Volume 46 October 2, 2006 small ALK Issue 2 The Student Voice of Methodist College www.smalltalkmc.comT New International Students Welcomed by President Horseback Riding pg. 3 By Marianne Mosch Entertainment Editor President Hendricks in- Nicks and vited students, faculty and staff Needles to welcome new international Crocheting students from the class of 2010 Class at a dinner on Sept. 19. pg. 3 The tables in the Alumni Dining Room were decorated with movie equipment and flags from graduated international students’ countries. Magda Baggett, Director of the Interna- tional Program, opened the eve- ning with warm words and wel- The only comed all the guests. freshman She said that it is a plea- golfer sure to have the international students on campus and that ev- pg. 13 eryone can learn from each oth- er. She called up every new stu- dent and they were welcomed heartily by selected members of the Methodist staff, including Dean of Students, George The International Club Class of 2010! Behind the students are flags of their home Blanc. countries. The top point of the eve- ning was a presentation done by four students about their coun- tries. The journey started in Mongolia, went to Poland and Columbia to end in Peru. The presentations showed the spe- The New Lion’s Den back cover cial side of every country. After the presentations and finger food, the faculty and staff socialized with the stu- dents, getting to know about small ALK them and their countries. Opinions......................6T MySpace.....................7 Entertainment.............9 Crossword.................10 President Hendricks at the International Reception. Sports........................12 Director of the International Student Program Magda Now with Baggett talks to Interim Vice-President for Academic crossword Affairs Wenda Johnson (right) and Dr. Lori L. Brookman puzzles and (left) Sudoku! A sample of the food served at the reception. 2 smallTALK October 2, 2006 Volume 46, Issue 2 Eight Ball, Corner Pocket: Pool Tournament Campus Police Return Photos by Margina Cocozza Bedana Under A New Law Ashley Young R. Saunders said that he tried to News Editor choose “seasoned officers” who Methodist College were not right out of school and Campus Police were once were not “nit picky.” He said again fortified to serve at that mature and settled officers Methodist College based upon with children of their own knew the North Carolina General other children better than an in- Statute Chapter 74G “The experienced officer would. The Campus Police Act” starting officers range between the ages Sept. 1. of 30 and 50 and altogether Margina Cocozza Bedana smiles for the camera as she gets The police now on jointly make up over 70 years of Get Fired Up! law enforcement at work here at read to trot away on her horse. campus are not just previously hired security officials who Methodist. were given weapons. All of Chief Saunders says the officers today are certified, that the police here make him qualified administrators who feel safer and more conducive of Horseback Riding campus policing, which is dif- Fallon Bethel have formerly worked under the Methodist College Police ferent from mainstream law en- Jeremy Hinson lines up for a smooth hit. Contributing Writer brushing them down. Next, were forcement. He also says that it is instructions on how to saddle Department, the Fayetteville Police Department, the Hope different from an educational horses properly and how to standpoint because students at make them accept a bit, a metal Mills Police Department, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Methodist are part of a learning Interested in horse- mouthpiece. Nolen Caudell an officer community and are given the back riding? There is no After leading the hors- Office, and the North Carolina mounts his bike as he Highway Patrol. opportunity to learn from their better place to satisfy your es to the corral, there came even prepares to take off. mistakes. curiosity than the Rockfish more instruction on the proper Chief of Police and Di- Photo by Ashley Genova Camp and Retreat Center way to mount and dismount a rector of Public Safety Wilford where novices are wel- horse. After mastering mounting come. and dismounting, we rode the At Camp Rockfish horses around the corral at a COLLEGE SPECIALS you have the opportunity canter. We wrapped up our trip to learn all of the funda- by unsaddling the horses and mentals of horse-back rid- giving them another brush ing and once competent, down. DINO’S PIZZA ADD-ON SPECIALS you are invited back to ride At our next lesson, we at anytime. will be given the chance to go $1.00 - 2 Cans of Coke on a trail ride, now that we have ANDREWS AT Mark Bilog leans across the table to strike. A small group of students and I were able to the basics down pat. The group $1.99 - 16 Breadstix attend a horse-back riding and I are looking forward to our RAMSEY ST lesson last weekend. 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The Campus Police Act” starting officers range between the ages Sept. 1. of 30 and 50 and altogether Margina Cocozza Bedana smiles for the camera as she gets The police now on jointly make up over 70 years of Get Fired Up! law enforcement at work here at read to trot away on her horse. campus are not just previously hired security officials who Methodist. were given weapons. All of Chief Saunders says the officers today are certified, that the police here make him qualified administrators who feel safer and more conducive of Horseback Riding campus policing, which is dif- Fallon Bethel have formerly worked under the Methodist College Police ferent from mainstream law en- Jeremy Hinson lines up for a smooth hit. Contributing Writer brushing them down. Next, were forcement. He also says that it is instructions on how to saddle Department, the Fayetteville Police Department, the Hope different from an educational horses properly and how to standpoint because students at make them accept a bit, a metal Mills Police Department, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Methodist are part of a learning Interested in horse- mouthpiece. Nolen Caudell an officer community and are given the back riding? There is no After leading the hors- Office, and the North Carolina mounts his bike as he Highway Patrol. opportunity to learn from their better place to satisfy your es to the corral, there came even prepares to take off. mistakes. curiosity than the Rockfish more instruction on the proper Chief of Police and Di- Photo by Ashley Genova Camp and Retreat Center way to mount and dismount a rector of Public Safety Wilford where novices are wel- horse. After mastering mounting come. and dismounting, we rode the At Camp Rockfish horses around the corral at a COLLEGE SPECIALS you have the opportunity canter.