola 5 going into the (gulp) doubleheader against intensity today,"said Allgood. also played on "LA Law." In the second game of the series, Daniel Wiley College. Bul don'i gel mc wrong, this LC, despite the record and rough confer­ And last but not least, the anonymous "LC Cloy went 3-3 including a homer and season hasn't been all dark clouds and soggy ence play, can boast a couple of bright spots. has a baseball team?" Griff Doughty also had a homcrun. In the third game, Justin Bareswill finished 4-4, Doughty was 2-4, and Alex Goodling was Lady Cats Defeat Belhaven in Tennis 2-3.

By Josh Duplechain would. (Hey, come to think of it. another Hossback 7-6 (7-5), 6-4. Wildcat Staff Reporter "Rocky" sequel might not be too bad.) LC Emerale Owens beat Tara Thompson in April 14 decided to play Belhaven in a liule lennis twin sets 6-3, 6-3. n a day when lhc sports world was match and then beat them 1 ike they stole some­ Katie Burns busted oul the whupping stick LC 6 Mississippi College 1 focused on Augusta National and thing. LC would take five of lhc six singles on Wendy Webb 6-0, 6-0. LC 11 Mississippi College 9 Owhether or not the "mighty" Tiger matches and split the doubles matches one And Julie Wilson didn't even have to Mike Stalons picked up the win in the Woods would make aholc-in-onc on every and one. break a sweat as she won her match by first game as Ben Arlington finished 3-3 hole, there was some lennis being played. Rhonda Tilghman would lake the lone default. and Todd Self went 2*3 at ihe plaie. In the On aday where most of us were still asleep singles loss as she fell lo Bclhaven's Vanessa In doubles action ii was Hinopoulou/ second game, the score was tied at 9 in the at ihe lime (he matches were taking place, Hinopoulou in straight sets 6-0, 6-2. Coug defeating LC's Masters and Tilgman 8- sixth inning. Brandon Jones hit a two run there was some tennis being played. From there it was all Wildcats. Sara Mas­ 5. But in ihe second maich, it was LC's duo single with the bases loaded to give LC Tennis is a sport at LC lhal receives aboul ters defeated Jissica Coug 6-2, 6-0. of White/Wilson bringing the funk on the lead. Jones was 3-4 for the night as as much fanfare as another sequel to "Rocky" Monica Valtierra took out Bryanne Belhavcn's Thompson and Webb, 8-4, was Doughty who also had 3 RBIs.

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