Features: Arts: News: Editorials: Sports: Travel Tales Mark Russell 0 Where Are Drug Testing Scott invents comes to Scott The Hubs of "new sports" Yesteryear? VOL. 73, NO. 1 THE PROFILE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1986 ASC Celebrates Renovation: Rebekah and Main by Rebecca Earnshaw Students, faculty, staff and friends celebrated the renovation of the college's two oldest build- ings at the rededication ceremony on Monday September 1. The guest speaker was Hansford Sams Jr., whose mother, Louise Scott Sams, was present at the dedication of Main in 1891. Eight years old at the time, she laid the cornerstone of the building that her grandfather. Colonel George W. Scott, was instrumental in building. Participating in the ribbon cutting were: President Ruth Schmidt; Milton Scott, grand- son of George W. Scott and trustee emeritus: Betty Scott Noble, great granddaughter of George W. Scott and trustee; Suzeila Burns Newsome. trustee; Heather Mosely, president of Main; and Monica Pina. president of Rebekah. The opening of Main (as Agnes Scott Hall is popularly known) and Rebekah marks a great stride in the college's ongo- ing renovation project. Private Sources of Financial Aid Available for Students College students in need of financial aid for this academic year were urged to investigate private foundation sources by Steve Danz. Director of The Scholarship Bank. According to the director, there are over 500 million sources in private financial aid that often go unused. This imbalance is due to the fact that college students until now have not had a reliable method of finding out about the numerous private aid sources. The Scholarship Bank has com- puterized this information and will send each applicant a per- sonalized print-out of private aid sources that appear just right for each applicant. 'if College students can find funds based on major, occupational goals, geographic preferences and approximately 30 other criteria. Financial need is not stressed as heavily in private aid as in government funding. Numer- ous new grants exist this year for business, liberal arts, health care, law, and humanities. Students are also urged to investigate well- paying corporate internships as part of their over-all financial package. Students interested in supple- menting their current financial aids should send a stamped, self- addressed business-sized en- velope to The Scholarship Bank. 4626 N. Grand, Covina. CA 91724. Featuring electricity generated from its own plant, steam heating, hot and cold water, and sanitary plumbing. Main was a showplace of architectural design and mod- ern facilities 95 years ago. The total cost of the building, including the land and furnishings, was $112,500, the largest individual gift to a school in Georgia at that time. The new building drew publicity and attracted many visitors, many of whom became students. Once again Main, newly renovated, is attracting attention and admiration as the College approaches its second century. Milton Scott, President Schmidt and Heather Mosel to open Agnes Scott Hall and Rebekah. Honor Court Update by Jacqueline Stromberg After a very productive Fall retreat held at Rock Eagle Camp with SGA, Interdorm and BSA. Honor Court looks forward to a successful year. Already the court has held its Honor System orienta- tions, receiving enthusiastic re- sponses from the new students and faculty Dr. Leon Venable. Assistant Professor of Chemistry, spoke at the Honor Court convo- cation held September 10th in Gaines, at which time all the new students had the opportunity to sign officially the Honor Pledge. A party was held later that evening to celebrate the students' accept- ance of the Honor System as their way of life. In the next few weeks, the court will be issuing The "Honor Court's Statement on the Alcohol Policy." The statement serves to give the Premiere Convoca- tions included speeches by Presi- dent Schmidt, SGA President Melanie Sherk, and the Pres- ident of the Board of Trustees, L. L. Gel- lerstedt, Jr., ending with the placing of the new bell into the tower of Agnes Scott Hall. courts philosophy regarding the change in Georgia's legal drinking age from 20 to 21 years of age. It is hoped that the statement will promote understanding of and adherence to the updated alcohol policy, which takes effect on September 30. 1986. As for plans beyond Sep- tember . . . Having spent the sum- mer devising a budget, arranging for a keynote speaker and writing a guest list, the court decided that more time was needed to plan its Honor System Conference. Origi- nally planned for February of 1987. the conference has been postponed. This winter will be spent designing and administer- ing a survey to interested schools in order to have their input as to a conference agenda. The pos- sibilities for a conference are great and by no means has such an event been canceled indefinitely. As always. Honor Court is interested in campus response to all of its current activities and plans for the future. If you have any questions or comments, please contact any Honor Court member. And Class of 1990. begin thinking about whom you would like to represent you on the court. Elections for one freshman repre- sentative will be held after Black Cat. nage ^ mt KHUi-iLt i-riaay, sepiemoer iz, isoo EDITORIALS by Maureen McNulty "So how does it feel to be back?" The question is dropped on my plate (thanks. Eliot) inno- cently enough, but as a senior coping with the double strain of the post-Junior Year Abroad syndrome ("reverse culture shock." as Dean Hail puts it) and the adjustment to a strangely unfamiliar campus, the answer is a rather cautious "different." Granted, it's not the most colorful response imaginable, but it seems the only word apt and open enough to express the irreconcilable tension between old and new. then and now. Agnes Scott is changing at a furious rate. To the ranks of the renovated Main and Rebekah are now added; the well-loved Hub. Agnes Scott's hbrary-turned- student center, bowed in the name of progress, and the first blades of grass now rise in its vacant place; an impressive Evans Ter- race Center serves as a new recreation facility for students; plans for new physical education facilities continue despite set- backs . . . and students and ad- ministration alike scramble for temporary organizational and departmental offices in the whirlwind of change. Although the more apparent, the physical changes in the campus are rather evenly matched by the internal changes. No less than 12 new faculty members join the Agnes Scott community this fall; in turn, many familiar faces are missing, as many faculty members have moved on to new pursuits for a wide variety of reasons. In addi- tion to new faces, a new semester system has been instated which has effected a novel kinship between freshmen and up- perclassmen who find themselves similarly disoriented. I haven't actually done a word count, but it must be obvious by now that the word "new" figures quite prominantly here. The ques- tion foremost in my mind as I scramble to digest all the events which have occurred in the past year and their underlying import to the future orientation of the college is: "What role does The Profile play in the big scheme 9 " But even as I ask it of myself, the answer is apparent. It's the same answer I always find swim- ming up from something that students like to call the conscience. Change, like everything else, belongs in perspective. The build- ings and faces may change they may even rip up every old brick from every treacherous, well- worn sidewalk but Agnes Scott still claims and will always claim a tradition of devotion to liberal learning. The challenge for us as we move forward with our ever changing Agnes Scott is to remain true to this tradition. We can do nothing less. The Profile, in turn, will serve as it always has: it is a platform for the frank, uninhibited ex- change of thought and opinion, and it is a source of sound information based on proper journalistic inquiry and investiga- tion. A loyalty to the pursuit of truth and a celebration of the free press: some things never change. REP RAP by Beth Leonard Rep voted on the following at Fall Retreat at Rock Eagle: Dana Maine made a motion that we buy seven VCR's for the lobbies of each dorm and buy two portable VCR's to be checked out from the library. A vote was taken with all in favor. Julie Blewer made a motion that we accept the Student Development guidelines as amended and for SGA to pay the additional $750 needed for this year. Kathie White seconded the motion. A vote was taken with all in favor. Meeting of September 2, 1986 President Sherk called the meeting to order. Julie Blewer gave the devotion Roll was called. Melanie announced that Rep purchased six VCR's for the dorms and one for the student activities center. The purchase of portable VCR's was not feasible at this time. Petitions for unfilled positions were scheduled to open Wednesday. September 3 and close Wednesday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m. These positions include 2 members for the newly formed Student Development Committee, a junior member on Curriculum Committee, and a senior member on Elections Board. Petitions should be submitted to box 34 according to the guidelines in Article XII, Section 48, page 54 of the Student Handbook Addendum Laura Sisk, Chair of GSA Committee, discussed activities planned for this year. It was announced that 17 students helped with the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. It was a great success. Thanks for all vour efforts. Rep discussed "Rep Rap," its article in "The Profile." "Rep Rap" will be written Dy members on a voluntary basis. Melanie announced that a typewriter given to the students by SGA several years ago is broken. Repairs are pending. Dana Maine addressed Rep about the possibility of publicizing convocations. It was decided that Convocation Committee will be responsible for this There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ROW ONE: Carolyn Weaver, Maureen McNulty, Julie Hartline; ROW TWO: Louisa Parker, Sarah Napier, Pilar Duque, Carol Valentine, Julie Huffaker; ROW THREE: Susan Quave, Sarah Jewett, Kimberly Baker, Chris Stewart; NOT PICTURED: Karen Anderson, Elouise Lindsay, Laurie Adams, Elizabeth Mahoney. TAKE A GOOD, HARD LOOK . . . Notice anything special? Yes, y es we're a motley crew, to be sure . . .but look again. You're missing something. Study these young, trusting faces. Amicable, wouldn't you say? We're your friendly neigh- borhood Profile Staff, and we're all smiles. Know something else? We're a pretty easy-going bunch. We're nice people. And we're reasonable. That's why we're sure you'll be only too willing to help us out. It's like this: we've got a problem. We're committed to producing a top quality newspaper, and we need writers . You know, dependable types who want to jump right in and tackle a story or two. Not too familiar with journalism? 's o.k., we'll help you. We get together at 6:30 on Tuesday nights in the office (G-28 Winship). We've got lotsa room. And the door's open. C'mon. We're asking nicely. Write for The Profile A Special Thanks The staff would like to extend a special thanks to the following people for their help in producing this issue: Senior Claire Armistead for her command performance artwork (see masthead, p. 4) Lynn Donham of the Publications Office for her assistance and advice Rob Thies of Administrative Computing for his invaluable assistance with typesetting transmission Dr. Leon Venable for his val- iant effort at typesetting trans- mission! CALL F.I.R.S.T.* 452-7057 7 p.m. -11 p.m. m ., For Information on Relationships and Sexuality Today A free Planned Parenthood service ottering information, referral and support for people dealing with sexuality and relationship issues EDITORIALS Street Beat: HOW'S College Life, Fteshmen? Compiled by Mandy Roberts Elizabeth Mahoney Camden, SC 'Basically. I've found Agnes Scott a very stimulating college challenging me both as a stu- dent and an individual." Gin3 Hickey Midland, Ml "So far Agnes Scott has been wonderful. I never expected to be able to adjust to college life so easily." Jennifer Boyd Conyers, GA "I really like it. Everyone has done a real good job making me feel welcome, especially my big sister." Tricia Trombley Fayetteville, GA "The dorm life is active and friendly. Course offerings are interesting. Professors are helpful and concerned for the individual." Deanna Williams Conyers, GA "So far, I've had a really great time. Everybody has been so nice and understanding of me, a lowly freshman!" ACLU Director Questions Use of Urinalysis to Detect Drug Abuse by Gene Guerrero The engineer, a born-again Christian who worked for a Geor- gia company, was shocked when a routine urine test indicated drug use, possibly because he had recently drunk herbal tea. Al- though the employee had an excellent record and a second test he had taken came back negative, he was fired. As a former construction worker, who once witnessed a fatal accident on the job, I can appreciate the need for worker safety. Yet, it is disturbing to see in Georgia, as well as the rest of the country, the rapid increase in well-intended boardroom policies requiring urine tests of all employ- ees to detect for drug abuse. The rush to use this new testing technique is reminiscent of the rise in popularity of lie detectors. That alone should give us pause. Fifteen years ago, many firms started using polygraph test in an effort to control shrinkage (em- ployee theft). On March 12 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Polygraph Protection Act of 1986 which, if adopted by the Senate and signed into law, will prohibit the use of polygraphs for employment screening pur- poses in most American indus- tries. The legislation is supported by a diverse group of Con- gressmen including conserva- tives Sen. Orrin Hatch and Rep. Jack Kemp, who describes the use of lie detectors by industry as "an unconscionable (and) ... hu- miliating invasion of privacy." Independent scientists have found that there is no scientific validity for the use of lie detectors for employment screening pur- poses. You might as well flip a coin. Urinalysis is intended to aid management in detecting drug use by employees to ensure that workers are fully alert and produc- tive on the job. Advocates of the screening technique, many whom are engaged in the fast growing business of providing urine tests, argue that drug use among workers is growing by leaps and bounds. In fact, the problem caused by alcohol abuse is much greater. A study in 1984 for the Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Admin- istration found that while there was an increase in drug use during the 1970's, since 1979 usage has significantly de- creased, while alcohol abuse levels have remained constantly high. Dr. Arnold Trebach, Director of the Institute on Drugs, Crime and Justice at American University, estimates that out of 240 million Americans more than 100 million use alcohol and 10 to 13 million are probably addicted to it. He estimates that three million Amer- icans may smoke marijuana once a day and anywhere from 50,000 to 750,000 use cocaine every-day. Atlanta's National Business Crime Information Network esti- mated that last year alcohol abuse cost U.S. business about $115 billion in lost productivity. Drug abuse, they estimated, cost busi- ness about $15 billion. (The same analysis indicated that shoplifting cost business about $30 billion, while white collar crime took about $70 billion.) BLOOD TT<>r MPS-- Policy oi^fise OS Of course, that does not mean that there is no drug abuse problem. It simply means that overall, the abuse of drugs seems to be declining, except for alcohol. As with lie detectors tests, one problem is that urine tests can be unreliable. They result in a high percentage of false positive re- sults. Frequently, a worker is fired as a result. The Centers for Disease Con- trol in Atlanta considers it "accept- able" when a lab can reliably test for the presence of a drug 80 percent of the time. In a recent CDC study none of 12 laboratories could reliably test for amphetamines, and only one of eleven had an acceptable test rate for cocaine. If you have four or five million people who are tested nationwide, an error rate of only one percent means 40- 50,000 false accusations. If urine test could accurately indicate drug use, what would it mean? Experts say the test cannot differentiate between the chronic abuser or casual user and most importantly, cannot measure impairment. In case involving public employ- ees the courts have consistently held that urinalysis testing without a reasonable suspicion of drug abuse is an unreasonable inva- sion of privacy. The test should be outlawed unless there are reasonable grounds to believe that an employ- ee's performance on the job is being impaired by drug use and that such impairment represents a clear danger to the physical safety of the worker, other workers or the public. This standard was recently adopted by the city of San Francisco. As abuses from urinalysis continue, we will surely see more such laws, just as we did with the lie detector tests. The Founding Fathers wanted to create a free society in which all citizens would be treated fairly. Are we living in the kind of free society our founders intended for us if institutions which hold great power and authority over us can, without any reason or justification, delve into our private lives through the use of urine tests? If certain segments of private industry do not treat citizens fairly with the dignity and respect to which all Americans are entitled then increasingly citizens will insist that government step in. Gene Guerrero, executive direc- tor of the American Civil Liber- ties Union of Georgia, is a national authority on the use of urine tests for detecting drug abuse by workers. ACROSS 1 Where one might study Andy Warhol 'S works (3 wds.) 12 Enrollment into college 14 "Calculus Made Sim- ple," e.g (2 wds. ) 16 Evaluate 17 Extremely small 18 Fol lows a recipe direction 19 Belonging to Mr. Pacino 22 Of land measure 23 Meets a poker bet - U Gay (WW II plane) 26 Capri , e.g. 27 Belonging to Mayor Koch 28 Irritate or embitter 30 Train for a boxing Edward Jul ius 41 "...net with but a whimper." 43 Return on invest- ment (abbr.) 44 Pondered 45 Belonging to Mr. Starr 4? Part of the classi- fieds (2 wds.) 48 Possible place to study abroad (2 wds) 52 Small schoo' in Can- ton. Ohio (2 wds.) 53 Orson Welles ftlm classic (2 wds.) 31 natch 1 the 32 Processions 35 Diet supplement (abbr.) 38 Scottish historian and philosopher 39 College in Green- ville, Pa. 40 The Venerable DOWN 1 Those who are dupet 2 "Do unto ..." 3 fourth estate 4 Goals 5 Well-known record label 6 Wei 1 -known k ing 7 151 to Caesar 8 Prefix meaning milt 9 Confused (2 wds.) 10 husky 11 Most immediate 19 Political disorder 20 cit. (footnote abbreviation) 21 Traveled on a Flexible Flyer 24 Glorify 25 Prosperous servant in "The Tempest' 28 Well-known govern- ment agency 29 American league team (abbr.) 30 Fictional hypnotist 32 Style exempl ified by Picasso 33 "She's ..." (from "Flashdance") 34 Be unwell 35 Visible trace 38 Commit 40 - 12 I 13 Cash register key (2 wds.) 14 En (as 4 ' 15 Auto racing Richard Pett - burner .for if I - away ..." 44 Actress Gibbs 46 African anteloc 47 Well-known TV t leader 49 Pince of See page 11 for puzzle answer. -;r.% The Agnes m u }:i Scott Profile GCPA GEORGIA COltEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION The AGNES SCOTT PROFILE is published bimonthly throughout the academic year. The views expressed in the editorial section are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the student body, faculty, or administration. Editor-in-Chief Maureen McNulty News Editor Louisa Parker Assistant News Editor Elizabeth Mahoney Features Editor Sarah Jewett Assistant Features Editor Sarah Napier Arts and Entertainment Editor Kimberly Baker Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor Lauren Snee Sports Editor Pilar Duque Assistant Sports Editor Mary Carter Whitten Copy Editor Julie Hartline Circulation Assistant Laurie Adams, Christ Stewart Advertising Representative Elouise Lindsay Photography Editor Susan Quave Asst. Photography Editor Julie Huffaker Business Manager Carolyn Weaver Circulation Manager Carol Valentine Advertising Manager Karen Anderson Reporters Lisa Gugino. Jill Reeves, Beth Leonard, Cathy Cooke. Beverly Garcia. Katie Hager, Jacqueline Stromberg. Rebecca Earnshaw. Carol Valentine, Hong Tran. Adele Clements, Anne Leacock Photographers Stevie Barkholz. Karen Schulz. Mandy Roberts, Adele Clements "The Profile" - Agnes Scott College - Box 764. Decatur, GA 30030 Printed by Chapman Press. Atlanta, GA. Typeset by Seeds Typesetting. Decatur. GA Editor's Note "The Profile" always welcomes comments, criticism and suggestions. Letters to the Editor should be signed typed double-spaced, and submitted to Box 764. Names will be withheld upon request. NEH* "Bye-Bye Hub" Say Hello To Alston by Jill Reeves by Katie Hager Where is the Hub? As we return to campus this year, we can't help but notice the building missing on the corner of the quad. When the Hub was built in 1910, it served as a library for the school until the McClain Library was opened in 1935. The Hub remained open to the stu- dents for social purposes and became A.S.C.'s first student center. The Hub, the first place on campus where students could smoke, was later used for social events like bridge games, Exam Teas, and Singing Spirits. Throughout the years, students of Agnes Scott have cherished their memories of good times spent with friends in the Hub. Claire Guitton remembers, "The Hub was the place on campus where I grew closest to my friends." Other students reminisce about lying out on the roof, watching TV. playing pool, entertaining male guests after parietals. and attend- ing countless meetings in the old by Beverly Garcia The orientation of the freshman class began on Friday. August 22, when over seventy ASC students participated in a retreat at Rock Eagle Camp. Eatonton, Georgia where several organizations such as SGA. Honor Court. Interdorm and Orientation Council met for the weekend in order to prepare for the arrival of the new students. Tuesday. August 26. was the "Big Day." Arriving were 147 freshmen. building. Yet the Hub was evaluated last year to be an unstable, leaky fire haard that was not in scale with the other build- ings on campus. Consequently the Hub was demolished this summer to make way for a modern facility to meet the need for more social activity on the campus. The renovation of the gym and infirmary will start in March of 1987. The new center for student activities, the Wallace M. Alston Center, will include three raquet- ball courts. TV and stereo lounges, tap and aerobic equip- ment, and studio dance rooms. Until the new center opens, students may enjoy studying, snacking, and lounging in the lower Terrace Dining Area. The basement of Walters will also be open with pool tables and video games. Although its destruction was inevitable, the Hub will exist forever in our memories, and these new facilities will surely continue to serve the tradition of social diversion popularized by the Hub 50 years ago. more than ten transfer students, and eight international students. After their arrival on Tuesday, new students and parents were wel- comed by President Schmidt. At the reception at the president's home. The Twelve Days of ASC skit was performed by Orientation Council members. Dean Merrick, and Dean Hudson. The first week at ASC was filled with meetings and more meetings for new students, ranging from academic testing to the Rep Council Fruit Party to the book discussion, and The Career Planning and Place- ment Office would like to take this opportunity to welcome new and returning students to Agnes Scott this year. Many opportunities are available for all students in the CP&P office, and we hope that you will take advantage of our events, programs and services. The Career Planning and Place- ment office (CP&P) is located on the first floor of Main Residence Hall. We are on the far right end of the building as you enter the building from the quad. We are pleased to have Amy Schmidt as our new director please feel free to drop by and become ac- quainted with her. Ms. Barbara Blazer, assistant director, will also by Cathy Cooke As the Senior BSA Rep, I would like to welcome all the freshman to Agnes Scott. Thus far, you all have discovered the academic life n o o c a. . HEY, HEY, WE'RE finally, to classes. The week of hard work ended with an excur- sion to Six Flags for an afternoon and evening of great food and fun rides. The official end for Freshman orientation is Black Cat Week. Soon before that, on October 3. there will be the ever popular ASC Street Dance. Many thanks are in order to all the organizations who. with all their hard work, have made ASC a warm and friendly place for all new students. Wel- come Back! be here to greet you. Her office hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some upcoming events in CP&P which might interest you are: -Governor's Intern Program Inter- views, Tuesday, September 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the CP&P office. -Job Search Series: Our series begins on Wednesday, Sep- tember 24, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Buttrick film room. The topic will be announced. If you are interested, please make plans to attend. If graduate school is a desired part of your future, you will benefit by getting an early start on the process. We have a list of gradu- ate school test dates and dead- at Agnes Scott: the_books, the classes, and the apparent over- load of homework. However, contrary to popular belief, there is another side to A.S.C. This side represents what dormitory life is all about: the parties, the intercol- legiate sports, Honor Court. Rep Council, and Student Govern- mentjust to name a few! We realize that you have proba- bly had little time to explore the A.S.C. organizations. Now is your chance! B.S.A. has planned a fair in which representatives from each organization will be present to tell you about themselves. These representatives will be Though college women know sexist barriers to their success after college exist, they still tend to harbor career expectations that don't take those barriers into account, several new studies indicate. In a survey of women who have been in the workforce for at least 10 years, Kansas State Prof. Evelyn Hausmann found "most women initially think they will be rewarded mainly on the basis of ' merit, but many of them realize later on this is not true." Moreover, Hausmann observed, about two-thirds of the women surveyed felt women were as prejudiced as or more preju- diced than men. And in a separate study, Cal- Berkeley work-and-family re- searcher Anne Machung discov- ered that 40 percent of the college women surveyed expected to earn as much as their partners, and 13 percent said they would earn more. Machung, citing current labor market statistics, contends these hopes are unrealistic. The Berkeley women expected to take from five to 13 years off their jobs to rear families, though Machung thinks interrupting ca- lines available for all seniors interested in this information. Also, seniors and juniors, please be on the lookout for announce- ments of programs such as Resume Clinics, Job Search Series, Career Evenings, Mock Interviews, etc. Announcements will appear in the Weekly Calen- dar and in the dining hall. It's not too early for freshman and sophomores to begin to explore career possibilities through individual appointments, use of the career library, SIGI (a computerized career planning program); and arrangements for shadowing and internships. We wish you much success in this coming year. We will be here to support you and help you as needs arise and as you make plans for your future. there to answer any questions and to tell you how to get involved. The fair will be held on Sep- tember 18 from 6 to 8 o'clock in the gym. Remember, this is your opportunity to get involved! We re closing in on a killer. / \ leiKemia society of america reers for full-time motherhood will be more difficult than today's students believe. "The crunch will come when they find it hard to drop out of the labor force" because of the need to have two incomes to support a family, she explains. Dropping out of the careers many women now start can put these women at a distinct disad- vantage upon returning to work, she adds. Fifty-seven percent of the women Hausmann surveyed cited family obligations as obstacles to greater career success. Even the Berkeley women who expected to avoid such troubles weren't sure how they would do it, Machung notes. "Women are confused about how to have kids and continue jobs." In a separate study in which men and women were interviewed for up to three hours, Machung found all the men assumed wo- men will quit jobs to tend children, and both sexes expect women to do more of the domestic chores and most of the childrearing. "Men and women are confused about what egalitarianism means in marriage," Machung observes. The Freshmen Have Arrived! Here we come, walking down the street. We get the funniest looks from everyone we meet THE FRESHMEN!!! Board of Student Activities Holds Fair Sexism: Still a Threat to Women's Careers (CPS) NEWS Bathing Beauties Here's Your Chance Were you a bathing beauty all summer long? Are you bored (at ASC?!?!) or just want to try for some big bucks? Here are some beauty pageants to enter for fun and profit. Miss Georgia USA Pageant The annual search to find the most attractive and all-around best young woman to represent Georgia in the 1987 MISS USA PAGEANT soon concludes. Laurie Bell, Miss USA executive producer for Georgia, has an- nounced that the MISS GEORGIA USA PAGEANT will accept appli- cations for its state-wide compe- tition to be held November 1 and 2 at the Airport Marriott Hotel in Atlanta until September 15. This years winner will partici- pate in the thirty-sixth annual MISS USA PAGEANT: a live 2- hour television special on CBS- TV in February. To qualify for the MISS GEOR- GIA-USA PAGEANT applicants must be single and never married, between 17 and 24 years old as of February 1. 1987. a USA citizen in good health, and live, work or attend school anywhere in Geor- gia. She cannot be or have been a parent. Judging is based on beauty of face and figure, poise, personality, grooming, intelligence, speaking ability and commercial appeal. There is no talent competition. Prizes and awards include a new fully-equipped 1987 au- tomobile, beautiful wardrobe, designer evening gown, $2,000 cash, modeling scholarship and portfolio, jewelry, a year of travel and personal appearances. Applications for the 1987 MISS GEORGIA USA PAGEANT are available by contacting: 1987 MISS GEORGIA USA PAGEANT Regional Headquarters P.O. Box 676 Silver Spring. Maryland 20901 (301) 681-3444 Maid of Cotton Pageant This year's Maid of Cotton selection will be in Dallas. De- cember 28-30, for the third straight year. The young woman who succeeds 1986 Maid of Cotton Sherri Moegle will receive a $10,000 Ciba-Geigy educa- tional award. First and second alternates will receive awards of $4,000 and S2.500 respectively. All other finalists will receive S500. The awards are made possible by a grant to The Cotton Foundation from Ciba-Geigy Corporation. The new maid will make good- will appearances on behalf of the U.S. cotton industry, speak to various groups, take part in charity events, and participate in fashion shows. In Washington, she will call on government leaders and meet ambassadors of countries that she will visit on her overseas resident of a cotton- producing state. Applications and information are now available at: National Cotton Council Head- quarters North Parkway Memphis. Tennessee 38112 Miss Southern Sweetheart Beauty Pageants The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announces its Miss Southern Sweetheart Pageant, in DeKalb County to be held on September 20. This pageant is a part of the second annual pageant occurring across Georgia and North Florida. Across the state these smaller pageants will be held between August 1st and October 27 to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic Fibrosis is the leading inherited killer of children in this country. Children inherit cystic fibrosis from both parents who are unknowing carriers of the cystic fibrosis gene. There is no cure for cystic fibrosis. Money raised by the beauty pageants through entry fees and sponsorship con- tests will be used to continue research such as that which last fall narrowed the search for the gene to less than one percent of all genes. Young women between the ages of 6 months and 21 years of age are eligible to enter. There will be seven divisions: Baby Miss Southern Sweetheart, 6-23 months; Teeny Miss Southern Sweetheart, 2-4 years of age; Tiny Miss Southern Sweetheart, 8-11 years of age; Junior Teen Miss Southern Sweetheart, 12-14 years of age; Teen Miss Southern Sweetheart. 15-17 years of age; and Senior Miss Southern Sweetheart, 18-21 years of age. There will be one winner and three runners-up in each division. The winners receive a tiara, trophy, title banner and a silk rose. Runners-up will receive trophies and a silk rose. Contestants have the option of entering the Miss Photogenic Contest, the Sponsor- ship Contest, and aTalent Contest. Money raised through Miss Southern Sweetheart Beauty Pageants will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation research programs. We hope to find a cure for the fatal lung disease and give those affected the lives they deserve. To enter, contact Carolyn Grant at 241-7568 for information. All entry fees and donations are tax deductible. Key to ASC Offices A Career Planning and Placement N Restrooms AA B Dean of Students O Parlor BB C Conference Room P Archives CC D - Assistantto the President Q Unassigned DD E Unassigned R Chaplain s Lounge EE F Parlor S Director of Student Activities FF G Financial Aid T Chaplain GG H President s Secretary U Kitchen HH I President V Future Public Relations II J Conference Room w Faculty Services and Resource Center JJ K Admissions X Temporary Public Relations/Future Publications KK L Parlor Y Registrar s Secretary LL M Conference Room z Dean of College Registrar Return to College Program Restrooms/Elevator Stairs Development Personnel Director Business Manager Stairs Business Affairs Development and Public Affairs Temporary Development - Admissions X 3"B AA Tg)o rr* >c< TtMTo-Rftty 'PvBUCATtoMS Office in Tof of G-yM C C GG IX SI I C a 1 G I j Page b Hit khumle oepiemDer i^, i^od flEAHJICIES Adventures in India The India adventurers are Janet Nabors, Connie Jones, Karen Kaskin, Gerry Crandai, Karen Youngner, Donna Martin, Jennifer Cooper, Sharon Core, Bridget Cunningham, Phyllis Heaton, Paul Cunningham, Rusty Cunningham. Sarah Napier, Penny Campbell, Elizabeth Buck, and Jackie Stromberg. by Sarah Napier I remember last spring sitting down to write an article for The Profile about the Global Aware- ness trip to India and having no idea what the summer had in store for me. Now it's fall at ASC once again and all the participants in the India trip are back safely to the routines of college life. I think I can speak for all of us who went on the trip in saying that it was a rich learning experience and an adventure we will never forget. This adventure began with the airline flight. As we crowded into the Air Atlanta terminal sur- rounded by friends, family, boy- friends and Dr. Jones' dog Mugsy. we were not prepared for the 21 hour plane flight and 9 hour time difference. One moment I will always remember is stepping off the Air India plane into the intense humidity and heat of a Bombay evening and feeling very far away from home. The first two weeks of the trip were spent in Bombay, one of India's largest and most crowded cities with 9 million people. It was monsoon season in Bombay which brought intense humidity and daily rains. In Bombay, we studied at S.N.D.T. Women's University. Our program was arranged by Dr. Jones and Dr. Campbell with the help of the teachers at the university. We had two lectures every morning, one in history and one in sociology. The lectures covered Indian history, geography, politics, reli- gion, family structure, economics and many other subjects. The first two weeks were also spent seeing Bombay in the afternoons and evenings on various field trips. One of the highlights of these excursions was our visit to the Gandhi museum where we saw Gandhi's few possessions and the room where he stayed while in Bombay. We also met an older woman who was involved in the nationalist movement with Gandhi. We visited many temples in Bombay which exposed us to much of what we were learning in our lectures about the religions of India. During our first weekend in Bombay, we had a special oppor- tunity to visit a village called Karjat where we saw how 80 % of the population lives. Some of our most memorable experiences were in Karjat. We visited schools, homes, temples, and medical facilities and were treated with immense hospitality and curiosity by the village people, particularly the children. We were also served a traditional Indian meal by the women of the village which we ate on banana leaves while we sat on the floor. Our program in Bombay was designed so that we could see and experience as many aspects of life in India as possible. We visited the middle class homes of our teachers at the university as well as several extremely poor areas of the city. We saw Hindu temples, Buddhist temples. Mos- lem mosques and even a few Christian churches. We were exposed to the British influence in India as well as the rich Indian culture when we experienced traditional dance, music, art and food. It was also in Bombay that we experienced the most intense culture shock. One experiences things with an intensity that is different from the States. Sights are more vivid, smells stronger, noises louder, and life in general more crowded. Everyday held countless new experiences for our group which were both excit- ing and draining. One of the first things I learned was how high our standard of living is in the United States. The harsh reality of poverty is evident throughout India. After a sad goodbye to our friends at S.N.D.T University we flew to Madras on the southern coast of India. The climate here was much hotter and drier be- cause the monsoon does not start until October. In Madras we had another week of classes and daily field trips. We visited Mahabali- puram, a group of ancient stone reliefs and temples as well as a rural agricultural village and the church where St. Thomas is said to be buried. In Madras we also had a special evening with a friend of Dr. Jones and his family where we ate traditional southern Indian food, watched a dance and musical performance and, yes. believe it or not, saw a snake charmer charm a cobra. Dr. Campbell especially enjoyed the snake charmer. One of the most memorable moments of the trip was our fourth of July celebration in Madras. We invited the lecturers we had had that week and had the hotel staff cook semi-traditional Fourth of July food. Jackie and Elizabeth made an American flag out of a hotel towel and we managed to find some red, white, and blue decorations. We also managed an amateur fireworks display which nearly destroyed the sign on the hotel roof. After a week in Madras our classes were over. We took a History test for Dr. Campbell and began to work on our papers. We also handed in our journals for Dr. Jones in which we had been recording our impressions of our experiences, readings and lectures. From Madras we traveled to Students Study and Play in Marburg by Hong Tran "Sprechen Sie Deutsch 9 " Ask this question to any one of the nine students who participated in Agnes Scott's summer study in Marburg. West Germany, and you'll surely hear ja as a reply. This past summer Professor Gunther Bicknese. chair of Agnes Scott's German department, took a group of eight Agnes Scott students and an out of state student to Marburg to improve their German skills. The program lasted six weeks, beginning July 5th and ending on the 16th of August. The students varied in their background knowledge of the language but even the most learned German students had difficulty with the language when they first arrived. However, after six weeks of classes focusing on German grammar, literature, cul- ture, and conversation, every one of the participants returned to the United States with a better under- standing and command of the language. The trip to Marburg was not just all work and no play. Professor Bicknese and his assistant. Gerlinde, whom many may know as the energetic German assist- ant from the previous year. Varanasi for several days. Var- anasi is the spiritual center of India for Hindus. All Hindus hope to die in Varanasi and have their ashes thrown into the holy Ganges river so that they may achieve liberation. Varanasi is located in the northeast part of India. Here we saw the rituals of Hinduism everywhere we went. The narrow streets of Varanasi are dense with people, cows, temples, priests, and small idols. We took an early morning boat ride on the Ganges river and also saw the ruins where Buddha preached his first sermon. Our next stop was Agra, the home of the famous Taj Mahal. The beauty of the white marble Taj is difficult to describe. Although it was pouring down rain when we visited the Taj and most of us were suffering from various "traveler's sicknesses" we were all moved by its beauty and elegance. In Agra we also visited the Red Fort where Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj. lived. From Agra we went by bus to Jaipur, a city on the edge of the Rajistan desert where some of India's most famous palaces still stand. Here we had the opportu- nity to ride both elephants and camels! By this point we had all become experienced shoppers expert at finding good jewelry, clothes, and rugs and bartering for the best price. New Delhi, the capital of India, was next on the schedule. New Delhi is the most modern city in India and also a popular stop for tourists. Here we saw the impres- sive Government buildings and toured Old Delhi. We also visited the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru and Indira Gandhi. The last leg of the trip was a visit to the country of Nepal, which is north of India. We found Nepal cooler, less crowded and gener- ally more tranquil than India. We took a day trip to a spot in the Himalayan mountains where one can normally have a great view of Mount Everest, but unfortunately the mountain was obscured by clouds. I asked a few of the group members if they could summarize their thoughts about the experi- ence of going to India for this article and they all responded by saying that it would be too difficult to say anything about India in just a few sentences! Dr. Campbell responded by saying, "Students should be congratulated for sus- taining a high level of enthusiasm and maintaining a harmonious group feeling in spite of the rigorous demands of the trip." Dr. Jones, who is on sabbatical this year, is still traveling in India and the surrounding areas and doing research. Spending five weeks in India was a unique learning experi- ence. Seeing both the beauty and the harsh reality of the culture was intensified by the reading, lectures and studying that were a part of the trip. Experiencing a culture so vastly different from my own was an experience that caused me to question many ideas and beliefs I had. I feel the whole experience benefited me as a student and as a person. I hope that many students in the future are able to make a Global Awareness trip a part of their education at Agnes Scott. [Don't be a n neartbreaker Have your blood pressure checked. AArnericanHeart Association WE'RE RGH TING FOR YOUR UFE The students that traveled to Germany are Dana Keller, Elizabeth Newkirk. Gerlinde Steinke, Beth Webb, Mishana Mogelnicki, Agnes Parker, Hong Tran, Ann Spry, Gunther Bicknese, and Barbara Caulk. planned many interesting and fun excursions to several of the numerous historical cities, churches, and monuments in middle and southern Germany. By the end of the summer pro- gram, the students had not only learned to appreciate the histori- cal significance of German cul- ture, but had become connois- seurs of the finer aspects of German culture, namely German bread, sausage, beer, and of course gummi bears. riiudy, oefJieniuei i^, iaoo i nc rnuriLt v rayc / IflEAlUICIES ASC Students Meet the World by Carol Valentine Seven Agnes Scott seniors spent all or part of last year at a university in Europe. Rose Mary Hopton visited Spain; Alene Schuster, Eun Joo Yang, Rosamund Braunrot, and Debbie Rose went to France; and Maureen McNulty and I, Carol Valentine attended universities in England. Each of us had a unique experi- ence in a different country. We were able to learn about the people and culture of those countries by actually living there as a student. There is a tremen- dous difference between visiting a country as a tourist and living there. The reasons for spending the junior year abroad are many and varied. Some go for a change from the continual routine of everyday life here, others to improve a language, a few to experience a different country and its way of life, and still others to travel and see parts of the world they would not otherwise get the chance to visit. Although some cultural differ- ences do exist, most students found that these differences were not difficult to become accus- tomed to. Rose Mary and I agreed that it was often harder to get to know the native students, but Maureen found the multi-cultural student body at the University of Essex to be very friendly people as well as bold political activists. Some found that stereotypes appeared to be true at first, but after living among the people it became easier to get past those superficial differences. One rec- ognizes that there are similarities among people in all western civilizations. The university systems in Europe are, however, quite differ- ent from those in the United States. In Europe, school at the high school level is much more competitive, and college is often viewed as a break for the students. Grading for classes varied widely. Some had a single com- prehensive exam at the end of the year, while others had only to write essays during the term for their evaluation. Eun Joo felt that less was expected of Americans than of the French students at her university. It is possible to take almost any class. Most students who study abroad are language or history majors, but this is not necessary. I am a biology major and was still able to fulfill my science require- ments. I even had the opportunity to take a class under a world renowned evolutionist, John Maynard Smith. Everyone learned a great deal, both from the academic work and from the people and culture around them. All of the partici- pants commented that they had The World Meets ASC by Anne E. Leacock In case you have not noticed, there are a number of new international students on campus. There are three students from Pakistan: Asma Shaikh. Amna Jaffer. and Naunn Khan; two from Turkey: Evren Dagdalen and Zeynep Yalim; one from In- donesia: Lizbeth Jusuf; one from Sweden: Anna-Lena Neld; and one from Japan: Hiromi Wazawa. Nela Nanayakkara, the interna- tional student coordinator for Orientation Council and an inter- national student herself from Sri Lanka, told me a lot about the new students. I found everything that she did tell me to be true. Each student was very enthusiastic about Agnes Scott. They all have unique personalities and they are eager to get to know the student Lizbeth Jusuf. from Indonesia, has been in the United States since the beginning of July. She has met a lot of people so far and really seems to like it. Her only problem is that she still has a problem with understanding and speaking English, but she learns a little more each day. While talking to her I realized how much of American culture I have taken for granted. She told me about seeing the Statue of Liberty as she flew in, whereas I have never seen the statue. When I asked her about being homesick, she said that she tries not to think about it because it is very important for her to concentrate on he/ studies here. Zeynep Yalim, an Economics/ Psychology major from Istanbul, Turkey, found out about Agnes Scott through one of her high school teachers. Surprisingly enough, this teacher is an Agnes Scott graduate and the mother of a current Agnes Scott senior, Tuba Goksel. Zeynep says that her life in Turkey was not much different from her present one at ASC. This is because she went to an Amer- ican high school with a great number of American students. The international students are Anna-Lena Neld, Amna Jaffer, Naurin Khan, Evren Dagdalen, Zeynep Yalim, Hiromi Wazawa. Most of the students I talked with did not seem to be homesick but concentrated on other things. Amna Jaffer finds the food rather strange; Anna-Lena Neld finds things sometimes confining be- cause she is not able to move about the city as she could in Stockholm; Asma Shaikh and Naurin Khan expressed their thanks to everyone who helped them get adjusted to their new life; and Evren Dagdalen ex- pressed her enthusiasm over the events on campus. One thing that I found common among all eight students is that when they were living in their native countries, they were very aware of current events in America. This made me realize how very little I know about other countries. This is the goal of CHIMO is designed to make students more aware of other countries, not just their own. It is also a club for everyone, not just the international students. There will be a lot of new programs this year, so look into joining CHIMO, and get to know the new (and returning) international students. The students are Alene Schuster, Maureen McNulty, Carol Valentine, Rosemary Hopton, and Rosamund Braunrot (lower right). made some change in their attitudes and perspectives. I felt that being away from everything that I was used to gave me a different outlook on those things. Maureen commented that she grew more from the "sense of having to be entirely indepen- dent." Eun Joo summed it up by saying "I learned how to deal with situations emotionally, mentally, and intellectually." A highlight of everyone's experi- ence was the chance to travel around Europe at student rates. Studying and traveling within Europe is actually much less expensive than many people believe. "The cost of my tuition, room, board, and air fare was less than I would have spent at Agnes Scott," Maureen noted, "and it was still cheaper including my expenses for travel through much of western Europe and the cost of a brief trip to the Soviet Union!" There are many reduced rates for students on the wonderful trains and museums throughout Eu- rope. The benefits from such travel can be tremendous. Everyone recommended that anyone interested in studying abroad should at least pursue their options. If anybody wants to find out more about available junior year abroad programs they are welcome to contact any of the participants. Catalogs and further information can be obtained from faculty advisors or John Studstill. the director of the Global Aware- ness Program. Attending a foreign university can be a very rewarding learning experience if approached with the right attitude. It can really en- hance the value of the liberal arts education we are all striving to obtain. Dillman Edits Journal Decatur, GA. -Scarlett O'Hara may be a fictional character, but Agnes Scott College Professor Caroline Matheny Dillman is trying to prove that her factual counterpart exists. The fifth gener- ation Georgian is the guest editor of the current issue of "Sociologi- cal Spectrum." which is devoted entirely to the study of southern women. The official journal of the Mid- South Sociological Association. "Sociological Spectrum," features articles on the cultural, social and regional aspects of Southern womankind in its issue entitled "Southern Women." Dr. Dillman's research into the uniqueness of the Southern woman was a result of her interest in the history of women, sparked by the feminist movement, and in her own Southern ancestry, which dates to the 1830's. She makes clear the distinction between women in the South and women of the South in her foreword to the journal. Her original plan was to include "many categories of women living on Southern soil." Because it was difficult both to limit definition of women in the South and to find adequate research on the subject, the focus of the journal became women of the South. According to Dr. Dillman. women of the South "have been socialized by a unique culture that originated many decades before the Civil War and that has been passed on to each subsequent generation." This unique culture crosses lines of race, economics and social class. It has survived because, unlike other areas of the United States, the South has maintained something of a re- gional ethnicity. Dr. Dillman has interviewed more than 100 Georgia women for her book Southern Women in Transition, which she will submit for possible publication to the University of Tennessee Press. It was because of this research that she was selected to edit this special issue of "Sociological Spectrum." In addition to Dr. Dillman, contributors to the journal include Kent Anderson Leslie, Sarah Brabant. Jacqueline Boles and Maxine Atkinson, Susan Middle- ton-Keirn, and Donna Darden. The essays cover subjects rang- ing from the effects of the feminist movement on the so-called "Southern Lady" to Southern women authors and their writings about Southern women. An assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Dr. Dillman has been associated with Agnes Scott College since 1978. She received her doctoral degree from Stanford University, California, and her undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University. She holds masters degrees both in education (San Jose State University. California) and in sociology (Stanford University). FIEA1IUIEIES Introducing the New Professors Elizabeth Bottomley Malcolm Peel by Lisa Gugino At the beginning of each new school year it is familiar to see a barrage of new faces, usually those of new students; however, the beginning of this academic year has brought the Agnes Scott community a wealth of new faculty. They are distinguished in their past academic careers as well as their present academic pursuits. Each new professor has a variety of interests and experi- ences that promise an environ- ment of diversity on campus. The bible and religion depart- ment has seen the greatest change. Dr. Beth Mackie and Dr. Malcolm Peel, who make up the department in its entirety, are new to Agnes Scott. Dr Peel, the Chair of the Department, was born a Hoosier. coming from Jefferson. Indiana. His education in Biblical Theology from Yale University prepared him for his pre- and post-doctoral study which he completed in the Netherlands at the University of Utrecht. Dr. Peel has enjoyed preaching in over 175 churches in places such as Connecticut and as far away as Alaska. Aside from his scholarly pursuits which total some 20 articles and 30 book reviews, Malcolm or "Mack" Peel enjoys time with his family and showing off his goofiness with signs that read "Heretic in Residence." Dr. Beth Mackie, his colleague, has a distinguished academic career herself. She is an Agnes Scott alumnae with a Ph.D. from Duke. Her area of interest and field of study is Theodicy, the philosophical study concerned with justifying a belief in all powerful and all loving God in spite of the human experience of evil. Dr. Mackie will provide instruction not only in religious philosophy but in areas of particu- lar interest to the Agnes Scott woman, such as Women Religion and World Religions. When not contemplating philosophical com- plexities, she enjoys playing with her two cats with whom she shares her new condo. If one hears the beautiful sound of the church organ drifting over the campus, one can be sure that Dr. Calvert Johnson, the new professor of music, is hard at work teaching what he loves best. Dr. Johnson also brings his knowledge of the harpsichord and church music to the campus. He will display his diversity by teach- ing courses in several periods of music, including the Baroque Classic. Dr. Johnson's talent at playing the organ will not only be displayed at Wednesday convoca- tions but at free community recitals such as the one he is giving this September 23rd in Presser Hall at 8:15. The entire campus is invited to attend. The Departments of Spanish and French have each added one new professor. In Spanish. Ms. Ada Aleman from Georgia State will be teaching part-time. Ms. Aleman. a native of Cuba, incorpo- rates the advantages of her unique experience of a Latin- American upbringing in the class- room, where she teaches 20th Century Spanish novels. Ms. Aleman is fairly familiar with Agnes Scott students since she has taught here in the past and because she recently took a group of Spanish majors to Mexico, where they studied the Spanish language intensively. While talking about the trip she remarked with a laugh, "The students took good care of me." In the French Department, Dr. Regine Pierrette Alexandrine Reynolds-Cornell brings her expert knowledge of French literature and the Scriptures. Her area of interest lies in the study of the impacts and ramifications of religion on society. Dr. Reynolds-Cornell spent 18 hectic years as Chair of the Language Department at Southwestern University in Texas; however, her experience as a Department Chair pales when compared to her 6 years of experience with the United Nations and the various places around the world she has visited and in which she has lived. Born in Paris, she is a native Frenchwoman but has made her home in Africa. Spain, Chile, Italy and on the island of Malta. In informal discussion she said, "I am delighted not to be a depart- ment head and am very happy to teach and write." She has already completed a book on religious texts written during the religious wars of the 16th Century. Also joining the French depart- ment is Dr. Holly York, who will be teaching one class this fall. Joining the art department is Dr. Donna Sadler. Dr. Sadler has her degrees from Boston Univer- sity and Indiana University and has specialized in the study of French Medieval Sculpture. She says she especially enjoys study- ing how Medieval Politics affected the art produced during that period. One may describe the diversity of the courses she will teach by saying they range from "caveman to modern day" as well as specific courses in Art History. Dr. Sadler explained her fascina- tion with Medieval work by saying, "I feel a type of empathy with the pieces from that period; I espe- cially love cathedrals." Prepared to teach the freshman the "how to*s" of writing is Dr. Christopher Ames of the English department. Dr. Ames comes from Stanford University, where he wrote his dissertation on a most interesting topic. He entitled his work "Scenes of Parties and Festivities in 20th Century Litera- ture." His area of expertise is the 20 Century novel which he will be teaching along with 20th century poetry. In the chemistry department. Dr. Elizabeth Bottomley will be teaching freshman introductory chemistry labs and quantum mechanics. Dr. Bottomley re- ceived her Ph.d. in Analytic Chemistry from Florida State University and is looking forward to continuing her research in instrumental analysis here at Agnes Scott. The political science depart- ment will welcome Dr. Tommie Sue Montgomery to campus this spring. Presently she is research- ing political systems in Argentina on a Fullbright Scholarship. Dr. Montgomery is noted for her reknowned studies on Liberation Theology in Central America and will teach a course on this topic in the spring of 1986. Dr. Montgomery has published a country-study of El Salvador, an endeavor which has broadened her extensive knowledge of Cen- tral and South America. Also joining the political science department is Dr. Sally Davenport. Dr. Davenport, who has varying interests within her discipline, received her Master's in African Studies from U.C.L.A. and her Ph.D. in Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University. Filling in for Dr. Cochran while on Sabbatical, Dr. Davenport will be teaching many of the political science courses on the Unites States political system as well as the more theoretical course, Power in Contemporary Societies. When asked about her impressions of Agnes Scott she exclaimed, "I've gotten to know more people here in one week than in all my years of teaching on larger campuses. Agnes Scott has a unique sense of community and it fosters this by encouraging close relation- ships." Dr. Sara Mannie has joined the psychology department while Dr. Carden is on Sabbatical. Dr. Mannie specializes in child psychology which studied right next door, receiving her Master's and Ph.D. from Emory University. Dr. Mannie will be teaching Introductory Psychology and Experimental Psychology. In the sociology department, Dr. Katherine Palumbo is teaching two courses for Connie Jones, who is on Sabbatical. Dr. Palumbo will teach Sex Roles and Introduc- tion to Social Work. Dr. Can Coltharp will be teach- ing a Sociological Theory course. In the spring, Dr. Brian Sherman will join the Department; he comes to us from Harvard Univer- sity to teach the History of Social Thought and Clinical Sociology. The Agnes Scott campus is swarming with many new faces, perhaps an indication of a new beginning for the college. If the talent, enthusiasm and academic excellence of the new faculty is any indication of where we are going, then Agnes Scott students may rest assured that we have a brilliant future. Christopher Ames Regine Reynolds-Cornell NEWS by Hong Tran Cheering on special Olym- pians, cooking dinner for a needy family, and throwing a party at a center for battered wives and abused children are just a few of the projects that illustrate the purpose of the Agnes Scott chapter of Circle K International. Circle K is a community service club on campus that exists for the purpose of sponsoring such activities as those mentioned above. It is an organization that brings together students who share the desire to help people with special needs. Circle K is an international organization with chapters in most of the universities and colleges in the Atlanta area and throughout Georgia. It gives students a unique opportunity to meet and help the less fortunate members of our community and interact with students from other cam- puses who share in the commit- ment and interest in helping the community. Agnes Scott's chapter of Circle K holds its meetings every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Rebekah Reception Room. All interested students are invited to come and hear more about the club's plans for an exciting and rjro^'^tive year. NEXT ISSUE. jfrQ p r0 fn e has immediate openings in the Sports and News Sections. MEXICO Meetings 6:30 Tuesdays, G-28 Winship. ALL WELCOME! ACTS aVNID ENTERTAINMENT Russell Brings His Satire to ASC Political satirist Mark Russell will appear at Agnes Scott College on Saturday, September 20, at 8:15 p.m. Russell, whose comedy spe- cials are in their eleventh season on PBS, performs standing at the piano in his one-man show, "The Laughter and Song of Politics." Washington politicians and bureaucrats, the usual objects of his biting wit, are satirized in hilari- ous monologues and songs. He was among the first to reveal the comic side of such dilemmas as Watergate. Russell started as a piano player in the Carroll Arms Hotel Bar on Capitol Hill. He made up songs about his customers, many of whom happened to be politi- cians. His ability to find humor in the news led to a twenty-year engagement as resident come- dian at Washington's Shoreham Hotel. In addition to the PBS spe- Events Committee Announces Series The College Events Committee of Agnes Scott College has an- nounced its 1986-87 perfor- mance series, featuring the acclaimed Kirk Concerts and four additional outstanding produc- tions. The performance series in- cludes the following: September 20, 1986 Mark Russell, political satirist October 14, 1986 KIRK CON- CERT featuring John Browning, pianist November 20, 1986 The Joffrey II Dancers, classical ballet December 2, 1986 KIRK CON- CERT featuring The Swingle Sin- singers, classical and jazz vocals February 9, 1987 The Royal Winnipeg Ballet March 24, 1987 KIRK CONCERT featuring The Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra April 20, 1987 John Maxwell's one-man production, "Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write 7 " All performances will be held at 8:15 p.m. in Presser Hall. Events are open to the public. Season tickets are offered in three packages. The price of the seven-event subscription series is $45 for general admission and S30 for students. For further information, call 371-6430. Dr. Johnson Performs In Presser Hall Dr. Calvert Johnson, Associate Professor of Music at Agnes Scott College, will perform selections from the works of J. S. Bach and Joseph Rheinberger during his faculty organ recital on Tuesday, September 23. The free concert, which will begin at 8:15 p.m. in Presser Hall, is Dr. Johnson's first performance at Agnes Scott since he joined the faculty this year. The concert, which is open to the public, will also feature works by a group of early Spanish composers and movements from Ned Rorem's 1983 composition, "Views from the Oldest House." Dr. Johnson received the bachelor's degree in music from Kalamazoo College, Michigan, and both the Master's and Ph.D. degrees in organ performance at Northwestern University, Illinois. He taught music at Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Okla- homa, before coming to Agnes Scott, where he will teach organ, harpsichord, church music, and music theory. Mark Twain Visits Nest On Saturday, September 13, at 6:00 p.m., the public is invited to enjoy an evening of entertainment at the Wren's Nest featuring actor Fred B. Martin and storyteller George G. "Gil" Watson. The pro- gram, entitled "Mark Twain" Vis- its the Wren's Nest highlights the relationship between Samuel Clemens and Joel Chandler Harris during the 1880's. The two authors corresponded for several years, greatly admired one another's works, and finally met in New Orleans in 1882. Mr. Fred B. Martin is an actor from St. Mary's, Pennsylvania, who has portrayed Mark Twain for twenty years in performances in the St. Mary's area and at the Bradford Campus of the Univer- sity of Pittsburgh. He first became interested in Twain as a child in the '20's after reading his father's collection of Twain stories. He has extensive experience with ama- teur theatre and is a co-founder of the "Foot-Lighter" theatre group fo St. Mary's. A lifetime resident of St. Mary's, he is a retired general manager of the Airco. Carbon Corporation in Pennsylvania. Dr. George G. "Gil" Watson is no stranger to the Wren's Nest. Currently a board member of the Joel Chandler Harris Association, Dr. Watson has portrayed Joel Chandler Harris throughout the state and has performed many times for Wren's Nest programs. A pastor of the First United Meth- odist Church of LaGrange, he is active in many civic organizations. The public is invited to bring a picnic supper. Drinks will be avail- able for sale. Admission is $3.00 for the public and $1.50 for mem- bers of the Joel Chandler Harris Association. This program is par- tially funded by a grant from the Bureau of Cultural Affairs, City of Atlanta. The Wren's Nest is lo- cated at 1050 Gordon Street, S.W. For further information call 753- 7735 or 753-7736. cials, Russell writes a syndicated column, which appears in more than 100 newspapers. Tickets for the September 20 performance are $9 for general admission, and- $6 for students. The Mark Russell concert is one in a series of College-sponsored performances available to the public on a subscription basis. For further information, call 371-6430. The Dance Barre - t Studio Dance Theatre will be giving its first performance of the year on September 19 during the community hour at 10:25. The company will be performing Ex- cerpts from last year's spring concert. Don't miss this exciting performance. Artwork such as this painting was featured in the Alumnae Art Exhibit during the month of August and continues into September. Dalton Galleries in Dana Fine Arts Center is the site throughout the year of f ine displays of artistic talent. Stop by to catch the latest in art. Cats Storms Fox Theatre CATS, the international musical hit by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on T S. Eliot's Old Pos- sum's Book of Practical Cats, will open at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta on September 16, 1986. It will be performed through September 28th. Presented by Cameron Mac- kintosh, The Really Useful Com- pany, Ltd.. David Geffen and the Shubert Organization, CATS is directed by Trevor Nunn, the Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company (Nicho- las Nickleby), with Gillian Lynne (European Vacation, Yentl), serving as associate director and choreographer. Sets and cos- Anderson Exhibit at Callanwolde Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, is pre- senting New Construction, a show of paintings and drawings by Larry Jens Anderson, Sep- tember 19 through October 17, 1986. The gallery opening will be held on Friday, September 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited. tumes are by John Napier, and lighting is designed by David Hersey. CATS was originally produced in London's West End, where it opened at the New London Theatre on May 11, 1981 and is still enjoying a huge success. On October 7. 1982, CATS opened at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre, where it won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and continues to play to capacity crowds. It has spawned three touring companies in the United States and over a dozen productions worldwide. Most of the poems comprising T S Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (published in 1939), have been set to music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, (Jesus Christ Superstar, and Evita), complete and in their originally published form. Some lyrics were, however, discovered among the poet's unpublished writings with the help of his widow, Valerie Eliot. The lyric "Memory" is by Trevor Nunn, incorporating lines from Eliot's "Rhapsody on a Windy Night" and other Prufrock poems. CATS tickets are on sale at all S.E.A.T.S. outlets including Tur- tles, Bojo's in Cedartown, the Omni International, and the Macon Mall; to charge tickets, call the Fox Box Office at 873-4300 ST. GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE GRENADA. 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C-2 (516) 665-8500 raye iu mc rnuriLt w oepicinuci i*., i?oo ARTS aVNID ENTERTAINMENT High Museum Features "Sitings" "A Shanty Town" by Alice Aycock is part of the "Sitings" exhibit at the High Museum of Art. Productions Open At the Alliance The September production at the Alliance Theatre is The Gos- pel At Colonus, adapted by Lee Breuer with music by Bob Telson. Presented by the Alliance Theatre Company in cooperation with Just Us Theater Company, the play runs through October 5, 1986. This exuberant retelling of Sophocles' story of Oedipus has been lauded as the theatrical phenomenon of the decade and is the winner of the 1984 Obie for "Best Musical." Lee Breuer, one of the leading artists of the American experimental theatre, has taken the classic story of Oedipus' suffering and search for salvation and told it through the eyes and voices of a congregation in a black Pentecostal service. In collaboration with composer Bob Telson, Breuer has recreated the 2.500-year-old tale as a stirring combination of gospel. Greek tragedy, and Japanese Kabuki theatre. The production affords the rare opportunity to see such legendary gospel groups as Clarence Foun- tain and the Five Blind Boys of Alabama, J.J. Farley and the Original Soul Stirrers, and the J.D. Steele singers as they perform with one of Atlanta's finest gospel choirs, the Showers of Blessing Choir of the Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Christ. The performance schedule which has already begun is as follows: No performances on Mondays. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 14 & 21 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 28 at 2:30 p.m. Saturday matinee on September 20 at 2:30 p.m. Other performances may be added. The Alliance Theatre School interns, directed by Al Hamacher. perform David Mamet's contem- porary fairy tale. The Frog Prince for the Lunchtime Theatre at the Alliance Mainstage. Perfor- mances are Wednesday, Sep- tember 24 and Friday. September 26 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. For more information contact the Alliance Theatre at 1280 Peachtree Street. N. E.. Atlanta. Georgia 30309 or at the box office at 892-2414. Art Tour to Europe The Atlanta College of Art through Euro-American Pro- grams is offering a special Euro- pean excursion this coming holi- day season European Art Cen- ters Tour is a 14-day visit to London, Pans and Amsterdam from December 28. 1986 to January 10, 1987. The program will feature impor- tant museums and galleries of these cities, including The Na- tional Gallery. The Tate. The Louvre, The Rijks museum. The Van Gogh Museum, and Rem- brandt's House, among others. A unique highlight will be the New Year's Eve celebration in London. The cost. $1695 per person is based on double occupancy and includes round trip flights from Atlanta, accommodations in superior tourist class hotels, all land transportation, continental breakfast, three dinners, sightsee- ing and tickets to a London play. Details can be obtained from Michael Gaston, The Atlanta College of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street. NE. Atlanta, Georgia 30309. or by calling 898-1169. "Sitings: Aycock, Fleischner. Miss. Trakas." an exhibition of 51 drawings by four sculptors Alice Aycock. Richard Fleischner, Mary Miss, and George Trakas best known for their large-scale en- vironmental art, will open at the High Museum of Art on Sep- tember 16 and will remain on view through November 16. "Sitings." which will use draw- ings rather than photographs, slides or models to emphasize the conceptual stage of the artists' creative process, represents the first time that the four artists roughly contemporaries who began their mature work in the 1970's have been united in one exhibition. The exhibition was or- ganized by the La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art with the aid of a grant from the National En- dowments for the Arts. As an adjunct to the show, each of the artists has been commis- sioned to create a site-specific sculpture for one of the museums on the exhibition's tour. In Atlanta, Fleischner will design and build an installation specifically for the High Museum. Each of the artists is a "builder" and generally works in urban areas. Their installations are re- lated to architecture, landscape design and engineering projects in the forms they use stairs, ramps, tunnels, plazas, pathways and foliage patterns and in the materials they use wood, stone, steel, or concrete. In creating their sculptures, these artists alter a neutral space and make it into a specific place, and it is this aware- ness of space and site that unifies them. Because each artists work is related to its specific site, museums have had difficulty find- ing a way in which to exhibit their works. Some museums have tried to exhibit site-related installations through photographs and slides that document the work but do not allow viewers to experience it. "Sitings" is the first presentation to use drawings as the vehicle for exhibition. The 51 drawings, approxi- mately 12 by each artist, vary in size from less than one square foot to eight square feet and range in media from charcoal and pas- tels to ink and pencil to watercol- ors. Some are sketches and others are detailed renderings. Some of the drawings are studies for work constructed, some are drawings submitted for commissions and others are not connected to a specific project but reveal something about how the artist works. Fleischner, the artist commis- sioned by the High Museum to create a site-specific sculpture for the building, received both his bachelor of fine arts and his mas- ter of fine arts degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design. His work also has been included in numerous exhibitions, including "The Boston Bicentennial Art Col- lections," Institute of Contempo- rary Art (1975); "Documenta 6," Kassel, West Germany (1977); "The Figurative Tradition," Whit- ney Museum of Contemporary Art (1980), and "Across the Nation." Meet the Composers at ASO The Atlanta Symphony Or- chestra is holding its first "Meet the Composers" open forum on Saturday, September 13 from 7:15-7:45 p.m. in the Loge Lounge of the Woodruff Arts Center at the corner of Peachtree and 15th Streets. "Meet the Composers" is de- signed by Alvin Singleton, Com- poser-in-Residence with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, to bring the public face to face with "today's composer." He describes each forum as "a series of infor- mal discussions on what it's like to be a composer in today's world." There will be five "Meet the Composers" programs during the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra'a 1986-87 season. Each will fea- ture a guest composer whose work appears as part of the concert that evening. The schedule for the upcoming series is as follows: Saturday, September 13 John Harbison, Resident Composer Los Angeles Philharmonic Thursday, November 6 Eric Stokes National Collection of Fine Arts. Smithsonian Institution (1980). To augment the exhibition, the following activities have been scheduled. Richard Fleischner will lecture on his site-related sculpture on Wednesday, September 17. at 8:00 p.m. in the Hill Auditorium. This free lecture is sponsored by the Department of Education: Adult Programs and the 20th Cen- tury Art Society. Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. "Artpark People," a documen- tary filmed during a summer sea- son at the arts-oriented New York State park near Niagara Falls, focuses on the diverse group of artists who are seen working within the sprawling, two- hundred acre park and conversing with its public audience. Among those featured are Richard Fleischner, Mary Miss, and George Trakas. The film will be shown Sunday, September 21, at 3:00 p.m. in the Hill Auditorium. Admission is $1.50 for the general public and $1.00 for museum members, students and senior citizens. Patron members enter free. The High Museum of Art is located at Peachtree and 16th Streets in the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and open until 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday; Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m.; and closed Monday. For information on all High Museum programs call the Museum hotline at 892-HIGH, day or night. Thursday, January 8 Jacob Druckman, Resident Composer New York Philharmonic (tentative) Thursday, May 14 Alvin Singleton, Composer-in-Residence Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Thursday, May 21 William Schuman The "Meet the Composers" series is free and open to the public. Write for The Profile PeachTree Diamond f lmer inc riiudy, ocpicniuci i ^, isou w i nc rnunuL ^ rayc i i AICTS aVNID ENTERTAINMENT Symphony Announces Schedule The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra September Calendar is as follows: September 12, 13; Friday, Satur- day 8:00 p.m., Symphony Hall Robert Shaw conducting John Harbison "Remembering Gatsby: Foxtrot for Orchestra" (8 min.) Walton "Partita for Orchestra" (16 min.) Schubert Symphony No. 9 ("Great C Major") (49 mm.) OPENING NIGHT-MASTER SEASON! Under the direction of Robert Shaw, the Atlanta Sym- phony Orchestra will perform the world premiere of John Harbison's "Remembering Gatsby: Foxtrot for Orchestra." The piece was commissioned by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in 1983. "Remembering Gatsby" is a result of Mr. Harbison's musical sketches for an opera he once considered composing based on Fitzgerald's novel. The Great Gatsby. The composer is cur- rently a professor of music at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Resident Com- poser for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. These concerts are sponsored by Northern Telecom, Inc. September 18, 19, 20; Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:00 p.m., Symphony Hall Robert Shaw conducting Garrick Ohlsson, piano Garrick Ohlsson Brahms "Tragic Overture" (14 mm.) Ravel Piano Concerto in G Major (20 min.) Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 (44 mm.) Pianist Garrick Ohlsson joins the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Robert Shaw. Mr. Ohlsson was the first American to win the prestigious Chopin Competition in Warsaw in 1970. In 1987, he will have the singular honor of being the fea- tured artist in a Chopin anniver- sary concert being telecast live throughout Europe from the com- poser's birthplace. These concerts are sponsored by First National Bank of Cobb County. September 25, 26, 27; Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:00 p.m., Symphony Hall Neeme Jarvi conducting Jean-Philippe Collard, piano Jean-Philippe Collard "Kratt, Edward Tubin Suite from the Goblin" (24 min.) Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 2 (23 min.) Prokofiev Symphony No. 6 (42 min.) The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs under the direction of guest conductor Neeme Jarvi. Born in Estonia, Mr. Jarvi is Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Scottish National Orchestra and Principal Conductor of the Goteborg Orchestra. He received international acclaim in 1971 when he won first prize in the Academia di Santa Cecilia in Rome, leading to invitations to conduct major orchestras worldwide. Mr. Jarvi and this family emigrated to the United States in January 1980 and in the following month he made his American orchestral debut con- ducting the New York Philharmonic. Tickets for all performances may be purchased at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at Peachtree and 15th Streets or by calling 892-2414. Box Office hours are 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Monday through Friday and noon to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 4V Support the Arts Puzzle Solution (from page 3) i a 0 P A R T C L A S s v A T R I C U L A T I 0 N M A T H E M A T I C S B 0 0 K A S S E S S T E E N s Y 5 T I R ,S A L S A R E A S E E S E N 0 L A ; S E D S E X A C R B i S P A t : 4 f C A V LA L i E GHQGIQ QIDQOC] DOOBD aam BQB GH9BI1ID N G 0 S W A N A A N u N I V E R S J A L 0 N E c c L L E G i c I T I Z E N K A N E l QUESTION #1. 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And if you picked B and E, call any- way. You could probably use someone to talk to. Call toll-free today, at 1 800 222-0300. AT&T The right choice. SPCR1S Athletic Association Introduces New Sports to ASC! by Pilar Duque h KOMATSU Agnes Scott Athletic Associa- tion is proud to introduce to the whole campus community two new sports. Before we do. we would like to inform everyone that this year we spent all our money on the new equipment needed for the new sports we are introducing. Fortunately, both sports use the same equipment. The first sport is a combination of soccer, team-handball, and basketball. It uses heavy-duty machinery such as: a PACKER a BOBCAT, and a BULLDOZER There are seven players in each team, each one on board his own machine. There is a dump truck on each end of the field, and each team tries to score by putting some dirt (available on the field at. I he equipment and the field are ready for use and abuse!! If interested contact Athletic Association. and on the track) in the other team's dump truck. Each team has a dump-keeper, whose job is very similar to that of a goal- keeper in soccer; he must not allow the opposing team to score dirt on his team's truck. The dumpie (as the dump-keeper is often referred to), rides a versatile Bobcat. The three defenses have- COACH PETERSON: OUR NEW CHAMPION by Pilar Duque While most of us spent our summers either working or resting (I. personally, didn't do a thing). Coach Cindy Peterson was busy winning championships . . . ten- nis championships, that is. Coach Peterson plays with a team called Dekalb Tennis Center, which belongs to the USTA/ VOLVO Tennis League. The teams in this league are ranked accord- ing to their level of play. The NTRP (which is the official name for the rankings) go from 2.5 to 5.5 in half point increments, 2.5 being a beginners' level team. In June. Petersons team won the North Atlanta 5.0 level cham- pionship and earned the right to go to the State championships. There, they quickly advanced to the finals where they beat Au- gusta's 5.0 level team. With this win. they went to the sectionals in Lexington. Kentucky, and rep- resented the state of Georgia. In order to get to Lexington, the team needed to raise money so they went to businesses and small companies for help. In the first round of the sectionals, played in mid-July the DeKalb team lost to the team from Kentucky, but recovered to win the consolation round by beating Alabama and Mississippi. During the tournament, there were USTA officials present verify- ing the level of play of each one of the competitors. When Coach Peterson returned to Atlanta, she received a letter from the USTA informing her that she had been moved up to the 5.5 level. Peter- son mentioned that although it is an honor to be ranked at the top, the competition is tougher, and there are fewer teams ranked in that level with which she can play. TENNIS . . . TENNIS . . . TENNIS successful summer of tennis. . Congratulations to Cindy Peterson (right) and Jill Owens (left) for a Jill Owens Does It Again by Pilar Duque Who needs to watch Ivan Lendl and Steffan Edberg on TV. when we can see Jill Owens live and in person? Out of eight tournaments she played this summer, Jill won five, lost in the finals in two. and in the semi-finals in the other. Jill is a Sophomore math and art major from Enid. Oklahoma. She loves tennis, plays quite well, and enjoys knitting in her free time. Jill will be trying out for the tennis team this year, and when I told her that I was sure she would make it. she laughed and said that there were a lot of freshmen who were going to try out too. and they were very good. One of the people Jill beat this summer a couple of times is Jenny Bautissa. a Filipino girl playing with Central State Univer- sity in Oklahoma. Jenny placed in the top 16 in the last national competition. Jill was not able to go to national because the whole ASC team (which placed third in the district, tied with Brenau) did not qualify: in order to go individu- ally, she would have had to win the district. We wish good luck to the tennis team this year, and we hope to see them in the nationals soon! different machines each: a Grader (left defense), a Back-o (for the center defender), and a Track loader for the right defender. The remaining three people are the forward line. They ride a Packer, a Bulldozer (in the center), and a Wheel loader. Players can pass dirt from one machine to another, and they can intercept the other team's passes. A foul is called when one player runs an opposing one off the field, since this may result in track damage. There is a half-time for refueling purposes. The same equipment will be used for individual, inter-collegiate, heavy-duty races. If you are interested in any of these new sports, Athletic Association will be holding special courses together with the Physical Education De- partment, designed to teach the use of the equipment, and the rules of the games. The courses will be worth one full credit. Pregnant women, and those with back or heart problems are encouraged to think twice before applying. Mount Pleasant. Ml (CPS) - With Nautilus machines in the school gym, salad bars in the cafeteria and smoke-free areas in every student lounge, it might seem college life has never been healthier. But one enterprising professor has found a new health hazard on campus. It's that book-laden backpack you've been hefting over one shoulder all these years, says Ron Sendre. a Central Michigan University professor of sports medicine. "Knock-down shoulder" is only one of the maladies Sendre ascribes to the overuse and misuse of the popular book packs seen on every American campus. How can the innocent back- pack, symbol of outdoor lifestyles, wreak such devastation on unsus- pecting college students 9 "A heavy backpack changes your center of gravity," says Sendre. "Your abdominal area is thrust forward, and your shoul- ders are brought posterior." "Then a kid will carry that backpack for six, eight minutes across campus to his next class." In other words, he's got lousy posture while carrying a mega- load of textbooks, and according to Sendre, "there're bound to be lots of repercussions." Besides knock-down shoulder a drooping shoulder caused by constantly wearing the pack slung over one shoulder backpacks can cause swayback. shoulder tension, headaches, even nerve damage. There is a simple remedy: "Lighten the load is the best advice I can give," the professor says. But if one's credit load demands carting 30 pounds of Organic Chemistry texts, the Unabridged Works of Shakspeare and a jumbo box of Crayolas for Art 101, Sendre suggests wearing the pack the way it was designed to be worn. But even a properly balanced pack can be a problem for the out-of-shape student. So Sendre recommends a complete work-out program with weight machines, adding that exercises for flexibility are equally important. But if all this seems more like health consciousness than one can handle, another study offers a rationale for at least one "bad habit." Cigarette smoking may en- hance students' ability to study, a group of British scientists say. The researchers found that nicotine, either from cigarettes or pills, increased concentration by eight percent and kept minds sharp for up to a half hour. BIKE RIDE ATLANTA -Bicycle South's 25- mile Fall Stone Mountain ride will take place on Sunday September 21st at 10:00 a.m. The ride to Stone Mountain Park will start and finish at Bicycle South located at North Decatur Road and Clair- mont. Complimentary food and refreshments will be served. This is part of the Southern Bicycle League Rides which are open FREE to all cyclists 14 years of age or older who can operate their bicycles in a safe and sensible manner and obey all traffic regulations. Cyclists under the age of 14 must be accom- panied by a responsible adult. Ride maps will be provided. For further information call 636-4444 VOL. 73, NO. 2 THE PROFILE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1986 It's Raining Honors! by Louisa Parker Following last year's new for- mat, the Honors Convocation on September 17, 1986 included two Agnes Scott professors, Penny Campbell and Alice Cunningham, as guest speakers. In 1950, Wallace Alston, vice-president of Agnes Scott at the time, origi- nated Honors Day to recognize excellence and achievement in the Agnes Scott community. Having Agnes Scott professors speak on their present work "fittingly" continues this tribute to excellence, as President Schmidt puts it. Penny Campbell, Charles A. Dana Professor of History, spent her sabbatical in India, Africa, and parts of Europe. The two phenomena that disturbed Profes- sor Campbell the most during her travels were violence and the contrast between rich and poor. On her return to America she asked herself, "Why are a few nations rich and most nations poor?" and "Why are a few individuals rich and most individu- als poor?" Her other concern was violence and the people who must live under the shadow of violence every day. Professor Campbell revealed one of her discoveries of her trips: America is "a Mecca, the refuge of first choice" for foreign people of all walks of life and for multitudes of reasons. "Not wanting to end on a depressing note," she explained, Professor Campbell recounted the unique pleasures of her journeys and explained the im- provements being made to right the wrongs that she had viewed. Alice Cunningham, William Radd Keanon Professor of Chemistry and chairman of Agnes Scott's chemistry department, spoke on change in general before explaining her research with the in vivo autonomy of the brain. She commented on the changes at Scott in her absence and on how change both shocks and expands perspectives. Using an analogy comparing ASC's music department, development office, and walkway between Presser and Buttrick to the Citizens ^kagainsi ASSN. Claire Guitton "drops and grazes. 4& mechanics of brain chemistry, Professor Cunningham explained her research area in terms any Scott student could understand. Concluding, she asserted that her work had revived her and assured her that she could still be "elastic" and bounce back with change and still contribute to society. Dean Hall announced the following awards: The Class of 1987 won the Class Scholarship Trophy Nannette Hopkins Music Scholarship Adriane Creety '90 Jennifer Boyens '90 Anna McCormick '90 National Merit Scholarship Sarah Cynthia-Lee Amis '90 Chevron Scholarship Anita Pressly '90 Governor's Scholarship Jennifer Brand Gretchen Bruner Jennifer Burger Pamella Gulley Melissa Anne Marino Trustee Centennial Honor Scholarship Jennifer Burger Marsha Michie Professor Alice Cunningham speaks at Honors Convocation. L to R: President Schmidt, Dr. Alice Cunningham, Dr. Penny Campbell, and Dean Hall. President's Centennial Honor Scholarship Michele Moses Deans' Centennial Honor Scholarship Debbie Lynn Strickland Mary Louise Fowler Honor Scholarship Gretchen Bruner Marvin B. Perry, Jr. Honor Scholarship Sarah Cynthia-Lea Amis Aimee Jo Bigham Jennifer Brand Amanda DeWees Stukes Scholarship Kimberlee Cadora '89 Lori Tinsley '88 Pamela Ann Callahan '87 Margaret Nell Lackey '87 Mary Elizabeth Morris '87 Meda Ann Stamper '87 DANA SCHOLARS FOR 1986-87 Class of 1987 Amy Burgess Bailey Cont'd on Page 5 "Put The Odds In Your Favor" The would-be victim takes responsibility for her own safety. by Elizabeth Mahoney The "Crime Show," presented by Citizens Against Crime, was the subject of a mandatory meet- ing for ASC students last week. Sponsored by Interdorm. the "Crime Show" was presented to "put the odds in your favor," according to speaker Kathi Roberts, the Vice President of the Southeast Regional Office in Atlanta. "It's a scary world out there." said Roberts. "But fear's not such an unhealthy thing. I don't want to make you paranoid; I want to make you cautious." Among the information offered by Roberts were the following statistics: One out of every four women will be assaulted in her lifetime. One out of every five girls and one of every 10 boys will be molested before the ages of 10 and 15, respectively. Twenty-five percent of all rape victims will be raped again. Fifty-five percent of all assaults occur in the victim's own home. Eighty percent of all rape victims know their attacker. Ninety percent of the violent crimes committed occur because the victim was unprepared. According to Roberts, it takes a criminal 7 seconds to size up a victim. "Prepare instead of panic," she said. Before committing a crime, a criminal considers three things: Will it be quick? Will it be easy? and Is it low risk? "Put time and space between you and the criminal." Roberts advised. To avoid being put into a dangerous situation: When at home alone, use a fictional male's name to answei the door (le. "I'll get it. John"). Always lock the door whether at home or in a car. Auto theft in 1985 made more money than Coca-Cola over $30 billion. Before getting into a car, check both under the car and in the backseat. Walk alertly, avoiding bushes, parked cars, people asking direc- tions, and poorly-lit areas. "The only person that can be responsible for you is yourself." said Roberts. According to her, you should know your abilities and be able to respond immediately. However, if you are attacked, you do have alternatives. "Scream and run. I didn't say whisper and tippy toe; if you're going to run, you're going to have to run like hell. The adrenalin factor in a criminal is very high." said Roberts. Also, you are more likely to get help if you scream "Fire" as opposed to "Help". If you are driving alone and have car trouble, a "Call Police" sign, available for $5.00 from the Citizens Against Crime Associa- tion (address at bottom), allows you to remain in your car and gives directions to passers-by who may want to help you. Ask your attacker what fte wants. Be firm, but don't make him mad. "Stay in control. If he wants your money, give it to him," says Roberts. Make your attacker see you as a human being. "Be creative. Throw up, urinate, or defecate." according to Roberts. "Have a olan." If you do decide to fight, a kick in the groin of your attacker is generally not an effective means of escape. According to martial - arts experts, the groin is too small of a target area. "If you hurt him a little bit." says Roberts, "he's going to hurt you a lot." Resist the instinct to back away. Move towards him physically and verbally to reduce his leverage and aggression, respectively. Chemical protective sprays such as tear gas, which dissolves the oil layer on the face and neck of humans, thereby exposing nerves, leaves the sensation of being "hit in the face with a pan of hot grease." according to Roberts. The eyes automatically shut, and "you think you're chok- ing to death." The effects of tear gas last for a half hour and may be a very effective weapon if it is tested at least once a month and if it is a quality chemical protective spray. "Your instincts are the best weapon you'll ever have," Roberts advised. For more information on the Citizens Against Crime organi- zation or on what else you can do to protect yourself, write or call: Citizens Against Crime P.O.Box 432 Stone Mountain, Ga. 30086-0432 (404) 498-7222 Chemical protective sprays may be ordered for a limited time through your dorm president or through Citizens Against Crime. Page 2 Friday, September 26, 1986 THE PROFILE EDITORIALS by Maureen McNulty I write this editorial after much deliberation and with great regret. The matter is one which I never anticipated encountering at Agnes Scott and which no doubt will cause some discomfort for the entire campus community. To ignore the problem, however, would only serve to perpetuate it The problem, quite simply, is a frighteningly widespread inability to use English grammar. As a newspaper editor, I spend many hours every week reading the work of fellow students. More often than not. the errors which I correct would be obvious to any alert fourth grader. I must constantly remind myself that I am not still in high school but rather in a liberal arts college which lauds itself as one of the best in the country. Furthermore, I have been assured by various professors that I am not the only one to have discovered this disconcerting lack of knowledge of proper use of gramrjiar among Agnes Scott students. One professor in particular explained that many students continue to make simple grammatical errors despite repeated correction by the instructor. Unfortunately, the problem is not restricted to the freshman class; I have seen instances of it even among seniors. I believe that the increasing difficulty in finding writers which The Profile has encountered over the past few years can be traced to this basic weakness in grammar. Quite often, when a student is asked to write an article for The Profile, the lame response is "I can't write." How did this situation ever arise? More importantly, when do these students intend to learn? The English language is our most basic tool, no matter what our particular field of study may be. How, then, can one justify failing to learn to use it 9 Given the arrogance of English speaking people, who travel around the world with the imperious question forever on their lips: "Do you speak English?", we would do well to have a better grasp on it than those who speak it as a second, third or fourth language. Illiteracy is recognized as a national concern if not crisis. I don't have to think very far back to recall employers who were unable to draft a simple office memo, much less compose a formal business letter. What I find difficult to believe is that Agnes Scott is not a notable exception to the rule. Should we not feel a twinge of shame for having tripped on a national stumbling block? Doesn't the situation require from us a greater consciousness of the language we use 9 PBS is presently running a special nine-part series entitled "The Story of English" which premiered on CBS on September 15. I suspect this program would benefit every single one of us and perhaps spark a new awareness of the value of this tool which we use so carelessly. I remember a rather traumatic day in the fifth grade when I forced myself to ask a question concerning something I should have learned in the fourth grade. For one painful moment of embarrassment. I saved myself untolled future embarrassments in repeating my mistake. Likewise. American high schools now have special "remedial" programs for students who somewhere along the way didn't ask questions. Granted, these are rather extreme examples of parallel situations, but the same principle still applies. Ask now, learn now or suffer later. If you leave Agnes Scott without confronting the problem, you will have done less than what your degree requires of you. So go ahead. It may be your last chance. Rocks Friday at 8:30 with Local Hero' Saturday at 8:30 Luith Actors on Strike' Come Join us for our Pregame Cookout Saturday 27th at 11:00. Located on 4th St. across from Catholic Center. COLLEGE PRESS SERVICE <2> .0 IfllERI New Parking Tickets Dear Editor: Beginning this semester, all yellow curbs, fire lanes and no parking areas will be enforced with City of Decatur Parking Tickets. The fines will range from $10.00 for No Parking to $100.00 for Handicapped Parking. These areas will be strictly enforced at all times to insure emergency access (fire and police) as well as to prevent any drive-thru area from being unnecessarily blocked off. Sufficient parking is available this year but you must cooperate in looking for it with the parking traffic regulations as your guide. Please bear in mind that parking has been arranged for conveni- ence as much as is possible for the number of vehicles on this campus. It must be enforced for the benefit of all not just a few. W. J. Korth Director of Public Safety GSA for Student Activism To the Campus Community: Do you feel that your voice as a college student is somewhat ignored on issues whose mag- nitude extends beyond the perimeter of Agnes Scott? Maybe that's because your voice was a whisper or maybe your vocal chords were burned out after screaming "Go Jackets!" at all those Tech games and "Born to be Wild" at the Generics Band Party. This is most definitely an admirable use of the larynx, but there is more to it. The voice of college students has been actively used and consequently influential in the history of our country. The privilege of responsibly relating our views, ideas, concerns, angers, fears, and protests to our community, our society, and our government is not being used to its potential. We, as college students, have a responsibility to be aware of the issues and events surrounding our country and the world, and react to them in accordance with the commit- ments and ideals each individual has adopted. This does not mean that you should take sole respon- sibility for the starving people in Africa or single-handedly arrange a summit to discuss nuclear arms, but as a unified college voice we could respond to these issues. You don't have to love every aspect of our country to appre- ciate the privilege Americans have to speak freely and peace- ably assemble. The avenue for this expression is Georgia Students' Association (GSA), a political organization designed to unify students with similar concerns. GSA is a non- partisan organization that is in the process of being reactivated on our campus with strong links to Emory's groups, such as Waging Peace, Amnesty International, United Campuses to Prevent Nuclear War, Emory Central American Network, and other groups such as Habitat for Human- ity. I encourage you to take advantage of the speakers, the people, the activities and experi- ences. Don't be accused of apathy or possessing tunnel vision go out and make a differ- ence. At the risk of sounding cliched, it's our future, folks, and it's our responsibility to participate in the issues which affect us so deeply. These organizations can only exist with enthusiasm and commitment. Please help keep these organizations vital. Look for signs in Buttrick for upcoming events. Respectfully submitted, Sarah Jewett Career Planning Advice Dear Students: ^ One of the trendier notions nowadays is that bright college students step into 40,00 jobs almost before the calligraphy on their diplomas is dry. Then they rocket to dizzying career heights GCPA J--^, The Agne* Seoti Profile The AGNES SCOTT PROFILE is published bimonthly throughout the academic year. The views expressed in the editorial section are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the student body, faculty, or administration. GEOftGl A COlUGf PRfSS ASSOCIATION Editor-m-Chief Maureen McNulty News Editor Position Open Assistant News Editor Elizabeth Mahoney Features Editor - Sarah Jewett Assistant Features Editor 3arah Napier Reporters Lisa Gugmo. Jill Reeves Beth Valentine. Hong Tran Adele Clements Ann Holiingsworth Patricia Roy. Rebecca Bradley / Jeanme Dwmeil. Louisa Parker Photographers Stevie Barkhoiz. Karen Schi The Profile" Agnes Scott College Box 764. Photography Editor Susan Ouave Asst Photography Editor - Julie Huff aker Business Manager Carolyn Weaver Circulation Manager - Carol Valentine Circulation Assistant - Laurie Adams. Chris Stewart Asst Arts and Entertainment Editor- Jennifer Burger Sports Editor - Position Open Copy Editor- Julie Harthne Advertising Manager - Karen Anderson Advertising Representative - Elaine Crosby Leonard. Cathy Cooke. Beverly Garcia. Katie Hager. Jacqueline Stromberg. Rebecca Earnshaw. Carol e Leacock Aimee Peeples. Julie Hurfaker Phyllis Heaton. Gretchen Pfeifer, Beverly Jones. Charna Angela Howard. Anna Lena Neid. Becky Moses Maria McGmms. Eloise Undsey. Liz Pleasant Meg Bryant iuiz Mandy Roberts, Adele Clements Decatur GA 30030 et by Seeds Typesetting. Decatur GA omments criticism and suggestions Letters to the Editor should be signed typed double-spaced, and Friday, September 26, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS before they're thirty. It's kind of a high-gloss American dream for the Eighties, and it's undoubtedly attractive on the face of it. It's also a myth. I'd like to share a few observations about it, not to spread gloom and doom, but to ease the pressure that can be created by its unrealistic expecta- tions and narrowed vision. First, if you don't have a $40,000 entry-level job waiting for you when you graduate, it's no reflection on you. Such jobs may not be scarcer than hen's teeth, but they're not much more common. Moreover, you might not even want a $40,000 job, believe it or not. For your first job, and for the others to follow, there will be considerations other than salary. Money may still be a deciding factor, but only you can weigh all the aspects of a job. For example, is the work reasonably interesting to you 9 Of course jobs don't exist to keep employees entertained. But don't go into a field you actively dislike, no matter how glittering the prospects. You'll presumably spend the majority of your adult life working, and that's a long, long time. Its not self-indulgent to look for a job you can enjoy or at least tolerate. Does the job require "marrying" the company, or does it leave you enough time for the kind of private life you want? One woman execu- tive who now has her own ad agency recently described some of the trade-offs she'd made in her career. She finds her work fulfilling, but so demanding that she doesn't even have a pet. Does the job involve a lot of travel? Some people find it tiring and disorienting. Others thrive on it, relishing the stimulation of new places and a schedule that's never the same from week to week. Would you be willing to relo- cate? Do you function well in a high-stress environment? Had you rather work with the public or other professionals? Would you be comfortable in the "corporate culture" of the company? The list goes on and on. You'll also want to think about opportunities for advancement. Here again, there is no single answer. You may hope to settle in with one company or organization for the long haul, or you may take a job with the expectation of leaving in a couple of years. Many people have a career path with a zig-zag ascent. If worse comes to worst and your first job is a disappointment, don't feel that you've irrevocably derailed your career. Keep in mind that in today's job market, most workers will change careers three times before they reach retirement. Take advantage of your remain- ing time at ASC to give some serious thought to what you want out of life. That's part of what a liberal arts education is for, after all. Then let that help you begin to arrange your priorities for a career. Make the most of the chance to explore a variety of interests, pursuits, and skills, both through your coursework and in extracurricular activities. You don't have to sit in your room and contemplate your navel, or slide into some kind of "touchy-feely" narcissism. For example, employ- ers in almost any field value organizational skills and com- munications skills. You're already using both, but if you feel they need honing, volunteer for a committee in a student organiza- tion, or put some extra effort into your next term paper. By all means, tap the resources of the Career Planning and Placement office. They offer a perfect complement to the more general matters above you de- termine your objective, and they'll help you go after it, with informa- tion on particular careers, in- ternships, resume clinics, mock interview sessions, and more. Be sure to meet SIGI if you haven't already. Socrates reminds us that "the unexamined life is not worth living." I think you can extend this to working, too: the unexamined career path is not worth following. Just remember that you're the one doing the examining. Don't measure yourself against pop- culture myths, but take stock of youroptions and find the combina- tion that fills your needs. Liz Hornsby Alumna REP RAP American Heart 1 Association WE'RE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE by Beth Leonard President Sherk called the September 9th meeting to order. Shelly Trabue gave the devotion. Roll was called. Melanie swore in the new Rep Council members. The dorm reps are Jill Jordan for Rebekah, Cathy Copeland for Main, Catherine Martin for Inman, and Amy Rosenthal for Hopkins. Sharon Hargraves investigated the broken typewriter in the library and recommended that Rep have it repaired. Sharon and Sarah Copenhaver will get an estimate and report back to Rep next week. Adele Clements brought up problems concerning VCR's. Discussion followed. Due to several recent problems concerning student publications, Rep discussed the possibility of faculty advisors for publications. The matter was tabled until next week. Carolyn Weaver, the Business Manager of The Profile, reported to Rep about the current financial condition of The Profile. Julie Blewer announced that the BSA Fair will be held Thursday, September 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Genie Chilcutt reported about student complaints concerning professors who disregard class beginning and ending times. Dean Hall is being consulted. Julie reported that all student organizations planning to have parties serving food are required to consult Epicure prior to the event. Rep discussed Mortar Boards decision not to serve beer at the Black Cat picnic. Rep Council considered the possibility of altering the current alcohol policy concerning BYOB at on campus functions. Julie moved that we table the discussion until next week. Carolyn seconded the motion. A vote was taken: all in favor. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. September 16th meeting ' President Sherk called the meeting to order. Sharon Hargraves gave the devotion. Roll was called. Melanie swore in the new Winship dorm rep, Sonya Wells. Rep resumed the discussion of faculty advisors for publications. Participating in the discussion were Maureen McNulty, Editor of The Profile, Donna Doorley. Student Handbook Editor, and Claudette Cohen, writer for The Aurora. These people will talk to their respective staffs and report back to Rep next week. Sharon made a motion to table the discussion until next week. Julie Blewer seconded the motion. A vote was taken with all in favor. Julie announced that petitions for 1 member of the Student Development Committee and 1 Senior member of Elections Board will be reopened. Petitions will open Monday, September 22 and will close Sunday. September 28 at 5:00 p.m. Petitions should be submitted according to the guidelines in Article XII, Section 4B of the Student Handbook Addendum to Box 34. Sarah Jewett talked to Rep about the Georgia Student Association. The Agnes Scott community has been invited to attend several GSA activities at Emory. Please contact Sarah if you are interested. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The Profile GET WITH IT! Meeting Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Q'28 Winship. Street Beat: How Bout That Drinking Policy? Compiled by Mandy Roberts Shannon Williamson Freshman "It doesn't bother me. I think it's fair. It's in accordance with Georgia State law." Mila Davila Sophomore "I can't drink anyway. I'm underaged." Debbie Wilson Junior "I realize Honor Court is just following Georgia State law, even if we don't necessarily agree with it." Adele Clements Junior "No comment." Anne Sophy Senior "I understand that Agnes Scott must comply with the Georgia State law, but it seems like a catch-22 situation." Page 4 Friday, September 26, 1986 THE PROFILE NEWS For me?'' Students celebrate President Schmidt's birthday during Inter- dorm's Around-the-World party. DATELINE Friday Sept. 26 5:00-8:00 TGIF - Alumnae Gardens 8:00-11:00 SBA and Orientation Mixer - Rebekah Reception Room Saturday Sept. 27 9:30-12:30 New Student ID's and Buttrick G-26 1:30-4:30 GA Tech vs. Clemson Tuesday Sept. 30 12:30-2:00 Table Talk 3:30-7:00 Underclassmen Pictures Honor Court Takes Firm Stand on Alcohol Policy Due to ASC's alcohol policy in response to changes in state laws - after September 30, 1986 roughly three-fourth's of the student body will not be allowed to drink alcohol on campus. Because it is Honor Court's responsibility to uphold this often times disputed policy, it is appro- priate at this time to explain our position concerning the policy. It is our hope that this statement will result in greater understanding of the necessity of the policy thus promoting adherence to it. The alcohol policy falls within the jurisdiction of Honor Court because it is Honor Court's responsibility "to uphold and regulate the Honor Code." (1985- 86 Student Handbook Adden- dum, p. 21). A fundamental part of the Code is the necessity of "develop[ing] and upholding] high standards of honesty and be- havior" (p. 8) and the realization of one's "social . . . responsibility to the community"(p. 8). The Alcohol Policy is one way in which the Code is upheld. It would be dishonest for the College and the campus community to promote a policy which is in direct opposition to Georgia state law. Furthermore, as members of the larger com- munities of Decatur. DeKalb and Georgia, we have a social respon- sibility not to break laws which are incumbent on other individuals. As supporters of the Honor Code. ASC students are bound by honor This means we often must be encumbered by it to the extent that we must not do somethings we like to do or want to do. Still, we willingly accept the responsi- bility inherent in attaining the ideals of honor. In addition to promoting the Honor Code, the Honor Court "has jurisdiction in matters injuri- ous to the interests of the college." (p. 21) This dictate is purposefully vague so it is important for Honor Court to interpret it in light of the specific issue of the alcohol policy. We do not see that our role is merely to protect ASC against the threat of liability. We do not stand by the alcohol policy in order to keep ASC from being sued out of its endowment. We believe that allowing underage students to consume alcohol would by injuri- ous to the interests of the College because if underage students were allowed to drink on campus such consumption would be illegal, thus unregulated, thus potentially abused. Although we put a great deal of faith in the judgment of ASC students, it would be naive to assume that all students would be able to handle such an uncontrolled situation responsibly, particularly in the case of alcohol. We therefore believe that the alcohol policy is a way of protecting the members of this community. Although some of us may disagree with the mandates of the state law and find they are inconvenient, we all wish to protect ASC students. We trust that upholding the Honor Code and protecting our friends and ourselves is a priority not only of the Honor Court but of each member of our community. The Honor Court welcomes all comments and suggestions regard- ing the policy and its regulations. Get Ready - The Race For The Black Kitty Begins! by Becky Moses Mortar Board is proud to pre- sent (drum roll, please) . . . BLACK CAT 1986!! As always, the primary purposes of the Black Cat festivities are to reinforce campus unity and to provide a celebratory conclusion to Freshman Orientation (not to mention the run for the cherished Black Kitty!!). This year's Black Cat format will be as follows. The competition for the Black Kitty Award is based on points accumulated in each of the five following areas: 1) General Participation and Spirit. This includes class turn-out, spirit, and sportsmanship at the Bonfire, Games, and Production. 2) Class Prank. The class prank will be judged on the basis of its creativity, originality, and visibility to the entire campus. Because the promulgated goal of Black Cat is community spirit, individual pranks result in a loss of class points. 3) Song. The sister class song will be judged for its originality in music and lyrics, its "singability." and its appropriateness for the occasion. Each class will have two chances to sing, once at the Bonfire and again at the Production. 4) Games. This year's games include volleyball, tug of war, three-legged race, obstacle course, and the ever popular kitty carry (sans real kitties due to SPCA regulations). In an effort to include intellectual challenge as part of the games, a sister class College Bowl competition has been initiated this year! Points for the games are given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places. decorate a corner of Gaines auditorium with its class colors and a mascot related theme. All decorations are to be completed by 2:30 p.m. on Friday. October 10. Again, points are given for 1 st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places. All points are awarded by faculty judges. Beginning the Monday of Black Cat week, the Freshman Class will present one legitimate clue daily as to the identity of their class mascot. On Thursday, the three upper classes will dress as their "guess" at the Freshman mascot, and that evening, the Freshman will reveal their mascot at the Bonfire. And finally, Friday night after the Junior Class Production, the faculty judges will present the coveted kitty!! Mortar Board hopes this outline will be helpful, and wishes everyone a fantastic Black Cat. 5) Decorations. Each class will Good luck! The Bell Tolls For Agnes Scott Agnes Scott College has had a bell tower since 1891. As of Wednesday, September 3, 1986, it also has a bell. Located in the oldest building on campus, the bell tower has been empty for reasons unknown since its con- struction. The acquisition of the bell Is part of a large campus renovation project to be com- pleted during 1989, the College's centennial year. by Jill Reeves The bell is specially hand-cast of bronze and bears the text from II Peter 1 :15 in Latin, which is the College's motto: "Add to your faith, virtue, and to your virtue, knowl- edge." Installed by the Schul- merich Company of Pennsyl- vania, the bell was fashioned by the Royal Eijsbouts Company of Holland using a centuries-old process. When the bell was first rung, it broke the silence in the tower which rises above Agnes Scott Hall or "Main," as it is popularly known. Named for the mother of Colonel George Washington Scott, founder of the College, the building contains residence facilities and administrative of- fices, and is in the process of major renovation. In the early days of the College, the entire institution operated in "Main." The Career Planning and Placement office has received information on the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and MCAT tests from the office of the Dean of the College. Some dates which you might take note of are: Deadline Test Date Location Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Nov. 7, 1986 Dec. 13, 1986 Varied in an. 2, 1987 Feb. 7, 1987 the U.S.; Mar. 6, 1987 Apr. 11, 1987 Closest May 1, 1987 June 6, 1987 ASC: Emory General Fee: $29 University Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) Dec. 22, 1986 Jan. 24, 1987 Same as Feb. 17. 1987 Mar. 21. 1987 above May 18, 1987 June 20, 1987 General Fee: $28 Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Nov. 6, 1986 Dec. 6, 1986 Same as Jan. 22. 1987 Feb. 21. 1987 above General Fee: $ 90 Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) Information is available at the Dean of the Colleges office. There are late registration deadlines with additional fees for each of these tests Information which accompanies application materials will provide further details and services and all materials may be obtained in the Dean of the College's office. Upcom.ng events sponsored by CP&P are: -The Strong Campbell Interest Inventory Interpretation - Wednesday. October 1, 6-7:30 p.m. in Buttrick G-25. -General Accounting Office Interviews -Thursday, October 2. 9:00 a.m -4 p.m. in the Career Plann.ng and Placement Office. -Job Search Series-Topic to be announced. Wednesday. October 8, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Buttrick Film Room Please take special note of the letter in the editorial section of th.s .ssue written for all of us at the college by Agnes Scott Alumna Liz Hornsby. Assistant Director of Public Relations and Information for Georgia Public Television. Ms. Hornsby was asked to write the letter after her v.s.t last year on the occasion of one of our Career Evenings. Friday, September 26, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 5 NEWS ASC Celebrates Honor System by Aimee Peeples and Julie Huffaker Many people just arriving at Agnes Scott do not yet have a clear picture of the effects of the honor system on our future careers. It is hard to imagine a life without honor and trust. The Honor Court Convocation chose Dr. Leon Venable to deliver a short speech on Honor, or rather the lack thereof. Dr. Venable's speech not only shows us what the consequences of dishonor can be, but also instills a sense of pride in our way of life here at Agnes Scott: the way of honor. For those at Agnes Scott about to graduate, Dr. Leon Venable's speech on honor held a special reminder for our futures in what- ever career we chose. For those just arriving at Agnes Scott, his speech shows that even a small bit of dishonesty in college can affect your entire life. On the night of the 10th, follow- ing the convocation, there was an Honor Court party held in the Rebekah Ball Room. The attend- ance was good and it attracted upperclassmen as well. The freshmen were asked about their opinions regarding that mornings convocation and the responses were all optimistic. They stated their fears of pressures at ASC and how they diminished as a result of Dr. Venable's scholarly advice. They said that less pres- sure was felt by viewing their courses as a chance to gain knowledge rather than a time to prove themselves and obtain high scores. One vivacious freshman said, "it has been instilled in us that the upperclassmen respect the Honor System and appreciate the way it works and that this is their way of life. Well, now we understand it and have gained respect for it as well." The attitudes and responses towards the ASC Honor System are exceedingly optimistic and as Dr. Venable nicely summed up, "The system relies on each and every student. It is up to you to make it work." Excerpts from speech below Coke Visits ASC by Katie Hager Dr. Venable On Honor I was given very simple direc- tions for today's talk; speak on honor and only honor for fifteen minutes. That is the length of time during which I am supposed to define honor, to describe the role that it will play during your stay at Agnes Scott, and to explain the dire consequences you will face if you do not act honorably. There was a time when any speech on honor/dishonor was completely unnecessary. There was a time when the honorary scientific society Sigma XI did not feel compelled to publish "Honor in Science," a handbook to instill in scientists the importance of honor and integrity in their investi- gations. There was a time when a publication in any discipline could be trusted and regarded as original work. There was a time when honor and integrity did not have to be taught but merely demonstrated by one generation for the next. For whatever societal or individual reasons, this is no longer the case. You may join almost any faculty member at lunch and you will find that each is able to recite some horror story involving dishonor among the academic ranks. Consider the following personal history of today's typical student facina today's typical pressures: The student is trying to get a take-home test in by the 5:00 deadline. The professor's door is closed. No one is watching. The student writes "pledged, 4:57 p.m." on the test. It's actually 5:10. but then that's close enough. The student has a major test tomorrow and has no chance of covering all of the material in time In fact, studying has been so strenuous that a small headache is coming on. Maybe that headache will last until the next morning. Headache. Absence committee. Post-poned test. More time to study. The student is afraid of falling asleep before finishing the essay that is due at 8:00 the next morning. All that is needed is that all-important closing sentence. There was that obscure paper with the sentence that states the conclusion so well. Use it. It's only one sentence and, besides, you are thinking about graduate school and you need that grade. The student has successfully completed an undergraduate education and is in medical school where a number one class rank- ing is elusive. Maybe adding a little potassium cyanide to a labmate's experiment will slow their experiment just enough to allow an adjustment in class rank. It's only one experiment and only a slight adjustment in rank. The final scene. The once struggling student is now a re- spected medical researcher at a major American institution. Pub- lish or perish. A familiar catch- phrase. What is one falsified publication among the literally hundreds of thousands published every year? Although the situations that I have invented sound a bit ex- treme, they are not as fictionalized as we may wish. In fact, I will call your attention to the last event, the deliberate manufacturing of research results, results of suffi- cient importance that they may provide a foundation for future studies in the field. That one scene is different. It is known to be true. The perpetrator, a medical researcher of heart diseases, falsified data, even to the point of manufacturing families with heart diseases. This went on for six years. After discovery by col- leagues, 40 medical abstracts, 18 publications, and two chapters in a textbook on heart disease had to be retracted. I did say textbook! It may appear to be a great distance between signing "pledged, 4:57 p.m." and the falsification of medical research, but recognize that in the scenario that I have provided, events have come full circle. Back to haunt the original scene, the classroom. I think that for this speech the role of the textbook is significant. Although unheard of several generations ago, there is a possi- bility that at some point in your studies you will encounter a textbook in which incorrect infor- mation was knowingly included by the author. Even if only one medical researcher is known to falsify data, to what degree can the remaining publications be trusted? The success of the Honor System is up to only one group of people. It is up to you as students, both as individuals and as a group. The only reason that the Honor System will remain is if you treat it with the respect intended. Few things can divide a society more readily than distrust. Jacob Bronowski said "We must be able to rely on other people . . . there is a principle which binds society together . . . this principle is truthfulness." If you thought the cafeteria was being invaded by creatures other than freshmen two weeks ago, you were right. Cobot, Coca-Cola's mechani- cal advertising "agent," visited Agnes Scott on Thursday, Sep- tember 4, to remind freshman of the Chocolate Chip Cookie Party sponsored by the Career Planning and Placement Center. The party, held at the Winship Terrace from 6:00-7:30, served as a pleasant format for publiciz- ing the services offered by the Career Planning & Placement Center. Two students from Georgia State, Daron Bates, a marketing major, and Jeff Hallmark, an operations major, came to A.S.C. with Cobot and the Coca-Cola van. Creative Consultants, an advertising agency in Redan, Ga., brought Cobot and the van to promote the Coca-Cola company. The van and robot are available to advertise Coca-Cola for any school or business event sched- uled in Georgia. RTC Prospectives Invited to ASC Agnes Scott College invites women over the age of 21 to visit the campus on Friday, October 3 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. to learn more about the "Return-to- College Program." The program is designed especially for women beyond the traditional college age who are seeking the enrichment of a liberal arts education, whether for a degree or for personal fulfillment. Honors Day Convocation Cont'd, from page 1 Julia Elizabeth Blewer Mary Elizabeth Buck Pamela Ann Callahan Elizabeth Jane Castles Kecia Ann Cunningham Jeanine L. Dwinell Sarah Rambeau Goodwin Margaret Ellen Hamm Dawn Victoria Harrison Charlotte Ann Hoffman Mary Agnes Humann Sally Faircloth Humphries Anita Irani Julia Woodbury Lenaeus Kathleen Virginia MacMillan Melissa Dawn Martin Marie Lynn McGinnis Kathy Elaine McKee Heather Gene Moseley Kerry Kathleen O'Rourke Pramoda Raghunatha Rao Hong Kim Saw Melanie Ann Sherk Anne Marie Sophy Jennifer Lee Spurlin Meda Ann Stamper Jacqueline Ann Stromberg Clancy M. Vettel Julia K. Walls Natalie Elizabeth Whitten Class of 1988 Leigh Elizabeth Adams Stephanie Faye Barkholz Angela Mae Gottsche Gina Paige Greely Claire Marie Guitton Dana Tay Keller Elizabeth Macon Land Krista Valerie Lankford Margaret Elizabeth Leonard Christine Neal Noland Annette Pate Monica Marie Pina Lori Shea Tinsley Mary Michelle Trabue Katherine Rosanne White Patricia Lynn Wilson Class of 1989 Kimberly Faye Baker Kimberlee Lynne Cadora Julia Edith DeLeon Sarah Hope Jewett Mary Ruth Oliver Gwendolyn Dell Palmer Shelby Lynn Threlkel Carolyn Dothit Weaver HONOR ROLE FOR THE 1985- 86 SESSION Class of 1987 Amy Burgell Bailey Julia Elizabeth Blewer Mary Elizabeth Buck Pamela Ann Callahan Monica Duque Jeanine L. Dwinell Margaret Ellen Hamm Dawn Victoria Harrison Charlotte Ann Hoffman Mary Agnes Humann Mary Elizabeth Humphries Bronwyn Price Jones Margaret Nell Lackey Charlotte E. Lewis Maria Lynn McGinnis Maureen McNulty Mary Elizabeth Morris Pramoda Raghunatha Rao Laura Rebecca Robison Debra Ann Rose Hong Kim Saw Elizabeth F. Smith Jennifer Lee Spurlin Meda Ann Stamper Clancy M. Vettel Class of 1988 Lefgh Elizabeth Adams Nancy Margaret Bryant Angela Mae Gottsche Angela Marie Howard Anne Marie Huff Dana Tay Keller Elizabeth Macon Land Krista Valerie Lankford Margaret Elizabeth Leonard Mahrukh Mavalvala Joan Parker McGuirt Qi Shen Lori Shea Tinsley Kathleen Donna Tobin Dlif M. Vehbese Class of 1989 Mini Ann Abraham Cherie Monique Arnette Kimberly Faye Baker Laura Noel Beverly Jennifer Elaine Cooper Julia Edith DeLeon Andrea Elizabeth Farmer Elsa Ross Jann Sarah Hope Jewett Katherine Joan Kelley Caroline Bellamee Lewis Deborah Leigh Marean Mary Ruth Oliver Gwendolyn Dell Palmer Princeanna Walker Sonya Wasson Wells Page 6 Friday, September 26, 1986 THE PROFILE IflEAllUIEIES Meet An RTC Today! Taking a break after seeing the sights. The Scotties in Mexico were: Ada Alleman. Laura Grantham, Charna Hollingsworth. Anne Marie Huff. Allison Miller. Laurie Moore, and Caroline Sigman. Mexico Musings by Charna Hollingsworth After rushing to finish exams, packing suitcases and somehow all gathering at the airport, we. six Agnes Scott students, and Ada Aleman. Agnes Scott's latest addition to the Spanish Depart- ment, all flew from Hartsfield International Airport to begin a month long stay in Cuernavaca. Mexico. Cuernavaca is a small but growing city less than an hour south of Mexico City and five hours north of Acapulco. As a part of the Global Awareness Pro- gram, we were to study Spanish language and culture in a class- room setting, while also visiting various historical or otherwise noted places in Mexico; but most importantly, we were to live with Mexican families who were to provide a constant atmosphere in which we could learn about Mexican culture and language. Of the many language schools in Cuernavaca. we attended the Multi-Cultural Center for Bilingual Studies, a Mexican owned and run school, which is attended by a range of age groups and nationalities (predominantly American) in the pursuit of master- ing or at least gaining a working knowledge of Spanish. Upon arriving at the school, which (believe me!) was somewhat more difficult than it sounds, all of us were tested on both our oral and written Spanish language skills in order to place each of us in one of the forty different levels of grammar classes offered by the school. After brief introductions and greetings by school adminis- trators and warnings and how not to's by the school physician, we all met our families and began what was for all of us, in one way or another, the most interesting month of our college careers. After getting into the schools general schedule and that of our families, we. on the average, spent six hours at the school taking grammar and literature classes. The rest of the day was left to have the early Mexican dinner with our families, go on school planned excursions, indi- vidual treks to new and some- times strange places near the city or just to kind of "hang-out" downtown to dine or people- watch, true to Mexican tradition. It was these times during the week, aside from doing home- work, that we had opportunities to see local pyramid ruins, murals by well known Mexican artists and to visit weekly markets in neighboring pueblos. We also went road tripping to places like Mexico City, during the World Cup Soccer Tournament. and Acapulco on the weekends. Of course, at some time or another we all spent time out in the city doing things with our families or going out with new found friends from the Bilingual Center. Over-all, the month study was something if not to be treasured then certainly remembered by all of its participants. Most of us saw things and experienced things that we will probably never see or experience, sometimes thank- fully, again. All of us spent time sick. All of us were badgered by unrelenting solicitors of all ages. We saw the results of what a major earthquake can do to a city which is stated to be the most largely populated in the world. We saw poverty to extremes to which many people in this country will never see. and the waste of human potential brought on by a blatantly corrupt government. But we were given the opportunity to share in the way that another society lives, gained better insight as to why some things are done the way they are and perhaps grounds for changing pre- conceived ideas. I think that most of us would say that though trying at times, the summer study in Mexico lent itself to more than an academic challenge, for it was also a chance to see a lovely country in raw beauty ana in slow transition to become something other than a third world country. by Phyllis Heaton People are the greatest re- source of the United States. The opportunities in our country at- tract people from all over the world. Historically, as a melting pot. the United States has at- tracted courageous, enterprising, and energetic people. Agnes Scott's Return to College (RTC) Program has attracted seven students who are not native to the United States but have come to seek its opportunities. In interviewing these women. I found them all to be exciting and highly motivated people. Some of the women already have bachelors degrees and have returned to school to update or change a career. Carolyn "Lynn" Horowietz has been in the United States since 1974. She arrived from Australia on a memorable occasion. She said. "I arrived the same day that President Nixon resigned from office." After earning her bachelor's degree, she traveled extensively in Europe. She lived in Sicily, attended the University of Vienna where she took courses in German, and settled in London where she taught elementary school. Lynn was married in London; later, she and her hus- band moved to Texas. Lynn said. "I retired for awhile." Lynn is taking classes in order to update her teaching credentials. Anna Sanchez comes to us from Guatemala. She left Guate- mala seven years ago and lived in Japan for six years while her husband earned his Ph.D. Anna is fluent in Japanese. In addition to school, Anna works part time at the International Medical Clinic at Emory Hospital where she is in charge of patients from the Japanese community. Suzanne Hollister has been living in the United States for twenty-one years. She is from Bremerhaven, Germany. She said. "As a young girl. I was encouraged to acquire a lan- guage skill and work as a bilingual secretary until I could get mar- ried." She did just that. However. rDon't be a-, heartbreaker Have your blood pressure checked. ^mAmencanHeort fcpAssodatton ^T* RATING ^ in addition to her marriage. Suzanne has decided to pursue a career as a history teacher. Susan Zims came to the United States from Kent. England when her father was transferred by his employer. Susan lived in the mid- west for fifteen years. She gradu- ated from Wheaton College in Illinois with a B.A. in Psychology. She is currently enrolled at Agnes Scott as a pre-med student. Mieko Ueno is living in the United States because her hus- band was transferred by the Industrial Bank of Japan to an Atlanta branch of the bank. Mieko graduated from a women's junior college in Tokyo. She also gradu- ated from an English conversa- tion's school in Japan. Mieko worked at the American Chemical Bank in Tokyo prior to leaving Japan. Mieko is pursuing a de- gree in art at Agnes Scott. Geraldina "Gen" Wholay came to the States from Guatemala nine years ago. She worked as an employee for the Guatemala Embassy in Washington. D.C. Geri is majoring in language and she plans to attend law school. Laura Nieto left Equador seven- teen years ago when she was nineteen. She said. "I had no one here; I did not speak the lan- guage, but I had heard of New York so I went to New York." Laura's story is truly one of remarkable courage. As an illegal alien, she struggled at various low paying jobs. She returned to Equador after two years. How- ever, she says, "I had changed. I could not stay there. I had to come back to New York." After getting her citizenship, Laura joined the army to get the benefit of the G.I. bill for college. She asked to be sent to Europe where she traveled to Egypt. Greece, Spam. Italy, and France. In Germany, she met her husband to be. an American who was teaching in Heidelberg, but Laura returned to the United States. Laura said, "He followed me back to the United States and we got married." She and her husband lived in France for one year and in Germany for three years. After having a child, Laura is making her dream for an education come true. As a person who is ever curious about people and why they do what they do. I had great fun talking to these extremely interest- ing women. These students are examples of the high quality women who are selected for admission by Agnes Scott. Al- though they came to the United States for different reasons, the rigorous pursuit of education binds them not only to fellow RTC's but also to the spirit of all Agnes Scott students. RTC's are a vital part of the campus community. Compete for BMI Awards (New York. NY) Broadcast Music. Inc. (BMI) will again sponsor the BMI University Musi- cal Show Competition Awards. These awards will be given to the undergraduate composer, lyricist, and librettist of the best musical show or revue presented during the 1986-87 academic year as a recognized student activity of a college or university in the United States or Canada. Awards of $2,500 each will be given to the composer of the best musical, author of the best lyrics and the organization or club which sponsored the winning show. In the event of multiple composers or authors responsible for the winning show, the monies will be split among them respectively. Although the libretto of a musical will not be judged, an additional prize of $1,000 will be presented to the librettist of the winning show. The Competition will be judged by a distinguished panel of musi- cal theatre professionals. The BMI University Musical Show Competition closes June 15, 1987. Posters and rule sheets will be mailed this fall. For more information, please contact: Allan Becker, BMI Musi- cal Theatre Department, BMI, 320 West 57th Street. New York. NY 10019. (212)586-2000 ext. 258. WRITE FOR THE PROFILE Friday, September 26, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 7 Swede Talks of Homeland by Anna Lena Neld Do you know anything about Sweden? About 15,000 years ago, all of Northern Europe was covered by glacial ice. When it eventually melted from the moun- tains it left them flatter and less pointed than before. As a matter of fact, Sweden's highest moun- tain today is just over 6,900 feet high. In 1100 ad Sweden emerged as a state although it had no real center of authority. During the 13th century Sweden had a very active trade relationship with the north- ern part of Germany. Hence, the present day Swedes are descend- ants of the Germanic tribes that came -and eventually settled in Sweden. Sweden has always been sparsely populated espe- cially during hard times when a great deal of our population emigrated, mostly to the United States. We are. today, approxi- mately 8.4 million people living in a country equal to the size of the state of California. Sweden ex- tends 1000 miles from north to south and 310 miles from east to west. The climate varies greatly within the country. The main types of landscapes in Sweden are mountains, forests, and plains. Most Swedes are very fond of being outdoors. We have some- thing called "allemansratten" or the right of common access. It allows anyone to walk freely through forests or across open land to pick berries on the condi- tion that he/she doesn't intrude on the privacy of the owner, van- dalize, or litter. Swedes need space and freedom, and are used to having a large area to by Patricia Roy Having been an apathetic per- son myself, I know how easy it is to get caught in the apathy rut. Don't give up, believe it or not, you can change! For example, this summer I changed my attitude dramatically when I became involved in politics. I was tired of living my life in the passive voice; so. I decided to become active in politics. But, the more I found out about the platforms of some politicians, the more scared I became. So, I decided I would go forth, take charge, and embark upon a sojourn to that bastion of themselves. Sweden is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary form of government. The decision making power of Parliament is without limitation beyond those based on the specific rules stated in the Constitution. Included are such rules as protection of free speech, ban on capital punish- ment, and the independence of the courts and state civil service in enforcing laws. To gain rep- resentation in Parliament a party must attract at least 4% of the national vote or at least 12 % in the single constituency. The term of office for the party in majority is three years. During that time they try to move forward their own ideas, but often the time is too short. People in Sweden are generally quite active in political fields. There seems to be a general opinion that the young people of today can improve the future. For example, Sweden is very critical of racism, especially South Af- rica's apartheid system and has already taken actions, such as massive demonstrations. Another issue thoroughly debated has been whether or not to maintain our few nuclear power plants. Sweden is a neutral country having no connections with NATO or the Warsaw Pact. Sweden will avoid involvement in any war unless they are directly attacked. In fact, Sweden has not been at war since 1814 and the last death penalty sentence was in 1910. The industrial revolution arrived late in Sweden. About 150 years ago Sweden was still strongly agrarian. Little by little people began to move towards the city and the industrial revolution political activity, Washington, D.C. While in Washington, I attended the annual College Republican Leadership Conference. The conference was informative and included speakers like Con- gressman Jack Kemp, Pat Robertson, and Sen. Robert Dole who were on hand to delight and enlighten the audience with their political rhetoric and charisma. President Ronald Reagan himself was there to greet his faithful Republican supporters. The politi- cians spoke about important political issues, ranging from SDI to South Africa. All the brouhaha made everyone feel quite patri- otic, even the parties were enough to make anyone proud to began. Sweden has a highly developed technology combined with a smoothly running economy. Our economy is called in eco- nomic terms a "mixed economy." Within the actual business sector about 90% of the companies are privately run and work in an open market economy. The remaining 10% of the companies are owned by cooperative societies or by the state. Private investments, excluding housing construction, make up about 40% of Sweden's total capital spending. Our social welfare system is highly developed. It's principal aim is to narrow the gaps in income between various groups. Under the mandatory health insurance system every permanent resident of Sweden is guaranteed both medical care and income mainte- nance. If you are seriously ill. you are entitled to 90% of your regular income. We have approximately 180 newspapers that produce at least 4.7 million copies and are often tied to political parties. Commer- cial advertising is not allowed on either radio or television. In Sweden people tend to watch television more during the long, cold winter nights, and not at all during the summertime. Since 1950 the Swedish educa- tional system has been thoroughly reformed at all levels. As a rule all schools are operated by the municipal authorities, thus opening up educational oppor- tunities for all young people and adults. Nearly 90% of all sixteen year old's continue to study after compulsory schools at the various universities in Sweden, or some students continue their education in other countries as I have done. be American. Despite all the activities, parties and fun, all the College Republi- cans were there for a reason. Each of us felt the need to be involved in some realm of politics. We each felt that we had some- thing to contribute to a govern- ment that could use some refor- mation. By taking an active role in politics, or in whatever field you choose, you have more control over the shape and future of your organization. I invite you to get involved. You can start right here on campus. Join a club! ContacLPatncia Roy, College Republicans, ext. 621 or Lisa Gugino, Young Democrats, ext. 591. by Angela Howard In addition to all the new faces on campus, returning students may have noticed Sonia Kolesnikov and Manuela Soell. the new French and German assistants for this year. Unlike the majority of the new students on campus, they must not only adjust to the way of life at Agnes Scott but also the American way of life. For Manuela and Sonia. how- ever, this adjustment has not been too difficult. Sonia, whose home is in Paris, has met many Ameri- cans during her college career at the Sorbonne, the university from which she has just received degrees in history and art history. She will write the equivalent of her master's thesis while here at Agnes Scott. Her one hundred page paper will deal with Hol- lywood and McCarthyism. Manuela is from the south of Germany near Heidelberg and has just received a degree in English and French in order to become a translator. Unlike Sonia, she has been to the United States before. Last year she lived with an American family and attended a junior college in Florida. She feels, therefore, that she is quite used to American life. Both have noticed differences between the life in their countries and the life here. Manuela said. "I cannot get around like I can in Germany. In America one needs a car because the towns are so spread out." Sonia also remarked. "The cars in the United States are bigger that those in France." Sonia also noticed that the French are more private and more at- tached to their property. For example, she says. The French often have fences to mark off the lines of their property and also to separate their yard from their neighbors." Manuela and Soma are in charge of the language tables, which meet on certain days in the dining hall during lunch. Soma specifies that anyone can come to the table if they want to ask about French life or culture it is not necessary to speak French! Manuela is happy that beginning students come to the German table, but she would also like to speak with the more advanced students. Both of the assistants live in Winship and are eager to help anyone with their French or Ger- man. IPIEaVIFLIPIES GO FORTH Take Charge! A call to Political Activism Helsingborg "ENMARIf WJ/ R, 'S"anstad Malm6#G,nd brKrtor. Sthlm 045138 1980 More New Faces Page 8 Friday, September 26, 1986 THE PROFILE IflEAlUIEIES Professors' Salaries Increase Nationally by Jim Schwartz (CPS) WASHINGTON, D.C. (CPS) - Professor's salaries after more than a decade of freezes and declines rose for the second year in a row this school year. College teachers got average raises of 6.1 percent over last year, a real gain after inflation of 2.5 percent, a nationwide study by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) released last week found. Raises last year also amounted to 2.5 percent after inflation, but budget cuts and the hyperinflation of the seventies had actually left the average college professor able to buy less than he or she could in 1971. Even after this year's raises, professors' earning power is only 86 percent of what it was in 1971, says Maryse Eymonerie, a con- sultant to the AAUP. which is the nation's third-largest college faculty union. 'We still have catching up to do, but we are certainly pleased with the last two years," adds the AAUP's Iris Molotsky. Full-time professors now make an average of $42,500 a year, the survey found. Many administrators earlier in the school year predicted they'll need to keep raising tuition an average of seven percent a year through the rest of the decade in order to raise money to help pay faculty members more. The AAUP and others in the academic community thank the school reform movement, a grow- ing shortage of certain kinds of professors and the general im- provement in the American econ- omy for the raises. "I would say the decrease of inflation is the most significant factor behind reversing the de- cline of buying power," says Perry Robinson of the American Feder- ation of Teachers (AFT), another major professors' union. "6.1 percent is no big deal." he says. "If the figure were nine or ten percent, I would say you could conclude there was a conscious effort to reverse the decline in faculty salaries." And still the raises aren't enough to draw top-quality people to college teaching, others add. "We are not getting as many of the best and the brightest we used to," maintains Terry Madonna, president of the Associ- ation of Pennsylvania State Col- lege and University Faculties. Madonna says Pennsylvania's legislature agreed to raise salaries by nine percent because they realized state schools were losing talented people and. perhaps more forcefully because "we threatened to go on strike." The AFT's Robinson believes the school reform movement often expressed as a nebulous concern for course "excellence" may have helped inspire the raises in California, if not everywhere. Teachers on the 19 campuses of California State University received a 10 percent raise last year, followed by a nine percent hike this year. "The California Legislature has been generous the last few years," observes Paul Worthman of the California Faculty Associa- tion. But Worthman warns the in- QUESTION #2. 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Nevertheless, "I don't see 'quid pro quo' (the practice, in this case, of trading campus influence for higher salaries) as a national trend." Robinson says. Moreover, professors in some states particularly those de- pendent on the depressed energy economy won't be getting raises at all. Louisiana professors, for exam- ple, have had only one raise in four years, and the higher educa- tion budget could be cut by another 20 percent next year, reports Horace Fairlamb of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers. "It's been very bad," he adds. "There are people looking else- where, especially this year." In general, though, Molotsky and Eymonerie think faculty salaries will keep rising for a year or two more. Beyond that, they forecast lower federal support for colleges, which may make continued in- creases in real income more difficult. Coming Up In Our Next Issue: THE FRAT SCENE The Profile is currently searching for editors in the News and Sports Dept's. Inquiries to Box 764. Friday, September 26, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 9 aVICTS AND entertainment Blackfriars Announce New Cast by Meg Bryant and Jeanine Dwinell The Blackfriars have an- nounced the cast for their fall production, Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley. This outrageous dark comedy takes place in' a tiny Mississippi town, five years after Hurricane Camille. The play involves the three Magrath sisters who have come together to deal with a family crisis. In addition, they must deal with a busybody cousin, an ex-boyfriend, and a fanatical lawyer. The sisters are able, in the course of the play, to come to terms with old jealousies and resentments and to forge new bonds with one another. Becky Prophet is directing the production. The costumes and scenery have been designed by Dudley Sanders, the Technical Director. Junior theatre major Meg Bryant is designing lights, as well as assisting the director. The cast includes Atlanta attor- ney Randy Rogers as Doc Porter, Meg Magrath's old boyfriend. Mark Jordan, a local actor, is playing the earnest lawyer Barnette Lloyd. Jeanie Norton, a junior theatre major, is playing the role of Lenny Magrath. the oldest sister. Jeanie most recently played Betty in "The Golden Fleece" last winter. The middle sister, Meg, is played by Jeanine Dwinell. Last spring Jeanine appeared as Elvira in Blithe Spirit. She is a senior theatre major and president of Blackfriars. Felicia Wheeler is playing the youngest sister. Babe. Felicia is a junior psychology major who played the pregnant sister-in-law in The Good Person of Szechwan last fall. The sisters' cousin, Chick, is played by freshman Carroll Thompson, who happens to be from a small town thirty miles from Hazelhurst, Mississippi, where the play takes place. Crimes of the Heart will be performed October 23, 24, 25, 30. 31, and November 1 at 8:15 p.m. in Winter Theatre. Tickets are $2.00 for Agnes Scott stu- dents, $3.00 for area students and faculty, and $4.00 for the general public. For reservations call 371-6248. Studio Dance Welcomes New Members by Sarah Napier Studio Dance Theatre has 6 new members for the 1986-87 season. Heather Goodall is a sophomore from Gainesville, Florida. She has danced at Pofahl's studio in Gainesville for six years learning ballet, tap and jazz. Heather has also taken modern dance and jazz from Marilyn Darling last year. Kimberly Osias, also a sophomore, is from Atlanta and has studied with the Atlanta Foundation for the Per- forming Arts, the Ruth Mitchell Dance School and has performed with the Miss Porter's School dance workshop and the Wheaton Dance Company. Dawn Goforth is a sophomore from Griffin, Georgia who received her training at Mimi Hudson's dance studio. Georgina Hickey is a freshman who joins us from Midland, Michi- gan. She has studied ballet, jazz and modern and has performed with the Dance Unlimited Com- pany for the past 4 years. Amy Knox, a freshman from Anderson, South Carolina, has studied tap, jazz, ballet, and pointe and has performed in nine Anderson community theater plays. Amy has also choreographed for a children's production in Anderson and received three Anderson Women's Club fine art scholar- ships in dance. Andri Akins joins Studio Dance from Carrollton, Georgia where she studied at the Lisa Lambert dance studio. Lisa is also a member of the dance company "In Motion" which re- cently performed at Six Flags and holds one national and two south- eastern titles. Congratulations to the new members! Studio Dance is look- ing forward to an exciting year. Dixie Darlings Clog in Festivals by Maria McGinnis The Dixie Darlings would like to announce quite an increase in our number. Last spring we held auditions and were excited to see our largest try-out ever. The following people joined the group: Melanie Cliatt, Sarah Copenhaver, Kim Mitchell, Mary Ruth Oliver, Lynn Wilson, and Karen Wiseley. Many of the new Dixie's were alums from the Winter Tap/Clog class, but we would like to tell everyone that you do not have to know how to clog to join we will gladly teach anyone inter- ested in learning. Since last winter, we have had two performances and are looking forward to another one. Last spring the group traveled to Mary Ruth's hometown of Glennville, Georgia, to perform at the Sweet Onion Festival. Traditionally, the whole town turns out for the event along with many people who travel from all over the state to attend. Our thanks go to Mary Ruth and her father for their hospitality and the invitation to perform. This fall, the Dixie Darlings again performed at the Stone Mountain Yellow Daisy Festival. Yellow Daisy is the largest festival held at Stone Mountain, with as many as 225,000 visiting in a day. We performed in the Coliseum to an enthusiastic crowd dotted with familiar faces cheering us on as we clogged. Our next perfor- mance will be October 4 in Gay, Georgia, at the Cotton Pickin' Festival. We practice Monday nights if you are interested in or curious about clogging, please stop by the tap room during a practice! Glee Club Announces 1986 Performances The Glee Club applauds its audience. by Eloise Lindsey The 1986-87 Glee Club is off to a good start with 36 members, eighteen of which are freshmen. It made its first appearance this year at Senior Investiture on September 21. The concert calen- dar includes Griffen United Meth- odist Church on November 16, the Christmas Concert on De- cember 7, a joint concert with the Morehouse Men's Glee Club on February 15, Decatur Presbyte- rian Church on March 8, and the Spring Concert on April 4. In the past, the Glee Club has performed with men's choirs such as those of Yale, Harvard, Colum- bia, University of Virginia, Univer- sity of Georgia, Princeton, and the Naval Air Training Command. It has given invitational perfor- mances at the Governor's Man- sion, Civic Center, Memorial Arts Center and various Metro-Atlanta churches. The Glee Club has performed twice with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The Glee Club has also enjoyed five inter- continental tours, visiting twenty- one countries ranging from Rus- sia to the Philippines. Future plans may include a summer trip to Scandinavia or a spring tour in France in 1988. The Glee Club welcomes all of its new members and invites faculty, students, parents and friends to all performances. Dalton Hosts Exhibits by Liz Pleasant The Dalton Gallery has an interesting schedule of exhibitions in store for the fall semester. Presently in the gallery is an assortment of works by recent Agnes Scott alumnae. This show will last through the month of September. From October 5 to November 2, we are fortunate to have "Icons and Images." an African art exhibit. There will be a reception on Wednesday. October 15 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Local artist Robert Hild will be the guest curator at Agnes Scott for this special exhibit. The show is sponsored by the Department of Art, Committee for Global Aware- ness, the city of Decatur, the Dekalb Council for the Arts, and the Southern Art Federation. Beginning November 10 we will have an invitational photography exhibit made up entirely of woman photographers. This show will be curated by Elizabeth Turk, a photographer on the faculty of the Atlanta College of Art. The exhibi- tion will remain in Dana until December 12. The Dalton Gallery is located in the Dana Fine Arts Building. All exhibits are opened to the public. by Lisa Gugino .If Amy Ray and Michelle Malone perform. On September 8th, Agnes Scott student Michelle Malone per- formed for a relaxed Monday night crowd at the Little Five Points Pub. Michelle, who can often be seen quietly plucking a few chords on her guitar during dinner, is actually a talented performer, being able to move her audience with her raw intensity. Her music is original and is difficult to describe but can best be charac- 1 terized as personal ballads with a slightly folksy, slightly rhythm and blues sound. Sharing the stage with Michelle Pub and makes it popular with Agnes Scott students. Creativity does not come easily to us all, but for Michelle Malone it is an integral part of her life beautifully displayed in her unique music. Malone Mesmerizes Little Five Points With Unique Style IP i was Amy Ray, a member of "The Indigo Girls." Amy and Michelle often work together creating the sensitive lyrics Michelle sings on stage. Michelle's ability as a song-writer can not be over- looked. Her music is progressive in that it contains messages about politics, about the harsh realities of life and about the complexities of relationships. The crowd that filled the Pub Monday night was largely made up of friends and fellow students familiar with Michelle's ability to sweetly sing about the common denominators among us all. Her ability to connect with her audi- ence created a relaxed atmos- phere, one that is common to the IJi [J hi 1986 FALL RUSH Fn - 26 SAFARI NIGHT Sat - 27 - VICTORY PARTY' Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, September 26, 1986 aVICTS AND entertainment Stupendous Cats Plays at Fox Theatre Leslie Ellis is "Grizabella" in a scene from Cats. by Kimberly Baker and Rebecca Bradley Have you ever wondered how to address a cat? If so, attend the "Jellicle Ball," better known as CATS playing at the Fox Theatre through September 28. The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical tells of the gathering of the alley cats for the annual Jellicle Ball to choose a cat to be given a new life. The audience is introduced to the individual cats as they arrive and perform. We meet such cats as the Gumbie Cat. Rum Turn Tugger, Grizabella who was once a glamour cat, Old Deuteronomy who is the leader of the Jellicles, and Mr. Mistoffelees who is the magician cat. The cats suggest several of the older cats for the one to be given new life. They do not consider Grizabella, who is now old and worn, until she tells of the "Memories" she has, and they are won over to her side. Cats is based on verses by T. S. Eliot about the characteristics of cats and the cat community in the alley. The audience is told about the way of life of the Jellicles, the tales of famous Jellicles such as Macavity, and of course, the proper way to address a cat. The performance of Cats is stupendous. One would never know that Atlanta is the first stop of this new company, as there were certainly no opening night jitters. On the contrary, the perfor- mance is right on the money and obviously has been well- rehearsed. The dancing is as full of energy as the powerful singing. The stage is beautifully set with a set similar to that in New York. The production crew has done a terrific job of turning the tremen- dous Fox Theatre into an intimate ball with the Jellicles in their alley complete with an old sneaker, broken tennis racket, and other such trash. Flashing lights are strung about the theatre and give an added flavor to some of the numbers. The cast draws the audience into the play by coming off stage and helping the audi- ence to become part of the Jellicle Ball. The orchestra opens the score with incredible impact, and the music continues to swell, hitting its strongest point when Grizabella, played by Leslie Ellis, touchingly belts out, "Memories." Ellis' perfor- mance brings cheers from the Fox audience who are on the edges of their seats as she sings. Every member of the cast accurately captures the personal- ity of cats with each exceptionally developing the characteristics of the individual cats. Rum Turn Tugger, played by Andy Spangler, carries an adorable style of Elvis and the Fonz so perfectly any kitten would purr all night for him. Old Deuteronomy's voice echoes clearly throughout the perfor- mance and assures the audience that he is in charge. Mr. Mistoffelees. played by Randy Slovacek. is an enjoyable character who plays to the audi- ence who happily claps along as he dances away and performs his magic. However, he is disappoint- ing in his dance ability. The choreographer should have worked around his weaknesses because his acting abilities are superb. No one can fault Slovacek if he cannot do consecutive turns as long as he caters to the audience as he does. The only major fault in the performance is the sound system. The songs are often marred by loud static which definitely de- tracts from the talents of the cast. The sound system of a theatre such as the Fox should be free of the problems experienced during the performance of Cats. Overall, the musical is ex- tremely exciting. Trie whole cast performs as one unit without losing their realistic "cat" per- sonalities. Cats is without a doubt one of the best, if not the best, Broadway production performed in Atlanta. The cast is equal to that in New York. Atlanta has a rare treat in Cats that all should take advantage of, but act quickly, as it will soon be gone. Dr. Johnson to Appear at Festival GA-MET Sponsors Afro-American Art by Kimberly Baker Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church is the site of an old English festival which runs through Satur- day September 27. The festival features such things as music, dances, crafts, and foods of early England. The Friday night activities include a recital of early Spanish organ music by Agnes Scott's own Calvert Johnson at 6:30 p.m. The by Julie Huffaker Imagine the surprise when, instead of the favorite "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" sentimentalist, this flashing hero in a rhinestone tuxedo complete with tails and a huge shock of pink mohawk bounced out onto the stage and plopped down at the piano. Despite the fact the he wasn't quite what I expected, judging from his previous concert two years ago. Elton lived up to expectations by arousing the audience with two and a half hours of his piano playing and singing. He started out with a medley of the beginnings of his songs and finally ended the medley with "Rocket Man." Much to the audi- ence's delight, he continued to Atlanta Vocal Consort will perform at 7:00 p.m., and the Atlanta Recorder Corps will also perform compositions by the Tudors in- cluding some by Henry VIII. At 8:30 p.m. a 25-voice choir will perform royal and occasional music. Tonight and Saturday night there will be services complete with selections from the 1662 prayer book. Saturday's activities include Scottish dancers and bagpipes, a celebrity auction, art and craft play some of his older songs, such as "The Bitch is Back," "Daniel," "Norma Jean." and "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting." He apologized for his scratchy voice by announcing that he had not even been able to speak the day before, but that he had stayed in bed all day so that he wouldn't have to cancel out on Atlanta. You should have heard the crowd scream! About halfway through the concert he announced that he was going to do something that he usually didn't do play someone else's song. He added that "Love Song" by Crosby. Stills, and Nash is one of his favorite songs. As usual. Elton came through with flying colors and made "Love Song" sound as if it were his own and brought tears to the eyes of his listeners. shows, and plenty of food. The day's events will begin with a fun run in the morning to help finance the festival. The hours for the festival are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. tonight and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $3.00 for the entire weekend. Free parking is avail- able at the Georgia Mental Hospi- tal at 1256 Briarcliff NE which has a shuttle to the festival. For more information contact the church at 634-3336 or 633-8386. Another surprise came when he said he was going to play a song off his album Mad Man Across the Water. He said it was not one of his favorite songs, but since he had so many requests for it he was going to play it anyway. As he started to play "Levon" the crowd stood and roared, and he got a standing ovation when he finished playing. Someone standing in front of me said. "He ain't got no sense not to like a good song like that." That particular statement sums up my feelings for the song in words which I could not myself have expressed, fortunately. * It was a night to remember, and all in all it was worth every minute of lost sleep. He is as fabulous on stage as he is in the studio. I still smile when I remember that PINK mohawk!!!!! Atlanta, Ga. "Contemporary Print Images: Works by Afro- American Artists from the Bran- dywine Workshop" will be on view at The High Museum at Georgia- Pacific Center September 15 through October 10. The 30 silkscreen and offset prints in this exhibition offer insight into the complexities of the printmaking process. This limited survey of works by contemporary Afro- American artists also reveals a great diversity of expression. "The collection of prints by black artists from the Brandywine Workshop showcases the great range of expression in contempo- rary Afro-American art." says Gudmund Vigtel, director of the High Museum of Art. "The works arise out of the artists' shared heritage, yet they reach beyond a single cultural experience to express visions that are both personal and universal." Vigtel continues. "While responding to the chal- lenges of the printmaking pro- cess," says Vigtel. "the artists explore many of the trends and influences of contemporary art, in styles that range from abstraction to photorealism." Many of the artists featured in this exhibition are known primarily for their work in other media. Among those represented are Benny Andrews, Selma Burke, Elizabeth Catlett-Mora, Keith Morrison and James L. Wells. "The approaches these artists have taken are fresh, energetic and colorful," says Vigtel. The Brandywine Workshop was founded in 1972 to provide oppor- tunities in visual arts to talented artists of all ethnic backgrounds. Based in Philadelphia, the Work- shop operates on a non-profit basis. Through its programs, the Brandywine Workshop provides opportunities for minority artists and all audiences to enhance their appreciation of fine art prints. "Contemporary Print Images: Works by Afro-American Artists from the Brandywine Workshop" was organized by the Brandywine Workshop and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). It was funded in part by the Mabel Pew Myrin Trust. Glenmeade Trust Company. The High Museum at Georgia- Pacific Center is a cooperative project sponsored by GA-MET a joint venture by Georgia-Pacific Corporation and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Fulton County Arts Council and the High Museum of Art. managers of the facility Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Museum entrance is through the lobby of the Georgia- Pacific building at 133 Peachtree Street, convenient to the MARTA Peachtree Center stop. Admis- sion to the Museum is free and open to the public. Elton John Delights His Fans Friday, September 26, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 11 ARTS aVNID ENTERTAINMENT New Students Hit the Town by Kimberly Baker On Friday, September 12, the Alumnae Association sponsored 'Alumnae Night in Atlanta" for the freshman class. The event was designed to give the new students a taste of the culture available in Atlanta. The night began with a dessert party at 5:45. After munching cookies and cake and mingling with the alumnae, the students headed for the MARTA station for the journey into Atlanta. Once there, students could attend the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Concert conducted by Robert Shaw or The Gospel of Colonus, which tells the Oedipus story in a new way complete with gospel choirs, at the Alliance Theatre. The students enjoyed their night on the town. "I loved it. The Gospel of Colonus was really good," said Karen Anderson, a freshman from Athens, Georgia. Beth Casey of Kingsport, Tennes- see agreed, saying, "It was a very interesting and entertaining even- ing." The Alumnae Association once again succeeded in provid- ing a much needed service to the campus community. Elmatha's Apology Opens at the Academy Nominations Open for Art Awards The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) will accept recommen- dations through October 15 for the 1987 Governor's Awards in the Arts to be presented by Governor Joe Frank Harris in February. Sponsored by the GCA, the awards recognize outstanding contributions made by individuals and organizations to the arts in Georgia. To obtain a recommendation form, contact the Georgia Council for the Arts, 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 100. Tucker, GA 30084, or call 493-5780. Recom- mendations must be submitted on the official form by the October 15 deadline. Individuals and organizations may be recommended for their significant influence on the arts, natural environment, or general cultural life of Georgia. Examples of potential award recipients include artists, art administrators and educators, art patrons, art institutions, businesses, corpora- tions, and governmental entities. Suggested areas for recom- mendations include, but are not limited to, architecture, arts edu- cation, arts services, community arts projects, crafts, cultural support programs, dance, en- Watts at Wren's Nest Cynthia Watts will be the fea- tured storyteller at the Wrens Nest, historic home of Joel Chandler Harris, Georgia author and journalist, on Saturday, Sep- tember 27, at 1 :00 p.m. Ms. Watt's storytelling hour will be a part of an ongoing winter series of programs at the Wren's Nest. A full-time speech and drama teacher at Atlanta Junior College, Ms. Watts will share a variety of African and Afro-American folk tales with her audience. Ms. Watts grew up in Philadelphia, and her interest in storytelling came from listening to her grandmother, a master storyteller. Later, her interest in folk tales was rekindled by visits to Africa. She is a member of the Southern Order of Storytellers and has been fea- tured in articles in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has recently performed on St. Simon's Island and has appeared at the Wren's Nest, most recently at the "Wren's Nest Fest." Admission for the storytelling program is $2.00, which includes a tour of the home. Members will be admitted at $1.00. The Wren's Nest is located at 1050 Gordon Street, S. W. For information call 753-7735. vironmental arts, film, folk arts, landscape architecture, literature, multi-arts, museums/museum programs, music, photography, radio, television, theatre, and visual arts. The recipients will be honored at a special public ceremony in February at which they will be presented with a specially com- missioned work of art created by a Georgia artist. Each recipient also will receive a bronze medal- lion created by Georgia sculptor Julian H. Harris. The event will feature entertainment by selected performing artists and groups from Georgia. Submit to the Aurora by Sept. 30 The Academy Theatre proudly announces the opening of its 1986-87 First Stage New Play Series with Atlanta playwright Rebecca Ranson's Elmatha's Apology. Company veteran Kerrie Osborne directs this dreamlike play about a young woman's first love and loss of innocence. In unique Academy ensemble style the production dramatizes Elmatha's inner journey, using imaginative lighting, staging, movement and mime. Elmatha's Apology opens September 24 and runs through October 18. Performances are at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, with 3 p.m. Sunday matinees on October 5 and 12. Alternately humorous and poig- nant. Elmatha's Apology is a poetic exploration of a young woman's coming of age in the South. Mary Lou Newcott plays Elmatha. Assuming multiple roles in the life and consciousness of Elmatha are John Liles, Spring Mason, Michael Maschinot, Suzanne Anson, Kevin Crysler and Mack Anthony. Functioning like a modern version of a Greek chorus, the ensemble expresses the group consciousness and emotional connections through powerful stylized mime sequences. Playwright Rebecca Ranson is well known for her recent Atlanta Wren's Nest Needs Volunteers Do you like meeting new people and introducing them to Atlanta's history? The Wren's Nest, historic home of Joel Chandler Harris (1846-1908), needs volunteers to give tours of this historic West End residence. The Wren's Nest is a museum open to the public on a daily basis. On display are the original family furnishings, photographs, and memorabilia. Volunteers also assist with exhibits and special events, including monthly storytelling hours and author's talks, and help promote the Wren's Nest to vari- ous audiences. A minimum of nine hours per month is expected and volunteers are needed on both weekdays and weekends. An triumph Warren about a victim of AIDS. Her work, which includes over 30 plays, has also been produced in New York City. Nashville, Kansas City, through- out North Carolina and other places around the country. Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Ms. Ranson now lives and works in Atlanta. Elmatha's Apology is her first full-length play. Now in her fifth season with The Academy, director Kerrie Osborne says of Elmatha's Apology Elmatha's Apology is a perfect vehicle for Academy's unique ensemble approach to theater. The ensemble adds dimension to an already beautifully written, sensitive play. Elmatha's Apol- ogy is about a young woman's disillusionment in her quest for love, but it is ultimately hopeful in its affirmation of life." For reservations to Elmatha's Apology call 892-0880. Tickets are $8.00 with special discount rates for students, senior citizens and groups. The theater is located at Peachtree and 13th Streets, one block south of Colony Square. A special workshop perfor- mance of Elmatha's Apology will be given on Friday, September 19 at 8 p.m. as part of the City of Atlanta's "Women's Week Not For Women Only." interest in history, folk tales and folk culture would be appreciated but is not required. Training begins September 27 and continues through mid-October. The Wren's Nest is located at 1050 Gordon Street, S. W. and is accessible by MARTA. Parking is also available, For further informa- tion call 753-7735. High Displays Worcester Porcelain This porcelain coffeepot appears in the Worcester porcelain exhibit at the High. More than 200 pieces of 18th- century Worcester porcelain will be on view at the High Museum of Art in the exhibition, "'Noble Pursuits: Worcester Porcelain from the Klepser Collection," September 23-November 16, 1986. Considered by many to be one of the finest collections of Worces- ter porcelain from the factory's first 30 years (1750-1780). the exhibition will feature examples of almost every type of porcelain ware: cups, saucers, teapots, vases, soup tureens, and an especially rare piece, a decagonal mug. In addition to these pieces are choice samples from all of the dinner services made for English royalty, including those for the Duchess of Kent, the Earl of Dudley, and the Duke of Gloucester. The porcelain is richly decor- ated with birds, flowers, country scenes and Chinese-inspired designs in exotic colors such as royal and powder blue, sea green. purple, scarlet and gold, dem- onstrating the decorative virtuos- ity and color perfection achieved by the Worcester factory in its initial years of production. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Klepser, a Seattle, Wash., couple, acquired the majority of their Worcester collection between the early 1940s and the mid-1960's. Their interest was sparked when Priscilla Klepser, browsing one day in the antiques section of a Seattle department store, spied seven antique cream pitchers lined up on a mantel. She immediately fell in love with them and went home to tell her husband. When Mrs. Klepser described them to him, Mr. Klepser went to see the pitchers and bought all seven. The Klepser Collection of porce- lain had begun. Following this initial purchase, the Klepsers began amassing books on ceramics and acquiring early English porcelain, but with- out any real direction. It wasn't until the autumn of 1944 when Mr. Klepser wrote a British antiques dealer, Leonard Crow of Tewkes- bury, did the collection of "first period" Worcester porcelain begin to take shape. Mr. Crow, a respected authority of English porcelain, advised the Klepsers on purchases for the next decade. Through frequent and detailed correspondence (the Klepsers met Mr. Crow only twice, both times in 1951), the couple bought more than half of their pieces sight-unseen. As a tribute to his invaluable assistance. Mr. Klepser asked the dealer to write the foreword for the catalogue of the Klepser Collection to accom- pany a 1955 exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum. Organized by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts with funding provided by the Isobel A. Fraser Exhibition Fund, it is the first presentation of the renowned collection since the premiere show in 1955. A fully-illustrated book, with reprints of letters written to the Klepsers from Mr. Crow, accompanies the seven- week exhibition. Page 12 THE PROFILE Friday, September 26, 1986 SECR1S Agnes Scott Kickers Anticipate a Good Year by Gretchen A. Pfeifer The AS Kickers are at it again, only this year their existence has an even greater meaning than before. This year our Soccer "team" can be referred to as ASCs first Soccer league, having new membership in the Decatur/ Dekalb YMCA Soccer League. What's even more exciting is the fact that the AS Kickers are now guided by their new Coach. Reed Covington. The team members are really enthusiastic about their new title and new coach. How- ever, it won't be an easy road to success, since practice is held three times a week, for two hours each session. Due to inclement weather dur- ing the first week of practice, the AS Kickers only had one real practice together before their first game of the season against the Sun Runners from Gwinnett County on Sunday. September 7. Although the AS Kickers struggled for stamina during the first half, they kept their opponents on their toes. Captain Sharon Hargraves made a number of impressive saves as our goalie. The first half was ended with a score of 4 to 0. Sun Runners ahead, but this did not affect the Kickers, because they showed their best team plays during the exciting second half. Despite the end score of 7 to 0, Sun Runners having won, the spirit of our Kickers was still high. From a personal standpoint as co-captain, I believe we played our best in the second half, and we certainly do show potential for improvement. After all. with all we've got going for us right now. there's only one way. and that's straight up! Those who participated in Sunday's game were: Adele Clements. Mary Cole. Tuba Goksel. Sharon Hargraves. Karen King. Sally Mairs. Michelle Malone. Kathy McKee. Shan Oates, Lisa Oliff. Aimee Peeples. Gretchen Pfeifer. Laura Williams and Jean Wilson. On September 14. the AS Kickers suffered a 0-3 loss to the Stingrays, an unaffiliated Atlanta team. A better second half performance, however, left the team feeling good about the game. This year we hope to play a game every Sunday afternoon, and everyone is welcome to cheer us on! On Monday, September ASCs Tennis Team's Fall Calendar Friday Oct. 1 WCT Peachtree at Agnes Scott 1 :30 p.m. Monday Oct. 3 GA State at Blackburn Tennis Ctr. 2:00 p.m. Monday Oct. 15 DeKalb Com. College at Agnes Scott 2:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 24 Brenau College at Brenau 2:00 p.m. Saturday Oct. 25 Spelman College at Agnes Scott 12:00 p.m. Barry College at Agnes Scott 3:00 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 29 Emory College at Agnes Scott 2:00 p.m. Friday Oct. 31 DeKalb Com. College at DeKalb C.C. Central 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 5 Ogelthorpe at Agnes Scott 2:00 p.m. Friday Nov. 7 Brenau College at Agnes Scott 9:00 a.m. GA College at Agnes Scott 12:00 p.m. Scott Coaches YMCA Soccer Team by Beverly Jones Rick Scott. Vice President for Development and Public Affairs, has just started coaching a soccer team for boys under 12 through the DeKalb YMCA. Having ac- cepted the position on very short notice, he only had one week to work with the boys before their first game, on September 7, so it was difficult at first to pull the team together They lost their first game 0-11. but by the next weekend they'd won a game 4-2. Scott attributes this to a strong em- phasis on cooperation and teamwork. According to Scott, the most rewarding and exciting aspect of coaching this team so far has been watching them go from an ununified group that had never played together before to a group of good players that are willing to cooperate, share the ball, and play as a team. "It is remarkable that they did this in only a week's time, even with the motivation such an overwhelming loss can be." Scott noted. Another pleasing part of his new job is seeing his team members learn to be com- passionate and helpful towards k aft those who aren't as skillful. Other benefits of team sports for kids are establishing a program of exercise and getting to know other kids their age. said Scott. When asked if he had any advice for Agnes Scott's team, he pointed out that since soccer hasn't been very popular in this part of the country until recent years, it will take time for it to become a sport with a lot of experienced players on the local level, and as time goes by. local teams will improve. Meanwhile, if you'd like to see some of soccer's future stars in action. Scott's team plays every Saturday morning at Wmnona Park Elementary School on Avery Street, just three blocks from campus. Times vary from 9:00 a.m. to noon, so check with Rick Scott in advance. He and his team would love to have you cheer them on to victory' ASC s Volleyball team practiced for the games with Anderson College of South Carolina and Truett McConnell of Cleveland, GA on Thursday, September 18. The team was defeated in all four games, but they have high hopes for upcoming games with Mercer and Toco Falls on October ! Photos by Karen Schultz r v - Coach Reed Covington gives Sally Mairs a few pointers. 29. we will be playing against LaGrange right here be there!!! As I have said before, the AS TKE" 6*.t C c invites Laitts of A<3s -Scott to 2. Baud Paktics Frt., 6efi. lt>: Pauic Sat., S^fi 2? : ftocKJT $60,00 PER HUNDRED PAID fur [-emailing letters Prom home! Send self addressed, stamped envelope for information application Associates, B&x 95-8, Roselle, N.I 07203 Wanted: A Dependable and Interested Sports Editor Inquiries: Box 764 Kickers will soon look so good that the World Cup will look like a ping-pong game! For some children, visions of growing up may be simply that. Visions. < hildren with cystic fibrosis want to grow up. They ha\ e dreams of the future just like t \ cr\ other child. More than half of them w ill live into their twenties, but that's w hen life should be be ginning not ending on see, C) stic fibrosis is .in hereditary disease' that attacks a child's lungs and makes it very hard to breathe. Eventually, it's fatal. And there is no cure. So far Hut there is hope Recent discoveries in genetic research can lead to stopping cystic fibrosis once and forever, The Cystic Fibrosis Foun- dation supports this research Hut we need your help The money you give today w ill be used immediately to continue the research And it w ill go a long way in helping find the cure Give a child more than just a Vision of the tia ure Give tlie future Accept the chal- lenge and support the Cystic f ibrosis Foundation. Claire Guitton, Debbie Wilson, Alison Mills, and Sarah Copenhaver clown around at the Junior Class Keg Party, which was held a few days before the legal drinking age rose to 21 on September 30. Look, Mom - No Hands" In This Issue: Editorials College Standards On Decline News The '85-86 Yearbook Features'' The Profile's Guide to Black Cat Dining Arts- Blackfriars Prepare "Crimes of the Heart" Sports' A.S. Kickers Stronger than Ever VOL. 73, NO. 3 THE PROFILE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 198 Class of '87 Inwsted by Maureen McNulty In keeping with an age old Agnes Scott tradition, the mem- bers of the class of 1987 processed into Gaines Auditorium on the afternoon of Saturday, September 20, 1986 to be invested with senior status. Following President Ruth Schmidt's welcoming ad- dress, Senior Class President Jennifer Spurlin introduced the guest speaker. Dr. Becky Prophet, Professor of Theatre, who was hand-picked by the seniors for the occasion. Dr. Prophet chose as the title of her speech No Beginning, No Middle, No End or The Challenge of Change. She focussed upon five specific points in her speech: change as a continuum; attitude as a factor in if not the determi- nant of, one's assessment of any alteration; change as a process having neither an inherently good 1 nor bad quality; the need for critical contemplation of the possibilities of change; and the role of personal creativity in determining one's ability to com- prehend, adjust to. or accept change. Dr. Prophet drew examples of contrasting attitudes toward change from a wide variety of sources. She touched upon Shakespeare, Dinah (a creation of novelist Rob Forman Dew), and Emerson in her exploration of reactions to change. Descrip- tion, fear and applause, respec- tively, emerged as the three ways of coping for which these people opted. She went on to explore the view of change in the Chinese culture, where it is considered part of an ongoing process and is not "compartmentalized" as it is in the West. Stressing flexibility and creativ- ity in confronting change, Dr. Prophet maintained that "... im- mersion in study which we both give and receive here should be a point of massive transition and continue to provide us with the power to meet any one of the challenges of change. ..." "You may cling to the past or the present or you may carry both into the future," she said. Following the speech, the seniors filed on stage before the seated faculty, where Dean Hall placed the mortar board upon each student's head. Once in- vested, the students crossed the stage to receive the presidential handshake. The ceremony ended with the singing of God of the Marching Centuries. After the recessional, a buffet dinner was held in Rebekah Reception Room for the faculty, staff, students and their guests. Also included in the events of the Senior Investiture Weekend were a garden party, hosted by the alumnae on Friday in conjunction with the Alumnae Leadership Conference, and a Sunday brunch. Sarah Garland, Karen Youngner, and Lauren Snee celebrate their official Senior status. ASC Adopts A School by Debbie Strickland On September 26, 1986, Agnes Scott College joined a group of more than thirty of the most prestigious organizations in the metro Atlanta area when it adopted Renfroe Middle School of Decatur. The Adopt-A-School program was initiated in 1984 by the DeKalb County Board of Education to strengthen the ties between the school and the community. A participating organi- zation "'adopts" a public school and then uses its resources to improve the learning environment of that school. Businesses such as Georgia Power and Burger King Corporations were among the first to participate and their success prompted many others to adopt schools. Very soon after, most of DeKalb's schools were adopted. In the past year, many President Schmidt shakes hands with Mr. Julian Relf, Assistant Principal at Renfroe, at the "adoption'' ceremony. other metro school systems, including Decatur, have imple- mented their own Adopt-ASchool programs." The Renfroe adoption was formalized during a special Com- munity Coffee Hour in the Rebe- kah Hall Conference Room when President Schmidt vowed that Agnes Scott is "serious about working together" and em- phasized that the interaction between the two schools is "a matter of importance to the larger community." She then gave the certificate to Mr. Julian Relf. assistant principal of Renfroe who spoke about the future of the relationship. Already, several student groups have volunteered to help Renfroe students with homework two days per week for one hour periods. These groups include Students Working for Awareness. Students for Black Awareness, Chimo, and and Circle K. Representa- tives from each organization were present at the ceremony, along with student representatives from Renfroe. The Agnes Scott stu- dents presented the Renfroe students with an assortment of ASC products, including sweat- shirts and notebooks. Also pre- sent from Renfroe were counselor Gary Madden, and teacher Virginia Neary, an ASC alumna. The ceremony marked the beginning of a new and construc- tive relationship between Agnes Scott and Renfroe. This relation- ship will more effectively link the college to the Decatur community now and in the future. ANTI-APARTHEID ACTION GEORGETOWN DIRECTORS BECAMETHELATESTTO VOTE TO SELL CAMPUS SHARES IN FIRMS that do business in South Africa, but New Mexico legislators have asked the state attorney general to rule if the U. New Mexico's effort to divest by Jan. 1, 1987, doesn't squander state funds. Public investment directors have a legal "fiduciary responsibil- ity" to manage funds as profitably as possible. t The New Mexico effort is the first legally challenging trustees who manage the funds on politi- cal, not fiscal, grounds. ALTHOUGH THE NATION- WIDE CAMPUS ANTI-APART- HEID PROTESTS organized by The American Committee on Africa aren't supposed to start for a few weeks, demonstrations broke out at Yale as students sat in and shouted for divestment at the inauguration ceremonies of new Yale President Benno Schmodt and at a trustees* meeting. Twenty-two were arrested dur- ing two days of protest. Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday, October 10, 1986 IEIDIYCICIaVIIS COLLEGE PRESS SERVICE by Maureen McNulty I think I've touched on something. Like a raw nerve. The response to my editorial in the September 26 issue, which concerned the disappearance of competancy in grammar from the myriad of hallmarks of the Agnes Scott student, was overwhelm- ingdisturbingly so. I was stopped between classes, on the stairs and in the hallways; many approached me in the dining hall and library; there were notes stuffed in my mailbox; several professors addressed the issue during class time; I was even stopped in the laundry room on a Saturday afternoon. From students and faculty alike, the answer came back, loud and clear: yes, we've got a serious problem here. The only member of the campus community to offer a response intended for publication, however, was Dr. Bo Ball. His words are anything but reassuring. Dr. Ball's attention to the general trend in American education suggests more far-reaching implications of the writing problem. At one glance, he takes in the fluid philosophy in education, trimmed entrance requirements, the commercialized approach to recruit- ment, and the plummet in the caliber of college students which results from all three. Although I view his very modest estimate of the diminished numbers of the writing-conscious and his prophesy of doom as the creations of a freely licensed, caustic wit. I know better than to weigh lightly his contention that "... our standards in English are only half as high as they were a decade ago." His flat assertion that "... we would not have a college" if students incapable of writing properly were failed calls into question the integrity of this institution. What is one to presume when a highly respected professor comes forward with such a shocking evaluation of the student body? What escape is there from confronting the very real possibility that "the Agnes Scott woman" is losing her credibility 9 If not confrontation, then what course are we to take 9 Perhaps we should sweep this dirt back under the rug. After all. some might argue, it's a rather messy business, and it stinks of compromise of standards. This kind of thing just isn't good for business. v TOO>iAe....CAIJQHT H1N\ Rfcb-HANt>6E>!" Lfrra& Professor Speaks Up On Declining Standards Issue Dear Editor: I would like to applaud your last editorial. For years now, even the best Agnes Scott students haven't known the basics of English grammar and/or composition. But, then, one-third of our people (some college graduates, teachers, and administrators included) are illiterate. Among the United Nations, we are forty- eighth in education. We are the new barbarians, and most of us wallow in our ease and ignorance. The Agne* Scott ft' GCPA GfcOtGlA COlLGt MESS ASSOCIATION Profile The AGNES SCOTT PROFILE is published bimonthly throughout the academic year. The views expressed in the editorial section are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the student body, faculty, or administration. Arts and Entertainment Editor - Kimberly Baker Asst Arts and Entertainment Editor Jennifer Bu Sports Editor - Heather Warnock Copy Editor Julie Hartlme Advertising Manager Karen Anderson Advertising Representative Elaine Crosby Editor-in-Chief Maureen McNulty News Editor Sarah Jewett Features Editor Sarah Napier Trainees- Ginger Patton. Heather Rogers Photography Co-editors Susan Ouave Julie Huffakei Business Manager Carolyn Weaver Circulation Manager -Carol Valentine Circulation Assistant Laurie Adams. Chns Stewart Reporters - Beth Leonard. Debbie Strickland. Teresa Ramirez. Becky Moses. Kathy McKee. Lucia Sizemore. Susie Rights. Evren Dapdelen. Aimee Peeples. Karen Moore. Linda Florence. Kimberly Lamkm. Julie Huffaker. Mary Ann Athens. Rebecca Bradley. Marsha Michie. Zeynep Yalim Photographers - Slevte Barkholz Karen Schulz Mandy Roberts Adele Clements Tne Profile" Agnes Scott College - Box 764. Decatur GA 30030 Printed by Chapman Press Atlanta. GA Typeset by Seeds Typesetting Decatur. GA Editor s Note The Profile" always welcomes comments, criticism and suggestions Letters to the Editor should be signed typed double-spaced, and submitted to Box 764 Names will be withheld upon request A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU" To Dr. Tom Hogan from The Profile 1 Treat your Halloween goblins with our balloon decorations witch's heads, pumpkins, ghosts or orange and black balloons. The causes for such a decline? Certainly the Vietnam War made college education seem sense- less. Standards fell so that we, the teachers, could keep young men out of the War. High school raps took the place of classes. "Relevance" (velvetheaded sweetness and light) became the "battle" cry; reason, the arch- enemy. College standards were lowered again to attract the "pool" of fewer warm bodies (and dad- dies' wallets). American educa- tion, in general, has become a business but one more Piggly Wiggly. I know that our standards in English are only half as high as they were a decade ago. If we were to fail those students who cannot write well (for past ignor- ance and present performance), we would not have a college. Don't expect to find another Maureen. Maureen. You are the last one in Georgia, maybe in the South. You'll find only five or six in the entire nation, and you'll all be considered freaks by the time you're thirty, when writing and reading (elitist fare) will be prac- ticed only by a few cranks in apartment caves. Grease up your Apple. Grin it blue in the head. Then interface it. With relevance. Sincerely. Bo Ball Professor of English Editor's note: Please see article entitled Colleges as Commodities on page 3 for an update on the alarming nationwide movement toward "student trafficking.'' a policy of increasing enrollment through glossy marketing techniques and often at the expense of the integrity of the institution. A Plea for Safe, Sedate Black Cat To the Students. As the Black Cat season is underway, we would like to call to your attention several problems that arose during Spring Fling 1986. The week after our festive festival, the general manager of the Hotel Tower Place called President Schmidts office with complaints regarding our stu- dents' behavior and the dam- ages resulting from that behavior. He reported several significant incidents: 1) Pool furniture was thrown into the pool. 2) Lobby furniture was placed in the elevator. 3) Two fire extinguishers were still missing at the time of the call. (Note: it is a crime to tamper with fire extinguishers.) 4) There was a hole the size of a football in the corridor of the fifth floor. . 5) It appeared that drink glasses were broken in every corridor. In addition to the actual physical damages, many non-Spring Flingers were disturbed by the "drunken and disorderly behavior" (hotel manager's words). In fact, a group of 30 interior designers refused to pay their bill which amounted to $2,200. The hotel requested notes of apology to these guests. It then became the duty of Jane Castles. Social Council President, to make ex- cuses for our students' behavior. It should not be the responsibility of the Social Council President to write 30 letters apologizing for her peers. As a result of the damages listed above, the hotel will never again do business with any school: moreover, they canceled previously booked functions ex- plaining that the behavior of Agnes Scott students forced them to implement this policy im- mediately. Needless to say. this is a horrible embarrassment to both the college and to us as individuals. Many students plead innocent to the above charges, replying that their dates were the perpe- trators of this vandalism. However, those "men" were the guests of students, thus making the students responsible for their behavior. We are not proposing that you hurl yourself between your dates fist and the wall; we are merely reminding you that you are respon- sible for your date's behavior as well as your own. and that you should try to prevent such incidents from happening. Asking your date to behave as though it were his school or fraternity's name at stake might prove to be an effective deterrent. Perhaps with a little precaution we can avoid such inexcusable behavior at future Friday, October 10, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS Agnes Scott functions. Here*s to a fun (yet sedate) Black Cat' Respectfully submitted. Melanie Sherk, SGA President Julie Blewer, SGAVice President Health Center's Professionality Questioned Dear Editor: My letter of contention has to do with Agnes Scott's new student health services. By now you may know that, along with everything else, the student health center has been given a facelift. The center, now located in Main, boasts a professional-looking waiting area and a new director, Pat Murray. However, as nice as the new facilities may be. I would like to bring to the attention of our campus a few of the problems yet to be taken care of. I am referring to the centers lapses in profes- sionality and its often patronizing operational procedures. So what if the waiting area looks profes- sional when discreet information is proclaimed loudly enough for everyone in the clinic to hear? And, I wish someone would please tell me what is the purpose of maturing and taking care of our own bodies and minds when the Health Center literally forbids us to call an outside doctor or counselor without intervening. Are we. as independent Agnes Scott women, not capable of dialing a telephone for ourselves and explaining to a professional why we need to see them 9 I think the student health center needs to take a good look at itself and make some real changes, not just those of the superficial sort. Thank you. An Agnes Scott student Student Protests Campus Shop T-shirts Dear Editor: While walking to the post office for about the tenth time the other day. I was arrested by a night- marish scene. There, in the window of the Agnes Scott Cam- pus Shop, loomed two tee-shirts which promulgated the name of another institution of higher edu- cation (higher being a relative term, of course). There, surround- ing a shirt with Agnes Scott spelled out in teddy bears and another shirt advertising the newly-formed Agnes Scott Polo team, were two Georgia Tech tee- shirts. Panicked, I forgot my mailroom mission and was off like a shot to seek reassurance from my beloved roommates. As I told them what I had seen, expres- sions of alarm passed over their faces, and they cried out in stunned disbelief. "Has Agnes Scott become a subsidiary branch of Georgia Tech 9 " "But wouldn't someone have let us know?" "Perhaps this is part of some insidious plot of Georgia Tech's to steal away some of Agnes Scott's few good women 9 " "But how, and why 9 " "Well, never mind the why but howl" Puzzled and confused, not knowing where to turn for the higher truth which would explain this mystery. I collapsed. The stress of this perpetual question mark was too much and my mind snapped. Why are there Georgia Tech tee-shirts in our bookstore 9 Why aren't they in Georgia Tech's bookstore where they belong? According to a reliable source, there are no Agnes Scott tee- shirts (with or without teddy bears) in the Georgia Tech bookstore. Emory seems to have kept a tight rein on their tee-shirts. So, for that matter, have Morehouse. UGA, Mercer, and every other college in the world. Please, higher-ups (higher being a relative term, of course), if there is going to be some change in our school's status, I'm sure we'd all like to know more about it. Sincerely (well, almost). A Concerned Sophomore REP RAP Colleges As Commodities: SCHOOLS ADOPT LURES by Rose Jackson, CPS Increasing numbers of colleges this fall are using tuition discounts, waivers, "futures" and payment schemes more common to car dealerships than campuses to attract students. "Colleges can no longer sit back and wait for students to come to campuses." explains Steve Pelletier. director of public affairs for the Council of Independent Colleges. "Although many colleges were initially reluctant to market (them- selves four or five years ago), they are now taking a pragmatic approach." he says. "Colleges cannot afford to drag their feet." But while schools did start upgrading their images with new logos, greater emphases on "marketable" degree programs and even recruiting videotapes to help draw students to them, the use of financing schemes is new. A huge number of colleges are offering students and parents financing schemes this fall that feature credit cards, deferred payment plans and payment installment programs, reports Meredith Ludwig of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Ludwig is unsure just how effectively such financing schemes actually recruit new students and keep "old" students attending classes. But the colleges themselves seem happy with the new plans. Calvin College in Michigan says it's sold some 300 "gift certifi- cates" that can be used to help pay for semesters in the future. Some other kinds of creative marketing schemes also have reaped awards for schools. In Maryland. Anne Arundel Community College students pass out brochures and recruit new students in local shopping malls, and have helped increase enrollment by 16 percent. Atlantic Community College sends recruiters into Atlantic City streets and pool halls to recruit prospective minority students. But not all marketing plans work. St. Vincent College in Latrobe. Pennsylvania, last spring spent S15.000 on a marketing campaign to attract students who fly their own planes by capitalizing on its proximity to the Westmoreland County Airport. But. poor visibility and threaten- ing skies kept all but two prospec- tive freshmen from the first "fly in for a visit" day. The four-year liberal arts col- lege has no aeronautics program. by Beth Leonard President Sherk called the meeting of September 23. 1986 to order. Roll was called. Melanie swore in the new Inman dorm rep. Julie McConnel. Rep selected Amy Gottsche to serve as the Junior member on Curriculum Committee. Rep resumed the discussion about a support system for publications. Participating in the discussion were Julie Kalendek and Dorothy Sussman, Editor of Aurora. Donna Doorley. Editor of the Student Handbook, and Maureen McNulty. Editor of The Profile. Dana Maine moved that such a support system be established for The Profile. Silhouette, and the Student Handbook. The Aurora, will be responsible to the treasurer of SGA. Julie Blewer seconded the motion. A vote was taken with all in favor. A special Rep Council committee was established to deal more extensively with this issue. Gwennie Palmer reported to Rep about her discussion with Dean Hall concerning bells before and after classes. Dean Hall will discuss the possibility with the Faculty. Rep resumed the discussion of BYOB events which are currently not allowed on campus and are against the Honor Code. Rep. discussed the possibility of altering this policy. Carolyn moved that we refer the matter to Catylist Committee. Julie seconded the -notion. A vote was taken with all in favor. Myra Johnson, Vice-President of SWA. addressed Rep about the need for on campus rape counseling services. Julie moved that Rep will give SWA all needed moral and financial support with the development of this project. Sarah Jewett seconded the motion. A vote was taken with all in favor. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. President Sherk called the September 30. 1986 meeting to order. Laura Sisk gave the devotion. Roll was called. Gwennie Palmer reported to Rep about an estimate for the broken typewriter. Julie Blewer moved that SGA provide the funds to repair the broken typewriter. Sarah Copenhaver seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 22 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions. Dean Hudson, Dawn Harrison, and Shelly Trabue reported to Rep for Academic Standards Committee. They are currently working on Absence Committee policies. Joan Wadkins reported to Rep for Curriculum Committee. Students are encouraged to submit ideas to these faculty committees. Adele Clements reported to Rep about the committee on support systems for school publications. Dean Hudson briefly talked about the health center. Melanie proposed several constitutional changes to be made in the .Student Handbook. The first is to change "Board of Student Activities" to "College Activities Board" throughout the handbook. The second is to change "Administrative Committee" to "Judicial Review" throughout the handbook. Also. Article VIII of the By-Laws should be changed to read: "A student may appeal a decision of any judiciary body once only to the next higher court. The decision to appeal or not must be made in writing to the presiding officer of the court whose decision is being appealed within forty-eight hours after being informed of the court's decision. The student must also file a statement of intention to appeal with the appropriate appeal body within three days after her case has been decided." Genie Chilcutt mad a motion that, we accept the proposed changes in the Constitution. Shelly Trabue seconded the motion. A vote was taken. 22 in favor. 0 opposed. 0 abstentions. Rep discussed a possible memorial for a recent Agnes Scott Alumna. Kemper Hatfield. Sarah moved that we table the discussion until next week. Beth Leonard seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 22 in favor. 0 opposed. 0 abstentions. There beina no further business, the meeting was adjourned. TAKEN' OFF! Due to the upcoming Hill Break, the next issue of The Profile \\ ill appear on Monday, October 27 instead of October ?4. Street Beat: flow Do You Find the Semester System Mandy Roberts No photo available. Elizabeth Adams Junior "I miss the 11:30 lunch crowd, far as classes are concerned, great. As it's Sandra Allen Unclassified RTC 'For my schedule, (the semester system) is great." Natalie Whitten Senior 'Since most of my classes no longer meet every day, I enjoy the time to prepare for (them)." Tashi (unclassified friend of Susie Somerlot, Senior) "I love it because Susie is gone all the time, and I don't have to take a bath." Ann Broaddus Sophomore "I can't really tell the difference, but I like the idea of having exams only twice." Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, October 10 NEWS Brain vs. Computer Where is the yearbook? Students and faculty ponder over questions raised in the latest ' Don't quote me" seminar. by Becky Moses Not being one predisposed to things of a scientific or technolog- ical nature. I. to whom a gooc( % of the buttons on a common calculator are a complete baffle- ment, to whom chemistry is most conveniently defined "math on drugs," took immediate offense to the title of the most recent "Don't Quote Me" lecture "Artificial Intelligence Vs. Human Creativ- ity." As if there were even a contest between the two! (And off I went onto the familiar value-of-the- liberal-arts tirade.) Why. without human ingenuity. I protested, artificial intelligence would not even exist, much less presume to challenge its creator! But the obvious superiority of human creativity. I learned, was not being challenged. It was being asserted. Dr. Leonard, artificial intelligence researcher and Agnes Scott math professor, explained that ultimately, the computer is only as intelligent as its "knowledge engineer." The system is only capable of the logic and decision making processes programmed in via algorithms. The primary focus of artificial intelligence research is to develop computer systems that function more like the human brain. These computers, some of which are being developed, others of which are already in use. are capable of a number of processes previously considered impossible. For example, some systems have a kind of "learning" ability. When numbers are tested for their feasibility in a given formula, the computer now oper- ates on a "trial and error" basis. If a number does not "work" in a given formula, that fact is stored in the memory, and the number is not tried again. Ordinarily, the system would try the number as often as it came up as data, never actually appropriating the results. This is just one ot many recent advances aimed at duplicating, insofar as is possible, the proces- ses and capabilities of the human mind. Dr. Leonard (and several other enthusiastic faculty mem- bers) expressed a great deal of optimism about the increasing possibilities afforded by ongoing artificial intelligence research. And once I satisfied myself that Milton and Monet were not to be pitted against IBM. I only had one question: How long will it be before a computer can compose an "A" paper for Dr. Nelson? The "Don't Quote Me" lecture series is sponsored by Mortar Board to encourage dialogue between faculty and students, on topics interrelating science, technology and life. Dates and topics for upcoming "Don't Quote Me" lectures will be announced in The Profile. "It's our keg!" Renee Caudill and Alison Mills protect their beer at the Junior Class Keg Party. by Susie Rights Where is the '85-'86 Silhouette 9 Many Agnes Scott students have been wondering why they have not received a yearbook from last year. Senti- ments on the subject range from placid acceptance to outrage, although most students seem to understand the reason for this delay. According to this year's Silhouette editor, sophomore Shari Ramcharan. the annual was not completed on time last year "due to circumstances beyond our control." The yearbook staff con- sisted of only four or five students who were unable to cope with the huge task of putting together a college annual. The Silhouette issued a state- ment at the end of last year that the yearbook would be distributed this fall, in an effort to include spring events. Many students feel that this information was mislead- ing, since it made no mention of the fact that the staff was running behind schedule. Students were surprised to arrive at school this year to find no yearbook in sight and no information concerning when, if ever, they would be receiving their annuals. "Better late than never" seems to be a fitting motto for the '85-'86 Silhouette. Shan remarks. "I'm happy to say that last years editor. Debbie Davis, has told me that all the pages have been turned in to the company and the books will be here at the beginning of spring semester." Although this news is definitely good news, the students are unhappy that the situation ever got to the point of such disorgani- zation. Mitrina Mogelnicki says, "It's really sad. It shows a lack of interest in the school no spirit and no organization." Shelby Threkel plans to do her part in making sure this situation never arises again by working on the Silhouette staff this year. Johna Wardman says. "I think it is ridiculous that our money is not being spent as it should be! We expected it at the beginning of this year." Monica Pina believes a public statement is in order. Dolly Purvis is outraged by the apparent apathy and irresponsibility, and Suzy Kleese pleads for patience. Things are beginning to looking up for the Silhouette. With efficient planning and a staff of 25-30 students, we can expect to re- ceive a quality yearbook on time this year. Dr. Campbell Speaks of India by Teresa Ramirez It's midnight in Bombay. India, and twelve Agnes Scott students ride on a bus creeping into the hot steamy Indian night. Penny Campbell overhears this com- ment: Tm sure we're not staying in this neighborhood!" But Dr. Campbell and the ASC group stayed in that neighborhood and similar ones for five weeks. Despite the weekly talks held in January before the trip, the students still experienced quite a culture shock. What the students saw in Bombay was unbelievable; waterpipe homes, beggars, amputees, and humans afflicted with elephantiasis. These people welcomed the visitors to India. "Most students were shocked into silence." Dr. Campbell mentioned at the Faculty Tabletalk. " The girls became numbed with "reality": the unfamiliar sights and smells of hunger, destitution, disease, and poverty." However, the adventure was not all that dreary. The students began to adapt themselves into the culture. Of course, phone calls to. and from the U.S. helped ease the painful culture shock. Many of the students grew and learned to appreciate their American privileges, such as Coca-Cola, fresh water, and a high standard of living. Bargaining on the streets was another curiosity for the visitors; most of whom got ripped off by .Faculty and staff chat over lunch before Penny Campbell delivers her India speech. the local merchants because of their naivete. One student bought a "snake-skin" purse for fifteen American dollars. She had no realization of the value of one green dollar in India. Needless to say. the vender promptly left the scene with his fortune. The trip began in the middle of June and lasted through the end of July. While in Madras, the Agnes Scott group celebrated the Fourth of July. They planned a Great American party, during which they had watermelon and barbecue chicken by a poolside. Some members gave speeches, others made an American flag out of a towel and some crepe paper. Finally, everyone played and sang American songs. For Dr. Campbell. India is her partner in a love-hate relationship. She has undertaken twenty years of travel to India, and regrets that every year India's condition gets worse. Her knowledge and love for the country increases every year; it has to. in order for her to be able to answer the bombard ment of questions thrown at her by the students. As she has traveled. Dr. Campbell has seer the problems of over-population depression, and decay that chal- lenges India. Now when she travels, she has mixed feelings. "It's like having to squash half of me to get the psychic energy to go back." Dr. Campbell exclaimed. She spoke highly of the amount of nerve, courage, and stamina displayed by the students. But what about Dr Campbell 9 "Oh. me? I'm com- pletely exhausted." WRITE FOR THE PROFILE Friday, October 10, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 5 NIPWS PBS Celebrates Africa Georgia Public TV has planned two months of special events, including arts performances, lectures, and panel discussions, to enhance viewing of the new PBS series THE AFRICANS: ONE MAN'S VIEW The events are all free and open to the public. The TV series began Tuesday. October 7. at 9 p.m. on the nine- station network. The nine one hour programs will trace the history and culture of Africa, with special emphasis on its "triple heritage": what is indigenous, what has been contri- buted by Islam, and what has been imposed or acquired from the West THE AFRICANS seeks to provide the context so often missing in the news media, and to correct the misperceptions that persist from ignorance or prej- udice. Author/scholar Dr. Ah Mazrui is host for this rare look at Africa from the inside out. THE AFRICANS is a coproduc- tion of WETA, Washington, DC. and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with major funding by the Annenberg/CPB Project. A companion book for the series, written by Mazrui. is available in libraries and bookstores. GPTV is cosponsoring a non- credit college course on THE AFRICANS with the Georgia State University Division of con- tinuing Education, in addition to the seven special events. The outreach is supported by * ten international, national, state, and local organizations. "Georgia Public Television sees the Outreach Project as a commu- nity service both to blacks, who have an inherent interest in learning more about Africa, and to the community at large.*' says Teresita Whitaker. the project's coordinator. "The broad base of support that the project has received underlines its impor- tance and appeal. Our aim is to provide insight into African cul- ture: and because Africans have made significant contributions to American society, our hope is to offer insight into our own as well." The calendar of events is as follows: Tuesday, October 21 Screening of The Africans program "New Gods." Lecture by Dr. Edna Bay of Emory University on elements of traditional African religions. Traditional dance cere- mony by Extensions Of Africa Dance Ensemble. 7:30 PM. MLK Center. 449 Auburn Avenue. Tuesday, October 28 Screening of The Africans program "Exploitation." Lecture/ discussion on issues in the north/ south debate, with Dr. Muham- mad Hassen of Atlanta University as speaker and moderator. 7:30 PM. MLK Center. 449 Auburn Avenue. Tuesday, November 11 Screening of The Africans program "In Search of Stability." Panel discussion on women's role in development, with Dr. Beverly Sheftall. Director, Women's Re- search & Resource Center, Spel- man College; and Dr. Delores Aldridge, Director of African- American & African Studies. Emory University. Other panelists to be announced. 7:30 PM, Spelman College. Women's Center. Giles Hall. 350 Spelman Lane. Tuesday, November 18 Screening of The Africans program "Garden of Eden in Decay." Panel discussion on drought, desertification, foreign aid. and appropriate technology, with Marilyn Grist, Southeastern Director of CARE. Other panelists to be announced. 7:30 PM. MLK Center. 449 Auburn Avenue. Friday, November 21 Choral performance. Songs from the "Missa Luba." sung by the Clark College Choir under the direction of Tom Hager. 7:30 PM. MLK Center. 449 Auburn Avenue. Thursday, December 4 Forum on "U.S. Policy in South Africa." with Neo Mnumzana. Chief Representative of the Afri- can National Congress to the United Nations: Sanford Ungar. journalist and author; and Cedric Suzman. Vice President of the Southern Center for International Studies. Other panelists to be announced. Registration re- quired. Contact Terry Whitaker at 656-5594 in Atlanta or 1-800- 222-6006 statewide. For more information on the above events contact Terry Whitaker. Outreach Project Coor- dinator, at GPTV: 656-5594 in Atlanta or 1-800-222-6006 statewide. The writer/presenter of the series THE AFRICANS Dr. All Mazrui. is a native Kenyan. He is a professor of political science at the University of Michigan and a research professor at the Univer- sity of Jos in Nigeria, where he spends six months of each year. Another event that may be of interest to viewers of THE AFRICANS is 'Atlanta-Africa: Mutual Development in the 1990s." A follow-up to the U.N. Special Session on African De- velopment, it is sponsored by the Mayor of Atlanta's Office and an ad hoc coalition of 20 organiza- tions including GSU. SEEDS, and Atlanta University. Panel discus- sions, workshops, and an African symposium are planned. (For more information and a com- plete schedule of events, call 378-3566.) Alumnae on Campus for Conference by Lucia Sizemore Alumnae who serve as volun- teers for Agnes Scott College as admissions representatives, fund- raisers, club presidents, or class officers were on campus for a weekend of training and participa- tion in activities of the campus September 19-21. The purpose of Alumnae Leadership Conference is to bring these special volun- teers up to date on Agnes Scott, to give them ideas to help them serve their special constituencies, and to provide a forum for alum- nae suggestions and input as we work together for the college. The opening activity of the conference was a Garden Party honoring the Senior Class who will become alumnae at their Graduation next May Since the Leadership Con- ference and Investiture were planned together this year, the alumnae felt a special excitement about the opportunities to get to know the seniors and to see that their own special traditions are "in good hands." The Friday evening dinner with the faculty was a delight as everyone listened to columnist Ina Jones Hughs '63. from Charleston, SC. regale the audience with memories of her years at Agnes Scott: "Sometimes when I look back on my years at Agnes Scott, it seems as if I were in another country; as if during those years, I was in another lifetime. . . . Maybe because it was such a long time ago. . . . But, maybe those four years were years that belonged rightly so to another lifetime: years were sliced out of our lives, set apart from what had gone before, apart from what was yet to come. Little islands, unconnected to the main- land, but around which we sail and get our bearing wherever we go from then on." Ina went on to remind her audience that there was "another way of viewing the world. It wasn't through rose- colored glasses, either. It was more like looking at the world through a wide-angle lens. There was time to look at all the possibilities, to explore new beliefs, to see yourself as a person who not only could make a difference in the world, but should And would On Saturday the alumnae lead- ers attended a session with the officers of the College to hear the latest news about the campus. Then they went to workshops taught by the Board of Directors of the Alumnae Association where they made plans for the activities of the Association for the coming year. The Class Officers' Work- shop had an overflow crowd as Gay Blackburn Maloney '76 shared plans and suggestions for reunions during Alumnae Weekend. April 24-26. 1987. Mildred Love Perry '61 and Lynn Donham, Director of Publications, led a special discussion for Class Secretaries who are responsible for keeping up to date information about their class in the Class News section of Main Events. Genie Rankin Sherard '72 planned with the Fund Chairs for each class for their very specific and important roles. Alumnae volunteers for Admissions worked with Linda Lael '66. from Pen- sacola. FL. and Ruth Vedvik. Director of Admissions, and made plans to participate in the recruit- ing work of the college. Club Presidents came from many Dr. David Young speaks at the September 24 Convocation. Technology and Love by Kathy McKee During the community hour on Wednesday, September 24. Dr. David P. Voung spoke on the topic "The Speed of Love: Technology and Ethics" in a convocation sponsored by the Chaplain's Office. The focus of Dr. Young's talk was the current emphasis on technology as a means of improv- ing the quality of life and the consequential global inattention to love. Because of this absence of love as an actor in the technological drama. Dr. Young raised the question of whether technology alone does, or can. improve the quality of life for the peoples of the world. Dr. Young offered his audience an answer in the form of an example involving the 'Green Revolution' in Southeast Asia. The 'Green Revolution' is the term for the development of hybrid rice strains which allowed for more rice production per unit area in that region. All Asian farmers reaped the benefits of this increased production capabil- ity for a short time following the development. Eventually, how- ever, in order to continue the improved yield and resultant profits after production had finally peaked, the rich farmers began to purchase land owned by the poor. The result, according to Dr. Young, was an even greater disparity between the farming classes in those Asian countries. Thus, the Green Revolution," considered a major technological advancement by all. has improved the quality of life for only a few. A second example offered by Dr. Young was the arms race between the superpowers. In the race for increased tactical profi- ciency, the superpowers have used technology to create weapons which promise mutual destruction in the guise of security. Noting several times in the discussion period following his talk that he had no solutions to the problem which he had pre- sented. Dr. Young emphasized the need for increased individual awareness of the problem and a subsequent examination of priorities. In David Young's opin- ion, love should be number one nn the list Alumnae Shoppers' Guide Campus Scenes Six pen and ink sketches of campus scenes have been printed on fine text paper suitable for framing The drawings, which mav be displayed singly or as a group, are 5" x TV?" punted on paper 7 W x 11". Price of the set is $10 which includes postage and handling Agnes Scott Alumnae Association Agnes Scott College, Decatur. Ga. 30030 areas to share ideas with Christie Theriot Woodfin "68, an artist from Atlanta, and Club Chair on the Alumnae Board. After attending Investiture many alumnae responded and felt they really had a good "college experience" during the confer- ence and were ready to work with renewed energy for the good of Agnes Scott. Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, October 10, 1986 The Profile's Guide to Black Cat Dining RTC Involvement On the Rise by Sarah Napier Does this scenario sound famil- iar to you? It's Black Cat week, your schedule is packed with all the traditional activities of this time of year and possibly a few tests or papers to complicate things. Around the middle of the week you realize that, while you've remembered to find a date for the big night, you have absolutely no idea where to take him for dinner! Don't panic! Before you call him and go through the "I don't know, where do you want to go?" routine, check out The Profile Guide to Dining Out in Atlanta. Metro Atlanta offers a wide range of restaurants from black tie to casual, to trendy and ethnic. Here are a few suggestions: Dailey's Restaurant and Bar. located at 17 International Blvd.NE, offers good traditional steak, seafood and chicken en- trees as well as some more innovative pasta dishes. Swordfish is one of their special- ties and they also boast of an "outrageous" dessert bar. No reservations are needed and dinner entrees range from $6.95 to $15.95. The Country Place, located in the Colony Square shopping complex in midtown, has a beau- tifully spacious interior and live piano music. The menu varies nightly, but they always offer dishes featuring excellent combi- nations of spices and flavors. The pasta and seafood dishes are usually good, and if you're really hungry try the "mile high pie" for dessert. No reservations are needed and dinner prices range from $7.95 to $15.95. Salad and delicious rolls are included with dinner. If you want to impress your date with your worldliness, try a restau- by Kimberly Lamkin Did you sit at home or on the beach this summer wondering what you could do to earn that extra money? Some students here at Agnes Scott took the initiative and found summer internships or externships to occupy their time as well as to fill their wallets. Sarah Copenhaver is a junior here at ASC, and this summer she held a two month internship with a private attorney in Decatur. As a legal assistant to a criminal lawyer, Sarah had the experience of visiting criminals in jail, talking with victims and going to court. The attorney she worked for works under the Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee which is in charge of passing laws. When asked how she liked it. she replied. "I loved it' He really helped me a lot." Donna Doorley is a senior, and she worked at The Atlanta Botan- ical Gardens for three months this summer. She worked in the actual rant with the international flair of ethnic cuisine. Nakato. located on Piedmont Road, features excellent Japanese meals. This is a great place to go with several couples since you can request a large table around a grill and watch your dinner being prepared by expert chefs. The seafood, chicken, shrimp and oriental vegetable combinations are excel- lent and Nakato's also offers sushi, for those adventurous dates, as well as tempura dishes. For the more intimate evening, Nakato's offers individual rooms where you and your date can have a quiet and romantic dinner (with your shoes off!). Anarkali Indian Restaurant, located at 2115 N. Decatur Road, features exotic Indian cuisine. Indian food in general is very spicy but Anarkali offers mild versions of many traditional Indian dishes. Reservations are recommended and entrees range from $3.50 to $7.50. The Virginia Highlands area offers several excellent choices for a special evening. Chow is a fabulous new restaurant located at 1027 N. Highland Ave. Chow is a definite must for the upwardly mobile Black Cat date! The menu features innovative pasta and seafood dishes, and the fresh salads and rolls are delicious. The atmosphere is subdued and the decor is creative and modern. Dinner entrees range from $4.95 to $13.95 and no reservations are needed. Tim s Ice Cream down the block would be a fun and inexpensive choice for dessert. Other good, trendy dining spots in Virginia Highlands are Capos Cafe and Partners. If a more casual evening is what you're after, try Micks, located on Peachtree Road down- town just past the Columbia theater and at Lennox square. Micks is noisy and fun, and they gardens themselves for about one month, but when the weather got too hot she moved indoors to the Public Relations, Education and Development Offices. She found out about her job through a sign in the dining hall and then inquired at the CP&P office. Donna is a Biology major and had this to say about her job: "I really enjoyed it. It . . . made me think about what I wanted to do in my major." Mary Humann. a senior, worked for C&S Bank this summer in their management training program for a corporate bank. Each intern has her own project to work on, and Mary's was in the Economic Development Department. She made a slide show and brochure based on the economy of the Southeast. The show and brochure were a part of a cam- paign to interest foreign firms in using the Southeast as a possible site for manufacturing plants. Mary used to be a teller for C&S. but decided she needed to move on. She said that she will probably work there after her graduation in Ma v. Louisa Parker, a sophomore, play great oldies. The sandwiches, pastas and hambur- gers are good and the chicken grills are also excellent. If you're really hungry, try a calzone (a stuffed pizza); they feature sev- eral variations. Make sure not to miss the chocolate cream pie for dessert! It's a classic! Prices at Micks are inexpensive. No reser- vations are needed, but go early because it is always crowded. Vickery's. in Midtown, is also a good choice for a casual evening. Finally, if you're after the once in a lifetime romantic and sophis- ticated evening and you just received a hefty paycheck or birthday money from grandma, try Capriccio, located in Buck- head on Pharr Road. This is a small restaurant with a luxurious decor and an exquisite menu. The food is classic Italian but offers many interesting and unique variations to compliment the Italian flavors. The fresh pastas and seafoods are bautifully pre- pared and the service is excellent. Reservations are required and the prices are expensive, but it's worth it if you want to go all out for the big night! If your date would rather be throwing a frisbee than wearing a tux and sipping wine, or you just feel like being a little more creative, try a "Black Cat picnic" in one of Atlanta's parks. The DeKalb Farmers' Market offers an excellent selection of fruits, cheeses and homemade breads to make for a delicious picnic. Murphy's Deli in Virgina Highlands sells gourmet sandwiches and desserts to go So whether you and your date choose to have a classic night out in downtown Atlanta or are seen discussing "the latest" in Virgina Highlands or gazing into each other's eyes at Capriccio, or just hanging out at the park, have a great Black Cat night! Bon Appetit! received a Governor's Internship to work with the Arts Council in Gainesville, Georgia. Louisa was the youngest person to receive the internship which is usually awarded to juniors and seniors. She received the award in jour- nalism. The Governor's Internship is a program in which the state and the organization involved both donate money and then pair the prospective intern with a suitable organization. Louisa worked on the Arts in Schools Guide collecting informa- tion on artists, writing copy and working on mailing lists. She discovered the job through a friend at church who was con- nected with the organization. Jill Reeves is a senior who worked 40 hours per week for the Atlanta Journal and Constitution this summer and the previous summer. She worked in the Public Relations Department and cov- ered aspects of PR from the planning of special events such as the Peachtree Road Race to writing copy and designing layout. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution had to create the position for her by Linda Florence The RTC population represents a growing percentage of the Agnes Scott campus community. There are 72 enrolled RTC's as of fall, 1986. Most, however, take a partial course load at least at first. As with any part-time endeavor, the fringe benefits of that particular activity are the first to go. For example, when you work part time, from 9-12 or 1-5, your boss usually does not include a lunch hour for you. Thus while you carry on a working relationship with fellow employees, you miss the benefit of social interaction. And that interaction is vital to nurturing new relationships. So it goes with the RTC's. Part time status does not lend itself easily to interaction with student organizations. Slowly but surely this vital interaction is occurring on campus today as RTC's are elected to Honor Court, Rep Council, and Orientation Council. There are RTC Mortar Board and Glee Club members. There are even veteran RTC Global Aware- ness trip participants. As one RTC becomes involved, others follow suit, and the results are rewarding all the way around. Not only does the RTC feel useful and involved, the organization benefits from having more mem- bers to carry out its tasks. Aurora editor Dorothy Sussman is a full time RTC student. This is Dorothy's second year on the staff. As a result of her example, as they had never had a PR intern before. She then submitted an entry to the Public Relations Society of America's (PRSA) Phoenix Award under the corpo- rate level and won the award for the layout and copy of her entry. According to Jill, both summers were "an excellent opportunity." several other RTC's have joined the Aurora staff this year. Profile editor Maureen McNulty requested an RTC contact this year. Maureen stressed the impor- tance of regular RTC news in the campus newspaper, saying, "We need to hear from RTCas". As a result, RTC Phyllis Heaton volun- teered to organize and coordinate regular input of RTC news. In addition to being involved in ongoing campus organizations, the RTC's are a campus organiza- tion themselves. At a recent RTC meeting, the specific RTC commit- tee that caught my ear (so to speak) was the Campus Enrich- ment Committee. Headed by Phyllis Heaton, this committee plans an event each semester that involves the entire campus community. Phyllis explained to the group that in order to be specifically sanctioned, each campus organi- zation must sponsor an event designed to enrich the campus community. And it must involve all students. Thus the RTCs can involve themselves by planning an event for the entire campus. It was exciting for me to hear the buzz of ideas that flew around the room. The animated faces showed a group of women eager to participate. I wholeheartedly applaud those RTCs who dare to involve them- selves in campus life. I thank the traditional students for opening the door to their clubs and organizations. Together we can benefit from shared lunches. She found out about the job when she worked in the Agnes Scott Public Relations office and a friend showed her how to write a cover letter. Jill now works in the ASC CP&P office. Congratulations to the interns and externs for all the fine work they did this summer! Black Cat r has arrived! Externs Gain Experience Friday, October 10, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 7 SB A Sponsors South African Speakers by Karen Moore and Debbie Strickland In recent years one of the most active organizations at Agnes Scott has been Students for Black Awareness, a black conscious- ness raising club, whose goals are, according to president Karen Moore, "to inform, enlighten, and expose the larger community and the Agnes Scott community to black culture, black achievement, and the history of black people." Last year the club sponsored the Apartheid Resolution, an expres- sion of concern about the busi- ness ties of corporate ASC sup- porters to South Africa. Another important event was the first national celebration of Martin Luther King's birthday in January. Members of the club observed the holiday by marching in the downtown parade. Now, with the 1986-87 school year underway, the club has begun to plan activities for both the fall and winter semesters. SBA's first major event will take place on October 15 at 8:00 p.m., when Tandi Gcabasche will speak and present a 30 minute film. Ms. Gcabasche is the director of the Georgia Coalition for Divestment in South Africa. She is the daugh- ter of Noble Peace Prize winner Albert Luthuli, co-founder of the outlawed African National Con- gress in South Africa. The African National Congress is the anti- apartheid organization associ- ated with the political prisoner Nelson Mandela. Ms. Gcabasche will lecture on her personal experiences in South Africa and the reality of being black in a country lead by a white racist regime. Tandi herself was forced into exile from South Africa in 1970 and has since been a resident of Atlanta. Ms. Gcabasche has been extremely active in various anti-apartheid organizations on a volunteer basis. In 1980 she became the director of the South African Program for the American Friends Service Committee for the South- eastern region of the United States. She travels extensively throughout the Southeast present- ing lectures and seminars about the South African experience. The October 15 presentation by Ms. Gcabasche is SBA's first concrete action in response to the anti-apartheid resolution that they presented to the board of trustees last fall. The club hopes thatthis experience will make the at- rocities of the apartheid system a reality for the entire Agnes Scott community. The presentation by Ms. Gcabsche will occur in conjunc- tion with a West African art show, that is being sponsored by the DeKalb Arts Council. The art show, which will be in the Dana Art Gallery, begins at 7:00 p.m. on October 15. Next semester will also be busy for SBA. The club will organize activities to celebrate Martin Luther King's birthday and then in February, Black History Month. The club has already planned a Black History Month kick-off dinner and a sweetheart raffle for Valentines Day. In the planning and execution of these and other events, Students for Black Aware- ness welcomes input from the entire campus community. Inter- ested students are invited to meetings, which are held every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. THIRD ANNUAL METRO ATLANTA HUNGER WALK ENDING HUNGER ONE STEP AT A TIME Sat. October 25th Bedford Pine Park Behind the Civic Center 9:30 A.M. 86 For Registration information: 892-1250 Sponsored by FOOD] J GIANT Students for Black Awareness. Back row: Felicia Williams, Angela Howard, Karen Moore. Front row: Carol Ashmore, Rose Poe, Charna Hollingsworth. Investment: Students challenge, Board responds What follows is the resolution that the Students for Black Awareness presented to the Board of Trustees last year. We the undersigned of the Agnes Scott community wish to pursue a more active political stance. In light of the situation in South Africa, we wish to ask the Board of Trustees what is their position regarding apartheid. As members of the community, we are diametrically opposed to the philosophy of apartheid. Those principles with which Peter Botha shackles South Africa are morally offensive to the sen- sibilities of us all. Now, we wish to ask you, our Board of Trustees, what thought you have given this issue and what position you wish the college to maintain. What dialogue, if any, has taken place among your ranks regarding apartheid? Do you wish to voice a particular stance at this time? In light of the aforementioned issue, we are proposing a dialogue among the various constituents of our community. This dialogue would take the form of a committee, or any other form of communication that the Board of Trustees might wish. Our purpose in asking for a dialogue is to ensure a heightened aware- ness of the issue at large, as well the subtleties of the oppressive mentality which has been fostered throughout our history We appreciate the opportunity to bring this issue to the Board of Trustees' attention, and welcome any communication that you might have about this issue. The following response is excerpted from Main Events, series 83, No. 2, Summer 1986. Board chair Larry L. Gellerstedt Jr. appointed an ad hoc commit- tee, chaired by Nancy Holland Sibley '58, to determine the board's response. "It enabled the board to be more aware of the general feeling and to articulate the policies we've been using for investment," said Lamar' Oglesby, chair of the Investment Committee. "This resolution was approved at the January 17 meeting of the board, but they have been making investments with these guidelines for a long time," said Gerald O. Whittington, Vice President for Business and Finance. "Sound investment equals moral or social responsibility." "investment policy must address not only South Africa but also broader issues of social responsibility" The board responded with a resolution stating their opposition to apartheid as practiced in South Africa and their support of the Sullivan Principles. They also feel the College's "investment policy must address not only South Africa but broader issues of social responsibility" investing only in those companies which are among other requirements socially responsible. The general investment policy states the board's intention to play it "prudent and safe" with the College's investment funds. Page 8 1 Friday, October 10, 1986 IPIEaVIIUIRIES TURKEY: Cultural Crossroads of the East & West by Zeynep Yalim The two narrow straits of Bos- phorus and Dardanelles are where the waters of the Black Sea and the Mediterranean mix. where Asia and Europe meet, and where cultures merge into one another. At this unique and strategically important point of the world is Turkey, a country where life styles and culture have been and are being greatly affected by the geographical location. Turkish people are exposed to the influences of different life styles from every direction be- cause of a wide variety of neigh- bors which includes Iran, Iraq, Syria. Greece. Bulgaria, and the U.S.S.R. The clash of Western and Eastern culture is present in every aspect of daily life, espe- cially in the modern and ur- banized cities such as Istanbul. Ankara and Izmir. In spite of this rapid westernization and indus- trialization omnipresent, espe- cially in the big cities, eastern values are not lost; the minarets of the mosques and the skyscrap- ers reach the sky, side by side. The best example of this con- trast is the city of Istanbul, the cosmopolitan metropolis of seven million people where colors of all shades are present. A wide variety of people walk in the crowded streets: Arab tourists in long, white robes. European and American tourists with cameras on their backs, and Turks in jeans, sweat- shirts, school uniforms, formal suits or Paris-cut. high fashion outfits. Faces of all nationalities and races can be seen on the buses of the expansive, well-used transportation system. Cars, although very common, cannot be considered the most popular form of transportation in Istanbul. The public transporta- tion system, which will soon include a subway, is preferred. Taking a bus to "Europe" is. for the residents of the Asian side, an everyday means of reaching their jobs, which are in the commercial centers of the city, located on the European side. Those living on the European side prefer the recreational areas of the Asian side for their leisure. On weekends, people often visit large sports and recreational complexes with tennis courts, swimming pools, skating rinks The Bosporous, separating European from Asian Turkey. especially during the rush hours. Travel on the Bosphorus and the adjoining waterways is possible in ships operated by the municipal government. The Bosphorus Bridge is. of course, the easiest link between the Asian and the European sides of the city. and other forms of entertainment. According to individual taste, people eat lunch or dinner either in the fast food restaurants in midtown. in small fisherman*s villages on the Bosphorus or in the elegant, five star hotels. It's also possible to drink Turkish To Rush or Not to Rush . . . by Aimee Peeples The walls of Agnes Scott are presently splattered with signs advertising fraternity and little sister rush parties. As an Agnes Scott student you may have many questions about fraternities. Which is the fraternity to go to 9 What do little sisters do 9 Is it a status symbol to be a little sister? Is it the "cool" thing to be a little sister 9 Is Georgia Tech the only place where the guys are? What are the answers to these and many other questions that you may have about fraternities 9 In interviewing various Agnes Scott students about the issue of fraternities. I found a great deal of variation in their answers to these questions. First of all. why go to Tech? Many students feel that their journey down North Ave. to Tech serves as a way for them to get away from school, to visit a "real" campus, go to a party, be with some males for a change and to just have a good time. Some students go to hear the bands and to be in the company of their friends, while others go with the intentions of meeting guys. Then there are those who go with the intention of hearing a band and end up meeting a guy! (Okay, so it is rare 1 ) The frat houses seem to be a big part of the social life of many Agnes Scott women On Thurs- day nights. PJ.'s and Buckhead are also popular with Agnes Scott Felicia Perrit (bottom right), a little sister at II Ke teemed i^twi/ p.m. and Dec. 2 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Decatur. Dec. 9. 7:30 p.m. At January's show, you'll see the prosperous Germany of today, with its cosmopolitan cities like Frankfurt and Bonn. You'll also learn about its rich history as Frank Nichols focuses on the walled towns and cobblestone streets of Romantic Germany You'll also explore ancient castles and tiny villages surrounded by mountains. And. of course, you'll cruise down the Rhine. Atlanta. Jan. 4, 2:30 p.m.; Marietta, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 6 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Decatur, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. All aboard the luxurious Queen Elizabeth II in February for a voyage "down under" to New Zealand and Australia. Doug Jones' new feature-length travel film gives a sweeping view of Australia from Sydney to the Island of Tasmania as well as the scenic spectacle of New Zealand. It also takes you behind the scenes on the QE2, the world's last great ocean liner. She's 13 stories high and weighs 67.000 tons. Atlanta. Feb. 1. 2:30 p.m.; Marietta. Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 3 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Decatur, Feb. 10. 7:30 p.m. If you haven't been, you'll want to go to Paris, that is after seeing Kathleen Dusek's Paris and the Seine. Hers is a lingering look at one of the world's most romantic cities and the river that inspired Monet. Renoir, and other great artists. The Seine is at the center of industrial France and teems with modern life. But Dusek loves history and her narration includes tales of the past. What great events in French history took place along these banks 9 You'll hear and see when she brings her new film in March. Atlanta. March 1. 2:30 p.m.; Marietta, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and March 3 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Decatur. March 17. 7:30 p.m. Board a ship again; this time it's a narrowboat that will sail you through the Canals of England, Scotland and Wales Filmmaker Fran Reidelberger traveled 4,000 miles of canals to make this documentary, criss-crossing these countries through rural and urban areas. Once a mass trans- portation system for industry, these waterways are now inhab- ited by holiday boaters and tourists. You'll love Reidelberger's view of this lovely historical playground. Atlanta, March 29, 2:30 p.m.; Marietta, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. and March 31 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Decatur. April 14. 7:30 p.m. All tickets are available at Woodruff Arts Center ticket ser- vice, 1280 Peachtree St. Marietta tickets are also at two Georgia State Bank branches: Gallena and Whitlock. Clark Music. 115 Sycamore St.. Decatur, carries tickets for Decatur shows. Season tickets are S29 for Marietta and Decatur; $34 for Atlanta. Single tickets are $5 for Marietta and Decatur; S5.80 for Atlanta. For more information, call Worldwide Travelogs at 872-2679 or Arts Center ticket service at 892-2414. WORLD FOOD DAY: October 16, 1986 SAVE YOUR FUNDS FOR THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE Furniture for the way you live whether you're starting out or starting over. * Great contemporary styles for first homes, apartments and dorms. And you'll save enough to throw a party! Values from The Foam Store. Now three convenient locations: Phi Wide Selection (Table Picture 1 ^"fitl?"* myer-Sieeper $89 the foam k store Little Five Points 1 1 54 Euclid Ave N E /586-9647/Open daily Norcross 6440 I-85 Access Road South/446-6444 / Open daily Roswell 292 S Atlanta St /992-FOAM/Tues -Sat 11-7 All major credit cards accepted/ 100 days same as cash financing to qualified customers Page 12 THE PROFILE Friday, October 10, 1986. SPORTS Kickers Looking Good by Julie Huffaker Although the Agnes Scott Kick- ers tied with the Strikers on September 28th. two to two. the team played a much better game than they did the week before. The coach said that they have been practicing much more, and had even gotten in an hour of practice before the TGIF last Friday. The coach said that although he has worked out a stretching routine for the team, they haven't been organized enough before games to be able to do it every time. Consequently he said that the number of pulled muscles and cramps has in- creased from last year, but de- creased from the beginning of this year. Coach Read said that the team practices more this year, and this may be one reason for more injuries at the beginning of the year; the players just weren't used to the amount of heavy running. Coach Read was excited about the number of people who showed up to watch the game. He thought having friends and people there to watch the game really made a big difference to the players. He says. "They want to look good for their friends . . . they want their friends to watch them win." Coach Read himself wanted to watch them win. He said. "I wanted to win this game, badly, so I kept my strongest players in." Although Coach Read praised the entire team for their efforts at the game, he deliberately praised a few people on the team whom he felt really "wanted to win." Coach Read even went so far as to praise the center forward on the other team. "She was good, but our outstanding goal keepers were better." he smiled, referring to Sharon and Adele. Other outstanding players were Aimee Peeples, whom the coach says is the "cog" of the team. The coach said Sally and Jennifer were good sweepers in the game, and Karen King was "all over the field trapping the ball left and right." With her legs flying everywhere, Karen managed to snag the ball out of the air many times. Finally, with a huge smile Coach Read said. "As always. Kathy McKee played outstandingly! She is always everywhere, setting up plays, getting goals . . . stealing the ball." Coach Read says that Kathy is one of the best support- ers of her fellow teammates. The coach remarked that a few of the other team members seem to expect too much from their team- mates and frequently yell at them for not being where they should be. The coach said that Kathy continually gives helpful sugges- tions and encouragement to the players on the field. Affectionately referred to as "Kamikaze Kathy" by one of her teammates, she Dolphin Club Tryouts by Mary Ann Athens Are you looking for a unique sport combining strength, coordi- nation, and grace? If so, then Agnes Scott's synchronized swim- ming team is for you. The Dolphin Club will be holding a second tryout session in the middle of October for those who are inter- ested. Kay Manuel, the team's faculty advisor, encourages those girls who are comfortable in the water and who can perform the basic swimming strokes to tryout. The Dolphins are presently look- ing for new members in addition to freshmen Carol Gibbs and Mary Ann Athens, who recently joined the talented team. Help sessions will be scheduled before the actual tryout date in order to acquaint potential members with the basic stunts and strokes involved with synchronized swimming. As a new member of the Dolphin Club. I have found that synchronized swimming is a very relaxing yet challenging sport. Unlike soccer or tennis, practices are not time consuming or exhausting. Instead, they are an opportunity for one to become familiar with various stunts. Dur- ing practice sessions, the mem- bers also swim laps to increase endurance and upper body strength. Everyone on the team has an opportunity to assist in gives the game everything she's got. even when she's tired. It was towards the end of the game when the coach said. "I left her in even at the end of the second half . . . she was getting beaten up pretty badly, but she is one of our strongest players. She wants to win." Well they didn't win the game against the Strikers; it was a tie. However, the next day, on Monday afternoon. Agnes Scott won against La Grange college, 5 to 2! The first goal was scored by Natalie Whitten in the opening minutes of the game. The remain- ing four goals, which brought the Agnes Scott Kickers to victory, were scored by Kathy McKee, Mary Cole, Lisa Oliff, and Eleanor Dill. Unfortunately, Sharon Hargraves, goalie for the Agnes Scott Kickers, was injured when kicked in the head by a member of the opposing team. Besides this incident, the game was a rewarding experience for the Agnes Scott Kickers as it was their first victory Congratulations to the team! Kickers Kathy McKee, Adele Clements, and Natalie ^ teamwork in the game against the Strikers: Kickers, Row 1: Sharon Hargraves, Tuba Goskel, and Coach Read. Row Sarah Garland and Adele Clements choreographing upcoming water shows. The major performances are based on a basic theme and usually include nine numbers and a finale. The president of the 1986-1987 Dolphin Club is Sarah Goodwin. The vice-president is Dana Maine, and the secretary/treasurer is Felicia Perritt. Sync or swim! Aimee Peeples, Sally Mairs, Lisa Olliff, Jennifer Peluso, Natalie Whitten, 2: Laura Williams, Michelle Malone, Karen King, Shan Oates, Mary Cole, Row 3: Jean Wilson, Eleanor Dill, Gretchen Pfeifer, and Kathy McKee. The 1986 ASC Tennis Team Tryouts for the Agnes Scott tennis team were held September 16-19. The only senior member of the team is Katie Macmillan. Junior members of the team are Ellen Jones and Hong Tran. Sophomore members of the team include: Mitrina Mogelnicki, Jill Owens. Vee Kimbrell, Barbara Jenkins. Thao Tu. and Dee Agee. Freshman members of the team are: Katie Patillo, Laura Weaver, Laura Brown, Laura Perry, and Leslie Blomeley. The team's next match will be Wednesday. Octo- ber 15. against Dekalb Commu- nity College. The match will begin at 2:30 p.m. at Agnes Scott. Good luck to each and every member' VOLLEYBALL SCOREBOARD September 23 ASC vs. Truett McConnell Game 1 ASC 10, TMC 15 Game 2 ASC 12, TMC 15 Game 3 ASC 13, TMC 15 September 25 ASC vs. Albany State Game 1 ASC 15. Albany 6 Game 2 ASC 15. Albany 8 ASC vs Wesleyan Game 1 ASC 15, Wesleyan 7 Game 2 ASC 16, Wesleyan 14 Game 3 ASC 15. Wesleyan 5 UPCOMING GAMES OCTOBER PLACE TIME OPPONENT 15 Wed. Agnes Scott 6:30 LaGrange 8:30 Spelman 23 Thurs. Wesleyan 6:00 Mercer 7:00 Wesleyan 30 Thurs. Agnes Scott 6:00 Mercer 8.00 Oglethorpe Friday night's Black Cat Bash: The Backstabbers rock the ASC Campus during Street Dance photo In lu I if Huffaker In This Issue: Editorials Rape Controversy at Faculty Tabletalk News World Food Day Features Political Involvement On Campus Arts- Asnes Scott Night at the Atlanta Ballet Spurts The Black Cat Games pfiomc VOL. 73, NO. 4 THE PROFILE MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1986 Black Cat: From Frolics to Frocks by Adlen Walker Black Cat week started bright and early. Very early. In an unusual gesture of togetherness, the senior class gathered at 3:15 Monday morning on the fourth floor of Main. They tiptoed all over campus, papering the doors of all the underclassmen. At 6:00 a.m., an attempt was made to set off all dorm fire alarms. Unfortunately, only two of the five fire alarms worked properly (how*s that for protection?), but that amazing and unusual class of '87. by yelling., ringing, the .bell, and pounding on doors, managed to rouse the bleary eyed campus. Dazed and confused, they were directed to the quad where donuts. orange juice, and loud rock n 1 roll awaited them. The freshmen's prank was next. On Tuesday, the class of 1990 transformed the campus into Woodscott, a conservative, mid- dle-class, pseudo-hippy move- ment. They wore peace signs, which at first were mistakingly modeled after the Mercedes symbol. They had a sit-in in front of the post office, which I have been told is against the law. Although a far cry from the drugged out. free love days of Woodstock, one must admit Woodscott was original. On Wednesday, the Juniors hijacked the Dining Hall. They held all silverware and glasses for ransom. They did not want your money they wanted to make a fool of you. It worked. If you wanted a glass, you had to sign a petition saying the Junior class should win the kitty. If you wanted a fork, you had to act like a plane and fly down a runway. The prank was a huge success. It forced everyone to participate and everyone had a great time. The sophomore prank did not materialize until Thursday night at the bonfire. Everyone had been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Great Pumpkin. The Great Pumpkin (alias Harry Wistrand) made a flamboyant arrival in a police car, giving the bonfire even more fuel. iiic juniors pui on a great production on Friday night involv- ing four freshmen on one side of the stage, and on the other, the same four at a reunion 10 years later. The evening ended with the Senior Class winning the Black Kitty, the song, and the decora- tions. The juniors won the prank. The Black Cat Dance was held at the famous Peachtree Plaza. Approximately five hundred people attended, and though crowded, the ballroom was ac- commodating. There is only one word to describe the band EXCEPTIONAL! Borneo, an At- lanta based band, played a continuous mixture of upbeat tunes. They played a variety of music from the Monkeys to the Talking Heads. Although the dance floor was large, it was packed with energetic dancers all evening. As usual, the dominant color for dresses was black. But there were some unusual outfits to be seen. Felicia Perrit wore a long, gold dress which her mother wore twenty years ago. Felicia's date wore a matching gold cummer- bund and bow-tie. Daphne Burt wore a beautiful dress which belonged to her grandmother. Several students had on dressy pants and some students wore blue jeans! Anything is better than a hoop skirt! RTC Helps Refugees by Heather Rogers Mrs. Laura Nieto-Studstill, a rising senior RTC, led the October 10 convocation in which she told about her experience living and working for two months at Jubilee Partners a Christian community in Athens, Georgia dedicated to helping political refugees from El Salvador and other countries obtain legal residence in Canada. Originally volunteering as a Spanish translator, Laura found herself immersed in a rewarding variety of responsibilities which ranged from gardening to office work to taking care of the children while their parents went to English classes. Although the hours were long and filled with hard work, (Cont'd, on p. 3) Vlison Mills. Vee Kimbrell, ^dele Clements, and Claire Guitton (from left to right) entertain students with comical skit at the Black ( at production. Johnson Plans Rape Crisis Center by Debbie Strickland Rape is one of the most serious crimes one person can commit against another. The victim is often traumatized for years after the event, and there are many more victims than most people realize. In fact, one out of every seven women will be raped at some point during her lifetime, and one out of every four women is sexualiy abused before she reaches the age of eighteen. Yet. despite the distressing statistics, rape is a crime that receives very little attention in our society. Myra Johnson, an Agnes Scott senior who is spearheading the effort to establish the ASC Rape Crisis Center, believes that the reason for this lack of awareness is that "rape is something which we would all rather not think about. Some of us would like to believe that it only happens to certain kinds of women or girls or only at certain places." She cautions that "these beliefs are false and dangerous." for every woman regardless of her attire, attitude, or location is a potential target. The main function of a rape crisis center is to combat this lack of awareness by disseminating infor- mation about rape myths, such as the victim "cannot do anything" to 'bring it on," and by educating women about safety precautions. Because rape affects so many women, it is a crime that greatly impacts our society as a whole. For example, eighty-five percent of the victims move within six months after the crime has occurred. Many of these victims are college students, who, by dropping out or transferring, are jeopardizing their educations. Victims also continue to harbor very intense feelings of shock, anger, and fear for a long time after the commission of a raoe. If a woman is raped, she should immediately contact someone a friend, a relative, the police, or a rape crisis center. For many, a rape crisis center is the best choice, for they are staffed by trained counselors who will help the victim report the crime and obtain medical and psychological attention. In the metropolitan Atlanta area, there are two rape crisis centers, the YWCA Rape Crisis Center in Cobb County and the Grady Hospital Rape Crisis Center in Fulton County. An urgent need exists for a center in DeKalb County, because DeKalb victims currently are sent to the Grady Center. Myra Johnson and others believe that ASC is the ideal DeKalb institution to open because, according to Myra, "we're a women's college, and rape is definately a womens issue." Myra has worked as a counselor for two years and is receiving help from Peggy Zigler, the Director of the Grady RCC. They hope to establish the center before Christmas or early in the spring semester. Myra wishes to fund the center with donations from various campus and commu- nity organizations. She hopes that it will be a "full-fledged" rape crisis center, able to offer several services including a 24-hour hotline service at 371-6000 and medical facilities, along with medical and legal aid referral, and counseling. Of course, the main purpose is to increase awareness, and to accomplish this task the center will work to educate the ASC and Decatur communities about rape and safety Before the center can begin operating, it needs volunteer counselors. No experience is necessary. Training sessions will be held before Christmas break. Interested students should leave a note in Myra Johnson's mailbox (#254) or call her at ext. 594. Until the ASC Rape Crisis Center opens, victims should contact either the Grady RCC at 659- 7273 or the YWCA RCC at 428- 2666. Both of these are open 24 hours a day. These centers are helping women to grapple with the dehumanizing violation of rape and are bringing the topic to the forefront of discussion. Page 2 THE PROFILE Monday, October 27, 1986 EDITCRIAUS Rape Issue Erupts at Faculty Tabletalk Global Awareness Director Shocks Faculty Dear Editor: At Agnes Scott, as at any other college or university, the officers of the institution, more than individual students or faculty, represent the image and goals of the college to the public at large. For this reason, as well as for personal reasons, we experi- enced profound shock upon hearing our colleague. Prof. John Studstill. at this week's Faculty/ Staff Table Talk, question whether rape is really rape, since, in his opinion, force is sometimes natu- ral in sex. We had all just listened to a remarkable and able speaker discuss attitudes, like those of Studstill, that lead to the awful level of violent sexual assault in our society. How could the director of the Colleges flagship Global Awareness Program feel and publicly express opinions diamet- rically opposed to the personal dignity of women? We know that many, many men and women in the proud history of this college have striven hard against adver- sity for the advancement of women's dignity and the freedom of women to live and move safely in society. The discrepancy be- tween Studstill s remarks and what we perceive is the aim. the history, and the image of Agnes Scott College is truly shocking. Sincerely yours. Christabel Braunrot. Associate Professor of French Gail Cabisius, Associate Professor of Classical Languages and Literatures Kathy Palumbo, Instructor of Sociology Student Outrage Dear Editor: My name is Myra Johnson, and I am a senior here at Agnes Scott. I am writing because I am very concerned about an attitude I saw displayed at the Faculty Tabletalk on Wednesday, October 14. Let me preface my letter by saying that rape is a subject I feel we of the Agnes Scott community have brushed under the rug for too long. I am trying to establish a rape information and crisis center on campus now. and I am very close to the subject. Upon discussing the following incident with other people. I realized that I was not the only person upset by what occurred, and I was urged to write this letter. It is not my intention to hurt anyone's feelings, but I cannot sit back and allow a person who is in a position of authority on campus to think that his attitudes do not affect the job he does. Nor can I allow this same person to think that his attitudes do not affect the student body at large. With that out. I shall begin. The subject of the tabletalk was rape and rape victims/survivors Peg Zigler. Director of the Grady Rape Crisis Center, told the group about the problems that society, and men in particular, has with rape victims/survivors. Peg stated that one of the problems with the subject of rape is that people in general are afraid to talk about it and thus to understand it. She spoke of the problems survivors have because a woman who has survived a rape will carry the incident with her for the rest of her life. It will affect her emotionally, psychologically and physically. It will affect her relationships with other people, be they with men or women. She also stated that it is very difficult to explain to some- one who has never been through an incident such as rape the fear and total loss of control to which a victim is subjected. She said that rape is the only crime in which the victim is asked if she had anything to do with her attack in other words, the victim >c \/irtimi7pH Peg spoke for about twenty to thirty minutes. She touched on other points, but the above will suffice for a capsulized version. At the end of her presentation, she opened the floor to questions and comments from those in attendance. I was the only student present. There were approxi- mately twenty people in attend- ance besides myself, the rest being faculty and staff. Dr. John Studstill, Director of the Global Awareness Program, was one of the people in attend- ance. Mr. Studstill has the respon- sibility of arranging the programs that send Agnes Scott students around the world. As we all know. Agnes Scott is a woman's college whose supposed aim is to edu- cate young, intelligent women. We consider ourselves to be a pro- gressive college, and our global awareness program is sup- posedly one of the areas in which we display this progressiveness. Mr. Studstill took advantage of the question period. I do not remember his exact words and, therefore, will not be quoting him directly. But, upon discussing the incident with other people who had been there, we all understood him to mean the same thing. Mr. Studstill asked Peg if there were not instances where a grey area existed as to whether the woman "asked" for it. He also implied that he had doubts as to whether or not a little force wasn't necessary at times. I realize these are strong accusations, but I can provide the names of faculty members who were there and who can back up my statements. Peg. who has directed the Grady Center for nine years, was not noticeably ruffled. She re- sponded by stating that the legal definition of rape is "penetration without consent and by force."' If a woman has said no, she has not given consent, and. therefore, by the legal definition, any pene- tration is by force. It was difficult for me not to lunge across the table and take the man by the throat, but I controlled myself. I addressed his question after Peg I said that if someone were to threaten his life, he would probably resist at first. But. should he be convinced that his life were indeed in danger, he would do what he needed to do in order to save his life. There was a murmuring around the room and a general uncomfortability with what he had said, but no one else directly addressed his com- ment. His response was that he realized we could not talk about this subject intellectually because some of us were too emotional about the subject. I will grant Mr. Studstill a concession on one point: yes. some of us are emotional about the subject. However, it is difficult to discuss anything intellectually with someone who has just succeeded in displaying that he has no intelligence. Not only did he verbalize the fact that he is ignorant of and insensitive to the subject of rape, but he also accused the rest of us of not being able to discuss it in a rational manner. His arrogant attitude was that we were wrong because we could become emotionally in- volved in this issue. As a woman, and a survivor, I have the right to be upset and to let the campus community know that a man who has an obvious lack of knowledge about the things that women face every day is in charge of sending us around the world. It is my hope that the adminis- tration will consider this incident and its implications. I also wel- come any criticism or comments. Thank you. Respectfully submitted. Myra Johnson. Studstill Defends his Statements Dear Editor: This morning (10-20-86) a stu- dent friend walked into my office and discussed with me how a student and perhaps a faculty member are planning to write a letter to The Profile suggesting that I have made inappropriate remarks on the issue of rape dur- ing a dtscussion at the Faculty Table Talk last week. I hope that my true opinions can be made known through this letter before anyone misinterprets them. I was in 100% agreement with the speaker, Peggy Zieglers point of view that women have not only been the victims of rape but are often made to feel guilty for the crime themselves. The only com- ment that could have been inter- preted otherwise, as far as I know, was when I asked Peggy Ziegler the question. "Are all cases of rape just as straightforward as you have implied, are there no cases that are gray, where there might be mitigating cir- cumstances?" If this question were taken to imply something beyond just a serious attempt on my part to understand the com- plex dynamics of rape, then that implication is false. I would be happy to discuss the Table Talk exchange with anyone, though no one has yet come forward to ques- tion me about it, and I have heard about the letter second-hand. I call upon anyone who would like to know what was said at the Table Talk to ask some of those who were there: for example, Lee Copple, Miriam Dunson, Malcolm Peel, Rev Emmett Herndon, and Peggy Ziegler, herself. These are people I am sure were present. I am concerned that my true statements and my true opinions be known and am upset that no one has seen fit to come and talk to me personally before making personal attacks in the public media. I believe that anyone who knows me well will affirm my staunch support of women's rights and my strong belief that our society needs to make a great effort to control rape and protect women better. In no way do I question that women have been victimized by our male-dominated society, its police, its courts, and by many other groups and indi- viduals in and out of positions of authority. Sincerely, John D. Studstill Professor Objects to Colleagues' Letter Dear Editor: As one of the conveners of the Faculty Tabletalks, I have a vested interest in fair reporting of their proceedings. Following the most recent of these, a question was asked by Professor John Studstill. It was not until two days later, when I was asked to be a co- signer of a letter to The Profile which would protest the implica- tions of this question, that I had any inkling that exception had been taken to his remark. I declined to sign the letter because its content did not correspond to my memory of the incident. As an alternative. I proposed that, in the spirit of collegiality, his accusers confront Mr. Studstill directly, indicate their displeasure at his remark, and request a clarification. It is my understanding that they did not seek this avenue of reconciliation and that they have chosen, rather, to 'go public' with their accusations, without consult- ing Mr. Studstill in any way. I regret this deeply, and in common fairness I am using this opportu- nity to say that I did not hear Mr. Studstill made the remark he is alleged to have made. Sincerely yours. Lee B. Copple Professor of Psychology Murray Responds to Criticism of Health Center Dear Editor: I would like to respond to the unidentified student who ad- dressed two areas of concern in relation to the Student Health Center. First, students' needs for privacy and confidentiality when making appointments or request- ing referall information are of utmost importance to the Health Center Staff. During our first weeks in our new facility, the close proximity of the appointment desk to the student waiting area has been an area of increasing con- cern. To address this problem, we have implemented a brief written appointment format to insure that conversations of a confidential nature will not take place at the appointment desk but rather be directed to the office of the nurse practitioners. We have requested that a movable glass panel be placed between the reception and the appointment areas to further enhance the privacy of the stu- dent during personal or telephone conversations while allowing the secretary to obtain necessary preliminary information. Secondly, I would like to clarify our long standing referral policy. (Cont'd, on p. 3) C^%s A owes \\ 1 J .-' _ COIUGI ''..^ Profile nm assa\. acknowledge world hunger b\ eating a subsistence- level meal for lunch on World Food Day Hits Home by Dolly Purvis During lunch on Wednesday, October 15, the Chaplain's office offered the Agnes Scott commu- nity the opportunity to experience a meal as the rest of the world eats. Using a lot system, each participant drew a colored ticket out of a box to determine which of three kinds of lunches he or she Student Helps with Refugee Program cont'd from p. 1 would eat. The number of tickets was appropriated for each meal according to the proportion of the world's population that eats that kind of meal. Ten percent of the participants received a sumptu- ous meal indicative of the way 10 percent of the world's population eats; 30 percent of the partici- pants received an "adequate" meal consisting of rice and three tablespoons of lettuce; 60 percent of the participants ate a "subsist- ed" meal consisting of rice and water the typical meal a starving person would eat. The experiment was heartily received campus- wide with more than 150 partici- pating. Heather Goodall, a con- cerned sophomore, commented after a meal of rice and water; "Now I have a more realistic view about how people who eat on the subsistence level really exist." LETTER, cont'd. Students needing or requesting referrals to private physicians are given individual referral cards by speciality or subspecialty listing two to three possible physician groups to choose from and in- structed to make their own ap- pointments although we are available to assist them if we are so requested. There are two physician groups who have re- quested that students be evaluated in the Student Health Center prior to their first visit to that physician. Students are then free to call or contact that physi- cian for subsequent appointments and/or information and follow-up. It is always easier to deal with student concerns when they are brought directly to our attention and we can work together to solve problems. If written format is preferred, we have placed a "suggestion box" in the reception room and encourage any of your comments. Transitions are never without their difficulties. The Health Center needs your ideas in order to provide the quality of care students deserve and to identify and resolve subsequent difficulties. I believe this can best be accomplished by meeting together and working together, and I encourage the unidentified student to do just that. Pat Murray Director of Student Health Center ASC Halls Rededicated Beginning this week in The Profile is a column which will provide the reader with a brief look at some of the events in national and world news. This section is provided for the student who does not read a daily paper. As a bi-weekly newspaper, The Profile must operate with a considerable time lapse in the publication process, which is reflected in the delay in news coverage. Nonetheless, it is hoped that the column will prove useful for a fair percentage of the readership. Comments and sug- gestions are always welcome. President Reagan met with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachov in Reykjavik, Iceland on Oct. 11 seeking a solution to disarma- ment issues. The talks concluded unsuccessfully on Sunday after Reagan refused to limit the Strategic Defense Initiative, more commonly known as "Star Wars", to laboratory experimentation, as the Soviets requested. U.S. District Court Judge Harry Claiborne was convicted by the U.S. Senate on Oct. 9 on two counts of tax evasion. He was removed from his lifetime appoint- ment and will be serving his two year sentence at the federal prison in Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. South Africa's United Demo- cratic Front, the country s- largest antt apartheid alhance-. was declared by "President Botha to be an "affected organization". This move will effectively prevent the organization from receiving any foreign funding. In Washington, the House overwhelmingly approved a re- vised drug bill which included a provision allowing the death penalty for drug-transaction re- lated murders, but many Senators have refused to approve the bill until it is revised and the death penalty provision is removed. El Salvador was struck by an earthquake on Oct. 9 that regis- tered a 5.4 on the Richter scale and was centered about 10 miles north of San Salvador. The city was nearly destroyed, and Presi- dent Duarte announced Monday that 976 people had been killed. In Cape Canaveral, Florida the space shuttle Atlantis was rolled to the launch pad to begin seven weeks of testing. The shuttle was moved to the pad to check on the $3.2 million worth of new equip- ment on the pad designed to protect the shuttle's external thermal tiles from the elements during launch. Dr. Stanley Cohen, a biochemist at Vanderbilt Univer- sity, won the Nobel Prize in medicine for his work with an epidermal growth factor that could prove valuable in cancer research. Items compiled from The New York Times and The Washington Post by Kim Mitchell. Laura felt rested and in good spirits when she returned home. She also "learned that we are lucky people because we are not politically persecuted or suffering from hunger and torture." Laura supplemented her dis- cussion with a series of informa- tive Canadian news broadcasts about Central American refugees. While Canada is steadily increas- ing the number of refugees it allows in, the United States' policy has become more strict (fewer than three percent of the Salva- doran refugees who applied for political asylum to the U.S. in 1984 were accepted). In a desper- ate attempt to flee persecution, an estimated one-half million Central Americans have entered the United States illegally. Some are taken in by the churches and synagogues who have become a part of the sanctuary movement which provides protection to fleeing refugees. Ideally, the refugees would apply for political asylum to another country. To be given political asylum in a foreign country such as Canada. Sweden or Australia (the only other coun- tries who accept refugees), Cen- tral Americans must prove that their lives are in danger in their native country. However, "there is not space for" all applicants to be accepted. Jubilee members such as Melinda Lee. who answered questions at the convocation, help screen refugees who have the desire and qualifications to be a political refugee in Canada. Often volunteers will conduct interviews at U.S. detention centers where Central Americans who have attempted to rnter the country illegally are waiting to be de- ported. Those refugees who are accepted to go on to Canada live at Jubilee if there is room, or they will be supported by a host church for two to three months until their Canadian documents arrive. In preparation for the drastically different environment they will be living in, the refugees are given lectures as well as plenty of warm clothing. Once in Canada, the Central Americans attend English classes and job training programs for a year. They are then given a several month grace period in which to find a job. Although a few refugees leave Canada after finding the weather or the dis- tance away from their families unbearable, most of the hundreds of refugees remain to live in a country where persecution and death are no longer daily threats. by Ginger Patton On October 10, at 2:00 p.m., past and present members of the Agnes Scott Community rededi- cated Agnes Scott and Rebekah Scott Halls. The rededication, originally planned as a patio affair, moved into the Rebekah Recep- tion Room due to the rain. President Schmidt began the ceremony by thanking all those involved with the renovation of Main and Rebekah, and then she turned the floor over to the guest speakers. Larry Gellerstedt. chair of the Board of Trustees, spoke first. He reminisced about the Agnes Scott of his wife's college days. He spoke nostalgically about riding from Georgia Tech to ASC. "In 1942. you could ride the street car from Georgia Tech to ASC for a nickel." He also remarked on the changes which have occurred at ASC other than with the builaings. Evidently, dating rituals have evolved a bit since 1942! Melanie Sherk, president of the Student Government Association, spoke about the new bell in Main She said that the bell added a community spirit that had been missing at ASC. To mark the occurrence of the rededication. Shelly Wilkinson, great-great- great granddaughter of Agnes Scott, was asked to ring the new bell. Melanie jokingly warned Shelly of the hazards of ringing the bell. Apparently, Melanie had an "uplifting" experience, literally, when she first attempted to ring the new bell. Board of Trustees member Betty Scott Noble told three anecdotes about Agnes. Rebekah. and Louise Scott. The tales were light-hearted glimpses into the childhoods of Agnes Scott, the mother of Col. George Scott, founder of ASC; Rebekah Scott. Col. Scott's wife who was quite fond of dancing; and Louise Scott, granddaughter of Col. Scott, who was six years old when she witnessed the initial dedication of ASC. After a dedicatory prayer, Pres- ident Schmidt thanked everyone for attending the ceremony, and the group disbursed and went to hear the ringing of the new bell. Afterwards, guests had the oppor- tunity to tour the two restored buildings. Need French Tutoring? Qualified French teacher can help you. B.A. French, M.S. secondary eduction. Lived 10 years in Montreal. C all Amy Flfersy, 378-4520. u jD' Board members meet at Rededication of Main and Rebekah Halls Page 4 THE PROFILE Monday, October 27, 1986 IflEAlIUIRIES The Frat Scene Revisited by Lisa Gugino As freshmen, many Agnes Scott students were whisked off to Georgia Tech or Emory Frater- nity parties to begin their college social lives. For many, the Greek scene was unappealing, yet. for others, the Greek scene seemed the only alternative to otherwise lonely nights back in the dorm. Offering companionship and so- cial activities, the Greek scene has largely become Agnes Scott's main social avenue. Although popular, the fraternities that are frequented so regularly by A. S C. students do have their problems. When questioned about the disad- vantages of the Greek life, stu- dents readily responded with several complaints. Kim Cadora feels "there is too much peer pressure to drink. "This sentiment is a common one even among students who enjoy drink- ing occasionally; Mary Dean Edwards said, "although I often went to unwind, alcohol consump- tion was always the main activity. I hardly knew the guys when they were,sober because most of the time they weren't." The difficulty of establishing meaningful re- lationships in this type of environ- ment is pretty evident, said one student Kim Cadora also added that this environment tends to alienate and exclude people, thus making the Greek scene limited. The most frequent complaint' about the fraternity system is its cliquish nature. Often students enjoy the sense of community they feel with one fraternity, but they regret the limitations it places on them. Alison Mills expressed her dissatisfaction about the pressure that is placed on little sisters not to associate with other houses. "Once you become a little sister, you become tied down." Karen Youngner feels "it's too easy to get associated with one house and become stereotyped, which makes meeting people at other houses impossible." Genie Chilcut enjoys her social life at a fraternity but has recognized that the fraternal system entails many limiting qualities. "I think the original ideals of the Greeks are great, but somehow in practice they don't work so well." said Allison Mills. Lastly, students complained about the Catch 22 situation that often results if one dates within the same fraternity. Mary Dean Edwards exclaimed, "if you date a frat brother and break up. then you lose all other options at that house, or at least it makes it a lot harder." When most of your dates come from within one house, it puts a lot of pressure on you to alleviate any bad feelings that you might have had with one of the brothers, said one student. Everyone watches the relation- ship, and if something goes wrong, the atmosphere can get pretty hairy, oftentimes too much to stay, remarked another student. What do students do when the disadvantages of the Greek scene become too much 9 The same students had a few sugges- tions taken from their own experi- ences. Kim Cadora said, "my other social avenues are church and other local college cam- puses." Mary Dean Edwards suggested attending a summer study program at a school like Emory. "I made lots of friends in my summer program, and they introduced me to their friends, whom I still stay in touch with." Genie Chilcut felt that it was important to stay in contact with old friends so she could take breaks from the fraternity scene. Allison Mills has confidence that "nice guys can be met in local bars and nightspots." The overall opinion is that the Agnes Scott student needn't be dependent on fraternities if the disadvantages become to much to bear. At Agnes Scott, the assertive woman can find alternative social avenues with just a little bit of imagination and investigation. Politics at Agnes Scott Young Democrats by Lisa Gugino The Agnes Scott chapter of Young Democrats is off to a good start this year with a four-fold increase in membership. The state and local elections have spurred a widesweeping interest in politics that is affecting the Agnes Scott campus by promot- ing increased participation and involvement. One of the hottest races of the year is the Senatorial race between Democrat Wyche Fowler and Republican Senator Mack Mattingly. At the first meet- ing. Sue Ramsey, a representa- tive from the Fowler Headquar- ters, spoke about the election and the need for volunteers. Ms. Ramsey spoke positively about Fowler's hard won districts, which were previously held by Sen. Mattingly. She admitted that Wyche Fowler's campaign coffer isn't as large as Mattingly's, but she stressed the strength of his support. The other local races which were discussed were the John Lewis/Julian Bond race and the Ben Jones Pat Swindell race. All the Democratic candidates continue to recruit volunteers for their phone banks, so interested students are never at a loss for political volunteer work. The second meeting of Younq Democrats was also co-sponso 1 cuul by College Republicans for the purpose of educating the member- ships of both on the topic of Nicaragua. John Studstill. Chair of the Global Studies Program, showed slides of Nicaragua which he had taken while visiting the country with a group of clergy last summer. He accompanied his slide presentation with a discus- sion on the political and social environment, which he feels is often inaccurately portrayed by the United States media. Young Democrats will continue to host additional forums on topics of political importance, as well as continuing its involvement in local and state elections. If you desire to get involved call one of the YD. officers. They are Lisa Gugino- President. Julie McConnell-Vice- President. Sam McCMntock- Secretary, and Angie Howard- Treasurer. Young Republicans by Patricia Roy This year's Young Republicans are excited about the upcoming events. The newly elected officers are Patricia Roy. president; Skotti Rae, vice president; and Laurie Adams, secretary/treasurer. The clubs first project was recruiting Senator Mattingly's supporters and getting students registered so they will be able to participate in the November elections. At the first meeting, a local politician came to the campus and dis- cussed his campaign strategies. Because of the current political elections, there are many political activities taking place in Atlanta, such as the Senator Mattingly rally at which President Reagan was a guest speaker. More politi- cians are being scheduled to speak on campus and a Young Republicans registration table will be set up in the dining hall to recruit new members. A party is being planned in conjunction with two other statewide Young Repub- licans to celebrate their hard work on the political campaigns. If you are interested in joining Young Republicans, contact Patricia Roy, ext. 621. Hitting the Road by Sarah Napier Was your fall break at home with the folks not quite as adven- ture-filled as you had hoped 9 When asked the famous ques- tion. "hey, what did you do this weekend?", do you have to strug- gle to recall what, if anything, you spent your weekend doing? Do your weeks blur together and does it always seem to be Monday morning? Do you feel the need to just get away for awhile 9 Put down your books for a minute, grab a diet coke and imagine, if you could go anywhere you wanted to this weekend, where would you go 9 Here are the responses of some other ASC students to get your imagination rolling. "Off campus' I wouldn't care where!" "I would go to Athens because of the taco stand, the thrift shops, and because it just seems to be a nice, laid-back, restful place." "I would go to New York City because I've never been there." "I would not go to India!" "I would go anywhere warm, sunny, and beautiful!" "I would go back to 1970 when I was three years old." "I would go home and be a ghost." "I would go somewhere where I could do nothing but lie in the sun all weekend!" If your looking for a more realistic idea for a weekend getaway check out Atlanta Magazine's "Great Journeys through Georgia", a special sup- plement to the January, 1986 issue. This guide to travel in Georgia offers information on state parks, hotels, restaurants and attractions throughout the state and includes prices and even a map to help get your trip on the road. Getting away for the weekend can be a refreshing break from those hectic Saturday nights out on the town and those dreary Sundays in the library So take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and hit the road! by Jill Reeves Interested in having an effective resume in your possession 9 Career Planning and Placement has scheduled additional resume clinics which will be held on Wednesday, October 29 and Wednesday, November 5 from 6- 7:30 p.m. in the CP&P office. The clinics provide valuable informa- tion and techniques for writing an effective resume. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to attend. Law School interviews have been arranged for the month of November. The first two schools to visit the ASC campus will be Washington and Lee and Georgia State University. On Wednesday, November 5, a Washington and Lee representative will be on campus, and on Thursday, November 6, a Georgia State representative will visit the cam- pus. Interviews will be conducted in the CP&P office, and will be held from 2-4 p.m. on both days. If you are planning to pursue law and are interested in either of these schools, please set up an interview time with the CP&P office as soon as possible. On Wednesday, November 5. Career Planning and Placement is sponsoring a College Convoca- tion entitled, "Class of '85 Women in Careers Agnes Scott College Success Stories." The convoca- tion will be presented in a ques- tion-and-answer format with members of the class of '85 serving as panelists, and Mr. Edward P. Gould of the Trust Company Bank and an Agnes Scott Board of Trustees member serving as the moderator. All of the participants will be sharing their experiences and profes- sional expertise please join us for the discussion. For all of you who have just made it through your semester midterms and are wondering if you will have the strength to continue on, remember the following: Work keeps at bay three great evils: boredom, vice, and need. -Voltaire (Or in other words, you are so tired by now that you couldn't possibly experience the above three evils!!! Hang in there!) Monday, October 27, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 5 FIEAIURO* Focus on Japan Editorial: ETC Promotes Global Awareness by Angela Howard In the last few years, Japan has become a center of attention for the United States. The efficiency and community of its businesses, as well as the more interesting cultural differences, have been emphasized by the many "spe- cial" reports one finds on late night television. College students in Japan, however, are not that much different than college stu- dents in the United States, al- though certain aspects of their lives differ from ours, as I discov- ered while talking to Hiromi Wazawa about her homeland. Hiromi is one our international students this year. Hiromi attended an all women's junior college in Japan before coming to Agnes Scott. In order to attend this college located in Tokyo, she had to pass an en- trance examination which tested her knowledge of Japanese and English. Other four year institu- tions in Japan also require an examination, but on a total of seven subjects. Most high school students do not pass these entrance exams, but they can be retaken. The exams are difficult because of the limited number of places for students in the universities. Once in the university, however, students feel less pressured. Hiromi said that she stayed busy at her school because it was a two-year institution, but four-year college students have time to go to discos and parties. They do not write as many papers as we do! Hiromi believes that most stu- dents are happy with their lives. One big difference in the lives of Japanese students is that most of them live at home and attend school. Unless they are from the country, they do not live in dormitories or apartments, which are quite expensive in Japan. Hiromi traveled for four hours each day to get from her home outside Tokyo to her school in the city and back again. Despite these differences in lifestyles, Japanese college stu- dents, like Hiromi, would probably find it easy to adapt to life at American colleges. Hiromi enjoys being here at Agnes Scott, and she encourages Americans to meet Japanese people, to learn more about her country and increase the good relations be- tween the two nations. by Phyllis Heaton The Global Awareness program has plans for six academic trips in 1986-87. Groups of students from Agnes Scott will be studying history and literature in England, anthropology and political science in Burkina Faso, biology and anthropology in the Galapagos Islands, economic development in Taiwan, and literature and culture in Spain. Dr. Studstill, director of the Global Awareness Program, says, "There is a great deal of interest in the programs that are coming up." Although Agnes Scott students are involved in activities in other countries, many students are missing opportunities for new experience and awareness be- cause of non-participation in on- campus activities. Only two new students came to an orientation program for Global Awareness. On October 1st, a sound a slide show was held in Gaines Au- ditorium to promote Global Aware- ness. Forty-five people, mostly faculty, attended. On Oct. 7th. a seminar entitled "People Without a Country" was held in the* film room. Again, most of the people attending were faculty members. Perhaps there is a misun- derstanding. Maybe students think that they have no need for global awareness unless they plan to travel to a foreign country. What is this unidentified Agnes Scott object? It you can figure out this puzzling mysterj you will be the proud winner of the Profile Prize. Submit answers to box 288. Future Global Treks Currently, possibilities for six Global Awareness trips are being explored. Burkina Faso: African Ethnography and French Two courses, one in the cultural anthropology of West Africa, and Burkina Faso in particular, includ- ing field trips to urban an rural settings; the second in French or in political science at a level to be determined. Lecturers from the University of Oagadougou will assist. Lodging in the capital city of Oagadougou. Ecuador and Galapagos: Evolutionary Biology and the Anthropology of the Incas Two three hour courses, one in biology centered on the unusual flora and fauna of the Galapagos islands, the second on the an- thropological and archaeological wonders of Ecuador and Peru, particularly during the period of the Inca empire. This program is in association with the Catholic University of Ecuador. Taiwan: Theories of Eco- nomic Growth/Economic De- velopment in the Republic of China. Two courses, one in the major theories of economic develop- ment, especially as applied to the Republic of China and the Third World; the second concerning the specific economic policy in the Republic of China, income distri- bution, and industrialization in modern Taiwan. Professors of the economics and chemistry depart- ments are designing these courses. One is a native speaker of Chinese. Greece: The Greek Setting of the Socratic Dialogues A three hour course will be taught by the chair of the Philosophy department. Center- ing on Socrates as presented by Plato, the program will integrate visits to museums and chief archaeological sites of classical Greece. England: History and Litera- ture of the Renaissance These two courses, one in history, one in literature, will be taught so as to harmonize with visits to key historical, artistic and geographical landmarks which bring to life the context of English literary classics and historical events. There is also a possible trip to Spain which would include two three hour classes in the lan- guage and culture of Spain. If you would like additional information about these trips please contact John Studstill, at extension 212, or visit the Re- source Center on the first floor of Buttrick. However, the Global Awareness Program was not designed to sell trips abroad nor to furnish easy credit hours. It is a program to make us aware that we do not live in a vacuum. I believe that a liberal arts degree carries inherent respon- sibilities. It is my duty to be aware of the world around me. In 1986, with the speed of communication and transportation, my world is not limited to home, school, state and country. The intention of being a specialist, a historian, artist or physician should not limit us to our immediate goals. People often say, "I'm only one person. My vote doesn't count. What I think doesn't matter." Those statements are the myths of repression. Martin Luther King was a minister with a dream. Mahatma Ghandi was an attor- ney. Marie Curie was a scientist. They were all just people but they dared to care, to realize what was going on in the world around them and to take the risks to change things. O.K., so at this moment, striving toward my own speciality, I don't feel particularly inspired. It doesn't matter. If I know what is going on around me, when the times comes perhaps I will have a solution, maybe I can make a contribution. Even now I can share my awareness with other people. The Global Awareness Pro- gram offers a unique approach to global involvement. There are ongoing activities on campus and opportunities for first hand experi- ences. Agnes Scott offers sub- stantial scholarships for students who are interested in learning about the world. Self-enlighten- ment also comes with knowledge of the world. Some of the students who traveled to other countries last summer are still trying to decide just how they feel about their experiences. After studying in India, I had to look at my personal stand on abortion rights when I saw abortion being used as a tool for female genocide. Dana Keller says. "It was an ego- shattering experience for me in Germany, not to be able to do what I do best, which is to express myself." About her visit in Mexico, Charna Hollingsworth says, "A lot of Americans get the idea that Mexicans should have a revolu- tion because their government is lying to them." She said, "The Mexicans know that their govern- ment is lying to them but they will not have a revolution until the masses are starving." Her studies in Mexico allow her to see the Mexican dilemma more realisti- cally rather than judging things by American standards. Some people define responsi- bility as taking care of themselves. I contend that responsibility is more than that. It is the ability to respond to things around us. Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie sum it up when they sing, It's true we make a brighter day, just you and me." # HAIRWORKS '"4 s "FOR ALL" 6th Year Anniversary Special $2.00 OFF (with coupon only) Shampoo & Cut & Blow Dry 373-3166 Oxford Rd./N. Decatur-Emory Village Next to Everybody's parking Under MOTO's wienie PeachTree Diamond Center Inc i aye ARTS AND IENTEIR1 The Atlanta Ballet performs Coppelia. The Atlanta Ballet Hosts ASC The sophomore class cordially invites the college to "Agnes Scott Night at the Atlanta Ballet.'" On November 8. the Atlanta Ballet performs Coppelia and has de- clared it a special evening to honor Agnes Scott. Coppelia is one of the great story ballets as well as a great comedy. Audiences will be charmed by the 18th century love story of a beautiful young couple, Franz and Swanilda, whose love and devotion are revealed through the foils of a life-like doll, Coppelia. and her magical creator, Dr. Coppelius. Coppelia takes place in a small town in central Europe several hundred years ago. In the first act. audiences meet Dr. Coppelius, who is said to dabble in alchemy and magic. In the upstairs window of his house sits Coppelia, a life-like doll with a book in her hands. Also intro- duced are Swanilda. the exuber- ant heroine and Franz, her sweetheart. The tale unfolds as both young people mistakenly believe the doll to be an aloof young maiden. Swanilda suspects (with good reason) that Franz is flirting with Coppelia. and thus the fun and romance begin. The second act takes place in the large workshop of Dr. Coppelius. Life-size dolls come to life, when Swanilda and her friends sneak in and wind up the magical toys. What follows are fairy tale twists of plot, with Franz drinking a magical potion; the toymaker trying to bring his beloved Coppelia to life; and, predictably, a happy ending. Tickets are $6.00 and $10.00 and may be purchased October 27 to 31 in the dining hall. Bring a date and/or your family and join us at the Civic Center November 8 at 8:00 p.m. We plan to make this a night to remember for Agnes Scott. London Fog Treats Freight Room by Jennifer Spurlin Beth Leonard, Caroline Lewis, and \ndrae f armer, are a few of the main London Fog members. Agnes Scott's own London Fog will sponsor Halloween at the Freight Room on Thursday, Octo- ber 30. from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. This group of talented entertain- ers will provide a pre-P.J.'s. post- study break diversion. They will be performing everyone's old favor- ites, as well as new tunes. Watch your mailbox for valuable coupons for Freight Room favorites. Come on out and bring your friends. Don't be tricked; treat yourself to Ha'loween at the Freight Room. Treat your Halloween goblins with our balloon decorations- witch's heads, pumpkins, ghosts or orange and black balloons. Pianist John Browning Stuns Kirk Audience by Rebecca Bradley Agnes Scott was delighted to have world acclaimed pianist John Browning on October 14 at 8:15 p.m. in Presser Hall. Mr. Browning often performs with major symphony orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, as well as others in North America. Internationally. Mr. Browning has toured the Soviet Union, Japan. Africa. South America, and all of the major music centers of Europe. The evening's performance included three pieces. The open- ing Sonata No. 12 in F major, K. 32 by Mozart stressed intricate accent patterns in the first move- ment. The Adagio that followed expressed extreme control from Mr. Browning and proceeded with an incredibly fast Allegro Assai. The Coda was definitely Mozart with its playful slowing decelera- tion to a near stop only to take off once more for a Mozart-style finish. Mr. Browning could not have interpreted the piece more accurately. Beethoven's Sonata No. 31 in A flat major. Op. 110 followed with a more serious depth. The notes were each played sensitively and with full body. The Adagio espe- cially conveyed extreme sincerity of deep expressions. The Fuga: Allegro, ma non troppo closed with full body. The final piece, Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 36 by Rachmaninoff powerfully made an impact on the audience. The whole piece seemed to paint a philosophical program of a scene in Rachmaninoff's life. Mr. Brown- ing performed the piece with great accuracy in highly intense mo- ments and abrupt changes to soft, romantic moments. The final notes left the audience stunned. This fantastic artist did not leave his admirers without an encore. He chose Chopin's Nocturne in D major. Needless to say, his per- formance was intense. This Kirk Concert event treated the audience to a stupendous performance by one of the world's greatest pianists of our time. Blackfriars' Crimes of the Heart Runs in Dana by Meg Bryant and Jeanine Dwinell The Blackfriars' production of Crimes of the Heart opened Thursday night. The halls of Dana resounded with the uproarious laughter of the packed house. (All of you were there. I'm sure.) Actually, this is just a hopeful projection since we are writing this article two weeks in advance of opening night. We're pretty certain about the uproarious laughter part, but the packed house is questionable. We are sorry to admit that last year we were disappointed in the size of the houses for both of our major productions. We are hoping that we will be able to reverse this trend with our opening production of Beth Henley's wildly successful, Pulitzer prize-winning Crimes of the Heart. The play enjoyed a successful run on Broadway and is now being made into a major motion picture starring Sissy Spacek. Jessica Lange. Diane Keaton. and Tess Harper. It is scheduled to come out sometime this fall after we close. The Blackfriars have been working hard this semester both in rehearsal and behind the scenes. Tasks involved in mount- ing a production of this size and caliber include finding costumes, rounding up props (like gas stoves and saxophones), running the lights, building the scenery, and planning the sound effects. We also have people running the box office, ushering, and supervising publicity, not to mention several other tasks. All in all. we have ' more than thirty students involved in Crimes of the Heart besides three dedicated faculty members and two experienced male actors. IDcn*t Miss Crimes of the Heart Thurs., Fri.. and Sat. at 8:15 in Winter Theatre HEART ATTACK DOESN T WAIT Learn the Signals & Actions for Heart Attack Survival American Heart Association Monday, October 27, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 7 ARTS aVNID IENITIOTaVINMIENT Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town Comes to The Alliance ll to r) Native Georgian Kevin Black and New Norker Nanc> Hume appear as the small-town sweethearts, George (;ibbs and Emih Webb, as Atlantan Tom ke\ (of Cotton Ratdi Gospel fame) plays the role of the sta^e manager in Our Town. This heartwarming play, a theatre classic for almost 50 years, is a drama of the dail\ affairs of lo\e. marriage, and death. Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town opened on the Alliance Mainstage Wednesday, October 22. Like the first Alliance Theatre presenta- tion, The Gospel at Colonus, this classic American play is a celebra- tion of the dignity of the human struggle. David Kerry Heefner, formerly producing director of New York's Hudson Guild Theatre, directs Own Town. This production marks the first time in eleven years that Heefner has directed outside of New York. "Our Town," says Heefner, "is a wonderful representation of American val- ues: family, home, kindness, thoughtfulness, community, shar- ing .. . things that people would basically like to see the world live by. I have wanted to direct this show for an extremely long time." On a nearly bare set, the play opens as the Stage Manager casually walks on stage, addresses the audience, and takes them on a friendly and relaxed tour of the small fictional New Hampshire town of Grover's Corners. The year is 1901. The plot is simple: George Gibbs. son of the town doctor, and Emily Webb, the brightest girl in her high school class and daughter of the local newspaper editor, fall in love. The two sweethearts marry, and a few years later, Emily dies in childbirth. She pleads to return to life, is given one day to relive, and then willingly goes back to the realm of the dead. Our Town is a drama of the daily affairs of love, marriage, and death. Its warmth and compas- sion has won it a prominent place among the classics of American theatre, making it perhaps the most produced American play. In addition to numerous revivals of the play, there have been a movie version and two television versions. Written by Thornton Wilder in 1937 and first produced in 1938. Our Town brought its author a Pulitzer Prize and more attention and income than anything else he would write. Following the open- ing of Our Town New York Times critic Brooks Atkinson praised, "This is less the portrait of a town than the sublimation of the com- mon place; and in contrast with the universe that silently swims around it, it is brimming with compassion; Grover's Corner is a green corner of the universe. 'Our Town' is a microcosm. It is also a hauntingly beautiful play." Atlantan lorn Key has been cast as the Stage Manager. Key is nationally known for his Off- Broadway musical hit Cotton Patch Gospel, which he con- ceived, co-authored and starred in at the Lamb's Theater in New York, the Westwood Playhouse in Los Angeles and in its record- breaking engagements at the Alliance Studio Theatre and the Dallas Theater Center. For his work in Cotton Patch Gospel Key was awarded the 1981 and 1985 Dramalogue Awards for outstand- ing achievement in theater and in 1985 was nominated for Best Actor by the Los Angeles Drama Critics' Circle. He has also toured nationally with his one-man perfor- mances of C.S. Lewis On Stage and The Revelation of John which was held over in the Alliance Studio this summer. In the roles of the two sweethearts. George Gibbs and Emily Webb, are Kevin Black and Nancy Hume. Black has recently returned to his native Georgia from New York, where he last appeared in Joseph Papp's Shakespeare In The Park produc- tion of Twelfth Night. His local theatre credits include Hot L Baltimore at Onstage Atlanta and Holy Ghosts at Theatrical Outfit. Hume is a graduate of Yale University and recently appeared as Ophelia in Zoe Caldwell's production of Hamlet at the American Shakespeare Festival. She has also performed at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and at New York's New Federal Theatre. In the roles of Emily's parents are Page Johnson and Beth Fowler. Johnson has just com- pleted his 1000th performance in the national tour of Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and his Broadway credits include Equus, You Can 't Take It With You, Camino Real, and Romeo and Juliet. Off- Broadway, Johnson appeared in Sam Shepard's Fool for Love, as well as in Boys In The Band and The Enchanted. Fowler last ap- peared in Atlanta as Mrs. Darling in Peter Pan with Sandy Duncan. She played that role on Broadway, as well as Arlene in Baby, Mrs. Segstrom in A Little Night Music, and Aunt Lily in the revival of Take Me Along. Kurt Knudsen and Dorothy Lancaster appear as Dr. and Mrs. Gibbs. Knudson was nominated for a Tony for his performance as Sid in the Broadway musical Take Me Along. He also appeared opposite Faye Dunaway in the Broadway play Curse of an Ach- ing Heart, on Broadway in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George, and with Alan Arkin in the recent revival of Room Service. In addition to Lancaster's Off- Broadway performances in The Penultimate Problem of Sherlock Holmes, The Admirable Cnchton. Who's Happy Now? and The Diary of Anne Frank, she has appeared with such regional theatres as Seattle Repertory. The Berkshire Theatre Festival. Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park, and The Denver Center Theatre Company. Appearing as Constable Warren is Atlantan Frank Groseclose, who was last seen at the Alliance as the Rev. Chasuble in The Importance of Being Earnest. Pat Hurley, in the role of Simon Stimson. most recently appeared in The Masque of Queens at Theatre In The Square. Complet- ing the cast are Wade Benson. Ernest L. Dixon, Bruce Evers, Roberta lllg, Michael Jolluck, Katie Kolesky, Keith Nobel, Ginnie Randall, Alice Heffernan Sneed, Peter Thomasson, and Neil Will- iams. Choir director/Organist is Dennis West. Stage manager is Dale C. Lawrence. Sets are by Paul Wonsek, costumes by Patricia Adshead, and lighting by Marilyn Rennagel. Our Town runs through Sunday, November 23. Performances are at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Satur- day, with most Sundays at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.. two Saturday matinees on November 8 and 23 at 2:30 p.m.. and Wednesday, October 29 at 1:00 p.m. Other performances may be added. Tickets are $10 to S20. For information or reservations, call 892-2414. Our Town is sponsored by Touche Ross. The Score Crow Opens at Academy The Academy Theatre opens its mainstage season with the romantic thriller The Scarecrow, written by Percy McKaye and directed by Atlanta's own Levi Lee. Mirrors shrink and scarecrows come alive in this vivid tale of witchcraft, black magic, love and revenge set in the witch-hunting days of colonial Massachusetts. The Scarecrow opens on October 22 and runs through November 15. Performances are at 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdavs. with 3 p.m. Sundav matinees on November 2 and 9. Says Director Levi Lee: "The Scarecrow is an atmospheric play. It's creepy and comical; disturbing, visually beautiful and never predictable. It's moving, funny, poetic and terrifying. The Scarecrow will keep audiences off their guard and on their toes. It's full of the mirrors-and-smoke brand of special effects, but ultimately, it's a serious play about good and evil. In The Scarecrow, evil exists as an actual entity, as a powerful undercurrent beneath the veneer of sedate seventeenth century puritan society." The Scarecrow is the witty, but unsettling tale of thwarted revenge, set in motion when a jilted woman blacksmith fashions a bizarre scarecrow and the devil gives it life. Based on the short story "Feathertop" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The Scarecrow premiered in Middletown, Connecticut, in 1910. Underscoring the suppressed evil quality in The Scarecrow will be eerie incidental music by the Academy's Music Director Phillip DePoy. Costumes and sets will be expressionistic in style, with costume design by Anita Beaty and set design by visual artist Steve Seaberg. Says Seaberg, "Even the set will come alive and play an active role, like a character in the drama." In the role of the scarecrow, alias Lord Ravensbane, is company veteran Chris Kayser. Kathleen McManus appears in the non-traditional role of the woman blacksmith, Goody Rickby. Richard Wesp plays Dickon, the devil incarnate. Stefano Maggadino is the hypocritical Justice Merton. Mary Jo Ammon is Rachel, his innocent niece. Bill Johns plays Rachel's longsuffering fiance Richard; and Ruth Reid plays Mistress Merton, the Justice's sister. Tickets for The Scarecrow may be purchased at the box office, located at Peachtree and 13th Streets, one block south of Colony Square. Box office hours are:. Tuesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., performance nights until 9 p.m. and Matinee Sundays from 1 - 5 p.m. To order by phone, call 892-0880. Prices range from $8.50 to $15.50 for single tickets, and $31 to $92 for season subscriptions. Special discounts are available for students, senior citizens and groups. For information on rates for groups of 10 or more, call Reid Swanson at 873-2518. /ten The Dixie Darlings have been bus} clogging ;it festivals. Dixie Darlings Perform by Kim Mitchell On October 4, the Dixie Dar- lings traveled to Gay, Georgia to perform in the annual Cotton Pickin Fair. The seven doggers who attended the event were Jill Smith, Dawn Harrison, Melanie Cliatt. Mary Ruth Oliver. Maria TlcGinnis. Karen Wisely, and Ellen Parker. All involved thoroughly enjoyed the experi- ence. Their next performance will be in November at Calloway Gardens. The Dixie Darlings would also like to congratulate their newest member from the October 13 auditions, Stevie Barkholz. Page 8 THE PROFILE Monday. October 27, 1986 SPORTS ASC Displays Spirit in Black Cat Games by Heather Warnock and Mary Ann Athens The Black Cat games started at 2:30 on Friday. October 10. The competition kicked off with the College Bowl, a new addition to the games. The junior - freshman team consisted of Dana Knight. Hillary Soper. Ellen Jones, and Angela Howard. The senior - sophomore team included Debbie Marean. Pramoda Rao (captain). Kim Mitchell, and Angela Tonn (captain). Both teams answered questions concerning history, sports, science, and literature. The competition between the sister classes was intense, with both teams receiving support from an enthusiastic audience of stu- dents. After winning two out of three matches, the senior - sophomore team was victorious. Agnes Scott's College Bowl team travels throughout the Southeast to compete against schools in Florida. Alabama, and Tennes- see. Interested students are encouraged to come by practice sessions on Mondays at 8:00 p.m. or Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The second event of the Black Cat games was the Kitty Carry. Hie Pilots, class right): President Melissa Marino. Yice-Presideni Katie Patillo. and St 1 1 1 lan- 1 reasurer I raci I > nn ( hapski. Class of '90 Chose Reps by Teresa Ramirez On Monday October 20. the freshman class held elections for their 1986-87 representatives to the various councils and associa- tions of Agnes Scott. Melissa Marino. Katie Patillo and Tracie Lynn Chapski now serve the freshman class as president, vice- president, and secretary-treasurer, respectively. A list of the freshmen who were running for various offices was displayed in the post office several days prior to the elections. During Monday's convocation hour, the class of 1990 met in McClain Auditorium and voted. As the day wore on. the freshmen anxiously awaited the results which Were to be revealed at 10 p.m. That evening in Rebekah Re- ception Room, the sophomore class threw a party for the freshman class, after which the winners of the freshmen class elections were revealed. Oktoberquest Attracts Perspectives by Ginger Patton On Thursday and Friday. Octo- ber 23 and 24. the Agnes Scott community was busier than usual with activity due to the events of Oktoberquest weekend. Oktober- quest is a two-day visitation program which enables interested high school students to experi- ence life at ASC. By offering this program. ASC can show perspec- tive students how the college really operates. With a hectic two days before them, the "perspectives" began arriving on Thursday afternoon. Registration ended at 2:30 p.m.. and from there it was on to an Oktoberquest orientation: After- wards, they attended a presenta- tion entitled. "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about ASC." Following the presentation, they attended a faculty forum. The first night of Oktoberquest was capped- off with the ASC Blackfriar's presentation of Crimes of the Heart On Friday, many perspectives got up bright and early so they could visit classes. The perspec- tives, who stayed with students on campus, were able to experi- ence dorm life and dorm showers in all their glory. Many ASC students graciously offered their beds to the perspectives, while the students themselves spent the night on floors or lobby couches. After class visitation, the per- spectives were invited to attend Community Hour. From there the perspectives, along with some of their parents, attended another presentation concerning the qual- ities of a liberal arts education. The perspectives had a luncheon followed by sessions with the Offices of Admissions. Financial Aid and Career Planning. Follow- ing their various meetings, the perspectives were encouraged to tour the entire campus. With approximately 110 stu- dents attending this year's Ok- toberquest. it was quite a suc- cess. When asked how her guest perspective student responded to the ASC experience. Heather Rogers said. "She loved the school, and if she can work it out financially, she will be here next year." partmental changes will occur slowly at first, but will gradually increase over the next several years of the colleges future. For the remainder of this year, faculty will continue to create new ideas for proposals and set priorities to existing ones. In the spring of 1987. the faculty will submit its academic planning program to the Centennial Campaign Committee which will then decide which of the proposals to fund. The task force on academic planning includes the members of the curriculum committee as well as other faculty and students Sophomore Alisa Duffey petitioned last year for a position on the curriculum committee because, "with the changes in- volved in switching from the quarter to the semester system. I thought it would be vital to know first hand what the faculty's plans were for our curriculum." Alisa also commented on the purpose of the changes being made in the curriculum: "Our basic goal is to earmark Agnes Scott as some- thing special." Dr. Wistrand wishes to em- phasize that anyone student, staff or faculty who has any ideas regarding the changes in Agnes Scotfs curriculum is wel- come to share them with a committee member or even join the Curriculum Committee itself. Members of the Curriculum Com- mittee Task Force on Academic Planning are Gail Cabisius. Marylin Darling. Eloise Herbert. Linda Hubert. Bob Leslie. Kay Manuel. Dudley Sanders. Harry Wistrand. Mary K. Jarboe. Ellen Hall. Ruth Schmidt. Terry McGehee. Becky Prophet. Richard Parry. Mack Peel, and John Studstill: the student repre- sentatives involved are Joan Wadkins. Amy Gottsche. and Alisa Duffey. The following is a summary of the proposed changes to the curriculum as of October 8. 1986 Only certain proposals have been highlighted to give a general idea of the academic plan. A complete documentation of the proposals for academic planning is on reserve in the librarv. Cross Disciplinary Programs (involving two or more depart- ments): Suggestions have been made for an ancient studies program involving the Classics. Religion. Philosophy and Art departments; a more in-depth women's studies program with the possibile addition of a women's studies major: and a film program including courses in film history, criticism and techniques A Latin American studies program which would utilize the language and Political Science departments is also being considered, as are programs in minority languages and linguistics. Technology in the Academic Program: Suggested is the inte- gration of computer science in the liberal arts curriculum: the expan- sion of audio-visual services and equipment; and the acquisition of synthesizers and an electronic piano for the music department. Also proposed is a media room in the student center which would include satellite television pro- grams, a film and periodical library in several languages, and the relocated Language Lab. Departmental Programs (in- volving two disciplines): Proposed is a pre-seminary curriculum with religion internships: an interdisci- plinary program in biochemistry: and student/faculty summer re- search funds. Also being consi- dered is a visiting writer for an entire semester to enhance crea- tive writing: advanced writing courses which teach various kinds of writing from journalistic to expository: a summer in France program independent of other schools: and the use of a school other than Sweetbnar for semes- ter/year studies in France for those students whose budgets would prevent them from going otherwise. Enhancement of "All-Col- lege" Academic Life: Sugges- tions include honorary societies for students: better coordination of University Center activities and ContVl. on page 5 In This Features Issue: RTC Rapport Editorials Arts Response to Jeffrey II Studstill!s Statement Dancers at ASC News Sports CP&P Rolex Interview Workshop Tennis Tournament Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday, November 7, 1986 EDITORIALS by Maureen McNulty In a brief moment of calm before what may be a third storm of letters concerning the tabletalk incident. I would like to express my deepest thanks to Dr. Ripy and Dr. Ammons for their statement in defense of the rights of the individual not only on this campus, but also in this country. How sad. though, that their efforts were necessary. LETTERS- StudstilFs Question "Belligerent'* Dear Editor: I wish to respond to the letter from Mr. Studstill which appeared in the October 27 Profile. Since I did not attend the Table Talk luncheon. I will assume that Mr Studstill's letter fairly represents his comments there. I have a few reservations about his position as he describes it First, the phrasing of the ques- tion Mr. Studstill asked Ms. Ziegler does not indicate merely "a serious attempt ... to under- stand" the issue of rape. The question. Are there cases that are gray 9 " could be taken as naive, but Mr. Studstill's working. Are there no cases that are gray 9 '" is hortatory, and in context it is clearly argumentative. Second, the "gray area" argu- ment is an old stand-by of defense lawyers and the callers on radio talk shows. It usually proceeds to the conclusion. "She got what was coming to her." I do not suggest that Mr. Studstill would proceed to the same conclusion. I do mean that in raising this particular argument, he demonstrated either an msensitivity to the feelings and experiences of the people he was talking to or an unpardonable naivete about one of the most publicized social issues of our day Third, where exactly would the gray area lie 9 Mr. Studstill must have had specific ideas in mind, or he would not have asked the question. I do not know what he was thinking of. but the logical possibilities would seem to be the following. 1) Woman said no but man interpreted it as yes. There is no gray area here; no is no. 2) Similarly, woman said I'm not sure but man interpreted it as yes. Still no gray area: ambivalence is not consent. 3) Man used only a little force and woman acquiesced. This is like saying that the United States has used only a little force on Nicaragua. 4) Man assumed that woman would enjoy or re- spect force. They like the rough stuff. This sort of thing could be discussed ahead of time, in the interest of fair play (Listen, how about if I slap you around a little 9 Would that turn you on 9 ), but to assume consent is wrong. Again, there is no gray area. In other words. Mr. Studstill raised a worn and substanceless question which, under the cir- cumstances, can hardly have seemed anything but belligerent to many of the people at the luncheon. I assume that Mr. Studstill's heart is in the right place, and I hope that he will come to understand the objec- tions that have been raised to what he said. Shame is a revolu- tionary sentiment. Sincerely, Steve Guthrie Assistant Professor of English Students' Rights Violated Dear Editor: It has come to our attention that in connection with Myra Johnson's letter to The Profile and Maureen McNulty's willingness to print the letter, pressure was exerted on both students to reconsider publi- cation of the letter. The letter in question dealt with John Studstill's remarks at the Tabletalk focusing on rape. Our intention is not to argue the merits of what Mr. Studstill said or of what he intended. Rather, our point is to question the propriety of his use of telephone calls to exert pressure as reported by the two students named above. Miss McNulty and Miss Johnson GCM The tgn^i Seoti Profile The AGNES SCOTT PROFILE is published bimonthly throughout the academic year. The views expressed in the editorial section are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the student body, faculty, or administration oiCXGiA COiiiGt 'tm AUOOAt.ON Editor in-Ch.e- Maureen McNulty Associate Editor - Julie Hartime News Editors Ginger Patton Heather Rogers Features Editor - Sarah Jewett Asst Features Editor -Sarah Napier Arts and Enterfamment Editor Kimberly Baker Asst Arts and Entertainment Editor - Jennifer Burger Advertising Manager - Karen Anderson Advertising Representative - Elame Crosby Sports Editor -Debbie Strickland Photography Co editors - Susan Ouave Julte Huffaker Business Manager - Carolyn Weaver Circulation Manager - Carol Valentine Circulation Assistant - Laurie Adams. Chris Stewart Reporters - Beth Leonard Louisa Parker Chama Hoi lings worth Debbie Strickland. M Reeves Teresa Ramirez Sarah Garland LisaGugmo Diana Jordon Photographers - Stevie Barkhoiz Karen Schuitz Mandy Roberts Adele Clements Cindy Amis The Profile Agnes Scott College Bo* 764 Decatur GA 30030 Printed by Chapman Press Atlanta GA Typeset by Seeds Typesetting Decatur GA Editor s Note *The Profile" always welcomes comments criticism and suggestions Letters to the Eaitor should be signed typed double-spaced and submitted to Bo* ~64 Names will be withheld upon request characterize Mr. Studstill's tele- phone conversations with them regarding Ms. Johnsons letter as intimidating. The fact of his initiating such calls is sufficient cause for concern, quite apart from his actual remarks. Each student has the right to voice her opinion free from exploi- tation by faculty or administration. This right is protected not only by the United States Constitution but also by the Agnes Scott College Board of Trustees' "Statement on Academic Freedom and Respon- sibility." as follows: "The students of Agnes Scott College are entitled to an atmo- sphere conducive to learning and to fair and even-handed treatment in all aspects of teacher-student and administrator-student re- lationships. A student must be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study, but she is respon- sible for learning the content of any course for which she is enrolled and for maintaining standards of academic perfor- mance established for that course. The student shall be protected against prejudiced or capricious academic evaluations or disciplinary measures and against any exploitation by faculty and administrative officials for personal advantage. As a citizen, the student has the same rights and obligations of any citizen, and there shall be no institutional censorship or discipline of a student who speaks or writes as a citizen. However, it is the responsibility of the student to make clear to the academic community and to the larger community that she is not a spokesman for the College." Agnes Scott College Faculty Handbook. 1986-87. II. 28. We urge all those with Agnes Scott connections to protect the right of free speech for students. The diminution of the rights of one is a threat to the rights of all Sincerely. Sara L. Ripy. Professor of Mathematics Margaret Ammons. Professor of Education Rape "Dynamics" Delineated Dear Editor: Dr Studstill. allow me to explain to you the "complex dynamics." as you call them, of rape. Imagine yourself bent over on all fours like a dog. A 285 lb. stinking thing grunts on top of you. He slices your throat with a knife and batters your insides until you bruise and bleed. You may die: you may be crippled, or you may just hold internal scars for the rest of your life. It is not sex. It is a beating. It is as fun and erotic as Auschwitz. If you saw it or experienced it, your stomach would heave, and your mind would crack like ice. This is the closest you're going to get to an "unemotional" and "intellectual" and yet accurate description of rape. If you can remain "unemotional" and "intel- lectual" when you talk about rape, you are either terribly naive or you are as "unemotional" and "intellec- tual" as the thing that would rape you. I tend to believe that you are simply naive, and you saw this issue as just another in which you could play the devil's advocate Except, Dr. Studstill. in this case you are not playing the devil's advocate. You are playing the advocate of something far worse. Something far more terrifying. Sincerely Anonymous PS. Myra. I don't think I know you, but your efforts sound a beacon of truth in a world suffo- cated by misunderstandings, rationalizations, and self-imposed ignorance Korth Reports Thefts Dear Editor: In the first two months of school we have had five reports of vehicle related criminal incidents in four of our parking lots: Winship (2). Hopkins (1). Presser (1). and Physical Plant (1) Two vehicles, one college-owned and one be- longing to a student, have been stolen; the college car was recov- ered (wrecked and abandoned) in the City of Atlanta (9/17) and the student's vehicle has not yet been recovered One college vehicle was taken from the Physical Plant lot and the other from the Hopkins lot on October 6 Although the student's vehicle has not been recovered, another stolen vehicle was left in its place as part of the same incident which began with that vehicle's removal from the City of Atlanta on the same evening (1076) Friday, November 7, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 3 responsibility for eradicating it at least here at Agnes Scott! Thank you. W. J. Korth Director of Public Safety Parking Problems Dear Editor: I was a little apprehensive about this letter because the issue of safe student parking has been discussed all too often. Students have talked among themselves and even with the President to no avail. Despite the opening of the Rebekah lot, the parking problem seems to have intensified since I have been at Agnes Scott. I return home between 10:00 p.m. and midnight a few days of every week. On the times that I have returned home late. I have had the choice of being ticketed or walking back alone from the South Candler lot. Needless to say, I have been ticketed quite often. Public Safety has gone far enough to call me at 7:00 a.m. to "remind'* me that I had parked in a staff space. I have to believe the reason I was called was because the administrators in Main also are finding the parking problem difficult to deal with. I do realize that Public Safety is just doing their job. I also know that Public Safety wants better parking for students along with the rest of us. I truly believe the injustice here is in the administration's inability to understand that the student body is not crying out for VCR's in the dorms or priceless antiques in our date parlors. We are asking for accessible, on-campus, well-lit and patrolled parking areas. During the "Citizens Against Crime" seminar (that we were required to see), I was told that the best way to find yourself attacked is to park in dimly lit, out-of-the-way parking areas, i.e. the South Candler lot. We all know that people in Decatur are aware of our vulnerability. How many of us have had cars burglarized on campus 9 People are aware young women live here fairly unprotected. Public Safety does their best but they should not be our babysit- ters. We should have the opportu- nity to take care of ourselves! I suggest that some of the renovation money be used to build safer parking areas for the stu- dents, faculty, staff and their guests. Some of the places I suggest for parking areas are: 1. extending the Rebekah lot to the street 2. pave the area where the Hub used to be. it would make the library more accessible to off- campus guests. 3. pave the parking behind Dana, next to the physical plant and extend it for use of the new field and track. If none of these is acceptable to the administration, then they have no choice but to restrict cars to upperclassmen only due to lack of parking. Some freshmen may not like that. . . Sincerely. Donna Doorley Class of 1987 Honor System Effective? Dear Editor: Last year as a new student to Agnes Scott. I arrived at the doorstep of Walter's dormitory with a world waiting to be experi- enced. That night, with dreams of high standards and honest people. I cuddled up amidst towers of unpacked boxes. With each new day. Agnes Scott be- came less and less of a mystery and my dreams turned into reality. Soon I was faced with the fact that Agnes Scott was not quite the rosy picture that had been painted for me. Yes. it was still a good school, but things weren't quite as great as they had appeared at the beginning. Food started to disap- pear from the refrigerator, but I knew that it couldn't walk off by itself. So where was that container of Haagen Daz that I left in the freezer the night before 7 I simply passed the food disappearances off for a while, but things con- tinued to vanish. My inquisitive mind began searching for an answer to this mystery. Agnes Scott has an honor system which boasts a reputation of its own, so why are people violating the rules which are the very backbone of the school 9 The only conclusion REP RAP by Beth Leonard President Sherk called the October 21st meeting to order. Carolyn Weaver gave the devo- tion. Roll was called. Melanie swore in the new freshman reps. Megan Wallace and Karen Anderson. Chief Korth came to Rep to talk about several problems concern- ing public safety such as surveil- lance cameras, parking, and recent incidents of vandalism. Julie Blewer made a motion to accept the constitution as amended. Beth Leonard sec- onded the motion. A vote was taken: 21 in favor. 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. Melanie proposed additional constitutional changes. Genie Chilcutt made a motion to omit Article XI. Section 1 which reads "jurisdiction over use of the Hub for student activities." Sarah Jewett seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 21 in favor. 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. The motion passed. Dawn Harrison. student member of Academic Standards Committee, came to Rep to discuss the new Absence Com- mittee policy. There being no further busi- ness, the meeting was adjourned. President Sherk called the October 28th meeting to order. Sarah Copenhaver gave the devotion. Roll was called. Dawn Harrison. student member of Academic Standards Committee, reported to Rep about revisions which have been made in the Absence" Committee policy. Julie Blewer made a motion to accept the SGA Constitution as amended. Carolyn Weaver sec- onded the motion. A vote was taken: 20 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. Dean Behan came to Rep to discuss student opinions about the semester system. Rep began making plans for Winter Project which will take place in February. Shelly Trabue and Lynn Wilson will be cochairs of the committee. A Halloween costume party was planned for Thursday eve- ning in the dining hall. There being no further busi- ness, the meeting was adjourned. that I could reach was that the dorm I lived in contained freshmen and new students; perhaps some of them had not found, the Agnes Scott lifestyle suitable. Maybe they couldn't live with the standards of the school. I used this explanation as an excuse for the disappearances of food. As I returned this year to live in an upperclassmen dormitory. I had higher hopes. The people I would be living with must have grown to respect the standards of Agnes Scott or they wouldn't be returning for their junior and senior years. These people who had stuck it out with Agnes Scott had to believe in the honor system and the privileges it offers us. Once again reality hit. In only a month of school-, food has disap- peared not just .once, but four times' Perhaps I am naive. People at Agnes Scott are only human, but yet something seems wrong. I address you. the Agnes Scott community, to question whether your personal standards meet up to the college's standards, for the honor system is one of the school's greatest attributes. And I still cannot lose hope that there is something better out there. Sincerely. Julie Hartline Class of 1988 LETTER WRITERS: Please observe submission deadlines: Nov. 12 for Nov. 21 issue Dec. 3 for Dec. 12 issue Students at Faculty Tabletalks? c ompiled h> Julie Huffaker m In another incident, all four wheels and tires were removed from a vehicle in the Winship Parking Lot sometime between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on September 30. Another vehicle was "vandalized" (Criminal Dam- age to Property) in the same lot on October 5 when the windshield was broken with a blunt object. Most recently, on October 16. an RTC's vehicle was broken into for the purpose of committing a theft in the Presser Parking Lot sometime between 9:15 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. In analyzing these incidents, there appears to be no common thread or pattern as to time of day. day of week, or specific target of theft. The only common link rests with the three vehicles which were stolen, since all (to include aban- doned vehicle on campus) were General Motors products which are fast becoming a nationally favorite target due to their rela- tively susceptible ignition design. I know that many of you may be thinking 'why is he telling us this 9 " or "what does he expect to accomplish by doing so 7 " Well, first of all, I am trying to inform you of the facts to dispel some recent rumors. But, more impor- tantly. I am trying to encourage all of you to: 1) Park in well lighted areas and report conditions (safety or se- curity) that concern you to the Pub- lic Safety Office. 2) Refer to the "Escort" Service of Public Safety and park in the Candler Lot, which is now better illuminated than any of the lots herein identified. 3) Equip your vehicle with an audible alarm and/or other anti- theft devices which are very popular items on today's market. 4) Most important: Assist Public Safety by reporting any and all suspicious activity or persons as quickly as possible by calling Extension 400 with the informa- tion. We need your eyes and ears where ours may not be at that time. This problem is not an Agnes Scott phenomena. It is an area, regional and national problem for which there is no quick or easy solution. We must all share the Street Beat: f Lee Copple, Professor of Psychology 'The discussions at these sessions have been open and frank, and as long as they are reported fairly, I have no objec- tion to students attending any of them whose topics are of interest." Pat Pinka, Chair of English Dept. 'Faculty and Staff need a time to sit down and discuss matters of intellectual interest by them- selves." Katharine Kennedy, Assistant Professor of History "Students could benefit from many of these sessions. I have no objections to the presence of students at the tabletalks. The speaker should be told if a reporter is present. In addition, if a speaker objects, the reporter should not be allowed to cover the session." Ruth Schmidt, President "It has always been custom to have only faculty and staff. It was a surprise to have students there. It is not a campus thing; it's only for faculty and staff." Margaret Ammons, Chair of Education Dept. "I see no problem with it." Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, November 7. 1986 NEWS by Jill Reeves Good news!!! The Career Plan- ning and Placement library has received beautiful, new shelves and cabinets which now house all career library resources. Many baeks. brochures and sources of career information which were in storage during the past year are now waiting on the shelves and are available for your use. Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, you can benefit from the career information these references provide. By the end of this month externship and internship infor- mation will be coming your way. An Intern-a-gram will be in your mailboxes soon, and preparations are being made for the externship program which occurs during the week of spring break. Juniors and Seniors. . . . The Career Planning and Placement office has been offering resume clinics, and now that your re- sumes are getting in shape the CP&P office will be reviewing the interviewing process. On Wednes- day November 12 an Interview Workshop will be held from 6-7.30 p.m. in G-4 Buttnck Interviewing strategies and techniques, as well as sample questions which often arise in interviews will be dis- cussed. This is also a great opportunity to address any of your concerns about the interview process. And speaking of concerns . . as you are charting your career plans, remember the following title of one of our many books in the CP&P library: If you don't know where you're going, you'll probably end up some- where else. PHONATHON by Debbie Strickland Each year at Agnes Scott, alumnae and faculty work to- gether to solicit donations to the school at the Phonathon. For six nights, from October 28 to November 4. they contacted alumnae in an attempt to raise S20.000. On November 6. stu- dents manned the phones, in an effort to help their own cause. Dr. Rick Scott, the Vice President for Development and Public Affairs, hopes to increase the percentage of alumnae who give this year in order to offset a seven percent decline last year. The Phonathon is part of an overall plan to raise S720.000 this year for the college The party begins. & 2 drinks later. XL After 4 drinks. After 5 drinks. 7 drinks in all. The more you drink, the more coordination you lose. That's a fact, plain and simple. It's also a fact that 1 2 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and Vk ounces of spirits all have the same alcohol content. And consumed in excess, all can affect you. Still, people dnnk too much and then go out and expect to handle a car. When you dnnk too much, you can't handle a car. You can't even handle a pen. A public service message from WillcRogets Institute ) The House o Seagram. Reprinted with Perrr WRITE FOR THE PROFILE EXPERIENCED. QUALITY TYPING $1,50 - pi: . double-spaced . 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Joyful Noise Brings Gospel Music to Campus by Louisa Parker Crimes of the Heart is a hilari- ous yet touching play about three sisters who are brought back together because of a family crisis. During the course of the play, the sisters each solve an inner conflict and grow closer. Beth Henley, the playwright, manages to pack both humour and meaning into every line of her well-written script. The play begins with Lenny, the motherly oldest sister, talking with her manipulative cousin Chick (perfectly played by Carroll Thompson) about Lenny's younger sister Babe who has apparently shot her own husband. What reason does Babe offer for her actions 9 "I didn't like his looks." In actuality, Babe's hus- band is a terrible tyrant who beat her, and Babe had an affair with a black boy. Henley keeps the suspense by revealing these events tantalizingly slowly. Meg, the middle sister who ran away to Hollywood to become a singer, Lenny, and "little" Babe have all allowed their lives to be controlled by their grandfather who raised them. Now that their grandfather is dying in the hospital they help each other to break away from their grandfather's influence. Lenny has never married be- cause her grandfather convinced her that no man could ever love her because of her horrible deformity, a shrunken ovary. With her sisters' encouragement, Lenny rebels, kicks cousin Chick out of her house by chasing her with a broom around the kitchen, into the backyard and up a tree, and reunites herself with an old love that she jilted for fear that he would discover her deformitv. Meg always sang to impress her grandfather, which contri- buted to her mental breakdown. During an encounter with a lover that she had jilted, she learns to sing for herself and, therefore, to be happy. Babe broke away from her grandfather just before the play began, by shooting the husband that her grandfather wanted her to marry because he was rich and powerful. Still, she has to grapple with her question- able future and the desire to kill herself, just like her suicidal mother did. If the plot sounds somber, it is because of the inability to aptly portray on paper the comedy of a grown woman (Lenny) singing "Happy Birthday" to herself and wishing on a candle stuck to a cookie or of a woman trying and trying but just not seeming to be able to kill herself (Babe). Henley's humour is indescribable. Jeanie Norton. Jeanme Dwinell. and Felicia Wheeler (Lenny. Meg. and Babe, respectively) touch the viewers' hearts in the scenes of sisterly conflict and caring, espe- cially during the final birthday scene. Jeanie Norton portrayed Lenny, revealing to the audience Lenny's every shy mood and each step of Lennys inner rebellion. Jeanie made Lenny a convincing, three- dimensional person. Jeanme Dwinell really shone through as the vibrant Meg in the third act and beyond, despite the fact that she was not quite as convincing during the first two acts. Once into Meg's singing breakthrough scene, however, Jeanine filled the air with Meg's presence. I was disappointed with Randy Rogers' somewhat stilted Doc Porter and Mark Jordan's slightly overacted portrayal of Barnette Lloyd. These male characters seemed weak and two-dimensional compared to the vivid women. Felicia Wheeler was excellent as Babe Botrelle. a difficult character to play because of her unusual logic. Felicia marvelously emanated Babe's appealing, yet sometimes frustra- ting character. Although the timing in the first act was slow, which made the play seem to drag at first, the play was superbly pre- sented and delightful to watch. by Charna Hollingsworth Wandering through Presser Hall on Thursday evenings, you may hear music somewhat differ- ent from that traditionally prac- ticed in Presser. Those soulful sounds would be the harmonies of Joyful Noise, the newest singing group to join the ranks of others at Agnes Scott. Joyful Noise is a gospel chorus that sings a range of music from Negro Spirituals to Contemporary Chris- tian. The group began in the Spring of 1985 with thirteen members and the encouragement and direction of Dr. Ron Byrnside. Having its beginnings in SBA (Students for Black Awareness), its purpose was three-fold: to provide a meaningful and produc- tive way to fellowship in a Chris- tian manner, to expose the Agnes Scott Community to a musical genre called Gospel, and to "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord," Psalms 100:1. Since its inception, it has striven to keep and continue those ideals. Joyful Noise has grown to an approxi- mate size of twenty-four members and is always open to interested students. It has gained a very talented accompanist. Nathan Greer, a graduate student at Georgia State University, whose style and insight add the type of vitality and spirituality necessary to this musical genre. When can Agnes Scott listen to this new group? Although Joyful Noise has its first engagement of the academic year in Griffin. Georgia. Agnes Scott will hear them at the Agnes Scott Christ- mas Concert in December. If you have an interest in joining in the fellowship of Joyful Noise, prac- tice is held every Thursday eve- ning at 7:00 in Presser Hall. You are always invited to come! Joffrey II Dancers Perform in Presser I'he Joffre} II Dancers will perform November 20 ;it 8:15 p.m. New York's vibrant Joffrey II Dancers brings its special brand of ballet to Agnes Scott College on Tuesday. November 20. at 8:15 p.m.. in Presser Hall, as part of the College Events Calendar. The Joffrey II Dancers is a classical company of young danc- ers conceived with a four-fold purpose. Since its inception in 1969, the Joffrey II Dancers have operated as a complete program designed to prepare young danc- ers of outstanding potential to enter the Joffrey Ballet: to provide emerging choreographers, com- posers, costume and lighting designers with produced perform- ance opportunities for their works; as a training ground for arts administrators and production personnel; and last, through an extensive schedule of annual national touring, to allow com- munities unable to support a large ballet company to view quality, professional dance to see "The Joffrey's Future All Stars." Under to Directorship of Richard Englund and Associate Director. Jeremy Blanton. the Company participates in a exhaustive schedule of daily classes, rehearsals, and perform- ances. The dancers also focus on the finer points of their chosen career, such as makeup, hairstyl- ing. and costuming from all periods of dance, and learn the importance of stage etiquette. The sixteen dancers and ap- prentices aged 16-22 in Joffrey II are hand-picked by Robert Joffrey and Richard Englund and come from all across the United States. These outstandingly talented young performers are found in a variety of settings: from Joffrey II master classes held in tour cities and regional ballet festivals: auditions during the Company's New York rehearsal period; from participants in Joffrey Workshop in San Antonio. Texas: or by personal recommendation from dance professionals throughout the country. Most Joffrey II danc- ers remain with the Company for approximately two years. Eighty percent of the nearly 270 dancers who have participated in the Joffrey II program have gone on to become members of the Joffrey Ballet. Currently more than seventy-five percent of the main Company are Joffrey II alumni. Additionally, thirty-five other professional dance com- panies worldwide claim Joffrey II graduates. The Company tours its eclectic repertoire year-round, through a combination of single engage- ments and short and long term residencies. It has performed in forty-nine states, including on- going relationships in St. Louis. Missouri; and Iowa City. Iowa. The repertory combines classical, contemporary, romantic, and neo- classical ballet ensemble pieces, with modern and jazz works. Artists to have emerged from Joffrey II include choreographers Choo San Goh. Marjorie Mussman. Gray Veredon, and Mark Haim: composers Jonathan Hancock and David Koblitz; cos- tume designers Carol Vollet Garner. Lynn Hoffman, and Mimi Maxman; and lighting designer Gail Dahl. Additionally, its reper- tory also shines with the brilliance of Petipa. Bournonville. and Robert Joffrey. In addition to training artists, the Joffrey II Dancers provides a unique experience for arts ad- ministrators and technical person- nel. Both the General Manager and the Director of Operations for the Joffrey Ballet refined their talents with Joffrey II. It also has acted as a springboard for the General Manager of the Martha Graham Company, a stage man- ager and the General Manager of American Ballet Theater, costume mistresses with Colorado Opera Festival and many other stage technicians in performing arts companies throughout the country. Traveling coast-to-coast through North America in a big. white bus upwards of 20.000 miles annually. Joffrey II has brought dance to all corners of the United States. In the 1986-87 season, the company will be seen by audiences in 21 states. Carry- ing on the Joffrey tradition of excellence and excitement, the Joffrey II Dancers are Joffrey stars on the rise. Tickets for the November 20 performance, which is open to the public, are S9 for general admis- sion and S6 for students. For further information or ticket reser- vations, call 371-6430. Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, November 7, 1986 ACTS AN ID ENTERTAINMENT Photography Exhibit Opens in Dana I ondon Fog members Julie Walls, Beth I eonard. Donna Martin. Nan Tittle, \m\ ( lottsche, Caroline I eu is. and Vndrae Parmer performed al thf Freight Room. London Fog Sings at The Freight Room by Kimberly Baker London Fog performed to a crowd of Agnes Scott students, faculty, staff and fans Thursday. October 30, at the Freight Room. The mellow music and the re- laxed, peaceful atmosphere out- side on the deck made a perfect ending to a day of study The group demonstrated a jazzy, upbeat style in such songs as "April in Pans" and "Look for the Silver Lining." The young ladies blended their beautiful voices but brought out the fullness of their voices in their solos. Nan Tittle showed that she can hold her own in "Sophisticated Ladies." in which she allowed her voice to carry above the others. Julie Walls gave an animated rendition of "Always True to You." in which she assured her man that she is faithful in spite of her following of male admirers. The traditional London Fog favorite, "Java Jive." was presented with solos by Amy Gottsche. Beth Leonard, and Julie Walls. Its mellow sounds make it popular year after year. The performance was superb. The group always relates well with the audience with its casual stage presence. The members showed their individuality in their dress, which ranged from pajamas to the traditional London Fog sweat- shirts and derby hats. The audience enjoyed the performance. One spectator said of the atmosphere on the platform of the Freight Room at night, 'it was novel." Another ASC student commented after the perfor- mance, "I would love to have a voice like that." The night at the Freight Room was made complete with Freight Room favorites, such as nachos, bought with special coupons provided for the occasion. An invitational photography exhibit featuring the works of seven artists will be on display in the Dalton Galleries of the Dana Fine Arts Building beginning November 10 and continuing through December 12. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Elizabeth Turk, well-known Atlanta photographer and Atlanta College of Art faculty member, is curator of the exhibit. Ms. Turk, a former instructor in art at Georgia State University, has been artist- in-residence at' Nexus Art Center, and her works have been exhi- bited at the Boston Museum of Art. the Middendorf-Lane Gallery in Washington. D. C. the Palazzo Venezia in Rome, Italy, the Laurence Miller Gallery in New York and at the "Atlanta in France* Invitational Exhibit in Pans. Her work is permanently displayed at the High Museum of Art as well as in other collections in Atlanta and Georgia. Among the other artists whose works will be on exhibit is Lucinda Bunnen, whose photographs are part of the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum both in New York, the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, and the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. Ms. Bunnen. who has won numerous awards for her work, has many national and international exhibits to her credit including "Women in the Arts" in New York and "Portrait of America" sponsored in part by Smithsonian Traveling Exhibitions. Belinda Peters, instructor in art at Clark College, received the Individual Artist Award. City of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs in 1978. Her work, a part of the permanent collection of the state of Georgia, has been exhibited statewide as well as in South Carolina and Washington. The works of free-lance photo- grapher Nancy Marshall have been exhibited in North and South Carolina, Los Angeles. Chicago, Seattle. Savannah and Atlanta as well as in France, Italy and England. She is the former staff photographer for Governor Jimmy Carter, and her work is part of the permanent collection of the High Museum of Art. Virginia Warren Smith is another well-known Atlanta artist whose works will be included in the Agnes Scott College exhibit. A contributing editor to Art Papers since 1983, Ms. Smith has been the curator of exhibits in North Carolina and Atlanta. Her work has been exhibited throughout the United States and is part of a number of private collections in the southeast. Completing the catalog for the exhibit are the works of artist- photographers Mary Ann Tripp of Atlanta and Wendy Holmes of Chatham. New York. Ms. Tripp's work has 'been shown at the Nexus and Front Street Galleries as well as the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta and at the Lamar Dodd Art Center in La- Grange. Georgia. Ms. Holmes, who is an instructor at the Catskill Center for Photography in Woodstock. New York, has exhi- bited at the Bronx Museum in New York, the Simon Gallery in Montclair, New Jersey, and the Nexus Gallery in Atlanta. Her work is a part of the permanent collections of the Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover. Mas- sachusetts, and the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, France. The opening for the exhibit is Monday, November 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 371-6247. Art Display Features Two Cultures by Heather Rogers "Icons and Images: Art from Sub-Sahara Africa," a colorful and culturally rich art exhibit was on display in Dalton Galleries from October 5 through November 2. Eighty art objects including masks, figurines, woven cloth, household items, and photo- graphs were selected from the private collections of Arlan and Edith Rosenbloom to be exhibited in the southeast. Robert Hild. the exhibit's curator, arranged the art objects with a unique purpose in mind: "to bring the masks and other art objects into our culture in a context that might be experienced with new meaning." Since African art is valued not for its beauty but for its usefulness in religion, leadership, social organization and domestic life. Hild included in the African exhibit practical ob- jects from American culture such as hemp rope, old chains, a garden hose, wheat straw and even a theatre drapery. This intermingling of African and Amer- ican art objects in one exhibit "brought onto common ground the expression of a ritual in two distant cultures, ours and theirs." "Icons and Images" was com- piled by Robert Hild, Terry McGehee and the ASC art depart- ment, Robert Lane, Dudley Sanders and President Ruth Schmidt. The Global Awareness Committee, the city of Decatur, the Dekalb Council for the Arts, and the Southern Arts Federation made the exhibit possible. The Alliance Theatre Presents Annulla, An Autobiography w The life-affirming drama Annulla. An Autobiography by award- winning playwright Emily Mann will be presented in the Alliance Studio from November 5-22. The Alliances Interim Associate Artis- tic DirectorTimothy Neardirects. This newly revised play, a collaboration between playwright Mann and director Near, is about a young woman whose search for her family roots in Eastern Europe leads her through London where she spends an afternoon with Annulla Allen, a 74-year-old Jewish emigrant from Poland. As Annulla prepares chicken soup from scratch, she conducts teatime conversation about every- thing from Hitler to sex to childbirth, with an impassioned opinion on every topic. She talks about her escape from Austria during the Hitler reign of terror, of how she helped her husband escape from Dachau and smug- gled her child into the safety of Sweden Amid the chatter and clutter of her Hampstead Heath flat. Annulla's fascinating life unfolds and provides a link to the young woman's obliterated past Annulla, An Autobiography is based on actual conversations between Emily Mann and Annulla Allen during the summer of 1974. Mann and her college roommate. Annulla's niece, were traveling through Europe to work on an oral history project when Mann first met Annulla. The experience of meeting this wise and indomita- ble woman had a profound effect on Mann personally and profes- sionally. At Near's suggestion. Mann added a second character to her play, the role of Mann herself in search of her own roots. Though the character speaks only as a recorded narrative voice, it is an important addition. Rather than speaking to a second character on stage. Annulla directly addres- ses the theatre audience, as though each member were her houseguest. In effect, the audi- ence becomes Mann, and Near and set designer Jeff Struckman have labored to recreate Annulla's flat so that it incorporates the audience with the action In the role of Annulla Allen is Canadian actress Jacqueline Bertrand. Bertrand trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse and The Actors' Studio in New York and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in England. Her many stage credits in this country include Deathtrap at the Pennsylvania Rep. The Rivals at the Alliance Theatre. La Ronde at Syracuse Stage, and Nest of the Woodgrouse for the New York Shakespeare Festival. For television. Bertrand was seen as her direct ancestor, the Count- ess Frances Bertrand. in the Hallmark Hall of Fame production of Eagle in a Cage with Trevor Howard and George Rose. Annulla, An Autobiography previews on Nov 4. with an open dress rehearsal on Nov. 2. Perfor- mances are 8 p.m. Tues. through Fn. Sat. evenings at 8:30 p.m.; Sat.. Nov. 8 and 15 at 4:00 p.m.; and Sun., Nov. 9 and 16 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from S9 to $17, on sale at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office or by calling 892-2414 Open dress rehearsal is $5 at the door on a first-come-first-serve basis. Jacqueiing Bertrand perform* Annulla, An Autobiography* Friday, November 7, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 11 aVIOTS aVND ENTEETA NY The High Brings France to Atlanta France in Atlanta at the High Museum of Art, a celebration of French exhibitions, a presentation of a major commissioned sculpture, and an award given to the Museum director from the French Ministry of Culture, offi- cially began with a special recep- tion and dedication ceremony on October 23 at the Museum. The highlight of the reception was the dedication of Liberte. a stainless steel sculpture given to the Museum by Rich's. The work, created by French artist Christian Renonciat. is in honor of the store's Voila! La France promotion and to commemorate the friend- ship between the United States and the French government. The sculpture will be exhibited on the fourth floor with the artist's pre- paratory drawings. The evening was sponsored by Rich's and Patou. Pans/New York. Preceding the dedication of Liberte, Museum director Gud- mund Vigtel was decorated by the French government in recognition of his efforts in support of the French culture in the United States. The '"Chevalier des Arts et Lettres" award was created in 1957 to honor those distinguished by their creations in the artistic or literary domain, or by their con- tributions to the artistic and literary spheres in France and in the world. In addition to the October 23 reception, several exhibitions will be on view at the main museum on Peachtree Street and at the downtown facility at Georgia- Pacific Center in honor of France in Atlanta, a two-year cultural exchange program between At- lanta and the French Ministry of Culture. "Elegance of Paris: Furniture of the Second Empire," an exhibition representing the splendor of Parisian taste in furniture from 1850 to 1870, opened at the High Museum on October 21 and remains on view through February 8. 1987. Sponsored by Johnson. Lane, Space, Smith & Co. Inc.. the show includes three bureaus and six chairs as well as choice samples of wallpaper and porce- lain objects to illustrate this opulent period in French decora- tive arts. As part of "Elegance of Paris." two paintings by French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. ""Woman Curling Her Hair." 1890. and "'Portrait of Franzois Pascal Gauzi," ca. 1882-1888. will be on display. The paintings, on loan from the Musee des Augustins in Toulouse, have never been exhi- bited outside of France. The loans are made possible by Johnson, Lane, Space. Smith & Co. and the city of Toulouse. "French Works on Paper. 1800- 1965." which opened September 9 at the main facility, can be seen through January 11. The exhibition consists of more than 120 prints and drawings from the Museum's permanent collection. It repre- sents French graphic art from the 19th-century Neoclassicists through the 20th-century Expres- sionists with such artists as Delacroix, Daumier. Degas. Matisse and Picasso. An exhibition of French photo- graphy opened at The High Museum at Georgia-Pacific Center on October 20. "Deux Realites Photographiques." on view through November 28. fea- tures the work of Arnaud Claass and Pierre de Fenoyl. De Fenoyl's work will include 30 photographs from '"Egyptian Suite." a series that appeared at the Centre George Pompidou in Paris in 1984. Claass' images will focus on France and French gardens. The High Museum of Art is located at Peachtree and 16th Streets in the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. and open until 9 p.m. every Wednesday; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; closed Monday. The High Museum at Georgia- Pacific Center is located in down- town Atlanta at 133 Peachtree Street. Museum hours are Mon- day through Friday. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information on all High Museum programs, call the Museum hotline at 892-HIGH, day or night. Woodwind Quintet Gives Recital The Atlanta Woodwind Quintet will perform the first recital of its 1986-87 series on Sunday, November 16 at 3 p.m. in the Peachtree Road Methodist Church. The group is appearing as a part of the Church's Arts Program. Tickets are S7.50 each. Included in the afternoon's perfor- mance will be "Eight Russian Folk Dances" by Anatol Liadov; "Partita for Wind Quintet." by Irving Fine; and Malcom Arnold's "Three Shanties for Wind Quintet." This is Atlanta Woodwind Quin- tet's sixth performance year in Atlanta. Members Candace Keach (flute), Charles Little (horn), Robyn Ulman-Anderson (clarinet), and Genie Watson (oboe) are all professional musi- cians whose training includes studies at Julliard, the New England Conservatory, University of Georgia. Kent State, and Georgia State. Each has exten- sive solo experience in the United States and Europe. The group's goal this season is to bring a varied selection of chamber music to a wider audi- enceincluding music lovers who may have been "scared off" by the serious reputation of the genre. The schedule of three recitals is designed to interest both the experienced listener and newer audiences. For more infor- mation about this program and the 1986-87 series, call 441 -2122. Carol Channing and Mary Martin Star in New Comedy, Legends, at Fox Legends!, a new comedy star- ring Mary Martin and Carol Channing, opens Wednesday, November 12th. at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, for seven performances only. Miss Martin and Miss Channing, Broadway legends of the first rank, are together on stage for the first time in their illustrious careers. Written by James Kirkwood, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Chorus Line, and directed by Britain's Clifford Williams, Legends! provides the setting for two Hollywood actresses of "a certain age" who are sought to star together in a Broadway show. Their fame, talent, and magic are surpassed only by their hatred for each other. Theirs is a wickedly funny feud, exploding with venom- ous verbal barbs, until some surprising truths are discovered beneath the laughter. Legends! is a back-stabbing, up-staging. tongue-lashing tour de force that puts a warm glow, and even a little love, back into show business. Legends! which has just con- cluded successful engagements in Dallas, Los Angeles, New Orleans, San Antonio, and cur- rently in San Francisco, was reviewed as "A bitchy, loving, funny valentine," by Variety: "Polished and witty," by the Dallas Morning News; and L. A.'s KNBC- TV said of Legends!, 'As touching as it is hilarious. Wonderful indeed!" Columnist Liz Smith said "Broadway-bound Legends! bested anything the New York Theatre has mounted in ages." In Legends!, Miss Martin adds the character of Leatrice Monsee to her unforgettable repertory of stage roles of Nellie Forbush, Peter Pan, Maria Von Trapp, and Annie Oakley. As Sylvia Glenn, the quintes- sential vamp, Miss Channing shines with the same glitter that made theatrical history of her roles as Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly!. Legends! producers are Ahmet Ertegun, Kevin Eggers, and Robert Regester for EEE Ven- tures, Ltd., Cheryl Crawford, Pace Theatrical Group in association with L. A. Center Theatre Group. Legends! showtimes are Wednesday through Saturday night at 8 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.; and Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Ticket prices range from $12.75 to $21.75. All tickets for the Wednes- day matinee are $10.00. Tickets are now on sale at all SEATS outlets including Turtles stores, the Omni International. Macon Mall, Bojo's in Cedartown and the Fox Box Office. To charge tickets or for group sales call 873-4300. "The Concert on the Beach,"" by Jacques Villon, is among more than 120 prints and drawings on \ ic \% at The High Museum of Vrt in the exhibition, "French Works on Paper, 1800-1965,'* through Januan U, 1MS7. High Museum permanent collodion. The fitlanta Symphony's Fall Calendar The Atlanta Symphony Or- chestra performs under guest conductor Dennis Russell Davies November 6 through 8 in Sym- phony Hall. The concert is part of American Music Week, a nation- wide celebration of American composers and music. The pro- gram features the premiere of Eric Stokes' Symphony(s), Book I. Celebrate American Music Week with the Atlanta Symphony. Robert Shaw conducts the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus November 13 through 15 in Symphony Hall. The program includes Mendelssohn's Sym- phony No. 2. and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus in Verdi Opera Choruses. Choral scenes from operas like Mac- beth, Othello, and Rigoletto will be performed. Don't miss Robert Shaw conducting the Atlanta Symphony Hall. The Atlanta Symphony Or- chestra performs under guest conductor Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos November 20 through 22 in Symphony Hall. The Spanish- born conductor leads the Atlanta Symphony in a program which includes two magnificent sym- phonies by Haydn, music from the ballet Three Cornered Hat and more. Guest conductor Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. . . November 20 through 22 in Symphony Hall. Tickets are 11 to 21 dollars. Stop by the Symphony Box Office at the corner of Peachtree and 15th Street, or call 892-2414 for ickets today. We're closing in on a killer. leiKemia society of america Page 12 THE PROFILE Friday. November 7. 1986 SPCR13 ASC Students at Rolex by Debbie Strickland Two of Agnes Scott's premier tennis players. Jill Owens and Katie MacMillan. participated in the Southern Rolex Intercol- legiate Women's Small College Tournament at the University of West Florida in Pensacola on October 17-18. This regional tournament drew top players from colleges such as Emory. Brenau. and Florida Southern. Katie. Jill, and Coach Cindy Peterson traveled to Pensacola the night before the tournament. Katie was eliminated in the first round of singles. Jill in the second, and they were both eliminated in the first round of doubles. Both Katie and Jill are very experienced and were chosen to represent ASC because of their superior skills and dedication to the sport. Katie, a senior, has been play- ing for seven years, and although she lost in the first round, she enjoyed the opportunity to com- pete against a formidable chal- lenger. The tournament provided a chance to get back into the "competitive mode" after playing little during the summer. Jill stayed in the tournament through the second round, and also appreciated .the excellent competition. Jill, a sophomore, who has been playing for eight years, describes herself as a "very competitive" person, who "likes setting and meeting goals." This K.itu MacMiilaii . oik- f /omen in this country who recovering trom Bulimia Anorexia. Models. House- wives. Businesswomen. Students. What they all shared was an obses- sion with their weight that became a disease And the courage and de- termination to do something about it Call us lor a free consultation. ADVANCE* EATING DISORDERS TREATMENT PROGRAM Smyrna Hospital, J949 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30081 For further information: I -S00- AD VANCE For admissions reservations: (404) 432-2 188 Western He alth Rcsoim i s Friday, November 21, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS Women and the Law: 1986 by Marsha Levick 1986 has indeed become the year for women and the law. The Supreme Court ruled on a record number of cases on a range of women's rights issues: abortion, affirmative action, sex harass- ment, pregnancy leave and wage discrimination. Congressional lawmakers, through the Economic Equity Act, a comprehensive legislative package, have been considering legislation on pay equity, child support enforcement, insurance coverage for former spouses, and dependent care tax credit. At the state level, constitu- tional amendments to oppose abortions and to include an ERA continue to be before the voters. Finally, the nation's law schools are reporting a record number of female students. But not all the news is good. The Reagan Administration, through a policy of non-enforcement of the few programs that have survived, and a carefully constructed crusade to roll back a decade's worth of federal and state laws originally passed to help women, has selectively eroded women's legal rights. This conservative social agenda will likely influence deci- sions by the Supreme Court since Reagan's recent appointments. William Rehnquist as Chief Jus- tice and Antonin Scalia as Associ- ate Justice, are outspoken oppo- nents of progressive legislation for women. The impact of having Rehnquist and Scalia on the Court could be so sweeping that the lives of our daughters and granddaughters could be at stake. SUPREME COURT During the recent Supreme Court term, the Court gave feminists reason to claim partial victory, but more often than not. these fragile wins could be tempo- rary at best. In the first sex harassment case to reach the Supreme Court, the justices unanimously ruled that sex harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is therefore illegal under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The Court left open the question of whether employers were absolutely liable for their supervisors' conduct. Because of this loophole, feminists have interpreted this ruling cautiously, realizing that women could be denied their rights when the liability issue is addressed at the lower courts. In recent affirmative action decisions, the Court maintained its standards for affirmative action policies on race discrimination. A majority of the Court directly rejected the administration's fer- vent pleas that affirmative action relief be limited to specific, identified victims of discrimina- tion. However, the conservative forces of the Court may prevail in 1987 when it conducts its first review of affirmative action and women. The Justices will soon decide on a major case involving women's access to pregnancy disability leave. In California Federal Savings and Loan v. Guerra, the Supreme Court must decide whether a state law requir- ing employers to provide up to four months of unpaid maternity leave conflicts with the 1978 Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) which bars employers from discriminating on account of pregnancy. The California law is a throwback to protective labor laws which operated, in reality, to limit women's employment opportunities. The bank and the administra- tion want the law to be invalidated because, they argue, it conflicts with the PDA. If the Court agrees with their position, the unfortunate effect would be to leave employ- ers with the opportunity to provide no disability at all for either sex. On the other hand, the NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund and other women's rights advocates believe that the proper remedy in this case, assuming there is a conflict between both laws, would be to extend the benefits to all employed men and women. This policy relates di- rectly to a bill in Congress which would require employers to offer unpaid leave and job security to both parents. Whatever the out- come, pregnant workers in eight other states with similar legisla- tion could also be affected. WOMEN IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION In the past 15 years, the number of women attending law school has increased from nine percent to 39 percent; the number of women attorneys has more than tripled since 1970. However, despite these numerical in- creases, women have not been able to advance in the job market as rapidly as men. The number of female appointments to the fed- eral bench has declined since Ronald Reagan became presi- dent in 1980. Women continue to be overrepresented in the lower- paying legal occupations, such as legal aid, public defenders and family law. while men make up the vast majority of those who prac- tice lucrative corporate and tax aw. The road to employment and promotion for women lawyers is often cluttered with sexist obsta- cles: a New York Governor's Task Force study found that female attorneys were "routinely" de- meaned and treated patronizingly by male judges and attorneys. Aggressive behavior by male attorneys is rewarded, while similar actions by female attor- neys are viewed as being out of place. Confronted with the obstacles of a conservative right agenda that continues to undermine women's progress, and a judicial system that could swing either way. women's rights gains are tentative at best. As more and more legal activity shifts from the federal to the state level, it is imperative that more women become active in the state houses where much of the women's rights legislation, such as family law and educational equity packages, is being designed. One hopes that, as more and more women judges are elected or appointed to the state courts, their decisions will reflect an enhanced sensitivity to sex discrimination. Ms. Levick is the Executive Director of the NOW Legal De- fense and Education Fund. The NOW Legal Defense and Educa- tion Fund is releasing its first book, the NOW LDEF State-by- State Guide to Women's Legal Rights, published by (McGraw- Hill). -sntLAtXir*'* o*.y ***** COLLEGE PRESS SERVICE REP RAP by Beth Leonard President Sherk called the November 4th meeting to order. Sarah Jewett gave the devotion. Roll was called. Melanie swore in the new Hopkins dorm rep, Matrina Mogelnicki. Adele Clements, Chair of the support system committee for publications, reported to Rep about the progress of the committee. Rep discussed the possibility of abolishing the CAB sign approval policy. Genie Chilcutt made a motion to repeal the sign approval procedure. Julie Blewer seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 21 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention. The motion passed. Rep discussed the possibility of doing something for the entire campus for Christmas. Genie made a motion to table the discussion until next week. Julie Blewer seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 17 in favor. 0 opposed, 5 abstentions. The motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. President Sherk called the November 11 meeting to order. Sonya Wells gave the devotion. Roll was called. Katie McMillan, Chair of CAB, addressed Rep about the possible revocation of the sign approval policy. Sharon Hargraves made a motion to table the issue until the administration is consulted to find out who has the authority to review or revoke the policy. Adele Clements seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 23 in favor. 0 opposed, and 1 abstention. The motion passed. The previous vote regarding the approval policy is up for consideration. Sarah Garland. President of Agnes Scott Debate Society, came to Rep to discuss funding of this organization by SGA. CAB made a recommendation that the Debate Society be accepted as an SGA funded organization. Genie Chilcutt made a motion to accept the constitution of the Debate Society. Julie Blewer seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 24 in favor. 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. The motion passed. Kathy McKee. Chair of Catalyst Committee, came to Rep to discuss the BYOB R.C. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Street Beat: Your most exciting Atlanta experience? Compiled by Julie Huffaker Beth Carpenter Senior Jackie Stromberg Senior Robin Treadway Senior Mary Humann Senior Lauren Snee Senior Being born here' "Spending the Clermont Hotel" night at the "Getting blisters when I went to a Polo match with my room- mate" "Watching the people down- town in the park at lunchtime" "Singing with Robert Shaw in the Atlanta Symphony Or- chestra for two years" Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, November 21, 1986 NEWS Marijuana Search in Rebekah by Adlen Walker On Sunday night, November 9, a room search was conducted on the second floor of Rebekah Hall as a result of several complaints received by Honor Court Presi- dent Jackie Stromberg from stu- dents on the hall who said they smelled marijuana. Dean Hudson. Dean Merrick. Rebekah President Monica Pma. and several mem- bers of Honor Court and Inter- dorm participated in the search while the students were instructed to go to the lobby until their room was searched. Jackie explained to them that the search was for marijuana only, and that if any- thing else were found (ie.. alcohol or other drugs) no charges would be pressed. No illegal substances were found, and some concluded that the strange smell came from herbal cigarettes. Student reactions to the room search varied considerably. Some students on the hall said the search was justified. Jennifer Spurlin. senior, said she did not feel her rights had been violated and that the search was a neces- sary part of the procedure. Laurel Steger, freshman, felt differently. Laurel felt she was treated unfairly. Laurel and her roommate were present while two students thoroughly searched their possessions. These student searchers were not able to identify several herbs which they found. These 'alien" substances were confiscated, taken to Public Safety, and identified as harmless herbs and seeds. "It was a horribly degrading experience," Laurel said: "... even though I knew I was completely innocent, I was very nervous." Laurel was critical of what she viewed as a violation of student honor. She explained, "We made a pledge to ourselves and to the school to be honest, but no one ever even asked us what the smell was!" Some thought that the source of the smell was Laurel's Ginseng cigarettes; other stu- dents insisted they had smelled marijuana. After the search, another student told Laurel that she could no longer smoke Gin- sengs, which are legal and sold over the counter, because the smell bothered other students. Other students expressed anger with the handling of the search. Dara Davis, a senior, questioned the rights of the deans and the student organizations to instigate the search of a student's room, the conducting of a search on the basis of accusation, and the appropriateness of students actually participating in the search. "We should attack the problem not the people," she said. Alene Schuster, also a senior, added. "It is ridiculous to think students smoke marijuana in their rooms. Do they really think any- one is that stupid 9 " The grounds upon which a room can be searched are un- clear. Among the questions raised by the incident are those which concern the bounds of student privacy, the weight of accusation, and compensations to those unjustly accused. Philosophical Society Meets at ASC by Louisa Parker The Georgia Philosophical Society held one of its tri-annualar meetings at Agnes Scott on November 1. Organized in the 1940s, the Georgia Philosophical Society is generally made up of teachers of philosophy of colleges and universities around the state, although being a professor is not a membership requirement. Each year, the Society holds one meeting in which a visiting scholar, sponsored by the Univer- sity Center in Georgia, speaks and holds two other meetings where members of the Society read papers. At the November 1 meeting, three papers were read. Professor Robert Almeder from Georgia State University spoke on "Realism and the HistoricistTurn." and Emory professor Rudolf Makkreds paper concerned "Her- meneutics and the Limits of Consciousness." Professor Ber- nard Dauenhauer from the Univer- sity of Georgia talked about "Freedom and Institutions." Agnes Scott's own philosophi- cal society, the Phi Sigma Tau Association scheduled a discus- sion/debate on pornography and censorship for November 20 at ASC. At this joint meeting with Emory's Phi Sigma Tau group, the recent efforts of women's coali- tions to come up with new pornog- raphy laws were to have been discussed. These women's posi- tion is that pornography should be outlawed because it incites people to commit violence against women; therefore, pornography is a question of public safety, not of freedom of expression. The courts' classic argument is that pornography is freedom of ex- pression. The courts also ask the questions: "What distinguishes great literature from pornographic material?" and "Where does one draw the line 9 " Police Give Rape Prevention Advice by Adlen A. Walker On Monday. November 3rd. Annette Childs of the Agnes Scott Police Department and Officer Alberta Nelson of the Decatur Police Department showed a film and gave a lecture on rape prevention. The film offered help- ful information on self-defense. safety tips, and on what to do if you are raped. After the film, Officer Nelson talked about the police proce- dures following a rape. She also warned against feeling totally "safe" anywhere - even at Agnes Scott. She stressed the buddy- system especially when jogging. She said that if you must jog alone, alternate the times, and never jog in the early morning or after dark. Officer Annette Childs encouraged students who might feel awkward about talking to ASC male police officers to call her at home. Remember that public safety does not have security guards but trained police officers here to protect you. They can not go jog- ging with you, so use your common sense and remember to always be aware of your surroundings. BAND PARTY by Jenny Brand The Social Council sponsored a band party in the gym on Friday night, November 7. The band Four-Score played such college favorites as U-2 and R.E.M. as well as popular oldies from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The party picked up as the band drew people into the gym, and the almost 150 people who attended seemed to enjoy the music and dancing. Beer was offered to people of age. and admission was S3 for drinkers and $2 for non-drinkers. Crisis Center Benefit by Myra Johnson As of Wednesday. November 12. 1 had received notification from 23 members of the campus community who expressed inter- est in volunteering their services to help with the Rape Crisis Center. There will not be a counselor training session this semester, but one will be arranged for early in the spring semester. Anyone interested in becoming involved with the Center should contact me through campus box 254. A benefit to raise money for the Agaes Scott Rape Crisis Center will be held on Monday. December 8 beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the Dug Out, located near Emory The Indigo Girls and the Scallion Sisters will be performing. Tickets will be available within the next week, and I.D. will be required at the time of purchase. Price is S15.00 per person and includes admission and all of the beer and food you can consume. Come out and contribute to a good cause! TIME Seeks Stars of '88 For the second year in a row, TIME Magazine is initiating a nationwide search for 100 college juniors who excel in academics and extra-curricular activities, it was announced by TIME Pub- lisher Richard B. Thomas. Twenty winners will receive awards of S2.500 each and their achievements will be showcased in a special promotional section of the April 6, 1987 campus edition of TIME. Eighty merit finalists will receive $250 each and honorable mentions in the section. All 100 winners will be given first consid- eration for internships with Time Inc. and other major participating corporations. The 1986 TIME College Achievement applications will be reviewed by a panel of regional judges under the auspices of TIME Magazine. In addition to academic excellence, the judges will consider exceptional achieve- ment outside the classroom in such categories as community service, student government, journalism, entrepreneurship. visual arts, athletics and the performing arts. To qualify for the Awards, student candidates must be juniors enrolled full time in an accredited four-year American college or university. The deadline for the completed application is December 31. 1986. Winners and finalists will be notified by mail on or before March 31. 1987. Applications are available at the dean's office or by calling 1-800- 523-5948. THE tiAJR McKownO 93lMonroeDr Attanta G A 30308 (404)875-6045 Kroger "Bags Hunger" For Season Between 300.000 and 400.000 Atlantans will join forces this holiday season when awareness of the plight of the hungry and homeless is most apparent. Nov. 10 through Dec. 24 will see a unified joint effort in a city-wide fight against hunger Kroger and its 53 Atlanta stores are scheduled to launch a major campaign on Nov. 10 with an in- store. 2-for-1 promotion, complete with grocery bags and banners urging customers to donate their free duplicate items to the "Let's Bag Hunger Campaign." Spe- cially marked receptacles will be conveniently placed near check- out points for a period of four weeks. In addition, numerous corpora- tions and government agencies around the city will hold their own individual drives between Nov. 17 and Dec. 24 in an effort to insure that no one goes hungry during the holiday season. To emphasize the drive, 100,000 shopping bags printed with the "Let's Bag Hunger" slogan will be distributed to these offices and agencies. The Atlanta Community Food Bank is a member of Second Harvest, the National Food Bank network, and works at bringing food and other necessities to the hungry and homeless all through the year. Friday, November 21, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 5 NEWS BULLETS # Recent studies on SDI. or the Strategic Defense Initiative, by American and West German scientists support the Soviet claim that the SDI could lead to offen- sive weapons. Some analyst say that the potential to use such technology to create orbiting laser weapons capable of destroying targets on the ground may be more readily achieved than the purely defensive system currently planned for the SDI. President Reagan has re- jected Congressional demands that he disclose details of his dealings with Iran. The White House issued a statement affirm- ing that "no U.S. law has been or will be violated" and that u our policy of not making concessions to terrorists remains intact.'" The White House also claims that actions toward Iran have the support of Sec. of State Schultz and Defense Sec. Weinberger. Fire in a chemical storage warehouse in Basel, Switzerland led to the spillage of more than 1.000 tons of chemicals, including 8 tons of mercury, into the Rhine river. The countries through which the Rhine flows France, West Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland have shut down all plants processing water from the Rhine for drinking. Environmental ministers from the four countries have planned emergency talks for November 13. Sen. J. Bennett Johnson of Louisiana withdrew from the. race for majority leader in the Senate. Sen. Robert Byrd is now unop- posed for re-election. Byrd has led the Senate Democrats since 1977. Administration officials have announced that the U.S. would not breach the limits of the 1979 treaty on strategic arms, as it had been expected to do last week. Senior Administration officials said last month that the Air Force had been instructed to be ready to exceed the treaty limits on November 11. There has been no official explanation for the sudden change in schedule. Compiled from the Washing- ton Post and the New York Times by Kim Mitchell. Dr. (ins ( ochran. Or. Sall\ Davenport, Dr. Katty Scotl and Dr. Ed Scholl discuss the effects of the 1986 senatorial elections. Faculty Discuss Elections '86 by Gina Greely On Tuesday, November 11. several faculty members and guest speakers participated in an "Open Discussion of Elections '86": Gus Cochran. Kathy Scott, Sally Davenport, former faculty member Steve Hayworth, and guest speaker, Ed Scholl. Gus Cochran discussed proba- ble causes of the strong Demo- cratic showing in the elections of '86. Two of the possibilities Cochran gave for the election outcomes were public dissatisfac- tion with big business and the return of a "Solid South." He feels the Democratic showing is a revolutionary event and referred to a possible "repudiation of the radical Right." He went on to say that of the sixteen Republican senators who came into office with Reagan, seven of them "bit the dust." Cochran also noted the incredible $400 million expendi- ture spent on congressional campaigns. He believes extrava- gant spending hurt more than helped the candidates, a result which he called the "big bucks backslash." Cochran is glad "money and thirty second spots" don't make elections. He says there seems to be a resurgence of "grass roots politics" and general "thumbs down" to nega- tive campaigning. Sally Davenport made general comments about the election. She began by saying these elections have been called the "voters' rebuff of Reagan, the end of the Reagan Revolution, and the resurgence of the Democrats." This was the year of the television ad and negative campaigning, she said. Along with the preceed- ing characteristics went a "theme- less" or issueless campaign. Davenport said local issues played a very important role in '86 elections, and "high tech" cam- paigns were not popular with voters. Dr. Davenport commented on the high campaign spending, especially in the Republican Party. "There is some kind of rebellion . . . (they) don't like all this money floating around, all this slick advertising." One very evident and disturbing trend Davenport noted was low voter turn out, despite increased registration. Most voters were older and students had a very low turn out as a whole. Low voter turn out could, in Davenport's opinion, be attributed to public disenchantment with "mud- slinging" techniques employed in these elections. She also noted that the President's party lost only six seats, which is lower than normal. Usually more seats are lost in a congressional election which takes place in the sixth year of a president's term. Kathy Scott discussed the possible impact the election results will have on foreign policy. Three of the possible changes are: 1) halt of Contra aid, 2) increase aid to front line states in Africa, 3) use of the Strategic Defense Initiative or SDI as a bargaining chip in negotiations with the Soviets. She feels Contra aid may be halted because the original vote on the issue was a marginal win for Reagan. Another important factor, Scott explained, is that many committee chairs will go to Democrats, who are critical of Reagan and his policies. She continued with other reasons for suspected change in foreign policy. Dr. Scott said ultimately, however, there will probably be minimal changes due to Reagan's popularity. The fact that the new chairmen have conservative ideas about foreign policy will also have an effect. Ed Scholl, an Emory Ph.D., joined the discussion. Scholl is an administrative Systems Analyst with the U.S. Court of Appeals. He discussed European concerns and speculations associated with the congressional elections. Europe is concerned with U.S. protectionism and resulting trade wars. Steve Hayworth, a former faculty member at ASC, dis- cussed the upcoming '88 elections. Lecture Series cont'd, from page 1 romantic passions" as in Goethe's writings. In the late nineteenth century, suicide was used to escape from a society's restric- tions or punishment such as Tolstoy's Anna Karenina or ibsen's Hedda Gabler. The iiterary suicides in the twentieth century are caused by tangible failures, as in the case of Miller's Willy Loman, who can not reach finan- cial success, or by excessive idealism, as in Faulkner's Quentin Compson. The suicidal characters in 'night Mother and Second Coming do not follow a pattern for other literary suicidal characters. As Hubert notes, Jessie and Will do not have "grand motives" or "ascertainable causes." yet these characters somehow reached the conclusion that life is no longer worth living. Although Jessie and Will eventually chose different paths. Dr. Hubert comments that "both works . . . encourage us to value our lives and invest them with daily if small significances." Parietal Hours Reviewed by Katie Hager We want to see more of our men! Three weeks ago. over 250 parietal surveys were turned into Margaret Hamm, President of Interdorm. The two main requests concerning panetals were that we have 2 weeknights for male visitors and extended hours on Friday and Saturday nights from 12:00-2:00 a.m. These changes will require a hostess on duty for two more hours on those nights. Another survey is being pre- pared to see how students feel about the added responsibilities which will arise with the extended hours. This survey about parietals will not have any immediate effects, but it is a definite voice of attitudes about having men, including brothers, fathers, and friends, visit our dormitories. Glee Club Ra ises Money Reporter Banned from Table Talk by Mary Ann Athens On November 6, 7 and 8, the Glee Club turned the Student Center and Evans Terrace into a fashion extravaganza. Sponsor- ing the Simply Elegant Clothes sale, the Glee Club had high hopes of raising money to fund their trips abroad. Working with the Simply Ele- gant Clothes store located in Virginia Highlands. Glee Club sold beautiful hand-knit earthto- ned sweaters, angora berets, colorful scarves, and shaker-knit cardigans. The 36 members of the Glee Club, which includes 18 freshmen and 18 upperclassmen, took turns working the three day sale. Elizabeth Buck, president of the Glee Club, confirmed that the sale was a big success. She is looking forward to promoting more suc- cessful fundraisers in the future. $60.00 PER HUNDRED PAID tor remailing litters From home! Send self-addressed, stamped envelope tor information application Associates, Box 95-B, Roselle, N.I 07203 by Maureen McNulty Profile reporter Adlen Walker was denied entry to the November 11 faculty/staff tabletalk at which Representative Eleanor Richardson gave a lecture entitled "Crucial Issues Before the 1987 Georgia General Assembly." Adlen, who approached Ms. Richardson prior to her speech and was granted permission to report on the session, was ab- ruptly told to leave by Reverend Emmett Herndon, a member of the Atlanta Presbytery and the organizer of the tabletalk ses- sions, who alluded to what he called the recent "student flap" concerning the tabletalks. Ms. Richardson approached Adlen after the tabletalk to ex- press her regrets that she was not permitted to attend. Dr. Gail Cabisius, who was present when Rev Herndon made his remarks to Adlen. asked him if the matter of the presence of students at the tabletalk sessions could be discussed by the group. In a manner Dr. Cabisius termed "pre-emptory" and "rude," Rev. Herndon refused to open the issue for general discussion. He maintained that the former presi- dent of the college, Dr. Marvin Perry, determined that the ses- sions would be only for faculty. In conversation with Rev. Herndon later that afternoon. Adlen found him to be extremely critical of The Profile's decision to print the letters concerning the controversy at the previous tab- letalk on rape. He went on to question the students' interest in Richardson's lecture. According to Adlen, he speculated condes- cendingly on the number of Agnes Scott students who know who Eleanor Richardson is and the Cont'd, on page 10 Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, November 21. 1986 IPIEaVIUIPIES Chimo Brings the World Closer by Anita Irani ( himo Club numbers Humor How 'Bout the Semester? by Claudette Cohen Remember? Do you remember what you were doing this time last year? You might have collapsed, breath- less after cramming information from four classes into your short- term memory and then spouting it all back out on the finals. Those were the days of the quarter system, when you didn't have to wrestle with the same intellectual dilemma day after day. Still on Chapter 11 ? And the main character still hasn't decided whether to kill herself or ride off into the sunset with her man? And how long can you talk about superlatives in French 7 Do you realize, people, that if this were a quarter you would have been done with those classes by now? Instead, we have barely gotten over mid-terms. Pardon me. There is apparently no such animal as a mid-term in a semes- ter. It is a two-thirds term. This means we have one-third of a semester to go before break. If you want to know how much time that is translated into the quarter system, go ask Pythagoras. And while you're at it. please ask him to translate my hours from quarter to semester to quarter and back, because I have to know which time-zone I'm in to graduate: (1) the time-zone in the catalog. (2) the time-zone in the student information bulletin. OR (3) the time-zone in the fifth dimension. Dementia, it is. my fellow stu- dents. Dementia. The Lost Quarter I did not understand the semes- ter system until I tried to drop a class. I was thinking that I had two other parts of the year in which to make it up. Some kind souls explained to me that if I wanted to graduate. I would need not only the class I wanted to drop, but another one in the winter, on top of my 'regular' load. That's when it dawned on me. There would be no third quarter. For those of you who are as inept at time as I am. here is an explanation of what somebody upstairs did with the third quarter: imagine three equal pieces of bubblegum This is a year quar- terstyle Take the third piece and cut it in half. Now put one half of this third piece into each of the other two pieces. These two lengthened pieces of bubblegum are each semesters. And that is the semester year, and that is what happened to the lost little third quarter. But just in case my mathemati- cal ability really does (as I'm convinced it does) belong to some fifth dimension, ask someone in authority like a dean. You might be enlightened or you might become even more hopelessly baffled. You will realize you're not alone when you see those exas- perated looks on the deans' faces. Survey I asked some of you whether you prefer the quarter or semester system and why. Most of you said that it really doesn't matter, because school is gruelling no matter how you slice it. Some of you said that you miss the quarter system because you would like to have finished those classes by now. Some of you said that you feel less rushed in the semester system and pointed out that now professors are more gracious in postponing tests and papers. Thus. I gathered that, as in everything, there are good and bad sides to both systems. The Good Side Since we're stuck with the semester system for quite a while now. you die-hard quarter fans might as well look at some good points about it. You just might be less rushed. You certainly have more time to think about your papers. (We won't mention the dread.) Also, if you're actually inter- ested in a class (heaven forbid), what is the matter with spending more time on intellectual inter- ests? Maybe, instead of just touching on how the main charac- ter killed herself, you now have time to get a grasp on why something rarely allowed on the quarter system. And if you really want some of this information to stay with you. the semester system permits more than just cramming it into your short-term memory and spouting it right back out. Who knows 9 You just might come out of here with an educa- tion after all. One of the special characteris- tics of a liberal arts education is the desire to learn more about and be more aware of our world. The convocation sponsored by Chimo on October 29 provided students an opportunity to be exposed to this aspect of our education. The new international students at Agnes Scott spoke about themselves and theircoun- tries. "Now lie back and enjoy the world as it turns" invited Chimo president Hong Kin Saw after introducing the speakers. The countries represented at the convocation were Pakistan. Japan. Turkey, and India. The first student to speak was Amna Jaffer from Karachi. Paki- stan. Amna came to the United States to receive a liberal arts education. She spoke about the diverse geographical features of Pakistan. "One can enjoy not only the beaches, green fields, valleys surrounded by green trees, but also experience the rough, rugged, and bare beauty of the deserts." Her experience in the United States has so far been an enrich- ing and informative one. Her speech was followed by Elizabeth Jusuf from Jakarta. Indonesia. Elizabeth came to Agnes Scott after an extensive English course at Adelphi Univer- sity in Buffalo. New York. Elizabeth has two brothers and one sister. Her father is a primary school teacher and her mother is a housewife. Elizabeth spoke about the difficulty she had learning English and how it affected her life as a student in the United States. Hiromi Wazawa. from Tokyo. Japan spoke about experiences similar to those of Elizabeth. Hiromi's family plans to visit her in the United States and is in the process of learning English. She enjoys being in this country except for one great problem-the lack of availability of Japanese food! Evren Dagdalen is from Istan- bul. Turkey. She is an only child and found out about Agnes Scott from an uncle who lives in Atlanta. Evren hopes to be an international relations major. She believes that coming to the United States will enhance her studies of interna- tional relations and provide her with an opportunity to meet people from all over the world. Zeynep Yalim is also a student from Istanbul. Turkey. Zeynep stated that October 29. the day of the convocation, was the sixty- third anniversary of the Turkish Republic. "Even as I speak, across the miles, my country is celebrating the most important moment in Turkish history the eradication of the Ottomon Em- . pire and the birthday of theTurkish Republic." Zeynap said. Zeynep plans to major in economics and psychology. Zeynep was followed by Maya Misra who is from a town called Darbanga. near Calcutta, in northeast India. Before Maya came to the United States, two years ago, she did not speak any English. Maya shared with the audience some amusing stories about her experiences at J.F.K. airport in New York. Maya also spoke about the educational systems in India. Following the speeches, Maya Misra performed a solo Indian classical dance. Maya was dressed in a stunning emerald green and red costume and performed part of a dance called. "Kathak." a dance that expresses the feelings and attitudes of the Indian people towards the seasons of the year. The final event of the convoca- tion was a Pakistani folk dance performed by six Chimo mem- bers. The dancers were. Amna Jaffer, Claire Armistead. Nela Nanayakara, Traci Johnson, Mini Abraham, and Anita Irani. The dance was called "Luddi." and it originated in the rural fields of Pakistan with the local villagers. In modern Pakistan, it is per- formed at weddings. The dancers were dressed in the traditional Pakistani costume called "shal- war Kammeez." The convocation was one of several events that Chimo has planned for the year. The most recent event on the club's agenda was a fireside chat, which was held on November 19. in Winship lobby. Chimo is an organization that seeks to promote multicul- tural awareness on our campus. The club has over thirty members and sponsors a wide variety of events. Membership in Chimo is open to both International and American students. Senate Race: The Students' Views by Sarah Copenhaver The 1986 Senate race has come to the forefront of the news due to the fact that the control of the Senate was at stake under an extremely popular President. The results are in. with the Democrats having the majority in the House and the Senate, and now the debate concerns the interpreta- tions and implications of this election. Professor Davenport says there is now a "struggle to characterize what happened." There were 35 Senate races, of which the Democrats needed to win 16 and the Republicans 19 for either to gain a majority in the Senate. Before the race, there were 53 Republicans and 47 Democrats in the Senate, and after the elections, there were 55 Democrats and 45 Republicans. Reagan appeared to have had coattails in 1980. but not in 1986. In the Political Science Depart- ment's "Open Discussion of Elec- tions '86." Gus Cochran. Kathy Scott and Sally Davenport pre- sented their interpretations of the Senate elections and their impact (see story, page 1). Reagan hit the campaign trail m the hopes that his popularity would help the Republicans keep their slim majority, but the citizens were more concerned with his programs. For example. Reagan made three appearances in North Carolina, considered one of the key races in the South, only to have Stanford (D) win with 52% of the votes. In South Dakota, a previously Republican strong- hold, the votes went to a Demo- crat because the farmers were suffering from Reagan's farm policy. Holly Parker ('90) said, "it was interesting that even though Reagan made all those visits, like for Mattingly. most of those Republicans lost. I don't think it was wise for Mattingly to say Vote for me like you would vote for Reagan.'" Mayor Andrew Young also made the comment, on the day of the elections, that, "the President's popularity has not transferred to his candidates." Plenty of the S400-450 million campaign budget was spent on negative campaigning, with the issue being a candidate's integrity or past performance in office. The reason for so much mud-slinging was the lack of issues, nationally or locally I can sympathize with several other students" opinions. Shelly Trabue ('88) said. Those were the dirtiest campaigns I've ever seen. They made me not want to vote because they [Mat- tingly and Fowler] had to go so low." Beth Leonard ('88) sad. 90S A "Because of all the false informa- tion (between Mattingly and Fowler) I didn't know which way to vote . . . which candidate to believe!" People did not have any issues to go on, so it came down to whether they favored Reagan's policies or not. Another explanation for the turnover in the Senate was some- thing called the "six year itch " As with Eisenhower, when a Presi- dent has been in office for 6 consecutive years and his own party has the majority there tends to be a shift in elections to the opposition party. The impact of these election results may be large or small. Senator Sam Nunn feels there may be more visible confronta- tions over issues such as the budget deficit. Contra aid. and SDI, and that so far Reagan has controlled the agenda, but the Democrats are rolling up their sleeves. Cathy Cook ("87) looked at the Democratic control of the Senate in a different light: "If Reagan doesn't get things through Con- gress, he'll have the Democrats to blame." Friday, November 21, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 7 Students Discuss Faith and College College Bowl members Angela Ponn, \.ngie Howard. Ginnj Rosenberg, Daphne Hurt. Ellen Jones and faeulh sponsor Dr. Leon Venable. College Bowl Competition by Lisa Gugino Growing up and developing one's own ideas and priorities is often a difficult task. The different aspects of one's life may assume varying importance as develop- mental stages are approached and finally passed. Reflection on these changes is often a healthy experience, as well as a difficult one. Subjects such as religion and ones development of or digression from religious practice often become touchy with young people during periods of transi- tion. Agnes Scott students are no exception and appeared some- what uneasy when questioned about the affect religion has in their lives and how their religious beliefs have changed while at Agnes Scott. After some deep thought, several students volun- teered their experiences and opinions. Carol Valentine, a Senior, re- lated. "When I first came to A.S.C.. I met people who went to church every Sunday back home and, they exposed me to activities like Bible Study Groups. It peaked my interest in religion and main- taining some sort of spiritual life." Carol went on to say "I feel I've defined my beliefs over the past four years here because of expo- sure to different beliefs and the course I took in Bible and Reli- gion. I even continued my reli- gious activities when I went to Sussex. They had a group that got together and listened to a variety of lectures on religion." Several Freshmen shared the changes that came about in their religious practices upon entering Agnes Scott. Frances Scrivener asserted that her beliefs hadn't changed much, but. "I've been so busy over the last few months that the religious part of my life has been toned down. It's funny. I feel a need for religion in my life now more than ever because of all the pressures, but that's not how it's been." Shaye Monroe, originally from Macon, said, "When-I was at home, I went to church on a regular basis; since I've come to school, I haven't been at all. Usually I sleep in on Sundays because I really need the extra rest." Katie Patillo. unlike most students, lives close enough to home so that she can attend church on occasion. Her experi- ence at Agnes Scott has been- increased exposure to religions other than her own. Katie says, "One of my friends is Catholic, and my being Baptist has gener- ated a lot of discussions about the two (religions)." Katie said she found it interesting to compare and contrast different religions with her friends and neighbors. Mary Ruth Oliver explained how college affected her religious beliefs in that college life had given her a great deal more freedom and. in turn, changed her social life. "I'm a lot less devout than when I was in high school because the time I presently spend studying usually would have gone in part to reading my bible. I still find comfort in God. though, when I have a really bad day here." Some students seem to make time for religion even though it's difficult to do so. Laurie Adams feels religion plays a big role in her life. She explained that "I look at my Christianity as a personal relationship and not as a set of rules. I don't feel guilty about going out and enjoying myself while I'm in college. I definitely think my faith has been tested here, and I've had to question my faith at times, but seeking for deeper understanding of my beliefs has made my faith stronger." Amy Bailey, who feels religion hasn't really affected her life tremendously while at Agnes Scott, still maintains that her beliefs have deepened while going to school here. "In part, they've deepened because of some family experiences I've had during school, but mainly because I've come into contact with a variety of people representing all types of religious beliefs and extremes." Eun Joo Yang explained her ideas on the subject of religion in such a way as to summarize what many students were often too afraid to say. "I think college life is difficult because there is always so much academic pressure and such a heavy workload that it becomes very hard to be consis- tent in practicing your religious beliefs. Aside from academics, other factors come into play like maintaining your social life. And when you're in a dorm with people of varying beliefs it tends to make you change and modify your beliefs." She concluded that development and digression from religion occurred according to each individual's experiences and group of friends. Religion is an aspect of most people's lives that ebbs and flows. The comments that students made showed a genuine concern with some sort of spiritual life. However, this concern was also mixed with apprehension about the placement of religion among the required priorities of school- work and the desired priorities of a social life. It seems that religion on Agnes Scott's campus will continue to be a thought provok- ing subject, and one that helps each student grapple with her individual development. by Angela Howard While Caroline Lewis. Carol Ashmore, and Dot Markert were enjoying the baskets of candy and fruit that they won in the College Bowl Halloween raffle, eight members of the Agnes Scott College Bowl team were traveling to Berry College in Rome. Geor- gia, to participate in a tournament with other teams from colleges all over the Southeast. The tournament is called the Earlybird because most College Bowl tournaments in this region occur in the winter and early spring. Agnes Scott took two teams, captained by Angela Tonn and Pramoda Rao. Angela's team included Daphne Burt. Ginny Rosenberg, and Angie Howard. Pramoda's team members were Liliana Perez. Marjo Dobbs. and Dana Knight. Both teams did very well. by Kimberly Lamkin By now, everyone knows of the wonderful international students we have on campus and hopefully has done her best to make them feel welcome and comfortable. One of these international students is Lizbeth Jusef from Indonesia. How is social life different in Indonesia than it is here in the - U.S. and at ASC? Lizbeth said that teenagers in Indonesia go to various public centers where they find entertainment. They have parks such as Six Flags, and many of these places remain open until midnight. Dating in Indonesia is virtually the same as in the U.S. The couple may go to a movie, a party, or a dinner. She said overall that the types of entertainment are almost the same, but in the U.S. there are more choices. According to Lizbeth. it is customary for an entire Indone- sian family to live together in one house, and the children usually do not leave home until they get married. Lizbeth noticed that American teenagers have more freedoms with their parents. In Angela's team improved last year's record by four wins. Pramoda's team lost some rounds on the last question but managed to beat Angela's team by answer- ing the final question. A few members of the team had an early practice on Friday at the Halloween Community Hour Games when they played Presi- dent Schmidt, Dr. Malady. Dr. Calvert Johnson, and Rob Thies. The student team proved to know more about Halloween trivia, but all participants were given a prize. Next semester, the team will compete in the Juniorbird tourna- ment, which consists of teams of freshman and sophomores only. The regional tournament will take place in February and the team also plans to attend the Allen Luden Tournament held at Auburn University. The team practices twice a week, on Monday and Wednesday, to prepare. Dr. Leon Venable is the team's faculty sponsor. Indonesia, the children must constantly watch their words and be very, very polite in the pres- ence of elders. She explained that colleges are very different also. Indonesian colleges have only classrooms. In other words, they usually do not have libraries or laboratories. Those colleges which do have these facilities are very limited in books and equipment. Lizbeth estimates the options for women in Indonesia to be similar to ours in the US. but while American women strive for the best in the business world. Indonesian women think first of their homes and responsibilities as mothers. They do have the freedom to do what they want, but most of them remain housewives. And finally how do Indonesian teenagers view America 9 They think of U.S. teenagers as having more independence and freedom. They think Americans are very creative, but that the families are not as close-knit as those in Indonesia. Lizbeth discovered ASC in a book on U.S. scholarships. When asked if she enjoys life at ASC. she responded enthusiastically. "I love it'" Thank You Atlanta! For eight years of supporting our novel idea of delivering colorful balloon bouquets and lifting up spirits. In this season of giving thanks, we have a gift for you: During November, just mention this ad when placing your order and we'll give you a 20% discount on all balloon bouquet deliveries or quantity balloon orders. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Balloons Over Atlanta! Jusef Talks of Indonesia WRITE FOR THE PROFILE IKM4 2,500,000 people fightiiig cancer. Page 8 THE PROFILE Friday, November 21, 1986 IflEAHURlES Director Gives Profile of an RTC by Marilynn Mallory Director of RTC Program Who are the RTCs? Where do they come from 9 Why are they here 7 And what do they do when they leave 9 Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, or upper- classwoman. a member of the faculty or a part of the staff, you may have noticed the growing number of older students on campus and asked yourself these questions. In one sense these questions are easy to answer, because there is such a thing as the "typical" RTC. She is 38 years old: is married to a professional: has two children ages 12 and 14; lives in suburban DeKalb county; works part time: attended college in the 1960s for a year and a half: returned to school after an eigh- teen year absence from the classroom: and attends Agnes Scott part-time. Half the RTCs enrolled "fit" this profile, give and take a few years or a few kids, and the profile is representative of adult students in comparable re- entry programs at colleges and universities all over the country. The profile, useful as it is to gain the picture of the RTC group as a whole, nevertheless over- looks the rich diversity of the RTC population. Looking at individuals within the program, you would discover that: RTCs actually range in age from 23-79. Ten percent, mostly in their twenties and early thirties, are single. Anothertwenty percent are divorced. RTC families contain as few as one child, as many as six, and may include infants as well as small children. RTCs live as far north as Roswell, as far west as Marietta, as far south as Riverdale, and as far east as Conyers. When they are not studying, RTCs are engaged in a varied array of jobs. Five RTCs work for other area colleges - in admis- sions, in scientific research, in the medical school, and in publica- tions. Four teach - in preschool, kindergarten, and in the church. Two work with international stu- dents assisting them with living arrangements and academic adjustments. Five own and oper- ate their own businesses, which include real estate, personnel services, graphic art and counsel- ing. There are writers, regularly producing material for newspa- pers, magazines and interna- tional journals. Five serve their local churches as minister or missionary. Four work as lab techs in medical and veterinary labs. An RTCs first semester is often the most challenging because it requires so many adjustments: balancing school with home and work life, relearning study skills that have lain unused for more than a decade, coping with stress added to already busy lives. For these reasons. RTCs usually begin their Agnes Scott experi- ences with part-time schedules By the time they've gotten a few courses under their belts, how- ever, they eagerly increase their course loads. By the time they choose majors, many RTCs are already attending fulltime. Of the majors RTCs choose, Art and English are the over- whelming favorites. Twenty per- cent of the RTCs major in these two areas. The rest are sprinkled into all the other academic disci- plines, with clusters in Bible. History and Biology. RTCs come to Agnes Scott with many of the same aspirations of their younger counterparts. They are drawn by Agnes Scott's academic reputation and caring atmosphere. They seek an educa- tion that will change their lives, opening doors to career oppor- tunities that have heretofore been denied them and opening their minds to exciting new ideas. After graduation. RTCs life- styles are richly diverse. Some focus on family and the process of raising children. Many turn to teaching-which seems especially attractive to women who have already raised children on their own. Many go on to graduate school. A recent survey of the RTC graduates revealed the following potpourri of careers: counselor to cancer patients, masters candidate at Smith in clinical social work, studio potter, doctoral candidate at Bryn Mawr in Anthropology, small business adviser, director of the. Carter Center, lawyer, medical sales representative, freelance writer. Youth Services Curator of the Atlanta Historical Society, magazine editor. Although their ages may initially set them apart on campus, they are the kind of women who have always distin- guished Agnes Scott - bright, capable and eager to make a contribution to the society in which they live. Seniors: Good Luck Exams! Doris Dalton Crosby Class of 1941 Last week's unidentified Agnes Scon object was a Rice Cuke. There was no win tier. WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO CALL YOUR BOYFRIEND? a) When the president of Phi Gamma Delta asks you to Saturday night's Fiji Formal. b) After raquetball class, to tell him that the instructor with the Australian accent and those blue eyes did wonders for your serve. c) When you just feel like telling him you miss him after all. Maybe you shouldn't tell him everything that's going on. But if you still care about him, why not call and whisper some sweet things he'll never forget '. } Like why you call using AT&T Long Distance Ser- vice, and why you trust AT&T's high quality service and exceptional value. When you tell him that AT&T gives you immedi- ate credit if you dial a wrong number, he won't be able to get you out of his mind. And telling him you can count on AT&T for clear, long distancf connections will drive him crazy. All of which will prob ably inspire him to drive out for the weekend, giving you an excuse to blow off that silly frat party after all AT&T The right choice. Friday, November 21, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 9 aVICT AND ENTERTA The Atlanta Ballet's Coppelia Deemed a Success by Rebecca Bradley "Agnes Scott Night at The Atlanta Ballet" proved to be an exciting success. The company performed Coppelia, choreo- graphed by Dennis Nahat, which was a 1986 Atlanta premiere. The ballet unfolded the quaint and humorous story of Dr. Coppelius' toy doll, Coppelia. and two young lovers, Swanilda, played by Maniya Barredo, and Franz, played by Nicolas Picana. The presence of Tom Pazik as Dr. Coppelius was delightfully humor- ous. Maniya Barredo and Nicolas Picana comically played off one another in the first act and revealed a glimmer of the talent which really shone through in the final act. The second act in Dr. Coppelius' shop opened with many laughs over Swanilda and her four friends, performed by Anne Finch, Mia Monica, Maiqui Manosa, and Leslie Hughes. Ms. Monica drew special attention with her adora- ble uneasiness in the mysterious toy shop. Ms. Barredo displayed her diverse talent in this scene with her depiction of a mechanical doll and the national dances of countries around the world. The final act made the ballet's success. The wedding scene was beautiful and set the perfect mood for the incredible dancing to follow. Barredo and Picana opened with a rich and romantic pas de.deux. Ms. Barredo held one balance that took the audi- ence's breath away. The solos proved equally outstanding. Mr. Picanas elevation seemed to be the greatest he has performed. He was accompanied by four men from the company who were also quite impressive. One student noted that one of the men, Tom Shoemaker, showed much im- provement in his technique and expressed an interest in seeing him featured. The finale brought the house down with both Barredo's and Picana's famous abilities for turning. The performance closed with an instant standing ovation of cheers from the audience. The night at the Atlanta Ballet was stupendous. Maniya Barredo and Tom Pazik play Swanilda and Dr. Coppelius in Coppelia. ASC Community Orchestra Presents Fall Semester Concert on Sunday The Agnes Scott College Com- munity Orchestra will present its first concert of the season on Sunday. November 23. at 6:00 p.m. in Presser Hall. Under the direction of Marc Burcham, the orchestra will per- form the overture to "La Clemenza di Tito" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; "Paseos" by Charles Knox, professor of composition at Georgia State University; and Symphony No. 1 in C, Opus 21 by Ludwig van Beethoven. The orchestra, which includes Agnes Scott students, faculty and alumnae, as well as citizens of Decatur and surrounding areas, is in its fourth year. The November 23 concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 371-6430. The \S( Community Orchestra prepares for their concert. Christmas Concert and Party Plans Announced by Eloise Lindsey As students return from the Thanksgiving break and prepare for the end of the semester, Agnes Scott will be celebrating the Christmas season. With the new semester schedule, the traditional Christmas concert and party will be reinstated. On Sunday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m., the Glee Club will present its concert of Christmas music. In addition, there will be performances by Joyful Noise. London Fog, and the Agnes Scott Community Orchestra, which will lead the audience in Christmas carols. There will also be a reading of the scriptures. The Christmas party will immediately follow the concert. The celebration is planned to get everyone into the festive mood as well as ease the tension of final exams. Admission is free, and the Agnes Scott community and public are all invited to share the Christmas spirit. ASO Features Russian Works Don't miss the Atlanta Sym- phony Orchestra's Champagne and Coffee Concerts on November 28 and 29 in Sym- phony Hall! William Fred Scott conducts the Atlanta Symphony in a program called "From Russia With Love," featuring works by famous Russian composers. Hear Tchaikovsky's thrilling 1812 Overture and much more! Cham- pagne concerts begin at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Coffee Concert is Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Complimentary refresh- ments are served for all concerts. Call 892-2414 for tickets. Swingle Singers to Treat College with Their Music World-wide masters of scat, the Swingle Singers, will display their vocal prowess in concert at Agnes Scott College on December 2 at 8:15 p.m. The performance, which is open to the public, will be held in Presser Hall. Ticket reserva- tions are recommended. The Swingle Singers turn music from Mozart to the Beatles into intricate, intriguing vocal displays, applying impeccable technique and precise harmony to an as- tonishing array of musical selec- tions. Trained in the great British choral tradition, the eight vocalists sing Bach the way it was meant to be played, making human voices sound like an orchestra. With a style drawn from Early English music, Big Band Jazz and their classical backgrounds, the Swingle Singers transcend musi- cal boundaries, blending styles and genre as smoothly as their own voices. The group was formed by Alabama-bred Ward Swingle in the 1960's with a repertoire of classical baroque. When the Pans- based ensemble disbanded, he moved to London and brought together a new double quartet after auditioning more than 80 vocalists. Drawing from the jazz greats, adding his classical train- ing and extracting from the style of the original group. Ward Swingle introduced a new sound. The experiment worked, and audiences have been roaring their approval ever since. The Agnes Scott performance will feature an American Tribute for the first half of the program, with the second half containing favorite Swingles arrangements of Christmas classics both con- temporary and traditional. Tickets are $9, general admission, and $6 for students. For concert information, call 371-6430. Studio Dance Entertains Kids with Christmas Show by Gina Greely Studio Dance Theatre is excited about the kids' show this year. Due to the new semester system, the show will take place shortly before the Christmas break and will have a Christmas theme. Area school children, faculty, and students are invited to attend the childrens' Christmas concert. Santa Claus, Frosty, and rein- deer will be featured in the holiday extravaganza. Sharon Wallace will star as Santa. Heather Goodall will be Frosty, and Rudolph will be played by Gina Greely New apprentices as well as old members will participate in the fun. The concert will be performed on Friday, December 5 at 10:25 a.m. in Gaines Auditorium. Come get in the Christmas spirit with Studio Dance! Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, November 21, 1986 ACTS AN ID IEN1I1EICTAII NMIENY Richard Harris Brings His Camelot Kingdom to the Fox by Rebecca Bradley The legendary Richard Harris appeared as King Arthur in Lerner and Loewes musical Camelot which ran November 4 through 9 at the Fox Theatre. Camelot is the story of King Arthur's torment over the absurd concept of war as he becomes involved in battle against his closest friend. Sir Lancelot du Lac who was played by Patrick Godfrey, over the beguiling Queen Guenevere. played by Martha Traverse. Casting of this touring company was tremendous. Merlyn the magician, played by James Valentine, created a wonderous enchantment in the theatre with his humorous philosophical ad- vice for Arthur and his man- nerisms. As King Pellinore. one of Arthur's confidants. James Valentine nearly stole the show with his comic relief and all too human characteristics. The voices of Patnk Godfrey and Martha Traverse delighted everyone. "If Ever I Would Leave You'' touched the audience with Mr. Godfrey's strong, clear baritone voice. The play reached a climax when both Traverse and Godfrey sang 'I Loved You Once in Silence." They complimented one another beautifully while piercing the heart with their emo'ional portrayal of Guenevere and Lancelot. The drama heightened throughout the play. And what of King Arthur? What is left for Richard Harris to add to an already incredible drama? Mr. Harris brought the legend to life, for he is King Arthur. The audience was completely captivated every moment he was on stage. He made King Arthur a man with pride and love for all humanity and convincingly portrayed the torment he suffered from thinking justly and selflessly. The closing of the play revealed Mr. Harris' true magnetism when as King Arthur he realized that his struggle with morality and absolution of war has been successful. In the final scene as he made this discovery with the help of a young boy. King Arthur brought the audience to tears of joy for the triumph they shared with the ever so real King Arthur and his kingdom of "Camelot." New Drama Confronts Homelessness Art Works, an arts festival by and for the homeless, proudly pre- sents the Academy Theatre's People of the Brick, an original drama developed and performed by eight homeless Atlantans under the direction of Academy's Human Service Programs Coor- dinator Barbara Lebow and Resi- dent Company actor Kenny Leon. The play, which focuses on the participants' actual experiences of homelessness, will be pre- sented on the Academy mamstage December 3 - 6 at 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Fulton County Arts Council. People of the Brick will help to alleviate homelessness and hunger in Atlanta and support further Academy Theatre Human Service Programs. Tickets are S10 and may be purchased by calling the Academy Theatre at 892-0880. According to Anita Beaty. coor- dinator of Art Works and staff member for the Task Force for the Homeless. People of the Brick is a unique undertaking. "We know of no other project like this anywhere in the country." People of the Brick was conceived as an opportunity for the homeless to speak for themselves on the complex issues of homelessness and to dispel many of the myths surrounding it. The creators and performers of this compelling drama were recruited by Lebow and Leon from the streets and guided through a process of discussion and improvisation over a period of several months. This process has culminated in a riveting structured theatre piece. Says Director Barbara Lebow: "People of the Brick is an honest, unsentimental look at life on the streets by people who have been there. They don't want pity. They want understanding. This play is a way to raise public conscious- ness about the homeless and the causes of their homelessness." Co-director Kenny Leon adds: "The public has been largely misinformed and miseducated about the homeless. Some of them suffer from low self-esteem, some from depression or mental instability Some of them have just fallen on hard times. We're hoping that People of the Brick will reach our audiences and motivate them to get involved." The entire process of develop- ing People of the Brick has been recorded on videotape and will be part of a one-hour documentary produced by Georgia Public Television (Channel 8). Funded by grants from Fulton and DeKalb Counties, the production will by aired during the weeks of Art Works. The approach used in devel- oping People of the Brick is not new for the Academy Theatre. Throughout the Academy's thirty- one year history, it has utilized theatre as a powerful instrument of social change. To this end. it has conducted numerous interac- tive workshops and performances with special populations such as prison inmates, addicts, the handicapped, juvenile offenders and the elderly Windows, de- veloped two years ago by prison- ers at the Hardwick Women's Correctional Institution under Barbara Lebow is a striking example. People of the Brick is part of Art Works, a ten-day performing and visual arts festival planned and coordinated by the Task Force for the Homeless and the Atlanta Community Food Bank with sup- port from Fulton and DeKalb Counties and the City of Atlanta. Proceeds from Art Works will be used to support Atlanta shelters and the development of artistic intervention into the sheltering community, such as art. music and drama therapy. Tickets for People of the Brick may be purchased at the Academy Theatre box office, located at Peachtree and 13th Streets, one block south of Colony Square. Box office hours are: Tuesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.. performance nights until 9 p.m. To order by phone, call- 892-08R0 Student Banned From Tabletalk, cont'd, from page 5 number of students who are registered to vote. According to Dr. Lee Copple. the tabletalk sessions originated several years ago at Rev. Herndons suggestion and in an effort to introduce an active Presbyterian ministry at Agnes Scott. Rev Herndon assumed responsibility for arranging the speakers for the sessions. Dr. Copple. who is also a convener of the talks, apologized for Rev Hernaon's actions and for his comments to Adlen later that afternoon. "If his comments are as she reports them, they are inexcusable." he said. He also acknowledged the fact that students have attended the talks in the past and that profes- sors have occasionally invited students to attend sessions on topics of special interest. "We've never had a policy (on student attendance)." he said. Dr. Copple. who has taken a stand as a supporter of the student privilege to attend the talks, has arranged for a group of people representative of the campus community to meet on December 1 for the purpose of discussing and reaching a deci- sion on the issue of student attendance. Those involved in the decision will be President Schmidt, who funds the meals. Dr. Malcolm Peel. Chaplain Miriam Dunson. Dean Hudson. Dr. Copple. and Rev. Herndon. Dr. Copple is determined that the decision on the issue be a com- munal one However, he also noted that, should Rev. Herndon resign his post, the tabletalk series would undoubtedly fold. "No one is prepared to pick up his role." said Dr. Copple. Richard Harris stars as Kiriii Arthur in Camelot. Exhibition Focuses on the Spirit of America "Arts in America: The Land of the Free.'' the second exhibition of a series, is currently featured at the High Museum at Georgia- Pacific Center through January 2, 1987. Drawn primarily from the Museums Permanent collection, "Arts in America: The land of the Free" is an exhibition of paintings, graphics and decorative arts, dating from 1830 to 1865. The importance of the land to the American people during this time is emphasized through a group of landscape works by Thomas Cole. Thomas Doughty and John Kensett. Some of the later works, such as those by Frederic Edwin Church and Albert Bierstadt. combined the romantic spiritualism earlier painter associ- ated with the land, with the notion of Manifest Destiny, an over- whelming land to be conquered. The exhibition is curated by the High Museum's Judy Larsen. curator of American Art, and Donald Peirce, curator of Decora- tive Arts Glass, ceramics and metalware featured in the exhibition docu- ment the rise of industry, the demands of the middle class and the urbanization of America. The exhibition also traces various revivalstyfes of the period, from Greek to Gothic to Rococo. An installation of daguerrotype por- traits, an early photographic process, demonstrates the grow- ing technology of the period, with works from the permanent collec- tion of the High Museum and The Atlanta Historical Society. Litho- graphs based on favorite paint- ings of the period reflect the popularization of the arts. Photographs of the Civil War period conclude the exhibition. This was the first war to be captured by photography. Political war cartoons add impact to the imagery. A 20-minute video tape on the exhibition, produced by Georgia- Pacific Television, is shown con- tinuously during public hours. Arts in America: The Land of the Free'' is made possible by GA-MET (a joint venture of Geor- gia-Pacific Corporation and Met- ropolitan Life Insurance Com- pany) and the Fulton County Arts Council. Exhibition hours are Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m Admission is free. The Museum entrance is through the lobby of the Georgia-Pacific building at 133 Peachtree Street, convenient to the MARTA Peachtree Center Station. Don t Miss Invitational Photography Exhibit Dalton Galleries, through Dec. 12 Friday, November 21, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 11 ARTS AND ENTCRTAINMENT Colony Square Celebrates a German Christmas From December 1 through 6, Frohe Weihnachten means "Merry Christmas" during the Christkindlmarkt, an authentic German Christmas market at Colony Square. The old world warmth and magic of German Christmas comes to Atlanta for one week of music, exhibits, tasty German goodies, and the authentic Ger- man Christkindlmarkt, with gifts, decorations and holiday wares imported from Germany. Every true Christkindlmarkt has a German Christmas tree, and this one will be no exception. The giant tree will sparkle with authen- tic German decorations and lighting, welcoming visitors to the bustling activity throughout the mall: Sample original Christmas Stollen and other specialties Hum along with holiday music by the Georgia State Brass Quintet and others Browse through the market tables brimming with genuine German Christmas wares, availa- ble for sale or simply to admire Rest your feet while you fly away to Germany on one of many exciting travel films Explore Germany and visit any of the many exhibits, displays and information booths, surrounding the Christkindlmarkt On Saturday, December 6, the Christkindlmarkt and Festival will culminate in a full day of fun and activity as the Goethe Institute and Colony Square, once again, presents Family Festival Day. Activities will be throughout the Colony Square Mall and the Goethe Institute from 10:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Opening the Festival will be the John Mohr MacKintosh Pipes and Drums, followed by one of the highlights of the program, a performance of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. The Vagabond Marionettes will take you on a magic carpet ride from the streets of Bagdad to the depth of Africa in the delightful production from 1001 Arabian Nights. To get you in the Christmas spirit, concerts of German tradi- tional Christmas music have been scheduled throughout the day. The performers are the Georgia State Brass Quintet, the Suzuki School of Music's Chamber Or- chestra and the Pace Academy Minstrels. In addition, visitors may browse through market tables brimming with genuine German Christmas wares and holiday treats, and admire the German Christmas tree. The giant German Christmas tree, at the center of the Christkindlmarkt will sparkle with Holiday decorations and lighting and welcome visitors to the bustling activities throughout the mall. A special highlight will be the appearance of Santa Claus on his special day, Saint Nikolaus Day in Germany, with goodies for the children. In addition to the scheduled performances, which also include doggers, jugglers/clowns, a fabu- lous magic and ventriloquist show, and many others there will also be a variety of special attractions. For example the Atlanta Humane Society will be on hand with their lovable pup- pies: the Chattahoochee Nature center will have animals of the wild to look at; and there will even be miniature llamas for the chil- dren to pet. Face painters, robots, strolling clowns and magicians will entertain and fascinate both children and adults throughout the entire day at Colony Square and the Goethe Institute. The Goethe Institute plans a day of entertaining and highly interesting films about Germany; Rosemary Glenn, a wonderful Atlanta storyteller, will spin her tales by the Grimm Brothers. "Kasperle," a funny and lovable German puppet character will tell a special story for the kids, and Buttercups the Clown will enter- tain young and old visitors. A highlight will be a special showing of one of Walt Disney's Animated Classic Films, based on a fairy tale by the Grimm Brothers, in which love and goodness combat the forces of evil at 12 noon. The AATG. Association of Teachers of German, will present their 4th youth trade fair in the Ersatz Gallery, adjacent to Colony Square Mall. Here twelve area high schools will participate in a simulated German-American trade fair. All events are free. Come and bring the entire family and cele- brate a German Christmas on Family Festival Day. Saturday, December 6. The German Christmas Festi- val and Christkindlmarkt \s open daily, Monday through Friday, December 1 - 5. from 11 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Family Festival Day is Saturday, December 6. from 10:30 to 4:00 p.m. Events will be in the Colony Square Mall located on Peachtree Street, between 14th and 15th Streets and the Goethe Institute at 400 Colony Square from 10:30 through 4:00 p.m. For further information contact the Goethe Institute at 892-2388. The German Christmas Festival is sponsored by Colony Square, the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, the German-American Chamber of Commerce. Lufthansa German Airlines, and the Goethe Institute Atlanta. The Family Festival Day is sponsored by Colony Square and the Goethe Institute Atlanta. Acid Dreams Explores Past of LSD Atlanta Enters its 25 th Season of Nutcracker As the latest wave of anti-drug fury sweeps the nation, a book chronicling the history of LSD and how the very government that's leading the charge against drugs today used to feed drugs to its citizens' is flying off the shelves and filling up campus lecture halls. Acid Dreams: The CIA, LSD and the Sixties Rebellion recounts in unprecedented fashion the little-told story of the U.S. intelli- gence community's longstanding and intimate relationship with the powerful hallucinogen. To tell the story, authors Martin A. Lee and Bruce Shlain obtained some 20.000 pages of once- classified government docu- ments, and conducted interviews with many leading figures of the sixties counterculture. Of course, when one thinks of LSD one thinks of HaightAshbury. the Summer of Love, the Grateful Dead and Timothy Leary the Pied Piper of the flower children who touted acid as a benevo- lent mind expander, a chemical for inducing religious experi- ences. "Fifteen years before the hip- pies started dropping acid." Lee notes, "the CIA and the Army were utilizing the same drug not to expand the mind but to control it. This is the central irony of LSD that it's been used both as a weapon and a sacrament." Beginning in the forties under the auspices of programs with such Bond-like appellations as "MK-ULTRA" and "Operation AR- TICHOKE," the CIA sought to develop a "speech-inducing drug for use in interrogations." After working their way though cocaine, peyote. heroin, uppers and down- ers, the spymasters even tried a marijuana extract called "TD" before dismissing it as too unpre- dictable for the espionage trade. Then, in the early fifties, the CIA took notice of Dr. Albert Hoffman's chemical problem child: LSD-25. Lee and Shlain trace the byzan- tine path of the drug's develop- ment through people like Major Gen. William Creasy, chief officer of the U.S. Chemical Corps, who wanted to dose thousands of American subway riders with "madness gas" (an aerosol ver- sion of LSD) just to see what would happen. Unsubstantiated charges that the Army actually slipped LSD to unknowing citizens causing a few of them to develop mental illness still abound. There's also the hapless experiments of Dr. Jolly West, a former CIA contract employee, who once killed an adult elephant with a massive shot of the drug. Dr. Paul Hoch advanced the science by lobotimizing mental patients be- fore, during and after administer- ing LSD to them. Hoch went on to become New York's commis- sioner of mental hygiene. Possibly the most intriguing character is Capt. Alfred N. "Cappy" Hubbard, a crewcut. pistol-packing LSD Johnny Appleseed. Hubbard, an admirer of J. Edgar Hoover, was one of the most ardent and persuasive proselytizers of LSD's transcen- dent possibilities. During the fifties, he gave the drug to people from all walks of life, including Aldous Huxley and Vancouver's Catholic archbishop, who sub- sequently recommended the ex- perience to his parishioners in a letter. There's a "Who's Who" of un- likely tnpsters in Acid Dreams.. Time. Inc. founders Henry and Clare Booth Luce, Ethel Kennedy and Groucho Marx are among them. The authors disclose that one of President Kennedy's girlfriends turned on with Timothy Leary, and hint the president himself may have taken the acid test. And now. as the president and Congress call for a holy war against substance abuse, the book also reminds us that such pious declarations almost always have hidden political undercurrents. "The Nicaraguan contras are heavily involved in cocaine traf- ficking, and the U.S. -backed Afghan rebels are players in the poppy trade." Lee charges. "If Reagan is really serious about dealing with the drug problem, he should stop supporting those groups who are bringing the drugs into the country." Just as the CIA seems to have a persistent hand in Central America, Acid Dreams suggests it had a hand in the black mar- keteering of LSD in the late sixties and early seventies. The authors focus on Ronald Stark, a paunchy man with a huge walrus moustache, both a CIA informant and master con artist. He spoke ten languages, and was as difficult to pin down as the drug he peddled. In a four-year sojourn through the acid underground, Stark produced nearly 50 million hits of illicit LSD before colliding with the law in Italy in 1975. He was arrested, and charged with drug trafficking and armed banditry. But just as suddenly, he was released. Judge Giorgio Floridia explained that "Stark belonged to the Amer- ican secret service." Robert Barnett. Artistic Director of the Atlanta Ballet, proudly announces the 25th anniversary of the annual Christmas treat. The Nutcracker. This classic with music by Peter llych Tchaikovsky and choreography by George Balanchine has become a popular Atlanta tradition and will run from December 5-23. Based on E.T.A. Hoffman's tale. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, this splendid ballet makes a dream come to life. Amid all the excitement of Christmas Eve. a perfect dream-fantasy is set where toy soldiers come to life: a nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince; snowflakes dance and a beautiful sugar plum fairy lives in a "Land of Sweets." Audiences of all ages will be charmed by the warmth of this ballet and awed by the perfor- mance of the nation's oldest ballet company. The Atlanta Ballet is also one of the few companies authorized to perform this version of The Nutcracker, choreo- graphed by the late master, George Balanchine. The Nut- cracker also features elaborate sets and costumes which make the stage come to life. "The grace and brilliance of the pas de deux danced by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, as well as the 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy' provide exhilarating and powerful entertainment." says Robert Barnett. In celebration of the 25th Edition of The Nutcracker, an evening of festivities has been planned for Opening Night. Fri- day. December 5th. Artistic Direc- tor. Robert Barnett and the entire company will be honored at this "Land of Sweets Extravaganza." The extravaganza will be im- mediately following the perfor- mance at The Ritz-Carlton. Tick- ets will be $30 and can be ordered from The Atlanta Ballet Box Office at 892-3303. Tickets range in price from $4.00 (special discounts) to S22.25 for matinee perfor- mances; $4.75 to $30.25 for evening performances. For tick- ets, please call the Ballet Box Office at 892-3303. or stop by a SEATS location. ^JL CATHY'S M^A *? HAi* WORKS % "FOtt ALL" (MEN, WOMEN, & CHILDREN'S) SHAMPOO - CUT $ BLOW DRY $15.50 Body Waves - $40 & UP HI-LIGHTS - $40 COME ON DOWN! Xt 373-3166 W 0 force's leaders said the group will continue to monitor Georgia's environment and carry out re- search. It seems to me that monitoring the state's environment and con- tinuing research of acid deposi- tion are the ways to go in dealing with the issue. That's better than scaring people by suggesting electric rates be raised to imple- ment changes that no responsible state leaders have called for. The task force also goes on to say there is evidence that other parts of the country - particularly the heavily industrialized Midwest and Northeast - may have an acid rain program. If that's true then maybe they ought to deal with acid rain in those regions of the country. But until we have conclusive scientific evidence about a prob- lem in Georgia, I don't see why we should fix anything that isn't broken. Sincerely, Beth A. Carpenter Editor's Note: The article in question appeared in the November 7 issue and was provided by the Georgia Forum, a non-partisan, non-profit, educa- tional organization. The views presented were those of Ogden Doremus, one of the state's lead- ing environmentalists. $60.00 PER HUNDRED PAID for remailing letters from home! Send self-addressed, stamped envelope lor information/application Associates, Box *^5-B. Rosv lli . \.| 07203 Attention College Students: .1 DO YOU HAVE THE WRITE STUFF? j^Phj^Jium presents The 12th Annual College Journalism Competition Sponsored by k SMITH CORONIV ROLLING STONE and Smith Corona are proud to announce the 12th Annual College Journalism Competi- tion, recognizing excellence among today's college writers. The category winners will receive $1,000 each from ROLLING STONE and electronic type- writer products from Smith Corona. At the judges' discretion, a Grand Prize of $1,500 plus a Smith Corona product may be awarded. ROLLING STONE editors will judge the entries. Categories are: Enter- tainment Reporting (profiles and news features on music, film and personali- ties); Investigative Reporting (an article or a series that has had a tangi- ble impact on the college campus or surrounding community); and General Reporting (any subject). All entries must have been published in a university or college newspaper or magazine between April 1, 1986 and April 1, 1987. 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Note on the entry form the address where you will be living when the contest results are announced. Mail entries to: College Journalism Competition, ROLLING STONE, 745 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10151. 1987 Entry Form Category Entrant Age Birth Date. School Campus Address _ Phone Permanent Address . Phone [check one] j Freshman | Sophomore [ ] Junior H Senior [J Graduate Name of Publication . Editor Type of Publication [check one] [ I Newspaper [ 1 Magazine Other Please attach a brief autobiography, including hometown, educational history, honors and scholarships, and journalism experience. Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, December 12, 1986 Peg Ziegler Speaks On Rape At Convocation by Debbie L. Strickland For the second time this year. Peg Ziegler. director of the Grady Hospital Rape Crisis Center, came to Agnes Scott to speak about a topic critical to women: rape. The topic, as well as Zieglers reputation as an excel- lent speaker, drew a large crowd to the November 19 convocation. After a brief introduction by Chaplain Miriam Dunson, she delved directly into the heart of her subject, describing it as a "human against human, life and death situation," from which victims are expected to recover in three days. According to Ziegler. the ramifi- cations of this crime on a woman are far-reaching and long lasting. Victims "can no longer concen- trate because they need to be alert and watchful; they can't even let their guards down to study." In fact, most student victims drop out of school, and there are many more of these victims than most people realize; "we are sur- rounded by victims," claimed Ziegler. But most of these victims are silent. For a variety of reasons, they fear reporting the crime. During her nine years at Grady, Peg Ziegler has heard many of their stories. For example, one woman who talked to Ziegler the day before the convocation said that she had been raped by her husband's visiting brother. She was afraid that her family wouldn't believe her story, particularly since her mother-in-law disliked her. The woman was terrified that the incident would "blow apart" her family. Ziegler said that this woman is not alone, that "the vast majority don't report the crime if they know the man. especially if he is a family member." More common than intra-family rape is "date rape." This type of rape is quite common among college students and is rarely reported. Friends usually discour- age the victim from reporting the crime by saying "that's just the way it is," or by assuming that the attack was somehow motivated by the woman. However, date rape is rape. A dinner and a movie do not obligate a woman sexually to a man. Ziegler reported that approximately 80% of all college freshmen have been at least kissed or pressed upon against their wills, mainly because some men believe the awful cliche, that "when a woman says no, she means yes." Women are not only victimized by dates and family members, but also by bosses, co-workers, and family friends. All of these rapes, rapes in which the victim knows the perpetrator, account for ap- proximately 85o of all rapes committed. Ziegler estimated. Women must be courageous enough to punish men who prac- tice this violence by reporting the crime, despite fear of embarrass- ment and ostracization. Ziegler also spoke briefly about the psychology of the rapist and the motivations behind rape. She blamed the problem on our soci- ety, which she said, "teaches our people that self-esteem and self- worth are tied to the money ethic." economic and professional suc- cess. The distorted values of society "have pretty well set up" violent behavior in men who feel ineffectual and ignored or as Ziegler said, "disenfranchised." Therefore, rape cannot be pre- vented, because it is not a female problem but the problem of the perpetrators. The most that women can do to protect them- selves is avoid obviously danger- ous situations like walking alone late at night. Finally, Ziegler told the crowd that rape must be brought out into the open. People must first learn Carter & Ford: Reinforcing Democracy Cont'd, from page 1 democracy. "For a successful transition, it is crucial that all actors, democratic or otherwise, win clear supremacy in their respective camps and agree on fundamental goals." O'Donnell said. Laurence Whitehead of Oxford University continued the discus- sion of transitions from au- thoritarianism to democracy. He pointed out that after a great upheaval, a government must be totally restructured He listed certain phases that a government must inevitably undergo: periods of uncertainty, which are danger- ous if they last too long; and a period of consolidation which should commence as the new type of government becomes more stable and familiar. If com- plete consolidation of a new government is ever to occur, complete trust must prevail, and above all. democracy must be built from within a country. At the evening banquet, the keynote speaker was the presi- dent of Argentina, Raul Alfonsin. He spoke about how the inter- Amencan community can rein- force democracy in the Americas. He believes that within a genera- tion, the world can help make Latin American countries "indus- trious and prosperous." He would remind any skeptics of his idealism that in 1945 Europe was in ruins, yet 25 years later, it was a prosperous nation Alfonsin called for nations to use their imagination to seek creative solutions for Latin American problems such as debt and poor economy. Panels 4 and 5. held the following day. discussed recom- mendations for reinforcing demo- cracies from within and outside of the countries. Osvaldo Hurtado, former president of Ecuador, delivered a paper entitled "Changes in Internal Relations to Reinforce Democracy." As with most other participants in the consultation. Hurtado believes the foreign debt is "the greatest enemy of democracy in Latin America." He sees as solutions to the debt problem deferring pay- ment until the 21st century, encouraging lower interest rates, and most importantly, the invest- ment of industrial countries in Latin America to strengthen the economy. Nicolas Ardito-Barletta. former president of Panama, followed Hurtado with a paper entitled "What Kind of Economic Policy Would Help 9 " Barletta believes that economy needs to be man- aged by both the public and private sectors and that competi- tion should exist in the economy. Furthermore, the achievement of democracy will occur through growth, not stagnation. Barletta believes that stable democracies can be created through the joint efforts of Latin American coun- tries and the international commu- nity which would benefit not only Latin America but also the rest of the world. "Everybody cannot become greater exporters unless somebody becomes a greater importer," Barletta said. Daniel Oduber. former presi- dent of Costa Rica, presented the views of Carlos Perez, former president of Venezuela who could not attend. Oduber said that technology is as great a need as money in Latin America. Also, he believes that growth and im- proved social conditions in Latin America will improve the political stability of the Western hemis- phere. Tom Farer. President of the University of New Mexico, pre- sented bilateral and multilateral arrangements for reinforcing democracy in the Americas. Farer expressed the opinion of most of the Latin American participants who want to discourage unilateral military and economic means of influencing democracy. "Even (strongly democratic) Latin lead- ers .. . are opposed to unilateral and hence illegal military action by the U.S. to maintain or to install democratic governments." The final paper of the panel discussions was presented by Robert Pastor, an Emory Univer- sity professor. Pastor expressed the idea that U.S. military interven- tion in the name of democracy is wrong Among his ideas for what should be done to promote demo- Peg Ziegler, director of the Grad) Hospital Rape Crisis Center, addresses a lull house during community hour. simply to acknowledge the frightening word instead of just calling the crime "it." "Because 'it' terrifies us," people find rape difficult to discuss. Peg Ziegler is working to change the situation. and perhaps the students and faculty members that reluctantly left Maclean Auditorium at 11:21, late for class, have acquired some slightly different attitudes about this crime. IMPORTANT EXAM REMINDERS Exams for fall semester begin on December 13. Please consult the notice placed in each student's mailbox for reminders about exam procedures. Note in particular that no drinks, food, gum or headsets (i.e.. walkmans) are allowed in either Buttnck or Campbell Halls during the exam period. Also, it .nay be important to note that G-15 Buttnck and 319 Campbell have now been designated Open Book. Notes and Calculator rooms to allow for more space for these types of exams. Exams that allow dictionaries should be taken in an open book room. Thank you for your cooperation, and good luck with exams! ; hiHstn}a?) cracy are the establishment of an independent election monitoring organization and a cooperative relationship between the civilian governments and the military. He also called for a summit of the Organization of American States to assess democracy. Of all the commentators after the panel discussions, the ideas of Errol Barrow, the Prime Minister of Barbados, and Pierre Elliott Trudeau. former prime minister of Canada, were the most challeng- ing and provocative. Barrow, whose island nation is a social democracy, believes that a na- tion's individuality, especially in economic policies, is as important as establishing a democracy. He says that industrial nations with high per capita income should not apply their standards to less wealthy countries such as Bar- bados. Barrow also proposed that countries that do not support democratic ideals should be ostracized from the democratic community. Trudeau began his commentary by questioning whether the gov- ernment of a country is the most important issue or whether it is the poverty of the people. He views democracy as a means, not as an end. Trudeau blamed the vast debt of the Latin American countries on creditor nations who "pushed" loans to Latin America. The United States. Canada, and international banks "have a re- sponsibility if not the main one to solve the problem (of debt)." He maintains that creative financing will not diminish the debt unless these countries find a way to export more than they import. After the final panel discussion. Carter gave members of the audience a chance to comment or ask questions. A Nicaraguan in the audience made an impas- sioned plea to prevent in Central America what has happened in the Middle East. Also, a female international lawyer questioned the absence of women from the distinguished list of panel guests. She said that women are an integral part of the understanding of democracy and that social equality is a necessary part of democracy. The afternoon address was delivered by the President of Guatemala, Vincio Cerezo. on The Future of Democracy in the Americas." Cerezo firmly believes that "democracy in Central America can succeed" given enough time. Cerezo's goal is democracy. After the address, a private session was held for the political dignitaries to discuss the ideas of the consultation and establish guidelines for the future. As a follow-up to the "Reinforc- ing Democracy" project, current and former presidents and prime ministers will meet privately at the Institute of the Americas in La Jolla. California to discuss inter- American efforts to promote democracy in Latin America. Friday, December 12, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 5 The above is raylor Vnderson Vrchitects' rendering of the Physical Activities Center which is scheduled for completion in tin- lull of I *>S7 . Porn Censorship: Yes or No? BW1ETJN# The Justice Department and congressional investigators are examining the secret sales of arms to Iran and the subsequent channeling of profits to help the Nicaraguan contras and U.S. backed rebels in Afghanistan via a Swiss bank account. Included is a study of the roles of ex- National Security Aide Lt. Col. Oliver North. CIA director William J. Casey and former National Security advisor John Poindexter. In addition, there are reports that in the spring the CIA flew helicop- ters filled with supplies into Nicaragua even though Congress had banned government agen- cies from providing arms to the rebels. The president claims to have had no knowledge of the diversion of funds. All Foreign Service appli- cants, employees and their de- pendents will be screened for signs of the AIDs virus under a plan recently approved by Secre- tary of State George Shultz. Under the proposed policy, appli- cants receiving a positive result on an AIDS antibody blood screening test would be rejected on medical grounds. This program will be the first of its kind among civilian federal workers. West Germany has ordered the expulsion of three Syrian diplomats. The announcement came the day after a West Berlin court implicated Syrian officials in a bombing in the city last March. The Office of Personnel Man- agement has created regulations stating that federal workers in sensitive positions may be fired for their first use of illegal drugs and dismissal would be manda- tory for a second offense. These guidelines appear to contradict President Reagan's previous assurance to federal workers that drug users would not be fired. On November 27, Kilauea vol- cano in Kalapana. Hawaii erupted and a river of lava destroyed eight houses and endangers at least fifteen more as it slowly flows to the sea. Most of the houses were evacuated prior to the lavas arrival. Articles compiled from the New York Times and the Washington Post by Kim Mitchell. Jewelry Stolen by Dolly Purvis Several weeks ago. students from the Rebekah Scott dorm approached Dean Gue Hudson to report that a massive crime sweep had taken the residents by sur- prise. Most of the students said that jewelry was the common article taken. Dean Hudson called ASC Pub- lic Safety and Honor Court to investigate the incident. Upon deciding that the thefts were not an Honor Court offense by a student, the Dean called the City of Decatur Police so that they might attempt to solve the crime. by Ginny Rosenberg Tuesday evening. November 18. members of the Agnes Scott's philosophical honor society. Phi Sigma Tau. held a joint meeting with Emory's Phi Sigma Tau organization to discuss recent movements to censor pornog- raphy. Issues discussed included whether violent pornography significantly affects incidences of violence against women and whether the surrendering of important constitutional rights that censorship entails would be justified. Fearlessly lead off campus to Emory by Professors Parry and Elfstrom were philosophy students Lisa Duerr. Sarah Garland, Debbie Marean. Kathy McKee. Maureen McNulty, Alison Mills, Gretchen by Susie Rights Mortar Board held a discussion on November 13 on the topic of SDI. SDI stands for Strategic Defense Initiative, also known as "star wars." It is a defense weapon against a nuclear missle attack from other countries which would shoot down intercontinental ballis- tic weapons while they are still in Rebekah One of the construction work- ers, positively identified by Katie MacMillan, was the prime sus- pect. When the Decatur Police ran a warrant search on the man. an outstanding warrant in another state was found, and the suspect was taken into custody. Dean Hudson offers her assur- ance that in the future no workers will be allowed to enter the dorms because of the College's "open door" policy. When asked to offer a response to the whole incident. Rebekah resident Kimberly Baker replied that she was "slightly disturbed" that someone entered her room and went through her belongings. Pfiefer. Ginny Rosenberg. Melanie Sherk. Johna Wardman. and Caroline Weaver. The stu- dents watched Not A Love Story a graphic expose of the pornog- raphy industry and then partici- pated in a loosely structured debate on the pros and cons of pornography censorship with the few courageous Emory students who did not leave directly follow- ing the movie. Asked her views on pornog- raphy censorship. Sarah Garland said. "Some people feel that pornography is a product of our society. If this is true, the only way to end the desire for. hence the production of porn, is to change our society. Changing our laws will mean not a reduction in porn, but an increase in the number of criminals in our courts." Said Gretchen Pfeifer. "The first step one must take in order to outside the earth's atmosphere. The discussion was especially pertinent because of the recent summit meetings between Reagan and Gorbachev, at which the Soviet leader urged the United States to stop SDI research. According to Mary Laymon. the discussion began with Dr. Bowling's explanation of the scientific aspects of SDI and Dr. Cathy Scott's explanation of the political viewpoints. Dr. Bowling answered questions such as: how feasible is the plan for SDI 9 How do the scientists working on it feel 9 Will it work 9 Can and/or will it be used offensively 9 * Will Reagan use SDI as a bargaining chip 9 The discussion lasted from 11 p.m. to 1p.m., with many faculty members and students coming in and out. Mary stressed that the discussion was "... not a lecture. Everyone could talk. It was a very flowing sort of thing." Those who- participated in the discussion came to the conclu- sion that many people aren't educated about SDI. It is an intimidating topic because it is so scientific. The public at large does not understand the issue, so they just accept what the president says. The discussion participants establish censorship is to deter- mine with actual cases that pornography in fact does present a major threat to women. How- ever, who can determine the solution to this problem 9 " Kathy McKee defends the cen- sorship movement; she maintains that "Pornography can. in fact, be considered to represent a cate- gory excluded from the First Amendment protection, as are obscenity, libel, and incitement to illegal action. The determination of this category could be based on the values traditionally as- sumed by the Supreme Court to underlie the First Amendment. By this standard, if porn does not advance these values and it has an 'arguable correlation' to vio- lence against individuals [women], it may be excluded from First Amendment protection, and thus censored." would like to see an effort made to educate the public about SDI and about nuclear weapons in general. They compared the issue to protests during the sixties against radiation in the environ- ment. The biggest problem with the arms race seems to be that many people, due to a lack of understanding, are not able to take a stand on the issue. Although the discussion partic- ipants did not suggests any concrete solutions to the problem, many were able to come to some important individual conclusions, and the talk was a good chance for students and faculty to air their feelings and to learn more about the topic of SDI. WE NEED SOME NEW BLOOD IN THIS TOWN DURING THE HOLIDAYS. Give a special gift; a blood donation. + American Red Cross Blood Services Atlanta Region WANTED: Drunk Driver Arrive Alive, a drunk driving prevention campaign, is looking for individuals who have a role in an alcohol-related highway acci- dent and are willing to share their story with teens. A statewide search will culminate in a January 9. 1987 audition, where five speakers will be selected to send a positive message about drunk driving prevention. Cash awards will be given and the first place speaker will appear in a movie that will be circulated throughout Georgia schools. If you or some- one you know could become an effective speaker for the Arrive Alive program, please contact Arrive Alive at 371-1899 (At- lanta) or 1-800-24A-LIVE for an entry form and more detailed information. Poetry Contest A S1000 Grand Prize will be awarded to the poet who sends the best entry to the American Poetry Associations poetry con- test. The deadline for entry is December 31, 1986. The contest judges will select a total of 141 winners and award them over S5000 in cash and prizes. Entry is free. All poets are welcome to enter. The Association aims to spotlight new. aspiring and little-known poets. Poems are judged on originality and interest, not just on technical skills. Interested poets should send one poem of no more than twenty lines. Any theme and any styie are eligible to win. Poems should be typed if possible, and the poet's name and address should be on the top of the page. The poem should be mailed by December 31st to the American Poetry Association, Department CN-18. 250A Potrero Street. P.O.Box 8403. Santa Cruz. CA 95061- 8403. Honeywell Seeks Futurist Writers MINNEAPOLIS. Nov.19 - Penny for your thoughts 9 Hon- eywell is offering 300.000 of them to learn what college students are thinking about the future. Honey- well wants college students to imagine the year 2011 and write essays about the technological developments they foresee. This year's Honeywell Futurist Award Competion will offer 10 winners cash prizes of $3,000 each and the chance to work for Honeywell next summer. Students need to call soon for 'official entry forms because they won't be available after Dec. 31. .Students can receive contest rules by writing Futurist Rules. Honeywell Telemarketing Center. Honeywell Plaza MN12-4164. Minneapolis. MN 55408. or by calling toll-free 1-800-328-5111. ext. 1581. Just for calling to ' request an entry form. Honeywell will send students a free pair of "future socks." The deadline for entering the contest is Jan. 31. 1987. Mortar Board Addresses SDI Issue Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, December 12, 1986 Turkey Time Travel Tales flEAlfUIPIES Sarah Napier and friends spend rhanksgiving in D.C. Studying Smartly by Adlen Walker Are your grades getting you down 9 Do you wish your grades were better 9 What if there were a way to study less and make better grades 9 Welcome to STUDY SMART, a brand new organization headed by linguist Diane Famiano and psychologist Suzanne Greer. Diane and Suzanne are creative professionals who specialize in helping students learn how to study. This is not a program which teaches you how to take notes. Instead it shows you bow to tap into your learning channels through creative means. Besides tutoring privately, Diane and Suzanne have numerous day- long seminars. A typical seminar Castro's Fidel Castro: Nothing Can Stop the Course of History was pub- lished in late September by Pathfinder Press in New York It is the longest and most wide- ranging interview ever granted to U S. citizens by Cuban President Fidel Castro The interview that produced the book was conducted by Dr. Jeffrey M Elliot, a professor of political science at North Carolina Central University, and U.S. Con- gressman Mervyn M. Dymally of California, a member of the House of Foreign Affairs Commit- tee. Their discussions with Presi- dent Castro in Havana produced over 25 hours of taped conversa- tion. These frank exchanges cover dozens of topics. The topics include U.S. -Cuban relations. South Africa and apar- theid, the role of Cuban troops in Africa, involvement in drug trafick- ing, the Olympics, and more In addition, the book reveals much about the life of Fidel Castro, his relations with the Cuban people, and his views on Cuba itself The following are excerpts from the text: APARTHEID Professor Jeffrey M. Elliot In recent months. South Africa's system of racial apartheid has drawn considerable criti- cism. . Do you envisage an end to apartheid 9 is made up of fifteen to twenty students and lasts about five hours. During that time. Diane and Suzanne guide the students, stressing breathing techniques, mental stress alleviators, as well as effective ways to recall informa- tion already stored. STUDY SMART is a promising program with a creative approach to study techniques, and thus far. Diane and Suzanne have had spectacular results. The great news is - you too can benefit from STUDY SMART! Diane and Suzanne are in the process of trying to coordinate a program with Agnes Scott in order to bring STUDY SMART to campus. Check the next issue of The Profile early in spring semester for detaiis. Fidel Castro: Apartheid is the most shameful, traumatizing, and inconceivable crime that exists in today's contemporary world. I can't think of anything else as serious from a moral standpoint as apartheid ... the survival of apartheid is a disgrace to humanity. Not a single, effec- tive, practical measure has been' adopted against South Africa, really pressuring it to put an end to the apartheid system. The United States has systematically opposed all sanctions against the South African regime. . If. in compliance with the universal condemnation of apartheid. South Africa were effectively isolated, economic sanctions were implemented against it. and everyone were to support them. South Africa's apartheid system would come to an end. NICARAGUA AND CENTRAL AMERICA Congressman Mervyn M. Dymally. Lets turn to the issue of Nicara- gua. Can the present conflict be resolved through peaceful negoti- ations 9 Is a peaceful settlement possible? Fidel Castro: I'm absolutely con- vinced that it is. . . As long as the United States continues to believe that the Sandmista revolution can be defeated by a combination of actions by mercenary bands and economic difficulties, and that the Salvadoran revolutionary move- by Carolyn Weaver Well. Agnes Scott, how did you spend your Thanksgiving break 9 If you were like the majority of the students on campus, your "quar- ter system" time clock had long run out and you were ready for a well-deserved break. From the comments heard around campus, one has the feeling that virtually no one (students and faculty alike) did much schoolwork during their time off. In talking with several commu- nity members. I found that many spent their time relaxing, reac- quainting themselves with that too often evasive bed. and spending time with family and friends. Sophomore Anne Leacock said that she had "a really quiet Thanksgiving" and "spent a lot of time - guess you'd call it 'quality time'" with her parents. She said she also slept a good deal, watched television, and washed and waxed her new car. Missy Marino attempted to see all of her friends from high school, and she too spent some time in dream- land. When asked what was the most exciting thing she did. she replied, "to go to one of my high school's football games. . . Well, that runs a close second to smashing up my car!" Relaxation was obviously on Dolly Purvis' agenda as she stated that the highlight of her Thanksgiving was to see Star Trek IV at the Columbia theater. Roberta Daniel appa- rently had a satisfying vacation as ment can be crushed, the United States will not be willing to search seriously for negotiated political solutions in Central America. This is my firmest conviction. Professor Jeffrey M. Elliot. Do you rule out the possibility of direct U.S. military intervention in Nica- ragua 9 Fidel Castro: No. I don't rule out the possibility. It is obvious that U.S. policy in Central America is leading to a dead end. and there is the risk that when the adminis- tration realizes that it cannot achieve its objectives through mercenary bands, it may find itself in a situation where there are no other options but to negotiate with or to intervene in Nicaragua. ..It's as if the Reagan administration wants to teach an unforgettable lesson, so that nobody in Central or Latin America will ever again thinking of rebelling against the tyrannies which serve U.S. inter- ests, or against hunger and exploitation. They want to teach a lesson so that nobody really fights for independence and social justice. Pathfinder Press has published three collections of Castro's speeches, a collection of the speeches and writings of Nelson Mandela, and books by Malcolm X and leaders of the Sandmista revolution in Nicaragua Fidel Castro: Nothing Can Stop the Course of History, 258 pp. well. She commented. "Turkey was super, and shopping the day after Thanksgiving was a true adventure in hunting down those bargains along with millions of other determined shoppers! The holiday provided me with time to rest my mind, prop up my feet and listen to my classical records, and have a fabulous visit with my wonderful parents." Junior Tracy McMahon found several diver- sions at her home in. as she puts it, "God's country." otherwise known as Charleston, SC. Tracy spent time catching up with old friends and a great deal of time on the water. One suspects that her favorite activity was taking "boat rides where I stopped off at my favorite place (R.B.'s) for oysters on the half shell and longneck Bud." Some Agnes Scott community members spent their break away from home. Sarah Napier stayed with some friends in Washington D.C. where they had Thanksgiv- ing dinner at a Vietnamese restau- rant in Georgetown. She and her friends visited the panda bears at the National Zoo and saw the Mattisse exhibit at the National Gallery. However, the highpoint of her trip was visiting Sarah Jewett in Catonsville. Maryland. Dianne Dornbush went with her husband to Park City. Utah, an area surrounded by ski resorts. "Unfor- tunately, there was not enough snow for all of the slopes to open, but I was able to ski on Thanksgiv- ing Day" An interesting attraction for Dianne was the Women's photographs. $7.95. This book will be available in local bookstores or World Cup races which opened for the first time in the United States in Park City. Finally, she remarked. "Park City had four inches of snow Saturday night (just in time for me to leave)." Dr. Pilger and his family also traveled during the Thanksgiving break, though not as far away as D.C. or Utah. The Pilgers drove down to the Okeefonokee Swamp on Thanksgiving Day and joined Dr. Tumblin and his family for a picnic dinner. On Friday, the group canoed throughout the park but ran into rain late in the afternoon. Dr. Pilger said that raccoons found their way into the groups food, and (with a hint of pain in his voice) the animals "went right for the pumpkin bread." Why go to the swamp for Thanksgiving? He remarked that his family did the same thing last year and they have no family in the immediate area. In that case, he says, sometimes it's nice to get out and do something and think about other things for which you're grateful. All in all. it seems that most members of the Agnes Scott community took the relaxing vacation that they deserved. Whether they visited friends and family, slept, zoned out in front of the TV. set, washed the car. skied, or canoed through the Okeefanokee Swamp, hopefully all enjoyed the few days off and returned to Scott ready (some- what, at least) to face the final weeks of the semester. by mail from Pathfinder press. 410 West St.. New York. NY 10014 NEED EXTRA MONEY FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Work part-time 3-5 evenings a week calling For prestigious Colleges and I diversities and make $6.00 an hour. Need more info? CALL 874-6994. Interviews Published US.' NoJ the Cou 15 Can Stop rse of History Friday, December 12, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 7 Caution: Information Gap Ahead fEAIURES The Profile s Christmas Checklist by Lisa Gugino Agnes Scott students seek out the truth on a daily basis by endeavoring to inform themselves on a variety of issues spanning many disciplines. Professors urge students to gain insight into the historical aspects of subjects, as well as emphasizing the pos- sibilities that might exist for future generations. The challenge of discovery is part of the educa- tional experience Agnes Scott offers its students. However, it is interesting to question whether or not students actually challenge themselves to discover informa- tion outside of the classroom. Does the Agnes Scott student body really know what is going on beyond the pages of its books and papers 9 How informed is the campus on the current events that affect the world outside of Agnes Scott's small boundaries 9 Where do students get their information 9 And if they don't seek out informa- tion or feel informed, why is that? Two students from each class were asked similar questions in an attempt to discover how much information on current events they independently sought out and where they chose to get that information. Felicia Wheeler, a Junior psychology major, explained why she felt herself to be. "moderately informed about current events." "I get my news mostly from watching TV. and Newsweek, however I'm not as informed as I'd like to be. and I think there are two reasons for that. The first, is that I don't have the time to sit down and read or watch TV. on a regular basis because I'm really busy." Felicia's attributed her second reason to the college environment, saying rather critically, "This college is informationally devoid." Caroline Sigman. a Junior and a psychology-spanish major, felt very strongly that. "I am totally uninformed. I subscribe to News- week and own a television. However, the fact that I have a tremendous work load, and that this campus is about as informed as Reagan is on Foreign Policy, justifies to me my deplorable con- dition." The sophomore students inter- viewed were not much more optimistic about their level of awareness. Caroline Lewis, an english-psychology major ex- plained. "I wish I was more in- formed. I'm interested in current events, and I like to watch the news but I really don't have the time; its like a privilege to watch TV. The only time I get to see the news is on weekends. My priorities dictate that I can't always take the time to watch TV Also, campus meetings often fall during news time." Sonya Wells, a sophomore, shared Caroline's view that there is little time for an active college student to actively seek information on current events but she felt she could get what news she needed from a psychology class she was taking from Dr. Mannle. "I also get a lot of my news from home, when I talk to my family on the phone." Like Sonya, Erin Gaston, a Freshman and possible interna- tional relations major, pointed to her classes as her main and sometimes only source of infor- mation. "The political science class I'm taking has made me much more informed, more so than I was at home." Erin did mention the radio as an important source of news in her life. Adrienne Grzeskiewicz. a Freshman biology major who rooms with Erin, explained, "I hardly ever listen to the news, except what I hear on the radio every blue moon. Because I have so much work to do I rarely hear the news. Back home Dad would turn on the 6 o'clock news every night, but now I don't have a television and I don't receive a newspaper." The seniors interviewed were a bit more informed Mamarpt Lackey, a senior biology major, said, 1 use the radio for my main source of news so I can do other things while I listen." However, she suggested that the reason for most lack of information is the academic world in which students live. "Being in an environment that is constantly emphasizing academics prevents one from staying informed outside of one's studies; it isolates you in a way." Pam Anderson, also a senior biology major, was probably the most content of all the other students interviewed. She said. "I use to not watch the news or know what was going on but lately I've started to watch TV on a regular basis. I also read The Profile for some of my informa- tion." The apparent reason for Pam's recent desire for informa- tion is her informed roommate. " My roommate is a staunch Demo- crat and I have to have a basis for my arguments with her." When asked if she reads the newspaper. Pam uttered a commonly heard comment. "Who wants to go to the library and read the news- paper every day when we have so much homework to do?" According to all of these stu- dents, keeping up with current events is a task which would demand of them more than they care to give. It is significant, however that all of these students are conscious of their shortcom- ings and inwardly desire to be better informed than they are. Perhaps, after a bit more coach- ing and a lot more emphasis on the merits of being informed, this latent student desire will actualize itself in the everyday life of each student. by Sarah Jewett and Sarah Napier HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR YOU, YOUR FRIENDS. AND YOUR FAMILY 1) An Agnes Scott sweatshirt - to let those people at home know that you really do go to college and its not just a front to get your parents money and get away from home (Caution: Do not become confused by the variety of col- legiate apparel in the bookstore - this is Agnes Scott). 2) A twenty pack of Diet Coke - so you can test the effects of Nutri-sweet on someone besides yourself. 3) Gift certificates for Leticia Pate Dining Hall- for the taste of food just like Mom makes, but whose Mom? 4) A copy of your best paper (or your room-mates if your grades don't cut it. but don't forget to change the name) for your fam- ily's Christmas reading pleasure. 5) A hard back copy of Lest We Forget in case we have indeed forgotten. 6) A guide to taking 5 exams and writing 4 papers while maintaining that Christmas cheer. 7) Oragami ornaments made from your favorite textbook. 8) A box of all those Georgia Tech tumblers you've accumulated all semester from the football games. 9) An air filter for those that live on the street side of Winship- commonly known as the Main Marta Bus Drag. 10) Sea Monkies. 11) A carton of Marlboro Lights from the infamous Gulf Station. 12) Earplugs for those students living next to the Choo-choc express. 13) The ultimate in gift giving-a life-long subscription to the Profile. GS A Hosts Beyond War Seminar TumbHn Talks of Culture shock by Sarah Jewett and Sarah Napier Georgia Students Association hosted a Beyond War Seminar on November 13. led by volunteers Katie Baer and Ken Kannet. Beyond War is a movement aimed at changing the way people think about war. It is a non-partisan group composed of volunteers from all over the country. Exten- sive literature has been published about the philosophies of the movement. The principles of their philosophy are summarized in the Beyond War Statement, which was developed after many inter- views with arms control experts, business and professional people, military and government personnel, educators, scientists, and people from all walks of life. The statement calls for a change in thought which requires knowl- edge, decision, and action. The change requires the acknowledg- ment that war is obsolete and the commitment to resolve conflict without violence. The realization of our oneness, the mterconnected- ness of all life, is crucial to this commitment to peace. These two points are the foundations of the new mode of thinking proposed by Beyond War. By basing our thought processes on these principles we can take action to build a world beyond war. It is crucial that we choose as the focus of our loyalty "all life and the well-being of the whole system." as is written in the Beyond War statement. The presentation combined lecture and discussion, accom- panied by video tape and demon- strations which illustrated the awesome power and potential destructiveness of nuclear weapons. The video presented some of the horrors of Hiroshima and the probable consequences of a nuclear war. One chilling demonstration involved B.B.'s dropped into a metal trash can. One B.B. represented the destruc- tive power of World War one. five represented the destructive power of World War two and an entire bowl full represented the power of the nuclear weapons in the world today. The tremendous noise of the B.B.'s ricocheting off the sides of the metal can was an effectively haunting experience. Heated discussions arose over the philosophy of oneness and the feasibility of a world without nuclear weapons. Georgia Students Association was pleased to host this semi- nar and we wish to thank Katie Baer and Ken Kannet. and those who attended, for their time and participation. by Phyllis Heaton On Thursday. November 16. Dr. John Tumblin. Professor of An- thropology, presented a lecture to the campus community titled. "Culture shock, role shock or no shock at all." This lecture was part of an on-going lecture series sponsored by the RTC Campus Enrichment Committee. Dr. Tumblin discussed the mis- conceptions that people have concerning culture shock. Draw- ing from his own experiences and studies, Dr. Tumblin suggests that culture shock, which exhibits itself in the form of mood swings, anger, and depression, occurs from six months to one year after entering a foreign country. The experience of culture shock happens in several phases. Dr. Tumblin does not feel that people going on vacation experience culture shock. Dr. Tumblin also discussed the effects that a change of role can have on the life of an individual He used the Agnes Scott student as an example. College students are separated from their families and experience the changes of life on campus. College students are also learning to take responsi- bility for themselves and handie the pressures of academics Often during the sophomore year students experience what is known as "sophomore slump.' Approximately forty students and faculty enthusiastically re- ceived Dr. Tumblin's lecture and participated in a question and answer session. BE YttfD WAR Page 8 THE PROFILE Friday, December 12, 1986 by Jill Reeves The Career Planning and Placement office is being inun- dated with part-time and full-time temporary jobs for the Christmas break. Georgia Pacific is offering temporary positions, both part- time and full-time hours. The positions range from file clerk to word processing secretary, and salaries range from S5 to $10 per hour depending upon the position. This is just one of many job announcements we have re- ceived in Career Planning and Placement. If you are looking for job opportunities, please stop by the CP&P office to see what is available. Also, a reminder to seniors interested in interviewing with Prentice Hall, a division of Simon & Schuster, the world's largest publisher: We must have resumes for pre-screening of interested applicants on or before Friday. December 19!!!! Prentice Hall will be on campus in February to recruit College Field Representa- tives. Advancement into sales management, editorial acquisi- tions, and marketing is possible from the College Field Rep posi- tion. If you are interested in the position, please bring your re- sume to the CP&P office prior to the Christmas break. Freshmen, now that you've had some time to adjust to Agnes Scott, you might want to take advantage of the services availa- ble to you in the Career Planning and Placement office. SIGI. the computerized career planning program is available, and it is very easy to use. The Career library is full of resource materials which can help you start planning your career goals. Stop by and make an appointment with Amy Schmidt How to live with someone who's living with cancer. When i >ne pers< >n gets cancer, everyone in the family suffers Nobody knows better than We do how much help and understanding is needed That's win our service And rehabilitation programs emphasize the w hole family, not iiist the cancer patient. Afftong our regular services we provide information and guidance to patients and families, transport patients to and from treatment, supple home care items and assist patients in their return to everyday life Life is w hat concerns us The life of cancer patients. The lives of their families So you can see we are even m< >re than the research organization we aie SO well known 1 1 > he \< 1 1 >ir- fa< es ancer al< >ne Y AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY or Barbara Blazer, and check into the opportunities available to you in the CP&P office. Internship listings for the spring semester will be provided in the . Career Planning and Placement office prior to the Christmas break. If you would like to get a headstart on the procedures involved in participating in a spring semester internship, please come by the CP&P office to see the list of internships available. Seniors, if you have not already prepared a resume, you can still make an appointment to speak with Amy Schmidt or Barbara Blazer about techniques for writ- ing an effective resume. The Christmas break might afford you some time to sit down and de- velop a resume which you can put to good use during the spring semester. On behalf of everyone Amy Schmidt. Barbara Blazer. Dot Markert. and the student assis- tants in the CP&P office. I would like to wish the ASC campus community a safe and enjoyable Christmas vacation, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!! Where in the World:' Is this site familiar? Educated guesses to Box 2NN. WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO CALL YOUR BOYFRIEND? a) When the president of Phi Gamma Delta asks you to Saturday night's Fiji Formal. b) After raquetball class, to tell him that the instructor with the Australian accent and those blue eyes did wonders for your serve. c) When you just feel like telling him you miss him after all. Maybe you shouldn't toll him everything that's going on. But if you still care about him, why not call and whisper some sweet things he'll never forget 9 Like why you call using AT&T Long Distance Ser- vice, and why you trust AT&T's high quality service and exceptional value. When you tell him that AT&T gives you immedi- ate credit if you dial a wrong number, he won't be able to get you out of his mind. And telling him you can count on AT&T for clear, long distant connections will drive him crazy. All of which will prob- ably inspire 1 him to drive out for the weekend, giving you an excuse to blow off that silly frat party after all. AT&T The right choice. Friday, December 12, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 9 ARTS AN ID IEN1FEIPTAI NMIENT Swingle Singers Delight ASC with Unique Style England's Swingle Singers have diverse talents. by Rebecca Bradley The Swingle Singers shared their fine English entertainment with Agnes Scott on December 2. Callanwolde Celebrates Christmas Celebrating Christmas in the historic Callanwolde mansion has come to be an Atlanta tradition. This year marks the tenth anniver- sary of Christmas At Callanwolde. which will be celebrated through December 14. 1986. The Tudor- style mansion, former home of Charles Howard Candler, serves as a community arts center throughout the year. It's usually full of activity but bare of furnish- ing. During the two weeks of Christmas At Callanwolde the home is decorated by Atlanta's premier interior designers, creat- ing the atmosphere of Christmas past. Visitors can tour the home, enjoy performances, shop in the various speciality boutiques, dine in the Courtyard Cafe or have luncheon in the Winter Living Room. Entertainment will range from classical organ recitals to carol-singing while the boutiques have everything from cream puffs to holly wreaths Christmas At Callanwolde provides the perfect infusion of the Christmas spirit. The theme for the 1986 tenth anniversary is Tis the Season for peace, love and joy. Callanwolde is located at 980 Briarcliff Rd. NE. The house will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1-9 p.m. Tickets at the door are S6. S3 for children and senior citizens. For more information call Callanwolde at 872-5338 or the Christmas At Callanwolde office at 873-3256. Twenty-five years ago this was a group of eight classically-trained vocalists who performed classical pieces by Bach and Handel in the four classical voices. Today the group has developed a broader repertoire. by Rebecca Bradley The newest Broadway-bound comedy Legends! was featured at the Fox Theatre November 12 through 16. The stars Carol Channing and Mary Martin, legends themselves, perform together for the first time in this new comedy written by James Kirkwood. writer of A Chorus Line, and directed by Clifford Williams. These two legendary actresses accompanied by four other talented performers present the story of two movie stars who are offered a chance to revive their careers by working on a joint venture but refuse the offer. The story is witty, hilarious, and touching. By the closing of the play, the two actresses reconcile and admit the truth of their not so glamorous lives. The comedy is far from corny. The whole story takes a refreshing approach to entertaining in the Broadway style. Gary Beach plays a crafty. The performance of the Swingle Singers had themes of America and Christmas. The first act included Gershwin. Porter, and Feyre; the second act, favor- ite carols. These eight performers, four men and four women, have an interesting background. Each has an extensive classical training. Their songs need no orchestra of musicians; their voices provide the orchestration. The opening piece was the instrumental version of "The William Tell Overture'" which was sung with incredible clarity be- tween the voices of these fine artists and sounded like real instruments instead of human voices. Andrew Busher stood out im- mediately with an incredibly high final note in "Rocking My Dream* Boat." Helen Massey then took her turn in the spotlight in "Boy from Her personality in the piece was adorable, and her back-up singers played along with her. The whole group worked re- second-rate director who desper- ately seeks these two stars for his next show. He performs with much ingenuity. Much of his performance is improvisational comedy. At one point, he carries on phone conversations on three different pay phones all at once in a noisy subway station, which is greatly entertaining. Channing and Annie-Joe. who plays a maid, are terrific together. They know the secret of playing off one another, never leaving a dull moment between laughs. Martin performs sensationally with all the necessary class. Her role as an admirable Hollywood star is heartwarming. The show has one surprise after another. Channing enters in a slinky, silver cocktail dress which reveals a figure of a young model. A surprise male stripper entertains Channing. Martin, and Annie-Joe. The final number joins Channing and Martin together in song and dance. Legends! brings cheers from the audience and appears to be destined for Broadway. markably well together. There were rarely any visual cues, and yet they always knew when to cut off together. The transfer from one singer to the next was perfectly clear and pleasant in contrasts. Simon Grant was another per- former with many talents. He tap danced to a Cole Porter melody; having no tap shoes, he simply made tapping noises with his mouth so the audience would not miss the effect. He also simultane- ously sang and whistled "Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer." The company's versatility was quite apparent in Gershwin's "Fascinatin' Rhythm" and Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture." First, the ensemble sang rhythm and blues as if they grew up in the alleys of Broadway. Then they transformed their human voices into the sound of a 60 piece orchestra complete with strings, horns, and percussion for the overture. Jonathan Rathbone gave new meaning to the Hunch Back of Notre Dame with his bell ringing in this piece, and Grant cleverly portrayed a B-52 bomber passing overhead and dropping a few bombs. The company presented each selection with vitality and sensitiv- ity for what they were performing. Even their facial expressions portrayed much of the emotions and energy they were sharing with the audience. These superhuman performers came back down to earth in their performance of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." They each had humorous hats to characterize their different days and found each other so amusing they began to giggle and joined the audience for a good laugh before finishing. The performance was a great hit. The Swingle Singers were beckoned for two encores and were later greeted at the reception in Dalton Galleries with another round of applause. Their fine performance was filled with won- derful entertainment. Hopefully. Agnes Scott can have the plea- sure of hosting these young performers again. The compositions will be evaluated on the basis of aes- thetic qualities, craftsmanship, and performability. If none of the entries is judged to be satisfactory in all three categories, no award will be given. Since the contest's inception in 1976. winning compositions have been added to the Agnes Scott College Music Library for perfor- mance by the College Glee Club. For a complete set of rules and information contact Theodore K. Mathews. Agnes Scott College. Decatur. Georgia 30030. Glee Club Announces Composition Contest Elsa Jann performs during the student music recitals on November 21. The Agnes Scott College Glee Club announces its biennial composition contest offering a prize of S300 to the composer of the winning work. The original and unpublished compositions must be for a chorus of approxi- mately forty treble voices and should not be scored for large ensembles of instruments. The winning work will be submitted for publication in the Agnes Scott College Choral Series by the Hinshaw Music Company. Entries must be postmarked no later than January 15, 1987. Charming and Martin Humor Audience in Legends! Eric Rile) (center) entertains Carol Channing (left) and Annie-Joe in Legends! Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, December 12, 1986 ARTS AN ID ENTERTAINMENT , Disney Reissues Classic Song of the South for the Holidays Br'er Rabbit runs awa? from his briar patch in "Song of the South." The Creek Heads for Fame with New Name and Album by Kimberly Baker The Creek, formerly Sugar- creek, a Charlotte-based rock band, has released its fourth album, the first since its name change. The album entitled The Creek may be the groups ticket to national attention. The Creek, a 1985 Star Search semi-finalist, has been popular on college campuses throughout the Southeast and at the Magic Attic in Myrtle Beach. It has also been well-received in Europe, where it had the best-selling import album in England in August 1985 as reported by Kerrang. The new album contains ten selections, all of which were written by The Creek and demon- strate the personality of the group. The group's characteristic sound includes much rhythmic repetion of lines throughout the songs which makes the lyrics easy to learn and leads to exciting parties and concerts at which the fans can sing along. The Creek features 'Six Days to Sunday" and "Arthur Whiteside" which have been released as singles. "Dialing Numbers" and "Love Found Me (Ain't That Enough)" are two other exciting, upbeat songs. The lyrics focus on the typical subjects of love and passion, but with the exciting music the lyrics often seem almost secondary to the music. Fans across the Southeast have long enjoyed the music of The Creek whose success has spread to Europe. With the expo- sure from Star Search and The Creek, the fame of The Creek is likely to spread nationwide. by Rebecca Bradley Song of the South. Walt Dis- ney's childhood classic based on the Uncle Remus tales, returned to Atlanta for its fortieth anniver- sary. The premiere, the movie's third, at the Lefont Tara Theater was complete with a jazz band and special appearances by Br'er Fox. Br'er Bear. Marc Davis. Ruth Warrick, and Governor Joe Frank Harris. The opening night gala benefited the Wren's Nest, the home of Joel Chandler Harris who wrote the wonderful Uncle Remus stories. Song of the South received an Academy Award for the song "Zippity-Dee-Doo-Dah" while James Baskett received an honor- ary Oscar for his heart warming portrayal of Uncle Remus. The film, always a popular movie in Disney's library, set an animated reissue box-office record in 1972. Davis, director of animation, explained the technical difficulties involved in 1946 of combining live and animated photography. He remembers. "One of the amazing features of Mr. Baskett's acting was that he truly seemed to be seeing Br'er Rabbit and all the critters in the animated forest." In actuality, Mr. Baskett would be standing in front of a blue back- ground speaking to no one. The animals were added in the editing room. Mr. Davis also explained the measures taken to create the life-like cartoon characters in order to win the approval of Walt Disney. Disney also strived to assure that the film would never appear dated because he wanted his films to be classics that would live from generation to generation. Warrick was thrilled to return to Georgia for a warming celebra- tion. She recalled that the first premiere in 1946 was meant to be as big as that of Gone with the Wind in Disney's mind. She also laughingly remembered Disney saying that he did not know how to direct actors because he could not simply rub them out as he did with his cartoon characters. Warrick was glad that the movie was never banned. She said, ''Song of the South celebrated the humanity of the slaves and should not be considered condescend- ing. They did sing to and from work, therefore the film is entitled to incorporate such historic herit- age in its scenes." Song of the South is now playing at many theaters through- out the country during the Christ- mas season. No matter how many times one sees the movie, the tales of Br'er Rabbit will always be enchanting. No one should miss this chance to enjoy this fun and heartwarming classic. The Charlotte-based group The Creek has released its Creek. latest album, Baroque Music Performed at St. John's The Masterworks Chorale, accompanied by the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra, will present the Magnificat by Johann Sebastian Bach and the Introduc- tion and Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi on S&nday. December 21. 1986. at 4:00 p.m. in sanctuary of St. John's Lutheran Church, located at 1410 Ponce de Leon Avenue. The performance will feature soloists Patricia Callaway. Sam Hagan. Uzee Brown. Mananna Fuller, and Martha Scott The Masterworks Chorale and the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra are conducted by James Faller For more information, please call St. John's at 378-4243. Academy Presents Holiday Favorite A Christmas Carol As it prepares to move to its glorious new quarters at 14th and Juniper Streets, the Academy Theatre will bring a chapter of its 31 -year-history to a fitting close with its annual holiday favorite. A Christmas Carol Adapted and directed by Academy's Associate Artistic Director John Stephens. A Christmas Carol is a lavish musi- cal adaptation of the beloved Dickens classic about the man who called Christmas "humbug." A Christmas Carol opened De- cember 10 and runs daily except Mondays through December 24. Evening showtime are 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 3. Now in its seventh consecutive season as the Academy's holiday special. A Christmas Carol is once again familiar, yet fresh. To the expected cast of Scrooge. Cratchit. Tiny Tim. Marley and the three ghosts, director Stephens has added a host of colorful Dickensian characters of his own invention, including pickpockets, beggars, fine ladies, and ladies of the evening. And this year there is a brand new script by Stephens, newly created and selected music by Composer-in-Residence Phillip DePoy. a new set by Technical Director C. Stuart Wolfe, and a new Scrooge Daniel Reichard Chris Kayser. who has previously played Scrooge, is cast this year as Dickens himself. In the new version. Director Stephens will emphasize the loneliness of Scrooge and the miracle of his transformation. This is a man so cold, so hard- hearted, so isolated from his fellow human beings that only through a miracle can he become reengaged in life and gain the capacity to love and embrace those around him. This is a radical political idea that even one so profit-minded and uncaring can change an idea that is needed today. But A Christmas Carol is more than the story of Scrooge. It's the story of the poor, the homeless, the disenfranchised, and the transforming power of Christmas on them." All of the elements in A Christ- mas Carol contribute to Stephen's vision of a dreary world in hope of change Phillip DePoy has selected obscure English carols "In the Bleak Midwinter. ". "Sweet Hope of Glory.'' "Lonesome Dove" to enhance the mood. C. Stuart Wolfe has designed a set depicting Lower Eastside London of the 1830's. a dirty, industrialized city brightened by bits of greenery for the holiday And period cos- tumes by Judy Winograd's Pro- duction Values. Inc. (PVI) will heighten the effect. A Christmas Carol is well suited to the Academy's transformational style as cast members assume multiple roles evoking the teeming life of Dickens' London Hookers, beggars and pickpockets who later become ghosts add flavor to the usual cast of characters In the familiar roles are Dan Reichard as Scrooge. Chris Kayser as Dickens. Kevin Crysler as Cratchit and Winslow Thomas as Marley. The rest of the versatile cast includes Michael Maschinot. John Liles, Heather Heath. Susanne Anson, Hilari Scarl, Spring Mason, and Lori Wolford. Phillip DePoy doubles as Music Director and street musician. A special feature of this year's production will be a large, festive Christmas tree in the theatre lobby Families are encouraged to bring ornaments to add to this last tree in the Academy's old lobby. Tickets for A Christmas Carol may be purchased at the box office, located at Peachtree and 13th Streets, one block south of Colony Square. Box office hours are Tuesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. -5 p.m.. performance nights until 9 p.m and matinee Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. To order by phone, call 892-0880. Prices are Adults $12. and children $8. Friday, December 12, 1986 THE PROFILE Page 11 ARTS AN ID IENTEIPT4 Crimes of The Heart Jessica Lange, Sissj Spacek, and Diane Keaton st;u in "Crimes l Beth Henley's Pulitzer Prize winning corned) aboul the reunion of three sisters in their hometown. \t left, I ange reflects on her trip home. \t riiht. Lange, Spacek, and Keaton reminisce in the film released l>> De I .aurentiis Entertainment Group. "Everyone thought it was the time I spent in the studio that kept me so thin/ eve helped all kinds f ofwomen with Bulimia r and Anorexia over the years. Women so success- ful, so attractive, no one ever suspected they had an eating disorder Call us tor a tree eon sultation. Because there's always one person you can never hide an eating disorder from. Vuirselt. ADVANCE" EATING DISORDERS TREATMENT PROGRAM Smyrna Hospital, 3949 South Cobb Drive. Smyrna, GA 3008 1 For turther information: l-800-ADVANCE For admissions reservations: (404) 432-2 188 1986 Western Health Resources The Nutcracker Comes to the Movie Theater For nearly a century, The Nut- cracker has been the crowd- pleasing event of the holiday season. Whether is it the candy- coated, two-aci ballet, the concert version of the Tchaikovsky score, showy excerpts for world-class ballerinas, or the internationally telecast Baryshnikov version. The Nutcracker never fails to please and entertain. It is a classic ... at Christmas and whenever it is performed. Curiously, in all its incarnations and permutations. The Nut- cracker has never been a film. (The closest it came was in one version of Disney's Fantasia which featured The Nutcracker Suite. ) Only now. December. 1986: Nutcracker is a delightful, innova- tive, and magical movie, directed by Carroll Ballard {The Black Stallion, Never Cry Wolf), de- signed by award-winning chil- dren's book writer/illustrator Maurice Sendak. choreographed by the imaginative Kent Stowell. and starring the Pacific Northwest Ballet's original production, con- ceived by Stowell and Sendak. and first presented live in Seattle. Washington. Stowell and Francia Russell are the Artistic Directors of the Pacific Northwest Ballet. Thomas Coleman and Michael Rosenblatt present Nutcracker, a Hypenon/'Kushner-Locke Produc- tion, produced by Willard Carroll. Donald Kushner. Peter Locke, and Thomas L. Wilhite. Music is by Peter llyich Tchaikovsky, per- formed by the London Symphony Orchestra, and conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras. Nutcracker is an Atlantic Releasing Corporation Release. Between 1892 - the world premiere and now. The Nut- cracker has proliferated all over the world. In the U.S. alone, there are 70-odd productions each Christmas, making it the basic bread-winner for most regional ballet companies. Dolls, books, video cassettes, and millions of records (one company alone has issued 55 different recordings of the Tchaikovsky score) attest to the popularity of the work. Its appeal, points out New York Times critic Anna Kisselgoff. cannot be for children alone. The theme of The Nutcracker the struggle between good and evil, between light and darkness and the perpetual success of its many and varied productions confirm its ability to communicate that content on several levels Fairy tale, romance, metaphor, and entertainment . . . Nut- cracker engages the imagination and interest of one and all. Pi achTree Diamond Center inc Page 12 THE PROFILE Friday, December 12, 1986 SPOCTS Coach and Player Comment on the Soccer Season by Coach Read Cuvington Filled with wonder and excite- ment. I looked forward to the opportunity of coaching the Agnes Scott Soccer team. We had our first practice and game. The two seem like one in my memory and I remember thinking. "What have I gotten myself into now 9 " That first game, and the away game against Wesleyan College were the only two disappointing times of the year. Throughout the season the Kickers made great progress and toward the end of the season really showed great promise for the upcoming spring season. They were making good passes and actually playing soccer as opposed to kicking the ball and hoping that someone would run in that direction. In the Wesleyan game here at Agnes Scott, the Kickers could have named the score. We totally dominated. A few facts about this past season: we scored 18 goals, our record against other colleges was 2-2 and should have been 3-1. and ASC played well in three of those four games. We were 0-9-1 in league play but the second time that we played each team we improved. Those were good, experienced, hard-nosed teams that had played together for years. ASC did fine. I know how many goals were scored on us. but no one else will. The schedule and injuries really hurt us. We beat LaGrange. then had a week off. Black Cat weekend, and then fall break. So. in the middle of the season, we basically had to start over. Injuries cost us one of our best players. Aimee Peeples. for ten games. Sharon Hargraves was out for three games, and she played hurt for four. Tuba Goksel missed three games. Many others played hurt through several games. This brings me to a major point. ASC has 10-13 strong players but very little depth. When we get hurt, it really hurts. This is not to say our sideline is weak, only that it is inexperienced. They would do best if they could learn the game more slowly and not be called on to play the whole game and be great. We will be playing in the spring against other colleges, and I hope to have early tryouts in March. Please come out and give it a try because you'll enjoy the sport. Ask those who played. By the way. I'm not as mean as I look. The future is a bright one. Next fall ASC will have lost some very good seniors in Kathy McKee, Lisa Olliff. Natalie "Raleigh" Whitten, Tuba Goskel, Sarah Garland, and Gretchen Pfeifer. However, we have budding stars in other classes, Aimee Peeples, Sally Mairs, Jennifer Peluso, Karen King, Sharon Hargraves, Jean Wilson, Eleanor Dill, Adele Clements, Michelle Malone. Laura Williams, and Shan Oates. They form a great nucleus from which to work. And then of course, there is Katie Patillo, whom we hope to share with tennis. I look forward to the spring with wonder and excitement. A personal note to the team if I may: Thank you for dinner and the great card. I really appreciate the effort that you all made to be there and while I love gifts, the fact that you came was reward enough. And I would like to add that the team thanks Killer. LeRoy. and Hilary for subbing in when we needed you. We hope that backs, legs, knees, and other parts are okay. Sally. Aimee. Sarah. Kathy. and Tuba, thanks for the dedica- tion. We need more like you to make this a great team. I would like to note a few players who played exceptionally well (everyone else played very well). Sally Mairs was a strong, good, versatile player, who played many positions this year and played them well. She has a fine feel for the game, and it hurt us all badly when she went down. Tuba and Karen King are two outstanding defenders, who rarely if ever are beaten. Tuba is so good that at times she takes pity on the other team and scores for them. Jennifer and Jean are two freshmen who played well and will continue to improve. Kathy is our star. No words can describe her great play. Katie, please play with us. Everyone improved and great things are on the horizon. by Gretchen Pfeifer Two weeks ago we. Agnes Scott's soccer team, ended our season with the final two games. The first game was played at home on Saturday afternoon against the Espiros. It was a rather pleasant game with quick action and new faces. Who were those two masked Kickers 7 Thanks to Claire Guitton and Amy Gottsche's hustling feet, the Kickers kept the ball moving all over the field. We never scored, but we came close a few times. The Kickers had exactly 11 players, so there were no substi- tutes available. Needless to say. the score was 4-0 Espiros, but in the final half, despite the bad weather, our spirits were not dampened. We felt more confi- dent about ourselves, realizing that the spring would require some hard work but with hopeful results in sight. On Sunday we piled into the van and drove to Rockdale to play against the ruff n' not so tuff Resistors. We resisted many of their moves, but unfortunately played once again without subs. Despite our 4-0 loss, however, we learned from the other team that soccer is no kick in the grass when a team has terrible hang- overs. We might not have been victorious, but at least we were sober! In short, we. the AS Kickers, have come far in our sportive endeavour. Next spring should prove to be an even greater success, and I'm sure that those members who are not graduating hope that more people come out to join the team. I thank the team for hanging in there during all those trying games and for com- ing to practice regularly. I am also sure that the team's place in the league will become an outstand- ing one in the future. Having participated in the birth of this team and being a member for the past three years, I have decided it's time to say goodbye. Besides, it's time for some new "kicks." I hereby retire as an AS Kicker, hanging up my cleats next to the permanent space on my desk which the law books will soon occupy. Keep up the good work Kickers, and best of luck in the future - and by the way ye dog own- ers .. . NO DOGS ON THE SOC- CER FIELD NEXT SPRING'" Mud is about all we like to find under our cleats. Football Appeals to ASC Students by Debbie L. Strickland A liberal arts education at a small southern women's college has many advantages over an education at a large university, but there are also many fun college activities that are onty available at the major universities like UGA. FSU. UNC. and Ga. Tech. But fortunately, the proximity of Geor- gia Tech allows Agnes Scott students to enjoy the best of both worlds. And one of the most fun ways to take advantage of this opportunity is to attend football games, games which engender a multitude of fond memories of cheering, watching big plays, and shivering in the chilly autumn wind with a special date. Agnes Scott students give many reasons for making the trek downtown on Saturday after- noons. The first and foremost reason for spending a day at another school is to get away from the Agnes Scott campus after a long week of academic pressure. Because ASC is such a small college, many like to just meet some different people. They also cite the opportunity to experience frenzied school spirit as a motivat- ing factor. Although Agnes Scott students are proud of their school, there is little opportunity to cheer and get excited; many miss that experience after several years of attending high school games. Other students seek fraternity life. After the game they go with dates to the fraternity houses, where they "veg out" (relax), and still later they go out to dinner. Finally, after a day of non-stop non- studying, they return to Agnes Scott, where Monday's paper often looms. Some fans are disappointed because the Georgia Tech Yellow- jackets, with a record of 5-4-1. have experienced a most uneven season, beating Virginia Military Institute 52-6 and losing to a weak Wake Forest team 24-21. The Wake Forest loss cost them a chance at post-season play in the Bluebonnet Bowl. Of course, the big game of the season was the homecoming game against their archrival, the University of Geor- gia. Tech lost the game, but many Agnes Scott students who at- tended had a fantastic time before, during and after the game. Attending Georgia Tech football games in the fall has been considered for many years to be the best way to get out of the dorm . Basketball Season Cancelled Due to Lack of Interest by Debbie L. Strickland On December 1, Coach Cindy Peterson held a meeting in the gym for those interested in playing basketball. Only four "faithful" showed up. Tracie Lynn Chapski. Shaman Roe. Adele Clements, and Claire Guitton. Peterson had tried once before during the first week of November to organize a team, but only four people consis- tently came to the practices Attributing the poor November turnout to the ongoing tennis, volleyball, and soccer seasons, which were all still in progress, she decided to try again in December, but she was once again disappointed. It is now too late to field a team, so this event marked the end of basketball as an extramural sport at Agnes Scott for at least a year. Agnes Scott has fielded a basketball team only since I984- 85. The year before, when Peterson first came to ASC, students played intramural bas- ketball. Classes competed and the program was somewhat suc- cessful, but it was often difficult to get enough players from each class to participate. Peterson then decided to form an extramural team, and in I984, the Agnes Scott basketball team was born. It was comprised of fifteen players who practiced four and a half hours per week. They played teams from Emory University, Berry College, and they played the Georgia Baptist nurses. For their second season, they obtained funding from the Physi- cal Education department to pay expenses such as transportation, meals, etc. They worked their way through a ten game schedule and for the second straight year were winless. The funding for the 1986-87 season was increased, new uni- forms were ordered, and a schedule devised Coach Peterson said. "We had all the external factors. We just didn't have the players." She was very surprised by the lack of interest, for she knew of at least ten good players. She regrets that some excellent players won't have a program in which they can utilize their skills because she believes in "de- veloping people to their greatest potential." Coach Peterson has a theory to explain such a poor turnout. There are "too few leaders doing too many things. Extroverted people who want to get involved in many extracurricular activities become noncommittal to any one activity." Also, many athletic students claim their studies allow them little free time for sports. Although the cancellation of the season disappointed Coach Peterson greatly, she is adopting an optimistic point of view. If there had been a basketball team, Coach Peterson, who coaches fall and spring tennis, would have had no season off this year. She believes that the cancellation was a signal, a signal to slow down and relax. She will enjoy this break from coaching, but still hopes to organize a team next year. In the meantime, however. Coach Peterson is organizing a program of three on three tourna- ments to begin January 27. Interested students' should con- tact her for more details. Even though there will be no team this year, basketball is not yet a dead sport at Agnes Scott. Sarah Jewett and Sarah Napier frolic in front of Buttrick after January snowfall closes school. In This Issue: Editorials Book Store Controversy News i Centennial Class 1 Orders Rings Features Students March in Forsyth County Arts Cats Returns to the Fox Sports Update on Tennis Team pfiomc VOL. 73, NO. 8 THE PROFILE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1987 Campus Shop Causes Controversy by Ginny Rosenberg and Dolly Purvis The recent 'corporate takeover' of the Agnes Scott bookstore by Interstate Texts and Supplies has Deen a favorite topic of conversa- tion on campus. During the first week of the semester, students were as likely to be relating horror stories about their book expenses as they were to be relating their Christmas vacation exploits. Un- fortunately, students who must consider themselves lucky since their outrageously expensive books are actually available may be all too willing to unjustly blame the bookstore for all of its limita- tions. [The bookstores change in management seems to have taken place with only a few glitches, such as some confusion as to what exactly the faculty discount should be (it's thirty percent when charged to the professor's department).] The bookstore manager Danette Grubbs' claim that the publishers are largely at fault for the high cost of books is supported by several faculty members who are familiar with the competitive pricing practices of most publish- ing companies. Unsurprisingly enough, the publishers are also usually to blame for the inconven- ient unavailability of ordered books. While publishing delays are obviously not the fault of the bookstore, at least two professors were not notified by the bookstore that due to publishing delays their books would not be available by the beginning of classes. This lack of notification left them with very little time in which to make course adjustments. As for prices, an admittedly limited price comparison showed that the Campus Shop's prices on new books were about the same as the prices of books at Emory. The Campus Shop's pricing of used books were, however, con- siderably higher than that of used books elsewhere. The greater variety of titles and quality of used books at Emory can probably be attributed to the fact that a larger campus yields a larger book market. Another problem with the used books which are available on campus is the perceived discrep- ancy between the low prices the bookstore is willing to pay stu- dents for used books, and the high prices the store then charges for them. A used book for a language class turned out to be no great bargain when it was discovered that the book's previ- ous owner had written transla- tions all throughout the book. The recent dismissal of all student workers from their bookstore jobs has also caused some controversy. The former student workers, who had gone to a iot of trouble to adjust their schedules so that they could work longer shifts, were fired on only two days notice although the bookstore owner had apparently been considering this move since October. The explanation given was that student workers were not able to work over breaks and their schedules were too difficult to work around. Sophomore Heather Goodall said, "I think it is a disadvantage to all concerned that the bookstore now lacks any student input." Junior Gina Greely, a former bookstore employee, commented that "working in the bookstore was a valuable retail experience which will be greatly missed in the Financial Aid pro- gram." Global Awareness Fills "Missing Link" Former Agnes Seott President, Dr. Wallace McPherson Alston. Dr. Alston Remembered A recent report by the Southern Governors Association called international awareness a, "criti- cal missing link" in the educational reform movement, and recom- mended sweeping reforms in the nation's approach to educating students to compete in a growing world economy. According to survey results re- leased in January 10.3 percent of Agnes Scott freshmen plan careers in the foreign service, compared with 3.6 percent of freshmen from other highly selective, four-year protestant colleges and univer- sities across the United States. "This statistic," says Agnes Scott President Ruth Schmidt, "reflects two important factors: one is these students' recognition of the grow- ing importance of broadening their perspectives on international is- sues and the second is Agnes Scott College's emphasis on in- ternational study. "Under Agnes Scott's new Global Awareness Program, students are encouraged not only to become acquainted with other cultures through international study/travel programs, but they also are ex- posed to international problems and issues throughout their cur- riculum." The Astin Survey, part of the Cooperative Institutional Re- search Program conducted jointly by the American Council on Edu- cation and the University of Cal- ifornia. Los Angeles, also showed that a greater proportion of Agnes Scott freshmen plan to major in foreign languages and more plan careers in engineering, clinical psychology, law, writing or jour- nalism. Despite national figures that show a decline in English majors over the past 20 years, from 4.4 percent in 1966 to a startling 1 percent in 1985, the percentage of Agnes Scott fresh- men planning to major in English is 9.3. Nearly 83 percent of Agnes Scott freshmen plan to earn graduate degrees, with 14.5 percent plan- ning careers as lawyers or physi- cians and more then 10 percent planning to be business execu- tives or proprietors. by Heather Rogers Dr. Wallace McPherson Alston, third president and President Emeritus of Agnes Scott College, was remembered in a memorial service held during the convoca- tion hour of Wednesday, January 28. Dr. Alston died in his Lithonia home on January 14. Representatives of Agnes Scott, including President Schmidt and former Dean. Dr. Ben Kline, spoke affectionately of Dr. Alston's love of learning, his genuine interest in the Agnes Scott students, as well as his generous service to Agnes Scott College and the community. Dr. Alston joined Aqnes Scott in 1948 as vice president and profes- sor of philosophy. He served as president from 1951 to 1973. He is well respected as an accom- plished president who increased the College's endowment twelve- fold, among other achievements. When Dr. Alston retired in 1973, the Board of Trustees established the Wallace McPherson Alston Professorship of Bible and Reli- gion. The Board also decided that the campus center to be completed in the fall of 1987 would be named in honor of Dr. Alston. Dr. Alston was a Presbyterian minister, and in 1961 he served as moderator of the General Assem- bly of the Presbyterian Church USA. Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday, February 18, 1987 EDITORIALS by Julie Hartline The Agnes Scott student can often find herself isolated from the outside world. Tests, papers, and the daily hustle and bustle can easily become the central focus of her life. She can exist amidst the towers of Agnes Scott for weeks on end with no outside involvement. Is it not sad that many students are unaware of the events that take place beyond the campus community, as well as those within it? Should we not motivate ourselves to become more involved in the issues occurring only miles away from us 9 One recent event has been virtually impossible for the Agnes Scott student to ignore. As the newspapers and television stations, as well as student organizations on campus, have devoted much attention to the recent racial problems, the march in Forsyth County has become a main concern of many on the Agnes Scott campus. A number of students, black and white, participated in the march on Saturday, January 24th. Yet, there is still another problem to face. Even though the Agnes Scott student may become involved in the events of the outside community, how does this involvement and awareness affect her life on campus? When speaking with a student from Emory University, one Agnes Scott student found herself speechless when asked about the racial situation at Agnes Scott. Does this lack of knowledge mean that we are becoming involved on the surface, and then ignoring the problems that most closely affect our lives 9 Perhaps there is no racism on our campus, or are we simply refusing to acknowledge it 9 I ask you, the Agnes Scott community, to respond to the recent events and to examine what part they play in our lives. Perhaps we can express our feelings and opinions to one another. IT'S STICKING' WHAT HAPPENEP To MY TEFLON? oFFiOM. iW&Mi w.itf.'nEfcWp old aw* tola? ...HELL 0 ?.. COLLEGE PRESS SERVICE Students Welcome At Tabletalks Dear Editor: During the fall semester a question arose about student attendance at the biweekly Fac- ulty/Staff Tabletalks. By vote of those members of the faculty and staff present at a recent such luncheon, it was decided that in the future any student who is interested in the topic being discussed should feel welcome to attend. Announce- ments of these meetings appear in the college's calendar of events. In the event that a particular speaker expresses a preference that students not be present, this request will be noted in the calendar. I am personally delighted at this expression of student interest and hope that those students who want to attend will find them as stimulating and provocative as we of the faculty and staff have for the past four years. Sincerely yours, Lee B. Copple Convener. Faculty/Staff Tabletalks Honor Court Offers Information Dear Editor: With the large number of cam- pus events already in place for the Spring Semester. Honor Court is going to try a new tactic for answering questions about the Court and the System that does not involve attempting to unite a group of people at some common time. Although we were pleased with the turnout for the "Mock Case" held in the fall, we are still concerned with those who have conflicting meetings, practices, studying, jobs, and so forth. To address this problem, we are putting a box in the mail room for people to submit suggestions, questions and complaints. No one need sign their name, and we will attempt to answer legitimate responses via The Profile. The box is not for those with problems relating to possible Honor Code violations, which should still be discussed with a Court represen- tative or officer. The box will serve we hope as- a forum for information and "feedback." Thank you, Dana Keller RTC Representative Book Store Acts Unprofessionally Dear Editor: I have written this letter in an effort to stop rumors and set the record straight. There have been many stories floating around about recent incidents in the campus shop. It is true that all the student workers in the bookstore were "let go". It is also true that the students were fired because they could work only part time due to class obligations. Furthermore, the bookstore gave the students only two days notice AFTER they had worked through book rush. It is customary and proper for an employer to give an employee two weeks notice. I, for one, would have appreciated that courtesy. The owners had been planning the change for three months and gave the students no indication that they would soon be out of a job. This particularly angered me because I had given up a financial aid job and a possible internship for the bookstore job. Most importantly, the student workers served as a valuable and much needed liaison between other students and the bookstore. There is now little or no student input which is unfortunate in a community as tightly knit and student oriented as Agnes Scott. I, along with many other students, professors, and faculty members, miss the personal, caring touch that is now sadly missing. Sincerely, Gina Greely $60.00 PER HUNDRED PAID lor remailing letters f rom home! Send self-addressed, stamped envelope lor information/application Associate*, Box 95-B, Rosellc. 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Gmny Rosenburg Dolly Purvis Adnane Creety Louisa Parker Susie Rights Gma Greely. Eloise Lindsay Ross Beliard Gretchen A Pfeifer. Dana Keller Daphne Burt Geraldme Crandall Lisa Gugmo Elizabeth Smith Kim Lamkin "The Profile" Agnes Scott College Box 764 Decatur 6 A 30030 Printed by Chapman Press. Atlanta GA Typeset by Seeds Typesetting Decatur GA Editors Note 'The Profile" always welcomes comments criticism and suggestions Letters to the Editor should be signed typed double spaced, and submitted to Box 764 Names will be withheld upon reguest rriuciy, reuiucny 10, 1^70/ int. rnuriLL rayc o EDITORIALS Sexism and the College Campus REP RAP In what seemingly has become an annual condemnation, a lead- ing national college women's group says campuses nationwide still are fundamentally inhospitable to women. Discrimination, the Washington- based Project on the Status and Education of Women recently re- ported, is subtler, hiring practices are less sexist and male profes- sors are friendlier, but college campuses remain a "chilly" place for most women students and fac- ulty members. "While many men are not aware they're being discriminatory," ex- plains Bernice Sandler of the Proj- ect, which is part of the Associa- tion of American Colleges, "many women don't realize when they're being discriminated against." Women are now getting better jobs in higher education, but have a harder time getting promotions than their male counterparts do, the report called "The Campus Climate Revisited: Chilly for Wo- men Faculty. Administrators and Graduate Students" asserts. And progress may slow in the near future, other observers say, because many people think most of the problems of college sexism are solved. "Some say the 1970s was the decade for women, and now we're passed that." says Judy Touchton of the American Council on Edu- cation's Office of Women in Higher Education. "But we're not. There's a con- tinuing need to keep women on the agenda. Our intention is to make sure lots of others talk about treatment of women in higher education." So one reason for "The Cam- pus Climate Revisited," which re- prises many of the points made in the Project on the Status of Women's 1984 report called "The Classroom Climate," is in part to "keep up the momentum" of change. "There's lots being said and lots of studies and articles being writt- en about what needs to be done," Touchton says. "It's hard to say how successful we are, but we want references to women and to discrimination in every report on higher education." The new report notes few if any colleges still openly discriminate against women or even condone discrimination by ignoring it. "Lots of overtly discriminatory practices on campuses have been handled," Sandler says. "Now it's more subtle, but people are more aware of the issues." "There are people who believe that discrimination on campus has been solved once you let women in as teachers and administrators. But that's not enough." In most schools, Sandler con- tinues, fewer than two women hold senior administrative posi- tions, which promotes the idea that higher education is a career for men, not women. "Progress has definitely been made," says Mary Gray, an Amer- ican University math professor and president of the Women's Equity Action League. "It's easier for women to get a first job and to get tenure than it was years ago." "Still, it's hard to move up in administrative positions or to get tenure at the most prestigious universities. Keeping up the mo- mentum is hard." The movement now is toward specific issues, often dealing with both sexes, Gray notes. "Now many campuses are adopting parental leave policies which apply to men as well as women," she explains. "The im- petus for it is women, but when men see it as something that applies to them, it broadens the base of support." Salary and promotion equities remain the key issues for women educators, she says. Faculty, ad- ministrators and students all seek the same professional treatment given their male counterparts. This report is a release from the College Press Service. The Profile COME JOIN THE FUN! We Need Reporters. Meeting Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in 6-28 Winship. by Beth Leonard President Sherk called the January 20th meeting to order. Roll was called. Rep discussed the problem of increasing long distance calling costs on our new telephone system. Dana Maine was appointed to check into this and to report back next week. Melanie announced that the VCR was stolen from Inman dorm over the break. This is the most recent of several thefts which have taken place here on campus. Public Safety is looking into several solutions such as bolting down the televisions and VCR's or changing the locks in the Student Center to match existing dorm keys. Melanie also announced that Buttrick Drive and Evans Drive will both be closed and bricked up. This is part of the master renovation plan and will eliminate all parking provided for on this drive. The memorial service for President Alston on Wednesday, January 27 at 10:25 was discussed. Rep encouraged students to attend this convocation. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. President Sherk called the January 27th meeting to order. Megan Wallace gave the devotion. Roll was called. Melanie swore in the new Rebekah dorm rep, Lynnette Lounsbury. Margaret Shirley, the new campus counselor, was introduced to Rep Council by Dean Hudson. Mrs. Shirley then discussed her new position with the council. She will be doing anxiety seminars, support groups, and individual counseling sessions with students. Her hours are from 12:30-6:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Her office is on 1st Rebekah and her extension is 378. Dana Maine reported back to Rep about the telephone system. Please report any problems to Ann Lippitt. the switchboard operator. Adele reported to Rep about securing our VCR's and televisions from theft. Rep is looking into purchasing a security system for these. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. President Sherk called the February 3rd meeting to order. Karen Anderson gave the devotion. Roll was called. Jill Jordan who was appointed by Rep to research the health services offered by colleges similar to Agnes Scott reported her findings to Rep. Jill sent surveys to such colleges as Mary Baldwin, Salem, and Randolph-Macon and found that many have health services very similar to ours. Rep formed a committee to further investigate this issue. Rep discussed the possibility of disbanding three SGA committees: Outreach, GSA. and Convocation committee. Julie Blewer made a motion to disband Outreach and Convocation committee. Shelly Trabue seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 21 in favor. 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. The motion passed. It was decided that GSA will remain an SGA committee until another such campus committee is formed. Rep discussed recent student complaints about smoking in the dining hall. A survey will be conducted in order to obtain further student opinion about this matter. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Please observe submission deadlines: Feb. 17 for Feb. 27 March 3 for March 13 Street Beat: Sexism among the Faculty and Staff? com P iled h > Julie Huffake ' s 1 "1 r Carolyn Wyniens Secretary of Public Relations and Publications "I have not encountered any sexism among the faculty and staff." Terry L. Maddox Business Manager "By and large as a whole, no. I'm sure there are some isolated cases, but I feel particularly good about it here compared to some of the other places I have worked." Edward Hover Associate Professor of Biology "I feel that the faculty and staff here are human, so I'm sure there is [sexism], but I also feel that there is less here than at other places. There is a clear attempt by the faculty and staff to be aware of sexism. Most people are more considerate here than at other places." Miriam Drucker Charles Dana Professor of Psychology "We belong to a culture that has a long history of sexism. Our faculty and staff do as good a job as anybody trying to get rid of it, but it is hard to shake off our roots." Sara Mannle Assistant Psychology Professor of "In my experience, no, but I wouldn't be surprised if there were instances of it." Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, heoruary u. iy/ NEWS Centennial Ring Premiere Shown here is the \iu's Scott Centennial Class Ring. Mortar Board Drive by Maureen McNulty In conjunction with the Decatur Cooperative Ministry. Mortar Board will sponsor a special campus drive during the week of February 16 to help fill the needs of Decatur's homeless women and children. Boxes will be placed on the halls of every dormitory and around campus for donations of a very modest variety: soap and sundries. The contributions will benefit the Decatur Cooperative Ministry Women and Children's Shelter. located at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Karen Werner, a volun- teer coordinator for the shelter, explains that simple toiletries and household items are in great demand and short supply. She suggested the following dona- tions: diapers, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, cleanser, sponges, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent and bleach. The boxes will be removed on Friday and the collected items brought to the shelter. Mortar Board is spearheading this special drive as the society's winter project for community service. ASC Alumna in Zaire Ms. Renee G. Roberts has been led to expect appointment by the Division of International Mission. General Assembly Mis- sion Board, as a missionary of the Presbyterian Church (USA) for two years. Her term of service began August 1. 1986. She will serve as a Volunteer in Mission with the Presbyterian Community of Za.re. assigned to teach math in Bibanga. Prior to leaving for Zaire, she attended the orienta- tion program for new missionaries in Montreat. N.C. Ms. Roberts graduated from Agnes Scott College in Decatur. Georgia, with a B.A. in mathemat- ics and education. Prior to her appointment she was a pre- professional computer program- mer for IBM in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Roberts is a member of the North Avenue Presbyterian Church by Susie Rights The last week in January, sophomores received engraved invitations inviting them to the premiere of the 1989 Centennial Class Ring. The Cheshire Cats gathered in Rebekah Reception Room on February 2 at 7:30 pm to view this special edition of the Agnes Scott ring. Caroline Lewis, chairperson of the Ring Committee, explained that the committee had designed a special script to be used on the ring, and that a "C" would be engraved around the year "89". 1 1 >K6 alumna Renee G. Roberts fables are turned as freshman Patricia Iromblo conducts strip search Caroline then presented framed artwork of the ring, from Jostens. to President Schmidt. The Jostens' representative remarked on the dedication of the committee and on the distinctive appearance of the class ring. Shelby Threlkel presented gifts to the members of the Ring Commit- tee: Crystal Collis. Marjo Dobbs. Cyndi Frank. Heather Goodall. Jennifer Rozelle and Princeanna Walker. The class of 1989 received special brochures on the ring and a Cheshire cat t-shirts that were designed by Kim Cadora. Sopho- mores then enjoyed refreshments while viewing the rings on display. ASC Focuses on Sexuality Have you seen all the publicity for Community Focus 1987 and started to wonder what is happen- ing? Community Focus 1987 is a series of lectures beginning February 16 and concluding with the Founder's Day Convocation on February 18. Lectures will provide our campus community with the opportunity to raise controversial issues and to draw personal answers to the dilem- mas presented in our society. The theme for discussions will be "Decision-Making and Human Sexuality." Our speaker is Doctor Isabel "Izzie" Rogers. Dr. Rogers is an Agnes Scott College alumna. Her special field is Christian Ethics. Her lectures will address the ethical dilemmas of AIDS, homosexuality, and sex and the single woman. In addition to her lectures and informal discussion groups. Dr. Rogers will be availa- ble for individual appointments which will be scheduled after each of the sessions. Welcome Dr. Ro- gers! Camp Juliette Low for girls 9-17 a top Lookout Mountain, Cloudland, GA. 30731 Call or write for brochure: P.O. Box 3236 Marietta, GA 30061 (404) 428-0446 '87 GRADUATES LANGUAGE MAJORS AND MINORS The National Security Agency invites you to re- gister tor the Professional Qualification Test (PQT) to be given in the Atlanta area . The PQT is an ap- titude test which measures an individual's ability to reason logically and to comprehend and manipulate a variety of verbal and quantitative materials. The test is one of the tools used to select college graduates for careers with NSA. Candi- dates must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA to qualify. These openings are for positions at our Ft. Meade, Maryland facility Please send your resume to: Manager. Southeastern Division National Security Agency P.O. Box 4327 Atlanta, Georgia 30302 1 1 cs mh 2 k SA recrul, ^ r , W1 " contact you with more information U S citizenship required lor applicant and immediate family members An Equal Opportunity Employer rnaay, reDruary u, int rnuriLt rage d NEWS ASC Students Recognized in Who's Who by Adriane Creety Whatever graduating class you happen to be in, Career Planning and Placement has many oppor- tunities in store for you. Freshmen and Sophomores, it is a good time to take advantage of the shadow program which will provide a way for you to learn more about various professions. It is also a good time, juniors, for you to begin preparing for your senior year by attending CP&P workshops, and by planning to participate in the internship program this summer or next fall. Seniors, of course, need to be making arrangements for their own job search and/or graduate school applications. Plan to take advantage of the wonder- ful variety of CP&P services! All students should have re- ceived a Spring 1S87 On-Campus Recruitment Schedule from CP&P in their mailboxes. This includes a listing of upcoming CP&P events for spring semester. Be sure to stop by the CP&P office if you did not get a copy. Mark your calendars now for the special upcoming events mentioned below. On February 18th there will be a Summer Jobs Workshop held in the CP&P library from 6-7:30 p.m. Discus- sions will center around how to go about getting a summer job. The Spring '87 Extern Orientation is planned for February 19th in the CP&P library from 6-7:30 p.m. For those who took the Strong Campbell Interest Inventory, re- sults can be obtained on February 25th from 6-7:30 p.m. in G-25 Buttrick. Be sure to keep your eye on the CP&P bulletin boards in the dining hall and in Buttrick Hall for the latest information about summer jobs, internships, externships, and careers. Melanie Sherk, Margaret Hamm, and Jackie Stromberg imong American College Students. are among those chosen for the 1987 edition of Who's Who Reducing Risk of Heart Disease Are you overweight? Do you smoke? Is your blood pressure high? Clinical studies, laboratory investigations and population surveys show how certain per- sonal characteristics and life- styles point to increased danger of heart attack, ihese danger signs are called "risk factors". The American Heart Associa- tion lists the well-established risk factors as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, cigarette smoking, diabetes and obesity Other factors that may affect a person's risk of heart attack are sedentary lifestyle, an aggressive response to stress and certain drugs. Heart disease is the number one killer in America the reason pit- * ' - ' '*?s m Philosophers Present Papers by Louisa Parker Agnes Scott philosophers and their friends will attend and read papers at the thirty-fourth annual Southeastern Undergraduate Philosopy Conference on Feb- ruary 20th and 21 st at Vanderbuilt University in Nashville. Tennes- see. The conference gives stu- dents from Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina an opportu- nity to present and listen to papers and to particiapte in question and answer sessions with other stu- dents. Agnes Scott students who have attended in the past add that the conference is also a wonderful opportunity to meet students from other schools. The papers presented at the conference are usually written for a class or are a section of an individual's honors thesis. Stu- dents either volunteer or are asked to submit papers. The host college or university decides which papers will be read. Al- though many Agnes Scott stu- dents have submitted papers, at this time it is not known which students will read their papers. In addition to the presentation of student papers. Professor Hubert Dreyfus of the 'University of California/Berkeley will deliver the keynote address on "Intelli- gence and Machines." Professor Elfstrom has mentioned that Dreyfus, a well-known author, is "a lively speaker" that students will enjoy. All students are welcome to attend this conference. Transpor- tation is free; housing is free; the only expense is food. Agnes Scott students are leaving between 2:30 and 3:00 Friday, February 20th and returning late afternoon or early evening on Saturday, February 21st. If you would like to attend, call Professor Elfstrom at extension 244 before February 15. Elfstrom notes. "Students seem to find the conference not only an educational but also an entertaining experience." for almost as many deaths each year as all other causes combined. But Americans are increasingly health conscious, and as a result of lifestyle changes and medical advances, the heart disease death rate has declined 32.5% since 1974. In the past two decades, mil- lions of Americans have learned, about the risk factors of heart attack and stroke and have tried to modify them favorably by seeking medical attention and by changing the way they live. Many adults have stopped smoking. The medical- control of high blood pressure has greatly improved. The average choles- terol level has decreased over the past 20 years, probably due to changes in dietary habits and increased exercise. What can we do to reduce the risk of heart disease 9 Here are some things the American Heart Association recommends: 1. If your blood pressure is high, keep it under control. 2. Don't smoke. 3. Achieve a desirable body weight. 4. Eat a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol. 5. Exercise regularly. In efforts to reach everybody with these messages, the Heart Association has developed heart health curricula for youngsters from pre-school through the 12th grade an a new "Heart At Work" program for employees at the worksite. For more information on how you and your family can reduce your risk of heart disease, contact your local American Heart Association. Fifteen Agnes Scott College students have been chosen for the 1987 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. They join an elite group of students selected from more than 1.400 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign nations. Published since 1934, the annual directory recognizes stu- dents for their academic achieve- ment, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular ac- tivities and potential for continued success. Students named this year from Agnes Scott College are: Mary Elizabeth Buck of Marietta, Georgia; Elizabeth Jane Castles of Flat Rock, North Carolina; Mary Eugenia Chilcutt of Colum- bus. Mississippi; Kecia Ann Cunningham of Summerville, South Carolina; Margaret Ellen Hamm of Carlisle, Kentucky; Dawn Victoria Harrison of Au- gusta, Georgia; Charlotte Ann Hoffman of Fayetteville, North Carolina; and Mary Agnes Humann of Atlanta, Georgia. Also named are: Sally F. Humphries of Atlanta: Maureen McNulty of Orlando, Florida; Melanie Ann Sherk of Rocky Mount, North Carolina; Jennifer Lynn Spurlin of Riceville, Tennes- see; Jacqueline Ann Stromberg of Duluth. Georgia; Dorothy L. Sussman of Atlanta; and Natalie Elizabeth Whitten of Wilmington, North Carolina. Research works. WE'RE FIGHTING FOR VOURLIFE American Heart Association 0 We are looking for girls in- terested in being counselors activity instructors in a private girls camp located in Hendersonvllle, N.C. In- structors needed especially in Swimming (WSI), Horse- back riding, Tennis, Back- packing, Archery, Canoeing, Gymnastics,. Crafts, Also Basketball, Computers, Soccer, Cheerleading, Drama, Nature study, Field Hockey. If your school offers a Summer Internship pro- gram we will be glad to help. Inquiries Morgan Haynes P.O. Box 400C, Tryon, NC, 28782. February 8 - 14 Is Valentine's Week! That's right. You don't have to limit your Valentine's greetings any more. Valentine's Day is now a week-long affair. At Balloons Over Atlanta, we have balloon and novelty gift items for every day of Valentine's Week. From our long-lasting, shippable mylar Heart-In-A-Box' to our popular colorful balloon bouquets to our Balloons 'n' Baskets with your selected gift, you'll find the perfect Valentine's present. To help introduce Valentine's Week, Balloons Over Atlanta will provide a 15% discount on all deliveries ordered and made by February 12. Just say "send mine early". Balloons Over Atlanta Your Valentine's Store. f % ATLANTA 9 "In Lindbergh Plaza" 231-3090 Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, hebruary 13, 19b/ FEATURES College Bowl Competes College Bowl numbers prepare to face the competition. by Daphne Burt and Ginny Rosenberg While most Agnes Scott stu- dents spent the last few days of their break making one last desperate bid for vacation happi- ness, the always dedicated and hard-working Agnes Scott Col- lege Bowl team voluntarily cut short their vacations to play in Emory's annual Junior Bird tour- nament. This tournament is open only to freshman and sophomore College Bowlers, in order to give those less experienced players an opportunity to play similarly inexperienced players rather than fourth-year graduate students. Four Agnes Scott sophomores. Examining the Library Issue by Lisa Gugino In an attempt to unravel one of the many mysteries at Agnes Scott, students, faculty members and the librarians were asked the question, "Do you find the Agnes Scott library to be antiquated 9 " As students spewed out one com- plaint after another about the library, it became clear that this topic was more complex than initially thought. Decidedly, the complexities of this "hot potato" could only be unraveled through some thorough investigation of all parties involved in the obtainment of journals and books. Before succumbing to the nega- tives received from students. Mrs. Jenson, head librarian, was asked to explain the budgetary process used in alloting money to the various disciplines. Mrs. Jenson explained. The library's budget is presented at the beginning of each year and is divided into an .allotment for books and an allot- ment for periodicals. Three fourths of the money alloted for books is reallocated across all the disciplines. At this point it is up to the professors of each depart- ment to assess what they need within the confines of their budget and present their order by April 15th." Mrs. Jenson explained that the student's complaints about a lack of journals and books in such disciplines as Psychology and Political Science were often due to the increasing specialization of topics. She continued to em- phasize that Agnes Scott's library was relatively up-to-date, for a library and budget of its size. Deducing from Mrs. Jenson's statement, it became clear that this topic should be discussed with some of the professors whose students complained most. Professor of Political Sci- ence. Dr. Cathy Scott, explained that the inadequacies in her discipline stemmed from the fact that the general emphasis is on contemporary studies and that, try as they might, in a department of two it becomes very difficult to constantly update the materials in the library. When asked about the department's budgetary con- straints. Dr. Scott, laughingly, added that any budget alloted in a school this size would probably be too small for her tastes, considering the wealth of topics covered under Political Science and International Relations. The most largely complained about discipline was Psychology, whose students are responsible for numerous papers on recent studies and experiments. Dr. Copple, Chair of the Psychology Department, had sentiments very similar to that of Dr. Scott. He feels that the discipline is expand- ing at such a quick pace that it becomes impossible to keep up with the students' demands for the most up-to-date material. However, he felt that the budget alloted to the department was very generous. The students who responded that the library had problems with too much out-dated and too few recent materials were predomi- nantly majors in the social sci- ences. One student hypothesized that the problem may be linked to the fact that the faculty do not use the library themselves for exten- sive research purposes, and therefore do not realize serious deficiencies that exist. Another student suggested that the prob- lem may be exaggerated by student's high expectations after using the interloan library system and seeing the resources avail- able at large universities like Emory and Georgia State. After investigating this subject, it seems that the mystery remains unsolved. At least the subject is better clarified and open for discussion. Presently, the chal- lenge for the Agnes Scott commu- nity is to question what is wanted from the library and most of all what is needed. Pfeifer Publishes Article by Julie Huffaker Gretchen Pfeifer. a senior French and Philosophy major, has plans to attend law school follow- ing her graduation from Agnes Scott. Gretchen. originally from New Jersey, would prefer to return to the north for law school. Last spring in her Existentialism philosophy class, Gretchen wrote a paper entitled "The Uber- mensch and the Eternal Recur- rence." Gretchen analyzed and criticized Walter Kauffman's book in her paper. She also analyzed and criticized the German philosopher Neitzshe's ideas concerning the ubermensch. Finally, she showed how Kauffman and Nietzshe are inseparable. The ubermensch is described as a superman who rises out of the masses of average men He has the highest of values and enormous self control. "His goal in life and that which keeps him alive is struggle." says Gretchen. She says that the way one distinguishes an ubermensch from an ordinary man is to ask him if he would be willing to live his life ad infinitum, exactly the same finite life over and over again. If he says yes. then he is an ubermensch. Last February. Gretchen pre- sented her paper at the South- eastern Philosophy conference in Athens. Dr. Elfstrom encouraged Gretchen to send her paper in for publication in "The Dialogue." the journal of Phi Sigma Tau, the philosophy honor society. Gretchen received word this past December that her paper would be published in May of 1987. She was also honored by having her name listed as a reference in the Philosophical Index. Kim Mitchell (making her tourna- ment debut). Daphne Burt. Ginny Rosenberg and Marjo Dobbs. participated. The team made a respectable showing with six wins and nine losses (many of them quite close). The team probably took the most pride in thoroughly alarming the North Carolina State team before they achieved a narrow five point victory by being, literally, only a split second faster than Agnes Scott on the last question. Team member Ginny Rosenberg placed ninth overall in individual ranking and received an honorable mention on the All - Star Team ballot. Cheering the team on with much-appreciated encourage- ment were RTC Pat Grant and Junior Angie Howard. College Bowl thanks the Tonns for the , excellent room and board. Thanks are also due to our faculty spon- sor. Dr. Venable. Coming College Bowl attrac- tions include tournaments in Florida and Tennessee, as well as this year's regional tournament in Bainbndge. Georgia. Any Agnes Scott student (freshmen, espe- cially, hear our plea!) is most cordially invited to come to our weekly practices on Mondays. 8:00-9:00. and Wednesdays. 6:30-8:30, on ground-floor But- trick. For more information feel free to contact any team member. Donna Sadler-Davis is the newest addition to the Vrl Hist on Department. Professor Profile by Elizabeth Smith The Agnes Scott student often wonders about the lives of her professors. Although it may be known that the professor has a doctoral degree by his or her title, the students are usually unaware of the scope of accomplishments or the range of expertise of a professor. When a student discov- ers more than the surface informa- tion, it can prove to be a fascina- ting experience. Dr. Donna Sadler-Davis, one of the newest additions to the Agnes Scott Art History Department, is truly such a person. Dr. Sadler-Davis received her B.A. from Boston University and her M.A. and Ph.D. from Indiana University. Her doctoral disserta- tion was on the "Sculptural Pro- gram of the Verso of the West Facade of the Reims Cathedral." She has taught art history at Texas Christian University. East Carolina University, and Mount Holyoke College. Primarily inter- ested in Medieval Art. she has given talks at a number of annual meetings of the International Congress on Medieval Studies as well as at various other medieval colloquia. One of the most interesting things about her background is the wide range of international studies in which she has taken part. As an undergraduate, her junior year was spent studying in Athens, Greece. In the summer she worked on the excavation of Agios Petros near Alonissos, Greece. After graduation she worked for a group called Art Explorers, a service for galleries and collectors. This included her traveling to the Far East, Russia, and Eastern and Central Europe. The summers, during the years she was working on her M.A.. were spent in Troyes. France. While she was in France, she was involved in the excavation of Troyes Cathedral's transept and the study of Gothic Architecture. The research for her Ph.D. was done in Reims. France. She spent the summers studying in Germany and Spain. Naturally, she has acquired a variety of language skills including reading knowledge of French. Spanish, German, and Latin, and conversant ability in French. Spanish and Modern Greek. As one can expect, her interna- tional studies will not end at Agnes Scott. In the beginning of this summer, she will teach Greek Art at the Global Awareness Program in Athens. Greece, and she will spend the later part of her sum- mer studying in France. She has also been given a grant by the American Council of Learned Societies to write a book on art and politics in 13th century France. f-riday, l-ebruary 13, iy/ mt HHUULb Kage / Editorials: Reflecting on the March Students assemble in Atlanta before the march. by Geraldine Crandall I participated in a civil rights march for the first time in my life on Saturday. January 24th in Forsyth County. Georgia. It was the first time I had "walked the highways" for anything. It was one of the most satisfying, rewarding and moving experiences I have had since coming to Agnes Scott. I have been sitting here struggling a bit to put my feelings into focus, but I think I have just found a way to begin. The sun has been shining through the beveled windows at the front of our house, and it has created a beautiful rich rainbow reflection across the front of my black shirt. The shirt has holes in it from my neighbor's dog and to me they represent the holes in the Civil Rights Movement that cause black people to still have to struggle for rights that were theirs a long, long time ago. The rich rainbow, on the other hand, reminds me of the overwhelm- ingly positive and caring response of more than twenty thousand people to the struggle which has risen again in Cumming. Georgia. I would like to share some of my feelings and experiences from that day. I was a teenager during the sixties. I did not participate in the civil rights struggle back then. I lived in a protected white atmos- phere and thought the problem of discrimination existed only in the South. That has changed over the years. A group from Agnes Scott was at the Hunter Street Baptist Church on Friday night before the march. I stood there trying to take in the incredible numbers of people who kept pouring into the church as we sang a marching hymn. Ross Belliard leaned over and yelled to me, "This is history, Gem." In retrospect, when I heard that people, who were attempting to celebrate Dr. King's birthday were attacked, I think I knew that I would be a part of this history. Something in me said that it was- ludicrous for people to be at- tacked for marching in the eighties. We're not behaving like that any more, or are we? A woman from Texas, who works in the area of mental health, gave what I think was a very delightful assessment of the situation in Forsyth County. She told me that, as she understood it, there is a part of the child in us that stays with us as we mature, and if not denied, it is a very precious part of us. She said. "Knocking down a fence to run after a group of other adults and throwing rocks and bottles at them on a public street certainly sounds like holding onto the wrong part of their childhood to me." Those of us from Agnes Scott who had signed up to be marshals on buses had to be back at the King Center by 7:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. We didn't get much sleep that Friday night for a number of obvious reasons. Finally, our group was organized, and the captain of our group rushed us over to the Civic Center in the back of his pickup truck. I have never ridden in the back of a pickup truck with the tempera- ture at 17 degrees above zero. were finally loaded when we had squeezed all of the people onto the buses. It was a fascina- ting sight. You could not tell where the line of buses ended. Right before we departed. I got off of my bus for awhile and looked around. I was very proud of what I saw. As a friend of mine would say: "This is a heavy duty drama we're looking at here." I saw black people, white people, people who were half white and half black, people who were Mexican. Euro- pean, and Asian. I saw people with punk rock hairdo's in blue and yellow. I met people from Missouri and Texas, and I met a man who when he heard what had happened in Forsyth County, put on his coat, got into his car. and drove down from Canada by himself to participate. I saw people who were wealthy, poor, single, married, teenage, and elderly. There were people who had marched in the sixties, and a lot of us who had not. As one young man from Cumming was quoted as saying: "God almighty, look at all those people." I chatted with a woman on the bus who was holding a yellow sign that read : "No, we will not go back to the hate of the 60's." She told me that she was involved in the march so that she could thank Dr. King for all that he had done to help people deal more kindly and compassionately with one another. From various other conversations that I heard, a lot of people had that same feeling. One man told me that he thought "it was like desecrating Dr. King's grave to start churning up all that hatred again." "Who needs it." he said. He was not asking me a question, he was making a statement. There were a lot of intense feelings that day. There was righteous indignation, anger, frustration, and sadness, but there was also a very definite and profound sense of purpose and determination. It was nice that there were 20.000 people who seemed to have the same positive feelings. The 85 people on our bus were divided into groups. We got off the bus on the expressway ramp outside of Cumming, and started our march six abreast with arms locked tightly together. Something happened in our particular group of six that made me think that maybe we had made some prog- ress over the past 35 years. I locked arms with and marched next to a Black woman named Emma who feeds the poor and runs a day care enter. Emma marched for her civil rights in the sixties. I think that she is a very special person. She kept mention- ing throughout the march that the appearance of the national guard frightened her. We were all so apprehensive that I guess at the time we couldn't understand what was going through her mind. Evidently, when Emma marched in the sixties, law enforcement officers were not there to protect her but to harrass her. This time there were not only 2,000 national guardsmen to protect Emma, but there were helicopters, state patrol, and local sheriff's depart- ment personnel as well. Being an RTC at Agnes Scott Many Agnes Scott students and friends participated in the march in Forsyth County on January 24, 1987. is evidently doing more than just clearing away the cobwebs from my mind and toughening me up. I am being reminded that I really do care, and maybe I should do something more than just give lip service. I feel fine about what I did on January 24th, and I guess I would probably do it again. When our bus driver let us off the bus at the King Center, we were completely enervated, but relieved to be back home in one oiece. We all hugged one another. by Ross Beliard Things have changed a lot over the years since Black Americans first began what seemed an elusive search for the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution. The Civil Rights Move- ment has been seen through the dark and violent days of Martin Luther King and Emmet Till in Birmingham, Alabama and re- cently Forsyth County. Georgia. Few issues generated as much consciousness in that movement as did Forsyth County. The prog- ress achieved in race relations made this march very different from previous Civil Right's marches. The faces, races, ages, and attitudes of the marches, as well as the law enforcement personnel, changed. Even the vanguard of the Civil Rights Movement was different. Imagine the surprise of seeing Dean Carter, a 27 year old white southerner, teamed up with Hosea Williams to march in Forsyth County against a jeering contingent of the Klan who ob- jected to the Friendship March. Even those elements that com- prise the KKK changed. These marches did not face the fate of earlier civil rights demonstrators whose local police protection entered the police station and changed into their Klan robes. Yes, things have changed! Now. the magnitude of this new con- sciousness was not evident until I, along with three other Agnes Scott students, left the Martin Luther King Center and headed for Forsyth County, traveling on the backroads. The backroads provided us with clear cut, undeni- able examples of profound change. and Emma said that she was going home to thank the Lord for introducing us to each other. Emma started to leave. but she turned back around. She gave me the thumbs up sign, and she said: "I love ya. Gerri." I told her I loved her too. On the way back from Cum- ming. a young man said that he felt "after all was said and done, it really was a very fitting celebra- tion for Martin Luther King's birthday/ We were first assisted by Mr. Moore. This elderly white south- erner came to our aid when a local sheriff refused to let us exit off of the obscure road. I can still remember Mr. Moore's quick and seemingly firm handshake as we departed. Thus, from that moment on. we were constantly reassured of the changed attitudes when local citizens and business estab- lishments provided us with courte- ous service, excellent directions, and 80 cent colas. Of course, our journey would not have been complete without the pick-up truck that paraded a confederate flag and a gun rack. This truck followed us for over 2 miles. One can only imagine the sigh of relief as we watched the truck exit down what seemed to be a dirt road. Upon entering Cumming. those old anxieties returned as we were greeted by robed Klansmen and shouts of "Nigger go home." After what seemed an eternity, the march got underway against a backdrop of ugly racism and provoking signs that read: "James Earl Ray is an American folk hero." We arrived at the court- house square amid a flurry of confederate flags and anxious onlookers wearing a variety of expressions. On the side of the Klan and their sympathizers, the expressions indicated intense hatred and maybe even murder In the midst of this intense hatred were local citizens who extended their right hand of friendship and welcomed us to Cumming. This is a change! As we rambled down the back- roads headed for Atlanta, each of us had a gratifying feeling be- cause we could bear witness to the change in Forsyth County. Changes in Forsyth County raye o inc. rnuriLC rriuay. reuruary 10. io/ Christopher Kmes "as the nuest "reviewer" at a recent Book Review Session. Stop a Child Killer . . . Temporary (thru March 15th) and permanent part-time positions available for bright energetic persons \\ ith good phone voices. 25 hours per week. 9AM-3PM and 3PM-9PM Monday thru Friday. Recruit volunteer Chairmen to conduct events to raise money to stop #1 inherited child killer for Cystic Fibrosis Foundtion. EOE. 1-85 and North Druid Hills Road. 325-6973 ask for Charlotte. Dr. Ajiws Speaks at Evening Club by Dana Keller Dr. Christopher Ames of Agnes Scott's English department was the guest "reviewer" at the annual Book Review Session of the Evening Club of ASC alumnae. Despite the clubs name and regular meeting times, the book reviews are traditionally Saturday morning events. This year the group braved cold temperatures and snow to hear Dr. Ames' lecture, held on January 24 in Winship lobby. In addition to club members, the event was attended by several of Dr. Ames' current students and a group of teachers and students 'om Dunwoody High School. The visitors were greeted warmly by enthusiastic alums, always on the lookout for prospective students. Speaking of warm greetings, it should be noted that Alumnae Director Lucia Sizemore capita- lized, as she put it. on years of Girl Scouting and coaxed a beau- tiful fire to burn in the lobby's fireplace. Dr. Ames centered his remarks around two novels which were both published in the same year (1925):Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway and Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Using extensive quotations from both books. Dr. Ames argued that the party, while a prominent scenario in both books, does not perform the same function in each. In Mrs. Dalloway. the various successes and failures of POEM CORNER "The Profile" will be accepting submissions to box 276 to be featured in the Poem Corner. her party compel the title charac- ter to deal with the tensions between her expectations and reality, with her attitudes towards aging and death. In contrast, Gatsby s parties affect him little, if at all. He is frequently absent from these occasions; they are unim- portant to him except as a device to attract the attention of the woman he loves. Dr. Ames' concluded the ses- sion with questions and answers. Many responded, particularly with inquires about the somewhat enigmatic Fitzgerald. Dr. Ames based his talk on excerpts from his doctoral dissertation. Entitled The Life of Party: Festive Vision in Modern Fiction, it was awarded Stanford's Alden Prize for the best dissertation in English. by Gretchen A. Pfeifer Depths Parched souls escape to healing blue-green waves which, rolling softly, increase in thunder heaving to crest peacefully into themselves. I hear your smile and feel your breath as soft as the warm, wrinkled sheets. $4.00 OFF! Order a delicious 16" large Thick Crust ExtrsvaganZZa and pel U 00 OFF' Not valid with any other coupon or otter Otter good thru 3/15/87 Our 16' 12 slice large pnza serves 4 6 persons 1 I I I I I I I I I .J $3.00 OFF! 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Strickland Although tennis has long been one of the most popular sports at Agnes Scott, the tennis team is now facing a crisis. Since the end of the fall season half the team has left. The remaining eight players. Jill Owens. Katie MacMillan. Laura Weaver, Mitrina Mogelnicki. Vee Kimbrell. Ellen Jones. Laura Perry, and Karen Riggs are facing a 25 meet season with a bare minimum of players. Looking ahead to the season, which begins February 23. Coach Cynthia Peterson cites as strengths, the players' "willing- ness to work hard" and their "admirable commitment" to the sport. These players practice at least six hours per week as a team and once the season is underway will play three or four matches per week. The team's goal is to achieve a .500 record, and Coach Peterson's goal is to have at least six players (the minimum) for every match. Peterson is greatly distressed by the dismal turnout and has formulated several theories to explain the situation. She says that "academic pressure" and the absence of faculty encourage- ment of sports forces many to drop out. No allowances are made for the unique demands placed upon intercollegiate athletes. For example, most labs are held between one o'clock and five o'clock without exception. Accord- ing to Peterson, an "inflexible class schedule" compels many to choose between academics and athletics. ballet, folk dance, modern dance, or social dance. Her extensive contacts in the dance field have enabled Darling to attract a major choreographer to Agnes Scott every year In addition. Darling has remained active in local events, and has , most athletes have to work part-time on campus for ten to twelve hours every week. Many players are unable to balance classes, jobs, and athlet- ics, and find that they must give up one of the activities. To solve this problem Peterson is "very much in favor of a partial athletic scholarship" to both attract quality student-athletes to Agnes Scott and to enable those athletes already here to devote the time that an intercollegiate sport de- mands. The scholarship would free those students from work obligations and allow them to spend the twelve to fifteen hours per week that are Required of a sport. Currently, the tennis team is the only intercollegiate team at Agnes Scott. The administration has expressed some interest in de- veloping other intercollegiate teams, but according to Peterson, that goal will be almost impossible to achieve without creating new incentives. She states, "The attri- tion rate for tennis is so high that it seems unlikely that any new teams would be able to survive." In fact many other coaches have faced similar problems as players desert teams to spend more time working or studying. For example, there is no basketball team this winter because out of over five hundred students Peterson was unable to find the ten necessary to form an amateur team. If Peterson is right, the crisis in ASC athletics will not improve until some changes are made to encourage student participation in this essential area of college life. even danced with the Atlanta Ballet during her fifteen years at Agnes Scott. She and many of the talented dancers who have danced with SDT have made dance an integral part of the extracurricular realm of Agnes Scott. Tennis Update Construction Continues on Gym Darling Guides the Dance Program The White Animals rocked Agnes Scott on Friday night, Feb- ruary 20. Hundreds of fans jammed inside the crowded gym while others had to wait their turn in line. In This Issue: Editorials Health Services Offers Advice News- Speeches of Presidential Candidates features SBA Celebrates Blaek History Month Arts- Royal Winnipeg Ballet at ASC ^ Sports Dolphin Club Prepares for Shows VOL. 73. NO. 8 THE PROFILE FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 27, 1987 Rogers Leads Community Focus on Sexuality by Ginny Rosenberg February 15 through 18 the Agnes Scott campus was graced with the presence of Dr. Isabel W. Rogers. Professor of Applied Christianity at the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond. Virginia. Dr Rogers was the speaker for this years Community Focus Lecture Series, the subject of which was "Sexuality and Ethics." Dr. Rogers began the lecture series on Monday morning during the community hour, and that evening she led the Christian Association Kyrios discussion. Dr. Rogers led the Faculty/Staff Tabletalk at noon on Tuesday, and she spoke about "Crisis in Sexual- Ethical Issues" on Tuesday eve- ning. Wednesday, for the Foun- ders Day Convocation. Dr. Rogers" topic was "Making Decisions." Throughout her lectures. Dr. Rogers emphasized the impor- tance of the ability to make moral desicions after one reflects on the ethical issues involved in the situation. This ability is especially crucial in modern times, when so many ethical problems have no precedent upon which to base one's actions. Dr. Rogers em- phasized the need for social discussion about ethical deci- sions and suggested that the church and the campus are two institutions which are particularly well-suited to ethical learning and questioning. While disagreement is inevitable, these institutions can provide a healthy diversity of opinion, which is imperitive for informed decision making. Dr. Rogers also emphasized that while social discussion is important. one*s ethical decisions are ultimately very personal. Each person is responsible for his or her own moral choices. While there are a variety of equally valid ways to go about decision- making. Dr. Rogers stressed that no one is perfect. She em- phasized the importance of com- passion as a necessary element of ethical reflection The humbling realization that it is impossible to know all of the factors involved in a moral di- lemma. Dr. Rogers feels, should lead one to try to avoid arrogance or dogmatism when one is making decisions. Dr. Rogers suggests that while we are certain to make mistakes, all of our actions are woven together by God into some divine pattern. Thus, a paralyzing fear of mistakes is not compatable with faith in God. Dr Rogers stressed the impor- tance of decision-making ability in sexual matters. The sexual revolu- tion of the 1960s and 70s resulted in both a new sexual freedom and a variety of new problems. In spite of these problems. Dr. Rogers felt this freedom was preferable to the rigid sexual codes of the 1950s and the hypocrisy and feelings of guilt which were often the result of these codes Dr. Rogers spoke frequently of the moral dilemas surrounding the AIDS crisis. Dr. Rogers feels that while the presence of AIDS has caused many people to be more cautious, it is not likely that our society will go back to the ultra- conservative sexual morality of the 1950s. Dr. Rogers spoke of the conflicts many people are facing concerning whether the use of birth control or abstinance should be encouraged to halt the spread of AIDS. Dr. Rogers stressed that while the issues surrounding sexuality and sexual ethics are important to everyone, they are secondary in impor- tance to responsible love and compassion. Dr. Rogers' lectures were well- attended by the students, faculty and staff of Agnes Scott. When asked how she felt about the content of Dr. Rogers' lectures. Sophomore Marjo Dobbs re- sponded, "I liked the way she didn't try to tell us what the right decision was. but talked instead 'about the way to make the right decision." Dr. Isabel Rogers was utiest speaker at the Founders Da\ Convocation. Marshall Places Emphasis On Black History by Sarah Napier Professors Address Iran Crisis by Maureen McNulty On February 12, under the sponsorship of the Mortar Board "Don't Quote Me" series, Dr. Cathy Scott and Dr. Sally Davenport of the Political Science department led an informal discussion of the current controversy regarding U.S. secret arms sales to Iran. Conducted over lunch in the faculty dining hall, the session was sufficiently unstructured to allow for late entrances and early departures, a format designed to accommodate schedules of stu- dents, faculty and staff members alike. The session opened with brief statements by both representa- tives of the Political Science department, after which a ques- tion and answer period and general discussion ensued. Dr. Davenport gave a brief summary of the details of the covert ship- ments, which began in January of 1986. and acknowledged that the National Security Council's deci- sion to take operatives in this situation is a first for the organiza- tion. She questioned the role of the NSC. which, although de- signed as an overseeing body, is in thiscase guilty of independently undertaking "CIA-like activities." Noting that President Reagan communicated to the CIA his unwillingness to inform Congress of the shipments. Davenport concluded that "...the whole affair is on the edge of illegalities." Davenport also pointed out that the amount of flexibility allowed the president in foreign policy is not defined; the Reagan adminis- tration maintains that the presi- dent does not have sufficient leeway in international affairs. The arms scandal has left us with a "wounded president." cont'd, on page 5 On February 4. Dr. Omawall Marshall, professor of Black Psychology at Morehouse Col- lege, spoke at the convocation sponsored by the Agnes Scott Students for Black Awareness. Dr. Marshall addressed many crucial issues which face America today relating to the lives of black Americans. Dr. Marshall began by quoting a series of statistics concerning the condition of black Americans. He reported that black men between the ages of 15 and 34 have a 1 in 21 chance of being killed in a homicide, a rate which is 7 times greater than for white men of the same age. He also stated that, in some black areas of Detroit, the infant death rate is 40 per 1000, which is higher than many countries less developed than the United States, such as Jamaica. Dr. Marshall discussed the importance of understanding and celebrating the history of black achievement. He emphasized the fact that evidence of the earliest humans, the Homo-Sapiens. comes from Africa. Dr. Marshall also spoke of the many cultural achievements of black Egypt. Dr. Marshall stressed the importance of understanding and appreciat- ing the history of black people, both in the United States and in Africa. He emphasized that learn- ing about black history is impor- tant for people of all colors. Dr. Marshall concluded the convocation, which was well attended by students and faculty, with the words. "Know thyself African woman." Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday, February 27, 1987 EDITORIALS by Julie Hartline On Thursday. February 19. a special mandatory student body meeting was held in Presser Hall. Dean Hudson stood before a crowded auditorium to announce a tragic incident which had taken place on the Agnes Scott campus. A non-residential student was sexually assaulted in an obscure pathway on the Candler Road side of campus on Tuesday night The administration announced that they wanted tc share this information with the students because of their care and concern. After the students were allowed to ask questions and share their opinions, Dean Hudson went to share the news with the prospective students who were on campus at that time. The biggest question in my mind is why the administration made the decision to share this incident with the students in such a manner. If one looks at the informing processes of past events, one will notice that information is usually spread by rumor or some other informal means. Was the actual reasoning behind the administra- tion's decision care and concern, or was this action on their part a public relations move 9 I do believe that the administration cares for the students, especially certain members of the administration, but I do not think that this move was made entirely for that reason. One can only question how the incident would have been handled had the prospective students not been on our campus. Agnes Scott is a small place, and word travels fast around here. The administration was faced with an ordeal that could have affected the enrollment at ASC for the following year. I believe that they took this opportunity to, first of all, reduce the effects of the news and, secondly, to impress the prospective students. The administration knew that this information would not be swept under the rug, and they had to reach the prospective students in an effective manner before the present students did, in what might have been a harmful manner. If the administration's main purpose had been to inform the students out of care and concern for our safety, then why did they wait until two nights after the event had taken place to share it with us 9 If concern for our safety had been their top priority, then we should have been informed on Wednesday night. As many students have voiced, it is not a privilege to find out about such events but a necessity. If the prospective students had not been on our campus, how would this situation have been handled 9 Unfortunately, this question will remain unanswered. HEALTH NOTES by Mary Lu Christiansen, CFNP Bad news the flu is here. Many of the students and staff have already "met" the dread bug. More bad news many more of you will contract the flu before the "season" is over. The most common symptoms of the flu are: fever and chills, lasting 6-24 hours; headache and burning eyes; generalized aching of muscles and joints; an overall sick feeling with increased fatigue; possible nausea and vomiting. These symptoms may last two to four days and may be followed by common cold symptoms of cough, nasal and sinus congestion, and sore throat; these symptoms may last an additional week to ten days. Unfortunately, the flu, like a cold, is caused by a virus, and there is no quick, magic cure for a virus. Treatment of the flu consists mainly of common sense "homestyle" care. Bedrest is needed to allow your body the energy it needs to fight the virus. Increased fluid intake is necessary to replace the fluids lost through fever and vomiting, and to "flush" the virus from your system. Aspirin or Tylenol is recommended to relieve the headache and muscle pain. (The CDC still advises those 18 and under to take Tylenol rather than aspirin.) Symptomatic treatment for a cold consists of deconges- tants to relieve nasal congestion, warm saline gargles for sore throat pain, and more rest and increased fluids. The main goal of treatment is to prevent complications from occuring. Pneumonia. Bronchitis, and secondary lung and sinus infections are the most common complications, but they can be prevented by following the suggested treatment plan. There's not a sure-fire method to avoid the flu. but there are things you can do. Obviously, you should avoid close contact with someone already infected with the virus. You should also get in the habit of washing your hands frequently. This can help because everytime you touch a doorknob, a book, or a table that has been handled by someone with the "bug", and then rub your eyes, bite your nails, or scratch your nose, you transfer the virus to yourself. If you're in good shape to begin with, you may be able to ward off the flu better than others. Thus, good sleep habits and proper nutrition can help before you're "hit ' About the only good news with the flu is that Georgia usually has an early spring which may cut the flu season short. Hang in there and be smart about taking care of yourself ILOlllEIR' Student Seeks More Effective Methods of Communication To the Agnes Scott Community; Informing the Agnes Scott campus of potential dangers should not be a special Thursday night privilege but an active on- going process of the honor code. It is a moral duty to warn others of forseeable harm. If the commu- nity is kept informed of "smaller" incidents, perhaps after the fact announcements of serious ones would not be necessary. When I was approached by a vulgar exhibitionist in the lower level of Buttrick (at noon on a Wednesday by the way) only those students with whom I regularly converse knew of the incident. In my conversations, however. I was told that similar incidents have oc- curred in the stacks of the library. Why are we never informed 9 If students were given descriptions so that they can be on the lookout, these perverts might be ap- prehended. Students assume that our ivory tower is safe, and it is not. If public safety does not notice the theft of a huge wide screen television, will they notice a quick abduction or attack of a student 9 If the whole community works together sharing its knowl- edge of all criminal acts or potential dangers, we will create a safer environment for everyone. Sincerely, Charay Norwood IRIEIP RAD- by Beth Leonard President Sherk called the Feb- ruary 10th meeting to order. Maria McGinnis gave the devo- tion. Roll was called. Terry Maddox, Business Man- ager of Agnes Scott, came to Rep to discuss the problems with our telephone system. The college is currently looking into new tele- phone systems for next year and a new billing system. Sharon Hargraves. who is in charge of obtaining student opin- ion about smoking in the dining hall, presented a survey to Rep for approval. Sally Humphries, President of Christian Association, came to Rep to request a change in the By-laws of the SGA Constitution. She requested that Article I. Sec- tion 1. A-11 which reads, "Vice- President of Christian Association" be omitted from this section and added to Section 1-C. Junior or Senior Officers. Dana Maine moved that we accept the pro- posed changes. Julie Blewer sec- onded the motion. A vote was taken: 21 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. Maria McGinnis. member of Elections Board, came to talk to Rep about upcoming elections. Any student who nominates her- self and later decides that she cannot run for that office may contact Joan Wadkins. Chair of Elections Board, and be taken off the ballot. Karen Anderson reported some concerns of the international stu- dents on campus. These students are requesting storage during the summer and accommodations during vacations in the academic year. There being no further busi- ness, the meeting was adjourned. President Sherk called the Feb- ruary 17th meeting to order. Mitnna Mogelnicki gave the devo- tion. Roll was called. Dana Maine made a motion to accept the constitution as amended. Carolyn Weaver sec- onded the motion. A vote was taken. 17 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions. Rep reviewed the the BYOB RC which was submitted by Cata- lyst Committee for approval. The RC was approved by Rep and will be submitted to Judicial Review for approval. Sarah Copenhaver and Shelly Trabue reported to Rep about Winter Project, which will be next Wednesday, February 25 from 5:00 - 6:30 in the dining hall. Rep reviewed and discussed Interdorm's recommended pantal changes. The changes include extending paritals on Saturday and Sunday so that they begin at noon rather than at 1:00 p.m., extending lobby hours on Friday and Saturday until 2:00 a.m., and adding parietals on Thursday night from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Rep recommends the changes and has delegated this assignment to Catalyst Committee who will write a formal proposal. The junior class is sponsoring a talent show in order to raise money for Junior Jaunt. Everyone is welcome to sign up and par- ticipate. The Freshman class is also beginning Rent-a-Freshman. There being no further busi- ness, the meeting was adjourned. We are looking for girls in- terested in being counselors activity instructors In a private girls camp located in Hendersonville, N.C. In- structors needed especially in Swimming (WSI), Horse- back riding, Tennis, Back- packing, Archery, Canoeing, Gymnastics, Crafts, Also Basketball, Computers, Soccer, Cheerleadlng, Drama, Nature study, Field Hockey. If your school offers a Summer Internship pro- gram we will be glad to help. Inquiries Morgan Haynes P.O. Box 400C, Tryon, NC, 20782. GCPA GEORGIA COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION The AGNES SCOTT PROFILE is published bimonthly throughout the academic year. The views expressed in the editorial section are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the student body, faculty, or administration. Editor-m-Chief- Julie Hartline Associate Editor Sarah Napier News Editors - Ginger Patton Heather Rogers Features Editor - Sarah Jewett Asst Features Editor- Julie Huffaker Arts and Entertainment Editor - Kimberly Baker Asst Arts and Entertainment Editor -Jennifer Burger Advertising Manager - Karen Anderson Advertising Representative - Elaine Crosby Sports Editor - Debbie Strickland Photography Co-editors - Susan Ouave Julie Huflaker Business Manager Carolyn Weaver Circulation Manager - Carol Valentine Circulation Assistant - Ahsa Duffey Chris Stewart Photographers - Mandy Roberts Adele Clements Karen King Reporters - Adr.ane freely Stevie Barkholz. Maureen McNulty G.nny Rosenberg. Christy Noland. Kath.e White. Kr.sta Lankford. Debbie Wilson Sarah Copenhaver. N.ca Poser. Louisa Parker. Mary Lu Chnst.ansen Beth Leonard Lisa Gug.no Megan M Wallace. Heather Warnock G.na Greelv Ciaudotte Cohen Felicia Williams. Mar.lynn Mallory. Dana Keller. K,m Lamk.n. Peter Schwartz arnocK u.na ureeiy. uauaene The Profile* - Agnes Scott College - Box 764 Decatur GA 30030 Printed by Chapman Press Atlanta GA Typeset by Seeds Typesetting Decatur GA Editors Note "The Profile" always welcomes comments, criticism and suggestions Letters to the Edi -submitted to Box 764 Names will be withheld upon request ngned typed double-spaced, and Friday, February 27, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS Untangling South Africa by Peter Schwartz The government of South Africa deserves unqualified condemna- tion for its policy of apartheid, under which non-whites are sub- ject to a broad range of special legal restrictions. They are se- verely limited, by racist laws, in their choice of where to live, where to work, what education to pursue, where to travel, where to own property. Apartheid represents a gross, pervasive denial of indi- vidual rights. However, the denial of rights to its citizens is not why South Africa is now under universal attack. Congress is considering eco- nomic sanctions against Pretoria; local and state governments, along with a number of univer- sities, are divesting their portfolios of all companies with ties to South Africa; "socially responsible" money-market and mutual funds are arising which invest only in firms that shun South Africa; celebrities demonstrate in front of the South African embassy; inter- national sports associations pro- hibit South African teams and individual athletes from compet- ing. Yet no similar protests take place against the government of the Soviet Union. Certainly, the freedom of blacks in South Africa is drastically curtailed; but in the Soviet Union the freedom of everyone is non- existent. In the Soviet Union, no one may travel or work or pursue an education or grow food or rent an apartment except by govern- ment permission. Soviet citizens are not merely restricted to designated areas, in which they may publish their own newspa- pers and run their own businesses with little government interfer- ence. Moscow exempts nothing from state control. It allows no private publications, no private employment, no private housing, no private property no private individual. It owns everything and everyone. In South Africa, by contrast, there are opposition parties. which openly denounce apart- heid. There are privately run newspapers and book publishers which disseminate anti-govern- ment viewpoints. There is an independent judiciary, which often rules against the government's position. There are independent trade unions and independent churches, which regularly de- nounce government policies. There is the freedom to emigrate, with no Berlin Wall and machine guns to threaten anyone trying to leave. None of these freedoms exists in totalitarian nations. The frequent demonstrations by blacks in South Africa are themselves evidence, not of brutaJ subjugation, but of a degree of liberty far exceeding that of totalitarian nations. The reason such protests do not occur in Soviet Russia is not because the people there are so much happier and less oppressed, but because they are more oppressed. It is because the Soviet citizen knows that open confrontation with the government is not merely futile, but a certain ticket to the gulag or the psychiatric ward. It is only in a country which exhibits some measure of respect for human life that people risk defying the state, and permit their children to throw taunts and rocks at the police, while it is only in an absolute state like the Soviet Union, one run by ideologically committed killers, that no one dares to speak out. In Russia, there are no report- ers from Tass interviewing Sakharov, there are no TV news programs showing his wife con- demning the government, there are no full-page ads taken out in Pravda demanding a reversal of Moscow's policies. It is virtually impossible for a Western jour- nalist to find a Soviet citizen willing to criticize any important state action or belief. There are cer- tainly no organizations that op- pose the government. But in South Africa, even with the special restrictions on news coverage recently imposed, there is a freedom of the press and of speech far greater than that not only of Soviet Russia, but even of the entire African continent. Statements calling for an end to apartheid regularly appear in the press. The symbolic head of the outlawed African National Con- gress, Nelson Mandela (who is in jail, not for his opinions, but for his acts of violence) was allowed to be interviewed by American journalists (and has been offered release by Pretoria in return simply for his pledge of non- violence). His wife, who has taken up his cause, is able to gain access to reporters. A delegation of businessmen defied a govern- ment order and traveled to Zam- bia to confer with Oliver Tambo. president of the ANC and were not shot upon their departure or return. None of this occurs or can occur in a totalitarian state. Blacks themselves are much freer in South Africa than they are in black-ruled Africa. In fact, hun- dreds of thousands voluntarily come from neighboring countries to live and work in South Africa; how many people willingly move to Russia? So why is it only South Africa that is so harshly denounced as an unjust, evil state one toward which a policy of ostracism rather than of "bridge-building" is called for? While this may seem to be hypocrisy on the part of liberals, it is actually not. This is a fully consistent application of an egalitarian philosophy For it is not rights that liberals are demanding for blacks, but equality. Liberals deplore racism not because it is a collectivist doctrine that abrogates the rights of the individual. To the contrary, they embrace collectivism. What they oppose is the "inequality" of blacks' being treated worse than whites. They do not even object to racism per se, but only to the fact that one group of "haves" has more than does another group of "have-nots." (And if racism is required to achieve "equality" by giving preferential treatment to blacks via "affirmative action" quotas, liberals endorse it.) Thus, if everyone is under state con- trolif everyone is equally op- pressed and impoverished if individualism has been abolished and everyone lives and works only for the sake of everyone else if collectivism reigns then the liberal is satisfied. Only absolute slavery is truly "non- discriminatory." Countries like Russia, therefore, elicit admira- tion for their egalitarianism. It is only the existence of freedom that is "discriminatory." since it permits individualism to flourish and allows the able and the diligent to advance farther than the un- talented and the indolent. Thus, the liberals support the African National Congress which they hail as the primary anti-Pretoria force in South Af- ricaeven though its leadership includes admitted members of the Communist Party; they praise Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu, who has said that South African blacks would wel- come a Soviet occupation; they lionize the ANC's Nelson Mandela, who declares that under com- munism "everybody would be living better, " since communism "gives equal opportunity to every- body." The ANC does not want to free blacks from state oppression; it simply wishes to replace one form of subjugation with an even crueler one. Its arms are supplied by Russia, its radio broadcasts are transmitted from Ethiopia and its official newspaper, Sechaba, is printed in East Germany. The ANC does not try to hide its socialist aims. It's guiding "Free- dom Charter," drawn up in 1955. announces; "The people shall share in the country's wealth.... The mineral wealth beneath the soil, the banks and monopoly industry shall be transferred to the ownership of people as a whole; all other industry and trade shall be controlled to assist the well-being of the people." The real South African tragedy is that there is no significant opposition to apartheid on indi- vidualist grounds. The country has a long tnbalist tradition, with one ethnic group alone, the Zulu, divided into some 200 tribes. South Africa's tribes live a primi- tive, collectivist life. But the core of the active black resistance to Pretoria mainly among the more urbanized population is now thoroughly Marxist a fact espe- cially evident among the country's youth. Teenagers across the black townships "call each other com- rade.'" says a N.Y. Times article, and "do not tolerate those who reject the label." A fourteen-year- old living in the black township of Craddock told a reporter; "South Africa is a capitalist country, and that has oppressed us. So now all of us in Craddock are com- munists." Every school has a "Student Representative Commit- tee" explained a seventeen- year-old who called himself only "Comrade Memory" through which "we are told what to do." Those orders include, he said: "Everything that belongs to a white man. we will burn." But the targets are not limited to whites. Blacks who ignored a "boycott" by shopping at white stores have been killed by having bleach and cooking oil forced down their throats. During last month's Christmas season, there were no festivities in several black townships because the people there had heard, according to the Times, that "anything considered to be a Christmas celebration might incur the wrath of the 'comrades,'" who had proclaimed a "black Christmas." Many families did not even cook for the holidays, and others wondered "whether they should attend church or not, for fear of retribu- tion by those who call themselves 'comrades' the militant teen- agers." The ANC has lately re- sorted to random terrorism, plant- ing bombs by roadsides to create chaos. Any blacks who are deemed by roving mobs to be "informers" or "stooges" of the government are peremptorily condemned and burned alive or hacked to death. These are all actions consistent with the socialist view that an individual life is of no value and is readily dispensable whenever it stands in the way of collectivist ends. If there were a genuinely pro-freedom movement among black South Africans fighting to overthrow the current govern- ment, it would deserve America's full moral support (though any f appropriate action would have to come from private quarters; the Cont'd, on page N Street Beat: Is There Racism at ASC? compiled by Julie Huf faker Tuba Goksel Class of 1987 Phyllis Heaton Class of 1988 Dara Davis Class of 1988 Christy Noland Class of 1988 Lisa Gugino Class of 1987 "I don't think there is individual racism, but there is always prejudice in society.'' I don't know that the phenome- non would be called racism. However, I find it remarkable that there is not one black teacher on Agnes Scott's facul- ty-'' Yes, an indication of this would be the amount of minor- ity students on this campus, the roles that they play in campus organizations, the quality of life they experience on campus, and the low reten- tion rate. Those who say that racism doesn't exist perpetuate the status quo." Unfortunately, yes. It is not to the degree I have seen at other places because the academics are tough enough that people are more concerned with them, but it is here to some degree." "I think a latent form of preju- dice exists among students on this campus, which is primarily due to the continued lack of exposure to diversity." Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, February 27, 1987 NEHS Candidates for 1987-88 Honor Court Presidency: by Krista Lankford "There Once Was Krista Lankford of Honor Court'* There once was Krista of Honor Court Who among many things was a very good sport: After living near Tracy and Claire. She couldn't help but be honor- able and fair. And now all she needs is your support. As Secretary, she typed with great speed To make sure Honor Court would always succeed; Forever going that extra mile Writing minutes with a smile Helping out whenever there was a need. Pretty soon it will be speeches' day And then she'll have lots more to say; But for now just recall As President, she'll give her all Because there is no other way! by Stevie Barkholz Honor Court chose "There is no other way" as our motto this year because, at Agnes Scott, there is no other way for us to live. The strength of the Agnes Scott community is now and has always been based on the responsibility each student assumes when she adopts the Honor Pledge. It is my goal to insure that the high standards set forth by the Honor Pledge continue to allow us to thrive, not only next year, but for our second century as well. Thank you for your considera- tion. I would love the opportunity to serve you as the next Honor Court President. Having been a member of Honor Court. I have watched the court change for the better and would like us to continue in this direction. I have spoken to many of you. and you have expressed your concerns, some of which I'd like to share: "Perhaps professors should be better oriented to the purpose of Honor Court and their respon- sibilities as professors. There seems to be some confusion as to who is responsible for what. "Are take-home tests being abused 9 We don't wish to chip away at the foundation of our Honor System, but perhaps there is a lot of pressure with take- homes. "We want the Honor Code to be respected, but are we being contradictory when academics are so important, and yet social infractions are forever present. Should there be two codes, for the purpose of maintaining respect 9 RTC Students Gain Classification by Marilynn Mallory, Director of the RTC Program Nine Return to College stu- dents recently became classified as degree candidates. They are: Geraldme Crandall. Peggy Harper Tonya Harritos. and Diana Jordon sophomores; Gina Brown. Phyllis Heaton, and Mane Lynch juniors; and Ross Beliard and Mitzi Dillard seniors. Their achievements bring to 36 the number of degree candidates currently enrolled in the RTC program. This most recent addition to the ranks of classified students is especially notable for its participa- tion in campus and community life. Two of the group. Gerri. Crandall and Phyllis Heaton. participated in the Global Aware- ness trip to India last summer; five more Peggy Harper. Tonya Harritos. Gina Brown, Ross Beliard, and Mitzi Dillard will represent Agnes Scott in Global Awareness trips to Taiwan. Peru. Greece, and Spain in the upcom- ing year. In addition, many of the women have been actively in- volved in campus activities. Beliard. Brown. Crandall. and Dillard have taken charge of the upcoming RTC book sale that will be held on campus in mid-March. Beliard, Brown. Harper, and Crandall were among Agnes Scott students who marched for civil rights in Forsyth County several weeks ago. Many of this group are also frequent visitors to the terrace and upper dining halls during class breaks and lunch hours where they can be found eating, studying, and carrying on conversations with traditional- age students as well as with their fellow RTC's. Congratulations to each of these women on becoming class- ified. It is an achievement that reflects hard work and a commit- ment to the college. Computers Find Billions in Scholarships Parents of college bound chil- dren have continued to be af- fected by the rising cost of education as well as the declining availability of funds. Money for Education, a service designed to help students find scholarships, grants, and other forms of educa- tional funding is now available to help correct this situation. Through the modern technology of computer programming, it is now possible to find sources of the more than three billion dollars in scholarships, grants and fund- ing that are available each year. Many individuals have heard the rumor that "Many scholarships go begging." Research indicates that this is not just a rumor, but a fact. Over $135,000,000.00 worth of financial aid sources go unused each year. Practically all students, regardless of scholarship achieve- ment or financial need, can and do qualify for many forms and amounts of financial aid. The problem is they often don't know it. Money for Education has taken all factors eligibility requirements, source names and addresses, etc. and has stored this data electronically on magnetic tape. The student's data is then matched with the stored informa- tion. In this way Money for Education is able to determine which financial aid sources the student may be able to win. Once these matches are made, the student is supplied with the names and adresses of whom to contact, the amount of financial aid awarded, and on what grounds the student is nominally eligible. If you are a college freshman or sophomore, simply call 1 -800- USA-1221 ext. 7020 for more information. Information Session TUesday, March 3, 1987 6-8 p.m. Emory University School of Nursing *Honor Court should set up guidelines for deciding cases in order to be more objective. We want to keep cases personal and somewhat subjective, but perhaps there could be some sort of objective guidelines, so bias is not so great. 'There needs to be a little more conformity in what people, espe- cially freshmen, are told about the Honor System. Since things are vague and students are oriented by different Honor Court reps, often there is confusion. I believe issues such as these are not very radical, but are feasible plans that could improve Honor Courts effectiveness and image. As President. I hope to improve upon these ideas by gaining more insights from you whom I represent. My main goal is to see a nationwide Symposium on Honor here at Agnes Scott. Briefly. Honor Court has already begun plans to sponsor such a Symposium in- volving colleges of all types which have one thing in common an Honor System. I would like to see this Symposium implemented in the spring of 1988, as it will allow different colleges to discuss how the systems work in their schools. What creativity could result from this! I would appreciate the opportu- nity to represent the students at Agnes Scott as President of Honor Court. Thank you for considering me. CAREER CORN by Adriane Creety Career Planning and Place- ment wants you to be sure to remember the following dates: the Sophomore Decision Making Workshop on March 4 from 6- 7:30. and the Junior Job Skills Workshop on March 11 from 6- 7:30. Also in March, the following organizations will be on campus for interviews: Rich's, General Accounting Office. Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph, and Governor's Intern Program. J.C. Penny will be holding mock interviews with their certified interviewers on March 3 and 4 and April 13 and 15. The interviews take half a day. students are paid $25 for participating, and will receive an individualized critique of their interview. If interested, sign up in the CP&P library. John Naisbitt, author of "Mega- trends" says, "the accelerated pace of technology is tipping the balance, and we will seek to regain the balance by re-examining our humanity." The 1990s will see a renaissance in the arts and literature. The following statistical infor- mation is clearly in support of Naisbitt s statement. According to a survey by Dunhill personnel systems of its 300 franchise operations, the biggest employ- ment fields in the U.S. in De- cember were data processing, health care and banking. The January '87 CPC Salary Survey reported for the first time in Salary Survey history that more offers were extended to graduates in accounting, business, and the humanities than to graduates in the engineering, scientific, and other technical disciplines. Offers to non-technical graduates ex- ceeded those extended to techni- cal graduates by 6o, and offers in the fields of merchandising and services actually increased by 3o. For more information about the latest hiring trends come by the CP&P office A Tradition With Tea: Susan B. Anthony \s Birthday by Gina Greely RSVP requested 233-1465 Light refreshments will be served On Friday. February 13. there was a community tea held in honor of Susan B. Anthony. Students, faculty and staff en- joyed punch and cake in celebra- tion of her birthday. Gue Hudson said that the tradition was started by Connie Jones last year, and it was decided to continue the tradition Anne Sophy gave a brief biographical sketch of Anthony. Susan B. Anthony was an extremely well-educated woman for her day. who was also very enlightened She. along with Elizabeth Stanton and Lucretia Mott. was instrumental in starting the women's suffrage movement Anthony also pushed black suf- frage, having grown up in a family of abolitionists. In 1872. she violated law by voting in an election. Although convicted, she refused to pay any fines. Susan Anthony tirelessly wrote and lectured, trying to encourage the suffrage of women and blacks. $60.00 per hundred paid for remailing letters from home! Send self-addressed* stamped envelope for information/application Associates, Box 95-B, Rosefl*. NJ 07203 Friday, February 2/, iya/ 1Mb HHUhiLt page d NEWS Presidential Candidates for 1987-88 SGA: by Kathie White As a junior Math and Eco- nomics major from Charleston. South Carolina. I have been very interested in the position of Student Government President ever since I arrived on this college campus in the fall of 1984. Being greatly concerned with all aspects of the lives of students on and off campus. I have been involved in Student Government since my freshman year. Hoping to con- tinue my participation and gain invaluable experiences while at Agnes Scott, several of my friends suggested that I send my resume to you. the Agnes Scott Student Body. As you will see from my resume which follows. I have had experi- ence in several areas on and off campus. I have several goals and ideas which I hope to see carried out during the upcoming year, as we see the renovation continue and the enrollment increase even more. I look forward to meeting with and talking to each of you. and I want to thank you as you consider me for SGA President. Kathie White 300 Rebekah Agnes Scott College extension 532 JOB OBJECTIVE: President of Student Government Association of Agnes Scott College. EXPERIENCE: Class Represen- tative. Rep Council: Freshman and Sophomore years. Assistant Treasurer. SGA: Sophomore year. Treasurer. SGA: Junior year. Chair. Student Development Fund: Junior year. Member. Catalyst Committee: Junior year. ACTIVITIES: Member. Circle K: Freshman. Sophomore, and Junior years. Programmer Intern. Suntrust Service Corporation, the com- puter programming department of Trust Company Banks and of Sun Banks of Florida: Sophomore and Junior years. GOALS: To see the enrollment of Agnes Scott and the retention rate of students continue to rise. To see the Student Develop- ment Fund grow in order to help more and more students take advantage of special oppor- tunities offered to them without students having to worry about the financial burdens. To see all campus organiza- tions increase in numbers of participants, because I believe involvement in the Agnes Scott community is important to help a student feel she belongs. To continue the good feelings which have been present almost all this year among the entire ASC community I would like a chance to help make the 1987-88 year be the best that it can be! Iran-Arms Crisis Discussion Continued Davenport said. She maintained that, due to Reagan's loss of credibility, a crisis in the near future would be very difficult for the administration to handle. Noting that the Democrats are delighted with the situation, she ventured that the issue of foreign policy will be a crucial one in the upcoming presidential election campaign. Dr. Scott took a more hard-line approach to the administration's actions. "A lot of laws were broken." she stated. According to Scott, the arms sales have suc- ceeded in alienating the U.S. moderate allies in the middle East. She also felt the arms sales has led to a questioning of Reagan's original foreign policy South Africa and in Central America, and she referred specifi- cally to the illegal funding of the Contras. "'Power doesn't always work" to protect U.S. interests, she concluded. Scott added that the result of Reagan's strong arm tactics has been basic question- ing all over the world of Reagan's often unclear foreign policy. She criticized the Reagan administra- tion's "neo-realist. neo-conservatist indifference to public opinion" and maintained that the lack of public involvement made it possible for the scandal to occur. During the general discussion which followed Dr. Scott's state- ment. Dr. Davenport speculated that an arms control deal could help Reagan's position, although she noted that the president has not made much effort to 'get himself out of this." Among other aspects of the scandal which were discussed was the startling collusion of the press and the administration in the common interest of suppress- ing the facts of the arms sales. Davenport ventured that very little will change with regard to arms control and foreign policy in the wake of the arms scandal. "We're going to sit for two years." she said. by Sarah Copenhaver Speaker of the House: Women of the Association of Students. I would like to introduce House Bill '87. a proposal for Sarah Copenhaver as SGA President. First. I'd like to say that this proposal has been thoroughly discussed with favorable results. I would now like to answer any questions from the floor. Representative Alice: What is this kid's background 9 Speaker: She is a Political Sci- ence/Business Preparatory major, and is currently working for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges. Rep. Alice: And her qualifications? Speaker: Sarah has represented her class on Rep Council for two years, also serving as a member of the Budget and Food Commit- tees. She is a member of Second Century, a student/ faculty com- mittee, and a member of the Civil Air Patrol, which is an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Rep. Diane: Interpersonal skills are important. Don't you agree 9 Speaker: Yes. I do. She excels in this area. Sarah works well with others, both peers and faculty/ administration. She is an excel- lent listener, even if she doesn't agree with that person. More importantly, she can present views she might not agree with if they are for the benefit of the students. Rep. Alice: What about reports of her joining a youth gang called "Second Rebekah." and her being seen with them at Tracksides. an Agnes Scott watering hole? Speaker: This "gang" contains several student leaders from SGA and Honor Court, and I have been told they are harmless. As for Tracksides. I am sure she was just gathering opinions. Rep. Alice: Speaking of opinions, can she handle conflicting views and controversial issues? Speaker: Yes. Sarah is open- minded and able to identify with students' concerns and feelings. Finally, she is very perceptive of the need for compromise and is able to work toward a satisfactory result. Rep. Alice: What about her communication skills? Speaker: She brings maturity, sound reasoning and sometimes humor into her arguments. She can discuss problems clearly and logically. For example.. Sarah had to explain to her roommate that it is suicidal to eat a whole jar of pickles and 12 oatmeal pies. Rep. Diane: You realize we are looking for a responsible, or- ganized, and well-rounded person. Speaker: Yes. and I believe this candidate is just that. Sarah has balanced school work and a Governor's internship, and she has helped organize several student activities. This makes for a hectic schedule, but this demon- strates her ability to meet the demands of SGA President. Rep. Alice: Well. Ms. Speaker, with the qualifications put before us. I feel confident that Sarah Copenhaver will be our best representative. Rep. Diane: I'll second that, and I encourage the other members of the Association of Students to vote for Sarah Copenhaver as SGA President. Interdorm Presidential Candidates: by Christy Noland My name is Christy Noland. I'm a junior Psychology/English major. Right now I hold the position of Interdorm Secretary. During my sophomore year. I was a Dorm Counselor in Walters. At the beginning of this year. I was Inman Secretary, a position I resigned from when asked to become Interdorm Secretary. I developed organizational skills working with Sophomore Parent's Weekend, which I have put to good use as Interdorm Secretary. by Debbie Wilson Dorm living is a major compo- nent of life for most Agnes Scott students. For this reason, it is important that our Interdormitory Council be efficient and well- organized. The President of Interdorm plays a major part in this organization, in order to effectively do so. she must pos- sess certain traits. One of the most important traits is organization. A lot of time is involved, and the Interdorm Pres- ident must be able to give this time even during a week when she has several commitments. Management of time and ac- tivities allows her to do so. Good communication skills are also necessary. The Interdorm Presi- dent must be able to communi- cate her own ideas, listen to the ideas of others, and carry out I have often been described as responsible, concerned with people, capable, dependable and understanding. I ideas which result in beneficial changes. Effective interaction with dorm presidents and coun- selors is essential to be an intermediary between the stu- dents and the administration. Communication with other organi- zation presidents is needed to unify and improve campus life. Commitment and persistence are also necessary. Many situations and problems she deals with. I am running for the position of Interdorm President because I am concerned with the attitude felt on campus. I am concerned about the use of Interdorm positions to obtain specific rooms, or just as fillers on resumes. I like being associated with an organization which is concerned about, and tries to be involved with, students in the residence halls. I see a need for some changes, and I would like to be involved in bringing them about. Parietals. ' lobby hours, dorm searches, and the expectations of Dorm Council members are all areas in which I would like to see changes. such as a questionable Judicial Board case, are not easily solved and require time and persistence in order to be taken care of. Even though the job of Inter- dorm president is not an easy one. she should care and enjoy what she is doing. By caring, the commitment, persistence, and interaction come more easily and last for the whole year not just the first semester. Having been involved with Interdorm for two years. I know what I am getting myself involved in. I desire the job and will be dedicated to the job if elected. I plan to work hard to improve Interdorm by creating more campus activities, by im- proving standardization of the Judicial policy, and by better communicating Interdorm ac- tivities and changes to the student community. Dedication to this closeness will result in a unifica- tion of Interdorm which will last for years to come. J ASC Inspires Women to be leaders? have had on a co-ed campus. Dissent on this issue came from Karen King, a sophomore, who feels that ASC has not driven her to be a leader because, as she puts it. "it's so easy for students to be leaders on this campus." She expounded on her opinion by saying that, for the most part, the ASC's campus is apathetic, and it is very rare for one to find a student willing to take the initiative to get things started. Karen specified what she meant by using the election system as an example. The election system is a popularity game. You don't really have to campaign for the lower offices in the really important student organizations. For in- stance, how much initiative does it take to write your name on a piece of paper." Karen expressed her desire to be an artist, but she stated that the materialization of that desire will have more to do with her ambition than Agnes Scott will. A more extreme example of student opinion came from Sarah Goodwin, a senior, who feels that her initial desire, but not potential, to be a woman leader has actually diminished while attending Agnes Scott. Sarah said, "My desire to be a woman leader has been reduced: I am much more tradi- tional than I ever was before. I think I have become turned off by the role models put forth by some of ASC's non-traditional administrators." The concluding statements by students suggest that ASC creates a positive influence on them even if it does not instill a feeling of obligation towards leadership. Anita Irani, a senior, feels that ASC encourages its students to speak up. and to be courageous about what one thinks as a woman. Finally Senior Karen Youngner. said. "Agnes Scott has made me aware of the need for women leaders and of the progressive idea that female leadership is a natural condition." Hi I Renovation* at \s( Grounds Renovation Continues by Lisa Gugino In all the literature on women's colleges, there is always some reference made to the amazing number of graduates who go on to become women leaders. The message that seems to be em- phasized is that somehow one's chances are better of having leadership qualities if one is nurtured by the supportive envi- ronment of an all women's col- lege. This week, in an attempt to uncover a possible connection between leadership and single sex institutions, students at Agnes Scott were asked to give their opinions on this topic. More specifically, students were asked whether they feel that they, as women, have an obligation or a responsibility to become women leaders because of their experi- ence at Agnes Scott. Interestingly enough, there is a great deal of consensus that Agnes Scott does not create a feeling of obligation towards leadership, but it does create a preparatory atmosphere for leadership. Carolyn Weaver, a sophomore, is typical in her answer that "I don't feel an obligation to do anything because of ASC. but that doesn't mean I won't." She went on to express puzzlement by saying she feels her Agnes Scott experience will encourage and motivate her to be a leader, but that she does not Information on by Claudette Cohen Question 1 He gets paid in wine bottles from the Queen's wine merchant instead of the 27 pound sterling salary he is entitled to. The current occupant of this office is Ted Hughes, and some of his predecessors include John Dryden. William Wordsworth and Lord Tennyson. For 10 points, name this royal office. Question 2 The ancient Greeks believed that this semi- precious stone could prevent intoxication, so they gave it a name meaning "non-drunkenness." For 10 points, name this variety of quartz with a violet to purple color. These are two of the many questions you might answer at a College Bowl tournament, ques- tions that range from history, science, literature, math, and geography to sports, entertain- ment, art. and current events. In a match of wits and intellect at various tournaments with other colleges. College Bowl displays to the outside, perhaps better than any other extracurricular activity on campus, the unique intelli- gence harbored here at Agnes Scott. Recently. College Bowl has won over Vanderbilt. Emory. Dartmouth, and many more. And in a nationally televised tourna- ment in 1967. Agnes Scott triumphed over Princeton. This year for the Regionals. College Bowl goes to Bambndge. know if it is due to ASC or her own predisposition. Megan Wallace, a freshman, is a bit more definite in her feelings towards this issue. "Yes. I feel that 1 will probably be a leader in my community because ASC has given me the confidence to achieve what I want. ...Also, the faculty has contributed to that feeling by emphasizing our poten- tial." Megan is not alone in her praise of the faculty. Adele Clements, a junior, vehemently stated. "ASC doesn't let you be second best, ever! The way the faculty treats you here raises your expectations so that you expect more than second best, granted the potential has to be there, but for the most part we have great role models. I can think of several on the faculty." Increased involvement on the women's campus seems to be another link in the connection between leadership and single sex institutions. Lynn Wilson, a junior, feels no obligation to be a leader due to Agnes Scott, but she feels that the inclination was already there due to her involve- ment in various activities. "Once you get involved here, more people want you to get involved in more things, and it does tend to nurture leadership qualities." .^romoda Rao. a senior, em- phasized the fact that you don't have to compete with men to hold office on ASC's campus: there- fore, one ends up with more leadership abilities than one might College Bowl Georgia (February 20-21): Knox- ville. Tennessee (March 6-7): and Auburn. Alabama (April 10-11). Each year Agnes Scott attends the tournaments at Emory and Berry, and a special tournament only for freshmen and sopho- mores called Junior Bird. If you would like to join or to get more information. College Bowl's current members would be glad to speak to you. The faculty sponsor is Dr. Leon Venable. the captain of the team is Angela Tonn (Box 585/ Ext. 866). and the co-captain is Pramoda Rao. Attend College Bowl practice, held Monday nights at 8:00 and Wednesday nights at 6:30 in G-27 Buttrick. and you will see how, with extraordinary efficiency, each member brings her own unique talent to work inside the team so that the match becomes a wonder- ful collective effort that wins. The current members are: Angie Howard (88). Daphne Burt (89) . Marjo Dobbs (89). Ginny Rosenberg (89). Dana Knight (90) . Kim Mitchell (89). and Lima Perez (87). Please learn more about Col- lege Bowl. Besides being more fun and more enlightening than Trivial Pursuit. College Bowl shows to the outside world vital qualities inherent in the Agnes Scott student-those of intelli- gence, learning, wit. cooperation, leadership, and a just pride in her school. Answers Question 1 Poet Laureate of England Question 2 Amethyst by Heather Warnock As you may have noticed, a few changes are taking place around the campus. The grounds crew, under the supervision of Victoria Lambert, is working hard to spruce up the campus in prepara- tion for the Agnes Scott Centen- nial in 1989. Plans for improve- ments throughout the campus are under the direction of Edward L. Daugherty. a Landscape Ar- chitect. Phase one of the project, beginning in the alumnae parking lot. is underway now. The lot has been extended, and two emer- gency telephones will be installed in the Candler parking lot. The sidewalk on the north side of Winship will be extended, and Forsythia plants, along with two Dogwoods, will be planted on the east side of Winship. Also on the north side of Winship. there will be a pedestrian entrance. A gate which once stood in the main entrance now facing College Avenue is now being restored for this purpose. There will be a daylily bed on the south side corner of Walters, to screen the post office loading dock and provide a better view from Walters. There will be trees planted in staggering fashion between the parking lot and the post office loading dock. Many other trees, flowers, and shrubs will be planted in this area. Among them are the Red Maple. Ser- viceberry. Foster Holly. Oakleaf Hydrangea. Otto Luyken Laurel, and Skip Laurel. These and many more have been "carefully selected for their aesthetic value." according to Victoria Lambert The Rebekah parking lot will also be extended to accommo- date approximately one hundred cars. Golden Rain trees will be planted in islands in the parking lot. Along South McDonough Street, there will be Yaupon Holly. A hedge of Skip Laurel and four large Red Maple will run between Buttrick Drive and Rebekah park- ing lot. On the corner of the entrance to Buttrick drive there will be American Holly. Construc- tion in this area is scheduled to begin around spring break. The area around the Buttrick terrace, which will be similarly refurbished by Victoria Lambert and the grounds crew, will be finished in time for graduation. A proposal is being worked up for the renova- tion work in the quad. Included in these proposals are plans for the repositioning of some sidewalks, the addition of shade trees, azaleas, and a daylily bed. These plans and others are scheduled to be completed by 1989 r i iua y, rcuiuai y - 1 , i av i r 11 v-m 1 1 i ~ ra^c i ASC Celebrates Black History FEATURES Dr. Michael Brown, ( harks \. Dana Professor of History. Professor Profile by Felicia Williams As some of you may know. February is designated as Black History month. It is a month in which the black community cele- brates its history and recognizes outstanding black achievements. In order to enlighten the Agnes Scott College communuity. Stu- dents for Black Awareness spon- sored events specifically to com- memorate Black History Month. Beginning on January 20, the Georgia Sea Island Singers enter- tained us with songs originally composed by slaves. Through the stories and songs, the couple gave the audience a better under- standing of black heritage. On February 4th. Dr. Omawale Marshall, Professor of Black Psychology at Morehouse Col- lege, was the speaker at convoca- by Julie Huffaker Many students have often won- dered what everyone else thought of the Agnes Scott campus. Out of curiosity, theoretically speak- ing. The Profile compiled a list of ten questions. Students, having been asked to give "honest" an- swers, were presented with these thought provoking questions. Un- fortunately, all of the student body could not be polled, but various students representing the four classes were asked. The answers, given in confidence, range from amusing to outrageous. To start on a positive note, the students were asked, "What do you like best about ASC 9 *' An overwhelming number of students felt that the faculty is the cam- pus' biggest asset. The senior class representatives thought the "close-knit" family atmosphere and the honor system make ASC a special place to be. Several other students favored the "superior education." Obviously, after one has voiced her opinion about the best part of ASC, she must have the oppor- tunity to share her least favored aspect of the campus. The upper- class(wo)men were quick to re- spond with the administration, as well as a "lack of positive re- tion. Dr. Marshall delivered a very eloquent and informative lecture which addressed some cardinal issues relating to the plight of the black masses in America He introduced quite a variety of dismal statistics which revealed the disparate status between blacks and whites in America. Dr. Marshall concluded his speech with a charge to the black women of Agnes Scott: "Know thyself African Women." One must attain a true understanding of the past in order to learn from it and press forward into the future. As James Baldwin said, "...an invented past can never be used. It cracks under the pressures of life like clay during the season of the drought." The climax of the events was the annual Black History month kick-off dinner. The speaker for the evening was Dr. Nancy Boxill. Professor of Psychology at Emory University. Dr. Boxill directed her inforcement." Of course, the jun- iors' main concern was the lack of social life, and leave it to those Cheshire cats to be satisfied with everything. (Well, maybe this does not include every Cheshire cat.) The fresh(wo)men's complaints included "no men" and the lack of concern for one another. Students were then asked to explain why they came to Agnes Scott in the first place. The small classes and the honor system were the most appealing factors for ASC. The faculty and the aca- demics were also major points that encouraged students to attend school here. One fresh(wo)man responded, "it's a woman's college in the south where I wanted to be." "What was least appealing when you first reached ASC 9 " Of course, the curfew and signing in and out were number one. The food was also a big complaint of the new Agnes Scott student. However, the majority of the representatives from the sophomore class said that there was not anything about ASC that did not appeal to them, (what ideal students). When asked what they would change about the college if they were given the opportunity, stu- dents found themselves full of ideas. Besides the usual and ob- vious answers of food and no men. students came up with some 1447 Oxford Rd. - Emory Village Downstairs under Mate's Hies. - Fri. I0r6 Sat. 10-4 speech towards issues relating to the black family She heeded a warning that blacks should be careful not to credulously accept the media's portrayal of the black community Yes. the black com- munity does have a lot of prob- lems, but no. the black community is not the only community which suffers from these problems. Dr. Boxill also gave encouraging challenges to black ASC women. She said, "Be energetic and enthusiastic about black aware- ness. Also be more willing to share your experience with people who are perhaps ignorant of the diversified history of blacks." Thus, it is vital for blacks to ascertain a profound apprecia- tion and understanding of their culture, history, and achieve- ments. Once this is attained, be proud to share the knowledge and present it in a positive light. interesting responses. Many stu- dents wanted to increase faculty salary. Others felt that there should not be any tenured positions. Many of the junior class thought that there should not be such an emphasis placed on renovation or the class of 1989 and the cen- tennial status. "How people walk across the grass." "the cliques of friends." and "the abuse to the honor system" were among many of the ideas. One student summed it up though when she said. "It wouldn't be ASC if we changed it." For a change of pace, students were asked to share the aspect of Agnes Scott College which they feel least informed about. Tne majority of answers dealt with the politics of professors and admin- istrative decisions. Other people felt that they knew very little about campus organizations and the qualifications needed to get in. "Requirements for membership in Mortar Board" was a response given by many underclass(wo)men. However, several students felt that the precious handbook says it all. Well, the above is a represen- tation of what the student body thinks about ASC. Remember this is only the opinion of randomly chosen students, and it does not attempt to represent the thoughts and ideas of the entire student body, but it might. Expires March 31. 1987 by Megan M. Wallace Dr. Michael Brown. Charles A. Dana Professor of History and chair of the Department, came to the United States when he was twenty-one years old from Wal- lasey. Chesire. England. Dr. Brown attended school in Eng- land which would be comparable to our high school. Dr. Brown also served in the British Army (1950- 52) as a Gunnery Instructor. While in England. Dr. Brown heard about and applied for a scholarship to attend LaGrange College in La- Grange. Georgia. Dr. Brown stayed in the U.S. because he met his future wife. Lee. at LaGrange College. After graduating from La- Grange College. Dr. Brown re- ceived a Danforth Fellowship to pursue his interest in history at Emory University. Dr. Brown received his M.A. and Ph.D. from Emory University. His doctoral dissertation was on the 17th Century English Diplomat Sir Thomas Roe. Dr. Brown did his dissertation research at Emory and at various libraries in Eng- land. While on the staff of Agnes Scott, Dr. Brown was awarded a fellowship to do research in order to write his book Itenerant Ambassador. In 1960 Dr. Walter Posey, a joint professor at Agnes Scott College and Emory University, invited Dr. Brown to teach at Agnes Scott. Dr. Brown left Agnes Scott in 1962 to return to his alma mater. LaGrange College, to teach his- tory Dr. Brown has taught history at Davidson College, the Univer- sity of Alabama, the University of Tennessee, and Emory University for brief periods. Though Dr. Brown has only lived in Georgia, he has traveled extensively in the United States. A former family hobby was camp- ing. Dr. Brown would take his family camping all over the U.S. Now that his children are older, Dr. Brown has limited his travels to England, where he goes each summer. Dr. Brown's hobbies include gardening, photography, and woodworking. Incorporating his love of gardening with his enthusiasm of photography. Dr. Brown enjoys taking pictures of gardens, flowers, and buildings. Dr. Brown has pictures of the building of MARTA from the day they broke ground to the first day the system was in public opera- tion. These pictures are prize works in his photograph collec- tion. Because of his work, he was able to receive special permission to ride MARTA with the officials of Atlanta before the system was open to the general public. Dr. Brown admits that, though he enjoys these hobbies, he spends most of his time reading history of some sort. Dr. Brown also encourages students to attend the various college events, such as the Royal Winnepeg Ballet. Dr. Brown is the Chair of the College Events Committee. His committee is in charge of planning and arranging cultural events for the College, including the. Kirk Concert Series. The committee takes requests to fund events or speakers for students and faculty on a first come, first approved, first served basis. Dr. Brown says. "We insist that anything we find must be opened to the whole campus community" Dr. Brown finds his position on the committee "very satisfying." When asked "If you were going into space for 10 years, what one book, album, and movie would you take 9 " Dr. Brown quickly responded. "I would much rather go to a village in the English countryside." He would choose The Complete Works of Shakes- peare: his collection of Beethoven for his album(s) ; and for his movie. Chariots of Fire for a very special reason. Chariots of Fire was filmed on a beach 400 yards from his home in England. While Dr. Brown's immediate family lives in the United States he also has family in Australia. New Zealand. Canada, and South Africa. Having relatives in these countries is very characteristic of the English, according to Dr. Brown. Though his family is spread far and wide, they all still observe an old family custom. On Christmas day at 1 p.m. (8 a.m. in the United States), each member of the family stops wherever he or she is and drinks a toast to his family. So. though Dr. Brown is in Decatur. Georgia with the rest of us. he does not forget his English heritage. Cathy's Hairworks 6th Year Anniversary Special $2.00 off (With Coupon ()nl\ ) Shampoo Cut & Blow Dry 373-3166 Students Respond to Poll page b 1Mb PHUHLb hriaay, i-eoruary zr, iyb7 IflEAYUIRIES Erin Go Braugh" by Dana Keller Atlanta Constitution columnist Ron Hudspeth reported recently on local efforts to organize a St. Patrick's Day parade, provoking him to comment. "Why should Savannah have all the fun?" Its true Savannah's parade and other festivities have become nearly synonymous with 'party- ing" and good times: even if you can't be there on the 17th of March, it's still a great place to spend a long weekend. But on St. Patrick's Day. Savannah really comes alive, albeit with a green tinge. Everyone is Irish for the day. regardless of ancestry If you want to experience St. Pat's Savannah-style and you got in on one of those great packages that include hotel rooms, you're in luck. The one that Ms. G. was promoting some weeks ago in- cluded accomodations at one of the better hotels in the downtown historic district, the Hyatt These hotels tend to be booked solid far in advance because they are central to most of the "action." Motels in other parts of the city also tend to fill up as March draws closer. This year, the 17th falls on a Tuesday, which may inhibit the numbers of people coming into the city and increase your chances of finding a local roof over your head. But if you can't beg your way into a room or stay with friends, don't give up yet. Provided you have a car. Har- deeville. SC and Richmond Hill. GA are both very near on I-95 and have numerous chain hotels usually at lower rates. Celebrating begins the night before and lasts until the early hours of the 18th. and you'll find that the downtown area is the key to your plans. On St. Pat's morning the hotels set up auxiliary bars and food facilities in their lobbies. The DeSoto Hilton and Hyatt particularly are centers of such early morning activity, serv- ing breakfasts which include such items as green biscuits and green gnts, frequently accompanied by green beer. Of course, if aesthetic concerns prevent you from putting anvthinq Technicolor areen into your body non-green food and drink are available also. Savan- nah's various Irish societies sponsor private breakfasts, but the Mass which most members attend afterwards is open to the public in the beautiful Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on Aber- corn Street. Nearly all of the historic district may be covered on foot. If you have a car to worry with, arrive early to find a space. Dark it. and leave it. The United States' second- largest parade does not begin until after the conclusion of the Mass. Although the parade is long, it is decidedly colorful and most people watch at least some (if not all) of it. It's also broadcast on a local television station. A map of the parade route is printed in the local paper, but if you're downtown, it's hard to miss. Post-parade has to include a visit to River Street. This long row of renovated warehouses and factoring houses lies next to the Savannah River if you are stay- ing at the Hyatt, it is just below and behind you. River Street's great collection of shops, restau- rants and bars draws huge crowds of "Irish." but it's safe, and the "party" atmosphere is amaz- ing. River Street is also home of the legendary "Spanky's." whose special St. Patrick's Day t-shirts are favored souvenirs of col- legiate visitors. With all due respect to the Atlanta organizers, they'll have to go a long way to top Savannah's St. Patrick's Day Pack your best green and go oh. and "Erin Go Bragh" means "Ireland Forever." Don't let anyone convince you otherwise. GETTING THERE: By car. I- 75S to I-16E. appr. 260 miles. By air. Eastern and Delta. Check out great $58.00 roundtrip fare. WHERE TO STAY: Of the chains. Days Inns (4 locations) and Quality Inns (4) offer reason- ably-priced rooms. By this date, m-town is probably out try loca- tions listed as "Southside." "Ogle- thorpe Mall." or "Oasis Village." EAT DRINK: River Street Pubs. WG Shuckers. Corny-but-fun: Pirates House. Special: 1790. The Chart House. Have a car: Truffles Cafe. Palmer's. Carey Hilliards f/fj//ff t inert ti ft Australian Attends ASC by Kim Lamkin The Profile recently had the opportunity to interview interna- tional student Karen Novell, who is from Alice Springs. Australia. Karen spoke about the similarities and the differences between life in Australia and life in the United States, particularly those issues relating to college students. Karen said that dating in Austra- lia and the United States is very similar, except that people in Australia begin going out at a younger age. such as 14 or 15. Couples enjoy the standard din- ners and movies, but discos and bars are also popular. Housing in Australia is also similar to that of the United States. Australians generally dwell in smaller homes due to the intense heat and high cost of air condition- ing though. One fascinating as- pect of housing is that people who work in opal mines live entirely underground. The collegiate system in Austra- lia is quite different than that of the United States. Private high schools are called colleges, and students who continue their schooling beyond high school attend universities. Only about 10o of graduating students go on to universities, which are located in capital cities such as Sidney and Melbourne. Before their finals in high school, students apply for either a bachelor of science or a bachelor of arts degree. If they are accepted in a university their courses are chosen for them. Untaneline South Africa Continued \di I hi i |)iwio\d Center iv J*f%e**4 &0*dude*tcc kerned Sfiwd/ only proper role for the U.S. government, aside from moral approbation, would be to approve the shipment of private arms to the freedom-fighters). But there is no such movement. The dominant element of the anti-Pretoria op- positon. the one that will ultimately rule should this revolution suc- ceed, is socialist. Its goal like that of the Marxist, one-party state of Zimbabwe that overthrew white-minority rule in Rhodesia is to replace a government that oppresses non-whites with a government that enslaves everyone indiscriminately. If lib- erty is the yardstick, the inescap- able conclusion is that both white and black South Africans would be immeasurably harmed should the ANC ever prevail. (And so would Americans, incidentally, by having one less anti-Soviet gov- ernment in the world and one more pro-Soviet one.) However, there is a solution to this problem. The way to eliminate racist oppression in South Africa is by the adoption of the political system in which racism is unwork- able and justice is profitable: capitalism. Capitalism is not what South Africans now have. Theirs is a mixed economy, heavily weighted toward the statist side. Government intervention is rife, ranging from state involvement in business to the banning of books on religious grounds. The very structure of apartheid is propped up by law by laws that prevent people from not discriminating against blacks. But the basic structure of a private economy still exists there and a private economy is the greatest threat to apartheid, and ought to be encouraged, not destroyed. Racism cannot endure in a laissez-faire society. A busi- ness that refuses to hire compe- tent blacks or to sell its goods to paying blacks will suffer the consequences of its irrationality It will lose money and. as its more rational competitors open their doors to all races, will gradually be driven out of business. Under capitalism, anyone is free to choose not to deal with some racial group but he is not shielded by the government from the consequences of his decision That is. there are no laws prevent- ing others from perceiving the value that black employees and customers and suppliers offer, and trading with them. In a fully free market, the incorrigibly irra- tional will occupy less and less of a role in the economy as they lose business to the unprejudiced. It is state-mandated racism that pro- tects bigots from the effects of their irrationality. Pretoria clings to its network of apartheid legislation because without such laws too many whites would willingly inte- grate blacks into the economy. What is needed in South Africa, therefore, is the removal of all government impediments to free enterprise. All laws that prohibit businesses from hiring or land- lords from renting to or schools from enrolling anyone they choose should be immediately abolished. It is not negotiation over "power-sharing" that the white government owes blacks, but rather the freedom to exercise individual rights, including prop- erty rights. This is where the primary focus of any anti-apartheid movement ought to be. rather than on the question of the vote. If basic, substantive rights are not first established, the right to vote is meaningless. If there is no right to produce one's livelihood, to own printing presses, to live one's life free of government control then the opportunity to vote does nothing except allow the slaves to choose the particular identity of their masters. After all. the people in Russia vote regularly. Unless the inalienability of man's rights is recognized, voting simply per- petuates the oppression, and it then makes little difference to the ruled whether there is even a choice of candidates. It is the collectivist viewpoint of many whites in South Africa that makes them afraid to acknowl- edge that blacks and whites have the same rights. The group, not the individual, is their basic unit of society. They regard conflict as inevitable, therefore, since group membership is the key to special privileges, which can come only at the expense of others. And they then feel a necessity to acquire political power and political supre- macy in order to keep other groups in thrall. But an indi- vidualist perspective would make As for the role of women in Australia. Karen said that it is very similar to the role of women in the United States. Karen thought that Australia might have even more women in the work force than the United States does. Karen feels that many young Australians do not think much of Americans. This may be due to the fact that the United States has many satellite probing bases throughout the country. Some Australians may feel. Karen thinks, that Americans came and Americanized their country. Aus- tralians are hospitable to tourists, however, they do not care for American residents. Karen was quick to say that she does not share these anti-American views and added. "Australians just want to keep Australia Australia." them realize that one person's rights do not conflict with another's. They would see that allowing blacks to live and work wherever they wish cannot harm the interests of whites, and that the freer a society is. the more everyone benefits from the values produced by others. The solution to South African apartheid is not the blanket withdrawal of investment, but the insistence on freedom of invest- ment. One concrete proposal which pro-capitalists could ad- vance is to urge companies, not to avoid South Africa, but to deliver the following ultimatum to Pretoria: "We will not do business in your country unless we are free of all racially oriented regulations. The decisions about whom we deal with are ours to make, based solely on our self-interest. We insist on one. and only one. condition for doing business: freedom " If even just a few large companies did this, it would be a deadly blow to apartheid It would establish the principle that lais- sez-faire allows all individuals to prosper and makes racism wither away. (This is in contrast to the harmful "Sullivan Principles" adopted by many businesses, which, by making companies pledge to tram and promote blacks and to provide them with schooling and housing only serve to imply that profit-seeking capitalism fuels racism and pov- erty and so needs vows of al- truism as atonement for its sins. ) Congress is considering vari- ous bills on South Africa. If you want to write your Congressman, tell him that the country with which all relations should be severed is one that denies all rights to its citizens and that militarily threatens the rights of Ameri- cans-!. e.. the Soviet Union. Tell him that one can condemn racists while also regarding the present enemies of South Africa as even worse, and that what South Africa needs is not "power-sharing" but unrestricted free enterprise because the solution to minority rule is not majority rule, but the rule of individual rights. Copyright 1986 The Intellectual Activist. 131 Fifth Avenue. New York. NY 10003 Friday, February 27, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 9 ARTS AN ID ENTERTAINMENT Royal Winnipeg Ballet Dances Various Styles by Sarah Napier On Monday, February 9 in Presser Hall, as part of the Kirk Concert Series, the Agnes Scott community was treated to an evening with Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet. The company performed five pieces to the accompaniment of their own touring orchestra. The evening opened with "Pas De Dix," a classical piece choreographed by George Balanchine. The piece uses eight dancers, which made it difficult to perform on a stage as small as the one in Presser Hall. Despite the limitations of the stage, the dancers adapted well and gave a clean and energetic performance. The next piece, "Belong." pro- vided a nice contrast to the classical "Pas De Dix." "Belong" was a duet performed by Sarah Slipper and Andre Lewis. The music and the choreography were contemporary, utilizing the flexibil- ity and lyrical quality of Slipper and Lewis* dancing. The dancers began on the floor and as the dance progressed they moved constantly away from and then back towards each other, their bodies intertwining in creative ways. The dance ended with Slippers and Lewis in a graceful embrace on the floor, their shadows etched on the backdrop. After intermission the mood was again classical, with the performance of the "White Swan Pas De Deux." This Pas De Deux is one of the most famous in all of classical dance, and many famous ballerinas, such as Natalia Makarova. are known for their interpretation of the ballet. The Pas De Deux was danced by Svea Eklof and Stephen Hyde, who moved with grace and ele- gance. The one drawback to this performance was the tempo of the music, which was amazingly slow. This obviously made many of the steps more difficult for the dancers, which in turn made it less pleasinq to watch. The most unusual piece in the program. "Song of a Wayfarer," choreographed by Maurice Bejart. was next. The piece was danced by John Kaminski and David Peregrine and set to music by Gustav Mahler. It was interesting to see two men perform a duet although the meaning of this piece was difficult to interpret. Many of the movements performed by the men seemed feminine, while others seemed typically strong and masculine. The piece was truly "modern" as the dancers were barefoot in simple unitards. The Glee Club performs with tin- Morehouse Glee Club. Atlanta Ballet Dances with The Symphony Orchestra The Atlanta Ballet and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will com- bine their talent and energy on February 27th and 28th for a very special performance as part of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's "Champagne and Coffee Con- certs." Under the direction of William Fred Scott, the theme of this performance is "Invitation to the Dance." Prima Ballerina Maniya Bar- redo and Principal Dancer Nicolas Pacana will perform a beautiful and exciting pas de deux from The Nutcracker. "December isn't the only time to enjoy this classic ballet," says Kenneth T. Hertz, President of The Atlanta Ballet. This romantic dance is sure to be like a breath of fresh air to the audience. The performances will be held on February 27th at 8:00 p.m. and February 28th at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Symphony Hall. Complimentary champagne is served following the Friday and Saturday evening concerts; with coffee and pastries, compliments ot Colony Square Hotel, being served at 10:00 on Saturday morning. William Fred Scott will give a pre-concert lecture at 10:30 a.m. Tickets for this special concert, "Invitation to the Dance," may be purchased at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at Peachtree and 15th Street or by calling 892- 2414. Box Office hours are 11:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and noon through 8:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. After another intermission, the evening ended with an upbeat piece titled "Facade." The pro- gram contained a note about "Facade" calling it "a light-hearted divertisement. a witty parody of dance styles in a suite of dances." The piece was very playful with fanciful costumes and a colorful set. The dance contained eight sections, each a characterization of a different dance style. The first was the Scottish rhapsody and next was the swiss yodeling song, following the polka, foxtrot, waltz, popular song, tango, and finally the tarantella. Although the dance was humorous and obviously a satire, the dancers were techni- cally good and performed with excellent facial expressions. "Facade" was a good choice for the finale. It ended the evening on an upbeat note and gave the audience a chance to see all of the dancers for the closing of the performance. The Royal Winnipeg Ballet brought many dance styles with them to Agnes Scott, which gave the audience a chance to experi- ence an array of styles and moods. The dancers performed well, despite the limitations of the small stage. The live orchestra was also a welcome addition to the evening. Suea Kklof and Stephen Hyde perform in Pasd< Dix. Morehouse Performs with ASC by Nica Poser The ASC Glee Club presented the campus with a special oppor- tunity on Sunday. February 15 as the Morehouse Glee Club was invited to join in a concert given in Presser Hall. The ASC Glee Club opened the concert with an appropriate piece. "When I Meet My Man" and closed with the well-known "Christmas Alleluia." The main focus of the concert, of course, was the performance of the Morehouse Glee Club. The Morehouse men sang almost exclusively acapella. gaining strength and volume as the performance continued. One of the opening selections. "Death Be Not Proud." was well- received by the audience. Several of the Morehouse selections stood out. largely due to the impressive soloists. The popular "Impossible Dream" brought an enthusiastic response to the solo performance of Tracy Coley. This piece was followed by the rousing "River Chant" with a solo perform- ance by Stacy Robinson whose incredibly strong baritone voice fit the piece perfectly. Gary Maddox added just the right amount of humor to the delightful piece "Gossip. Gossip." The selection "Kere. Kere'" in- cluded a variety of instruments, giving an authentic tone to the lyrics which presented a lover's quarrel. The piece "There's a Meeting Here Tonight" was domi- nated by the soloists Robert Connor and Troy Ellis. The third section of the concert was made up of pieces sung by the combined Agnes Scott and Morehouse Glee Clubs. This segment included another strong solo by Stacy Robinson of Morehouse in "Hand Me Down" and a lovely solo by Roberta Daniel of ASC in "Oh. Po Little Jesus." Oliver Sueing joined the joint concert as soloist for the remaining selections. On the whole, the two clubs made a successful combination. Perhaps the only negative aspect of the evening was the fact that more members of the ASC community did not take advantage of the opportunity to hear such well- presented singing. Kermitage Exhibit Visits Southeast A unique look at art master- pieces through the eyes of Miss Piggy is featured at the Albany Museum of Art from February 10 through March 29. The Albany Museum is the only museum in the Southeast to show the exhibit. Miss Piggy as da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" and Kermit the Frog as Gainsborough's "Blue Boy" are two of the 15 works adapted to the Jim Henson style. In the exhibit "Mona Lisa" has become "Mona Moi," and "Blue Boy" is "Green Boy." "This look at classic art is fun for the whole family," said Thomas Holman, executive director of the museum. "We feel extremely privileged to show this unique exhibit." The Muppet adaptations will be shown side-by-side with reproduc- tions of the original masterpieces. In addition, interpretations of the Kermitage Collection by Miss Piggy and explanations of the Old Masters by the museum staff accompany each work. The exhibit features paintings and sculptures by notable artists including Picasso, Toulouse- Lautrec, Rodin and Degas. In addition to the Kermitage Collection, the museum is offering free films, puppet and marionette shows, as well as a puppet arcade. The free films include "Best of the Muppets," a continuous video- tape of highlights from television's "The Muppet Show;" and "Behind the Muppets," which shows how the Muppets were made and created. The marionette and puppet shows take place every Saturday while the exhibit is open. The puppet arcade provides a hands- on experience for children and adults and features 6-foot marionettes. Tickets to the exhibit are S3. Located at 311 Meadowlark Drive, the Albany Museum is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, the museum is open from noon until 5 p.m. For more information, call the museum at 912-434-1234 Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, February 27, 1987 ACTS aVNID ENTERTAINMENT Pump Boys and Dinettes Travels to Center Stage Peter Lavetti, Rachel Hubbard, Man Vnn Vthens, \m\ Hegwood, and Marsha Michie art- ants in The Insect ( omedx. Blackfriars Presentation of The Insect Comedy Criticizes Humans by Louisa Parker "The Insect Comedy" by Josef and Karel Capek is a bizarre tale which offers new perspectives on the idiosyncrasies of human beings and on life and death. A vagrant wandering through the woods stumbles from insect community to insect community. Disgusted by these insects, he insists that humans must be better than insects, and he at- tempts to prove this human superiority to himself. However, he discovers through his encoun- ters that what he thinks to be a difference between humans anc insects is actually a similarity between the two. For example, when the Ichneumon Fly, a brief- cased businessman, kills the Cricket family to feed his daughter Larva, he explains to the horrified vagrant how hard it is to support children. The vagrant begins to insist that humans are not so ruthless until he realizes that many business men. looking out for their interests and families, are as unemotional as the Ichneumon Fly. The vagrant also finds the butterflies just as social, just as silly, and just as sex-obsessed as many people in the human world. The insect world is a world where life and death does not mean much to the survivors. Iris the butterfly laughs about her lover being eaten by a bird. When the ant dictator is informed about how squadron after squadron of his soldiers are being slaughtered, he monotonously replies, "As planned. Send out the next squadron." The play shows this attitude of death to be yet another equalizing similarity be- tween insects and humans, espe- cially in the final scene. In this scene, the lady and the construc- tion worker who discover the vagrant's dead body in the woods are not shocked or particularly interested; they simply go on their ways. The actors managed to reflect the authors' dual purpose of laughing at our human idiosyn- crasies, and criticizing our faults. Still, the play dragged during the first two acts. The humor of the well-written script was not em- phasized; the most hysterical lines were rushed. Nevertheless, Bill Greeley was wonderfully moving and convincing as the vagrant, and overall the play was enjoyable. Pump Boys and Dinettes, that thigh-slapping, handclappmg. high-octane musical rolling into Atlanta's Center Stage Theatre on Wednesday. March 4th. is a Broadway show that got its un- likely start in a New York City steak house. This rousing blend of country, blues, gospel and rockabilly music set in a roadside diner and gas station soon had Broadway audiences and critics alike on their feet singing its praises. Principal creator Jim Wann and partner Mark Hardwick were performing at a popular Manhat- tan restaurant when, for their own amusement, they took to wearing gas station uniforms they found in thrift shops and singing original numbers about life along the nation's highways. About the same time, Wann's wife. Cass Morgan, and her friend Debra Monk, were developing a cabaret act about the "Dinettes", a couple of sisters called Cupp who run a roadside eatery, called The Dou- ble Cupp Diner. Cass and Jim first met when she auditioned for a part in Jim's successful musical, Diamond Studs, about the life and times of legendary bandit Jesse James. Cass, a member of the cast of the original Broadway show, Hair, won the part and soon had Jim's heart. Both are accomplished musicians and lyricists but had never col- laborated before. At first, they were reluctant to work together, but gradually, the foursome saw the possibility of putting their ideas together, and Pump Boys and Dinettes was born. The show first opened in a small Manhattan cabaret where, for the first two weeks, business was dismal. But favorable word of mouth on the show spread and soon they were selling out every performance. Sophisticated New Yorkers loved the show's down- home affability and the ingratiat- ing manner of the consummate American characters. To meet audience demand, they moved to a small Off-Broadway theatre for a regular run where the New York music and theatre critics declared the show a refreshing and enter- taining piece of Americana. Several producers approached Jim Wann about taking the show to Broadway, and he especially liked the thinking of the partners at Dodger Productions, who eventually moved the show to the recently refurbished Princess Theatre. Willie Nelson heard about the show and when he was in New York, walked in off the street and bought a ticket. He loved the show so much that he paved the way for the production of the original cast album for CBS Records and Tapes. Pump Boys and Dinettes ran for a year and a half with several prominent concert and recording stars, including Loudon Wainwnght III, Ronee Blakley, Tom Chapin, and Maria Muldaur taking over the principal roles. A pilot was made for a possible TV series based on the show's characters and setting. Now Atlanta theater- goers can see for themselves what the happy fuss is all about! Showtimes are: Tuesday through Thursday at 8 pm; Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and 10:15 pm; and Sunday matinee at 3 pm. Ticket prices are: Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday and Sun- day - $14.00; Friday and Saturday - $16.00; and for all performances a limited number of table seats are available for $2 more. Tickets are on sale now at all SEATS outlets including Turtles Stores, the Omni International, the Macon Mall and Bojo's in Cedartown; the Center Stage Box Office; or to charge tickets call 873-4300. Updated Ibsen Classic, A Doll's House, Runs at The Alliance The Alliance Mainstage con- tinues its 1986-87 season with An American Doll's House which runs through March 28. Written in 1879. this classic drama tells the story of one woman's awakened understand- ing of the falsehood and emo- tional deceit upon which her conventional marriage is built. Norwegian-born Hennk Ibsen, acknowledged as one of the greatest masters of the modern drama, was influential in leading the literary trend in the 19th century from romanticism to realism, using everyday dialogue and realistic settings in his produc- tions. His use of the stage in attacking social evils was a highly controversial and unprecedented innovation, causing many of his works, including A Doll's House. to banned throughout Europe. An American Doll's House, the 20th century adaptation written by Kathleen Tolan for the Alliance production, updates the setting to the late 1950s, in a northern American city. The scenes have been shortened to add a cine- matic quality, and the language relaxed from its original Victorian stiffness, while staying faithful to the original plot and dialogue. Nora and Torvald Helmer have been married for eight years, have three children, and enjoy a typical middle class home life of the 1950s. Flighty and flirtatious. Nora is the picture of the perfect doll-wife. For six years however, she has been struggling to hide from her husband a shameful secret one that was necessary to save his life. When her secret is suddenly revealed. Torvald's insensitive reaction to Nora's plight and true motivations exposes his preoccu- pation with appearances and his rigid sense of morality. The crisis forces Nora to realize how much her charming ignorance has been a deliberately assumed mask of her intelligence. Her cataclysmic response is to leave Torvald. announcing that she cannot live under a stranger's roof. Director Timothy Near, who has been serving as Interim Associate Artistic Director for the Alliance this season, explains, "The late fifties was perhaps the last time in America that a story like A Doll's House could take place. After World War II there was enormous pressure for women to leave the work force and return home to be the perfect wife helpless and childlike and secretly the woman behind the man. He was to become the workaholic breadwin- ner and she and her children were to become the great consumers.' Selecting a predominantly black cast. Near believes that the American dream was a partic- luarly strong vision for black families during this time period. Broadway actress Michele Shay will appear in the role of Nora. On Broadway she appeared in Home and For Colored Girls.... At the New York Shakespeare Festival Ms. Shay appeared as Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream and as Virgilia in Conolanus. Her television credits include appearances on Miami Vice, Another World, and Guiding Light. Michele sh.iN is the flight) and flirtatious Nora Helmer, Sullivan H. Walker is her husband Torvald Helmer, and Mictiael O'Neill is Dr. k;mk in \n \ ///< / /( (in Doll's Utilise. Performances are at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and most Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Other matinees are on Saturday, March 14 at 2:30 p m and Wednesday. March 4 at 1 p.m. Other performances may be added Tickets are $10 to $20. Friday, February 27, 1987 lilt KHUi-iLt rage 1 1 ARTS AN ID ENTERTAINMENT The Foreigner Gives Message Jeff Brooks appears as the sh\ Charlie Baker, and Man Wickes appears as IUtt\ Meeks in The Foreigner. by Kimberly Baker The Foreigner, a play by Larry Shue, appeared on the Alliance Theatres Mainstage during the month of February. This produc- tion, set in south Georgia, has a timely message for the Alliance audience. As the play opens, Charlie Baker (Jeff Brooks), an English- man, arrives at Betty Meeks' Fishing Lodge hoping to get away from life's troubles. He is brought there by his friend Sgt. "Froggy" LeSueur who is in the area for a seminar. Wanting to avoid interac- tion with anyone, Charlie poses as a non-English speaking foreigner, thus rousing the curios- ity of the locals who have never met a foreigner before. Charlie does not get the peace and quiet he desires. Instead, he discovers the secrets of the others at the lodge, leaving them with the impression that he cannot under- stand what they are saying. He overhears Catherine Simms (Heather Lee), a former debu- tante, announce her pregnancy to her fiance, Reverend David Marshall Lee (David Head). He discovers that David and his friend, good ole boy Owen Musser (Al Hamacher). plan to use Catherine's inheritance to buy the lodge from Betty and use it as a headquarters for a new all-white America. Charlie befriends Ellard Simms (Adam Redfield), Catherine's retarded brother and helps him to gain confidence in himself. Charlie also provides Betty, played by Mary Wickes, with an opportunity to experience her first 'foreigner". He is called upon to save his new-found friends when he puts them all in danger as a result of the suspicions the townspeople have of this stranger. All of Charlie's actions are misinterpreted to be strange practices from his country. He babbles his "native language" to Owen whom he dislikes, and he provokes him into bringing the Ku Klux Klan to rid the town of this "foreigner". Charlie and his friends outwit the Klan and scare them away. The play is filled with humoF which results from the misun- derstandings of Charlie. There is a humorous breakfast scene in which Ellard and Charlie play with their food and dishes. Betty saves Charlie from "embarrassment" by ordering Ellard to stop making fun of Charlie and his native customs, and she then orders Charlie to place his glass back on his head as he is accustomed to doing in his country. The play makes some strong statements about prejudices which are prevalent in our modern society. The sight of the Klan fighting to keep foreigners out of America brings back visions of Klansmen in Forsyth County. These townspeople fear Charlie because he has a different back- ground, which demonstrates their ignorance of other cultures. The play also portrays the use of religion for corrupted practices. It is appalling to see a minister use his office to become rich and to lead others to corruption. The Foreigner also celebrates the good will of people like Betty, who opens her home and her heart to Charlie. Timothy Near, Interim Associate Artistic Director at the Alliance, says of the play, "The Foreigner is a good old- fashioned morality play about the goodness of the human spirit and how this basic goodness can triumph over narrow-minded mean spintedness." The cast superbly portrays their individual characters. Each one truly takes on the characteristics of his or her character. The mannerisms and accents are excellent; the southern accents are incredibly accurate. The sets and costumes capture the feeling of the setting. The play is both amusing and disturbing. One moment the audience is laughing at a silly scene, and the Klan is storming a house in the next. Most disturbing of all is the feeling that the action on the stage is not a fantasy. It is an accurate portrayal of the southern culture, thus the charac- ters could be our neighbors, our friends, our even ourselves. The cast and crew have created a fabulous play in The Foreigner, which forces an examination of our society and ourselves. Hats off to the Alliance for their success. Atlanta Ballet Announces Headlines! Tells Local History March Repertoire The Atlanta Ballet will bring back spring in style this season with two world premieres, the pas de deux from Don Quixote and an Atlanta favorite, Pas Trop Vite. "We are extremely proud of our March repertoire." says Kenneth T. Hertz, President and General Manager of The Atlanta Ballet. "It represents the diversity of ballet, and will offer something for everyone." "Trianon, a world premiere by Peter Anastos. is a very exciting work," says Robert Barnett, Artis- tic Director of The Atlanta Ballet Trianon attempts to present characters and situations- shepherdesses, satyrs, the power of innocent love, the intercession of the ancient gods as an entree into the music of Jean-Phillipe Rameau. Souvenirs, a world premiere by Richard Cook, is an abstract work inspired by Tchaikovsky's music. It was begun as simply an exer- cise in broad lyric movement using a large group of dancers. The ballet was originally only one movement, and later Cook added the second and fourth movements of the score. "Souvenirs was a "A Summer's Day," a collection of color photographs by Joel Meyerowitz. opened at The High Museum at Georgia-Pacific Center December 8 and runs through February 20. 1987. The collection of 66 photographs was taken in Cape Cod and California during the summers of 1976 through 1983. result of the Carlisle Project resident fellowship," says Robert Barnett. "It will be a fresh and exciting addition to our March repertoire." Prima Ballerina Maniya Barredo and Principal Dancer Nicolas Pacana will perform the beautiful and spectacular pas de deux from Don Quixote. This virtuoso pas de deux from the last act, is credited by many for Don Quixote's lasting popularity. The March performances will also include Pas Trop Vite. Set to the fiery music of Shostakovich, it should delight audiences. "Pas Trop Vite is very fast, very difficult musically.. .it will take the audi- ence's breath away," promises John Naskiewica. Music Director of The Atlanta Ballet. With choreography by Thor Sutowski. of last season's Midsommarnat- ten fame, this piece is an Atlanta favorite. This repertoire will be per- formed March 5, 6, and 7 at The Atlanta Civic Center. For ticket information call The Atlanta Ballet Box office at 873-3303 or stop by any Turtle's Record Store or SEATS locations. The exhibition was organized by the Brooklyn Museum and is made possible in part with funds from the Olympus Corporation and the Republic National Bank of New York. The High Museum at Georgia- Pacific Center is located at 133 Peachtree Street, convenient to the MARTA Peachtree Center The Academy Theatre proudly opens its new First Stage space with the inaugural production of Headlines! written and directed by Producing Artistic Director Frank Wittow. Sponsored by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Headlines! is a multi-media revue about the transformation of At- lanta from preCivil War days to the present, with an emphasis on the past thirty years. General William Tecumseh Sherman, who was responsible for Atlanta's first urban renewal project, will appear as a character in the fast-paced historical drama. Headlines! opens on February 18 and runs through March 7, with showtimes at 8 p.m. daily except Mondays and 3 p.m. Sunday matinees on February 22 and March 1. Slides of period photographs provided by the Atlanta Historical Society and copy from The Atlanta JournalConstitution will help dramatize Headlines! major themes. In the tradition of the Academy's transformational style, a cast of eight will assume multiple roles: Chris Kayser will play Sherman, among others, and the rest of the colorful cast will include Kevin Crysler. Bill Johns. Kenny Leon. Elizabeth Mercer. Carol Mitchell, Brenda Porter and Tony Vaughn. Live and taped music will feature old Southern hymns and battle songs as well as more contemporary pieces stop. Entrance to the Museum is through the lobby of the Georgia- Pacific building. Hours of opera- tion are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. composed by Phillip DePoy and choreographed by Tern Kayser. Taking advantage of the new First Stage theatre's size and flexibility, the set will be in the semi-round with multi-leveled platforms. Opening in conjunction with Headlines! will be a newly- created exhibit from an extensive Atlanta Historical Society collec- tion of the "Academy Theatre Papers." This rare exhibit, which includes posters, programs, cor- respondence and production photos collected over the Academy's thirty-one-year life- span, will be on display in the theatre lobby. Headlines! is the second in this season's First Stage New Play Series. As the name suggests, this series exists primarily to premiere new works by local and regional playwrights. Academy Playwright-in-Residence Barbara Lebow's A Shayna Maidel is one play which premiered on the First Stage and went on to further productions elsewhere. A Shayna Maidel has been produced on the Academy mainstage as well as in Hartford, Cleveland, Philadelphia and Chicago. Another of Ms. Lebow's plays, The Adventures of Homer McGundy. premiered last season on the First Stage and will open on the Academy mainstage in March. Remaining in the cur- rent First Stage season are Ms. Lebow's Cyparis, opening April 15. and Terence Cawley's Grease Paper, to open June 3. Playwright/Director Wittow is the founder of the 31 -year-old Academy Theatre as well as its Producing Artistic Director. Wittow has shepherded the theatre through eight moves and tremen- dous growth in its program, which now includes both Mainstage and First Stage New Play Series, the Theatre for Youth, the School of Performing Arts and the Human Service Programs, whose latest project was the much-acclaimed People of the Brick. The theatre, recipient of both Ford and Rocke- feller Foundation grants and numerous awards, has just settled into its grand new permanent home at Fourteenth and Juniper Streets in the heart of Midtown Atlanta across from the Colony Square Hotel. Tickets for Headlines! may be purchased at the theatre box office at Fourteenth and Juniper Streets. Box office hours are: Tuesday through Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.. performance nights until 9 p.m. and matinee Sundays from 1 - 5 p.m. To order by phone, call 892-0880. Tickets are S8.00. with discounts for students anc" senior citizens for some perform- ances. For information on special rates for groups of ten or more, call Reid Swanson at the Academy Theatre business office 873-2518. Camp Juliette Low for girls 9-17 a top Lookout Mountain, Cloudland, GA. 30731 Call or write for brochure: P.O. Box 3236 Marietta, GA 30061 (404) 428-0446 Photographs Exhibited Page 12 THE PROFILE Friday, February 27, 1987 Dolphin Club Works in Preparation for March Shows by Debbie L. Strickland Although the mere thought of swimming during February, when Atlanta temperatures often dip down into the 20's and 30 s. sends a shiver through most Agnes Scott students, one group on campus, the Dolphin Club, practices swim- ming routines several times a week. They are busy preparing for the shows that will be held on March 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the pool in the gym. President Sarah Goodwin and Dr. Kay Manuel, faculty advisor to the Dolphin Club, have invested a great deal of time in what they anticipate will be a fine show. "Through the Waves of Time" is this year's theme, and the per- formers will salute the music and the styles of several periods from I900 to the future. Numbers include a tribute to the 1920s Charleston craze, and a Fifties number choreographed to "Rock Around the Clock." For each number, the swim- mers will wear different, colorful costumes. For the Twenties number, they will wear flapper outfits. In their Sixties piece they don tie-dyed bathing suits as they perform to a Beatles tune, which they have not yet chosen. Synchronized swimming, ac- cording to Sarah, is an endeavor that "looks easy, but is not." The activity demands upper body strength, extra strong stomach muscles, and breath control. Most members of the Dolphin Club swim year round and spend about two hours a week practicing for the upcoming shows, or an aver- age of one hour for each number in which the swimmer appears. The club is composed of 20 swimmers, and 18 are appearing in the shows. Unlike most members, Sarah is swimming in three numbers and choreographing all of or part of four numbers. As president, she will be the only student to perform a solo, one whose theme is a secret. After joining the club in her sophomore year when she trans- ferred to Agnes Scott. Sarah has followed in the footsteps of her Spring Semester Tennis Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME Monday, Feb. 23 Georgia State University Agnes Scott 2 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 26 Brenau College Agnes Scott 2 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 28 Wesleyan College Macon. GA 11 a.m. Sunday. Mar. 1 Armstrong State Univ. Savannah. GA 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mar. 3 Tift of Mercer Agnes Scott 3 p.m. Wednesday. Mar. 4 Oglethorpe University Atlanta. GA 2 p.m. S-Sun. Mar. 7-8 Georgia Collegiates GA Tech/Emory TBA Thursday. Mar. 12 Emory University Emory 2 p.m. Monday. Mar. 30 LaGrange College Agnes Scott 2:30 p.m Tuesday. Mar. 31 North Georgia College Agnes Scott 2 p.m Wednesday. Apr 1 Georgia College Milledgeville. GA 2 p.m. Friday. Apr. 3 Young-Harris College Young Harris. GA 3 p.m. Monday. Apr. 6 Tift of Mercer Forsyth. GA 2 p.m. Wednesday. Apr. 8 Georgia Southwestern Agnes Scott 3 p.m. F-Sat., Apr. 10-11 Rome Invitational Rome. GA TBA Tuesday. Apr. 14 Georgia Southwestern Americus. GA 3 p.m. Thursday. Apr. 16 Young-Harris College Agnes Scott 3 p.m. Wednesday. Apr. 22 North Georgia College Dahlonega. GA 2 p.m. F-Sat., Apr. 24-25 Brenau Invitational Gainesville. GA TBA Wednesday, Apr. 29 LaGrange College LaGrange. GA 2:30 p.m Thursday. Apr. 30 DeKa'b Comm. College Clarkston. GA 2:30 p.m S-Mon.. May 3-4 DISTRICT 25 CHAMPIONSHIPS Rome. GA TBA ONE LITTLE TASTE IS .ALL IT TAKES. Imacme the fines! ice cream onry with 40S less caicr ips and one quarter the cholesterol. Coiornbo Frozen Yoqurt is all narurai arc: maoe vsith fresh v*hoie miik Delicious s:ra*Derr. vanilla, chocolate, and pina colada with vummv toppmas One little taste is all it takes uv anv rwo procuc's a featuring LolomDo . fO^Uf ! CUp) sunda* * ot shaur s I and oav onhv lor the I more expense one I yo^rV/ 2 for 1 special ! 1 um 1 ! Ice Cream & Yogurt Richard 4 Alice Cannon 408 Church St <4CM> 377-2372 Decaiuf. GA 3CC0O Sundaes 5LS9 4 UP LIMIT I mother, who was also president of the Dolphin Club when she attended Agnes Scott. All the Goodwins, who reside in nearby Marietta, will be at the shows to see Sarah and the rest of the Dolphin Club shine. Coach Kay Manuel has been instrumental in the Dolphin Clubs successes every year since 1958. According to Sarah Goodwin. Coach Manuel "has done the most work'" in preparing the shows and supervises every practice session Monday-Friday. This year she has also been using her own video camera to tape practices so that students can better see and correct their mistakes. Sarah says that everyone in the club has found the videotaping "very helpful." Sarah Goodwin "can't thank her enough for all that she's done." She believes that Coach Manuel has given more than her share of time and devotion to the effort. Both shows are free and open to students. However, the Dolphin Club advises that students attend one of the Thursday night shows because on Friday night, admis- sion is by ticket only. This restric- tion is due to Sophomore Parents Weekend. On Friday night, the club wants seats to be available for all the parents. But any student who wants to attend the Friday night show can get a ticket from any Dolphin Club member. The Dolphin Club is looking forward to once again entertaining . Gretchen Pfeifer invites studi-nts to ^<> Gretchen Instructs Exercise Program by Debbie L. Strickland For the past five years, since she saw the activity on a television show, Gretchen Pfeifer has been aerobicizing three or four times per week. In 1983. when she entered college as a freshman, she began to invite others at Agnes Scott to enjoy a vigorous workout with her downstairs in the Inman basement Around campus this activity came to be known as "Stretch with Gretch." Although Gretchen is not an aerobics instructor, she leads the group, which fluctuates in size from five to twenty, and in exper- tise varies from novice to sea- soned expert. She guides the group through a "substantial warm up" that includes a mild upper body and abdominal work- out and stretching of body mus- cles from all regions. Once the exercisers work up a light sweat and feel some pull on those rarely used muscles. Gretchen pro- gresses to the heart of the workout, the fifteen to twenty minutes of intense aerobic exer- cise. Gretchen and the group bounce, run and twist from side to side to the beat of Peter Gabriel and other popular artists. Although many of her followers grow weary, they valiantly keep pace with energetic Gretchen; her selection of a wide variety of exercises also staves off tedium and exhaustion. She also pos- sesses five tapes of music, which prevent the workout from becom- ing too routine. Those who "stretch with Gretch" do so for many reasons Unlike health clubs, which charge enor- mous fees, this workout is free The atmosphere is also very casual. Students can come and go at will, and most find exercising easier and less intimidating with friends than with a large group of strangers and a drill-master instructor. They also like the opportunity to workout with a group instead of alone because suffering alone is painful, but suffering with friends builds character. Anyone, regardless of skill level, is welcome to join Gretchen and her group. Students need not fear that it is too late in the year to come because the difficulty level never increases. In fact. Gretchen uses the same routine year round, a routine that both beginners and experts can enjoy, since it is stimulating but requires only average flexibility. The group meets at 5:00 p.m. in the Inman basement on Mondays. Tues- days. Thursdays, and Fridays Gretchen cautions those who have back problems, ankle prob- lems, or who are for some reason not in good health to see a physician before participating in this or any other strenuous activity On Thursday, March 5, the Agnes Scott students elected from left to ri^ht: kath\ White. S(i\ President: Krista Lankford, Honor Court President; and Christ} Noland, Interdorm President. In This Issue: Features Students Speculate on Future Arms Deal Editorials Arts Letters Defend Genesis Rocks Administration Atlanta News Rape Prevention Tactics Sports Dolphin Club Perforins for Parents THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College Volume 73 Number 10 March 13, 1987 Fast Held to Aid Nicaragua by Sarah Jewett On Tuesday. February 24 at 5:15 p.m.. 17 students began a 24 hour fast for peace in Nicaragua. The fast was sponsored by Wag- ing Peace, a new organization at Agnes Scott. The purpose of the fast was to raise money for direct humanitarian aid for the Nicara- guan people and to protest the present U.S. policy in Nicaragua. As the Student Mobilization for Peace in Nicaragua states, "Pres- ent United States policy towards Nicaragua frustrates the dreams of the Nicaraguan people for peace, independence and mate- rial security. Against the wishes of its Latin American and European allies, and of the broader interna- tional community, the Reagan administration continues to sabo- tage the Nicaraguan economy and to support the 'Contra' War. These actions have caused thousands of deaths and brought Nicaragua's three million people untold pain and hardship." The money being raised is being tallied under a nation-wide banner called "Quest for Peace." a campaign trying to match the 100 million dollars appropriated by Congress to the Contras with 100 million dollars of humanitarian aid. The $333.14 raised by Agnes Scott students will be sent to Let Nicaragua Live, an organization designed to provide emergency relief to Nicaragua. Their theme is "to build, to learn, to work, to plant, to grow, to live." Let Nicara- gua Live also trains rural health workers, builds childcare centers, and supplies medical clinics. In addition to the money raised. 60 signatures were gathered on petitions. The petitions called for 1 ) an end to all aid to the Contras fighting to overthrow the Nicara- guan government. 2) full support of the comprehensive and verifi- able Contadora initiative for peace proposed by Latin Ameri- can nations, and 3) a resumption of talks between the United States and Nicaraguan governments. The fast was not only financially successful, but it increased cam- pus awareness about the Nicara- guan situation. It also gave the fasters a fleeting glimpse of the hunger that so much of the world faces every day of every year. If you are interested in Waging Peace activities, please call Sarah Jewett at x669 and Sarah Napier at x660. Sarah Jewitt holds si^n explaining fast to aid Nicaragua. From Suffrage to Success Prisms of Power ASC Hosts Power Symposium by Lisa Gugino and Heather Rogers Dr. Betty Siegel, president of Kennesaw College, and Dr. Elaine Levin, Georgia State Uni- versity psychologist, and Beverly Kievman, president of Marketing Innovations Corporation, will be among the featured speakers when the Agnes Scott College Alumnae Association and the Atlanta Women's Network spon- sor the symposium "Prisms of Power" Saturday, March 28. The day-long event will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude with a recep- tion at 3:30 p.m. All events will take place on the Agnes Scott campus in Decatur. "The symposium is intended to be a thoughtful look at power and how it affects women," according to Lucia Sizemore. director of alumnae affairs at Agnes Scott. "It's not a 'dress-for-success' or "climb the corporate ladder' semi- nar. We hope to appeal to all types of women - the business execu- tive as well as the community volunteer." Other speakers for the sym- posium include: Nancy Hastings Sehested, associate minister. Oakhurst Baptist Church in De- catur, and co-coordinator for Project Read; Marjorie Fine Knowles, Dean of the College of Law at Georgia State University; Connie Curry, director of the Mayor's Office of Community and Citizen Affairs for the City of Atlanta; Janet Bittner, deputy commissioner of the Georgia Department of Human Re- sources; Susie Goodman Elson, president of the National Mental Health Association; Samuel Burnette Brown, Emory Medical School Department of Psychiatry faculty member and first woman president of the Georgia Psychiat- ric Association; and Ruth Schmidt, president of Agnes Scott College and chair of the Women's College Coalition. Also featured are Frankie Coxe, president of Haas, Coxe and Alexander. Inc., the oldest and largest fund-raising consulting firm in the southeast; Candy Kaspers. president of Kaspers and Associates, a firm specializ- ing in management trainig and team building; Betyy Smulian, chair of Trimble House Corpora- tion, past president of Women Business Owners, and a member of the Committee of 200; Juliana M. Winters, senior trial attorney for the Civil Aeronautics Board and president of the Agnes Scott Alumnae Association; Ann Wilson Cramer, section chief of the Commercial and Industrial De- velopment Section of the Georgia Department of Community Af- fairs; Gayle Gellerstedt Daniel, active community volunteer serv- ing on the boards of Exodus, Inc., Central Health Center, the YWCA and the Girl Scouts, and as an elder at Central Presbyterian Church. A $20 registration fee for the symposium includes lunch. For more information, call the Alum- nae Office at 371-6323. The convocation on Wednes- day, February 25 featured a film entitled "Women Make a Differ- ence: Georgia Women in Politics." Karen Greene introduced the film, a brainchild of the Georgia Women's Political Caucus, which traces Georgia women's involve- ment in politics from the time of the suffrage movement to the present. The video began with a look back to 1895 when women were fighting for their right to vote. The Howard sisters of Columbus, . Georgia were remembered for bringing the National American Woman's Suffrage Association Convention and a leader of woman's suffrage, Susan B. Anthony, to Atlanta. The film also portrayed the first woman from Georgia elected to the United States Congress, Helen Douglas Mankin. and her campaign travels across the country in 1922. In addition, Lillian Webb, the county executive officer of Gwin- nett County, was featured as having such diverse respon- sibilities as raising a family and developing Gwinnett's infrastruc- ture. Annie Rumph, the first woman in the Peach County Commission and the president of the Peach County Coalition of Black Women, had not considered a career in politics until her friends encouraged her to run. The second half of the film focused on a pane! discussion with women who currently hold elected or appointed positions in Georgia politics. Monica Kaufman, who led the discussion, inquired of the panelists' entrance into politics. Cathey Steinberg, state repre- sentative from the 46th district, commented that when her friends asked her to run for office, her main concerns were her qualifica- tions and how she would manage her carpool duties. Steinberg said that her decision to run was finalized by her 13 year old's statement. "Mom, if you think you can do it, go for it." One panel member expressed her belief that more women would enter politics if they were encour- aged and supported in their endeavor. With the rise of politi- cally active women, the opening words of the video ring truer than ever: "It is hard to imagine a time when women were put in jail because they demanded the right to vote." Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday, March 13, 1987 EDITORIALS LETTERS- by Julie Hartline It seems that I touched on quite a sensitive issue in my February 27th editorial. After spending the day at a newspaper convention where I was informed that an editorials purpose was to elicit response and discussion, I returned to ASC to attempt at accomplishing this job. It seems that I did just that. I have received several positive responses to my editorial, as well as some negative ones. My intentions were to get the Agnes Scott community to become involved and to voice their opinions, not to openly accuse the administration of being "coniving." I did not state that the actions of the administration were only a "cold, calculated public relations move." I did suggest, however, that public relations played a part in their decision. As I said before, I realize the administration has care and concern for the student body. If this were not the case, I would be receiving my education elsewhere. I was also not suggesting that the incident be handled via rumor. I was merely making a comparison between this incident and others. The administration had a difficult situation on their hands, and it is most probable that they handled it in the best possible way. In addition, my statements did not initiate this feeling on our campus. As editor-in-chief of The Profile, I was informed of the opinions of many students. Unfortunately, students were questioning the actions of the administration before my editorial ever came out. I simply wanted to open the door for students to share their opinions and to get the administration to share the facts, as well as their opinions, with the students. Even though the written responses are quite critical of my editorial, I am pleased. It is nice to see that students and administrators will take a stance on an issue. It is sad, though, that it takes something this large to generate response. Students complain about the operations of the administration, Honor Court, SGA, and other organizations, but we do not become involved until after the fact. It was depressing to have only 95 people, including faculty and staff, in attendance for the speeches given by the presidential candidates on March 4. Where are we, you and I, before the decisions are made and the actions are completed? We get involved after a move has been made, but why aren't we making ourselves a part of the decision-making process? I apologize for my lack of information and my hastiness to respond. Perhaps if we could become more involved and establish better channels of communication, there would not be so much complaining. REP RAP by Beth Leonard Vice President Blewer called the February 24th meeting to order. Sarah Copenhaver gave the devotion. Roll was called. Adele Clements requested funds from SGA for the purchase of VCR security systems. The request was granted, and the system will be purchased immediately. Shelly Trabue reported to Rep about Winter Project which was Wednesday, February 25 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the dining hall. Gwennie Palmer reported to Rep about the possibility of a change machine on campus. She will further investigate the matter and report back to Rep. Julie Blewer, Chair of Food Committee, reported that there will be some positive changes taking place in the dining hall and the snack bar. More definite details will be available at a later date. The freshmen sponsored "Rent-a-Freshman" beginning February 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Gaines. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. President Sherk called the March 3rd meeting to order. Julie McConnell gave the devotion. Roll was called. Dana Maine reminded us that elections would be held on Thursday, March 5 from 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. in the Student Center. There was also absentee voting in McKinney Date Parlor on Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. This was intended to accomodate RTC's and commuting students who would not be on campus on Thursday. Petitions for Profile editor and Silhouette editor opened Tuesday. March 3 and closed the following Monday, March 9 at midnight. These petitions were submitted according to the guidelines in Article XII, Section 4B of the Student Handbook to Box 34. All of those who petitioned were required to be present at the Representative Council meeting on Tuesday night. March 10 at 6:30 p.m. Dolphin Club had its annual show on Thursday. March 5 at 7:30 p.m. and at 9:00 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Dean Addresses Questions Raised Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportu- nity to answer several of the questions raised in the last edition of The Profile. During my time as a student and an employee at Agnes Scott, there have been two other similar incidents which have occurred on campus. Each time, a student body meeting was called to communicate with stu- dents the distressing nature of the incident and to urge them, for their own safety, to heighten their awareness as they travel around our campus and the city. I do not believe anything with this tragic significance should be communi- cated to the students in an informal manner. The timing of the communica- tion to students was totally depen- dent on the victim and respect for her privacy. The attack occurred on Tuesday at 11 :30 p.m., and the victim went home. She contacted Officer Annette Childs, a trained counselor for rape victims, who went with her to Grady Hospital on Wednesday. When one goes to the Grady Rape Crisis Center, she is often there for twelve to fourteen hours. It was only at the end of this process (late Wednes- day evening) that the student decided to share this information with the police and the administra- tion. The administration was not told about this incident until mid morning on Thursday. Students were given this information on Thursday evening. At that time, I tried to present the facts in a responsible and caring manner. The administration felt that we had an absolute obligation to communicate our concern to the students, while protecting the privacy of the victim. The pres- ence of prospective students had nothing to do with the decision to share information with the cam- pus community. Prospective stu- dents were our guests at the time, and we felt a responsibility to include them in the process even though there was concern as to how these young women might react to this information. Of course, we were worried about the possible effect that this would have on admissions. Admissions is the life blood of a college, and it is a high priority for everyone. This, however, was not our first concern. To tell the students and prospective students about this event and urge them to take appropritate precautions was our first concern. Sincerely yours, Gue P. Hudson Dean of Students Student Defends Administration Dear Editor: I am writing in response to your column which was in the last issue of The Profile. I stand in defense of what the administration (more specifically, Dean Hudson) did and, more importantly, of the intentions behind the action. I think that if you had consulted with her, you would realize that this action was not the cold, calculated public relations move which you make it out to be. Furthermore, it seems absurd to believe that the announcement of such a tragic incident could be seen as a PR move. The an- nouncement of the rape to a group of 17 year olds, many of whom are from very small towns and have no exposure to any sort of crime, would seem to do more harm than good; one never knows how such an incident could be exaggerated and, as a result, be quite detrimental to the college. It doesn't really matter how con- cerned our administrators were; to students who know nothing of this campus, they will only re- member that it happened. Thus, I contend that it could, at best, leave the prospective students unchanged in their attitudes about the college and, at worst, it could leave them with a negative im- pression of the college. To address your point regarding why an announcement was made instead of letting the information be spread via the rumor mill, I must say that it was important for each student to receive unadulter- ated information, not information which was passed down 14 times; the fact that an attack occurred on campus is not the sort of information that one depends upon rumor to circulate. The very nature of the incident was such that it could possibly make everyone a little more cautious; it seems fair that every student (including prospective students) should have access to this infor- mation so that she might realize that we do indeed live in the real world (if she hadn't already realized this). Finally, the administration did not receive any information re- garding the attack until 11 :15 a.m. on Thursday; therefore, it was impossible for them to announce it to students any earlier. Further- more, I do not think that it is necessary to doubt whether or not Dean Hudson knew about it earlier; because the student is not a residential student, it is feasible that she did not inform the school immediately. It seems to me that the decision to make this an- nouncement (especially at a time when such an announcement could have hurt the college in terms of admissions) was a difficult one; moreover, it was one which could have had far worse consequences than the good that could have resulted. You are correct in saying that we will never know how it would have been handled had there been no pro- spective students on campus. However, I think that it is only fair to view our adminstrators as concerned members of this com- munity instead of as opportunis- tic, coniving ones. Sincerely, Melanie Sherk Student Supports Administration Dear Editor: I totally disagree with Miss Hartline's February 27 editorial. She has made several assump- tions that not only deteriorate the confidence students place in the administration, but also begin the type of rumors which she condemns. First, the meeting called by Dean Hudson on Thursday night was the best possible way to correctly inform the students of the tragic incident. The adminis- tration's genuine care and concern was evident in Dean Hudson's speech and offers of counseling for those students who were troubled by the news. Certainly, one cannot presume that the administration had ulterior motives, such as trying to conceal this type of news in order to highlight attention to Agnes Scott. Their response to the rape was by no means a public relations move, and any accusations to THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College Volume 73 Number 10 March 13. I9K7 GCPA GEORGIA COLLEGE PtESS ASSOCIATION The AGNES SCOTT PROFILE is published bimonthly throughout the academic year. The views expressed in the editorial section are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the student body, faculty, or administration. Editor-in-Chief- Julie Hartline Associate Editor Sarah Napier News Editors -Ginger Patton Heather Rogers Features Editor- Julie Huffaker Arts and Entertainment Editor - Kimberly Baker Asst Arts and Entertainment Editor- Jennifer Burger Advertising Manager Karen Anderson Advertising Representative - Elaine Crosby Sports Editor - Debbie Strickland Photography Editor - Julie Huffaker Business Manager - Carolyn Weaver Circulation Manager - Carol Valentine Circulation Assistanl - Ahsa Duffey Photographers - Mandy Roberts. Adele Clements Reporters - Beth Leonard. Anne Sophy. Gma Greely. Christy Noland. Angela Howard. Sarah Kegley. Vee Kimbrell. Lisa Gugino. Adnane Creety. Phyllis Heaton. Micheie McGmms. Michelle Moses. Holly Parker. Skotti Ray. Sarah Jewett. Elizabeth Buck The Profile" - Agnes Scott College - Box 764. Decatur. GA 30030 Printed by Chapman Press. Atlanta. GA Typeset by Seeds Typesetting. Decatur. GA Editor's Note "The Profile" always welcomes comments, criticism and suggestions Letters to the Editor should be signed, typed double-spaced, and submitted to Box 764 Names will be withheld upon request Friday, March 13, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS such a move are extremely exaggerated. Furthermore, I believe that the administration's first concern is with the students, faculty, and community and that the crisis was handled with tact and concern despite the presence of prospec- tive students. Ignorance can lead to several questions which can become rumors unless these questions are answered correctly. The rape was not reported until Wednesday. Certainly, the administration had to take time to figure out a careful way to communicate this type of news to the ASC community. It is preposterous to assume that they would willingly keep the student body ignorant of such a tragedy. I am thankful that we have an administration who cares enough about the students to tell us about the rape and try to help us with our concerns in dealing with this crisis. In conclusion, I feel that many more students will agree rape is not a successful form of advertisement. Respectfully submitted, Teresa Ramirez Director Commends Administration Dear Editor: I was dismayed to read your column "The Ink Tank" in the last issue of The Profile dismayed that you would find fault with both the administration's timing in telling students about the recent rape on campus and with the intentions of Dean Hudson in presenting that information. Contrary to your assumption, the announcement of the rape was not a public relations ploy. If that had been its purpose, it would have made more sense to with- hold the information until the visiting Honors Scholars candi- dates had left. Instead, coming out with the story while visitors were on campus was very risky, because it is quite likely that some of the prospective students may choose not to come to Agnes Scott because of the rape. How- ever, Dean Hudson took the risk and choose to inform students because, quite simply, it was the right thing to do. In addition, students were told about the rape as soon as it was feasible to do so. The administra- tion did not "wait" to inform students, as you suggest. It could not inform students on Wednes- day because the incident was not reported to the College until Thursday. Instead of criticism, Dean Hudson deserves high praise. She carried out a very difficult task with tremendous courage and honesty. I hope that you and other students who may share your view of this matter will reconsider your assumptions. In looking to find fault, you have failed to recognize integrity and leadership in action. Too bad. It was a fine moment for Agnes Scott. Sincerely, Marilynn Mallory Director of RTC Program Officer Reponds to Criticism Dear Editor: Please bare in mind that I am not responding in defense of Public Safety, because that would mean that we are accepting the blame for the unfortunate inci- dents that have occurred during these last months. What I am responding to is the comments made by your fellow classmate in an article in the February 27th issue of The Profile, which criticizes the manner in which the community is informed, our moral duties, and questions the safety of the ivory tower in which you live. The fact is You do not live in an ivory tower, and to assume that you do is as absurd as the accusations being directed to- ward our department. I find it very one-sided that you failed to mention the numerous times that officer's are distracted from their duties to unlock doors because students do not deem it necessary or convenient to keep up with their key. or to assist students from building to building in search of something misplaced. Nor did you mention the countless times we serve as guides for the pizza delivery person, or the time spent closing doors because students feel that because of the cost of their tuition, it is not their responsibility to make sure that doors are secured when entering or exiting. It would certainly be a waste of effort if I do not also bring to your attention the hours used in issuing citations for illegally and improperly parked vehicles, and the calling and tracking down of people because they failed to register their vehicle, or they did not insist that their guest adhere to the regulations of this campus. Not only did you fail to mention in your article these few points, you also failed to say that when I scheduled a group discussion in November about Assault Preven- tion and Awareness, less than ten students attended; and during the meeting about the attack of one of our students, when Dean Hudson extended the opportunity to leave to those who wished to, the majority of the assembled students responded. The Agnes Scott Police Officers have been attacked repeatedly in regards to their accuracy and efficiency, and very little has been said about the students' responsi- bility for their own awareness. It is my feeling in response to that article and other accusations made toward us that when the individual student acknowledges her responsibility and moral duties to this campus, then can she be in a postion to question the integrity of these officers. Sincerely. Annette Polote-Childs Campus Police Officer Campus Police Informs Students Dear Students: The following information per- tains to the number of criminal incidents that have occurred on the A.S.C. campus between August. 1986 and February. 1987. There were a total of 30 incidents. Of the 30 criminal incidents, 15 (50%) were "Theft by Takings," with six from student dorm rooms, three from student autos. one from an employees auto, four from campus property (3 D.O.S. and 1 Science Hall), and one from a campus contractor. Two of the incidents involving student dorm rooms were solved as the result of the arrest of a contracted employee in October. 1986. Two of the auto thefts occurred in the Winship/Dining Hall lot, and two occurred in the Candler lot. The D.O.S. thefts involved a televi- sion, a microwave and a VCR. A wall clock was taken from the Science Hall. The campus con- tractors loss involved equipment at the track and field construction site. There were five burglaries. All were from Epicure Food Service. An arrest of a "former" dining hall employee on February 18 for one incident is believed to be con- nected with the previous four. Three autos have been stolen. Two of the incidents involved the same A.S.C. admissions vehicle, which was stolen twice from the Physical Plant gravel lot. The vehicle was recovered. The third theft involved a student's vehicle in the Hopkins lot, and it remains unrecovered. Three autos were "entered." These incidents took place in the Candler lot, the Hopkins lot and the Presser lot. There was one Criminal Dam- age to Property (2nd degree) involving a student's vehicle at the Winship lot. The car's windshield was broken. A "public drunk" was arrested for loud and boisterous behavior on campus property in December, 1986, and there was one report of "public indecency" from a student who was flashed by a white male in Buttrick Hall in November of 1986. Recently, there was a "rape" of a non-residential student which occurred on February 17, 1987, but it was not reported until the following afternoon. This incident remains "open" and under investi- gation. Sincerely, W.J. Korth Director of Public Safety The above report was compiled due to a request made by The Profile. Campaigning Proposed Dear Editor: On March 4, I attended the student speeches of candidates running for SGA, Honor Court and Interdorm presidential seats. I was very disappointed at the number of students, faculty and administration who attended this event. As I sat and listened to the speeches of the candidates, I realized that while I was familar with some of the issues my fellow students were speaking about, I wished that I had an opportunity to hear more extensively of the opinions of these candidates. I also began to wonder what many of the candidates running for other offices felt about these or other issues on our campus. I have given these two points (lack of attendance at the speeches and my desire for a more extensive discussion of campus issues) a lot of thought. One question continues to come up in my mind: Why is it that we allow no campaigning on our campus, and no speeches for those other than the presidents of major organizations? I feel that if we encouraged people to cam- paign for the offices they were running for, we might inspire more excitement about campus organi- zations and elections. The extra effort involved in campaigning might also discourage those people not willing to work hard. If we reorganized the system so that more candidates were able -to give speeches or publish their platforms in The Profile, candi- dates would have to think more extensively as to why they were unning. This type of dialogue during elections could also inspire more creative solutions to campus issues. Perhaps if more people spoke and campaigned, more students would vote and attend election events, which would lead to more represenative student organizations. Some people feel that if Agnes Scott encouraged campaigning, elections might become a "popu- larity contest." I feel thai if we stick to our present system, we are more likely to have people elected on the basis of popularity than if we allow campaigning. Obviously, a student can take the initiative to seek out the candidates running for offices, discuss issues and qualifications with them, and make their choice on election day. However, I think many people vote on the basis of name recognition only, and this verges on a so called "popularity contest." I also often think of how difficult it might be for a transfer student, who does not yet have a large network of acquaintances at ASC, to get elected to an organization on our campus. I do not wish to criticize any of the students who recently ran for office; I know many of them took it upon themselves to discuss campus issues with their class- mates. However, I feel that to allow campaigning, and a system of elections which required more students to give speeches and publish platforms, would increase student participation, activism and excitement in SGA and other campus organizations. Respectfully, Sarah Napier Your Feelings on ASC's Health Services? compiled by Julie Huffaker Dee Agee Class of 1989 "It's good for the size of the school. It can t be much better." Ann Broaddus Class of 1989 "I think they are very concerned about the ASC students. One time when I got sick, they came up to my room." Carolyn Weaver Class of 1989 "Compared with other col- leges, we do pretty well. The hours aren't quite as long, but the equipment and services are just as well." Suzy Kleese Class of 1987 "ASC should have a program with Decatur Hospital for any serious problems, but as far as on campus, they are adequate." Monica Pina Class of 1988 "Basically I think that the referral services are good, and any care I've received there has been good." Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, March 13. 1987 NEHS Juniors Show Off Talents by Julie Huffaker An astounding display of pure talent was seen at the Junior Jaunt on February 26th. For a mere one dollar donation, each member of the audience had the opportunity to view many meant- to-be-hilarious, meant-to-be- serious, and meant-to-be- talented acts. The show started off with Adele Clements and Claire Guitton as the Blues Brothers, dancing their way up and down the stage, lip syncing, and wiggling on the floor. The Blues Brothers were the perfect entrance to the Junior Jaunt. After viewing them, who could possibly want to miss the rest of the show? The rest of the evening was as enjoyable as the first act. Our dancing delights came from the "unknown dancer" (???), the ballet dancer (Amy Knox), the Tom Cruise dancer (Chief Korth zipping across stage), and the dancing hookers (Stevie Bar- kholz, Kathie White and Lynn Wil- son.) Amy Lovell produced a fantas- tic rendition of the Three Little Bears by whistling the entire fairy tale. Surprisingly, it was very easy to follow, and her range is excel- lent. Jeanie Norton did a wonder- ful soliloquy about the rodeo. Two unknown participants did an adorable Monty Python scene that took place in a pet shop. It was about a poor dead parrot, or is it just asleep? Jennifer Spurlin, Julie Blewer, Julie Walls, and Ms. McKemie sang "Someday My Prince Will Come." Then Jennifer, Julie and Julie sang "School Days" while Ms. McKemie slap danced a little man on a board, which broke, but that just added to the general laughter and fun. Amy Knox, Missy Robinson, and Kim Maleski did their own rendition of "You Gotta Fight (For Your Right to Party)" by the Beastie Boys for their friends on second Rebekah. Sarah Copenhaver played the piano and sang a beautiful song that she had written herself. Kathj White and Sarah Copenhaver respond to questions form mediator. Skotti Ray. Elections Board Supervisers Presidential Debate by Skotti Ray On Monday, March 2, the Elections Board sponsored a debate between the candidates for the presidential offices of SGA, Honor Court and Interdorm. About 30 students listened as each candidate was questioned on her views and new ideas as they pertained to each office. The candidates for the pres- idencies for the three top offices at Agnes Scott were: SGA: Sarah Copenhaver and Kathy White; Honor Court: Stevie Barkholz and Krista Lankford; and Interdorm: Christy Noland and Debbie Wilson. Each candidate answered three questions on issues ranging from parietals to take home tests. The recurrent theme of the forum was a need for more campus unity. All of the candidates stressed the importance of greater communication and understand- ing between the three offices to facilitate campus solidarity Honor Court Throws Part}' by Kimberly Baker Thursday, February 26. at 8:00 p.m.. Honor Court showed the campus another side of them- selves They threw a party for the campus to help alleviate the winter blahs. The members were busy throughout the week baking cookies and brownies in their dorms (much to the surprise of their fellow residents). Hot choco- late rounded out the menu for the festivities. Good conversation with fellow students com- plemented the affair as students came in to take a study break or pick up snacks for The Cosby Show. The Honor Court members have since decided to retire from party-throwing for awhile and leave that honor to Social Council' Angela Speir sang "Out Here on My Own" for her parents, while Stevie Barkholtz accompanied her on the piano. Finally, second Rebekah sang their own rendition of "Hotel California" by the Eagles, which they called "Second Rebe- kah." (Wonder where they came up with that title?) The climax of the show was the hit "Dating Game" starring Krista Lankford as the hostess, and Sally Mairs and Amy Gottsche as the two "lucky women" who were choosing dates. The dates, of course, came from the faculty and staff. One pair of "lucky" couples was escourted off in the Physical Plant truck to the Heart of Decatur Motel where a bottle of Dom Perignon . . . Cold Duck was wait- ing for them, iced down in the toilet! All in all, there was not a bad act in the whole talent show. If you weren't participating in the talent show and if you missed donating your dollar to see Agnes Scott's funniest show, you really missed a lot. Sophomore Christine Stewart \isits with her Weekend. Activities included a talent show, various special meals. mom during Sophomore Parents 1 a Dolphin Club performance and Young Democrats Reconvene by Lisa Gugino The Young Democrats are rejuvenating their forces by com- ing together for such activities as the House Democratic Caucus' reception-dinner on Monday, March 2nd. In an attempt to revitalize the senior party's youth- ful support, Speaker of the House Tom Murphy has undergone a campaign to include the Young Democrats of Georgia in many of the party's activities. Monday night's dinner and entertainment was the first step towards a new showing by a strengthened and much younger Democratic Party. Several Agnes Scott Young Democrats attended this function and thoroughly enjoyed the buffet- style dinner and local country band. Tom Murphy, not wanting to be upstaged by the band, gave the crowd an unexpected surprise when he got up and sang "Your Cheatin' Heart." Jack Connell and Bubba McDonald also joined in the fun by singing their country favorites for an approving crowd. As the senior members of the party took the dance floor, younger members milled about on the sidelines, honing their political skills by networking with Democrats from around the state. The main topic of conversation among the Young Democrats was their upcoming State Convention on April 11th in Jekyll Island. Plans were made about campaign strategies, and hands were shook by possible candidates in prepara- tion for the Convention's activities. Of course, not easily forgotten is the larger event that every Demo- crat dreams of, the National Democratic Convention. It seems plausible to assume that the newly enacted plan to revitalize the YD.s is linked to this momentous occasion. The con- vention will undoubtedly require an army of dedicated and faithful party supporters to successfully plan and organize such an event. The Agnes Scott chapter, with its attendance Monday night, hopes to send a message to the party officials that it is ready and willing to support the Democratic Party in its upcoming endeavors. Sam Nunn Speaks to College Journalists by Julie Hartline On Saturday, February 21, Senator Sam Nunn spoke at the Georgia College Press Associa- tion's annual convention in Athens, Georgia. Senator Nunn shared a few opening statements with the attending journalists, after which he opened the floor for questions. After apologizing for not having a prepared text, Senator Nunn stressed the importance of the ability to write well. He called this ability "one of the greatest attri- butes in all fields, not only journalism." "Writing is becoming a lost art." exclaimed Nunn. He attributed this loss to the popular- ity of television. Our society has turned to the television; therefore, grammar, vocabulary, and writing techniques need added emphasis in society. Nunn went on to discuss the progression of reporting since he has been in office. He arrived in the midst of Watergate when investigative reporting was popu- lar. Reporters dissected state- ments to uncover their true meaning. The next mode was judging a public figure by his or her statements. Nunn gave the example of President Carter's statement that he would "never lie to or mislead" people. This state- ment became the criteria by which Carter was judged. Nunn felt that present day reporters overlook the faults of public figures. He said that the public has overlooked the numer- ous errors and misstatements of President Reagan because they want a successful president so badly. As a result of not holding public administration accountable for their words, "people at high levels started misleading one another." Nunn stated that the government cannot work unless there is "accountability and a set atmosphere where words mean something." Nunn was then questioned about various political issues and his stances on various topics. When Nunn was asked about the similarities between the Iran Crisis and Watergate, he said that there is not much similarity He expressed that Reagan's biggest problem is that respect for him has decreased internationally. Respect for Nixon was un- changed internationally because the scandal did not deal with foreign policy. In his final statements, Nunn said that he was not in favor of terminating the draft. He sup- ported a National Service pro- gram in which every young person would have an incentive to get a job in some form of service to their country $60,00 PER HUNDRED PAID for remailing letters from home! Send self-addressed, stamped envelope for information/application. Associates, Box 95-B, Koselle, NJ 07203 Friday, March 13, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 5 NEHS CAREER CORNER by Adriane Creety Plan to attend the Career Forum on March 26th which will be hosting a variety of employers from all over the country as well as from the Atlanta area. Don't pass up this unique opportunity to speak informally with these em- ployer representatives and find out more about their companies, the representatives jobs, other jobs within their organizations, what qualifications are necessary for those jobs, what courses should be taken if a certain job is of interest, and different ways to use a degree after graduation. Stop by Rebekah reception- room between 1:30-4:00 to talk with employer representatives and pick up literature about fields of interest. Student registration is at l:00 p.m. in Rebekah lobby. There is also a reception sponsored by Coca-Cola USA specially de- signed for faculty chairs, seniors and employer representatives at 4 p.m. in Rebekah Lobby. Be sure to mark your calendars now for the afternoon of March 26th. CP&P looks forward to seeing many students there. There is a special program for juniors interested in preparing an effective resume before plunging into their senior years. CP&P will be holding a Junior Resume Clinic on Wednesday, April 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. All interested juniors are invited to attend. There is good news for Agnes Scott students. According to a recent Cam Report, a liberal arts education is the most practical and beneficial college curriculum that one can choose. What is crucial for advancement in the workforce is not specialized training but the ability to think and reason critically and to judge wisely. Because it is difficult to predict precisely what skills will be in demand five or ten years from now, the "best career prepa- ration is one that emphasizes general understanding and intel- lectual curiosity: a knowledge of how to learn and the desire to do it." Literature, history philosophy and the social sciences subjects that are emphasized through Agnes Scott's liberal arts cur- riculumare the subjects be- lieved to develop such critical thinking and the ability to adapt to new situations and demands. The Career Planning and Place- ment office would like to wish everyone a relaxing, enjoyable and safe spring vacation' Strategies for Rape Prevention by Phyllis Heaton On February 23, the Rape Crisis Center at Grady Hospital sponsored a Rape Prevention Seminar. Only 10 people were present to hear the discussion. The following information was taken from a brochure by the Atlanta Coalition Against Rape which was distributed at the meeting. FACTS:! If you are female, the chances are about 1 in 7 that you will be raped. 2. Locally approxi- mately 25% of all rapes are committed against females under 15 years old. 3. About 50% of all rapes occur in the victim's home. 4. In about 60% of all rapes the victim has had some knowledge of the rapist. 5. The majority of rapes are planned in advance by the rapist. 6. Three out of five rapists are married men who lead normal sex lives. 7. If you report a rape to the police, you do not have to prosecute. 8. Men commit rape in order to control and humiliate. ..not out of sexual desire. 9. Rape is the universal crime against women. 10. Rapists normally attack women of their own race (83% of all rapes are within the same race). 11 Rape Scholars Visit Campus for Weekend by Elizabeth Buck If you happened to go to dinner on Friday. February 20. you would have seen a strange sight - the dining hall was packed. The fact that the White Animals were warming up in the gym had little to do with it. It was Scholars Weekend, an annual event that draws high school seniors from around the country to compete for academic scholarships to Agnes Scott. This year 130 young women attended classes, ate in the dining hall, and slept in the dorms as they looked closely at Agnes Scott, and Agnes Scott looked closely at them. The weekend officially began Thursday as many arrived to attend orientation meetings to answer their questions about college life. That evening a dinner was served in Rebekah Recep- tion Room for all prospective students, admission staff, invited administration, faculty, staff, and student members of the interview- ing committees. Heidi Hitchcock, Julie McConriell, Anna McCormick, and Gwen Haug provided enter- tainment with several musical arrangements for the flute. Friday was a busy day for these prospectives as they attended classes and met with professors to discuss academic departments and possible majors. From 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon and 8:30 to 1 :30 on Saturday, the interview- ing committees met with the scholarship candidates. Each committee had six members: two students, three faculty members, and one admissions representa- tive. Each committee interviewed approximately 22 high school seniors. The committees looked for academic interest, diversifica- tion, and a concern for others, with an emphasis on the whole person. Those on the interviewing committees enjoyed working with other faculty and staff . Sullivan Discusses Classic Poetry by Angela Howard Dr. John Sullivan spoke on Tuesday night, February 24 at 8 p.m. Dr. Sullivan is professor of classics at the University of California at Santa Barbara. His lecture was titled "The Death of the Roman Elegy" and dealt with the exile of Ovid, the last Roman poet to use that form. Camp Juliette Low for girls 9-17 a top Lookout Mountain, Cloudland, GA. 30731 Call or write for brochure: P.O. Box 3236 Marietta, GA 30061 (404) 428-0446 Dr. Sullivan began by quoting from various Roman poets on the status of the elegy before and after Ovid's death. He also dis- cussed how the elegy's form permitted long passages of con- templation on political matters of the day. Ovid's political views, however, did not bring about his exile. His Ars Amatorica (art of love) con- tained sections on love that WORD PROCESSING: Resumes, Thesis, Term-Papers, Manuscripts, Dissertations, etc. Call 636-5049 Augustus Caesar, who was at- tempting to instill the morals of an older Rome, could not accept. Dr. Sullivan brilliantly defended Ovid and made a case for the ignorance of Augustus' censor- ship. Obviously, the topic of Dr. Sullivan's lecture parallels current political problems, a fascinating fact to the classics students and professors who attended from both Agnes Scott and Emory. victims should take advantage of the medical, legal support and counseling services provided by the Rape Crisis Center, even if they do not report the crime to the police. ON THE STREET: -An attacker expects a passive victim, so if you walk slowly or in a daze, you will seem vulnerable to a potential rapist. Walk at a steady pace, appear confident and purposeful. -Be alert to what's around you. Listen for footsteps and voices nearby Look around to see if you are being followed. -If you think you are being followed, change your pace. If the person changes his pace to coincide with yours, cross the street, get to lighted areas, draw attention to yourself and seek help. -When being followed by a vehicle, quickly turn around and walk in the opposite direction. The car will have to turn around, which will put it on the opposite side of the street. Keep more than an arms distance from vehicles, even if they are asking directions. -Do not take short cuts through alleys or parking lots. Whenever possible appear to be with a group of people, such as when waiting for a bus. -Never get into a stranger's vehicle, even if your car breaks down and someone offers to give you a ride to seek help. Ask him to seek help while you remain in your locked vehicle. -If being forced to enter a vehicle on a city street, remember that your chances of getting help are better there than in a deserted area where the rapist may plan to take you. IN YOUR CAR: -Always keep car doors locked. -Have your keys out and ready to slip into the door when you are approaching your parked vehicle. Be alert to anyone under, in or nearby the vehicle who may attack you. Remember the element of surprise is often the best defense, if attacked. Many attackers are caught off guard by a victim who fights back and runs. Never try to subdue your attacker. Fight only enough to get away. The German Alpine Hand entertained part) goers at the German Club's Mardi Gras festh ities. Mardi Gras Fete at ASC by Gretchen Pfeifer On Friday night, February 27, the Rebekah Reception Room was the scene of the 2nd annual Mardi Gras Party. The party, sponsored by the German Club, was attended by international and American students from local universities including Emory, Georgia State, Oglethorpe, and Georgia Tech, as well as people from the Atlanta area. Even some professors and their families attended this festive occasion, despite the pouring rain. There were men and women from coun- tries all over the world, including Indonesia, Turkey, France, Ger- many, Finland, Switzerland, Latin America, and Portugal. In the reception room, the floors were bedecked with balloons and confetti, and streamers were hanging from the light fixtures. The German Alpine Band enter- tained the guests with polkas, German and French festive dance songs, and an occasional Ger- man "Prosit" to toast the evening. During the band breaks. Latin music was played, adding an exira international flair to the evening. The buffet consisted of German and French traditional food and drink including Weisswurst, an assortment of cheeses, baguettes, and of course, what's a German and French party without beer and wine? All in all, the guests seemed to enjoy themselves despite four fire alarms triggered by faulty lines. The party came to a close with the costume judging. Tied for first place in the best native costume category were Amna Jaffer and Noriko Suzuki; second place went to Anna Lena Neld, dressed in a homemade Spanish costume. The German Club would like to thank all those who participated in and supported the International Mardi Gras Party making it an unforgettable success. Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, March 13, 1987 IflEAlRJIRIES Soviet-American Relations: Will We Negotiate? by Lisa Gugino In an interesting twist of events, the Soviet Union has begun a campaign of liberalization. Gen- eral Secretary Gorbachev has publicized and publicized again the changes that his country has embarked upon in what many think is a sincere attempt by a world leader to genuinely promote negotiations. There is little doubt about the magnitude of progres- sive policy that is spilling forth from the Kremlin. Not since the Khruschev destalinization cam- paign, has the world seen such a shake up in the activities of the Soviet Union's Party leadership. Dissidents are being allowed to go free; Soviet newspapers are being allowed to publish limited criticism: formulas for reductions of European nuclear weapons have been offered; even SDI has been dropped as a stipulation preventing negotiations. The Soviets can now proudly point to a year and a half long unilateral moratorium on nuclear explo- sions, a claim that the Unitea States cannot make. Clearly, these Soviet policies raise ques- tions for the conscientious Ameri- can citizen; however, for Yuri V. Dubinin, Soviet Ambassador to the United States, they have become overwhelming evidence of the Soviet Union's willingness to negotiate. In a Parade newspaper article entitled. "We're Willing to Negotiate.'' Ambassador Dubinin begins with a nononsense intro- duction on the historically volatile topic of arms control. He writes. "I would like, first of all. to discuss what is undoubtedly the key issue in Soviet-American relations. It affects each of us. regardless of our political views, social standing or religious beliefs. It is an issue of security and survival, an issue where decisions must be made in 1987. shaping the future for many years to come. The issue, of course, is arms control." (March 1, 1987. p. 4) In response to this article: Agnes Scott students were asked two rather involved questions. The first question asked of students was. "Do you think, in light of the Soviets numerous liberalization policies, that the Soviets are sincere in their mes- sage of change and their willing- ness to negotiate an arms deal?" Secondly, "Do you also think, in light of Reagan's tarnished image, that he might grasp the opportu- nity during his last year in office to make a viable arms deal with the Soviets?" Because the ques- tions and answers were rather lengthy, only one student from each class was asked to respond. The answers are intriguing and diverse, together they reflect a sample of the many student opinions on these complex issues. Freshman Teresa Ramirez re- sponded to the first question by saying, "I'm rather skeptical; even though they're (the Soviets) taking definite steps in Soviet-American relations, we are all too stubborn to do anything. I'll probably remain skeptical until I see further action." Regarding the second question, she said, "Yes, I think Reagan will take the opportunity to negotiate an arms deal. He's looking pretty bad right now. and I think he needs to make a deal with the Soviets in order to save what's left of his image." Sophomore Daphne Burt was optimistic when answering the first question. "Yes, I think the Soviets are sincere, and even if they're not, they're worth listening to. What have we got to loose? Gorbachev seems to have a good head on his shoulders. After all. he is a human being, and I don't think he'd risk our well-being any more than he'd risk his own country's well-being. I've tried to come up with an ulterior motive, but I can't seem to come up with anything." Daphne's second re- sponse was also upbeat, "Assum- ing that there are diplomatic negotiations going on between our country and theirs, there is a good chance of an arms deal. If Reagan is smart he'll do some- thing decisive." Junior Amy Gottsche agreed with Daphne, saying. "Yes. I do think there is an element of sincerity in the numerous Soviet liberalizations and proposals. I believe that Gorbachev is trying to realize the demands of the Russian consumer before dis- satisfaction with the current standard of living increases any more. One argument is that Gorbachev is proposing arms limitations in order to redistribute the money currently spent on defense toward the production of consumer goods. This is a viable explanation to me." However, Amy was* not so optimistic regarding the second question, "No, I seriously doubt Reagan's agenda for 1987-88 includes restructuring the Foreign Policy goals of his administration. Deterrence and SDI policies are not likely to allow extensive 'concessions' to the Soviet Union in the military arena, nor are they likely to change until a more liberal administration comes to power in the United States." Senior Anne Sophy took a slightly different attitude than the others. She said. "My first reaction to Soviet liberalization policies is one of suspicion; and as much as I hate to say it. I feel the Soviet's offer is to good to be true. I would hope any Soviet-American negoti- ations would be carried out with extreme caution." Although cau- tious. Anne was confident that the President would negotiate and strike an arms deal. She said, "The President will most definitely take this opportunity, due to the fact that he has contradicted himself so many times throughout this Iran-Contra affair and virtually painted himself into a corner. He has lost 'face' with the American people, therefore. I believe in order to regain status and trust from the U.S. populace, he will seize any opportunity to negotiate an agreement on an issue as important as the arms race." The unraveling of Soviet- American relations is an interest- ing process. The Agnes Scott student should take notice in this time of great change, for it will be fascinating to see if the United States will heed Ambassador Dubinin's challenge to our country. In the meantime, the question remains, are we willing to negotiate? : ; t The Profile staff wishes you a happy & safe SPRING BREAK! Professor Profile: Ada Aleman by Sarah Kegley 1*>S() Editor Maureen McNulty, Associate \ dit<>r Sarah Napier, and 1 ( >S7 Editor lulu Hartline display awards won for 3rd place Features Cottuuunitj Service and 2nd place General I ayoul in a statewide competition. One of the newest members of our Agnes Scott community is Ada Aleman. assistant instructor in Spanish. She received her Masters from Georgia State in 1981 and has been teaching there for the past five years. Currently, she is working on her Ph.D. at Emory University. She plans to write her dissertation on Latin American Literature. A native of Havana. Cuba, Ada moved to the United States when she was eight years old. The first move was to Miami. Florida, where she found it very difficult in school because she had not learned the English language yet and none of her teachers were bilingual. In 1965. her family decided to move to Atlanta to be near other relatives. She enjoyed being in Atlanta much more than Miami because English and Spanish were separated, whereas in Miami the people tended to "mix [the languages] together" She still speaks Spanish with her parents. After high school graduation, she went to New York City for several months stay, as she was fascinated by the city. Always drawn to Atlanta, however, she returned and started working on her degree. For a short while, she worked with the IRS as an "in- terpretive counselor" for non- English speaking clients. She soon realized that teaching was her main goal and set out to get her Master's. When asked what first brought her to Agnes Scott, Ada replied, "the bus. of course." Actually, she taught here as an assistant in 1982 and found the atmosphere very enjoyable and the faculty easy to get along with. In compari- son with Emory and Georgia State, she enjoys the smaller classes and the pretty campus, although she says. "I do miss the men sometimes." She especially enjoys walking around the cam- pus, thinking it is like a small town, and hates leaving it to face the "cruel world." Ada also speaks French, and she has a reading knowledge of German and Italian. She enjoys studying other languages for the different perspective it gives her of her own language, "unless you jumble all the perspectives up into a big mess!" Ada's hobbies include working in her rose garden (although she doesn't promise her students one), photography, and traveling throughout the United States to visit relatives. She went with the ASC group to Mexico last sum- mer, and in spite of being sick from the food, she had a wonder- ful experience. She claims it was most interesting to see the dis- coveries and reactions of the ASC students to the different culture, as she herself has grown up with "Spanish eyes." Ada will be traveling with and teaching the ASC group this summer in Spain, along with Dr. Constance Shaw. Ada plans to continue to teach after receiving her Ph.D. She also hopes to return to Cuba some day to visit her home. Currently, she is living with her parents in what she refers to as "Taco" Hills. FLEA MARKET - March I4th on Decatur Square, 1 0-3 Thousands of items. Entertainment. Friday, March 13, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 7 PEAIURES Philosophers Attend Conference by Sarah Napier On the weekend of February 20-21, when most Agnes Scott students were at the library or partying their two favorite days of the week away, eight Agnes Scott students participated in the South- eastern Undergraduate Philoso- phy Conference at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennesee. Undergraduate students from eight different schools, including Emory, Morehouse, and Georgia State, attended the conference. Students gave fifteen presenta- tions at the conference; five of these were given by Agnes Scott students. The students who attended were: Kathleen V. MacMillan. Sarah Garland. Kathy McKee. Melanie A. Sherk, Anita Irani, Shirley Brooks, Johna Wardman, and Gretchen Pfeifer. All of the students who commented on the conference had interesting reflections on the experience. Katie MacMillan was the first student speaker on Saturday. Katie's paper was entitled "Kirken- gard and the Unhappiest Man." Katie commented on the experi- ence. "It was an excellent opportu- nity. Some of the papers were quite interesting. There was an interesting difference in the philosophy majors from school to school. I was particularly im- pressed with the Morehouse students." The next Agnes Scott student to take the podium was Sarah Garland, who spoke on "Com- misurotomy and the Concept of a Person." Sarah's paper dealt with the complex consequences of a hypothetical surgery which would involve putting one brain into two people's bodies. When asked if the conference was a good experi- ence, Sarah responded, "Yes, because it was very interesting to hear people respond to my ideas." On Saturday afternoon, partici- pants heard from Kathy McKee. Her presentation was entitled '"Wittgenstein On Understanding." Kathy described her paper as "an overview of Ludwig Wittgenstein's main philosophical tenets with an emphasis on his explanation of the process of understanding, which appears in the Philosophi- cal Investigations. Reflecting on her experience at the conference, Kathy said, "This was the second year I attended the conference. There was greater diversity in the participants and in the schools represented than last year. My experience at the conference was definitely character building at times I felt like I was having trouble 'understanding' what my paper was about." Melanie Sherk also spoke at the conference. Her paper was entitled "Humanity's Obligation to Nature: One of the Moral Implica- tions of Genetic Engineering." Melanie discussed "whether or not human beings have a debt to keep nature sacred by not manip- ulating it." Melanie also found the conference an interesting experi- ence. She reflected on the weekend saying. "Many papers on diverse topics were presented. The hardest thing was fielding questions after reading my paper. A few professors decided that they should try to sufficiently confuse the undergraduate (i.e. me), and they did a good job at it. Other than being asked unanswerable questions, especially in 25 words or less, it wasn't too bad at all." Anita Irani was the last Agnes Scott student to speak. Anita's presentation was entitled "The concept of the will in Kierkegaar- dian Terms." Three other Agnes Scott philosophy majors, Shirley Brooks. Gretchen Pfeifer. and Johna Wardman. also partici- pated in the conference. When asked if it was a good experience to attend the conference, Shirley Brooks responded with a concise. "Yes." Agnes Scott has attended the Southeastern Undergraduate Conference for over thirty years. Other schools which regularly participate in the conference are Morehouse. Vanderbilt. Emory, Davidson, and the University of Tennesee at Chattanooga. Dr. Parry. Chair of the Philosophy Department, has attended the conference with Agnes Scott students in previous years. He was not able to accompany the students this year, but he Offered some comments about the confer- ence. Dr. Parry said. "The confer- ence is a very good opportunity to see how philosophy is taught and Students Anita Irani and kath\ McKee were among the eight students who spoke at the Southeastern I ndergraduate PJulosophj Conference. approached at these universities." Dr. Elfstrom, Assistant Profes- sor of Philosophy, attended the conference with the students this year. Dr. Elfstrom talked about the benefits of such a conference for students, "It is a very valuable kind of experience for them." He emphasized that the conference is similar to many professional conferences in philosophy and that it is unique in that it is aimed at undergraduates. Dr. Elfstrom spoke about the benefits for any student participating in a program such as the Southeastern Confer- ence saying. "It is important for any educated person to present something in public and respond to questions." Dr. Elfstrom was pleased with Agnes Scott's participation in the Philosophy Conference this year. He commented. "There were many more Agnes Scott students reading papers than from any other school." We should feel especially good about Agnes Scott's participation this year since most of the other schools attending have bigger philosophy departments than Agnes Scott. Congratulations to the students that attended and spoke at the conference and to the philosophy department. Agnes Scott should be pleased that students and faculty were so well represented at this Undergraduate Philosophy Conference. ASC Seniors Student Teach at Local Schools by Julie Huffaker For the past three and a half years, ten Agnes Scott students have been training for one of the most grueling jobs known to (wo)mankind, teaching. Low pay and long hours are usually what face teachers now. The amount of time that they spend organizing and preparing for each day is incredible. Even as student teachers, they spend a great deal of time after school hours prepar- ing for the next day. The student teachers also have class (cur- riculum lab) for two hours a week to supplement their classroom work. Not only have these ten stu- dents majored in the topic of their choice, but they have also had to take a variety of education courses to prepare them for this final semester of student teaching and the rest of their careers. Jeannie Chilcutt. Jacqueline Stromberg. and Robin Treadway have decided to teach in the elementary level. Jeannie is teaching third grade at Winnona Park. Robin teaches a second and third grade combined class at Oakhurst Elementary School. Jacqueline is presently student m Wend} Parker, Laura Robison, Julie Walls. Moses. Diane (.<>ss. Dawn Mel in) Louise Bailej (not pictured: Beck} teaching fourth grade at Westchester Elementary School. At Renfroe Middle School. Becky Moses teaches English and gifted students. She is the only student teacher in the middle school level. Louise Bailey, Laura Robison, Dawn (Harrison) Melin, Diane Goss. Wendy Parker, and Julie Walls teach at Decatur High School. Louise is an RTC'er, who graduated a couple of years ago. and she is now back to receive her certification. Laura is teaching Biology to the high school stu- dents, and Dawn is teaching Math. Diane. Wendy, and Julie teach History. Dr. Ammons says that not only are they evaluated and observed while student teaching, but they also have to take a "dry run" test, of the TPAI, Teacher Performance Assessment Instrument. All teachers in. Georgia have to pass this test to be certified. This year, the student teachers are just taking the test for practice. Next year, however, they will have to pass the test to become certified as teachers in the state of Geor- | gia. The TPAI tests cover class- | room management, arrangement, = reteaching. and testing. | Dr. Ammons also observes i each student teacher in the I classroom and evaluates her I performance. Although she has only seen the elementary school teachers so far, she said. "They're Jacqueling Stromberg, Jeannie Chilcutt, Robin lYeadway. doing okay" with a very confident smile. Employment looks good for our future educators. Two principals in Gwinnet County have already made inquiries about the elemen- tary school teachers. One of the principals is an alumnae of 1973, and the other taught here before moving on to Gwinnet County. Julie Walls feels that her experi- ence has taught her a new vocabulary. Jeannie Chilcutt says of student teaching, "It's shown me where I need to work." Louise Bailey summed it up when she said, "It's fun. exhausting, exhilarating, and frustrating." We are looking for girls in- terested in being counselors activity instructors In a private girls camp located in Hendcrsonville, N.C. In- structors needed especially in Swimming (WSI), Horse- back riding, Tennis, Back- packing, Archery, Canoeing, Gymnastics,. Crafts, Also Basketball, Computers, Soccer, Cheerleading, Drama, Nature study, Field Hockey. If your school offers a Summer Internship pro- gram we will be glad to help. Inquiries Morgan Haynes P.O 287C2. ox 400C Tryen, NC, Page 8 THE PROFILE Friday, March 13, 1987 FIEAYUIRK ASC Welcomes New Counselor by Anne Sophy Have you ever felt that you have no one to talk to? Do you find yourself feeling as if you are becoming a burden to your friends when you want advice and guid- ance 9 Times are stressful at Agnes Scott, and everyone, at one time or another, goes through these periods of emotional ten- sion. Now you may ask yourself, "What can I do about it?" The answer: Make an appointment with Agnes Scott's counselor Margaret Shirley. Margaret en- courages not only students but the entire campus community to make an appointment with her if they are in need of advice, guidance, or someone to listen to them. It should be emphasized and understood that everything is held in strictest confidence. Margaret firmly believes that "counseling is for healthy people, and it is a sign of good health to seek counseling. To make that decision is to strive toward solving your problems." A personal experience with family counseling showed Mar- garet "how psychology and coun- seling work for families." With this newfound interest in psychology and counseling, she enrolled at Agnes Scott as a member of the first group of RTC's on this campus, and she majored in psychology. Upon her 1981 gradu- ation from Scott, she entered an Experimental Psychology pro- gram at Georgia Tech for one year and came to the decision that family counseling was the field she wanted to pursue. She then completed a Master's degree in Psychological Counseling at Georgia State. To Margaret, counseling at Agnes Scott is a dream come true. The dream began as a goal that she pursued because she knew there was not a counselor on campus, and there was (and still is) a definite need for one. It is obvious by the gleam in her eyes when she speaks of the students just how much she loves working with them, and this love contributed to her desire to return to Scott. She feels that Agnes Scott gave her so much, and she wants to give something back to Scott and hopes to accomplish this through counseling. Her goal for this position is "to provide a safe environment to talk and to grow and to learn about yourself." Margaret wants to provide a place for emotional growth and develop- ment and to give the campus an opportunity to experience that growth in addition to their intellec- tual growth. Margaret sees many people for Counselor Margarel Shirley. stress-related incidents, time- management, study skills, and relationships as well as depres- sion and anxiety. Again, she emphasizes that any appoint- ments are regarded with utmost confidence. To make an appoint- CP&P Creates Leadership Education Program by Julie Hartline There is good news for those students with an ambitious streak. Agnes Scott's Career Planning and Placement office is establish- ing a Leadership Education pro- gram. The committee, headed by Amy Schmidt and Karen Greene, is interested in making students more aware of their abilities to become leaders. The program is officially scheduled to begin in the Fall of 1987. but there are some opportunities open to students for summer programs. The Washington Center is offering a symposium. Women As Leaders, that is available to Agnes Scott Students. The symposium is being held from May 17 to May 30 in Washington D.C. The pro- gram includes lectures, work- shops and small group discus- sions. Various workshops are offered on topics such as resume writing, time management, and relieving stress. There is also a special session in which two days will be spent "shadowing" a professional woman. Students are free on Saturdays and Sun- days to do whatever they wish. The Washington Center sym- posium is designed to teach women to be better able to adjust to the "challenges" of the mooern day professional. Scholarships are being offered to a limited number of students, and there is a $40 nonrefundable registration fee. The registration deadline is March 31. but all applications received prior to March 20 are guaranteed. Contact CP&P for more information and an applica- tion form. The second program offered to Agnes Scott students for the summer of 1987 is Leadership America. This program is not located in one area, but students will spend ten weeks traveling to various places in the United States. Fifty men and women are chosen for this program. A five- week formal session, an in- ternship and a graduation session are a part of Leadership America agenda. There is no charge to the student or the college for this program, except for personal expenses. A $3000 stipend is given to participants, though. Applicants must be rising seniors, and the registration deadline is April 1. Information and applica- tion forms may be picked up from Dean Hudson for Leadership America. Amy Schmidt and Karen Greene are excited about this new program being established at ASC. They would like to get students actively involved. For more information, contact the CP&P office. ASC Provides a Network of Counseling by Gina Greely There are extensive counseling services available on A.S.C.'s campus. Many students are una- ware of the extensive network of support available to all students. One type of counseling people take for granted is the physical counseling available from the student Health Center. Pat Murray, Director of Student Health Ser- vices, says, "We try to look at a student in terms of physical needs." Self-care and mainte- nance of "wellness" are em- phasized. Murray says that diet, exercise, and stress reduction are great concerns because they are all closely related to the preven- tion of illnesses. If the diet is "out of whack," it can increase the risk of illness. There are information sheets on cold treatment and other illnesses available in the Health Center for student reference. The center also has sexual counseling. They hope to help students make "decisions around the sexuality" issue. Full gynecological services are avail- able by appointment. The center offers counseling before the ap- pointment. Psychiatric counseling is availa- ble on campus through Margaret Shirley or the chaplin, Marian Dunson, who is trained in counsel- ing. The center can also arrange for appointments with off campus psychiatric groups for those who need more than on campus services offer. Rape counseling is another service available through the Health Center. Peg Ziegler works in the Grady Rape Crisis Center which has some of the best counseling in the Atlanta area. Since November, the Health Center has been working on developing a network of support and contact for students. The group will be comprised of repre- sentatives from the faculty, staff, student body, RTC group, campus police, and the Health Center. The group wants students to know who to contact if they have a problem. In the spring, the group will do a dorm to dorm education program. The key will be aware- ness and "good training for life." ment with her, call her office, ext. 378. Leave a message, and she will get back in touch with you. She is available for consultation from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Classifieds The Features Section of The Profile is accepting Classifieds Price: 10^ per word Submit to: Box 764 Employment A few spare hours? Receive/ forward mail from home! Uncle Sam works hard - you pocket hundreds honestly! Details, send self-addressed, stamped en- velope. BEDUYA, Box 17145, Tucson, AZ 85731. Social Life Exists on Campus Poem Corner Submit to Box 876 by Christy Noland Untitled On the cross, looking down on dice- betrayal nailed through flesh, yet a reason is given- can You feel it 9 In the jungle, staggering towards copters- betrayal shot in the gut, yet a motive is given- can you feel it 9 by Vee Kimbrell How is your social life 9 The winter blahs got you down 9 Well, have no fear! There is a social life at Agnes Scott. The ASC Social Council would like to hear opinions and ideas. Representatives are there for you... so talk to them! What kind of party would you like to have 9 What kind of design would you like to see on the Spring Formal T-shirts 9 Let a member know if there is a specific band, you would like to hear! It is a tough job trying to please 500 people on campus when it comes to parties and fun. Every member on Social Council works hard to make sure students attend the functions and enjoy them once they get there. Since the begin- ning of the fall semester, there have been more guys than girls at all of the social functions on campus. So where are all of those people who say there is nothing to do on the weekends 9 The functions are free for ASC stu- dents (non-drinking, of course.) So why aren't students attending 9 The rumors have already started about future parties and Spring formal. Here are a few clarified dates to keep in mind. April 11th is Spring Formal at the Sheraton Century Center, and there is a tentative TGIF/Band Party scheduled for the weekend of either March 27 or May 1. All of these should be enjoyable parties with lots of food, entertainment, and, most of all, guys! The attitudes on campus to- wards "social life" need to change. What do you think will make you more enthusiastic about parties 9 All it takes is a lot of friends and a lot of fun to get involved. So have some fun now. Friday, March 13, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 9 AICT AN ID ENTERTAINMENT Renn Gives Impressive Concert by Phyllis Heaton On Tuesday, February 24, the music department of Agnes Scott College, as part of their Faculty Concert Series, presented Row- ena Renn, soprano, in concert. Miss Renn teaches voice in the music department. The audience for the concert was sparse but very receptive and enthusiastic. Not only is Miss Renn a superb soprano, she is an accomplished show-person. She changes her face only slightly yet conveys a pensive, melancholy or happy message with each song. Miss Renn exhibited complete control of a range of musical types. First, she thrilled the audience with the high notes of Robert Shumann's Frauenliebe und Leben. She then moved from the classics to entertain her audience with The Old Maid and the Thief. She sang the comic- opera of a thief who uses her and she portrays a sad and foolish old woman. Miss Renn moved on to sing verses written by Irish monks between the 8th and 13th cen- turies. Miss Renn completed the program by singing popular songs including Stephen Sondheim's "Send in the Clowns." Miss Renn' showed her ability to manage diversity even though she was recovering from influenza. Although Miss Renn knows her art, she accepted coaching in German pronunciation by Suszanne Hollister to bring more authenticity to the German lyrics. Miss Renn's conscientiousness also extends to the students she trains at Agnes Scott. Most of them came to hear the master and expressed their appreciation after the concert. Robin Hensley, the department accompanist, complimented Miss Renn. Miss Hensley anticipated each move beautifully and en- hanced the performance. Miss Hensley's enthusiasm for music was evident as she bowed with Miss Renn when the applause called them back three times. Listening to Miss Renn, it was evident what Milton meant when he said, "Warble his native wood- notes wild." Dalton Galleries is hosting the Student Art Kxhibit featuring the works ol current students. It runs through April 10. Atlanta Ballet Will Perform Two World Premieres in April Members of the Atlanta Ballet prepare for its April performances. Genesis Rocks Atlanta With Its Invisible Touch by Michelle Moses and Holly Parker Better than ever, reunited Genesis had the Omni alive and dancing with two and a half non- stop hours of pure flash and pizazz on Wednesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 26. Without an opening band, Genesis, at 8:15, jumped into the spotlight with a powerful rendition of "Mama." Through the smokey haze, the members of Genesis slowly appeared to the shouts of thousands of screaming fans. Genesis was finally here the long awaited moment had come. Attracting an audience of all ages and backgrounds, Genesis played a wide variety of music going back to 1974. They played hits such as "That's All" and "Home by the Sea." These were mixed in with songs from their latest album, Invisible Touch, including "Tonight, Tonight, To- night," "Domino," "Throwing It All Away" "Land of Confusion," and "Invisible Touch." Phil Collins, dressed in his typical baggy pants and loose jacket, led the band with his humor and overwhelming energy. He even assisted in playing a riveting ten minute drum duet without missing a synchronized beat. Combined with the thrill of hearing their music live, the impact of Genesis' dramatic light show was captivating. A new, intricate design appeared with every variation in the beat of each song. Even those sitting in the "nosebleed" sections were drawn into the visual spectacle. For an encore, Genesis per- formed a series of popular songs such as "I Can't Get No Satisfac- tion," "Twist and Shout," and "You've Lost That Loving Feeling." All the time spent camping out for Genesis tickets was worth it. Genesis gave audiences their money's worth. On April 2-4 The Atlanta Ballet will celebrate spring with two- world premieres, Appearances, and a Balanchine favorite. Thrill- ing and provocative, these dances are not to be missed. Allegro Brillante, choreo- graphed by George Balanchine, is a brisk classical ballet with music by Peter Tchaikovsky. This once obscure piece of music so inspired Balanchine that he set Allegro Brillante in just two days and staged the ballet within the same week. Balanchine's inten- tion in this ballet is not to convey a narrative idea, but rather to have the dancers complement this declarative and deeply con- templative score. "Like many Balanchine works, Allegro Bril- lante is a highly rigorous ballet which requires masterful techni- cal ability from our dancers," says Robert Barnett. "It is refreshing with constantly shifting patterns and sequence of steps." Choreographer Tandy Beal. and The Atlanta Ballet's own Matthew Wright will both present a world premiere. Tandy Beal will introduce audi- ences to a new facet of enchant- ing dances and dramatic perfor- mances. Since 1971, when she launched her career as an inde- pendent dancer/choreographer, she has created and performed more than 60 dances and theater works that have won her critical acclaim throughout the United States and Europe. The Atlanta Ballet will also showcase the work of its own, Matthew Wright. His first choreo- graphed work since arriving in Atlanta from Great Britain, Wright's ballet will reflect the last moments in the life of the com- poser Gustav Mahler. This thrilling piece is an abstract work express- ing the state of the composer's mind. Set to Mahler's 10th sym- phony, the ballet centers around one male dancer representing Mahler. The other dancers sym- bolize his state of mind, significant people in his life, and the forebod- ing approach of death. Wright sets his ballet against an all-white setting to evoke a dream-like quality "We are proud to present the work of one of our own company members. Wright is young, talented and on his way up." says Artistic Director Robert Barnett. The sensuous Appearances, set to Pat Metheny's scintillating jazz, will warm up the stage in a hurry Lynne Taylor-Corbett, who in addition to her much applauded ballets, dazzled movie audiences with her choreography for the box office hit Footloose, set this piece specifically for The Atlanta Ballet. This is not the first time this season that Ms. Corbett's works have- graced the stage of the Atlanta Civic Center. The Atlanta Ballet kicked off the 1986-87 season with one of her produc- tions, "Estuary," a beautiful ballet which received rave reviews. Appearances is back by popu- *ar demand this year," says Robert Barnett. "It's highly stylized and dramatically lit. It's provocative, yet always entertaining." "This piece looks at the sexual confusion of the decade. It is full of ambiguities. ..it is no wonder it's so intriguing." Barnett concludes. Ticket prices are $4.00 to S30.25 with special senior citizen and student discounts available. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Ballet Box Office, 477 Peachtree Street, 12:00-5:00 p.m. weekdays, or charged by calling 873-3303. Tickets are also available at SEATS outlets and in all Turtle's Record Stores. Tick- ets may be purchased at the Civic Center on the day of the performance. Troubles in Ireland Come to the Stage Theatre Gael presents Brian Friel's The Freedom of the City March 19 through April 5 at the new Academy First Stage Theatre. The play runs Thursday through Sunday evenings at 8:00. The new Academy Theatre is located at the corner of Juniper and 14th Street in Midtown. Call 892-0880 for reservations and information. Tickets are $8.00. The Freedom of the City is set in Londonderry, Northern Ireland during the dispersal of an unau- thorized Civil Rights march. In the confusion, three demonstrators - two young men and a middle- aged mother of eleven children - unknowingly take refuge in the mayor's office in City Hall. There, over a number of glasses of municipal wine, they speak of their lives and dreams. Below in the street, as rumors fly that 40 armed terrorists have taken over the seat of government, the army gathers. The trio emerges and they are shot. Yet through the evening the audience is left considering a good deal more than the addition of more faceless statistics to Ireland's suffering. Perhaps more than any other writer, Brian Friel has dramatized the ongoing troubles in Northern Ireland with a wit and compassion that has elevated these events far beyond the mire of politics and headlines. The Freedom of the City is a compelling play, skillfully told with humor and wisdom. The doomed Civil Rights marchers play out their last moments with a very human blend of awkward- ness and dignity. Playwright Friel has given us a truly unforgettable play. Theatre Gael is in residence at the Academy Theatre. Its goal is to provide the plays, poetry and music of the Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland and Wales to Atlanta audiences. isury of An Masterpieces nam THE Kermitage Collection February 1()-March 29. 1987 311 Meadowlark Drive P. O. Box 571 Albany, GA 31702 (912) 435-0977 Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, March 13, 1987 AICTS AND Blesse Joins the March Line-up At the Alliance Theatre's Studio An Idle Moment b\ Daniel Ridgewa) Knight is part of Arts in America: The ( i tided Age. The Academy Theatre Features Homer McGundy A rip-roarm , action-packed saga, The Adventures of Homer McGundy, written and directed by playwright-m-residence Barbara Lebow, will take the Academy Theatre mainstage by storm March 11 through April 4. This colorful tale of thrills and spills, exploits and exploitation, is about a scheme to make a two-bit train robber into a big-time legend. Capturing the flavors of the Old West, the traveling medicine shows and the grade-B Hol- lywood scene of yesteryear are the sets by Michael Halpern, lighting by Paul Ackerman. cos- tumes by Judy Winograd and original songs by Ms. Lebow. Following each performance will be a drawing, in the spirit of the show, for a pair of 1987-88 Academy Theatre season tickets. The Adventures of Homer McGundy will run Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., with 3 p.m. Sunday matinees on March 22 and 29. Audiences should expect the unexpected in The Adventures of Homer McGundy as characters and settings are transformed before their eyes. John Liles plays the legendary Homer McGundy as well as half-man. half-woman Carlos-Carlota and movie actor Billy Holt. Michael Maschinot plays the central character Tim, Homers side-kick, and Winslow Thomas plays the oily, ambitious showman. Dr. Proctor. The rest of the motley assembly of charac- ters are played by company members Chris Kayser, Stefano Maggadino. Kathleen McManus and Greg Wallace. Barbara Lebow, a 1986 reci pient of a Mayors Fellowship in the Arts, is both Playwnght-in- residence and Director of the Academy's Human Service Pro- grams, which most recently pro- duced the nationally acclaimed People of the Brick. Her award- winning play A Shayna Maidel has been produced on the Academy mainstage as well as in Hartford, Cleveland, Philadelphia and Chicago, and is slated for production in New York. Her latest work, Cyparis, will debut on the Academy First Stage in April. According to Ms. Lebow, The Adventures of Homer McGundy is both funny and serious. It's about the audience as much as the characters on stage, about our fascination as a culture with the grotesque, as well as our need to glorify the ordinary. There's a rowdy carnival spirit in the medicine show scene where human oddities are put on display, but underneath is the silence of the freaks. The scene is weird, but it's based on the actual medicine shows which predated the movies as popular entertainment. And the story of Homer McGundy himself is based on an actual incident which is stranger than fiction. Homer McGundy has been an exciting show to do, and the process of working through its development has been fascinat- ing. It's hardly the same show which premiered on the Academy's First Stage last sea- son. As Doctor Proctor would say. "It's the new. improved version': much tighter, much more exciting, clearer, and full of surprises, even for those who saw it on our First Stage." Tickets for The Adventures of Homer McGundy may be purch- ased at the theatre box office, located at the corner of Four- teenth and Juniper Streets, across from the Colony Square Hotel. Box office hours are Tues- day - Saturday: 11 a.m. -5 p.m.. performance nights until 9 p.m. and matinee Sundays from 1-5 p.m. To order by phone, call 892- 0880. Prices range from $10.50 to $15.50, with special discounts for students and senior citizens For information on rates for groups of 10 or more, call Reid Swanson at 873-2518. Timothy Near, the Alliance Theatre Company's Interim Asso- ciate Artistic Director, announced today that "Blesse" (bless-SAY) by Cindy Lou Johnson will make its world premiere in the Alliance Studio March 4 through 21. 1987. "Blesse" will replace the originally scheduled "Clouds" by Michael Frayn. The change in the Alliance Studio line-up resulted from the sudden availability of "Blesse." Said Near. "The Alliance Studio has been dedicated to producing new works, and it is important for theatres of our caliber to continue to support and encourage play- wrights to write. I'm overjoyed that we can add another new work to ir season." Near, who directed -eading of Johnson's first play. ivoonya." in New York, con- tir jed, "Cindy is a great story te er Her roots are in the South, and her language reflects the rhv.hms and music of the South- e dialect. And best of all -there is yeat humor in her writing." 3iesse," which was given a staged reading this past summer at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, has been critically recog- nized as an important new Amer- ican drama. Set in a contempo- r ary New York City hospital, this play explores the varying roles and reactions of a family over the suicide attempt by their "golden girl." Why would Frankie a talented. 29-year-old artist, the family's strong bright light try to take her own life? As Frankie, her younger brother and her parents .confront and grapple with their anguish, they learn about them- selves and their perceptions of each other. "Blesse" (which means "wounded" in French) is a sensitive play about human vul- nerability and acceptance. It is also a play filled with humor, expressed through Johnson's unique characters and dialogue. Following "Blesse," the Alliance will present as its final Studio production of the season, "Amaz- ing Grace." an adventuresome new play by Sandra Deer, whose comedy "So Long On Lonely Street" was the hit of both the Studio and Mainstage seasons in 1985. This latest work focuses on Grace Tanner, a psychic and a country woman from South Geor- gia who has taken her retarded grandson. Troy, to live in Califor- nia. There, from her beachouse overlooking the Pacific Ocean, she consults on a movie being made about her life, assists in solving a crime, and changes the lives of an actress and a policeman. All Alliance Studio perform- ances have an open dress re- hearsal the Sunday evening prior to Wednesday opening; tickets to the open dress are $5.00 at the door (no advance reservations). Performances are 8 pm Tuesday through Friday; Saturday eve- nings at 8:30 Sunday evenings at 7:30 pm; with special Saturday matinees at 4:00 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. Tickets range from $9.00 to $17.00. on sale at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office or by calling 892-2414. The Alliance Studio season is sponsored by Northern Telecom Inc. Choir Sponsors Bach Celebration The Atlanta Bach Choir pre- sents the sixth annual Bach Around the Clock continuous concert on Saturday, March 21. from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave. near North Highland in Atlanta. A host of friends will join the choir and conductor Porter Remington in this new Atlanta tradition, celebrating Johann Sebastian Bach's 302 birthday with a festival of fun. food, and fugues. The day's events include perfor- mances by musicians such as Martin Sauser, Danial Han- nemann (from Lincolnton, NC), Timothy Wissler, Amy Leventhal Peter Lemonds, and Charles Duncan. Tickets at the door will be $8, or $5 for students and senior citizens; everyone may come and go all day on the same ticket. Advance tickets, $7 and $4, will be on sale by March 4 at the Ansley Mall Bookstore. Bealer Book Company, Borders Book Shop, International Records. McGuire's Bookshop. Music Music Music at Buckhead Festi- val, Emory Village and Northlake Festival, and Oxford Book Store. Tickets are also available by mail, for $7 and $4, by sending a self-addressed, stamped en- velope, with check payable to The Atlanta Bach Choir, to Box 15543, Atlanta, GA 30333. For Concert Information. Call 872-BACH. There is plenty of free parking, and child care will be available until 6 p.m. High Displays Post-Civil War Works The Gilded Age, the third segment of the Arts in America exhibition series, is on view now through April 17 at the High Museum at Georgia-Pacific Center. This exhibition features works from 1866 to 1894 and includes paintings, prints, photo- graphs, sculpture, and decorative arts from the High Museum's permanent collection and loans. During this post-Civil War period. Americans were fasci- nated by tales of the "wild west" and scenes of everyday life. Judy L. Larson. High Museum's curator of American art, commented. 'The Civil War had redefined our nation. Artists of this era favored the calm of genre scenes and also depicted the renewed pride in our united country." Donald Peirce, decorative arts curator, added that revival forms were in favor for most of the 19th century. "Architecture and decor during this time tended to be historical and exotic. Artisans sought to create eclectic art. based upon the best each civiliza- tion and style had to offer." Peirce concluded. For further study, each exhibi- tion in the Arts in America series \niu- Lang? and (irt^ (.irinann star in Blesse at the MliaiKt Studio is accompanied by a descriptive video presenting historical back- ground information. These tapes are available for rental from the Museum Resource Center. Cur- rent titles include: The Colonies and the Young Republic and Land of the Free . The High Museum at Georgia- Pacific Center is downtown at 133 Peachtree Street. Museum hours are Monday-Friday. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Convenient to MARTA's Peachtree Center station, the entrance to the Museum is through the Georgia-Pacific lobby, adjacent to the auditorium. Admis- sion to the High Museum at Georgia-Pacific is free and open to the public. Friday, March 13, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 11 aVICTS and JCI Label Releases European New Age Music JCI and Associated Labels adds to its extensive contempo- rary music collection with the January 15 release of Colors, a European line of New Age music featuring five solo albums and a collection volume from the British label Filmtrax, announced Jerome Bowie, JCI president. Having received critical acclaim in Europe, Colors introduces a group of established British artists with a long list of musical credits. The albums, Cloud Sculpting, by Phil Thornton, Asia Minor, by Peter and Clive Sarstedt, Dreams of Gold, by Steve Parsons, The Listening Principle, by Denis Haines and Movements, by G P Hall, offer an enticing variety of contemporary arrangements fus- ing electronic and traditional, soothing instrumentals, keyboard compositions and guitar selections. These successful composers/ arrangers bring extensive experi- ence to their respective efforts: Phil Thornton- Cloud Sculpting At 23, Thornton is the youngest performer in the Colors collection. His first group, Expandis, was signed by Elton John's Rocket Records and his single, "Mystic Man," received popular acclaim in numerous countries. Phil also developed the original concept for the Dungeons and Dragons record, which has sold thousands of copies in Europe and America as the official Dungeons and Dragons album. For Cloud Sculpt- ing, Thornton composed and played all the instruments to bring a rich, melodic sound to the album. Peter and Clive Sarstedt are among the most renown guitarists in Europe. Together, they have accounted for 15 million sales worldwide and three Gold records. "Where Do You Go My Lovely," written and performed by Peter, "My Resistance is Low," by Clive and "Frozen Orange Juice," also from Peter, are just some of their major hits. Their instrumental album, Asia Minor, showcases their hallmark guitar expertise in compelling instrumental arrange- ments. Steve Parsons - Dreams of Gold Steve's success began in the early seventies when he formed the internationally acclaimed band, Sharks, with Chris Spedding. The single, "9 O'Clock," was a success in both Britain and the U.S. A few years later, Steve teamed with Ginger Baker of Cream to form Baker Gurvitz Army. As lead vocalist, he toured worldwide, co-writing and performing many of their hits. More recently, Parsons has Academy Exhibits Theatre Documents The Library and Archives of the Atlanta Historical Society is the official repository of papers, records, and photographs docu- menting the Academy Theatre's 30-year history. This important collection of theatre documents has already been used by the news media as well as students and will soon be fully open to the public. A small exhibit based on this collection will open Feb. 18 at the Academy. The archives of the Academy Theatre are an important addition to the Atlanta Historical Society's present holdings of more than 2.5 million items. These include White Animals Storm ASC at Winter Party by Michele McGinnis What a weekend for the Honor Scholarship candidates. They were able to see Agnes Scott partying as it never has before, but hopefully will be again soon. Beer was on tap for a privileged few, with pretzels and punch for everyone else. Social Council invited the White Animals (with the Exam opening up) and the rest of Atlanta to pack the gym on Friday, February 20. The re- sponse was tremendous due to the popularity of the band, but because of the fire code many fans had to party on the sidewalks, bushes, behind trees, etc. Social Council appreciates the participation of ASC students and says keep up the good work. The attendance of more males at our parties is expected in the future because of the success of this party. A blowout reggae party is being considered for sunny May 1st. Pass by and party with us. Any comments or suggestions? Please feel free to contact any Social Council member. Re- member, this is all for you, and hopefully you are all enjoying the social aspect of Agnes Scott. 15,000 bound volumes on Atlanta, Georgia, and related history and 5,000 cubic feet of manuscript and archival materials. The AHS Archives also has over 100,000 historic photographs, prints, and maps, as well as one of the largest archival collections of architec- tural drawings and related docu- ments in the Southeast. Over 150 "Southwind" program tapes and recorded interviews by journalist Boyd Lewis and the official ar- chives of Atlanta and Fulton County are also housed at the Society. The Society serves a diverse group of researchers from profes- sional authors and scholars to genealogists, high school stu- dents, and the news media. The Library and Archives is open to public Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. to 5:30p.m. and Saturday from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. The White Animals rock ASC. a/t. . scored feature films for Hollywood and London, including, "Howling II," "Recruits" and "Empire State." For Dreams of Gold, Parsons creates alluring melodies with strains of classic and modern. Denis Haines - The Listening Principle One of Europe's most sought-after musicians and pro- ducers, Haines has worked with the Hollys, Marianne Faithfull, Boys of Darkness, Gary Numan and Dramatis. Haines has also composed movie scores for numerous successful films includ- ing, "Return of the Living Dead." The Listening Principle is his first album specifically aimed at New Age music, blending a diversity of his own keyboard compositions. G P Hall - Movements Hall is credited as Britain's leading inven- tor of new musical instruments, renowned for his modification to studio desks and adaptation of existing systems. As one of the foremost sound innovators, Peter's classical training has helped him become the leading teacher of new music in various colleges throughout Britain and Europe. Hall atso performs 35-40 solo concerts annually throughout the continent. On Movements, he offers a captivating variety of auitar and electronic techniaues. These digitally mastered re- cordings are available on pre- mium vinyl, chrome tape cassette and compact disc. The albums also carry stunning graphics to illustrate each artist's theme. The LPs and tapes sell for a suggested retail of $6.98 and $14.98 for compact discs. Colors will be marketed and distributed nation- ally by JCI and Associated Labels. As one of the leading independent home entertainment distributors, JCI and Associated Labels fo- cuses on the development of new artists, working as a support mechanism for the creative en- deavors of various companies. They are committed to developing talent and creating specific prom- otional campaigns to complement each artist. In addition to Colors, the company distributes numer- ous label including Artful Balance Records, Sedona, Brookhill, TLO Productions and Nightwave. PeachTree Diamond Center Inc Brain Food. Fear not. Domino's Pizza will give your brain a break as well as provide nutritious energy. We deliver made-to-order pizza in 30 minutes or less. Now, that's a formula you can't afford to miss. Serving Agnes Scott: 491-1111 3203-C Glenwood Rd. Limited delivery areas. Drivers carry under $20. 1987 Domino's Pizza, Inc. $2.50 OFF! o A IN m on Order a delicious 16" large Thick Crust pizza with your choice of toppings, and get $2.50 OFF! Not valid with any other coupon or offer. Offer good thru 3/15/87 Page 12 THE PROFILE Friday, March 13, 1987 SPCC1S ASC Tennis Season Opens by Debbie L. Strickland In the three matches the Agnes Scott tennis team has played against Georgia State University. Armstrong State College, and Tift of Mercer University, it has ac- quired a 1 -2 record. After suffering a 1-8 defeat in the first match against GSU. the team has come back to win 7-2 over Armstrong and play a close game against Tift. At this early stage of the season. Coach Cynthia Peterson is "very encouraged*' by the team s progress, and her outlook for the rest of the season is positive. She feels the team is comprised of talented, enthusiastic players who don't give up even after losing the first or second set. Several individual players, including Jill Owens (3-0) and Katie MacMillan (2-1 ). are compil- ing excellent season records, and every player on the team has won at least one game. The toughest wins were against Tift. In that match. Katie MacMillan played a grueling three sets against Julie Joiner. After more than an hour of play. Katie finally won the game 6-4: 1-6: 6-3. The exhaustion of these two players was evident when late in the game, both had trouble serving over the net. Mitrina Mogelnicki also fought a tough Tift opponent. Shan Sivell. Mitrina came back from a 3-6 loss in the first set to win the next two sets by scores of 6-4 and 6-3. These two games were the only singles that required tiebreakers. Jill Owens won her match also, and at the end of the singles round the score was tied at 3-3. Tift won all three of the doubles games. This match was not the first in which Agnes Scott played poorly in the doubles round. They lost all three games against GSU as well. Their two doubles wins for the season came in the Armstrong State match. Jill Owens and Laura Weaver, and Katie MacMillan and Hong Tran won their games against Armstrong opponents. Coach Peterson "is still trying to find the best doubles combina- tions. The players' personalities, strengths, and weaknesses are key factors in determining a doubles line-up." She believes that the doubles scores will mprove in the future as partners grow comfortable with one another. The addition of Thao Tu. a sophomore who had been injured and unable to participate in the first three matches, will give Peterson more flexibility in form- ing the doubles combinations. For the remainder of the sea- son. Coach Peterson anticipates few major problems despite a tough schedule that includes matches with teams such as Georgia Tech and Emory. For a more in depth look of the team's performance, see the display on this page. VSC tennis Ream member Jill Owens in the Game Against I ill of Mercer, Audience Flips for Dolphin Club by Debbie L. Strickland Last Thursday and Friday, the Dolphin Club entertained the campus with its annual show whose theme was "Through the Waves of Time." They saluted several eras of the twentieth century including the Roaring '20's. the Fifties, and the Sixties. Friday night's show was primarily organized for Sophomore Parents Weekend, but on Thursday night the show was open to students, who turned out in large numbers to watch the first synchronized swimming performance of the year. Students and parents liked the costumes, which ranged from Twenties flapper outfits to Sixties tie-dyed swimsuits. President Sarah Goodwin's solo costume, which was based on "Miami Vice" was a crowd pleaser as well. Numbers included a tribute to the Charleston craze, to Fifties' rock and roll, and to the future. Sarah choreographed in whole or in part four pieces and performed in three. Altogether, 18 out of 20 Dolphin Club members appeared in the show. Dr. Kay Manuel, the faculty adviser to the Dolphin club, was also instrumental in their success, and according to the members, did "the most work" to produce the shows One of her most innovative ideas this year was using a video camera to tape practices so that swimmers could easily see their mistakes. The members found the taping "very helpful." The Profile wants you! We have positions in our Sports and News Sections. Interested? Come to The Prqfileoffict in Winship on Tuesdav nights at 6:30. TENNIS SCORES AGNES SCOTT TIFT OF MERCER WINNER SCORE Singles Jill Owens Toiee Simmons ASC 6-4; 6-1 Laura Weaver Kim Howell Tift 6-0: 6-0 Katie MacMillan Julie Joiner ASC 6-4: 1-6: 7-5 Mitrina Mogelnicki Shan Sivell ASC 3-6; 6-4; 6-3 Karen Riggs Susan Bacher Tift 6-2; 6-4 Laura Perry Karen Long Tift 6-2; 6-2 Doubles Jill Owens Laura Weaver Toiee Simmons Kim Howell Tift 5-7; b-3; 7-6 Mitrina Mogelnicki Thao Tu Julie Joiner Shan Sivell Tift 6-3; 6-2 Vee Kimbrell Karen Riggs Susan Bacher Karen Long Tift Not available Dolphin Club members perform the finale in Thursdaj night's show. FINAL SCORE: 3-6 CATHY'S HAIftWOitKS 6th YEAR ANNIVERSARY Walk-Ins Welcome _ _ Walk-Ins Welcome SPECIAL $2.00 Off (with coupon only) SHAMPOO CUT & BLOW DRY 373-3166 1447 OXFORD RD. - EMORY VILLAGE Downstairs under Moto's Tues. - Fri. 10-6 Sat. 10-4 Happy April Fool's Day! The Joke's On You! In This Issue: Features Administration Abolishes Alcohol Policy Editorials \/7s Q f 1 1 / 1 r O I UUL 1 1 L L/tll 1 1 1 1 L Needs P.T.H. Detects News Agnes Scott Changes Name Sports ASC Wins Basketball Tournament THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Seott College Volume 73 Number 1 1 April 3. 1987 Comrade Scott Plans Coup by Lisa Gugino Acting chair of the Political Science Department, comrade Cathy Scott, has asserted her power, and she is calling to arms the oppressed and exploited student body of Agnes Scott to take part in a coup attempt against the reigning capitalist bourgeoisie administration, headed by the running dog capitalist Ruth Schmidt. Comrade Scott, com- plaining that the corrupt forces of capitalism have belittled the original ideological aims of the college, has decided to take action. She and a core group of enlightened revolutionaries are putting to use the most advanced Marxist-Leninist theories in an attempt to ferment an ideologi- cally pure revolution. Comrade Scott told The Profile. 'Approxi- mately 90o of the courses offered in my department cover Marxist- Leninist theory and strategic means of revolution formation; therefore, unknown to the unsus- pecting administration, we have a well-trained and properly educa- ted class of politically conscienti- ous students. Spontaneity and trade-unionism have been over- come among our ranks, we are ready for battle ; students of Agnes Scott, unite 1 " Comrade Scott cites several reasons for the timing of this coup attempt: " In light of the highly destabilizing process of economic development and renovation on this campus. I felt that the result- ing social frustration and institu- tional instability provided for the appropriate' and scientifically correct conditions for revolution." She went on to say that in her mind the conditions couldn't be more ready for this upheaval. ' The Agnes Scott student body has equivalent revolutionary fervor to any oppressed class I've ever dealt with. Their unrest needed only to be channeled so that they could become an instrument against all forms of tyranny and opprjession." * . In a final interview question. The Profile, asked Comrade Scott why she was undertaking such ambitious endeavors. "Well, aside from creating a new educational association characterized by social justice and equality for all. I desired a long awaited vacation from politics. Everybody knows that by developing such a society, all public power and activities lose their political character, thus, putting me out of a job and on the beaches." Student Body Moves to Africa Comrade Cath> Scott ponders the logistics of over-throwing tit administration by means of a pun- Marxist-Leninist revolution. fill's Scott by Wanda Pharr The Global Awareness Depart- ment has embarked on a radical mission to promote international awareness. The Agnes Scott student body will travel to Burkina Faso. Africa to spend the 1987-88 school year at the University of Ouagadougou, the country's cap- ital. The students of Ouagadougou will likewise come to Agnes Scott for the year. This college-wide "trading of places" is the brainchild of Presi- dent Schmidt. Schmidt has visited Burkina Faso several times and is thrilled that the Agnes Scott students will have the opportunity to live in Africa for a year. The Global Awareness Depart- ment has chartered one 747 Air Burkina jet to transport the Agnes Scott students to their new home and two C-141 cargo planes to transport their luggage. Since one 20 minute phone call from Ouagadougou to the States could cost as much as books for a semester, students are encour- aged to rely on letter writing as their main source of communication. Chimp Joins Class of 1991 by Dana Keller Dr. Itihn Studstill, Director of Global Xwareness. answers questions about the I rmersitx of Ouagadougou in Burkina l aso. the future home of Vgnes Seott students. The administration announced last week that as a joint project with the Yerkes Primate Center of Emory University a female chim- panzee will be admitted to Agnes Scott as a student in the fall of 1987. President Schmidt has been negotiating with Emory for months, and the result is that Agnes Scott will be the first college in the country to host this unusual *kind of student. "Jane." considered by Yerkes officials to be- the most advanced graduate of their communication program, was recruited heavily by officials around the country. The research- ers were ultimately most impressed by Agnes Scott's willingness to accommodate Janes's special needs, however, and they are hopeful that her adjustment to campus life will be eased by the fact that she will commute daily from Emory rather than being a residential student. Jane will be accompanied during her commute and to her classes by an ASL interpreter. Although Jane possesses verbal communication skills, her signing vocabulary is much larger and assistance will probably be re- quired at first. A class schedule for Jane has not been determined pending the results of her ad- vanced placement tests, but she has expressed an interest in psychology and anthropology as a result of her experience and mentors at Emory. Anthropology professor John Tumblin was enthusiastic over the possibility of having Jane as a student. He added, however, that she would probably experience culture shock upon becoming a Scottie. and he hoped she would not feel too disoriented and depressed at the sight of so many shaved legs. Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday. April 3, 1987 EDITORIALS LETTERS TC THE EDITOR Staff Member Airs Complaints Dear Editor: I. as a representative of the entire Profile staff, am hereby writing you this letter. I want to inform you of several conditions we demand pending our future volunteer work on The Profile staff. We demand that we no longer be held responsible for articles that reporters "forget" to write or don't have time to do. Why should we have to run around at the last minute trying to scrape together an article? We would rather be doing our homework. We refuse to spend every Tuesday night racking our brains for story ideas when we not only receive no outside help, but we are constantly criticized on how boring the newspaper is. Come on. Ms. Hartline. How creative can two people be? We will absolutely never spend another Saturday and/or Sunday, from nine in the morning till six at night, down in that empty, un- heated. dull Profile office without some sort of compensation (al- cohol will do nicely for those who are of age). We refuse to assume the duties of other editors who quit in the middle of a term, even if they are pleading temporary insanity. I cannot understand why no one wants to be a section etiitor. You let us eat dinner. Nobody really likes us. I just don't understand. We also refuse to spend hours and hours of volunteer time writing articles, putting together a newspaper, and stuffing mail- boxes only to see hundreds of copies thrown in the trash. It would be different if they were being used for a legitimate pur- pose, like in dormroom training of pet tarantulas. Finally, we demand that the editor-in-chief is no longer re- quired to write editorials as a part of her job. We do not feel that it Course Selection Week will take place April 7 - 10 for freshmen, juniors, and unclassified students and April 7 - 14 tor sophomores, A meeting for all returning students will he held on Monday, April 6, at 10:25 a.m. in Gaines Chapel to explain procedures for course selection for 1967-88 and to distribute materials. All students w ho are planning to return next year should attend the meeting. is the responsibility of the editor to encourage anyone to think or to get involved. We are awaiting notification that you have taken care of these little, petty annoyances, and we will return to our jobs upon notification. Thank you in advance. Representative of the profound deviants of The Profile Student Seeks Good Hygiene Dear Editor. A week or so after the "Taiwan flu" first hit this campus, notices from the health center appeared on everyone's door to advise us all that this plague was a very contagious parasitic infection of the intestine. According to this notice, the best prevention for cryptosporidiosis is "stringent handwashing procedures and good environmental hygiene." If I am not mistaken, such sanitary methods, while particularly impor- tant during epidemics, are always a good idea for those who wish to maintain their good health. Assuming that I have not yet said anything radical enough to be cause for much debate. I now wish to bring up an issue which Student Vetoes Afternoon Classes Dear Editor: There is a matter which has been upsetting me quite a bit. Being that you caught me by the leg when you were on bended knee begging people to write and to get involved. I thought I might share my extremely disturbing discovery with you. I hope you become as outraged as I am. It has come to my attention, with the arrival of spring, that Agnes Scott is holding classes during P.T.H. (Prime Tanning Hours). During the winter months, it went unnoticed that students were missing the best hours of the day. Now that spring and sunny weather have made their grand arrival, classes have to go. Trapped amidst four walls, my lungs filling with chalk dust. I am forced to scream in desperation. I can't stand another seventy-five minute lecture on the unimpor- tance of men. Yes. it is true, editor, men are unimportant, but I must have the sun. I want to offer myself to that yellow beaming object. Skin cancer or not. I must have a tan. Cook me until my face is falling off. I am pleading with you to bring it to the attention of the faculty and staff that we students cannot survive unless we are allowed to use the prime tanning hours. Classes are beginning to be a real nuisance. They even interrupt my soaps. For six months. I haven't been able to find out if Kimberly's baby is the son of her brother's father, or if the actual father of Donna's children is Michael or his brother. How do these people expect me to exist without the essentials of life 9 I suggest a boycott against classes. Until the needs of the individual student are met. the student body should not be held responsible for attending classes. Are there any suggestions out there 9 Sincerely. Anita Rays has been a source for much puzzlement, not only to me but to many fellow resident students. In spite of nearly universal recogni- tion of the strong relationship between good hygiene and good health, there is neither soap nor paper towels in the dormitory bathrooms. Every restroom on campus which may be frequented by non-residents is equipped with such luxuries, so why not the restrooms used most frequently by the students on campus 9 Either a majority of students are being discriminated against, or this school has not yet given me a sufficient education through which I might make sense of this situation. Respectfully submitted, Sick and soapless GCPA GEORGIA COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION THE PROFILE The Independent Student Ncfcspapei o| Scon College The AGNES SCOTT PROFILE is published bimonthly throughout the academic year. The views expressed in the editorial section are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the student body, faculty, or administration. Editor-in-Chief Julie Hartline Associate Editor Sarah Napier News Editor Heather Rogers Features Editor -Debbie Strickland Asst Features Editor Renee Dennis Arts and Entertainment Editor Kimberly Baker Asst Arts and Entertainment Editor Jennifer Burger Advertising Manager - Karen Anderson Advertising Representative - Elaine Crosby Sports Editors Megan Wallace Heather Warnock Photography Editor - Mandy Roberts Business Manager-Ginger Patlon Circulation Manager - Carol Valentine Circulation Assistant - Alisa Dufiey Photographers - Mandy Roberts. Adele Clements Reporters - Dana Keller. Lisa Gugmo. Susan Scott. Wanda Pharr. Amanda Hopkins. Ray. Porter. Emma Sale. Hadda Sheltered Life. Donna Notting Gotta A Problem. I Giffa Darn. Henrietta Stockpole. Hettie Howard. Virginia Victoria VanderbiM. Meredith Sheldon. Ramona Cartwnght "The Profile" Agnes Scott College - Box 764. Decatur. GA 30030 Printed by Chapman Press. Atlanta. GA Typeset by Seeds Typesetting. Decatur. GA Editor's Note The Profile" always welcomes comments, criticism and suggestions Letters to the Editor should be signed typed double-spaced and submitted to Box 764 Names will be withheld upon request Special drawlnos povtiraMh of Special obttcts, and letterin 3 71 - ?ZOZ Friday, April 3, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 3 NEWS Interdorm Catches Napier: Reb el w ithout A Care by Ray Porter On March 8 at approximately 3:00 a.m.. a highly serious crimi- nal incident took place in Winship dorm. Sarah Napier, an ASC sophomore and Atlanta resident, was apprehended as she entered the second floor with approxi- mately 70 males of various ages, shapes and sizes. The males were found to be possessing four kegs of cold Beck's beer and several electric guitars. The interdorm security squad was immediately on the scene to remove the males from the prem- ises, and Ms. Napier was taken into custody and placed in a high security cell in the basement of Winship. Public safety was called. Arriving four hours later, they removed the kegs, which they disposed of properly. Two top-level Interdorm officials were assigned to guard Ms. Napier's cell, where she received two meals daily of Leticia Pate collard greens and pepperoni lasagna. A trial was set for several days later due to the fact that Ms. Napier was diagnosed as being in an extremely volatile and violent state of mind. She had to be given large doses of Chaucer reading assignments daily to subdue her. The trial took place on March 11 with Inderdorm officials Sally Straight and Nerdella Cobb pre- siding as judges, and the remain- ing interdorm members' as a jury A large crowd gathered in the quad to watch the proceedings. Some students threw things at Ms. Napier while others yelled to her defense. Sarah Jewett threatened to fast until Ms. Napier was released. The trial lasted for approximately three hours. When questioned about the events of March 8. Ms. Napier swore that all 70 men were her brothers or other relatives. She also said she had no idea about the origin of the beer or electric guitars. When asked what her motive was for allowing these men to enter the high security Winship no-men zone, Ms. Napier responded, "Well, you know, sh-t happens. I guess I momentarily forgot the rules, not that I had been drinking or anything." Due to the serious nature of this crime, a verdict has yet to be decided. Investigations of Ms. Napier's family have shown that she does not. in fact, have 70 living male relatives. She has only one brother, Bark, who could probably make enough noise for 70 people, but denies any involve- ment in the crime. Ms. Napier is being given a battery of psychological tests to determine whether perhaps she blacked out and thought she was at a co-ed school. Ms. Napier is still being held in a high security, cell and is only allowed out for classes. While it is not likely that Sue will be expelled, some of the punish- ments suggested are: permanent residence in the computer room typing papers for other students, a mandatory life-time job working at Agnes Scott after graduation, or the requirement of 30 hours of labor a week on the construction of the gym in addition to her academic workload. Although she will probably resist the assign- Mild-mannered Professor Steven Gutherie (pictured left) bares a striking resemblance t<> Super Prof (pictured right), iIkii brave superhero seen recenth in action at Vgnes Scott. Caught without a camera, the witness could onh draw a picture (it the rescue. From Agnes to Anthony by Susan Scott The president of Agnes Scott College, Dr. Ruth Schmidt, has carried the tradition of having a tea on Susan B. Anthony's birth- day one step further. Beginning in the fall of 1987. Agnes Scott College will be renamed the Susan B. Anthony Women's Seminary. Schmidt states that the main reason for the name change is the administra- tion's fondness for Susan B. Anthony dollars. "No vending machine will accept them, but we like them anyway." Following the Soviet tradition of calling fellow citizens "comrade." Agnes Scott students will be required to call one another "suffragette." As a consequence of this action, the city of Decatur has been considering its own name change. Possible new names are Seneca Falls and Suffragette City. "Susan B. Anthony" students will also be required to dress for dinner. White, high-necked blouses containing as much starch as the dining hall food will be mandatory. Naturally, all students who are eligible to vote will be required to do so. $60,00 PER HUNDRED PAID for remailing letters from home! Send self-addressed, stamped envelope for information/application Associates, Box 95-B, Rosclle, NJ 07203 ment due to her strong anti- parietal beliefs and rebellious tendencies. Ms. Napier will be required to speak with freshmen about the evils of violating parietals. Due to the high security alert placed on her cell, Sarah was unavailable for comment. Napier's roomate. Carolyn Weaver, was asked how she felt about the actions of her friend. She replied. WORD PROCESSING Resumes, Thesis. Term- Papers. Manuscripts, Dissertations, etc. Call 636-5049 "Sarah has always been kind of rebellious, but I must say I was shocked and appalled at her actions." Ms. Weaver had no comment when asked about rumors that she was in posses- sion of one of the missing kegs of Beck's. Sarah Jewett was unavail- able for comment because of her weakened state from fasting. Professor Leads Two Lives by Renee Dennis On March 10, sophomore Aimee Peeples was jogging on campus when a maintenance truck, overflowing with dirt and rocks, passed her. As the truck turned a curve, debris rattled onto the ground, and one baseball- sized clump of dirt flew out of the truck on a collision course toward Aimee's face. Then, fortunately for Aimee, Professor Steven Guthrie came to her rescue. While taking a campus stroll, he had noticed Aimee's imminent peril. He dove behind the mailbox near Buttnck Hall, where, according to wit- nesses, he changed into Super- Prof! In his red and blue uniform, the handsome and brave SuperProf flew to Aimee. the lovely, dis- tressed damsel. He swooped down from the sky and shielded the bewildered Aimee from the clump of dirt. She was saved from certain catastrophe. Professor Guthrie denies these fantastic accounts of his bravery, but many observors. including Dr. L. Lane, have noticed his con- spicuous absence whenever SuperProf is present. The Profile Needs Dependable People Meeting Tuesdays, G-28 Winship < iRhN ADA ST. VINCEN f ST. GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Affiliated Hospitals in New York State Nw Jerse) I nited kingdom %prQved February 4. r987 b> the New York Stale Education Department tor the purpose of conducting a clinical clerkship program in New York teaching hospitals, si George's received a similar approval in 1985 from the New Jerse) Board of Medical Examiners; [his establishes si ( ieorge's as the onK foreign medical school with instruction in English that has siate-appro\ed campuses in both He* York and Ncvs Jersey. Over 700 students have transferred to U.S. medical schools. St. George's ha$ graduated over 1.000 physicians. Thev are licensed in 39 stales. They hold faculty positions in 20 U.S. medical schools - 25 r o have been C hief Residents m 119 U.S. hospitals (according to a 19X6 survey). St. George's is entering its second decade of medical education. In the first decade. we uere cited bs I he Journal of the American Medical Association (Januar) ls>S5) as ranking number one of all major foreign medical schools in the initial pass rate on the ECFMG exam. St. George's is one of the few foreign medical schools whose students quality tor Guaranteed Student Loans. Our students also qualify for the PLUS ALAS loans and. under certain conditions, VA loans. St. George's grants a limited number of loans and scholarships to entering students. h>r \i\formaiion St' George's ( nivejsit) school of Medicine /l 19 please contact c/O The Foreign Medical School Services C orporation the Office <>> One Fast Main Street Ba> Shore, Nev* \ork 11706 Admissions (5I6> 665-8500 Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, April 3, 1987 FEATURES Students Intern on The Street by Hadda Sheltered Life Three upcoming seniors have been granted internships at Per- sonnel Management Systems. They will be working in three different sections of this company from seven to seven (night to morning.) Kathie 'Snow' White will be working in the Fine Dining Got- rocks division. Her duties will include escorting major clients to the upper class restaurants in Atlanta. Although Kathie has not yet escorted alone, she is looking forward to Nickoli's Roof in May. where she will escort the famous Oliver North. Lynn 'Watchit' Wilson says that she will be working in the S & M division of Personnel Manage- ment Systems. Lynn is not quite sure what S & M stands for. but she says. "It must have something to do with Saddles and Meat because they told me I would be working with a lot of leather and knives." Lynn will report later when she figures out what she will be doing. Finally. Stephanie Dancin' Legs' Barkholz says that she will be starting work in April in the Physical Education department of PMS. She is looking forward to teaching dancing to elderly clien- tele who have specifically re- quested a health orientation for their hearts and what-not. Stephanie says she enjoys danc- ing for people and doesn't mind teaching the elderly a few of her tricks. "After all," she says, "they gotta get it sometime too. Our generation shouldn't have a monopoly on nude dancing." Kathie. Lynn, and Stephanie happened upon these internships by accident one night at Club Rio. Stephanie says that she was just "dom' some moves" when a tall Latin looking man approached them and asked if they were students. Astonished, they replied yes. and he proceeded to teli them about the internships availa- ble with his company. After they went home that evening and checked their schedules, they decided that even though the hours of seven at night to seven . in the morning were particularly difficult on their lives, the pay and experience was just too good to pass up. None of the three regrets her decision to begin the internship so late in the semester. It will continue into the summer months and the beginning of fali semester. "By next August. I should have enough money to pay cash for my senior year at Scott if I'm careful and buy the Toyota instead of the Mercedes." says Kathie. These three friends were lucky to find a company that had internships available for all of them. We are proud of these Scotties for being so innovative and creative with their job hunting. Kathie White. I > nn \N ilson, and Ste> ie Barkhol/ use their internships to learn w hik- tlu\ earn. Personal Bodyguards Insure Students' Safety by Emma Safe How many times have you heard the statement "Campus Police are never around when you need them?" One of the favorite pastimes of Scotties is to grumble and complain about campus security. The administra- tion, feeling guilty because public ( . uards protect students safety was ragged on more than they were, decided to take some action. They started a search for the most effective way to make students feel secure on the Agnes Scott campus. Realizing that the students are never satisfied, the administration discovered that there was only one possible solution. The only step left to take was to approach President Schmidt and seek approval. The administration was very wise in the planning of this step. They waited until President Schmidt's nap time, and Gerald O. Whittington. disguised as the president's cat. slipped into her office. Making the president believe she was receiving a prophecy from her cat. Mr. Whittington convinced Schmidt to abandon her renovation plans. At the end of nap time. Presi- dent Schmidt leaped from her office to inform the administration that all renovation would be stopped completely, but there was one problem with this idea. What would they do with all the left-over money 9 Dean Hudson, quick to answer, suggested that the money be put towards better security for the campus. All were in agreement. The college purchased an armed guard for each student. Every student received a per- sonalized guard. Guards were recruited from various veterans' hospitals. No one over age 75 was hired. The administration promises that all guards can still run. Students are to pick their guards up. along with their yellow blocks for use of the track, from the public safety office. Chief Korth asks that the students please hurry because there have been a few deaths due to guards throwing the yellow blocks at one another. Each guard comes with an operator's handbook and keys to every building on campus. There will be a tank parked outside of Buttrick that each guard has been trained to drive. The tank may only be used for transportation to and from Marta. Guards have permission to shoot only perverts and small dogs. Please do not ask your guard to shoot anyone on the administration, faculty, or staff, even if he or she is a pervert. The administration hopes this will help the Agnes Scott student feel more secure on campus. Please don't forget to pick up your guard and your yellow block. If he does not come with a yellow block, please file a "Missing Block Report" with Chief Korth. Classified Employment DOMINOES PIZZA ORDER CENTER now hiring. Flexible Hours - Good Pay - Full or part-time - Apply in Person - 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Monday - Thursday- 1901 Montreal Rd., Suite 119. Tucker. GA (3/4 mile inside I-285 off Lavista Rd.) Test Your S marts: An April Fool's Quiz for ASC's Know-it-alls by Donna Notting Here is an April Fool's quiz for those Agnes Scott students who think they know everything. 1The beginning of The Declara- tion of Independence reads as follows: a Man everywhere is born free but is in chains. b.The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles c Nature has placed mankind under the governments of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure. d The Natural Liberty of Man is to be free from any Superior Power on Earth, and not to be under the Will or Legislative Authority of Man. but to have only the Law of Nature for his Rule 2. The painting Guernica was done by the famous Spanish artist: a. Julio Iglesias b. Ricky Ricardo c. Speedy Gonzalez (unrelated to Conchi) d. Benito Juarez 3 Billy the Kid was tracked down and killed by: a. Oscar de la Renta b. Geronimo c. Philip Glass d Bob Marley 4. The man who called himself the Scourge of God was. a. Pippin' the Short b. Ethel red the Unready C.Ernest Hemmingway d Jim Bakker 5. The poet famous for the immor- tal lines. "The world is too much with us" is a. Gary Hart b. Dr. Seuss c. Nelson Mandela d. Mario Cuomo 6. The famous German psychologist responsible for the idea of the libido as the main motivating force in humans is: a. Dr. Ruth Westheimer b. Katenna Witt c. Ruth Schmidt d. Karl Marx 7. The philosopher most associ- ated with the Epicurean school is: a. David Behan b. Richard Parry c. Gerard Elfstrom d. Letitia Pate Evans 8. The capital of Georgia is a Rome b. Athens c. Cairo d. Climax (yes. it is on the map) 9. The national bird of the U.S. is: a. the Pink Flamenco b. the Sitting Duck c. Cold Duck d. Rockin' Robin 10. The current Prime Minister of France is: a. Edith Piat b. Madame Chatagnier c. Henri Matisse d Napoleon Brandy 11. The current head of the Mafia's New York family is: a. Giorgio Armani b. Geraldine Ferraro c. Father Guido Sarducci d. Lorenzo "Magnifico" Medici 12. The favorite national pastime of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is: a. checkers b. quarters c. cross-country snow skiing d. the Idaho State Lottery 13. President Reagan's current favorite saying is: a. L'Chayim b. Um c. Help d. P-shaw 14. The Russian word for truth is: a. Profile b. Vodka c. Polit Buro d. Hot Tamale 15. The Greek philosopher/ mathematician Pythagoras is best known for; a. his Grecian formula b his huge tracts of land c. his ability to swallow goldfish d. shouting Eureka! in his bathtub Friday, April 3, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 5 ASC Revokes Alcohol Policy by I. Giffa Darn Effective Thursday. March 31. Agnes Scott College will no longer enforce its 21 year old minimum drinking age. The change in policy is moti- vated by a recent decision by the administration to give Agnes Scott students more freedom in govern- ing their own lives. "We [the administration] believe that the time a woman spends at Agnes Scott is a formative period of her life. We want her to have the freedom to explore pos- sibilities for forming her own values without the restrictions of a governing body who sets down lofty mandates aimed at conform- ing the student body into a homologous whole." stated Kay Budson. Dean of Students. The student body responded to the dismissal of the drinking policy with understandable apprecia- tion. "Finally, I can put to use those wine glasses my Aunt Rose gave me for graduation. com- mented freshman Lolita Lush. Honor Court President Daffy Bombedberg meets the policy change with relief. Tm just thrilled, and not because of the freedom it gives the student body - though. I am pleased in that respect - I am just glad that the Court won't have to deal with so many trifling cases over someone having a sip of beer in her room." (She burps) "Uh. excuse me. Here, have a Heinle." However, not every student is pleased with the policy change. Some students have encountered problems directly related to the change. One sophomore soberly reported. "I called the Physical Plant to tell them the bulb in my overhead light was out and needed replacing. I got the words 'I need a light...' out of my mouth, when the guy cut me off and said 'Michelob or Budweiser." The faculty was shaken (not stirred) by the change. French Professor Eauld Gard com- mented. "There is no place, in a college committed to liberal edu- cation, for this kind of gratuitous freedom." In general, the mood of the campus is that of inebriated exuberance. In line with the decision to grant more freedom to the students, a dismissal of parietals is pending. Mallory Establishes Dress Code by Henrietta Stackpole Attempting to foster school spirit, the administration has established a new dress code. In place of sweat pants, students must don the purple and white striped skirts that the school has commissioned Jaclyn Smith, the famous Kmart designer and model, to design and manufac- ture. Instead of Reeboks. stu- dents must purchase purple and white saddle oxfords, which will soon be available in The Campus Shop for the low price of S79.95. The administration hopes that these and other dress code changes will make ASC a more unified campus. According to the Dress Code Committee head. Marilyn Mallory. these new rules will render our campus a peaceful island of conformity, for "there will be no competition in the area of fashion. Students will be entirely freed of their shopping burdens. Instead, they can concentrate on their studies." Although Ms. Mallory teaches such courses as Philosophy of Fashion 112 and Twentieth Cen- tury Fashion 501, she believes that undergraduates are not mature enough to dive directly into the heady world of fashion and should therefore stick with the basic Agnes Scott uniform. She says. "So many young women are susceptible to fads. Remember the leg warmer craze 9 Remember thedesigner jean fad? Young women wasted a lot of money on those now worthless items that were soon out of style. That's why we commissioned Jaclyn Smith to create the Agnes Scott wardrobe. Ms. Smith creates the timeless, practical clothes that every college woman should have." Ms. Mallory believes the restric- tions on student dress allow for individuality. Although students must wear a white blouse with purple vest along with their Scottie Skirt, and the purple bow in the hair, they are allowed to choose their own socks. According to Ms. Mallory. "Socks express the inner self more than any other article of clothing." Student reactions to the prop- osed changes vary considerably. Some students like Beth Leonard are in favor of the new code. Beth believes that "the code will make Agnes Scott more like a team." Adele Clements, however, is vehemently opposed to the changes. "Marilyn Mallory is a dictator. I believe that as Ameri- cans we are all free to dress as we please. I will definitely transfer to Ball State if these changes are effected." Ms. Mallory responds. "I couldn't care less what that little witch thinks about my rules. Let her transfer. We'll all be better off without her whining and com- plaints." The Dress Code goes into effect next fall. Violators will be immediately confined in G-28 of Winship for one week. Beer Guzzles for The Last Time by Gotta A. Problem Take a good look at this picture. Do you recognize this person 9 This poor hapless soul who wandered into the foam of beer and was forced to undergo many, many painful and demoralizing surgical procedures to become what she is today - a happy, humming housewife. Although this tale has an un- usual but happy ending, the content may shock and sicken the average reader. If you are one of those average readers, enroll now to catch up with the rest of the third grade and read this tale. Yes. readers. Selme Beers only last fall was a happy go lucky college junior here at Agnes Scott. She loved playing on the soccer team; she didn't even mind when they lost the ball and had to use Selme's friends look on as sru- guzzles her last cold one. her as a substitute. Selme said. "Hmmmm. you know, it was like the most amazing thing. They just slapped a little paint on me. and nobody knew the difference. Hmmmm..." She did wonderfully in academics, scoring a full 1.2 points fall semester! Although Selme admits she didn't study as much as she could have, she also says. "I just couldn't like get into those books with no pictures, like yawn, ya know?" Selme also considered getting up for church every Sunday, which is more than I can say for the average reader. Although she never quite made it, she says that she often thought about it be- tween one and two in the morning at Railroofs. What did happen to this spunky college junior? The evils of beer foam was Selme's destiny. Poor Selme Beers turned so lustful in her quest for a fast beer that she lost sight of just where the beer was supposed to land! Professor Profile by Amanda Hopkins Non-philosophy students catch occasional glimpses of him in the mailroom or at social functions and wonder who that unmasked man is. and who let him out of his cage. Yet. his students know him (and revere him) as Professor Elsewhere. While campus recognition of his existence is increasing. Pro- fessor Elsewhere says he's still not well-known enough. "This anonymity is very frustrating for me. I've begun taking out small ads in the New York Times to publicize my aims, but I haven't gotten much local response." he said recently. Fortunately, his recent book. How to Groom and Care for Your Special Pet in a Morally Consistent Way, has been well received critically, and it is a huge commercial success. A top aide, who wishes to remain anonymous, told this reporter that the proceeds were being given to the Reagan Coup d'Etat Fund, but he was uncertain if the coup is meant to keep Reagan in power, or if its actual favored dictatorial candidate is Lyndon Larouche. Elsewhere attributes his lifelong political awareness to his upbringing, but he admits that his Marxist political ieanings are due to the air of radical social protest which prevailed on campuses during his college years. "Yeah, it was pretty dangerous to go outside during the riots, so I spent a lot of time indoors watching reruns and old movies on tv. I would be hard-pressed to say whether Groucho or Harpo really influenced me more, however." When asked where he was from. Elswhere evasively replied that he was born "a little bit north of Chicago". Since any idiot knows that the Great Lakes are just north of Chicago and that, like most humans, our beloved profes- sor hasn't the gills to survive the Lakes, we were naturally suspi- cious and resolved to investigate his claims further. Exhaustive research eventually yielded the surprising fact that Elsewhere was actually born in Georgia. Although his parents were dedi- cated party members, they were greatly disillusioned by the Stalin purges. They spent the next decade trying to emigrate for the sake of their two children (includ- ing our beloved professor) and eventually settled in America where they have been attempting to undermine the U.S. capitalist system ever since. fhe miracle of Beers' reconstructive surgery. Picture one shows the fateful night, with Selme and friends partying away. Two hours later. Selme was rushed to Dekalf Only Hospital, where the single and dashing Dr. Bud Wiser operated on her fizzled and foamed out face all night long. Luckily, most of her obvious facial features were saved from the foaming. However, there was considerable damage done to her neck and jaw muscles and bones. Dr. Wiser says poor Selme will never be able to shotgun another beer. She won't even be able to tilt her head back to bellow for another pitcher anymore. Selme is optimistic though. After her marriage to Dr. Wiser, she and Bud worked on an ingenious device that will allow Selme to still enjoy her beer without tilting her head at all - a straw. Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday. April 3, 1987 aVIPTO AN ID ENTER! HENT Darling Defects to Romania Leaving Studio Dance Profile photographers catch \laril\n Darling as slu- crosses the Romanian border. The 15 members of Agnes Scott's Studio Dance Theater experienced a drastic change in their organization last week. Club members were shocked to dis- cover that their loyal and dedi- cated director and friend. Marilyn Darling, had defected to Romania to join an improvisational folk dance company. The dancers arrived for their class on Tuesday to find that Ms. Darling was gone and had left only a short note explaining the reasons for her departure. The note explained that Ms. Darling had been recruited by the Roma- nian company several years ago and had resisted the temptation to flee the pressing demands of Agnes Scott life for the excitement and adventure of improvisational Romanian folk dance. Ms. Darling emphasized that she had not been forced or bribed by the Romanians, only offered a deluxe condominium and studio space four times as big as the space given to Studio Dance at Agnes Scott. The rest of the Darling family was also uninformed of Marilyns plans to travel to Romania. Darlings son Mike, who has attended the famous Studio Dance annual spring concert for many years, commented. " Daddy Darling and I miss mom very much. We hope she will come back soon. If we don't hear from her soon, we are going to have to hire a detective." Mr. Darling was unable to be reached for comment. The members of Studio Dance were so saddened by the loss of their fearless leader that they felt unable to continue the season without her. For an indefinite time. Studio Dance members will have to pursue their art in the pool, as they are all joining the Dolphin Club. The leaders of Studio Dance have requested several hundred thousand dollars from Student Government in hopes that they can travel to Romania to visit Ms. Darling, but for now they'll be kicking those "dancin"' feet in the pool. Oh well, isn't sychronized swimming really water ballet anyway 9 Rock Exhibit Reveals the Origins of Man by Meredith Sheldon Dr. Staven announced that an Indian rock art exhibit will be in Dana this month. The exhibit includes specimens collected by the senior art majors as part of their senior projects in connection with the Anthropology department. The exhibit. Tumblin's Song. Rock Art of Western America.'' contains 20 photographs of rock art. The photographs were taken on a field trip out West. The students studied rocks in conjunc- tion with the history of man in Western America. The rocks are representative of the culture, or lack thereof, of the times. There will be approximately 20 photographs of petroglyphs and pictographs from sites in Califor- nia. Utah. New Mexico, and other areas which the students refuse to disclose, claiming the 5th Amendment. There will be a descriptive text written by these new experts who experimented with their new Spanish skills acquired on the visit. (Could we use this to claim funding under the Global Awareness Program?). This exhibit will strive to make the public aware of the history mean- ing, and extreme value these sites offer our heritage. (Did we evolve from rocks 9 Visit the exhibit to find out.) Claire Armistead was part of the group that traveled with the program. She bubbles with excite- ment when speaking of the proj- ect: "I had a great time. We really got back to nature. It's amazing how much you can learn from rocks. We also learned about the culture of the people. I had a chance to brush up on my Spanish. It was difficult to write the brochure about the exhibit since it was all in Spanish. I got 1 some great ideas for my wedding. I plan to create a desert scene with rocks and cacti. Rocks have so much meaning for me now. I'll be carrying desert flowers. The bridesmaids will wear desert rose. Perhaps I can get Gina to let me decorate for her wedding with rocks to give it that special look. Dr. Herbert served as translator for the group on the trip When asked about her experiences of traveling with a group of college students, her only reply was. "It was an experience I'll never forget." Dr. Tumblin commented. "The descent of man can be traced through rocks. We discovered the origins of man in America.'' When asked what exactly our origins were, he only replied. "We know, but we ain't telling. If you want to know, find out yourself." Agnes Scott is fortunate to have such an exciting exhibit. Stop by and visit to discover the beauty of rocks and the exciting possibilities of truth they contain. For more information, contact Dr Staven. Dr. Tumblin. or Dr. Herbert. (.ramim \ward Winner Bruce Hornsbj and the Range will perform at \S( Spring Fling on Vpril 12. Bruce Hornsby To Perform at Ramona Cartwright After highlighting Miller Spring Break activities in Daytona Beach. Grammy Award winner Bruce Hornsby and the Range will travel to Agnes Scott College to perform at Spring Fling on April 11. He will appear at the Sheraton Century Center sponsored by Miller Genuine Draft. Spring Fling activities will begin with The M'ller Lite Pro Volleyball Tournament at 7.45 at Stone Mountain, immediately follow- ing a wonderful picnic to be hosted by Epicure Miller Lite All- and the Ranize Spring Fling Star Volleyballist David Behan will visit the volleyball competition then stick around to serve as a judge for the Miss Miller Lite Bathing Beauty contest later that evening. Unlimited supplies of beer samples will be available through- out Friday and Saturday's events. Thanks go to Miller for this special treat' Social Council is really pleased to be able to bring Bruce Hornsby and The Range to Atlanta for a special private concert. One student. Lisa Gugino. was quoted as saying.*'! can't wait til he gets here' First thing I'm gonna do is attack him. He's so cute! I ink lamrm Shie lds was u r \ i \Oti d alter seeing tin- rock exhibit now on displa) in Dana l ine \rls (iallirv Friday, April 3, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 7 ARTS AND IENTIEIPT4 NT Blackfriars with Hit, Leave for New York Crimes of the Heart by Hettie Howard The Blackfriars. Agnes Scott's oldest organization, is leaving the school to go on a professional tour. Every year the group re- ceives world-wide acclaim for its performances. Says Becky Prophet, the direc- tor. "We decided it was time to pursue our art. Our performers had too many distractions in the academic setting with classes, exams, mandatory meetings, and all. Now we can concentrate on our art. We can also make a lot of money!" When asked about the new move Dudley Sanders, technical director, said: Tm excited about living the life of a touring artist. We'll be traveling in an old school bus in the style of the Partridge Family. We'll stop in out-of-the- way places like Dunedin. Florida, and Bethlehem. Pennsylvania, so we can share the cultural life with the natives. We artists like to share our talent. Of course, we'll also hit the big cities like London and Paris so we can make lots of money 1 " Paul Lifton. who will coach the performers, looks forward to the experience. " I've always wanted to see the world through the eyes of a world famous artist. Maybe Dudley will lend me his! In all seriousness, we will now have the chance to fully develop our talent. Besides, we'll make lots of money 1 " The Blackfriars' first stop will be Broadway where they plan to present Crimes of the Heart, the smash hit of their fall season. They open April 31. The perform- ances will be at 3:00 a.m. Ms. G. is planning a tour for students who wish to travel to New York. The group will travel by Trailways. The package includes lodging and food and will cost S120. See Ms. G. for further details. Indi- vidual tickets will be S3. 00 and may be purchased at the Main hostess desk. Reservations are not recommended. Reactions to the news vary. Meda Stamper exclaimed. "That's wonderful. Perhaps Studio Dance Theatre can follow suit." Dean Hudson was disap- pointed, but she offered her best wishes: "I'm hurt that I wasn't The new \SC .la// Band is excited to be a part of the community. ASC Announces New Band Agnes Scott College is proud to announce the formation of a new musical ensemble here on cam- pus. Student try-outs yielded a very talented group of jazz musi- cians. Although try-outs were first open to Agnes Scott students, an apparent lack of enthusiasm prompted the jazz band leader Dr. Fuller to open auditions to other area college students. Guitarist Par T. Animal growled at the thought of being in such close contact with the Agnes Scott Community. He was quoted as saying, "I've always heard what a caring community it [ASC] is. and now I am just real excited to get to know each and every Scottie personally." Animal is lead guitarist and is acting as the group's student leader. Faculty sponsor and director Fuller is quite pleased with the group practices so far and hopes to be ready to perform by June of 1988. A full schedule of perform- ances will be posted on the music department bulletin board in early May. Don't miss out on Agnes Scott's newest group. They are sure to be incredible! ADMISSIONS: Admissions Counselor. Major responsibilities involve extensive travel to provide information to prospective students. Campus projects. Bachelors degree required. Must be articulate and well organized. Should demonstrate commitment to professional growth and women's education. Starting Date 7/1/87. Applications deadline 4/30/87. Send letter of application, resume, college transcript and three letters of recommendation to: Ruth A. Vedvik, Director of Admissions, Agnes Scott college. Decatur. GA 30030. consulted before the decision. We have always worked with the students to help them deal with handling academics and art. Like I always say. students are our most valuable resource. I would have liked to prove that by working with the Blackfriars in their deci- sion. I do hope they are success- ful. Perhaps we can use this to attract students for our freshman class. I'll check and see if the group will travel as The Agnes Scott Blackfriars. Our slogan can be 'Agnes Scott: We're really going places.'" In an exclusive interview with The Profile. President Schmidt offered her support of the deci- sion. "I think the idea of a world tour fits in nicely with our Global Awareness Program. We like to see our students travel the world in style. I do hope the group will stop off in Burkina Faso as part of our exchange program." As always. The Profile will keep you posted of all the late-breaking news as it develops. Until next time, this is Hettie Howard asking. "Have you hugged your Profile staff member today 7 " Jeanie Norton and Felicia Wheeler star as I en Crimes Oj the Heart, which also features Jean in n\ and Babe e ! )\n imu ll as \ rath in VlaGrath. Sociable Club Sponsors High Tea Virginia Victoria Vanderbilt The Agnes Scott Sociable Club will present high tea on Sunday afternoon. April 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. The tea will feature jewels and table settings by Tiffany's, fashions by Greer Regenstein's. andmusicbytheC.D.C. Singers. The tea is to be the proper "after Spring Formal wind-down." The Sociable Club is aware of the shock many students feel when they wake up the afternoon after Formal realizing that a dull, anti- social academic life lies in the week ahead. Attempting to com- bat this social let-down, the Sociables plan an exciting tea in the true British fashion. The tea will be held at The Garden Room downtown. For directions, contact Ken Hilburn or Jeffrey Darnell. The dress code requires coat and tie for the gentlemen and hats for the ladies. Admission is $15 per person. For reservations call HIGHTEA. I In Sociables, shown at their last tea, look forward to the post-formal part}. ROTARY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY ABROAD 1988-89 A very attractive scholarship program is sponsored by the Rotary Foundation which pays virtually all expenses for a year of study abroad during 1988-89. A student must apply through and be endorsed by a Rotary Club and the final date on which clubs can receive completed applications is July 15, 1987. For students residing in Georgia application packets may be obtained directly from James W. Mathews, Dept. of English. West Georgia College. Carrollton. Georgia 30118. Professor Mathews will also help students make contact with the Rotary Club nearest their place of residence. Students not residing in Georgia should contact their local Rotary club for applications and information. There is additional information in the Financial Aid Office about the Rotary Scholarship program. Please come by and ask for it. Page 8 THE PROFILE Friday. April 3, 1987 SPCRTS ASC Basketball Team Wins National Title By Megan Wallace and Heather Warnock As you all know, the Agnes Scott basketball team, the Purple Reign, once again came out on top!! On March 25. 1987, the beloved basketball team traveled to Knoxville. Tennessee to meet with the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers for the national title. The UT Lady Volunteers were no match for these talented women. Jennifer "Motor Boat'" Spurlin. the captain of the team, lead the team to victory with her amazing rebound talents. Spur, as she is fondly referred to. impressed the crowd with her 70 rebounds in the first half. Tracy McMahon. cocap- tain of this fine team, awed the crowd with her behind-the-back- between-the-legs hookshot from half court. She never missed a beat getting over 65 in a row. The referee was so amazed he awarded Tracy 3 points for each shot. Claire Guitton was not outdone by Tracy's performance. Claire could not resist the urge to dunk the ball every time she had possession of it. At one point. Claire delayed the game because she hung on to the rim after making one of her many dunkshots. The crowd was in suspense as Claire bellowed for Mr. Piggy to come save her. Adele Clements, being one of the few people allowed to care for Mr. Piggy, rushed Mr. Piggy to Claire's rescue so that the game could resume. Angela Tonn baffled the oppos- ing team with her ability to steal the ball in any situation. She quickly ran each ball back for an easy lay-up. The UT Lady Vols were forced to resort to a zone defense to guard against Angela's amazing power. Sarah Jewett. a well known political activist, argued that the UT team's choice of uniform colors was communist oriented. After tabling the discussion. ROOM SERVICE Having a Domino's Pizza store nearby is like being on a permanent vacation You can order room serv- ice every night 1 Just call and order your favorite pizza We'll deliver it to your door in less than 30 minutes So pick up the phone and order room service Domino's Pizza Delivers 1 Serving Agnes Scott: 491-1111 3203-C Glenwood Rd Hours: 11AM-1AM Sun -Thurs. 11AM-2AM Fri. & Sat Limited delivery areas. Drivers carry under $20. 1987 Domino's Pizza. Inc. $1.50 OFF! Order a delicious 1< small Thick Crust pizza with your choice of toppings and get S1.50 OFF' ZH&S Sarah came back in the game and committed two personal fouls, citing that the colors of the opposing team's uniforms caused her to lose control. Adele Clements, as the result of a bad call, lost her temper and caused the team 5 technical fouls. As a result, she was thrown out of the game; however, she had previously scored 36 points with her famous Granny Shot. The Lady Volunteer's coach sweated throughout the entire game; however, our own Coach Peterson remained calm and collected until the final 2 minutes. At the 2 minutes warning, the ASC team was winning 248-27. The ASC Purple Reign went on to score 30 points in the final 2 minutes, for a final score of 278- 27. The Lady Vols' 27 points came solely from foul shots. After returning from their long, victori- ous journey. Dean Hudson hosted a campus wide victory party in the gym. RTCs enjo) rigorous work-outs ol .ill kinds of physical exercise, RTCs Flip Over RE. by Heather Warnock The Physical Education Depart- ment is now in the process of re-evaluating their curriculum. This is due to the overwhelming demand by RTCs for more PE courses. It was brought to Dr. Manuel's attention that RTCs truly enjoy the physical education courses offered, and they would like for classes to last longer. Many expressed a desire for more outdoor activities, such as la- crosse, rugby, jai-a-lai. and tackle football. Others expressed an interest in a physical education major. It seems that many RTCs are complaining about the physical education requirement. They seem to think that not enough courses are required. When asked about her desire to exer- cise, Phyllis Heaton responded, "I like to think that I received my inspiration from Richard Simmons. I love to exercise, exercise, exercise." Dr. Manuel, the head of the Physical Education Depart- ment, is now working on the changes in order to accommodate the increase in demand Soccer Tryouts Go Over Big by Megan Wallace As most of you eager players know, soccer season is well under way. Everyone has been talking about trying out for the nationally acclaimed Agnes Scott Strikers. There was certainly a crowd gathered on the field when it was announced that soccer tryouts had officially begun. Tryouts started three weeks ago Monday on the new field (all the eager Scotties with key and yellow security badge in hand, of course!). It was obvious after tryouts began that the gates would not lock behind all the hundreds of hopeful players inside. Campus Police would not allow practice to continue without having the gates secured. Coach Reed rescheduled tryouts for every afternoon for the next two weeks. To avoid the mob scene that was apparent at the first practice. Coach Reed allowed the women to sign up for tryouts according to grade point average (lowest averages first). For the next two weeks. Coach Reed watched 225 women compete for 11 positions on the team with 2 reinforce- ments. The girls went through a series of drills and tests, finally ending with a personal interview with Coach Reed. Dean Hudson, and President Schmidt. The excited 223 (2 dropped because of pressure under per- formance) gathered in Gaines last Wednesday during Convocation to hear who would be represent- ing the elite athletic strength of Agnes Scott in national soccer games. The chosen 13 were honored with a round of parties beginning that evening in Rebe- kah Reception Room, moving to 2nd Rebekah for an Around the World for your Favorite Soccer Drink Party, and finally ending up at the ever popular Tracksides Tavern to toast the new team to victory. The highly publicized and internationally known team was quickly brought back (those who could still walk, of course) or carried back to Inman Lobby for their first publicity picture as a team. Though Coach Reed was pleased with the turn out. he hopes it is because the women enjoy playing soccer. There has been some rumor around cam- pus, according to Coach Reed, that the women were just going out for the team for the glory and fame of being on the Strikers and to be able to see Coach Reed in shorts 5 days a week. Though Coach Reed doesn't mind the attention, he regards soccer as a serious sport and wants his players to do the same. If anyone is interested in being a part of the team, without playing, Coach Reed is looking for a good manager. Please contact him personally about this as the new team is still trashed from last Wednesday night. Camp Juliette Low for girls 9-17 a top Lookout Mountain, Cloudland, GA. 30731 Call or write for brochure: P.O. Box 3236 Marietta, GA 30061 (404) 428-0446 SCHOL \RSHiPS AVAILABLE FOR ( WERGRADl \ll iND. GRADl \TB SCHjOOI The Ty Cobb Educational Foundation awards scholarships to Georgia residents meeting the following criteria: 1 ) Student must have at least a B average 2) Students must demonstrate need 3) Students must have completed at least one year of under- graduate work or student may be entering their first year of graduate school for law. medicine, veterinary medicine or dentis- try. Brochures describing this scholarship program in more detail and explaining how to apply are available in the Financial Aid Office. Prospective students visited Agnes Scott's campus on April 9th and 10th. Among the various activities planned for them was a picnic in the Quad with capping festivities for entertainment. U 1 **fypF* In This Issue: Editorials Campus Celebrates Bicentennial News Commissioner Shulman Visits ASC Features 1987-88 Mortar Board Members Tapped Arts Students Display Musical Talents Sports Volleyball Games on Mondays THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College Volume 73 Number 12 April 20. 1987 Rostow Speaks on Declining Ethics hi by Julie Hartline In keeping with tradition. Agnes Scott held its annual Phi Beta Kappa convocation on Wednes- day, April 1. Dean Hall opened the event by informing those in attendance that Agnes Scott's chapter, which began on March 23, 1926. recognizes high academic achievement. Dr. Elspeth Davies Rostow, Professor of American Studies and Government at the University of Texas, was the speaker for the 1987 convocation. She began her lecture, "Ethics in Public Life," by stating that standards had lapsed in this country. She shared exam- ples of this declination from the Atlanta Constitution and the New York Times. Headlines included, among many topics, the recent television evangelistic scandals and the arrest of a marine involved in a spy case. Dr. Rostow said that early Americans had been seized by periods of self-examination. The American colonies were set up as "a model exercise in human performance," and "we regularly criticized ourselves." stated Rostow. She felt that Americans had managed to correct some major problems by the abolish- ment of slavery and giving women the right to vote. However, America "is so far from perfec- tion." said Rostow. She used as an example the Governor of Texas who when asked if he had told the whole truth responded, "It wasn't like inaugural day with the bible. There wasn't even a bible present." Rostow said that much of the problem was due to the issues facing American institutions. She felt the family was faced with higher divorce rates and teenage pregnancy; the family no longer had as much of an influence since it had been urbanized. Also, Rostow said that Ameri- can schools have faced the problem of having "to do a tre- mendous amount more than give moral ethics" to students. She felt that schools had not failed, but they had simply been asked to do more than their time permits. The third institution that Rostow felt was facing problems was the church. Technology and television have become "hungry masters" in her mind; the churches that are doing a good job have not made the news. However, she said the church has lost some influence due to multi-dimensionalism. Finally. Rostow said that the community was failing, and this was evident in the President, who has a problem "harmonizing what he says and what he does " Rostow felt that "we must turn in the end, as in the past, to the individual." Each person must see that his or her own moral ideas are lived up to. She ended with a charge to the Agnes Scott com- munity. "All we promise is that we will achieve a more perfect soci- ety, and that is your task." Katharine Kennedy con- cluded the convocation by an- nouncing the 1987 members of Phi Beta Kappa: Amy Bailey, Jeanine Dwinell, Margaret Hamm, Charlotte Hoffman, Bronwyn Jones, Margaret Lackey, Charlotte Lewis, Kathy McKee, Maureen McNulty, Mary Morris, Pramoda Rao, Debbie Rose, Hong Kim Saw, Meda Stamper, and Clancy Vettle. Hong Kim Saw, Amy Bailey, and Pramoda Rao are new Phi Beta Kappa members. Students Participate in Externships by Adriane Creety ASC Sponsors Blood Drive by Melissa Marino Kate McKemie sponsored the blood drive on April 7th. On Tuesday, April 7th, the American Red Cross held a blood drive in the Rebekah Reception Room. A total of 64 Agnes Scott community members turned out to donate, even though many of them had 'reservations about giving blood. Julie Coleman of the Red Cross said, "Some of the doners were a little paranoid, but afterwards many of them said it wasn't as bad as they thought." Most donors were giving blood for the second or third time. After this donation, Caroline Lewis had given a gallon. Chief Korth, who has donated about twelve times, says he donates because "you never know when you might need it!" While most Agnes Scott stu- dents were relaxing and enjoying the beach over spring break, there were 33 students who partici- pated in the externship program. A wide variety of companies, businesses and organizations sponsored the students ranging from interior decorators to the United Nations. Hong Kim Saw had an ex- ternship at Southern Bell and said that it was "great" and "very beneficial." She also recom- mended that students do ex- ternships in the future because "it is a great experience." Caroline Sigman spent time with a marriage and family therapist in Hollywood. Florida, and had the opportunity to coun- sel a bulimic anorexic over the phone, as well as observing and discussing different cases with the therapist. She felt that the experience was "fun and stimulat- ing." and as a result of her externship, definitely knows what she wants to do for her career. Rosalind Anderson did office and accounting work at Wood and Associates and said that she "learned a whole lot" and that the "experience was something that you can't get from books." Lisa Keniry worked at Dames and Moore, an Environmental Con- sulting firm. Lisa's externship was "intense and challenging," and she feels that she now has a more realistic idea of what's involved in her career choice. Heidi Wilson spent time at the governor's office. She saw how the office was run, spoke with the governors top aides and one of the governor's lawyers, as well as doing many things around the office. Heidi encourages freshmen to participate in the externship program and get in- volved as soon as possible. CP&P will be updating the- Career Library soon, and encour- ages all students to submit ideas about what kind of books you would like to see in the library. There will be a CP&P sponsored convocation on Wednesday. April 22, from 10:25-11:10 in Gaines. The topic wftl be "How to Enhance Your Marketability with In- ternships and Summer Jobs: A Career Panel." Page 2 THE PROFILE Monday, April 20, 1987 EDITORIALS by Julie Hartline It has always been my intention to address a current issue in my editorial and to avoid writing about the work and effort put into the publishing of The Profile. However, I cannot resist the opportunity to discuss the newspaper at this time. It was with a feeling of great satisfaction that I walked across campus on Friday, April 3. Wherever I went, people were talking about The Profile. Those who do not usually read the paper were reading it. The Agnes Scott community provided the newspaper staff with the greatest sense of accomplishment, and I felt prouder than ever before. My only regret is in wishing that we could join together as a community to show support for so many other things that take place on our campus. Realizing that many of us already have too many irons in the fire, I know it is impossible to attend every convocation or program; however, I do feel it is important to encourage and support one another. With a campus as close-knit as Agnes Scott, there should be more encouragement among friends, peers, administration and faculty and staff. It is always good to give constructive criticism and to motivate through criticism, but we should strive to let one another know when she or he has done well. We need to support things, without controversy having to be our driving force, and encouragement for one another may be a good start. We may be surprised what a pat on the back will do. The experience that took place on April 3rd is not one easily forgotten, not in my mind anyway. Thank you. Agnes Scott, for making it a great moment for The Profile staff. LETTERS- Imagining Chaos and Tyranny Dear Editor: Please deliver the following message to the Agnes Scott Community: How do we know that we can rely on any process of law? When a crime is committed, how can we be sure that we will , not all be subjected to unreasonable at- tacks and accusations? Where can we turn to ensure that our rights will be protected? What does it mean to live under the protection of laws? What happens without them'? In our lives at Agnes Scott, there are in fact two things that guarantee our rights, the rules of Agnes Scott and the Constitution of the United States. Coinciden- tally, both of these are having birthdays in the next few years, and a group of us faculty have decided it would be fun to cele- brate the Constitution while we are celebrating ourselves. We are turning to the rest of you to ask for your help. The Constitution is the only thing that stands between us and a life of chaos and tyranny. But it is not a simple document, nor is its application over the last two hundred years. Like Agnes Scott, it has undergone many changes in emphasis and interpretation. To celebrate it, therefore, can involve a huge range of activities both social and scholarly. We ask that everyone at Agnes Scott become "Constitution aware." Almost everything we do in the next year could be related to our founding document. Our group is already planning some academic activities, but more are possible. In addition, there are pieces of music and drama of the eighteenth century that could be used in many ways and many programs; social events could take on a colonial flavor; we could even be really silly and try sus- "DON'T QUOTE ME" LECTURE on April 30 at 12:00 Speaker: Dr. Sally Davenport Topic: "Politicizing the Constitution" pending all the college rules and rituals for a day! At the moment, our plans are as follows: in November 1987, we have scheduled a distinguished legal historian to come to campus to visit classes and open our celebration; other less academic events would be welcome to complement his visit. In mid- February, to coincide with a conference at the Carter Center, we hope to focus on "Women and the Constitution" and again a variety of activities would be wonderful (and probably get lots of free publicity). In 1988, the academics would concentrate on the controversies surrounding modern interpretations of the Constitution something less serious in addition would be essential! In Spring 1989, we are planning a great gala event a Colonial Day to be something like an eighteenth century country fair with anything anyone wants to do. Our idea is that all appropriate activities would be scheduled during the same stretch of one or two weeks, the better to concen- trate our attention on the Constitu- tion, so pre-arrangements through us are essential. Fellow subjects of the rule of law, we hope all of you will start thinking "birthday." There are no two more important institutions in our lives now than Agnes Scott and the Constitution let's think about what that means, and above all, let's have some fun doing it! Please let me know if you would like to help. Our group will be coordinating any and all activities on the theme just tell us what you're thinking. Our motto will be, No idea too big, no project too silly! Thank you, editor, and thanks for your support. Sincerely, Dr. Sally MacEwen for the Bicentennial Organizing Committee The Purpose of Escorts Dear Editor: Apparently, there remains some confusion as to the meaning of Public Safety escorts, especially as it pertains to the use of our patrol vehicle for these purposes. Students, staff and faculty are entitled to such services on a need-available basis. This simply means that an officer/vehicle may not be available at the very instant a need arises. Officers must prioritise according to the particu- lar call(s) they are assigned. Although an escort is normally considered to be such a priority (especially those awaiting escort from MARTA), emergencies may arise without warning and may involve the vehicle as well as more than one officer. Remember these are Police Officers who have been employed by the College to provide a wide range of safety, security and law enforce- ment duties and responsibilities. The purpose of any escort (foot or vehicle) is to provide security, not transportation in lieu of a taxi. As police officers of this depart- ment, they are not here to handle baggage and shuttle passengers to and from Public Transportation. They are also not here to provide transportation for students and their dates. They are here to provide an escort to any student, staff or faculty member to or from any perimeter parking (Candler, Tennis Courts, or Physical Plant) and to or from the Decatur MARTA Station - during the hours of darkness (dusk to dawn). Excep- tions will be made for those traveling to or from off campus employment (within 500 yards of Campus) who do not have alter- nate means of transportation during inclement weather. The only remaining stipulation is that we will not transport more than two individuals at any given time since three or more represent their own security as a group. Respectfully submitted, WJ. Korth Director of Public Safety ^ A VERY SPECIAL "THANK YOU" 1 to Officer J.T. Yarbrough -V 0Tr c<, THE PROFILE tgf GEORGIA COLLEGE \ [ ] ASSOCIATION The Independent Studenl Newspaper ol Agnes Scon College The AGNES SCOTT PROFILE is published bimonthly throughout the academic year. The views expressed in the editorial section are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the student body, faculty or administration. GCPA Editor-m-Chief- Julie HaMlme Associate Editor - Sarah Napier News Editors - Phyllis Heaton Julie Huffaker Asst News Editor- Peggy Harper Features Editor-Debbie Strickland Asst Features Editor -Renee Dennis Arts and Entertainment Editor Kimberly Baker Asst Arts and Entertainment Editor - Jennifer Burger Advertising Manager Karen Anderson Advertising Representative - Elaine Crosby Sports Editors-Megan Wallace Heather Warnock Photography Editor - Mandy Roberts Business Manager - Ginger Patton Circulation Manager - Carol Valentine Circulation Assistant - Ahsa Duffey Reporters - Eisa Jann. Sharon Hargraves. Lisa Jean Silva Mary lu Christiansen Chene Arnette. Laura Brown Carolyn Weaver. Melissa Manno. Sarah Jewett. Adnanne Creety The Profile" Agnes Scott College - Box 764. Decatur. GA 30030 Printed by Chapman Press Atlanta. GA Typeset by Seeds Typesetting Decatur. GA Editors Note "The Profile" always welcomes comments criticism and suggestions Letters to the Editor should be signed, typed double-spaced, and submitted to Box 764 Names will be withheld upon request Monday, April 20, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 3 EDITORIALS ICEIP IRaVIP' by Sharon Hargraves President White called the March 31st meeting to order. Karen Anderson gave the devo- tion. Roll was called. Amy Gottsche, President of Social Council, came to Rep Council to request that the Social Council Constitution, Article III, Section 2, be changed to read: "a minimum of two members and a maximum of six members be appointed from each respective class." Lynette Lounsbury made a motion that we accept the proposal changes. Beth Leonard seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 21 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions. The motion passed. Gwennie Palmer came to Rep to discuss the status of the change machines. There will be two change machines on campus. One will be located in Buttrick. and the other will be in the Student Center. Melanie Sherk, President emerita, came to Rep to report about the status of the Catalyst Committee BYOB RC and The Parietal RC. Judicial Review approved the Parietal RC, and the following parietal hours will be in effect beginning fall semester: 1 )Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 12 midnight, 2)Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 12 midnight, 3)Saturday from 12 noon to 12 midnight, 4)Sundays from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The lobby hours will be extended to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, but there will not be a hostess on duty at this time. Judicial Review did not approve the BYOB RC, and it is in the process of being revised. Kathie announced that the dining hall will be renovated over the summer. There being no further busi- ness, the meeting was adjourned. President White called the April 7th meeting to order. Elizabeth Ivie gave the devotion. Roll was called. Chris Jones, a representative of the Return to College Organiza- tion, came to Representative Council to present several changes in the Return to College Organization constitution. Sarah Copenhaver made a motion to accept the proposed changes in the Return to College Constitution. Carolyn Weaver The End of the Brown Bag Blues Domino's Pizza introduces a tasty alternative, pizza for lunch Great when you're too busy to get away, because Domino's Pizza will deliver your pizza hot and delicious within 30 minutes. So break up the routine . have a pizza for lunch! Domino's Pizza will deliver to homes and businesses. Hours: 11AM-1AM Sun.Thurs. 11AM-2AM Fri. & Sat Serving Agnes Scott: 491-1111 3203-C Glenwood Rd. Limited delivery areas. Drivers carry under $20. 1987 Domino's Pizza, Inc. ci.vssic Order a delicious 16" large Thick Crust pizza and get FOUR FREE COKES, or Order a delicious 12" small Thick Crust pizza and get TWO FREE COKES' Not valid with any other coupon or offer. I otter good thru 5TM87 seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 22 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions. The motion passed. Adele Clements made a motion that we accept the Social Council Constitution as amended. Carolyn Weaver seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 22 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions. The motion passed. Sarah Copenhaver and Adele Clements were elected as the new Representative Council members on Elections board. Lynn Wilson volunteered to do the skit for New Student night at Rep. Teresa Ramirez was selected to be the new sophomore repre- sentative on Academic Standards Committee. There are several campus posi- tions which are still open for petition. Students are encouraged to petition for them during the next week. Adele Clements made a motion to change the name on the SGA Merrill Lynch account from Kathie White to Carolyn Weaver. Beth Leonard seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 22 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. The motion passed. If students are interested in the possibility of summer housing on campus or summer storage on campus, please see either Dean Hudson or Ms. Karen Green. There being no further busi- ness, the meeting was adjourned. HEALTH NOTES by Mary Lu Christiansen, CFNP As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, outdoor activities begin to increase. However, all those "fun-in-the-sun" events can also lead to a potential danger, skin cancer. Over 400,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year. Of this number, 5,500 persons will die this year of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. Fortunately, all the information regarding skin cancer is not grjm. Skin cancer is one of the most curable forms of cancer if detected early. There are also many things a person can do to prevent skin cancer. Persons most likely to develop skin cancer include light or fair-skinned blondes and red-heads, those exposed to increased amounts of sunlight, and those who sunburn easily. People living in cities of higher altitudes (such as Atlanta) are also a greater risk because even less of the sun's ultraviolet rays are filtered. Common sense is the best form of prevention. This doesn't mean you have to give up the beach, tennis or other activities, but as with everything else in life, moderation is the key. Protect your skin from sunburn. When the skin is sunburned, the risk of skin cancer can increase by as much as 50%. Use sunscreens with a Sun Protective Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. This increases the amount of time that can be spent in the sun without burning the skin. Ideally, sunscreens should be applied daily, year-round to the face, ear tips, hands, and forearms since these areas are constantly exposed to the sun. This repeated and prolonged exposure increases the risk of a cancer developing, making these areas the most common sites for skin cancer. Tanning beds and sun lamps do not eliminate the risks of skin cancer. This type of equipment can be as harmful as the sun because they use ultraviolet rays which can damage the skin. Early detection of skin cancer increases the chances for successful treatment of it. Do a monthly self-exam of the skin. Notice any moles, birthmarks, or any skin lesion. If any of these blemishes change in color, size or shape, have your physician check it. Enjoy the outdoors, but always keep in mind that while the fresh air and sunshine are beneficial, unprotected skin is at increased risk for skin cancer. Today's sunburn or "healthy tan" may be a very serious problem tomorrow. Be smart protect your skin. College Campuses Observe "Condom Week" Charges flew, government agencies feuded and college students nationwide got all sorts of free prophylactics as "National Condom Week" unfolded. While such weeks in years past have gone largely unnoticed, the panic about AIDS (acquired im- mune deficiency syndrome) this year made Condom Week originally invented by prophylactic manufacturers and Planned Parenthood as a way to promote birth control a cause celebre on many campuses. The Gay-Lesbian Student As- sociation at the University of Nebraska, for instance, had to get a court order to distribute free condoms on campus. University of Minnesota officials decided that making students aware of AIDS danger was worth defying a state law that restricts condom distribution on public property. The American College Health Association, a group representing campus health clinics around the country, distributed 'AIDS Infor- mation Kits" that included a condom to various campuses, provoking some conservative groups to protest there was no need to demonstrate AIDS infor- mation so graphically. "Condom mania, which is what I see around in some quarters right now, will not save our children." U.S. Educations Sec. William Bennett said in Austin. Texas, last week. Bennett and U.S. Surgeon General Everett Koop traded opinions all during the week. Koop generally favors discussing AIDS in sex education courses as early as third grade, while Bennett generally wants to direct the discussion of how to avoid AIDS more at encouraging "monogamous, mutually faithful relationships." "AIDS," Bennett said in Texas, "is just one more compelling reason for discouraging sexual activity among children. To be fixated on condoms as the answer is a mistake." Nevertheless, condoms as a tool to prevent AIDS was the focus on most campuses. A Standford student group distributed 500 condom samples in different colors, textures and flavors as part of an AIDS Educa- tion Project. Cal-Berkeley. Dartmouth. Rut- gers and Maryland all approved passing out "Safe Sex" kits that included condoms. Tulane's pro- gram included putting condoms, vaginal jellies and "safe sex" literature in lunch bags emblazoned with words "Condom Sense, "says Deborah Blom of the American College Health Association. A number of other colleges chose the week to announce they installed condom dispensers in campus restrooms and omnibus AIDS education courses in the curricula. The Rev. Fred Tondalo. head of AIDS Center One in Fort Lauder- dale, Fla.. publicly asked area hotels to distribute free condoms to students as they check in for their spring breaks. Some student health centers began offering free, anonymous testing. Such services, says Scott Aguilar of Southern Cal, which now offers free AIDS tests, are necessary because the numbers of heterosexual and homosexual males contracting the AIDS virus will soon be equal. While Aguilar says the medical community generally agrees that* college students having sex only with other college students are in a relatively safe group, there is room for worry. It may be only a matter of time before AIDS begins to spread in the college population, says Dr. Joy L. Greenway of the University of Arizona's student health service. At the University of Miami's Comprehensive AIDS program, Director Dick lacino warns, "With unprotected intercourse vaginal or anal you're getting into very high-risk areas. Know your part- ner or partners well, and adopt safer sex practices. The HIV virus (that causes AIDS) does not cross barrier contraceptives, i.e.: condoms." Jacino adds there's no way to choose a "safe" sex partner. Not everyone who carries the virus has AIDS, or is sick in any way. "You could be standing next to the healthiest hunk and he could be zero-positive (be exposed to fighting the HIVvirus). Meanwhile, he could infect you, " lacino says. Still other schools South Dakota. Oklahoma and Georgia, among them used the week to announce they were proceeding with efforts to form campuswide AIDS policies. The above article was a College Press Service release. Page 4 THE PROFILE Monday, April 20, 1987 NEHS Chafe Discusses Progress of Movements by Sarah Napier Dr. Chafe of Duke lni\ersit\ speaks on Women's and Rights Movements. Rep. Surveys Health Services by Carolyn Weaver It has come to the attention of Rep Council that some students are concerned with the quality of health services offered at Agnes Scott. Rep has discussed this concern and last fall sent a survey to 21 colleges of comparative size to Agnes Scott. Thirteen schools responded, many offering sug- gestions and some requesting to see the results of our survey. Pat Murray director of ASC*s health center, also completed a question- naire raising the total number of schools responding to fourteen. The results are compiled ir chart form by dividing the informa tion into four categories: budget staff, lab work, and services provided. However, many of the questions do not allow for simple "yes'* or "no" answers, and thus the results are charted according to the best interpretation. Further, several colleges did not respond to one or more questions and one school neglected to return an entire page of the questionnaire. These discrepancies hinder, to a degree, the accuracy of the findings. First, the survey inquired about each school's size, the cost of room and board, and the health center budget. Agnes Scott, having a total enrollment of 500, is one of the smaller schools surveyed. The surveyed enroll- ment range is 392-2600. (These numbers represent both non- resident and boarding students. Therefore, the student health center is likely to serve 10-20o fewer students.) The cost of room and board at Agnes Scott is comparable to the colleges that responded to this question. As of March 17, ASC's room and board is S3310; for other institutions, it is S2500-S4628. It is difficult to compare the health center budgets for the various colleges because some did not answer the question, some gave only a total figure, and some gave only percentages. Also, for at least two institutions (including ASC), money for staff salaries (not referrals) comes from a com- cont'd. on page 6 1 On April 1, in Maclean Au- ditorium, Professor William Chafe of Duke University spoke to the Agnes Scott community. The lecture was sponsored by the College Events Committee and the History Department. Dr. Chafe offered a historical perspective on the Women's and the Civil Rights movements and analyzed the progress and present conditions of women and blacks in the United States today. Dr. Chafe began his discussion with an analysis of the concepts of liberty and equality. He em- phasized that these two terms are both compatible and complemen- tary, and are essential in an oppressed group's struggle for freedom. Dr. Chafe focused on the history of the Women's Move- ment as he described the 1848 Women's Rights meeting in Seneca Falls. He explained that the original goais of this move- ment were to stop the treatment of women as separate and apart from men. This fight for equality aimed to change the individual's experience as a woman. Specific customs which needed changing were targeted. The Civil Rights Movement, according to Dr. Chafe, also began as a struggle for liberty and equality in an individual way The four black youths that began by sitting at a "whites only" lunch counter in Greensboro. North Carolina were fighting to be treated equally but they were also beginning what would become a national movement for a collective equality. Dr. Chafe discussed the fact that as the Civil Rights and Women's movements progressed in the 1960s, the leaders strug- gled with the issue of solidarity. This may have led to a separate- ness in which blacks and women were working toward similar goals but were not working together. However, Dr. Chafe explained, with the leadership of those people such as Dr. Martin Luther Capping is a very old (or is it odd) tradition at Agnes Scott. Members of the Junior class performed for capping during the Kaleidescope picnic on Thursday, April 19th. King Jr., the goals of the Civil Rights Movement became broader than racial equality, focusing on systemic problems that led to oppression. Dr. Chafe explained that the Civil Rights Movement began to fight for a more collective sense of equality "Which focused on com- plex social issues. The assassina- tion of Dr. King and President Kennedy in 1968 contributed to the anger that accompanied the later part of the Civil Rights Movement. In the second part of the lecture. Dr. Chafe discussed the outcome of both the Civil Rights and Women's Movements. The Women's Movement was the only movement which survived and continued into the 70s and 80s explained Dr. Chafe. He dis- cussed the goals of feminists: to challenge the whole structure of society and to create new values which are not defined by men. Dr. Chafe explained many of the legislative victories of the Civil Rights Movement, calling these victories "extraordinary." He com- pared the conditions of blacks and women before and after the respective movements, offering the following statistics: in 1960, there were one quarter of a million blacks in college, by 1970 there had been a 500o increase; in 1960, under 60o of white families were two income families, now 85o of white families have two incomes; in 1968, 5o of all law school students were women, now 40o are women. Blacks and women have also risen to promi- nent positions in politics and all professional fields. Dr. Chafe also discussed some of the areas in which blacks and women have not had significant gains since the 60s: in 1954 unemployment for blacks was only slightly higher than it was for whites, in 1987 it is almost twice as high; in 1987 25% of all female- headed households live in pov- erty. Dr. Chafe explained that the Women's and Civil Rights Move- ments have created an "extraordi- nary range of opportunities for those who are college educated and financially secure." Unfortu- nately it seems that gender and race barriers have been taken down for only part of our society and that horrible oppression still exists in the 1980s. Dr. Chafe concluded his talk by again emphasizing the impor- tance of liberty and equality. He expressed the need for people to see individualism as something collective. He said that it was essential "to see individual free- dom as hand and hand to collec- tive advancement." Dr. Chafe explained that until people came to this realization, only a small number of the goals of the Civil Rights Movement will have been achieved. A question and answer session followed the lecture in which Dr. Chafe spoke about affirmative action, the ERA. and his feelings on women's colleges. College Events Committee and the His- tory Department hosted a recep- tion in the Alumnae House for Dr. Chafe and Agnes Scott faculty and students. Students were able to ask more extensive questions at the reception and in several history classes on the following day in which Dr. Chafe lectured. Dr. William Chafe received his undergraduate degree from Har- vard University and his Ph.D. from Columbia. He is currently a Professor of History at Duke University. Dr. Chafe teaches American History and Women's History and is also director of The Women's Studies Research Center. He has lectured all over the world and taught American studies in Finland for a year. Dr. Chafe is the author of several books including: The American Woman: Her Changing Social, Economic, and Political Roles from 1920-1970; Civilities and Civil Rights: Greensboro North Carolina and the Black Struggle for Freedom, and his latest, The Unfinished Journey: the United States Since 1945. Monday, April 20, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 5 NEWS Students Attend BSOWC Conference by Peggy Harper Students participate in "Bullets and Ballots" on April 4th. "Bullets and Ballots" by Phyllis Heaton On April 4th, the Global Aware- ness and Political Science Depart- ments of Agnes Scott College co-sponsered a political simula- tion game called "Bullets and Ballots." The game was presented by the Roosevelt Center for American Policy Studies. The Center is sponsoring a national campaign designed to promote citizen awareness about the policy choices faced by the United States in Central America. "Bullets and Ballots" was di- rected by Mark Rovner who also designed the game. Students and faculty from Georgia State Univer- sity, Agnes Scott College, Moorehouse College and Ken- nesaw College were assigned to play the roles of the Guatemalan government officials, military, peasants, and guerrillas as well as members of United States government. The simulated scenario was three 15 minute "months" prior to an election. Each team was handed a sheet of rules and strategy to direct their negotiations with the other teams so that they could make a public position statement at the end of each "month". However, the out- come of the political maneuvering was ultimately determined by the draw of a card. The tremendous power of the United States was quickly obvious to all the team players. The game also emphasized the issues of justice, violence, and democracy that are of concern to Central American countries and United States foreign policy. At the conclusion of the game, a vote by the "Bullets and Ballots" players determined that if given the opportunity to make United States policy for Guatemala, they would only send conditional economic aide. "Bullets and Ballots" was enter- taining, educational, and thought provoking for those involved. Shulman Speaks on "Women in Politics" by Sarah Jewett and Sarah Napier On Tuesday, April 7th, Sherry Shulman, DeKalb County Com- missioner, addressed a group of Agnes Scott students. The lecture Shern Shulman was sponsored by Waging Peace. Ms. Shulman spoke about her own career, first as an Agnes Scott RTC student and then as an Emory student. When her college days were over, she worked as a lobbyist at the Georgia General Assembly and in 1984 was elected as Commissioner for Dekalb County. Ms. Shulman discussed her role in protesting the Presidential Parkway, which, if constructed, would run through Dekalb county. She has also been very influential in the development of The Women's Resource Center of Dekalb County, which will provide a safety shelter for battered women and children, a 24 hour hotline, and other supportive services. At this point, $92,000 has been given to the shelter by Dekalb County in addition to private donations. The Center has hired a director and is in the process of acquiring a location for the shelter. Prior to the organiza- tion of the Resource Center, Ms. Shulman coordinated a task force for domestic violence in DeKalb On Friday, April 3, 1987, six members of the Agnes Scott community attended the Sixth Annual Black Students on White Campus' conference held at Georgia State University. The group included one member of Inter-Dorm Council, four mem- bers of Students for Black Aware- ness and one staff member. The lectures and workshops, lead by faculty from Georgia State Univer- sity, the University of Alabama, the University of Georgia, and the University of South Carolina, focused on methods for improv- ing white student, staff and faculty relationships with minority students. Through the interchange during the question and answer sessions after each lecture, participants were able to share their experi- ences with the multitude of issues that face black students on white campuses, and others shared the solutions that had worked on their campuses. The major issues discussed were institutional rac- ism, monocultural curriculum, expectations and attitudes of white professors toward minority students, and lack of support services for minority students. Solutions presented were that minority students must become more vocal in their demands for minority participation in all forms of campus life. No school in the 1980s should be without an adequate comple- ment of black faculty and staff and, according to Dean Ralph Johnson from the University of South Carolina, "Minority Affairs Dean is almost always needed." He also said that those adminis- trations that contend that black faculty and deans are "... a scapegoat for minority students . . should be told "Black faculty and staff are not just role models for black students but for all students since they enrich the experience of all students by their presence." He emphasized that there is much black students can do to improve the climate on their campuses. First, they should encourage dialogue, especially on the subject of race, to encour- age black and white students to discuss how they feel about issues pertaining to minority students. Second, black students must be visible on their cam- puses. Their events should be well publicized and white students must be encouraged to attend them. Third, black students must get involved in the community wnere the college is located to assist with their own visibility and make use of community-based organizations, such as the NAACR to help in seeking change where change is needed. Fourth, black students must be recog- nized for their contributions to the college community. If the students currently feel they are not being recognized, they should develop their own awards and separate honors program if necessary. Lastly, black students must achieve academic excellence. Mediocrity must be considered unacceptable. Dean Johnson commented that one of the best ways to open dialogue is by getting already established organizations "that never come together" to jointly sponsor a campus event, or to hold a joint meeting where the organizations can have internal dialogue among the group. In answer to a question from the floor regarding white participation in black organizations, Dean Johnson replied that there was nothing wrong with whites belong- ing to black organizations so long as ". . . white students are not seen as legitimizers of black demands and desires." The highlight of the evening was the keynote address by The Honorable Shirley Chisholm, whose topic was "Seeking Har- mony." Mrs. Chisholm gave a brief history of black concerns over the years and stated that now in the 1980s she is seeing a disruptive force overtake the strides made in the '60s and 70s. "As I travel around the country, visiting col- lege campuses, I have been witnessing the damaging and defacing of black fraternity and sorority houses, the confronta- tions occurring between blacks and whites regularly and the non- communication between black and white students on college campuses. The ideals and goals of the '60s and '70s are being stifled by inequality, injustice and hatred. We are seeing a retreat from the gains made during the civil rights era coupled with isolation and scapegoating." She commented that during the civil rights era whenever these kinds of happenings occurred, the Justice Department quickly inves- tigated, but "today, with the amount of violence towards blacks escalating. Meese is silent ... his silence is tacit approval, sends a signal that all must be well. On college campuses, there can be no silence in the face of this." Congresswoman Chisholm re- minded the packed, standing- room-only crowd. "We live in a multi-faceted society with many grievances to be corrected. Black student leadership that has faith in self and God must reach out to white society and say 'we've got to come together.' Black students cannot hate white students be- cause people are what they are, because of their heritage and supplemented by their experi- ence. If they appear uneasy or afraid to approach [black stu- dents] or, in innocence, say something that is negative to us. we must not be negative or hateful because the fires of racism are going to be put out by us once again." Mrs. Chisholm indicated that white students were not really participants in the academic expansion of the '60s perhaps because the white college admin- istrations felt it was a "black student problem." She said that courses in race relations and black studies should be required, that no college should be without a black studies program, and that ". . . because the overwhelming majority [of white students] will not take them [courses in black studies and race relations], ad- ministrators need to mandate that certain courses must be taken at some time before graduation." On Saturday morning, April 4. 1986, six members of SBA, two members of SGA, one member of Honor Court and one member of InterDorm. along with one staff member from Agnes Scott, at- tended the closing session of the conference, entitled "Free Your Mind. Return to the Source- African Origins." a lecture/slide presentation by Dr. Asa Hilliard. Professor of Urban Education at Georgia State University. Dr. Hilliard said that the biggest problem for black society is not segregation or slaving, but the mental diet of junk food blacks have been living on. During the Wrap-up and Evalu- ation session, the conference sponsors acknowledged the pres- ence of white students, faculty and staff at the conference. Stressing the need for black students to develop all their resources when they return to their respective campuses, they asked that those participating this year encourage the white stu- dents and faculty at their respec- tive institutions to participate more fully next year since "the confer- ence is really for them, so they can learn about minority students." County, which investigated the problem from various angles and compiled an extensive report to present to the DeKalb County Commission. Ms. Shulman spoke about the importance of women's involve- ment on the political scene. She emphasized that there is a great need for people who are sensitive to women's issues to have access to money and power in politics. She encouraged Agnes Scott women to pursue careers in politics, locally and nationally Ms. Shulman opened the floor for questions, and the group discussed issues such as surro- gate motherhood and the new direction of the women's move- ment. As a speaker, Ms. Shulman exhibited tremendous vitality and a strong commitment to women's issues. Waging Peace was ex- tremely pleased to have Sherry Shulman speak at Agnes Scott. The Women's Resource Center needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, call Sarah Jewett at extension 669 or Sarah Napier at extension 660. Superscribe Typing and Transcription Service Disk storage Lynn Farnham Available 377-63 10 Emory Decatur Downtown Atlanta Page 6 THE PROFILE Monday, April 20, 1987 IflEAlTJlRIES Visiting the Third World Changes Students' Perspectives Survey Continued Dr. John Studstill. Director of the Global Awareness program w ill be teaching in Burkina Fa SO. Hamm Wins Fellowship by Debbie L. Strickland The Global Awareness program at Agnes Scott has caught the imaginations of students who wish to experience first hand a different culture. Many choose to go to Western nations like Britain and Spain, but some prefer to endure the hardships of life in a third world country for five weeks and then return to the United States with altered values and new attitudes about politics and world events. Last summer stu- dents traveled to India and Mexico and returned, changed in pro- found ways. "I will read the newspaper in a different way." says one partici- pant. Another stated that "All of India can be read about in a book, but the experiences I acquired firsthand will have an impact on me for the rest of my life." These students were shocked by their first exposure to dire poverty and injustice. They felt the "awareness" of the program's title as they completely submerged themselves in a strange world dominated by Rep's Health pletely different budget. The Agnes Scott health center works with an annual sum of roughly $20,000 distributed as follows: 60% for referrals, 40% used as needed for education, upkeep, and new equipment. The colleges were questioned about the health center staff and consultants. Those responding have an average of 6.5 staff members; ASC has an average of 7 + . Note that these numbers include referrals, receptionists, secretaries, and student workers and, therefore, are not indicative of the exact number of people available to serve students med- ically. All the colleges have one or more doctors on staff at least for consultation. Five out of the fourteen have Nurse Practitioners as part of their staff. ASC has two Nurse Practitioners who work 55 hours combined per week. There is a distinction between a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse. An NP has a higher level of training than does an RN. NP's are authorized to prescribe medi- cation under the parameters of established protocols whereas an RN is not. Finally, an NP may have his/her own private practice. It seems that students are concerned about the equipment that the ASC health center owns and operates. The survey inquired about certain lab services and asked schools to note equipment that "helps you provide the ser- vices which make you more than a referral service." The lab ser- vices available and the equipment used at all 14 colleges is quite similar. All do throat cultures on campus and most (including ASC) process the cultures on campus. Six (including ASC) do blood tests on campus. Smith College alone has the equipment to perform and process x-rays on the college monsoons, oppressive heat, and day-to-day survival. Karen Younger's trip made her "much more aware of the world around me and has caused me to re-think and reassess my values and goals." Other Global Awareness stu- dents went to Mexico for the summer to study the Mexican language, culture, and history. The trip was described by Charna Hollingsworth in the article 'Mexico Musings" as "the most interesting month of our college careers." The group visited ruins, murals, the World Cup Soccer Tournament, and even Acupulco." They did. however, see many unpleasant sights as well, such as the devastation of the Mexico City earthquake, "poverty to extremes which many people in this country will never see, and the waste of human potential brought on by a blatantly corrupt government." Charna says that the students benefitted from this exposure to another way of life, for they "shared in the way that another society lives, gained better insight as to why some grounds. The ASC health center has "lab equipment for on site preparation and/or processing of lab tests (microscope, centrifuge, autoclave, incubator)." Also, it is equipped for a full physical examination, and is stocked with some sample prescription medicines. Various health services are offered by the institutions surveyed, including OB/GYN services, psychiatric services, allergy shots, emergency rides to hospitals, overnight services, and the availability of professionals on call after hours. ASC is in the majority of schools (9 out of 14) that offer OB/GYN services. Agnes Scott and two other colleges noted that they offer psychiatric help through the health center or the Dean of Students' office. At ASC. one may also receive psychological counseling on campus by contacting the Reverend Miriam Dunson or Margaret Shirley, the new counselor. Interestingly. Agnes Scott is the only college that does not provide allergy shots to students. Most colleges. ASC included, deal with the provision of emer- gency rides to hospitals. ASC's department of Public Safety will provide rides. A wide range of overnight and on call services are provided by the health centers. Only three (ASC, Mary Baldwin, Queens) do not have some professional who is on call when the infirmary is closed. Agnes Scott does not provide any overnight services. (Although the college is in the process of designing an on call system for next year.) St. Mary's College has a nurse on call after hours who can stay overnight if needed. Peace College provides 24 hour bedside nursing care Sunday p.m. through Thursday things are done the way they are and " changed "preconceived ideas." This year there are two trips to developing countries. Burkina Faso and Peru. Sharon Wallace, a junior who designed her political science-economics major, is one of the students going to Burkina Faso from July 1 to August 10. They will be studying with Dr. John Studstill, director of the program and professor of anthropology, and Dr. Sally Davenport, profes- sor of political science. Burkina Faso, an African na- tion, has seen some tumultuous political changes over the past decade, but has recently begun to make strides toward democrati- zation and free enterprise. Sharon Wallace believes that the people of Burkina Faso can "teach me about life because these people struggle every day." She admires these valiant people who accept no foreign aid and strive to make political and economic reforms work. In the future, as more and more Agnes Scott students experience third world cultures, the campus will come to be truly, globally "aware." p.m. Of the fourteen, only Sweet Briar and Davidson Colleges have health centers that are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Davidson also has a doctor on call 24 hours, 7 days per week, 22 beds, and a kitchen which serves three meals a day. The ASC health center has made several changes recently and plans are underway for further improvements. One change this year is the weekly campus visits made by Dr. Spruell. He sees students (at no charge) by appointment only and consults with Pat Murray about special cases. The infirmary serves the students through printed material. Articles and editorials occasionally appear in The Profile, and special notices are sent out as needed (for example the recent parasitic information). Also, a growing supply of educational material is available in the health center. A suggestion box is located in the infirmary lobby. All suggestions are evaluated and a response will be made if a student so desires. The staff welcomes ideas and suggestions, verbal and written, and requests that they be notified of any problems (on campus or with referrals). The results of the survey show that Agnes Scott's health center stands in a comparatively good position with those of similar colleges. It does have its prob- lems and shortcomings. Rep initiated the survey to find out how other small schools handle the health concerns of their students and to enable the ASC community to view its own health services in a realistic light. Rep hopes that the results of this survey will lead to the actualization of realistic goals, the illumination of problem areas, and a more positive yet realistic attitude. Margaret Hamm, a 1987 chemistry major, has been awarded a President's Fellowship at the Georgia Institute of Technol- ogy beginning with the Summer Quarter 1987. President's fellowships were established by President Joseph M. Pettit in 1973 to enhance the scope and quality of Georgia Tech's Ph.D. programs. Through the continued support of the Georgia Tech Foundation, Presi- dent's Fellowships are offered annually to a select dumber of highly qualified U.S. Nationals who intend to pursue advanced degrees, preferably to the doc- toral level. Fellowship recipients bring exemplary levels of scholar- ship and innovation to the gradu- ate schools who host their study and education. In turn, the Fellow- ship program enables these students to prepare themselves with a minimum of delay for outstanding careers in the disci- plines of their choice. Competition is keen for these awards. Selections are based on each student's application, tran- scripts, biographical sketch, let- ters of recommendation, stand- ardized test scores and educa- tional goals. The awarding and acceptance of the President's Fellowship represents a mutual honor for the recipient and for Georgia Tech. Offers are made only to graduate students who can bring the highest level of academic excel- lence, enthusiasm and research potential to Tech's graduate pro- grams. Monday, April 20, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 7 fEAIURES ASC's Externs and Interns Advance Career Goals by Debbie L. Strickland Agnes Scott's Career Planning and Placement Office offers a huge array of programs for stu- dents to explore various career options. Among these are the internship program, the ex- ternship program, and the shadow program. Over spring break, 34 students participated in what Amy Schmidt describes as Agnes Scott's "very successful" externship program. Students spent one week with sponsors in their fields of interest. Sponsors included doctors, astronomers, businesses, and government agencies.' Ten students travelled to other cities like Columbia, SC, Hollywood, FL, Chicago, and New York City. Exploring in depth their career interests, these students worked closely with their sponsors. During the week they found the answers to several questions: What is it really like to work every day in this profession? Would I enjoy this kind of work? Would I like to work around this kind of person? In many cases, the answer to these questions was yes. Many students reaffirmed their commitments to certain careers. Some, however, discov- ered that their interests lay else- where, but were grateful for the opportunity to to make that impor- tant discovery and move on. The externship program was begun during the 1979-1980 academic year and since then Ann Schmidt. Agnes Scott's Director of Career Planning and Placement, helps students find internships and externships. 'freshmen to take advantage of over 230 students have partici- pated. This year 47 students responded to the annual Extern- O-Gram and applied, and 33 students were placed. Lynn Wilson, an enterprising junior, created her own externship with a doctor in Lynchburg, VA. One new and unusual aspect of this year's program was the strong presence of freshmen, who made up twelve of the 33 externs. Amy Schmidt, the director of the Career Planning and Placement Office, attributes the high number of freshman to a "change in philosophy." Because she wanted these programs.'* for the first time the CP&P office did not favor upperclassmen in its placement of externs. In previous years, if a freshman and an upperclassman were equally qualified, the office would award the position to the upperclassman. Amy Schmidt, who became the CP&P director last August, changed the old biased policies because she believes that early experience can be a pivotal factor in academic and career choices. If, as a freshman, a student can learn that a career is either suitable or unsuitable, she can better plan her future coursework and internships. Ms. Schmidt believes that it is unwise for students to "put things off until senior year," and she is "delighted" by the freshman participation. In cases in which more than one student sought a position, Ms. Schmidt asked the sponsor if he or she would be willing to take an additional extern. Many spon- sors responded positively to this request, and were impressed by the increased interest. Some- times, when there was not a position that meets a student's particular interests, Ms. Schmidt would use her contacts and the Yellow Pages to find a potential sponsor, and says that she "usu- ally got good receptions." The people were "very impressed and happy to be a part" of this program. They were eagarto work with bright students who were motivated enough to commit their spring break to an unpaid job. Another, more familiar program of the Career Planning and Placement Office is the internship program, which allows a student to spend an entire summer or semester working in the profes- sion of her choice. To obtain an internship a student must simply go to the CP&P office, inquire about the positions available, and find one that suits her qualifica- tions and interests. Then she must do the paperwork, return it, and wait for the sponsor's decision. Some internships are paid, but some are not, so some students must carefully consider whether they can sacrifice unpaid working hours to participate. The experi- ence from an unpaid position may help a student obtain a paid position later: Often, sponsors offer their interns permanent jobs. This semester Agnes Scott students are interning at busi- nesses like Eastern Air Lines and Southern Homes magazine. Others have positions at the Federal Reserve Bank, which is perhaps the most sought after position, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and the Canadian Consulate. The office has plenty of informa- tion about summer internships, but time is running out so anyone interested should get the forms before the semester ends. One other career exploration program of the CP&P office is the shadow program, which allows students to observe a sponsor at work for one day. Over 150 sponsors are currently available, and the office will endeavor to find others to meet the indi- vidual's needs. The shadow pro- gram has not been as well publicized as some of the others, but Ms. Schmidt says that next fall the program will receive more attention. Any student who is interested in these programs or just in general career counseling can contact the Career Planning and Placement Office to discuss her situation with a counselor. RTCs Tapped Into Mortar Board by Linda Florence Call me old-fashioned and sentimental, but some of the traditions around Agnes Scott are very special. As an RTC, I am not on campus for many of the ceremonies that build the memories not associated with the classroom, so I've missed celebra- tions such as bonfires. Black Cat games, capping, talent shows, and skits. However, Mortar Board tapping was an exception to the rule and what an exception it was. As I stood in a circle on the quad surrounded by fellow stu- dents, the air of excitement and mystery rose as old Mortar Board members walked in holding can- dles. This small group robed in black sang the traditional Mortar Board group song as they walked around (and around and around) the inside of the circle. Suddenly they stopped and gathered in their own circle facing us. One by one each robed figure walked alone around the circle. Tension was relieved only by an occasional giggle or cough, until the figure stopped in front of the new member. Slowly she raised her candle and called out a name. Applause and yells filled the air as both returned to the inner circle Explantions fall short of the actual experience I know, but suffice it to say: Go next year. Out of the 22 new Mortar Board members, five are RTCs. The amount of participation in campus life and the level of commitment RTCs offer has grown steadily over the past few years. You can congratulate Pat Grant, Phyllis Heaton, Betsi Wilson. Dana Keller, and Linda Florence when you see them. And when they ask you to get involved in some aspect of campus life next year, follow their example- Sav VF.^ Mortar Board members discuss next year's Black Cat at their first meeting. Mortar Board Holds First Meeting by Debbie Strickland On April 7 the 1987-88 Mortar Board held its first meeting and according to Beth Leonard took care of "housekeeping." They chose a faculty adviser, whom they will not name until she decides if she wants the job. They also discussed the next Mortar Board Lecture, which will be held on April 27 at 8:15 in MacLean, and planned a party for the old Mortar Board after the lecture. They named Lynn Wilson their delegate to the national conven- tion and appointed Julie Kalendek chair of the Publicity Committee. President Beth Leonard says that she is "really optimistic" about Mortar Board's future. She thinks they "have a lot of members who'll work well together." This year's Board, with 21 members, is larger than usual, and also, according to Leonard, very enthusiastic. She reports that many students were volunteering for projects and that although all of them are "busy, they are all willing to devote time" to Board activities. Each year's Mortar Board is elected by the previous year's board to this most prestigious organization. The qualifications of the board members include out- standing academic and extracur- ricular achievement. The mem- bers of the 1987-88 Mortar Board are: Elizabeth Adams, Linda Florence, Amy Gottsche, Pat Grant, Claire Guitton, Julie Hartline, Phyllis Heaton, Angela Howard, Julie Kalendek, Dana Keller, Beth Land, Krista Lankford. Beth Leonard (President) Mahrukh Mavalvala (Treasurer) Monica Pina, Caroline Sigman, Lori Tinsley (Secretary), Princeanna Walker, Kathje White, Betsi Wilson, and Lynn Wilson (Vice President). Creative Corner by Dolly Hemmingpath It was a lovely day in Spring. The sun shone brightly. A young collegiate sat on the quad. It was a good and fine quad. She had just returned from class. It was a good and true Comparative Waste Treatment Plant class. The profes- sor had told of many intriguing things. She was not thinking of what the professor had said. She dreamed, instead, of her lover. He was a strong, fine, and good lover. He inspired her. She awakened. It was a good sleep. She had slept making no mistakes. The young woman looked across the quad- rangle. The squirrels ran. They were strong squirrels. The rodents had nuts stored in their mouths The nuts were from the newly budded and fruited trees that tenc to bear nuts (during a fine anc good season). The woman's hair was bleached by the sun. It was a hot, Georgia sun. The tan line left by her socks was beginning to fade. It is good for a tan line to fade. She procrastinated . It is fine to procrastinate. Spring brings procrastination with the flowering of the jonquils. It is pleasant when the jonuqils bloom, for spring lurks around the corner (particularly when she carries with her the fever of the young at heart). Come fair Spring and lose us from the wretched grips of Winter. Bring to us the maladies of love and joy. It is good to be in love experiencing the ecstasy ... of joy. Page 8 THE PROFILE Monday, April 20, 1987 IFIEAMJIEK Centennial Class Receives Agnes Scott Rings by Elsa Jann On the first Friday in April, those lovable and warm Cheshire cats of the Class of '89 received their long-awaited class rings. Eighty- eight sophomores" hearts filled with pride at the end result of months of work by their beloved ring committee and by Jostens. a jewelry company which had not designed the Agnes Scott ring for years. They were especially proud and happy with the font of the letters on their ring, which were actually designed by the ring committee chair, Caroline Lewis. Ring committee also chose a special look for their year of graduation; they surrounded the "89" with a distinctive "C" for one hundred. Truly, the beautiful ring is a result of many original and brave decisions by the Cheshire Cat's ring committee. A sight seen often in the past week on the Agnes Scott campus is young women looking intently at one of their fingers, and then rubbing it very precisely It seems that the ring is so overwhelming, the sophomores can't keep their paws off of it. The result is huge pawprints all over the rings, something no cat can allow! Felrese Bradshaw provides this class with a very feline solution: licking the ring is the best way to get rid of fingerprints. ThaoTu had another solution. She advises. "Bring your tissue with you everywhere. You should exhale on your ring and then wipe it with tissue." Marjo Dobbs and Mini Abraham also had good advice to new ring-owners: "'never clean your ring on your jeans; it leaves lines. One should lightly rub her ring on her sweatshirt or other soft cotton fabric." Nela Nanayakkara had per- haps the best solution: Place cellophane around the ring to prevent fingerprints and scratch- ing." Another sophomore, who asked not to be named for obvious reasons, had a nightmare in which she had cleaned her ring so much one day that all of the onyx wore away. Perhaps this is getting out of hand. Aside from smudges, the Che- shire cats are pleased. Crystal Collis said happily, "Now I feel established." She then admitted that she almost wrecked her car while admiring the beauty of her ring. Sharon Hargraves felt her ring symbolized getting through two years of hard and vigorous studies. She felt that the only thing better or more important than this ring would be an NFL Players ring. Good luck. Sharon. Katie Kelley was just pleased that people would no longer mistake her for a high school student. One person summed up best the overall feeling throughout the Class of '89 at the arrival of their rings: "It's like green M&M's." This writer couldn't agree more. Philosophy Department Sponsors "Evolution and Human Nature" Lecture by Debbie L. Strickland Marjone Glicksman Grene, a nationally prominent philosopher, will be visiting Agnes Scott on April 21 and 22 to speak to philosophy classes and to hold a public lecture entitled "Evolution and Human Nature." A grant from the Council for Philosophical Studies makes this visit possible. Among Marjone Grene's spe- cialties are Ancient Philosophy, British Empiricism, Modern Exis- tentialism, and the Philosophy of Biology Her lecture deals with the Philosophy of Biology a topic on which she has written extensively. In 1969 she wrote Approaches to a Philosophical Biology and she edited Topics in the Philosophy of Biology in 1975. Recently, she edited Dimensions of Darwinism: Themes and Counterthemes in 20th Century Evolutionary Theory. She has also written articles on the subject throughout her career from "The Faith of Darwinism" in 1959 to "Perception and Interpre- tation in the Sciences: Toward a New Philosophy of Science,' which appeared in a 1985 collec- tion of articles. Dr. Grene has served the philosophical community in numerous capacities, not only as a professor at such schools as the University of California and Carle- ton College, but also as the Director of the Council for Philosophical Studies Summer Institute on Philosophy of Biology, the Director of the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Seminar. She has also served as a high ranking commit- tee member of several philosophi- cal societies and last summer was the Director of the NEH Summer Seminar, "Descartes and His Contemporaries." These and many other accomplishments have, according to Dr. Richard Parry, the Chairman of the Philosophy Department, have made her "an important figure in American philosophy." She also was one of the first women to become a prominent philosopher. She began her career in the 1930s when there were few women in the philosophy field. During this period she became acquainted with one of Agnes Scott's former professors and throughout the years was familiar through various contacts with the school. There- fore, when the invitation to visit Agnes Scott came, she accepted. Dr. Parry thinks that students will enjoy the lecture because Marjorie Greene is "a very enter- taining lecturer" and he guaran- tees that students will enjoy her discussion, "Evolution and Human Nature." Dr. Grene is "somewhat critical of evolutionary theory," which tears down the "distinctions among species." She criticizes this idea of a "continuum among species" and she "tends to be skeptical of Reductionism." Dr. Parry believes that students will appreciate the currentness of this subject, and will enjoy the new perspective of a distin- guished philosopher. She will also be speaking to students in the Aristotle Seminar on Tuesday and to the 17th and 18th Century Philosophy class at 11:20. Her public lecture will be Wednesday night at 8:15 in Presser. All students are encour- aged to attend and enjoy the "lively" lecture. Chimo Hosts International Dinner by Renee Dennis On March 28. Chimo. the international organization of Agnes Scott, held its annual spring dinner. The event featured exotic food, performances by Chimo members, and recognition of graduating members. The program began with Felicia Williams' rousing rendition of the song "Believe in Yourself." Next, the diners were treated to two ancient dances performed by freshman Maya Misra. an Indian native and Amna Jaffer. a Pakis- tani freshman. Nela Nanayakara. the club secretary and hostess of the festivities, announced dinner. A Thai restaurant catered the din- ner, which included such Far East specialities as spicy beef and 'vegetables, stir-fried chicken, rice, and pork egg-rolls. More member performances, including songs and poetry re- flected the diversity of Chimo members. Senior Gretchen Pfeiffer sang a German and French song, and Ana Qumtana and Manuella Soell sang a German song. Ana followed with a Spanish solo. She explained that the song was about San Juan, the capitol of Puerto Rico, her native country. Anna- Lena Neld performed a Swedish number. Nela capped off this portion of the evening with a poem about flowers and a mother's love from her native land of Sri Lanka. The program culminated with the performance of the Turkish dancers who appeared at the last Chimo dinner. They danced for about twenty minutes, and re- ceived a standing ovation. Nela Nanayakara presented gifts to this year's graduating members, Pramoda Rao, Hong Kim Saw. Anita Irani, and Ana Qumtana This year's dinner was a complete success. Sophomores pick up rings from Jostens dealer. niversity Summer School Convenient sessions begin: lune 3 lune 29 June 1 5 luly 6 lune 23 luly 22 The Oglethorpe Summer School offers a diverse cur- riculum at competitive tuition rates. Enrollment is open to college students, high school juniors and seniors, graduate students of teacher education, international students, and adults CURR1CULAR HIG HLIGHTS Full year equivalent sequences in Biology. Calculus. Chemistry. Physics. Accounting. Literature. Spanish. Business Law. and Western Civilization Extensive Computer Science-Curriculum Management. Marketing and Statistics Master s Degree Program in Education English as a Second Language Courses SPECIAL FEATURES Collegiate Preview for Secondary School Students Residential Accommodations and Meal Plan Available Part-time lob Referral Service Georgia Shakespeare Festival Drama Apprenticeships Education Courses for Teacher Certification Financial Aid Option for Georgia Residents Free Parking Use of Tennis Courts and Swimming Pool For Information and Summer School Bulletin Call 261 1441. Office of the Registrar Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta GA 30319 Monday, April 20, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 9 aVICT aVNID IEN1 NT Annual Spring Music Concert Includes a Diversity of Music by Cherie Arnette Those committed few of the ASC community who braved the cold rainy weather Thursday, April 2 were entertained by a musical performance encompassing a great variety of styles. The Music Department's Spring Concert combined the musical talents of the ASC Glee Club, Joyful Noise, the Opera Workshop, and London Fog. The ASC Glee Club opened with a section of sacred music. Beginning with "Kyrie Eleison," the performance proceeded into "Tantum ergo" featuring Roberta Daniel, Ryse Roerig and Marsha Michie as soloists. Roberta Daniel's lovely soprano voice was again featured in the pieces "There Is No Rose" and "What You Gonna Call Yo' Pretty Little Baby." This section of the concert also included pieces of Easter music, which was appropriate for spring even if the weather was not. Joyful Noise contributed to the concert with two selections. Their enthusiastic performance of "I Shall Wear a Crown" was well- received by the audience. They also performed the rousing piece "Jesus is a Rock." The next section of the concert featured pieces of secular music. The Music Department's 2nd annual Opera Workshop gave a powerful preview of its April 23 and 24 production of Hansel and Gretel. Lauri White as Hansel and Jennifer McCaslin as Gretel were delightful in their frivolous play^ Roberta Daniel entered as the' angry mother and after throwing out Hansel and Gretel sang a beautiful prayer to God. The two scenes served as a small glimpse of great things to come. For a change in pace, Agnes Scott's jazz vocal ensemble, London Fog, treated the audience to their unique brand of harmony. Their light, cheerful and relaxed style was enthusiastically re- ceived. Their rendition of "Sophis- ticated Lady," featuring Nan Tittle, was enjoyed by all London Fog fans, including Dean Behan. The evening was concluded with another performance by the Glee Club. Anne Leacock was featured in a lovely solo in "Suo- Gan." The humorous "Non-Lullaby" allowed the audience to partici- pate in responses led by director Ted Matthews. At this time, the president of Glee Club. Elizabeth Buck, pre- sented a plaque to Dr. Matthews for 20 years of dedicated direc- tion. The concert ended with a beautiful benediction. "The Lord Bless You." Everyone was invited to the reception, which honored Dr. Matthews. CA Brings Square Dance to Campus by Kimberly Baker Agnes Scott had a unique experience the night of April 3. Christian Association sponsored a square dance complete with a North Carolina blue-grass band. Students (male types) turned out from Georgia Tech. Columbia Seminary and Christ Community Church. To begin the evening, the band taught the students a few basic steps. Then they were ready to dance the night away Students had the opportunity to switch partners often which gave them a chance to visit with all the other students present. As the students became more proficient, they moved on to new dances. They created some of their own and even tried the Virginia Reel (a la Gone with the Wind). The gym was decorated with streamers, bales of hay, and a honest-to-goodness kissing booth at which kisses could be Students promenade with their partners at the CA Square Dance. bought for a nickel (that means 90 cents bought 18 kisses!). Refreshments included pink lemonade, brownies, and chips and dip. The event was a great experi- ence for ASC. Students got their quota of exercise for the week. Christian Association hopes to continue to provide new and exciting entertainment for the campus in the future. London Fog sings at the spring concert. Fuller Performs at Annual Piano Recital by Carolyn Weaver Dr. Jay Fuller presented his annual piano recital on Tuesday, March 31 at 8:15 p.m. in Gaines auditorium. One was happy to note that members of the student body, faculty administration, and area community attended. Selec- tions from the works of 17th, 18th, and 19th century composers formed the program. To open his concert, Dr. Fuller chose a piece by JeanBaptiste Lully. The title, "Sarabande," is a French word describing a stately dance from the 17th and 18th centuries similar to a minuet. The music for such a dance was "slow triple time with accent on the second beat." As the pianist entered the stage, acknowledged the audience with a polite nod, and began to play, one realized that the group was to be treated to an excellent evening of music. From the eighteenth century, Fuller performed "Sonata in E major, Opus 109" by Ludwig van Beethoven. The audience was captured by the pianist's perform- ance and watched, fascinated, as his fluid fingers moved across the keyboard. The dynamics in this piece were particularly notable. Often one would not realize just how softly he was playing and then would be surprised with a sudden loud passage. The pianist's impressive range of dynamics enhanced the diversity of tempo in the piece. As Dr. Fuller moved through each of the six variations of one section, one was struck with his ability to project the differences in tempo. For exam- ple, he subtly distinguished be- tween Variations I ('Allegro viv- ace") and V ("Allegro, ma non troppo"), both of which are "lively," but in different manners. Following a quick break, Dr. Fuller concluded the program with a selection by Maurice Ravel. "Miroirs" was exactly what the title imphed-mirror images. Easily, one visualized each of the five pictures as it was presented through the music, from the inconsistant flight of the insects in "Noctuelles" ("NightMoths") to the resounding image of a deep valley in "La Vallee des cloches ("The Valley of Bells"). The audience so enjoyed Fuller's playing they insisted upon hearing an encore. He returned to the stage and ended the evening by performing "Impromptu in F minor" by Faure. Clearly Jay Fuller loves his music, is dedi- cated to it, and becomes ab- sorbed in it. Very business-like yet elegant on stage, he throws himself into the music once he begins to play. One regrets only that all were not able to enjoy such a wonderful performance. Joyful Noise Performs for Diners by Kimberly Baker .Ion t'ul Noise performs in Letitia Rate. Joyful Noise has come a long way from their debut one year ago. I remember their first per- formance. They appeared on the stage of Gaines as a small group clad in choir robes singing gospel music. They performed well and showed promise. The community spoke well of them and said that it was a nice change of pace. Little did we know that they would blossom into such an exciting group of talented young women. Joyful Noise, now sporting Joyful Nois6 sweatshirts, per- formed at dinner on Tuesday, April 7. Their powerful and beautiful music filled the Dining Hall up to the rafters. Their music was even more exciting thanks to their rhythmic accompaniment. Their music had depth and meaning. They have learned to blend their varied voices together to create harmonious music. The group was joined by a local gospel recording artist who dem- onstrated the art of gospel music wonderfully. She sang the music to its fullest. She set a great example for the group to follow. Joyful Noise, with Dr. Byrnsides as their advisor, does not need much outside encouragement. Mrs. G. calls the group the most varied one on campus. She is probably right. Joyful Noise is made up of students and a professor. They are both black and white. Although they have varied backgrounds, they have unified with each other to create a fabulous group. They even have President Schmidt and Dean Hudson as honorary members. Joyful Noise is providing beauti- ful- music for the campus. They have gone beyond the potential suggested by their name. They have been called to "make a joyful noise unto the Lord," but instead they have created heavenly music which is an inspiration to the community. Page 10 THE PROFILE Monday, April 20, 1987 aVICTS AND ENTER! NT Maxwell's Faulkner Comes to ASC by Laura Brown and Jennifer Burger Hollywood Shuffle, soon to open in the Atlanta area theatres, is a wonderful comedy by the up and coming Jack-of-all-trades Robert Townsend. Not only is this talented comedian star of this film, but he is also director, producer, caterer, and janitor. Working on a low budget with- out much support. Townsend had to result to credit cards in order to finance the production which took only 14 days to actually film. Although most of his supporting cast is virtually unknown, he was able to recruit Helen Martin of NBC's situation comedy 227. This movie was particularly good because of its fresh comedy that supported a true theme. Townsend desired to create a film which would show the plight that so many black actors and ac- Sex Clark Five Releases Album, Sttum & Drum! by Kimberly Baker Sex Clark Five out of Huntsville. Alabama recently released its latest album. Strum & Drum!. which is on their own label. Records for Russia. The album is sure to bring rave reviews for the group. The album features their unique sound which can only be de- scribed in their own words, "strum and drum.'' It is an exciting rhythmic sound featuring only guitars and drums with har- monized vocals, which makes great dance music. All twenty selections were written by James Butler, the vocalist and electric guitarist of the group. The group also features Joy Johnson, an "84 ASC grad. on bass and vocals. Rick Storey on acoustic guitars and vocals. and-Tnck McKaha on Agnes Scott College will pre- sent John Maxwell's one-man theatrical piece. "Oh. Mr. Faulk- ner. Do You Write?" on Monday, April 20 at 8:15 p.m. in the Colleges Presser Hall. Tickets are S9. general admission, and S6 for students. John Maxwell brings an authen- ticity and understanding to "Oh. Mr. Faulkner. Do You Write?" that could come only from another native Mississippian. "I grew up in Yoknapatawpha County." Maxwell 2 smiles, referring to the fictional f Mississippi setting of Faulkner's 53 literary works. 'The Compsons, 1 vm% fyronne (Jimim Woodardi and Speed (Robert Townsend) review films in ;i fantasj scene called "Sneaking in the Movies." Hollywood Shuffle Shows Townsend 's Talent and Integrity tresses must suffer in order to "make it to the top." While continu- ally describing the ordeals one might encounter as a black in the field of acting, Townsend delights the movie-goer with scenes such as a black acting school, a spoof on Siskell and Elbert, and a black and white clip of "the new Bogie." With the inevitable success of this warm and funny look at the Hollywood behind the scenes and the shuffle behind the dreams of black actors. Robert Townsend is sure to go on to produce more enjoyable pictures. In a press conference, however. Townsend reassured interviewers that his success on one picture would not lead to the production of low quality comedies in the future. "I want to be proud of everything I do." Townsend remarked, and with Hollywood Shuffle as an indication of his work to come in the future, Townsend is sure to become a leading comedian, director, and producer, as well as a serious actor. drums. SC5 has a great sound. The music of the guitars and drums blend to create the rhythm along with the harmonious vocals. One becomes so involved in the music that the lyrics are of little impor- tance to the listener. The excep- tion is "Sarajevo" (perhaps being a history major causes that). It tells of the beginnings of World War I. Other songs focus on love and our modern society. The songs are short but exciting, which makes for a varied album. SC5 has performed at clubs across the South, including At- lanta's 688 Club. I f is also featured on college radio stations across the country, which are called the "radio vanguard." SC5 has much potential with its lively and fun music. Although relatively unknown now. the group is sure to be headed for success. the Sartorises. the Snopeses - anybody form a small Southern town knows those people." Maxwell's portrayal of Faulkner has been compared favorably with Hal Holbrook's characteriza- tion of Mark Twain. Born in Pickens. Mississippi. Maxwell is a theatre graduate of the University of Mississippi in Oxford, the town where the legendary author lived and worked. Maxwell had been a college speech and theatre teacher for more than a decade before turning to an ambition that had called to him for years: the creation of a dramatic piece on William Faulkner. During that time, Maxwell also established himself as one of Mississippi's leading theatrical performers, with dozens of plays to his credit at regional theatres and other showcases around the state. He also has appeared in commercial and television produc- tions, including network presenta- tions of Freedom Road and Love's Savage Fury. For more information on the performance at Agnes Scott, call 371-6430. "La Rue Mouffetard" by Maximilien Luce "ill be on view in the exhibition. "The \ura of Neo-Impressionism: The W..J. Hollida) Collection' 1 through Ma} 17, 1vu5 iD qrtoLwuh'en, ujid&iMfl 5 , sfttmJi partus portraits of SptcuU. objects, and Icttcrino 371- 2202. It's spring at ASC. Students take time off from their stud- ies to enjoy the warm spring sun- shine on the In man balcony. In This Issue: Editorials AIDS c. Survey News Last Will and Testaments Features Possible Move for Beek Telescope Arts Review of Spring Concert Sports Update on Athletic Association THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper of Agnes Scott College Volume 73 Number 13 May I. 1987 Former President Carter Visits ASC by Peggy Harper On Wednesday evening. April 15, 1987. former President Jimmy Carter fielded an hours worth of questions from Agnes Scott fac- ulty, staff, students and members of the Atlanta/Decatur community. The subjects covered Amy Carters recent arrest, the Carter Center, the Middle East, relations with Russia and U.S. politics in gen- eral. His visit to the Agnes Scott campus was his first public appearance in Atlanta since returning from his latest Middle East/African trip. After a long standing ovation by the member audience, followed by an introduction by Agnes Scott's President Dr. Ruth Schmidt, the former President now a Professor at Emory Univer- sity spoke very briefly about his prior associations with Agnes Scott and the purpose for the Carter Center and Library before opening the floor to questions. Naturally, the first question asked concerned Amy Carter's acquittal on misdemeanor charges arising out of a protest against illegal CIA activities in the Nicaraguian Contra war. Mr. Carter expressed his and Mrs. Carter's pleasure in hearing the results and. com- mented that "the CIA has, indeed in the past, when Direcior Casey was there, violated the proprieties of our nation and the resolutions of the U.S. Congress, the interna- tional law and. I believe. American law as well." Responding to a request from Lisa Keniry ('88) on the Carter Center's involvement with en- vironmental issues, the former President said that this was only one of the many focuses of the Center, but that the Center's focus was broader than just air and water pollution. Remarking that the "Global 2000" long-term environmental study done during his presidency was not continued by the Reagan administration .limim Carter receives the Agnes Scott se^l from SGA President kathie White, while President Schmidt looks on. because Mr. Reagan feels- this type of activity by government is an infringement on individual rights, Mr. Carter wenf on to say that today "the U. S. government and most of the' United States community has dropped these long-range studies on environ- mental change change in the quality of life." while other coun- tries like Japan and West Ger- many have adopted the report and "have built on it in an enorm- ous and very concerted way." One of the long range goals of the Carter Center will be to pick up the "Global 2000" program as soon as funds are available. In fact, programs to aid small farm- ers in under-developed countries has already begun through a partnership between the former President and the renown Dr. Norman Bullard. recipient of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in India and Pakistan. Responding to a comment regarding how a president deals with the secular-sacred relation- ship, Mr. Carter commented "it is the same basic relationship that would exist between a college professor, or a student at Agnes Scott , or a peanut farmer, or an attorney." His own view is that while "the highest possible aspira- tion of a Christian is agape love- perfect love," however, a nation must be concerned with justice. Other than philosophical issues, he never felt any conflict between his Christian values and his duty as President he knew that as President it was his duty to do what was best for the country, not necessarily what was always best according to his religion. The only issue that ever gave him a prob- lem was the abortion issue: "I have always felt that as a Christ- ian. Christ would not' approve of abortion, and still, when I was President, I was required to support the existing abortion laws. ..That's the one exception that I had. I felt very deeply that I should do everything I could within the law to minimize the need for abortion " The former President spoke at Former President Jimrm Carter answers questions from the audience. length about the history of and future prospects for long-term peace in the Middle East. Briefly recapping his recent trip to Syria. Jordan. Egypt and Israel, Mr. Carter said "that now, for the first time in many years, at least in my memory" Syria. Jordan and Egypt are unanimous in their desire for an international peace confer- ence for direct negotiations with Israel, fully aware that "within the framework of [it] they . . . would have to negotiate individually with Israel" [on issues that only con- cerned their own country]. His impression of Israel, however, is that the government is split 50/50 on attending, with the Labor Party endorsing the conference. "The un-answered question [is] what is the position of the United States, and I don't know what that is." Commenting on his meetings with members of the Reagan adminis- tration after the trip, Mr. Carter said. "I don't know if the Reagan administration will make an effort within the next twenty months to reinstitute the peace process in the Middle East. I hope that they will because with strong American interest I think the international peace conference could be in- itiated and possibly be successful. Without American interest, it will not be begun, even." Susan Pesterfield ('89) re- quested Mr. Carter to comment on his view of the United States position in world politics, to which he responded that the U. S. is still a great power, and is militarily superior to Russia. He said the real question is how should the United States use its. tremendous economic, political and, even, moral power throughout the world. "Our nation has lost it preeminent position in the world" in the areas of peace initiation, domestic and foreign human rights, environmental quality and nuclear arms control: "We are not now identified in the world's consciousness. as rated by public opinion polls and so forth, as a champion of peace. ..and we have not. obviously kept high designs on human rights , and we have not been the foremost proponent of nuclear arms control." But Carter feels the U. S. has the potential to reverse this situation because "we still have the strongest and best system of government on earth. "The former Confd. on page S Page 2 THE PROFILE Friday, May 1, 1987 EDITORIALS by Julie Hartline As another year comes to a close, we are able to look back and take note of our accomplishments and mistakes. There are many of both, but we can grow from each and every one. I believe Agnes Scott offers students the opportunity to grow and learn. The end of the year brings something else with it also. It brings the departure of many who are special. For this reason. I would like to dedicate this issue of the newspaper to the class of 1987. You will definitely be missed. On May 16. many of us will watch as you accept your diplomas and leave the doors of Agnes Scott forever. You will go your separate ways and make your separate lives, but the bonds you have made here will not be forgotten. You have struggled four long years, and much of it may seem like pure misery now, but Vergil said it best. "Some day, perhaps, remembering even this will be a pleasure." I think it will. The friendships you have formed, the achievements you have made, and the person you have molded yourself into during this time will always stand out in your mind. This is your time. Cherish it. I wish all of you the best of luck in all your endeavours. To those of you who have touched my life and who had faith in me when I didn't have it in myself, a very special thank you. I'll miss you. HEALTH NOTES by Mary Lu Christiansen, CFNP Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are a very sensitive issue. Trying to select appropriate methods to inform, educate, and ultimately prevent transmission of a STD often provokes much controversy, as well as anger, fear and resentment. From a medical standpoint, it is the professional responsibility of a health care provider to give the information necessary for the consumer to make an intelligent decision regarding sexual activity. In the past, the Student Health Center has adopted a program of providing information and counseling to individual students, at the student's request. General informative literature has always been available in the clinic, accessible to all students. The student handbook also contains general information. Full gynecological services are available for all students at the Student Health Center. This approach helps a limited number of students. It doesn't help the student who is too shy or maybe afraid to ask for specific information. There is also a certain percentage of students who think they have sufficient information, but may find themselves mis-informed. Sadly, the incidences of STDs are increasing. This increase may be due to carelessness, irresponsible attitudes, or ignorance - or a combination of these factors. We feel that the first goal to counteract this increase in STDs is to inform and educate the student. Students have a right to know the risks involved with sexual activities. Dr. William Budell. M.D. from Emory University will speak to the students and faculty on May 4. Dr. Budell's topic "Aids'STDs: Is our campus at risk" will offer many facts pertinent to this population. Several pamphlets and brochures with specific STD information will be distributed to all students. This general distribution is not meant to offend anyone, or to suggest or imply that "everyone M is sexually active. However, we feel that the information is so important that every student should receive it now. We would also like to encourage individuals or small groups (8-10) of students to come to the Health Clinic for general discussions, questions, etc. These small groups can also offer suggestions, advice, and help to keep this community informed about AIDS/STDs. We encourage everyone to become informed about the risks of AidS'STDs. EXAM REMINDERS Friday. May 8 (9:00 a.m.) Last day students may turn in written work of the semester Friday. May 8 (2.00 p.m.) Senior exams begin. Saturday. May 9 (9.00 a.m.) All examinations begin Tuesday. May 12 (4:30 p.m.) Examinations completed for classes of 40 or more students. Wednesday, May 13 (11 30 a.m.) Senior exams completed. Friday. May 15 (4:30 p.m.) All examinations end. "1 \MAWT TO TrVMc tCti 40J; LETTER Public Safety Installs "Emergency Phones' Dear Editor: On Friday, April 10th, the col- lege installed two "Emergency Telephones" (RAM Tech). One is located near the entrance (behind Rob Thies' house) to the Candler parking lot, while the other has been installed at the walkway (behind the tennis court parking lot) to Campbell and the library REP CAP from the tennis court lot. To place a call ("escort" or emergency - only), you merely twist the thumb latch on the door of the phone box, open the door and press the red button on the inside panel. This action will activate an "auto dial" which is programmed to call x400 for A.S.PD. Any conversa- tion is limited to 3 minutes, which should be more than enough time for any "escort" or emergency. Note: Please indicate to the officer/dispatcher which lot you are calling from, and please use these phones as much as possi- ble for escorts, as we are trying to test them preparatory to order- ing five more. Sincerely W.J. Korth Director of Public Safety by Sharon Hargraves President White called the meeting to order. Julia Davidson gave the devotion. Roll was called. Kathie announced that retreat will be August 21 and 22. The dorms will be open August 20th at 1 :00. Retreat will be held at Rock Eagle State Park. Sarah Copenhaver made a motion to take Melanie Sherk's name off the Merrill Lynch account as President of SGA and to add Kathie White's name to the Merrill Lynch account as President of SGA. Karen Anderson seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 19 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions. Sarah Copenhaver made a motion to accept the RSO con- stitution as amended. Carolyn Weaver seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 19 in favor. 0 opposed, 0 abstentions. Hillary Soper was elected as the new student representative to Curriculum Committee. Kathie presented changes to be made in the SGA constitution. Adele Clements made a motion to accept the changes to the constitution. Sarah Copenhaver made an amendment to this motion so that RTC would be changed to RSO. Julie McConnell seconded the motion. A vote was taken: 19 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions. Tina Carr was elected as the new student representative to the Second Century Committee. Carolyn Weaver reported that the change machine that will be installed in the Student Center will arrive sometime this week. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. A SPECIAL 'THANK YOIT TO ALL WHO HAVE "STUCK THEIR NECKS OUT' FOR THE PROFILE THIS YEAR. GCPA GEORGIA COLLEGE PtESS ASSOCIATION THE PROFILE The Independent Student Newspaper l Aunt's Scott College The AGNES SCOTT PROFILE is published bimonthly throughout the academic year. The views expressed in the editorial section are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the student body, faculty, or administration Editor-in-Chief - Julie Hartline Associate Editor - Sarah Napier News Editors- Julie Huffaker Assistant News Editor Peggy Harper Features Editor -Debbie Stnckjand Arts and Entertainment Editor- Kimberly Baker Asst Arts and Entertainment Editor Jennifer Burger Advertising Manager Karen Anderson Advertising Representative -Elaine Crosby Sports Editors -Megan Wallace Heather Warnock Photography Editor -Mandy Roberts Business Manager -Carolyn Weaver Circulation Manager - Carol Valentine Circulation Assistant - Ahsa Duff ey Photographers Mandy Roberts Adele Clements Reporters Sharon Hargraves Mary Lu Christiansen. Dogmeat Dave. Hillary Soper. Gretchen Bruner. Liz Pit Johnson Lisa Gugmo Laurie Cataldo. Gmny Rosenberg. Eloise Lindsay. Chuck Roucmvale The P^file" Agnes Scott College Box 764. Decatur. GA 30030 Printed by Chapman Press Atlanta. GA Typeset by Seeds Typesetting Decatur. GA Editor's Note "The Profile" always welcomes comments criticism and suggestions Letters to the Editor shoi submitted to Box 764 Names will be withheld upon request ant Jill Barkholz. Chene Arnette Tract Friday, May 1, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 3 Streetbeat: Seniors. What Is Your Pet Peeve? Carol Valentine "Announcements and general information are not posted in Campbell. Science majors who don't have classes in Buttrick live in the dark." AIDS SURVEY 1. Are you concerned about the possibility of contracting AIDS 9 Yes 69% No 31 o 2. Do you think that AIDS will significantly alter the sexual lifestyles of many people in this country? Yes 90% No 10% 3. If I found out my roomate had AIDS, I would: a. Move out 37% b. Ignore it 16% c. Report him or her to campus health authorities 47% 4. Should students who are found to have AIDS be asked to leave the university? Yes 13% No 87 o 5. Should there be mandatory AIDS testing for new students at your school 9 Yes 23% No 77% 6. Should there be mandatory tracing and notification of past sexual partners of AIDS victims 9 Yes 75% No 25% 7. Should we quarantine AIDS victims 9 Yes 19% No 81% 8. Health officials have recom- mended mandatory AIDS testing for all hospital patients, couples applying for marriage licenses, those seeking prenatal care, and those who seek medical help for veneral diseases. Do you agree? Yes 83% No 17% 9. Do you believe there should be AIDS education in public schools? Yes 97% No 3% 10. If so, when should it begin 9 a. Elementary school 29% b. Junior high school 53% c. High school 17% d. College 1% 11 Do you agree with the asser- tion that 'AIDS is God's judgement against an immoral nation?" Yes 16% No 84% 12. Should education about AIDS take primarily a moral approach or a public safety approach? a. Moral 5% b. Public safety 40% c. Both 55% The above survey was done on 20 campuses across the country by person to person contact with 950 students by World University Times. "The bricks have eaten my shoes. All my expensive Italian shoes have been eaten, and I think the students should be reimbursed for shoes along with their diplomas." "All my problems stem from the cheap' toilet paper. Not only is it one ply, but it has the texture of sand paper. We are too cheap to buy two ply. Also, this cheap toilet paper is rolled up too tight, and you can t pull off a strip, only square by square." "The administration of the school always uses money, or the lack thereof, as an excuse for any problem." "They wait too long in the winter to turn on the heat and too long in the summer to turn on the air." Stanley Kubrick's FULL METAL JACKET WARNER BROS pw S STANLEY KUBRICK'S FULL METAL JACKET STARRING MATTHEW MO DINE ADAM BALDWIN VINCENT 010FRI0 LEE ERMEY DORIAN RAREWOOD ARLISS HOWARD KEVYN MAJOR HOWARD EOO'ROSS screfnpiay mm KUBRICK MICRAEL RERR GUSTAV HASfORO GOSTAV HASEORD mwm PHILIP HOBBS ffi JAN HARLAN TSOTANLEY KUBRICK " #<-- -- Page 4 THE PROFILE Friday, May 1, 1987 NEWS Class of 1987: Last Witt and Testaments TeiTAK\NT (9/19877 I. Anne Sophy, being of no mind and too much body, do hereby bequeath the following: To my little sister Sarah: a wonderful semester in DC on your coed hall, lots of "satisfaction," and a little sister as conservative as me to always take the total opposite side of the issue. To Gwendolyn Dell: the con- tinued ability (and talent) to mess with peoples minds who are clueless (we both know its their own fault if they are used), James. my infinite ability to say "I'm trying to think" and hopes for an outrage- ous year in Spain! To Shelby: my wisdom, pa- tience, tolerance, and ability to be objective in any situation without complaining or criticizing. To Hartline: All our cute phrases when we are having out-of-body experiences (you know what I mean) and hopes that throughout all "You won't think bad of me." Julie, no one can table dance quite like you; use this talent, and I know you will succeed in life To Chris: the ability to sort out and understand even the most confusing and contradictory sig- nals from men (Write a book to educate the rest of us) and a great year at ISU - you will be missed' To Mrs. Booch: a mountain of gratitude (not mail) for all your patience, teaching, wisdom, and thoughtfulness throughout the past four years. You have really brightened many days for me and will always hold a special place in my heart. To Robert: more fuzzy friends, someone to argue with over anything, and a book of fat jokes. And finally to Agnes Scott, I just plain leave' I. Lori L. NeSmith. being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave the following- To CP&P. a clone of myself so that everything will run smoothly next year in the office. To my "little sisters." health, wealth, and happiness - and a 4.0 CPA! To Karen Kaskin, my wonderful defense partner and cappee. endurance so that she may survive her senior year. To Elizabeth. Genie. Roberta. Lisa D.. Sarah, Diane. Margaret H.. Dawn. Amy, Charlotte H.. Charna. Rachel. Mary H.. Sally. Anita. Maria. Mary M.. Heather. Ellen. Wendy. Liliana. Gretchen, Pramoda. Jill. Kim. Lauren. Angela T. Joan and Karen. I wish you all wonderful lives... I. Sally Faircloth Humphries. leave to the class of 1988 the bags under my eyes from long nights of studying, the job search, and friends that make it all bearable. Have a blast! I Myra Johnson, being of insane mind and of ill body, do hereby bequeath the following: To Ms. G. my love and thanks for bridging the gap between the culture I brought with me to ASC and the culture I encountered once I got here: to Dr. J. (better known as "BIG ED" Johnson), our shared appreciation both for the state of California and our last name; to Barbara Blazer, con- cepts and ideas: to Claire Guitton and Tracy MacMahon. my heart felt thanks for allowing me to see a true friendship endure thej^est and worst of times; to the "Sarahs". I leave you with the knowledge that you both possess those student leadership qualities for which you have worked so diligently; to the RTCs who have allowed me to share their ASC 'experience', my thanks and congratulations for hanging in; to Mary Dean, that part of me that has learned and grown because of your loving nature; to Mary Laymon, the knowledge that there exist those "Women who love too much"; to my Sarah, an apology that she was the one who had to pay, but enough of my love to help ease the pain; to Margaret Shirley, the hope that you will make it work: to Dekalb County, its very own Rape Crisis Center; to Agnes Scott College. I leave the most difficult and challenging years of my life thus far; to the ideals of the college. I leave my hope that the student body will soon de- velop a collective women's con- sciousness; and to the entire community, but John Studstill in particular. I leave Dr. Guthrie's immortal words: "Shame is a revolutionary sentiment." Class of 1987 I. Gina Dixon, leave my ability to hold 17 jobs at one time and smile to Kimberlee Cadora. -my inability to write an English paper to Marjo Dobbs.. .gladly, -my love of prayer to Dolly Purvis, -my willingness to sleep 15 hours a day to Jeanie Norton, -my love of English literature to Hiromi Wazuwa. Maya and Shama. -my ability to type very fast and make lots of mistakes to Nela. -the Pulitzer Prize for Creative Writing that I won't win to Bo Ball, -my thanks for a tough, quality education to all the professors who have taught me. -tears and sorrow to all my wonderful friends I have to leave here at good or ASC. I. Debra Ann Rose, being of frazzled mind and weary body, wish to leave to the Administration of Agnes Scott College the val- uable ability (so abundant in the senior class, yet so sadly lacking in other circles) to learn from past mistakes, notably in the area of construction (for example, dor- mitories, recreational facilities, and. ahem, parking lots). To future graduates. I leave the good sense to direct their contributions as alumni not toward brass light fixtures and designer wallpaper, but toward such frivolities as the purchase of new books for the library or the hiring of enough professors to adequately staff the various departments. And finally. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to Professor Catherine V. Scott, who has taught me (almost) everything I know about comparative politics and international relations, and whose dedication, hard work, and sense of humor made each of the many hours spent in her classes a joy. (I'd leave you money, Dr. Scott, but I'm afraid I don't have any!) I, Lauren Snee. do hereby bequeath the following: to Charay Norwood, all my Navy wife etiquette. May you learn to make the world's best green bean casserole! Keep your chin up! To Joan McGuirt. I leave the memories of Walters, Delta Sig (?) and especially, West Palm Beach! May you find all the waterbeds in your future as great as the first. To Susan Quave. I leave the ability to laugh at this place you'll need it in your senior year more than you know! To Laurie Adams. I leave the telephones in room 400 and the hope for a job as the Time operator! There may be call- waiting in your future yet. But really, to all of you. I leave my love and friendship and my best wishes for a great senior year. Make the most of it. Good luck! I. Carla Thibadeau. will my risky-emergency parking spot to any gutsy under class person who thinks she won't get caught. I. Margaret Hamm. leave to Agnes Scott, my sanity. I lost it somewhere between Campbell and Buttrick. so it is yours to keep. I suppose. To the Chemistry Department, I leave my "office" (i.e.. my "rat's nest") restored to order. To Adele Clements. I leave $1 00 for a full meal plus a tip at the Waffle House. (You can have the pizza delivery guy at Mellow Mushroom too. Adele.) Finally. I leave the "Lethal Plate" to the poor unfortunates left to experience those ..unique... meals. I. Laura Rebecca Robison. being of semi-sound mind and body, do hereby bequeath the following: To Sarah Kegley: my love for fun (you can't ever get enough); a tape recording of my pneumonia cough; an instruction manual of how to live, breathe and love a messy room; a permanent tab at Fuzzy's: a personal friendship with Freddie and. last but defi- nitely not least, a big hug and thank you for being such a wonderful roommate. Also, a place to stay anytime you need to get away from the convent. To Shannon Adair Lowery: I can't think of anything to give to the woman who has everything, but thank you and I love you! To Donna Doorley (Broom): All my great knowledge of how to be single and love it (you need a good dose before June 20th because afterwards NO CAN DO!). To Susie Somerlot: a place to stay anytime you're in Atlanta and a constant contact for anything! To the ASC Biology Depart- ment: Thank you for everything you have done for me. To those staying at ASC: Study hard, but always have fun. and remember someday your time will come. To ASC: I'll miss you. but I can't wait to GET OUT! I. Roberta Katherine Daniel. hereby bequeath, being of sound mind and body: my cooking skills and subtlety to Elizabeth Adams, my couch at Tech to Dolly Purvis. my "High C" pitch to Anne Leacock. my camera with a list of instruc- tions as to how to manage the flair to Erin Gaston. my tape recorder used to present subliminal messages to Laura King. my impeccable driving skills to Cherie Arnette (sign included), my finally detailed map to Kim- berly Baker and Karen Wisely so that they will always find the places they are looking for, and my barrett collection to Crystal Collis. I, Gretchen A. Pfeifer, hereby bequeath to Agnes Scott College my Joisey accent, and I hereby leave ASC! I hereby bequeath to Yamo, an open ear and open arms. ..call me collect from Pakistan. Don't let the memories go away Yamo B There, It's a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood, wattaya tawkm abowt? Cawfee breaks... philosophy crises... gig- gling during Mass. ..thanks for everything you're the best! I hereby bequeath to Pilar, aka "11". "Ceeter", a kick in the goal whenever necessary... "the eagle flies at midnight in Buttrick". ..Hop- kins prank-a-thon.. triple rooms. ..and especially THE SPRING FORMAL! Keep in touch. Komrade. I'll miss you. I hereby bequeath my Kom- radeship and "mollie" to Komrade Sigman Sigi. we've lost some Komrades along the way, but you, my friend, are here to stay. Never forget pesto. yo ho ho. the eagles. .'.the laughs, tears and pink elephants...! Best of luck next year and always. I hereby bequeath my place of inspiration (in front of the Philosopher's Index) to Megan. ..it'll only take three more years of bad health and night- mares. ..you can do it. You can. because you think you can! Don't resign from the OMC either. I hereby bequeath to Mme Chatagnier three letters per year after graduation. Thank you for everything. ..especially being at JFK five years ago...tu seras toujours ma deuxieme Maman. Merci pour tous! I hereby bequeath to Dr. Elfstrom any knowledge if there is any! I hereby bequeath my over- exercised exercise called "Stretch with Gretch" to Mitnna under the new name "Gpt Fit with Mit" I. Karen Youngner being of unstable mind and abused body, leave in desperate search of employment. I leave a box of Munchkins to JPM. to LA the hopes that she can have a cellular phone surgically attached to her wrist and to Julie Hartline lots of opinionated and loud mouth scotties. Best wishes to ALL my junior friends, especially Friday, May 1, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 5 Class of 1987 I, Kecia Cunningham, leave to the crew, otherwise known as the Enlightened Coalition, many nights at the Pub with the Indigos, the Scallions and Michelle. To Dana - my wonderful yuppie wardrobe. To Angie - free time. To Lauri - a clean room and a pitcher To Bethany - the "right" look and a baby of your very own. To the Psychology majors - a sturdy calculator and Psych Abstracts (in APA form, of course!) To the class of '87 - much luck, love, and wonderful jobs and/or grad schools! To Agnes Scott - (Oh what a wonderful woman you are!) my sincere appreciation for letting me grow. I, Julie Ellette Huffaker, being a nonentity as of today, do hereby bequeath the following: To Caroline, Monica, Vee, and Jubie (Baby's sleeping!), many, many, many nights in the amphitheatre exploring humor and music. To Vee - a smile, and a broken ankle so we look exactly alike; to Monica - apathy and a cigarette; to Caroline - cheap drugs and a straightjacket; to Jubie - lots of friends and patience. I'll miss you all more than this school.... To Chris, I leave the ethical implications of illegal ac- tivities.. .I'LL MISS YOU NEXT YEAR'!' To Megan - a bottle of Valium to make it through three more years; To Karen - all of my Oak Ridge Boys, Alabama, John De- nver, and Simon and Garfunkel albums (I know you've always secretly enjoyed them...). To Dr. Venable. thank you for an unforgettable visit at Scott, and thanks for all your help with the camera. To Dr. Drucker, thanks for the hugs and support. I hope you continue to influence and help students here at Agnes Scott. To the Italian Mouth of the South, I (and about fifty other people) leave a megaphone so we can hear you when you talk.... To Sarah, I leave a white tail and a delerious semester in D.C. (save my brother, ok?). To the Profile - 1 QUIT!! (for the third time), and I will never ever ever do anything again for this paper - beg all you like. To the E.C., I leave whatever is left of my mind to take with you to the Pub and preserve in Peach Schnapps and Absolute Vodka. Thanks for your support when I needed it most, you have my undying love and respect. And last, to the students, faculty, staff, and admin- istration, I would like to leave you all with peaceful conflict to grow and understand each other and society. I, Cynthia Terry, to Tanya Savage, leave my 9:00 p.m. bedtime. To Felicia Williams, I leave my fine body. To Karen Moore, I leave my ability to say the right thing at the right time. To Patsy Oliver. I leave my ability to not use the telephone. To Carol Ashmore, I leave all the paint brushes I didn't use in my four years as an art major. To Dara Davis, I leave all my hairbows and barretts. To Shawn Yarbrough, I leave my sped to run from German Shepherds at night. To Jeanne Booth, I leave my alarm-clock because I don't want it anymore. To Lauri Silas, I leave my designer blue jeans from art class (worth lots of money). I, Eun Joo Yang, of sound mind and of oriental body, bequeath my room to whomever would want a room with a view of Main Drive. I leave my receipts from Farmer's Market and also from the bookstore. The latter will undoub- tedly explain why I could not make arrangements for my money to be dispersed. Thank you, Agnes Scott, and a special thanks to the people of Agnes Scott College. I. Carol Joan Valentine, being of unsound mind, but with a genuine fondness for frogs, do hereby leave my little Kermie picture to Felicia A. Wheeler so that he can be with her "Miss Piggy" even though Felicia and I may have to be apart at times. To my sister, Julia Valentine, I leave her own name in hopes that no one will get us confused and call her "Carol" anymore. I also hope that she can enjoy and learn as much as I have in her years at Agnes Scott. To Christine M. Stewart, I leave my love for growing all kinds of flowers in my room. I hope she has as much luck with it in Illinois as in Atlanta. To Julie B. Hartline, I leave lots of luck with a senior year that I know will be hectic. I hope you have time for some more of the fun times we shared too. And to Dr. Sandra Bowden, I leave my deep appreciation for all she has taught me in these past 4 years. I am grateful for the sincere concern she has shown as well as the enthusiasm she has instilled in me for her own subject. And to all of the good friends I have made here, I leave my address and phone number in hopes that we will keep in touch - I'll only be an hour away! I, Kathy E. McKee a.k.a The Jagged Edge, do hereby be- queath the following: to anyone who wants it. my hall monitor position on second Buttrick; to Monica Pina. my total lack of self- consciousness on the dance floor; to Angela Snedden, a single room with a wide window ledge: to Adele, Katie, Sally, Karen and the rest of the soccer team, my reckless abandon on the soccer field; and to Julie Kalendek, my seldom-spoken-but-always- present respect for her personal style and creative genius. Thanks to all. We, Jennifer Spurlin and Julie Blewer, being of somewhat sound mind and body, do hereby will and bequeath to the juniors on Second Rebekah our cleanli- ness, our neatness, and our unique ability to wait until the very last possible second to get every- thing done. We do this in full knowledge that they will uphold our fine tradition. I, Melanie Sherk, to Beth Leonard and Krista Lankford, leave my ability to waste hours upon end in the dining hall. I, Shannon Marie Adair Low- ery. bequeath to all my friends - my love and To Amy Bailey, my 4 year old unused razor. You might want to keep it in your curio box to remember me by. Also to Amy, my blender, rum and bar handbook to continue the tradition and my Wedgewood french fry platter. To Susie Somerlot "Tina Turner", I would like to leave my Mick Jagger poster, all of my "Led Zepplin" and "Doors" records and my snorkel, fins, and mask. Also to Susie, I would like to leave my best rendition of Polychaete Pilgie (& its copyright) and guides "Being the Queen of Rock and Roll" and "Subduing the King of Rock and Roll." To Laura Robison, I leave the responsibility of looking after my gourmet chef and being in charge of "The Chain Saw." Also, I would like to leave Laura the address of "Duke" from Florida, my pizza cutter, my corkscrew and Rick from California. To Donna Doorley, I leave the etiquette my mother bought me, my Gucci watch, my personal guide to "Being suave and de- bonair in Neiman & Marcus while explaining how you can't pay your bill because you don't have any money." And to Donna (my pizza pal) the right to use the direct line phone # to Dominoes that I own. To Pramoda Rao, I leave my microbiology book, notes and some of my Staphylococcus aureus to remember me by. Also to Pramoda, I leave the rights and privileges that go along with being a stockholder in Diet Coke with caffeine, 1000 shares for Pramoda to get through graduate school! I, Pilar Duque, being of sound body (HA) and mind (HA HA), do hereby bequeath and bestow: to Dr. Art Bowling, my undying love for quantum mechanics, to Lori, a year's supply of bacon cheese burger plates and medium cokes from WH. to Margaret H., my rollerskating experience, to Rob, "unos buenos ratos", to Victoria, a new car!, my vol- leyball abilities and Monday night beers. to Donald, non-poisoned jelly doughnuts, to Stan and Charles my electrical expertise and the lights in the planetarium, to 99. 12. and 23-14, some wonderful eagles, and to Jenifer, Sharon and Sussane, a guide to better lawn and garden care. I I, Rose Mary Hopton, being of sufficient body and mind, do hereby leave the following to my devoted friends: To my bestest weenie-headed roommate who stuck by through lots a thick and plenty-o-thin, a life-long friendship and never tiring ear and shoulder for your personal use, all the happiness you deserve plus lots more, and tons of kids-soon! To Alene, a one-way ticket to Arnie, postage stamps to the USA, and my address. My wish for you is the serenity and peace you need in whichever corner of the world you choose. To Eun Joo, mimosas, Paris, Madrid, NY, UN. cups and cups of Dunkin' Donuts coffee (with half-and-half, of course!), more thanks than is known for your patience and love, and the hope that our true-blue friendship continues forever! To Laura, a stop smoking course or else stock in the Virginia Slim Company: you choose! And, of course, a stable man to make you happy. Finally, to the bestest boyfriend in the world, I give my heart, forever and ever. I do declare this my last pledged work of Agnes Scott. I, Joan Wadkins (as in Joan and Margaret, history and chemis- try, Alpha and Omega), do hereby bequeath the following to the designated benefactors on Monica Pina, I shower great affection and the hope that she will be a happy golf widow. To Cathy Copeland, I leave a perma- nent pass key to any abode in which I find myself next year. I bestow my janitorL.woops! R.A. position in Main on anyone who wants it. To A-dele, I hope capping was fun, and I'll say you're a neat chick instead of proffering embar- rassing protestations of love. Thankfully, I take the best things about Agnes Scott "C", "M", "H", "G", "J" and, of course, Margaret with me, along with many happy memories. It was even fun being occasionally miserable with the "girls" around to listen and em- pathize. Finally, I bid adieu to two wrecked vehicles, two wrecked loves, an almost wrecked body and an ?iffy? brain, and simply leave. I. Meda Stamper, leave to Mrs. Braunrot Saint-Preux and Julie; . to Studio Dance, I leave Doris Humphrey and Bob Fosse; and to everyone who has given me love and given my spirit wings, I leave my prayers. I, Jackie Stromberg. leave to Krista Lankford the 10 million stupid jokes such as. "Dont say anything; here comes the Honor Court President. HA-HA-HA." To Monica Pina, I leave memories of capping at Tech since those are the only ones I have. To Adele Clements. I leave a cynical yet laid back attitude towards life. To those members of the faculty/ staff/administration whom I re- spect (you know who you are and are not), I leave four years worth of appreciation for all you've done to make my time here worthwhile and (particularly in Susan Little's case) possible. To all future graduates of ASC, I leave the advice, "Learn by living, then read about it in a textbook." I, Lisa Gugino, being of sound mind and body, do hereby be- queath the following: All the Latin ancient Rome has to offer to my good friend and fighting compan- ion Julie Hartline; to Chris Stewart, peace of mind about the future of her education and her relationship; energy and en- thusiasm for the mobilization of students for Young Democrats to Julie McConnell; strength and hope for the fight to create a more just and caring society to Sarah J. and Sarah N.; continued high expectations of all her students as well as Continued revolutionary fervor to Cathy Scott; a rewarding and enjoyable retirement to John Tumblin in hopes that he will have the time to teach his grandchil- dren, as he taught me, the meaning of being fully human; and lastly to the Agnes Scott Community at large. I would like to leave my appreciation for allowing me the chance to obtain and savor an absolutely wonder- ful undergraduate education. it's almost over. . . graduation 1987 Saturday, May 16 10:00 AM. Page 6 THE PROFILE Friday, May 1, 1987 IflEAMJIEK New Site Could Offer New Opportunities for Students by Debbie L. Strickland Unlike air and water pollution, light pollution, the illumination of the night sky by buildings, street- lights, and automobile headlights, receives little attention. However, this problem is of dire significance to astronomers, who are unable to see many objects in the night sky because of all the "noise" of city lights. Our own Bradley Observatory has become increas- ingly handicapped by the bright lights of Atlanta, which drown all but the brightest of nebulae and planets. Over the past ten years the night sky has tripled in brightness and has consequently decreased the observing power of Agnes Scott's 30 inch tele- scope, one of the largest in the southeast. The Agnes Scott administration and Board of Trustees will soon be considering the Physics and Astronomy Department's unusual proposal to address the light pollution problem. The depart- ment is interested in transporting Agnes Scott's 30 inchMelescope to Hard Labor Creek State Park, where Georgia State University is building observing facilities. Geor- gia State's facilities would house our telescope, and GSU would pay all expenses except for transporting the instrument itself in exchange for secondary ob- serving rights. A smaller tele- scope, perhaps a 14 inch reflector or a 10 inch refractor, would take the place of the Beck Telescope in Bradley Observatory. Designed with sky brightness in mind, a smaller telescope can actually outperform the Beck Telescope. The 30 inch telescope would still belong to Agnes Scott, and ASC faculty and students would still maintain absolute primary usage rights. This idea first originated in the department when faculty mem- bers learned of GSU's plan to establish an observatory with two telescopes, one 14 inch and one 16 inch, at the state park. The faculty thought that an arrange- ment in which GSU would house our telescope on the site would greatly benefit both schools because ASC's telescope has lost its effectiveness due to the bright- ness of Atlanta's skies and be- cause it would give GSU access to a telescope with a much larger diameter than the 16 inch. Agnes Scott, of course, would own and completely control its telescope. There are many advantages to moving the telescope to Hard Labor Creek, which is among the darkest sites in the southeast. Astronomers capture objects on photographic plates, and the exposure time of these plates greatly depends on the brightness dates prepare to leave for Spring \ group off Vgnes Scott students and their Fling *S7. Panel Discusses Internships by Cherie Arnette On Wednesday, April 22. the convocation was sponsored by Career Planning and Placement. The title of the discussion was "How to Enhance Your Career Opportunity through Internships and Summer Jobs." Barbara Blazer introduced the panelists for the well rounded discussion. Mary Carter Whitten. a 1986 graduate of Agnes Scott, who is presently employed as the curator of Education and Public Programs for the Atlanta Historical Society, represented the student side of internships. Ms. Ann L. Crammond from the Atlanta Botanical Garden represented sponsors of in- ternships. The third panelist was Ms. Diane Greene, who is the staff manager of Management Employment for Southern Bell. Ms. Greene presented the em- ployer side of internships. Each of the panelists gave examples of why they encouraged internships as a way of either confirming a student's ideas for a career or allowing a student to find out what she does not want to do. The panel stressed the im- mense aid internships can play in helping students find direction. Taking questions from the floor, the panelists also discussed the difference between "just a sum- mer job" and summer internships. Ms. Crammond expressed her view that internships show a greater desire from the students m that career area. The convocation concluded with the panelists joining the students for individual discussion over lunch. of the sky. In the darker skies, our telescope with the state-of-the-art electronic equipment, which GSU would share with us, would be 1000 times more sensitive. An exposure of one hour here in Decatur could be achieved there in only four seconds. An as- tronomy major could obtain enough data in just one or two nights to occupy her for an entire semester of independent study, since most of an astronomer's time is spent reducing and analyz- ing data. Advanced astronomy students would not be the only ones to benefit from the new site. Intro- ductory level students would make field trips to the site, and intermediate level students would help faculty members conduct research. Additionally, faculty members would no longer have to travel thousands of miles west to gather data in dark skies. Our own faculty would once again be able to fully utilize the remarkable 30 inch telescope for publishable research. Another potential benefit is an increased number of astronomy majors. Although it owns one of biggest telescopes in the eastern half of the United States, in recent years Agnes Scott has had some difficulty attracting astronomy majors. The greatly improved sensitivity will give ASC the most powerful telescope east of the Mississippi. The unparalleled opportunity for prospective as- tronomy students to conduct research at a major observatory and yet attend a small college may attract these students, who would otherwise not consider Agnes Scott. Two freshmen who are consid- ering astronomy majors. Amy Lovell and Jennifer Burger, com- mented on the proposal. Amy finds it "quite exciting that the telescope may be moved to a dark area where students could observe more and observe better." Jennifer also supports the move, not only because of the improved observational capabilities, but also because the 30 inch is too cumbersome to use just to obtain the same data that a handier 14 inch could obtain. Pilar Duque. an astronomy student aid and physics major who graduated fall semester and now is acting director of the planetarium, agrees that such a move is necessary if Agnes Scott is to reap the full benefits of the instrument. An objection to the proposal is that the new site, which is about fifty miles east of Decatur, is too inconvenient for students. How- ever, labs are held, at most, once a week, and because at least half of the lab nights are too cloudy to perform any observations, stu- dents would not suffer too great an inconvenience. In fact, stu- dents have already traveled to take advantage of dark skies. During this semester, introductory level students traveled to a Villa Rica observing site and saw galaxies, nebulae, and globular clusters in a 20 inch telescope that are not visible in the 30 inch. Another objection is that Agnes Scott will lose some of its prestige as one of the few schools to house such a large telescope on its campus. However, the Physics and Astronomy Department be- lieves that the move would actu- ally increase Agnes Scott's re- nown, for the college would have better facilities than most major astrophysical research universities. The move has not yet been officially proposed. At this stage it is only an idea. The move will possibly be considered at the May Board of Trustees meeting. But this very tentative proposal has already excited students, includ- ing Holly Parker, who says. 'Agnes Scott is so lucky to have this wonderful instrument. I think it's fantastic that it might be put to the best possible use for observations and photography." According to Dr. Arthur Bowling, this move could bring Agnes Scott into the 21st century. Students Participate in Spring Fling by Traci Johnson Spring Fling 87' was held at the Sheraton Century Center on April 11. The dance floor was filled with bodies clad in grasshopper-green t-shirts. "Upsetting the Mothers" was the name of the band which played at the main event. Ulti- mately the group upset a lot more people than just their "mothers." Although a great deal of the people who attended Spring Fling enjoyed the band, a minority continues to shake the Agnes Scott campus with its wrath. Senior Gina Dixon said "...the band was a bad choice because their attitude set the attitude of those who attended the dance. They were obscene and inappro- priately carrying on, and that encouraged everyone else to do 'unwonderful' things." The Agnes Scott campus was busy with people purchasing tickets and admiring the t-shirts and cups sold in the dining hall. The dress code for Spring Fling was more casual than that of Black Cat. Anything from a semi- formal to a Sunday dress was appropriate for the dance. There were those who fashioned t-shirts and Bermuda shorts at Spring Fling, but this was only a result of the heat generated on the dance floor. The evening came to an end at 2:00 a.m., and the party then moved to private rooms. Spring Fling 87' turned out to be an evening of fun, adventure and most of all memories. Agnes Scott students eagerly await Spring Fling 88'. with hopes of jamming to a band that everyone will enjoy. Man Carter Whitten. a 1986 ASC graduate. Ann Crammond. and Diane Creene were the thre< summer internships at the April 22nd eonvoeation. panelists who diseussed Friday, May 1, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 7 IflEAlRJIPIES Opening the Closet at ASC by Lisa Gugino Alternative sexual lifestyles are a controversial subject on most college campuses. Agnes Scott is no exception to the rule. Being a Southern and all women's cam- pus makes this topic a bit more controversial for the Agnes Scott community; it also makes it a lot more pressing that the community deal with this issue in an informed and sensitive way. As a women's college, many students feel a responsibility to acknowledge this phenomenon. They feel a need to promote some sort of understand- ing, just as would be done for any other unexplained subject. As members of a college community who believe in the liberal arts and the exploration of life, shouldn't our campus openly deal with the unexplored realities that exist among a portion of the Agnes Scott campus 9 Several students of varying sexual preferences were asked questions of this nature in an attempt to encourage increased understanding on the ASC campus. (All names are withheld.) The first question posed to the students regarded their opinion as to whether or not they thought there was a connection between homo/bi-sexuality and the all women's environment at Agnes Scott. This question had its roots in the denial of this connection by Smith College's candid president, Mary Maples Dunn. She said, in a recent address to an Atlanta audience, that homosexuality was more a global phenomenon rather than a product of women's col- leges. (Athens Banner Herald) Students agreed, but seemed to add that an all women's environ- ment was a relatively nurturing place for their homo/bi-sexual relationships. One student felt that it was easy to form close, intense relationships at Agnes Scott, "most of which are not sexual relationships, but if the tendencies exist, then that type of relationship could form and be fostered here." A second student felt that proportionately, Agnes Scott is the same as any other college or university campus in regard to the existence of homo/ bi-sexual relationships. However, she added that she thinks women have a tendency to be more open than men with their sexual tenden- cies, and therefore Agnes Scott would be more open about it. A third student felt that some women who come to an all women's college are probably attracted to the environment because of their tendencies. Another student disagreed, say- ing that she was initially afraid of coming to Agnes Scott, not know- ing what kind of environment it would be, and worrying that she would not be accepted. The second question that was asked concerned the campus' level of awareness in regard to homo/bi-sexual relationships. One student responded that she thinks the students are relatively unaware their first year or so and usually by their junior year, realize or encounter the homo/bi-sexual population. Another student felt that the campus is aware because "you can't live here and not know about it." but they don't want to admit it, to themselves or each other. A third student commented that the gossip on campus in- creases awareness, but not in a positive manner. The last student to answer divided the campus into groups, those who know and those who don't. Those who know can be divided into those who know and don't care, and those who know and are ignorant. The latter group feels uncomfortable about homo/bi-sexuality. and often gets upset whenever the topic is mentioned. The student went on to say that it is this group that often makes dumb and insensitive remarks in class and at the dinner table. Because the topics of aware- ness and acceptance were so popular with students, they elabo- rated on both. "People here know, but they are too polite or proper to openly acknowledge the fact, and I feel that reflects on me," said one student. She later explained, "I don't think a formal recognition is necessary; I am just interested in gaining the respect of my peers, not getting funding from S.G.A." Having brought up the issue of formal recognition, the students interviewed were asked whether they thought recognition of homo/ bi-sexual students and relation- ships on campus would benefit or hurt the college. After some deep thought and consideration the students offered a variety of responses. "There is no way the school could suffer. I think if it was one of those topics that the administration and faculty didn't turn their backs on and instead promoted discussion, then recog- nition couldn't harm the develop- ment of the sexual consciousness of the student body," explained one student. Another student differed some- what. 'As an institution, it would initially be detrimental because we're talking about it affecting the older alums, trustees, and the main-stream Presbyterian church. It would definitely be going out on a limb; however. I think on a student level, it would help to promote understanding and let people know that we're not from another planet, that we're human just like everybody else." Further discussion on the ef- fects of recognition revealed some apprehensions. "This is such a touchy subject, it scares people. I think about the possibil- ity of scaring away prospectives, especially if their parents find the whole thing distasteful." Another student looked at it differently. u | think recognition would benefit the prospectives; by realizing that a homo/bi-sexual population exists on campus, the prospective can work it out in her own mind before arriving and finding out that her 'big sister' or someone close to her is gay." The last response recognized several of the seven sisters. The student responded that obviously an understanding and a subsequent recognition of homo/bi-sexual students hasn't hurt the prestigious northern that her students here compare very favorably to those students she has taught elsewhere. Her students this year "in general expect to be prepared for class." They "ask questions out of genuine intellectual curiosity." Their questions are not just about the contents of the next test, but also an attempt to relate what they are learning to their own lives and religious beliefs. Professor Mackie points out that her degrees are academic, not seminary. She is pleased that she has been able to teach courses on a broader range of topics here than at other schools. institutions like Smith. Bryn Mawr and Wellesley, but Agnes Scott is a southern institution and change comes more slowly to us. A change toward openess may be threatening to this campus, a fact which many students are increasingly aware of However, the homo/bi-sexual population is a reality on the Agnes Scott campus, just as it is on all other college campuses. Therefore, upon the reading of this article, it becomes the decision of the college community to determine whether or not this reality is better stifled or acknowledged, and perhaps accepted. have been interested in a course like this for a long time. The varying degrees guarantee a truly innovative approach to the design- ing of the course. Aspects of the course that will be stressed include theory, methodology, and subjects that often cross interdis- ciplinary boundaries. The specific format and texts will be deter- mined over the summer, but the course will definitely involve more student participation than a straight lecture course. Dr. Mackie's dedication to this and her other courses reflect her commitment to women's roles in religion and society. A Guide to Apartment Hunting by Laurie Cataldo Apartment hunting is quite simple when you approach it as a match and complement to your lifestyle, not simply a quest for the lowest rent. The perfect apartment, for your budget and tastes, will comple- ment your whole life-socially. recreationally, and professionally. Your apartment community can fit your lifestyle so well that it becomes as much a part of your life as your friends and job. "I Want the Extras Free." College communities offer ac- tivities, free athletic facilities and daily contact with hundreds of new faces. But in a new city, social and recreational activities are not always easy or cheap to come by. An apartment commu- nity that offers these avenues, relaxes your budget from having to pay for spas, public pools and parks, and social- clubs. Also, some communities offer extra amenities like jogging trails, picnic areas with grills, exercise rooms and tennis courts, along with the traditional swimming pools and laundry rooms. "I Want Friendly People Around Me." Meeting people can be hard when you first reach a new city. All of a sudden you'll find that you no longer share classes and activities with hundreds of people your own age and professional level. Some communities help by offering resident get-togethers and personal resident services, but look for more than that. Many apartment residents are active on at least one of the many resident athletic leagues such as softball, bowling and tennis, and social and cultural trips, and contests and charity functions that help build friendships and sources of entertainment. Be sure your new apartment has a solid reputation and man- agement behind it. A strong, available management staff will be attentive to your needs and support your wishes. When a reputable management name appears on your resume and applications, it makes a strong statement about your personal standards of excellence. Look for a multi-community developer that has a network of apartment communities in the city. Then, choosing an apartment becomes easier when you can choose the location and the particular amenities you prefer. Later, if you want to live in a different section of the city, relocating becomes as easy as contacting your manager. "Details, Details." And, don't forget the angle that is most often overlooked by apartment hunters-watch for at- tention to details. Preventive maintenance, quick repair of maintenance problems, openess to suggestions, personal attend- ance by the managerial staff and much more is available. Don't settle for anything. Shop around. Don't simply look at the exterior and the rental rates. Find the community in your area that offers you an improvement for your lifestyle. Dr. Beth Mackie, an \SC alumnae, is a professor of Bible and religion and is the director of next year's women's studies course. Professor Profile by Ginny Rosenberg Agnes Scott's faculty come, of course, with a variety of educa- tional backgrounds, and a few are even Agnes Scott graduates. Dr. Beth Mackie majored in Bible and religion at ASC, received her M.A. and Ph.D. in religion at Duke University, and after teaching at various other schools, has re- turned to Agnes Scott as a professor of Bible and religion. Professor Mackie says that she really can't compare the ASC students she teaches now to her former classmates because her perspective as a professor is so different from the perspective she had as a student. She does feel Her primary fields of interest are theology and philosophy of reli- gion, world religion, and women in religion. Her interest in the role of women in religion extends further to the role women have had in a variety of fields. She has just been named the director of the women's studies course to be offered next year. The course will be team- taught by seven professors from various disciplines, and Professor Mackie's primary duty as director is to help coordinate the format and provide continuity as the course changes its disciplinary focus. She says that the professors involved are very excited about the project and that many of them Page 8 THE PROFILE Friday, May 1, 1987 flEAMJIPK Bowling Speaks on Big Bang by Cherie Arnette On April 15. the Deans Lecture series presented a lecture on the subject of The Early Universe. Lisa Duerr provided the music for the prelude. Dean Hall introduced the lecturer. Dr. Art Bowling, who has been with ASC since 1977 and is currently the chair of the Astronomy-Physics Department. Dr. Bowling prefaced his lecture on the Early Universe with a short discussion of the physics needed to understand the background of the topic. He defined cosmology, the study of the whole universe and elemental partical physics, the study of matter at its smallest scale, and shared with the audi- ence the excitement among scien- tist of the new found correlation of these two different areas. He then proceeded to explain the dimensions of space including time and the theory of ten "com- pacitified" dimensions. Outlining particle physics and the funda- mental forces of nature. Dr. Bowling thus prepared the audi- ence to discuss the Big Bang Theory of the beginning of the universe. Dr. Bowling then proceeded back in time beginning 5-6 million years after the beginning of the universe when the solar system was formed. In his clear, concise and very humorous style. Dr. Bowling took his audience back to the very early universe of 1043 seconds at which time gravitation separated itself from the other fundamental forces. He con- cluded the lecture with some theories of the future. The big question for the future being whether the universe is expand- ing fast enough to expand forever or will gravitation eventually cause a 'big crunch" collapsing the universe 8,000 billion years from now. Carter's Visit to ASC Continued president reminded the audience that under our form of government each individual has a responsibil- ity to make sure as best we can that the government does represent our individual principles and ideals "and if not, I think you as well as I have a responsibility to do something about it. It has always amazed me what young people can do. The basic transfor- mations in the consciousness of our nation, at least in my lifetime, have been done by college stu- dentscivil rights, environmental quality, withdrawal from Vietnam. And my hope is you would do the same thing with Apartied or what ever concerns you." Responding to a question from the Media for his opinion of the new Soviet peace initiate, Mr. Carter said he hoped that the information about a possible accord on the removal of medium- range missiles was in fact true, and predicted that if it was true Gorbachev would probably come to the U. S. later this year. "My hope is." he said, "that President Reagan, seeing that his own administration is coming to a close in less than two years, will want to have one. at least, major achievement in the international diplomacy field, and I would guess this is the most likely prospect. " Commenting on the lack of policy in this area, he concluded by saying "so far. as you know, what we have done is to abandon SALT II. we have failed or refused to join with the Soviets in the moratorium on the testing of nuclear weapons, we've persisted in our efforts to short-circuit or to interpret the anti-ballistic missile treaty in an unprecedented fashion, and we've resisted any effort to pro- hibit the deployment of destructive weapons in space." Professor Art Bowling asked the former President to affirm or deny reports that he was strongly interested in negotiating a nuclear test ban treaty but that because of conversations with scientists at Los Alamos Laboratory, he changed his mind. Professor Bowling also asked that he say what the scientists had said which caused him to change his posi- tion. Mr. Carter indicated that it was true he had not gotten a favorable response from the scientists at Los Alamos on the possibility of a treaty, it was a response "which I discounted [as] biased opinion," the real reason the negotiations broke down "was the inability of me and Breshnew and the Prime Minister of Great Britian to reach an agreement. It was a tripartied negotiation and. ..the Soviets and I both agreed that we would permit placement of 10 sensing devices on our own territory but the Russians also insisted that the British deposit ten of. ..the devices on the tiny island of Great Britian. and the Prime Minister of Great The Other Side of Life by Julie Hartline It is late at night or early in the morning. An occasional clicking of typewriter keys or the flipping of pages is heard in the halls of Agnes Scott, but she is still up. She is lost amidst a crowd and has desensitized herself for the evening. She is living a life almost incomprehensible to the Agnes Scott woman. She is a female prostitute. The portrait of a prostitute is often seen on television or read about m books, but the reality of it does not hit until it is viewed with one's own eyes. A recent presen- tation allowed me the opportunity to view the prostitute first hand, and what was left of my fairy tale world came crumbling down. Dressed in tight leotards and a fur coat, she sits at the bar of the Dunk 'n Dine alone. She makes idle conversation with the owner. "We isn't spelled 'whe'." she says. "It is 'we' no matter where you are from, and you spelled biscuit wrong." It is cold outside, and she does not want to leave. She did not leave the restaurant until 4:00 a.m. the night before, it is only 1 :00 a.m. now. "I didn't get home until 6:45 a.m. this morning. It took me until almost six to make a pick up. and I had to have at least one or it wouldn't be worth it." Her night depends on a pick-up. When asked if her picture can be taken, she refuses. "Every- body knows me," but who is she 9 She is a woman of the night, and this is reality. Britain and the Parliment refused to accept this. Then the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in Christmas week. 1979, and during 1980 we never did resurrect the Com- prehensive Test Ban talks. I would have loved to have gone out of office with a Comprehensive Test Ban treaty." The audience's spontaneous cheers and clapping to Agnes Scott Vice President Gerald Whittington's question, "Mr. Presi- dent the democratic national convention is approaching. Plains isn't that far from Atlanta. Some say there will be a broker's convention. Would you accept draft by the Democratic National Party," prevented Mr. Carter from responding for several moments, but he quickly remarked, having to speak over the sound of clapping hands, "That's an ex- tremely unlikely circumstance that I don't even need to comment on. I don't have any desire to hold public office again. But I do want to see, obviously as a Democrat, I do want to see a Democrat in the White House in 1988. My own personal preference would be Senator Sam Nunn, but I doubt now that he's going to accept my advice and be a candidate I wish he would." In his closing remarks, the former President told the student members of the audience that "I would say that college age is when you have the greatest of Dr. \rthur Bowling, the C hairman of the Physics-Astronomy Department, lectured on the Big Bang theorj of the beginning <>t the universe. personal freedom to express your own views, to state your own opinions, to make your own happiness, to form your own lasting friendships." After college, he said, "you will quickly find that you cannot take a stand openly contrary to your employer. Now, if you have radical beliefs or strong beliefs, is the time for you to express them." He cautioned against allowing studies to "be all consuming," and encouraged the allowance of time for additional responsibilities "because there is so much to learn ... so many things in which to get involved that open up broad avenues of life, and excitement, and chal- lenge, and uncertainty, and ad- venture. The opportunities are unlimited. The only limits that you have are ones that you place on yourselves." His final advice was "to constantly expand your lives and to let them be full of meaning, and to establish your own priorities in accordance with your needs and beliefs. I think you'll find that Agnes Scott is providing you with the basics and a founda- tion [for] a life with out limits." After thanking President and Mrs. Carter for coming to the campus, Kathy White, SGA Pres- ident, presented the former Pres- ident with the Seal of the College. Book Sale Is a Success The recent Used Book sale sponsored by the newly reor- ganized Returning Students Or- ganization (RSO) raised more money than any previous single fundraising event the organization has sponsored. However, accord- ing to the Chairperson of the RSO Fundraising Committee, Mitzi Dillard, the entire Agnes Scott community must jointly take the credit for this success. The response not only for the sale itself, but for donations of books, was well beyond what the commit- tee had hoped for. Due to the generosity of faculty, staff and students, the variety of books available ranged from textbooks, secular and religious reference books and literature to romance and historical novels. Additionally, the response of the RSO students in donating their time to cover the sale created a slightly social tone to the event. The sale, originally planned for one week, had to be extended an additional week by popular demand. Mitzi also noted that an added benefit of the two-week sale was the interaction between the tradi- tional-aged and older students, many of whom had never met each other before. All in all, the entire RSO Fund-Raising Com- mittee, Mitzi Dillard, Gina Brown, Deborah Cooke, and Ross Beliard, felt their efforts were well re- warded and are seriously consid- ering the suggestion presented to them that the sale become an annual spring event. CAMP STAFF WANTED: Unit Leaders, Counselors, WSI, Ad- vanced Lifeguard and Small Craft. June 14-July 19, Camp Pine Valley, South of Griffin CONTACT Pine Valley Girl Scout Council, 1440 Kalamazoo Drive, Griffin, GA 30223 (404)227-2524 Years of research, over 30.000 person-to-person voice contacts, uncovers NEW values in your speaking voice. NEW knowledge increases your influence in your social, family, business, professional and sales life. Order your audio cassette lec- ture "YOUR SPEAKING VOICE IS YOUR FORTUNE." Write WILSON, Box 42. 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The per- formance provided audiences with a diverse mixture of dance and choreographic styles, ranging from the creativity of 'Water Study" in which the dancers perform to total silence to the theatrical playfulness of pieces such as 'Agnes Ain't MisbehavinV The choreography was done by Studio Dance members and their director Marilyn Darling, as well as guest choreographer Tom Pazik of the Atlanta Ballet. The piece "Water Study" was originally choreographed by Dons Humphrey and was reconstructed by Nancy Byrd Woodruff. The evening began with the piece "Reflections," which was choreographed by Gina Greely to the music of Tears for Fears. The dancers were Dawn Goforth. Sharon Wallace, Kimberly Osias, and Eun Joo Yang. This piece was a solid beginning for the show. The dancers performed with energy and expression, particu- larly Kimberly Osias, who showed dynamic emotion in her face as well as technical proficiency in her dancing. The choreography was interesting, especially many of the creative lines the dancers moved through in their steps. This is Gina's first piece for Studio Dance, and she shows potential as a choreographer. The next piece. Animation From Granite," choreographed by Beth Land to the music of Aaron Copland, had a theatrical theme The piece was danced by Heather Goodall. Meda Stamper. Kimberly Osias, and Eun Joo Yang. The choreography was reminiscent of the ballet in which the dolls of the toymaker come to life on the stage. When the lights came up the audience saw two figures covered in large sheets and Eun Joo Yang, dressed as an artist. Eun Joo hammered away at her sculptures and then unveiled them to dance for the audience. Meda Stamper, the young inno- cent heroine, and Heather, the gallant hero, were revealed. Kimberly Osias soon appeared, dressed as the villan. All of the characters interacted with one another and eventually wound up under their artist's covering. The facial expressions and acting ability of the dancers was good. The story behind the piece was obviously meant to be predicta- ble, and although the idea was creative, the piece came off as trivial in certain sections. Next on the program was 'Out of Human Bondage" choreo- graphed by Eun Joo Yang to the music of Vollenweider. The danc- ers were Andri Akins, Dawn Goforth, Gina Greely, Beth Land, and Sharon Wallace. The synthe- sizer music of Vollenweider com- plimented the choreography of the piece well. The dance dealt with conflicted relationships among people and contained some interesting arrangements of steps. The piece provided a good contrast with the light - hearted mood of "Animation form Granite." Dawn Goforth and Andri Akins, both new to Studio Dance this year, danced with energy and talent. The last piece before intermis- sion, "Water Study" choreo- graphed by Doris Humphrey, was the most innovative and exciting on the program. The cast was large, featuring Dawn Goforth. Heather Goodall, Gina Greely. Georgma Hickey, Margaret Lackey. Beth Land. Kimberly Osias, Meda Stamper, Sharon Wallace, and Eun Joo Yang. This piece is set with no music, which leaves it to the dancers' musical ability to keep the tempo steady. The lights went up to all ten dancers on the floor on their stomachs. The initial minutes of the piece contained little movement, only the arching of the dancers' backs at various intervals. The entire piece con- sisted of variations on similar movements, and emphasized the different sounds of the dancers hands, feet, and legs as they moved, A difficult piece such as "Water Study" is a big undertaking for any company, and Studio John Maxwell's One-man Play OK Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write? Entertains the ASC Community by Hillary Soper and Gretchen Bruner The human being behind the legend of William Faulkner came alive in John Maxwell's one-man play. "Oh. Mr. Faulkner. Do You Write?" which was performed in Agnes Scott's Winter Theatre on April 20 at 8:15. Maxwell wrote this entertaining and enlightening piece with infor- mation gathered largely from William Faulkner's letters. Prior knowledge of Faulkner's work was not necessary to enjoy Maxwell's outstanding performance. Maxwell involved the audience by addressing them as though they were unwelcome reporters seated in Faulkner's home. The set was an authentic reproduction of Faulkner's study in Oxford. Mississippi; several of the props had actually belonged to Faulkner. By the end of the performance, the audience had reached a new appreciation of William Faulkner as a man, as a southern sto- ryteller, and as one of the greatest writers of this century. Studio Dance performs "Water Study," choreographed by Doris Humphrey in their spring concert. Dance did an impressive job executing the complex patterns in total silence. Meda Stamper, Sharon Wallace, and Georgma Hickey looked especially strong. After intermission came Tom Pazik's "Dark Mirror" set to the music of Kachaturian. The danc- ers included 1986 Agnes Scott graduate and former Studio Dance member, Andrea Morris. The choreography was very dramatic, including many difficult moves for the cast. The idea behind the piece was abstract, but it seemed to center around the different dancers' conflicts with Andrea. In the end of the piece it seemed that Andrea had been sacrificed by the other dancers as she was carried off stage while the music faded. This piece was fairly long and it dragged toward the end. but the dancers were strong, particularly Morris, who is dancing as well or better than during her ASC years with Studio Dance. Following "Dark Mirror" was a much lighter, more upbeat number. "Silver Screen." with choreography by Heather Goodall. The dancers were Andri Akins. Gina Greely, and Margaret Lackey. The piece was set to the progressive music of the Talking Heads. Heather shows real prom- ise as a choreographer. The moves in the piece were creative, and they fit the tone of the music perfectly. The dancers moved on and off the stage frequently, making the dance exciting to watch. Margaret Lackey danced with flexibility and energy, as did Andri and Gina. The last five numbers of the show were choreographed by Marilyn Darling, with the excep- tion of "Honeysuckle Rose" by Meda Stamper and Eun Joo Yang. All of these pieces were short and tneatrical "show" dances which utilized the dancers acting abili- ties. In several of the pieces, the dancers mouthed the words of the songs to which the pieces were set, producing a musical - comedy tone. The best out of this group was "Black 'n Blue" with Meda Stamper and Anne Mane Huff. The dancers' sensuous moves really caught the "blues" feeling of the music. Beth Land and Meda Stamper were also entertaining in "Agony of D'feet" in which Beth wore giant blue clown shoes. While these pieces were entertaining, they seemed to belong in a musical, rather than in a repertory dance performance It was a bit startling to see dancers mouthing the words of sonqs on stage. Perhaps they could have limited the use of this type of piece to one or two, rather than five. It also would nave been nice to see the whole company on stage for the closing number. Studio Dance has grown and progressed since their last sea- son. The performance was long, testing the stamina of the older dancers such as Meda Stamper. Beth Land, and Eun Joo Yang. The new members show promise both as dancers and choreog- raphers. The diversity of the performance was also a strong point, as was the choreography of Doris Humphrey and Tom Pazik. The lighting, done by ASC gradu- ate Liz Lee, was also excellent. Studio Dance could improve their technical abilities and work to- ward providing consistently crea- tive and stimulating choreog- raphy, but they show promise in both these areas and work well together as a group. The leader- ship and talent of Studio Dance's President Meda Stamper is sure to be missed next year, as well as that of Margaret Lackey and Eur Joo Yang. Dance is an importan area of student activities or campus, and should be supportec and celebrated by faculty, staff administration and students. Kruger Lectures in Art World Series Artist Barbara Kruger will pre- sent the final 1986-87 Art World Speakers Series lecture at 2:30 pm on Sunday. May 10. in the Rich Auditorium at the Woodruff Arts Center. Ms. Kruger is considered by many to be among the most important post-modern artists. Like many of her contemporaries, she uses information and influ- ences from popular culture in her art. drawing on movies, television, advertising and politics, as well as her former occupations as a graphic designer and picture editor for Conde Nast publications. Using altered images from old photographic annuals, maga- zines and other sources, Ms. Kruger overlays these pictures with powerful satirical mottoes derived from popular wisdom, political sacred cows and advertis- ing propaganda. In describing the goals of her work. Ms. Kruger stated: "Basi- cally, I want to be .effective in making changes in power rela- tions, in social relations. And my area of acuity is working with images and words." In 1976 influenced by the social and cultural theories of Walter Benjamin. Roland Barthes and others, she began working with the double-paneled picture/text format. These works have been shown in several important group shows, including Documenta 7. 1982 Venice Biennale and 1983 Whitney Biennale. In 1986 her work was shown in Atlanta at The Public Art Show, organized by Nexus Art Center. A solo exhibi- tion will open this year in the Mary Boone Gallery in New York. Kruger has curated exhibitions nationally and is film and televi- sion critic for Artforum. She has designed billboards of her work in London. Jerusalem. San Fran- cisco. Minneapolis and Chicago as well as a piece for the Spec- tacolor sign in Times Square. Tickets are S6 and free for Museum members. They can be purchased or picked up at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office or charged by calling 892-2414. If available, tickets will be sold at the door at 1 :30 pm on the day of the lecture. Page 10 THE PROFILE Friday, May 1, 1987 aVIPTS AND entertainment Senior Art Work Appears in Dana's Final Exhibit of the Year art exhibit features three-dimensional works such as pottery. Dogmeat Dave Expounds on The Frogpack Attack by Dogmeat Dave Woof, woof, bubbas and bim- bos. Break from the soaps and cleanse your furry minds with some genuine Dogmeat Dave- type entertainment. The London Fog came out of the closet for public exposure on Thursday. April 30, at 8:15 (natch) on the big spongy stage in Gaines. They tried to do "Nice Work.'" which would be nice if they could get it but don't bet on it. Sure, their music is probably lousy, but I like it. Besides, where else can Dogmeat find a bunch of beautiful bimbos making boobs out of themselves without him shelling out a bundle for admis- sion? And they had Jay "Flying Fingers" Fuller at the piano a sex symbol in his own time. Oh. wow' Dogmeat previewed the show the other night and it's been ruining his "Moonlighting" reruns ever since. Saw "Sister Woman" Walls seduce a live mike as she slinked down "Easy Street." Saw the show-stopper "Forbidden Fruit." Saw Jay Fuller play the piano. Saw Spot run. All the sophistication of a frat beer bust with none of the risk. Dogmeat Dave hopes you didn't miss the special prize The Frogs gave to the nicest person on campus. Audiences loved it! All that and free admission too. Some students brought books so they felt like they were studying. Once the music started they didn't feel a thing. Dogmeat Dave says: Hope you checked it out' Arf-Arf ! Dogmeat Dave, a deontological liberal caged in the Decatur area, reviews events for The Profile from time to time. N.C. Wyeth s Metropolitan Life Murals Open at the High An exhibition of the last murals painted by the renowned Ameri- can illustrator. N.C. Wyeth. opened at the High Museum at Georgia-Pacific Center on April 27th and runs through July 17th. Entitled N.C. WYE T H. THE MET LIFE MURALS, the exhibition will consist of eight murals by the patriarch of three generations of American artists. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company commissioned Wyeth to paint the murals for its em- ployee lounge in 1940. and in 1984 the murals were removed from the walls and restored to their original beauty. In 1985 the murals were placed on exhibit at the Metropolitan Life Gallery. New York City Newell Convers Wyeth (1882- 1945). best known for his book illustrations of such classics as "Treasure Island" and Robin Hood." was an artist of considera- ble diversity and technical ability The Met Life murals, almost finished at the time nf^his fatal car accident in 1945. illustrate his mature skill and reflect many of the major interests of his career. The mural sequence was com- pleted by Wyeth's son. Andrew, and his pupil and son-in-law. John McCoy. This touring exhibition of Wyeth's work is made possible by Metropolitan Life Insurance Com- pany and organized by the Gallery Association of New York State. Guest curator of this exhibition is James Duff, executive director of . the Brandywine River Museum. The High Museum at Georgia- Pacific Center is located down- town at 133 Peachtree Street. The Museum is open to the public from 11 am until 5 pm Monday- Friday and geared to the limited schedules of downtown workers and visitors. The hour from 10am- 11 am is reserved for tours, groups or special arrangements. Admis- sion is free. Call 577-6940 for further information by Liz Pleasant On Sunday. April 14th. the senior art majors and two senior non-art majors opened the annual senior show in the Dana Fine Arts Building. The opening reception, organized by Lilly Cannon, took place between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Exhibiting works from their last four years at Agnes Scott were Claire Armistead. Courtney Barnes, Lilly Cannon. Barbara Jarabek. Suzanne Kleese. Lisa Oliff. Jill Reeves. Cynthia Terry, t and Karen Hoover. This show is I very diverse, indicating that each S student has begun to develop her i own. personal aesthetic style. Most of these seniors are cur- | rently taking a senior art seminar a. called Issues in Art. In this program, department chair Terry McGehee is working with the students in their development of portfolios and the presentation of their art works so that they may go on to graduate school or to work in art-related fields. The class also takes frequent trips to local galleries. The work in the senior show is primarily two-dimensional. Barbara Jarabek is showing a number of beautiful watercolors and acrylic paintings of landscapes and still- lifes. Jill Reeves, a double major in English and art. exhibits mostly realistic drawings. Showing very innovative sculpture/paintings is Suzie Kleese. Suzie is also has some newer works which utilize handmade paper and dyes. Cynthia Terry's paintings are acrylic ones which show strange abstract geometric still-lifes and landscapes. Lilly Cannons work consists of colorful patterned mixed-media works and a large unstretched canvas on which she utilizes similar patterns. The works by Claire Armistead are more diverse. They include large acrylic paintings in which she uses interesting surface textures and smaller, realistic oil works. The three-dimensional work includes expressive little plaques and a figurative sculpture by Courtney Barnes. Two seniors have contributed ceramic pottery works in the show. They are Lisa Oliff and Karen Hoover. These are creatively made pieces with color- ful glazes. The show will remain in the gallery for the remainder of the semester. Walker Offers Students a Chance College students seeking careers in Hollywood inevitably ask: "How do I get my foot in the door'?" Comedian/actor Jimmie Walker, who sprang to national prominence when he portrayed the wisecracking "J.J." on the "Good Times" series, wants to give a break to college writers who think they know how to write jokes for stand-up comedy. Walker, who will soon be seen in the feature film release "My African Adventure." and will also star in his own TV series "Bustin' Loose" this fall, began his career writing jokes for other comics. Now. he is soliciting material from student jokewriters. If Walker uses the material, he will pay the writers. A less tangi- ble, but probably more conse- quential, reward will be that the writers will have established comedy-writing credits with a comedy/TV/film personality which can only be of benefit to the students in their efforts to get started in Hollywood. Any student wishing to submit material to Walker should send it to his Hollywood office which is located at 9000 Sunset Blvd.. Suite 400, Los Angeles, Ca. 90069. Student should also make sure to enclose their name, address and phone number, so that Walker can locate them in the event that he is interested in their material. The Blackfriars Present The 13 Bells of Boglewood, a Fine Children's Play by Jill Barkholz On a small stage in Dana's WinterTheatre. the Blackfriars put on the 13 Bells of Boglewood. a children's play written by Max Bush. The production was put on entirely by the students (with the exception of the scene design by Dudley Sanders), with Rachel Hubbard directing and Laurel McDonald as the assistant direc- tor/stage manager. The play is a story of gold hunters Brian and Spriggins who protect the gold, and the Greedy Bogle, a monster- like human, held captive by the fairies. Legend has it there is gold in the woods where Brian and Smith are traveling. There is gold, but the fairies need it to breath: it is their life force. The story unfolds as Brian decides to help the fairies protect their gold from Smith and the released Greedy Bogle. The bells begin to toll: Smith does not make it out of the woods by the thirteenth toll, and he becomes the new Greedy Bogle, and the old Bogle is back to being a human being. The actresses and actors do a very good job with this play. Jennifer Peluso (Thistle) is full of energy as the light-hearted fairy. Barbara Breuer (Brian) keeps her voice deep, convincing children \m\ Hegwood, I Unit \1orri Boglew&od. that she is a boy. Amy Hegwood and Marsha Michie (The Spriggins) run around wiidly and say their parts exactly together. Amanda DeWees (Lara) does a fine per- formance. Al Stilo (the Bogle) and Elbert Morris (Smith), brouqht in and Marsha Michie from the outside, of course, give very strong performances. All in all, the story of the 13 Bells of Boglewood has a lesson to be learned not to be greedy Children of all ages can enjoy this play. Friday, May 1, 1987 THE PROFILE Page 11 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Atlanta Opera Announces a Production Expansion An exhibition of the Japanese-American artist Yasuo Kuniyoshi 1 1889-1953) will be on view in the upper gallen at the High Museum at Georgia-Pacific Center through June 5. Boy Stealing Fruit, an oil canvas completed in IM23. will be part of this 57-\vork exhibition organized by the Whittle) Museum of Art in New York. Kuniyoshi Exhibits a Unique Blend In a season which marks The Atlanta Opera's expansion to three productions. William Fred Scott will conduct three perform- ances each of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Cosi Fan Tutte." Giacomo Puccini's "La Boheme" and Giuseppe Verdi's "Rigoletto" this summer at the Alliance Theatre. Casting has been com- pleted for the principal roles in all three operas. Season opener "Cosi Fan Tutte'' will feature soprano Martha Sheil as Fiordiligi, mezzo-soprano Kathleen Hegierski as Dorabella, tenor John LaPierre as Ferrando, baritone Robert Orth as Guglielmo, bass John Stephens as Don Alfonso and soprano Cecily Nail as Despina. "Cosi Fan Tutte" will be staged by Jay Lesenger, director of last season's "The Abduction from the Seraglio." Sung in English, Mozart's comic opera will play June 18, 20 and 22. The Coca- Cola Foundation and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution will sponsor the production. The season continues with "La Boheme," July 30, Aug. 1 and 3. Staged by Whitfield Lloyd, director of last season's "Lucia di Lammer- moor," Puccini's love story will be sung in Italian. Sponsors for the production are The Winter Con- struction Company and Georgia- Pacific Corporation. "La Boheme" will feature tenor Miguel Cortez as Rodolfo, Atlanta soprano Teresa Hopkin as Mimi. baritone Wayne Turnage as Mar- cello, soprano Susan Patterson as Musetta. bass William Fleck as Colline and baritone James The majesty and humanity of Jesus Christ Superstar will be presented at Atlanta's Fabulous Fox Theatre for six performances only from Thursday. May 7 to Sunday, May 10. 1987. This brilliantly conceived rock opera brings to life the passion of the last days in the life of Christ in contemporary terms. This production has been play- ing to enthusiastic standing room audiences throughout the country. Jesus Christ Superstar, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, made theatrical history in 1971 by taking a moving story and making it strikingly immediate. The stunning Candlewood Pro- duction brings it a giant step forward into the 1980s with this technically innovative produc- tion. The production features high-tech sets, state-of-the-art lighting and elaborate, contempo- rary costumes. The production has been praised for its innovative staging and visual effects. Jesus Christ Superstar has been praised and picketed for its treatment of the "greatest story ever told." Lloyd Webber and Rice Michael McGuire as Schaunard. A new production of "Rigoletto," directed by Metropolitan Opera's David Kneuss, will close the season. Sung in Italian, it will run August 20. 22 and 24. Original sets for the show have been designed by John Michael Deegan and Sarah G. Conly, creators of the atmospheric scen- ery for last season's "Lucia di Lammermoor." Starring as Rigoletto will be baritone Richard J. Clark, who has sung the role frequently at the Metropolitan, with tenor Tonio Di Paolo as the Duke of Mantua, soprano Jennifer Ringo as Gilda, bass Herbert Eckhoff as Sparafucile and mezzo-soprano Jan Curtis as Maddalena. Season tickets for the three productions can be purchased directly from The Atlanta Opera for $42 and $75. To order subscrip- tions or for group sales informa- tion, contact the opera office at 404-872-1706. Georgia resi- dents outside the Atlanta dialing area can call toll free 1-800-42- OPERA. Single tickets, which cost $17 and $30, will be available at the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center box office beginning May 18 for "Cosi Fan Tutte." Individual tickets for "La Boheme" and "Rigoletto" go on sale June 22. Curtain time for performances of all three operas is 8 p.m. The 1987 mainstage season is made possible in part by the Fulton County Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council. concentrated their story on Christ's reputation as a humanitar- ian thinker, the charismatic leader of a dissident movement and a victim who might suggest martyrs similar to John F. Kennedy or Martin Luther King. Jesus Christ Superstar is a story of a man born to lead and destined to die for the sake of those he loves. The antagonist is Judas, one of his chosen twelve, who sees the goals of the movement jeopar- dized by a growing worship of one man. He sings. "You've started to believe the things they say of you You really do believe this talk of God is true And all the good you've done will soon be swept away You've begun to matter more than the things you say..." Judas is aware that when Christ is killed the immortality of the man will be disproved and that the movement will suffer a setback but the cause will survive. It is Judas's love for the people and for Jesus the man which brings an underlying pain to the passion The exhibition, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, will be on display until June 5th in the upper gallery of the High Museum at Georgia- Pacific Center. Comprised of over 50 paintings, drawings, and prints of this Japanese-American artist, the exhibition is the first major presentation of his work since 1975. The exhibition, organized by the Whitney Museum of Amer- ican Art at Philip Morris, New York and supported by Philip Morris Companies, Inc., covers his work from the early 1920's to 1953. and features important works from numerous collections and museums. throughout Jesus Christ Superstar. The story of Jesus Christ Superstar is a story for all ages and times. It is not a rock music version of the Bible, it is not about religion or miracles. Jesus Christ Superstar is a story about us. about trying to build a better world, sometimes suc- ceeding, sometimes failing, and always being human. Jesus Christ Superstar is a story for our time. Jesus Christ Superstar show- times are Thursday and Friday evenings at 8 p.m.. Saturday evening at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.. Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. and Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. "Ticket prices are Friday and Saturday evenings S18. 75. 16.75. & 14.75; Thursday and Sunday evening and Sunday matinee $16.75, 14.75, $ 12.75. Tickets are on sale now at all SEATS outlets including Turtles stores. Omni International, Macon Mall and Bojo's in Cedartown; the Fox Box Office, or to charge tickets call 873-4300. For group sales call 873-4300. Yasuo Kuniyoshi's art is a unique blend of the oriental and the occidental. Born in Japan in 1889. he came to America when he was seventeen, but did not begin formal study of art until 1907. From 1916 until 1920, he studied at the Art Students League in New York where he found his most influential teacher in Kenneth Hayes Miller. Kuniyoshi became one of the leading artists of his day and had his first one-man show at the Whitney in 1948. According to Susan Lubowski, The Academy Theatre proudly presents the latest in its 1986-87 First Stage New Play Series: Cyparis, written and directed by Academy playwnght-in-residence Barbara Lebow and featuring resident company actor Kenny Leon in the title role. Set against the vibrant colors of the Carib- bean island of Martinique. Cyparis is the compelling drama of the sole survivor of the 1902 Mt. Pelee volcanic eruption an inmate in the dungeon of the prison in St. Pierre. Paced by the pulsating rhythm of the biguine. Cyparis explores the unique Afro- French culture of Martinique through the richly textured, inter- woven thoughts, memories and hallucinations of the imprisoned survivor. Cyparis runs through May 9. Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. with a 3 p.m. Sunday matinee on May 3. Award-winning actor Kenny Leon creates the central role of the tormented Cyparis. Others in the cast are Carol R. Mitchell, Chris Kayser, Tony Vaughn, Cindy Martin and 7-year-old Derek Matthews. The environment of Martinique is recreated through authentic folk music, sound de- sign by Michael Keck, choreog- raphy by Terri Kayser, costumes Director of the Whitney Museum at Philip Morris, the strength and originality of his work lies in his successful fusion of three discrete traditions: early American folk art. European modernism, and tradi- tional Japanese painting. The High Museum at Georgia- Pacific Center is located down- town at 133 Peachtree Street. The Museum is open to the public from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.. Monday through Friday. The hour from 10 a.m. through 11 a.m. is reserved for tours, groups, or special arrangements. Admission is free. by Maggie Ewing and colorful masks by Hilari Scar. Michapi Halpern Is the set designer. Cyparis is an intense tale survival loosely based on actual event. Ms. Lebow fir learned of this event in 1985 wh visiting a one-room museum St. Pierre dedicated to the eru tion of Mt. Pelee. Before th eruption, she discovered. E Pierre was an exciting port city i 30.000. known as "The Paris i the West Indies." But. says Lebo\ "On May 8. at seven-fifty in th morning, a 'glowing red ball. Iik the sun. grew out of the side c Pelee.' The mountain explodec destroying St. Pierre and ar nihilating its 30,000 inhabitant within four minutes. The lone survivor was Auguste Cyparis locked in a thick-walled dungeor in the city prison. He spent three nights trapped under debris, no 1 , knowing what had happened before he was rescued. Tickets for Cyparis may be purchased at the Academy Theatre box office at Fourteenth and Juniper Streets. Box office hours are Tuesday through Satur- day: 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. To order by phone, call 892-0880. Tickets are $8.00. with discounts for students. Academy's Lebow The Majestic Jesus Christ Superstar Creates Cyparis of Webber and Rice Appears at Fox Page 12 THE PROFILE Friday, May 1, 1987 Athletic Association Plans Picnic by Eloise Lindsay For those who are unfamilar with the Athletic Association, it is an organization that is to be utilized by the students to encour- age participation in physical activities such as soccer, basket- ball, softball. volleyball and other games. This campus needs the Athletic Association for several reasons: 1) to burn off brownie calories. 2) to raise student moral, 3) to promote good health, and 4) to have fun. The Athletic Association will be especially important next fall with the absence of a gym. Athletic Association is preparing for this by planning several off campus excursions such as hiking at Stone Mountain and in North Georgia. Don't forget that we have a wonderful new track to use. especially after all the trouble that went into making it. Ask Public Safety if you have any questions about the security process. However, before next fall ar- rives, the Athletic Association is r Maybe there is a substitute for expedience. Subscribe tnThe Wall Street Journal, and enjoy student savings of up to $48. That's quite a barsrain. especially when you consider what it really represents Tuition for the real world Pre To subscribe, call 800-257-1200' Ext 1066 toll- free W ScMfe WA 96119 :t0M4 B.H m, Urr IlieW^S^ Journal. . 2000 having a Community Picnic and Games that no one should miss. The entire community includes emeriti, retired personnel, faculty, staff, administration. their families, and the Agnes Scott students. This event covers many purposes such as recognizing those students who have partici- pated in campus sports and activities and celebrating the opening of the new track as well as the end of the 1986-87 academic year. On May 6, at 4:30. President Schmidt will cut the ribbon in honor of the new track. This event will be followed by the games. These will not be ordinary games but rather modified races, limbo and waterballon volleyball Everyone can participate and have a good time. At 5:30 there will be a trek over to the am- phitheatre for great food at the picnic. There the Athletic Associa- tion will honor those students who have participated in the sports and activities this year. For all those enthusiastic softball players, there will be a game after the picnic. Now accepting applications for the Fall 19S7 Semester ADD IT UP FOR YOUR CAREER IN NURSING outstanding BSN program plus affiliation with a major medical center plus pan- or full- time schedules plus regional & nanonal reputation for excellence All this adds up to EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING Atlanta, GA 30322 Phone 404-727-7980 Be the best professional you can be. Be an Emorv nurse. WORD PROCESSUS Resumes. Thesis, Term- Papers. Manuscripts. Dissertations, etc Call 636-5049 Superscribe Typing and Transcription Service Disk storage Lynn Farnha* Available 377 63 10 Emory Decatlr Downtown Atlanta Ms. Manuel and Ms. Mckemk "just hanging out.* Sports Through the Years by Chuck Roucinvale Dr. McKemie (known to most as Ms. McKemie) and Dr. Manuel (also known as Ms. Manuel) are the*focus of this article. Miss McKemie has been here for 'roughly" 31 years, whereas. Ms. Manuel has only been here for 28 years. In questioning Ms. Manuel on her thoughts on how athletic participation has changed over the years, it was discovered that once upon a time in this small prestigious women's college in the south, there was athletic participa- tion (by students no less). Each class had a field hockey, vol- leyball, basketball, and softball team. Every Friday afternoon, these teams would play each other. Many of you may be wondering how they were able to get stu- dents to stay on campus. Well. during that time there were classes on Saturday, so roadtnps were not an option. Also, freshmen and sophomores were not allowed to have cars on campus. Ms. Manuel says that although we now have club sports, there is still a need for resurrecting intramurals. There is an overall need for more athletic participation on the whole. Miss McKemie supports this idea every time you hear her yell "VOLLEEEYBALLL!" Tennis Scoreboard Agnes Scott North Georgia Winner Score Laura Weaver Anne Jones ASC 6-2:6-1 Mltrina Mogelnicki Sharon Burrow ASC 6-3:6-3 Thao Tu Judy Brautigar ASC 6-3:6-4 Karen Riggs Shern Gore NGC 6-4:6-3 Laura Parry Cathy Brock ASC 6-4:6-2 Ellen Jones ASC Doubles Weaver MacMillan A. Jones S. Burrow ASC 6-3:6-2 Tu Mogelnicki J. Brautigar S. Gore ASC 6-3:6-1 Final Score 8-1 Give Your Heart To Mama! With a Mother's Day balloons V gift from Balloons Over Atlanta. Free local delivery on Mother's Day, Sunday May 10 ATLANTA 'In Lindbergh Plaza" 231-3090