&tuJ*r\t \&e (Lontents P[Co&ew\)cs 1 1 JKtf • "si LA iStl Orzawt&tiows IfOChARDW. NORTON LIBRARY LOUISIANA COLLEGE PINEVILLE. LOUISIANA 71359 f'eofle Sforts <3>er\ero-t ive life 110% and it will give you nothing in return... Take what's yours in life and you'll end up empty-handed... Never give up on yourself, the world has already given up on G you." These are the ideas that have been drilled into the hearts and minds of our genera­ tion, you know, the X generation. What does that X stand for anyway? It sounds like we belong in some file on Mulder and Scully's desk. An X-section is a cross section of something. Now that could certainly define us, especially if you go by the basic assumption that Generation X is comprised of people born between 1961 and 1981. So F m thrown into a big generation pot somewhere in between those pushing forty and those fresh highschool graduates who don't remember Ronald Regan. We Gen Xers have been viewed for years as stereotypical slackers. The generation of couch-potatos and latchkey kids. But Generation X is growing up. What's sad is the reality of how the negative statements and stereo typing have affected our generation. There are many of us who have lost the ability, or simply forgotten how, to dream. We have become apathetic and pessimistic beyond the hope of any return to real joy. We stress about our futures and such problems as the decay of the Social Security system. We protest the use of items which harm the environment, fearful that the earth's inhabits will be their own destruction. But Generation X may be suffering from a greater loss, that of real love. We've lost the love for others and, perhaps most importantly, the love for self. Jesus makes it clear in the Gospels of Mat­ thew, Mark, Luke, and John that we are to love our neighbors as ourselves. How can we who are such <3>er\erat a judged and condemned generation learn to love ourselves? Often we are so consumed with trying to find our self worth, or trying to solve our own problems, that we forget about really listening and caring for others. I believe the only answer is relying upon God's healing in our lives. Whenever we begin to feel the oppression of being labeled as a generation of slackers, or just when we grow tired of the struggles that life presents, we simply need to remember that with the power of Jesus Christ behind us, we are more than conquerors. We who are Christians have the ability to fight back and beat the negativity we face daily. However, for those of us who are not Christians, the trials will only deepen until total submission to God is attained. We have the ability as members of Generation X to become conquerors. Inside every one of us is the capacity for a Washington, a Thatcher or an Einstein. Each of these three, and others like them, had to fight numerous battles to obtain the greatness each of them reached. They all de­ pended on others for strength to do so. How then can we assume to reach such greatness on our own. Since we can do nothing on our own, we should make every effort to join together as fellow Xers and as fellow humans. I am reminded of the famous words "United we stand, but divided we fall." How true that statement is. However, our love for one another should be so great that we will never divide even if a fall occurs. Out motto as Generation X should be one that disproves the negative things that many say about us. Let our stance be that "United we stand, and together we fall." With such compassion for fellow humans that we feel one another's pain, how can we ever truly fail? <Sx?r\ercxt Douglas Coupland earned a reputation as the "Voice of a generation" with his first novel, "Generation X",published in 1991. Punk band "Generation X" was formed "Welcome to the Jungle," a book written by vocalist Billy Idol along with Tony by Geoffrey Holtz, chronicles the history James and John Towe. The band debuted of how "Generation X" came to be: a de­ in December 1976, securing a regular spot tailed tour of the events and trends that set at a London punk club, "The Roxy". the stage for a misunderstood generation. In 1964, the term Generation X was coined in a 1960s book de­ scribing British mod teenagers written by Charles Hamblett. "Generation X", a comic book, is about a People born between 1961 and 1981 are group of mutants that learn to use their abili­ classified as members of Generation X. ties to protect a world that hates and fears them. Generation K . %iiMiSi* 1 '-CJ .MBCJC"J mm &ni i •• m .; . I BH«£i Wftggms • • .•: IJ Student Life Academics People Sports Organizations The 1998-99 0^<?rf<?JJa l^a^eant n October 29, 1998 The talent numbers definitely full of laughter that fighting for the crown they six young men that were performed were a night. all knew only one could win. O awaited in anticipa­ sight to see. Men dancing in Though Lance The time came for the win­ tion for their stage names to high heels and tutus and lip Wilks, Hampton Holloway, ner to be be called.Their made-up announced...second runner faces, sagging panty hose, up was Terry Greene, first and unfamiliar shoes made runner up, Hampton the show comical to watch. Holloway, and the 1998-99 The Cinderfella event, which Cinderfella Queen was the was started in 1988 as a spoof one and only Lance Wilks. of the Miss LC pageant, is a It was a night in col­ beauty contest for LC male lege life that these men and students to show their most the audience members will feminine side. The "ladies" never forget. compete in the evening gown "I think it was a good competition, the talent com­ show," said Nathan Bland, petition and the interview Leesville junior. "It's fun. competition. It's unique. It's all in good Joe Jordan, the 1997- fun." 98 Cinderfella queen, hosted Charla Stagg, Kinder the occasion and sadly junior said "It's one of the awaited the moment he had most interesting things I've to give up his crown. As Jor­ witnessed in my entire life," dan announced the names of Trey Ziegler, West the contestants, they pre­ Monroe sophomore said "It's sented themselves as manly good for the school because ladies which began the it brings students together to evening gown competition. share a laugh." The contestants strutted their The show continues stuff down the catwalk, made as a yearly tradition and a little turn and tried their should continue for years to hardest to prove to the judges come or for at least as long that they were the best. Next syncing to almost every song Terry Greene, Joseph as there are men on the cam­ was the tricky part. They had imaginable. The Martin Per­ Stanfield, Ellis Jackson, and pus of LC who want to be in to perform a talent. forming Arts Center was Nick Schexnayder were all the pageant. 10 ' Farewell Dear Maiden. Last year's winner of the Cinderfella pageant, Joe Jordan, sings his fare­ well song to the audience before the crowning of this year's queen. Terry Greene is determined to give the other contestants a run for their money. Joseph Stanfield works the crowd by showing off his rendition of the cabbage patch. Lance Wilks struts his stuff well enough to become the 1998-99 Miss(ter) Cinderfella. 1 1 1998 Christmas Go-h nion Board sponsored the an­ tional seniors, juniors and sophomores birth of Jesus Christ," said Cook. nual Christmas Gala on De­ on campus, were presented with awards The theme of Gala was Victorian cember 4,1998, in the U and two freshman students received Christmas. The campus was orna­ Granberry Conference Center of the Hixson Student Center. commendations by the Louisiana Col­ mented in lights and decorations to con­ Gala is an annual affair at Louisiana lege. tribute to the festive event. There was College for all students, parents, fac­ All Honor Court members are se­ even a horse and carriage to bring ulty and members of the community. lected by a committee from those LC people to Guinn Auditorium from Gala includes a formal dinner in the students that were nominated and re­ Cottingham Hall after dessert. Conference Room of the Hixson Stu­ turned information sheets. "The campus was really pretty that dent Center, dessert in White Parlor of "Gala is a great way for everyone to night and I think it (Gala) was a real Cottingham Hall, and a presentation observe the Christmas season and honor nice event that everyone in the commu­ in Guinn Auditorium. students who have excelled academi­ nity enjoyed," said Cook. "Gala is a chance for everyone to cally. It is also a way to celebrate the dress up and have a formal evening," said Angela Cook, director of student activities at Louisiana College. Students of the college direct and participate in the program. This year's Christmas play combined music and action. Those that were chosen to participate in the program were Shannon Strozier, Stephanie Dorris, Zack Richardson, JL | Melanie Turner, Jared Peoples, Kasey ( McManus, Debbie Burch, Common Good, Nick Fontenot, Olga Pena, Scott Sontag and Ross Githens.