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Golfers Win Northera elebrate GSC Week! and Southern Regienal by Sean Davis beat out FainIpf ...... Tbegolfteamcontinuedtheir win at the nordIeID ...... Night march toward gaining a second they shot 634. to hell , ...... consecutive berth in the NAIA State with a scmeof634 ..... Pool Party National Golf Tournament. The won on the tie ...... WadeSaipies Pioneers opened conference play Individaally. GBC ... at Pipestem State Park at Athens, Ifyou ever felt the need to paced by BaII8tt wIIo naiwd WV, for the southern regional. a David Lettennan-esque medalist honors fiIr .. IIIIICGaII Play scheduled for two days suit and hurl yourself straight~B z".,._ was reduced to one as heavy rains a wall of the stuff, then 79 and 74 for a two cIaJ IDIIl 01 led to the cancellation of the see night was the event for 153. Other Pioneer W"idaII onddayofplay.ThePioneerswon oaly c:ould you stick to a scores include p;taM,&iiWJDl, ... easily by compiling a team score for the ftm of it, but you made the All-Tounwneat ~ 0000 strQkes, to beat secmldplace dress in an inflatable swno shooting a 78:7li •• 154•• Fainnont State College who re climb into a padded boxing remaining ~ ~ corded a score of313. IUd beat OIl. mend, and do a O'FlaUnJ'.~" ~ was paced fiy medalist Cassidy's ...... -)'-)1-.... with a lUbber Michael Barren who shot a 73. tied toyourback.1be entire rounded out play with a 85-85 fbi' Other PioneerscoresincludedGary a score of 170. was ODe big enjoyable stu- 'lee two .'__ Is ue re.Uy 8etti"8 i",o '''e /"" 0/ "boJd"8" ""';"8 O'Flaherty with a 75, Colin In his 26dl ,.. human trick. Nt1I1elty Ni8'" T"uay. at .,IiIIYia Cassidy's 76, John Moran's 76, and ofthe golfpropamat Robin Scudder, a volunteer vision of Mark Allen. "We had a osc. Bead Vance Fitzsimmons rounded out in charge of handing out bener turnout this year than last, Coach Tim Camey mpIied OR his the field with a 78. said, "I think the best but it's still a small crowd. But at Skeet Shoot squad's recent play. "CQad-. The Pioneers were able to is watching everyooe make least everyone who showed up had were tougbat tllelYGl1liem...... squeak out a win at the northern of themselves. Don't print a good time, and that's the whole with heavy wiDda, raia IUd die Competition regional held at Speidel, near though, or everybody will point." Allen would also like to greens were treacherous. But we Wheeling, WV, April 17 and 18. well. • " Sorry Robin. The waiv thank the 20 volunteer workers for by Rick Conklin played pretty The tournament wentto a tie break, Scudder was haDding out were donating their time and energy. Monday, April 18 the an When asked of the upc:cIIIl which gave GSC the win. All ef standard hazardous activ Obviously Scudder wasn't the only nual GSC Week skeet shooting ing conference meet. Camey forts are tuned up for the central BOlt, stating that the contrae- ghoul in the room. competition was held at the added, "You've .. to be lady regional to be held April 25 and 26 to were not to be held respon After the students involved Gilmer County firing range. and you've got be .....Its at Canaan Valley. The Pioneers as simple as that.· for any sort of injury, in the novelty night did all they In front of what seemed to _illrelneIlt, mutilation, or dis could do, .many sojourned up the be the world's largest peanut gal lfemibermelllt, up to and including hill to the pool party in the P.E. lery, both the men's and women's Not only did Scudder have Building. Tony Summers had this brackets competed for the top In This opportunity to see the foolish to say: "I think this pool party was three cash rewards. But as the but there was an outside a really cool idea. Everybody is competition went on, the friendly at a decapitation to boot. just up here goofing around and insults died down and things be Other participants weren't having a delightful time." gan to get more serious. Issue ... so ghoulish, however. Su John Meyers agrees. "This The women's bracket con !"" JIlLUU'.. I, who some may know pool party is definitely the high sisted of four competitors. Jane Page 2 ...... •...... •... I"M~Op;"iDlI as one of the people inside light ofthe week for me. It gives us Firl took first place, followed by Page 3••.•••.•••..•••••...•••.••.... StudentsHeip Co_1Iity Weekraccoon sqj,t, was all the chance to have fun in the Carla Hanna and Kelly Rernish Page 4•...... Stude.tSJIotligiit there to have a good time. college environment, to show some finishing second and third re dooe the bungee run so school spirit in a really relaxed spectfully. Page S•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Organizatio""'SptItIig/It But I'll probably do every atmosphere. Kudos to everyone The men's division con Page 6...... M en's, Women's 'l'nIckResJIIts in a wbile." Indeed Susan involved in the planning and ex sisted of39 competitors. Taking seen in the boxing ring ecution." first place was Matt Jones, sec Page 7••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••..••••••••• ••••••• A'-,,;Day iIpIllYJIIIg a wicked left jab on All in all, it appears that ev ond place Mitch Tenney and in Page B•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• COllcert Cuir with Larry Holmes' in his eryone who anended these two third place Steve Cunningham. Page 9•....••...••••...•.•..•...... •....•. Dr. Pili", hblislltltl functions had an enjoyable time. It First place finishers in both The event, whichtookplace is hoped they will spread the word brackets received fifty dollars, Page 10••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Fellture:S~ ballroom in the HeRin Stu and get even more people out for second place thirty dollars and Page 11••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Po'I/IOurri Center, was under the super- the remaining activities. third place twenty dollars. Page 12•..•.•...... ChildNII'. CoIIegtI l '. , ------~~------~------....- Scratching In My Opinion WHERE ntE BUFFALO ROAII by Lisa Hayes I was a girl child when "I Flowers are popping up across the state and the wiater IiOID ".114 Love Lucy" and a series on the all but a memory. But unfortunately, the winter sIonns of '94 IN adventure of Davy Crockett were affecting us greatly today. The state of West Virginia gets OIII'roct hits on TV, and going to the movies for the roads from a salt mine south of Rochester, New YcD. 1bis meant seeing a double feature and mine is 'in the largest salt deposit in the western hemiIphere. A. miDI", cartoons; a droopy-bangedadoles dig and remove the salt, they leave piUars ofpure salt to keep the ...... '" 1'iI cent in starched crinolines and Pe from collapsing. ter Pan blouses at a time when Alas, it didn't work. The largest salt deposit in the western females regardless ofage were of sphere is collapsing. The first aec:tioo that collap8edwasneuty II ten called girls, single women spin miles. When it collapsed, water began rushing into the miDes, _oIvil.. sters, divorced women scandalous, the pillarsofsalt and starting a great chain reactiOIl. NodIiDg like and sexually free women floozies ever happened in all ofsalt mining histmy, and tboIe in dtarge have or tramps. Yup, I'm talking about idea how to stop it. the 1950's, when girls were rou In additioo to the worries ofthe miDes collapsing. them is aIIo tiaely drilled on the importance of fact that the dissolving pillars are turning the land water iDto salt being liked by others, magazines wbichwillalloeffectanyagric:ulturalattemplliathearea.TheaftlllllDltt offered endless advice on how to of Storm '94 continues, and may burt the Americ:aa ecoIIOIIly over develop "pleasing personalities," over and over. but little was said on the impor If the salt mines in New York c:ompIetely coIJaI-, the tanceofliking, much less pleasing, States will have to start importing rock salt. Is our ecollOllilYJlRPuecil ret yourself. this? It was the age when as soon The collapsing salt mines bring to mind the burning COII--IIlII•• as breasts began to bud, girls who the 1950's, when striking miners set the mines OIl fire at night to once strode often found themselves "scabs" from woddng their jobs. It's amazing that 44 years later, with books on their heads being mines are still burning; and there's really no way to put tbem out. taught how to walk like ladies: No way to put out the coal mines which have been bumiDg "Heads up, shoulders back, anns nearly 50 years; no way to ItOp the flooding that is causiDg the close to the body!" "Suck in those of the salt mines. stomachs, keep those legs close There is a tribe called the Kogi, who have been aec:luded togetber!""Glide!"Girlswhocouid civilization for over 400 years in mountains ofwesterD SouIb best the boys at softball began to ...... ,.. I They believe if we keep removing the natural resources from -- the earth will die. One oftheir members even left the 1leCl1ll'ii'1I ofhis 'lI'il:l1 hear their once highly prized skills disparaged Serious behavior modi swers, bands in the air, routinely ter-friends-the women who know to visit the United Nations and ask them to stop kiIlins thepllllet. fications were in order because ignored. Girls with tentative voices. my stuffas I do theirs. I use it when really took him seriously. "good girls" were made, not born. As the Ms. Foundation for the talk gets juicy, or down to the Maybe someone sbould. And good girls were supposed to Women asks: "If all you're told to bone and everyone is being real. I StlltMl.' 0/Ow"nsltlp, MIIII"gMl.' l1li4 ClIc.",.,. be passive not assertive, demure be is a good girl, how do you grow use it when the laughter's high and Title of Publication: The Mercury not daring, deferential never de up to be a great woman?" Given the constraints have been tossed Publications No. 220040 Date of Filing: Oct. I, 1993 manding. So many ofthe girls who the pressures on girls today, how aside (Girlfriend please!). Frequency of issue: The Mercury is publisbed weekly clariDa tile once dreamed of becoming physi fragile so many of their support I use it as a connector, a way school year, except for holidays and final eums with two IUIIIIDIII' cians and pilots, explorers and en systems are, how ignored they've to remember the girls we were be session issues. Second class postage paid at Gleaville. WV 26351. gineers, detectives and daredevils, been, clearly it ain't going to be fore society started to stifle and POSTMASTER: Send address changes (PS FORM 3579) to 7JIe politicians and preachers, astrono easy. i compress us. I use it in conscience Mercury, Glenville State CoDege, 200 High St., Glenville. WV2635I. mersand architects were reminded This April 28 is Take Our: recognition ofthe struggle most of No. of annual issues: 28 of their place in the scheme of Daughters To Work Day. The . us have had to go through to re Annual Subscription Price: $10.00 things: "lbat's too dangerous for event, created by the Ms. Founda- . claim the girls we were before we Complete Mailing Address of Publicatioo and PubIiIber: Gleaville girls." "This is a man's world." tion for Women, serves to remind , got constricted by the rules, before State College, The Mercury, 200 High Street, Glenville, WV "What, are you crazy? Women that girls are too often overlooked. the books and teachers, the mov 26351. don't do that." It raises awareness of their needs ies, ads, and images made us feel Editors and Addresses: Holly Wilkewitz. copy; Lisa Hayes. No woman comes through and of our needs to invest time, nOt ofa piece, defined our "place, " maMliOJ; Tami Zirkle, circulatioo Jeports; The Mucury, 200 Hiab the passage entirely unscratched. money and energy into making told us what we are supposed to Street, Glenville State CoDege, Glenville, WV 26351. And while we have been strug healthy girls society's priority. It's think, how we were to look and Owner and Address: Glenville State College, 200 High Street. gling mightily to ensure that suc a way of saying to them: "We see behave. Glenville, WV 2635 I. ceeding generations grow up free, you." "We care." Girrrrl! Say the word and let Extent and Nature of Circulatioo: the sad truth is that too many girls' Each year the goal is to make it roll and rip and roar in your 12 mo. ave. Apil21,1994 spirits, self- esteem, and self-im the event more accessible and mouth. Try it sometime soon.lbat's Total Press Run 2,000 2,000 ge are still being warped, their meaningful to a greater number of how the world is gonna feel when PaidlRequested Circ. 1,636 1,700 (Campus ds ignored, their voices stilled. girls. To that end the foundation . healthy girls are the norm and distrib.) iris buying, listening and danc reaches out to employers and their "good" girls are the exception. Mail Subscription 29 53 (mail) to records in which they are employees, educators, parents and You can write to the Ms. Total PaidlReq. Cire. 1,665 1,753 . ely called "b ••••••." Girls girls, encouraging their participa Foundation for Women at P.O. Box Free Distribution 200 166 (mail) 'eting ceaselessly, never believ tion and providing a range ofmate 9644, Uniondale, NY 11555-9644, Total Distributioo 1,865 1,919 g that their bodies measure up. rials to help people organize the for more information about the Copies not distributed 135 81 (office) iris having intercourse because day. event, or call 800-353-2525 to or Total 2,000 2,000 ey want to be liked, are starved Girrl. Girrrl, Girrrrl! I love der your official Take Our Daugh or attention, need to be hugged. the way the word vibrates on my ters to Work materials. mail paid subscriptioo iris seeking status through moth tongue, rolls in my mouth. The free mail distributioo (scboo1slBOB) mood. Girls downplaying their way it growls, the way it can roar. Marcia Ann Gillespie paid/requested distributioo (campus) telligence. Girls knowing the an- I use it when talking with my sis- not ...... __ ...... - ...... -.... The Mercury--April 21; 19t)4· ~p'(lge.. 3

Tubesing Nationally Known Library Networking Expert Take Your by Dave Trippett National recognition as an Daughter To expert in library networking was given to Richard Tubesingrecently. WorkDay Tubesing, director ofthe Robert F. Thursday, April 28th, is Take Kidd library, traveled to Washing Our Daughters To Work Day. ton D.C. this month to aid in grant This national event encourages evaluations. girls ages nine and older to learn Neal Kaske, assistance sec about different career opportuni retary for educational research and ties. Parents throughout the United improvement at the U.S. Depart States will be bringingtheirdaugh ment of Education extended the ters to work to show them what invitation. Tubesing served as they do and how they do it. West leader on one of many groups of Virginia has planned some events library representatives that arrived atthe state capitol: Rachael Worby from throughout the country. will be hosting a reception from Each group evaluated sev 1l-1l:4S a.m. in the Governors eral grant applications for" sharing Rick Tubesing Dawn Harpold and Brian Kesling pboto by TIm Derlco Mansion, and West Virginia Su technologies." The applications, Rick Tubesing recom preme Court justice Margaret each with a maximum award of mended and instituted the VTLS Harpold and Kesling Visit Workman and cabinet Secretaries $SO,OOO came from private and system in the Robert F. Kidd li Gretchen Lewis and Barbara public colleges nation wide. brary over 10 years ago. It allows Gilmer County High School Harmon-Schamberger will hold a All the colleges were graded GSC students to access and share by Craig Mills question and answer forum in the on many points of criteria. Cost information with other such North Briefing room, Cultural Cen effectiveness of the plan and the equipped libraries across America. "When dry a light touch will periments for Chemistry II and causeittoexplode" explains Dawn physics students: the contact ex ter, from I: IS-2:30 p.m. long term impact on the surround All of this provides students with Glenville State College will ing area were just a few . unlimited research opportunities. Harpold concerning a nitrogen plosive mentioned above, the "mer triiodide experiment performed for cury beating heart" in which trans be bringing Take Your Daughter Gilmer County High School stu formation of electrons cause a To Work Day to Gilmer County dents. small amount of mercury to pul by sponsoring an afternoon of dis Students to Help Community Last Thursday, GSC students sate, and the "nylon rope trick" .cussions on various career oppor Harpold and Brian Kesling trav which demonstrates the formation tunities. Representatives from a va by Wade Samples expecting around I 00 children this riety of fields will talk about ca Following a time-honored year, and are encouraging every eled to GCHS as representati ves of of polymers. the Student Mfiliates ofthe Ameri "It was a lot of fun, " Harpold reers in their fields and the qualifi tradition here at Glenville State one to bring their youngsters, in cations needed for specific jobs. College, of actively helping the cluding any GSC student with a can Chemical Society. adds, "Everyone seemed to enjoy The pair performed three ex- it. " These representatives will also tell community, students in early edu child under five," she continued. you where you can find informa cation and nursing will soon par The KIDS program involves tion on specific careers, schools, ticipate in the KIDS (Kid's the interaction of a multitude of and job openings. Interagency Developmental local agencies aside from our own GSC invites all women and Screening) program Thursday, nursing and early childhood divi -News in a Minute girls nine and older to attend the by Dave Trippett April 28. The program is available sions. The Summit Center Early afternoon events. The session will Recent news of interest includes: to all Gilmer County children ages Intervention program, Head Start, be held in the Fine Arts Audito • During a moment of confusion, two American helicopters were birth to five, providing free health Health Department, Department of riumfrom 12:30t02:30p.m.Ifyou shot down by a pair of U.S. F-16 fighters over northern Iraq. The fighter screening, including dental, vision, Health and Human Resources, have any questions, call Brenda pilots mistakenly identified the helicopters as the Iraqi "Hind" type and mini-physical, developmental test Sheriffs Department, and the Peyser at the Careers Office, 462- were violating the NATO controlled "no fly zone." 26 people died in the ing, as well as hearing and speech. Gilmer County Board of Educa 4118. Twenty-two early education stu tion are all working together to wreckage including IS Americans. dents and several nursing majors make this program an effective tool • TheWestVirginiaBureauofPublicHeaIthhasreceiveda$144,SOO will be present to give the screen in ensuring the health of Gilmer grant to develop rural health care networks around the state. Each _E..... ~ network will be made up of at least two health care providers who serve c~_ ings, as well as many local physi County children. They hope to not At!P ~ cr. up cians. only improve the health ofthe par rural areas. They will be responsible for providing preventive, primary, Vlaor~ acute patient care, and emergency medical services. WESTON Kathy Butler, directoroffield -ticipatingtykes, but also to increase FORD--MERCURY experiences and assistant profes the awareness ofthe children's par • A line of21 fragments from the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet are on us R t . 33 B ox 3BA 'VVe s t o n . \JVV 26452 sor of education, is spearheading ents toward potential problems. a collision course with Jupiter. The comet chunks, one as large as two and 269- 6564 the college's role in the program. Any Glenville State student a half miles in diameter, should impact the massive planet July 20 with a force, greater than any known nuclear weapon. "Our early education stu with a pre-school age child is wel Jo'li Pabdc a Cakflli dents will be giving the screenings come to attend. The screenings • Victory in the First Union 400 at the North Wilkesboro Speedway for potential learning problems, start at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 28, was surprisingly claimed by Terry Labonte. Labonte, a former Winston 606 Elk Street whereas the nursing students will at the Gilmer County Recreation Cup champion, won his first race since July 30, 1989. This win by the Gassaway, WV 26024 be assisting in the health screen Center and will run until 6 p.m. Kelloggs sponsored Hendricks Motorsports Lumina places Chevrolet in 1'~: (304) 364-5696 ings. We view this as an excellent Children must have their birth cer the lead for the manufacturers cup four to three over Ford. learning opportunity as well as a tificate, immunization record, so • Former president Richard Nixon suffered a stroke Monday night, (OI"j' fJl) good way to help the community," cial security card, and medical card leaving him with, according to a Nixon spokeswoman Kathy O'Connor, stated Butler. (ifavailable) . some physical paralysis. The former president is now in a hospital in Park "We have been doing this for The test will take about 90 Ridge, New Jersey. the last three years, and each year minutes, time well spent to ensure • Salaries for college presidents rose 6.6% from 1991 to 1993 . The the turn out has increased. We are the health of a child. average pay for a president of a reseasrch university is now $163, 400. Owner: Wilda• Jo• Gerwig ( :!aI I1pUS

Student Spotlight-- Chu P Ro b.,...:;rr.:in~s;::;;.....::::o::;".:;;::n~ ______------;., Tim's Corner by Tim Derico by Monica Null Coming to GSC was a last What is your favorite part of GSC Week? minute decision for senior Chup Robinson, but he claims he has never regretted it for one moment. NAME: Lisa Pittsenbarger This is understandable, consider RANK: Senior ing tremendous success. MAJOR: Education Originally from New HOMETOWN: Leivasy Martinsville, Robinson took an ANSWER: "All of the activities active role at Magnolia High and also it gives us a break from the School. Participating in f~tball, classes." basketball, cross-country and track, he established himself as a quality athlete. NAME: Lane Jack Focusing primarily on run RANK: Sophomore ning, Robinson proved he knows MAJOR: Computer Science his way around the track. He was a HOMETOWN: Gassaway state champion his senior year in ANSWER: "The campus picni the 800 meter run and holds the and spring game." school record. He was a member of the 4X400 meter team that cur rently holds the state record as well as the high school record. He also was on the 4X200 meter team that NAME: Jennifer Davisson holds his school record. RANK: Junior Robinson was a member of Robinson qualified for the tion to win the conference title three years in a row. MAJOR: Accounting YMU (Young Men's Union) and NAIA Nationals his freshman year HOMETOWN: Minnora he worked extensively as a volun in the 800 meter run along with When asked about hobbies and activities he enjoys in his ANSWER: "Shaking the cute little teer for Special Olympics. teammate Aaron Mann in the long raccoon's hand." Robinson has made a name jump. He already has qualified for spare time, surprisingly running for himself at GSC. While compet Nationals this year in the 100 meter was not mentioned in his reply. In ing in track and cross-country he dash and he hopes Mann will fact, Robinson claims he does not has shown his ability to push him qualify too. "It just seems appro really even train for competition in self. He claims he likes competing priate for us both to finish the way the off season, he just runs hard NAME: Sheila Ables on the college level as "all of the we started," explained Robinson. when the time comes. RANK: Sophomore athletes are on the same level (tal Robinson claims his great Robinson replied he enjoys MAJOR: Nursing ent-wise) and the competition is est goal is to "put the winning atti working with the organization of HOMETOWN: Glenville challenging." He added, "Every tude back into GSC athletics." intramural activities as well as par ANSWER: "All of the activitie practice is just as important as a Upon completion ofcollege , ticipating in them. His face can of GSC week." meet. We (the team) are always the education major hopes to coach almost always be seen on campus pushing one another to make our his own track team. He says he for some college function. selves better." would like to be as successful as When not on campus, he This "pushing" must be the Coach Harold has been. most usually can be found in the right approach, as Robinson has As his final year of track woods hunting, or fishing. been a member of two GSC con comes to a close, Robinson is pre Robinson has certainly had a ference winning teams and there is paring to go out with a bang. He tremendous effect on the men's NAME: Jeff Hanna a strong possibility of a three-peat feels it would be an honor to be on track team and his absence will be RANK: Sophomore this year. a team that has the talent and ambi- missed next year. MAJOR: Nursing HOMETOWN: Craigsville ANSWER: "The whole week is good. It gives us a break from the Attention Yearbook hustle."

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Organizational FCA------Spotlight.-- Fellowship ofChristian Ath our weekly meetings dealing with letes will meet at 9 p.m. in room growth--both physically and spiri MikeAmory 209 of the P.E. Building every tually--through Bible study, guest Thursday, including tonight. speakers, and sharing together- by Mark Starcher Sam Calloway ofOak Hill is folllowed by fun athletic activity Mike Amory is the current scheduled to appear April 28 . such as volleyball, swimming, bas~ director ofthe Wesley Foundation. The FCA Huddle would like ketball, and/or ping-pong. He is also a United Methodist min to extend best wishes to athletes Best wishes are also extened iller, an elder in the United Meth competing in spring sports. Also, to our friends in Christ at BCM as odist Church. a graduate of West an invitation is extended to all stu they begin their spring activities. Virginia University where he re dents on the GSC campus to attend 2 Corinthians 13 : II. ceived his bachelor's degree, and a graduate of Duke University for Student Congress ------his masters. by Holly Wilkewitz sophomore representative after the The position of director is At Student Congress's regu former representative had to re appointed annually by the Bishop lar meeting last week, several im sign. Volunteers from the congress of the United Methodist church. portant decisions were made. were taken to work during the G SC ODe of the services Amory pro A theme for next years Week events. Field day is today vides to Glenville State College is Homecoming was chosen-- Beach from 3-7 p.m. (hope your team is counseling. Party '94. We hope to incorporate a ready!) Stop by the ballroom Fri He commented, "ThIs is the "beach" motifwith possibly a Ha day if you would like to help deco first time the students are really waiian luau. rate for the Spring Ball. Mike Amory photo by Tim Derico &ee, they are away from their par We voted to ask Jack If any student would like to dation can be a second home to eats and most students go wild. I He commented, "We are just Woodyard to be parade marshall attend a meeting, they are held at 4 them." am around to help those students a group of people who recognize for the Homecoming Parade. We p.m. fn the student congress room. who are getting involved in some God first in everything. We try to Amory would like to see have yet to contact him of this to All meetings are open, and we en more students come and visit the hg wrong and who need some gIve people an alternative to the get his acceptance of the honor. courage any student and faculty foundation. one to talk to." bar scene." Ray Moore was sworn in as input. He believes the students" are When asked about his major afraid that as soon as they walk frustrations as director of the through these doors we are going Wesley Foundation he responded, fO drag them to the alter, pray over "Getting the black Americans and diem, and then baptize them. In the international students more in other words, they think we are a volved with the programming and bunch of holy rollers." helping them to feel that the foun- H& M MOTOR COMPANY, INC. Tau Kappa Epsilon------CHRYSLER ~ PLYMOlJTH ~ DODGE It)' Terry Collins weekend and would like to invite The brothers of Tau Kappa everyone to come out and watch Epsilon recently returned from the games and enjoy the weekend. lbeir spring retreat at Camp Big News from the president's , Buck in Ritchie County. The win desk includes, "1 want a house," Ders of this year's awards for Best "Are you stupid?" "Where are my at Retreat are as follows: Allen stinking car keys," and the ever Merrill, winner of the frisby golf popular "You don't know!" open; Tom Anderson, Best AlI As TKE rounds out the year, Round Chef; JeffDavisand Sammy the major accomplishments are 13 Gray tied for All-Round Whipped; new members initiated, house plans Jeremy Rodriquez, Mr. Friday ready for approval, 100 percent Night; Terry Collins, Mr. Saturday profit on fund-raisers (for a Night; Tracy Dobbins, Terry change), seniors actually graduat Collins, and Tom Anderson tied ing, participation in intramurals for Best Marksman; and newmem (what a switch), and most ofall, no ber Kenny Barr for Best Boy. one was hurt. The brothers will hold their The brothers' words for the annual softball tournament this week are, "$450worthofpuddin"'. ONLY oUP SERVICE beats oUP DEALS! A Dash of Spice Florist SERVICE & PARTS SALES M-F-- 8-5 _ ,. FreshI flo\Ners - Plants ~ BODY SHOP ~ Silks - Balloons ~~ M-F -- 8-6 M-F -- 8-5 " Best PRICES Around Sot -- 8-2 3 1/2 miles south of Glenville on Route 33 or or Call 462-7442 PHONE: 269-5727 269-5802 1-800-399-1873 Pion.eer Sports Teams Dominate Seniors Recognized Home Invitational at Pioneer Invitational by Monica Ann Null discus, shot put, high jump; Aaron by Rick Conklin, Sean Davis, previous record of22'9" set in 1988 Friday, April 15, at 12 p.m., Mann--Iong and triple jump, re and Monica Null by Bernie Bees. some of Glenville State College's lays; Joe Hampton--sprints; and The GSC track teams hosted Coach Harold was pleased finest athletes made their final ap Ernie Shreves--middle distance. the 1994 Pioneer Invitational Fri with the team's performance and pearance in their respective events Thanks to those who came day, April 15, and for the second stated, "We seem to be in a good at the Pioneer Invitational at the out and supported all our athletes, week in a row, showed their depth. position going into the conference Wilburn Athletic Field. This invi especially these fantastic seniors. In a field of seven teams, the meet." He continued, "It will take tation was the only home meet the Make an effort to come out and Pioneers scored 81 and a half to another good performance and a track teams had this season, and support these athletes more as they win the meet, 24 points ahead of few indi viduals to step up to secure the seniors really shined. roll down the road to the WVIAC league-rival WV Wesleyan, who a three-peat." Those seniors performing in meet. We encourage all to come had 57 and a halfpoints for second. On the Lady Pioneer side, their last home events were: show their pride in GSC for these The Rio Grande track team placed Shelley Coffman led the team in Randall Olds--shot put; Melissa seniors and their teammates in the third with 55 points. individual scoring by placing in Bennett--sprints, relays; Chup 1994 season. The Lady Pioneers placed the triple jump, high jump, 100m Robinson--sprints, relays; Shelley Anyone interested in assist third with 58 points, behind first hurdles, and the 400m hurdles. The Coffman--hurdles, relays, high ing the track teamshould see Coach place finisher WV Wesleyan with Pioneer track teams travel to jump,longjump;Mandy Nicholson James or Coach Harold. 95 points and second place fin Buckhannon today and tomorrow Joe Hllmpton pillces third in both the isher Rio Grande with 82 points. to defend their WVIAC champi long jump Ilnd triple jump Ilt the The meet began at noon with onship title at WV Wesleyan. pioneer invitlltionlll April 15. the sun shini)ing in the blue sky Lady Pioneers Fare with scattered cotton ball clouds. It seemed to be the perfect day for a track meet. But, two-thirdsofthe way through, rain clouds began to Well at eMU Meet roll in. As the rain set in, it brought by Monica Ann Null The Lady Pioneers showed with it thunder and lightning, caus The Lady Pioneers competed improvement from the last meet ing a 45 minute delay. at the Cameige Mellon University and are look forward to bringing After the rain moved Invitational Saturday, April 9. times down even further. The next through, the meet was completed Considering the enormous amount meet was the Pioneer Invitational of participants in the field (almost held at the Pioneer Field which, in with the Pioneers placing in 12 of 20), the women fared quite well. the face of rain, underwent a dela y. 16 events. They gathered six first Placing among the top eight For details, see the story this page. place finishes, six in second place, in these events were Shelly The next scheduled meet is this two in third place, four in fourth Coffman, fifth in the high jump, weekend at the WV Wesleyan place, and one person in fifth place sixth in the the 100 meter hurdles, WVIAC track meet. (for individual times and results seventh in the triple jump, and see inset). Among the finishers was eighth in the long jump. Mel 5th Annual Aaron Mann, setting a new school Moody performed another great record in the long jump. Mann's Lildy pioneer Jilnette Nichols pillces fourth in the 100 meter hurdles Ilt Pioneer Invitiltionili. meet as she landed a third place in Pioneer jump of 23' 114" outstretched the the discus and fourth in the javelin Pioneer Invitational Results--April15, 1994 throw. HIGH SCHOOL GSC Intramurals Other good finishes include Participating Teams and Scores (Men): Miguel OValle, 44'0' (second). Men's Final Standings 1). Glenville State, 81 1/2, 2) . WV * New school record. Melissa Bennett fifith in the 400 Wesleyan, 571/2,3). Rio Grande, 55, 4). individual Sc:orlng Average meter dash and seventh in the high California PA, 39,5). PioneerTrack Club, WOMEN: Javelin: Mel Moody, 121 '3' jump;SununerCavalierandMandy High 10,6). Wheeling Jesuit (partial team), 6, (first), Melissa Bennett, 107'3' (third). PIs. Avg. Game 7) . WV State, 6. Triple jump: Shelley Coffman, 34'4' Nicholson placing fifth and sev Gilliam 233 21.1 31 Participating Teams and Scores (fourth) . Queen 267 20.5 38 enth respectively in the discus; (Women): 1) . WVWesleyan, 95, 2). Rio 4xloo Relay: WV Wesleyan, 50.2 (first) , Johnson 163 20.3 36 Alison Yates finishing eighth in the Rodriguez Grande, 82, 3) . Glenville State, 58, 4) . Rio Grande, 51 .0 (second) , Glenville 234 19.5 31 3,000 meters; and the 4x 100 relay PoweU 213 19.3 32 California PA, 5, 5) . WV State, O. State, 53.9 (third) . 1500: Clariss Scott, 5:23.4 (third). team of Janette Nichols, Monica Track & Field Classic individual Fre. Thro", Percent MEN:loo meter dash: Phil Wilson, 11 .3 High jump: Shelley Coffman, 5'4' (first) , Null, Patsy Buckles, and Melissa FIM ITA PCT (first), Chup Robinson, 11 .5 (second) . Melissa Bennett, 4'8' (fourth) . Glenville State College Heater 13 15 86.6 200 meter dash: Chup Robinson, 22.1 100 meter hurdles: Shelly Coffman, Bennett placing seventh. D. Banks Wilburn T1'3Ck Gilliam 27 33 81.8 (first), Phil Wilson, 23.5 (second) . 17.3 (second) , Janette Nichols, 17.5 April 23, 1994 Smilh 18 22 81.8 400 meter dash: Chup Robinson, 49.3 (fourth). Rodriguez 40 49 81.6 (first), Jason Fisher, 51.9 (second) . 400 meter dash: Janette Nichols, 1 :02.3 KeUey 11 14 78.5 800 meter run: Scott Davies, 2:03.2 (second) . (fourth) . Discus:Mel Moody, 115'l',(second), Tum Sc:orlne 110 high hurdles: Kent Pilant, 15.8 Holly Riley, 114'6' (third) . PPG ~fo.?ftl'.$ C. (first), Chris Cress, 16.7 (fifth) . Abuse 89.9 800 meter: Clarissa Scott, 2:37.4 (fifth) . Staff 67.5 400 into hurdles: Chris Cress, 55.2 (first), 4oomhurdles: Shelley Coffman, 1:12.6 Kent Pilant, 56.0 (second). ~'}. ;Ot'~ TCB 66 (fourth) . 4xl00 relay: Kent Pilant, Aaron Mann, 3000: Allison Yates, 12:19.2 (fourth). Nakeds 65.2 - Spol'ls & Nol'I-Spol'Is lArds Hooties 61.4 Chris Cress, and Chup Robinson, 43.6 5000: Michelle Wagoner, 28:24 (first). ~ y'~ (first) . 4 by 400 relay : Rio Grande, 4:10.1, WV Comics - Watkins Pl'Od..cts Team Deren.., High Jump: Chris Cress, 6'2' (second). Wesleyan, 4:12 .5, Glenville State, 4 :28.5. Handmade Ctoa{ts ., PPG Long jump: Aaron Mann, 23' 1/4' Shut Put Exhibition:Stacy Bonnet, Jllcense-POtpoc.,.,; Abuse 45.4 (second)*, Joe Hampton, 217' (third), 19'10'(first). White Lightning 48 Chup Robinson, 21'6', (fourth). Next meet: WVIAC championshipatWV Staff 22 E. Main St. 50.7 Triplejump: Joe Hampton ,28'10' (third) . Wesleyan, Buckahnnon, April 21-22. Butchers Glenville. WV 26351 51.7 Pole Vault: Bob Burnside, 12'6' (fourth) . Start times: April 21-4:30 p.m., April 22- Lucly Charms 528 Shot Put: Randall Olds, 47'8' (first), -noon. The Mef'cury-ApriI21. 1994-Page 7 umni Day Next Saturday April 18 - 23 bas been on the Alumni Council since 1987, as a council member, as vice president, and as president Celebrate GSC Week! of the executive council for two years, ending his term in 1993. He continues to serve on the council asa pennanent past president mem ber. Mr. Hackwonh, a resident of Ripley, West Virginia, has been a classroom teacher, elementary school principal, and is currently a Jackson County Schools Central Office Administrator. He isa 1970 graduate of Glenville State Col lege and is married to Shirley the classes ofthe two award recipi Mcintyre Hackworth, a 1968 ents, Shreve, class of 1948, and graduate. Hackwonh, class of 1970. He bas a BA degree in el Social hour will be at 5 p.m., ementary education and social and the day will finish with the 6 studies from GSC, a masters from p.m. banquet and dinner. WVU and bas post graduate work Alumni Day is usually lim from WVU, WV Graduate College ited to one day of festivities, since and Marshall University. Both our campus does not have the fa Shreve and Hackwonh will receive cilities to house all of those who their awards at the Alumni Day visit the campus. As a result, These two struleltts experience s"",o wl'esding tluring n/Welty banquet. 6 p.m. April 30 in the Alumni Day will be ajam-packed "igh' ofGSC Week. TIle i"jltltflble s"",o s,,;ts tII'e one ofthefolll Ballroom of the Heflin Center. day for all those who anend. Ev activities of'he novelty package, which also i"c1utletl 'he spitler The Alumni House will be eryone is welcome to visit the web, 'he blUlgee run Mtl 'he bolUlcing box. open both Friday and Saturday the Alumni House and the campus for weekend of April 29 and 30, and the activities. will have food and beverages as well. Events will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday with a golf tournament. At I :30 p.m., the GSC Foundation Awards will be presented in the Fine Arts Auditorium by Raymond Oliverio, executive vice president! treasurer of the GSC Foundation. Also during this time, the Percus sion Ensemble will present a mini concert. At 3:30p.m., a reception will be held in the Vandalia room in the Heflin Center for four classes. The 50 year reunion for the class of 1944 will be held; the 25 year re union for the class of 1969 will be held; and reunions will be held for

F1e1d Day Eveats ll Today IIStudy Break Special EVENT #of people JeU-o EatiDg Contest I Frisbee Toss 2 EgToss 2 Balloon Toss 2 4-I.e. Rau 3 Large Soft Drink and a Spread Eagle Carry 4 Wheelbarrow Race 4 Dizzy-Bat-Relay S Pyramid Building 10 Personal Pan One Topping Pizza INTERMISSION SwampWaUt 6 leapFrog 7 For $1.99 Skin the snake 8 Orange Relay 8 Ufe Savers Relay 10 Spoon/Water Relay 10 Classes forming now! Hole-ee Water Relay 10 Call: 292-4759 AWARDS GIVEN 235 High St. the right to make any Morgantown 8 p.m. to Close-Nightly DeC4=aN1ry to hold the field KAPLAN TheGlelMlle __ Coacert BIDIl ...... = ofPhiI--.o, ...... coooert in the PiDe ...... MIllo- ri1Dn at t P.IIL I' " )r_!S. 'Ibis he caacert ...... td'6e college comnumity...... ciIi- .... of c:eatral West VqiaiL 'Ibis program _pi- • namic music for ~ ba4 by modern c:ompo8Im sum .. Boles. lleed, H_. Jaeoba, Cacavas, aDd MeaaiD; 'IbIie .. lections. all origiDal CQIlCIeI't 1JIIId compositioDs. areperfonnedespe ciallywell by the baud because the 1993-94ensembleislllldeupofan extremely taleated IIO'IP ofnmsi claDs. Well overa tbirdoftbebaad members wn'I IChooI All-

&ant 01I'l0l. Ceacert A ...... DIe CtntUI't CluJir ",..,. tile lirectioll ofKeitil B..., prtWiM6 " •• 1Iig1lt of.0000o pboto byTImDerlco N...... ManIt "V...... AIlOrabud ..... ··············•· . Concert Choir ReacbesNew Heights Street 01 A.-...... 0 • • •• •• 0 0 • by Bawd GnIIua (8OpIDO),AllanBearfield(teDor), Bricusae. The Gleaville State College Lori~),aad Thetbird aad fiDaI set totally Concert Choir, undertbe direction BeD Price (baritone). 'Ibis piece stwmeclme.Fantastic! lhaveaever of Keith Haao, performed to a re was DOthiDg less than exciting to beeamore impressed bythetaleats ceptive house last Bight in the Fine listeD to. It brought you into the of Jenny Downs and Heather Alta Auditorimn. concert. Davis. "Missa Luba", amnged by As a reviewer for The Mer Like all of the music per GuidoHaazen, was a wild blead of cwy. I bave seenjust about ev~ formed tbroughout the concert, the percussion (Jim Flesher, Tommy thing the music department bas music wasmanythiDgs mODe. The Chappell, and Rusty Benson) IDd pelfClmecl this year. I canhooestly music sparked the 1isteDer.lt chal voice (Jenny DoWl\S, Dawn Smitb, say tbat the music department is lenged, it moved, and at all times Heather Davis, Chris Simpson, mating it increasingly difficult to enteJtaiDedtheaudieDce. "10 Peace CliffCody, and Chris Ke1ma). Dif review their works. I can ODIy say aad Joy" byJamesFritscbel, "Jesus, ferent rhythm patterns truly made tbat they are WODderfid in so many You're the Center of My Joy" by this composition unique. 'lbepiece ways. Taleated,eoergetic, pISSion Ricbanl Smallwood, IDd "Grace was broken down into five parts. ate are WOIdslbaveoverworbdto to You" by KeithHaan fiDisbed the Kyrie (Jenny Downs) aad CIedo death. But, alas, every word de fint set. "Jesus, You're the Ceater (Heather Davis) was a delight. picts the GSC music'studeDt. The of My Joy" featured Tommy Those voices! Amazing! Hey, Caacert CIIoir approved to be an Chappell (percussion), Joseph where can I buy the a1bwn? otber step in the music department McMillion (bus) IDd AIm Smith FinisbiDg the last set was waIIt towIId excellence. (sopraDO). AIm Smith's voice is "Four Soap ofthe Newf'oulldlaDd LiJlening to the music, the very sweet. Soothing. She bas a Outports" arranged by Harry art being Cleated OIl the stage was great talent, but more importantly Semen. The by to ... concert very overwhelming. Touching. she canCOlDDWDicate herBOlllIDd was variety aad ftm aad this c0m Baa cIIOIIe, at Ieut to this ear, her feeliDgs to the audience. position was the true defiDitiOD of difficult pieces ofmusic. He made The Chamber Singers took both. They fiDisbed the show with it wodt. Beautiful music. I would the secoDd set on compositions. a toucbiDg, awakening venion of v~ to saytbat the members of Theworb included: "Aller Augen "Precious Lord" by Thomas thec:hoirlDd Baatogetberhelped wartenaufdicb,Hme"byHeimicb Dorsey,arrangedby AmoldSevier. IifttheGSCc:hoirtoabigberplaDe. Shultz, "Love ShOoting" by Ricard 'Ibis year the choirs bave re A point tbat I would dare say that Deering, "Chorale Prelude" on ally shaped up to new directiODB tbeywill never, orwantto, go back "WacbetAuf"by JobannSebastaiD UDdet Haan. It is astoDisbing to again. Onward aad upward. Bach (with Tommy CbappeD on watchsuchvocalpUuscomealive The opening composition, percussion and Joseph McMillion ODltage.1'bIyaredefiDiteIYlUch "Regina C09,Ii" by WolfgaDg playing bus). The cbamber 1ing iDg new leiglds.lftbis is any indi Motzart. was exemplary. The 1010 ers ended the set with "Fill the cation ofthiDgs to come, aext fall ~ wao..tWla BYAM J{p.tld Ylltb. .l.Ry.c: b.v J..M.uo.,o.MallkLbo."IUIII... _LaIi&: '"'--"""';::~_..... ~~ !il1JIiI Bruce Hayhurst's Davis & Elkins College Hosts- Top 10 Golf Courses Augusta Spring Dulcimer This Weekend Coach Bruce Hayhurst was asked to compile a "Top Ten The sweet sound of dulci RampCook-Off.1bis light-hearted piano which is played using felt was em- DO specific topic. After a few days of deep thought, mers will ring through the campus event brings together chefs from tipped hammers. Instruction will l1li,' dillcovereill fitting list. He decided to name the "Top lOWest of Davis & Elkins College in throughout central West Virginia also be offered on the mountain GolfCourses That He Has Played." When questioned why he Elkins, West Virginia. The sev who will prepare their favorite reci dulcimer, as well as other tradi ..... 1M! commented, "Other than coaching football, it (play enth annual Spring Dulcimer Fes pes containing the pungent ingre tional instruments, and everyone iB ODe of my favorite things to do. It is a hobby of mine." tival sponsored by the Augusta dient for which this -contest is is welcome to participate. Heritage Center is scheduled from named. The highlight of the Spring View (Beckley) April 22 through April 24. and will Providingmusicalentertain Dulcimer Festival is the Saturday State Put feature concert performances, mentat Elkins City Park during the evening concert at 8p.m. in Harper ....ibara Country Club workshops. informal jam sessions Ramp Cook-Off will be a variety McNeely Auditorium on the D&E Elks and a square dance. of performers. including staff and campus. Featured performers will Mouatain Courses Starting the festivities is a students from Augusta's Spring include Madeline MacNeil, Jeny public square dance in the Dulcimer Week who will take the Rockwell, the Mill Run Dulcimer Hermanson Campus Center on the stage from 10:30 until 11 :30 a.m. Band, Patty Looman, and more. D&E campus. The dance begins at Open jam sessions featuring Jam sessions will follow the cOn 8 p.m. and features calling by dulcimer music will also be held cert. Admission is seven dollars Denise Reese from Hendricks, throughout the day in the small for adults andS3.50 forseniors and West Virginia, and music by the pavilion of Elkins City Park, children under 12. .rrIa Bq"",., Mill Run Dulcimer Band. All weather permitting. AU other mu The Spring Dulcimer FeSti Hayhurst grew up in Pennsboro, West Virginia and graduated from dances will be taught, and there is sicians, regardless of instrument, val concludes with a tune swap and High School. Upon graduation, he headed to WV Tech. no experience or partner required. are welcome to join in these ses gospel sing in the Hermanson Cam tbere. be eamed his degree in physical education and health. He Admission is five dollars foradults, sions. pus Center from 10 a.m. until noon. to Welt Virginia University to obtain his masters degree in and $2.50 for seniors and children From 3 :30 until 5 p.m. there There will be a continental break H"'1CII1IeIIt aDd Idministration. under 12. will be free dulcimer workshops in fast, with donations accepted. Hayhurst aDd his wife Ewanna are both employed by Glenville The weekend continues on the Hermanson Campus Center on For tickets or further infor College. She is an admissions counselor and he is an assistant Saturday with a 9:30 a.m. parade the campus of Davis & Elkins Col mation, contact the Augusta Heri coach. Together they make a pretty good team. honoring the West Virginia ramp lege. These workshops will offer tage Center, Box GN, Davis & Besidescoaching(andgolfing),Hayhursthasmanyotherthingsto and culminating at ElkinsCity Park instruction on the popular ham ElkinsCollege, Elkins, WV 26241; IBm busy. He teaches classes such as resort area management, for the start of the International mered dulcimer, a relative of the 304-636-1903. maaagement, and P.E. 115 . • Palm Relates Vietnam erience in New Book "pies Bdwud F. Palm, associ of Bagi8b aDd chair lajpajllt clivisioD here at mlated puts of his Viebwn for the ~ Our War Was Differ- Marine Combined Action in Yiel1lam. The book is a of oral histories and pertaining to the squads who were ciwged with Dr. EtIw"rd P",,,, Hotcakes--Sunday among the Vietnamese ing area with local Popular Force and earning their friend- soldiers. Unfortunately, the pro- ALL You Can Eat!-99¢ aad respect. gram seemed to work only in areas As a marine volunteer, Palm where there had already been a thirteen months in Vietnam, strong western influence, thus it of which as a hand-picked didn't have the effect that it could ofa combined action pla- have had ~ng the general popu- SAVE on Breakfast Value Meal "Our job was basically a lace. It was one thing in theory and effort to win the hearts another in practice." Only $1.99 of Vietnamese villag- The essay appearing in Our mlates Palm in repose,resem- War Was Different is a shortened Meal includes Sandwich, the Uncle Cosmo doll on his version of "Tiger PaPa Three," an (Uncle Cosmo is a character article by Palm printed in the Janu Shoe Comic Strip). ary and February issues of The HashbroWD, & Medium Drink "General Westmoreland Marine Corps Gazette. Itthen came all American forces to en- to the attention of AI Hemingway, in search and destroy mis- editor of Our War Was Different, The Marine Corps malized who decided to include it in book. destroying people's homes The book is due out in May, Spring Up With their families we were so any student interested in the making more enemies. The little known role of combined ac [Combined Action Platoon] tion platoons in the Vietnam con 39¢ Ice Cream Cones an attempt to solve this. by fliet, or Dr. Palm's own personal having us live with the involvement, is encouraged to lad patrol the SUII\'IUDd- . meek it out. . . . FeatL"lre Society and Sexual Assualt by Amy Jo Rowan tives, or even husbands. Another Many victims of sexual as Sexual Assault is a crime alarming fact is one half of all sault do not report it because ofthe which receives very little consid rapes take place in the victim's way society treats its victims. They eration in small towns such as own home. are often called liars and judges as Glenville. However, on Friday Year after year, the statistics people seeking fame or money. April 15 and Saturday April 16, keep rising. In fact, it is estimated Many times, their names are re GSC sponsored a police workshop one in three women will be sexu leased without their consent. If the to inform people of this violent ally assaulted at least once during I case reaches trial, they face the crime. The seminar received 65 their life. However, they are not I humiliation of reliving the ordeal participants. The purpose of this the only group who should be wor on stand. All these factors contrilr workshop was to help these par ried about this violent crime. It is ute to thousands of unreported ticipants deal with all aspects of reported one in seven men will . cases each year. sexual assault. This included per face the same fate . These figures I The key to preventing sexual petrators, victims, and how the are startling when you consider assault is education. The speakers criminal justice system relates to they are based only on reported and directors of the sexual assault both. cases. On the average, only one in: workshop should be commended Society has many miscon ten rapes is reported. for providing such education. Ru ceptions about this violent act. This Who are the people that com ral areas do not receive as much seminar informed its participants mit these crimes? They can be any information on this type of crime. about the realities of rape. They one. You cannot spot a rapist in a I Therefore, it is beneficial when discussed what the rape victim ex crowd. They don't look or dress a area residents attend such commu periences and how to help them certain way. They generally aren't nity education seminars. deal with their emotions. A video mentally ill or crazy. It is esti Jennifer Nottingham, direc was shown called "Responding to mated 80 percent ofrapist are males tor of student life and seminar Rape", which gave instructions on under age 30, many of whom are speaker, stated, "I was verypleased handling this process. Also ad married. with the turn out, but I wish there dressed was perpetrators of sexual Sexual assault is a subject would have been more local people assault, how they view their vic society often avoids. For this rea that attended, because this is very tims, and how society views of son many unrealistic myths still valuable information." fenders. The workshop also taught surround the issue. The most com The campus seminar let all people the legal steps perpetrators mon myth is "It can never happen the groups working with assault and victims must go through, once to me." However, one woman out crimes share information. Tom the crime has been reported. ofevery three proves this incorrect Todd, assistant professor of crimi Rape is a violent and terrify at some time during her life. "She nal justice and seminar speaker, ing crime that can happen to any asked for it," is another popular added, "I think the workshop ac one, anytime, anywhere. Society misconception. For this reason, complished what we intended. All must become aware of this fact many victims blame themselves. the different groups of people that before sexual assault can be pre Therefore, the number of rapes to work with rape victims got insight vented. Seminars like the one GSC go unreported increases. What s0- on what the other does." Tom Todd, assistant professor ofcriminal justice, shares sponsored promote awareness. It ciety must realize is, no one de- This sharing of information on the violent crime assault is very important for college age serves to be raped. I makes the processes the victim goes people to become aware of sexual Many assaults take place through after the crime much easier. assault. This is because 22 percent under questionable circumstances. Law enforcement officers learn of all rapes happen to people age For example, in 70 percent of rape from counselors how to talk to and 18 to 24. Also, the number of rapes cases alcohol is used by one party care for the person reporting the occurring on college campuses is and by both parties in 35 percent of crime. Counselors discover exact! y rising. cases. This factor often results in what the reporting victim will go When people hear the word acquittal, if the crime goes to trial. through while with the medical rape they think of a surprise attack Prosecutors feel the victim may examiner and la w officers. By shar by a stranger in a dark alley. How not remember the attack since they ing information, each group can ever, over 80 percent of all rapes were intoxicated. However, it is better prepare the victim for the are committed by a person the vic proven that less than 2 percent of next step. Also, it helps them to tim knows. These perpetrators can rape reports are false. This statistic discover how each other's actions 3C Market Place Shopping Center be boyfriends, classmates, rela- is lowerthanthat ofany other crime. affect the victim. Everyone needs to be aware Weston, WV of sexual assault and how to deal with it. With such high statistics, 269-1100 everyone can be sure they are go Sunday-Thursday ing to face some aspect ofit during 1 0 a.m. 'to Midnish't their lifetime. They may be the victim, the supporting family, or Friday-Saturday even the perpetrator. Rape can hap 1 0 a.m. 'to 2 a.m. pen to anyone and the offender may be someone you have to face everyday. You can't prepare for such a devastating violation, but Call us for all Sub Party needs you can be educated about it.

Reach for the Stars With Children's College by April Ludle Batik, tie-dye and sculpey model Have you ever sat and won ing compound are projects cov dered what goes on at GSC during ered in this class. "Imagination Sta the swnmer? College students at tion," brings favorite stories alive tend school, and children do too. through song, make believe and art Welcome to the Children's activities. "Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs," College, coordinated by Mrs. teaches about dinosaurs, and "Na Tamara Hough. The program has ture," includes activities that pro been in progress for eight years. vide a background about the world. Susan Hutchinson interviews Kelly Perki"s lit the NIChola Co This is Hough's fifth year working Also, a field day to Cedar Creek or Ce"ter. photo by Hutbel' Menan with the Children's College. the Rec Center is planned for this The program is designated swnmers' activities. Perkins Joins Nee Stal to let the children participate in Students may enroll for one activities that are not covered in class or the entire program. A half by Susan Hutchinson enjoys working with the studen. "Rellch for the Stlln", thDlle principle school curriculum. They day session is offered for pre Kelly Perkins, a 1993 gradu to give better quality to their ecluo receive hands-on experience in schoolers, while the session for ofthis yellr's Children's College ate ofGlenville State College with cation. Working with the studenta something they may choose later Kindergarten-sixth graders will be a B.A. in elementary education and allowshertokeep in touch with the as a career. Also, they meet new held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. a minor in science; recently joined educational system. people and new surroundings. The majority ofthe students Mercury Corrections the administrative staff at Nicho Perkins is very greatful to The age limit for the who participate are from Calhoun, For April 14 Mercury-Due 10 printing las County Center. The office at the staff. They have been very pa Children's College are age three Braxton and Gilmer Counties. Past difficulties the Trillium was unable 10 the center is not new surroundings tient and understanding, while she through those having completed enrollment has totaled 85 kids. The come out Friday as planned. It is now to Perkins, she was employed as a is getting better acquainted with scheduled 10 come out thi. week. So student worker at the center while sixth grade. This year the college maximum number ofchildren for a go pick up your copy I See the English her new job and its responsibili will run for nine days in June, the class for K-6th is 15; for preschool department for details. - a student at Glenville. ties. 20th through the 30th. Also, a mini it is about 10. In regards to health care, Rick Perkins was hired in place of Perkins also gives credit to college will be held July 18-22. The instructors for the Conldin correctly stated in his article Angie McMillion, who recently the work study students'efficiency, regarding Senator Rockefellel's meet accepted a career advancement at The classes are taught in different Children's College are teachers in ing, "The senator was presented with "They are excellent and contribute buildings on campus, and lunch is the area; and some GSC students some facls by a memberofthe audience a different location. greatly in helping the offices to nm served in the cafeteria. help as well. The instructors for considering the alternatives, like pre Perkins has been employed smoothly." The classes for this year are: this year are: Kim Montgomery, venting health problems before they at the center since March of 1994. Kelly is a Nicholas County occur." The Mercury apologizes to all Thus far she has enjoyed her new "Kids in the Kitchen," -children Kerri Kiser, Ewanna Hayhurst, those involved. resident and currently resides in participate in scientific and nutri Stephanie Hunt, June Proctor, June career. As her major infers, Kelly Craigsville. tional activities; "Brain Teasers," Nonnenburg, Dennis and Nancy COMMUNITY -games designed to challenge the Wemm, Tamara Hough. Rebecca mind; "Animal Watch,"--informa Miller, Kathy Schenck and Kim SPOTLIGHT: tion about animals on the endan Cole. gered list and how to help; and The Children's College is a "Computers,"-an introduction to wonderful program. Hough re A Dash computers. sponded, "Their swnmer time is Also offered are "Let's used constructively and they have Move, "--teaches coordination and fun." of Spice movement awareness; "Theatre Registration will be held by Mark Starcher Games, "--develops performance Monday, June 20 from 8 -8:30 a.m. When you walk through the skills; "Introduction to Dance, "- in front of the Administration doors of A Dash of Spice the scent develops poise, coordination, Building Auditorium. For more of various flowers grabs you and strength and self discipline; and information,or to get your child lures you in to the shop. Entering, "Swim Instruction, "--improves involved, Tamara Hough can be you will see a woman behind the swimming skills and life saving contacted at 462-41 05, in the Con counter creating a flower arrange skills. "Art and Design, "-Sun-Dye tinuing Education Office. ment or working on a new craft for Berllllll CtlI'ol c,,.bIe the craft display in the store. There are numerous people no social life, you have no family Berl aild Carol Kimble own in the community ofGlenville who life--you are a florist 24 hours a and operate A Dash ofSpice florist work on crafts. A Dash of Spice day. If you run your own business and green house. This business is offers them a place to sell their and you want it to succeed, you located at Route 33 and 119 Glel\: crafts for a small commission fee. have to be with it. You can't have ville, West Virginia. They offer a Not only do they have other other people doing the work for wide range of services from wed people's crafts on display but she you. That is a fact, a big fact! No dings, funerals, to all occasions. also makes and sells her own crafts. one takes care of your business Along with the florist service they Mrs. Kimble stated she like you do!" provide vegetables, plants that "are would not start this business over After she finished taking an locally grown and organic with no again because she is getting to old order for flowers she gave some chemicals used," shrubbery and and it is hard to find good help. . advice for a budding florist. Take spring bedding plants. She said, "People don't want classes at a floral school for de Kimble stated she can wire to work anymore and the ones who sign, spend some time with an flowers anywhere in the world and do--it is hard finding someone to other florist to "leam the tricks of otTers full wedding service. Full work at the pace I do. " the trade. You must be a person wedding service is when Kimble One of the requirements to with high energy and a little hyper sets up for a wedding, stays and work in this florist shop is if they and creative, also you must get helps pin corsages, and then re can eat lunch in less then three along well with others." moves rental equipment after the minutes. "Ifso, they are hired," she So remember, for all your service is over. She stated, "The said laughing. floral, wedding, and garden needs bride or groom's family does not Just before the phone rang call 462-7442 or stop by A Dash of TII"'lIrll Hough, ChildrOl's College Coordinlltor have to worry about a thing. I do it for the fourth time she stated, Spice for friendly courteous ser photo by Mercury Staffmember all." "When you are a florist you have vice.