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Volume 97 September 26, 1990 Issue #4 In the name of dying children Rollins College Sponsors Candlelight Vigil to symbolize plight of children around the world by Paget Graham

Like a child, I've done lots of wishing of the World Hunger Committee Hopingit wouldmake the world okay helped the kids to finally land a I have wished upon a star penny on a country with a dot on it. Then watched it moving farther away The loudest cheering of the night, — 'til today. though, came when Mickey and Nothing comes from waiting for Goofy appeared. The children tomorrow flocked to the two Di sney characters Hoping someone else will make it as they danced, posed for many, bright many pictures, and even accepted It's because of you and me their honorary memberships to the I see a future flooded with light. class of 1991, entertaining both young and old. In our hands, there's a world in our care Alongside all of the fun and In our hands, there's the power we games was some education and a share reminder as to why everyone was In our hands, it can grow even more gathere d there. Two organi zations, than we know The Hunger Project and CROP/ When we all understand all that is in Church World Services were on our hands. hand to help increase awareness of the problems of the poverty-stricken Third World Countries. Each day, With the Student Center aglow from sixty-thousand people die of mal­ the light of candles, the Orlando Boys' nutrition and disease — forty- Choir led a crowd of all ages in this thousand are children under five. touching song honoring children. This The two groups present opportuni­ was the culmination of the evening's ties for these poverty-stricken candlelight vigil for children, but hope­ people to help remove themselves photo /Andres Abril fully it was also the commencement of a from the burden of chronic hunger. new age of respect for the rights of the They also offer opportunities for Cameron Forbes introduces a young visitor to Mickey Mouse, one of the special guests at the children of the world. others to lend a helping hand to Candlelight Vigil for Children, sponsored by the SGA and Campus Ministries. Prom all over the Orlando area, those who are suffering. Two other bright-eyed young ones of every age came groups, the National Association This vigil was only one of many around the The vigil at Rollins was the product of with their parents to help celebrate for the Rights of Children and world to help kickoff the World Summit for Chil­ a lot of hard work and dedication from children around the world. It was ajoyful H.E.A.T. (Help End Abuse Today), dren on September 29th and 30th. Nearly thirty Lucy Hamilton, Director of Student Ac­ noise that filled the air as kids raced to were present to help raise support countries have joined together to prepare for this tivities and Organizations, Sam Stark, crush as many aluminum cans as possible for action in children's rights. Each global summit, chaired by Canada's Prime Min­ S.G.A. President; Skipper Moran, S.G.A. and toss them into recycling bins brought day, twelve children suffer perma­ ister Brian Mulroney and Pakistan's Prime Vice-President; Paul Viau, Asst. Director by Greenhouse. They cheered each other nent brain damage as a result of Minister Benazir Bhutto. The stated purpose for of Student Activities; and John Langfitt, of on in a relay race organized by Circle K abuse. These organizations are this summit is to- get world leaders to divert Sullivan House. They had been planning which had them dressing-upin over-sized working to educate the public about attention and funds from current priorities, such and organizing the vigil since this sum­ clothes and doing dizzy lizzies. Smiles the facts of abuse and neglect and as military security, and adopt programs and mer. Their perserverance and commitment were everywhere as XLR8 painted dif­ are pushing legislation to protect policies that are more beneficial to the well-being resulted in the complete success of the ferent faces on each kid and as members the rights of the child. of the world's children. vigil — and a lot of happy faces. New town noise ordinance takes effect 1 Inside: 1 by Catherine Jones responsible will be found guilty of a misdemeanor allowed to play only until eleven p.m. Pg.3 World Hunger which is punishable by a twenty-five dollar fine. An event like last spring's reggae fest, In less than two weeks, a new According to the edict on the second and subse­ held on the Sandspur field, will never noise ordinance will be going into quent offenses, the punishment is a fifty dollar happen again. At least, according to Mr. Pg.4 Faculty Associates effect for all of Orange County. While fine or ten days in county jail or both. Young, "The people responsible for its the details of the ordinance have not The Winter Park residents would like to organization bit off more than they could yet been worked out, the aim is to live in a quiet and tranquil community but that chew. They were advertising all over Pg.5 S.G.A curb unwanted noise from car radios. is sometimes hard to do when liying next to a Florida, drawing a huge crowd which the If the music in your car is loud enough college, particularly on a Friday or Saturday college really wasn't prepared for. But the Pg.6 First impressions for someone in the next car to un­ night. According to the chief of campus safety, wind was the big problem because it blew derstand the words, you could pos­ Michael Young, "If acertain number of complaints the noise into the residential community sibly be arrested, although a ticket are phoned in to the Winter Park police depart­ and not into the town where no one would Pg.8 Diversity Week would be more likely. ment by its residents, then the procedure is to have been bothered." This ordinance will be supple­ call campus safety and have us turn it down." The college would like to maintain a menting the three-year-old regula­ Mr. Young says, "If that does not work the police "good neighbor policy" with the town and Pg. 11 Competition tion regarding noise already in the will come and have the party shut down". There keep a good rapport, which means compli­ the law books of Winter Park. The have been instances when the police have ance to their complaints and comments. threatened to make arrests. However, Mr. Young Pg. 13 Icebreaker party existing ordinance calls for quiet be­ When asked if the Winter Park police had tween the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8 says, there are some ways to avoid the potential a decibel meter, Lieutenant M.D Wasson a.m. If the police deem a party dur­ for a run-in with the law. For example, an event said they didn't need one, because if he can Pg. 14 Safe campus? ing the above hours as being too featuring a live band should be held inside, hear the music within 100 feet, it is a loud, it will be in violation of the allowing the band to play until two a.m., rather disturbance of the peace and no meter is noise ordinance. If that is the case, than an outside event where the band would be needed. Pg. 15 Sports then the person or group involved or The Sandspur Volume 97 Issue #4 page 2 Letters to the Editor

students of this campus should not have to others. Have the courage to say "I'm me Dear Editor, guard against unfair standards dealt out and Fm different." by the administration. After all, it is them Initially a reaction to the poster in the we are to trust while at Rollins...they are James Bell, S.G.A. office which reads: THE PURSUIT Director of Affirmative Action OF LIBERTY AND HAPPINESS and de­ our teachers and mentors. I know I can't picts an American flag enveloping two be right all the time-but don't let me be unclothed men (one of whom is holding a wrong by inflicting a hypocritical policy of condom), this letter then became aresponse review upon me. to the apparent double standard involved I am pleading that the Administra­ Dear Editor in campus censorship here at Rollins. Spe­ tion either allow total freedom of the press, speech and expression, or that they treat The Sandspur cifically the standard applied to me when I would like to comment on the "No I (and others) questioned the use of this what the majority of the community finds offensive equal to what the minority finds Smoking" policies being enforced in vari­ poster. offensive. In this situation either allow ous buildings on Rollins campus. The Volume 97, Issue #4 I personally find homosexuality of­ posters such as the "Hooters Girls" to be administration building was recently af­ fensive and am disgusted even more with posted, or take down the highly offensive fected by this particular policy, and I'd like this poster, which every person must see poster in the S.G.A.! to outline the covert procedures through September 26, 1990 as he/she enters our S.G.A. office. Yet, I It's as simple as that! which this action was put into place. The Jude Alexander Kay McCarry am willing to keep my beliefs to myself; I first action, on the part of one employee, do feel all humans have certain unalienable Editors Lance E.L. Ouellette, Censored. was circulating a smoke-free workplace rights, and each person has the preroga­ petition. This action in itself is a demo­ tive to determine his/her sexual prefer­ As an afterthought, in no way do I feel cratic process and held up to the general Staff ences. I will refrain from expressing my Mr. Bell has been anything but profes­ American public as an admirable and ac­ thoughts about homosexuality and the ceptable practice. Andres Abril message this poster gives. sional, and I hope to have further discus­ The petition made its way around the Amy C. Anderson The issue here is that in the past, the sions on this issue with him and other building from floor to floor. Unfortunately Carissa Andres Administration has assured members of administrators. avoiding the hands of the "smokers," fif­ Meredith Beard our community that they will not be of­ teen in number, who work in that building. Sunita Bheecham fended by posted or printed material, and By the time the smokers were privy to the Richard Bullwinkle that such material that is found to be Cydney K. Davis offensive will be taken down (The Chi Psi petition, being informed by the non-smok­ Anthony Gelsomino "Hooters Girls" poster during men's rush ers who refused to sign the petition, the Jared Greisman as an example). Why is it that half a dozen policy was already in effect. The smokers Dave Herman people can call the Administration due to Dear Editor were not given a "designated" smoking Catherine Jones being offended by a sexist poster-and it is area, but were, more or less, told to go Kirk Nalley removed-while if many members of our I write to challenge us to a new way of outside, rain, sleet, or hail, and pollute the Shanti Nigram community find this acquiescence to bla­ thinking about diversity at Rollins. It open air, preferably at the back of the Jen Pitts tant homosexuality offensive, nothing can seems to me that we have a tendency to building. Chris Port be done about it? think that only people of color, women, gay I'm sure some of the smokers would Rob Sivitilli When a friend of mine called Mr. men and lesbians provide diversity or have have signed the petition had they had the Sham pa Saha James Bell (Rollins' Affirmative Action multiple cultures. In fact, I recently heard opportunity. We are well aware of our Tracy Stetson director) wishing to inform Mr. Bell that student members of these groups referred responsibility toward health care for our­ Jen Stults he [myfriendl andmany others were highly to as "diversity students." Such thinking, selves and others. Instead, we were treated Monica Swanson offended, Mr. Bell's response was that we however well-intended, is harmful. as secondary citizens, outcast from a soci­ Paul Zies 'misinterpreted' the poster. He alleges Such thinking reinforces the idea that ety that recently has become more con­ that it is just a promotion for safe sexual white males are a homogenous group and cerned with health care issues. Contributors * conduct. as such are the standard of humanity, the When one smoker, completely exas­ Fred Battenfield In no way can the combination of the index by which all others are judged. Such perated with the projected insensitivity on James Bell words and the picture be interpreted to thinking reinforces the idea that because the part of some, went into the bathroom John Gallagher promote safe sex without also approving they are different, people of color, women, stall and lit up, another employee that Paget Graham and condoning homosexuality. gay men and lesbians are bad, less worthy. witnessed the perceived sin, immediately, Nicholas Hellmuth Mr. Bell said the poster would stay- One of the results of this kind of in conjunction with others, posted not one, Carolyn Irving and in effect our grievances weren't going thinking is that a program such as Cel­ but fifteen highlighted "No Smoking" Kristi Kibort to be acted upon-end of discussion. Why ebrating Diversity has a tendency to focus memos on the bathroom stalls, mirrors Mike Lawrence not more discussion? Why is my argument only on the so-called diverse groups, al­ and doors. This was the proverbial straw Judy Luckett over before it began? Persuade me if I am lowing members of these groups to show­ Idell MacPherson that broke the camel's back. Incensed, I ignorant. This is why I am in a Liberal case "their"culture, issues, and celebrities. demanded to know if the other parties Bill Morse Arts institution. White males may feel left out of such Alan Nordstrom thought all smokers could not read (per­ While I realize that some will agree activities or they may feel a sense of su­ haps from lack of oxygen to the brain), or Marilyn Oglo with Mr. Bell's decision, I believe that one periority as they watch what they may see Lance E. L. Ouellette just could not obey or comprehend one person comprises too few opinions for de­ as zoo-like proceedings. There must be Volunteer Center visible sign. The signs came down. cisions of this magnitude; what if he is diversity among white males worthy of Lora Wagner Being somewhat familiar with federal wrong? celebration. Arnold Wettstein law and Rollins personnel offices's smok­ As our representative of fair and equal The fact is we are all different; we all ing policies, I believe the smokers' rights treatment, Mr. Bell must take action come from different families, cultures, and were infringed upon in this case. It clearly against offensive behavior..,issues offen­ ethnic groups. Diversity is diversity. De­ does not upset me that I can not smoke in The Sandspur, in its 97thy ear of publication sive not just to the minority but to anyone scendants from the peoples of Mozambique, the building, but not being a part of a is published weekly on Wednesdays and and everyone. There is a paradox here: Germany, Cuba, Ireland, Portugal, Brazil, decision that affects my addiction and my has a circulation of 2000. Simply because there are more of me does Italy, England, Egypt, Iran, Sri Lanka, job, Fm compelled to cry out, like any other not mean I am necessarily wrong! Is there New Zealand, Turkey, Japan, India, American citizen, in protest of my demo­ a double standard at Rollins when it comes We, the editorial board of'The Sandspur Greece, Nigeria, Canada, Mexico, Puerto cratic rights being violated. extend an invitation to our readers to to censorship? I think there is. Rico, and France all provide ethnic diver­ The rules are different here, in the submit articles on any subject they feel is I realize Mr. Bell's beliefs are quite sity to Rollins. (Note: this list of countries State of Florida, especially at Rollins, but interesting, maddening, thought- different than my own, but as the director is not intended to be exhaustive.) they're not so different when one is trying provoking, or of general interest to the of Affirmative Action it is his responsibil­ Christian, Jews, Moslems, Taoists, to uphold the American democratic ideals. Rollins community. As the Editors, we ity to protect the rights of all the members Mormons, Buddhists, provide Rollins with Come on people, smokers and non- reserve the right to correct spelling, of this community, not just the minority. religious diversity. (Again, this list is not smokers alike, and loosen up! We smokers punctuation, and grammatical errors, but He and many others of the Administration under no circumstances will we alter the intended to be exhaustive.) can handle being exluded, but do try and have not, in my opinion, applied equal form or content of the author's ideas Men and women both provide gender be gentle with us. We do care about you, so standards in judging what is offensive and without previous discussion and diversity. Gay men, lesbian women, bi­ try and care about us as part of peoplekind. agreement. The Sandspur is your paper: what action the Administration will take sexual men and women, as well as 'straight' Or else, 111 start following people around we will always keep this in mind. But we in each situation. men and women, provide affectional di­ "Beans," telling them how bad the food is cannot succeed in this goal without your If the Administration is going to cen­ support and participation. versity. for them. sor printed material, it must enforce a Since all diversity is worthy of cel­ policy of equality based on standards re­ ebration, the challenge for each of us is to Idell Murphy Submissions must be received by 5:00 p.m. sponsible andreasonable to everyone. The on the Friday before publication. All celebrate our own diversity and that of Finance/Accounting submissions must be typed. Letters to the Editors must include the name and phone number of the author. A desire to publish a letter anonymously must be discussed with one of the Editors. The Sandspur's editorial policy

Submit articles to The Sandspur at campus box 2742 or drop it by our office, all sutnSof'op^nple^^ Mills 307. Telephone: (407)646-2696. of any length, but above all it is imperaTve *at all fc l£T T ^ ^V™^" {°T eaSe of readinS and ca" »» The views expressed in The Sandspur do mClU<1 ph ne nUmber at which the author not necessarily reflect those of the Editors. can be contacted. Names can be withheld upon reouesttm on?VT J ! * ° Editors. Letters submitted without a name7ZL™I! *1? I discussing the desire for anonymity with one of the will be held in strict confidentiality. Znl yo'ufor yourtL*inlt T"^ ™ *?*? **""•* ** "» ^^ in those letters! ' Ioryour "Merest in The Sandspur and m the Rollins community. Send September 26, 1990 page 3 Forty thousand children die of hunger every day by Paget Graham that it is very hard to break out of the vicious cycle without help from other sources. "Behold, children are a gift of the Lord; The In Bangladesh, a man by the fruit of the womb is a reward. name of Muhammed Yunus is trying to do Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, something to help break this cycle of pov­ So are the children of one's youth." erty. After being a witness to the famine and desperation that comes from extreme -Psalm 127:3,4 poverty, he came to the conclusion that what was needed for these people was financial stability. Yunus had spent years On Sunday, September 23,1990, in the U.S. studying economics and had candlelight vigils were held around the obtained a doctorate from Vanderbilt world in honor of children. It was to be the University, but never once did he feel like start of the World Summit for Children on his studies were at all connected to the September 29th and 30th. The vigils were people in the community. He discovered to show our leaders the widespread sup­ that these people could take care of port for action on behalf of the world's themselves if they had the resources and children. the help, not handouts, from others. Yunus Children are a country's greatest proceeded to open up the Grameen (Rural) photo/Andres Abril natural resource. This is especially true in Bank of Bangladesh. The bank is owned the Third World countries where the pov­ by the poor people and lends to the poor Candles lit, hundreds of community members sing the vigil song, "In Our Hands," led erty levels are extremely high. Parents people of the country. It has been working by the Orlando Boys' Choir. depend upon their children to help raise for fourteen years and, according to Yunus, worldwide vigils as a precursor to the food so that they can survive. But, the "the average loan is $67, and the repay­ 90) He is optimistic that a system like this summit and a forum where certain issues poverty in these countries is so pervasive ment rate is over 98%." (L.A. Times 7/9/ will enable the young children, and those could be brought to the attention of the children yet to come, to break away from public and to the world leaders that are this cycle of poverty and give them a life participating in the global summit. that they can look forward to with confi­ The facts are clear and lying on Facts about starving children dence and happiness. the table in front of the world leaders Here in this country, another man convening for the global summit. Forty- is trying to accomplish some similar objec­ thousand children are dying every day —Children constitute the poorest age group in North America. In 1986,22.1% tives. Sam Harris, the founder of a from hunger, yet the world already pro­ of all children under the age of six were poor. grassroots group called Results, is a lobby­ duces enough, in cereal grain alone, to —Children of color bear a disproportionate share of the poverty burden. The ist for the fight against world hunger. Ten supply 3,000 calories per day for every poverty rate of African-American children under eighteen years of age in 1986 years ago, he founded Results out of a small man, woman, and child. Peasants in was 43.1%, compared to 13.6% for all Americans. For Hispanic children the group of people getting together and writ­ Third World countries pay rent by giving rate was 37.7% in 1986. ing to their Congressmen. The group grew as much as 75% of their harvest to their —Farmers have a higher poverty rate than the rest of the country. The poverty and there are now volunteers for Results in landlords. rate on the farm in 1986 was 19.6% as compared to 13.4% in non-farm America. 110 communities in the U.S. Harris and his Developing countries are spend­ —In 1986, 28% of the homeless population were families with children. group are responsible for a number of hun­ ing more on arms and less on food. Now, —In 1985, according to the Physicians Task Force on Hunger, about twenty ger or ai d-related bill s being passed, namely it is up to the leaders of the countries that million people in America, including twelve million children, were hungry at the International Fund for Agricultural De­ will be at the summit, especially the more some point each month. velopment and the Micro-Enterprise for influential and powerful countries, to take —In 1986, 32.4 million people lived below the poverty line. the Poor Loans. (L.A Times 7/5/90) action on behalf of the Third World coun­ —The "poorest of the poor" group is growing. Recently, Harris and his group tries and on behalf of the children of the —The gap between poor and rich American families is widening. were working on organizing people for the next generation. -Taken from the United States Census Bureau statistics A day in the life... by Kirk Nalley will hopefully carry over into the remain­ der of the school year. I warn all the This past weekend marked the senators that an idea without action be­ SGA's first successful retreat. The return­ hind it is a wasted thought. ing senators and the newly elected sena­ To put any rumors to rest, I do not Anyone for a metaphor?? tors converged on Camp We wa in Apopka, have any exotic diseases, or nasty STD's, one of the budding metropolises of the free or even a common cold. Through the past by Arnold Wettstein world. The retreat was marked with many two weeks I have experienced fear, igno­ positive ideas and revelations. The work­ rance, and utter silliness from the Rollins "The scenery changes only for the lead uses draws, pries and pulls to work with ing conditions, well ventilated, and the Community. Some people would not even dog," according to Sgt. Preston of the Yukon. rather than against the currents, surges, heat were noted as being bonuses and talk to me. Others would give me the Whether the hero of the Royal Mounted waves and flows. While the bow paddler helped the SGA with their successful hia­ pleasure of speaking with them, but they was expressing an observation of fact or a reacts to imminent dangers with all the tus. Also, the retreat allowed the senators would cover their mouth and nose with metaphor for living quickness of Boris to establish a healthy working rapport their shirt. Is this ridiculous? If this kind only he would know. I Becker at the net, the with one another. of behavior is experienced by a student don't care for it as a paddler astern takes In the words of President Stark, I with mono, it must be simply unbearable metaphor because I ac­ the long look, seeing challenge the student body to challenge for people with serious diseases and chal­ cept the insight of an­ beyond the immediate your senators. The majority of the sena­ lenges to contend with in society. I en­ other travelling guide­ obstacles to the larger tors are productive, and the others have courage people to get education. If people line: "Even if you win conformations and the the potential to be. Inquisitive thinking are too ignorant or apathetic to receive the rat-race, you're still longer flow. It isn't and interest on the part of the student education or counselling about the un­ a rat!" the same river to both. body may just inspire a senator to become known fears within us all then perhaps As an observation, And yet of course productive. Also, you are urged to ask friendship can help steer these people in however, the it's the same river. your senators about the weekend, and to the right direction. This is the kind of sargeant's saying Here comes the meta­ ask them about their committment to attitude that generates phobic behavior, makes good sense, only phor. The river looks Rollins, SGA, and most of all to the stu­ and this can be overcome. I hope this my moving metaphor different from differ- dents. This may shed some light on whether personal account surprised some people. is a little different: inglocations. Running or not that senator is worthy of being on It certainly surprised me. Unfortunately "The stern paddler ca­ it successfully depends the senate. Most likely they are. But then it is the plain and honest truth. noes a different river." on at least two sets of again.. . This past Sunday a very powerful White water enthusi­ skills, with a strong I would also like to recognize and event took place at this college. It was an asts will recognize the partner at the other commend the effort and commitment event that was held all over the country. It validity of the observa­ end of the boat. The shown on the part of the administration. was the Candle light Vigil for the children tion, though the metaphor may need some trip downstream may be so "technical" as The "powers that be" have recognized the of the world. The turnout of the Rollins explaining. white-water people say, that reaching your SGA as a leader in Rollins affairs and community was impressive, and I think it In the rushing currents of the white- destination requires coordinated issues. This is the time when the students made a difference. It was an event of water stream, the smooth strokes of the interatactions inter dependency, trust­ should act on their feelings and approach grand proportions that became apparent lake paddler, the sweeps and bow rudders, fully, confidentally with another. It helps their representatives because the would- when Mickey Mouse and Goofy came out to are useless. In the bow especially, the to appreciate how different things are at be stumbling blocks are now giving the be with the children. Mickey and Goofy strokes are varied and interspersed with each end of the canoe, something I find SGA its just credit as a respectable orga­ made a statement by declining other na­ shouted warnings, "Rock, go left", "Boul­ best learned in the occasional capsize nization on campus. tional invitations to support their home der right", "Ledge dead ahead", "0 my whether Fm in the bow or the stern. You In the numerous discussions that state. The Candle light service was emo­ God!" soon discover that it isn't the same river in were held during the retreat, many excel­ tionally moving, and I'm proud that Rollins Meanwhile the stern paddler, (not an the water as it is in the boat — but leave lent ideas came to light. The energy that College was the Florida sponsor, and that angry paddler necessarily, stern being in a that metaphor for another run. was generated from discussions, new the community turned out for such an canoe more a location than an attitude), friendships, and unbridled oratory skills important event. The Sandspur Volume 97 Issue #4 page 4

The Center For Skills New faculty associate Development program introduced

by Mike Lawrence the classroom. All Faculty Associates who For the benefit of the Freshmen and In order to retain what you've read, put the relevant material in your own words. Director of Residential Life volunteer to be in the program will be give transfer students, we want to publish a a $50 meal card to be used when they meet Question and Answer column from last Set aside the textbook, and recite the question and answer. At this point, you The Residential Life Office recently with residents from their floor in the year's paper that we feel is a particularly can underline or highlight only key words announced the creation of its Faculty As­ residence hall. good one. or phrases that trigger the entire meaning sociate Program, designed to improve re­ Possible Program Ideas for Faculty Question : Why do I have trouble getting of the reading. After you have finished the lations between the faculty and residential Involvement in Rollins' Residence Halls good grades on a test if I am conscientious students. 1. Share a meal in the campus restau­ about reading my textbook assignment? reading assignment, review whatyou have The program will attempt to achieve rants with a small group of students from Answer: This is a common question that learned. Write a summary covering the its goal by assigning one faculty member the floor. has been asked recently by some frus­ main ideas giving enough supporting de­ to each floor in each of the residence halls. 2. Faculty Associates can be links to trated students. We wish we could tell you tails. Your written notes can be added to The faculty member will be responsible for enlist the support of other faculty to come just to pick up the book and read your other lecture notes to study for future to the floor for an activity. assignment and you would know the ma­ tests. This formula will save you much developing relations with the residents by terial when it is time for a test. However, time when the exam periods come, as you presenting various programs in conjunc­ 3. Offer informal advising assistance the answer has to do with how efficient a have already efficiently read the assign­ tion with the Resident Assistant or House on the floor (especially around registra­ reader the student is. We recommend you ment, not just superficially think you have Manager. tion time). use a popular method of efficient reading. done so. Activities would include social, educa­ 4. Go with the floor to see a campus It is SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, We will continue to work using this tional, cultural, recreational, intellectual, speaker or performance in the theater and Review). Question and Answer format in a bi­ spiritual or community service. This new then conduct a reaction discussion follow­ Simply put, preview the reading by monthly, SAVE OUR SKILLS Column. program is supported by "The Liberal Arts ing the program. surveying the introduction, the conclu­ No question is too trivial but we will an­ Tradition in the 1990's: Report of the 5. Attend community cultural events sion, headings and graphics. Turn the swer the most popular ones; and if you College Planning Committee, May, 1990." (i.e., symphony, ballet, art museum, etc.) headings into questions to focus your mind don't get your question answered, call or It states on page 19 of this report the 6. Attend floor's intramural sports on the important parts of the reading. drop a note to the Center at Box 2613, and following, "The Planning Committee rec­ activities. Then, read the section, looking for the an­ we will answer them. Thank you. The ommends that every student organization 7. Include your family in activities so swer to the question you formulated from Staff of the SOS Column, ext. 2222 or ext. and residential unit must have at least one that students can see the faculty member the heading. 2652. faculty or staff advisor. in the light of other roles (i.e., with wife/ The Faculty Associate program will husband, mother/father, etc.). give the residents and the faculty mem­ 8. Discuss your favorite avocational f 1 bers a chance to interact outside the class­ interest with floor members. Smoking dorm rooms prove unpopular room environment. This would further 9. Check the TV Guide for upcoming emphasize Rollins College's quest for a news specials; arrange to watch the show personalized holistic education. This together and then discuss its implications BOWLING GREEN , Ohio (CPS) - Only reserved for smokers, campus housing Di­ project is designed to increase faculty and (i.e., 20/20, 60 minutes, periodic special, 290 students- out of a total of the almost rector Jill Carr reported Aug. 28. resident participation in a developmental special topic production). 7,800 moving into Bowling Green State She said 425 students requested project to provide students with a well- 10. Students are continually seeking University's dorms - requested dorm rooms smoking rooms last year. rounded education inside as well as outside to understand why they're in college; con­ duct an informal "rap session" on the pur­ pose of college from your perspective. 11. Invite the floor (or smaller groups) to your home for a Sunday night dinner. , 12. Seasonal times are family times,1 and anything you can do to involve stu­ dents in seasonal activities creates a sense JW HO of sharing something important (i.e., Hal­ loween, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Rosh CHINESE RESTAURANT Hashonah, Christmas). 13. Encourage your floor to relate to No other faculty members; perhaps a floor Personal "favorite professor: reception would open Checks the door. 14. Attend intercollegiate or profes­ sional sporting events. "ft** 15. Ask floor members what they want to do. The entire floor doesn't have to Fried Rice Egg Foo Young be interested in attending in order for the (S) activity to be a success. Roast Pork Fried Rice 2.75 Roast Pork Egg Foo Young 4.75 Chicken Fried Rice 2.75 Chicken Egg Foo Young 4.75 Professors who have already been as­ Shrimp Fried Rice 3.75 Shrimp Egg Foo Young 5.55 signed a hall include Dr. Edward Royce, Beef Fried Rice 3.75 Vegetable Egg Foo Young 4.75 Sociology-lst & 2nd floors of McKean, and Young Chow Fried Rice 3.75 Lobster Egg Foo Young 8.25 Subgum Egg Foo Young 5.95 Dr. Stephen Kleman, Biology-2nd floor LoMein Elizabeth. Roast Pork Lo Mein 5.95 For more information on the Faculty Chicken Lo Mein 5.95 Sweet & Sour Associate program contact: Mike Sweet & Sour Pork 5.95 Beef LoMein 6.25 Lawrence, x2649. Shrimp Lo Mein 6.55 Sweet & Sour Shrimp 6.25 Jin-HoLoMein 6.95 Sweet & Sour Chicken 5.95 Mandarin and Szechuen Style Combination Dishes SHRIMP & CHICKEN COMBO (Hot) 7.95 LEMONCHICKEN 7.55 Anti-war protests BEEF SZECHUEN STYLE (Hot) 7.75 JIN HO DUCK (Half) 9.75 Choice Long Island Duck, marinated in special ingredients, SAR DEE BEEF (Hot) 7.25 crispy fried and topped with crisp Shrimp Chips stir at Berkeley, MOOSHUPORK 7.25 SEAFOOD SIZZLING WOR BAR 10.95 A combination of fresh Lobster, Shrimp and Scallops with quality DOUBLE FRIED PORK (Hot) 7.25 Chinese vegetables served over crispy rice on our special broiler CURRY SHRIMP OR CURRY BEEF (Hot) 8.25 Colorado PORK SZECHUEN STYLE (Hot) 7.25 SUBGUM WONTON 10.55 Shrimp, Lobster, Roast Pork and Chicken Meat, sauteed with Chinese vegetables and mushrooms Combination Platters (CPS) - About 50 University of Colorado at #1 PEPPER STEAK, EGG ROLL, FRIED Boulder and about 300 University of Cali­ RICE #4 SHRIMP WITH LOBSTER SAUCE, EGG 6.75 ROLL, FRIED RICE 7.75 fornia at Berkeley students seperately #2 SWEET AND SOUR PORK, EGG ROLL, #5 SUBGUM WONTON, EGG ROLL, FRIED RICE 8.95 protested the U.S. military buildup in the FRIED RICE 6.75 #6 BARBECUED SPARERIBS, HO-HO #3 MOO GOO GAI PAN, EGG ROLL, FRIED Middle East Aug. 30, among the first such RICE CHICKEN, STEAK ON STICKS, EGG campus demonstrations since Iraq invaded 6.75 ROLL, FRIED RICE 6.25 Kuwait. OUT OR DINE IN Students on both campuses spoke against "dying for oil profits" and called on Americans to solve the crisis by decreasing 400 S. Orlando Ave. (17-92) their energy consumption. Winter Park In Philadelphia, the American Friends Service Committee, a pacifist Quaker 628-2660 740-5088 group, reported it has been "flooded" with Visa, Master Card, American Express; no checks 500 calls from soldiers asking how to be­ L_ come an official "conscientious objector" who would be excused from combat duty. September 26,1990 page 5 Student Qovernment Association (f *\ S*G*A* moves ahead Senate Minutes, September Jen Stults, promi ses to play a prominent role this year Public Relations Chair in shaping up the eating establishments 19, 1990 on campus. One way we have already There are a lot of changes happening acted upon the numerous complaints is to in the SGA at present—new senators, big place a student co-chair on the Food Ad­ by Danielle Farese, and food of the countries and cultures projects, and increased involvement in the visory Committee. Jonathan Erlich is the S.G.A. Scribe represented by Asian-American Stu­ campus community. Again, congratula­ current chair, and Senator Morgen dent Association, Black Student Union, tions to the new first year student senators Cesarano will be joining him to provide a I. The meeting was called to order at Jewish Student League, Latin Ameri­ and to the rest of the students for really student voice. 7:07 p.m. Quorum was acheived with can Student Association, and Interna­ showing their involvement by voting. In In this week's meeting, SGA will be 30 of 32 senators present. Unexcused tional Student Organization. addition, Ralph Doering has been approved voting on candidates for Student Hearing absences: Gunnar Garrity. Student Services Chair: as the new RHJC (Residence Hall Judicial Board judges and investigators. Results Working w/Jen Rhodes to create Council) Chair. shouldbe here next week. Also, be watching II. Officer Reports: student night at theatre for every pro­ You may have noticed the work going for SGA executives and senators to be President; duction; hope to begin with first play on in the Student Center as it is progressing sitting in on various meetings. We really Retreat: Life Guards needed; Working with Mike Young on B lot rapidly. To move things along, SGA voted want to keep up on what campus groups meet in front of Carnegie on Friday. parking to forward $5000 towards equipping the are doing and saying! Two persons resigned from Senate; Need people to help with commit­ downstairsexerciseroom. This will include Watch for upcoming "Poolside Chats spots will be filled by next highest tees weights and various other exercise ma­ With Sam Stark and Skipper Moran" as runners up in the senior and sopho­ Director of Student Services: chines, such as a Stairmaster. The agree­ yet another outlet for what students want more classes. Reminder on Can delight Vigil; ment to provide the money for the Student to say. The attendance policy will be commitments from Disney, Sentinel, Center was based on the guarantee that The President and VP are very excited enforced: two unexcused absences will Imagination Station, Orlando Boys the funds would be reimbursed through about this innovatively Rollins idea, and result in dismissal. Choir; confirmation from these groups alumni contributions. you should be too! As always, the Food Advisory Committee needs to help with booths: BSU, Panhel, IFC, Issues concerning the food service, Wednesday night meetings are open to a student to co-chair RCP, XLR8. namely Beans, are being debated as anyone. PBU needs a new chair senators work tobring about changes. SGA Elections committee: Great job IV. Old Business: on first year student elections; thanks Motion by Virtue to appoint Don to those who helped. All but 64 first Hensel Chief Justice; 2nd by Tedeschi; year students voted. Discussion; question called by Virtue; "S.G.A. on Tour" a passes unanimously. Vice President Chair for College Governance Motion by Virtue to accept Derek Committee still needed Henry as CAC Chair; 2nd by Nalley; success! Senators and students at at large question called by Sanders; passes are welcome to serve with the Vol­ unanimously. by Jen Stults, groups worked on some of the ideas pre­ unteer Center of Central Florida; see Public Relations Chair sented earlier to make them viable options Skipper for details. Motion by Sherrill to appoint Ralph for the campus. Most of these committees Anyone with retreat attendance Doering as RHJC Chair; 2nd by Sand­ This past weekend, the Student Gov­ will be holding general meetings on campus problems must see Skipper after the ers; question called; passed unani­ ernment Association left for a retreat that soon. meeting mously. turned out to be fantastic. The motivation To complete the picture, senators ex­ level of the senators, executives, and fac­ perienced workshops put on by the faculty III. Executive Committee V. New Business: ulty was at an all-time high as they worked for exploring ethics, running meetings, S.H.B. Chief Justice: Slate of new Judges and Investi­ almost non-stop through the weekend. and motivating people. This training will Two cases were heard last week; gators to replace those who did not Many plans and goals were worked out for no doubt be a real bonus to everyone. trespassing at the pool over the return to school or resigned put before the upcoming year so that S.G.A. can op­ Furthermore, issues of diversity were summer and being in a housing unit Senate this week; will come to vote erate more efficiently. deeply explored as people honestly gave before check-in for upperclassmen. next week: Judges: Jonathan Satter, One highlight of the retreat was the their opinions and feelings on the topics. Both found guilty. Josh Vandernoot; Investigators: Danny big brainstorming session at the beginning, Lively discussion took place the entire Comptroller: Martinez,. Dennis Plane. which everyone attended, including time, again showing the enthusiasm of the No report. The firstbudgetreport President Rita Bornstein, Steve Neilson, S.G.A. This will be a great lead-in for will be issued after the method of VI. Informal Discussion Tom Lairson, Mike Lawrence, Karen Silien, Diversity Week, taking place the first week disbursing funds and budget is es­ Topics: Susan Allen, John Langfitt, Lucy of October. tablished by Executive and Senate. Student Center Renovation Hamilton, James Bell, and Paul Viau. In The weekend ended on an exception­ PR Chair: No report Food Service this context, any and all thoughts were ally positive note with the Children's PBU Chair: No report . Address by Dean Allen on topic of tossed in for reflection. This collection of Candlelight Vigil, which was also highly RCP Chair: Sexual Harrassment next week to Sen­ fantastic ideas was to be the basis for the successful. Everyone involved in the re­ Don Reed a success at Fox Daze; ate rest of the weekend's goal-setting, projects, treat and/or the vigil deserve to be com­ John Joseph coming Oct. 12th Rollins Players proposal for stu­ and discussion. mended for their committment to the First movie next week on Mills dent night Committees formed and expanded to student body. Lawn at 8:00 p.m. Rollins Players Scholarships work on upcoming happenings. These CAC Chair: Ethnic Luncheon planned for Di­ Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. versity Week. Will include the music Senators elected for class of J ^ 1994

A reminder* •• President's Congratulations to all First Year Students! The Senators for the class of 1994 are:

AMY C. ANDERSON Students are invited to attend any office Hours S.G.A. meetings they are interested in. STACEY BURNETT You may want to contact one of your Sam Stark's office hours: Monday 3:30-4:30 PM Senators to let them know that you are LISA GOLDBERG concerned about something specific. The Tuesday 1:00-3:00 PM Wednesday 3:30-4:30 PM meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. on SUZANNE GRAHAM Thursday 1:00-3:00 PM Friday by appointment ORLANDO MENDOZA By appointment all days PENELOPE RICHEY call x4036. Support RICH RIFKIN Student Positions available ALIZA SILVER FELIX TEJADA Qovernment! The positions of Clerk and Parliamen­ tarian are open to any students. If you are JON WOOD interested, please contact the S.GA office Voter turnout was fantastic—all but 60 first year students votedin this election, and this atx2186. is to be commended! The Sandspur Volume 97 Issue #4 page First year students give impressions of Rollins life

round out the students' schedules. Though are here. In the process, first impressions by Cyd Davis participation in such extracurricular ac­ were made. One week ago, I set out on a quest. I tivities is not required, the majority enjoy Indeed, it is not difficult to like Roll­ was going to write my first article for The these opportunities for socializing and ins. The setting is both conducive to study Sandspur on the topic of the Residential studying. and physical exercise and well being. The Learning Community. I assumed that this In spite of all the "living and learn­ faculty is both professional and caring, an would be a simple assignment. Three ink ing", the RLC is actually a fun_commu- excellent combination and the essence of nity. The beauty of the program is not just our further development! Class sizes are pens, two wastebaskets of "trashed" ideas, its successful incorporation of living and small, providing one-on-one contact and and hundreds ofhours later, I have changed learning, but also its successful incorpo­ the personal attention that most schools my mind. Writing a brief and informative ration of diverse and interesting people. cannot offer. Yet the strongest impression article about a complex and interesting Students from every walk of life comprise felt was the spirit of the Rollins community. program was a formidable task. After the program's population. Among the Rollins has come quite far in recent years trying many different angles, I concluded and first-year students have a fine ex­ that a straightforward, factual attack was thirty-five members of RLC, one will find ample to follow. It seems, though, that my the best approach. many ethnic groups, religions, and ages fellow first-year students have the poten­ The Residential Learning Community, represented. Rex Beach is home to a large tial to far surpass any example and carry quite simply, incorporates the academic, Jewish population, a broad racial repre­ Rollins to greater heights. Many of my social, and cultural aspects of college life- sentation, and a sizeable female popula­ new friends here show the desire and all under one roof. Housed in the newly tion. Furthermore, one will also find a dedicatieajieeded to succeed in this quest. renovated (the ants did a super decorating vast array of interests and activities. Participation is needed both in and out of job!) Rex Beach Hall, the RLC offers its RLC boasts three freshman senators, six vocal ensemble members, and several by Rob Sivitilli class! participants classes, study groups, and However, Rollins is not without its social interaction. Program participants, athletes. share of controversy. Several issues have who, by the way, are freshman, select Academics, athletics, music, and so­ Along with all other first-year stu­ already surfaced that will furnish much classes like Sex & Gender: Biology & Cul­ cial activities blend harmoniously to make dents, my last few weeks have been spent debate in the future. These situations ture, taught by Dr. Carol Lauer; The He­ the Residential Learning Community a adapting to life at Rollins. Orientation should be viewed as opportunities for in­ roic Epic in Greek Mythology, taught by complex and interesting society. Diver­ Week provided an opportunity to get to tellectual advancement rather than prob­ Dr. John Heath; and Social Psychology, sity of students, courses, and cultures know a broad range of fellow students, to lems. For its size Rollins has a wide taught by Dr. Bob Thompson. The courses, make RLC a "Tomokan Eutopia." Though meet faculty advisors, learn something diversity of students, which fosters a more which fulfill general graduation require­ inchoate, this fledling community at Rol­ about Rollins policy toward select subjects, cosmopolitan view of the world inside the ments, suit the interests and abilities of lins is off to a strong, promising start. As and most of all to get to find the way confines of Winter Park. If the student RLC members. a member of RLC, I look to the immediate around the school before debonair return­ body can organize and pool all of its unique Academic pursuits take precedence, future with high expectations, ing students arrived. Classes began and talents, the result would be a Rollins never but social and cultural activities also re­ certain that my academic and social needs restored everyone to the reality of why we seen before. ceive emphasis. Trips to the beach, profes­ will be catered to by the Residential sor/student receptions, and study groups Learning Community. Spring GPA's announced The following list represents the grade point average (G.P A.) compiled by residence hall groups and floors through the Spring Term 1990. The grade point averages compiled by halls go through the 1990 Spring term grades. The challenge to each group is to make the people in your building or on your floor aware of your group's G.P.A. and try to raise it at least .1 each semester. Some good ideas to help raise your group G.P A. involve the following: 1. More strictly enforce the noise policy in your housing section. 2. Call Arden Goettling or Marilyn Oglo (x2222) and schedule a program about skills development or schedule a tour of The Center for Skills Development on the

third floor of Mills. 3000 N. Orange Ave 3. Call Susan Allen, Lora Wagner or Judy Luckett (x2345) in the Dean's Office (Corner of Clay & Orange) SERVING HOURS to schedule a study skills workshop. Orlando. Florida GLJSUB'S BAR-B-Q Mon-Thurs: 11 AM- 9 PM 32804 Fri. & Sat: 11 AM-10 PM 4. Call Twila Papay (x2308) and schedule a program about the Writing Center PIG OUT IN STYLE Sundays: Closed in Mills or schedule a tour of the Writing Center on the third floor of Mills. 898-1130 5. Call Judy Provost or Mark Freeman (x2235) in the Lakeside Counseling LUNCH Center to schedule a program on relieving stress, etc. S-nved from 11 AM to 4 PM 6. Call John Gallagher (x2195) to schedule a program on career planning. The Career Services Office is located on the second floor of Mills. DINNERS 7. LET'S GET THOSE G.P As up!! Served with unlimited Hot & Cold Bar. including: Homemade Vegetable Soup. Bread & Butter. BBQ Baked Beans. Spicy Rice. Collard Greens. Dill Potato Salad. Black Eyed Pea Salad. Cole Slaw, Hall OR FLOOR G.PA STUDENTS W/GPA and French Fries. Hot & Cold Bar for Hot & Cold Bar ONLY 3.95 Children under 10....1.50 1. 1st floor Ward 3.442 2 Eat off someone else"s plate 3.95 2. Gale Hall DINNER SANDWICHES 3.371 15 MEALS 3. Pinehurst Hall 3.294 18 & LIGHT MEALS $4.95 (Children under 10 ...2 50) 1/2 Chicken 6.95 4. Rex Beach Hall (RLC) 3.177 6 Ribs 7.95 5. Fox Hall (Phi Mu) 3.141 1/4 Chicken (with bone) 3 Sausage Links 6.95 22 Ribs (with bone) 6. 4th floor McKean 3.082 1/2 lb. Hamburger 6.95 7 Shredded Pork in Sauce Shredded Beef in Sauce 7.95 Shredded Beef in Sauce 7. 1st floor Elizabeth (Wellness Floor) 3.077 9 Shredded Pork in Sauce 7.95 Sausage Link 1/2 Chicken & 2 Sausage Links 7.95 8. 2nd floor Holt 3.049 15 1/4 lb. Hamburger Shredded Beef in Sauce & 2 Sausage Links . 8.95 9. Corrin Hall (Chi Omega) 3.005 Grouper. Catfish or Snapper 30 Shredded Pork in Sauce & 2 Sausage Links . 8 95 Chicken Breast 10. 2nd floor Langford 2.956 13 Ribs & 1/4 Chicken 8 95 11. 3rd floor Ward 2.950 46 Grouper, Catfish or Snapper (9 oz.) 7 95 2.950 TUES.-THURS. NIGHTS Shrimp , 8 95 12. Lyman Hall (R.O.C.) 24 Scallops 8.95 13. Harmon House (Greenhouse) 2.944 7 ALL-U-CAN EAT Porterhouse Steak (16 oz.) 1195 14. 1st floor Holt 2.935 5 15. 3rd floor Elizabeth 2.921 40 BBQ CHICKEN $5.95 «£ BAR-B-Q SAUCE !! # 16. Strong Hall (ATO) 2.920 29 Bubs very own. Homemade Secret Recipe 17. Pflug House (Greenhouse) 2.911 9 includes Hot & Cold Bar Pint .... 3.50 2.865 Quart . 6.50 18. Cross Hall (KAO) 24 WED - ALL-U-CAN-EAT RIBS $6.95 2.838 10% OFF WITH THIS AD 19. Rollins Hall (KKG) 24 2.832 20. 3rd floor Holt 16 2.812 21. Hooker Hall (Ind. women & Chi Psi) 32 2.805 22. 2nd floor Ward 27 23. 4th floor Ward 2.805 2.747 17 24. 4th floor Holt (Intl. Stud. Org.) 14 25. Mayflower Hall (Ind. men & NCM) 2.741 2.712 24 26. 3rd floor Langford 29 27. 2nd floor McKean 2.709 2.682 25 28. 2nd floor Elizabeth 15 29. Ground floor McKean (PDT) 2.632 2.607 29 30. Chase hall (SPE) 28 31. Pugsley hall (Ind. Women & X-Club) 2.606 2.582 21 32. 3rd floor McKean 16 33. 1st floor McKean 2.534 18 September 26, 1990 page 7 Volunteer Writing Center open for business Center of

The Writing Center is a place where WRITING CENTER OPENS MONDAY, THE WRITING CONSULTANTS Central Florida you can come for aid, comfort, advice, SEPTEMBER 24,1990! Cinda Bennett, Psychology/Politics; Laura conversation, and first-rate suggestions Brainard, Art/English; Sue Brown, His­ about your writing. The peer writing Consulting Hours tory; Richard Bullwinkle, English; Anita The following are communtiy service consultants, you'll find, are friends and Sunday 6:00-10:00 p.m. Cream, English/Irish Studies; Jason opportunities for the week in the Cen­ fellow students who have faced the same Monday - Thursday 10:00-5:00 Dimitris, Politics/Communication; Dave tral Florida area. If you are interested writing problems as yours, and they'll 6 00-10:00 p.m. Edgell, Env. St./Politics; Steve Ferruci, in one of these opportunities, please have plenty of ideas to help you. Come Friday 10:00-1:00 p.m. English/Irish Studies; Jennifer Foley, contact Carol Ramsey at the Volunteer to the Writing Center early—the day Politics/Communication; Georgette Freid, Center of Central Florida at 896-0945. you get a new assignment if possible— COMPUTING ROOM OPENS AT 9:00 English; Maria Gonzalez, Biology/French; even before you have anything written Linda Grassa, Psychology/Sociology; Tracy Volunteer opportunities: down if you'd like to discuss your ideas Haberle, English/Psychology; Mason at the beginning. Or you can come Jones, Sociology/Envir. Studies; Liz Kocan, later—at any stage of your paper—to Michelee Puppets English; Becky Kovac, Math/Physics; get the response and suggestions of an Tonina Llull, Biology/English; Jennifer Provide handicap awareness program, interested reader. The writing consult­ "Kids On The Block," and other educa­ Moss, English; Vincent Mortreux, Int. Rel/ ants represent a number of different Bus.; Karen Peirce, English; Stacey Reed, tional puppet shows for children. majors, and all have learned (as you are Int. ReL/Spanish; Ricky Rodrigues, Eng7 - Volunteer help is needed to launch learning) to solve writing problems Education; Ted Scheel, Biology; Christina organizational newsletter, make pup­ through a variety of strategies and with Simonton, English; Steve Smith, English; pets, run errands, and assist with cleri­ the help of several readers. We look Kim Steinberg, English; Jennifer Stults, cal duties. Good opportunity for stu­ forward to seeing you soon and often. Env. St./Classics. dent interested in public relations, art, or anyone that is enthusiastic enough to learn.

Orlando Parks and Recreation - Changes in Special Populations - Volunteers to chaperone dance for mentally handicapped adults. Word academic Olin concession stand, on the dance floor, or Bush with clean-up. Help is needed for the first and third Fridays of each month counseling Library from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Computer Juvenile Diabetes Association by Lora Wagner & Judy Luckett Each entering or returning Rollins Hours - Volunteers to work the October 27th Center 10K Walk-A-Thon at Sanford's Fort student received an extra welcome this year in the form of an introduction Mellon Park. Help is needed to acquire Sunday noon-midnight letter from his or her Academic Coun­ prizes, register walkers, or simply to Monday-Thurs 8am-midnight selor. Traditionally, students have seen Hours take part in the event. Friday 8am-5pm an Academic Counselor in the Dean of Saturday l0am-5pm Mustard Seed of Central Florida the College's Office in a somewhat random fashion about the exceptions Sunday 3:00pm-midnight *hours are extended during - Drivers needed to deliver household Mdnday-Thurs 8:00am-midnight mid-terms and finals . Check to academic policies, registration furnishings to previously homeless Friday 8:00-3:00pm postings in the front of the problems, leaves of absence, or with­ families. Truck and gas is provided. Saturday 9:00am-l:00pm Library. Deliveries are made on Saturdays. drawal from Rollins, and other con­ cerns about academic performance. In The Childrens School an effort tc personalize this service to students, each Academic Counselor has J K. - Volunteers to build shelves, and to now been assigned to a specific group help with tutoring. of students. If your last name begins Central Florida Harvest with A-G you will see Lora Wagner -Volunteers to pick up food from area when you have any of the above men­ tioned academic concerns. Students Special bulletin from the Center restaurants and hotels to help feed the with last name beginning with H-M hungry. will see Judy Luckett, and those begin­ for Lifelong Education Help End Abuse Today ning with N-Z will see Assistant Dean Organization concerned with child abuse Susan Allen. is holding its second annual bike race. There have been no changes in the Faculty Adviser system; Faculty Ad­ Race is for all ages and skills. Come You, as a Rollins College student, can Creative Problem Solving- visers will continue to assist their prepared to picnic and swim. Event is fulfill your goals for professional and per­ This course will help you to discover your set for October 21st at Gordon Barnett advisees with pre-registration and sonal potential now! The Center for Life­ natural talent for creative prblem-solving. Park. Entertainment throughout the withdrawals, academic progress issues long Education is offering the following Through a combination of exercises, class day provided by Q-96 and WHOO FM. and selection of major or courses within programs at a special discount: discussion, group interaction and indi­ Also, a live band will perform. their major. Your Faculty Adviser is vidual mind-stretcher, you will develop your primary source of academic as­ High Performance Listening- skills for seeing problems in a new light. Mondays, October 1 to November 5,6 wks, Orange County Historical Museum sistance as always. Generally the Develop your li sterling power! Most people 7-9 p.m. in Cornell Social Sciences Build­ Ten to 20 volunteers to fill Tuesday Faculty Adviser changes when a major ignore, misunderstand, or simply forget ing, Rm. 132. Cost: $45. through Friday day shifts. Help with is declared, but the Academic Counselor 75% of what they hear. This dynamic tours, and documentation. will follow a student through the entire workshop will help you to analyze your stay at Rollins. This opportunity for a own listening habits and learn techniques SCUBA Diving Certification- to increase proficiency. People who know Classroom, pool work, and two divingfield Vision strong, long-term relationship can fa­ cilitate adjustment to college life, help how to listen are the ones who succeed. trips are included. Two sections: Septem­ Orlando VA outpatients clinic needs ber 18 to October 18; October 30 to Decem­ resolve academic problems and aid in Wednesday, September 24, 6:30 to 9:30 volunteers to staff new reception desk, ber 6 (not 11/20 or 11/22); on Tuesdays and the future writing of recommendations. p.m. in Bush Auditorium. Cost: $30. distribute handouts, obtain wheelchairs, Thursadays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Keene and refer complaints. In addition, we want you to know Music Building, Rm. 117. Cost: $95 (no that your personal Academic Counselor You Can Succeed!- Learn techniques for success in academ­ discounts apply). can assist you with any questions about Picnic For The People ics, finances, personal relationships, or academic services and policies and Help prepare and serve food to hungry any other area of life that you choose. Programs offered this fall: Photography listen to any academic or personal and homeless in downtown Orlando. Wednesdays, October 3 to November 7, 6 (using your 35mm camera), Contempo­ concern. She will usually have the Evening and weekend help needed. wks, 7-9 p.m. in Cornell Social Sciences rary Black Fiction: The Male Writers, answers you need, but if not, she can Building, Rm. 132. Cost: $40. Understanding Your Dreams, GRE refer you to other sources for informa­ Preparation, Conversational Spanish and Second Harvest Food Bank of Cen­ tion or help. Susan, Judy and Lora French and many other courses listed in tral Florida "Rear Self Defense- have offices in Carnegie, in the office of our Fall Catalog are offered to students at Need walkers for October 27th lOKWalk Do you know how to defend yourself? Here the Dean of the College. They will see is a basic self-deense course which will a 10% discount. For Hungry. Also, help is needed with you on a walk-in basis as time permits, teach you skill-building techniques and registration. but it is usually best to call x2345 to attitudes for a better survival in attack To Register call Ext. 2604. Office Hours: make an appointment. Calling ahead situations where you have made a decision Monday through Friday, 8 to 5 p.m. Come If your organization is interested in ensures ample time to solve problems. to fight. Wednesday, October 10 to No­ and see us at the Pioneer Building, Rm. a volunteer project, please call Lucy Please drop in and get acquainted with vember 14, 6 wks, 6-8 p.m. in Fieldhouse 117. We are located at Knowles and Lyman Hamilton at Ext. 2624, or Carol Ramsey or renew acquaintances with your north balcony. Cost: $40. Avenues, right off Park Avenue in down­ or Carol Boyko at the Volunteer Center, Academic Counselor in the Dean of the town Winter Park. 896-0945. College office soon. The Sandspur Volume 97 Issue #4 page 8

^ (f tf As individuals, we each possess a rich heritage and ethnicity worth celebrating and sharing with one another. Rollins' Diversity Week offers a special opportunity to learn more about ourselves and our friends. Come sample exotic food, listen to new music, watch or join joyous dancing, and swap stories of struggles and acheivements. Most all, ENJOY! ^^^^^^^^^^^^™

College gives us a chance to experience new things- -be a part of it! 5S8)/ J

'SEPTEMBER Friday 11 Celebrate Religious Diversity!

Yom Kippur Observance of Jewish High Holy Day. Car pools to local temples available NATIVE AMERICAN * WOMEN * MEN through the Jewish Student League. For more information, contact the Student "^ LESBIANS • GAY MEN S Activities Office at x2186. AMERICANS Sunday fSEPTEMBEPJ Celebrate Reliaious Diversity!

Interdenominational Worship Service 11:00am Knowles Memorial Chapel Conducted in the Full Gospel Tradition People of all faiths encouraged to attend Rollins College th th Catholic Mass September 28 -October 7 8:30pm Knowles Memorial Chapel

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OCTOBER Monday Tuesday 2 Celebrate Gender Diversity! Celebrate Ethnic Diversity!

President's Opening Address Student Workshop Series * li:30am-l :30pm Mills Lawn 8:00am-l2:00am, l:00pm-3:00pm o 6 Galloway Room Rita Bornstein, President of Rollins College (12 noon)Lunch available Workshops on contributions to with R-Card/Cash American Culture by Women, Asians, Africans, Europeans, Jews, Latin Americans, Gay men and Lesbians. "My History" Panel Discussion Student sponsored sessions every hour 3:30pm-5:00pm Galloway Room on the hour. Look for schedules posted ouside of the Galloway Room. Panel made up of students, faculty and alumni and representative of diverse cultural, ethnic, gender, sexual Middle-Eastern Dance Troop orientation and racial groups 12noon-l :00pm Student Center Patio Come listen, learn, and enjoy!

Tina Osceola '89 "Women and Co-dependency: Or, I was only trying to be helpful...!" Diversity Art Tour & Open House 8:00pm-9:30pm Galloway Room 4:00pm-6:00pm Cornell Fine Arts Museum "Hidden Treasures Exhibit" Speaker: Betty Talon, who is currently All-Student Open House the Associate Dean of Graduate Refreshments Available Programs in Education and Counseling at Rollins College. Prior to coming to Rollins, she was the Chair of the 7 Women's Studies Department at 'The Role of American Indian Mankato State University. She holds v Women in Today's Society" a PhD in Political Science and will 8:00pm-9:30pm Galloway Room soon have a book published by the University of Illinois Press on women Speaker:Tina Osceola, a descendant of and addiction. the Great Seminole Chief Osceola, is a 1989 graduate of Rollins College, and has been involved in fundraising for a museum of Seminole Culture. She is currently engaged in the pursuit of linking the traditions of her Native American heritage with the demands of present society. September 26, 1990 page 9

Wednesday OCTOBER Thursday Celebrate Sexual Diversity!

Music & Dance Series 12 noon Student Center Patio ORLANDO Come listen, learn, and enjoy!

"The Importance of Coming Out" J 7:00pm Bush Auditorium Speaker: William Weinberger, President Los Angeles Lawyers for Human Rights and member of National Gay Rights Advocates Board. GAY CHORUS Orlando Gay Chorus Observance of thejewish Harvest 8:30pm Knowles Memorial Chapel Holiday. Featuring European and Shen Tong of the Student Movement for Freedom Volunteer Men's Chorus Middle-Eastern Jewish food and Terry Thomas, Accompanist folk-dancing. Charles Callahan, Director

7 "Almost a Revolution" v 8:00pm-10:00pm Bush Auditorium Speaker: Shen Tong, the first student leader in the Chinese democracy movement to escape to the United •'Each of us must Be the change we want States. He is one of the founders of the to see in the world. Student Movement fdr Freedom. Hear his account of the events leading up to -Qhandi (1930) and including the historic protest in Tiananmen Square, and the course for the future of China.

OCTOBER OCTOBER Friday 5 Saturday/Sunday 6&7 Celebrate Diversity!

Music & Dance Series 12 noon Student Center Patio American Indian Craft Sale Come listen, learn, and enjoy! and Alligator Wrestling Sat. & Sun. 10:00am-6:00pm Mills Lawn

7 All-Rollins Town Meeting v 2:00pm Mills Lawn Native American Indian Students, faculty and staff are Dance Performance invited to participate in this open Sat. 8:00pm Fred Stone Theater forum. Performers include the Osceola Family and the Seminole Indians of Shabbat Candelighting Service Florida 5:00pm-6:00pm Sullivan House All students of all faiths welcome "Give Me Body" Dance Party Sat. 9:00pm-2:00am Student Center Back-to-school jam sponsored by the Black Student Union. Admission: $3 for non-Rollins students

fr ^\ We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of the good people. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "Letter From A Birmingham Jail"

^ J) The Sandspur Volume 97 Issue #4 page 1(J Merida, Yucatan, Mexico Exciting Winter Term adventure awaits in Mexico definitely less than downtown Detroit, the South Bronx, in fact in 28 years I have not had anything stolen in Merida. The local inhabitants are proud descendants by Nicholas Hellmuth of the ancient Maya and most of them still Visiting Professor, Department of Art speak the ancient native language. They are not at all shy about introducing them­ For the last two year Rollins stu­ selves to North Americans. Rollins stu­ dents have had the opportunity to spend dents in Merida quickly had made friends Spring Term in Mexico. Since I have with Mexicans from diverse social back­ spent 28 years doing archaeological re­ grounds. search in Mexico, I am somewhat biased Since I was doing archaeological re­ about the benefits of Mexican experi­ search near Merida (at the 7th century ences, especially because this career ruin of Santa Rosa Xtampak one hour into began with a summer program in Mexico the jungle from Uxmal), I often was in to learn Spanish. I still return to Mexico Merida to resupply. I have been staying every year, usually staying several at the hotel Posada Toleda for many years months. before Rollins selected it as their "dorm." Mexico is definitely not Ireland, I had the opportunity to guide the Rollins Australia, Paris or Vienna, so why select student group at Teotihuacan towards Merida when the rest of the world beck­ the end of their semester, since I am ons? I have lived south of Vienna, Aus­ teaching a course on this ancient empire tria for eight years now, yet still spend at the Rollins Brevard campus this se­ winter in Mexico every season. What about Mexico attracts people even away mester. Thus I have had an opportunity from Europe? to meet all the students. I have also First, to learn or improve Spanish. noticed the effort that the Rollins faculty, Mexico is our neighbor to the south and professors Pedro Pequefio and Robert millions of people in Florida, California, Moore and administration, Dean Joan Texas and elsewhere speak Spanish. Straumanis, dedicates to the Merida Spanish is considerably easier to learn program. than French or German. It would seem Ifyou want to do Paris, Madrid, or you could stay in Europe to learn Span­ Vienna, then obviously these other inter­ ish, in Spain. Not necessarily, there you national programs are for you. But if learn Castellano, certainly "official photo/Nicholas Hellmuth something different, more exotic, less Eu­ Spanish" but rather stilted for Latin Maya ruins ofUxmal, two hours from Merida ropean, more Latin might interest you, Americans. Besides its language dialect then you should inquire about the Merida differences, Spain is simply not Mexican - can, and a myriad of other civilizations Chichen Itza and Uxmanl-not to mention program. Beginning Spanish is offered, -it lacks the native Indian component of such as the Zapotecs, Mixtecs, Olmecs and the beaches at Cancun or outstanding so no previous language experience is America south of the border. others about which I teach each Winter diving off the coast of Quintana Roo. needed~you will certainly find plenty of And this is precisely the second rea­ Term at Rollins, this coming January called The people of Merida in particular eager local Maya-Mexicans ready to give son why Mexicois worth gettingto learn, "Temples and Tombs, Pyramids and Pal­ and the surrounding State of Yucatan in you private lessons. Monday, Oct. 8th, Mexico is home to fascinating archaeo­ aces." When you live in Merida you are general are friendly and helpful. Seldom from 4:00-4:30 p.m., Dr. Lancaster will logical cultures, the exotic Aztec, myste­ just a short drive away from monumental do you experience "Yankee go home" in discuss the course offerings and experi­ rious Maya, the imperialistic Teotihua- ancient Maya architecture such as at this pleasant land. The crime rate is ences which await you in Mexico. R.O.C invites all to join weekend activities

The Rollins Outdoor Club (R.O.C.) is Also, this weekend, on Saturday, R.O.C. sponsoring a fish fry! All are welcome for is going to the beach for a day of sun, surf, the fun this Sunday at 5:00-8:00 on Mills volleyball, and anything else you can think Lawn in front of R.O.C. John Langfitt, the of doing on a 100 foot wide, infinitely long man who caught the sharks with his bare strip of sand at New Smyrna. We have a hands, will also be frying them. Besides few extra boards for ^11 of you boardless the spectacular event of watching Langfitt folk, and we can rent boards from a local fry fish, there will also be volleyball, frisbee, surf shop. Whether you surf or not, want hackey, and anything else that excites to just try it out, or just want to spend a day you! Be there! If you have any questions, at the beach, come over to R.O.C. (Lyman you can contact Sally at x2045 or Scarlett Lodge) and sign up- for more info, call at x2063. Jason at xl857.

Career Services Corner WPRK to broadcast live concerts INTRODUCING... Thursday, Sept. 27 at 2:00 p.m.

THE PROFESSIONAL EXPLORA­ INTERNSHIPS AND SUMMER JOBS Station renovated to TION PROGRAM It's not too early! (One 30 minute session) Meet at Career Services. Spend part of a work day with a profes­ Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 12:00 noon. accommodate bands sional in: Management, Sales, Teaching, The following organizations will have rep­ by Catherine Jones Counseling, Medicine, Writing, Science, resentatives on campus: for some of Rollins College Productions' Television, Banking, Law, Art, sound equipment to be used at the station Financial Planning, Retail, Greenpeace - from 11:00 a.m. to 1: 00 This week marks the beginning of a for live broadcasting." This Wednesday's Public Relations, Government, Com­ p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. new era of broadcasting for Rollins Col­ pioneer show will feature the progressive puters, 26 and 27. A representative will be sta­ lege and Central Florida. Every group Naiomi's Hair. The second show Social Work, tioned outside of Beans. Wednesday night at nine p.m., starting will feature the group Braille Closet, Human Resources, on September 26, assorted local bands which will be simultaneously laying down Radio, Environment, and more. U.S. Marines -10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on will perform live at the campus' radio live tracks for their new album. October Thursday and Friday, October 4 and 5. A station, WPRK. The studio, located in 10 will bring the acoustic guitarist Billy THE PROFESSIONAL EXPLORA­ representative will be stationed outside of the basement of Mills, was renovated Fossum, IAO will be spotlighted on Octo­ TION PROGRAM ORIENTATION Beans. over the summer to accommodate this ber 17 and will highlight the reggae band (One 30 minute session) Meet at Career sort of function. Cliff Kenwood, WPRK Island Breeze, which played at orienta­ Services Station Manager, said that he "arranged tion, on the 24th. September 26, 1990 page 11 ANNOUNCING THE ODK SYMPOSIUM SERIES: "COMPETITION -^-rcxms VS. COOPERATION" fcOUANS COLLEGE by Alan Nordstrom, costs: "competition is to self-esteem as W1 tTl'QWlfc' ODK Faculty Advisor sugar is to teeth." In education, competition is like­ In an effort to provide more wise destructive. It causes anxiety, is chances for students and faculty to inefficient, and undermines intrinsic meet and talk outside of classes, motivation, according to Kohn. "The Omicron Delta Kappa (Rollins' na­ more cognitive problem solving and tional leadership honor society) is creativity is required, the worse com­ introducing a Symposium Series for petition stacks up when measured the year 1990-1991. against cooperative approaches." • «*«, ioA The ODK Symposium topic is The first step to improving our "Competition vs. Cooperation" and society, says Kohn, is to understand has been chosen because it is contro­ "that rivalry of any kind is both psy­ 1^3nf versial and promises to be widely chologically disastrous and philo­ engaging. sophically unjustifiable, that the Competition is as American as phrase ^healthy competition' is a con­ apple pie. If s the soul of our com­ tradiction in terms." E merce, the heart of our politics, and * * * S',? tow* the backbone of our sports. How can Under ODK's sponsorship, Rollins anyone doubt the centrality and vi­ College Productions and the SGA will tality of competition in American so­ bring Alfie Kohn to the campus on ciety? Thursday, October 25th, when he will Aifie Kohn does. (See the adja­ lecture on "The Case Against Competi­ cent sidebar.) Independent scholar tion." Kohn authored a book in 1986 called This event will initiate ODK's No Contest: The Case Against Com­ Symposium Series, which is scheduled petition, and he has been speaking to to continue throughout the college year. RlHI-frb Tte^ oroMPM ARtOfe. audiences of all kinds ever since, re­ Subsequent sessions will feature vari­ inforcing his argument that "compe­ ous Rollins professors who will address tition by its very nature is always groups of students andlead discussions unhealthy.'' on different aspects of the debate, The rules of the competitive "competition vs. cooperation." They game, Kohn says, "require us to will explore how this issue involves succeed at the expense of other business, politics, sports, education, people's failure. And that is what Fm psychology, gender, andother concerns. arguing is always and by its nature Rollins social groups are in­ unnecessary and destructive." vited to sponsor and host these tact ODK President Ted Scheel (x2547) EXTRA! "When my success depends on faculty-talk sessions, assisted by or V-P Fred Seymour (x2212). A NO-CONTEST CONTEST other people's failure, the prospects members of ODK. Please mark your calendar for the ODK is offering a $25 prize to the for a real human community are con­ OD.K hopes you find this theme Symposium's opening lecture by Alfie writer of the best article or letter this siderably diminished." and this idea of promoting student- Kohn—the day after midterm: year in The Sandspur that addresses If the costs to our community are faculty interaction to be exciting. If Thursday, October 24, 7:30 p.m., the topic of "Competition vs. Coopera­ high, says Kohn, so are the personal you wish to be directly involved, con- Bush Auditorium. tion." THE CASE AGAINST COMPETITION by Alan Nordstrom people's failure, the prospects for a real to reach a satisfactory level of intellectual though, consists in understanding that human community are considerably di­ competence. We are pushed instead to rivalry of any kind is both psychologically Excerpts from two articles by Alfie Kohn, minished. become brighter than, quicker than, bet­ disastrous and philosophically unjustifi­ author of No Contest: The Case Against ter achievers than our classmates. able, that the phrase "healthy competi­ Competition (Houghton Mifflin, 1986) Success and victory, which are two com­ tion" is a contradiction in terms. Only then pletely different ideas, have been confused Not only is competition not required for can we begin to develop saner, richer "Why Competition," The Humanist, in this society, so we can't understand excellence, its absence is required for ex­ lifestyles for ourselves as individuals, and January/February 1980. what it is to reach one without reaching cellence. explore more humanistic possibilities for "The Case Against Competition," Noetic the other. our society. Sciences Review, Spring 1990. I think the evidence on competition is so In the process of trying to encourage suc­ powerful that we should teach kind ex­ ... we need to look at the deeper social, cess, [parents and teachers and managers] plicitly about the dangers just as we teach economic causes of these kinds of attitudes, My thesis is admittedly extreme; it is, have been systematically undermining about the dangers of alcohol or drugs or and these kinds of behaviors; that's what simply put, that competition by its very curiosity, the single most important pre­ driving recklessly. we have to change. nature is always unhealthy. dictor of success. ... the more cognitive problem-solving and Cooperative conflict seems to make a lot of My position is that competition is de­ If you believe, as I do, that unconditional creativity is required, the worse competi­ sense: People disagree with each other for structive and counterproductive not self-esteem is a singularly important re­ tion stacks up when measures against a purpose that is productive or that edu­ merely in excess; it is destructive not quirement for (and indicator of) mental cooperative approaches. ... It causes cates. There is a significant research lit­ merely because we are doing it the wrong health, then the destructiveness of compe­ anxiety It is inefficient.... It under­ erature showing that this seems to work way; it is destructive by its very nature. tition will clearly outweigh any putative mines intrinsic motivation. better than either debate or competition benefit, whether it be a greater effort at on the one hand, or people all pretending It means that the rules of the game, the tug-of-war or a higher gross national People who compete and people in com­ some sort of magical harmony and forced structure, so to speak, require us to suc­ product. petitive situations communicate less ef­ consensus on the other. ceed at the expense of other people's fectively, areless trusting, less sensitive to failure. And that is what I am arguing is ... competition is to self-esteem as sugar is other people's needs and less able to take I don't know how we can, in four easy always and by its nature unnecessary to teeth. their point of view. lessons, transform our economic system and destructive. into one that's cooperative and productive The solutionis the problem. The emotional People sometimes ask, does competition and democratic. I don't know the answer; Tm a big believer in challenge. The only needs that we attempt to meet through cause aggression? Competition is aggres­ Fm not satisfied with my own response question I ask is whether challenge has to competition are exacerbated by competi­ sion. any more than you probably are, but I exist at some other people's expense. tion. They make us more dependent, they know that we haven't even begun to ask make our self-esteem more contingent. I Whether a competition-free society can those questions. The service that I per­ Our entire society is affected by, even am good insofar as I beat these people in actually be constructed is another issue form, if indeed it is a service, is the very structured upon, the need to be "better these activities. altogether, and I readily concede that this modest one of saying let's sweep out the myths that have been keeping us from than." mentality has so permeated our lives that The goal in school [at present] is not to we find it difficult even to imagine alterna­ asking those questions. When my success depends on other grow as a human being or even, in practice tives in many settings. The first step, The Sandspur Volume 97 Issue #4 page 12 onr i TIMS FRIENDS OF GAYS AND LESBIANS (a ^SSSSJ^SS. gay and lesbian students, faculty and staff)

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'**ANS •«* celebrates its revitalization with the "FIRST ANNUAL COMING OUT PARTY"

Friday, October 5, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. Call 646-1569 for further details. All Rollins gay and lesbian students, faculty and staff are cordially invited to attend. Partners and guests welcome. Transportation available.

Panhel, I.F.C. and S.G.A. to sponsor "Icebreaker" party to build community

by Christie Kibort, compensation—interest in those around President, Panhellenic Council you. Get to know the new students, wear your Greek letters if that suits you, ask On Friday afternoon, September 28, questions, introduce yourself to those I.F.C. (Interfraternity Council), you've seen around but never had a chance Panhellenic (All-Sorority Board), and to really get to know. S.G.A. (Student Government Association) It's time Rollins students started re­ will hold an all-campus party on Mills alizing the importance of each individual. Lawn during the dinner hours of 5:00-7:00 The importance of every one of us per­ p.m. There will be food, drink(alchohol petuates the growth of all the motivated and alternative beverages), and live en­ special interest organizations which com­ tertainment. The event is schedueled at a bine to form the heart of student life. The time when all students should be able to whole can only be as big as the sum of its attend . Friday afternoon is traditionally parts. a transition point between the stresses of Open communication in a relaxed the academic week to the social releases of atmosphere seems to be an excellent pri­ the weekend. We invite you to start your mary step in this realization. I.F.C, weekend off right. Panhel, and S.G.A. present to you this The three sponsoring organizations aim "Icebreaker" opportunity as a time to set to include all factions of the student body aside any stereotypes or preconceived no­ photo /Andres Abril in our ongoing goal of heightening com­ tions that have been generated about munication and increasing unity among groups, individuals, faculty, and adminis­ Gala of Venice, by Salvador Bali, 1981. Lithograph on paper. Edition 1221 the varied components of student life here trators and concentrate instead on enjoy­ out of 300. On exhibit at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum. at Rollins. This event has been planned ing the diversity and unique aspects of the not only to allow the new students a Rollins community. chance to meet members of greek life in the As sponsors of this event we challenge traditional "Meet the Greeks" format which ourselves as well as the rest of the student Hidden Treasures at the we are attempting to update, but to bridge body, faculty, administration, and staff to the gaps that exist between Greeks and reach beyond the familiar and get Independents. Overall, this event provides aquainted with the concepts of unity and Cornell Fine Arts Museum the opportunity to get to know those who acceptance which we hope will become make up the "rest" of Rollins. more preeminent forces here at Rollins in Here at Rollins it has become very ac­ the long term. Even if you only meet one by Jen Pitts ceptable to limit oneself to those we feel new person or become a little clearer on comfortable with or share common inter­ the purposes and priorities of one or two Now through October 7th, The Cornell Fine Arts Museum is presenting an ests with. How many of us know only Greek organizations, congratulations! The exhibition entitled "Hidden Treasures: Highlights from the Museum Store­ those that live in our hall or dorm? How purpose of the event will be realized. rooms." 120 works from the museum's 4,000 piece collection are on display. many only relate with the familiar folks Apathy is a group phenomenon which no Due to limited space, the museum cannot permantly display many of their that we recognize in our classes and exclude single faction—students,administration, "star" works, so this is a wonderful opportunity to view these pieces as well as input from those we don't? How many faculty, etc. can be held responsible for, twelve of the museum's recent acquistions. Paintings, lithographs, and have questioned the fact that nearly fif­ but ultimately take part in at some point. sculptures from various periods are included in this exhibition. teen hundred people are enrolled at this It is possible to overcome the stagnation The museum is open from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m Tuesday through Friday school when you see the same array of that results from apathy by opening com­ and from 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free and faces at Beans, the pool, and on the munication and in expressing interest in it only takes 5 or 10 minutes to walk to this fine museum. weekends? Not only do some of us need to those around us. Unity becomes a little Go see "Hidden Treasures" and you'll begin to see what the Cornell expand our horizons but some also need to less remote when we all make a decision to Musuem has to offer. "Hidden Treasures" may be the title of this exhibition, make themselves more accessible to the embrace a common goal—a more positive but the Cornell Museum is Rollins' very own treaure. Read The Sandspur for environment here at Rollins. I hope to see campus at large. more information about upcoming exhibitions as well as bit of history about everyone there on Friday. It should be a On Friday, afternoon, S.G.A., Panhel, Rollins' very own art museum. and I.F.C. are providing all the elements of good time. a good party and ask only one thing as September 26, 1990 page 13

all those marvelous things one can only do The Front Lawn- Great for frisbee, in college, when the responsibilities of sup­ pellet wars. They sponsor an annual cam­ frolics and fornication...Oh, wait, I think porting parents and husbands haven't fully pus quasi-Olympic-weird-games-thing. they recently sent out a flyer declaring Bull's Corner hit yet. Here's a rundown of a few activi­ They lob water balloons at Pinehurst. that frolic is no linger permitted. Sometimes they just go to Atlanta to see ties that pop into mind. The Library- There's a pillow room the Dead. upstairs for catching up on some sleep, and Where is everybody? (A Musicians are busy hanging around, Greenhouse, takes aware people to help a magazine section in the basement. They coming up with jargons that none of us can clean-up parks, comb beaches, step across have a pretty good CD collection which you biased guide of what to understand. Words like "funky", "way- imaginary lines at Cape Canaveral, club can borrow from, and there's also a bunch do with yourself when out", "spastic", "mellow", and "Zebaaobi", baby seals, and stand up for human and of books about something. these are not the words of skate-rats and animal rights in general. If you're into the The Theater- They have really cool you're bored.) surfers. These are the words of musicians. whole it's-my-planet-so-if-you-want-to- red seats and a balcony. Warning: The­ After coming up with these terms, they mess-one-up-find-another thing, then ater people never sleep so please don't head over to Keane Music Building and try Greenhouse is pretty happening. Crossing the Rollins campus any af­ tease the actors. to play a music style on the "axes" that fits Pinehurst hosts intellectual discus­ ternoon, one might look around and begin Park Ave.- Ann Taylor is especially the term they've invented. Do you have an sion groups, some less intellectual than to wonder..."There's something missing quaint. "axe"? Better yet, do you have a word you others, and all sorts of informative lec­ here." Where do 1400 some odd students Disney- It doesn't exist....It's a myth. would like to invent a music style for? tures on diversity and cultural awareness. hide themselves between 2:00 and 10:00 Student Center - They assure us that Well, call the Rollins Musicians League. Other times they listen to acid metal and p.m.? one day it will have an operating food pice Athletes are sweatin'. That's all they bang their heads on the cement in front of Immediately, some ideas pop into my upstairs and a brothel of sorts downstairs. do...just sweat. It doesn't take a whole lot their cottage. head, but that's because I've been at Rollins Scenic Boat Tours- You've seen the of skill really, but they get off on it, so I There are all sorts of religious for what teachers refer to as "forever." If I cute little barges that go across Lake Vir­ guess it's cool. After they get really good at organizations...again, some are less reli­ had only been on campus for two weeks, ginia every ten minutes. Some time take sweating, they get together with other gious than others. Some are more like where would I start looking? Let me start the tour and pay special attention to the schools and see who can sweat the most. philosophy discussion groups or support by dispelling some rumors of what Rollins details the tour guide gives about Rollins. Thaf s pretty cool too, because people go groups. Even if you're no into the whole students do in the afternoons. Youll find out that you go to a school that out and watch them sweat. Rollins has God, No-God, many gods thing, there's caters to the extremely intelligent rich. indoor and outdoor sweating. probably a group for you. If you can't find 1. No one studies in the afternoon. If one Gee. Writers are pulling their hair out. one, just hang around Sullivan House and wanted to study in the afternoon, he or she They have a special place to do this called talk to John Langfitt. would not have gone to school in Florida. There are many things to do here.... I keep the Writing Center. It's actually a beauty People who study in the afternoon go to hearing from people that they are bored. salon of sorts, because the people who Everything I've said so far is point­ school farther north... perhaps UNC or How? Once again, get involved. Do as work there are trained to help one write less. There's a much better way to get something. We at Rollins take our sun much as you can, because you never know better, thus making him or her not need to involved at Rollins. If you want to get seriously. when you're going to get drafted. rip hair out. The best writers there tend to involved in organizations, simply tear the 2. Though the Sandspur proposed it last entire section of your R-times on Campus have very long hair. If you don't feel like My apologies for last weeks article: year and the planning committee is still Organizations and throw it in the air. writing, you might go up there anyway, for * I misspelled Britt Larsen's entire considering it, there is no underground When the sheets land, join all the organi­ there is often a good tennis match or wres­ name, and half of Tawn's. shopping mall or parking garage beneath tling tournament going on. zations you can read from where your the kiosk (the small wooden thing outside If you don't sweat profusely, I mean, if standing. the front door to Beans). * I am told "There are no alligatores in you don't think you're quite ready for a 3. Rollins has quite a few off-campus Lake Virginia." (Must have been a log with varstiy sweating team, then you might try So, what else do people do at Rollins? students, but those that I know tend to a tail I saw and fifty other people saw.) intramurals. Yes, I know sign-ups for flag- Surely not everything one does here is so hang around campus in the afternoon, so noble and productive as saving the world. football have passed, but there will be Once again, please send comments, cor­ the theory that everyone goes home after There are a few places you should know other sports later. You should try it once. rections, and especially suggestions to the classes doesn't hold here. about: Sandspur office or: Many campus groups host activities open So where is everybody? Well, last Bull's Corner to the whole student body: The Po01-Not to be redundant, but the week, I mentioned Rollins' demand for Box 0962 involvement of its students, and that is R.O.C. takes groups canoeing, rock- water is great and the scenery is exellent! Special thanks to Demetrios Xenakis for where everyone is. People are busy doing climbing, hiking, and to strange paint-

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V. The Sandspur Volume 97 Issue #4 page 14 Who says college campuses are safe?

fraternity parties, "are all too common on than 1000 teenagers would swarm onto by Marie Hodge and Jeff Blyskal plining door proppers, "No one has ever manycampuses,"reportJuueEhrhartand Berkeley's Telegraph Avenue to hang out. been caught," admits Marsha Duncan, vice Gangs saw an opportunity, and rat packs president of student affairs. Bernice Sandler, who studied the subject Jeanne Clery, Lehigh University Class for the Association of American Colleges. of ten or 12 youths began robbing and of'89, would have graduated last June 4. Now, as part of an out-of-court settle­ assaulting students and residents alike. ment with the Clerys, Lehigh has agreed They've documented 100 such cases at Instead, her dreams and her parents'hopes colleges of every stripe-public, private, Vagrants and panhandlers were drawn to for her ended forever on April 5, 1986. At to try a pilot door-alarm system. In this, big, small, religiously affiliated and Ivy the area; drug-related crimes were ram­ 5 a.m. that day, the 19-year-old freshman keys are replaced with plastic cards; a League. pant. awoke to find fellow student Josoph Henry machine records the time and the identity Determined to reduce rape, Claire Then Handy began working with Ber­ burglarizing her dorm room. Henry raped of the card user; and a building-wide alarm sounds in case of intrusion. Also, exterior Walsh established Campus Organized keley police to clean up this Southside and beat Jeanne savagely. Then he neighborhood. He aggressively moved his strangled her. doors are wired to notify police if they are Against Rape (COAR) in 1982. Her re­ propped open, a simple measure that may search shows that women who recognize troops off campus. Joint city and univer­ At the University of California at Ber­ sity police foot patrols were increased. keley in 1987, a gang of teens police call a be the obstacle preventing another bur­ potential danger are better able to avoid glary, rape or murder. an attack. So COAR runs awareness semi­ Task forces were established, which over "rat pack" followed three students to their the past two years have made more than dormitory. Words were exchanged, and a Improve lighting and install emergency nars, which are attended by men as well as 1000 drug-or-weapons-related arrests. pack member suddenly smashed the face phones. At night, the beautifully land­ women. Walsh stresses that men need to Doormen were installed in university of a female student with a brick. scaped campuses offer shadowy hiding take responsibility for stopping rape and buildings and residence halls to check for Despite the idyllic images college bro­ places for muggers, rapists and robbers. that most men are allies of women in the chures present, violence is a fact of life on One solution to this problem is improved war against rape; they have an interest in school ID cards. Campus lighting was the nation's campuses. Last year colleges lighting. protecting their mothers, sisters, and girl­ improved, escort services were increased, reported to the FBI a total of 1990 violent After the University of Virginia in friends. and crime-prevention seminars taught crimes-robbery, aggravated assault, rape Charlottesville instituted a campus watch, Walsh's advice to women for avoiding students to protect themselves. and murder. This is a startling number, trimmed back bushes and installed light­ rape: Date in groups until you get to know Although crime has not been elimi­ considering the fact that almost 90 percent ing and emergency telephone call boxes, your dates. Avoid being in any isolated nated, results have been dramatic. of U.S. colleges do not report crime sta­ violent crime on campus dropped 38 per­ situation. Don't drink with people you Stranger rapes have been reduced from tistics. The incidence of property crime cent, and property crime 47 percent. don't know well. Beware of men who talk seven in 1986 to zero in 1988. Violent was even greater-more than 10 7,000 cases At any call box, a student in trouble abut women as conquests or as adversar­ crimes were cut 40 percent. The rat packs of burglary, larceny, arson and motor-ve­ can reach campus police without dialing. ies. have been driven out. Most important, hicle theft at reporting schools alone. If he or she cannot talk, the system tells Keep students and parents informed. students and residents have reclaimed the Shockingly, 78 percent of the violent crimes police which phone was activated, and an "Students must be aware that there is community from the gangs, drug dealers were committed by students, according to officer is immediately dispatched to the crime on campus," says Dan Smith, and other criminals. "Statistics don't the Center for the Study and Prevention of scene Stanford University's special services measure fear," says Handy. "Our students Campus Violence, at Towson State Uni­ Use escort and van services. Students manager. Since 1984, Stanford has issued had given up the Southside. Now they versity in Maryland. at the University of California at Los An­ a 48-page booklet on safety, covering ev­ have it back." Traditionally most colleges have kept geles don't have to worry about walking erything from protecting dorm rooms or quiet about crime. Fearing adverse pub­ home alone at night. They can use apartments from burglary to describing a To ensure the safety of students, colleges licity, they have tended to deal with of- U.C.L.A.'s campus escort service. Started suspect. The university also offers crime- must develop an aggressive strategy fen der s i nternally instead of referring them with just seven volunteers in 1977, it now prevention seminars. against crime. Parents should encourage for prosecution. has 200 part-time student employees who Clean up bad neighborhoods. No col­ college administrators to adopt proven The Clery's were a major force behind shepherd more than 100 students a night lege can isolate itself from the community. safeguards, and students must exercise a new Pennsylvania law that requires all around the 411-acre campus. In addition, If a school is surrounded by a high-crime common-sense precautions. If all do their colleges in the state to disclose crime sta­ vans provide nearly 385,000 rides a year. area, crime will seep onto campus unless part, the scandal of campus violence can be tistics. They also advocate federal legis­ Thanks to escort and van services, people fight back. The typical response is ended. lation requiring such disclosure. says John Barber, chief of U.C.L.A.'s po­ to close ranks and battle crime at the gate. Reprinted with permission from the The failure of colleges to warn about lice, violent crime is five to six times lower Lt. Calvin Handy, of the University of October 1989 Reader's Digest. Copyright crime has created a dangerous situation. on campus than in surrounding communi­ California at Berkeley campus police force, (c) 1989 by the Reader's Digest Association Too often, parents and students are un­ ties. took a different approach. Inc. A aware of the hazards of life on campus. Curb alcohol abuse. According to On Friday and Saturday nights, more But concerned parents, students and col­ studies by Towson State University, alco­ lege administrators are taking action hol is involved in 80 percent of rapes, around the country and setting examples assaults and acts of vandalism on campus. for others to follow. Most states have raised their legal drink- Here's what every college should do to Jng age to 21, disqualifying roughly three- control violence on campus: fourths of undergraduates. But the laws R.O.C. joins Florida Start a campus-watch program. Se­ are useless unless schools enforce them. curity experts agree that any community Since Texas raised the drinking age in can reduce crime simply by remaining 1986, alcohol consumption at Rice Univer­ beach clean-up alert. Colleges are no exception. The proof sity in Houston has dropped markedly. can be found at Drexel University in the "Alcohol-related crimes at Rice-assaults, tough neighborhood of West Philadelphia. criminal mischief and public intoxication efforts Crime used to be rampant near cam­ are trending downward too," says Mary pus. "Every night cars were burglarized, Voswinkel, chief of the Rice police. windows smashed,"recalls Hank Margolis, Akey factor has been the involvement by Dennis Plane students realized how large the a 1988 graduate of Drexel. One evening in of Rice students in designing the school's problem really is. Students could not October 1987, Margolis heard a scream policies. Any campus party where alcohol On September 22, members of walk more than a yard without find­ outside his window. When he investi­ is served must have a student bartender the Rollins Outdoor Club and other ing a discarded cigarette butt or a gated, he found a woman lying on the trained by Rice's police to know when to concerned students joined thousands plastic drinking straw. These two sidewalk, her face bloodied. Later the cut off an intoxicated person's liquor be­ of volunteers throughout Florida to items seemed to be the largest source same night, two University students were fore trouble starts. Parties that last more help clean up beaches. The Florida of identifiable garbage. Unidentifi­ jumped andbeaten by neighborhood thugs. than two hours and have more than 200 Coastal Cleanup was sponsored by able pieces of plastic and styrofoam Determined to fight back, Margolis people must have two university police the Center for Marine Conservation. were the largest portion of the debris called a meeting of Drexel's Inter-Frater­ officers in attendance and trained student The cleanup was an effort not found, with cans, lids, balloons, fire­ nity Association and formed Town Watch. "drunk sitters" stay with intoxicated party- only to make the beaches cleaner, works, glass bottles, fast food wrap­ Fraternity volunteers now patrol the cam­ goers until they sober up. but to also raise the awareness of the pings and even a large piece of carpet, pus and its surroundings from evening At first, attendance at on-campus par­ problem that improper disposal of found by Rollins students. until the early-morning hours. Traveling ties was down, but no longer. "Before the trash causes. Plastics discarded into All the trash was cataloged ac­ in pairs, they report suspicious activity via law changed in 1986, the main draw was the water are ingested by fish and cording to the type of debris, to be walkie-talkie to a central radio post staffed all the alcohol you wanted for only a dol­ marine mammals, causing many to used to help in the study of marine by sorority volunteers, who then contact lar," says Scott Wiggers, a recent gradu­ become sick and die. In addition, garbage. Any items with foreign Philadelphia police. "There's no doubt the ate. "Now alcohol is secondary, and people discarded fishing nets, fishing line, labels or logos from companies such program has reduced crime in the Town are having fun just dancing and socializ­ and plastic six-pack rings cause as cruise ships were kept separate in Watch area," says John Hood, crime-pre­ ing." animals to become entangled and an attempt to identify and possibly vention officer in the police department's Even Rice students out on the town injured from trying to escape. prosecute the offender. All glass and 16th district. are protected, thanks to a transportation Marine debris is not only harm­ metal trash collected was sent to Lock and monitor doors. The night service that picks up those who have had ful to animals, but to people as well. recycling centers. Jeanne Cleary was murdered, dorm resi­ too much to drink at area bars. The school Boaters sometimes run over large The best way to clean up the dents had propped open a locked door, as also has a counseling center to help stu­ discarded shipping crates, creating was frequently done to permit late-night beaches is not to pollute them in the dents deal with alcohol abuse, stress, de­ a serious hazard, the propellers be­ first place. Such small things as pizza deliveries. Jeanne may also have pression and other problems. come entangled and the plastic clogs left her own door unlocked, in anticipation cigarette butts do not seem harmful, Fight rape with education. The the engine. Discarded items wash of her roommate's return. but add up quickly. The workers chances of a woman's being raped at col­ up on shore, where unsuspecting Lehigh was aware of its door problem. could have spent weeks, months, and lege are astonishingly high. "Some 25 beach-goers may cut themselves on even years picking up after someone Security patrolskeptrecords, andrelocked percent of the female college population items such as glass and metals. Items propped doors. "In the 6 andl/2 months else's negligence. Isn't it funny that have been victims of rape or attempted which don't wash up on shore sink to man is the only animal who inten­ Jeanne was at Lehigh, there were 2000 the ocean floor, polluting one of the rape," says Claire Walsh, director of the tionally pollutes her own environ­ incidents of propped doors," says her fa­ last environments largely untouched ther, Howard Clery. "In Jeanne's dorm Sexual Assault Recovery Service at the ment? University of Florida. In most cases, the by man. alone, there were 180 proppings." P.S. Sign up for R.O.C. trips in rapist is an acquaintance or date. Although Lehigh has a policy of disci­ At New Smyrna Beach, Rollins the lounge! Gang rapes, which typically occur at September 26, 1990 Page 15 Sports Soccer Lady Tars team fall to U.C.E captures by Fred Battenfield and Rissa Andres first win The Lady Tars bounced F.I.T. 15-3,15-7 and 15-4 in their only action by Fred Battenfield last week. Rollins, currently 5-3 and 1- 1 in Sunshine State Conference play, hosted U.C.F. on Monday night, and it was a disappointing evening for the The soccer team drilled home Lady Tars. The University of Central its first win of the year on a goal by Florida defeated Rollins in a close first freshman Judd Lando with 15 minutes game by a score of 10-15, but Rollins left in a Sunshine State Conference bounced back in the second game by game at Florida Southern last week. spanking U.C.F,15-7. The cross-town Senior midfielder Simon Illman also rivals regrouped after this embarrass­ scored and the Mocs erave the Tars an ing defeat and proceeded to finish off own goal to complete the scoring in the the Tars in the next two games, 7-15 3-2 win. Rollins, 1-3 overall, also de­ and 3-15. Rollins will host Barry and feated Brevard Community College 4-1 St. Leo on Thursday before hosting the Sunday in an exhibition. Illman scored Rollins Invitational Tournament Fri­ two goals in that contest. The Tars are day and Saturday in the Enyart- on the road for two weeks now, playing Alumni Fieldhouse. Play begins at at Eckerd Wednesday and then at the 11:00 a.m. Friday and 9:00 a.m. Sat­ North Carolina-Greensboro and Mis- urday. souri-St. Louis Tournaments before re­ turning to host St. Leo Wednesday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. Pappas top golfer by Fred Battenfield Rollins' women golfers fin­ ished 12th of 14 teams at the Lady Golf The beauty behind Seminole Invitational in Tallahassee this past weekend. Debbie Pappas had . the team's top scores at 84-74-81 = 239. Others playing in the predomi­ tourney the beast nately Division I field were Sarah Johnson, Tori Doney, Donna Mollis, Nicole Hollett and Susan Poland. to be by Shanti Nigam make you want to go racing over, then Whoever said that there was the gadget in both the locker rooms Dayao runs nothing in the Mckean Hall direction that can dry a bathing suit in a mere worth seeing? Sure, Mckean Hall it­ five seconds will. All you have to do to held self is no sight to behold, but behind it use this equipment is take a short test lies the newest (and prettiest) addi­ personal that includes a 50-yard swim test and The First Annual Student tion to our campus; the Harry Alfond a minute or two of treading water. Affairs Golf Tournament and Outing Boathouse. However, if sharing swimming space will be held on October 19,1990 at This is the boathouse that best with an alligator doesn't appeal to you, 1:00 p.m, at the Rosemont Country everybody has been talking about, but the pool can also be used for the tests. by Fred Battenfield Club. This event is open to all stu­ no one has been able to find. The The boathouse is not The Tars cross country team dents, faculty, and staff members of upperclassmen know that in the past, availiable to students from Monday competed in the U.C.F. Invitational Rollins College. The fee for this golf the boathouse was easily overlooked. through Thursday due to classes and this past Saturday and the top finish extravaganza is $25, which includes Many probably didn't even know what ski and sailing team practices. But was turned in by sophomore Fran green fees, cart rental, prizes, and it looked like. Our new boathouse, from 11-5 p.m. on Friday through Dayao who had a personal best 34:53 refreshments. however,isdefinitelyamustsee. Filled Sunday, you will find some friendly for five miles. His best time last year The format will be a four with equipment such as canoes and faces willing to help you set sail on was 37:00 and at this point in 1989, he player scramble (best shot), with Sunfish, to name a few, the boathouse your own private adventure. was running 45:00. foursomes to be drawn by student is here for our use. If that doesn't affairs personnel. Tee off times will be assigned to each foursome with the first group beginning play at 1:00 p.m. Support the Tars! Student There are currently 48 spots available in this event. Faculty and by Dr. Anne Kerr and Rachel staff members are encouraged to Landreth purchase a spot for a student, and if artists they do so, they will be playing in the As captain and advisor for the tion as a representative of our college same group with that student. varsity cheerleading squad, we are athletic program. This will be a good time and striving to make this a pivotal year to We have much to be proud of needed an opportunity to interact away from increase the participation and spirit at Rollins College. We hope that stu­ the academic setting. Forms will be from the student body for athletic dents will learn to enjoy spectator Attention Student Artists: available in the Dean of the College events. We need to make this happen. sports and to feel that they are a part The Rollins Athletic Department Office and the Campus Safety Office Please encourage your friends to attend of a great college community that has is seekinga calligrapher to inscribe and must be returned to Tourna­ the home games for all sports. Let's wonderful varsity sports. Encourage awards and certificates for the ment Coordinator Michael Young, show other schools how great Rollins is your friends to become a part of the 1990-1 year. Please contact Fred along with the $25 entry fee, as soon and how proud we are to attend our team through their participation at Battenfield, Sports Information as possible to secure your spot in college. More importantly, we need to home games. Together, we can begin Director at extension 2663 for more this outing. Contact Michael Young show team members that we support to make a difference at Rollins College information. at ext. 2401 if you have any questions. them and appreciate their participa­ and develop a great sense of enthusi­ asm and college spirit. J September 26 - October 3

Wednesday thursday friday 28 Diversity Week Begins 11flm-9pm-Volleyball Tournament 6pm- Volleyball vs. Barry University C.L.Varner Women's Tennis Tournament 5:30pm- Alcohol and Drug Education begins today thru Oct.l. Planning Team(ADEPT) meeting 6pm- Black Student Union (BSU) meeting Sullivan House Mills Galloway Room YOM KIPPUR begins-observance of Jewish 7pm- Student Government Association 6:30pm- College Republicans meeting High Holy Day. Car pools avail to meeting (Galloway Room) temple. Info.:StudActivities Office x2186 9pm- Greenhouse meeting 5pm- 7pm SGA, Panhel, IFC sponsored "Icebreaker Party" on Mills Lawn

7pm- Baseball vs. Valencia Comm.College

Saturday Sunday 29 Yom Kippur 30 Atlft(giniftfi(D)inis &pm- Knowles Memorial Chapel 9am-7pi n-Volleyball Tourn.Continues 11am &* Any clubs, groups, organizations, Services etc. on campus wishing to publicize Tennis Tournament Continues Tennis Tournament Continues events, functions, or gatherings, 1:30pm- Men's Soccer vs. send information to: Univ.of N.C.-Greensboro 12pm-Men's Soccer vs. The New Sandspur Univ. of S.C.-Spartanburg Campus Box 2742 5:30pm- Catholic Mass (Newman House) Attention: Calendar Editor R.O.C- Beach,surf,volleyball,etc. trip to Thank you, New Smyma-info call Jason M. xl857 sign Tracy Stetson up in ROC (Lyman Lodge)

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8am-12am.lpm-3pm-Workshop Series on Tennis Tournament Continues contrib. to Amer.culture by diff.ethnic groups Hnoon-Music&Dance Series (Stud Ctr Patio) ll:30am-l :30pm-President's Opening 12-lpm- Mid.-Eastern Dance Troop Address (lunch available w/R-card) 12:15pm- Alcoholics Anon.tFiznch. House) 7pm- Student Gov't Assoc, meeting 3:30pm-5pm- "My History "Panel Discussion 4-6pm- Diversity Art Tour (Cornell) students.fac,alumni and rep.'s of diverse 5pm- Deacon's Stir Fry (Chapel Classroom) 7pm- "The Importance of Coming Out" cultural, ethnic, gender, racial groups 7pm- Circle K meeting (Sullivan House) speaker for Human Rights & Member 8pm- ALL CAMPUS R.O.C. 7:30pm-VollevbaH vs. Southern Florida of Natl Gay Rights Advocate Board meeting (Lyman Lodge) College (BushAud.) 8pm-9:30pm- "Women & Co-Dependency 8-9:30pm- "The Role of Amer. Indian or,I was only trying to be helpful...!" Women in Today's Society" 8:30pm- Orlando Gay Chorus (Volunteer (Galloway Room) Men's Chorus- Knowles Chapel) LOOKING ABIE AID)! SEPTEMBER 28- OCTOBER 7: DIVERSITY WEEK

OCTOBER 5: AME1ICAH INWAN P§W WOW

OCTOBER 15-21: NATLALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK

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